Summer Fun Guide and other fun stuff (2024)

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EVENTS
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Silvia Ferrari-Palmer
silverandsage@yahoo.com

Let’s Swap PLANTS!
Seeds, starts, houseplants, perennials, all the things are welcome. Looking for some new plants, or looking to get rid of some plants you already have?Stop by the United Community Bank parking lot in Bakersville, on Saturday, May 18th between 10 am and noon to share plants with fellow plant lovers, or pick up a few to take home! Please bring your plants in soil or water and label them as best you can. Organized by the Bakersville Beautification Association

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Ron Greene
events@rlgreene.net
828-688-9047

The 11th edition of BobFest, our annual birthday tribute to Bob Dylan, is coming to the Micaville Presbyterian Church on Thursday, May 23, 6:00p-8:30p. About a dozen and a half local musicians will sing a couple dozen of Dylan's songs. The program for the event, including lyrics for many of the songs to be sung, is online at rlgreene.net/bobfest.pdf for you to download to your phone or pad computer. Admission $5-$10.

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SEARCH
searchwnc@gmail.com

SEARCH (Sustaining Essential and Rural Community Healthcare) is hosting the following free public forum on Access to Care & beyond
”Healthcare Throughout the Lifespan: A Look at Mitchell & Yancey Counties”

June 4, 8:30 - 10:30am
Cross Street Commerce Center
31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine, NC

MC: Jamie McMahan; Speaker: Annika Pfaender + local experts and panelists
Complimentary breakfast provided.
Please see the event flyer and RSVP here.

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Denise Cook
dfchome@gmail.com

The Toe River Arts Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of R. Kevin Paul, invites you to their upcoming Spring Concerts. One on Tuesday, May 21, 7 PM at the outdoor stage of Homeplace in Burnsville, weather permitting. Then on Tuesday, May 28 at 7:30 PM at the First Baptist Church on the Burnsville Square. Both concerts are free and open to the public, donations accepted for music. For more information visit https://www.toeriverchamberensemble.org

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Robbie Bell
speckleddog@live.com

Mica Gallery hosts its annual “Kickoff to Summer” event on Friday, May 24, from 5:00-7:00 pm. This after-hour social occasion invites you to meet artists, enjoy new and old friendships, and experience the creativity on display. Small sculptures, works on paper, digital drawings on aluminum, ceramics, jewelry, glass, and handcrafted brooms are among the new works Mica Gallery is presenting this year. Learn more about Mica and make it a regular stop for your guests this summer!

Mica Gallery, 37 N. Mitchell Street, Bakersville, NC

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Important AMY Regional Library Meetings:

5/23 Board Meeting: Regional Board will decide display and social media policies for all branches. Public comment available to express your support and any concerns.

If unable to attend above:
5/21 Regional Policy Committee Meeting: display and social media policies will be discussed and selected to present to Regional Board to confirm on 5/23. No public comment option.

Both meetings are at 5:30 at the Spruce Pine Library, 147 Walnut Ave.

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Lucy Doll
lucydoll@fastmail.com

Yard Sale
Fri May 24 noon-6pm
Sat May 25 8am-2pm
Rain or shine
61 Summit St, Burnsville (between E. Main and Green Mountain Dr.)

Men's and women's apparel & shoes
Miscellaneous household stuff

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Lori Harrison & Asil Kabariti
Mindfulhoopdanceyoga@gmail.com

Please join us for a fundraiser for Al-kabariti family. Saturday, May 25 from 4-6 pm at 621 micaville loop suite 1000

We will have an authentic Palestinian dinner for $25 a plate. There will be a silent auction will a wide variety of classes , self care, food and art available. We hope you can join us in making a difference for a family surviving in Gaza. Please contact Lori to prepay for your plate or to make a donation.

The Facebook event page with auction items listed is here.

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Pana Columbus
pana@thriveappalachia.org
828-559-5840

Announcing THRIVE Appalachia's next Kids Cafe, Wednesday June 12, 5:30-7pm at the Celo Community Center, featuring French Crepes for your delight. $15 for any 3 items. Everything is also available a la carte for $5. Crepes: Braised leeks & bleu cheese; artichoke hearts & gruyere cheese; mushroom comfit; sundried tomatoes & goat cheese. Other choices include a side salad with lemon vinaigrette, and dessert: 3 small scoops of our homemade ice cream (vanilla, chocolate chip mint, sea salt and caramel). If possible, order in advance by text or email to help our kids know how much to make (not required). Thanks!

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Ronni Lundy
ronnilundy@aol.com

Plott Hound Books will be hosting authors Mesha Maren and Abigail DeWitt in the upstairs meeting room at the Celo Community Center on May 29 from 7-8 p.m. Their conversation will focus on Mesha's newest work, Shae, a powerful, yet tender, queer coming-of-age novel about addiction, belonging, and loving a place that doesn’t always love you back. We will have both authors' books for sale. Please join us for wine, nibbles and provocative conversation.

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April Henkel
henkelag@outlook.com
(850) 228-1228

Dementia Caregivers Support Group Meeting - Thursday, May 23rd at 2pm, at Compassionate Care of WNC. A support group is a safe place where emotions about caregiving, even ones that are really hard, can be shared and validated with people who understand. Find support at this monthly gathering on the 4th Thursday at 2pm. Click here for more info or contact April Henkel, group leader. New friends always welcome!

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Jim Veteto
jrveteto@gmail.com

Sunday, May 26th. noon-3pm. Spring Plant Walk. Plant walks will focus on what is up, visible, and blooming during this bonanza month of peak plant and wildflower season. Edible, medicinal, and aesthetic plant properties are discussed from the perspectives of Appalachian and Cherokee ethnobotany, Western and Chinese herbalism. $30/person. Work trade or sliding scale available. Taught by PhD ethnobotanist with 28 years experience. Appalachian Institute for Mountain Studies off Upper Browns Creek Rd. in South Toe.

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Ellen Denker for TVG
TraditionalVoicesGroup@gmail.com

Raised by Women exhibit will be on view to June 22 – The Wag Gallery at Plott Hound Books, 102 West Main Street, Burnsville

Photographs by Jonathan Hillyer (of Atlanta and Burnsville). Taking its title from the poem by Affrilachian poet Kelly Norman Ellis, the exhibit features photographs of African American mothers and their families who have lived in the Toe River Valley for generations, especially associated with the Young and Griffith families of Lincoln Park, Burnsville. Organized by Traditional Voices Group and supported by a grant from Toe River Arts.

Plott Hound Books (828-536-5175) is open 11-6 Tuesday through Saturday; Sunday noon-4 (closed Mondays).

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ISO an exterior home painter.

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Bruce Greene
rbrucegreene@gmail.com
828-284-4974

Free! Full size Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattress. Old but still in good shape.

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Kathy Brawley
530 966 0039

Various sizes of storage crates (Sterilite, Rubbermade, other) all with lids. $5 each. If no response to text, they're gone.

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Alma Rouse
arosaleerouse@gmail.com

Looking for an insulated liquid dispenser to keep bubble tea cold. If any one has one they can get rid of or sell that would be great!

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Kendall Collier
512 550 9760 (text only)

I have some very old sheep shears as well as a couple of shelves of old wool dying supplies (alum, acid dye pigments, etc). Free to a good home. I'm not sure what still works, but you are welcome to come take what you want.

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Meridyth
Twntykarat@gmail.com

32 inch Acer monitor - white frame. $75. Have manual but not box. Great for having multiple screens open. Pictures upon request.

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Kendra
Kendra.shillington@gmail.com
847-421-2326 (text)

I’m looking for the following items I’m happy to buy/ trade/ receive/ borrow/ or be informed on where I might find such items:
-Sheep shears- or someone who can help shear my Husky/Maremma mix dog
-Grass cuttings
-Manure
-Compost
-Chicken fencing
-T-posts
-A very large dog house or someone who can build one.

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Ben McCann
ben.mccann2@gmail.com
675-6012

Electric Water Heater $0
15 years old, 60 gallon, no problems but we upgraded to a heat pump model., It was previously installed in a clean basem*nt and wrapped in insulation so it looks brand new. It's had a long productive life, and still has years of service left. Water heater timer included.

FARM STUFF - I can send photos upon request.
-Electric chicken netting $0 - Well used but still works if you secure the corners. The posts are a little floppy.
-Small 3pt Cultipacker $100 - 36" wide, heavy, great for raised beds due to it being narrow, or field usage in smaller spaces
-Field cultivator 3pt $75 - not the deep ripper type, but the springy type on a double toolbar. Old and rusty, but works all the same.
-3pt fertilizer spinner $75 - antique, but works well. Galvanized box, flex shaft attaches to pto, adjustable from tractor seat
-BCS rototiller attachment 30" $75 - This was 24" but I added extra tines to widen it to match our garden bed. Our no till farm doesn't need a tiller laying around.

Contact Ben, 675-6012, pickup of items in Celo.

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Jem & Meredith Klein
828-284-3320
lichenschool@gmail.com

We’re spring cleaning and have the following is for sale:
-Dell Inspiron 3670 computer with Intel Core i5-8400, 2.8 GHz, 6 cores, Intel UHD Graphics 630, 16.0 GB RAM, Samsung SSD 1TB, 64-bit operating system. Comes with Dell monitor, wired keyboard and wireless mouse. Asking $250 for all.
-Fender brand Squier Mini electric guitar in red. Perfect kid size. Asking $50
-Go Sports brand Stars & Stripes cornhole bags. 8 pack. Brand new still in the box $15

Bought for homeschooling but our kid has NO interest in engineering:
-Thames & Kosmos Roller Coaster Engineering STEM Kit New in box. $25
-Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand STEM Experiment Kit. New in box. $15

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Cheryl Munyan
bncmunyan@hotmail.com

How to Own a Dragon
High Country Ceramic Arts has a special dragon that you can own. Patrick Harrington has made a cute beady-eyed dragon out of clay. It is approximately 16” high and 18” wide. It is sturdy and can be displayed indoors or outdoors. To have a chance to own this dragon, come to the studio (552 E. US hwy 19E, Burnsville) and buy a raffle ticket. The raffle tickets will be $10.00 each or 3 for $25.00. The drawing will be held the last day of the Toe River Arts Council Studio Tour on June 2, 2024, at 3:00 pm. The winner will be notified at that time and the Dragon is for pick-up only.

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Keith Ross
keithandlee@ccvn.com
828-678-0351

-30 pieces of 1/2 inch rebar, 2 ft long, $0.50 each.
-NRS Neoprene Whitewater Kayak Spray Skirt. Medium Deck size. Large Tunnel size. Black w Grey tunnel and red release handle. Like new. Look at the NRS sizing chart on their current NRS Neoprene Skirt to get an idea if it fits your kayak. $40.

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Austin
828-243-3959

If I lost an " Ozarks Old Time Fiddlers Association" hat, I'd want it back. Found on Halls Chapel. Text if it's yours!

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SPACES
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Madi Siegfried
siegfriedmadi@gmail.com
828-817-7099

Looking for a 1-2 bedroom house to rent in Yancey County. I have 1 dog and have not been able to find pet friendly anywhere. Fenced in yard would be ideal, and am willing to put one up if that’s an option! Would love to garden and have a private space if possible. Need to find somewhere by the end of the year, so I’m starting early since it takes a while to find a match.

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Kimberly Banks
kimberlyann4you@yahoo.com
682-2772, ask for Marty

Selling a Santa Rose camper made by six pac nestled away in Spruce Pine under the blue ridge parkway at the Moose Lodge Campground. Camper can stay there as long as you are a Moose Lodge member in good standing. The camper has a room and deck added. A nice stream is located out back. There is also a playground for kids and it is a very nice family oriented place. $13,000 firm... / camping season lot rent $1300.../ membership $75 yr..../ hookup one time $800 fee (water, trash, maintenance). Members are responsible for their own electric bill.

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HELP WANTED/JOBS
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Kiesa Kay
programs@pioneerlife.org
828 357 7434

We need to find an expert illustrator, someone with a great hand for drawing people and farming scenes. Can you recommend a great local artist who's fabulous at drawing and would like to work on a special, paying project?

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Katusha Watkins
682-9263 (landline, no texting)
katushawatkins@gmail.com

Wanted: Steady help with weedeating. $20 an hour with my mower. If you have a two-handled mower that is more efficient, we can negotiate.

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Gidget Godfrey
304-619-8950

ISO Compassionate, dependable caregiver to assist a stroke patient for fill-in occasionally one day during the week and alternate weekends Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday depending on the need ,looking for someone who can be on call. The shifts are generally 12 hours or maybe a little more on some days, depending…Attractive, pay, and much appreciation. If interested please call me at your earliest convenience to schedule an interview and training.

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Emma Nicole
emanateyourmedicine@gmail.com

I am looking for a responsible, experienced, caring nanny for my 5 month old nephew. 4-5 days a week, some weekends. My work schedule varies, so I’m looking for someone who can be flexible with this, but I can guarantee you a minimum amount of hours if that is needed. We are looking for someone to match his gentle energy and to be excited to build a relationship with him! Hoping for someone who can give a long term commitment (6-12month or more). Background check required, more details to follow for those interested. Email or text me with your references and experience. $15-20/hr.

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Elias Rolett
ellisrolett@gmail.com
828-545-5520

In need of a housesitter for two weeks in July. Some pet care and house-related tasks involved in exchange for free housing in a large comfortable home in a friendly central West Asheville neighborhood.

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EMPLOYMENT NEEDED/SERVICES
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Gressa Cedergren
Gressabailey96@gmail.com

I grew up in Celo, and I’m currently studying in Athens, Greece and in search of a remote work situation. As a student of media, communications, and journalism, I am keen to work in my field alongside my studies. My student visa does not allow me to work in Greece, so my options are pretty much limited to a remote job in the U.S. I am searching for work in content writing, social media management, administrative assistant, or research assistant positions. Happy to send my resume and answer questions!

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Chris Nash
hrisnash1121@gmail.com

Locust work, block walls, block foundation, footers/ concrete work, decking.

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Claudia Chaves LMFT and LCMHC
artsofhappiness@gmail.com
541-621-8948

I am a licensed (in NC) Mental Health therapist with 30 years of experience, just moved to this area and starting my practice here. My website is www.artsofhappiness.com. I accept some insurances and work with all ages, also with couples and families. (I have yet to establish an office for in-person work but will do so as I see the need. )

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Pete Vlaun
(828)284 9699

Trucking and bobcat service: rock, road bond, and mulch delivery; driveway restoration; excavation; yard cleanup; and tree removal. South Toe resident.

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Lance Carmack
828-284-0176

Driveway maintenance an gravel/mulch delivery and spreading road scraping, ditching,water break installation, grading an clearing etc

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Christy Nolte
828-655-0895
Squeakyclean1984@gmail.com

We are a house cleaning service have lots of experience , very reliable , and honest hard working people in general. We do reoccurring cleaning and deep cleaning as well as moving cleaning and organizing can give you lots of reference let me come out give you a free estimate. Recommended by june Jerome as well as Beverly Hanks realtor annie.

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Cole Aurichio Ironworks
coleaurichio@gmail.com
908-458-2307

I am happy to offer blacksmith and fabrication services to those in the community who need metalwork services. I have over 11 years of experience and offer mobile welding, new tools and fixtures, tool repair, and interior and exterior forged architecture. I can weld/braze cast iron, steel, bronze/brass alloys, aluminum, straighten materials, and sharpen/repair edged tools. No job is too small and my services are not limited to what you see above. Conveniently located in the Snow Creek area.

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OTHER
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Schell McCall
schell@pathwnc.org

2024 Summer Resource Guide!
Looking for Summer Activities for Kids? The Mitchell Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force and Partners Aligned Toward Health have compiled the annual directory of summer activities for children and youth in Mitchell and Yancey Counties. All public elementary and middle school students in both counties should receive a printed copy of the Summer Resource Guide from their schools - coming home soon!

The 2024 Summer Resource Guide can be found online at pathwnc.org/resources/ in both English and Spanish.

Special thanks to Mountain Community Health Partnership for sponsoring this year's guide.

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Kendra
Kendra.shillington@gmail.com
847-421-2326 (text)

Do you know about Asian jumping worms? From what i’m reading they’re quite harmful in the garden destroying all the topsoil with no known predators. There’s so much on the Internet about them, I would highly recommend a search and seeing if you in fact, have these jumping worms and not garden friendly earth worms. I’m interested in talking to anyone who is familiar with these jumping worms, and how to eradicate them.

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CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
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Double Island Studio
doubleislandstudio@gmail.com

Hands- on workshop at Double Island Studio in Green Mountain, North Carolina
Sculpting Emotive Animals with Katie Maloney
May 31st-June 2nd

This workshop will provide beginning and seasoned sculptors methods to achieve their animal sculpture ideas. Students will build multiple sculptures to practice scale and detail while learning techniques including the hollowing method and coil building to form larger sculptures. Also methods for achieving textured surfaces such as creating feathers, fur, or designs using slips and oxide washes. No firing, but we’ll discuss ways to glaze and fire the sculptures, including how to ensure their durability living outside. Students and emerging artists receive 20% off!!!
Click to learn more.

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Mindful Movement With Lori
Mindfulhoopdanceyoga@gmail.com

Movement classes at Body Tribe Appalachia, 621 Micaville Loop Suite 1000
All classes are $10, except *community yoga* is donation based to support kids in need.

Monday evenings: Community yoga 5:30-6:30 pm
Sport (intermediate) Yoga 6:45-7:45 pm

Tuesday mornings: Aerobics 9:00-10:00 am
Yoga 10:05-11:00 am

Wednesday evenings: HOOPY HOUR (hula hoop fitness & flow)5:30-6:30 pm
HoopYogini Yoga 6:45-7:45 pm

Thursday mornings: Yoga 9:00-10:00 am
Aerobics 10:05-11:00 am

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Jesse Schaner
shagbarksummer@gmail.com
440-749-4655

Power Hour this week will be on Thursday but from 4:30-5:30 pm. It will be cancelled the following week and then resume on June 6th as a regularly occurring Thursdays at 5:30 pm class. Everyone welcome to join for this fun, full-body workout. Meet at AMS ballfields and bring a mat and water, in case of rain meet at Green Cay and also bring a couple dollars for use of space.

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Camila Prada
Crazyaboutmyplanet@gmail.com
828-536-0772

This summer, I'll be offering a Youth Beginner Hip Hop & Jazz Funk Dance Classes at Mayland (Yancey Campus). We'll learn exciting choreography each week while movin' and groovin'! Please help spread the word :) More details >> www.mayland.edu/summer-camps/

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BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Healthy Plantet Homestead, Rachel Haimowitz
healthyplantet@gmail.com

Spring has sprung, our downtown-Burnsville honor stand is LOADED with fresh produce (new this week: strawberries, snap peas, elephant garlic scapes, escarole, head mustard. Plus rhubarb, asparagus, salad greens, cooking greens, radishes, fresh herbs, and more), plus jams, pickles, elderberry syrup, castile soap, and medicinal salve/balms. And our free-spend CSA has started & runs through the end of December! There's still time to sign up; learn more about our CSA at https://healthy-plantet.square.site/learn-more, and come visit our self-serve honor stand under the carport at 128 Academy St anytime during daylight hours!

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SPEAK OUT
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Yancey County Manager
682-3971

US Senators
Ted Budd (202) 224-3154
Thom Tillis (202) 224-6342

US Representative
Chuck Edwards (202) 225-6401

NC Senator
Ralph Hise (919) 733-3460
Legislative Building, Room 301A 16 West Jones Street.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Ralph.Hise@ncleg.gov

NC Representative
Dudley Green 919-733-5862
300 N. Salisbury Street, Rm. 604, Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

Dudley.Greene@ncleg.gov
White House
202-456-1111

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