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What’s Inside... Community-minded Stories COVID-19 PetsIt won't be long before we'll ALL be breathing In this Issue you'll find articles that will both inspire and touch you. One of the bright sides of this very trying period of time is that we can catch up on projects easier — including our pets! We at Burlington or even start a new one — and we have more downtime for reading, so we're Magazine are encouraged as we see the need to happy to bring you some reading materials. And we threw in a crossword puzzle, horoscopes and a few recipes! Be Safe! Enjoy! We can make this a great pleusbslaisnhdpleasnsdreemleivca-rnetl.aWteed'rienefAonNrcmDouaCrtOaioVgnIDed-g1rb9oywtihneg 2021, despite the obstacles! stories of businessCeosrotnhavairtusaesrearetha lrairvgeinfagm,ilydoef vsi-pite the challenges they've faced. We hope you'reruses. Some cause illness in people, and Features others cause illness in certain types of encouraged by ouraSnocimmoeanlcst.oeronnatv.irHusaesntghatininfetcht eanriem!als can sometimes be spread to people, but this is rare. At this time, there is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. StandingBased on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people Togetheris considered to be low. We are still learning about this virus, but it ap- pears that it can spread from people to animals in some situations. CDC is aware of a small number of pets, including cats and dogs, reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19. Treat pets as you would other human family brought to you bymembers–do not let pets interact with people or animals outside the household. If a person CIVIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONinside the household becomes sick, isolate that person from everyone else, including pets. This is a rapidly evolving situation and informa- tion will be updated as it becomes available. For more information: https://www.cdc. gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html#- COVID-19-and-Animals 23 14 sign up to be featured... plants make everything better! 11 Listen Up STAND UP & BE COUNTED15 Burlington STRONG Facts about hearing loss Small businesses standing together... 12 Katie Smith Photography SKIN KARMA the art of balancing business & family life M Y S T I C R O O T S BCEAOU.TY EMBELLISHED E S T . 2 0 2 0 POSITNALEACOCNHNIESCSTUIOENWSE'LL BE FEATURING 18 32 Local ELvOeCnAtLs SMALL BUSINESSES Vacation in the Caribbean! charter a private yacht (Burlington rSesTidEenPtH-owAnNedI)E R U I Z 3 3 6 . 5T1O2G. E3Tr0eHs3eEr0vRe yAoGurAsIpNot!for our MAY/JUN 2021 Issue and experience the Caribbean on youRr oOwGn EterRmsM! O O R E 3 3 6 . 5 3Li9l .J5oh2n9's4Mountain Music Festival 23 Mystic Roots Company FronitnSqtuBiorettl@e SchoopnnBeeecrt@& iWnidnieeE-pveunbt .com FUN FRIDAYS! Children's Museum 24 for all your planting & maintenance needs Burlington Art Walk — Alamance Arts MYSTICROOTSC O @ G M A I LM. CusOicaMl Chairs — Alamance Arts Alamance Comm T S C O M P A FNarYm. eCr'Os MMarket, Summer Pop-ups & Concert Series CollWegWeWCO. MVYESRT SI CTROOROY 28 the Center of Excellence FB + IG : MYSTICROOTSCO 36 WOMEN'S Health JuWst fWor WFun. MetYomSoloTgyI bCehRindOexOpreTssiSonCs O M P A N Y .SCelfO-CAMRE is not Self-ISH 42 MomsTown365 Podcasts that shine a light on mom creators 2 Burlington Magazine | MAY ♦ JUN 202 1

New in Town? 24 Check out our Letter from the Mayor as well as local events On the COVER and services to help you get acclimated. Our local history articles provide insight into our community history and Alamance Community College help you understand more about Burlington's journey the Center of Excellence — throughout the decades. New in town? Welcome! In Every Local Issue History & Resources 20 the locomotives... 30 19th century mill renovation 20 Our Town History 4 Letter from the Editor the locomotives the importance of mental health 30 In the NEWS local breaking news 5 Letter from the Mayor pg 22 Alamance Community College can help! a sign of the times 42 MOMS in the NEWS moms making their mark 6 Ask Our Experts 47 Thinking about a career change? Wellness, Weight Loss & Pain Relief 19th century mill renovation made possible by grant Foot & Ankle Care Small Business Financial Health Real Estate Expert & Advisor Dental Health 37 Food & Recipes Cowboy Backyard BBQ ▶Cowboy Burgers ▶Do-ahead Mason Jar Salads Summer Brunch Fun! ▶Pastry Brunch Cups ▶Breakfast Burritos ▶Lemon Ricotta Doughnuts 3BurlingtonMagNC.com

BURLINGTONMAGAZINE bn PUBLISHER LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Indie Publishing As we ease back into what we hope will better resemble life EDITOR as we knew it (pre-pandemic), struggles with everything from Dana Grizzél mental health issues and the aftermath of the worst parts of (919) 590-0720 (ofc) the pandemic to residual health issues linger. We're supposed [email protected] to be \"okay,\" but are we? ADVERTISING SALES (919) 590-0720 (ofc) What IS okay . . . is NOT to be okay. [email protected] STAFF SUPPORT And it's OKAY to ask for help. It's more than okay, it's going to Ali Shaw, McKenna Proserpi, Elise Hill be the only way we emerge a healthier society. Our kids are CREATIVE DESIGN & BRANDING struggling, too, and we're going to need to make sure they get MADink Agency the help they need as well. MADinkAgency.com OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Though I'm 100% sure we all know which parts of us aren't Mayor Ian Baltutis & City of Burlington okay, mental health has been a taboo subject for so long that Walter Boyd (Our Town History) it seems that anything we can do to shed light on mental Ed Williams (ACC Cover Story) health issues is almost the duty of the media (inluding social Dr. Karen Wilkinson (Envision Wellness) media — where people have historically been bullied for it). Nicole Senecal (Triad Foot & Ankle Center) Lauren Panameno (Civic Federal Credit Union) I feel it my duty as the editor/publisher for The City's magazine Cathryn Hartwell (WindChime Realty) to remind people that's it's okay to admit you're not okay; it's Touloupas & Touloupas Dentistry okay to admit you need help; it's okay to reach out to others MomsTown Contributors & Citizen Journalism (especially professionals). Much in the same way that addiction PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGE CREDITS has become much less a shameful affliction, mental health Gefen Productions is quickly coming to the forefront and even celebrities are Katie Smith Photography helping us see that even people who seem 'super-human' to us Indie Publishing Creative Team regular people are people, too, and suffer from the same day- & Citizen Photography to-day problems we do. MAGAZINE ANCHORS & SPONSORS WindChime Realty & Property Management If you see someone struggling, maybe you could make a dif- Envision Wellness ference and reach out to them. Sometimes, even amid our own Civic Federal Credit Union struggles, helping someone else can help lift us out of our own rabbit hole. ADVERTISE WITH US [email protected] If you're a mental health professional who'd like to be featured in Burlington Magazine, we'd love to hear from you. Burlington Magazine is published by Indie Publishing. © INDIE PUBLISHING 2021 Reproduction or duplication of any part herein requires On a brighter note! We're relaunching our \"Out & About\" written permission from publisher. All information includ- section (renamed as B-town Paparazzi) and we invite ANYONE ed herein is correct to the best of Publisher's knowledge who captures a great picture from an event (even person- as of publication date. Corrections should be forwarded to al events) to send pics! You can email them to: connect@ Publisher at [email protected] for consideration. Paid indie-pub.com. We're finally able to start gathering in larger advertisements or advertorials contained herein are not numbers, with less restrictions, and we'd like to capture some endorsed or recommended by Publisher and do not reflect of that joy here amid our pages. Publisher's opinion or political or religious views; therefore, Publisher shall not be held liable for business practices of We're excited to see what you capture! pg 22 advertisers. Publisher not liable for images or content accepted in good faith. 4 Burlington Magazine | MAY ♦ JUN 202 1

tLhEeTMTEARYOFRROM 5BurlingtonMagNC.com In the wake of the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, every city in the country evaluated what they are doing to dismantle systemic racism. Bad actors like Chauvin are not rare and they are empowered by systems of white supremacy that have been built over generations in the codes, ordinanc- es, and policies of our cities and nation. While progress has been made, we still have a long way to go. Here in North Carolina, cities all across the state are looking deep into the innerworkings of their police departments and their city operations in an effort to identify where action is needed. At the same time it is neces- sary for us to look to the top of our cities, to the leadership that is elected, not just to hold elected leaders accountable, but to ask if the systems that elected them are fair and equitable. Here in Burlington, at the heart of North Carolina, we are a diverse community. 28% percent of our residents are Black and nearly 20% are Hispanic or LatinX yet we are represented by a city council that is 100% White. Our community is spread over more than twenty-five square miles divided nearly in the middle by the railroad tracks, yet all of our council members, including myself live to the West of those tracks. 53% of our residents are women, yet only 1 of our 5 council seats is held by a woman. We have never had a Hispanic or LatinX mayor or council member. We have never had a black mayor. We have never had more than one person of color on our council at one time. The elected leadership of our city has never mirrored the diversity of our community. That is an indicator that we must take action and address this glaring inequity at the highest level of our city. At this critical moment in history, our city council has begun the difficult discussion about what changes must be made to our system of elections in the City of Burlington. We have enlisted the help of experts from the UNC School of Govern- ment and the North Carolina League of Municipalities to help facilitate these discussions. Any conversation about race and equity is hard, uncomfortable, challenging, painful and even emotional. There is always the temptation to take the easy way, find a quick compromise and move on. This is no time for that. This is the time to plan and act with the highest level of intention. It is a time when we need the full participation of our citizens to help guide us toward an equitable outcome and right the wrongs of the past. And on top of it, 2021 is a munic- ipal election year. The changes we make will not impact this election, but you could. In 2013, I made the jump into public service. I began my journey toward elected office and you can too. Will you answer the call to serve alongside me and will you look to the other elected offices in our county and state and ask the hard question, “Do these elected leaders truly represent the beautiful diversity of our community?” Ian Baltutis Mayor, City of Burlington NC [email protected]

DR KAREN WILKINSON REVERSE neuropathy WELLNESS, PAIN RELIEF & WEIGHT LOSS without medication Dr. Karen WIlkinson has been Now you can reverse neuropathy with a safe, practicing in Alamance County effective, revolutionary treatment for 26 years. She has established herself within our community as a Peripheral neuropathy is a condition where- leading expert in weight loss, by damaged nerves can cause burning pain, neuropathy, osteoporosis numbness, weakness, tingling, and debilitat- prevention, rehabilitation and ing balance problems. The nerve damage pain management. The programs can be caused by many things. Toxic levels developed and implemented by of sugar in the blood (diabetes), poor blood Dr. Karen are cutting edge and flow to the nerves, chronic infections, che- not found anywhere else in our motherapy, pesticide exposure, and genetic area. variants are a few of the causes of this debilitating condition. She has a Bachelors of Science and a Doctorate in Chiropractic But there is hope! And it doesn't involve Medicine from Logan College medication. of Chiropractic, as well as advanced training in nutrition, A multifaceted approach to the reversal of exercise, neuropathy, worksite neuropathy is finally available right here in wellness, and occupational health Alamance County. and applied ergonomics. Today she continues to sit on the board Two pieces of equipment utilized by sev- of the International Academy of eral of the nation’s top hospitals, like The Chiropractic Occupational Health Cleveland Clinic and Cancer Treatment Consultants, as she has for the Centers of America, are the focal point of past 12 years. this program. Nutritional supplements and other in-office treatments round out this Dr. Karen has established herself highly effective protocol. as a key member of our com- munity, supporting and hosting If you suffer from neuropathy or have numb- community events, as well as ness, tingling or burning in your legs, feet hosting a weekly radio show, “The or hands, you'll want to give this treatment Wellness Revolution” on WBAG, a try. Tuesdays at 1130 a.m. We're confident that your experience with Her mission is to improve the the program will exceed your expectations. quality of life of each member of our community, one person at a ENVISION WELLNESS can guide you time. through a new way to alleviate pain 2241 Hanford Road If you would like to come in for an Burlington NC ♦ (336) 266-7703 appointment, call Dr. Karen Wilkinson at EnvisionWellnessNC.com (336) 266-7703 6 Burlington Magazine | MAY ♦ JUN 202 1 Ask about our new patient special! Contact Envision Wellness TODAY & let's get started!

5 REASONS flip-flops DR BRENT EVANS Podiatrist, DPM are BAD for your feet Dr. Brent Evans, DPM is a podiatric It’s no secret that flip-flops are bad for your feet. surgeon with specialized training in They’re flimsy and offer little to no support for surgical reconstruction of the foot your feet and ankles, but that's just the tip of and ankle. He has an extensive back- ground in lower extremity trauma, the iceberg when it comes to the dangers flip-flops surgical reconstruction of foot and pose to your feet and overall wellbeing. ankle deformities, and sports injuries. Originally from Orange, TX, Dr. Evans PODIATRISTS AT TRIAD FOOT & ANKLE attended the University of Utah CENTER REVEAL THE FIVE WAYS before studying at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and FLIP-FLOPS CAN WRECK YOUR FEET: becoming Chief Resident at the internationally recognized Jackson BACTERIA HAVEN: Believe it or not, your flip- Health System in Miami, FL. In his flops are teeming with bacteria. In fact, the free time, Dr. Evans enjoys all out- material used to make flip-flops is a haven door activities as well as spending time with his wife and three children. for nasty bacteria, including Staphylococcus bacteria, which causes Staph infections. If your Triad Foot & Ankle Center Triad Foot & Ankle Center is bacteria-laden flip flops cause an open wound, has three convenient locations the leading podiatric medical like a blister, it can allow that bacteria into your in Burlington, Greensboro & practice serving the Piedmont Asheboro to serve your foot & system and make you sick. ankle care needs Triad & is proud to have a team of highly trained & FUNGUS AMONG US: Flip-flops aren’t just a Schedule an appointment haven for bacteria, fungus loves them, too. with one of our podiatrists skilled medical & surgical podiatry experts, Wearing flip-flops (and not cleaning them after TODAY each use) in gym showers or communal areas (336) 375-6990 certified by the where conditions are moist and warm can open visit triadfoot.com Board of Podiatry Examiners. you up to toenail or skin fungal infections. 1680 Westbrook Ave Burlington NC BLISTERS: The most commonly sustained (336) 375-6990 injury from flip-flops are blisters. Since flip-flops are not securely fastened, friction caused by the 7BurlingtonMagNC.com movement of the flip-flops against your feet can cause blisters. POSTURE: Flip-flops can do a number on your posture. Your feet are the foundation of your body and when you wear unstable footwear, it throws off your posture. Poor posture can cause your body to be misaligned, which can result in pain and other issues. SUPPORT: Flip-flops are notorious for having a lack of adequate support, which can result in heel pain and fallen arches. The ligament that runs from your heel to the ball of your foot, called the plantar fascia, can stretch or tear from lack of support, causing the painful condition known as plantar fasciitis. In addition, if there is nothing supporting your arch, over time it can fall and cause flat feet and foot pain. While flip-flops aren’t the healthiest choice for your feet, there are other cute summer footwear options. Instead of flip-flops, try sandals with more than one strap. Straps provide foot and ankle stability and ankle and reduce friction caused by the footwear sliding around. For more information about foot health or to request an appointment with one of our specialists visit triadfoot.com or call (336) 375-6990

Lauren PANAMENO PARTNERSHIPS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP MANAGER for IMPACT Lauren shares the credit union You know the needs of your community better vision of ‘people helping people.' than anyone. “The right partnerships help Her work with organizations in accelerate your local initiatives and programs,” communities delivers value through says Lauren Panameno, Strategic Partnership shared resources to strengthen skills Manager at Civic. “Together, we can serve more and talents and initiates people to lift people in the greater Burlington area by culti- their communities. vating pathways for success.” At Civic, it is People, Purpose and Prosperity. And Lauren’s diversity of Civic Federal Credit Union works with or- thought and talent bridges the gap ganizations across North Carolina to bring between communities and banking. value through shared resources, skills and She connects the dots, identifies talents to help empower people. needs, and provides real insights into unique challenges. “There is something magical in seeing the Lauren excels at nurturing and success of our partners and members,” building strong, meaningful and shares Panameno, “and knowing we’ve been collaborative partnerships. by their side and investing in their goals. Connecting passion and purpose, Ultimately, my work with Civic is to make a Lauren identifies creative solutions difference in North Carolina and for the peo- that strengthen communities, ple that live and lead in our communities.” accelerate change and propel the success of members and partners. MISSION MATTERS TO US ALL Lauren holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Barton College. Partners are more than sponsors. (844) 772-4842 “To me, each community is a group that CivicFCU.org shares a common mission or passion, and works together for the greater good of 8 Burlington Magazine | MAY ♦ JUN 202 1 humanity,” says Panameno. “We partner with people who are serving the unique needs of their cities, towns and counties. Supporting this community is our Civic mission.” COMMUNITY OF OPPORTUNITY Today, Burlington is a robust, diverse and historical region with small businesses, or- ganizations and entrepreneurs that make it a unique and wonderful spot of opportunity. “We are proud to be a connector and help bring people together who are already doing great things — or want to start,\" she con- tinues. \"I was born and raised here in North Carolina. This perspective gives me local insight to help communities achieve their goals and make an impact.” Does your regional community initiative need a partner to reach the next level? Contact Strategic Partnership Manager Lauren Panameno at [email protected].

IT'S A SELLER'S MARKET CATHRYN Hartwell NOW WHAT? REAL ESTATE EXPERT For those of you considering selling your home As Owner and Broker-in-Charge of and/or buying a home, you probably caught wind WindChime Realty & Property of the insanity going on in the current real estate Management, I work with buyers and sellers and also specialize in property market. As the saying goes, “There’s no time like management. Our property manage- the present” — now is a great time to bring up the ment team is dedicated to helping topic (again) of getting representation when you’re clients find investment property and helping residents find that perfect ready to buy or sell your property. rental property. WindChime Realty’s property management services are Currently, housing inventory is low and de- second to none, and I wouldn’t have it mand is high. We are in what is coined as a any other way. “seller’s market.” As a buyer, you want to come in strong with your offer in order to be com- At WindChime Realty & Property petitive. This could include offering a high due Management our philosophy is diligence amount, closing sooner if your lend- simple: Educating our clients as we er approves or even offering to pay in cash. guide them through the real estate Many buyers are including a combination of process results in happier, more suc- these PLUS coming in with offers that are well cessful transactions. Through consis- above list price. A strong offer that is above list tent communication — from showing price could get you the house; however, you to signing — we’re here to lend our should seek counsel from your agent so you’ll expertise and ensure the best possi- know to be prepared if the property appraises ble experience and outcome. for less than your offer or other issues arise. Your agent will know the best way to handle Today Cathryn Hartwell is the Owner these situations — no guesswork on your and Broker-in-Charge at WindChime part and less risk that you'll lose the house Realty & Property Management and in this fast-paced seller's market. Make sure a successful North Carolina real you talk with your lender about the appraisal, estate agent who finds true pleasure the underwriter expectations and the lending in helping her clients find the perfect process. Ask questions, take notes. Copy your home or investment property through agent on any email or text conversations with exploration, education and a positive your lender — it’s important that you all stay experience. on the same page and get info in real time. Experience the difference If you are the seller and receive offers that when your agent cares include large amounts in due diligence and/or are over your list price, it’s important that you Burlington NC ♦ (919) 599-1172 seek counsel from your agent and proceed [email protected] with caution in choosing the best offer. Remember, your real estate agent is there to guide and protect you; so is your lender if you are buying. No need to go at it alone when you can have a great team alongside you. If you are a property owner and have concerns or further questions, call me. I will be happy to answer your questions or guide you to the right channels to find answers. Call us at (919) 599-1172 9BurlingtonMagNC.com

TOULOUPAS & TOULOUPAS DENTISTRY ADDRESSING STRESS-RELATED DENTAL ISSUES Too much stress can have serious consequences for your teeth and gums. Cforarpienogpldeewnthisotrcayre The following issues are some of the most common: TEETH GRINDING - Stress can cause you to clench your teeth at night or slide them back and forth over each other. Indications of grinding include headaches, jaw pain, broken or chipped teeth or abnormal tooth wear. \"TMJ\" (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder - or Bruxism) is the technical term for the overuse of jaw muscles that occurs when you clench or grind your teeth, often due to stress. CANKER SORES are more common in women and often surface during times of high stress. Though researchers are still not 100% clear as to the cause of canker sores, hormonal shifts, emotional stress, allergic responses and product or food sensitivities are among the known culprits. DR MICHAEL TOULOUPAS DR CINDY TOULOUPAS GUM DISEASE - Studies show a link between Dr. Michael Touloupas earned his Dr. Cindy Touloupas obtained her gum disease and stress. The Academy of bachelor’s degree and his Doctor- Bachelor of Science in Dental General Dentistry supports Tufts’ research- ate of Dental Surgery from the Uni- Hygiene at Old Dominion Univer- ers findings: “Stress affects the immune versity of North Carolina at Chapel sity. She earned a Master of Public system, which fights against the bacteria that Hill. He has studied under leading Health at the University of North causes periodontal disease, making a person educators such as Pete Dawson, Carolina in Chapel Hill, where she more prone to gum infection.” Frank Spear and John Kois. Both also received her Doctorate of doctors at Touloupas & Touloupas Dental Surgery. She has been in ORAL HYGIENE NEGLECT is a problem. When are continuous students of dental practice with Dr. Michael Touloupas education. since 1988. we’re stressed we get less sleep so we tend to have less energy by the end of the day and ◆ C◆oFsammeitliycDDeennttiissttrryy◆◆GImenpelraanl Dt Denetnitstirstyry are prone to skipping things we shouldn’t— including the simplest of tasks like brushing For information about dental health or to request and flossing at night. Stress can also cause an appointment please visit ncsmile.com us to crave (and give in to) more sugary or call (336) 226-5485 foods—foods that can wreak havoc on our oral health. Identifying and dealing with your stress is half the battle. If you’re grinding your teeth at night, there are tools, like a custom mouth- guard, that can help protect your teeth during these stressful periods. hTealkpekceaerpeyoofuyohueraltteheyth(aanndd stmheiylinwgil!l) At Touloupas & Touloupas, we pride ourselves in helping our patients find the best solutions for their dental well-being. 1628 Memorial Drive, Ste B If you're experiencing stress-related dental Burlington NC ♦ (336) 226-5485 issues, or just need to be evaluted, contact us at (336) 226-5485 for an appointment 10 Burlington Magazine | MAY ♦ JUN 202 1

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katie smith another PHOTOGRAPHY CATHRYN HARTWELL Balancing business & PASSION PROJECT family life is an art... It takes a lot of courage and a little bit of crazy to start Oftentimes working is a family affair. Katie’s oldest kids your own business. Some days I can’t wait to get up and out help her on photo sessions, carrying gear and holding reflec- of bed so I can hurry up and start my day. Other days, I’m so tors and stands. The youngest loves having her picture taken exhausted that I can barely drag my feet to get through the so she’s a great model when Katie wants to create some day. Either way, I love having my own business and would different shots and put these on her website. “My sons like to not want it any other way. A new business owner faces a help but they don’t like having their pictures taken anymore.” whole slew of challenges. The one that I feel has to be the Her husband helps out when he can, in between his own work most challenging is learning how to keep believing in your schedule, and together they seem to do pretty well keeping dream and stay confident that your business will succeed. things balanced. Add to this creating the right balance between building your “Working with different subjects helps me tell their stories business while also being there for your family and that's a in different ways,\" Katie says. \"I use everything from the loca- tall order. tion, the lighting, and the posing to tell the story. It could be a The entrepreneur I want to write about today has learned love story between people, or a more artistic portrait of an art- that flexibility is key to balancing business and family time. ist, or a simple headshot that captures a person’s confidence Within the community, she needs no introduction; however, and professionalism.” I feel she deserves the spotlight. Her name is Katie Smith, her profession is photography, and she’s darn good And pets…lots of pets! at it. “People usually think of their pets Katie started her business in the as family members, so it’s really cool to year 2008 while living in Oklahoma. She has always had a love of photog- take pictures of pets and then hear their owners exclaim how I captured their raphy and taught herself the trade personalities spot on.” Katie has done through research and lots of trial and error, and with the help of her built-in everything from high school senior shots to maternity and babies —two subjects…her 3 children. If you can of her specialties. She also works with photograph antsy children, you can photograph just about anyone! I models and actors so they can build their portfolios. asked Katie how she’s able to run a Okay, nowadays, with our smart successful business while raising a family. as an animal-lover, Katie loves working phones, everybody is a photographer, “I appreciate the flexibility that with animals of all shapes and sizes but not everyone has the ability to “see” the photo before it has been taken. Katie owning a business gives me. I can Smith does, and her end results always arrange my schedule so it allows me to go on field trips with my kids, or show the colorful personalities in her subjects. One of the other things about just be there when my family needs Katie that puts her above the rest is me. I have to set boundaries in my business. My family knows that when that she truly customizes sessions for clients by getting to know them during I’m 'at work.' They understand that a consultation, photographing them even though I may be in the next room editing photos, I’m still at work at the location of their choice, without time restrictions, and by helping them and they will have to wait until I decorate their homes, through wall art, 'get home.' On the flip side, I also set strict boundaries around my family if they want to improve their backdrop. She will also help style outfits for time. This is when I let the calls go to the photo session, or show virtual voicemail, and I let the emails wait until I’m 'back at work.'\" photo session for mockups. An example might be seeing NC Therapeutic Riding Center what a 30x40 canvas would look like over your mantle. 12 Burlington Magazine | MAY ♦ JUN 202 1

\"Photobox\" captures everyone's In addition to her professional and fam- professional headshots personality in one image ily photo sessions, Katie volunteers as the that capture your brand photographer for the Alamance County Animal unique maternity photography Shelter. Cathryn Hartwell “The animals are still uncomfortable in their surroundings,” she tells me. “By being a volunteer photographer, I get to take my time with each one and capture more of their personalities. These types of photos help pets get adopted sooner when potential adopting families browse the shelter website.” And finally, as I bring this story to a close, here’s a cool little tidbit: Katie won the Mebane Enterprise Reader’s Choice award in 2021 for best photographer AND was runner-up in the Burlington Times for best photography studio. Don't just take my word for it — the proof is in her online portfolio. Check out Katie’s talents in photography and schedule a session, by go- ing to her website katiesmithphotography.com Our philosophy is simple: Educating our clients as we guide them through the real estate process results in happier, more successful transactions. Through consistent communication — from showing to signing— we’re here to lend our expertise & ensure the best possible experience & outcome. educate > explore > expertise = ebpxeossptseirblieence We look forward to exceeding your expectations in 2021 (919) 599-1172 ♦ [email protected] ♦ www.WindChime-Realty.com BurlingtonMagNC.com 13

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bn LOCKDOWNS AND DEMAND Rocco Richard left his Parks and Recreation job of 13 years in November 2019 to start Bounce-To-You, LLC. At the time, he was unaware of how a pandemic would reshape his small business for growth. PANDEMIC SUPPLY CHAIN SQUEEZE Backyard party rentals continue to grow in demand. According to Rocco, this has been the busiest March and April to date, requiring six more inflatables.“Most come from China,” said Rocco.“Nothing was available.” KEEPING UP WITH GROWTH “I found a New York-based vendor with a sale ending on that Friday,” said Rocco.“Financing with the vendor was too expensive. I looked at Civic. They had low rates and no pay-off penalties.” EASIEST LOAN EVER “Howie Gotshalk at Civic took care of everything. My products arrived the next Wednesday,” continued Rocco. “I won’t finance through anyone else.” Need a new perspective on your small business? Visit civicfcu.org/partnership or contact Civic at 844 77 CIVIC (844-772-4842) . BurlingtonMagNC.com

Meet some local businesses from within our Burlington community — businesses that help KEEP our local community thriving. Because of their tenacity and unwavering sense of community, they show us how it's done when it comes to fighting for their businesses, their families and their community. They're what keeps Burlington STRONG. SKIN KARMA 114 W Front St, Suite 2B BURLINGTON NC Burlington NC ♦ (336) 539-1929 skinkarmanc.com [email protected] Be good to your skin... HannahAllen Licensed Esthetician since 2005, Hannah Allen completed her training at the Aveda Institute, Chapel Hill. She went on to be the Lead Esthetician and Spa Manager for a total of 10 years at a local salon and spa, gaining much experience in the field. In 2015 she took a leap of faith and decided to be an Independent esthetician and formed Skin Karma, LLC in 2016. When the pandemic hit, Skin Karma adapted by shutting down for nine weeks then reopening with a limited schedule. \"Like many businesses, the pandemic brought with it many professional challenges,\" says Hannah. \"Last year I was able to attend a 3-day, hands-on, advanced training course in SC then went on to complete my National Esthetician Certifica- tion, which is the highest voluntary credential in the United States, raising the standard of our profession beyond entry-level licensure. In February I was so excited about debuting our new HydrafacialMD machine, but was unable to hold the scheduled VIP Client event.\" Through perseverance and a focus on gratitude — and in anticipation of the reopening of our country — Hannah was able to keep up with continuing education, knowing that Skin Karma would be prepared to come back stronger than ever. Subsequent to the CDC and governor relaxing restrictions, Skin Karma has been extremely busy and Hannah is very grateful to all of her clients who had been looking forward to returning to Skin Karma. \"Our community is so amazing,\" Hannah says. \"The ways in which we've all pulled together is a testament to our resilience.\" BEAUTY EMBELLISHED FACE & BODY STUDIO 205 E. Daivs St, Suite 205 BURLINGTON NC ♦ (336) 270-9197 [email protected] Tanya B. McCrimmon Downtown Burlington’s premier face and body studio helping people be the best version of themselves. We find that most people are giving so much to others but seldom take time for them and self-care is so important. It’s hard to pour from an empty cup, so we take pride in providing services that focus on the individual. Starting a business amid the pandemic was chaotically exciting. There is such joy in knowing that we are able to provide a variety of services right here in our own community. We specialize in various permanent makeup services: Microblading, Powder Brow/Microshading and Lip Blush; Fat Loss, Cellulite Reduction and Pain Management treatments using Cryotherapy; Internal Detox with Yoni Steaming and Hyaluron Lip Augmentation using needle- less techniques. Complimentary consultations are available for all services and a detailed list can be found online, along with booking information. Hours of operation are by appointment only. 16 Burlington Magazine | MAY ♦ JUN 202 1

POSTAL CONNECTIONS 220 MONEY, IT'S MORE THAN FINANCES. civicfcu.org 1183 University Drive, Suite 105 BURLINGTON NC ♦ 336-584-4405 [email protected] Dwaine Sowles Though Postal Connections of Burlington may be known to a lot of folks in town as being founded over 12 years ago by my friend and neighbor Mark Dryden (and his business partner at the time Randy Watts), there have been some changes that you may not be aware of. Namely, I purchased the store from Mark in July of 2020…yes, the year of COVID-19! I confess, it was not planned that way; we started the process late fall/early winter of 2019 but, as you are very much aware if you have ever applied for an SBA Loan, it was a looooonnnngggg, tedious process resulting in us not closing until late July, smack dab in the middle of the pandemic. Had I known, it may have given me pause; how- ever, since we have mailboxes that can be rented, and people must have access to their mail, we were considered essential. So even when everything was completely locked down, we were able to remain open for business. Not only that, but since everyone was shopping from home and mailing gifts to loved ones they were unable to visit in person, we were busier than ever. So much so, that during a time when so many businesses were forced to lay off workers, we actually hired three new employees. We're grateful for each and every customer we've welcomed and look forward to building new relationships within the community. We invite you to stop by to say hello and to see the other changes that have taken place at your neighborhood Postal Connections. Got 15 MINUTES to promote your business? promo Burlington Magazine teamed up with Mystic Rootsto bring you \"InstaVIEW\" — the 15 minutes Civic Federal Credit Union of fame your business needs — & deserves! Civic Federal Credit Union Envision Wellness WindChimeRealty burlingtonmagazine Limited Spots! Sign up TODAY! follow us! email us @ [email protected] to find out more BurlingtonMagNC.com 1 7

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Experience the Caribbean There’s no place better to experience a different lifestyle than in the beautiful Caribbean. Incredible views, great food, and really nice people make this an unbelievable place to visit and spend some time on a private yacht. Travel from Saint Thomas to Anegada and all the beautiful islands in between. Be sure to stop and anchor at Norman and Peter Island on your way to Virgin Gorda. When planning a trip around the islands it is essential to include “The Baths.” The Baths is a large formation of granite boulders found on the south- west end of Virgin Gorda. There is a beautiful path through the rocks that lead to a sandy white beach for swimming and snorkeling. British Virgin Islands Made up of more than 60 islands. BVI visitors will love the pristine palm-fringed beaches, rugged peaks and rich vegetation. While some islands are uninhabited and designated as national parks, you may still find an open bar & grill to have a drink and a burger or wahoo sandwich. Jost Van Dyke Named for an early Dutch settler and former pirate, rugged scenery and colorful folklore make up Jost Van Dyke. With fewer than 300 inhabitants, it measures just four miles by three, with the highest point at 1,054 feet. Indulge in Jost Van Dyke’s favored cuisine, such as barbecues, West Indian rotis, flying fish sand- wiches, grilled fresh fish and lobster. Great Harbour is world-famous for its yacht- filled parties on Halloween and New Year’s Eve. St. John U.S. Virgin Island St. John “Love City” is home to the Virgin Islands National Park which protects over 7,000 acres of the 12,500 acre island. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the beautiful natural resources of the island. Cruz Bay is the main town on St. John and is the location of the ferry docks which connect St. John to St. Thomas. Resorts and vacation villas are found largely in and close to Cruz Bay and Coral Bay. St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Island St. Thomas offers the natural beauty of the islands with a sophisticated and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the U.S. Virgins, is one of the most breathtaking harbors in the world and the most visited port in the Caribbean. Exquisite dining, spectacular nightlife, and the finest duty-free shopping in the world are abundant in Charlotte Amalie. Its repu- tation as the shopping capital of the Caribbean draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually from throughout the Caribbean region and the world. Tortola and Virgin Gorda Experience the beauty of Tortola. Swim or stroll the white-sand beaches, ex- plore ancient ruins or delectable local cuisine, or drop anchor and rock with the rhythm of the azure ocean. Tortola is the largest island of the BVI chain. Powdery white-sand beaches, lush green mountains, and a sheltered yacht-filled harbor characterize the island of Tortola, where the past of the West Indies meets the present of the BVI. Virgin Gorda entices travelers with its yacht clubs, quiet coves and safe anchorages. Natural beauty is in abundance on the third largest of the Virgin Islands, which measures eight-and-a-half square miles. BurlingtonMagNC.com 19

our TOWN The North Carolina Railroad was chartered by the state in 1849 to connect Goldsboro and the LOCOMOTIVES Charlotte. Ground was broken in 1851, grading was completed in 1854, tracks were laid in 1855, 2200 Burlington Magazine | MAY ♦ JUN 202 1 and the railroad was opened to traffic on January 30, 1856. While construction of the line was going on, the North Carolina Railroad decided to locate its repair and maintenance facility as close as possible to the center of the 223-mile line, and the site ultimately selected was called “Company’s Repair Shops,” later shortened to “Company Shops” (renamed “Burlington” in 1887). The North Carolina Railroad ordered 21 of its 23 locomotives from Richard Norris & Son of Philadelphia, the largest manufacturer of locomotives in the country. The first delivered, in February 1854, was the Traho. It was a 4-2-0 locomotive and essential for hauling materials needed for finishing the track bed. (The 4-2-0 referred to the number of lead wheels, drive wheels, and trailing wheels, respectively.) Except for another 4-2-0 locomotive, Pello, delivered in September 1854, and a 4-6-0 freight locomotive, Guilford, which entered service in November 1857, all of the North Carolina Railroad’s locomotives were 4-4-0. This was found to be the most efficient arrangement for navigating sharp curves and it also put the maximum power on the drive wheels, which came in handy when climbing steep grades. The first 4-4-0 locomotive was Pactolus, delivered in March 1854, and it was used to pull freight trains. The first locomotives had “classical” names—either Greek or Latin in origin. The vast majority were named after characters in Greek and Roman mythology—Ixion, Pactolus, Cybele, Ajax, Sisyphus, Midas, Apollo, Ulysses, Cyclops, Astron, Aristos, Helios, and Kratos. Beginning in 1856 they were usually named after counties and/ or rivers in North Carolina—Guilford, Rowan, Watauga, Yadkin, Orange, Neuse, and Alamance. During and shortly after the Civil War they were generally named after prominent railroad officials. Later, they were simply numbered. For example, the Norris-built locomotive Astron, which entered service in July 1855, was later known as “No. 1” and then “No. 101” at the end of its career.

Although all the North Carolina Two views of of the 4-4-0 locomotive Astron made at Railroad’s locomotives had the same general Company Shops between 1871-74, perhaps on the same day outward appearance, they were of slightly different sizes. For example, Alamance, put 26, 1865, killing the engineer and firemen, and spoiling the North into service in April 1857, was a 22-ton 4-4-0 Carolina Railroad’s perfect nine-year safety record. locomotive, while the 4-4-0 Orange, which entered service at the same time, was only 18- After the war, most of the North Carolina Railroad’s tons. The railroad’s largest locomotive, the 4-6-0 locomotives were rebuilt, and several continued running for Guilford, was 28 tons, and used for hauling approximately ten years; however, all were scrapped by 1880 freight. The average cost of a locomotive was a and none remain today. bit over $9,000. WALTER BOYD By the time the shops opened in 1857 contributor the North Carolina Railroad had six trains in operation along the length of the 223-mile Attorney and native of Burlington, North Carolina, Walter line, and 23 locomotives and 250 cars (both Boyd developed an interest in Burlington’s history at a very passenger and freight) that needed servicing. young age. As a child, he often interviewed people and collected The locomotives were all wood burners with old photographs and documents, which led to his fondness for giant funnel-shaped smokestacks. Compared to later steam locomotives these early locomotives writing about Burlington’s rich history. were very flimsy and could haul only light loads. The average passenger train was only three cars long—with a capacity of about 30 passengers each. The maximum number of cars in a freight train was only ten. Still, the railroad proved to be immediately and immensely profitable. By 1859 the North Carolina Railroad had ten passenger, six freight, and two utility trains in regular service. The passenger trains ran twice daily, and the freight trains ran once daily. There were also two spare locomotives for the passenger trains and one for the freight trains. Because there were no locomotive manufacturers in the South, the supply was cut off during the Civil War and the railroads had to make do with what they had. Although the personnel at Company Shops tried to keep equipment in working order, wear and tear during the war took a terrible toll. Also, despite their growing skills, due to war time shortages of materials, coupled with the inability to fabricate key components—specifically frames and boilers—the workers could only do so much, and accidents became more and more frequent. In particular, the boilers were the worst problem, having a lifespan of only about eight years on average. Thus, by 1864, all boilers were worn out, despite careful maintenance. One boiler repaired at Company Shops for the locomotive Rowan exploded on January BurlingtonMagNC.com 2 1

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Alamance Community College is at the Center of Excellence By ED WILLIAMS GRAHAM—Construction on Alamance Community programs in that cluster are widely regarded as an exist- College’s $17.6 million Biotechnology Center of Excel- ing strength—highly specialized and not easily replicated lence is expected to begin this year with plans to open by nearby community colleges.” by fall 2022, transforming the College and advancing economic development across the region. ACC’s Center of Excellence will easily lend itself to partnerships and collaborations with area business and This project is about more than bricks and mortar. industry, academia and research centers. A Center of Excellence leverages an expertise vital to regional business and industry. A Center of Excellence Why a Biotechnology Center of Excellence at Ala- hosts a unique program—or cluster of programs—critical mance Community College? to job skills training and workforce development. North Carolina is #3 in the nation in its biosciences “At Alamance Community College, that program clus- footprint. There are more than 650 life sciences compa- ter is the life sciences, anchored by Biotechnology,” said nies in the state employing more than 66,000 workers. Yonnie Butler, Executive Director for the Center. “The Burlington, North Carolina is the nation’s #1 small Metropolitan Statistical Area for research, testing and medical labs. It is home to the world’s largest health care diagnostics company: LabCorp. Alamance Community College has the longest-running two-year biotechnology program in the entire nation, and it has one of the most complete bio-manufacturing suites of any North Carolina community college. In addition, the College’s cell culture program is sec- ond to none in equipment and facilities. Because of this, the College’s curriculum can model biopharmaceutical production from start to finish. It is estimated that by the year 2025, the econom- ic impact of the biosciences in North Carolina will top $100 billion. 24 Burlington Magazine | MAY ♦ JUN 202 1

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When law enforcement collects DNA samples, they are And when the Center opens its doors to like-minded leveraging biotechnology. business and industry to engage with students, the possi- bilities seem almost infinite. When farmers use genetically-engineered plants to combat drought, pests, and fungus, they are leveraging The Center will be three stories with approximate- biotechnology. ly 30,000 square feet. It will include state-of-the-art teaching labs, classrooms, student areas, outdoor learning Biotechnology is healing the world, feeding the world spaces and offices. The second floor is expected to host and fueling the world. conferences and community events, as well as academic programs. The third floor will initially remain flex space; At Alamance Community College, three other pro- the College intends to expand into this space as new tech- grams inter-connect with Biotechnology: Medical Labora- nologies and new opportunities develop. tory Technology, Histotechnology and Agricultural Biotech- nology. The vision for the Center has been more than five years in the making, beginning in 2015 when a study com- ACC’s Medical Laboratory Technology students learn to mission – a cross-representation of community leaders perform clinical laboratory test procedures on blood and – began evaluating data and economic forecasts. That bodily fluids. These tests help in the diagnosis of diseases vision crystallized in 2018 when Alamance County voters and guide treatment options for health care providers. approved a nearly $40 million education bond for various capital projects, including the Center of Excellence. Histotechnology students learn to perform similar examinations but on human tissues and cell structures. “We are extremely excited about what this Center will This, too, places ACC graduates on the front lines of diag- mean to the College, to the region and to our state,” said nostics and treatment strategies. Dr. Connie Wolfe, Executive Vice President. “This will be a high-tech regional hub for workforce development, job Agricultural-Biotechnology trains students to apply mo- skills training and scientific collaboration.” lecular biology, biochemistry and biophysics in the study of plant genetics and plant diseases. Added College President Dr. Algie Gatewood: “With the community’s continued support of this Center, the When related academic disciplines can come to- partnerships, scientific advancements and possibilities are gether in an open collaborative setting, the possibilities endless.” for cross-fertilization of ideas and technology are nearly endless. How far off are new breakthroughs in gene therapy and targeted cancer therapies, more rapid and precise diagnostic testing, faster bio-informatics capabilities, and improvements in agri-science and food safety? At Alamance Community College’s Biotechnology Center of Excellence, the possibilities are right around the corner. Ed Williams is Public Information Officer at Alamance Community College. 27BurlingtonMagNC.com

“Cat got your tongue?” The English Navy used to use a whip called “Cat-o’-nine-tails” for flogging. The pain was so severe that it caused the victim to stay quiet for a long time. Another possible source could be from ancient Egypt, where liars’ and blasphemers’ tongues were cut out and fed to the cats. (What a treat for the cats!) Today it's used to ask a person who is at a loss for words, \"Cat got your tongue?!\" ETYMOLOGY BEHIND EXPRESSIONS “Barking up the wrong tree” This refers to hunting dogs that may have chased their prey up a tree. The dogs bark, assuming that the “Pipe down” The origin of the expression 'pipe down' is nautical. prey is still in the tree, when the prey is no longer there. Today this Whistled signals are given to crews via a boatswain's pipe, with one means to have misguided thoughts about an event or situation — in of those signals meaning “time to go below decks and retire for the other words, a false lead. evening,” or “be quiet as it's time for bed.” This has been used since the late 16th century. “Turn a blind eye” The British Naval hero, Admiral Horatio Nelson, had one blind eye. Once, when British forces signaled for him to stop “Pipe dream” Stems from the practice of smoking opium, and though attacking a fleet of Danish ships, he held up a telescope to his blind eye many English writers turned to opiates for inspiration, the term pipe and said, “I do not see the signal.” He attacked, nevertheless, and was dream originated in the United States. In the mid-1800s to the late victorious. Today's meaning is to ignore situations, facts or reality. 1800s, the western United States was rife with opium dens, places where opium from China was sold and smoked. Today we think of “Bury the hatchet” This one dates back to the early times in North pipe dream as a plan, desire, or idea that will not likely work; a near America when the Puritans were in conflict with the Native Americans. impossibility. When negotiating peace, the Native Americans would bury all their hatchets, knives, clubs and tomahawks. Weapons were literally buried and made inaccessible. Today's meaning is to stop a conflict and make peace. “Close but no cigar” From the practice of giving cigars as prizes at “Caught red-handed” This originates from an old English law that carnivals in the United States during the 20th century; this phrase ordered any person to be punished for butchering an animal that would be said to those who failed to win a prize. wasn’t his own. The only way the person could be convicted is if he was caught with the animal’s blood still on his hands. Today this means to “Keep (OR put) your nose to the grindstone” There are two rival be caught in the act of doing something. explanations as to the origin of this phrase. One is that it comes from the supposed habit of millers who checked that the stones used for “Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water” You won’t believe grinding cereal weren't overheating by putting their nose to the stone this one! In the early 1500s, people only bathed once a year. Not only in order to smell any burning. The other is that it comes from the prac- that, but they also bathed in the same water without changing it! The tice of knife grinders when sharpening blades to bend over the stone, adult males would bath first, then the females, leaving the children and or even to lie flat on their fronts, with their faces near the grindstone babies to go last. By the time the babies got in, the water was clouded in order to hold the blades against the stone. Today we think of it as with filth. The poor mothers had to take extra care that their babies meaning to apply yourself conscientiously to something (usually as were not thrown out with the bathwater. Today's meaning is that you related to work). shouldn't get rid of valuable things along with less valuable. “Back to the drawing board!” Coined as “Well, back to the old draw- “Go the whole nine yards” During World War II, fighter pilots were ing board,” as the caption of a Peter Arno cartoon of The New Yorker equipped with nine yards of ammunition. When they ran out, it meant of March 1, 1941, which depicted an engineer walking away from a that they had tried their best at fighting off the target with the entirety crashed plane. Translation: we should start over on an earlier (failed) of their ammunition. Today’s meaning is to try your best at something attempt to do something. — give it your all. “Bite the bullet” In the olden days, when doctors were short on “Let your hair down” In public, the aristocratic women of medieval anesthesia or time during a battle, they would ask the patient to bite times were obliged to appear in elegant hairdos that were usually down on a bullet to distract from the pain. The first recorded use of pulled up. The only time they would “let their hair down” was when the phrase was in 1891 in The Light that Failed. Today’s meaning is to they came home and relaxed. Today’s meaning is to relax or be at ease. accept something difficult or unpleasant. 2288 Burlington Magazine | MAY ♦ JUN 202 1

“Rub the wrong way” Early Americans, during the colonial times, “Wild goose chase” Surprisingly, the origins of this expression have would ask their servants to rub their oak floorboards “the right way.\" to do with horses, not geese! This phrase most likely originated in the The wrong way (not wiping them with dry fabric after wet fabric) would 16th century with a type of horse race where a single horse would cause streaks to form and ruin it, leaving the homeowner annoyed. start running through a path in the woods. A second horse would Alternatively, it could have derived from rubbing a cat’s fur the “wrong follow the first one, trying to follow the path of the lead horse exactly. way,” which annoys the cat. Today’s meaning is to bother or annoy Subsequent horses would follow, until the race reminded spectators of someone. a flock of geese all exactly following the one in front — but admittedly wilder. Hence, wild goose chase. Today’s meaning is a search that is “Paint the town red” The phrase “paint the town red” most likely completely unsuccessful and a waste of time because the person or owes its origin to one legendary night of drunkenness. In 1837, the thing being searched for does not exist or is somewhere else. Marquis of Waterford — a known lush and mischief-maker — led a group of friends on a night of drinking throughout the English town of “In the nick of time” This phrase might be a little puzzling when you Melton Mowbray. The bender culminated in vandalism after Waterford think about it. What does a random, common name have to do with and his fellow revelers knocked over flowerpots, pulled knockers off of time? But “nick” in this phrase doesn’t refer to a person’s name. In doors and broke the windows of some of the town’s buildings. To top it the 1500s, a “nick” was reportedly a word for a small, precise marker. all off, the mob literally painted a tollgate, the doors of several homes Because of this, “in the nick” or “in the very nick” meant “at the exact and a swan statue with red paint. The marquis and his pranksters later right moment.” The phrase evolved to refer to time with “in the nick compensated Melton for the damages, but their drunken escapade of time” or “just in the nick of time.\" Today’s meaning is at the last is likely the reason that “paint the town red” became shorthand for possible moment. a wild night out. Still yet another theory suggests the phrase was actually born out of the brothels of the American West, and referred “Let the cat out of the bag” This one goes way back — to the Middle to men behaving as though their whole town were a red-light district Ages! It refers to shady salespeople in medieval marketplaces. When a (\"red-light district\" meaning an area where prostitutes make them- customer would purchase a pig, the salespeople would swindle them selves available). Today’s meaning is to party or celebrate in a rowdy, by secretly putting a cat in the bag instead of a pig. The customer wild manner, especially in a public place. would pay for a pig, and when they got home and opened the bag — or literally let the cat out of the bag — they would realize they’d “Stealing someone’s thunder” John Dennis, an English poet and been swindled. The expression continues to refer to the revealing of a playwright, wrote a tragedy called Appius and Virginia, which was usually unpleasant secret (or something that was intended to be kept produced in 1709 to less than rousing commercial success. Only quiet about)! one element of the production stirred the audience: thunder sound effects more realistic than any heard before on the stage, effects “Riding shotgun” We call the front seat of a car, next to the driver, that Dennis himself created. The play failed, but the theater’s next “shotgun” because of a practice in the Old West. Wagon drivers would production didn’t. Dennis went to check out a successful production often be accompanied by men with shotguns, who would keep a look- of Macbeth and was more than a little upset to discover that his sound out for robbers and bandits, using the shotgun to ward them off if need effects were used in the storm scenes of Shakespeare’s tragedy. be. Today’s meaning is riding in the front (passenger) seat of a car. Different sources vary slightly in describing what Dennis exclaimed upon hearing his thunder help promote the new production, but they “Till the cows come home” When we think about animals that might are all variations of Stuart Berg Flexner’s quote: “See how the rascals take a really long time to get somewhere, we probably think of sloths use me! They will not let my play run, and yet they steal my thunder!” or turtles — not cows. But for farmers trying to finish a busy day by Today’s meaning to prevent someone from having success or getting milking the cows — usually the final task of the day — any time they attention, praise, etc., by doing or saying whatever that person was had to wait for the cows to return to the barn probably felt like an in- planning to do or say — or to \"upstage\" them. credibly long time. Especially if the cows didn’t wander back until late at night or even the next morning. Today’s meaning is for something to “Under the weather” This might seem obvious; doesn’t it just ref- take a very long time. erence being stuck in bad weather? Well, it kind of does, but it has a much more specific origin than that. The original phrase was actually McKenna Proserpi “under the weather bow,” and referred to the side of a ship that would citizen journalism get most buffeted by bad weather. Sailors who were feeling seasick would go below decks to wait out the storm — so they’d literally be underneath the bad weather. Today’s meaning is not feeling well. 29BurlingtonMagNC.com

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Built in 1893, Lakeside Mill is one The funding will be granted to the company of the last remaining intact mills from a upon the completion of rehabilitation work and time when Burlington was fast becom- meeting job creation goals. NOA Living plans to ing the center of textile production in begin operations at Burlington headquarters by North Carolina — listed on the Nation- spring of 2022. al Register of Historic Places and vacant for almost 10 years. Partially made possible by a Building Reuse Grant awarded to the City of Burlington of $200,000 from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Rural Economic Development Division, the mill is about to become home to NOA Living. NOA Living, a luxury home goods designer and manufacturer, announced on April 16th, 2021 that the company will bring their corporate headquar- ters to Burlington. A global company focused on sustainable and regenerative processes, NOA Living upcycles discard- ed materials into beautifully designed and crafted furniture, hand-knotted carpets, and hand-woven home accessories. A regular exhibitor at the High Point Furni- ture Market, NOA Living operates a retail showroom at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh and an e-commerce site at NOALiving.com. “This building symbolizes the birth of the industrial revolu- tion in America and is full of history. It’s a special place — and we want to bring it back to life! As designers and makers, we think it’s the perfect place for our company headquarters,” says Fida Nehme, design principal and partner for NOA Living. “North Carolina, and Burlington in particular, have a long history of making beautiful and useful things. We’d like to tap into that culture of craftsmanship to make good things happen,” added Eva Sutton, partner and creative director for NOA Living. The City of Burlington Economic Development office has now been successful with three Building Reuse Program grants since 2018, directly leading to the creation of 114 jobs and over $8 million in new capital investment by the private sector. In each case, long-vacant properties targeted by City economic development staff have been renovated to create modern work- spaces and add long term value to the community. BurlingtonMagNC.com 3 1

Local Scene May 28, 2021 starts 7pm SNOWCAMP NC 1256 Longest Acres Rd LIL JOHN'S MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEKEND FRONT STREET BOTTLE SHOP May 29, 2021 WIDE BEER & WINE SELECTION 5-9pm Presents2021 CONCERT SCHEDULE: MJuanye2274––BTThheeBHSoaQlniddayBaBDnadndINNER BY July 22 – SBouMnceSSUPPERCLUB! August 26 – The Castaways September 9 – Cat5 Septembe1r1243 –WMEaSsoTn FLoRvOettNe TBaSndTREET Burlington NC Submit your local event [email protected] 3322 Burlington Magazine | MAY ♦ JUN 202 1

What's Happenin' ? 217 SOUTH MAIN STREET Presents Graham NC FUN FRIDAY! every friday! 10:30 AM to 12 noon May 28 May 28 Presents 4th fridays 7- 9pm musical chairs burlington art walk concert series 12noon to 1:00pm FEATURING MUSIC BY PATH: FRONT STREET & LOVE & VALOR MAIN STREET downtown Elon WILLIAMSON STREET FARMERS MARKET Thursdays at Seven HOURS CONCERT SERIES TUESDAYS 7-9pm 3-6pm SEE PG 34 for COVID guide info 817 SHARPE ROAD 4TH THURSDAYS (MAY – SEP) Burlington NC GATES OPEN AT 6PM ♦ ALL AGES FREE ♦ ONLINE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BILL COOKE PARK ♦ 1010 TOWNBRANCH RD ♦ GRAHAM 33BurlingtonMagNC.com

10AM - 12 noon Summer Park Pop-ups & SUMMER PARK POP-UPS JUN, JUL, AUG 2021 Thursdays at Seven ALL AGES ♦ FREE CONCERT SERIES LOCATION: GRAHAM'S PARKS At Graham Recreation & Parks, we are continuing to explore the best ways to safely adjust programming to offer larger events for our community. Due to the large crowd the Slice of Summer event brings each year, we have decided to cancel the event for June 2021 in the hopes of returning to splash in streets of Downtown Graham in 2022. In the place of Slice of Summer, we are planning multiple smaller scale events to “POP UP” in Graham’s parks this sum- mer. Each month, our recreation team will “POP UP” in the Park & Play Mobile Recreation Van to deliver engaging summer themed activities, cool down treats, and more! Park “POP UP” dates and locations will be announced the week of the events, so be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates or visit our website at www.GrahamRec- reationAndParks.com. Thursdays at Seven Concert Series is back for 2021 . . . we are moving forward with the concert series with a few changes. We will continue to follow the governor's mandates and all events will continue to be tentative pending COVID-19 and Executive Order Phase Guidelines. At this time, our current outdoor mass gathering limit is 200 until we have another update from the governor. We have been exploring ways to safely adjust programming to minimize the opportunity for COVID-19 transmission. As an adjustment for the 2021 Thursdays at Seven Concert, concerts will be relocated to Bill Cooke Park to allow more control over the concert area. Thursdays at Seven Concert Series FOR THE MONTH OF MAY: 1) reservations will be required for attendees (limit 200) 2) concert area will be fenced off with a main entry into the area with wristbands for reservation attendees, 3) a barrier will surround the stage for the band's safety, and 4) we will continue to encourage COVID-19 protocols to attendees. As the governor's mandates are updated, we will continue to review protocols to determine the best way to safely produce the Thursday at Seven concerts which historically attracts a large crowd. Grab your lawn chair for music and fun for the whole family but leave these at home (no smoking/vaping allowed, no coolers, no drones). Don’t forget to check out local businesses in Graham before the show! Vendors will also be on site with your favorite treats! Reservations open online now open. Reservations are needed for all attending. Gates open at 6:00pm the day of the concert to check-in and receive wristbands. For more information, concert updates, or to make your reservations, please visit www.GrahamRecreationAndParks.com or follow Graham Recreation & Parks on Facebook. All events are tentative pending COVID-19 and Executive Order Phase Guidelines. MORE QUESTIONS? CONTACT: Brandy McCandless Marketing Supervisor (336) 513-5510 135 W Elm Street, Graham NC 3344 Burlington Magazine | MAY ♦ JUN 202 1

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What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question a chat with adults ask children and teens all the author time. However, is it a fair question? erica oliver How are children ERICA OLIVER supposed to answer when they can’t possibly begin to know all of the pos- sibilities and poten- tial their future has in store for them? It’s a question we tackled recently on MomsTown365 with author and mom of two, Even when you're looking out the window of a car, you are seeing Erica Oliver. Erica wrote the book, “When I Grow the work of many different professions. For example, imagine, Up... Just Imagine.” The book is dedicated to show- when you're in a supermarket, you see all these things on the ing our kids there is a world of possibilities. shelf. That item on the shelf didn't just start on a shelf. It started with farmers and so many other people such as manufacturers, Here’s an excerpt from the interview... distributors, advertising, all of that, went into putting that one item on the shelf. MARY What can you tell us about the book, the content and how you help moms with their kids? When you're in the car and you're riding down the street passing a bridge, buildings, traffic lights, there are so many people, so ERICA Absolutely. So there are two things there's, many different professions went into producing those buildings, you know, from the parent's perspective and how the lights, the highways, the bridges. There are civil engineers and you can actually help your child tap into their construction workers. There's so many things you can be, you just passions. In the book, the way it's constructed is need to use your imagination. helping kids to open up and explore their pas- sions. I provide 14 “Bubble Tips,” and those tips are ERICA'S BOOK “When I Grow Up... Just Imagine,” can be found to help tap into those passions. on Amazon. Her tips are outlined in the book and the greatest takeaway we had during the interview. Encourage children to HEATHER Can you give us an example of how think beyond the box of cereal, beyond the traffic light and even you help kids imagine the different jobs/careers beyond the doctor. There are so many different kinds of jobs and that might be available to them? careers to dream about when you tap into your imagination. And, maybe, just maybe, us moms and dads might even discover what ERICA I start with saying “Use your imagination and think of we want to be when we grow up! the many things that you can be when you grow up.” Did you know that you're already being exposed to many professions To hear Erica’s full interview and other great chats with mom daily when you go to the store or when you're watching TV. creators-- go to MomsTown365.com. 43BurlingtonMagNC.com

PLAY is the work of children YOUNG children should be learning mostly through PLAY Hey mommas, let’s talk about this weird school MAGNETIC LETTERS on a cookie sheet or white board year. What should school in your home, full time or to practice letter recognition and sorting. part time, look like for our youngest learners. Young children should be learning mostly through PLAY and SALT TRAYS for tracing letters and numbers. older children through project-based, hands-on learn- ing. Did you know research shows that PLAY is critical FINGER PAINTS for learning to make letters and num- to a child’s creativity and encourages divergent think- bers. ing. PLAY encourages young children to practice their vocabulary and grammar skills when they speak and PUPPETS OR FLANNEL BOARDS to help children try to understand others. PLAY that involves physical remember and understand stories by retelling them. activities supports motor skills, strength and endurance which benefits physical and mental health. PLAY helps BOOKS WITH MATCHING DRESS-UP CLOTHES for children learn to solve problems. Pretend PLAY helps acting out the book. littles practice their future social roles and trying out various, different roles encourages empathy and under- PLAY DOUGH for making letters and numbers. standing. PLAY is the work of children and gives them the opportunity to practice what they are learning. TUBS FILLED WITH crayons, markers, colored pencils, and tape for making individual books. Scientists have learned that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create new synapse in the brain, SMALL TUBS FILLED with books that are themed. For unless it’s done in PLAY, in which case it takes 10 to 20 example, books all about friendships for February. repetitions. So break out those board games, puzzles, crafts, and hands-on activities. Reading activities that A POEM BOX that you add an easy new poem to each are PLAY based for littles could include the following: month, that littles can learn. DOT MARKERS for making your child’s name or for sight words. Whether kids are in homeschool, regular school, virtual school, online school or something in between, be sure to make PLAY a part of your child’s day. KAREN FERNANDEZ 4444 Burlington Magazine | MAY ♦ JUN 202 1

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