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COMPLIMENTARY B MAGAZINE COMPLIMENTARY URLINGTON FALL 2021 Branding & Marketing in our own backyard McAdoo's Web Agency your health & wellness connection in Burlington Burlington (336) 266-7703 ♦ EnvisionWellness.com Dr. Karen Wilkinson

What’s Inside... Community-minded Stories LIGHT THE NIGHT — CAN YOU HELP? In this Issue you'll find articles that will both inspire and touch you. One of the Dr. Mike and his wife (and fellow dentist) Cindy need your help to bright sides of these very trying times is that we all seem to be more 'in touch' raise funds for Leukemia & Lymphoma. Find out how you can help with our inner selves and on a quest to do everything from catch up on projects (or on PAGE 14. even start new ones) to making more time for our family and friends. Life seems more precious than ever before. We're happy to bring you some reading materials to fill some of the much-needed down time. And we threw in a crossword puzzle & horoscopes! Stay Safe! Enjoy! Features Standing Together brought to you by CIVIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 24 15 branding & marketing in Burlington sign up to be featured... 12 HANDY JUAN STAND UP & BE COUNTED15 Burlington STRONG reliable home service Small businesses standing together... 14 Light the Night FeatuINredEAinCtHhisISisSsUueE WE'LL BE FEATURING EDNA BSRocOkLWsO:NCLiMAfeLALRSeKMss—AonLlsLocfBraolUmaSuIMtNhyEoFSraSthEeSr Our own Dr. Mike Touloupas champions a great cause Warm 18 Gut Health reserve your spot for our MAY/JUN 2021 Issue Envision Wellness helps us understand our gut health 22 Local Events 24 COVER STORY TOGiEnTqHuEirReA@GAcIoNn! [email protected] McAdoo's Web Agency 2021 Hunger Walk Paramount: Dorothy in Wonderland 26 DAY TRIPPIN' New! 4th Fridays — Burlington North Carolina Zoo - Asheboro Halloween Festivities - Oct 22-31 B-town Special Events - 2021 B-town Carousel Festival - May 7-8 2022 Submit your Event! [email protected] 2 Burlington Magazine | FALL 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 McAdoo's Web Agnecy help you understand more about Burlington's journey branding & marketing in our own backyard — throughout the decades. New in town? Welcome! In Every Local Issue History & Resources 20 28 911 commemoration burlington graded school... 20 Our Town History 4 Letter from the Editor 120th Anniversary of Burlington Graded School fall foliage, fashion & fun 28 In the NEWS local news stories 5 Letter from the Mayor email your pics! compassion, forgiveness & City of Graham unveils 9/11 monument during ceremony striving for a better tomorrow connect@ 31 Thinking about a career change? 6 Ask Our Experts indie-pub.com Alamance Community College has got you covered! Wellness, Weight Loss & Pain Relief Foot & Ankle Care Small Business Financial Health Real Estate Expert & Advisor Dental Health 30 Just for Fun! Crossword Puzzle Horoscopes 3BurlingtonMagNC.com

© INDIE PUBLISHING 2021BURLINGTONMAGAZINE LETTER FROM THE EDITOR bn With the advent of cooler weather, we'll all be inclined to PUBLISHER want to get out and enjoy the nicer temps and the beautiful Indie Publishing fall foliage. I know I'll be out there! EDITOR In this issue we launched a new section we call Day Trippin' Dana Grizzél and we'll be highlighting places you can easily drive to and (919) 590-0720 (ofc) spend the day and be home by bedtime (or earlier!). Activities [email protected] that involve being outdoors, at least part of the time, are par- ADVERTISING SALES ticularly popular this time of year — and during these times (919) 590-0720 (ofc) of viruses lurking about, even more so. [email protected] Our first installment of Day Trippin' features our state's zoo! STAFF SUPPORT Check out the article on page 26. Ali Shaw, Elise Hill With the holidays quickly approaching, it won't be long be- CREATIVE DESIGN & BRANDING fore it's Thanksgiving (and boy do we have a lot to be thank- ful for, right?!). Though it's been another tough year around MADink Agency the world, we're lucky to be a part of such an awesome MADinkAgency.com community — one that bands together and works things out OTHER CONTRIBUTORS when the goin' gets tough. Mayor Ian Baltutis & City of Burlington November will bring turkey, giving thanks and Small Busi- Walter Boyd (Our Town History) ness Saturday! In a community as small as ours, it's actually Dr. Karen Wilkinson (Envision Wellness) ALWAYS Small Business Day, isn't it? For us, it's all about pro- Nicole Senecal (Triad Foot & Ankle Center) moting shopping local. We here at Burlington Magazine hope Chris Temple (Civic Federal Credit Union) we all remember to shop local as much as possible, during Cathryn Hartwell (WindChime Realty) the holidays or anytime. Touloupas & Touloupas Dentistry If we can help your small business in some way, please don't & Citizen Journalism hesitate to contact us. It's quite literally why we're here. It's PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGE CREDITS what we do. Gefen Productions A great example of how to get more exposure for your busi- Walter Boyd (archives) ness is this issue's cover story (pg 24) — it's one of a young Katie Smith Photography entrepreneur taking a chance and carving his own path to Devonte Washington Pictures success. Founder, Kevin McAdoo, tells us how he launched the business and how he continued to build his business during NC State Zoo COVID-19. Indie Publishing Creative Team Much like Kevin, I'm sure you have your own stories to tell. We'd love to hear them. Our Burlington STRONG section is & Citizen Photography one that is dedicated to just such stories. MAGAZINE ANCHORS & SPONSORS Let us know how we can help. WindChime Realty & Property Management Envision Wellness Civic Federal Credit Union ADVERTISE WITH US [email protected] burlingtonmagnc.com Burlington Magazine is published by Indie Publishing. Reproduction or duplication of any part herein requires written permission from publisher. All information includ- ed herein is correct to the best of Publisher's knowledge as of publication date. Corrections should be forwarded to Publisher at [email protected] for consideration. Paid advertisements or advertorials contained herein are not endorsed or recommended by Publisher and do not reflect Publisher's opinion or political or religious views; therefore, Publisher shall not be held liable for business practices of advertisers. Publisher not liable for images or content accepted in good faith. 4 Burlington Magazine | FALL 202 1

LthEeTMTEARYOFRROM 5BurlingtonMagNC.com Over the past month a singular con- versation has been dominating the airwaves and social media in Burling- ton — that of violence in our commu- nity. And of that, particularly, concerns about youth violence. A string of related shootings involving young people in our community shooting at homes in a re- taliatory manner has led our community to ask some very important questions about how we got here and what can be done to make our community safer. It’s important to note in this conversation that the bulk of violent crime that we recently experienced in Burlington strings from one line of back-and-forth retaliation between young people. It is not random, and it is an indicator of deeper challenges facing cities like Burlington across our nation. A quick glance over headlines and community conversa- tions about gun violence will usually direct you to the same key talking points: access to guns, drugs, gangs, and the all-too-familiar “kids these days” or “back in my day.” These points ignore the much deeper, long-term causes of commu- nity gun violence which are: easy access to guns by people at elevated risk for violence, income inequality, concentrated poverty, underfunded public housing, under-resourced public services, underperforming schools, police brutality and lack of police legitimacy, and lack of opportunity and perceptions of hopelessness. That last point is one we’ve heard more and more of from our residents, before and during the pandemic. When we consider all these conditions and evaluate them on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis, we can match them to crime data and begin to make targeted investments in our community that lead to long-term reductions in gun violence. As we move our community forward, our focus must be on more than the traditional and short-term bandage of having more police on the streets. More police on the streets target- ing low-level crime ultimately makes this whole narrative worse and inflicts deeper wounds on our community. Effec- tive, long-term solutions take hard work and investment in programs like job training, youth development opportunities, recreation and community centers, after school programs, pro- grams that clean up blighted property, high-quality affordable and stable housing, and affordable health and mental health services. In addition to these programs, developing a commu- nity-based Cure Violence model can bring healing, de-escala- tion, and recovery for our community through understanding and action with the mindset that violence behaves like a dis- ease. Together our community has struggled through decades of adversity that created the environment of today and the work we do together helps us cure and recover. At every step along the way, we must always value each other as humans who deserve our compassion and forgiveness as we strive for a better Burlington together. Ian Baltutis Mayor, City of Burlington NC [email protected]

DR KAREN WILKINSON do you suffer from WELLNESS, PAIN RELIEF & WEIGHT LOSS NEUROPATHY? Dr. Karen WIlkinson has been practic- Just imagine...a life free from numbness, ing in Alamance County for 26 years. tingling, restless legs or pain... She has established herself within our community as a leading expert Peripheral neuropathy is a condition where- in weight loss, neuropathy, osteopo- by damaged nerves can cause burning pain, rosis prevention, rehabilitation and numbness, weakness, tingling, and debil- pain management. The programs itating balance problems. Nerve damage developed and implemented by Dr. can be caused by many things. Toxic levels Karen are cutting edge and not found of sugar in the blood (diabetes), poor blood anywhere else in our area. flow to the nerves, chronic infections, che- motherapy, pesticide exposure, and genetic She has a Bachelors of Science and variants are a few of the causes of this a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine debilitating condition. from Logan Collegeof Chiropractic, as well as But there is hope! And it doesn't have to advanced training in nutrition, exer- involve medication. cise, neuropathy, worksite wellness, and occupational health and applied Patients are often told that neuropathy can- ergonomics. Today she continues to not be reversed, but the truth is that when sit on the board of the International the uinderlyiing reason for the neuropathy Academy of Chiropractic Occupational is uncovered and proper support for the Health Consultants, as she has for the nerves is provided, your nerves now have past 12 years. an optimal environment for healing. Dr. Karen has established herself Once the underlying cause of the neurop- as a key member of our community, athy is isolated, and the severity of specific supporting and hosting community nerve damage diagnosed, the cutting edge events, as well as hosting a weekly treatment Envision Wellness offers can help radio show, “The Wellness Revolution” the patient by: on WBAG, Tuesdays at 1130 a.m. ▶ optimizing the environment within the Her mission is to improve the quality body to promote nerve healing of life of each member of our commu- nity, one person at a time. ▶ increasing blood flow to the nerves 2241 Hanford Road ▶ stimulating damaged nerves (small fiber, Burlington NC ♦ (336) 266-7703 large diameter or motor nerves) to reduce pain and improve balance EnvisionWellnessNC.com ▶ decreasing brain-based pain 6 Burlington Magazine | FALL 202 1 How can we help you reclaim your optimal quality of life? To schedule a comprehensive evaluation call Dr. Karen Wilkinson at (336) 266-7703 Contact Envision Wellness TODAY & let's make it a better tomorrow!

AUTUMN can mean DR BRENT EVANS Podiatrist, DPM BUNION PAIN for women Dr. Brent Evans, DPM is a podiatric Autumn is a painful time of year for many women, surgeon with specialized training in and not just because the weather gets chilly. surgical reconstruction of the foot and ankle. He has an extensive back- As they transition from open-toed sandals to ground in lower extremity trauma, closed-toed boots and shoes, our podiatrists at surgical reconstruction of foot and ankle deformities, and sports injuries. Triad Foot & Ankle Center notice more women Originally from Orange, TX, Dr. Evans seeking relief for painful bunions. attended the University of Utah before studying at Barry University WHEN CONSIDERING FOOTWEAR THIS FALL, School of Podiatric Medicine and KEEP THESE TIPS IN MIND: becoming Chief Resident at the internationally recognized Jackson NEVER FORCE YOUR FOOT INTO A Health System in Miami, FL. In his SHOE THAT DOESN'T FIT free time, Dr. Evans enjoys all out- door activities as well as spending Get help from an associate at a reputable shoe time with his wife and three children. store to determine the right size shoe. If you only have a bunion on one foot, you may need to wear Triad Foot & Ankle Center 1680 Westbrook Ave has three convenient locations Burlington NC a different shoe size than the other foot. in Burlington, Greensboro & (336) 538-6885 Asheboro to serve your foot & CHOOSE SHOES THAT CONFORM TO THE ankle care needs SHAPE OF YOUR FOOT Schedule an appointment Select shoes with wide insteps, broad toes with one of our podiatrists and soft soles. TODAY SHOES TO AVOID Avoid shoes with short, tight or sharply (336) 538-6885 1680 Westbrook Ave pointed toe boxes, and those with heels higher than about two inches. Wide toe boxes alleviate Burlington NC visit triadfoot.com pressure on the bunion. Triad Foot & Ankle Center is the leading REDUCE FOOT DISCOMFORT podiatric medical practice serving the Have your shoes professionally streteched. Piedmont Triad & is proud to have a Protective pads can also cushion painful areas. team of highly trained & skilled medi- Because the changing weather brings more cal & surgical podiatry experts, certified bunion patients into the office, some women inquire about surgery in the fall because they're by the Board of Podiatry Examiners. less busy than in summer months and can be back on their feet before the hectic holiday season is in full swing. While we emphasize that surgery is a last-resort treatment for women with painful bunions, in some cases it is the best route for a more permanent solution to pain. For many women, simple changes like wearing shoes with wider toe boxes can significantly reduce bunion pain. Custom shoe inserts, gel- or foam-filled padding and anti-inflammatory medications may also provide pain relief as a way to prevent surgery. Periodic office evaluations and x-ray exams can determine whether or not your bunion deformity is advancing. If a bunion continues to get worse, especially if it is accom- panied by worsening pain and interference with daily activities, it’s time to talk about surgery. For more information about bunion surgery 7BurlingtonMagNC.com or to request an appointment with one of our specialists, visit www.triadfoot.com OR call (336) 538-6885

Chris TEMPLE MEET VP - MEMBER ENGAGEMENT Chris TEMPLE Chris has spent his entire 20+ year THRIVING SMALL BUSINESS career serving people in the financial services industry. He has worked with As a partner and advocate for your busi- Local Government Federal Credit Union ness, we care about helping every part of (LGFCU) and Civic Federal Credit Union your business thrive. It’s our credit union for the past 11 years. Between LGFCU mindset and very different from a traditional and Civic, Chris has held a diverse mix of banking relationship. Our teams work to help roles centered around his passion to work you to grow your business and through that with members. In his current role as VP – partnership, together we make a difference. Member Engagement at Civic, he leads My team at Civic is able to give you boutique efforts to attract and retain new members, service, actually know your name, and give develop and strengthen strategic commu- you round-the-clock attention. We actually nity partnerships, and is the link between bring the branch to you. the membership and staff. Chris gradu- ated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR ALL TYPES OF Kappa from NC State University where he BUSINESSES obtained a degree in political science. He also holds the Credit Union Development I learned how financial decisions can impact Educator (CUDE) certification. people from my parents; they were both bankers. Now, my Civic teams work with a Additionally, Chris has strong roots in the diverse mix of business owners across the Burlington region; his maternal grand- state to help make a positive impact. One father, Steve Younger, was a veteran that comes to mind is Greensboro-based and was born in Gibsonville. He still has Kaos, a minority-owned basketball orga- relatives who live in Gibsonville, Graham nization dedicated to creating avenues for and Burlington. Chris resides in Raleigh young girls and women to excel and develop and his work travels regularly bring him to through sport. We also work with some of Alamance County. the largest volunteer fire departments in Alamance County, including Burlington and (844) 772-4842 Graham. CivicFCU.org CREATING POWERFUL CONNECTIONS 8 Burlington Magazine | FALL 202 1 Together, we are more than finances. At Civic, we help individuals and businesses by being on your side. Our teams give you access to financial solutions and bring you into an interconnected community of other small businesses. Here, you are part of a larger group of businesses where you can discover synergies and learn best practices. We believe in the power of connections. So much so, that we are working on ways to provide in-person opportunities for you to meet other North Carolina businesses for collaboration. Does your regional community initiative need a partner to reach the next level? Contact CHRIS TEMPLE VP - Member Engagement [email protected]

OUR LOVE/HATE CATHRYN Hartwell relationship with HOAs REAL ESTATE EXPERT Why we hate/love them As Owner and Broker-in-Charge of WindChime Realty & Property Planned communities often have restrictive Management, I work with buyers covenants created by the builder, enforced and and sellers and also specialize in property management. Our proper- upheld by HOAs (Home Owner Associations), ty management team is dedicated and recorded at the county registrar's office. to helping clients find investment These are the rules that apply to communities property and helping residents and created in order to maintain and enhance find that perfect rental property. property values within housing communities WindChime Realty’s property (condos, townhomes, residential subdivisions). management services are second to none, and I wouldn’t have it any HOA CONS (why we HATE them) other way. ▶ Monthly membership dues At WindChime Realty & Property ▶ Loss of freedom to live the way we want Management our philosophy is simple: Educating our clients as we ▶ Potential HOA financial issues guide them through the real estate ▶ Petty board members process results in happier, more successful transactions. Through ▶ Costly special assessments consistent communication — from showing to signing — we’re here Monthly HOA dues can be costly. You may not to lend our expertise and ensure even care to use the included amenities and the best possible experience and outcome. can even be fined for breaking the rules. There are often strict structural, greenery, decoration, Today Cathryn Hartwell is the street parking and noise ordinances. Some don’t Owner and Broker-in-Charge at WindChime Realty & Property allow boats, campers or mobile homes in the Management and a successful neighborhood. Often work vehicles cannot be North Carolina real estate agent who finds true pleasure in helping parked in driveways overnight. her clients find the perfect home or investment property through ex- HOA PROS (why we LOVE them) ploration, education and a positive experience. ▶ Increased property values ▶ Shared maintenance costs Experience the difference ▶ Access to shared amenities when your agent cares ▶ Clean & orderly neighboring properties ▶ Mediator for grievances with neighbors ▶ Neighbors tend to be more social A sense of order and cleanliness in a neighbor- hood helps property values stay at the top end or even above current market rates. Swimming pools, playgrounds and activity centers are a great way to meet others within the community and provide safe spaces for children to make new friends and hang out. Restrictive covenants vary from community to community. Some are fairly flexible; however, too much flexibility can affect housing value nega- tively. Optimally, you want property values around you to be equal to or higher than your own. If you 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 me at (919) 599-1172 Burlington NC ♦ (919) 599-1172 [email protected] 9BurlingtonMagNC.com

TOULOUPAS & TOULOUPAS DENTISTRY DENTAL EROSION AND HOW IT CAN BE PREVENTED Dental erosion is defined as the irreversible loss of dental hard tissue from acids, without the involve- ment of bacteria. Dental erosion is caused by repeatedly expos- ing your teeth to acid over time. While there are things you can do to avoid further erosion, talking to your dentist about your concerns can help put your mind to rest. Your dentist can help map out a plan to keep your enamel healthy and your smile looking great. fCorarpienogpldeewnthisotrcayre Here are some handy tips on how to keep dental erosion to a minimum: ▶ Avoid acidic beverages, particularly swishing or straining the liquid between the teeth, or holding the liquid in the mouth. Use of a straw positioned behind the front teeth is recom- mended to avoid bathing the teeth. ▶ Drink water while eating, or rinse the mouth with water after consuming acidic drinks, foods or candies. ▶ After vomiting, rinse the mouth with water, a sodium bicarbonate rinse or milk. DR MICHAEL TOULOUPAS DR CINDY TOULOUPAS ▶ Saliva helps buffer and remove acids; chew- ing gum may help protect teeth from erosion Dr. Michael Touloupas earned his Dr. Cindy Touloupas obtained her by promoting saliva flow. bachelor’s degree and his Doctor- Bachelor of Science in Dental ▶ Drink milk along with acidic meals or bever- ate of Dental Surgery from the Uni- Hygiene at Old Dominion Univer- ages—which contributes to remineralization versity of North Carolina at Chapel sity. She earned a Master of Public and helps neutralize acids. Hill. He has studied under leading Health at the University of North educators such as Pete Dawson, Carolina in Chapel Hill, where she ▶ Avoid brushing teeth immediately after Frank Spear and John Kois. Both also received her Doctorate of eating or drinking acidic beverages. Some doctors at Touloupas & Touloupas Dental Surgery. She has been in researchers suggest waiting a half hour to one are continuous students of dental practice with Dr. Michael Touloupas hour after eating, drinking or vomiting. education. since 1988. ▶ Brush teeth using a soft bristle brush and fluoride toothpaste. Look for products that ◆ C◆oFsammeitliycDDeennttiissttrryy◆◆GImenpelraanl Dt Denetnitstirstyry carry the ADA Seal of Acceptance. Unfortunately, once enamel is lost, it cannot be replaced, but following the above guide- For information about dental health or to request lines can prevent or stop dental erosion. an appointment please visit ncsmile.com Your best defense against any dental issue is or call (336) 226-5485 always preventive measures. Getting regular checkups and making an appointment with your dentist if you experience discomfort can hTealkpekceaerpeyoofuyohueraltteheyth(aanndd stmheiylinwgil!l) save you more expensive (and more painful!) procedures later. 1628 Memorial Drive, Ste B If you're experiencing erosion-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 | FALL 202 1

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handy juan another at your service CATHRYN HARTWELL making a difference in PASSION PROJECT other people's lives one person at a time... Juan Marti It’s date night in the spring, and the weather is perfect planted — a seed he would later learn for a leisurely stroll with my husband in downtown Elon. to nurture, allowing it to grow. In 2018, Juan Marti and his family are at an outside table having ice when he answered the inner call to cream as we happen by. I see a little dog and stoop to pet it start his own business, he started to see the rewards of the seeds (it’s Juan’s dog, as it turns out). We strike up a conversation his grandfather had sown. And another local entrepreneur was and it comes to light that my husband and Juan know each born. other through business dealings but haven’t seen each other “Actually,\" Juan goes on to say, \"I was aiming to be an inde- in a long time. Juan tells us that he recently quit his job and pendent insurance agent.\" He adds that during the time he was started his own handyman business. building that business, he began doing handy work on the side This of course piques my interest. for extra money. He goes on to tell us that his family is from the island “For most of my adult life I’ve been involved in the main- of Puerto Rico, and that he moved to Burlington as a young tenance field,\" he says. \"From scrubbing toilets, to serving as man of just 18. I used to live in Puerto Rico as well and so building maintenance manager and as building superintendent I’m instantly hooked! I ask him the for multiple buildings in NYC, to owning obvious question: “Why Burlington?” a commercial cleaning business. I took He smiles when he begins talking small jobs performing electrical and about his mother “…the strongest, repair services, rebuilding, painting and most unselfish and relentless person even plumbing. It didn’t take long before I’ve ever known,” he says. His mother I officially started Handy Juan.” had recognized that Juan needed a Juan has proven himself to be a credit life change and sent him here to “grow to his profession. up.” Young Juan was able to stay with Anyone who has ever waited for a family here and make a fresh start. repairman or construction professional My husband asked Juan why he left knows they have a reputation for either the company he was working for. not showing up or quite literally disap- “As a child, I always enjoyed pearing while a job is in progress. Since building and repairing things,\" Juan that first encounter with Juan, I've called explains. \"My grandfather had a upon him to handle several jobs for construction business where I would WindChime Realty and can personally work during summer vacation. He was attest that Juan Marti has integrity and very talented and taught me the skills can be counted on to keep his word (and I possess today. He was tough and his appointments!). would not allow for poor workman- “Believe it or not I’ve had customers ship. In fact, he would make us re-do clap in appreciation just by me showing our work if he felt it was not up to his up!!” he tells us. standards.” Juan’s ambitions don’t end here. Juan's grandfather played an Another important part of his roots is important role in the way Juan does his spiritual side. In his younger days business today. Juan served as a youth pastor, where \"My grandfather taught me that he learned such things as the impor- caring for and serving our customers tance of giving back and of taking care is more important than all the money of our family, especially as they age, so in the world.” his tendencies toward voluntary service Unbeknownst to Juan, this up- work feels organic. Serving others is in bringing was a seed that had been his blood. 12 Burlington Magazine | FALL 202 1

If you need handy work done, “To make a difference in other people’s Handy Juan is at your service. From lives one person at a time is my personal and decks to adding closets; bathroom professional motto,” says Juan. remodels to interior or exterior painting —even roofing—you can And indeed he does. rely on Juan Marti and his crew. When I tell Juan I want to write an arti- cle about him, he is genuinely appreciative and says he wouldn’t be where he is now without the people who have supported him through thick and thin. I’ll let him con- clude this story: \"I could not have gotten to where I am now without the following people: My right hand, cheerleader, best friend and life partner, Lucero Vazquez. I couldn’t ask for a better person to be on my side. My mother, Loida Montes, for being so supportive and loving (can you believe that at 77 years old she would show up to some of my jobs to help?!!!). There is no other like my mother. All of my children, especially my daughter Jaeli Celeste. She doesn’t mind getting dirty. My initial local clients, whose names I won’t mention (but you know who you are)! My pet, Max, who always wants to come with me. Last but not least, God, for giving me this blessed life and the opportunity to serve others in this capacity.” CALL FOR A CONSULTATION (336) 639-1937 Cathryn Hartwell explore Our philosophy is simple: Educating our clients as we guide educate > 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. > expertise = pbexeossptseirblieence We look forward to exceeding your expectations in 2021 (919) 599-1172 ♦ [email protected] ♦ WindChime-Realty.com BurlingtonMagNC.com 13

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Meet Edna Brown Mark, a local author from our Burlington community. Yet another wonderful example of the entrepreneurial spirit that keeps Burlington STRONG. A widow, mother of two sons and stepmother of a daughter, Edna Brown Mark is also a local author. After forty years as a manager at UNC Chapel Hill North Carolina and Piedmont Health Senior Care in Burlington, Edna retired. Currently, Edna serves as a board director for Piedmont Health Services and as chairman of Piedmont Health Board Development Committee in Chapel Hill. After retiring from healthcare, she pursued her lifelong passion to write books of value that could touch hearts in a positive way. With so much confusion going on in the world today, much of which has resulted in division, fear, hate, violence, depression and lack of self-worth, Edna is determined to help make the world a better place by elevating humanity and encouraging the reader to invite self-reflection through her writings. Her new book, Warm Socks: Life Lessons from My Father, urges the reader to search within to find their true purpose in life, rather than having it imposed upon them by other people who think they know what your purpose should be. These days, when she's not writing, Edna enjoys cooking, nature walks and spending time with her two granddaughters. Warm Socks: Life Lessons from My Father can be purchased now on Amazon.com. Also available on Kindle. Available soon on Barnes and Noble (links supplied below). ORDER: Amazon.com: Warm Socks:LifeLessonsFromMyFather ♦ Barnesandnoble.com/ednabrownmark 16 Burlington Magazine | FALL 202 1

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Dr. Karen Wilkinson & largest presence of the immune system exists in the gut. Immune cells serve as the first line of defense to protect us Envision Wellness against any invaders along the length of the digestive tract; however, in a leaky gut, these immune cells are exposed to Improving our community's partially digested food particles, infectious organisms and quality of life one person yeast. These immune cells then signal other white blood at a time cells to form antibodies to defend off the invaders. This in- creases the production of histamine, to fight off the intrud- Do you have a gut health issue? ers, which leads to elevated levels of inflammation. Have you heard of Leaky Gut? What is it and what does it mean to you? When the gut barrier is compromised, the blood-brain barrier is also compromised, which can cause a number Many people across the country suffer of neurological issues such as brain fog, memory loss and from stomach or digestive problems. even migraines. Well-respected institutions around the These issues get labeled as acid reflux, world are discovering that to an extraordinary degree, brain irritable bowel or diverticulitis...but an- other potential issue, that is often over- looked, is Leaky Gut. The inside of the bowel is lined by a single layer of cells that make up the mucosal barrier (the barrier between the inside of the gut and the rest of the body). This barrier is effective at absorbing nutrients, but prevents most large molecules and germs passing from inside the bowel into the bloodstream and poten- tially causing widespread symptoms. In some cases, this barrier can become less effective and \"leaky,\" allowing food and bacteria to uncontrollably leak from the intes- tines into the bloodstream, causing a variety of chronic and infectious diseases. Scientific research is bringing more and more cre- dence to the notion that up to 90% of all known human illness can be traced back to an unhealthy gut. The 18 Burlington Magazine | FALL 202 1

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our TOWN This year marks the 120th anniversary of the Burlington Graded School. For the previous burlington's 45 years, children living in and near Company GRADED Shops (as Burlington was once known) had been SCHOOL educated in a hodgepodge of private schools, church schools, and public “free” schools. Burlington Graded School Some were good, some were bad, but all were substandard because students of all ages were 2200 Burlington Magazine | FALL 202 1 taught in the same room with few books and only benches for seating. Concerned residents, especially those with school-age children, had been lobbying Burlington’s government for years to establish a graded school, where students of different ages and abilities could be taught together, but to no avail; therefore, a small group of leading citizens decided to do it themselves. First, they bought the former Methodist Academy on Broad Street on March 19, 1901 for $2,500. Then they organized themselves into an official school board, headed by Wesley Cates, a local coal dealer, and were sworn in March 23, 1901, in board member Jim Albright’s insurance office in the Rauhut building (still standing at the corner of East Front and Spring streets). While the purchase of the Methodist Academy gave the school board sufficient property on which to locate the new graded school, and any needed expansions, the academy’s one building did not provide enough space for the planned eight grades. In fact, only two grades, plus an auditorium, a music room and two offices would fit in that one main building. Consequently, a new four-classroom building was constructed adjacent to the academy’s main building. In addition, the former East Burlington Free School building, located in the middle of Means Street (now Maple Avenue) was ordered dismantled on April 19, 1901, and moved to the site of the academy to provide three more classrooms. Although functional, not everyone was happy with the facilities and both locals and residents of other towns made fun of it, saying that it looked like a collection of chicken coops. (That was especially true after the school board had to add five more small wooden buildings

to accommodate Burlington’s growing student Burlington Free School population.) Indeed, the name “Chicken Coop School” was used to refer to the Burlington Methodist Academy - Main Building Graded School for the next 15 years, until a large An estimated 380 students showed up for the first day of new brick building could be constructed. school, Monday, September 2, 1901. Finally, on November 8, 1901, the voters of Burlington approved their new graded school — Due to racial policies in effect at the time, over two months after it had already opened. The “Chicken Coop a separate building was acquired for the city’s School” lasted until the new brick school building (later known as black students. The West Burlington Free School Burlington High School and Broad Street Junior High School) was building at the corner of Fisher and Trade streets constructed in 1916. The wooden buildings were demolished and was purchased for $110 and moved to a lot at the the site became the new school’s athletic field. corner of Graves (now North Church) and Holt streets. There it was known as the Burlington WALTER BOYD Colored Graded School. contributor Burlington may not have had a first-class Attorney and native of Burlington, North Carolina, Walter facility to house its new graded school, but it did Boyd developed an interest in Burlington’s history at a very manage to acquire a first-class superintendent to young age. As a child, he often interviewed people and collected run it — 43-year-old Frank Harrison “Harry” old photographs and documents, which led to his fondness for Curtiss. A native of Michigan, who was serving as the head of the Mt. Airy Graded School, Curtiss writing about Burlington’s rich history. was hired on March 26, 1901 at the princely sum of $1,200 per year, nearly four times a teacher’s salary. He was a quiet, scholarly man who stressed manners as much as he did education. Beginning on June 14, 1901, the school board met and voted to hire the first of eight teachers. They were Nellie F. Haithcock (1st grade), Myrtle Daughtry (7th grade), and Eunice Kirkpatrick (6th grade). On June 23, E. Lilla Kibler was hired to teach the 8th grade and named principal of the high school department. On July 2, the last four were elected: Etta Staley (5th grade), Susan Lewis Dull (2nd grade), Susie B. Stafford (3rd grade), and Ella Maud Robertson (4th grade). In addition, James P. Roberson was hired as the sole teacher for the Burlington Colored Graded School. Four of the teachers were paid $30 per month, four were paid $35 per month, and Roberson was paid only $25 per month. Interestingly, only two of the first teachers were from Alamance County. It is claimed that Superintendent Curtiss thought local women were “unqualified” to teach. In addition, all of the women had to be unmarried and they had to represent each of the Protestant denominations in Burlington. BurlingtonMagNC.com 2 1

WE ARE ENDING HUNGER Saturday, October 2, 2021 Contact Sheila Gibson — Interim Chairperson Honor System Walk: 2021 Alamance County Crop Hunger Walk Walk ANY distance on or before Oct 2 [email protected] OR (336) 558-4951 Participants may register online at: for more information & to get started! www.crophungerwalk/burlingtonnc as a member of team or as individual The 2021 Alamance County CROP Hunger Walk is a community-wide effort to address the problem of hunger, both here at home and around the world, through the efforts of walkers and sponsors. Walks are held all over the nation as a project of Church World Service, a cooperative effort by 36 church bodies and affiliated organizations to meet human needs in 80 countries. Over $2.2 million has been raised by the Alamance Walk since its 1979 start. The goal for the 2021 Walk is to meet or exceed $45,000. 25% of all monies raised will stay here in Alamance County and benefit the following local agen- cies: Alamance County Meals on Wheels, Allied Churches Good Shepherd Kitchen, Family Abuse Services, Residential Treat- ment Services of Alamance County, Caring Kitchen and Alamance County Community Services Food Pantry. 22 Burlington Magazine | FALL 202 1

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Day Trippin' It's hardly even fair (to other nearby desinations) to refer to places because it believes nature’s diversity is critical to our Asheboro as a day trip, especially from Alamance County, as it's collective future. It also offers a wide variety of virtual programs only about a 30 to 40-minute drive and only a hop-skip-and-a- so you can stay connected online and learn about nature. The jump from Burlington itself! And our weather right now is perfect North Carolina Zoo welcomes everyone to join its mission to for an outdoor adventure! protect nature’s diversity. And you can't get more family friendly than a zoo, right? While you're in the area, why not continue to explore? Be When it came to light that some people in our area don't sure to take time to explore downtown Asheboro, which offers even know that the Asheboro Zoo is THE NORTH CAROLINA unique shops and a variety of dining opportunities to satisfy ZOO...well...we just had to set that right! everyone in your crowd. Asheboro is a great place to visit and At the North Carolina Zoo, they celebrate nature. And being was even named an All-American City by the National Civic the world’s largest natural habitat zoo means the animals there League in 2016. Randolph County offers an abundance of have plenty of room to roam. Its dedicated team of experts attractions and museums, pottery shopping in Seagrove, and provide exceptional, compassionate care to the more than great hiking trails for outdoor enthusiasts. There's truly some- 1,800 animals that call its park home. Our North Carolina Zoo thing for everyone. also leads efforts locally and globally to protect wildlife and wild Founded by Quaker settlers in the 1780s, majestic Randolph 2 6 Burlington Magazine | FALL 202 1

County, located in the heart of North Carolina, offers rich Open daily except Thanksgiving and farmland, historic rivers and is home to the Uwharrie Mountains, Christmas Day. In the event of severe one of the world's oldest mountain ranges. This natural beauty weather, operating hours may change. paints a charming and inviting backdrop for area attractions and events as well as the rich cultural heritage featured in this April thru October prominent area of North Carolina. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A part of the Piedmont Triad region, the area is strategically November thru March located within 90 miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. west, 200 miles of the Atlantic Ocean to the east, 80 miles to the north of the South Carolina state line, and 75 miles south of CURRENT COVID-19 MANDATES the Virginia state line. Randolph is the 11th largest county and Advance reservations no longer required. Given has the 17th highest population in North Carolina. Asheboro, the the continued threat of COVID-19 and variants county seat, is situated 70 miles from both the North Carolina of the virus, face masks are required for indoor state capital of Raleigh and its largest city, Charlotte. The area is served by three major airports, each within a one-hour drive, areas of the zoo. Face coverings are also re- 11 area hotels and three charming bed and breakfast inns. quired at the Acacia Station Giraffe Deck. Explore VisitAsheboroNC.com for more information on other For the most current regulations, call the zoo. local attractions, annual events, area hotels and dining. 4401 Zoo Parkway Asheboro NC (336) 879-7000 27BurlingtonMagNC.com

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A memorial in commemoration of the 20th anniversary Attended by approximately 150 people, the dedication of the terrorist attack on the United States (9/11/2001) included the unveiling of the memorial and fire bell rings was dedicated on Saturday, September 11 in downtown (three sets of five chimes each). Additionally, 13 flags were Graham. placed on top of the building across the street in memory of Chuck and Jennifer Talley purchased a piece of steel American service men and women who died during the last from the World Trade Center debris several years ago at days of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. auction, Jennifer explained during remarks at the dedica- A giant U.S. flag draped the courthouse and another was tion, with a plan to use it as part of a future memorial in hung high from a fire truck in front of the gathered group. honor of the approximately 3,000 victims who died on A common theme among the speakers was the unity which September 11, 2001 and to the first responders willing to emerged from the tragedy of the attacks, as well as the com- sacrifice their lives to save others. mitment “never to forget” both the tragedy and heroism of Designed by David Nance, a local sculptor and artist, the that fateful day. monument was assembled Friday by Cameron Maricle Though the group was small, the energy was strong and the and Jamaal Williamson of CM Mobile Welding, with attendees were passionate and compassionate in their showing. assistance from Jay Talley. The memorial is now located on the southeast corner of Court Square, beside Whit’s Frozen Custard at 21 SE Court Square. Speakers during the noon ceremony included Graham fire chief Tommy Cole; Graham police chief Kristy Cole; county commissioner Craig Turner (a Navy flyer who described where he was in 2001); Graham planning board member Bobby Chin (a retired Army colonel) who represented the local Alamance County veterans group ALCOVETS; and sheriff’s lieutenant Craig Ste- phens. Others in attendance included state representatives Members of the local VFW gather together for a group photo Dennis Riddell and Ricky Hurtado; district court judge following the commemoration— Rick Champion; Burlington fire chief Jay Mebane; Graham city councilman Ricky Hall; Elon alderman Quinn Ray; and Mebane city councilman Sean Ewing. BurlingtonMagNC.com 2 9

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