Burlington Magazine - Jan/Feb 2022

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B URLINGTON MAGAZINE

Vol 8 ♦ Issue 63

Dr.. Karen

Wilkinson

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What’s Inside...

Community-minded Stories

In this Issue you'll find articles that will both inspire and touch you. We love telling those stories and it's one of the things we do best. We’re dedicated to bringing positive stories of residents and businesses to the forefront. Burlington is filled with quality merchants, upstanding citizens and a rich history worth hearing about. Join the positive community trend and help us keep Burlington thriving – Contact us to find out how YOUR business can be featured on the cover of Burlington Magazine or within a feature story:

2022 — how is YOUR business doing in 2022?

Here at Burlington Magazine we would love to hear your stories of success, perserverance and even challenges as we push further into what hopes to be a healthier, more productive year—just a better year altogether, right?

Whatever your struggles, whatever your triumphs, we're wishing you the most profitable, fulfilling year yet! Let us know how we can help with that.

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Standing Together

Features

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Women's Resource Center

dedicated to empowering women

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Food & Health

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COVER STORY

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DIY

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RED LIGHT THERAPY for weight loss

▶Horseradish: An Unlikely Super Food ▶5 Tips for Green Cleaning

WCRAC

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support the Women's Resource Center

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Local Events

THINGS HAPPEN Paramount Theater 24th Annual Herb Festival - Apr 21-23 B-town Carousel Festival - May 7-8

Women's Resource Center in Alamance County

Easy Bathroom Makeover - gearing up for spring!

Envision Wellness offers state-of-the-art, FDA-approved red light therapy for weight loss! Check this out!

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New in Town?

Check out our local events and services to help you get acclimated. Our local history articles provide insight into our community history and help you understand more about Burlington's journey throughout the decades.

On the COVER Women's Resource Center dedicated to empowering women—

New in town? Welcome!

Local History & Resources

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Brown's Chapel Cemetery...

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Our Town History

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In the NEWS local news stories

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Brown's Chapel Cemetery

USPS teams up with Feds to provide EVERY household FOUR free, in-home, rapid COVID tests PER MONTH delivered to your mailbox. Get yours!

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Thinking about a career change?

Alamance Community College has got you covered!

FREE in-home COVID tests

Letter from the Editor

welcoming our new mayor to the Burlington Magazine Magazine family

Ask Our Experts

Wellness, Weight Loss & Pain Relief Foot & Ankle Care Dental Health Real Estate Expert & Advisor

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Just for Fun!

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Small Business Financial Health

Crossword Puzzle Horoscopes

Civic Federal Credit Union - Do More, Bank Less

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR A new year has always symbolized fresh starts and the promise that those next 12 months could be more propserous and so much better than the preceding 12 months.

Though we're still facing waves of dire public health situations and problems that bleed from 2021 into 2022, we here in the Burlington community do have things to look forward to, and certainly things to be grateful for.

We'd like to start by welcoming our new mayor to the Letter from the Mayor post here within our magazine.

Mayor Jim Butler has graciously taken over The Letter that former Mayor Ian Baltutis so diligently upheld for many years. We hope you'll keep up with the words of hope provided by Mayor Butler and make him feel welcome to his new position as the Mayor of Burlington. We appreciate his participation and we know you do, too.

This issue also highlights a very important organization here in Burlington: Women's Resource Center in Alamance County. This article is sponsored by our very own Cathryn Hartwell of WindChime Realty & Property Management. WRCAC will be holding their annual fundraiser, the Herb Festival, again this year. Now in its 24th year, this festival has proven to be a popular event in our community. Check out that story on Page 12. This deserving organization needs our support. so we hope you'll find it in your hearts this year to help them keep doing the wonderful work they so passionately do.

As always, Burlington Magazine's main focus is to help local businesses thrive, and we in turn never take for granted the support of the community and its amazing residents.

If there's anything we can do to help your small business in 2022, don't hesitate to contact us.

We've got this...

LETTER FROM the MAYOR 2021 brought many challenges to the City of Burlington, but it also provided many successes and opportunities as well.

While the Covid-19 pandemic is still a struggle for many individuals and businesses alike, the adaptable mindset that teaches us how to adjust and deal with the issues Covid brings has been remarkable. City government is not immune to the problems that the virus presents, and our city staff has performed above and beyond the call of duty. Staffing shortages, schedule disruptions, and policy changes have been difficult for staff to absorb but the many wonderful City of Burlington employees have stepped up to continue providing the services our community needs. Despite the pandemic, some of our city-sponsored programs returned to normal in 2021. Recreation and Parks re-introduced some programs previously on hold and we will continue to work on re-engagement in 2022.

Economic Development in our community was robust in 2021 and 2022 looks to be even brighter as we continue to grow and expand.

It is important to remember how those working to keep us safe still find their challenges. Police and Fire continue to be there when we need them, but they too are short-staffed and sometimes overworked. Still they maintain the character and commitment to their calling that make us all proud.

On the front lines, Public Works and their teams are out every day dealing with many challenges. Quietly but with resolve, they get the job done and we are thankful for them.

Water Resources employees deal with their challenges while providing the essential services that citizens expect and utilize continuously. Like the private sector, situations our city staff deal with are difficult, yet they find a way to get through the day and meet our emerging needs.

In addition, there are some departments you may not be as familiar with. Administration, Legal, Human Resources, Planning, Engineering, Inspections, IT, Finance and Animal Services are all either independently or collaboratively considered critical to keeping our city moving forward.

We are fortunate to have such a dedicated staff behind all the operations throughout the city. If you see one of our employees out in your daily travels, please take the time to tell them “thank you” for a job well done during these trying times.

Your city government and the city council that represents you, have a robust list of items to address in 2022. We are all dedicated to delivering results with visible and tangible accomplishments throughout the year. Working together is critical.

Through communication, collaboration, and consistent focus on the tasks before us we can and will see many successes.

Community input is equally important. Please take the time to share your thoughts and comments so that we, your government officials, have a clear understanding of what is important to the citizens we represent. Whether it’s a simple email or a face-to-face conversation, your concerns matter to us — both large and small.

Happy New Year and best wishes for a prosperous 2022!

Jim Butler ♦ Mayor, City of Burlington NC ♦ jbutler@burlingtonnc.gov BurlingtonMagNC.com

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DR KAREN WILKINSON WELLNESS, PAIN RELIEF & WEIGHT LOSS

Dr. Karen WIlkinson has been practicing in Alamance County for 26 years.

She has established herself within our community as a leading expert in weight loss, neuropathy, osteoporosis prevention, rehabilitation and pain management. The programs developed and implemented by Dr. Karen are cutting edge and not found anywhere else in our area.

She has a Bachelors of Science and a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from Logan Collegeof Chiropractic, as well as advanced training in nutrition, exercise, neuropathy, worksite wellness, and occupational health and applied ergonomics. Today she continues to sit on the board of the International Academy of Chiropractic Occupational Health Consultants, as she has for the past 12 years.

Dr. Karen has established herself as a key member of our community, supporting and hosting community events, as well as hosting a weekly radio show, “The Wellness Revolution” on WBAG, Tuesdays at 1130 a.m.

Her mission is to improve the quality of life of each member of our community, one person at a time.

I WAS JUST PUTTING decorations away & I HURT MY BACK! what did I do?!

Sometimes the slightest move can result in something as simple (yet painful!) as a pulled muscle or aggravated tendon...but is it so simple?

This kind of thing happens (to all people, in all age ranges) when we do things out of the norm, like pushing and pulling on boxes, reaching to get or put away decorations or just bringing home the Christmas tree. Rather than let it continue to bother you for too long, consider that it may be a sign of other issues. This may be the incident that sets off an underlying problem, as there are many lower back issues that can lay dormant and painless for quite some time. We think (and want to believe!) that if we just let it rest it will go away. And it may subside, but a lot of times it doesn't truly go away.

Skeletal irregularities, disc degeneration, arthritis and spinal impingements can all be the root cause of the problem. They can exist inside you and you don’t even know it because not everything is painful all the time. Unfortunately, if these ailments are left too long without treatment, they can get worse and cause more severe pain and suffering later on.

There are many factors that can go into why this happened: improper lifting techniques, age, weight gain, fitness level (or lack of), job requirements and previous injuries, to name a few. The main takeaway here is early treatment. Don’t wait for it to go away. The earlier the assessment and treatment, the faster it will heal and the sooner you will actually recover, instead of leaving the condition to fester and possibly become a much bigger problem later. Ignoring these things too long can lead to muscular imbalances, uneven pressure on joints or discs, increased stress on ligaments, tendons and nerves and even nerve impingement. Sometimes ignoring these incidents can lead to irreversible damage. You can avoid that!

Get your back problem evaluated early.

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If you have an issue you would like evaluated, please give us a call at (336) 266-7703.

Mention you saw our article to receive the Burlington Magazine special!

If a healthier 2022 is part of your New Year goals, contact Envision Wellness TODAY & let's get started!

BEST footwear styles for PLANTAR FASCIITIS As a fashion statement, shoes can either make or break an outfit...

They can also make or break our ability to enjoy life free from the pain of plantar fasciitis.

A temporary case of discomfort from fashionable footwear is one thing. Just ask any wedding guest after dancing the night away in a pair of “super-cute” heels, or the businessperson who dressed to impress, not race through an airport terminal due to a last-minute gate change. Yet, the lingering tightness, tenderness, and inflammation caused by the condition known as plantar fasciitis is another thing altogether.

One of the most common foot pain complaints, plantar fasciitis, results from repetitive stress on the plantar fascia, the ligaments that connect our heels to the front of our feet. When the ligaments are overstretched, torn, or inflamed, pain results.

Typically affecting the heels or bottom of the feet, the condition can also affect ankles and even knees.

The good news is that it is possible to be both fashionable and pain-free!

1. Look for shoes with adequate arch support

2. Make sure there is ample cushion 3. Seek out shoes with flexible midsoles 4. Heels no higher than three inches 5. Try to avoid backless shoes If a change in shoewear doesn’t help to alleviate the pain, schedule an appointment with one of our podiatrists.

To schedule an appointment for a professional evaulation and treatment plan, visit triadfoot.com OR call (336) 538-6885 to schedule an appointment.

DR M TODD HYATT DPM, FACFAS A native of Burlington, North Carolina, Dr. Hyatt graduated from Greensboro College. He received his medical degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine.

His residency training was completed at the University of Maryland Medical Center and the Veterans Medical Center in Baltimore. At the Veterans Medical Center, Dr. Hyatt specialized in vascular disease and surgery as well as wound healing. Dr. Hyatt then completed a Podiatric Surgical residency at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

He is Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

Triad Foot & Ankle Center has three convenient locations in Burlington, Greensboro & Asheboro to serve your foot & ankle care needs Schedule an appointment with one of our podiatrists TODAY (336) 538-6885 1680 Westbrook Ave Burlington NC visit triadfoot.com

Triad Foot & Ankle Center is the leading podiatric medical practice serving the Piedmont Triad & is proud to have a team of highly trained & skilled medical & surgical podiatry experts, certified by the Board of Podiatry Examiners

1680 Westbrook Ave Burlington NC (336) 538-6885

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the truth about

TOULOUPAS & TOULOUPAS DENTISTRY

TEETH WHITENING The truth is it's never been easier to whiten your teeth, even at home, but should you?...

WHAT SHOULD I BE AWARE OF BEFORE I DO?

While it's true that you can whiten your smile at home, there are some things you should possibly address with your dentist before using a do-it-yourself whitening kit: ▶ sensitive teeth ▶ dental restorations ▶ very dark stains or a single dark tooth ▶ lots of fillings or crowns

Caring dentistry for people who care

IF I CHOOSE TO WHITEN MY TEETH AT HOME...WHAT CHOICES DO I HAVE?

At-home whiteners use peroxides, typically carbamide peroxide, ranging from 10% to over 20%. Whitening products include: ▶ whitening toothpastes ▶ whitening strips and gels ▶ whitening rinses ▶ tray-based whitening solutions

IS WHITENING AT HOME SAFE TO DO?

DR MICHAEL TOULOUPAS

DR CINDY TOULOUPAS

Dr. Michael Touloupas earned his bachelor’s degree and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has studied under leading educators such as Pete Dawson, Frank Spear and John Kois. Both doctors at Touloupas & Touloupas are continuous students of dental education.

Dr. Cindy Touloupas obtained her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at Old Dominion University. She earned a Master of Public Health at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where she also received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. She has been in practice with Dr. Michael Touloupas since 1988.

◆ Family Dentistry ◆ General Dentistry ◆ Cosmetic Dentistry ◆ Implant Dentistry For information about dental health or to request an appointment please visit ncsmile.com or call (336) 226-5485

Take care of your teeth and they will help keep you healthy (and smiling!)

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Whitening at home can be done safely.

Following some simple guidelines will yield better, safer results: ▶ follow directions ▶ protect sensitive teeth ▶ don't overdo it ▶ stop whitening and check with your dentist if any issues arise We recommend that you avoid whitening toothpastes. They are more abrasive and frequently result in tooth sensitivity. Strips can work IF they are used properly. They need to be applied a minimum of 15-30 minutes every day for several weeks. Most people do not stick with it long enough for them to work.

We recommend the whitening trays. They are the most effective and are monitored by your dentist. In-office whitening is for those who want a more concentrated bleaching application and is good for those wanting a jumpstart to the whitening process. If you follow the instructions, the take-home trays and in-office methods will yield equal results—one is just quicker than the other. We do offer some takehome strips for those who want to try a less expensive do-it-yourself alternative.

Call Touloupas & Touloupas for an appointment today & enjoy a brighter smile tomorrow!

BUILDING WEALTH in REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE HAS ADVANTAGES OVER OTHER INVESTMENTS

This is why I invest in real estate.

Experienced investors say, “Cash flow is king.”

Cash flow is the difference between income and expenses. Positive cash flow; expenses are less than income. Negative cash flow; expenses exceed income. Positive cash flow is getting paid to hold property.

Appreciation occurs when real estate values increase. You can also “force appreciation.”

Add useful amenities, (bedrooms, bathrooms or square footage, etc.) and increase property value. The trick is getting maximum value for your dollars and spending less than the benefit.

Depreciation is a hidden gem in real estate investing. Depreciation is complicated (consult a CPA), but you're currently allowed to deduct 1/27.5 of the initial investment each year. On a $200,000 property that is $7,273 per year. If the rental income is less than the depreciation amount it will reduce your tax liability.

Depreciation defers or postpones taxes.

If you leverage the purchase (borrow money), equity is the difference between the value and the mortgage. Each monthly payment slightly increases equity. If the property is rented, the tenant pays your mortgage and builds your equity. Leverage also improves return on investment (ROI). If you purchase a $200,000 property with cash and it appreciates $20,000, that's a 10% ROI. If you borrow money and put down $20,000 for the same deal, when it appreciates $20,000 your ROI is 100%. Leverage used correctly accelerates growth. Alternatively, leverage used incorrectly can result in loss of all your investment through foreclosure.

Investing in real estate offers multiple paths to grow wealth that other asset classes don't offer. If you want to expand your portfolio or you need help understanding the fundamentals of investing in real estate, I can help. WindChime Realty & Property Management is a personal real estate firm.

We customize your experience to provide the level of service you desire.

CALL or TEXT (336) 226-4697

DAN Fuhrman REAL ESTATE EXPERT Dan Fuhrman began his career in the United States Navy where he learned the value of education, hard work and “esprit de corps.”

Education became the foundation for his job and hard work accelerated success. Teamwork was essential for completing mission critical tasks.

Much of Dan's life has taken a non-traditional path. He realized early in life he did not fit well in the typical style of education. He chose a specific course of learning that began with language skills and spread into history. Biographies and books on business related topics have been favorites.

Much of his career has been spent in small businesses making customer service a priority. Communication is the key to success. More than just communicating, he has learned, while managing his own real estate portfolio, that positive communication creates a win-win relationship for everyone involved.

Financial success is important to Dan but he believes building strong relationships is even more essential. Strong teams make life more enjoyable in business and at home.

Dan and his wife, Linda, have been married for more than 34 years and have one adult child. They have worked together since before they were married.

Experience the difference when your agent cares Burlington NC ♦ (336) 226-4697 Dan@WindChime-Realty.com BurlingtonMagNC.com

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h s i d a r e s r o H AN UNLIKELY SUPER FOOD

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andwich lovers can appreciate the way horseradish sauce adds a little “kick” to their favorite sandwich, but many are unaware of the benefits it provides. The most compelling being it's anti-cancer properties. When you take a nibble of a sandwich spread with horseradish sauce, you do more than just titillate your taste buds - you take a bite out of cancer, too.

Health Benefits of Horseradish: It’s a Cancer Fighter

The horseradish plant is a member of the Brassicaceae family, a group of plants which includes nutritionally notable vegetables like cabbage, radishes, kale, broccoli and cauliflower. These vegetables are not only healthy and low in calories; they’re rich in compounds called glucosinolates, which help rid the body of cancer-causing chemicals. It does this by activating liver enzymes that break carcinogens down to a form that’s inactive. Glucosinolates are one of the ingredients that give broccoli its anticancer benefits.

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More Glucosinolates Than Broccoli?

If broccoli is good cancer prevention, then horseradish may be better.

Studies show that the health benefits of horseradish are greater because it contains more glucosinolates than broccoli - or any of the other cruciferous vegetables. In fact, it contains up to ten times the amount found in a serving of broccoli. This means you don’t need to eat as much horseradish to get the anti-cancer benefits.

The glucosinolates in horseradish may also be more bioavailable than the glucosinolates in other cruciferous vegetables. The horseradish root contains a natural enzyme that helps break down these cancer fighting chemicals into a form the body can use. This enzyme is released when horseradish root is processed to make horseradish sauce – one of the few cases where processing enhances the health benefits of a food. * Don’t forget to add some horseradish to the grocery cart; it’s not only healthy, but a tasty substitute for mayonnaise.

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Other Health Benefits of Horseradish

Horseradish is very low in calories, yet its spicy taste makes food more filling – so horseradish lovers end up eating less. Horseradish is also great for a stuffy nose or sinus infection, because it helps to unblock the sinuses in much the same way hot and spicy foods that contain peppers do.

5 tips for green cleaning 1. KITCHEN: Use vinegar to create a natural all-purpose cleaner for the kitchen. Vinegar itself is edible; it contains no toxic chemicals that would be harmful if ingested, so it is a perfect cleaning product to use around food.

D.I.Y All-purpose cleaner using an empty spray bottle, combine a solution of half pickling vinegar, half warm water and 1 Tbsp. of dishwashing liquid. This solution can be used to clean the countertop, stove top, refrigerator, and microwave. Vinegar is excellent for use in your dishwasher. Add a cup of vinegar to your dishwasher machine to remove any stagnant odors; it will leave the interior shiny and squeaky clean. You can also add vinegar to your water when washing dishes by hand, the disinfecting power is sure to kill any bacteria and germs on your dinnerware. Vinegar of course has a distinct odor, but don’t worry; the smell will dissipate once it dries. Some precautions do need to be taken; for example vinegar should not be used on marble surfaces. As with any product, test a small area to make sure it is safe to proceed before using the product.

2. BATHROOM: Bathroom cleaners are among some of the harshest chemical cleaners. You can make your own bathroom scrubbing solution to clean toilets, counter tops, fixtures and tub/shower, without the offensive fumes.

D.I.Y Tub and shower scrubbing solution – combine ½ cup of vinegar, ¾ cup of baking soda and 1 Tbsp. of lemon juice, mix together to form a thick paste (add more or less baking soda until desired consistently is achieved). Using a sponge, apply scrubbing solution on sinks, tub/shower and fixtures in small circular motions, let it sit for 20-30 minutes scrub with a sponge and rinse with warm water. To clean bathroom counter tops, use the all-purpose solution created for the kitchen. Knock out toilet stains and odors with 1 cup of undiluted vinegar. Before pouring the vinegar in the toilet, it is best to flush the toilet; after water descends, pour the vinegar around the inner rim of toilet then scrub the bowl with a toilet brush.

... pickling vinegar, baking soda, borax powder, lemons, a few essential oils mild dish soap and a couple of spray bottles.

These basic ingredients are highly effective, inexpensive and, above all, non-hazardous 3. WINDOWS AND MIRRORS: The all-purpose solution works!

Simply spray and wipe for squeaky clean windows. Save paper towels, instead use old newspaper to wipe the windows; they won’t leave behind any lint.

4. WOOD AND TILE FLOORS: Nothing spreads chemicals in the air faster than mopping the whole house with a toxic chemical cleaner.

You can easily make your own mopping solution that will clean and disinfect your floors safely.

D.I.Y floor cleaner: In your mop bucket mix 1 cup of pickling vinegar, 1 gallon of water, 1 Tbsp. of mild dish soap and the desired amount of your favorite scented oil.

5. CARPETS: Many carpet fresheners have a fruity or floral bearing the disguise of toxic fumes that can potentially be harmful to your health.

It is very simple to make your own fresh smelling carpet deodorizer, and it will be safe for the family and pets, too.

D.I.Y carpet deodorizer: Combine 1 cup of baking soda with 1 cup of borax in a plastic bag, add the desired amount of your favorite essential oil, and then mix together. Sprinkle the powder solution on carpets; let stand for 20 minutes then vacuum.

Your house and carpet will smell delightful.

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local women's resource center

holds 24th annual herb festival

Women's Resource Center in Alamance County recently celebrated its 30th Anniversary (in 2021), honoring its visionary founders, Becky Mock, Tennala Gross, Bea Holt and Martha Smith. In the 1980s, these visionaries recognized the need to offer education, encouragement and support for displaced homemakers — those who had spent years care-giving then found themselves back in the workforce trying to support themselves and, many times, a family.

Today, WCRAC's average client is a 34-year-old woman with 2-3 children, struggling to make ends meet. COVID has amplified the need for the services of Women’s Resource Center in Alamance County.

WCRAC Mission: We are dedicated to empowering women to improve and enrich their lives. We support them through life transitions to achieve stability, self-sufficiency, sustainability, and success.

"A wonderful and impactful quote from American professional tennis player great Arthur Ashe has become our daily mantra," Executive Director Susan Watson tells us.

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"To achieve greatness, Start Where You Are. Use What You Have. Do What You Can." —Arthur Ashe Arthur Ashe won three Grand Slam singles titles and was the first African American player selected to the United States Davis Cup team and the only black man ever to win the singles title at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open.

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This quote from Arthur Ashe speaks to the way he managed the challenges in his life. Whether he was competing at the highest level on the tennis court or breaking the color barrier in the sports arena to bring about radical change at a time of deeply ingrained racism, he lived this principle throughout his life by opening the door for others. Through his foundation he provided access to the game for young black athletes throughout the world.

At the Women’s Resource Center this belief not only guides its approach in serving the women in Alamance County, but the quote has become the daily mantra.

"We meet clients where they are," Watson goes on to say, "knowing that each person who walks through our door has their own set of tools for achieving their goals.

We believe our function is to help our clients recognize their tools, how to best use them, identify what may be missing, and support them as they build their own empowered toolkit. We coach and mentor, assisting with goal setting and identification of potential barriers to their success, or obstacles which could get in the way. Our Success ToolKit program is unique because it focuses on building a life by design instead of living a life by default."

Susan Watson Executive Director

Kate Meyer Community Outreach Coordinator

April Snell Client Resource Coordinator

Echo Blum Graduate Student Volunteer

Sheila Washington Graduate Student Volunteer

Executive Director Susan Watson is in her 9th year with WRCAC and leads a small but mighty team. Kate Meyer is the Community Outreach Coordinator and April Snell is the Client Resource Coordinator. This year's MSW Graduate Students are Sheila Washington (A&T/UNCG) and Echo Blum (UNC). Our office volunteers are Julee Chacon and Maria Hernandez, who provide services to our Spanish speaking clients. Claudia Penny (Elon) is with us for spring semester and Sue Bugno volunteers weekly. Together in a small welcoming space, we are honored with the stories of each woman who walks through our doors.

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Watson is the 3rd executive director for The Center, following the path forged by Heidi Norwick and Dion Terry, the two prior executive directors.

When asked what brought her into this work, Susan answered, “My own story.” Her personal story of birth family, adoptive family, step-family, quitting college, marriage, divorce, raising three children as a working single parent (with much help from her parents), finally graduating from college and now a grandmother. Susan's story is the same as those of her clients.

“I am my client," she says. "We are drawn to this work because we see all of the possibilities in each person we serve, because we have walked in their shoes.”

WRCAC's hands-on, 20-member, Board of Directors now includes two LatinX, two Native Americans, three African Americans and two wonderful men who believe in our mission. WRCAC's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee is led by one of its own Native Americans. This committee reviews all aspects of the organization to be sure the focus remains on reaching marginalized communities. The staff has been through Phase I of Racial Equity Training and is being trained in Person First Training, taught by the Executive Director of Benevolence Farm. The Center's Governance Committee is led by one of its own LatinX directors. Yet another board member is on

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staff with City Gate Dream Center to assist in deepening the connection. A Spanish-speaking volunteer regularly assists with client appointments.

WRCAC is a community partner of the agencies represented by the Family Justice Center and also serves the residents of Benevolence Farm.

The Center's vision is that of a community strengthened by all women leading self-sufficient, productive, rewarding lives. It is important for there to be an equitable opportunity for marginalized communities, including women of color, victims of domestic violence, as well as justice-involved women to share in the success of that same vision. Further, The Center's goal of providing the resources, tools and training to help all women achieve stability, self-sufficiency, sustainability and success is also key.

The Center does this through a Success ToolKit Program which coaches women through life transitions and overcoming obstacles to their success, particularly for marginalized communities. Their focus is on job/ career readiness, financial literacy training and soft skill training for workforce development in order to create long-term success. The wrap-around collaborative approach aligns with the mission of United Way to reduce disparities and decrease poverty, especially in marginalized communities. WRCAC holds much gratitude for the support of United Way of Alamance County as well as corporate sponsors and individual donors.

Women Connecting Women is a 6-part career support series within the Success Toolkit program.

People learn about personal branding, well-written cover letters and resumes to use traditionally and within social media. Community partners provide mock interviewing and linkage to real-world employment. Women start to build their professional community as they gain confidence working through the modules as a group and sharing their experiences.

WRCAC's approach is flexible, relevant and compatible with today’s employment market. The program has been expanded to include soft skill development to further enhance women’s work preparation, marketability & goal achievement.

Alamance Community College (ACC) is The Center's soft skill development partner.

ACC provides a trainer certified in Working Smart (Soft Skills for Workplace Success) developed by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Workforce Development Board. New components that are being added are Accenture Skills to Succeed Academy, which build the skills and confidence of people so they can make career choices, find a job, and keep it. Some clients take advantage of both workshops. In the latter offering, the community college issues a certification recognized by local employers. This curriculum puts WRCAC at the forefront of job readiness instruction, meeting specific employer requests to fill the soft skill knowledge gap in today’s workforce and with the goal of promoting job retention.

Working Women’s Wednesdays is an exciting monthly series designed by the Women’s Resource Center and is dedicated to improving opportunities for women in the workplace since 2003.

Dynamic speakers and proven leaders to Alamance County participate in these events. Join WRCAC for the best networking event of any kind held in Alamance County!

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Susan Watson, director@wrcac.org Dates and speaker announcements are sent through the Women’s Resource Center email list.

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from fascinating women of leadership, creativity and vision.

Each month there are multiple workshops focused on empowering women and enriching lives. A full listing can be found on the website at www.wrcac.org The team — the people — at Womens' Resource Center are storytellers, highlighting local female leaders who tirelessly commit to the cause of advancing women, to the next generation of emerging female leaders who are inspired to make a difference, and to those who have weathered their own life transitions while moving forward on their leadership path.

Leading the Way is a fall fundraiser which is an annual celebration of women’s leadership in Alamance County. The Center honors the work of its founders by presenting awards to women who demonstrate those same founding characteristics by providing outstanding contributions in the areas of philanthropy, community development, business and mentoring.

Read about our 2021 award recipients on our blog: https://alamancewomen.org/ or our website: wrcac.org/leading-the-way

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The Center's much-loved Herb Festival is the Center's signature annual fundraiser and is scheduled for April 21st – April 23rd, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church in Burlington. Now in its 24th year, WRCAC looks forward to celebrating spring with the community. Can’t you just smell those fragrant herbs? The Center purchases local organic herbs, annuals, perennials and vegetables to sell at the festival.

The funds raised support the daily work of serving women and their families through life transitions.

For sponsor and vendor opportunities, contact Susan Watson, director@wrcac.org This event has the largest need for volunteers each year. Won't you mark your calendars with the dates and reach out to volunteer@wrcac.org to add your name to the email list for updates? The call for volunteers will be sent out on March 1st.

The Center needs the continued financial support of individuals and businesses from within the community. The Strategic Planning committee is setting the vision for the next five years and plans to expand services, meeting women and their families where they are, listening to their stories, allowing them the opportunity to set goals and create action steps to design a life that is stable, self-sufficient, sustainable and successful.

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You too can connect with the mission by donating to The Center: wrcac.org/donate According to the United Way of NC Self-Sufficiency calculator, a single parent with 1 pre-school child and 1 school-age child needs an income of $54,730 to make ends meet and be self-sufficient.

ALAMANCE COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS 29% of children live in single-parent families According to the NC Status of Women Report in 2018, women made up 51% of the population and had the following median incomes: Women earned $36,400, which was an average of $8,600 less than men Women of color earned $31,821, which was $13,179 less than men Hispanic women earned $24,322, which was $20,668 less than men

With the COVID epidemic still creating problems across the country, women are struggling more than ever as they try to care for their families, work, and educate their children with very limited resources.

The programs of WRCAC are needed now more than ever to support women and their families as they navigate finding employment and accessing community resources. Marginalized populations were behind before the pandemic began, so recovery is a slow process.

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Many have passed the small, abandoned cemetery at 1317 West Davis Street over the years and have no idea what it is. Although a sign placed there recently identifies it as “Brown’s Chapel Cemetery,” no one seems to know anything about Brown’s Chapel or why it was located in the middle of a residential area.

Prior to the founding of Company Shops in the middle of the nineteenth century, what is now Tarleton

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Avenue, was once part of the main road connecting Salisbury with Hillsborough and the area around it was farmland. On January 3, 1834, a group of local residents founded a Methodist Episcopal Church on Tarleton Avenue, between Granville and West Davis streets, and officially called it “Brown’s Chapel” in honor of James D. Brown, who donated three acres of land for it on February 21, 1834; however, it was unofficially referred to by most as “Boon’s Chapel” because so many named Boon (no relation to the famous explorer Daniel Boone) lived nearby and were members of the congregation.

The church itself was a one-room, crude log hut facing Tarleton Avenue. A larger and more substantial building was never erected on the site because the church’s congregation split during the Civil War, and it never really regained its membership. Brown’s Chapel continued to lose members throughout the remainder of the nineteenth century because it was too far away from the rapidly expanding town of Company Shops. Most of its members started attending Front Street Methodist Church, especially after that church began operating in its own building in downtown Burlington in 1888.

It appears that Brown’s Chapel didn’t have a regular minister in its early years and borrowed minsters from Graham. The route these ministers took between Graham and Brown’s Chapel was soon called “Methodist Path” and later became what is now Burlington’s Front Street.

Rev. Moses Jackson Hunt, the great-grandfather of North Carolina Governor James Baxter “Jim” Hunt, Jr., was the last minister of Brown’s Chapel. The church apparently ceased operation following Rev. Hunt’s death on July 6, 1901.

A subscription school was established at Brown’s Chapel prior to the Civil War and was reportedly the second school in what is now Burlington (the first being nearby Elmira School). Little is known of the school’s early days, except that it was housed in the one-room church during the week. One of the teachers was Rev. Thomas Truitt (1813-1874). Truitt, who was married to the former Mary Brown, was ordained in the Christian Church but lived close to Brown’s Chapel and occasionally served as minister there. It is reported that Truitt was fond of using the whip on his unruly students. He sat the misbehaving boys on a bench running through the middle of the building and “[h]is custom was to walk down the front [of the bench], whipping as he went, then get behind and whip the backs of the offenders, like threshing out peas.”

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In 1893, Brown’s Chapel sold a half-acre of its property at the corner of Tarleton and Granville streets to a public-school committee for $25, but the school remained housed in the church’s old log sanctuary until 1899, when a two-room frame school building was erected next door. The school’s teacher at that time was Virginia Lee “Jennie” Hunt, the daughter of Rev. Moses Jackson Hunt. Jennie taught there until she moved to Greensboro with her mother shortly after her father’s death in 1901.

The school at Brown’s Chapel remained in operation under Frank P. Fonville and Ella Jane Andrews until February 10, 1911, when it closed for good.

All that’s left of Brown’s Chapel today is its cemetery, which presumably had its first burial shortly after the church was established, but it appears the early graves were marked only with stones. The first grave marker which is still legible is that of an infant, James W. Brown, who died February 19, 1846. The last adult burial there was that of Alexander E. White, who died January 24, 1921, at the age of 76, and the last burial was that of Raymond Morris Hall, the brother of former Burlington police officer Lacy Bryant “Jack” Hall, who was born and died on February 21, 1926.

The Brown’s Chapel Cemetery was neglected for many years and most of its graves have had their markers vandalized, but there are about 40 marked graves today and the total buried there probably exceeds 100. A picket fence surrounded the cemetery until about 100 years ago,

when local boys stole the pickets to use as baseball bats.

The cemetery was the scene of a tragedy on the morning of January 1, 1964, when Paul W. Jones, a student at Duke University and a 1963 honors graduate of Williams High School, shot himself to death there. He had reportedly received a “C” in his first semester at Duke, the first he had ever received in his life, and became despondent. He was the only son of Ruth Jones, a schoolteacher at Hillcrest, and the late Paul L. Jones.

In 1907, ownership of Brown’s Chapel was transferred to Front Street Methodist Church, which sold the property (excluding the cemetery) for $137.50 just prior to October 15, 1915. The old school building was moved to Glen Raven in 1920 to serve as the black Della Plane School, which was demolished in 1954.

WALTER BOYD contributor Attorney and native of Burlington, North Carolina, Walter Boyd developed an interest in Burlington’s history at a very young age. As a child, he often interviewed people and collected old photographs and documents, which led to his fondness for writing about Burlington’s rich history.

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Herbs You Can Grow in a Small Indoor Space JUST BECAUSE YOU DON'T HAVE A LOT OF SPACE DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN'T EXERCISE YOUR GREEN THUMB. THERE ARE A WIDE VARIETY OF HERBS YOU CAN GROW ON A WINDOWSILL INDOORS. AND BECAUSE YOU ARE GROWING THESE HERBS INSIDE, YOU CAN TRUST THAT THEY'RE CLEAN FOR ANY RECIPES YOU'D LIKE TO THROW THEM IN. YOU CAN GROW ANY OF THE FOLLOWING COMMON, DELICIOUS HERBS INSIDE YOUR HOME TO ADD FRESH SPICE TO YOUR KITCHEN. 1. Parsley Growing parsley indoors is incredibly easy. You can get parsley seeds or a seedling at your local gardening store. If you are growing parsley by seed, be sure to germinate the seed prior to inserting it in the soil. Parsley is fairly easy to grow. Keep the soil gently moist as the roots don't appreciate being over watered. You may need to add nutrients once or twice per month. If you notice your parsley looking yellow, it is time to add nutrients to the soil.

2. Basil Basil is a delicious herb you can utilize in any Italian cooking. Similar to parsley, basil will not appreciate being over watered, so the key to good basil is a pot and soil that drains well. Basil likes a lot of sun so place it in a window with direct sunlight. Make sure the soil you use to grow basil is nutrient-dense.

Growing herbs indoors can add a little bit of green beauty to your decor as well as a lot of flavor in the kitchen. Nothing tastes quite as amazing as fresh herbs straight from the plant.

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twice per month. If you notice your parsley looking yellow, it is time to add nutrients to the soil.

basil will not appreciate being over watered, so the key to good basil is a pot and soil that drains well. Basil likes a lot of sun so place it in a window with direct sunlight. Make sure the soil you use to grow basil is nutrient-dense.

Growing herbs indoors can add a little bit of green beauty to your decor as well as a lot of flavor in the kitchen. Nothing tastes quite as amazing as fresh herbs straight from the plant.

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REPLACE THE MOVABLE ACCENT PIECES.

Sometimes all that’s needed is a trip to the bath store. Consider the impact you can make to the theme and color scheme by changing out the following items:

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A new faucet and sink is an inexpensive makeover with a huge impact.

Pastel wallpaper and a flea market dressing table painted white give this bathroom a bright yet soft new look.

REPAINT OR REPAPER.

Choose from neutral tones that allow you to add splashes of color with your accent pieces or bold tones if you’re going for a stronger statement. Pastels (preferably from the cooler palette) make for a more relaxed environment. If wallpapering, remember that vertical patterns will make your room appear taller while horizontal ones will make it look wider.

UPDATE THE FAUCETS AND HARDWARE.

One of the easiest things you can do to upgrade your

bathroom is replace the hardware on your faucets, drains, cabinet/drawer pulls, hinges, doorknobs, wall hooks, towel racks or toilet paper rack. These little updates yield immediate results and usually only involve a screwdriver and your hands.

For more versatility, install a dimmer on these fixtures so you can dial it up or Ideally, your bathroom should offer more than one down as desired.

Sure, you can replace source of light. The brightthe shower stall, lay a est illumination should surround the vanity mirror new floor or even gut the area. Softer, less direct light- whole room, but, before ing can be mounted in ceil- you shell out the big doling fixtures or wall sconces. lars, consider implement-

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