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Companion Quarterly
What a Year 2015 Was!
A
s 2015 comes to a close, I would like
to take the time to say thank you
and to reflect on our
accomplishments.
I was so honored to take over as Executive
Director in February 2015, and it has been better
than I ever could have dreamed. This is a
wonderful organization in a wonderful
community that supports us 110 percent.
You the community are the financial support
that keeps us afloat. We do not receive any
government subsides or any funds from
any other Humane Society. You the community
have been so giving; when we needs funds, food,
supplies, you always come through. All we have
to do is ask. You the community have shared,
liked, posted, and helped us with all our social
media. We have a great presence and have gone
from a little over 3,000 Facebook likes in February
2015 to 4,998 as of New Year’s Eve. That's almost
2,000 likes in less than 10 months.
We have a
fantastic
board that
works so hard
behind the
scenes doing
so much that
no one ever
sees. I have
the best staff
that is so
committed to
our mission
and so
adaptable
with all the
changes this
year.
Of course ,80 percent of what we accomplish is
done by our fantastic volunteers. I can't say
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Winter 2016
Inside this
issue:
enough about their dedication and drive. They
foster animals, do data entry, make phone calls,
shuttle animals, stuff envelopes, clean cages, make
parade floats, pick up poop, play with kittens, take
care of sick dogs, gather donations, write grants,
make posters, sit at booths, sell things, get up early,
and stay late. They are what keeps us going and
what keeps me motivated.
In 2015, we took in 258 animals to our foster
program. Out of those, nine had been hit by cars,
15 were heartworm positive, and 59 had serious
health issues. Yet we gave them all a second
chance. We placed 251 animals in loving forever
homes. We helped 53 families with unexpected vet
bills, totaling more than $13,000. We helped over
700 animals get spayed or neutered by subsidizing
over $37,000 in surgeries.
We had a record breaking year but there is still
much more work to be done, there are many more
animals and pet owners who need our help.
Thanks to all our supporters, volunteers, staff
and board members for all you do! It takes a great
team and we have the best!
~Kelly Ronnow, Executive Director,
Humane Society of Alamance County
Ending the Year in
Grand Style
2
Thank You, Vets!
3
We’re Social!
3
Meet Snow and
Minnie
4
Our Donors and
Friends
5
Happy Feet
7
Miles 4 Mutts
is Coming
7
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Ending the Year in
Grand Style
We had many events in 2015, which enabled us and our program animals to
visit many, many people and gain more exposure for our organization. Thank
you to everyone who made each event possible and who attended these events.
We can’t wait to see you out at our 2016 events! Be sure to check out our
website, www.hsaconline.org, for information on upcoming events.
Two large events capped our 2015: Woofstock and our first annual Volunteer
and Donor Appreciation Banquet. Dangerous weather conditions forced us to
postpone Woofstock by three weeks, but our supporters still came out in
droves to enjoy great music and fun with the community.
We’d like to thank our Woofstock 2015 sponsors:
Vicky & Sam Hunt Foundation
Garret Terrell—”A Touch of Mae”
Stacy J. Allmond
Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
Kelly Neiderhiser—Trains Pawsitive
Glen & Peggy Lehmann
Yay! Dog, Clair Reece Glore
Darlene Holman
The Scoop Shack
Doyles Vineyard
Burlington Motors, Inc.
Cox Toyota
Alamance Kennel Club
C’s Little Enterprise
Plum Pucci
Erin & Andrew Mercs
McPherson Cleaners, Inc.
Glen Raven, Inc.
Pittman & Steele, PLLC
SMK Foods, LLC, d.b.a. Crazy Fire
Mongolian
Alamance Pediatric Dentistry—Todd
Grooms, D.D.S., P.A., Beth Grooms,
D.D.S., P.A.
Sapphire Communications, LLC
American Classic Provision, Inc.
(Hickory Farms)
Pate Real Estate, Inc.
Michael & Lorie Jones
Jamberry Nails
Brixius
Ultimate Canine Care, Inc.
On December 5, we hosted our first annual Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Banquet. It
was a great night for our supporters to fellowship with one another and for us to show our
thanks to those who truly make our work possible. Gail Brown won individual Volunteer of the
Year honors, while the entire Bryant family earned the family Volunteer of the Year award.
Nancy Pomer was named Friend of the Animals. We would also like to thank the following
people who helped make the night a success:
Cake: Susan & Nancy, Lowes Foods
Balloons: Kenneth, Balloon Innovations
Poinsettias: Lowe’s Home Improvement
Poinsettias: Harris Teeter
Building: Hope Church
Food: Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell
Volunteer Waiters: Andrew Kaczynski, Zachary Clemmons, Tommy Sloan
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Thank You, Vets!
Some of the unsung heroes of what we do are our veterinary partners. Thank
you to all of the vets who provide spay/neuter and other medical services to
both our program and medical assistance animals. Please be sure to support
our veterinary partners!
Creekside Animal Clinic
Dr. Steven Swanner & Dr. Jen Carne
626 N. 1st. Street, Mebane
(919) 563-9663
Phoenix Animal Hospital, PLLC
Dr. Cortland P. Cheney
961-C Burlington Avenue, Gibsonville
(336) 446-673
Animal Hospital of Mebane
Dr. Gregg Jordan & Dr. Doug Ray
1935 NC 119, Mebane
(919) 304-1600
Mebane Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Ann Brady
1938 Jones Drive, Mebane
(919) 563-5006
We’re Social!
Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital, Inc.
Dr. Glenn Huth & Dr. Talbot
6460 Burlington Road, Whitsett
(336) 446-8071
Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital
608 Morreene Road, Durham
(919) 489-0615
Carolina Veterinary Specialists
501 Nicholas Road, Greensboro
(336) 632-0605
You can now find us on all the major
social media outlets:
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/hsac.page
Twitter: @HumaneAlamance
Instagram:
@humanesocietyofalamancecounty
YouTube: Humane Society of
Alamance County
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Make Snow and Minnie
Part of Your Family
A pet can change your life, and we have
the purrrfect one for you! Ms. Snow
(short for Snow White) is a sweet angel.
She is very loving, caring, and nurturing. Approximately two years old,
Snow has been spayed and is up-todate on all vaccinations. Be part of
Snow’s fairy tale: adopt her today!
How long has Minnie been waiting
for you? More than 600 days! That’s
nearly two years in foster care! If you're looking for a
spunky gal to call your own, Minnie is the dog for
you. She loves nibbling on food and treats, taking long
walks, fetching balls, and snuggling
with her human. Sweet and smart
Minnie takes direction well and wants
nothing more than to please her people
and enjoys calm, steady introductions
with potential new best friends.
However, she is not good with
other animals. Minnie is a very
calm and relaxed girl when
not overstimulated. She crates
beautifully, without even a
whimper. She gently takes her
treats, loves to chew on bones, and
gives kisses. Minnie is currently in
foster care where she receives lots
of love and attention. She is
spayed, microchipped, and up-todate on vaccines. Make her part of
your home today, as she has a reduced adoption
fee!
For more information on Snow, Minnie, and all
of our foster pets, please visit
www.hsaconline.org/adopt.
We Love Our Donors and Friends!
We sincerely appreciate every minute you volunteer with us, every kind word you say about
us and every gift you donate to us. Without you, none of the stories you read about in this quarter’s Companion Quarterly would be possible.
On the next two pages, you will find a listing of our most recent donors. In
compiling this report, we have made every attempt to create an accurate and
complete listing. However, should you find that your name is missing, we welcome your kind
corrections. Please call (336) 438-2023.
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The following donations were
made between September 16, 2015
and December 31, 2015
Donations
Floyd & Terry Underwood
Fannie G. Zachary
Lynda Amey
Kelly Caudill & Robert Faircloth
Aleta Williamson
Valerie Morrissette
Barbara L. Gordon
Great Clips
Elon Community Church
Scoop Shack
Jamie May
Rose Snow
Jay Gable
Tracy Capes
AT&T Employee Giving
Campaign
Thomas Fenske
Robert & Ann Porter
Faye H. Bayliff
Kim Conley
Anonymous
Piedmont Ale House
Cindi Doyle
PVA, Inc.
James & Nancy Strader
Blue Cross, Blue Shield of North
Carolina
Scott Prochaska
Mike Flint
Cynthia Ferdinandsen
Flow Subaru
Thelma Garbutt
Zoe McElligott
Jessica Turner
Jessica Canoy
Melissa McBane
Susan Goodwin
Amber’s House of Dance, Inc.
Eleanor Hoke
Walter P. Mays
Carol Younger
Angela & Steve Small
Crenshaw Hyundai, Inc.
Network for Good
Deanne Vaughn
Shirley Underwood
Michaela Newman
Walter B. Ellis Post 63
Susan Manning
Peggy Ann Dicinque
AT&T Your Cause Giving
Program
United Way of Alamance County
Janice Pulliam
Ruby Meredith
Nancy Thomas
Donna Sutton Frazier
Karen Ayers
Reina Scott
Don & Lynda-Lou Kepka
Eric & Nancy Weber
Michael & Debra Casciere
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Hyatt
Jean Anderson
Gregory & Dianne Williams
Daphna Smith
Paul & Mary Brown
Katharine Wright Osborne
Allison Myers
Janet Lea
Beverly J. Taylor
Anna Carter
Town N Country Animal Hospital
Wanda W. Burnett Revocable
Trust
Lynn Chandler
David & Susan Snyder
Regina Webster
J.S. Foster
Sharon Stewart
Beatrice Jenkins
Donald & Teresa Merner
Linda Holt
Rose Morgan
Beverly Shue
Triad Custard, LLC
Sharon Dent
Joyce Ripka
Girl Scout Troup #02227—Liberty,
NC
Barbara Wittig
Chris & Zenia
Joshua & Tanya Wilson
Connie Sumner Yarbrough
Rose Morgan
Russell Mansfield
Mary Sioussat
Connie Reyna
Nearldean & Kenneth Pierce
YourCause Giving Programs
Sandra & Robert Taylor
Michaelle Graybeal
Ms. L.J. Vrba
Crystal McBane
Susan Kirkland
Mary Boyd
Ollie Bowler
Allen Boone
Michele Levy
William & Rita Catoe
LeVerne Scott
Jill Ogletree & Larry Clark
Shirley Clayton
Sandra Bayliff
S.U. Barnum
Robert & Raquel Held
C. Denise Mansfield
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Vickie W. West-Terrell
The Community Foundation of
Greater Greensboro, Inc., in a
grant made possible by John H.
Vernon
Judith Atkins
James White & Ruby Atkins
Patricia Jones
Don & Frieda Murray
Connie Holt
Wayne Bunting
Kim Blanchard
Priscilla Starling
Pat Maynor
Laura Dodson
Guy & Barbara Sinclair
Genevieve O’Hair Kee
The U.S. Charitable Gift Trust, in a
grant recommended by David
Andes & Karen Lewis on behalf
of the Andes Gift Fund
Debbie Summey
Anne Patterson
Dr. John & Claire Wolverton
Billy Starling
Foy Bayliff & Katherine Swanner
Alisa Moser
Loretta Perez
Glen & Patricial McNeil
William & Vera Thompson
Billy & Ann Anders
Donna Freeman
Peggy Ann Dicinque
Geraldine Johnson
Ross & Patricia Harwood
Lucy Campbell
Penny & Thomas Chandler
YourCause.com Corporate
Employee Giving Program
Ray & Victoria Sebastian
J.H. & J.M. Simmons
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein
LLP, on behalf of Anetta Outlaw
Sherry Clark
Katherine Anne Gant
Peter Childers
Michael & Terri Ross
Brian Allen
Christiane Voisin
Robert Baker
Christina McKay
Scott Keener
Stiletto DanceCo.
Christene Tashjian, in honor of
Leon Howard, black cat adopted from HSAC in 2006
Faye & Jerry Bayliff, in memory of
Sassy Spot (9 years) & in honor
of Black Midnight (12-1/2 years)
- our feline special family!
Sylvia Massey, in honor of Julie
Patton
Richard Holbrook, in honor of
Lara Fults—Merry Christmas!!!
Susan Davis, in honor of Tanya
Holley
Susan Davis, in honor of Beth
Morgan
Susan Davis, in honor of Teresa
Arnold
Alan & Linda Parker, in honor of
Walker & Amber Alsobrooks
Peyton Euliss, in honor of Auggies
Alva Coleman, in honor of Eugene
(dog), Boris (cat), & Natasha
(cat)
Louise Cox, in honor of Elaine
Bunting’s birthday
Ed, Beth, Will, & Sam Lowe, in
honor of Elaine Bunting’s
birthday
LabCorp Volunteer Program, in
honor of Joyce Ripka, Jacqueline
Loftis, & Jana Osborne
Paws Creations, in honor of all
abused, unloved, unwanted, &
lonely animals
Sheila & Chris Bunting, in honor
of Wayne Bunting
Dr. Karen Barwick, in honor of Dr.
Paul Byerly
Bama June King, in honor of Alice
E. Wrenn & Jackie Powell
Barbara H. Earnest, in honor of C.
Mitchell Wrenn
Mary Lou & Bob Woods, in honor
of Ann & Bill Eddins
Tracy Pitts, in honor of my
grandmother, Vera Sawyer,
who taught me how to truly
love cats & dogs!
Triad Financial Advisors, in honor
of Jenny Rich
Eddie, Beth, Will, Sam, Molly, &
Gibby Lowe, in honor of Elaine
& Wayne Bunting
In Honor Of
William C. Powell, in honor of
Michele Dalrymple
Emilie Mills, in honor of Merlin—
2010 Alumni of HSAC!
Cathy Watkins, in honor of Kelly
Ronnow
In Memory Of
Bennie Catoe, in memory of Belle,
beloved dog of Anne & Roseann
Gant
Margaret Polo Debernabe, in
memory of Rosalie Gardiner
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Nancy Pomer, in memory of
Rosalie Gardiner, HSAC
Corresponding Secretary for 15
years
Brandi & Jonathan Medley, in
memory of Mrs. Nancy Louise
Davies
Michael & Cynthia Lewis, in
memory of Nancy L. Davies
Roberta Roeske, in memory of all
my furry babies
LeVerne Scott, in memory of
Deborah H. Scott
Susan Buchanan, in memory of
Nancy Wright White
Antea USA, Inc., in memory of
Nancy Davies
William & Pamela Austin, in
memory of Nancy Davies
Leigh Ann Whittle, in memory of
Amy Leigh Newlin
Mark & Dana Johnson, in memory
of “Lobo” Johnson
Kathryn Meyers, in memory of
Amy Leigh Newlin
Kendall Glaze, in memory of Amy
Leigh Newlin
Quality Mechanical Contractors, in
memory of Amy Leigh Newlin
Sheri Holt, in memory of Amy
Leigh Newlin
Lori Nock, in memory of Amy
Leigh Newlin from her friends
at Mythicbells Mafiosi Facebook
Group
Glenda Andrews, Mike Ritchie, &
Claudia Pierce, in memory of
Pamela Ritchie
Linda & Thomas McVey, in
memory of Amy Leigh Newlin
Jennifer Brooks, in memory of
Amy Leigh Newlin
Donita Robinson, Tatiana Shnitko,
& UNC Bowles Center for
Alcohol Studies, in memory of
Amy Leigh Newlin
Lydia McBane, in memory of Amy
Leigh Newlin
Frederick Johnson & Steven Loch,
in memory of Amy Leigh
Newlin
Alma Blackwelder, in memory of
Margaret Rice Bauldin
Don & Joan Grady, in memory of
Margaret Rice Bauldin
Joycelyn Brookshire, in memory of
her sweet Yorkie, Pixel
Wanda Patterson, in memory of
Paula Lloyd
Vivian Crawford, in memory of
Paula Lloyd
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Gail Cathey Brown, in memory of
Paula Ann Lloyd
Mitchell & Kimberly Conklin, in
memory of Paula Lloyd
Northeastern Alamance Volunteer
Fire Department, Inc., in
memory of Nancy Louise
Davies
Burk Service Unit of Girl Scouts, in
memory of Nancy Louise
Davies
Reina Scott, in memory of my
beloved animals: Peggy, Sheba
I, Sheba II, GiGi, Alberto Vo5,
George, Grandson, Coco, Roxie,
Bullet, LoLo, Tonto, Misha,
Mayor, Kuki, Tami, El Saino,
Dunky, and Peggy the Turtle
Leonorah Stout, in memory of
Penny, Toy Poodle of Brenda
Sechrest
Ed & Dawn McAdams, in memory
of Billy, beloved pet of Ann &
Bill Edding
Roger & Susan Gant, in memory of
Belle, canine companion of
Anne Gant
Cindy Taylor, in memory of
Sydney
Jerry & Jeanne Robertson, in
memory of Andy Meredith
Crystal McBane, in memory of
Amy Leigh Newlin
Sammy & Patricia Moser, in
memory of Betty Way
Elizabeth Gerken Hooten, in
memory of Siggy, beloved
Basset Hound
Jerry & Phyllis Linens, in memory
of Betty Way
Susan & Franklin Whitfield, in
memory of Paula Ann Lloyd
Alfred & Martha Fogleman, in
memory of Winnie, beloved dog
of Debbie Robinson
Stephen & Karen Knighten, in
memory of Nancy White
Lawrence & Barbara Dunning, in
memory of Nancy White
Jean Austin, in memory of Michael
Daniel Levine
Linda & William Douglas, in
memory of Margaret Bouldin
Susan Davis, in memory of
Frances H. Gardner
Jackie Allen, in memory of
Emerald, beloved cat of Kathy
Abbott
Joan Bowen, in memory of Lisa,
sister of Karl Mann from
Annette, Liz, Erin, Eve, Kevin, &
Joni at UNC Spine Center
Mnykal Vanessa Lynch, in
memory of Paula Lloyd
Joan Croteau, in memory of
Rosalie Gardiner
Charles Steele Sr., in memory of
“Ms. Dandy”
Beta Sigma Phi, Preceptor Epsilon
Chapter #XP1068, in memory of
Margaret Rice Bouldin
Linda Perkins, in memory of
Clifton Brown
Bennie Catoe, in loving memory of
Gizmo, Wonder Dog of Bobby
Herndon & James Estrada
Gene & Polly Wicker, in memory
of Paula Ann Lloyd
Alamance Claims Association, in
memory of Peggy Somers,
mother-in-law of Jamie Somers
Livvie & Rebecca Vann, in
memory of Sam
Duke Energy Retiree Club, in
memory of Nancy White
Jason Barber, in memory of David
Barber, Iris Thornton, & Linda
Creel
Don & Frieda Murray, in memory
of Paula Lloyd
Sally Rice, in memory of Michael
W. Rice
Roy & Sharon Johnson, in memory
of Bill Magrini
Levie, Angie, & Sherrie Strickland,
in memory of our animals,
especially Tuxedo & Mikie!
Cocoa
Charles Meade
Geraldine Fox
Drucilla & Jon Blankenship
Peanut
Karlee Strickland
Purina Weight Circles
Chris & Sue Lorenz
Gerri Hayes
Anna Sims
Beverly Shue
Linda & William Douglas
Penny & Ted Chandler
Angie & Levie Strickland
Paw Points Rewards
Katharine Osborne
Walker
Katherine Myers
Kathryn Thompson
Marie Dean
Margaret Scarborough
Rebecca Herdklotz
Nancy O’Neal
Erin Dixon
Michael McAdoo
Erica McAdoo
Linda Elliott
Meredith Harris
Catherine Maris
Gail Hoyme
David Rockenbaugh
Ellen Morgan
Amy Reiner
Linda Godfrey
Megan Brodbeck
Donna Burke-Fonda
Molly Diamond
Nicole Pajor
Ashley Denton
Phillip Yero
Sandra Payne
Nancy Garson Angert
Carol deOlloqui
Jean Owen
Connie Moler
Matthew Butterfield
Elizabeth Darmo
Jeffrey Smith
Marisa Schorr
Nicole Moore
Kelly Ronnow
Marie Sappenfield
Gwen McCarter
Jennifer Strom
Amy Lane
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Happy Feet
If you’ve lived in North
Carolina a while, you know
that winter weather can vary
greatly, with ice and snow
becoming rather common.
What do you do when
Rover has to rove outdoors
in icy conditions? Here’s a
paw safe ice melt that you
can apply to porches and
sidewalks to make sure your
pooch doesn’t slip and slide
when he goes outside.
You will need:
 1 quart lukewarm water
 3 drops dish washing
detergent
 1 ounce rubbing alcohol
Mix all three ingredients
and pour into a spray bottle.
Coat icy surfaces with this
mixture, and the ice will
quickly be gone. Don’t have
a spray bottle handy?
Simply pour the ingredients
directly on the ice.
Unfortunately, not all
sidewalks and porches are
treated for ice. Be sure to
carefully check your pet’s
feet. Wash the feet, check for
cracks, and massage foot
pads with coconut oil or a
pet safe lotion or foot cream.
Make sure your pet has
happy feet all winter long!
Thanks to Triad Greys for
this advice.
Miles4Mutts
is Coming
The Humane Society of
Alamance County and
Ann Bird were big
winners in the 2015
Miles4Mutts event, hosted
by the Compassionate
Bikers of Alamance
County. The bikers raised
more than $18,000 for our
organization, and Ann
won the 2015 Hyundai
Accent raffle prize.
Stay tuned to our website for more details on
this year’s Miles4Mutts.
Plan to join us this year,
and together we’ll make
the animals of Alamance
County the real winners.
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Helpful
Phone Numbers
Alamance County Sheriff
Department of Animal
Control: (336) 570-6300
Burlington Animal Control:
(336) 578-1386
Burlington Animal Shelter:
(336) 578-0343
Wildlife Hotline: (713) 4688972
North Carolina Spay/Neuter
Hotline: (888) 623-4936
Need more help? Check out the
Resources page on our website:
www.hsaconline.org/resources
We are
a non profit animal welfare organization
with a low-cost spay and neuter program.
The Humane Society of Alamance County
Board of Directors
Leigh Ann Whittle, President
Sharon Dent, Vice President/Treasurer
Crystal McBane, Secretary
Kim Blanchard
Gary McPherson, Advisory Board
Wayne Bunting
Joyce Ripka
Kay Teague
Terri Wall
Molly Whitlach, Advisory Board
Kelly Ronnow, Executive Director
Sally Rice, Office Manager
Pamela Notchey, Community Coordinator
Britney Griffin, Volunteer Coordinator
Nancy Pomer, PetSmart Volunteer Coordinator
Becca Chavis, Events Coordinator
Contact Us!
2444 Tribek Court
Burlington, NC 27215
P.O. Box 5117
Burlington, NC 272716
Phone: (336) 438-2023
Email: [email protected]
On the web:
www.hsaconline.org
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Help us Help Animals...Donate Today!
Please complete the form below and mail to The Humane Society of Alamance County, P.O. Box 5117, Burlington, NC 27216. An envelope is enclosed for your convenience. Checks may be payable to HSAC.
You may also donate via PayPal with your Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Visit us at hsaconline.org for further details.
Thank you for your generosity!
Name:
Address:
City:
Phone:
State:
Zip:
Email:
Yes, I would like information on how to become a HSAC volunteer.
_______ Yes, I would like to join the HSAC email list.
Yes, I would like information on how to include HSAC in my will.
Please indicate the type of gift below:
Regular Membership ($25)
Supporting Membership ($50)
Senior Membership ($15)
Corporate Membership ($250)
Student Membership ($15)
Benefactor Membership ($100)
St. Francis Membership ($500)
Other Membership
This gift is in memory of
Humane Society of Alamance County
P.O. Box 5117
Burlington, NC 27216