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elcome back, my friends! After two long months, we have finally been granted permission by the almighty Governor Cooper to emerge from our domiciles and rejoin society – at a safe distance, of course. Whether you’re on the side of pro-shutdown, or anti-shutdown, the fact is, it happened. Hopefully, by the end of this month, it will be completely over. We, at Cabarrus Magazine, are incredibly happy to bring you this edition. As you may know, we were only able to release a digital version of the April issue and did not release a May installment at all. Bringing you a June issue gives us a feeling of accomplishment that we have weathered the storm. No doubt, many of you feel the same way, so we wanted to pay homage to that inside these pages. This month, we take a look at Johnny Rodgers BBQ & Burgers, who led a campaign to relieve the entire county of school lunch debt right before the COVID crisis began. Then, almost as soon as they had written the check to the school system, they were told their entire way of doing business would have to either stop or be drastically different. The story of what they did for this community, and how the community has given back to them, is not to be missed. Sadly, there are some who are dealing with mental fatigue because of the shutdown and will probably continue to have difficulties reacclimating to society for some time to come. We have some important information you need to know as the shutdown ends. Finally, in a first for this magazine, we offer up an opinion article that asks some very tough questions. Have we sacrificed our rights in the name of safety? Did the government go too far? What will happen the next time a pandemic sweeps the land? Again, we are so happy to have the privilege of bringing you this publication each month, but bringing this one to you is extra sweet, because we still can. Remember, as we begin to get back to our normal lives, to do so safely. Sincerely,
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Open for Business:
Facing Our New Normal 6
FEATURES 6
Johnny Rogers: Serving Up Great Food and Good Will
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Emerging from the Shutdown Cocoon
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Opinion Article: Balancing Our Freedoms against Uncertainty
REGULARS 17 12
Cannon Pharmacy: Prostate Health
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Dominion Payroll Getting Back Out There: A Guide to Reopening Businesses and Returning to Work
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Breaking Bread: Battered Sea Bass with Dipping Sauce
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Cabarrus Business: On the Go
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Barrett and Sarah Dabbs serve up food to make their customers feel like family.
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Johnny Rogers
Serving Up Great Food and Good Will BY JASON HUDDLE
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ike many small business owners across the country, Barrett and Sarah Dabbs, of Johnny Roger’s BBQ & Burgers had no idea what would become of their restaurant after Governor Roy Cooper issued the stay-at-home order in late March. On the cusp of their two-year anniversary, they were staring at the possibility of losing everything they had dreamed and hoped for. To add insult to injury, they had just led a campaign to help the school children of Cabarrus County in paying off their unpaid school lunch debts. Now, they were the ones who needed assistance. Barrett, who grew up in Cabarrus County and has a hospitality and culinary degree from East Carolina University, had spent his entire professional life in the restaurant business. Sarah, also worked in the industry, along with being a teacher at different schools in Cabarrus County. A few years ago, Barrett found himself out of a job, while Sarah was entering the corporate world. It was a trying time for both of them, as Barrett considered leaving the restaurant business altogether. There was one thing he had yet to accomplish, however, and that was
“We didn’t just want to have a restaurant. We wanted to make an impact on our community.” —Barrett Dabbs June 2020 | 7
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owning his own restaurant. “I knew between The Smoke Pit (in Concord) and University Place (in Charlotte), there were no barbeque joints (on the Concord Parkway),” Barrett explained. He also knew his family’s barbeque recipe, that had been passed down for generations, was exceptional. “We had been providing barbeque for family and friends out of our own house for years,” he recalled. “People always told us, if we ever got a brick and mortar (store), they would love to support us.” In this region, barbeque is almost a religion for some people. As a result, the already competitive restaurant business becomes exponentially harder with that cuisine. However, knowing the people who had pledged support for a future restaurant were barbeque fanatics, the Dabbs felt they may have a legitimate shot of making a name for themselves, if they could get an eatery up and running. It wasn’t long before they found a location where a Subway had just vacated their lease at the intersection of Concord Parkway and Pitts School Road. They already had chosen a name, after their two sons, John and Roger. The plan was set in motion. Along with the help of some investors, Barrett and Sarah began to make their dream a reality. They took on the task of building out the space themselves, even enlisting the help of their two young sons. Sarah would leave her corporate job and come over to the restaurant and help prepare for opening, while Barret was working to the same end full-time. Utilizing homemade signs and repurposed, century-old wood from Barrett’s sister-in-law’s great-great grandfather’s barn, the space began to transform from a chain sub shop to a barbeque joint with a down-home, country vibe. Taking influence in their food from area restaurants of years past, such as Herlocker’s Drive-in, as 8 | Cabarrus Magazine
After a rough start, Johnny Rogers has consistently won the heart of customers and awards to boot!
well as the eastern Carolina “laid-back feel” Barrett had appreciated in college, Johnny Rogers was styled to be unique in an industry where it is extremely difficult to accomplish that goal. There was another aspect to their business the Dabbs wanted to get right from the start. “We didn’t just want to have a restaurant. We wanted to make an impact on our community,” Barrett told CM. As Barrett and had grown up and worked almost all his life in Cabarrus, and Sarah had also taught inside the county, there was no question their restaurant would also serve as an avenue to give back to the community that had given them so much. However, even the best laid plans have to take a back seat sometimes. “The first year and a half was really trying,” Barrett recalled. They were constantly being reminded how no businesses had survived in their current location because of inconvenient access to the store. The stress was so much for Barrett, he found himself in the hospital with anxiety attacks a few times during that period. “It was tough,” he recalled. “This was the dream and are we going to fail at it?”, was the question he was asking himself. It was at this point the Dabbs decided they were going to win every customer over with their food and service. They had already seen the industry, as a whole, had seemed to forget how to extend acts of simple courtesy over time. In contrast, they committed to make sure their customers received a higher level of service than they may be used to. “We want you to feel like you’re at home,” Sarah chimed in. “We want you to feel like you’re family, even if it’s your first time eating here, we want you to have an experience that makes you feel like you know us and we know you… Feeding people and making them feel at home goes hand in hand.”
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—Sarah Dabbs It was also at this point, Sarah decided to take a risk and begin to work full-time for their struggling restaurant. “It was either be miserable or take the biggest pay cut of your life and try and chase the American dream and be happy,” the Dabbs explained. Fortunately, at the same time, business was beginning to pick up. Barrett needed help with marketing, catering and working the phones, as he was in the kitchen making sure the food was coming out on time and to his standards. When the business began to hit its stride, the focus then turned back their original goal of helping the community.
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The Dabbs knew they wanted to begin to give back in some way, but they were struggling to figure out what the best way to help would be. “We knew we wanted it to involve food, because that’s our passion,” Sarah reasoned. “But we just didn’t know what to do.” As a former teacher, Sarah was aware any unpaid school lunch debts at the end of the school year came out of the school’s budget. “I sat in school improvement meetings where a grade level needs a copier, and you’re sitting there looking at the budget going, well, we have to pay this lunch debt off so, I’m sorry fifth grade, you’re not going to get the books you need this year, because we’ve got to pay off this several thousand-dollar debt,” Sarah explained. In addition, she had witnessed many children receive alternate lunches because of non-payment to their school lunch accounts over the years. In this instance a child arrives at their register with a standard lunch, but when their student ID is scanned, and it is discovered they have more than eight dollars in unpaid fees, that standard lunch is taken away, disposed of, and they are given an alternate lunch.
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This practice has been a source of controversy for many years. Advocates reason that the pain and possible embarrassment of receiving an alternate lunch will be enough for the student to go home and remind their parents to pay into their lunch account. Opponents explain it doesn’t take long for other children to learn who is receiving an alternate lunch and use that knowledge to bully that child. They also
After some discussions with the school, they discovered there was $600 in unpaid lunch debt for the year for the entire student body. “The next Monday morning, we went in and wrote a check,” remembered Barrett, knowing that was not the end of the mission to give back. “So, then we started thinking,” Sarah added. “If they have a balance…what are these other schools’ balances?”
“We just had to rally our staff and remind them that we can’t control what’s going on in the world, but we can control what happens inside these four walls” —Barrett Dabbs question the logic of throwing away a perfectly good lunch in favor of the alternate lunch just to make a point. “Sometimes it would work, but a lot of times it didn’t,” Sarah recalled. During an event at their son’s school, Barret overheard a mother talking with the cafeteria manager about her daughter receiving an alternate lunch recently and the strife it had caused. “I knew then what we needed to do,” Barrett said.
Regardless of the actual number, the Dabbs knew the need was great and they would need to enlist the community’s help. It wasn’t long before they had launched a social media campaign to pay off the entire unpaid school lunch debt for Cabarrus County schools without knowing the actual number they needed to reach. “If we had known the full amount, we may have been too scared to do it,” Sarah laughed. The amount would end up being just north of $20,000. It took very little time for the social media challenge to gain steam. After tagging only a few businesses in a post to get the call rolling, the Dabbs had raised over $7,000 in just the first week. After two weeks, that number had more than doubled. Lastly, the corporate community came on board with enough contributions to put the campaign over the top. “We ended up writing a check to Cabarrus County Schools for about $21,500,” Barrett said proudly. This campaign established Johnny Rogers
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as both a good steward and a valuable member of the community. However, only a week later, the whole world began to screech to a halt. Almost immediately, another social media campaign was launched. This time, it was to make sure Johnny Rogers stayed afloat through the COVID-19 crisis. “I would get chill bumps to come home and read those posts,” Barrett recalled fondly. “We just had to rally our staff and remind them that we can’t control what’s going on in the world, but we can control what happens inside these four walls,” Barret remembered of the day they found out they would have to do carry-out only service. In
addition to the in-house dining, they also lost catering revenue, as well as delivery business to schools. “We were feeding two to three schools per week,” explained Barrett. As to how they have managed to survive, Sarah explained their simple plan. simply. “We could panic, or we could pivot. We chose to pivot.” They looked for opportunities wherever they presented themselves, while maintaining the same level of service their customers had already become accustomed to. The COVID crisis has not stopped the Dabbs from planning for the future. They still have aspirations of opening up future Johnny Rogers locations, but are being conservative in their approach.
“We won’t do it if we can’t do it the right way,” Barrett said emphatically, referring to treating everyone right — from their vendors and employees to their customers. Until that happens, customers can enjoy entrees like their popular BBQ sandwich or All-the-Way Burger at Johnny Rogers’ sole location. Knowing what they have done to give back to Cabarrus County, it’s certainly worth the drive through an inconvenient parking lot. For more information about Johnny Roger’s BBQ & Burgers’ menu items and operating hours, visit johnnyrogersbbq.com, or call (704) 721-2271.
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Emerging from the Shutdown Cocoon
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BY KIMBERLY BROUILLETTE
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hen President Trump declared an emergency for COVID-19 on March 13, most Americans had no notion of the lengthy and extreme measures they would endure as a result of the virus. Even after Governor Cooper announced a statewide stay-at-home order on March 29, relatively few cases and resulting deaths had impacted our region. However, understanding of the situation soon changed as everyone but essential workers were limited to their homes, unless they had to go out for items, such as food and other necessities. However, once the restrictions were imposed, it didn’t take long for reality to set in. As of the writing of this article, it’s been nearly two months since those restrictions were imposed, which have only been partially lifted. As of May 14, over 885,000 people have filed unemployment in North Carolina alone, with many more on furlough or only partially back at work. Some items normally in abundance, such as toilet paper and ground beef are difficult to locate in the stores. Students are still at home, which is expected to continue through the end of the school year. Of course, none of this is new to anyone.
In addition to the worry of contracting the virus through social contact, thousands are concerned how they will be able to recover financially, or even simply get through the end of the month. As a result, anxiety, depression and many other mental and physical stresses are growing throughout the world, especially in older adults. Even prior to this crisis, “the U.S. was a clinically anxious place. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, just over 19% of all American adults will experience at least one anxiety disorder over any 12-month period,” Jeffrey Kluger wrote for Time Magazine. “As its name suggests, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) involves a pathological response to everyday challenges like worries over money, work deadlines, and parenting. For people with GAD, those common woes produce disabling pain, and coronavirus is surely having an impact.” In a press release by the American Psychiatric Association, “Nearly half of Americans (48%) are anxious about the possibility of getting coronavirus, COVID-19, and nearly four in ten Americans (40%) are anxious about becoming seriously ill or dying from June 2020 | 13
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“In addition to the worry contracting the virus of through social contact, thousands are concerned how they will be able to recover financially, or even simply get through the end of the month.” Unemployment Stats
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coronavirus, but far more Americans (62%) are anxious about the possibility of family and loved ones getting coronavirus.” According to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll, “nearly half (45%) of adults in the United States reported that their mental health has been negatively impacted due to worry and stress over the virus.” This is compounded in those who already face severe anxiety disorders and other mental and physical health issues. As evidence of the impact on the local community, many people have responded to this publication’s social media posts regarding how the crisis has affected them. Many responses focused on inability to work at their jobs, seeing their loved ones, or simply feeling trapped in their homes. Others were concerned about their children missing out on school, or the fact they were having to do more “homeschooling” as a result, which they felt ill-prepared to do. One woman expressed that she feels anxious every time she leaves the house and always is hyper-aware of those near her in the store. Another said that she has become germaphobic, using hand sanitizer frequently and wiping down every surface in her house with bleach cleaners. Depression, anxiety and frustration permeated the responses. No matter what the specific reason is, our mental health is being impacted through this difficult crisis. Therefore, it’s better to be mindful of the issues and be prepared to fight them, than to be caught unaware and face harsher consequences as a result. I don’t often focus on my own experiences when I write for these articles, however, I realized it was these experiences that I needed to do some research on. A few weeks ago, I started feeling the effects of long-term isolation from my community. Every time I would run an errand, or go pick up some take-out from a restaurant, I would feel unusually tired as soon as I got home. Even participating in a lengthy online conference meeting
[ Feature ] with several others would make me drowsy. In one instance, I could barely keep my eyes open and had to lay down for a two-hour nap due to extreme exhaustion. Things that never caused me to grow tired previously were having significant impact on me, although I wasn’t doing anything strenuous. After doing some research, I realized that being isolated from others for so long is a milder form of what people experience with long-term isolation in extreme circumstances, such as intensive care units (ICU), prison, isolation wards, and even polar or space exploration. In these conditions, stimuli are reduced considerably compared to those in normal daily lives. Under stimulation is referred to as “sensory deprivation.” In the medical article, Psychological Factors in Exceptional, Extreme and Torturous Environments, for the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, John Leach addresses these issues. “Isolation involves both the restriction of environmental stimuli and the reduction in the quantity and the quality of stimuli that are psychologically and socially meaningful. Often it is the reduction in social interaction that is the more problematic… As human beings we rely on social contact to inform our perception of the world, the environment, ourselves and of reality… The symptoms associated with sensory deprivation and perceptual deprivation have been well-documented and replicated across various studies.” Leach goes on to state that studies show virtually universal effects, which include “increased susceptibility to suggestion, instability of belief and attitude change, increased compliance, anxiety and depression, apathy, lethargy, reduced stimulation-seeking behavior, disorganized planning and eventually depersonalization which causes some people to lose touch progressively with reality,” as well as others in more extreme cases.
“ No matter what the specific reason is, our mental health is being impacted through this difficult crisis. Therefore, it’s better to be mindful of the issues and be prepared to fight them, than to be caught unaware and face harsher consequences as a result.” Mental Health Stats Percent of adults who say worry or stress related to the Coronavirus has had a negative impact on their mental health, based on sheltering in place status Major Negative Impact Shelteringin-place Not Shelteringin-place
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21% 13%*
27% 24%
47% 37%*
*Indicates a statistically significantly difference between those sheltering-in-place and not sheltering-in-place at the p>0.05 level. Distribution may not sum to total due to rounding. Source: KFF Health Tracking Poll (conducted March 25-30, 2020)
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[ Feature ] Too little or too many sensory experiences can be harmful to the body. Leach also discusses that additional effects can be felt due to “sensory overloading.” These occur when someone is inundated with sounds, smells, sights, crowds, and any number of stimuli they aren’t used to. Sensory overload, or overstimulation of the body from physical stimuli in the environment can cause mild to severe effects. Z.J. Lipowski writes in Psychosomatic Medicine and Liaison Psychiatry: Selected Papers that a study was conducted by Japanese researchers of Tohuku University in the early 1970s. “Subjects who were exposed to intense auditory and visual stimuli showed changes in their mood such as sadness, anxiety and aggression. These studies concluded that symptoms of sensory overload include irritability, withdrawal, over-excitation, bright light hypersensitivity (cover eyes when there are bright lights), and inability to complete tasks, muscle tension, restlessness, fidgeting, fatigue, sleeplessness and angry outbursts. Because of these, some researchers try to find links between sensory overload and generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD.” Lipowski also states that not all subjects experienced the entire gamut of reactions, however those with more severe mental illnesses and disorders were affected more severely. So, what does this mean? In essence, isolation forces everyone to adapt to a new abnormal environment, however long-term exposure can have extensive and negative impact on mental health. One aspect seemed to stand out in light of my own experiences — sensory deprivation. Living in an isolated separation during the shutdown has caused a reduction in environmental stimuli, much like those who have experienced other forms of extreme isolation. In contrast, once people leave there homes to run errands, or even go back to work, they may experience many of the effects similar to that of “sensory overload.” Basically, these forms of physical and mental stresses could easily explain my own experiences with extreme fatigue after only short outings. It is important to keep this in mind as you begin emerging from your own homes. Take things slowly, and don’t try to overdo it. 16 | Cabarrus Magazine
What are some things to do if you find the anxiety and stress are too much? Dr. Ifeanyi Olele, DO, MBA, MS, a board-certified psychiatrist who sees adolescent and adult patients in the greater Washington DC metropolitan area at Genesis Psychiatric Solutions, states there are several things that can help deal with anxiety and stress associated with the COVID-19 shutdown.
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Meditate, yoga, or use other relaxation techniques to help reduce stress.
Exercise to release tension and boost your mood. Riding a bike, taking a walk, or otherwise participating in some form of exercise can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression that may be interrupting your happiness.
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Talk things out. Speak with others about any anxiety you feel. Often, you will get answers that reduce the “fear of the unknown.”
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Ask for help from friends and family if you feel overwhelmed.
Stay positive! If you feel like everything is horrible and the situation is terrible and there is no hope, or if you simply cannot get past the negative thoughts, seek professional help to ease your mind.
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water. Stay hydrated, and do not try to drink less to reduce your urine.
Can prostate cancer be prevented?
Doing things that are “heart healthy”
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will also keep your prostate healthy. Eating right, exercising, watching your weight and not smoking can be good for your health and help to avoid prostate cancer. But, above all, the key is early detection.
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What is the most successful treatment for prostate cancer?
CDC studies have shown that radiation therapy is a good choice for many men with early-stage prostate cancer. It is also the best treatment for older men, or those who have other health problems.
What foods kill prostate cancer?
You’ll still need to see your doctor for regular prostate cancer screenings, but you can start boosting your prostate health by trying these six foods. • Tomatoes “(Tomatoes contain a powerful antioxidant called lycopene.)” • Broccoli • Legumes and soybeans • Pomegranate juice • Fish Studies also show that green tea can help prevent prostate cancer from forming and may also slow the growth of aggressive prostate cancer. Another important drink for your prostate is June 2020 | 17
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Balancing Our Freedoms against Uncertainty
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BY PAMILLA S. TOLEN
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hat does the word “freedom” mean to you? If you were to ask 100 people what “freedom” means to them, you would get a wide variety of answers, because, by nature, human beings are very ethnocentric. According the Oxford Dictionary, “ethnocentrism” is defined as the “evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one’s own culture.” A culture can be defined by many different aspects. It
liberty, independence, lack of restrictions, free expression and free will. It is for that reason that early colonists came to this country as an escape from the tyranny of government, the free choice of religion, and free expression of their ideas without the fear of reprisal. It is this concept that holds our country together and makes us truly The United States of America. I believe the year 2020 will be remembered by future Americans as a pivotal point, where these inerrant values were tested to the point that
“In spite of all these commendable attributes that have occurred, we can’t put aside the real dilemma that we are facing now, and will again, undeniably, face in the future. That question is, how are we as a nation, as a community, and as business people, going to react to the situation next time?” can be as broad as perceiving foreigners through the eyes of our own experiences in our own country. It can be as finite as being aware of one’s own individual circumstances. Freedom to someone in prison could be as simple as being released from incarceration. Freedom to someone with a terminal illness might be to suddenly become completely healthy. For someone in severe debt, exoneration of that debt would be their freedom. However, to most Americans, I think we agree that as a culture, we would say “freedom” means
they became so modified they no longer represented what the original founding fathers envisioned for this nation. This pandemic of the coronavirus has changed us forever in many ways. As a nation, we have become conditioned to the very thing the early colonists wanted to escape — a government that regulated their existence. We must begin to ask ourselves several questions. How many of these regulations are really for our own good? How much of our individual freedoms are we giving up, by acquiescing so easily to them, without June 2020 | 19
[ Feature ] thinking through the consequences? And how are we going to react the next time something happens that dictates the same response? We should be asking ourselves, what is the real crisis that we are experiencing due to the pandemic caused by coronavirus? It is certainly obvious to most people that the medical aspect of this pandemic is real and should be of concern to everyone. However, are the repercussions that have resulted by our response to this emergency justified by the regulations that were imposed, in order to reduce the spread of the virus and save lives? In other words, could there have been another way to address the problem, without the draconian approach
“Due to the uncertainty of what still lays ahead of us, we are dealing with a multitude of problems that still need to be addressed. Will we ever get back to the existence we knew before the pandemic, or will our lives be forever changed?”
of shutting down the economy and restricting people to their own homes for months? These are questions that must be answered, because our response to this virus has opened a Pandora’s Box that cannot be closed. Our country thrives and grows with its economy. As the economy grows, more job opportunities open up to those needing dependable employment. By sustaining this growth, we are also allowing those who were dependent on government, to finally have their esteem raised by providing for themselves and their families. The mental health of the nation improves when its people are happy, healthy and able to enjoy their lives by providing for themselves.
Many businesses across the country, like AJ’s restaurant in Harrisburg, NC, chose to close for the duration of the shutdown, rather than try to remain open.
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Another serious area that we need to address is the view point of “social distancing.” It doesn’t take an Einstein to understand that if someone is sick, you should probably limit your exposure to them. But, as a measure to keep people apart because of the unlikely possibility of coming in contact with someone that might be sick and doesn’t realize it, is a little overboard. By introducing this belief, people are being conditioned to stay away from any gatherings. One important event that falls into this category is the gathering together for worship, which is covered by freedom of religion within the Constitution’s First Amendment. Worship is an important part of many people’s lives which results in their ability to have balance — spiritually, mentally and physically. The gathering of friends and family together creates
“Freedom to someone in prison could be as simple as being released from incarceration. Freedom to someone with a terminal illness might be to suddenly become completely healthy. For someone in severe debt, exoneration of that debt would be their freedom. However, to most Americans, I think we agree that as a culture, we would say “freedom” means liberty, independence, lack of restrictions, free expression and free will.”
an environment where many people are happy and able to enjoy life. When this constitutional right is denied over a period of time, it can cause increased depression and anxiety. When combining that with taking away their employment and ability to provide for their families, it creates the potential for chaos much worse than dealing with an illness that has affected significantly fewer people than those unemployed. (U.S. Department of Labor statistics as of May 15, 2020, indicate 15.7% of 331+ million people in the population have filed unemployment. In comparison, as of May 19, 2020, Worldometer.com indicates that 1,558,175 people in America have/ had been affected by COVID-19, with 92,478 deaths; in other words, roughly 0.0047% of the population have been infected, and 0.000027% of the population have actually died.) June 2020 | 21
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“It is important to remember that those freedoms were fought for, and many people died so that we could have them.”
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Many people have become obsessed with the narrative continuously given to us about touching or eating something that might happen to contain the virus. Yes, it is important for people with underlying health conditions to be more careful about exposure than others. But really, are we being conditioned to live in a bubble? Our rights to protest and self-expression are being severely inhibited, which is sowing the seed of civil unrest. Some people who own businesses are willing to risk going to jail and incur fines simply for opening up their businesses in order to support their families. Is this the future we want for our children? There is no doubt that many good things have occurred during this crisis. The first thing is the realization that the United States should not be dependent on other countries to provide a majority of necessary items, especially medical supplies and pharmaceuticals. Whenever there is a crisis, Americans can count on the generosity of others to help those in need. It’s in our nature, and we do it almost automatically. From the people on the frontlines fighting the virus, to those that are helping the people affected by it, physically or economically, Americans do what is needed to keep going and come to one another’s aid. One positive shift in perspective across our nation has been with regard to those people on the frontlines. Not so long ago, nurses were leaving their profession in droves because their job descriptions and pay were being reduced to those of caretakers. Now, people stand in front of hospitals applauding them and the other medial specialists who are putting their lives on the line. Police, and even firefighters, were being harassed. Now, they are complemented and commended for their tireless work with the public. A year ago, those who worked at fast food restaurants and retail stores were being ridiculed for wanting higher wages. Now, they are being thanked for remaining on the job, in spite of any potential daily risks. It’s made everyone aware of the significant part every citizen can play, even if they have seemingly minor roles. In spite of all these commendable attributes that have occurred, we can’t put aside the real dilemma that we are facing now and will again, undeniably, face in the future. That question is, how are we as a nation, as a community, and as business people, going to
react to the situation next time? Each time we allow ourselves to give up freedoms that were given to us as citizens of the United States, we change the very makeup of our country. Are we going to acquiesce to everything that is dictated to us through officials that we elected? Or, are we going to demand solutions from our government that do not destroy aspects of our freedoms? Due to the uncertainty of what still lies ahead of us, we are dealing with a multitude of problems that still need to be addressed. Will we ever get back to the existence we knew before the pandemic, or will our lives be forever changed? In light of the fact that the government’s response to the virus caused the economic crisis, it was inevitable that it should do something to help keep our economy alive. Millions of people have lost jobs and millions of businesses have closed, resulting in many other economic repercussions because little income was being generated. That solution was the stimulus bills that were enacted and the additional funds for unemployment benefit payments made to people who have lost jobs. Unfortunately, for all the good that these packages are doing, they don’t make up for the fact that there will be businesses that won’t be able to recoup, and therefore will not reopen. Due to social distancing and other restrictions, many businesses, such as restaurants, won’t be able to justify the cost of operating the business with reduced capacity and requiring additional dedicated employees for sanitizing. As for workers, many are now being paid more with unemployment benefits than they were making on their jobs, so they don’t want to return to work. Can we afford to wait on another event to occur that drains us physically, mentally and economically? When will we realize that balancing our freedoms against any situation that brings us dangerously close to a socialistic society is not in our best interest as individuals, as a community and as a country? Some people would say that giving up our freedoms was necessary to save lives. It is important to remember that those freedoms were fought for, and many people died so that we could have them. Once they are gone, they will be gone forever. Next time, let’s find another solution.
Getting Back Out There: A Guide to Reopening Businesses and Returning to Work
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Preparing to Go Back into the Workplace
What is expected and what will be required (e.g., facemasks, gloves, and face shields)? Each company will have to abide by the appropriate official state guidelines for their particular type of business, so all employees will need to be aware of them. Not all information will be available immediately upon reopening so as each phase occurs, employees should be trained properly on new guidelines. No matter what, everyone should be conscientious about what they do, in and out of the workplace. It’s difficult to change old habits – especially for those who like to give handshakes or hugs. But, air hugs and handshakes are just as nice.
necessary action to communicate with other staff members to ensure their continued safety. Many employees who deal with the public will be required to wear a mask, so verify and follow your company’s guidelines. Employers must consult CDC guidelines before that employee ends home quarantine and returns to work.
A Word of Advice from Human Resource Gurus
Communication will be key. As information becomes available, employers should communicate with their employees as clearly, concisely, and quickly as possible — period. Not everyone is going to be completely happy with the new procedures and policies. There will be educational resources, work from home strategies, metrics, online handbooks, and training workshops. Everyone should remain focused on employee and customer health, safety practices, and continue to be productive. Don’t forget to be patient, use good judgement, and respect others. No matter what, be empathetic, professional and share your concerns. For more information about services provided by Dominion Payroll Services, contact Kristina Hitchens at: 704-307-4058 (office), 704.340.6610 (cell), or email, khitchens@dominionpayroll.com. https://empower.dominionpayroll.com/covid-19updates
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From usage guidelines, rules about interfacing with the public, desk arrangements, and staggering staff time in the office, employers have plenty to think about before reopening their workplaces. To prepare, employers can start by sanitizing all work surfaces and plotting out new sanitation procedures. It’s important to consider and plan out new rules for each space. For example, the number of conference and common rooms should be limited; in fact, it’s best to limit the number of on-site conference meetings to reduce direct contact. No matter what new plans are crafted, it’s important to stay up to date and communicate. Utilizing the resources available in the marketplace, or investing in new tools such as contact tracing tools, video conferencing, educational workshops, and updated training materials is a wise move. More than ever, employees will look to their employer for instruction and training. When communicating with others, be thoughtful and remember that not everyone is going to have the same pandemic concern level.
What to Do if an Employee Tests Positive
Employers should be prepared in the event an employee tests positive. By doing this, they can offer guidance on resources and next steps so that employees feel respected and supported during this time. They should also remain empathetic and helpful to mental and physical health needs of their staff. Any employee who tests positive for COVID-19 must selfquarantine. The infected employee needs to go home immediately to self-isolate, and not return to work for at least 14 days. Employers need to document the occurrence and take all June 2020 | 23
[ Breaking Bread ]
Battered Sea Bass with Dipping Sauce INGREDIENTS • 4.5 ounces all-purpose flour • 4.5 ounces rice flour • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda • 1.5 teaspoons salt • 1 tablespoon sugar • 12 ounces beer • 1.5 pounds sea bass fillets, skin removed DIPPING SAUCE • 3/4 cup Mexican crema • 1/4 cup mayonnaise • 3 tablespoons malt vinegar • 2 ounces chives, sliced thin • Salt, to taste PREPARATION 1. For batter, mix all dry ingredients into bowl and mix together using whisk. Add beer and slowly whisk, making sure batter is smooth with no clumps. Set aside. 2. For fish, rinse fillets in cold water and pat dry with paper towel. Cut fillets lengthwise down middle. 3. To cook fish, fill 10-inch sauté pan half way with preferred fry oil. On medium heat, bring oil to about 320-335°F.
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4. Dip fish into batter and coat evenly. Place fish into hot oil for about 4 minutes and flip. Cook for another 4 minutes. Batter should be golden brown. Remove fish from oil, and place onto paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat process until all fish fillets are cooked.
5. For dipping sauce, in a small bowl place all dipping sauce ingredients and mix together with whisk until incorporated together. Place dip in small bowl and refrigerate up to 2 days. 6. Serve fried fish with dipping sauce and favorite French fries.
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WHAT’S NEW IN CABARRUS COUNTY
OCT Announces 45th Season
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fter the 44th season of Old Courthouse Theatre (OCT) was cut short, due to the COVID-19 crisis, the popular Cabarrus County community theater has announced its lineup for the new season, scheduled to begin in late summer. Mamma Mia!, which was originally scheduled to take the stage in May, had to be rescheduled to be the first show of the new season. This popular Broadway hit tells the story of a young bride who is desperately trying to discover the identity of her biological father before her wedding day, all set to the iconic music of the Swedish pop group, ABBA. Just in time for Halloween, another fan favorite, Clue, based on the popular boardgame, will welcome theatergoers to the home of Mr. Body, where murder will ensue, and everyone is a suspect.
At Christmas time, the main stage will feature another family classic when Elf comes to OCT. Based on the wildly popular Will Farrell movie, Elf tells the story of a young man, named Buddy, who has grown up among elves in Santa’s workshop. When he discovers the identity of his father, Buddy sets off to find his long-lost family. Buddy soon realizes the rest of the world is not so full of Christmas cheer and makes it his mission to save the season. The Miracle Worker, the classic autobiographical play of the early life of Hellen Keller, will round out the main shows of the season in early 2021. Following young Keller, who is both deaf and blind, on her journey to learn how to communicate with the world around her, is a tale audiences have raved over for many years. The play will put a dramatic stamp on an exciting season, but it will not be the final production. June 2020 | 25
[ On the Go ] A bonus production of Godspell will take place in the spring. This classic Broadway musical follows the life of Christ as depicted in the gospel of Matthew. The show will take the stage just in time for Easter. Run dates for each show will soon be released. The theater announced season tickets will go on sale June 8. Visit www.octconcord.com for more information.
Cabarrus Meals on Wheel Kicks Off Capital Campaign
Cabarrus Meals on Wheels, a private nonprofit organization serving hot lunch each weekday to homebound seniors and disabled adults, launched its capital campaign to support the purchase and remodeling of a new office and commercial kitchen. “Meeting the needs of the seniors and disabled adults in our community in our current space is an ever-increasing challenge,” states Executive Director Kimberly Strong. “Due to the physical limitation of the current facility, coupled with consistent growth over the years, we have been in pursuit of a new building and location that can adequately serve our needs. We have secured an ideal location, but renovation is required to make it our home.” Cabarrus Meals on Wheels will be moving to 342 Penny Lane, in Concord, to a building that will triple the size of the current facility. The new building will be the sole location for the agency, and the central location for the 31 delivery routes throughout Cabarrus County. The new building will allow Cabarrus Meals on Wheels to serve volunteers and clients better through a new volunteer information area, a large commercial kitchen for better meal prep, and private offices for administration. The new building
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Cabarrus Meals on Wheels depends on donations from the public and private sectors to provide hot meals to seniors who might no otherwise have access.
will offer a designated pet food room for storage of donated pet food and a designated room for holiday and birthday gifts for clients. The campaign is structured so that the community can contribute to one or more specific target areas of their choice through naming and recognition opportunities. “The generosity of our community continues to amaze us,” added Strong. Cabarrus Meals on Wheels relies on the kindness of individual donors, grants and foundations. Strong also said that financial pledges have been received, “but much more is needed to reach the goal.” The launch of the public phase of the campaign comes as the organization is more than two thirds percent of the way toward its final goal of $2.5 million. Visit cabarrusmow.org for more information or ways to volunteer. To make a contribution to the capital campaign, visit www.cabarrusmow.org/ capital-campaign.
Cannon Ballers Partner with Walk Cabarrus
Team Announces Partnership with Walk Cabarrus Campaign According to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, supporting the community is their top focus. The team strengthened
“Meeting the needs of the seniors and disabled adults in our community in our current space is an ever-increasing challenge. Due to the physical limitation of the current facility, coupled with consistent growth over the years, we have been in pursuit of a new building and location that can adequately serve our needs.” —Kimberly Strong that commitment by announcing they have become the presenting sponsor of Walk Cabarrus, a community-wide walking campaign focused on creating a healthier community. An initiative born through Children WIN, a partnership between Healthy Cabarrus and Atrium Health Cabarrus, Walk Cabarrus encourages people to get out and walk throughout our communities. The campaign aims to get the community up, out and walking
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“I’m so grateful for the community for its support of this vital cause. Our COVID-19 Response fund is assisting Cabarrus County nonprofits helping those who need it the most.” — Brian Floyd, Cabarrus County chair for the United Way of Central Carolinas The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are now the proud presenting sponsor of Walk Cabarrus.
with the goal of one billion recorded steps. Every step counts, and every family that walks together is one family fighting childhood obesity. “We are absolutely thrilled to be part of Walk Cabarrus,” exclaimed Cannon Ballers General Manager Matt Millward. “With the tough times we are all facing, the campaign is a perfect initiative to bring our community together and help ease the mind with exercise and safe outdoor activity.” As part of Atrium Health, the City of Kannapolis, and the Cannon Ballers’ joint commitment to encourage healthy living, the gates to Atrium Health Ballpark are now open for public enjoyment. The team emphasized that a few laps around the concourse on the Atrium Health Walking Track is great place to enjoy a walk and
“We are absolutely thrilled to be part of Walk Cabarrus. With the tough times we are all facing, the campaign is a perfect initiative to bring our community together and help ease the mind with exercise and safe outdoor activity.” — Cannon Ballers General Manager Matt Millward
add to the total step count for Walk Cabarrus. During the summer months, the ballpark will be open daily from 7:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. One lap around the concourse is just about one third of a mile, and walkers can clock themselves using the mile markers on the ground. For a change of scenery, people can head to the City of Kannapolis’ nearby walking loop for even more steps. “The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are an amazing community partner,” said Charlie Sastoque, NorthEast Foundation president. “The new ownership and management have really embraced this community and its initiatives. To have the foresight to put a walking track around their ballfield really showcases how committed they are to the health and well-being of our county. Their presenting sponsorship of Walk Cabarrus will be significant in the combat against childhood obesity and fund essential programs for Children WIN.” Those interested in becoming a Walk Cabarrus participant are encouraged to visit www.walkcabarrus.com to create their profile and begin logging their steps. Participants can register as individuals as well as join groups and track their steps collectively.
Cabarrus COVID-19 Response Fund Awards $67,500 to Seven Local Nonprofits
$67,500 has been awarded to seven local nonprofits in the third round of
grants from the Cabarrus COVID-19 Response Fund. Through three rounds of grantmaking, the fund has issued more than $400,000 to local nonprofits providing critical support to those most affected by the pandemic. The fund was established through a partnership between the Cabarrus County Community Foundation – a regional affiliate of Foundation for The Carolinas – and United Way of Central Carolinas. So far, the fund has raised more than $500,000. To give to the fund, visit fftc.org/CabarrusGives.
Grant awards were determined by a Response Fund Committee, made up of the Cabarrus County Community Foundation’s board of advisors and representatives from United Way of Central Carolinas. The committee is cochaired by Vernon Russell, board chair of the Cabarrus County Community Foundation, and Brian Floyd, Cabarrus County chair for the United Way of Central Carolinas’ Board of Directors. “As this crisis continues, nonprofits need our help more now than ever,” said Russell. “This latest round of grants will help local organizations provide food, shelter, financial and educational assistance, mental health services and more to local community members who are desperate for help.” June 2020 | 27
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“As this crisis continues, nonprofits need our help more now than ever. This latest round of grants will help local organizations provide food, shelter, financial and educational assistance, mental health services and more to local community members who are desperate for help.” — Brian Floyd, Cabarrus County chair for the United Way of Central Carolinas The most recent grants from the Cabarrus COVID-19 Response Fund include: • $20,000 to Cooperative Christian Ministry to assist families with rent, mortgage and utility payments • $10,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County to provide food and other resources to families in need • $10,000 to The Salvation Army - Concord to provide shelter and emergency financial assistance to those in need • $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County to help cover construction costs for affordable homes for low-income families • $7,500 to Families First in Cabarrus County to fund the Ready4K Trauma Relief project for K-3 students, a program that hopes to mitigate trauma, build skills and maximize positive family routines • $5,000 to Academic Learning Center to provide instructional resources to students to mitigate the loss of teacher instruction and inschool experiences • $5,000 to Special Olympics North Carolina to provide equipment to athletes for at-home training and fitness activities 28 | Cabarrus Magazine
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“I’m so grateful for the community for its support of this vital cause,” said Floyd. “Our COVID-19 Response fund is assisting Cabarrus County nonprofits helping those who need it the most. Working through our local nonprofits, these funds will make a real difference in people’s lives.” The board plans to award a fourth round of grants in the coming weeks, as the local need remains great. To give to the fund or learn more, visit fftc.org/CabarrusGives.
Former HS Dropout Now Inspiring Others on Her Journey to Become a Nurse
When Amber DeVane started a new journey at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC), it had been 12 years since she had been in a classroom – the entire length of time it normally takes to go from kindergarten through high school. But DeVane didn’t have her high school diploma, and she was determined to earn it so she could apply to nursing
school. She enrolled in the Career and College Readiness program at RCCC to prepare for the tests to earn her North Carolina Equivalency (GED), which is nationally recognized as the equivalent to a traditional high school diploma. “I dropped out of high school because I didn’t focus on my studies like I could have,” DeVane said. “I focused on friends and all the wrong things. It was the worst mistake of my life, and to be able to go back and correct my wrongs at this point is an amazing gift.” Like most adults in their mid-30s, her biggest challenge in going back to school to earn her high school diploma was time. With a full-time job, a family, a home to maintain, and many other obligations, prioritizing classes and study sessions was a challenge. “When I felt mentally and physically exhausted, I would picture myself walking across that stage and getting that diploma, and I knew no one would ever be able to take that
[ On the Go ] away from me,” DeVane said. “Once I started, there was no stopping me. I work long hours at a strenuous, physically demanding job. When I got off at 4:30 in the afternoon, I was already tired, but I would pick up my stepdaughter and stuff my face as fast as I could and get ready for school. It was tough, but I kept pressing forward. I knew that getting my education would open doors for me…That feeling of reaching the finish line is one I’ll never forget. If I can do it, so can you!” DeVane said. DeVane also stated that nursing “just kept tugging at my heart” through the years. “I’ve always had a passion for it, but I couldn’t pursue it. Now, I have applied to nursing school at Rowan-Cabarrus, and I’m not going to let anything stop me.” DeVane has earned her diploma and plans to walk across the stage during the College’s postponed
“Once I started, there was no stopping me. I work long hours at a strenuous, physically demanding job. When I got off at 4:30 in the afternoon, I was already tired, but I would pick up my stepdaughter and stuff my face as fast as I could and get ready for school. It was tough, but I kept pressing forward. I knew that getting my education would open doors for me…That feeling of reaching the finish line is one I’ll never forget. If I can do it, so can you!” — Amber DeVane graduation ceremony, now planned for December. She is looking forward to making a difference in patients’ lives as a nurse. “My passion is helping people – taking care of them, giving them hope, putting smiles on their faces,” she said.
“Amber DeVane’s personal motivation to succeed is an inspiration,” said Dr. Carol S. Spalding, president of RCCC. “Every day, our students fuel our passion for helping people improve their lives and reach their dreams through the power of learning.”
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