Greenville Magazine Spring 2019

Greenville LIFE in the EAST

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SPRING 2019

Michael Bonner • Great Harvest Bread Company • Dr. Randy Fussell • Rocking Horse Ranch

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Be kind

Publisher Tim Holt Editor Mackenzie Tewksbury Contributing writers Mackenzie Tewksbury Photographers Molly Mathis Advertising manager John Powell Advertising representatives Robbie Beeker, Christina Ruotolo, Alan Skirnick and Rubie Smith Creative services director Jessica Harris Creative services Brandi Callahan, Lora Jernigan, Tim Mayberry, Dawn Newton, Matthew Wagner Layout design Samuel Alvarado Greenville: Life in the East is a publication of The Daily Reflector and Adams Publishing Group ENC. Contents may not be reproduced without the consent of the publisher.

Growing up, I watched The Ellen Show every day after school with my mom. It is a memory I hold very dear even to this day. We laughed together while she played silly games, surprised fans and joked with celebrities. We cried together while she surprised truly deserving people.

But, there was something that really always entranced me about the show. She ends every single day by saying “Be kind to one another.”

It’s a mantra I’ve taken on in my own life. It’s a mantra I believe holds power.

There are people all over this community who have seemingly taken on the mantra, too. There are people in this community who have truly embraced the spirit of giving all year long. There are people in this community who give even when they don’t have a lot to give themselves. There are people in this community who understand the strength we can have when we choose to stand together for good.

So, this year, I really wanted to be intentional in the topics I choose to share with you guys. And since I believe in the power of positive, caring and kind energy, I wanted to use my platform to showcase some of the positive, caring and kind people in this community who do so much with often little thanks in return.

This is my thank you.

Putting together this issue has lifted my spirits, inspired me and truly showed me what kind of community I have been so lucky to call home for five years.

Enjoy,

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by Molly Mathis

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Welcome to Bonnerville

Teacher shows perseverance through adversity

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was Michael Bonner’s third year of teaching when he had come to a breaking point. Fits of anger in his students sometimes turned violent.

Irritations grew. Behaviors soon became uncontrollable.

Bonner could turn his back on teaching forever or he could make a change.

“I came to a point with myself that was like, ‘Mike, what do you want to do to change? How do you build a different world around you?’’

In a particularly dark moment, he almost threw in the towel. He thought about The Invisible Tax: the idea that African American male educators — which make up only 2 percent of educators nationwide — are expected to serve as disciplinarians instead of instructional leaders. But he wanted to show his students at South Greenville Elementary School — a Title 1 school — that if they work hard, they can successful no matter what. He wanted to be a role model.

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But that wasn’t always as easy as it sounds. South Greenville Elementary School has a student-body made up of almost entirely free or reduced-lunch students. Trauma, poverty, homelessness and unstable home life plague the school; problems Bonner said are just yet another obstacle he faces as an educator.

“If you understand trauma, you understand how it affects the brain,” he said.

“Trying to teach a kid that is hungry is a

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whole other ball game.”

So, with the desire to make a change, he came back to his own question: how is he going to build a different world around him?

“I said, ‘Next year when I come back to school, I want to come back with no limits, with no care of the norm. I want to challenge others. I want to love my kids. I want to understand the word family. I want to step out of the box.’”

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I want to challenge others. I want to love my kids. I want to understand the word family. I want to step out of the box.

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And he did. “Traditional” education took a backseat while Bonner filled his classroom with newer, higher energy — fully equipped with a disco ball, rap music and tables to dance on. When his students failed an assessment, he knew something wasn’t working. He needed a new, creative way to motivate his students, so he turned to music. He and his students created a rap song that helped land him a spot on the Ellen DeGeneres show last year. Wal-Mart donated $45,000 and Ellen made a GoFund-Me page that raised another $88,000 for the elementary school.

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“That opened my mind to the level of impact I can achieve,” he said. “When I sit back and look at that impact, it’s completely transformed my mind.”

Bonner said the experience on the show helped him see that he is much more than just an educator to his students and he learned just how much impact he has. He strives to make an impact in his student’s lives every day not only in the classroom, but beyond. He strives to help them see a better world. He strives to show them that good things happen when you work hard.

“When you think about it, we only have one life. One shot at this thing. You have a good 100 years to make a real impact. Every time I step in front of my kids, I want to remember that.”

But for Bonner, his experience teaching is not a one-way street. Bonner said his students impact him just as much with their ability to push through obstacles beyond their control.

“When you have children living in these circumstances of chronic stress and they can’t solve those issues and not having control over the variable… they might be agitated and you’re trying to teach them how to count. Seeing them fight through that is amazing,” he said.

The teacher who almost quit not long ago seems to have found his way through with a renewed passion for whom he now calls family.

“They may forget what I say. They may forget what I taught. But they’ll never forget how I made them feel,” he said. “They’ll always remember Mr. Bonner.”

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They may forget what I say.

They may forget what I taught.

But they’ll never forget how I made them feel.

They’ll always remember Mr. Bonner.”

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Baking A difference

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Great Harvest Bread Company on a mission to create good

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There are a few things the owners of Great Harvest Bread Company think about when they are looking for items to stock their store: — How well is it made?

— Is it made locally?

— Where do the proceeds go?

“If it’s going back to give or to serve, we are much more inclined to carry it here in the store, even if it may cost us a little bit more or another flavor profile may be a bit more popular, the fact that it is going back into the community is really significant to us,” said co-owner Gregg Green.

That’s the vibe you’ll get any time you walk into the bakery Gregg owns with his wife Kim, Great Harvest Bread Company on Evans Street. You’re immediately greeted with a friendly welcome and the smell of freshly — and I do mean fresh — baked bread. There are people enjoying coffee, reading books, having conversations.

Their mission statement is scribed on the wall: “BE loose and have FUN! Bake phenomenal bread. Run fast to serve others & give generously.”

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“How do we create a community meeting place? That has great food, but is all about fellowship. It’s about meeting people face-to-face. It’s not about a fast transaction. It’s about relationships.

How do we connect nonprofits and the church to the local community? That’s really our passion,” Gregg said.

Each month the bakery features a small local nonprofit that works hard to better the community. From cancer organizations like Riley’s Army to January’s nonprofit of the month ENC Stop Human Trafficking Now, Gregg and Kim are trying to do their part to say thank you.

“Communities that have strong nonprofits are better communities,” Gregg said. “I wanted a place that would let everyone know what some of these amazing nonprofits are doing to make this a better place. So, how can we come alongside and encourage those who are serving?”

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percent of the proceeds go to the nonprofit. The staff has also agreed to forfeit all of their tips to the nonprofit.

“The whole idea is just to say, ‘Hey, what you do is important, it’s valued, and here’s a little bit of a financial gift because we care that you’re here.”

But, it doesn’t stop there. In an effort to only serve the freshest products, Kim and Gregg donate their two-day old bread to Hope Glory Ministries and it gets distributed to shelters across the county.

“It’s nice because the Food Bank… it’s all about non-perishable items. So we can give them fresh, healthy food, and I think it makes a difference,” Kim said.

In the kitchen, staff cook loaves of bread, slice turkey and clean the dishes from the breakfast rush. Another quote is inscribed above the bread cooling racks, which Kim says serves as a reminder to their staff: “Baking a difference, one loaf of bread and life at a time.”

It’s truly the atmosphere Kim and Gregg have created and continue to create.

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Just a short 25 miles East on highway 264 you will find the quaint, historic town of Washington. Heading into the historic downtown you see the tree lined downtown district which sits on the banks of the Pamlico River.

0nce you park your car make your way to the banks of the Pamlico River, you will find the mile long brick and wood promenade. You can stroll along the waterfront and see waterfowl as they head over the river to nest at Castle Island and the turtles who make the Estuary their home.

After your walk is the perfect time to head to Main Street for some serious shopping at one of the many fine boutiques, antique shoppes and art galleries. Starting at the top of Main Street you find The Meeting Place Restaurant serving hot coffee, homemade desserts and lunch specials daily. They also serve a fabulous Sunday Brunch. Right next door is South Market Antiques and Little Shoppes. They have 6000 square feet with over 20 unique boutique and antique shoppes selling mid century modern items and antiques that span many decades with lots of one of a kind items. They are open 7 days a week and like many of the downtown shoppes are pet friendly. Cross over Main to The River Girl Antiques shop specializing in time worn gifts, furniture and accessories. You will find beautiful antique decor to make your home shine.

Crossing over Respess Street you find a beautifully restored 1900 building housing Copper Canyon Wellness. This is the perfect place to unwind with a facial or massage or re-energize with a Yoga class. It’s also a favorite spot for a girls day out!

As you walk down Main you can see that many of Washington’s downtown buildings are being restored and re-imagined into shops, restaurants and upper level lofts and apartments. Walk a little further East on Main Street and you discover Southern Grace Boutique. This gem of a shop features trendy clothing and accessories that won’t break the bank! A must see a couple of doors down is the Historic 1913 Turnage Theatre. Take a tour of the beautifully restored Stage and Auditorium. Bask in the glamour of a bygone era under sparkling crystal chandeliers.

The Turnage houses the Arts of the Pamlico Arts Council so there is always an art exhibit, concert or special event going on. Be sure to pick up their calendar of events which include, music, movies and theatrical productions.

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The great outdoors may be calling your name now so grab your car and take a ride East on Main Street traveling through the historic district past beautiful Victorian homes and the stately Episcopal Church with its Moss draped live oaks watching over its historic cemetery. Continue on until you see the “Fun Zone” right on the Pamlico River. This outdoor venue is home to Inner Banks Outfitters and Back Water Jack’s Tiki Bar & Grill. They offer kayaks, bikes and paddle boards for sale or for rent. They also do bike repairs and have lots of planned events for the outdoor enthusiasts. Right next door is Washington’s very own Tiki Bar. Here is a great place to have a cheeseburger, seafood or just relax on Pebble Beach with a beer and appetizers. If you are lucky you can catch a live band playing on their outdoor stage. Travel back downtown to 128 E. 2nd street where you will find a pretty yellow Victorian house that has been converted into a wonderful restaurant, Carryout

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Washington has so many fine restaurants, wonderful shopping and beautiful scenery and sunsets to share with visitors and residents alike. You will want to come back for a longer visit and stay a few nights to experience even more of this beautiful historic downtown! Please follow all our businesses on Facebook to find out the latest happenings and sales. For a listing of current events go to visitwashingtonnc.com.

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A SENSE TO GIVE BACK LOCAL DENTIST USES TALENTS WORLDWIDE

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For one week out of the year, Dr. Randy Fussell packs two 50 pound duffle bags full of dental supplies. He uses a scuba tank as compressed air. His main mode of transportation is a golf cart. He watches the sun rise over a small island in Belize before he heads off to start his work day; he sometimes had to get there by boat.

It’s much different than his normal work day at his private dental practice in Greenville, but that’s the point.

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“Some of these people have never seen a dentist or toothbrush in their life.

The one we give them may be

“Some of these people have never seen a dentist or toothbrush in their life,” he said.

“The one we give them may be the first one they’ve ever seen.”

Fussell has owned his own practice since 1991, but one week in October, he and a team of dentists and physicians pack up and head to Belize to provide restorative care for the residents as part of the annual Belize Mission Project. The project is about 25 years old; Fussell started going in 2007 after a trip to Honduras. He said it’s just a way to give back.

“A typical week in Belize I’ll pull maybe 10 teeth. We’re doing fillings all day,” he said. “We try as best we can to do it like we do here. We treat the people there the same way we treat the people here.”

But for him, it’s much more than just dental care.

“Most people who go will tell you that they get more out of it then the service they provide,” Fussell said. “It changes your perspective about stuff. You come back here and you appreciate things that Spring 2019

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you have more. It’s good for your soul.”

While Belize is far from home for Fussell, his dentistry is not. He grew up right down the road in Ayden before going to dental school at the University of North Carolina. It wasn’t always his plan to return to Greenville, but it was always his plan to be a dentist.

“Why in middle school I decided to be a dentist, I couldn’t tell you,” he laughed.

“If you look at my high school yearbook it says I wanted to go to UNCCH and major in pre-dentistry.

“I like caring for people.”

That’s the reason Fussell says he was called to go to Belize in the first place — a sense to give back, a call to care for others. Fussell said he felt like his skills could and should go beyond just the walls of his dentistry.

“What I do for a living is not just what I do for a living. To do this just for me just doesn’t seem right. It wasn’t fair to keep my skills to benefit just me”

And while Belize, at first, may have been just a place Fussell went to provide dental care, it’s turned into a place where he’s made cherished memories and built real relationships, both with his fellow dentists and the residents of Belize.The group started a beans and rice project to collect food for those who may not have a lot of it.

Fussell said he brings a suitcase to Belize that normally comes back empty because it was filled with old clothes that he leaves with the residents. One of the residents even comes to their sunrise devotional on the pier every morning.

And when one of their drivers on the island totaled his car, the group raised money so he could replace it.

“Belize Mission Project is much more than just a week off to go to an island to do good,” he said. “It’s so much more than that.”

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ne of Sherri Moore’s students couldn’t put on a helmet. They couldn’t leave the waiting room to go out with horses.

“It took probably a full semester before she would come in and have her helmet on without having a full meltdown because of the sensory input,” she said.

But now, the student can interact and ride the horse with no problem. She even tried out for her high school cheerleading team and made it, something Sherri said would normally of been hard for her student.

“That was a huge thing for her. She had problems with social skills and self confidence and just after being here she was able to gain those social skills and gain the courage to go out and do that and have that self confidence,” Moore said.

That’s just one of the many success stories that can be found at Rocking Horse

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Ranch Therapeutic Riding Program in Greenville. It’s an organization that provides equine assisted activities and therapy to children and adults with a variety of physical, cognitive, and psychological disabilities. Executive Director Malaika Albrecht said they serve students with a range of different disabilities, anywhere from students with autism, anxiety or mental illnesses, cancer patients, veterans and more, and interacting with horses help with a variety of different skill sets.

“It’s not just physical, which would be like fine and gross motor skills, core strength, things like that. But also emotionally. It gives that sense of connection with a horse. Then, cognitively also. It’s challenging to learn riding,” she said. “For a lot of our students they are really conquering a fear or initial trepidation.”

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For a lot of our students they are really conquering a fear or initial trepidation.�

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You see amazing partnerships happen that are kind of mind-blowing.

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People often find a horse that reflects something about themselves. the students that’s unlike any other because of their ability to sense energies. If you’re anxious, the horse can tell. If you’re excited, the horse can tell. Albrecht said she’s seen a lot of their students gravitate towards certain horses and it’s exciting to watch the relationships grow. “You see amazing partnerships happen that are kind of mind-blowing,� she said. “People often find a horse that reflects something about themselves.�

But, she said therapeutic riding is not an easy thing to do or train, especially for the horse. They do a hard job — dealing with students who are scared or anxious is not something every horse can get accustomed to. “It’s a really special horse that ends up in a therapeutic riding program,� she said. “It’s not something every horse can do.�

Ashlyn Batten, a therapeutic riding instructor at Rocking Horse Ranch, had a student with a seizure disorder. Their progress started slow — brushing the side of the horse in the same area for 10 strokes with Batten’s help. Then the next side.

Then repeat. “We groomed for probably a year before we moved on,� he said.

Now, he can lead the horse independently. He can groom the entire horse with no help. “It’s been huge,� she said.

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Albrecht’s daughter was a student at Rocking Horse Ranch, and she said from a parent standpoint it’s heartwarming to see your child accomplish something they normally would not of been able to do. “To see her blossom, and to see that sense of accomplishment, was so awesome,� she said.

That’s one of the main goals of the ranch: to make sure it’s is a safe place for students to overcome challenges, no matter what those challenges are. “We want to provide a place where the challenges can be met and we believe that all students have an ability to learn and

to grow and accomplish things that they want to do and this is a safe environment to do so with people that believe in you,� she said.

And that’s the exact idea that drew Albrecht into this profession. Before she moved to Greenville, she volunteered at a ranch in Pinehurst. She had a horse of her own — “a sluggish broodmare named Rosie� — and a ranch was testing horses to find ones that would work for a therapeutic riding program. They asked Albrecht to be a horse leader with Rosie, and one of her first students trotted slowly with her.

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