My first time having lunch in the cafeteria… love the energy here with the kids… honored to sit with Keith Lockhart and hear him share about goings-on at Boston Pops… good meeting! ;-)
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Lunch meeting at Brevard Music Center!
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Story of our rescued barn swallow… ;-)
This little guy fell from the rafters in the barn.. so, I called wildlife rehabilitator Jennifer Bergin who put me in touch with bird rehabilitator, Jeannette Schmidt… an angel who has helped rehabilitate hundreds of birds. I took the little guy to Brevard Animal Hospital where she picked him up and took him home to start her work in helping him survive.
One of the first photos she sent me (as I followed his progress) was this one… of Bodie (that’s what she named him) settled in a nest in between two other orphans (Wiggles and Giggles)… ;-)
This photo taken later showed how well Bodie was doing under Jeanette’s care… handsome little guy!
Bodie with some of his other bird friends shortly before being released back in to wild… ;-)
This was the photo Jeanette texted me on July 10th (Bodie is on the left):
“Bodie and Barney just before release on July 10, 2016. Took them to my friend’s farm where there are many acres, beautiful trees, no cats (!), the French Broad River and a gorgeous view of the mountains in the background. And, there are lots of barn swallows to mix with! Freedom rings!” Thank you, Jeanette!…. xo
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You must get some of this cheese at Proper Pot!
Red Dragon Mustard Seed & Ale cheese….so yummy!
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Dogs in studio for the radio show today!
They were so good until the very end! ;-)
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Fun on the radio show today with Tiffany Teso!
…Tiffany is the bartender and music manager at Square Root and a total sweetheart!…. :-) Thanks for being “Brevardian of the Week” this week and having fun on the radio today!
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Great 3-bedroom home coming on market soon! ($249,000)
This one won’t last long!
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Some ladies getting a jump start on Mardi Gras today!
… at Jaime’s Creole Brasserie! Do you have your tickets for Tuesday’s big Mardi Gras gala? We have ours! :-)
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Mark your calendar for “White Squirrel Day” Tuesday Feb 2nd!
Pisgah Pete
… click below to read the great article today’s Hendersonville newspaper about White Squirrel Day coming up this week on Tuesday (9am at Jaime’s Creole Brasserie)!
Brevard replaces Groundhog Day with “White Squirrel Day“
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… every time I go to Wine Down, I find something new!
Brevard coasters available for sale at Wine Down
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This is why I love Brevard!
This photo of a 4-day old baby donkey at Tractor Supply sums up why I love living in Brevard! Isn’t that the cutest thing? We are on baby watch at the farm waiting for a donkey baby of our own. I’m not sure I will be able to post a photo as cute as this one, but I’ll share the baby pics as soon as he/she arrives! In the meantime, Miss Katie is enjoying her last few days of being an only-donkey with her mama, Clementine and Mae. Anyway, I have missed the blog and am happy to be back… love you all!
P.S. Found out later this photo posted was from a different Tractor Supply (not the one in Brevard)… ah, well… I still love Brevard… xo
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Brevardian of the Week: Nita McBrayer Porter!
Spouse/children/grandchildren/pets/etc: Frank/2 step-daughters, 1 son, 1 daughter. Dogs – Sammy & Ace.
Place of employment (what do you do & where?): Retired Special Education Teacher (Rock Hill)
How did you first come to be involved in Brevard Little Theatre? I acted in Rock Hill and I wanted to continue acting.
What shows are coming up at BLT? Our next show, “How Does Your Garden Grow” opens tomorrow and runs for 3 weekends ending the Saturday before Easter. We have auditions this weekend for “Moon Over Buffalo.”
Have you ever experienced a miracle? Definitely.
What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? I’m a displaced baby. I don’t meet a stranger.
What’s the naughtiest thing you ever did as a child?
1. My sister and I would get $ out of our mother’s pocketbook to go chase the ice truck or go buy candy at the store.
2. I still feel guilty about the time we skipped church. Our parent’s never knew.
What’s an item (or items) you still have on your bucket list? I think I want to travel around the U.S.
How do you like to spend your free time? With my husband
Ever had a brush with a celebrity? Morgan Freeman came up to me and thanked me one night when I was an extra in a movie and a few days later Bill Clinton shook my hand.
What are you most proud of in your life? My children
Tell a family nickname that you had. How did you get it? Tape recorder. When I was little I would repeat everything I heard.
Tell of a favorite memory about growing up. I lived in a neighborhood and the children would all play together.
Name some popular hit songs from your youth.
I Wanna Hold Your Hand, She loves me Yeah, Yeah, Yeah.
Who was your favorite singer or group while you were growing up?
Beatles
What was your first job ever? I would chase my neighbors golf balls when I was eight.
Have you ever been skinny-dipping? No, I’m a prude.
If you were to return to your youth, what would you do differently?
I would have recorded everything in a diary so I would be able to go down Memory Lane.
What other names did your parents consider naming you?
I was supposed to be Margaret Rose but my aunt convinced my parents to name me after my Dad’s mother who died when he was 4. Her name was Juanita. I’ve always felt more like rose.
What are you most thankful for? My family
What would you say is your life’s motto? Choose Joy. I have a Joy Club.
What was your last home-cooked meal? Frank cooks better than I do
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Ice climbing on Looking Glass Falls today!
@karstendelap @travisweil @foxmountainguides Thanks Maggie for the photo!
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various photos memorializing Spero’s crowning as Brevard’s 2015 “King of Mardi Gras!”
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Brevardian of the Week: Ann Hollingsworth!
Ann Hollingsworth
Place of employment: I own Main Street Ltd gift & home décor store. We are located in the Hollingsworth Building on the corner of East Main & Johnson Street in the Heart of Brevard. My husband, Danny and I also have a drywall contracting company and I am the bookkeeper. I am the property manager for our commercial and residential rental properties. Basically, I have three jobs!
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Rochester, NY
How did you first learn about Brevard? My Nana’s baby brother was a World War II recovering vet at the VA Hospital in Asheville. While he was there he met a beautiful nurse who just happened to be a twin from the Calvert community of Rosman. She was Margaret Whitmire and my uncle was Peter Leone. My parents came to visit them in the early 60’s and ended up buying property on the East Fork Rd. My family and I came every Easter and summers until I moved here in 1980. My folks retired to Brevard around ten years later.
Where/how did you meet your husband? I met Danny Hollingsworth through mutual friends. Since I was here every summer throughout my childhood, we both knew a lot of the same people but somehow never met each other. I think it’s all about timing and where you are in your life……
Ann with her family (husband Danny, and daughters Brittany and Mary Elizabeth)
Do you have children? Yes, we have two daughters, Brittany and Mary Elizabeth. Brit lives in Durham and is almost 29 and Mary (who loves the mountains), lives in Brevard and is almost 25. We are currently raising a dear friend (like a daughter) who is a senior at Brevard High School.
How did you come to open Main Street Ltd? I was working for General Electric and had been laid off when the Hendersonville plant started outsourcing to Mexico. I started thinking about how hard I had worked for my two former employers and how it was a rollercoaster ride with employment security. I thought, “I can work hard for myself and control my destiny a lot more.” Since I always liked nice gift stores and pretty things, I decided to open a gift store.
What new things are coming to the store? NC Ray Pottery, Fragonard Perfume from France, Tokyobay watches, New Maruca handbags, Wall art signs, Company C area rugs, beautiful artistic jewelry, soft cardigans made of bamboo, spring scarves, creative cards and stationary, Blenko glass carafes, hand-woven throws, melamine dinnerware that looks just like pottery, Crabtree & Evelyn and spring Spartina handbags.
Is it true, you were one of the first people involved in starting Heart of Brevard? Yes, that is true. I opened Main Street Ltd in our home on Main Street in June of 1987. At that time we had just lost Belk, Dollar General Store, Patterson’s Dept. Store, Ayer’s General Store and tumbleweeds were blowing down Main Street. I knew then if we didn’t all get together and preserve our lovely, historical downtown we would not have one in the future. Most of the merchants got together and just kept working hard to figure out “how” was the best way to achieve our goal. Together we applied to be a part of the Main Street USA program, agreed to tax ourselves (for a secure funding source) and “The Heart of Brevard” was born. It is a volunteer effort and we’ve been working at it ever since the early 1990’s. Currently we only have 2 available store spaces downtown and I think both properties are for sale. I’m very proud of our downtown and all of us that make up the Heart of Brevard.
Why did you decide to run for City Council? My friends all get together and decided I should do this. When they first came to me with the idea, I thought, “How am I going to do that and everything else I’m doing???” I’m the type of in individual that likes to do whatever I do, WELL. Like Abe Lincoln says, “whatever you want to be, be a good one.” I juggled some things and replaced myself behind the counter at Main Street and for the most part…..all is well. I still work quite a bit at the store but I can leave and go to meetings, etc. when they arise. I am very fortunate to have a great crew at Main Street.
Is holding public office like what you thought it would be like? It is better than I thought it would be. It is an honor to serve the people of our city. My parents always taught me to “pay it forward” and our community has been so good to my family through the years. Whether is was holding us up in prayer while we were fighting for our daughter Brit’s life at UNC hospital (she was in a car accident in 2005) or supporting both Danny and I in our businesses. I genuinely care about the future of Brevard for our youth and those that will come after us and I want it to be the best that Brevard can be. I want smart decisions through listening to the people and spending money wisely. Sometimes the decisions aren’t easy or popular.
What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? I am a Tool & Dye Maker and I used to drive a forklift truck. I worked for two Generals……General Motors and General Electric.
What’s been the most challenging time of your life? Definitely, when Brittany was in a car accident on US 40 near Burlington, NC. It was black ice that caused it. She suffered a brain injury and a torn aorta and was unconscious at the scene. She stayed in ICU at UNC Hospitals for a month and Care Partner’s for three months. Danny spent the nights and I stayed the days with her. We are so grateful that she is with us today. Danny, Mary and I would eat dinner at Care Partners with Brit every night and then I would take Mary home. Mary went through a lot back then also. So many great friends sent us meals while we were at Chapel Hill and in Asheville. This community has a huge heart. Sometimes we don’t realize it until very bad things happen in our life and that is unfortunate.
What’s your favorite music to listen to? Van Morrison, David Gray, Nora Jones
When you’re not working, how do you like to spend your free time? Walking, weight lifting, yoga and cooking for the family.
Do you have a story about standing up against odds for something you really believed in? I think a little birdie may have told you about this one! Yes, in 1987 my husband and I fought the City of Brevard and WON! Public works was directed to remove our historic brick sidewalk located in front of Main Street Ltd and our home. I woke up to a backhoe digging up the beautiful brick sidewalk that Danny and I had uncovered and edged, soon after we purchased our 1900 historic home. The operator was a young David Lutz, and I went out there with my one year old, Brittany, on my hip. I asked him what and why they were doing this and he suggested I call the City Manager, who at that time was Dee Freeman. I stood in front of the backhoe and told David to stop until I could get some answers. So with baby in one arm and portable phone in the other, I regretfully negotiated with Dee an opportunity to go before city council with my plea to preserve the historic brick sidewalk IF I got out of the way so they could finish the job. We went before council along with the former owner of the house, Mary Kathryn Denig, and the city agreed to put the sidewalk back as long as MK Denig paid the difference in cost between concrete and brick. My husband and I along with a group of dedicated friends procured the original sidewalk, bricks behind the old Ashworth home place on Probart St. They graciously said if we dug them out, we could have them. Thus my regret for getting out of the way of the backhoe….1/2 less bricks to dig out! Now David Lutz is our director of Public Services and I am on City Council. He is doing a great job and I have the upmost respect for him!!
What other names did your parents consider naming you? None…my Mom said I was an “ANN”. She liked the name to be short and sweet because she was a preschool teacher.
As a child, what TV shows did you like to watch? Happy Days, Bewitched & Brady Bunch.
What famous person inspired you the most while growing up? JFK & Martin Luther King
Do you believe in ghosts? No.
Were you ever teased by other children while growing up? Yes, a neighborhood boy had a dead mouse and he threatened to throw it on me. I ended up turning the tables on him and grabbed it and threw it back on him! He never bothered me again.
What song (or music artist) takes you back to your high school days? The Eagles and Marshall Tucker Band
What’s your favorite “de-stress” technique? Watching a great movie.
When you have out-of-town visitors come for a visit, where are some of the places you like to take them? We take them to the National Forest, DuPont State Park, Biltmore House and our local shops and restaurants.
What is something you feel too old to do? Run for exercise!
What was the last good book you read? Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
What is something you have never done that you would like to try? Attend a Van Morrison concert.
What are your dreams for the coming year? The next 5 years? I would like to travel to Europe and explore. I have been to Italy, Spain and China but would love visit other countries and Italy again. I love historic architecture, art and good food!
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Brevardian of the Week: Rob Travis!
Place of employment (what do you do & where?):
I’m self-employed.
How/where did you first develop your interest in photography?
I’ve always been visually stimulated. I draw, I do a little painting, etc. Back in 2007, I had this little point and shoot camera (Kodak EasyShare) and was frustrated that I couldn’t produce in my pictures exactly what I was seeing in front of me with my eyes, so I did a little research decided to upgrade my camera to a DSLR (Canon 30D 8.6MP) and a 28-135mm zoom lens.
How did you learn the craft of photography?
A lot of self study and a few one-on-one sessions with some really talented photographers. I also joined the Land of Waterfalls Camera Club in December of 2007, and Carolina Nature Photographer’s Association a year later. The information, comradery and learning from the membership of both clubs really pushed me along. With lots of practice, you gain skill, knowledge and experience.
www.RobTravis.com
What advice do you have for people who want to pick up a camera and learn?
Try not to be intimidated by all the buttons and switches. There’s a reason for all those controls. Auto mode will allow you to take some great photos in some instances, but if you can shoot in manual mode or one of the other direct control modes (i.e., Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority), this will help you take your pictures to the next level. Read the manual, go online and perhaps watch a video tutorial on your camera, or ask a photographer friend.
Where are all the places we can see (or purchase) your work?
I have hundreds of images on my website, www.RobTravis.com. I’m a regular contributor to WNC Magazine and Blue Ridge Country Magazine. Around town, at the French Broad Place building on Broad Street, I have several large pieces on display in the lobby. I have a brand new exhibit of some of my latest work directly upstairs on the second floor, in the part of the building with Brevard Yoga, Duckworth Insurance, and Highlands Dermatology. In downtown Brevard, I have a new booth next door at Hunters and Gatherers at 40 West Main Street. In Asheville, I exhibit my work at the Woolworth Walk at 25 Haywood Street, and at the Kress Emporium at 19 Patton Avenue.
What do you prefer shooting… wide landscapes? or, close-ups of nature, minute details, people etc)?
I don’t really have a preference, but if I had to say, it would be landscape and intimate landscape photography.
“Mountain Majesty” by Rob Travis
Is there one photograph that you are most proud of?
There’s actually four. Mountain Majesty, a photograph I created as a result of feeling stuck in the office and getting out with my gear;
“Beginning Anew”
Beginning Anew, a mating pair of Great Egrets. Loved the light on these birds; Oconee Bells, one of my very favorite wildflowers here in Transylvania County; Creation at the Potter’s Wheel – photographing Mud Dabber’s John Dodson as he skillfully performed a ’lift’ while creating a large clay vessel.
“Oconee Bells”
“Creation at the Potter’s Wheel”
Any advice for those of us who take photos with our phones all the time?
Yes! Aside from learning basic rules on good composition, try to get into the habit of paying particular attention to anything in your viewfinder that may distract the viewer’s attention from the subject. Generally, when we look at a photograph, our eyes can be drawn away from the subject to bright spots and contrast-y areas. So if you’re taking a picture of your honey and there’s a bright spot of reflection say in the far upper corner, the eye will tend to drift to that spot. While composing your image, you may have to change positions, move the camera, zoom with your feet! Better to have all the brightness, sharpness and contrast on the subject, where it belongs!
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Brevardian of the Week: Nita Hunt!
Pure Pets owner, Nita Hunt with her daughter, Ella
Tune in today to 1240 WSQL at 1 p.m. when we’ll have Nita Hunt as our “Brevardian of the Week” special guest!
Nita with baby Ella
Camping with friends!
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Brevard Project 365 – Day 12
… I was in Ingles with Matt this afternoon and stumbled upon this scene… manager Phil, once again, holding court in aisle 8!
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Brevard Project 365 – Day 10
… had a chocolate milkshake today at Rocky’s!
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Brevard Project 365 – Day 9
… amazing old restored farmhouse that will soon be available for someone to buy at a steal of a price…
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Brevard Project 365 – Day 7
I love seeing these tiles on the lobby front steps of the Aethelwold Hotel lobby being restored for another generation to enjoy… such history in this old building! Did you know you can buy a condo upstairs where John D. Rockefeller and President Taft once slept?
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Brevard Project 365 – Day 6
If you can tell me what’s wrong with this picture… what’s missing from aisle 8 in Ingles, then you (like me) spend far too much time in Ingles!
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Brevard Project 365 – Day 5
When you’re out and about in this cold weather in Brevard, let me remind you that an Irish coffee is a perfect winter warm-me-up!
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Brevard Project 365 – Day 3
Every Thursday, please join us at 1 p.m. on 1240 WSQL for the “I Love Brevard” radio show (along with my favorite co-host ever, Lisa Patty Abbey)! If you’re at work (not near a radio), you can also listen live on the internet at wsqlradio.com. And, don’t forget to email us your song requests and dedications (click on CONTACT above)… we’ll be happy to give you a shout our and play them for you!
Photo of Connie Edmands (owner of Broad Street Wines and our last Brevardian of the Week last year) and Lisa… sipping on this amazing sparkling wine during the last show of 2014! :-)
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Brevard Project 365 – Day 2
This, right here folks, is a Brevard “white squirrel cocktail!” available at Jaime’s. :-) It’s one of two cocktails on the soon-to-be-announced “2015 Best of Brevard” list! Take it from me, so delicious!
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Brevardian of the Week: Connie Edmands!
Connie Edmands, owner of Broad Street Wines, 30 South Broad Street 828-883-2101
Spouse/children/pets: spouse: Chuck… children: 3 sons & 3 grandchildren… pets: MANY dogs! We rescue!
Place of employment (what do you do & where?): Owner of Broad Street Wines
What did you do professionally before opening up Broad Street Wines? I was a Registered Nurse for 41 years.
… the view from Connie’s porch!
What kinds of special programs do you have at the wine store? (things like wine tastings?)
– Free wine tastings every Saturday 2-5pm
– Evening classes/tastings 1-2 times per month – we notify of events by email, web site and Facebook
– Wine station – can purchase tastings of 1, 2 and 4 oz. utilizing personalized card
How much does a card cost for the wine-by-the-glass wine station? Any amount can be applied to a wine card, and then dollars can be added at will.
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… big attention for Brevard in today’s Asheville Citizen Times!
Photo credit: Paul Newby
… check out this well-written article by journalist Caitlin Byrd in today’s Asheville Citizen Times that gives big, big attention to our beloved Brevard and all the things happening in downtown!… thank you, @MaryCaitlineByrd!
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… hanging out at bar in Jaime’s…
… chatting with reporter Caitlin Byrd from Asheville Citizen Times about “rebirth in downtown Brevard”…
… then dinner (I’m starved!)… my favorite: shrimp & grits!
… then a glass of wine with a friend!
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Brevardian of the Week: Toby Brown!
Toby Brown with girlfriend, Ali
Spouse/significant other/children: daughter, Evie (age 4) and girlfriend, Ali
Place of employment (what do you do & where?): I own Baby Ink… a children’s clothing store on Main Street in Brevard.
What inspired you to open Baby Ink? Well, I had a kid and I got annoyed with shopping for clothing for her. I felt like I could only find one great thing at a time and I wanted to open a shop that appealed to dads and parents like myself… parents that grew up with a different aesthetic, different style, different image. 
Toby with daughter, Evie
Any advice you would give to new parents? I don’t give advice to new parents, just like I don’t give advice to newlyweds. You know what works for you and your family and your kids, so do that. I just hope they’re considerate of others as they do it.
What do you hope your daughter will remember most about you as a father? I hope my daughter remembers laughing with me, and that she knows she can be who she is and she still feels loved.
You’re also involved with Heart of Brevard… what is your role with Heart of Brevard? Well, I’m now on the “promotions committee” and essentially the chairperson for this year’s Twilight Tour.
What can we expect at Twilight Tour this year? Twilight Tour will be bigger this year than it has been in recent years. We’ve brought back vendor booths and will have a vendor village with crafters and non-profits. We’re brought in food trucks and food vendors so you can grab a bite as you walk around. Lots of free stuff, including an Elf Workshop for the kids to make free crafts and write a letter to Santa, free pics with Santa, a Santa’s farm petting area, pony rides, outdoor holiday movies, trackless train rides, and horse drawn carriages. Fire pits and S’mores and LOTS of free musical performances all over downtown. It will be a true, old fashioned, Mountain Christmas Festival.
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Brevardian of the Week: Mark Weinstein!
Mark with wife, Susanne
Place of employment (what do you do & where?): President and CEO of Brevard Music Center
Tell us about your children/spouse/pets:
My wife (Susanne) and I have a wonderful son named Zach who is a superb bartender and student at the University of Colorado in Boulder. We share our home with two small and cute dogs, one is 12 and the other less than a year old. They differ greatly in what they both consider fun (sleeping for one and yapping for the other)
What part of your job at Brevard Music Center do you most love?
Walking around the beautiful campus when filled with our talented students and faculty, and listening to the music.
What’s the audition process for kids applying to BMC? Everyone must submit an audition tape. It is very competitive.
What’s life like for them during a summer at BMC? (what’s a typical day like for these kids?)
Daily life for a student is intense. And the students would have it no other way. For instance, opera students usually have their first call at 9 am and then spend almost all day in movement classes, vocal rehearsals acting rehearsals and private and group coachings. The day can stretch till 11 pm.
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Brevardian of the Week: Donna Stout!
Children/spouse/significant other/pets etc: 3 daughters & my wonderful kitty, “Misty”
Place of employment (what do you do & where?): I own the White Squirrel Shoppe
How long have you had the White Squirrel Shoppe on Main Street? 26 years
So, what “white squirrel” souvenir item do you sell the most of at the White Squirrel Shoppe? (White squirrel stuffed animals? Keychains? Books? Postcards?) stuffed white squirrels (we have an entire squirrel department)
What was the biggest professional honor you ever enjoyed/received during your years working in the field of outdoor recreation? Invitation to Jacques Cousteau’s 75th birthday. Also, appointed by President Reagan on the PCOA and ARC board.
Do you remember the first time you ever set foot in a canoe? 1956 BWCA Minnesota
Any exciting canoe trip stories to share? Lots! #1: taking Charles Kuralt into Glades
What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? Youngest holder of A&W Root Beer franchise in the U.S.A. and wrote for a magazine for two years
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Brevardian of the Week: Michael Collins!
Place of employment (what do you do & where?): Bread of Life – A Free Community Kitchen, Jazzylvania and Southern Exposure radio show host, and innkeeper at the
Red Lion Inn
You’re a trivia expert on Rosman, etc… how did this come about? From Rosman .. Dad was scientist at Tracking Station when it opened … Mom and Dad opened the Red Lion Inn originally.
How did you get involved with Bread of Life? Issues with poverty
How can people lend their support to Bread of Life?
3 ways: money, time, or food
What’s new going on down at Red Lion Inn?
Return of Marc Yaxley and alcohol sales maybe for weddings
Tell us something that people would be surprised to learn about you? From Rosman. Grew up in southeast Asia, first career was as a lighting designer in D.C. and New York and Chicago.
Michael biking around in his white squirrel costume!
Tell us more about your love of music and your show on WSQL! JAZZYLVANIA… I am the only guy in Rosman who hates the banjo so I work to keep that crap off the air as much as possible. Holding the front lines.
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Brevardian of the Week: Chuck Pisa!
Place of employment (what do you do & where?): Elements Spa, Brevard: Healing Facilitator, Energy Healing (Board Certified) & Massage Therapist (Board Certified). Olivon USA, sole distributor for the United States (Sales, marketing, & distribution)
Of all the work you’re involved with, which one is the most important to you? The energy healing and healing facilitation work.
What attracted you to energy healing? After being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, a friend and business partner in a nutraceutical business offered to help. She was also an energy healer and had healed herself of several debilitating diseases. She made recommendations to my diet, supplementation and lifestyle. In two instances, she assisted me in shrinking tumors that were sizable to the point where the doctors could not find them anymore. A “light” went off inside me and I thought, “this is what I want to do”, and the rest is, as they say, history.
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Brevardian of the Week: Jaime Lynn Laughter!
Jaime Laughter
Children: Bella, 9 and Mady, 5
Place of employment: I am the County Manager for Transylvania County
Where did you grow up? Just over the county line in Etowah.
What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? I test as an introvert! I enjoy getting to know people and find hearing where different people are coming from fascinating, but I always need my downtime alone or with my family to recharge. My dad always tested that way too, but was a public official as well. He said we are introverts adapting to an extroverted world.
Jaime with family: Geoff, Bella & Mady
When you’re not working, how do you like to spend your free time? My time outside work is spent with my family. We love to hike, fish, swim, hang out together at home… any time spent with Geoff and the kids is special even when we have nothing particular planned. I’ve grown up trout fishing so occasionally some time in the middle of the river is needed to unwind.
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Brevardian of the Week: Tina Eno!
Name: Tina Eno, Tina Suiter, Tina Eno Suiter…. depends on what I’m doing. Legally – Tina Eno Suiter
Place of employment (what do you do & where?): Membership and Marketing Director, Burlingame Country Club Musician – wherever they will have me
How/when did your love of music begin? I started singing with my two older sisters when I was in the 3rd grade…playing guitar at 11.
Which artists do you love the most? (never tire of hearing?) Beatles, James Taylor, The Band, Vince Gill, Bruce Robison
Do you have a web site? I’m on reverbnation.com and youtube. TinaEno.com is under construction.
Where do you get your inspiration for your songwriting? Personal experience and things people say. Music-wise, who have people compared you to? Seems most people say, “You’re very different…” which I like. But sometimes I hear Anne Murray, Stevie Nicks (I hate that one), Janis Joplin
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Brevardian of the Week: Karol Anne Kahrs!
Karol Anne Kahrs
Tune in today at 1 p.m. on 1240 WSQL for the “I Love Brevard” radio show where our “Brevardian of the Week” is Karol Anne Kahrs!
Karol played a pivotal role in the history and implementation of Title IX in the United States in the early 70’s. Check out this fantastic short documentary film that showcases her role as the first female Associate Athletic Director at the University of Illinois, who created and developed the first Women’s Intercollegiate Athletics program there (this film is up for a Mid-America Emmy!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx0714i-fDg.
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Brevard Project 365 – Day 365
… in front of Hunter & Gatherers (40 W Main St., Brevard NC, 828-883-3709)
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Brevard Project 365 – Day 361
… poking around my favorite store, Underground Salvage…
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Brevardian of the Week: Philip Jarrett!
Place of employment (what do you do & where?): Store Manager at Brevard Ingles
Any funny stories to share about your job?
I have several customers in the store that I like to scare when they come in to the store.
Any money-saving shopping tips (or best-kept secrets about Ingles) that you can share with us all?
Buy Laura-Lynn products… a lot cheaper than national prands and just as good. A lot are made by national brand companies.
What’s your biggest pet peeve, things shoppers do?
I hate it when a customer decides they don’t want something and they set it on the shelf and it ruins (like meat or frozen items).
Have you ever want to scream across the store, “People, a winter storm doesn’t mean it’s the end of civilization as we know it”…?
I have thought that several times, but the blizzard of ’93 changed that.
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever seen people do in the store (that you can share)? Rolling turkeys down the aisle?
I’ve been in three different stores where customers have hit the gas instead of the gas and drove through the front windows.
What’s one item on your bucket list?
I would love to go to Alaska.
Ever had a brush with a celebrity in the Brevard Ingles?
Have not been lucky enough to see any celebrities in the 9 months I’ve been at the Brevard store.
Your favorite way to spend free time:
Love to play golf, hunt, fish and do anything outside.
If you were to give special praise to someone right now, who would it be?
The customers of Brevard that have made me feel so welcome in Brevard.
What’s one of the earliest memories you have of your childhood?
Had to get up at 4am on Christmas morning because my Dad worked at WLOS and had to open the station.
Have you ever had a nightmare boss?
I am lucky to have had great bosses.
What’s the best part about being the boss (at Ingles)?
I’ve always enjoyed the one-on-one relationship with customers in the store – Brevard customers are the best!
What’s the worst part of being the boss (at Ingles)?
Anything that happens bad always comes down to me. Nothing is really bad though.
Would you change careers if you could go back and do it all over again?
I wouldn’t change a thing. It has been a great place to work 40 years.
What song (or music artist) takes you back to your high school days?
Anytime a song is played by the group Boston.
Who was your favorite singer or group growing up?
Kiss – hard to believe?
What kind of music do you like to listen to today?
I like classic rock & southern gospel music.
What’s the naughtiest thing you did as a child?
Not really naughty, but when I was in the 1st grade, I walked down to a creek to see if it had frozen before school, and time got away from me. The school called my mother to see where I was because other students had seen me that morning. Needless to say, everyone was in a panic. An hour later, I walked in to the classroom. I was in big trouble at home.
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