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Brevardian of the Week: Connie Edmands!

Connie Edmands, owner of Broad Street Wines

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!

… 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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Brevardian of the Week: Evelyn Bridges!

Evelyn & sweet Rottie at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah (largest no-kill sanctuary in U.S.)... Evelyn has been there 4 times to volunteer with helping to care for the animals ;-)

Evelyn & sweet Rottie at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah (largest no-kill sanctuary in U.S.)… Evelyn has been there 4 times to volunteer with helping to care for the animals ;-)

Place of employment (what do you do & where?): Steve Owen and Associates as a real estate broker for 17 1/2 yrs. Was alcohol/drug abuse counselor prior to that.

Any volunteer work? Help with any kind of animal rescue work where ever and whenever I can.

Evelyn, with husband, Marion

Evelyn, with husband, Marion

Where/how did you develop your passion for rescuing animals?
When I was 10 years old and walking home from school, I saw a small dog running around a card box box and crying. It was a mother dog and her 4 puppies had been put in the box. She was obviously abandoned by someone. I left all my school books and lunch box on side of road, picked up box of puppies and mama dog followed me home. My Daddy just laughed and asked what we were going to do with them. Well, we had mama dog spayed and got all puppies healthy and found homes for all of them. I grew up with beagles, treeing fiests, German Shepherds, cats and a couple of mixed breed dogs. Both parents and my grandmother were all big animal lovers and I just followed suit.

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… big attention for Brevard in today’s Asheville Citizen Times!

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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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… rainy day in Brevard today…

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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"...

… chatting with reporter Caitlin Byrd from Asheville Citizen Times about “rebirth in downtown Brevard”…

... then dinner (I'm starved!)... my favorite: shrimp & grits!

… then dinner (I’m starved!)… my favorite: shrimp & grits!

... then a glass of wine with a friend!

… then a glass of wine with a friend!

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Brevardian of the Week: Toby Brown!

Toby Brown with girlfriend, Ali

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 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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