The closure of a popular waterfront pub has been an emotional experience for the woman who it was named for.

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The pub will be closing Sept. 30 and Sexsmith said its 香蕉视频直播渘ew owners don香蕉视频直播檛 want to run Rose香蕉视频直播檚 the way it is香蕉视频直播� and she has no idea what their plans are.

Despite the tears, Sexsmith is excited about the future.

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Sexsmith has co-owned the pub with her brother George Hanna, since 1989, which she described as 香蕉视频直播渁 successful partnership.香蕉视频直播� Her children have also worked at the pub and her grandchildren are now old enough to sit and enjoy a drink on its deck.

General manager Andrew Neville said it came as a little bit of a shock for the staff. He also is unable to discuss details for the future plans of the building.

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The pub has been operating employs 58 workers, including some seasonal staff, Neville said.

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carli.berry@kelownacapnews.com
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