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

91裸聊视频淭he people that have bought the building don91裸聊视频檛 want the business,91裸聊视频� said co-owner Rose Sexsmith, who choked back tears, when discussing the permanent closure of Rose91裸聊视频檚 Waterfront Pub, located at 1352 Water St.

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The pub will be closing Sept. 30 and Sexsmith said its 91裸聊视频渘ew owners don91裸聊视频檛 want to run Rose91裸聊视频檚 the way it is91裸聊视频� and she has no idea what their plans are.

Despite the tears, Sexsmith is excited about the future.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 bittersweet. All those things, I91裸聊视频檓 sad about my staff91裸聊视频� and I91裸聊视频檓 sad because it91裸聊视频檚 like your kid is moving to another world,91裸聊视频� she said. 91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檝e had an amazing run and met amazing people. I can91裸聊视频檛 say how wonderful it91裸聊视频檚 been.91裸聊视频�

Sexsmith has co-owned the pub with her brother George Hanna, since 1989, which she described as 91裸聊视频渁 successful partnership.91裸聊视频� 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.

The popular pub operates as both a pub and nightclub and according to its website, 91裸聊视频淩ose91裸聊视频檚 is the only true waterfront pub in Kelowna.91裸聊视频�

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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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