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"ELLEN Spector has taken over from father Frank “RITA Schoebeli and John Denhartog are both former
bankers who now run Osterson's Framing and Art.

Weiner who started Lonsdale Menswear 33 years age.

MEGHAN MacRae and her boss Nick Ghashghai, owner
of the Bean There cafe, set a relaxed atmosphere.

‘Swapping a Salar
for a framed lifes

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OSTERSON’S Framing and
Art has outlasted the busi-

i. ness’s founders.

ve developed { Nuireways into one
rces of health foods and vitamins.

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‘John Denhartog,

and wife Rita Schocbel Denhartog. “I mean I wouldn't run
took over the venture in | . clothing i
the wake of carecrs as j i ; Pee oe

bankers. : ; nd chasing ....

“We purchased the
business three years ago re

because, it had a good DALE VERE
: “reputation and iore iLONS K
"Was no point in making

it Dick’s Art and Framing,” said
Denhartog,

The former money man does-
n’t regret "making the career change

ugh there is.a downside to the
switch.
“It wasn’t for the moncy,” he
said, “It’s in everybody’s mind to get

“ out of the suit (and) downtown life.

You’re trading a salary for a
lifestyle.”

Schoebel used to specialize in
commercial mortgages at, the now
defunct Montreal Trust. She had
been out of work for some time rais-
ing their kids when John suggested a

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change.

“fe all started with John saying I
should go back to work,” sai
Schoebel. “We were looking for a
business that would fit family life.”

Denhartog added one qualifier to
his wife’s assessment.

“Bur it also had to fit a hobby or
something you . enjoyed,” said

tially ‘spe-.
cialized in, children’s

wear but has since grown up toa -
Spector’s .

focus on teenagers.
father first opened its doors 33
years ago.

In her business it is crucial to stay
on top of the ever-changing fashions
of her clientele.

“I read magazines and I ask the
kids what théy like,”.-said : Spector.
“They (kids) know ” what they like’
before it hits the streets.”

Her father Frank Weiner: still
comes into the store on a daily basis.

“I used to come in and help him -

now he comes in and helps me,” said
Spector.

machines, EasyLine’

Victoria and Ben Assadkhan’ have’
owned Nutraways for four years and,
saw the shop through the transition
of specializing mainly in bulk foods ’
to its present focus of health foods’
and vitamins.. Ce
The couple are able-r0's
the store’s:

shapes
they’re area for. -

“We've always been interested i in:
health,” said Victor, “So when
came up it-was ideal-for us

Since th took over,

Victoria “pointe a
opposite scenario brings
“What really makes. em I h

. when it’s. $10 more somew!

else,” she added.

graduated from- _ Handswo
Secondary. Be
“I do everything. I dlean, I ake. >.
drinks, I make sandwiches,” she said: :
summing up her duties. “It’s casual

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