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Who are you? Theresa Ostapowich

 

Age: 40.

Occupation: Co-owner of Tricked Out Cowgirl.

What do you like most about your job? Being able to set my own hours and it’s really fun.

How long have you lived in the Valley? Four years.

Where are you from originally? Lethbridge.

What do you like most about living here? The people, the scenery, and it’s warm.

Anything you would change? I’d get rid of the mosquitoes and sand flies.

What are your top travel destinations? We went to Denver and I really enjoyed that. I’d like to drive to Texas. I don’t like flying, but I’d love to see Germany and the Ukraine.

Why don’t you like flying? You’re locked in somewhere for awhile and if you want to get out, you can’t.

If you could travel through time when and where would you go? I’d like to live back in the old west.

What three words would you use to describe yourself? Kind, loving, and mom.

If you could hang out with any fictional character, who would it be? There’s only one that comes to mind, SpongeBob Squarepants. He would be a hoot.

Any hobbies? I ride my horses. I used to compete in barrel racing. Taking my family camping and golfing.

Choose one thing to eat for the rest of your life? Pizza.

What is your most memorable childhood toy? A stuffed monkey named Minkey.

Who would want to play you in the movie of your life? Gwyneth Paltrow.

What would be your theme song? Cowgirls Don’t Cry.

Any songs you would sing at karaoke? Something by Carrie Underwood.

What would you do with $1 million?  I would send my parents on an Alaskan cruise. Make sure my kids have college tuition. Give a little to my family and close friends. There might not be enough left after that.

Any words of wisdom? If you have to think twice, don’t do it.


Who are you? Scott Ouellette

 

Age: 32.

Employers: Acklands-Grainger.

Occupation: Branch Manager.

Dream job? A professional golfer or hockey player. Maybe speaking about my experience with my heart transplant.

What happened? I had a massive heart attack when I was 28 and it killed the left side of my heart. I was on a machine that ran the left side of my heart for 113 days. I got the call, and they dropped a new heart in. It’s a gift that you never forget. 

Where are you from originally? Calgary until I was 21, moved to Red Deer, back to Calgary, and then back to Red Deer again. My mother is from Drumheller and my uncle still lives here.

How long have you lived in the Valley? I haven’t officially moved, but I will be on May 25.

What are some of your top travel destinations? Last summer, my wife, parents, and I went to Sweden for the World Transplant Games. We also hit Amsterdam and Venice. I want to play some of the best golf courses in the world like St. Andrews, Pebble Beach, or TPC Sawgrass.

What three things would you bring to a deserted island (excluding family)? My iPhone, golf clubs and an unlimited supply of golf balls.

Any celebrities you’d like to hang out with? I’d like to play a round of golf with Erik Compton. He’s a professional golfer and he’s had two heart transplants.

Choose one thing to eat for the rest of your life? My mother’s potato salad.

What is your most memorable childhood toy? A Dukes of Hazard pedal car. My sister would sit on the trunk and I would drive to the end of the block and then back home.

Favourite movies/TV shows? Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Dumb and Dumber. For TV, Modern Family and How I Met Your Mother. I’m a comedy person.

What would be your theme song? My Heart Will Go On, as cheesy as that sounds.

Favourite sports? Golf, hockey, and curling.

Any words of wisdom? Wake up every day and be happy you woke up.


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