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In Focus | Magnus Scheibel of Castello Custom

In Focus is our gift to the community. A way for us to help show our recognition for the people, businesses and organizations that help make our city great. The team at KelownaNow.com is passionate about this community and the people that make it amazing. We want to show our friends, neighbours, family and colleagues that we notice them and the fabulous things that they do.

What is your name?
Magnus Scheibel

Where are you from and how long have you lived in Kelowna?
I'm from Fuessen, Germany and have been living in Kelowna for nine years.

Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
The two favourite people would be my wife Michelle and my son Roman.It's the time I can really enjoy myself and don't have to think about anything else.

If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
I would go to Thailand as I've never been there. I've travelled all over Europe and am excited to see some other cultures.

What is your favourite local store in Kelowna and why?
Kelowna Cell Repair. I drop my phone quite often and they have the best service in town I find.

What is your favourite activity?
I really like to go ride my dirt bike.

If you had to choose: pizza, tacos, or burgers?
I would choose a nice thin crust Italian pizza.

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
I walked into a concrete wall on my honeymoon and had a nice swollen eye.

What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
The birth of my son Roman. Being able to see him grow and becoming his own person is amazing.

Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
I remember spending my summers in Italy with my family. My grandpa used to read us stories on the patio and we couldn't get enough of it. It was special to me.

Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
I enjoy volunteering for Fill the Van for Sally Ann, where the Royal LePage collects food and donations every winter that helps stock the shelves for the local food bank,

If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
Eliminate greed. It creates a lot of sad and bad things in this world. Appreciate what you have and be happy to be healthy.

What is your favourite activity in Kelowna?
I would say for sure dirt biking the trails at Postill.

Where would you sneak away to in Kelowna to spend some time alone?
Take a drive up to Big White. The mountains give me a feeling of freedom.

Where would you like to see positive change in Kelowna and why?
It would be nice to get some of the roads fixed up for example Old Vernon.

If you were granted one wish for work or in life, what would it be?
For my family and friends to always stay healthy.

Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I originally came to Canada to do professional snowboarding.

What is the name of your business/organization?
Castello Custom

What does your business do?
We do custom millwork and cabinetry, commercial and residential.

How do people connect with you through social media? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest)
www.facebook/castellocustom

Where can people find your business online?
www.castellocustom.com

Why did you get into/start this business?
I've always loved creating things and wood is a pretty amazing material for that.

What is the goal of your business?
To always improve our service and quality to our valued customers.

What has been your biggest struggle either in work or life?
I would say getting started was the hardest part, to build relationships with clients and get established.

If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?
Wouldn't change a thing.

Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
It's not always easy to survive as a small business so I think giving the support to local businesses keeps the community strong.

Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
I would like to thank my wife Michelle for always supporting me and being a great mother to our son.

My nomination for the In Focus spotlight is:
Rhett Vercaigne with Swichbac Production

We encourage you to leave your comments and words of support below and submit your own nomination by clicking HERE. You are also welcome to submit a form of your own by clicking HERE. Thank you, Kelowna!



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