Sharon Anderson continues to see some of the same customers she served on day one, Oct. 5, 1995, when she opened Shar-On鈥檚 in Courtenay.

She started the ladies wear/accessories business at 1025 Cliffe Ave. Back then, it was called Shar-On鈥檚 Plus Size. Five years later, she relocated to 438 5th St. in the downtown core, and changed the name to Shar-On鈥檚 All Sizes.

Besides serving patrons who walk through the doors, Anderson has always delivered clothes to customers.

鈥淪ome of them were in wheelchairs. I鈥檝e done this ever since I opened,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 used to have two (customers) in Campbell River, and two here, and I used to take them a bunch of clothes.鈥�

She also offers private appointments 鈥� a service she decided to offer before the coronavirus pandemic set in.

鈥淚f they want an appointment by themselves, I will come down on a Sunday or in an evening.鈥�

Anderson has also hosted the Evergreen Spring Fashion Show, and would open her doors during Market Days and the annual car show.

鈥淟arry (Jangula) the ex-mayor would always came in. He always stopped, and he always said, 鈥楾hanks for being open, Sharon鈥�.鈥�

Shar-On鈥檚 is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday at 438 5th St. She normally sees four or five customers at a time, so social distancing is not an issue.

鈥淚t鈥檚 big enough that people aren鈥檛 on top of each other,鈥� said Anderson, who gives patrons the option of wearing a mask.

Anyone wishing a private appointment can call the store at 250-334-0840 or email sharons438@gmail.com

To celebrate the 25 years, there will be prizes and draws all day Monday, Oct. 5 at the store.