New theatre owners rise in Windy Acres Avalon deal
Peter Desrochers and his wife Kim have bought the Windy Acres Drive-In and Avalon Theatre from Louis and Charlotte Wolowich, ending years of operation by the former owners. Desrochers began as an usher at the Windsor Theatre and built a circuit, noting the challenges of sustaining theatre in a small town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Desrochers
Peter
Kim
Windy Acres Drive-In
Avalon Theatre
Louis
Charlotte Wolowich
Windsor Theatre
Cineplex
Eaton Place
Somerset
Man
Desrochers
Starlight Driven
Windy Acres Drive
Obituary of William Borkofski of Russell Manitoba
William Borkofski of Russell Manitoba died peacefully at home on May 8 1985 at age 81. He was born July 21 1903 in Boulton District farmed there then moved to Silver Creek District. He married Bertha Klimack on February 5 192? Survived by wife Bertha son Gerald and wife Gail Russell, daughters Hilda Ziprick Inglis Anne Kemn Winnipeg, Elsie and Frank Kulman Brandon, 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 11 at Braendle and Bruce Funeral Home with Pastor Harmon officiating. Interment Russell Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were five grandsons and a nephew. The Desrochers plan to provide top notch movie selections at their theater.
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William
Boulton
Silver Creek District
Bertha Klimack
Bertha
Aon
Gerald
Gail
Russel
Hilda Ziprick
Inglis
Anne Kemn
Winnipeg
Elsie
Rank Kulman
Brandon
Eld
Braendle and Bruce Funeral Home
Man
Harmon
Braendle and
Bruce Funeral Home
Elyda Snowdon
Pearl Curie
Bruce
Eather
Heather
Winnipe
Linda
Mark Scott
Ralph Stewart
Foxwarren District News Leisure Centre opening delayed
Community notices from Foxwarren discuss Westminster Church service on Father's Day June 16, the Leisure Centre opening on June 22, and entries to Teresa and Wilfred. Reports cover a community health project for seniors, kitchen plans, finances, and social gatherings. Local residents and visitors are named amid efforts to gather news.
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Westminster United Church
Herb Wotton
Rob
Rhonda (Turnbull
McDougal
Gillam Have & Babyirl
Ted Widdicombe
Ted
Teresa
Wilfred
Slr
Svenson
International Horticultural Summer Camp at Peace Gardens
Our Horticultural Society reports a pamphlet on an International Horticultural Summer Camp to be held at the Peace Gardens starting July 28. Activities include plant identification, pest control, dish gardens, terrariums, landscaping, grafting, and a canoe trip in search of Spotted Coralroot. Transportation, dormitories, and camping options available. cost about 55 Canadian dollars per person. A separate note praises Growing Roses in the Prairie Provinces by G.W. Shevchuk, sold for 6.95 plus 1 postage. The column highlights favorable spring conditions and garden notes from Lila M. Bily.
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Our Horticultural Society
Peace Gardens
Howard Hall
The
Prairie
G.W. Shevchuk
Fulton Road
Edmonton
Alta
Tgasts
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William BO
Rkofski
William Borkofski
Russea
Roy Ziprick
Sheldon Ziprick
Garth Ziprick
Jerry Kulman
Gary Kern
Bill Borkotsky
Russell Memorial Gardens
Braendlel and Bruce
Desrocher
Department of Labor
Tors
Hollywood
Runmu Degree Press
Charlotte
Russell Curling Club
Lic
Pratt School
Major Pratt School
Wally McKenzie
M.L.A. Roblin - Russell
Foxwarren District News
Strathelair
Foxwarren
Strathelai
Yim
Oral Pizzey
Bert
Nola
Brian Webb
Virden
Willams Longstatt
Cardale
Joseph T. Al‘mey
Bottineau
N.D
Lila M. Bily
Competi
Lou Deeley
Kinsmen Club of
Russell
Karen Layh
Harvey Layh
Cher
Sam Elliott
Eric Stoltz
Pe Bogdanovich
Night Patrol
Vietnam
Chuck Norris
RED Cross
Silver Beach
Bill Stasiuk
Russell Studios
Currie Chuchmuch
Angusville
B.P.O. Elkissell Lodge No. 20
Kinsmen Club
Russell & District Pool Committee
Russell Memorial Arena
Russell & District Swimming Pool Building Fund
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