Famous Winnipeg restaurant Kelekis is closing

Yani K.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2012/11/30/mb-kelekis-restaurant-closing-winnipeg.html
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  1. customer
    someone who pays for goods or services
    The announcement was made on the website for the restaurant, which has been in its current location for 81 years and has a wall of photographs featuring famous customers.
  2. mural
    a painting that is applied to a wall surface
    There is also a mural along one wall that depicts the history of the family and its business.
  3. contemplate
    think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
    "So many friendships have been forged with customers that this is a very hard thing to contemplate.
  4. model
    a representation of something, often on a smaller scale
    In the 1930s, the sisters began working alongside their dad in a remade Model T Ford from which they sold food at outdoor events and fairs in the city.
  5. event
    something that happens at a given place and time
    In the 1930s, the sisters began working alongside their dad in a remade Model T Ford from which they sold food at outdoor events and fairs in the city.
  6. tradition
    a specific practice of long standing
    The Kelekis Family has a long tradition in the city of Winnipeg.
  7. subsequently
    happening at a time later than another time
    Chris and Magdalene Kelekis emigrated to Canada in 1913 and subsequently settled in Winnipeg in 1918 after living in Montreal and briefly in Edmonton.
  8. settle
    become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
    Chris and Magdalene Kelekis emigrated to Canada in 1913 and subsequently settled in Winnipeg in 1918 after living in Montreal and briefly in Edmonton.
  9. success
    an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
    Chris and Magdalene's family was very important to them and their children were integral to their success in business.
  10. wagon
    a wheeled vehicle drawn by an animal or a tractor
    In the 1930s he redeveloped a Model T Ford into a wagon and with his daughters' help, they covered many outdoor events in Winnipeg such as sporting events and fairs.
  11. expand
    extend in one or more directions
    In 1955, he saw the realization of his long time dream to expand the Main and Redwood location where his proud traditions of quality, value and service have been upheld by his family.
Created on Wed Dec 05 00:43:35 EST 2012 (updated Wed Dec 05 00:52:48 EST 2012)

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