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PHOTO GALLERY: Oktoberfest


  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 8, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: Oktoberfest
Ken and Krista Bragg
Ken and Krista Bragg
The money raised from food and beverage sales benefits The Humane Society.
The money raised from food and beverage sales benefits The Humane Society.
Loretta Brownell with Childlike Productions
Loretta Brownell with Childlike Productions
Diane Chrzuncuski, George mass, Judy Mass, Kathy Rhoades
Diane Chrzuncuski, George mass, Judy Mass, Kathy Rhoades
Darlene and Gil DiLoreto
Darlene and Gil DiLoreto
Greg Grawe, Paul Wroblewski, Jill Grawe
Greg Grawe, Paul Wroblewski, Jill Grawe
Jessica Kenney and Jackie Linder
Jessica Kenney and Jackie Linder
Mila Kesling, Camille Kesling and Zach Kesling
Mila Kesling, Camille Kesling and Zach Kesling
Mary Lou McDermott and Geri Johnson
Mary Lou McDermott and Geri Johnson
Betty and John O’Donoghue with Denis and Mary Ann Healy
Betty and John O’Donoghue with Denis and Mary Ann Healy
Frank Padula is a member of Northern Sounds, which provided German music for the event.
Frank Padula is a member of Northern Sounds, which provided German music for the event.
Food available was Johnsonville Brats, roasted rotisserie chicken, pretzels and dipping sauces.
Food available was Johnsonville Brats, roasted rotisserie chicken, pretzels and dipping sauces.
David and Jeff Putnam
David and Jeff Putnam
Owners of Sam Sneade’s Tavern, two of which are German, Tom Testwuide, Brian Sullivan and Paul Klick.
Owners of Sam Sneade’s Tavern, two of which are German, Tom Testwuide, Brian Sullivan and Paul Klick.
Brian and Angie Trudo
Brian and Angie Trudo

 

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