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German Fest 2012

Traditional German hat sporting the gamsbart and pins representing the wearer's travels. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

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Traditional German hat sporting the gamsbart and pins representing the wearer's travels. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

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  • Harry Meisenbach, Phil Blanchette and Cas Obie of the Hafen Kapelle band. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Musician and event entertainer Deb Misener Jones demonstrates the playing of traditional Alpine Cow Bells. Reach her 705-346-0879 for more info. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Waterford flutes, brut and chocolates as part of the silent auction to benefit Avow Hospice. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Pat France enjoys the music in old fashioned German attire. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Barbara Saitz seves bratwurst, sauerkraut and German potato salad. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Traditional German hat sporting the gamsbart and pins representing the wearer's travels. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Music was performed by Peter and Edith, the Dynamic Duo of party entertainment. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Top dancers Gene and Barbara jouneyed from Lake Placid for the German festival. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Avow Hospice volunteers Dana Cutalo Volunteer Services Supervisor left and Kit Chamberlain Director of Communications. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Roger White, financial director and wife Lynn in German garb. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Mary Funke with a silent auction item to benefit the church. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Fredi Shearer of the Hafen Kapelle band. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Ann Walker introduces the Hafen Kapelle Band of Cape Coral. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Polkas and Waltzes drew dancers to the floor. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Pre school basket to benefit the Our Savior Lutheran school. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

Bratwurst, sauerkraut, polkas, waltzes and more were on hand at the German festival.  A silent auction with an array of items from kids' school supplies to fine glassware and champagne rounded out the offerings.  The highlight was German music and dancing with many of the participants dressed in traditional German garb right down to the knickers and laderhosen. 

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