The remaining original Oktoberfest organizers, seated from left, Louise Donaldson, Shirley Bretzlaff, Essie Schwartz, Roy Bretzlaff and Karen Kelly applaud longtime president Lorraine Bretzlaff (standing in blue dress) as she hugs emcee Mark Papousek (left) after she is honoured for her dedication to the festival with a plaque presented by director Kim Cluff (standing, right). See page eight for more of Okotberfest Ladysmith’s 40th celebrations.
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