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An accordion and a dream: how Walter Ostanek held the title of Canada's Polka King for half a century - Toronto Star

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The last ride of Canada’s Polka King: 91-year-old accordion star brought joy for decades Order of Canada recipient Walter Ostanek reflects on knowing when to fold ‘em. Polka king Walter Ostanek performs at the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest at Carl Zehr Square in Kitchener. But 91-year-old Walter Ostanek mustered up the strength to come back to Oktoberfest in Kitchener, one last time. To join the conversation set a first and last name in your user profile. Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the Community Guidelines. Toronto Star does not endorse these opinions. Receive daily email notifications when users reply to your comments.

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