Once again, the Polish American Community of Toledo is sponsoring its Kielbasa Cook Off.  We hope that with each year of sponsoring this event, it becomes better and bigger.  We will be looking for all of you closet "kielbasa makers"  out there who think their recipe is above all others.  This event is held in October which is Polish Heritage Month.  Check our website for specific information that will be available soon.  If you know of any kielbasa makers, tell them to sign up for this event.  Prizes awarded to the first, second and third place winners.

Here is a list of the kielbasa competitors for the Kielbasa Cook Off:
 
Number 15:  Grycza Kielbasa
 
Number 22:   Waniewski
 
Number 33:  Scott Family Kielbasa
 
Number 44:  J & J Kielbasa
 
Number 46:   Lou's
 
Number 49:  Jan Howard
 
Number 51:   Zaza's Old World
 
Number 52:   Tyburski/Harvey
 
Number 57:  PVK
 
Number 60:  Krueger Kielbasa
 
Number 64:  Erin Darah Kielbasa
 
Number 67:  Wulf Family Pride
 
Number 73:   Sausage King
 
Number 79:  Archie Z's Tom & Chris

Entry fee is $5.00, PACT members, $3.00.  Children 6-12 are $2.00, and children under 6 are free.  Ballots will be provided at the door with the name and number of all contestants.  Everyone will be asked to pick the 3 kielbasa makers that they think made the best kielbasa.  Tickets will be 50 cents/ticket.  Along with the kielbasa, beer, pop, sweet and sour cabbage, cucumbers in dill sauce, and coffee cake will be available to purchase.  Bread and coffee are complimentary.

On Thursday, July 29th about 40 people gathered at Ski's Restaurant to listen to Tom Waniewski, Toledo City Councilman, who is currently running for the Ohio State Senate. Mr. Waniewski outlined much of his platform which included lowering state taxes, balancing the budget and cutting out much of the special interest spending which currently exists. He also talked about many city related issues and answered questions from the folks who attended. Mr. Waniewski is a native Toledoan who grew up in the old Lagrange Street neighborhood. He has strong ties to the local Polish community and is a current and active member of PACT. PACT encourages everyone to vote for the candidate of their choice in November.

 THE MOVIE - "KATYN"

Being Shown at The Maumee Indoor Theatre

One Night Only

Tuesday, April 27th, at 6:30 PM

     On April 10th, Poland's President, Lech Kacznski, and 95 other Polish political, military and civilian dignitaries were flying to Smolensk, a city in Russia, for the purpose of commemorating the 70th anniversary of a horrific massacre that occured at the Katyn Forest in the early spring of 1940.  Sadly, the plane that was carrying these Polish dignitaries crashed just before landing and all aboard were killed.  It was, indeed, an ironic twist of fate that claimed even more lives related to the tragic event that occured at Katyn.

In 1939, Hitler and Stalin agreed to a mutual non-aggression pact; their armies would not attack one another.  The intent of their agreement was to join forces for the purpose of destroying Poland's military command and eradicating its population of engineers, intellectuals and other citizens whose education and expertise would help Poland to function independently.  The agreement between Hitler and Stalin lasted only long enought for their armies to join forces and accompolish this mission.

In the spring of 1940, the Soviets proceeded with the "liquidation" of these Polish military officers and civilians by shooting nearly 22,000 men in the Katyn forest and then burying their bodies in mass graves.  This was the massacre that President Kaczynski and the others were going to Russia to commemorate.

Therefore, in memory and in honor of the victims of this tragic plane crash, The Polish American Community of Toledo is sponsoring a special one night only showing of the award winning film, Katyn.  We urge you to come and see the true story behind one of World War II's greatest tragedies.

There is no charge for attending this film, but please make reservations by calling (419) 882-1199.  Seating will be limited.