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PACT August Newsletter
August has been a busy time for everyone with so many people going on vacation. PACT has been busy also. On Wednesday, August 19th, we had a presentation from one of the jurors in the Fr. Robinson murder trial. Denise (she has asked us not to provide her last name) talked about how the jury came to a guilty verdict in this trial. Because much of the evidence was not available to the jury, Denise explained that with what they knew at the time, a guilty verdict was the only…
Read MoreOctober Newsletter
Dear PACT members, Don’t forget that October is Polish Heritage Month! We at PACT hope that you take time to remember your Polish ancestors that have gone before you and appreciate the rich and proud heritage that they have passed on to you. PACT has been busy working on several projects for the coming months. Included in these plans is the Wigilia celebration that we are planning for Sunday, December 13, 2009. This is our first Wigilia celebration for our members and we are working to make this celebration as…
Read MoreJuly PACT News
Stan Machosky, one of PACT’s board members, talked about PACT’s mission Statement and some of the upcoming events. The future events were: the Polish Concert Band’s concert at Olander Park in Sylvania, on July 22nd, Polish night at the Mud Hens baseball game on August 1st, and the screening of the movie “Katyn” at the Maumee Theater on October 4th, 2009.
Read MoreToledo Polish Genealogy Society Meeting
The TPGS, (Toledo Polish Genealogy Society) is having their monthly meeting this Saturday, 9/19, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon at the St. Hedwig’s School. Their guest speaker this month is author Rosemary Chorzempa.
Read MoreRaffle Winners Announced
PACT’s Raffle winners were announced on Monday, June 22, 2009. The lucky winners were as follows: First prize of $1,000 was won by Ed Lepiarz Second prize of $500 was won by Tim Brzozka Third prize of a $100 gift certificate to the Fix It Shop was won by Tom Grycza Fourth prize of a $50 gift certificate to Polish Pride was won by Mrs. Mercedes Blaczyk Fifth prize of a $50 gift certificate to Ski’s Restaurant was won by Marty Blaczyk Thank you to all who supported PACT by…
Read MoreMarty Blaszczyk Receives PACT’s First Outstanding Service Award
Marty Blaszczyk received the first outstanding service award from PACT on October 4th at the Maumee Theatre before the showing of “Katyn”. Marty was chosen because of his many years of service. Joining Marty was his mother, Mercedes, his father, Frank, and sister, Jan. Read his story: I grew up off of Stickeny Avenue in St. Vincent de Paul Parish boundaries.
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