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Anna Masi(left) of Youngstown and Sarah Ellis of Boardman smile as they sell the last two paczki during the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Anna Masi(left) of Youngstown and Sarah Ellis of Boardman smile as they sell the last two paczki during the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


D'Ella Hechmeyer(17) smiles as she sells tickets during the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

D'Ella Hechmeyer(17) smiles as she sells tickets during the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Mike Ekoniak of Canfield stuffs his face during a pierogi eating contest at the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Mike Ekoniak of Canfield stuffs his face during a pierogi eating contest at the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


A polka band plays for the dance floor during the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

A polka band plays for the dance floor during the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Scott Cochran of Austintown stuffs his face during a pierogi eating contest at the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Scott Cochran of Austintown stuffs his face during a pierogi eating contest at the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Ryan Cochran of Austintown stuffs his face during a pierogi eating contest at the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Ryan Cochran of Austintown stuffs his face during a pierogi eating contest at the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Joe Spohn of Cuyahoga Falls and Scott Cochran of Austintown stuff their faces during a pierogi eating contest at the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Joe Spohn of Cuyahoga Falls and Scott Cochran of Austintown stuff their faces during a pierogi eating contest at the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


D'Ella Hechmeyer(17) sells tickets during the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

D'Ella Hechmeyer(17) sells tickets during the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Polish memorabilia during the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Polish memorabilia during the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Dave Gilk of Girard stuffs his face during a pierogi eating contest at the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Dave Gilk of Girard stuffs his face during a pierogi eating contest at the 9th annual Polish American heritage festival, Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Anne's catholic Church in Austintown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)