*** Carrick, Stand Proud! ***

[Natalia Rudiak]

Dear community members,

As Vice President of the Carrick Community Council, I wanted to send a few updates on behalf of our Board of Directors.  This past weekend was a very big one for the community of Carrick. We thank you for your support.  We have worked very hard to put community events together, and they couldn't be a success without your participation.

Here are some of the great things happening in our neighborhood!

• Our Halloween costume contest had over 60 little participants, as well as a special appearance by our local Boy Scouts. The annual Halloween parade had over a dozen floats, including two marching bands, local political officials, children's groups, fire companies, and local businesses.  Despite the rain, we marched with our heads held high and we even got some great media from KDKA. Click on the video to see some cute kids, the pride of Carrick! KDKA Video: http://kdka.com/video/?id=64605...@kdka.dayport.com
  
  
  Pictures of the Halloween Parade: http://www.carrickpa.com/photos/halloween-parade-2009
  
  
• We had a wonderful marker dedication ceremony for the John M. Phillips marker on the 2300 block of Brownsville Road. Included in the celebration were 100 attendees: over 25 descendants of John M. Phillips along with elected officials PA Sens. Ferlo and Costa, PA Rep. Readshaw, Pittsburgh Councilman Kraus and Councilwoman elect Natalia Rudiak, State Game Commission representative Joe Stefko, Carrick Overbrook Historical Society founders Carol Anthony, Julia Tomasic, Natalia Rudiak and John Rudiak, BSA Robert Stein Learning for Life Director along with Dwayne E. Hiers Scoutmaster Troup 614, originally Troop 1, Silver Tip Division, John M. Phillips' original BSA troop. 
  
  St. Pius X Byzantine Catholic Church opened their church and we had the ceremony in the church hall.  All those mentioned above gave short presentations commenting on how this marker affected them or their recollections of John M. Phillips.  Although the family did not make any comments at the dedication they thanked all those involved with this project.  Look for the historical marker in front of St. Pius X Catholic Church!
  
  
• Mr. Robert Baltos has extended the computer class offered through the Education Committee of Carrick Community Council at Pittsburgh Carrick High School to the already established participants due to their enthusiastic interest.  Mr. Baltos is seriously considering offering another computer class in the Spring.  If you, friends, or family are interested in attending on of these computer learning classes, please contact CCC Board member and PCHS Carrick teacher, Miss Cindy Falls at excus...@yahoo.com
  
  
• On October 31, at Pittsburgh Carrick High School, a ceremony was held inducting Alumni into the Sports Hall of Fame.  Alumni from Classes of the 30's - 2000's were present and spoke of their memorable days at Carrick High School and living in the Community.  This ceremony was dedicated to Sgt. Ryan Lane, Class of 2002, that was killed in Afghanistan in July.  In attendance were his wife Valerie (Muller) Lane, Class of 2002, parents of Sgt. Lane, and many family members and friends. State Representative Harry Readshaw presented Valerie with a State proclamation and Miss Cindy Falls, (teacher to Valerie in Health Technology) with the folded American flag.  Miss Falls also read a poem to the parents and presented each with a picture of Sgt. Lane that was beautifully framed by Julia Tomasic, another CCC Board Member.  A final salute was given to Sgt. Lane and Mr. Lane ended the ceremony by speaking about their son.  Thank you Sgt. Ryan Lane and all the heroes of the Carrick community.
  

We hope that we can continue to count on your support of our efforts.  Please continue to check out website, http://www.carrickpa.com for more news, events and photographs.

Warm regards,
Carrick Community Council
http://www.carrickpa.com

[charles fallert]

I think everyone that had a part in making the annual halloween parade a huge success deserve a big round of applause.  I live right on Brownsville and it was great to just step right out the front door and have the parade right in front of me.  I grew up in the Knoxville section of the city but have always liked what Carrick has to offer. The CCC is one of the greatest organizations I can think of and can't wait to become more involved in it. So THANK YOU to everyone that helped make the parade a huge success. 

 

 

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From: Natalia Rudiak <nat...@nataliarudiak.com>
To: carrickpa <carr...@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Fri, November 6, 2009 4:43:25 PM
Subject: [CarrickPA] *** Carrick, Stand Proud! ***