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Brawling ends Carrick's St. Basil Catholic Parish summer festival permanently (Teen mobs)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ^ | July 24, 2015 | Andrew Goldstein

Posted on 07/24/2015 5:59:44 PM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia

In a 1½ hour span Wednesday night, Carrick lost a community tradition some six decades old.

The St. Basil Catholic Parish summer festival — the parish’s biggest annual fundraiser — will cease to exist after brawling teenagers prompting its early closure out of fear for public safety, according to the parish’s pastor, the Rev. Stephen Kresak.

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Father Kresak said the festival has been plagued by brawls before. He said a small group of teens who came from outside the Carrick community cause problems, and he believes the festival gave teenagers a place to congregate without being noticed as out of the ordinary.

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The annual festival was supposed to run from Wednesday through Saturday night but only lasted about two hours on its opening evening as six brawls between teenagers were reported between 9:30 and 11 p.m., Pittsburgh public safety spokeswoman Sonya Toler said. Two police officers were serving as security that night, but the teenagers only dispersed when more officers arrived.

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TOPICS: Local News
KEYWORDS: carrick; mobviolence; obamalegacy; obamasfault; pittsburgh
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To: steve86
"Yes, we have the “Sausage Fest” here..."

Somewhere in time and space...Beavis and Butthead are laughing.

41 posted on 07/24/2015 7:13:42 PM PDT by Crim (Palin / West '16)
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To: doc1019

Steelers fans.


42 posted on 07/24/2015 7:14:01 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: BenLurkin

Hey jealous..


43 posted on 07/24/2015 7:20:58 PM PDT by GregB (Good luck Rose and Jim!!)
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To: Crim

I used to have a white cat and a black cat. The white cat was named “Whites” and the black cat was named “Blacks”. I believe in equal rights.


44 posted on 07/24/2015 7:24:21 PM PDT by VerySadAmerican (I'll never vote for another rino and it sickens me that I voted for McCain.)
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To: Exit148

I wish they would fight back instead of giving in.

Security and planning with the local police force and state and sheriff’s department could nip this in the bud. These people are showing up because they can disrupt things and take power. But they will not show up if they are challenged.

We lose our freedoms one surrender at a time.


45 posted on 07/24/2015 7:37:05 PM PDT by Chickensoup (We lose our freedoms one surrender at a time)
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To: steve86

We have a festival that has been largely a parishioner event, but they’re trying to increase outside attendance. We’re in a bit of an isolated location, so it’s not something the general public notices.

Everything’s been peaceful all along for us, too, even with the Knights selling beer. The ethnic food booths are a big success: our Mexicans and South Americans can really cook!


46 posted on 07/24/2015 7:37:35 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("All the time live the truth with love in your heart." ~Fr. Ho Lung)
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To: Tax-chick

I’ve never been to that beer garden or any biergarten but happened to purchase a can of “beer” last night that nearly knocked me out. A lager, I guess, 8.1%. Should have been labeled “novice users use extreme caution”.


47 posted on 07/24/2015 7:52:18 PM PDT by steve86 (Prophecies of Maelmhaedhoc OÂ’Morgair (Latin form: Malachy))
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To: steve86

Some very strong beers are being made now. I notice sometimes when we’re at the drinks-and-fancy-grocery-store. I suppose it’s a matter of state law how high the alcohol content can be, with its still being sold as beer.

I drink wine that’s weaker than your beer. (7.5%, $2.87 a bottle at Aldi ;-).


48 posted on 07/24/2015 7:54:45 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("All the time live the truth with love in your heart." ~Fr. Ho Lung)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Catholic parishes used to be the rock solid foundation of the neighborhoods when I was young. They had everything including schools, community, sports teams, boy scouts, and social events that welcomed everyone. Today it is almost impossible to have any kind of function in a parish that even borders on the inner city lest they be overrun by marauding gangs of black thugs.

The answer is beyond me. All I know is that I got my CCW this week and will have an SD (Self Defense) device shortly. I am 73 with some health issues and I am afraid for what is going to happen to this country in the years to come. Right now we need to protect ourselves and our families.


49 posted on 07/24/2015 8:08:23 PM PDT by joemsewi
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To: 4yearlurker
Right down the road from my folks. That's what happened.

This is all part of zero's plan.

Get in Whitey's face.

Intimidate him, assault him, steal his stuff.

If he fights back, prosecute him.

The fuse has been lit.

The next 17 mos will "interesting".

Be prepared.

50 posted on 07/24/2015 8:24:04 PM PDT by Eagles6 ( Valley Forge Redux. If not now, when? If not here, where? If not us then who?)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Whirlstah!!!


51 posted on 07/24/2015 8:30:13 PM PDT by Molon Labbie (Prep. Now. Live Healthy, take your Shooting Iron daily.)
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To: doc1019

You don’t have to guess. It’s right there in the item, “teens.” That’s the fading PC term for gimmedats.


52 posted on 07/24/2015 8:51:39 PM PDT by arthurus (it's true!)
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To: arthurus

No doubt.


53 posted on 07/24/2015 8:52:43 PM PDT by doc1019 (Blue lives matter)
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To: doc1019

I guess Jets vs Sharks.


54 posted on 07/24/2015 9:31:42 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not, no explanation is possible)
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To: doc1019

The official policy is, “Give those who wished to destroy space to do that.”
These mobs will be emboldened by the inaction of the authorities. They will become more and more dangerous. Malls will and have closed. Tourist destinations will lose business. Festivals will be cancelled. Any public place will be insecure. These “progressive” mayors are not smart enough to know where their tax dollars come from. “In the parks of our great cities, exactly as in all jungles, honest men may no longer move at night; when the sun goes down they must stay near the fires, while the beasts prowl. In those dark jungles and along the jungle paths into which the night transforms so many city streets, huge dogs now join the few hunters still on trail.” - James Burnham


55 posted on 07/24/2015 9:46:02 PM PDT by Vehmgericht
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To: Crim

Derbyshire Rules


56 posted on 07/24/2015 9:56:33 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: exit82

Definitely; the parishes there are shells. A couple of ethnic parishes still have festivals, but they have a lot of cops around when they do it.


57 posted on 07/25/2015 3:31:27 AM PDT by kearnyirish2 (Affirmative action is economic warfare against white males (and therefore white families).)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
Unruly teenagers?

... and their dang long-hair music!

58 posted on 07/25/2015 4:50:42 AM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a Simple Manner for a Happy Life :o)
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To: Liberty Valance

LOL! Good one.


59 posted on 07/25/2015 7:56:04 AM PDT by mc5cents (Pray for America)
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To: dfwgator
I take it those “teens” weren’t Catholics.

Renegade Mennonites strike again!

60 posted on 07/25/2015 7:57:10 AM PDT by nascarnation (Impeach, convict, deport)
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