Happy St. Patrick’s Day! If you are drinking the green beer today, please don’t drink and drive.
Former Erie County Executive Rick Schenker announced yesterday that he plans to run for lieutenant governor in the 2010 Republican primary. Schenker was elected county executive in 2001 and served one four-year term. He was also formerly a spokesman for PennDOT and the statewide director of the Pennsylvania Christian Coalition and has recently been working as a consultant.
Zac Petkansas has been named as Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper’s Communications Director. In the past, he has worked for Rep. Hilda Solis (D, CA) and was the deputy press secretary for the House Rules Committee.
The coroner has identified the man killed by a train in Erie on Saturday as 36-year-old Donald C. Oswalt. There has as yet been no ruling whether his death was intentional or accidental, and video from cameras on the train is currently being analyzed for evidence.
Penn State Behrend will receive $150,000 through the Keystone Innovation Starter Kit program. This program is designed to help colleges and universities recruit faculty researchers in science and technology. This money can also be used to fund labs and equipment related to advanced research. The money is part of a $2.5 million investment statewide that Governor Rendell said “provides funding for projects that will directly aid and enhance the scientific education of some of the smartest men and women in Pennsylvania.”
The Center for Political Participation (CPP) at Allegheny College will host a daylong conference, “Hot Shots of the 2008 Election,” on April 2 to explore lessons learned by young political operatives during the 2008 election. Sarah Simmons, strategy director for senator and 2008 presidential candidate John McCain, will present the event’s keynote lecture, “The Role of Young Staffers in Political Campaigns,” at a reception and dinner at 5:45 p.m. in the Tillotson Room of the Tippie Alumni Center. The conference is free and open to the public, but spaces are limited and advanced registration is required. Register at cpp.allegheny.edu/hotshots by March 30. For more information call CPP Project Coordinator Mary Solberg at 814-332-6202.
Members of Mercyhurst College’s forensics department will be featured on the “All Things Erie” radio program on WQLN-91.3 FM. Forensic anthropologist Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, research assistant Erin Chapman and graduate student Allison Nesbitt were interviewed last week by WQLN’s Kim Young about their role in recovering human remains from the scene of the fatal Continental plane crash February 12th near Buffalo. The program will air this Saturday, March 21, at 7 a.m. and Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m. .
Sports
The Erie Seawolves are holding tryouts this Saturday, March 21st, for anyone interested in singing the national anthem at this season’s home games. Tryouts will be held at the Erie Playhouse with registration beginning at 11:30 am and tryouts beginning at noon. For more information, contact Carol Trumbo at (814) 456-1300 or ctrumbo@seawolves.com.
The Seawolves also will be holding their opening day of ticket sales this Saturday at the Uht from 12 to 4 pm. This will be the first chance that fans will get to purchase individual game tickets for the 2009 season, and fans can enjoy free Smith’s hot dogs, Pepsi, hot chocolate and coffee while meeting team mascot C. Wolf. In addition, fans who donate two unopened boxes of cereal to the Erie City Mission will receive a free ticket to opening day, April 8th against Altoona.
Here is the Erie Otters schedule for the rest of March:
3/20 @ London Knights
3/21 @ London Knights
3/25 vs London Knights; Get tickets
3/26 vs London Knights; Get tickets
3/28 @ London Knights
Here is the Erie BayHawks schedule for the rest of March:
3/18 vs Austin; Get tickets
3/20 @ Utah
3/21 @ Albuquerque
3/27 vs Colorado; Get tickets
3/29 vs Los Angeles; Get tickets
Events
Learn how to create Old World Easter eggs at “Easter Eggstravaganza!” a hands-on workshop hosted by Larry Kozlowski, director of student life at Mercyhurst North East, on Thursday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Miller Hall at Mercyhurst North East, 16 West Division Street, North East. Free and open to the public. Call (814) 725-6277.
Prospective students can meet with faculty and administrators, tour the campus, and even qualify for scholarship money when Gannon University on Sunday, April 5 hosts its annual Spring Open House. For more information on any aspect of Gannon University’s Spring Open House, contact the Office of Admissions at 1-800-GANNON-U or 814-871-7240 or send e-mail to admissions@gannon.edu.
Local landscape artist Brett Maloney will use his more than 35 years of professional experience to explore color theory, plant combinations and how to use seasonal color in spring gardens at a workshop on Monday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m., in Alex Theater at Mercyhurst North East, 16 West Division Street, North East. Free and open to the public. Call (814) 725-6277.
Join us to see Avery’s new line of EcoFriendly office products-products that work for you and the environment. Also learn about tools to better organize your work environment, discover tips that save time and money, and see business solutions and materials that leave a powerful, lasting impression. Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 9:00am. At WQLN Public Media 8425 Peach Street, Erie Its $15 per person. RSVP TO: Karen Jenruczak CPS/CAP-814-347-1102 kljendruczak@ridgurak.com
Students from the Mercyhurst North East Dance Institute, along with Mercyhurst musicians, will combine their talents for an afternoon of entertainment on Sunday, April 26, at 2 p.m., in St. Mary’s Chapel at Mercyhurst North East, 16 West Division Street, North East. Free and open to the public. Call (814) 725-6277.
Upcoming Erie Concerts and Shows:
March 22: New Kids on the Block, Tullio Arena (tickets on sale 1/24)
March 29: Comedian Lewis Black, Warner Theatre (tickets)
April 3-5: Sesame Stree Live: Elmo Makes Musice, Warner Theater (tickets)
April 24 & 25: Monster Truck Nationals, Tullio Arena (tickets)
May 4: Spelling Bee, Warner Theatre (tickets)
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