VisitErie Delegation Departs for Harrisburg. Their Mission: Selling Erie
VisitErie, together with tourism industry partners will travel to Harrisburg November 12-13 to market Erie as an ideal meetings and convention destination during the annual Pennsylvania Society of Association Executives (PASAE) 2009 Convention Tradeshow. The Erie delegation will host a luncheon/presentation program for meeting planners on Thursday November 12th at the Rockbass Grill. Attending Erie representatives include: Bayfront Convention Center, Scott Enterprises, Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel, Bel-Aire Clarion Hotel & Conference Center and Presque Isle Downs & Casino.
Is it just me, or do the leaves that keep falling to the ground seem to be much more abundant this year? It feels like I have spent almost every day on the tractor trying to keep up with the fall out, only to look out the window to find another layer fluttering to the ground.
We’re not really complaining, though. This is one of our favorite times of the year here in Northwestern Pennsylvania, and before we can say BRRRRR, the ground will be covered in white, rather than the rainbow colors of Autumn leaves.
We found it very heartwarming to read the tributes to the veterans of our military services in memory and honor of their sacrifice and service to ensure that the rest of us are able to live in peace.
The workers laid off by the Erie General Electric were hit with another blow today when it was announced that they would not be eligible to receive Federal Trade Adjustment Assistance since the slowdown was not caused by the loss of orders to foreign manufacturers.
Another Erie County Judge, Tom Carney, has pled guilty to charges stemming from an encounter on I-79 in which he pulled a handgun and waved it at the driver of another car. Now he hopes that being treated as a criminal will help him to be a better judge. Say what?????
Texting while driving is likely to be outlawed if a bill currently in the State House is passed. The bill would also bar younger (under 18) drivers from talking on a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle. Expect a lot of cooperation from the younger generation over that one.
Sports
The Erie Otters defeated Saginaw 5 to 2 in a Wednsday afternoon game at the Tullio Arena.
Gannon University’s Golden Knight Football Team placed 4 players on the All-PSAC squad. Senior Jon Richardson and Sophomore Randy Colling won First Team honors, while Sam Geldmaker and Matthew Neal-Mink were awarded second team spots.
At Mercyhurst, David Hetrick, Fred Hale, and Tim Herbener earned First Team honors, while Josh Szeluga, Andrew Salamon, Brian Boyce, Julius McCormick, and Ian Wild were named to the Second Team.
Events
Mary Kay and Dan (better known as the Captain) Geary would like to extend an invitation to everyone to attend the Holiday Open House at Studio 7 Gallery. Be sure to tell ‘em Dale sent ya!!
