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Erie PA News and Events for Tuesday October 25, 2005
Posted by Dennis on October 25, 2005
The Salvation Army purchased the gas station/garage at 13th and Sassafras. They are demolishing the structure for a parking lot. Saint Vincent’s is buying houses along Sassafras between 24th and 25th and tearing them down for a parking lot. If the city complains that non-profits own over 40 percent Erie real estate, why do they keep allowing the non-profits to take properties off the tax rolls?
At this time of the year, six drivers a day in Erie County are involved in accidents involving deer.
RailPower Technologies raised $50 Canadian in a stock sale. The underwriter has an option for an additional $10 C of stock. Net proceeds of the offering will be used to fund working capital and additional expenses relating to existing and anticipated orders; to fund European expansion; to fund expansion of RailPower’s service and maintenance business; and general working capital and general corporate purposes. RailPower has its headquarters in North Vancouver, British Columbia with its main engineering office in Erie, Pa.
Tom Ridge of Erie, former secretary of the Homeland Security Department, is the keynote speaker at Border Management 2005 being held at the Georgetown University Conference Center today and Wednesday. The conference will discuss the use of biometrics and other technologies in border control.
The Pennsylvania dual enrollment program helps students earn college credit before they graduate from high school. Yesterday, the state announced the release of grants for dual enrollment including these Erie area grants: Corry Area School District $17,961.03, Erie City SD $50,873.13, Fairview SD $20,843.48, Fort Leboeuf SD $19,151.60, General McLane SD $15,127.73, Girard SD $18,261.59, Harbor Creek SD $3,144.92, Iroquois SD $27,085.64, North East SD $8,719.50, Northwestern SD $11,005.04, Union City Area SD $21,027.14 and Wattsburg Area SD $11,298.91.
Eclipsys Corporation announced that Saint Vincent Health System, Erie, PA has selected a number of the company’s Sunrise clinical information technology solutions.
The Gannon University Nash Library Book Sale will be held from 10 am to 6 pm Tuesday and Wednesday, October 25-26. Hardcover books, paperbacks, pocket paperbacks, videos, and audio books will be offered in categories like history, engineering, business, psychology, science, education, and medicine.
Then Thursday thru Saturday is the book sale at the Erie County Library Blasco branch at 160 East Front Street. The hours are noon-8 Thursday, 9-5 Friday and 9-3 on Saturday.
Guelcher Film Series movie this week is Murderball. The film will be shown Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 2 and 8 pm at the Mercyhurst Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. Murderball is a film quadriplegic rugby players. Wheelchair rugy is highly competitive, rough sport. The movie made a star out of Mark Zupan.
The Achievement Center and the Sarah Reed Children’s Center are scaring up a good time at the Ninth Annual ‘Trail of Treats.’ This years event will be held two nights, October 26th and 27th, from 5 pm to 8:30 pm in the dungeons, err, concourses of the Millcreek Mall. Children attending will show off their costumes and receive treats from between 35-50 ‘treat stations’ or table sponsors throughout the Mall. This event enables children to celebrate Halloween in a safe, fun and climate-controlled environment. Proceeds from the event will benefit children with physical disabilities at the Achievement Center, and children with mental health issues served by Sarah Reed’s Children Center. Cost is only $2 per child in advance, and $3 at the door.
Rookie Geoff Platt scored three times for Syracuse in a 6-3 win over Rochester on Saturday night. Platt, a 45-goal scorer with the Erie Otters last season, has six goals in five games for the Crunch.
Phoenix RoadRunners Forward Cory Pecker put together an opening weekend to remember, tallying four goals and seven points in three games to lead the ECHL in scoring. Pecker is a former member of the Erie Otters.
Posted by Dennis at October 25, 2005 6:40 AM
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Until the city council and the mayor change the tax-exempt laws in Erie, the 60% (majority) of us will continue to fit 100% the bill for everyone. Only the truly non-profit organizations should be tax exempt. Last time I checked Mercyhurst, Gannon, St Vincents, and Hamot make a pretty hefty profit every single year and those are just the tip of the ice burgh. I’m sure there is lot more out there that should be on the tax rolls. If the city “really” wanted to fix the deficit they would change law.
Posted by: Pete at October 25, 2005 5:39 PM
Do keep in mind the fact that Mercyhurst, Gannon, St Vincents, and Hamot are several of the top employers in this community that provide good paying jobs to the people of Erie County. If St Vincents is building more parking for more employees to be hired, shouldn't we be happy for that considering how many jobs have been lost this year alone in the city? If Salvation Army is expanding, shouldn't we question why....as in lost jobs are causing more homeless people. Let's face it everyone, we need to bring jobs and training to our community instead losing the jobs that we have. I just don't think you should be knocking companies that are consistently hiring and whose employees provide to the economy of the community. That is like biting the hands that feed you. Anyway a few homes went, but the city will gain more in the long run with the employees that will occupy that space and the services that will be provided and improved upon to the community.
Posted by: Kaleen at October 25, 2005 6:55 PM
The amount of tax exempt status organizations in the City of Erie has nothing to do with the horrible financial situation that the mayors and city council members got us into. Hamot, Gannon and countless other non-profits bring income into the area. This blame-game is a desperate attempt to collect revenue. Leave the non-profits alone and instead, demand that our government solve the real problem of bringing in business and revitalizing down town.
Posted by: RichardZ.com at October 26, 2005 7:49 AM
WOW, you people just don’t get it. The tax-exempt status was originally created for those who were truly non-profit organizations. Over the years it has just become a joke. Why should myself and the other 60% of Erie people have to pay 100% of the taxes? I’m glad that they are some on the top employers In Erei, not like any of them are going anywhere any time soon. Why don’t we just turn Erie into one big giant parking lot and charge people a lot of money to park here, LOL. I do agree that the city gov. is just as much to blame, but enough is enough. It’s not like they don’t have the money to pay the taxes. Changing the tax- exempt status is not the only problem solver, but it sure is a good start. I challenge anyone to figure out just how much more in revenue the city would take in if they lowered the number of tax-exempt properties down to 10% to 15%. Quote “Anyway a few homes went, but the city will gain more in the long run with the employees that will occupy that space and the services that will be provided and improved upon to the community”. That’s the mentality that got us into this problem in the first place of too many tax exempt properties. One, two, or three here or there what the big deal until you start adding them all up. A good example is the Verizon building on Sass. I’d be willing to be that instead of a new business going in there Gannon will probably be interest in buying for their use and oooops there goes another property on the tax exempt status. It’s just like the old AAA building on West 6th Street, now tax exempt I’m sure because it’s owned by the United way. Besides, where are Hamot, ST Vincents, Gannon and Mercyhurst going to go. Move out of Erie and into Millcreek. Please...... It's your typical excuse of politicians afraid of losing votes if they changed the law. That's why we'll NEVER be a great city!
Posted by: Pete at October 27, 2005 7:06 PM
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