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Erie PA News and Events for Monday March 20, 2006
Posted by Dennis on March 20, 2006
Horace Hawes was a native of Danby, New York and spent a number of years in Erie PA. In Erie County, Hawes became deputy attorney general, county prosecutor and a commissioner of deeds. President Polk sent him to be the US Council for the South Seas Islands and later appointed him prefect of the District of San Francisco. Hawes was elected to represent San Francisco in the state Assembly in 1856. To help clean up San Francisco politics and clean up the corruption, he introduced the “Consolidation Act” which merged San Francisco’s city and county governments into one entity. It’s too bad he couldn’t have done the same for Erie 150 years ago. However there is a chance for two municipalities to consolidate now. Mercyhurst College will host an Erie-Millcreek merger discussion tonight. “Creating an Edge: Merging Erie and Millcreek” will take place at 7:30 pm in Zurn 114. The public is invited. The discussion will cover the debate about regional unity and what can be accomplished with a merger of the two adjacent communities, including the possibility of governmental unification, a regional light rail system, no-growth boundaries, and economic development.
There’s a great feature article on Joey Stevens and WSEE in today’s edition of the Cleveland Plain Dealer on the Caribbean weather forecast the station puts out daily. WSEE is the CBS affiliate for the Caribbean, Central America and northern South America. Joey Stevens does a special weather forecast for the area which is seen thoughout the region including cruise ships and US military bases.
Dr. Sasich, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the School of Pharmacy of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, has released a new edition of his Drug Information Newsletter.This issue deals with the March 22 FDA Pediatric Advisory hearing on ADHD medications.
Reminder to myself. Ask at work and/or call the Redevelopment Authority of The City of Erie to see when we’ll start selling their properties.
If you’d like to join the Millcreek Kiwanis Club, here’s your chance. Tonight, Monday March 20, the Millcreek Kiwanis Club is opening its Membership Charter and is holding an evening meeting. The social begins at 5:30 pm and the meeting begins at 6:00 pm at the Blasco Library, the Admiral Room. Discover what fun it is to be a Kiwanian. Learn how they serve the Erie Community. Learn how you can become a member. Millcreek Kiwanis also meets each Wednesday morning at 7:30 am at the Avalon Hotel for a brief business meeting, informative local speaker and breakfast. Guests are always welcome.
The American presidency will be the focus of the spring 2006 Chautauqua at Gannon lecture. The speaker will be Dr Thomas Cronin, professor of American institutions and leadership at Colorado College in Colorado Springs. Beyond the office of the presidency, Cronin, a renowned presidential scholar, also will address critical issues related to public leadership. The lecture will begin at 7:30 pm Tuesday, March 21 in room 104 of Zurn Science Center, 143 West Seventh Street. It is free and open to the public.
Dr Alexander Czopp, a social psychologist from the University of Toledo, will present a lecture on confronting racists at 7:30 pm Tuesday, March 21, at the Mercyhurst College Taylor Little Theatre. A reception will follow. Czopp’s talk, “Everyday Approaches to Prejudice Reduction: What Happens When You Confront a Racist?” is free and open to the public.
David Coleman, “The Dating Doctor”, will speak at Gannon University on Wednesday, March 22. The focus of Coleman’s lecture will be, “making relationships matter.” The event is free and open to the public and will be held at 7:30 pm in room 104 of the Zurn Science Center, 143 West Seventh Street.
The musical “Brigadoon” will be performed at the Erie Playhouse March 23-26,
March 29-April 2, 6-9, 2006. For tickets and times call (814) 454-2852.
Mercyhurst Prep has a production of “Hello, Dolly!” playing March 23, 24, 25 and April 6, 7, 8 at 7 pm as well as matinee performances March 25, 26 and April 8, 9 at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $4 for students, $6 for seniors and $7 for adults.
The Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is hosting a parent information session March 24 from 7-8 pm at Family First Sports Park. Families attending the information sessions will learn more about the school, view the curriculum, books and materials, witness a demonstration of the academic program, and find out how their child can enroll in this tuition free public school for the 2006-2007 year. All sessions are free and open to the public. The Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School (PAVCS) is a statewide public charter school that currently serves over 4,000 Pennsylvania students in grades K-9.
Roadhouse Theatre will perform “Reservoir Dogs” Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm March 24 – May 6. Reservations are a must for this show and can be made by phone at (814) 456-5656 or in person at the Theatre Box Office, 145 West 11th Street. Box Office hours are 2-6 pm Tuesday – Saturday. The Theatre accepts cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Tickets remain ever affordable at the Roadhouse, $8 regular, $10 riser and $12 VIP. Students with ID can see the show for just $5.
Gannon University’s Erie Chamber Orchestra conducted and directed by Bruce Morton Wright will perform a concert on Friday, March 24. The concert will feature as soloist Bruce Gingrich (organ). The performance is free and open to the public and will begin at 7:30 pm at First United Methodist Church, 707 Sassafras Street.
Sesame Street Live “Out of This World” is coming to the Warner Theatre Mar 24-26, 2006. Show times are Fri 7 pm, Sat 2 pm and 5:30 pm, and Sun 2 pm. Tickets are $14 to $25. Children ages 1-12 years receive $1.50 off regular priced tickets (excluding VIP seats). Any child who has reached his or her first birthday must have a ticket.
Presque Isle State Park is a leading migratory stop for all kinds of birds. There are a number of programs on the subject scheduled at the park. On Saturday, March 25 at 8:30 am there will a hike and lecture about birding. A brief indoor program will be followed by a drive/hike to each week’s birding hot spot for some in-the-field experiences. No fee, no registration. Meet at Stull Interpretive Center.
On Sunday, March 26, the Millcreek Kiwanis Club will be hosting its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. The event takes place at Asbury Barn from 8 am until 2 pm. The children can visit with the Easter bunny and participate in many activities including an indoor Easter egg hunt, face painting and arts and craft activities while the parents enjoy a pancake breakfast. Also, there will be a Chinese auction and a Bake Sale. The proceeds benefit the activities of the Millcreek Kiwanis Club.
Kelsey French scored four goals and Breanna Haggerty added three goals and three assists as the Mercyhurst College women’s lacrosse team routed East Stroudsburg 19-6 at Tullio Field.
At the Behrend Invitational Women’s Water Polo Tournament, Mercyhurst defeated Colorado College 14-6, then took out Utica 10-1. Gannon defeated St Francis (NY) 6-1 after falling to Iona 9-8. Behrend beat Carthage and lost to Iona 9-3.
Nick Palmieri and Adam Berti each scored twice to lead the Erie Otters to a 6-3 win over the Guelph Storm in an Ontario Hockey League game played Sunday afternoon in front of 3,637 at the Tullio Arena. Patrick Lee and Christian Olsen also scored for the Otters, who finished the season with a 26-35-4-3 record. Justin Hodgman supplied three assists to the winning effort. Josh Disher, Jake Heller and Chris Greene completed their OHL careers. Disher was a great goaltender until the bastards from the New Jersey Devils forced him to change his playing style.
Posted by Dennis at March 20, 2006 7:05 AM
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