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Erie PA News and Events for Saturday May 27, 2006
Posted by Dennis on May 27, 2006
Three year old Abby Murray of Niagara Falls, Ontario was born without a lower right arm and hand. Abby has gone to Green Prosthetics in Erie, Pa for her prosthetic arm since she was a baby. The last time she went for a new prosthetic, she asked for a arm so she could go fishing. Green Prosthetics doesn’t make recreational arms. Scott Taylor, an employee at Green, didn’t want to see her disappointed so he made one on his own time. Kudos to Mr Taylor who went out of his way to show kindness. Some people do things just because they are good people.
Tom Ridge of Erie missed the Home Depot annual shareholders meeting to attend the opening of the Tom Ridge Enviromental Center. Only one of the 11 board members showed up at the meeting.
The Sheryl Crow concert in Erie which was rescheduled to July 13 from March 22, has been cancelled.
Andrew Potalivo, CPCU, ARM, AU, has been named business development manager of Penn National Insurance. He is a graduate of Gannon University.
May 31 through June 1 marks the dates when representatives from each Catholic diocesan college in the US will meet in Dubuque, Iowa. Participants will be representing St Ambrose University (Davenport, Iowa), Carroll College (Helena, Mont), Gannon University (Erie, Pa), Loras College (Dubuque, Iowa), Seton Hall University (South Orange, NJ), University of St Thomas (Miami, Fla), University of St Thomas (St Paul, Minn) and University of Dallas (Dallas, Texas).
The first ever non-stop jet service from Erie International Airport to the busiest airport in the world; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, will be June 8. The flight will be operated by Delta Connection affiliate carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) with a 40-seat Canadair Regional Jet Aircraft. The non-stop flight to Atlanta is scheduled for 1 hour and 58 minutes, and is 627 miles in length.
The Altoona Curve fell behind early, but rallied late thanks to Ray Sadler’s three-run home run in the eighth, to beat the Erie SeaWolves 8-6 on Friday night. The two team play again in Erie tonight at 6:30 pm.
The rumors are flying that former Buffalo Sabres coach Ted Nolan will be named coach of the Erie Otters. His son, Jordan Nolan, is a forward on the team. The Freeze is offering all current and former American Service personnel with a valid ID any ticket for only $ 5 in honor of the Memorial Day holiday.
The Erie Freeze take on the Miami Valley Silverbacks tonight at 7 pm at the Tullio Arean in downtown Erie.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Adan Berti, of the Erie Otters, to a three year, entry level contract.
The Family First Sports Park Memorial Day Shootout takes place today through May 29. The Memorial Day Shootout is for premier soccer teams ages U9–U19 and over 200 teams will participate in 2006. Scores of college coaches will be on hand to scout players. Every hotel room in Erie County is booked and long waits are expected at the restaurants on upper Peach Street.
Today is one of the Fish for Free Days in Pennsylvania. No fishing license is required to fish on Pennsylvania’s waterways on these days. All other fishing regulations still apply. The next free day will be Sunday, June 4.
There is a motorcycle show today beginning at 9 am at the Zem Zem Shrine Center at 38th and Zuck. There will be seven different classes of bikes on display, for a $5 donation you get to vote for your favorite bike in each class, plus the best of show.
The Experience Erie Children’s Museum holds special events every Saturday. Today from 11-3 there will a Memorial Day celebration where kids will make red poppies and color a flag. This event is free with Museum admission of $4.50 per person, free to members.
The West Erie County Historical Association will hold a Candlelight Ghost Walk tonight at 8:30 pm in Girard. Ghost walks are offered Saturday evenings at 8:30 pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children, $10 for families. Reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 814-774-3653.
Extend your holiday weekend by coming to the Erie Community Blood Bank this Tuesday, May 30, from 11-2pm to enjoy a barbeque hosted by George’s Restaurant. George’s will be supplying their famous “tickle your ribs” platter with all the picnic trimmings. All donors are strongly encouraged to donate at the Community Blood Bank, 2646 Peach Street. Community Blood Bank is open from 9-6 Monday through Friday and until 7:30 pm Tuesday night and Saturday 9 am-12:30 pm. Photo ID required.
There are 6 hikes scheduled at Presque Isle State Park for Pennsylvania Hiking Week. On Tuesday, it’s a a Creepy Crawlies hike. Meet at the Presque Isle Lighthouse Lot. FREE, no fee, no registration.
The Presque Isle Volleyball Club Tournament will be held on Saturday June 3. Teams for this tournament will have 6 players with at least 2 players of the opposite sex. There are three levels of play: recreational, intermediate, and power. Prizes will be given to the 1st and 2nd place teams in each division. Entry fee is $90 per team. Tournament will take place at Presque Isle State Park Volleyball Facilities at Beach 6. Check in time is 8:30 a.m. and play starts promptly at 9 am. Call Geoff to Pre-Register at (814) 860-8409.
The Walk for a Healthy Community takes place on Saturday, June 3, at the Liberty Park Pepsi Amphitheater on the Erie bayfront. The walk is underwritten by Highmark so that all money raised can be directed to the 15 Erie area participating health and human service organizations.
The Band Camp for Adult Musicians will enjoy its fifth season at Allegheny College this June. Founded in 1989 by John Fleming, the camp has grown from 17 campers for one week to close to 140 campers split over two weeks for the 2006 season. Week I will be held June 11-16, with Week II running June 25-30. Spots remain for musicians interested in participating in the two weeks of the Adult Band Camp. Any players of woodwind, brass or percussion instruments who are college age or beyond and are interested in attending should call Conference and Event Services at Allegheny College: 814-332-3101.
Posted by Dennis at May 27, 2006 7:04 AM
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