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Erie PA News and Events for Saturday June 17, 2006
Posted by Dennis on June 17, 2006
A 38 foot boat, a Donzi, slammed into 2 Jet Skis on Presque Isle Bay killing both riders. Killed were Andrew Miller and his girlfriend Amber Miller (no relation) both of Washington, PA. The boat was believed to have the right of way. I’m guessing the operator of the Sea Doo was inexperienced and veered the wrong way which resulted in the nearly head-on collision.
Around 40 family members and friends of Shawntay Robinson went to city hall asking for an investigation into her death. She was killed when she was hit by an SUV crossing the Bayfront Highway. Robinson was black. The driver of the SUV was white. It wasn’t racism. It was an accident.
The second round of the USEF Para Equestrian National Championship was held yesterday and Rebecca Hart aboard Nordkap claimed her second victory topping a field of seven horses. Hart of Erie, Pennsylvania won the USEF Para Equestrian Individual Championship Test with a score of 70.00 percent.
Robert Harris of Erie and Joseph R Lobdell of Townville graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and were assigned to Troop E in Erie.
The Cellblock is opening a location in State College PA. They’ll be taking over the Crowbar.
The Harbor Creek softball team beat Lakeland 2-1 to win the Pennsylvania Class AA championship. In Class A, Blue Ridge Defeated Iroquois 1-0.
Harrisburg beat the Erie SeaWolves 7-4 at Jerry Uht Park. The series in Erie vs Harrisburg continues tonight at 7:05 pm.
The District 10 baseball all-star team plays the WPIAL all-stars today at 2 pm at Jerry Uht Park in Erie. A ticket to the game entitles fans to stay and watch the Seawolves-Harrisburg Senators game Saturday night.
Erie Freeze owner David Hodas released the following statement regarding this weekend’s American Indoor Football League playoff contest against the rival Canton Legends. Hodas said, “In recent days it has come to light that the Canton Legends organization and owner Mr Joe Hoffman were “insulted” by the Freeze’s proposal to switch this weekend’s playoff venue to the Tullio Arena…” The entire statement sounds like something out of pro wrestling. The games are actually pretty good but the league is a joke.
The 82nd Annual Lake City Fire Company Carnival wraps up today in Lake City PA. For more information call 814-774-4997.
“Fiddler on the Roof” will be performed at the Erie Playhouse tonight and June 18, 22-25. For tickets and info call (814) 454-2852.
The Thurston Classic Hot Air Balloon Show takes place today through Sunday at Robertson Field on the campus of Allegheny College. Hot air balloon event featuring 30 balloons and a Night Glow with 10 balloons. Food, beverages and souvenirs available. Launches: Saturday at 6 pm. Fly-Ins: Saturday and Sunday at 7 am. Times are approximate. For further information call 814-336-4000.
The late Jonathan Larson, best known as the creator of the stage sensation RENT, wrote only one other musical in his short life “tick, tick… BOOM!” The musical will be performed at the Roadhouse Theater Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm through July 8th. Tickets are $10 regular, $12 riser and $15 VIP. Students with ID can see the show for just $5. Reservations 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 ninth annual Bikes For Vets will be held from noon to 4 pm today at the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie, 560 East Third Street. Music will be provided by Rock/Blues band Bad Habits. Rain or Shine event with a picnic lunch provided. Prizes will be awarded for the best bike in show, best biker outfit, oldest cyclist, youngest cyclist, traveled farthest and bike club best represented. For more information, e-mail bikesforvets@hotmail.com
The NWPAMusiCruise, sponsored by the Harborcreek Area Chamber of Commerce, will combine the largest car show in the tri-state area, three live bands, many kids events, and great food, all at the beautiful “Lake Erie Speedway”. It will be held the today from 11 am to 8 pm. Admission is only $3 with kids under 12 free. There is free parking. Music by Key West Express (the premier Jimmy Buffet tribute band) from noon-2 pm, The 4 Jays (best of the oldies) from 2:30 - 4:30 and J J Swing (best of the 70s-90s) from 5-7 pm.
Get moving with Girl Scouts of Penn Lakes first-ever GirlsWalk! walk-a-thon on Sunday, June 17 at Presque Isle State Park Beach 1. Registration starts at 7:45 am, with the walk beginning at 9 am. The event includes fun program stations along the way, where participants can learn about emotional well-being, self-esteem, diet and exercise. Girls and their families can also visit sports clinics and wellness exhibits for trying a variety of hands-on activities. Check out the wellness exhibits to hook up with health care organizations, fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle groups. You don’t need to be a Girl Scout to participate. For more information, call (814) 734-3793 or (800) 445-9170.
Join Szymanski Consulting (SCI) for a dynamic event featuring the Microsoft Across America Mobile Event Experience. The Mobile Event Experience technology bus provides business leaders and professionals the opportunity to learn more about essential technologies that help small and medium-sized businesses operate more efficiently and successfully. The technology bus will be located at the Inter-Modal Center on June 21st, 2006 from 2-4 pm. This state-of-the-art bus is loaded with technologies from Microsoft, Cisco, HP, and Intel. It has been transformed into a hands-on interactive environment complete with: Workstations, Tablet PC, Software, Server Solutions such as Virtual Server and Small Business Server. Szymanski Consulting, Inc., a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, is proud to be presenting this Microsoft Across America event in partnership with the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership and the Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority. While enjoying fun, food and networking with area business professionals, you will have the opportunity to win an Xbox, receive discounts on Microsoft software, talk with Microsoft experts, and attend brief overview presentations on Small Business Server, Virtual Server and SharePoint.
The Sprint Presque Isle State Park Sunset Concert Series takes place Wednesdays from June 21-July 26 from 6:30 pm to sunset. Admission is free. These six entertaining nights of a variety of music, concessions, and kid’s activities will be fun for the whole family. Kid’s activities will be held during the first hour for children ages 6 - 12 and will be guided by a Presque Isle State Park Naturalist. Bring your family down for six fabulous summer nights and enjoy great music along with breathtaking sunsets at Beach 1. The Sam Hyman Band opens the free concert series June 21.
Dr Roger Knacke, director of the School of Science and professor of physics and astronomy at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, will host a Summer Night in Astronomy event on Thursday, June 22. Knacke will speak on “Jupiter, The Giant Planet” beginning at 8:30 pm in 101 Behrend Science Building. Weather permitting, astronomical viewing from the college’s Mehalso Observatory will follow from 9:30 until 11 pm. Summer Night in Astronomy is free and open to the public, and is intended for a non-technical audience age 6 and up. For information, call the School of Science at 814-898-6105.
The 2006 Erie Summer Festival of the Arts takes place June 22-25 at Liberty Park. This year’s fesl features demonstrating artists, crafters, a song contest, award winning children’s area, ethnic foods, student video and digital media competition, juried panorama art show, computer intruction programs for children and adults as well as strolling musicians.
During the 1920s and early 1930s, commercial fishermen along the Lake Erie shore unloaded thousands of pounds of a cargo they called “midnight herring.” These “herring” weren’t pickled, but the people who bought the precious cargo surely were. “Midnight herring” was alcohol smuggled across the lake from Canada during Prohibition. This colorful era is recalled at the Erie County History Center with an exhibit called Midnight Herring, a cooperative venture between the History Center and the Port Dover Harbour Museum. It opens June 23. Through photographs, objects and memorabilia, the exhibit brings the colorful characters of the era – the Semple family, the Sisters of St. Benedict and Westfield Jimmy – to life. The exhibit opens in conjunction with the publication of Dr David Frew’s newest book about the cross-lake traffic in contraband, also titled “Midnight Herring” (the cover of which was designed by Eric Armbruster of Bensur Creative).
Performing in Erie on June 25th, 2006, Tanglefoot, Lake Erie’s most exciting maritime musical group, will perform In conjunction with the Midnight Herring exhibit opening and book release, Tanglefoot returns to Erie after ten-year absence to celebrate the Erie County History Center annual History Makers event. Tickets for the concert are $15. Call (814) 454-1813.
The Peek n’ Peak Classic takes place June 26 – July 2. The Golf Channel will provide live coverage of the Nationwide Tour event.
Posted by Dennis at June 17, 2006 6:58 AM
Comments
Regarding the woman who was killed by oncoming traffic, I'm sorry to hear it. It makes you wonder if this was one of those instances where the pedestrian was "too cool" to run across the street in order to avoid getting hit by traffic (that is if she was going to cross against the light). I can't tell you how many times I've seen people just mosey across when traffic is barreling toward them. Of course, ideally you wait for the light to turn--that would be the smart thing to do.
I was appalled to hear that some guy arrived to the scene and starting punching the driver who unintentionally hit this woman. I hope the driver presses charges against him.
And what answers were these family members looking for? It's no doubtedly sad, but who are they trying to blame and what exactly are they saying. Is it really racism or an unfortunate accident where a woman risked her own life by walking into traffic?
Posted by: RichardZ.com at June 17, 2006 11:26 AM
I think the reason they feel this is due to Racism is that the SUV that hit the young woman had a front vanity plate that had the confederate flag on it. I saw that on JET-TV Friday at noon. When I saw the story of the family going to the police station they showed the SUV and you could see the Stars and Bars on the front...
Posted by: Poppa Nate at June 17, 2006 6:40 PM
...and I suppose the color of his vehicle was 'white' too?
Posted by: RichardZ.com at June 17, 2006 8:55 PM
I am not saying that this was based on Race. I feel pretty sure it wasn't, Actually the SUV looked dark in color. I was just pointing out something that caught my eye when they were showing the families anger over this tragic accident...
Posted by: Poppa Nate at June 17, 2006 9:26 PM
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