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Erie PA News and Events for Thursday October 5, 2006
Posted by Dennis on October 5, 2006
Erie Traffic Court manager Deborah Steff was sentenced to 11½ to 23 months for stealing more than $272,000. She was also ordered to pay full restitution for the money she embezzled. If you paid a traffic fine or a parking ticket in cash between 2002 and 2005, there is a very good possibility it went straight into her pocket. If you robbed a bank or held up a store, you’d spend decades in prison. Work for the government and only steal from the taxpayers, and you get a slap on the wrist.
Yesterday a story ran in a number of papers that NY Trooper Donald H Baker Jr walked down the halls of Hamot Medical Center with his wife. Baker was shot by Ralph “Bucky” Phillips during a stake out on Phillips’ former girlfriend’s home in Chautauqua County NY. Phillips surrendered to police on Sept 8.
Students who are interested in attending the US Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval academies and who live in the 3rd Congressional District must submit their applications by Oct 27 to US Rep Phil English, R-Erie. Applicants must be unmarried and have no dependents and be between the ages 17 and 22 on July 1, 2007. SAT or ACT scores, class rank, grade-point average, school records and letters of recommendation are considered. English also considers the advice of his Academy Review Board, which interviews each candidate. Nominations to these academies also may be made by either of your state’s senators, the president or the vice president. English recommends trying for nominations from as many sources as possible. Make requests in writing by Oct 27 to English’s office at 208 East Bayfront Parkway, Erie, PA 16507.
Attendance at nearly all Mercyhurst College student events during fall 2006 increased markedly, thanks, in part, to the efforts of Student Activities Council Chair Kelly Cofrancisco, a junior communication major. Her insights were featured in a report titled “Best Practices in Student Affairs: How to Attract Students to Your Events,” published in an Effective Promotion Case Study sponsored by Extreme Entrepreneurship Education.
NewGen Technologies (OTCBB: NWGN), a processor and distributor of premium biofuels, announced that it has appointed Tadas Norvaisa to the position of Corporate Controller. He received his Bachelor of Science in accounting from Gannon University.
Matt Auffrey scored the only goal of the shootout as the Kitchener Rangers shaded the Erie Otters 5-4 in an Ontario Hockey League game played tonight in front of 2,409 at the Tullio Arena. Matt Halischuk paced the Rangers offense with two goals while Kevin Henderson and Auffrey supplied the other goals. Nick Palmieri, Andrew Hotham, Justin Hodgman and Shayne Taylor, with the first of his career, scored for the Otters. Hotham’s goal extended his consecutive game goal-scoring streak to five games, a new franchise record for defenseman (Chris Campoli, four games in 2003-04) while Hodgman and Palmieri each extended their point-scoring streaks to five games.The Otters dropped their fourth straight (0-2-0-2) to drop to 1-2-0-2 on the season. Kitchener ended a two-game losing streak to improve to 2-3.
Erie native Jovon Johnson worked out Wednesday for the Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Backup cornerback Ricardo Colclough is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against San Diego with a neck injury and the Steelers may have to make a roster move. The All-American at Iowa graduated from Erie Mercyhurst Prep.
The Plymouth Whalers traded goalie Justin Garay to the Erie Otters for a conditional draft pick in 2007. Garay had a 3.72 goals-against average and .892 save percentage in 14 games last season.
After breaking the school’s all-time scoring record, Mercyhurst sophomore Andrew Schonhoff was named Collegiate Water Polo Association Player of the Week for the Southern Divison, Western Region.
The Presque Isle Partnership is kicking off the 5th annual “Walk to Make a Great Park Better” on Sunday, October 8 at 1 pm. This walk is in honor of the memories of David Hanlon and Frank Pettinato Sr and benefits Presque Isle State Park. Meet at the Rotary Pavilion in the Waterworks Area for a 3 mile (5K) Walk. Pledges are required to participate. Free cookout for participants following the Walk. Students may qualify for SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS. To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must complete the scholarship application the day of the Walk, participate in the walk and generate a minimum of $25 in pledges. Scholarships are awarded to students from Millcreek and Erie School Districts. Students in grades 10-12 may apply. For more information, please contact (814) 833-6050 X 102.
The East Village Opera Company will be performing at the Mercyhurst College Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center Friday, October 6 at 8 pm. A powerhouse five-piece band, a string quartet, and two outstanding vocalists bring the towering emotion and timeless musicality of opera into the 21st century.To order tickets, call the box office at (814) 824-3000.
Gannon University will host its annual Alumni Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Friday-Sunday, Oct 6-8. The Gannon and Villa Maria College classes of 1956, ‘66, ‘81, and ‘96 will celebrate landmark reunions. Other groups celebrating reunions include the African-American Alumni, Villa Maria Alumnae, ROTC Alumni, Honors Program Alumni, SGA Alumni, Heritage Society Alumni, Occupational Therapy Alumni, and the class of 1991. Alumni will have the opportunity to sit in on classes with current students, take trolley tours of the campus and downtown Erie, watch the Homecoming Parade, cheer the Golden Knights on against Wayne State in football, renew their marriage vows, attend mass, and have brunch with Gannon President Antoine M Garibaldi, PhD.
An exhibit of Pennsylvania artists that includes six individuals currently working in or originally from Northwestern Pennsylvania opens Friday, October 6 in the Erie Art Museum Main Floor Gallery. “Outside the Centers/On the Edge” celebrates the strength and innovation of Pennsylvania artists living and working outside the state’s major metropolitan areas. NWPA’s own Lisa Austin, Daniel Burke, David T Collins, Suzanne Farris, Amara Geffen and Robert Raczka are all featured in this exhibit. The Erie Art Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm. Cost is $4 for adults, $3 for students and seniors and $2 for children under 12. The Museum is free to all on Wendesdays. For more information on this or any other exhibit contact the Erie Art Museum at (814) 459-5477.
The Erie Civic Music Association is brining the Glenn Miller Orchestra to town. They will perform at the Warner Theatre on Oct. 8 at 3 pm. Tickets are $20.
The Wooden Nickel Buffalo Farm Fall Festival will be held October 8-9 2005, each day from 11am-6pm. Fall Festival offers fun for the whole family. Admission and parking are free but donations are encouraged benefiting the Edinboro Lions Club. They’ll have face painting, wagon ride and the mini petting zoo featuring Sierra, the friendly Bison. We will have pumpkins, squash, hay bales and corn stalks for sale for Halloween and fall decorating. Mickey’s famous pumpkin and apple pies will be for sale. Made from local pumpkins and apples, these pies don’t stick around long. Come view all the beauty that northwestern Pennsylvania offers with a peaceful country backdrop and the majestic Bison roaming in the fields. The Buffalo Grill will be serving up delicious Buffalo fare cafeteria style. Wear your 2005 Event T-Shirt and get a FREE wagon ride.
Posted by Dennis at October 5, 2006 7:31 AM
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