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Erie PA News and Events for Wednesday October 18, 2006
Posted by Dennis on October 18, 2006
The Eloise Woodsbey lawsuit again A and M Homes, Regal Financial and other reached court yesterday. It’s being handled in US Bankruptcy Court since it’s part of her bankruptcy filings. Judge Warren W Bentz urged both sides to reach a settlement which is what apparea will happen. Woodsbey will most likely keep her home and put a nice chunk of change in her pocket.
A and M Homes, owned by contractor Greg Finney, brought a number of low priced homes that were in need of repair. A and M Homes bought the property for $20,200. He did a bit of repair and cosmetic fixes. Woodsbey bought it for $49,900 when it was really worth maybe $30,000. Regal Financial financed the loan and said the home was worth over $50,000. Just after closing Regal sold the mortgage to another company. There was no independent party looking out for Woodsbey. No real estate agent was involved in the transaction because no Realtor would have let it go through. If the seller, mortgage company and appraiser are all in bed together, you can get scammed and that’s what happened here.
Look for a rise in the price on honey sold by area farmers. For some reason, that’s even puzzling the beekeepers, there was very litle crop this fall in Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.
Cleveland Restaurant Operations, the operator of ten TGI Friday’s restaurants in northeast Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania says it has switched to a healthier cooking oil. The franchisee says it’s now making fried foods in a soybean oil that’s free of trans fats, which can cause cholesterol problems and increase the risk of heart disease. The TGI Friday’s in Erie, Pa is located at 6755 Peach St.
W Scott Hardy, Esq, a director at Cohen and Grigsby, PC, has assumed the role President of the W Edward Sell Chapter of the American Inns of Court for a two-year term. Mr Hardy earned his BA in Economics and Political Science (magna cum laude) from Allegheny College in 1993 and his JD from Notre Dame Law School in 1996.
Jeanette Annibella of Tionesta is is the latest winner of the top prize in the Pennsylvania Lottery’s $2 instant ticket game, Win $1,000 A Week For Life.
Choreographer Lani Fand Weissbach, a dance artist based in Erie, PA, will be at Alfred University for a three-day residency later this month. Weissbach earned a master of fine arts degree in dance from Arizona State University. She is founding director of the Shen and Bones Performance Group and is a solo artist whose work has been performed widely in the United States.
The Brock University men’s basketball team of St Catharines, Ontario lost at the buzzer by the score of 68-67 to Gannon University in an exibition game. With Brock leading 67-65 with 2.2 seconds left in regulation, Golden Knights senior forward Aurimas Truskauskas (Kalnelis Village, Lithuania) missed his second of two free throws which was pulled down by sophomore teammate Tyler Stoczynski (Erie, Pa) who drained a 10 foot jumper to win the game at the buzzer.
Tickets to the 2006 World Series for all four games at Comerica Park were sold out in about 30 minutes on Monday morning as Tigers fans around the country frantically attempted to secure seats to see their beloved team in the Fall Classic for the first time since 1984. Fans can still register for a pair of tickets to game two of the World Series courtesy of the Erie SeaWolves. Simply log on to the SeaWolves site and click on the “Win 2006 World Series Tickets” tab. Fans have until Thursday, October 19 at 9:59 am to register. The winner will be selected at 10 am and immediately notified. Entries for all fans who registered to win ALCS tickets need not reapply (ALL ENTRIES ARE STILL VALID). Fans are limited to one entry per person.
The Mercyhurst College women’s hockey team is ranked 7th in this weeks Division I poll.
The Mercyhurst women’s soccer team pulled off a come-from-behind victory against Slippery Rock 3-2 on the road.
The Gem City Jazz Ensemble is playing a free concert this evening at the Blasco Library Auditorium at 7:30 pm.
The Erie Zoo 18th annual Zoo Boo runs through October 30, 6-9 pm nightly. Admission is $4.50 for adults (ages 12 and up), $3 for kids 2-11 with children under 2 admitted free.
The Port Farms Pumkin Farm Harvest Festival takes place through Oct 31. Hours are Mon-Fri Noon-6 pm, Sat 11-7 and Sun Noon-7. Ticket are $3 for adults, $5 for kids 3-18 with kids under 3 admitted free.
The Screen Visions Film Club at Penn State Behrend with the support of TheFilmChair.com will screen the independent film “Bums”tonight, Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 7:30 pm in the Reed Union Building McGarvey Commons. The screening is free and open to the public. Directed by the Toronto-based Butler Bros, “Bums” follows six friends as their relationships blur together, producing love, laughs and lethargy. “Bums” is an insightful and provacative look at life neither here nor there, on a day like any other day, when you don’t have a clue what you are doing but have all the time in the world to do it.
The Technology Council of Northwest Pa will host its Annual Membership Meeting at National City Bank in the Community Room, 801 State, on Thursday, October 19th from 3-5 pm. Enter through the 8th Street entrance. The Board of Directors will meet for 45 minutes to cover the business agenda, followed by a Current Affairs Presentation from Perry Wood, CEO. Please RSVP with brenda.borgia@technwpa.org. Refreshments and finger foods will be provided.
Internationally recognized autism expert Mark L Sundberg, PhD, will be visiting the Dr Gertrude Barber National Institute on Thursday and Friday, October 19 and 20, for a two-day seminar. The topic of his program is “Recent Advances in the use of Verbal Behavior for Language Assessment and Intervention for Children with Autism.” Registration fee for professionals is $275 and $100 for family members and students. The seminar is approved for Continuing Education Credits for Psychologists, Applied Behavior Analysts, Speech Language Pathologists and school personnel. For more information or registration, contact Maggie Sholtis at (814) 480-6830 or MaggieS@BarberInstitute.org.
Jr’s Last Laugh Comedy Club 3rd Annual Laugh Your Sash Off takes place October 19. Tickets are only $10 and Jr’s is generously donating half of the proceeds to Girl Scouts of Penn Lakes Council. Sign up now, only 300 seats are available. The entire club is reserved for Girl Scout parents, adult Girl Scouts, their family and friends. Come early for dinner and drinks, the kitchen opens at 5 pm. The headliner will perform at 7:30 pm.
“Monster Black Holes” will be the topic of the next Open House Night in Astronomy at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Roger Knacke, professor of physics and astronomy and director of the college’s School of Science, will present this free program at 7:30 pm Friday, Oct 20, in 101 Behrend Science Building.
The Erie Runners Club are sponsoring the 2006 Presque Isle Personal Endurance Classic on Saturday October 21 at Presque Isle State Park in Erie, PA. The purpose of this unique event is to invite any person to run/walk a distance beyond that which he/she has previously achieved, and thus establish what will be referred to as a Personal Endurance Record. This event is designed to support and assist individuals in their endurance efforts by creating a comfortable, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Promotion of cardiovascular fitness is the prime purpose of this event. This is not a competitive race. You will be competing with yourself and your own limits and abilities, not those of others. The intent is to challenge each individual’s personal stamina by exceeding a previous distance or endurance record.
The Mercyhurst North East Office of Admissions will be holding its Fall Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Great Room of the Michele and Tom Ridge Health and Safety Building. Representatives from each of MNE’s 24 academic programs, along with admissions and financial aid counselors, will be available to provide information and answer questions for prospective students. Reservations are requested by calling (814) 725-6144.
“The Producers, the new Mel Brooks musical” will play the Warner Theater in Erie October 24-26. Tickets run $57.75, $47.75, $37.75.
Classy 100 is holding an 80’s Halloween Thriller dance at Rainbow Gardens on Saturday, October 28th from 9 ‘til 1. Memories in Motion will be playing the music, and they’ll have a costuime party. Tickets are $10 in advance ($12 at the door) and can be purchased at Quizno’s on E 38th Street, The Amish Buggy on upper Peach Street and at Classy 100’s studios at 471 Robison Road.
Celebrate Halloween at the 46th annual Holiday Festival and Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by the Dr Gertrude A Barber National Institute on Sunday, Oct 29 from 11 am - 5 pm. Kids and families will love “Barber Boo,” a celebration of free activities such as games and crafts, hay rides, and trick or treating through the Barber National Institute. Bingo, games of chance, theme basket raffles and Christmas crafts for adults. A spaghetti dinner with all the trimmings; tickets just $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 4-12 and free for youngsters under age three. For information, call 453-7661.
The Erie Federal Credit Union and the Millcreek Kiwanisare holding a blood drive for the Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania on October 30 from 2-6 pm at the Erie FCU branch at 5500 Zuck Rd. Donors will be eligible for giveaways and prizes.
The Technology Council of Northwest Pa and the Penn State Behrend Sam and Irene Black School of Business will present Mr Toshihiro Nagamatsu, President of Shingijutsu Consulting on Wednesday, November 1, from 6-7 pm. Mr Nagamatsu, a pioneer in the field of lean manufacturing, was the project leader for lean production implementation at Toyota. He will be speaking for 30 minutes and taking questions for 30 minutes. The event will be held in the McGarvey Commons at the Reed Union on the campus of Penn State Behrend. Please RSVP with brenda.borgia@technwap.org .
“Wristcutters: A Love Story” will be shown at the Edinboro University Louis C Cole Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday, November 1 at 7:30 pm. Meet and Greet with director Goran Dukic (confirmed) and actors Shannyn Sossamon (invited) and Shea Whigham (confirmed). Tickets are $5 with Edinboro students attending for free. Tickets the day of the show are $7.50. The Student Art League of Edinboro University of PA and Lyons Den Productions are coordinating/ promoting the event. Click here for more info.
The students of Toni and Guy in Erie, 930 Peach Street, are holding a fund raiser on November 4 from 9 am - 4:30 pm called “Healing Hands for Hunger.” This event is to raise money and donations for the Second Harvest Food Bank. For every five pounds of food you bring in you get a free five minute chair massage, also for every $5 you donate you also will receive a five minute chair massage. ALL proceeds go to the Second Harvest Food Bank. All massages will be done by students that will be supervised by their instructors.
Gannon University will host a workshop on play therapy to be presented by Richard E Watts, PhD, a nationally known author, researcher, and clinician. “Counseling with Toys” will run from 9 am to 4 pm Friday, Nov 10 at the Avalon Hotel, 16 West Tenth Street. It will be hosted by the Gannon University Community Counseling Program and is co-sponsored by the Gamma Upsilon Chi chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, the Gannon Social Work program and School of Education, the Pennsylvania Association for Play Therapy, the North American Society for Adlerian Psychology, and the Lake Erie Adlerian Institute. Participants can qualify for six continuing education credits (CEUs) and ACT 48 hours. The cost is $50 (pre-registration by Nov 2), or $20 for students. A discount is available for members of Chi Sigma Iota. For more information or to obtain registration material, contact Kenneth McCurdy, PhD, assistant professor, community counseling, at 814-871-7791.
The Goo Goo Dolls will play a concert at the Warner Theatre in Erie Tuesday December 5. Tickets are on sale now.
Posted by Dennis at October 18, 2006 7:06 AM
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