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Erie PA News and Events for Friday December 8, 2006
Posted by Dennis on December 8, 2006
Thomas Macuilewicz, the former principal at McDowell Intermediate High School, was arraigned on charges of theft yesterday. He waived his right to a preliminary hearing and all charges were bound over for trial. Macuilewicz took nearly everything of value that wasn’t nailed down at the school - computers and musical instruments including 14 synthesizers. Macuilewicz also used a Millcreek School District credit card to make over $5,000 worth of personal purchases. He was making nearly $93,000 when he got caught. Everyone keeps saying it wasn’t drugs or gambling. I’d like to know the real reason why he needed the money.
Pequot Ventures, the private equity arm of Pequot Capital Management, has raised $183m for its fourth private equity fund. The fund, Pequot Private Equity Fund IV, is expected to have an initial close at $200m. The firm has teamed up with Erie Insurance of Erie PA and GE Pension Trust as limited Partners, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This latest offering will invest in startup and growth stage companies in the technology, telecommunications, defense and healthcare sectors.
Erie Insurance (Nasdaq: ERIE) announced the retirement of Jan Van Gorder, senior executive vice president, secretary and general counsel, Erie Insurance Group. Van Gorder will retire December 31, 2006, but will remain at the company as acting secretary and general counsel for a period of time to facilitate a smooth transition when his successor is selected from a slate of internal and external candidates. According to AM Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 15th largest automobile insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written and the 22nd largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written.
The state has released $750,000 inf funds for improvments at the Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park. A much needed larger parking lot, restrooms and an outdoor ice skating rink are in the plans.
Mercyhurst College was recently recognized by the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the strength of its service learning initiatives. The recognition program, which responds to President Bush’s call to service at the nation’s colleges and universities, is designed to increase public awareness of the contributions that students, faculty and staff are making within their local communities and across the country through volunteer service. More than 415 Mercyhurst students on the Erie campus gave an estimated 4,987 hours to service projects during fall term.
John Mizner has resigned as Chairman of the Erie County Republican Committee. He will be sucedded by Brad Moore who takes over next Monday. Moore is VP of Impact Advertising.
Gannon University hosts the Avalon Classic Women’s basketball tournament which takes place tonight and Saturday. Gannon plays Central State tonight at 6 pm and Edinboro faces West Liberty at 8 pm.
SportsCast Network (SCN), has recently signed a three-year contract with The American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) to stream video of league football games on the Internet. The Erie Freeze is a member of the AIFA. For a fee, fans will be able to log on, watch their favorite games live, or watch archived events at any hour of the day. During events, fans will also be able to interact with other viewers via a live chat room. They will also have state-of-the-art, real-time stats at their disposal.
Robert Wolfe has been named head football coach at Hiram College. Wolfe was the head football coach at Allegheny College when the institution moved from the Presidents’ Athletic Conference to the North Coast Athletic Conference.
A limited number of spaces remain for Bowl with the Erie Otters presented by The Highmark Caring Place being held this Sunday (December 10th) from 10 am to noon at Rolling Meadow Lanes. This is your chance to spend a morning of fun with your favorite members of the Otters. Registration is $20 for adults and $15 for children (12 and under) and includes two games, shoe rental, an event t-shirt, prizes and tons of fun. Reserve your spot today by calling the Otters Office at (814) 455-7779.
The 2006 Stairways Behavioral Health Holiday Art Show and Sale will be held Friday December 8 from 3-6 pm at 2810 State Street. Choose from hundreds of one-of-a-kind gifts including artwork, ornaments and NEW for 2006—glass nightlights and handmade jewelry. Admission is Free and open to everyone in the community.
Gannon University’s Schuster Theatre production of James Joyce’s “The Dead” runs tonight and Saturday. Shows are at 8 pm. Schuster Theatre is located at 620 Sassafras St. For more information, call the box office at (814) 871-7494.
The Erie Playhouse production of A Christmas Story will be performed today, Dec 9-10, 14-17. For info or tickets call (814) 454-2852 ext 0.
The Chillers, the dance team for the Erie Freeze, will hold a tryout on Saturday, December 9 at the Avalon Hotel, 16 West 10. Registration is from 9:30 am - 10:30 am with tryouts from10:30 am - 1 pm. The dancers will be taught a 30 second hip-hop dance and 1 sideline dance, which they will then perform. Each dancer will need to bring 4 “8 counts” of their own dance of hip-hop style that they will add to end of the dance they learn. Other various dance routines may be included though out the tryout. The dancers will be asked to do a series of high kicks, double-turn and an optional leap. The music for all routines will be provided. Each dancer will be notified by the end of the tryout, whether he or she has made the team or not and will be required to attend a meeting scheduled by the team’s captains. Everyone will need to bring the following: Black dance pants, black sports bra, tennis/dance shoes w/socks, and a valid ID. Each girl should be in full make-up and hair.Audition fee: $10 (cash or money order). For more information or to register, call (814) 454-0200 or email christina@eriefreeze.com .
The Erie Runners Club Snowflake 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, December 9 at 10 am.
The Erie Philharmonic Come Home for the Holidays will be performed at the Warner Theatre Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9 and 10. Carl Topilow, Guest Pops Conductor. Erie’s premier holiday tradition continues with the Erie Philharmonic Chorus, Presque Isle Chorale, First Church of the Covenant Bell Choir and Shiloh Baptist Gospel Choir.
There wil be a benefit for Crystal Clausen on December 10 from 1-5 pm at the South Erie Turners, 2663 Peach St in Erie. There will be a cash bar, food, Chinese Auction, prizes and music by the Moonlighters. Donation is $5 at the door and proceeds benefit Crystal, a 24 year old mother diagnosed with a brain tumor.
The annual Dance Studies “Cookies and Milk” holiday concert will take place on Sunday, Dec 10 in the Montgomery Performance Space at Allegheny College. There will be two showings, the first at 2 pm and the second at 4 pm. Cookies, milk and coffee will be served in between the two performances, at 3 pm in the Campus Center lobby. The concert will include a wide variety of dance styles, including a welcome dance from Ghana, jazz, ballroom and contact improvisation pieces. The concert is free and open to the public, but reservations are recommended. For more information about this year’s “Cookies and Milk” concert or to reserve a seat, call the Dance Studies office at 332-2813.
The Gem City Concert Band will be presenting its annual Holiday Concert at St John’s Parish Center, adjacent to St. John Lutheran’s Church, 2216 Peach Street. The performance will be on Tuesday, December 12 at 7:30 pm and will include many holiday favorites and a Christmas Carol Sing-Along. Plenty of off-street parking is available. The concert is free and open to the public; free-will offerings will be accepted.
The Holiday Toy Drive (benefiting SafeNet Erie) and Gift Wrapping Party will be held at the Plymouth Tavern, 1109 State Street, on Wednesday, December 13 at 6 pm. Contact Melissa Newell at melissamnewell(at)gmail.com for information regarding the Toy Drive. Yep! has partnered with United Way Young Leaders for this event. Please join them in providing gifts for local families currently being sheltered.
The Presque Isle Chorus, a member of Sweet Adelines International, will be holding their Christmas Concert on December 18 at 7:30 pm at the Trinity Luthern Church, 14 East 38 St. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
As part of Weaths Across America, 6 wreaths laid at the Erie Soldiers and Sailors Home Cemetery in Honor of the 5 branches of service and POW/MIA on December 14 at noon.
Posted by Dennis at December 8, 2006 7:06 AM
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