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Erie PA News and Events for Saturday December 30, 2006
Posted by Dennis on December 30, 2006
County Executive Mark DiVecchio is scarring me. Maybe he isn’t the bumbling goof he was thought to be. He again sounded reasonable and wants to save the taxpayers of Erie County a possible lawsuit by delaying the smoking ban until May 1 saying the delay would give the state legislature time to fix the law. This was the same reason an Allegheny County judge gave in granting a temporary injunction till May 1. County Councilman King Kyle Foust, who must walk with a waddle because he has a stick and/or his head up his ass, is opposed to a delay and seems to want a court fight. His major re-election campaign contributors must be attorneys.
Today is the birthday of the late Paul Allman Siple of Erie, PA. Siple was the youngest member of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition having been invited because he was a Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout and also a Sea Scout. He ended up taking part in six Antarctic expeditions. Later in life, Siple along with Charles F Passel developed the wind-chill factor.
Former WICU Meteorologist Dylan Dreyer has left WJAR in Providence, RI and has joined WHDH in Boston as the weekend weather chick. She starts her new job in January. Her looks make it impossible to concentrate on her weather reports.
The Fullington Trailways route from DuBois to Erie will be discontinued February 1. The route made stops in Clarion, Oil City, Franklin and Titusville and is the only bus service to Erie from those communities.
The Gannon men’s basketball team broke open a close game with a 13-4 run to open the second half and rolled to an 84-65 victory over Roberts Wesleyan Friday evening in the 33rd annual Porreco Cup semifinals at the Hammermill Center. In the opener, Bellarmine hit 15 three-pointers as they beat California University of Pennsylvania 82-75. Saturday’s action begins with California and Roberts Wesleyan battling in the consolation game at 6 pm. Gannon takes on Bellarmine in the championship game at 8 pm.
Justin Hodgman scored twice and added an assist to lead the Erie Otters to a 5-3 win over the Ottawa 67’s in an Ontario Hockey League game played tonight in front of 7,822 at the Ottawa Civic Centre. Ronny Rogers, Josh Kidd and Luke Gazdic also scored for the Otters, who ended a three-game losing streak with the win to improve to 9-25-0-2 on the season. Zack Torquato collected two assists. The Otters return to action today when they travel to Belleville to face the Bulls.
Erie Cathedral Prep advanced to the consolation final of the Gulfshore Shootout and will take on Lemon Bay Saturday at 1:45 pm. Mark Blazek scored 17 points to lead the way for the Ramblers.
The Lebanon Valley College men’s basketball team beat Penn State Behrend 56-48 at the Land of Magic Classic in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Former Mercyhurst defenseman Jamie Hunt made history last night by playing in his first National Hockey League game as a member of the Washington Capitals. Hunt totaled ten shifts and six minutes of ice time as the Caps bowed on the road 4-3 to the New Jersey Devils. Hunt became the first Laker and first Atlantic Hockey alum to play in the NHL.
Tennessee plays Penn State on Monday in the Outback Bowl. Erie Cathedral Prep grad Andre Mathis is the only player from Pennsylvania on the Volunteers’ roster so every reporter is interviewing him. The red shirt freshman Mathis has appeared in 7 games for Tennessee. He’s making the move to defensive end next season.
Kids can Celebrate New Years today at the expERIEnce Erie Children’s Museum. This event is free with Museum admission of $4.50 per person, free to members. Their Saturday events are disigned for children 2-12 and they must be accompanied by an adult.
The Big Green Screen Theater at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center has a $2 off coupon for Everest or Lewis and Clark. It’s good for the movies playing until January 2. It you’ve never seen a large format movie, check it out.
The “Victorian Holidays: A Holiday Heritage Festival” exhibit at the Erie County Historical Society Watson-Curtze Mansion, 356 W 6 St, runs through December 31.
The Erie Runners Club New Year’s Day 5 Mile Race takes place at 10 am on Monday, January 1, 2007 at Presque Isle State Park.
The 24th edition of the McDonald’s High School Basketball Classic will be held in Erie on Friday, January 12 and Saturday, January 13, 2007 at Gannon University’s Hammermill Center. This year’s event features nationally renowned programs from California and Ohio, featuring rosters replete with top-ranked players.
The field is highlighted by the appearance of two of the most renowned players in Classic history. Delvon Roe, a 6’7” wing player for St. Edward of Lakewood, Ohio, is currently ranked as the Number 2 player in the junior class by PrepStars Recruiter’s Handbook, and is regarded as one of the best players in the nation regardless of class. Dallas Lauderdale of nearby Solon, Ohio, also is slated to perform, and the 6’10” explosive athlete is on everyone’s list of top centers in the nation.
Also entering the field for Classic 2007 is vaunted Westchester High of Los Angeles, California. The Comets, competing in their third McDonald’s Classic, are annually one of the nation’s top interscholastic programs.
The Classic will tip-off on Friday, January 12, with a first round, 7:00 PM match-up between Westchester and St. Edward. The 8:30 PM nightcap will feature Solon High and the host team Cathedral Prep.
St Edward is making their second appearance in the Classic, having won the title back in 1997. Head Coach Eric Flannery has been guiding the Eagles for eleven seasons and boasts of a 177-60 record including seven District titles, four regional crowns, and one state championship. His top players include current professionals Sam Clancy (USC), Jawad Williams (North Carolina), Steve Logan (Cincinnati), and Steve LePore (Wake Forest).
Also coming from neighboring Ohio is Solon High, featuring 6’10” All-American Dallas Lauderdale, who will play next season for Ohio State. The Comets are coached by highly-successful mentor Todd VanReeth, who in an 18-year career has compiled a 302-120 record, including a 92-29 record with Solon. His squads at Solon have won four league titles in the last six seasons, and have twice been a regional finalist.
The other visiting squad always brings impressive credentials and high aspirations for national championship recognition. Westchester High was California’s AAAA State Champions in 2005 and will feature 6’7 Dane Suttle, the reigning Los Angeles player of the year and junior Oscar Bellfield, who has been offered a scholarship by USC. The Comets are hoping their third trip to Erie ends with their second Classic crown.
Making a return to the Classic for the 24th consecutive year will be the Cathedral Prep Ramblers who are under the direction of head coach Brian Flanagan, who has gone 48-11 in his two seasons on the bench.
In his first season in 2004-‘05, he led the Ramblers to the Final Four in Pennsylvania with a banner record of 26-5, the fourth highest win total in school history. The Ramblers return just one starter from a year ago in junior Mark Blazek, but also have three seniors who saw regular minutes in guards Josh Licata and Ryan Heidt, along with center Jeff Wisinski.
General admission tickets cost $7 per night in advance for adults and $5 in advance for students, and went on sale to the general public on November 29th, 2006. Any remaining reserved tickets will also be on sale beginning on Wednesday, November 29th at the Cathedral Prep athletic office. General Admission tickets will be available on the same date at the Erie Sport Store, the Avalon Hotel, Dee’s News, and select McDonald’s Restaurants while they last. No phone orders will be accepted, and no tickets can be held. Another sell-out crowd is expected, so fans are encouraged to buy their tickets early.
A comprehensive, hands-on, 2 day RFID training will be offered in Erie, PA on January 17-18, 2007 from 8 am - 5 pm. This course is designed to prepare attendees for the CompTIA RFID+ examination, at a fraction of the cost of other national trainings. CompTIA certification is the industry standard for foundation-level information technology skills. Individuals interested in gaining an in-depth understanding of RFID technology, hardware and software capabilities, RFID system implementation and system maintenance should attend this course. The course is presented by the RFID Center of Excellence at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, and the Center for eBusiness and Advanced IT (eBizITPA).
Martin Luther King III, oldest son of Martin Luther King, Jr and Coretta Scott King, will speak at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, as part of the college’s 2007 King holiday celebration. King’s address, “My Father’s Dream, My Mission,” is part of Penn State Behrend’s annual Speaker Series and will be held at 7:30 pm on Thursday, January 18, in the Reed Union Building’s McGarvey Commons. Admission is free and open to the public, and King will take questions from the audience following his talk.
Posted by Dennis at December 30, 2006 7:20 AM
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Posted by: Eden at December 30, 2006 12:55 PM
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Posted by: Dennis at December 30, 2006 2:18 PM
DiVecchio seemed to have been thinking a little but why did he sign the ban oridinance? He could have showed that it needs real debate. Faust is a joke. They also passed as part of the smoking ban to allow municipal and state police to enforce the smoking ban. Like they do not have real law enforcement to deal with. The actions of county council have been disappointing. Not letting all citizens to speak at the one meeting and not being transparent on the open council seat. This is one where thy could have taken a lesson from the Erie City Council on the process used.
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