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Erie PA News and Events for Friday December 22, 2006
Posted by Dennis on December 22, 2006
Test results showed Andrew Polakowski of Erie, a McDowell grad and a freshman at Ohio State, was not drunk and had no drugs in his system at the time of his death. Polakowski was killed in October when he was pinned between the top of the elevator doors and the third floor at Stradley Hall.
I opened one of my Christmas presents already. My neighbor gave me a package of pierogis from Pierogi Palace in Oil City. Holy cow are they good.
McLane Church in Edinboro has announced its Christmas schedule for 2006. The church, located at 12511 Edinboro Road, will hold identical Christmas Eve services at 3 PM, 5 PM and 7 PM on Sunday, December 24. The service will feature a full orchestra and a 35-voice choir directed by Richard Scaletta, with the performance of both classic carols as well as contemporary worship songs. The service also includes a dramatic reading of the Christmas story from scripture, a sermon by Senior Pastor Brian Kelly, video presentation, and the traditional candlelight singing of “Silent Night.” For more information call the McLane Church office at (814) 734-1907 or see their website
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is changing the face of supply chain management. Small and medium-sized businesses have the opportunity to learn about RFID technology, business benefits and opportunities by participating in interactive training courses, presented by the RFID Center of Excellence at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, and the Center for eBusiness and Advanced IT (eBizITPA). “Introduction to RFID” will be offered on February 7, 2007 from 1-4:30 pm at the RFID Lab in the Sam and Irene Black School of Business, Erie, Pa. The introductory course provides an overview of RFID technology and capabilities, and features demonstrations using cutting edge RFID readers, antennas and tags. A comprehensive, hands-on, two-day RFID training will be offered in Erie, Pa. on January 17-18, 2007 and March 7-8, 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. Supply chain and operations professionals, company executives, IT managers and developers, IT solution providers and consultants can all benefit from course participation. For registration information, visit www.ebizitpa.org ; or contact the eBizITPA office at (814) 898-6500.
1LT Sam Burns of Greenville was recognized with the Army Achievement Medal for helping the Army with local recruiting efforts. After completing basic training, he spent 45 days helping with the Army’s hometown recruiting program by visiting local schools, colleges and universities. He helped recruit eight people to the Army during that time. Burns is stationed at Fort Sill. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University Erie, the Behrend College.
Shona Eakin of Erie County has been appointed to the Statewide Independent Living Council, a panel that promotes independent living services to people with disabilities. SILC is made up of 21 members and works with people with disabilities across the state. The information provided by the council is used to develop plans to
meet their needs through the Department of Labor and Industry’s Office of
Vocational Rehabilitation.
The Gannon University’s Continuing Education and Computer Training Center is offering a test prep class for students planning to take the SAT in March. The course will begin Saturday, Jan 13 and will include sections for Essay, Critical Reading/ Writing, and Math. The cost for the complete course is $265; sections can be taken individually for $109 each. The eight-week course will meet on Saturdays from 8:30 am to 12:45 pm. Students with proficiency and knowledge of test taking are better able to perform to their highest level of ability. The classes are designed to prepare students for the structure of the test and allow them to make the most of set time limits. Students also will also learn how to “attack” different kinds of questions and learn when to make an “educated guess.” The Continuing Education and Computer Training Center also will offer test prep classes starting March 24 for the SAT to be given on June 2. For more information or to register, call the Gannon Continuing Education and Computer Training Center (CECT) at 814-871-5885 or 814-871-5459.
The Mercyhurst men’s basketball team closed the first half with a 22-3 run and held IUP scoreless over the final 5:57 of the period on the Lakers’ way to a 67-51 non-conference victory.
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.
“Nature For You and Your Little One” will be held Friday, December 22 with two sessions, morning 10-11 am or afternoon 1-2 pm at Presque Isle State Park. $2 fee, registration required by calling (814) 835-4550. Designed especially for 3-5 year olds and an accompanying adult, this interactive program get kids in touch with all of the nature of Presque Isle. Thre is a story, craft and outdoor exploration with children getting a truly hands-on adventure.
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.
Posted by Dennis at December 22, 2006 7:02 AM
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