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Erie PA News and Events for Monday March 5, 2007
Posted by Dennis on March 5, 2007
According the Brookings Institution study - From 'There' to 'Here': Refugee Resettlement in Metropolitan America - an analysis of refugees as a percentage of overall immigrants, the Erie PA area ranked third in a list of Medium-sized USA metropolitan areas. From 1983-2004, 4,545 refugees made Erie their new home including 2,969 from 1990-2000. The International Institute of Erie has provided resettlement services for refugee families, and a variety of other multicultural and national services since 1919. The US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is taking over operation in Erie because refugees into the US since the terrorist attacks of Sept 11 have been drastically reduced and funds to the International Institute of Erie dried up.
The last thing Andrew McGill's father's said after dropping him off at Notre Dame was not to compete in the Bengal Bouts boxing tournament. He didn't listen. Erie Cathedral Prep grad Andrew McGill is President of the University of Notre Dame organization that runs the Bengal Bouts program. He was introduced Bengal Bouts by fellow Erie, Pa, native Rob Joyce, who had boxed at Notre Dame before McGill enrolled in the University. This year's tournament raised over $100,000 before expenses. The finals were held over the weekend. The money goes to the Holy Cross mission in Bangladesh. The mission runs a university, hospital and shelter for women, among other projects. McGill will be taking a job with British Petroleum in Chicago after graduation.
Eriez Magnetics, known for its advanced technology for magnetic, vibratory and separation applications, has acquired Vancouver based Canadian Process Technologies (CPT). CPT's core business is design and supply of mineral processing equipment, specializing in column flotation systems. Other services include evaluation studies, metallurgical testing, flowsheet development and basic engineering. The Vancouver and Brazilian offices of CPT will continue to operate under the current names of Canadian Process Technologies Inc. and CPT Brasil Ltda. Eriez will immediately begin executing the planned integration of its own and CPT's operations.
Dr Robert Egolf was vacationing in Pennsylvania when he found a second edition of Peter Parley's "Tales About America" by Samuel G Goodrich, in a used bookstore in Erie, Pa for $9. An expert told Egolf that the edition he bought in Erie was just as rare as a first-edition printing, of which there are only six known copies. Egolf, a retired physician in Ocala, has donated "Tales About America" and more than 2,800 other children's books to the Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature at the University of Florida.
The Gannon University women's basketball team will have to continue to use the disrespect factor as a motivating tool. Despite winning nine consecutive games and capturing the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship, the Lady Knights will enter this weekend's NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional as only the sixth seed. Gannon (24-5) will battle 3rd seed Grand Valley State (21-7) during the regional's first day of action. The Gannon-Grand Valley State winner will play the Ferris State-Northern Kentucky winner in the second round.
Jordan Skellett's second goal of the game in the final minute of overtime proved to be the game winner as the Erie Otters topped the Toronto St. Michael's Majors 5-4 in an Ontario Hockey League game played this afternoon at St. Michael's College School Arena. Zack Torquato collected a goal and three assists for the Otters Ronny Rogers chipped in with a goal and an assist, Justin Hodgman rounded out the scoring as the Otters won for the second straight time to improve to 15-45-1-2.
The Johnstown Riverhawks beat the Erie Freeze 44-42.
Richard Sitter of Erie PA competed in the Delano Park 12-Hour Run held in Decatur, AL. Sixth eight year old Sitter completed 56 miles.
On Saturday March 31, 2007 Erie, Pennsylvania will host two champions, former WBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Lou Del Valle (35-4) and current NABC Welterweight Champion Antonio Mesquita (33-0), with the return of live professional boxing to Erie and the Tullio Arena in the Erie Civic Center. Lion Heart Boxing Productions, working in association with Erie promoter Michael Acri, is ready to invade Erie, PA with a classic night of Championship boxing action dubbed "Rumble by the Lake". Headlining this card and in the Main Event is current NABC Welterweight Champion, Former WBO Latin America Junior Welterweight Champion, Brazilian Light Welterweight Champion and former WBO Number Two Ranked Welterweight Antonio Mesquita (33-0) who will defend his NABC Welterweight crown against an opponent to be announced. In the co-main event, former WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Lou Del Valle also will take on an opponent to be announced. Tickets are priced at $50 for VIP Floor Seats, $40 for Ringside Seats and $30 for General Admission. A $10 discount is given to Children under twelve, Seniors, Students and men in uniform (Police, Firemen, EMT and all military — Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, Coast Guard, etc.) with a valid ID. Tickets can be purchased at the Tullio Arena, all Ticket Master outlets or at Lion Heart Boxing Productions' website.
Todd Nesbit of Penn State Erie, The Behrend College and Russ Sobel (WVU) are authors of "Automobile Safety Regulation and the Incentive to Drive Recklessly: Evidence from NASCAR." Their conclusion is that the tough rules NASCAR adopted to increase driver safety was met by offsetting risky driving behavior resulting in more accidents.
The North East Community Players have open auditions Monday March 5 and Tuesday March 6 at 7:30 pm for the suspense/ thriller "Night Watch," directed by Alan Koch. The cast calls for 5 men and 4 women and the performances are scheduled for April 6 - 7, 12 - 15, and 19 - 21. Auditions will be held at the NECP Theatre (25 Vine Street, 2nd Floor) in North East, PA.
Music lovers are invited to follow Road to the Isles, and take in the sights and sounds of traditional Celtic folk music and dance along the way. "Road to the Isles" is a Pittsburgh-based quintet of pipe, guitar, fiddle, and two dancers that will perform at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, on Wednesday, March 7 at 12 pm. Their presentation of Scottish and Irish music and dance is part of college's Rhythms of Life cultural series and begins at noon in the Reed Union Building's Bruno's Cafe. It is free and open to the public.
The concert band and jazz ensemble at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, will play favorites "From Stage and Screen" at their annual joint spring concert. The performance will be held at 8 pm on Thursday, March 8, in the McGarvey Commons of the Reed Union Building. Admission is free and open to the public.
National Christian School Invitational basketball tournament will be held March 8-10 at Family First Sports Park in Erie PA.
The Erie Art Museum's annual end-of-winter bash is heading for Motown, or at least Motown is heading for Just My Imagination, Saturday, March 10 at the Bel-Aire Clarion Hotel, 2800 West 8th Street. Just My Imagination will replace the Museum's very popular mARTi Gras Bash, but organizers say it will truly be one night to boogie down. "Live Motown music from Cleveland's Tony Quarles and the Discovery Band, great food, elaborate decorations and costume prizes are all planned for this event," said event Chairwoman Rebecca Styn. Tickets are $45 and all proceeds benefit the Erie Art Museum. For tickets call (814) 459-5477.
Food and fun both will be in abundance when Gannon University hosts its annual International Night on Saturday, March 10. The event will feature an "International Food Bazaar" with culinary delights from more than 20 countries, including Hong Kong, Sweden, Bahamas, France, Poland, Spain, Greece, Panama, Peru, India, Turkey, Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. The dinner will start at 6 pm. The entertainment portion of the event will begin at 7:30 pm and will feature numerous cultural performances including Filipino folk dancing, Indian dancing, Greek dancing, Polish dancing, Celtic soft shoe and tap dancing, and traditional Turkish dancing. Music also will be offered, including South Korean violin and Bosnian flute. International Night will be held in Gannon's Hammermill Center, Peach Street and South Park Row. Tickets can be purchased at the information desk of the Waldron Campus Center, 124 West Seventh Street. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for senior citizens, military, and children 10 and over; and $5 for children under 10.
McLane Church in Edinboro, PA will present its annual "PowerZone Weekend" Children's Ministry worship services on Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11, 2007 at the church, 12511 Edinboro Road, Edinboro. "PowerZone Weekend" is a weekend of worship services at McLane Church when the pre-school and elementary school aged students 'take over' the regular adult worship service and infuse it with high-energy music, motion and a message. Nearly 100 children along with their adult leaders will lead the worship service, presenting upbeat songs, funny skits, and an inspirational lesson designed to encourage everyone in attendance. The children of McLane Church prepare for weeks prior to this very popular worship service, learning songs and accompanying motions. Last year's "PowerZone Weekend" prompted the greatest weekend worship attendance of the 2005-2006 ministry year. As always, a complementary meal will accompany each of the three worship services: Saturday at 6 PM, and Sunday at 9 and 11 AM. For more information on the PowerZone children's ministry and directions to McLane Church, call (814) 734-1907 or go to www.mclanechurch.org.
The Northwest PA Maple Association 2007 Northwest PA Maple Taste and Tour Weekend will be held March 17-18, 10 am to 4 pm daily. Ten sugar houses in Crawford, Erie, Mercer, Warren and Venango counties open their doors during the height of maple sugaring time.
Meadowmount Trio, a frequent contributor to National Public Radio hailed as "an ensemble of seamless rapport" by The Strad magazine, will perform at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, on Wednesday, March 21. Meadowmount Trio appears as part of Music at Noon: The Logan Series. Its performance, which is free and open to the public, will be held at noon in the Reed Union Building's McGarvey Commons.
The Classic Rock Dance, a fund raiser for the family of Erie soldier Katie Beckwith, with the Bryan Burton Band will be held on March 24 at the Millcreek American Legion, 4109 West 12th Street in Erie (next to the Airport) starting at 8 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door for a donation of $5 per person. Katie was injured when a roadside bomb detonated beside her Humvee in Iraq. She is presently being hospitalized at Fort Knox. The benefit is to raise money for travel expenses for her family to visit her.
Think you have what it takes to sing the National Anthem at a Double-A baseball game? Well here is your chance. The Erie SeaWolves announced their National Anthem tryouts to be held Sunday, March 25 at the Millcreek Mall. Tryouts will be held on the main stage located at the center of the mall. Registration begins at 1:30 pm and tryouts begin at 2 pm. Those interested in auditioning will perform the National Anthem for a panel of judges. Auditions must be performed a capella. For more information about the National Anthem tryouts, please contact Carol Trumbo at (814) 456-1300 or via email at ctrumbo(at)seawolves.com. SeaWolves Opening Day for the 2007 season is April 5 against the Altoona Curve. First pitch is set for 6:35 pm.
Posted by Dennis at March 5, 2007 7:06 AM
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