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Erie PA News and Events for Sunday March 11, 2007

Posted by Dennis on March 11, 2007

The Erie County Department of Health released their 2007 Erie County Health Assessment. in 2000-04, 41.4 percent of children born in Erie County PA were bastards, born to single mothers. In 2004, the pregnancy rate for underage teenage girls (ages 15-17) in Erie County was 18.9 percent per 1000 girls. Over 60 percent of county residents are overweight, with nearly 30 percent being obese. The Department of Health addressed these issues last year by convincing Erie County Council to pass a county wide smoking ban that violated state law.

Maria Sansone of Erie PA was recently featured as AskMen.com Model of the Week. She is the host of “The 9” on Yahoo. Maria should have her picture next to the word ‘perky’ in every dictionary.

The upper limit for a FHA loan in Erie County PA is a home priced at $200,160. Currently, about 83 percent of homes in the county are under that price. If you’re thinking about buying a home this year ask your lender about FHA loans. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has a nice publication called “Why Ask For An FHA Loan” which explains why in plain English.

Carol from J H Bennett Records Management let me know their site has been JHBRM is one of the regional players in the Northeast providing document management services including Document and Media storage, Scanning and Imaging services as well as an electronic document management software solutions reseller.

Tomas Zaborsky scored once and added an assist to lead the Saginaw Spirit to a 5-2 win over the lowly Erie Otters in an Ontario Hockey League game played last night in front of 3,900 at the Tullio Arena. Erie dropped to 15-47-1-2.

Jordan Wakefield made 31 saves and Ryan Toomey scored twice, but Mercyhurst fell 5-4 in the Atlantic Hockey Quarterfinals to UConn.

The Mercyhurst men’s lacrosse team fought back from a three-goal deficit, but No 1 Le Moyne scored 1:05 into overtime for an 8-7 victory

Jill Scherrer, a sophomore from Erie PA, went 3 for 4 to lead Baptist Bible to an 8-0 win over Bay Path College.

Emmanuel Overare of Erie McDowell finished 6th in the triple jump at the 2007 Nike Indoor Nationals at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover, Md. In all, 11 members of the McDowell team competed at the meet.

Former Gannon University basketball standouts Demondi Johnson and Bobby Bossman served as coaches to the Mercyhurst Prep freshman basketball team that finished their season at 19-4. Johnson graduated with a degree in social work and Bossman will graduate in May with a degree in criminal justice.

Enjoy Brunch today from 11-2 at the Sunset Cafe in the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. Cost is $10.95 Adults, $5.95 Children and age 2 and under eat free.

The Erie Playhouse Youtheatre production of “A Year with Frog and Toad” wraps up today with a matinee performance at 2 pm. For info or tickets call (814) 454-2852 ext 0.

National Christian School Invitational basketball tournament wraps up today at Family First Sports Park in Erie PA. Expect delays at Peach Street restaurants.

McLane Church in Edinboro, PA will present its annual "PowerZone Weekend" Children's Ministry worship services contines today 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 Gem City Concert Band will provide entertainment during the Millcreek Mall's "Spring Bridal Show" event at the Millcreek Mall this Sunday, March 11, from 12 noon until 1:30 on the Center Stage. The performance is free and open to the public.

You won't want to miss one of Mercyhurst North East's favorite annual events: the "Patti Sullivan and Friends Irish Concert" today at 2 pm in St Mary's Chapel. The performance is free and open to the public, and a reception will follow. Sullivan, MNE's music director, has invited barbershop chorus Lake Erie Sound and quartet the Lighthouse Gang, as well as the popular Irish step dancers Rince Na Tiarna, to join her at St Mary's Chapel for an afternoon of entertainment that is sure to get everyone in the Irish spirit.

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.

The St Martins Center 9th annual Homeownership Expo will be held March 29 from 11:30 am - 6:30 pm at the Blasco Memorial Library. There will be information on homes, mortgage products, refinancing options, homes inspections, lead paint issues and more. Admission is free and open to everyone.

The Erie Micro Brew Festival presented by WQLN will be held April 21 at Union Station at 14th and French Streets. There will be 2 sampling sessions 1-4 pm and 5-8 pm. All proceeds support public broadcasting and all PLCB laws apply. Attendees must be 21. Tickets will be available soon at many Erie area locations. Scheduled to attend are: The BrewErie at Union Station, The Erie Brewing Company, Southern Tier Brewing, Pennsylvania Brewery, Voodoo Brewery, The Flying Bison, Ellicottville Brewing Company, North Country Brewing Company, Hereford and Hops, Sprague Farm and Brew Works, The Buffalo Brew Pub, Magic Hat Brewing and the East End Brewing Company.

Dennis Weed