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Erie PA News and Events Wednesday August 15, 2007
Posted by Dennis on August 15, 2007
Teri Rhodes gave birth in her Mercyhurst College apartment on Sunday. The baby was born alive. Rhodes murdered her baby minutes later by suffocating the unfortunate child. Police found the baby in a plastic bag. Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook declared the death a homicide. Erie County District Attorney Brad Foulk has not yet filed charges. First degree murder seems appropriate. This should be a death penalty case. Lethal injection is the method of execution in Pennsylvania. Teri Rhodes might have an appointment with the needle in her future.
Karleigh Santry is no ordinary teenager. At just 14 years of age, she has parlayed a simple fan club site for the popular Disney super group the Jonas Brothers (JonasBrothersFan.com) into what she hopes will become the next MySpace or Facebook, an online destination where millions of eager young fans come to discuss and trade information about their favorite teen heartthrobs.
While many teenagers would be happy just to have the number one online destination for fans of a popular Disney group with over 10,000 registered visitors in five months and 12,000 unique visitors per day, Karleigh envisioned something more; an umbrella site where fans could create their own websites for their favorite music artists and television actors. Thus was born FanGap.com, a website where users can create and host their own fan websites for free. In less than a week Karleigh has already fielded hundreds of requests for custom fan sites from teens clamoring to pay homage to their idols.
An honor student who plays basketball and soccer, Karleigh will enter the 9th Grade this year. In her spare time, she listens to the Jonas Brothers, and hangs out with her friends, parents, Karyn and Patrick, sister Katie, and two brothers, PJ and Danny.
The Manufacturers’ Association of Northwest Pennsylvania and Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority wrapped up the first Roar on the Shore motorcycle rally that took place August 10 and 11 at Liberty Park-Pepsi Amphitheater along Presque Isle Bay. All proceeds for the event support the John Kanzius Cancer Research Fund. A press conference to announce the results of fundraising efforts is set for 11:15 am Thursday, August 16, at Liberty Park.
Representatives of the Port Authority, the Manufacturers’ Association, Erie Mayor Joe Sinnott, former Mayor Joyce Savocchio and John Kanzius are expected to attend the press briefing and will be available for comment.
The event kicked off Friday night with a massive motorcycle parade led by “Captain America” Peter Fonda. The parade started at Presque Isle Downs and Casino and wound it’s way through Erie and roared into Liberty Park. Local and regional bands capped the evening’s entertainment, while Mr. Fonda signed autographs and took pictures with hundreds of fans.
Saturday featured more local and regional acts, as well as a drawing for a Harley Davidson Dyna-Street Bob valued at $14,000 and a headline performance by the Edgar Winter Group. The night was capped off by a breathtaking Zambelli Fireworks spectacular off Dobbins Landing. The weekend’s festivities drew a crowd of motorcycle enthusiasts, music fans and fun-seekers estimated in the thousands.
“This was an event that truly exceeded our expectations,” said Ray Schreckengost, executive director of the Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority. “And to have the proceeds go to such a worthwhile cause makes it all the better.”
“Quite simply, it was a remarkable weekend,” added Ralph Pontillo, president of the Manufacturers’ Association. “From Peter Fonda leading the bike parade to Edgar Winter bringing down the house, it was an event the likes of which Erie has never seen before. We look forward to Roar on the Shore being a signature annual event for the Erie community.”
The Erie Metropolitan Transportation Authority received a $125,000 grant for the state’s welfare to work transportation program to help low-income residents get to work.
The Erie SeaWolves for the second straight game, battled back from down six runs but they could not overcome a two run sixth, falling to the Reading Phillies 8-6 on Tuesday night at First Energy Stadium. The SeaWolves and Phillies continue their three-game series on Wednesday night at First Energy Stadium…7:05 First Pitch. LHP Jon Connolly (6-6, 4.70 ERA) takes the mound for the ‘Wolves against RHP Carlos Carrasco (4-2, 4.94 ERA).
Jacki Windon has been hired as the director of basketball operations for the University of Akron women’s basketball program. Windon was head coach of the women’s basketball team at Case Western Reserve for the past three seasons. She played under Zips Head Coach Jodi Kest at Gannon University in Erie.
The Mercyhurst College women’s lacrosse team has signed five student athletes to National Letters of Intent for the 2008 season, head coach Cecil Pilson announced. Composing the class is Ashley Dulaney (Finksburg, Md), Kim Masterton (Penfield, NY), Maria Rosettie, (Corning, NY), Elizabeth Tice (East Rochester, NY), and Maggie Yackel (Camillus, NY).
John Tice has been hired as the new head boys basketball coach at Firelands High School. Tice once coached at Ft LeBoeuf.
“Miss Saigon” is being performed at the Erie Playhouse this evening and Aug16-19, 23-26.
Come explore the shores of beautiful Lake Erie and learn about its ecology on the Lake Erie Sojourn. Camp on the beach at Presque Isle State Park and witness the diverse wildlife inhabiting this PA jewel. Experience the region’s offerings at Celebrate Erie, the Purple Martin Festival, and the new Tom Ridge Environmental Center. Join us as we Celebrate Lake Erie. Highlights: Where: Elk Creek to Presque Isle; Presque Isle Bay; Harborcreek (near Erie). Cost: $30/day without overnight, $45/with overnight, $125/full sojourn. Boats: 13.5’ or longer required, rentals available. Full sojourn length: 4 days. To register: Presque Isle State Park, Kathleen Ryan at kryan@state.pa.us or (814) 833-7424.
On August 21 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Millcreek Community Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program will present a total joint replacement workshop at the LECOM campus on West Grandview Boulevard. Patients can learn about the signs that indicate when joints need replacement. If you are interested in attending contact LECOM at (814) 866-6641 or Email: communications@lecom.edu.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church located at 2220 Reed Street in Erie will host the Zabawa Polish Summer Festival August 24-26. Polish foods, polka music, and traditional dancing. Hours are: Friday, 5 to 10 pm; Saturday, 2 to 10 pm; Sunday, noon to 6 pm. For more information, call 814-456-0671.
The Fuller Hose Company of North East will sponsor the annual North East National Rib Festival at Gravel Pit Park August 24-26. Automobile shows, crafters, petting zoo, live entertainment, and plenty of food. For more details, call (814) 725-9211.
‘Winds on the Lake’, a professional wind and percussion ensemble, will present a FREE outdoor concert titled “Salute to America” at 3 pm on Sunday, Aug 26. Fittingly, the performance will take place in the gazebo of the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home, which is located on Erie’s bayfront at 560 E Third St. In the event of rain, the concert will be held inside the facility. Winds on the Lake performs under the direction of Gary Viebranz, director of instrumental ensembles at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, and Matthew Inkster, director of bands at West Virginia’s West Liberty State College. In addition to patriotic favorites, “Salute to America” will include a performance of Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” and a special tribute to the armed forces.
The 11th annual Erie German Heritage Festival will be held at the Shriner Club, 38th and Zuck, September 1-2.
Family First Sports Park is hosting the Challenge Cup soccer tournament September 1-2. The National Premier High School Challenge Cup will feature some of the top high school boys and girls teams in the nation. Every hotel room within 50 miles of Erie is booked that weekend.
The 7th annual triathlon on Presque Isle State Park will take place Saturday, September 8, 2007, the first Saturday after Labor Day. All segments of the triathlon…the swim, the bike and the run…will start, transition and finish at Beach 6. PI TRI 07 is open to individuals and 2-3 person relay teams.
Where economic freedom rings, political freedom is sure to follow, says an economist who will speak next month at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. The Sam and Irene Black School of Business will host Robert Lawson PhD, co-author of the annual Economic Freedom of the World report, for a lecture and question and answer session on Monday, Sept 10. Lawson’s presentation will take place at 5 pm in the lecture hall of the Research and Economic Development Center (REDC). It is free and open to the public.
The Northwest Regional Planning and Development Commission is sponsoring meetings with18 overseas trade representatives September 12-13 in Erie. One-on-one appointments on September 13 will run from 8 am - 11:30 am and 12:30 pm - 3 pm. The following overseas trade representatives will be available: Australia / New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China-Beijing, China-Shanghai, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore/ASEAN, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Click here for the registration form.
The Scions of Britain (the SOB’s), The British Motoring Group of Northwestern Pennsylvania, proudly presents the 15th annual All British Car Gathering, Sunday September 16, 2007 at the Waterford Square, Waterford, PA. 12 Noon to 4 PM. For more information contact Tom Lee - (814) 725-5992 or rthomaslee@aol.com.
The 2007 Wine Country Harvest Festival will be held in North East, PA September 28, 29 and 30.
Posted by Dennis at August 15, 2007 7:05 AM
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"Teri Rhodes might have an appointment with the needle in her future."
Now THAT'S Christianity.
Posted by: Mark at August 15, 2007 9:50 AM
This is an easy win for the District Attorney if he ever actually decides to prosecute. Premeditation should be no problem since she thought about it for nine months. An American citizen was bloody and naked spending it's only ten minutes alive between a dormroom bathoroom floor and a trash bag disposed of by the one who should have loved her forever but instead decided it was an inconvienient to be a mother right now so she just threw the baby away. Any man would have been in jail for a week already awaiting his fair day in court. Any woman from low income areas would already be in jail, but why is this private school girl out still? Does the District Attorney need investigated? If this girl does not recieve life without parole or the death sentence, it is a bigger srew up then what happened to those boys from Duke. What are the charges being filled against the doctors who cannot tell someone is pregnant at a physical? I certainly do not feel safe knowing those doctors are out there and still able to prescribe narcotics. These doctors obviously have no care about human life, being a doctor is just something to do.
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