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Erie PA News and Events Wednesday August 22, 2007
Posted by Dennis on August 22, 2007
A number of people who work at the Erie County Office of Children and Youth (OCY) attended last nights Erie County Council meeting. They complained that they are short workers saying that there are 41 case workers and 16 job openings for case workers. WTF? How did it get to the point where a county department is short 30 percent? The OCY wants more money to attract workers. The Erie County Human Resources Office shows only 4 current job openings for Erie County and none of them are for the OCY. Maybe if people knew that there was job openings that would actually find people to fill the positions. This mess is inexcusable.
John Kanzius will be on the CBS Morning Show this morning between 7:30 and 8 am to talk about the non-invasive cancer treatment he invented and the John Kanzius Cancer Research Fund.
John Knox of Koehler Brewery Square LLC announced a $20 million project for the existing building across the street from the Koehler site. When it’s completed, the building will possibly house local offices for both the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy.
On behalf of the Northwest Pennsylvania Technology Industry Partnership, the Center for eBusiness and Advanced IT (eBizITPA) and the Technology Council of Northwest Pennsylvania are conducting research to gain insights and understanding about the needs of employers and their employees in the areas of e-marketing. If you are an employee or owner of a Pennsylvania-based business, they would like to invite you to participate in a short survey. Your participation in this survey will help them to understand what is important to employers and employees, as well as how you view the challenges and opportunities of e-marketing.
Want a good laugh? Aunt Shirley: Lost in West Erie is a tale of how a wrong turn out of a parking lot turned a 20 mile trip into a 130 miles odyssey.
Michael C Adamus of Erie has been reappointed to the Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Advisory Council.
Awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare integrated children’s services planning process, a $60,000 grant will help Erie County improve access to services for vulnerable children in the areas of child abuse and neglect prevention, permanency planning, early intervention, mental retardation, child care, and behavioral health, as well as improve the services themselves.
Erie SeaWolves pitcher Jair Jurrjens threw 6 2/3 magnificent innings for the Detroit Tigers allowing only one hit in the Tigers 2-1 win over Cleveland. Jurrjens might now be a former SeaWolves pitcher.
Akron and Erie split a double header at Erie. The Erie SeaWolves fell behind early in game one of Tuesday night’s doubleheader but managed late inning heroics to down the Akron Aeros 6-5 at Jerry Uht Park. The Aeros struck early in game two of Tuesday night’s twin bill and held on for a 3-1 victory. Despite the loss, the SeaWolves remain 1.5 games ahead of the Aeros in first place in the Southern Division. The SeaWolves and Aeros wrap up their regular season series on Wednesday night at Jerry Uht Park…7:05 First Pitch. LHP Jon Connolly takes the mound for the ‘Wolves against LHP Eric DuBose.
Three Penn State Behrend women’s tennis players were honored by the ITA for academics. Junior Amy Brem (Kersey/St. Marys), freshman Christine Calvert (Warren/Mercyhurst Prep) and junior Allison Mudrey (Hermitage/Hickory) were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments. In order to earn ITA Scholar-Athlete status a player must meeting the following criteria of being a varsity letterwinner and having a grade point average of at least a 3.50 (on a 4.00 scale). Brem, Calvert and Mudrey guided the Behrend Lions to the 2007 AMCC Conference Championship last October as they marched through the regular-season schedule with a 6-0 conference slate and an impressive 15-1 overall record. Brem was named second-team all-conference while Calvert and Mudrey anchored the first-team. Mudrey was also named the league’s Player of the Year.
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 2007 Erie County Fair will be held August 26 to September 2.
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.
The 9th annual Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park Festival of family fun and environmental learning will be held September 8, 10 am - 3 pm. From the children’s tree climb to horticulture presentations, there will be something for all to enjoy. The day includes children’s games and crafts; hands-on demonstrations; musical performances; an animal petting zoo; food and more. FREE admission.
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 PA Department of General Services (DGS) is hosting a “Doing Business with the Commonwealth” workshop in Erie PA on September 12. Please contact Gayle Nuppnau at 412-442-5872 or gnuppnau@state.pa.us for details.
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 famed Cavani String Quartet returns to Erie in September to open the 18th season of Music at Noon: The Logan Series. Cavani String Quartet will present its free Logan Series public performance at noon on Wednesday, Sept 19, in the McGarvey Commons of the college’s Reed Union Building.
Mercyhurst Men’s Basketball Alumni are organizing an Alumni Basketball game for charity. The event is scheduled for September 29, 2007 at 7pm at the MAC. Come See some of your favorite Mercyhurst players from the past and some of the Mercyhurst stars of the future compete in 3-point contests and a dunk contest. All proceeds from the gate will benefit the Alheimer’s Association of Erie.
There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Players include Brent Swain, Keith Nies, Matt Thielker, Gerry Battle, and Dion Brown, Jason Ioppolo, and Jody Crymes.
The 2007 Wine Country Harvest Festival will be held in North East, PA September 28, 29 and 30.
Posted by Dennis at August 22, 2007 7:07 AM
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Best headline of the day:
John Knox of Koehler Brewery Square LLC announced a $20 million project for the existing building across the street from the Koehler site. When it's completed, the building will possibly house local offices for both the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy.
I laugh everytime I hear Koehler Brewery Square Project. I can't believe the news is still covering this. I am 28 and I know my grandchildren will really enjoy the grand opening!
Posted by: will at August 22, 2007 11:38 AM
I liked your comments about Kohler Brewery Square. In addition to the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy I heard that Santa Claus was considering making Kohler Brewery the site of his new regional headquarters - LOL!
Posted by: Tim at August 22, 2007 12:26 PM
i can't believe aunt shirley is responsible for what may perhaps be my blog's largest traffic day yet. i also can't believe it took me this many years to think of inconspicuously video taping her stories...
thanks for the link :)
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