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Erie PA News and Events for Wednesday August 29, 2007

When going to court to be sentenced for a crime you committed, don’t go drunk. Larry Peace had his sentencing postponed yesterday when he showed up drunk. Judge Rusty Cunningham held him in contempt of court and threw him in jail. Peace faces up to 10 years in prison and a up to a $10,000 fine for two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Nathan Rosier Jr was found dead and Tyler Rosier was found malnourished in the home all shared along with parents Nathan Rosier Sr and Crystal Peace.

Here are the interesting results of yesterdays poll on YourErie.com.
Do you approve of a tire-to-energy plant being built in Erie?
Yes, it will bring more jobs and more power (221) 40.4 percent
No, I don’t think it will be good for the environment (140) 25.59 percent
Maybe, but I’m waiting until further info is released (154) 28.15 percent
No opinion (32) 5.85 percent

Presque Isle Downs and Casino reported figures for the week of August 20-26. Wagers were $36,531,920 and payouts were $33,114,602. They should hit $1 billion in wagers today or tomorrow.

Erie Press Systems of Erie, PA, is building the world’s largest isothermal press for Ladish Co, Inc in Cudahy, Wisc. The press, rated at 12,500 tons, will be able to forge larger-diameter, close tolerance forgings required for today’s high efficiency jet engines. Doug Currie, president of Erie Press Systems, said the press will provide Ladish with increased operational flexibility and capacity, giving the company significant production advantages now and in the future. “Our challenge was to produce a strain rate controlled, high-tonnage press to forge critical aerospace materials,” Currie said. The press will weigh more than 1,200 tons, stand 33 feet above the floor and 27 feet below it. Four massive tie rods, each weighing more than 100,000 pounds, will support the structure. Using energy-efficient servo controls, the maximum input to drive the press will be less than 275 horsepower.

Fast Eddie Rendell reassigned press spokesman Kate Philips to oversee a development project at the Port of Philadelphia. She served as the public affairs director and press secretary for the Port of Baltimore from 2001 to 2002. Philips is a former TV weather reporter from Erie. Her salary will remain at $100,200.

GeoDecisions, an information technology company specializing in geospatial solutions, will provide custom geographic information system (GIS) services for Erie County, Pa, that will enable county and local officials to efficiently conduct comprehensive plans and regional planning initiatives. As part of the project, GeoDecisions will develop a tax parcel-based land use layer for the county’s GIS. The land use delineation approach combines existing hydrology layers and assessment data with the county tax parcel base. Aerial photography is then used to delineate land use and land cover for each municipality in Erie County. The resulting GIS data will allow decision makers to determine the conservation or development potential of each property in the county. “This GIS layer will provide essential information for county and municipal comprehensive planning and community development efforts and be a useful tool for making informed land-use decisions,” said Jake Welsh, director of the Erie County Department of Planning.

The Erie SeaWolves were in the drivers seat heading into the ninth inning in Harrisburg with a 4-1 lead but the Senators scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to win 5-4.

Gannon’s Dan Howell (Erie, Pa./Iroquois) has been named Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Men’s Soccer Player of the Week for his performance last weekend. Howell made his triumphant return to the field after missing the entire 2006 season with an injury. He recorded two goals, two assists, and six points in two matches.

Gannon University head men’s basketball coach John T Reilly announced the addition of seven student athletes to the program Tuesday afternoon. The newcomers include six transfers and one freshman, bringing the roster size to 13 players. Six players return from last year’s squad: Robert Buckner (So., G), Mark Demski (R-Fr., F), Preston Harris (R-Fr., G), Cory Knight (Jr., G), Tyler Stoczynski (R-Jr., G), and Pat Washington (R-Jr., F). The newcomers are: Kyle Goldcamp, Junior Center who transferred from Pitt-Johnstown; Pierre Howard, Junior Guard who transferred from Lewis and Clark Community College; George Johnson, Freshman Guard/ Forward from Arlington Va, Wakefield High School; Joe Lindsey, Junior Guard who transferred from Monroe Community College; Vince Mosley, Senior Guard/ Forward who transferred from Monroe Community College; Alfonso Scandrett, Sophomore Forward who transferred from Division I Radford; and Dave Wilson, Junior Forward who transferred from Kennedy-King Community College.

Former Erie Freeze head coach Mike Esposito has been hired as offensive coordinator for Dakota State University. Esposito will also coach the quarterbacks and running backs for the Trojans. In addition to his coaching duties, Esposito will teach in the College of Education. Esposito is currently completing his PhD degree in human nutrition at South Dakota State University.

The 123rd Erie County Fair runs through Saturday September 1. Enjoy food, contests, truck drags, tractor pulls, harness racing, music, and more.

The 19th Street Polish Falcons are hosting a Baked Chicken Dinner on Wednesday August 29 from 5-7:30 pm. Dinner includes salad, cheesy potatoes and vegetable. Cost is $5 at the door. Open to the public, you need not be a member. For more information call (814) 454-6752.

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.

Ladies, pull out those poodle skirts, bobby socks and saddle shoes and pull your hair into a ponytail. Guys, throw on your leather jacket and grease back your hair. The Roadhouse Theatre is going to turn back the clocks and rewind the years to the 1950’s. “Buddy Holly, The Day the Music Died” will be performed at the Roadhouse Theatre Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, September 7-22. The show stars Matty B and the Dirty Pickles. Admission: $8 (student), $10 (regular), $12 (riser) and $15 (VIP). The Box Office Phone number is (814) 456-5656.

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.

The 2007 Erie Heritage Festival - “The Last Blast of Summer” - returns again as the Lake Erie Region’s popular community enrichment event. Erie’s Heritage Festival is a day-long performance venue of Americana and World music performed by musicians from the Erie and Southern Ontario regions. The event concludes with a summer Pops performance by the Erie Philharmonic. The finale of the Pops concert is a dramatic presentation of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and John Philip Sousa’s The Stars and Stripes Forever - complete with cannon fire, church bells, and fireworks. The event takes place September 8 at Liberty Park on the Erie Bayfront.

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.

Would you, or someone you know, like to join a band? The Gem City Concert Band of Erie, PA, is seeking new members for the Fall 2007 season. The concert band, currently consisting of 45 members, is very versatile, playing music such as old overtures, show tunes, traditional concert band pieces, movie scores, and marches. The band presents a spring and fall concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church, as well as numerous other retirement homes and community performances throughout the year. Rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 9:30 pm in the lower-level meeting room of St John’s Lutheran Church at 23rd and Peach Streets. Fall 2007 rehearsals begin September 11th. Interested musicians should contact the director, Betty McKinney, at 814-602-9247 for more information or visit on-line at www.GemCityBands.org. All instruments are welcomed. Membership is free!

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.

Indigenous Aztec dance and music is on the menu for the first performance in the 2007-08 Rhythms of Life cultural series at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac ensemble will perform between noon and 1:45 pm on Wednesday, Sept 12, in Bruno’s Café, located on the second floor of the college’s Reed Union Building. The performance is free and open to the public, and a full menu of hot and cold lunch items will be available for purchase.

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.

The Erie Art Museum’s Contemporary Music Series will present violinist Diane Monroe in concert on Friday, Sept. 28, 2007 at 8 pm at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street. Admission is free; a $10 donation is suggested.

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.

Dennis Weed

Posted by Dennis at August 29, 2007 7:05 AM

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