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Erie PA News and Events for Wednesday September 5, 2007
Posted by Dennis on September 5, 2007
As soon as the site was cleared at the former Koehler Brewery it looked like it would be used for a car dealership and that’s what will happen. Dave Hallman will pave it over and sell cars on the site. Not what anyone had hoped for but at least it will be back on the tax rolls.
Duquesne University Law Professor Bruce Ledewitz said that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court had no right to suspend Superior Court Judge Michael Joyce of Erie. Ledewitz said that the Supreme Court violated Article V, section 18(d)(2) of the Pennsylvania Constitution and that it’s the job of the Court of Judicial Discipline to suspend judges if necessary. There is no word if Joyce will appeal the suspension. Judge Fred Anthony was appointed by the Supreme Court until a new judge takes office in January. Any decision Judge Anthony makes could be subject to appeal due to the Supreme Court violating the state constitution.
Labor Day Weekend is traditionally one of the three worst weekends of the year, and this year was no exception. Heavy usage of blood, particularly type A Positive, by local patients pushed the current blood shortage to seriously low levels with A Positive at critically low levels. “We made it through summer and now we need to resupply.” says Dan Desrochers Director of Marketing at the Community Blood Bank. “September through mid-December is supposed to be one of the best times of the year for the blood supply but that won’t be true until we get more donors.” All donors are strongly encouraged to donate at the Community Blood Bank, 2646 Peach Street. Community Blood Bank is open 9-6 Monday through Friday and until 7:30 pm Tuesday night and Saturday 9 am -12:30 pm. Photo ID required.
Stephen Penhollow recently began his new job as middle and high school principal at Falconer (NY) High School. Penhollow earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Clarion University, his master’s in curriculum and instruction from the State University at Fredonia and his administrator’s certificate from Gannon University in Erie.
The Gannon Univesrity women’s soccer team (3-1) increased its winning streak to three with a 3-2 win over the Wheeling Jesuit Cardinals (3-2). Senior forward Megan Joint (Erie Mercyhurst Prep) netted the unassisted game-winner (85:19) for the Lady Knights.
The Gannon men’s soccer team moved up one spot to seventh in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Great Lakes regional rankings released Tuesday.
The Mercyhurst College baseball team is planning its annual alumni baseball game for Saturday, Sept 29 at Mercyhurst Baseball Field. It will be held in conjunction with the Mercyhurst Homecoming festivities. Following the game, which will pit the 2007 team against Laker alums, all alumni are invited to attend a tailgate party prior to the football game against Ashland. Those interested in participating in the alumni game, contact the baseball office at jspano@mercyhurst.edu or by phone at (814) 824-2441.
The Waterford Community Fair takes place through September 8.
The 86th annual Spartansburg Community Fair runs through September 8. Ride-A-Rama is everyday. One of the areas largest parades is Saturday Morning at 11 am followed by a huge fireworks display Saturday Evening at 11:15 pm to end the week of fun and festivities.
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 34th annual Erie Marathon at Presque Isle takes place Sunday September 9 at 7 am. The start/finish is in the Rotary Pavilion Area (approximately 3 miles from the entrance to the park) and the traditional two loop course will be run on Presque Isle State Park. This marathon is quite possibly the flattest course in the country. World records were recently set on this course in 2003 and 2005. Marathon organizers expect more than 900 runners and 200 volunteers from 38 states, Canada and Germany at this year’s race.
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.
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 Erie Irish Festival takes place September 14-16 at Rainbow Gardens on the grounds of Waldameer Amusement Park and Water World.
St John’s the Evangelist Annual Parish Festival will be held on Saturday, September 15 from Noon until 7 PM at the St John’s Parish Center, 1001 Main Street in Girard. Car Cruise-in, Kid s Korner, Chinese Auction, Raffles and much, much more. Delicious barbecue chicken and spare ribs dinners are available along with live music and a traveling zoo from the Erie Zoo. Please contact Linda Tolhurst at 474-3033 for additional information.
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.
Douglas Bruce, principal organist at St Franz Xaver Church in Munchenstein, Switzerland, will give an organ recital as part of the Smith Music Series at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, on Tuesday, Sept 25. Bruce’s performance, which begins at noon, is free and open to the public and will take place in the college’s Larry and Kathryn Smith Chapel.
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.
In conjunction with Alumni Reunion 2007, Penn State Behrend Finance graduates are invited back to campus for a Finance Alumni Reception hosted by Sam and Irene Black School of Business faculty. Greg Filbeck, the Finance program chair, and Finance faculty Brian Boscaljon, Jessica Zhou, and Kay Johnson have planned an informal reception for Finance alumni and their guests from 10:00 until 11:30 am on Saturday, September 29. The reception is part of the college’s Alumni Reunion and concurrent Parents & Families Weekend, and will be held in the cafe of the Research and Economic Development Center (REDC). Attendance reservations should be made by Saturday, September 15.
Posted by Dennis at September 5, 2007 7:08 AM
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Wait. I'm totally out of the loop. I thought the Koehler Bldg was supposed to be repurposed as some kind of shopping complex or the site used in that way or something. What's the story progression there? How did it go from that to car dealer lot?
Posted by: Eden at September 5, 2007 1:30 PM
All the buildings where the "Koehler Brewery Square" was supposed to be were torn down. They were going to start over. Now all that will be there is a dealer showroom.
The 'plans' are to buy in complex across the street on the east side of state where there are offices, warehouse space and a plastics shop.
Posted by: Dennis at September 5, 2007 2:39 PM
What are they going to do about the parking shortage tho? If they use the building currently standing on the East side of State St., there is no room to put parking for whatever businesses occupies that building unless further properties around that area are purchased up. They should build a parking ramp where the Koehler Brewery was to house the employees and visitors of the business complex. Just a thought.
Posted by: Kaleen at September 5, 2007 5:28 PM
the property stretches to French Street
Posted by: wiz at September 6, 2007 9:35 AM
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