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Erie PA News and Events for Monday September 10, 2007

A hit and run accident had a bizarre ending when the man that caused the accident shot himself and died. The incident began when the man rear ended a vehicle at a light on Route 97 near I-90. The man fled the scene. The accident victim called police and chased the other vehicle to get the license plate number. State police caught up with him but the guy sped home, ran inside his house and shot himself.

The 329th Medical Company arrives in Erie today. Welcome home! Thank you.

If you’re trying to call the Pennsylvania State Police in Corry today, good luck. All calls were still being forwarded to PSP Erie as of Sunday afternoon as they lost phone service on Friday and it still wasn’t fixed.

On September 10, 1813, an American naval force commanded by Commodore Oliver H Perry defeated the British in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. Six vessels in Perry’s Fleet were built in Erie, PA. Perry’s flagship Lawrence engaged her counterpart. After she was completely disabled, with most of her crew wounded or killed, Perry transferred by boat to the undamaged Niagara, sailed her into close action, broke the British battle line, and forced Commodore Barclay to surrender. The victory helped turn the tide of the War of 1812. Commodore Perry wrote his famous report to General William Henry Harrison on the victory: ” We have met the enemy and they are ours: two ships, two brigs, one schooner, and one sloop.” Commodore Perry’s battle flag in the Battle of Lake Erie was emblazoned with the motto “Don’t Give Up The Ship,” the dying words of Captain James Lawrence for whom Perry’s flagship was named. A group of Erie women made the flag for Perry in July 1813. This famous flag is now exhibited in a place of honor at the United States Naval Academy.

It was neat, because we ran into more than one person who said, “I just love it here in Erie, and I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.” It’s good to hear people say that about a place where they’ve lived their entire lives.

That gem comes from Jim and Sandy who combined a business trip to Erie by spending a day around town.

On October 11th, 2007 the punk band The Misfits “30th Anniverscary Tour” hits the US with the first stop being the Cell Block in Erie PA.

Pittsburgh Steelers 34, Cleveland Nancy Boys 7

The Gannon University women’s soccer team (5-1) extended its winning streak to five after handily defeating the University of Charleston (WVa) Golden Eagles 3-1 Sunday.

The Mercyhurst Lakers Women’s Soccer Team shined through a rainy Sunday to beat the West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats, 7-0. The Lakers improved to 4-1-1 on the year.

Freshman Kat Zimmerly (Edinboro, Pa/General McLane) led Ohio Wesleyan at the Great Lakes Colleges Association championship cross country meet, hosted by Kenyon College in Gambier.
Zimmerly finished sixth among individuals, completing the 6000-meter course in 19:35.7. Sophomore Sarah Shinn (Edinboro, Pa/General McLane) followed in seventh place in 19:36.7 and sophomore Claire Everhart (Edinboro, Pa/General McLane) placed 28th in 20:40.7.

Pennsylvania Senior golf tournament is taking place today at the Kahkwa Club and Tuesday the Lawrence Park Golf Club.

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 today, 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 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 Northwest PA Truck and Tractor Pullers on Sept 15th in Waterford. Classes will be a Street Diesel, “Open” or twins diesel, Antique V8 tractors and the Hot Farm tractors.

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 Allegheny College Humanities Lecture Series for 2007-2008 opens this month with a presentation on Monday, Sept 17 at 7:30 pm in Room 301 of the Campus Center. Professor of Environmental Science Eric Pallant and Associate Professor of Economics Steve Onyeiwu will present “Gold Coast or Charcoal Kingdom: Debunking the Myth of Ghana’s Success Story.”

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.

Thoroughly Modern Millie will be performed at the Erie Playhouse September 20 - October 7. Curtain times are Wed - Sat at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm.

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 Great Lakes Independent Film Festival takes place September 27-30 at the Roadhouse Theatre in Erie PA.

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.

Dennis Weed

Posted by Dennis at September 10, 2007 7:08 AM

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