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Erie PA News and Events for Sunday September 16, 2007

Teri Rhodes, the Mercyhurst College student whose baby died minutes after giving birth, still hasn’t been charged with a crime. It’s now been 5 weeks — 35 days. Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook declared the death a homicide. Cook said the baby was born alive and suffocated to death. Police found the baby in a plastic bag. For some reason Erie County District Attorney Brad Foulk has not yet filed charges. Rhodes was even allowed to flee to her family home in Michigan. Rhodes could face first degree murder charges with the possibility of lethal injection is this is declared a death penalty case.

The Mars Area school board approved hiring the VanAmburg Group Inc of Erie PA, at a cost of $7,400 to do an enrollment and demographic study before it prepares to renovate and add onto the high school.

…The Erie Runners Club outdoes themselves again with the hand-carved Finisher’s Medal…Wow. I am just so impressed with the ERC. No, medals do not make a race great. But when you have a race which has grow from 185 finishers in 2000 to 456 this year, with finishers breaking 2:30 you already have a good race adding hardware worthy of a great race can do nothing but bring more runners to the race. Looking for a good race next fall? Try Erie.

Miss Macy Sue won the $400,000 Presque Isle Downs Masters at Presque Isle Downs and Casino as she set a track record for 6 furlongs (1.08.21). It rained Friday and the Tapeta surface was lightening fast. ESPN News showed the race live. Favorite Indian Chant won the $175,000 Karl Boyes Memorial at 5 1/2 furlongs. President George cruised to 2 3/4-length victory in the $175,00 Presque Isle Mile. The place was packed with an announced attendance of 13,451.

Saturday Erie area high school football scores:
Harbor Creek 21, Girard 6
Erie Mercyhurst Prep 48, Maplewood 7
Warren 37, Erie East 26

Justin Hodgman scored twice and added an assist to lead the Erie Otters to a 6-5 win over the Niagara IceDogs in an Ontario Hockey League pre-season game played tonight at the Tullio Arena. Jordan Skellett, Ronny Rogers, Luke Gazdic and Kelly Geoffrey netted the other Erie goals while Shawn Szydlowski collected two assists. Ryan O’Reilly was thwarted on a penalty shot midway through the second period by former Otters goaltender Jhase Sniderman. The Otters completed the pre-season with a 3-0-1. The Otters open the 2007-08 OHL Regular Season Friday (September 21) when they travel to Windsor to face-off against the Spitfires. The Otters 2007-08 Home Opener takes place Saturday, September 29 at the Tullio Arena when the Sudbury Wolves visit for a 7:30 pm start.

Mitch Phillis threw four touchdown passes, including one in the third overtime, as Mercyhurst (3-1) beat Wayne State 58-50.

Trevor Harris’ touchdown pass and two-point conversion throw with 1:07 left to play lifted the Edinboro Fighting Scots (2-1) to a 42-41 come from behind win over Bloomsburg University (1-2).

The University of Indianapolis (2-1) defense gave up just 65 yards of total offense in a 35-0 win over visiting Gannon University (0-3) at Key Stadium on Saturday night.

Allegheny (1-1) got off to a quick start in the first quarter that started with a 60 yard opening kickoff return by Jim Lieb which led to a 1-yard touchdown run by Devin Raynor giving Allegheny a quick 7-0 lead just 1:41 into the game as Allegheny beat Hiram 20-7.

Penn State Behrend hosted eleven men’s and fourteen women’s cross country teams on Saturday. Mt. Union took both the men and women’s first place finishes. Penn State Behrend had excellent finishes on both the men and women’s sides, placing second overall.

On Saturday, the Penn State Behrend tennis teams hosted the Waynesburg Yellow Jackets on the newly remodeled Tennis Courts. In Singles play, all members enjoyed victories in their matches. Winners on the day included Allison Mudrey (Hermitage/ Hickory), Christy Calvert (Warren/Mercyhurst Prep), Hillary Lasher (Lakewood, NY/ Southwestern), Karen Hobaugh (Kutztown/ Kutztown), Erin Bliley (Erie/ Mercyhurst Prep), and Elissa Swartz (Warren/ Warren). During Doubles action, the blue and white continued to outplay Waynesburg, winning all three doubles matches. The Behrend Lions went on to win 9-0, improving their record to 6-0 on the season.

Dave Lefebre of Erie finished in 13th place and cashed for $1,532 at the Stren Series Northern Division bass fishing competition on the Hudson River. The next Northern Division event, the fourth and final of the year, is scheduled for Lake Gaston at Bracey, Va, Oct 3-6. The tour championship is set for Nov 7 at Mobile, AL.

The Erie Irish Festival wraps up today at Rainbow Gardens on the grounds of Waldameer Amusement Park and Water World.

The Scions of Britain (the SOB’s), The British Motoring Group of Northwestern Pennsylvania, proudly presents the 15th annual All British Car Gathering today at the Waterford Square, Waterford, PA, 12 Noon to 4 PM.

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.”

A Gannon University faculty member will discuss the presidency of James Madison during the university’s annual observance of Constitution Day. The lecture, to be given by David A Nordquest, PhD, assistant professor of philosophy at Gannon, will begin at 11:15 am Monday, Sept 17. It is free and open to the public and will be held in room 1200 of the Palumbo Academic Center, 824 Peach Street. Nordquest’s presentation is titled, “James Madison and the American Constitution.” Nordquest extensively has studied newer research that sheds more light on Madison - the fourth president of the United States and regarded as the “Father of the Constitution” - as an important political philosopher of his time.

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.

Erik Meyer, cantor at Luther Memorial Church in Erie, will give an organ recital at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, at noon on Tuesday, Sept 25. He will perform in the college’s Larry and Kathryn Smith Chapel as part of its Smith Music Series. Admission is free and the recital is open to the public. Meyer replaces previously scheduled Swiss organist Douglas Bruce, who canceled his US recital tour due to a hand injury.

Last year, Mercyhurst College became home to a life-size specimen of a Tyrannosaurus Rex skull, thanks to the donation of a museum-quality natural history collection of casts and fossils. This year, Mercyhurst will go one better when it unveils a set of shark jaws so enormous that people can lock arms and walk through together. Mercyhurst College’s second annual natural history exhibit runs Sept 27 to Oct 17 at Cummings Gallery in the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. An opening reception, which is free and open to the public, will be held Thursday, Sept 27, from 5 to 7 pm. Because of the anticipated public appeal, normal gallery hours are being extended for the exhibit’s duration. They are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 2 to 7 pm, except Thursdays, 2 to 9 pm; also Sundays from 2 to 5 pm. Special tours for school students are available by contacting the Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute at 824-2545.

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.

Asbury Woods will hold a tree leaf identification event on Saturday, October 6 from 10 am - Noon. Adults and Children 8 years and up accompanied by an adult. Fee: Members $10, Nonmembers $12/Parent/Child pair pay only one fee (includes Tree ID book and Tree Key) This class is for anyone who wants to know how to identify trees, or those who are doing a leaf project for school. You will learn how to identify trees by using a tree key, by leaf shape, and even by the bark. Pre-Registration and Payment Required. Please call (814) 835-5356.

The 19th annual Erie Zoo Boo runs 6-9 pm, October 12-30. Admission is $4.50 for adults (ages 12 and up), $3.50 for children 2-11, and children under 2 will be admitted free.

The Lake Erie Region Conservancy (LERC) will be holding a concert fundraiser on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the Mercyhurst D’Angelo Performing Arts Center featuring grammy-nominated jazz-funk group from Chicago, Liquid Soul. Tickets are $25.00 each and can be purchased by contacting LERC at 814-824-2407. LERC is also seeking 10 sponsors at a $1,000.00 level in an attempt to make this event a sell-out. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, contact Tom Fuhrman, President, at 814-824-2407 or email him at lerc@mercyhurst.edu.

The 6th Annual Walk To Make A Great Park Better will take place on Sunday, October 14 at 1 pm at Presque Isle State Park. All those interested in participating in the 5K Walk will meet at the Rotary Pavilion across from Beach 7. Proceeds from the Walk To Make A Great Park Better support Presque Isle as well as provide scholarships to high school seniors who exemplify the community involvement demonstrated by David Hanlon - educator and inspirational community leader. All Walk participants who raise a minimum of $25 in pledges will receive an attractive Walk T-shirt. This beautiful fall Walk affords participants the opportunity to enjoy the diverse colors that Presque Isle affords visitors in October. All Walk participants are treated to a picnic at the Rotary Pavilion at the conclusion of the Walk. If you are interested in participating in the 2007 Walk To Make A Great Park Better , plan to arrive at Presque Isle by 12:15 to register. To qualify for consideration of the Presque Isle Scholarship, you must be in grades 10-12, participate in the Walk and raise a minimum of $25 in pledges. Also you must register for the scholarship the day of the Walk at the Scholarship Registration table.

Dennis Weed

Posted by Dennis at September 16, 2007 8:06 AM

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