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Erie PA News and Events for Wednesday October 3, 2007
Posted by Dennis on October 3, 2007
The pissing contest between Erie Council Council and Erie County Sheriff Bob Merski appears to have been resolved when both sides sat down and discussed the matter. Council granted $116,000 to be used for overtime. Sheriff’s deputies don’t work a 9-5 job and council finally saw his point. And with the compromise Merski seems a lot more will to control overtime and council’s concerns about money. Erie Council Chairman Fiore Leone voted against the measure on principle and for the second time this week has shown that he really is looking out for the taxpayers and not playing politics as usual. Refreshing.
The Erie County seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 5.0 percent in August. The non-seasonally adjusted rate was 4.7 percent with the civilian labor force at 141,300 and 134,600 people employed. The July seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.7 percent with the non-seasonally adjusted rate at 4.8 percent. In August 2006, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.2 percent with the unadjusted rate at 4.9 percent. The non-adjusted civilian labor force has dropped 1,500 people year-over-year which is disturbing. People have either given up looking for work or have moved from the area. The complete Pennsylvania Civilian Labor Force data for Aug 2007.
An adopted child’s fairy tale. Watch the heartwarming story of Missi Meely and Laurie Thompson this Friday on “20/20” at 10 pm on WJET-TV. Missi Meely knew she was adopted. One of my favorite quotes of all time came from her adoptive parents Sandy and Doug, “You weren’t had, you were chosen.” She shared with her boss, Laurie Thompson, the details she knew about her birth parents. Laurie had put her baby up for adoption 25 years earlier. The two turned out to be Mother and Daughter. I shed a tear evertime I hear the story. It’s been covered locally and Peter Panepento had their story, Side by Side, published in the July issue of Reader’s Digest.
Erie PA based Wireless Workforce Online, the leading resource for mobile enterprise professionals, has announced its recent addition of 10,000 field service subscribers to its database. Coupled with the addition of these field service professionals, Wireless Workforce Online also experienced the following site traffic increases during the past twelve months: Page views increase of more than 78 percent; Unique users increase of more than 168 percent, Click-throughs increase of more than 27 percent.
Melissa recently became a vegan and has began a new blog, Eat Your Vegetables.
The Gannon men’s soccer team (9-1) jumped nine spots to 16th place in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) national rankings released Tuesday afternoon.
The Gannon University volleyball team (5-11, 1-7) earned its first Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) win of the season with a 3-2 victory over Mercyhurst College (14-7, 2-6). The rivals were evenly matched for the first two games at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center Tuesday evening, with the Lady Knights winning the first frame 30-28 and Mercyhurst winning game two 32-30 off a late rally. The Lakers dominated game three, allowing only 20 points in the victory and holding an advantage as great as 11. Down but not out, the Lady Knights struck back with renewed vigor in game four. Gannon jumped out to an early lead and held it throughout the frame. Gannon won game four 30-21. The Lady Knights carried their momentum into the final game. Giving up its lead only once, Gannon took game five 15-7.
The Erie City Mission Annual Banquet and Silent Auction will be held today, October 4 at the Ambassador Conference Center. Volunteers have been working all year to create one of a kind packages to be awarded to the highest bidder. These packages include beautifully unique furnishings, decorative touches, holiday decorations and sports packages too. Look for 100 opportunities to take home a treasure. That includes the chance to win beautiful jewelry and even a money tree. For more information on the banquet, and how you can get in on the fun, call Sue McChesney at (814) 452-4421 or e-mail her at susan.mcchesney@eriecitymission.org.
Barbara Hurd will be the next author to read from her works in the Creative Writer’s Speaker Series at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. She will appear on campus today, Thursday, Oct 4. Hurd’s reading will begin at 6 pm in the worship space of the Larry and Kathryn Smith Chapel. A 4:30 pm reception in the chapel living room will precede the reading; both are free and open to the public.
Meadville Community Theatre presents “Urinetown - The Musical”, book and lyrics by Greg Kotis, music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann, starring Ryan Dawley, Meghan McKelvey, Nathan McCarty, Amber Kocher, Jason Sakal and Liz Benvin. This production, directed by Craig Tiede, will be performed October 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 2007 at 8:15 pm as well as October 7 and 14, 2007 at 2:15 pm. Meadville Community Theatre, 400 North Main Street, Meadville, PA is located on the north end of the Allegheny Campus in the Oddfellows building. Tickets are $12 adults and $10 students/seniors. Reservations can be made by calling (814) 333-1773 or online.
“Buddy Holly: The day the music died” runs October 6-7, 13-14, and 20-21, Saturday 8 pm and Sundays 2 pm at the Roadhouse Theatre.
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.
What do you want Erie to look like in 20 years? Offer your response at the next SAM and ED meeting October 11, 4 to 6 pm, at the Plymouth Tavern. Facilitator - Ms Renee Lamis of PA Futures. Cost Free admission; cash bar. RSVP Appreciated, but not mandatory, lisa@lisaaustinpa.com. SAM and ED facilitates innovation, partnerships and education in Science,
Art, Manufacturing, and Engineering and Design. Founded in 2005,
SAM and ED is a voluntary, unincorporated collaborative that serves
as a catalyst for interdisciplinary initiatives and economic development. Those with a stake in Greater Erie are invited to participate in SAM and ED.
Become a Ham Radio Operator. Amateur Radio Classes will be
starting soon. A new Technician Class will begin Thursday, Oct 11 with classes Mondays and Thursdays, Oct 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 and Nov 1, 5, 8, and 12 with Exams Monday, Nov 19. All classes will take place at the Greater Erie County Red Cross Chapter, 4961 Pittsburgh Ave, Erie, PA 16509. Technician and Extra Study Manuals are $24.95 each. Please contact Dan Miller (K3UFG) if you’d like to attend - dmiller@erieredcross.org, (814) 796-4603 (H), (814) 434-0798 (Nextel), (814) 464-3664 (C), (814) 823-8250 (Pager).
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 Erie Art Museum will host a workshop on Chado: Japanese Tea Ceremony on Saturday, Oct 13, 2007 at 1 pm in the Erie Art Museum, 3rd Floor Gallery (enter at 423 State Street). The workshop will provide its participants with an opportunity to share a moment in friendship. Chado, the way of tea, is a way to explore the aesthetic system that informs the arts of Japan. As well as discovering Chado, the workshop will also investigate related cultural practices such as calligraphy, Zen meditation, and martial arts. The workshop is opened to both teens and adults. The cost is $20 for Museum members, and $25 for non-members. Teachers are awarded Act 48 credit. Deadline to register is Thursday, Oct 11, 1007. For more information or to register, contact Kelly Armor at folkart@erieartmuseum.org or call (814) 459-5477.
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.
Romanian Gypsy melodies, punk frenzy, salty tangos, hard-rocking klezmer, haunting Balkan harmony, and hip-hop beats will be eaten and spit out by an eclectic ensemble of violin, resophonic guitar, bullhorn harmonica and bass when Luminescent Orchestrii appears at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, on Tuesday, Oct 16. Luminescent Orchestrii’s performance, part of the college’s Rhythms of Life cultural series, is free and open to the public. It begins at noon in Bruno’s Cafe, located on the second floor of the college’s Reed Union Building; a full menu of hot and cold lunch items will be available for purchase.
The Greater Erie Area Habitat For Humanity Monopoly Night 2007 will be held Thursday, October 18, at 6:30 pm at the Bel-Aire Hotel, 2800 West 8th St. Tickets are $25.
Gannon University’s Nash Library, 619 Sassafras Street, will host a book sale Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct 23-24. The sale will run from 10 am to 6 pm each day. Thousands of books will be available in categories like fiction, children’s, history, engineering, business, psychology, science, education, and medicine. On the first day, hardcover books, videos, and audiobooks will be $2.50, paperbacks $1, and pocket paperbacks 50 cents. On the second day, all items will be sold at half price. Patrons should enter through the library’s back door by the West Seventh Street parking lot. Cash sales only. All proceeds will benefit the library’s book budget.
Music from Antonio Rosetti, Alessandro Marcello, and Joseph Haydn fill the menu of a lunchtime performance by the celebrated Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra. CPCO will appear at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, as part of Music at Noon: The Logan Series. Their performance will be held at noon on Wednesday, October 24, in the McGarvey Commons of the Reed Union Building; admission is free and open to the public.
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Student Scholarship Auction Committee has announced that the College will hold the 14th Annual Student Scholarship Fund Auction at the new Erie Bayfront Convention Center on Friday, November 16. 2007. Each year, the College conducts fund raisers only for the purpose of providing scholarships to their students. The program opens at 6 pm with a silent auction, followed by dinner at 7 pm and a live auction at 8 pm. For reservations contact the LECOM Communications Office (814) 866-8125 or (814) 860-5125. You may also send a request for ticket information by Email: communications@lecom.edu. RSVP by November 2.
Posted by Dennis at October 3, 2007 7:07 AM
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