« Erie PA News and Events for Wednesday October 3, 2007 | Main | Erie PA News and Events for Friday October 5, 2007 »

Erie PA News and Events for Thursday October 4, 2007

US Airways is dropping the Erie to Pittsburgh route on January 6 but service to Philadelphia will continue. With decisions like this it’s no wonder US Despair is losing money. The airline also dropped Pittsburgh service to Toronto, Louisville, Nashville, Chicago, Denver, Charleston, and Norfolk.

Congratulations to Erie Mayor Joe Sinnott turning down the proposal from Erie County Councilman King Kyle Foust to turn over control of city owned assets for a couple of dollars. King Kyle wanted to take the airport, zoo and EMTA bus operations for $18 million. City taxpayers have been footing the bill for these operations for decades while the county and suburbs have benefited. Start adding zero’s and maybe we’ll listen next time.

Erie County government is one step from being in total chaos and Mark DiVecchio wants to give 4 of his administration pals double digit pay increases of 11-15 percent. Dumb idea and horrible timing. DiVecchio wants to raise property taxes and has most the county employees wanting to strike and he just announced he wants to increase property taxes. Too late to get a recall on the ballot?

Erie City Council wants Erie Renewable Energy to do a ‘voluntary’ environmental impact study. Cripe, they’ll still working on plans that need to given to the state first. Every time some loudmouth opposes something they jump like a bunch of trained fleas. Thanks for providing another reason why jobs can’t be attracted to Erie.

papermoon Restaurant, Gallery and Jazz Club will be closing October 20. You’ll have to go somewhere else for a $6 bowl of soup.

Edison Elementary School,1921 E Lake Rd, has been honored by the U S Department of Education for their academic excellence by being named a 2007 Blue Ribbon School. Blue Ribbon schools are selected based on one of two criteria: At least 40 percent of the school’s students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and the school has dramatically increased its performance on state assessments in at least the past three years. Disadvantaged students are those who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school, are migrant, have limited English proficiency or receive services because they are from low-income families; and the school scores in the top 10 percent on annual state reading and math assessments in at least the last year tested (and in at least the highest grade tested), regardless of the school’s demographics.

Want to save a buck and help out a great cause? The Greater Erie Area Habitat for Humanity Resale store recycles overstocked, discontinued, new and used building materials, furniture, and household items donated by generous manufacturers, retailers, contractors and individuals throughout the community. These donated items are sold to the public or used in construction of Habitat for Humanity houses. Because all of their merchandise is received through donation, they are able to offer goods to the public at very a low price. The address of the Habitat Restore is 903 Parade Street and the phone number is 464-8946. The store is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 8 am until 1 pm and Saturday from 8 am until 2 pm.

A director of Spectrum Control sold 20,000 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. In a Form 4 filed with the SEC, James F Toohey reported he sold the shares Friday for $14.64 apiece. The stock closed yesterday at $15.88.

Erie native Marc Brown has moved from Hingham, Mass to Martha’s Vineyard. Brown is the author of over 100 books, mostly about Arthur the Aardvark, which have sold over 60 million copies. “Arthur Live!,” an interactive musical stage production of which Brown is Executive Creative Consultant, opens a 2 year North American tour this weekend in Boston.

Verizon Wireless announced that it has activated a new cell site near the town of Fairview, Pa, enhancing coverage in the city and portions of Erie County. The new cell site improves network coverage east along State Route 20 from the town of Girard through Fairview to Dutch Road.

All-America Meghan Agosta wasted no time in getting her team off and running in the new season by scoring twice in a 3-0 College Hockey America win at Robert Morris. It was the season-opener for both teams. Senior Laura Hosier picked up her 54th career win between the pipes by stopping all eleven RMU shots. The Mercyhurst College women’s hockey team will begin the home portion of the regular season Friday and Saturday with games against Maine at 7 pm and 2 pm at the Ice Center. Maine began its season last Saturday with a 6-1 win over visiting Sacred Heart. The Black bears feature former Mercyhurst players Robyn Law, Alexandra Hoffmeyer, and Ashley Palangi on their roster. Former Mercyhurst volunteer assistant, Sara Simard, is the assistant coach.

The Penn State Behrend Lions Men’s Soccer Team shut out Lake Erie 2-0. The Behrend Lions (6-4-2) out-shot the Storm 22-15. Goalkeepr Dustin Walker (Apollo/Kiski Area) earned the shut out and had nine saves on the day. Goalkeepers Kayla Frost (Venetia/Peters Township) and Beth Lacy (Erie/Harborcreek) split time in goal, playing a half each. They had four and five saves respectively for the day. Behrend out-shot the Storm 30-10. The women now are 5-5-2 on the season and 4-0 in the AMCC.

The Penn State Behrend Lions Women’s Soccer Team shut out Lake Erie 3-0.

Meghan Agosta was included on Canada’s 22-member roster for the upcoming Four Nations Cup Nov 7-11 in Leksand, Sweden. A sophomore forward at Pennsylvania’s Mercyhurst College, Agosta was part of Canada’s gold-medal winning team at the Four Nations Cup in Kitchener. She also won Olympic gold in 2006 at the Winter Games in Torino.

The Wooden Nickel Buffalo Farm huge cornfield maze which they call “Corn Stalking USA” is now open and runs through the end of November. Hours are Friday through Monday 10am - 10pm. Cost is $8 with kids age 6-12 getting in for $6 and 5 and under entering for free. For details call (814) 734-2833.

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.

Saint Vincent Health Center will conduct its annual flu vaccine clinic for the community on October 15-19. Vaccination will take place in the Rehabilitation Lobby of Saint Vincent, located off Sassafras Street, between 24th and 25th Streets. Those wishing to receive a flu vaccine can do so between the hours of 7:30 to 10 am and 3:30 to 6:30 pm. The flu vaccine is for those 18 and older. The cost is $30, and credit cards will be accepted. The shot is free of charge to those who have Medicare or Security Blue insurances. Participants are encouraged to bring their insurance cards to the clinic.

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.

Dennis Weed

Posted by Dennis at October 4, 2007 7:06 AM

Comments

Posted by: Mike at October 4, 2007 8:56 AM

Posted by: Dennis at October 4, 2007 9:32 AM

Posted by: Doug at October 4, 2007 9:42 AM

Posted by: Melissa at October 4, 2007 12:27 PM

Post a comment

Name:

Email Address:

URL:
Remember Me? YesNo

Comments:

Please note that all comments submitted are subject to moderation and final approval by the post's author. Comments will be posted as soon as they are reviewed.