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Erie PA News and Events for Wednesday October 10, 2007
Posted by Dennis on October 10, 2007
The trial of Chytoria Graham started yesterday. You could say it’s in full swing. Graham was arrested on October 8 for using her 4 week old baby as a weapon like a baseball bat to hit her boyfriend. She has previously entered a guilty plea on aggravated assault and endangering the welfare charges but was allowed to withdraw the plea.
I nearly needed defibrillator paddles when I saw that GoErie.com news stories were included in Google News. I’m not sure it it’s a one time thing, a screw up, or if someone has seen the light. They had opted out of having content distributed to news sites such as Topix.net, etc. The owners of Topix.net told me back in 2004 that there were only 4 news sources out of over 10,000 that choose to opt out.
317 Software LLC of Erie, Pennsylvania has released version 1.4 of its innovative FTP transfer system, iDropper. “This is a significant release, introducing Windows droplets based on Win32, eliminating the need for Windows droplet users to have Microsoft .NET installed on their computers,” said Dave Scribner, company co-founder. “We have also integrated secure FTP for the first time in Windows droplets. These two features remove significant roadblocks to customer acceptance of Windows droplets created with iDropper”. There is also a MAC version of iDropper.
A longtime friend of Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, will be honored Thursday Oct 11 at the dedication of the college’s new Samuel P “Pat” Black III Conference Center. The Pat Black Conference Center, as it will be informally known, is a large lecture and conference facility that has been added to the north side of the college’s Research and Economic Development Center (REDC). The 201 seat tiered lecture hall is furnished for student and business use, offering power and data ports at each seat, wireless connectivity, amplified sound, and projectors that can simultaneously broadcast three different images to a spread screen covering the width of the facility. Pat Black is president of Samuel P Black and Associates insurance agency and chairman of the investment firm Erie Management Group. In March 1998, a $20 million estate gift anonymously given by his late parents, insurance entrepreneur Samuel P Black Jr and his wife, Irene, endowed the college’s School of Business. In keeping with the couple’s wishes, the endowment’s source was not revealed until after their deaths, at which time the Penn State Board of Trustees voted to rename the college’s business school in the Blacks’ honor.
Funded by a $1.2 million grant from the Department of Justice and managed by the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, the Pennsylvania Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification program lets those that signed up for the program to receive a phone call, text message or e-mail 24 hours a day about a change in an inmate’s incarceration status. Erie County was the first county in the commonwealth to use the programs when it began on Aug 15.
The WiredTime.com hand-held device is made for use by people who often work without direct supervision. It scans bar codes and sends the information to the user’s employer. Employers paste the bar codes where they need employees to be. It then requires those employees to scan them with their WiredTime.com device when they get there. Nextel, now Sprint Nextel, was willing to let WiredTime.com use its data network. Because Nextel had no coverage in Canada, much of the development took place in Erie, Pa.
Edinboro (5-1) was ranked 9th in the NCAA Division II Football Northeast Region rankings. The top six make the playoffs. The Boro is hurt is by strength of schedule as opponents are 5-20.
One week after jumping nine spots in the national rankings, the Gannon men’s soccer team dropped out of the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Top 25 released Tuesday afternoon. The Golden Knights, who were among others receiving votes in the national rankings, also dropped two spots to fourth place in the NSCAA Great Lakes regional rankings. Gannon moved its record to 10-2 overall with a road split last weekend, winning at Truman State (2-0) and losing at 21st-ranked Rockhurst (1-0). All three teams are ranked in the NSCAA regional rankings.
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.
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 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 Belle Valley Volunteer Fire Department Valley Of The Ghouls - Haunted House will be held October 12-13, 18-20, 25-27 and 29. Admission is just $5. Ghouling begins at 7:30 and lasts until 11 pm.
A three day environmental conference at Mercyhurst College called Good People Gather will be held Oct 12-14. It is FREE and open to the public. Featured attendees are Winona LaDuke, Derrick Jensen and Dr Vandana Shiva. The event will includes lectures, panel discussions, workshops and movies. For more information contact Cathy Pedler, (814) 824-2578.
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.
The Presque Isle Bassmasters Open III will take place Oct 14. Entry fee is $100 per boat. The 6 fish limit, no kill tournament has registration starting at 6 am and a 7 am start. Application.
The Erie Maritime Museum and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission will dedicate a state historical marker in honor of scientist and explorer Paul Siple, a 1932 graduate of Allegheny College, at 2 pm on Sunday, Oct 14 at the museum. At 3 pm former polar explorer Richard Chappell will give a talk at the museum on Siple’s life and accomplishments. Chappell was a colleague of Siple’s. Siple, who died in 1968, was a native of Erie. At the age of 20, while still an undergraduate at Allegheny College, he was chosen to accompany Admiral Richard Byrd on one of his pioneering expeditions to the Antarctic. Siple was to make six Antarctic expeditions in all, including two Byrd expeditions. Both the Siple Coast and Siple Island in the Antarctic are named in his honor. A noted scientist, inventor, diplomat and author, Siple also developed, along with Charles Passel, the wind-chill index, the apparent temperature felt on exposed skin due to the combination of air temperature and wind speed.
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 will host its annual Alumni Homecoming and Reunion Weekend on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Oct 19-21. Registration will begin at 7 am on Oct 19. Gannon University and Villa Maria College classes of 1957, 1967, 1982, and 1997 will celebrate landmark reunions. Affinity groups joining the celebration include African-American Alumni, Villa Maria Alumnae, Honors, SGA, Theatre/Communication Arts, Commuters/Non-Traditional, and Gannon Women of the ’60s. For more information on events, see GannonAlumni.org.
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, will host an Admissions Open House for prospective undergraduate students on Saturday, October 20. The annual fall open house is part of Penn State Days, a University wide initiative to celebrate the educational opportunities available at Penn State for all interested students - from current high school students and recent high school graduates to returning adults. The Open House begins at 10 am and continues through 1 pm. To register or for more information, visit online, call (814) 898-6100 (toll free (866) 374-3378), or e-mail behrend.admissions@psu.edu. All events are free of charge, but advance registration is appreciated.
Erie’s Day of Gaming will be held at the Travelodge off Exit 29, I-90 on October 20 in Erie, PA. Games include Eurostyle Board Games, Warmachine, Star Wars Miniatures, Check Your 6!, World War 2 aircraft miniatures, World War 2 Battlefield Evolution, Heroscape, Sky Galleons of Mars and Pirates. Entry fee is $4 for all day and is for covering the venue and advertising.
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 Venango Digital Film Association will be holding it first Film Festival November 2 and 3. The festival will feature films of all genres, but will focus on local filmmakers and films set within the region. Screenings will be held on November 2nd at the Barrow Civic Theatre in Franklin from 7pm until 9pm and on November 3rd at the Latonia in Oil City from 7pm until 9pm at a cost of five dollars for admittance. Workshops are also being held on Nov 3rd at the Latonia from 9am until 5pm, topics include: lighting, sound, editing, making family dvds and camcorders demystified. The cost is $10 each or $40 for all. Eligibility: Ages 14 to Adult (filmmakers under 18 must include letters of permission from a parent with their submissions) . Filmmaker must live in Western Pennsylvania, or the film must reflect a theme or subject of the region. Film Length and Format: 10 to 30 minutes. DVD submissions are preferred but VHS entries will also be accepted. We cannot accept entries on mini-DV tape, hard drives, 35mm film, or other formats. Entry Fee: $20 per submission, checks or money orders made payable to the Oil City Arts Council. Please note that submissions will not be returned unless accompanied by a pre-paid, self-addressed envelope. Mailing Address: Venango Digital Film Association Film Festival, PO Box 1082, Franklin, PA 16323. Deadline: All entries must be received by Friday, 19 October. Contact: Michael Dittman at simpub@hotmail.com or visit http://www.joannwheelerfineart.com/vdfa/index.html for more details.
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 F 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 10, 2007 7:09 AM
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