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Erie PA News and Events for Tuesday October 23, 2007
Posted by Dennis on October 23, 2007
MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a contagious infection that is resistant to many antibiotics. Pennsylvania doesn’t even require health care centers to disclose the number of patients that have MRSA. About 30 percent of Americans have staph bacteria living on them, including about 1 percent with MRSA, but they have no infection symptoms. MRSA has been found in both Harbor Creek and Corry schools. Both schools have been thoroughly cleaned.
An adult male deer found in Lawrence County had a confirmed case of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). The Pennsylvania Game Commission is urging anyone finding dead deer or sick deer to contact them with specific information. The Northwest Region Office phone number is (814) 432-3188, and serves the following counties: Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango and Warren. They added an EHD Update to their web site. EHD is a common but sporadic disease in white-tailed deer populations of the United States, and is contracted by the bite of insects called “biting midges.” It is not spread from deer to deer by contact.
Sally Chavez-Casle of Broken Arrow Animal Sanctuary announced she was closing the shelter. Good and bad news with that. About 120 animals there need a place to live. Chavez-Casle has previously been fined for animal cruelty. Police are investigating her for ‘impersonating a public servant’ as she acted like an animal enforcement officer which she is not. Chavez-Casle is a licensed humane enforcement officer. She can investigate animal cruelty - period. There have been a number of allegations against her for confiscating animals for her own shelter’s profit.
King Kyle Foust, candidate for Congress spoke at a speech class at Edinboro. Perhaps he should be taking the class instead of addressing it. One student, Mike blogged -
He was not prepared though for the followup question that came with it and started to lose his cool. Once he was in this little hole (which he very easly could have recovered from) someone else noted the inaccuracies of his speech and asked more questions. He completely lost it by then and started getting quite irrate. He was only saved by the fact that we ran out of time.
When Belgium’s largest producer of ‘hand form’ clay facing bricks wanted to push the quality envelope without compromising on plant speed, it turned to Eriez Magnetics, Europe for the metal detection part of the project. Eriez proposed using one of its Metalarm 3500 Quarrymaster Metal Detectors, but fitted with a Bridge Search (BR) Coil in TX/RX configuration which enables the detection and removal of all potentially problematic metallic contamination in the clay while minimizing loss in production time caused by unnecessary tripping. The Quarrymaster is just one in the Eriez Metalarm series of metal detectors in operation around the world protecting a wide range of processing machinery from metallic items, fragments and tramp metal in general. These sensitive detectors are easily fitted to both belt and vibratory conveyors.
November marks the 25th anniversary of Waterford’s local horse farm, Shadow Facs Farm (SFF). Additionally, Debbie McCaughtry, Shadow Facs Farm, owner and trainer/instructor, is a recent United States Dressage Federation (USDF) bronze medalist, riding “Panglossian”, a six-year-old Rheinland mare that was bred, raised and trained in dressage right at Shadow Facs Farm. “We seek to make our riders feel safe and confident at all times” stated Debbie McCaughtry Shadow Facs owner and trainer/instructor. With a property of 50 acres and both indoor and outdoor areas, SFF definitely obtains facilities fully equipped to accommodate every rider - youth through non-traditional ages - and every weather condition. Also employing experienced and expert instructors ensures that the rider’s experience is always of the highest quality.” SFF offers a wide variety of services and events that exceed one-on-one horse riding instruction. They also offer a horse training program from beginner to advanced levels. Shadow Facs Farm is located at 2160 Welch Road in Waterford PA.
Erie Cathedral Prep is in second place after the first round of the PIAA golf championships. First round leader Hollidaysburg is 8 strokes up on the Ramblers. Prep junior Gregor Orlando holds a 3 stroke lead over defending state champion Sean Brannan of Hollidaysburg and Bethlehem Liberty’s Brendan Mohler. For Orlando, Glenmaura National Golf Club is his home away from home course. He played it last year in the state championship plus 2 of his married sisters (Angela and Sandy) live within walking distance so he plays it often.
Erie Villa Maria Academy is also in second place for the girls championship. Mount St Joseph has a 10 stroke lead over the Victors.
Penn State Behrend Senior Dave Kostanich was named the 2007 AMCC All-Conference golf team. Sophomore Joe Nelson was also honored with second team All-Conference honors.
Kyle Rogers of Erie was named CHA Offensive Player of the Week. Rogers had a goal and an assist in Niagara’s 2-0 win over Bowling Green.
If you’re a Steelers fan or a loser who like the Browns, both teams play at 1 pm on Sunday. Neither game will be on local stations. Unless you have Direct TV and the “Sunday Ticket”, you’ll have to head to a bar to watch the games.
Why do birds fly upside-down over Ohio State? Because it ain’t worth a crap. 25th ranked Penn State hosts top ranked Ohio State this weekend.
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.
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 Belle Valley Volunteer Fire Department Valley Of The Ghouls - Haunted House will be held October 25-27 and 29. Admission is just $5. Ghouling begins at 7:30 and lasts until 11 pm.
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 Great Lakes Film Association is holding “An All Out Halloween Costume Party” on Thursday October 27 at 8 pm. The classic “A Clockwork Orange” will be screened and then stick around for great music by Matty B and the Dirty Pickles.
Gannon University’s Center for Teaching Excellence on Saturday, Oct 27 will host a celebratory event for teachers who have completed their National Board Certification. The event, National Board Certification Celebration and Information, will run from 10 am to 5 pm at the Center, room 2019 of the Palumbo Academic Center, 824 Peach Street, and in the Yehl Room, Waldron Center, 124 West 7th Street. The event will include a number of presentations and planning group sessions. Teachers from grades K-12 from across Pennsylvania are expected to participate. The event is designed both to recognize teachers who have completed their national certification and promote the value of the certification, said Linda S Cook, director, Center for Teaching Excellence at Gannon University, Pennsylvania National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. She said certification is an “extremely valuable professional development experience” for teachers. Nationally, however, only about 2 percent of teachers are certified.
The Mexican state of Oaxaca was embroiled in a serious crisis last year that began when a local teachers’ union went on strike. The bitter, bloody conflict lasted more than seven months and resulted in at least 18 deaths. On Monday, Oct 29, an activist who witnessed the struggle firsthand will give a guest lecture at Gannon University to discuss the tragedy and share lessons learned from the suffering of the Oaxacan people. Miguel Angel Vasquez de la Rosa will be the speaker for “The Oaxaca Crisis and the Roots of Migration.” His lecture will begin at 7 pm in the Yehl Room of the Waldron Campus Center, 124 West Seventh Street. It is free and open to the public and also will offer English-Spanish translation.
Zoologist and Emmy-winning television personality Jeff Corwin will share “Tales from the Field” during the next Speaker Series presentation at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Corwin, best known as host of The Jeff Corwin Experience and Corwin’s Quest on the cable network Animal Planet, will speak at 7:30 pm on Thursday, November 1, in the McGarvey Commons of the college’s Reed Union Building. His presentation is free and open to the public. Corwin will handle live reptiles during his talk, and afterwards will sign copies of his book, Living on the Edge: Amazing Relationships in the Natural World. The book will be available for purchase that evening in Penn State Behrend’s bookstore.
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.
Gannon University on Sunday, Nov 4 will host its annual Fall Open House. Students and their parents can attend an optional mass at 11 am in the Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel, 512 Peach Street. Registration will begin at 11:30 am in the lobby of the Waldron Campus Center, 124 West Seventh Street. Students can enter Scholarship Contests in eight academic disciplines: English, French, Spanish, German, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, and Education. Contest winners are eligible for annual scholarships up to $3,000 should they decide to enroll at Gannon. For more information on Fall Open House, contact the Gannon University Office of Admissions at (814) 871-7240, or 1-800-GANNON-U.
Drive to benefit The Second Harvest Food Bank of Erie, Pa. The event, being held November 9-10 at the Historical Roadhouse Theater in Erie, PA, features 24 Continuous Hours of films produced by Erie Area Film Makers. Admission to the Theater is simply a Donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank in the form of cash or a non-perishable food item. Films to be featured include “Fist Of The Vampire” by Len Kabasinksi, “Chasing Darkness” by Jason Hull, “Virgin Pockets” by Paul Gorman as well as the World Premiere of “Aspiring Psychopath” by Ryan Cavalline plus films by local favorites Dustin Austin, Monster Mark, Matt Detisch, Lisa Seelinger and many more. Many of the Film Makers will be on hand with members of their cast and crew to accept donations at the Theater. Todd Humes (“Chasing Darkness”), Marie Madison (“Virgin Pockets”) and Shannon Solo (“Wolf At The Door”) will be among the many local Actors and Actresses on hand to accept donations. This event is designed to put focus on the local issues of poverty, homelessness and hunger during the Thanksgiving Holiday when far too many families in our community go without enough food. And absolutely no one will be turned away. The event’s organizer and local Film Maker Paul Gorman explains. “Poverty is one of the issues we’re dealing with locally. If there’s anyone in the community who couldn’t afford to attend a local film during the year, now is a great opportunity to do so. Even with the relatively low cost of ticket prices here in town, many families are still unable to afford tickets to our shows. This is one of the ways the film makers here are offering a remedy. Anyone with a donation of any kind will be let into the screenings. And if someone comes down who just can’t afford a donation, well, they’ll be let in too. Keep in mind that films like Len Kabasinki’s “Swamp Zombies” and Jason Hull’s “Chasing Darkness” sold out during their initial releases here in Erie so here’s another opportunity to see these great films and make a much needed contribution to our community.” The first screening begins at 7:30 pm on Friday November 9th and will continue through 8 pm Saturday night when our last film is screened. After, The Great Lakes Film Association is hosting a Wine and Cheese Reception for the Erie Area Film Makers that’s open to the public, so anyone interested can come meet the Film Makers and learn a bit more about the growing, vibrant film community in Erie, PA. For a complete schedule of films, please visit Films For Food at www.myspace.com/filmsforfood. For more information on the event, or to make a contribution, you may contact Paul Gorman at gmdfilms@verizon.net or by phone at (814) 572-1461. This event is made possible by generous contributions from The Roadhouse Theater, Hagen Business Machines, The Great Lakes Film Association as well as the Film Makers, Casts, Crews and Technicians in the Erie Area Film Community.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be shown at the Roadhouse Theatre, 145 West 11th St, on Thursday Nov 15 at 8 pm. Proceeds benefit the Great Lake Film Association.
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 Nov 16 with 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 23, 2007 7:09 AM
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Dennis,
The Pittsburgh Steelers play the Browns on Sunday November 11th in Pittsburgh. I know this because this will be the third year for the "Blood Bath" were Steelers & Browns fans compete (by giving blood) to win a 4 pack of tickets to the game from the Community Blood Bank. That promotion starts on November 5th and runs through noon on Friday the 9th.
Posted by: Dan Desrochers at October 23, 2007 10:36 AM
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