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Erie PA News and Events for Monday October 29, 2007

Ethan Fuhrman’s Cider Mill and Bakery on East Gore Rd in Belle Valley burned down to the ground. The 111 year old company is (was?) best known for their apple cider. They also produced Concord grape juice, apple-grape, cherry flavored cider, and hot mulled-cider. Their “from scratch” bakery had soft German pretzels, cookies and trays, pies, breads, rolls, sweet rolls, coffeecakes, nutrolls and more. It was like getting things from your Grandmother. Hope the Gunther’s decides to rebuild. There was from 23-50 people employed at the business.

The owner of an established, well-known Erie event is selling the business. The asking price is $100,000. There is an established volunteer committee that helps with operations. This profitable annual festival is listed with Century 21 Stover Real Estate. Past tax returns are on file. Due to a couple of pending grants, the owner asked that the name be withheld. If you’d like further info, contact me: Dennis Weed, Century 21 Stover Real Estate, 3409 W 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506, Cell (814) 440-0636, Bus (814) 838-2121, Fax (814) 838-2513.

Plastech Engineered Products of Michigan has purchased the assets of OEM/Erie for a reported $5 million. OEM/Erie manufactured parts for GM and Chrysler vehicles. They announced they were shutting down the company back in July laying off nearly 150 employees. The purchase was done to keep the flow of supplies going to the automakers. Plastech bought Andover Industries, which had a plants in Erie and Meadville, back in 2005.

Scranton is seeking minority police officer candidates in Erie and other cities around the state. They are also recruiting at churches and colleges. Of the 155 police officers in Scranton, one is African American. The 135 member Erie Fire Department has no minorities and has the U S Justice Department asking why. And unless I’m mistaken, the last time the Erie Bureau of Police hired any minorities is when the courts forced them.

A major university in New York saved over $2.5 million on its energy costs last quarter through a competitive purchasing process powered by eDynaQuote and managed by Luthin Associates. The savings were realized using eDynaQuote’s proprietary reverse auction software which enabled this university to procure electricity, gas and oil contracts from energy suppliers in a highly competitive process. Luthin Associates Inc, of Avon by the Sea, New Jersey, was hired as the university’s energy management consultant for the bid. eDynaQuote offers Internet-based competitive bidding services and consulting for businesses, organizations, and governments. eDynaQuote used its proprietary reverse auction tool that enables bidders to know immediately where their bids rank, and allows them to alter their bids immediately if they choose. Vista Auctions purchased eDynaQuote and moved the company from their headquarters in Knowledge Park on the campus of Penn State Behrend to the Renaissance Centre, 1001 State Street, Suite 1101.

Despite possessing the ball for the majority of the match and tallying more than twice the number of shots as Gannon, the Mercyhurst women’s soccer team had to settle for a 1-1 tie on Sunday. The Gannon Knights are now 7-8-2 overall and are 1-6-1 in the GLIAC. Mercyhurst ends it’s regular season with a 13-3-2 record and 5-2-1 in conference play.

The Mercyhurst Lakers men’s water polo team fell to Division III champion and tournament host MIT on Sunday by a 12-10 final in Small School Championship game. Gannon beat Washington and Jefferson in the 3rd place match.

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 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.

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.

The Erie Playhouse production of Frankenstein opens Friday Oct 26 and runs through Nov 11.

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. Today, 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.

Young Erie Professionals (Yep!) Invites local leaders to network while learning about a new doctoral program in Organizational Learning and Leadership offered at Gannon University. Please join them at the Marketplace Grille, 319 State St, November 1, at 6 pm to learn more about this program while networking with local yep! members. To ensure proper seating, visit the web site for more information on how to register or email Andrew Lincoln. Walk-ins are also welcome. Dr Barker will give an overview of the program, the first and only degree of its kind in northwestern Pennsylvania, answer your questions, and talk about the application and course requirements. Dr Tim Downs, Dean of the College of Humanities, Business and Education will also be on hand to answer questions about other graduate degree programs in leadership, the humanities, business and education.

The Radio Association of Erie meeting will be held on Thursday November 1 at 7 PM at the American Red Cross, 4961 Pittsburgh Avenue off of West Grandview Blvd.

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.

The Erie Area Film Makers present the First “Films For Food” 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.

Do you want to know how to expand your sales to the European markets? Learn about product regulatory aspects for goods entering the EU. Understand the importance of Exhibitions in the EU and how trade shows weigh into the overall concept of doing business in the EU. The Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission is holding a workshop in Mercer on Nov 15. Cost is $35. To register please contact Lori Moore, or phone (814) 677-4800 Ext 104.

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.

Dennis Weed

Posted by Dennis at October 29, 2007 7:01 AM

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