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Erie PA News and Events for Thursday November 1, 2007

Unless you want to pay $25 to read “Carbon nanotube-enhanced thermal destruction of cancer cells in a noninvasive radiofrequency field” that was published online on Oct 24, wait till the December issue of Cancer in sitting on a table in a doctors waiting room. Here’s the basic info from the article. This is the first big paper in a major publication on the John Kanzius cancer treatment using radio waves. A subject is injected with nanoparticles. The particles attach themselves to cancer cells. Radio waves, with the machine Kanzius invented, are passed through the subject. The cancer cells are heated and die. Nearby cells are not affected.
What someone associated with Kanzius, ThermMed LLC, Dr Steven Curley or Industrial Sales and Manufacturing should do is get a dang web site. There are too many people looking for info.

As You Steer, Fear the Deer. Each year, deer-vehicle crashes cause deaths, injuries and damages, and early November is the most dangerous time of all. Based upon claims information collected and analyzed by Erie Insurance since 1999, about one in every 100 drivers is likely to have a collision with a deer - and the first two weeks in November have more claims than any other two-week period during the year. In fact, in 2006 seven of the top 10 deer claims took place between November 3 and 14. Just in Erie County in 2006, there were more than 600 deer-vehicle collisions.

Erie Indemnity Company (Nasdaq: ERIE) announced financial results for the third quarter 2007. Net income was $53.5 million for the third quarter of 2007, a 1.3 percent increase from $52.8 million for the same period in 2006. Net income per share diluted increased to $0.87 per share, compared to $0.82 per share in the comparable quarter in 2006. Direct written premiums remained flat in the third quarter of 2007, increasing only 0.1 percent. Net revenue from investment operations increased to $30.5 million, or 33.5 percent. Through the first nine months of 2007 the Company appointed 176 new agencies, bringing our total agencies to 1,937 at September 30, 2007. The Company expects to meet its goal of 200 new agency appointments during 2007. In 2006, the Company appointed 139 new agencies.

The Bethel Park School District board unanimously approved the agreement between Weber, Murphy, Fox and the district as architects for their high school project. The firm will receive a 5 percent fee on the cost of the project if new construction and up to 6 percent for the cost of the project if it is renovation. Cost estimates for a renovation is around $70 million with around $85 million for new construction.

National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp has announced a 2.6 percent decrease in the cost of gas. The rate decrease, which takes effect today, would lower the annual bill for a residential customer from $1,547.46 to $1,506.98. Utility spokeswoman Nancy Taylor said, “This mechanism is used to reflect changes in the market price of natural gas purchased by the company for its customers during the course of the year.” On May 1, NFG increased gas cost rate 4.3 percent and then on Aug 1, they increased their gas cost rate 9 percent.

“I’m just here as the interim head coach.”

Sapurji from LoosePucks.com spoke to the new Erie Otters coach and got that quote. He also reported that Ftorek has committed to the Otters until the end of this season and that both the team and Ftorek will see where things stand after that.

The Penn State Behrend men’s soccer team is slated to play in the 2007 AMCC Championship match after registering a 1-0 win over Penn State Altoona on Wednesday afternoon on the Behrend Fields. Saturday’s championship game will be played at Medaille at 2 pm in Buffalo, New York. Medaille earned a 3-0 victory over Frostburg and entered the tournament as the top seed and therefore earned the right to host the finals.

The Penn State Behrend women’s soccer team played like defending champions today in the 2007 AMCC Semi-finals, dropping 5th seeded La Roche 5-0. The AMCC finals with the opponent tbd will be played in Erie on the Behrend fields. Match time is scheduled for 2 pm this Saturday, November 3.

Mandalay Baseball Properties is selling their Las Vegas AAA baseball team. Mandalay also owns minor league franchises in Erie and Scranton/Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

The Detroit Tigers promoted pitching coach A J Sager from Erie to Toledo and Ray Burris was promoted from Class A West Michigan to Class AA Erie. Matt Walbeck, 2007 Eastern League Manager of the Year, will return to the ‘Wolves for his second season. Also returning to the ‘Wolves is hitting coach Glenn Adams and trainer Chris McDonald.

The Jamestown Vikings of the Mid-Atlantic Hockey League finalized their roster. Two former Erie Otters are on the roster - goaltender Justin Garay and forward Evan Lagace. Jay Giftos, a forward that played for Mercyhurst College, also made the team.

The Gannon University women’s basketball team was ranked 20th in the USA Today/ESPN Top 25 women’s Division II basketball preseason poll released Wednesday.

Penn State Behrend’s Kevin Gorny (Erie McDowell) was named the AMCC Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week on October 29, 2007. This past weekend, the sophomore runner took first place overall in the AMCC Championships.

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

Due to heavy interest from the Erie community, Jeff Corwin’s Thursday presentation at Penn State Behrend has been moved to the college’s Junker Center. Corwin will share his “Tales from the Field” beginning at 7:30 pm on Thursday Nov 1 in Junker Center, which seats approximately 2,000. Doors open at 6:30 pm and seating will be first come, first served. Admission is FREE and no ticket is required. Corwin is best known for hosting a herd of adventure-reality television programs on the Animal Planet cable network; his Penn State Behrend appearance is sponsored by the college’s annual Speaker Series. 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 97th Diocesan Convention for the Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania will take place in Erie on Nov 2-3. Business will be contained to Nov 2.

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 Hot Club of San Francisco, an ensemble of accomplished and versatile musicians celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s pioneering Hot Club of France, will perform at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, on Thursday, November 15. Hot Club of San Francisco is brought to Erie by Music at Noon: The Logan Series. The lunchtime performance is FREE and open to the public, and takes place at noon in the McGarvey Commons of the college’s Reed Union Building.

“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 November 1, 2007 7:08 AM

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