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Erie PA News and Events for Saturday November 17, 2007

Erie County Judge John Trucilla might soon be looking up at the bench. A criminal complaint was filed against him for an incident that took place on Halloween. It’ll be interesting to see what happens but it sure sounds like he took the law into his own hands. He was looking for a kid that assaulted his son. His son is a 5’ 10”, 180 lbs linebacker and running back for Cathedral Prep. He should have just called the police or filed charges, not tried to hunt then down himself. The mind of a Father overrode that of a lawyer, former Assistant U S Attorney, and current judge. The state Attorney General’s Office is handling the matter as there is a conflict as the county DA works with Judge Trucilla. He could be charged with assault or even kidnapping because he might have detained someone against his will - that’s the case with OJ Simpson. We should be hearing much more about this as his attorney, David Ridge, isn’t camera shy.

The Community Blood Bank has just launched their new web site. The cool video that loads automatically explains some of the new features. There’s an awesome interactive map that you can get to in a number of ways, clicking blood drives or locations takes you right to it that shows where they supply blood and where the drives are held. Greg Windle of ErieMultimedia.com did the design work.

Shannon Solo is looking for people around the Erie area for a music video of the song “Redneck Barbie Doll” with Paul Gorman shooting the video. They need: young female..a legally blonde type; young females (real country cuties); a real redneck pickup truck; a pink sports car; someone with a prada purse; and a mobile home with a Pittsburgh Steeler flag.

The Rev Evon Lloyd McJunkin has accepted the joint ministry for the First United Presbyterian Church and the St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Coudersport, PA. Rev McJunkin previously served the Perkins Presbyterian Church in Erie and the First Prebyterian Church of Girard.

The Highmark Foundation announced that $1 million in grants will be awarded on a rolling basis in 2008 through the Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge grant program to public, private, parochial and charter schools in the Foundation’s 49 county service area. In 2007, Northwestern Senior High School was awarded $7,000 to support a personal physical fitness center. Schools are invited to apply for School Challenge grants by visiting the Highmark Healthy High 5 Web site and clicking on “Grant Process for Schools,” to download and complete the grant application.

WERG staff will be volunteering today at the Community Shelter Services can drive at the Wal-Mart on the Eastside of Erie. The Community Shelter Services is an agency that helps provide emergency shelter and housing to over 1,000 homeless each year.

Friday night high school football playoff scores:
Erie Strong Vincent 47, Titusville 12
General McLane 49, Slippery Rock 21
Harbor Creek 14, Grove City 10
Wilmington 36, Fairview 25
Mercer 28, Saegertown 8
Erie Mercyhurst Prep 21, Farrell 20

The Edinboro University volleyball team advanced to the finals of the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional on Friday with a four-game win over Clarion. The Fighting Scots, seeded third, continued their success in the regional’s with a 30-26, 30-20, 25-30, 31-29 triumph over second seed Clarion. California (Pa) is hosting the regional at Hamer Hall. The Atlantic Regional Championship Match is set for Saturday, November 17 at 7 pm.

The 2nd ranked Mercyhurst College women’s hockey team had to rally to salvage a 2-2 overtime tie at Clarkson. The Lakers, who resumed play after a 16-day break, are now 8-1-2 overall while the Golden Knights, receiving votes in both national polls, are 9-2-2. The two teams will conclude the weekend series Saturday afternoon at 2 pm at Clarkson.

Junior goaltender Matt Lundin celebrated his return to the lineup with 39 saves, freshman forward Brandon Coccimiglio recorded his first career hat trick, and Mercyhurst used four third period goals to defeat Rochester Institute of Technology 6-3 Friday night in an Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) contest at the Frank Ritter Arena. The Lakers moved to 2-8-1 overall and, more importantly, improved their conference mark to 2-2-1. The Tigers, the 2006-07 regular season conference champions, dropped to 3-5-0 and 2-3-0 respectively.

The Gannon women’s basketball team lost to West Liberty State 71-68 at Wheeling Jesuit Classic.

The Allegheny men’s basketball team (1-0) opened the 2007-08 campaign on the right foot, defeating Bethany College 69-68 in the opening game of the Hampton Inn Coaches vs Cancer Tournament hosted by Mount Aloysius on Friday.

The Behrend women’s basketball team lost 70-67 in double overtime to Bethany in front of 350 fans in the Junker Center on Friday night in the Behrend Tip Off Tournament. Saturday’s consolation game features John Carroll (0-1) against Behrend (0-1) at 1 pm. The championship game of the Behrend Tip Off Tournament has Bethany playing Juniata in the Junker Center at 3 pm.

Despite double-double efforts from freshman Jill Gregory (Jeannette, Pa/Greensburg Central Catholic) and Stephanie Wolf (Pittsburgh, Pa/North Allegheny), the Allegheny College Gators dropped their 2007-08 season opener to the Beavers of Bluffton University by a 70-56 score.

The Gannon University men’s and women’s swimming teams swept the Penn State Behrend Lions in a dual meet Friday evening. The men’s squad defeated the cross-town rival 110-71, while the Lady Knights overtook host Behrend 122-52. Scoring was only kept through the first 20 events. The final seven events were considered exhibitions.

Mike Machuga of Erie finished in 31st and cashed for $2,200 in the PBA Tour’s Lake County Indiana Classic tournament.

Matt Halischuk scored twice and collected two assists to lead the Kitchener Rangers to a 7-3 win over the Erie Otters in an Ontario Hockey League game played Friday night at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex.

The Gannon men’s basketball team faces Penn State Greater Allegheny this evening at 7:30 pm at the Hammermill Center. Fans will still be allowed to chant “McKeesport sucks” even though the school has changed names.

Jason Baird has been traded from the Corpus Christi Rayz to the Youngstown SteelHounds. Baird played for the Erie Otters 1997-01.

Presque Isle Downs and Casino is giving away $5000 with their Harvest Cash Giveaway on Nov 17 from 10 am to 2 pm. Eight winners will received $500 and one winner will receive $1000.

Get out your dancing shoes and swing to the sounds of the Dave Stevens band tonight Sat, Nov 17 with the Erie Playhouse USO Big Band Ball. Featuring entertainment by the Erie Playhouse USO troop. Cash bar and more. Held at Rainbow Gardens. Doors open at 7 pm, dancing and entertainment 8 pm-midnight. Tickets are $30 per person.

All An Act Productions presents “Run For Your Wife!” Performances will run Fridays, and Saturdays, Nov 2 thru Nov 24 at 7:30 pm. Sundays at 3 pm on Nov 11 and 25.

Join your friends at the Watson-Curtze Mansion for the 28th annual Victorian Holidays program Whimsical Wonderland. Included in this exhibit are professionally decorated evergreens, fireplace mantles, doorways, windows and other displays that will be open to the community. Whimsical Wonderland features more than ten different themed rooms; including a Seussical room decorated in all things Dr Seuss, a wintertime teddy bear picnic, a Victorian garden and much more. Participating decorators includes Traditions, the Carrie T Watson Garden Club and Melody Potratz of Potratz Garden Shop. Try you luck with the annual Chinese auction and win gift certificates from local eateries and specialty shops, or a holiday wreath. Victorian Holidays will run until December 30. Wednesday - Saturday 11 am - 4 pm, Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm. Museum Admission: $4 Adults, $3 Seniors, $2 Children.

The Erie Civic Music Association concert on Sunday Nov 18 at 3 pm is a Big Band Salute to Hollywood with a 13 piece orchestra, vocal ensemble, dancers, and beautiful costumes. Music from Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Henry Mancini, Andrew Lloyd Weber and others are featured in the tribute to the silver screen. Tickets are $22.

Michael Acri’s 23rd Annual Erie Boxing Classic will be held Wednesday, November 21 at The Avalon Hotel in downtown Erie. Former IBF lightweight champion Paul Spadafora (40-0-1, 16 KOs) is the headliner.

The Erie Central High School Class of 1997 Reunion is holding their 10 year reunion on Saturday, November 24 at the Cornerstone Bar and Grill, 809 East 38th St.

The Erie Broadway Series presents Annie at the Warner Theatre on Tues, Nov 27 at 7 pm.

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy has scheduled an On Campus Day on November 29, 3-5 pm, to provide opportunities for prospective students to tour the campus facilities and learn about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program. It includes a tour of the facility, a Pharmacy Compounding and Dispensing demonstration, an opportunity to meet with current students and faculty, an overview of the LECOM Doctor of Pharmacy programs and information on the admissions process and financial aid.

The next Edinboro Film Series get together will be held Thursday, November 29 at 8 pm at the Pogue Student Center (the building formerly known as the UC). They’ll discuss some possible events and guests for the upcoming Spring semester, and then watch “Wristcutters: A Love Story.”

European and African tradition meet in the annual holiday performance by the Penn State Behrend Concert Choir and Chamber Choir. The concert takes place at 8 pm Friday, Nov 30, in the college’s Larry and Kathryn Smith Chapel. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for Penn State Behrend students, faculty and staff. They can be purchased at the Reed Union Building information desk and at the door.

Celebrate the Christmas season by visiting Santa Claus himself at the Experience Erie Children’s Museum. Enjoy a picnic breakfast, singing, a puppet show, and time for the children to make gifts for their loved ones. Picnic Breakfast with Santa Giftmaking Workshop takes place Saturdays, 9-11 am, Dec 1, 8, 15 and 22. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $8, $6 for members and free for kids under 2.

The Gannon University Social Work Club Christmas Dinner and Wellness Fair will be held in the university’s Hammermill Center, Peach Street and South Park Row, on Sunday, Dec 2. The event is FREE and open to the public. Doors will open at 10 am, and meals will be served starting at 11:15 am. Santa will arrive at 12:15 pm to meet with the children on hand and pass out gifts. The Dinner and Wellness Fair provide a full turkey dinner, Christmas presents, and clothing. In addition, representatives from local agencies and organizations will be on hand to provide attendees information on housing and human services as well as important health screenings. Last year organizers served nearly 800 meals. The university’s Student Government Association (SGA) helps fund the event. In addition, the dinner has been well supported by the local community. Gifts for Kids and Erie Insurance are among the event’s many contributors. Again, the event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, contact the Gannon University Social Work program at (814) 871-7263.

Dennis Weed

Posted by Dennis at November 17, 2007 8:03 AM

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