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Erie PA News and Events for Thursday December 6, 2007
Posted by Dennis on December 6, 2007
The committee of the state Supreme Court Disciplinary Board recommended two years of probation for Erie attorney John Mizner. Mizner stole nearly $70,000 from his former law firm by jacking up his travel expenses. When he was questioned about it, he repaid the money and left the firm. His excuse was that he suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder and needs things neat and orderly. Last year Mizner spent over $100,000 in landscaping at his home. The committee sent its findings to the full Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. No criminal charges were ever filed in the case.
A narrow band of heavy lake-effect snow pounded the shore of Lake Erie from Girard, through Erie, Pa to extreme western New York. The official snow total was 12 inches. I had closer to 14 inches at my house. Although the large amount of snow sucks, how and why it happened was interesting. Winds were coming over Lake Erie from the north while at the same time winds were coming from the south. It was nearly a dead calm in Erie with the winds converging and the snow just dumped.
Chautauqua County Airport official will announce today that 2008 will bring direct flights between Jamestown and Dulles International in Washington, DC. Colgan Airlines, an independent regional, had been operating flights between Jamestown and Pittsburgh.
There is a profile and an interview with Erie PA native Chris Krug in Newspaper Association of America: Advancing Newspaper Media for the 21st Century. Krug is a 1986 graduate of Erie Cathedral Prep as well as a 1990 grad of Allegheny College. He is currently vice president and group editor for the NorthWest News Group of Greater Chicago. The group has two dailies, 17 weeklies and seven web sites.
Canisius College will offer a 3-2 Dual Degree Program in Liberal Arts and Engineering. The cooperative program includes an articulation agreement for students interested in pursuing mechanical engineering at the Pennsylvania State University at Erie, The Behrend College. Students begin the program at Canisius College and complete three years, or the equivalent, studying liberal arts courses in addition to pre-engineering courses in the basic sciences. Upon completion of the first three years and with a recommendation from Canisius, students then enter Penn State Behrend for two years to complete the engineering courses required by Penn State. Successful completion of all requirements leads to a baccalaureate degree from each institution.
Late in the second half, the Mercyhurst men’s basketball team (4-4) rallied to take a 48-47 lead, but that lead would stand for only 12 seconds as Edinboro (4-2) quickly pulled away and handed the homestanding Lakers a 69-59 loss in front of 1,089 fans in the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.
The Penn State Behrend men’s basketball team defeated the Hilbert Hawks 83-46 on the Junker Center court. The men are now 2-1 in the conference with a 5-1 overall mark. Kevin Buczynski (Erie Villa Maria) shot 9 for 13 to contribute a game high 21 points while adding seven rebounds for the win.
The Mercyhurst College women’s basketball team found an offensive rhythm early in the first half that the Edinboro Fighting Scots could not match in a decisive 83-65 Lakers victory Wednesday. Four Mercyhurst players scored at least 15 points and the team shot 53 percent from the field and 50 percent from three point range. The Lakers put a stop to their six game losing streak and are now 2-6 this season. Edinboro falls to 3-2 on the year.
The Penn State Behrend women’s basketball team improved to 3-0 in the AMCC with a 66-21 victory over the Hilbert Hawks. Meagan Bielanin (Erie Mercyhurst Prep) led the
Behrend Lions with a game high 15 points. Bielanin hit 7 of 12 from the floor, while contributing four rebounds.
Ryan Skellie (Erie, Pa/McDowell) signed a letter of intent to attend Division I St Bonaventure. Standing 6-foot-4, Skellie was a force on the mound and at the plate in his junior year at McDowell. The Erie, Pa, product hit .382 at the dish with a .552 on-base percentage. Skellie was named to the Region 6 first team and the Pitcher of the Year after going 4-3 with a 3.44 ERA. Last summer, Skellie hit .491 with 19 extra-base hits, including six home runs and 50 RBI in 33 games of Senior American Legion ball. Skellie finished with a mark of 7-1 on the mound.
Huntsville Otters’ defenseman Brett Cook has been chosen to play on Team Ontario Under 17 in the 2007/2008 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge. He was drafted this past spring in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) priority draft by the Erie Otters of Erie and assigned to Huntsville.
The Erie Art Museum First Thursdays program today is ‘Magnificent Magnification.’ The special program for 3 to 5 year olds and their families will be held 10-11 am. Led by Museum staff, children and adults explore art right in the galleries with storytelling, art making, and music. You’ll look at photographs in the exhibit Ancient Microworlds and make your own magnified art. The cost is $5 per child. Free for those with Erie Art Museum family membership. Meets in the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop at 423 State Street. Space is limited, please call ahead at 459-5477 to reserve a spot.
The monthly SAM and ED meeting will be held at 5:30 pm today, Thursday, December 6 at the Plymouth Tavern. Renee Lamis and Alan Kugler of PA Futures will lead the meeting. FREE and open to the public. Food and drink are available for purchase.
Get the family together and take them to the Erie Playhouse for the heartwarming holiday musical “It’s a Wonderful Life”, through December 16. The lights will shine bright at the Erie Playhouse throughout the holiday season with the mounting of this classical seasonal tale. This new musical is a faithful adaptation of the 1946 film, which has entered into our national mythology, and has become as much a part of the Christmas holiday as the evergreen tree and fruitcake.
Kirk Nesset, this year’s winner of the prestigious Drue Heinz Literature Award for short fiction, will read and discuss his work at Mercyhurst College on Thursday, Dec 6, at 8 pm in Taylor Little Theatre. Nesset’s talk will unofficially kick off Mercyhurst’s annual Literary Festival. The 2008 edition, set for April, will bring to campus noted science fiction and fantasy writer Terry Bisson and Native American poet Joy Harjo and will culminate in the release of the student-produced Lumen literary magazine. A book-signing and reception will follow Nesset’s presentation. For information, contact Dr Kenneth Schiff, coordinator of the Mercyhurst Literary Festival, at (814) 824-2461.
Gannon University’s Schuster Theatre presents Fellini’s classic film “8 1/2” as it is transformed into this marvelous Tony Award-winning musical. “Nine” looks at a 1950’s film director and actor who can’t seem to shed his impulsive, philandering ways, and the devoted, beautiful women who together help him “grow up.” Shows will be held today and December 6-8. All shows begin at 8 pm except for the December 2 show, which will begin at 3 pm. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door. The number for the box office is (814) 871-7494.
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.
On Friday, December 7, 2007, there will be a citizenship ceremony at the Erie Federal Courthouse at 10 am. All are welcome to attend.
The Roadhouse Theatre is holding their art and artifact auction on Saturday December 8. Doors open at 6 pm with the auction starting at 7 pm.
Looking for an event to make this the most memorable holiday season ever? The Peppermint Ball is the area’s grandest event. The Peppermint Ball will be held Sat, Dec 8 from 7-10 pm. At the Peppermint Ball you will be treated like royalty and the elegance will make you feel as if you were a part of a fairy tale. Events of the evening include: Dancing, Competitions, and Fun for the whole family. Sponsored by the Erie Chapter of Demolay. Refreshments will be served. Family friendly environment - alcohol free. Music by Digital Thunder. Admission is $5 in advance or $6 at the door. Contact Ronald Cox at (814) 397-5859 for more info.
Gannon University will be holding open auditions Sun, Dec 9 and Mon, Dec 10 at 7 pm in the Schuster Theatre, 620 Sassafras St, for their spring production of Nicholas Nickleby. Rehearsal will begin after the first of the New Year; production dates are April 10 - April 19. The production will be co-directed by Fr Shawn Clerkin and Paula Barrett. You’ll be reading right from the script so preparation is not necessary, although British accents will be encouraged. People can just show up at the theater at 7 pm and go upstairs into the theater space. No need to call in advance.
The Erie IT Network’s next Lunch’n Learn tackles the complexities of Blackberry Integration. It will be held on Thursday Dec 13, 11:30-1:00, at the Ambassador Banquet and Conferece Center, 7792 Peach Street in Erie. Data phones and PDAs are gaining prevelance in today’s workplace. More and more executives, sales agents and IT professionals are using hand held wireless devices to monitor servers, check emails and manage contacts. The speakers are with Research In Motion (RIM), the group that brought you the Blackberry. Join them for a technical seminar as they discuss the Blackberry Enterprise solution, including a look at the advanced security features inherent in the server software, as well as the framework used to deploy mobile applications. Register now, by clicking HERE. Or contact Karen at karen.kimet@technwpa.org or call (814) 451-1174.
The Lake Erie Ballet 49th annual production of the Nutcracker will be held Sat Dec 15 at 7 pm and Sun Dec 16 at 2:30 pm. Purchase tickets at the Erie Civic Center box office or at Ticketmaster.
The 25th annual McDonald’s High School Basketball Classic will be held in Erie PA on Friday, January 18 and Saturday January 18, 2008 at the Gannon University Hammermill Center. St Edward of Lakewood Ohio, Rice High School of NYC, Saint Patrick of Elizabeth NJ and Erie Cathedral Prep are in the powerful field. Adult General Admission tickets are $7 and Student General Admission are tickets are $5. Reserved tickets are $12.50.
Posted by Dennis at December 6, 2007 7:07 AM
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