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Erie PA News and Events for Friday January 11, 2008
Posted by Dennis on January 11, 2008
The dumbest criminal on the face of the Earth is Ronald N Shubert. Shubert robbed the Country Fair at 12th and Parade on Monday. He was arrested when he returned to the store as a customer and a clerk recognized him. Shubert will spend years in jail possibly working on his own “Unfinished Symphony” that he was heard humming to himself as he was being led away in handcuffs.
Cheri Lyons, a newly hired caseworker at the Erie County Office of Children and Youth, has died from MSRA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). Coroner Lyell Cook said was Lyons was being treated for cancer and was susceptible to contracting MSRA with her weakened immune system.
Dougless Tucker and Thomas Christiansen were arrested yesterday for tagging a CSX train with graffiti. Their signature tag was FTC (F__ The Cops).
Gary Lucht is resigning as head of the Erie County Office of Children and Youth to take a job with Stairways Behavioral Health. Erie County Executive Mark DiVecchio wants to hire Mary Ann Daniels, Director of Human Services for Mercer County, as new head of OCY. OCY was a train wreck when Lucht took over and it’s still a mess.
GE Transportation is giving $50,000 toward the Great Lakes Industrial Technology Summit (GLITS). GLITS will be held Feb 12-13 at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center. A celebration of industry past, present and future, the two-day Summit is focused solely on technology, engineering and research and development. Experience the latest in technology advancements that will affect your industry and business, plus enjoy two days of panel discussions and a speakers series from industry leaders.
As we all know, the Roadhouse Theatre recently closed its doors and put our beautiful building at 145 West 11th Street up for sale. As a result of the continued out-pouring support from the Erie community, they are also re-energizing and exploring a new business plan that would allow The Roadhouse Theatre to continue its mission and maintain itself as a viable theatrical entity. While they are still in possession of this great space, they will be producing a series of small scale, productions. Their first production in this format will be Eric Bogosian’s “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee” Jan 18-19 and Jan 25-26.
The Great Lakes Film Association is proud to announce the First Star Trek Convention and Independent Star Trek Film Festival in Erie, Pennsylvania November 7-8, 2008. This is not the kind of Star Trek film festival you may be used to. It will NOT include showings of old episodes or running the Star Trek movies Paramount has released during the last few decades. This is the first time that a film festival has been born with a convention that will feature a competition between Star Trek fans who have taken their passion for the genre to the next level by filming their own short films, feature length films, and episodes. To that end, the Great Lakes Film Association officially opens it’s call for entries internationally for the 2008 Star Trek event. The stories are their own creations. The filmmakers produce them on their own without help from Paramount or Viacom. These films range from live action to animation (whether drawn or computer animated) to stop action. There will be no limit as to how long or short a film can be as long as it has a story and some sort of characters involved. In other words, we do not want to see films featuring just a Federation communicator with music behind it. Just try to be creative!
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Michael DiBerardinis announced that, with the exception of Presque Isle State Park in Erie, all swimming beaches at lakes in state parks will implement an open swim policy this year. Lifeguards are not provided at open swim beaches. Swimmers swim at their own risk. The use of lifeguards will continue at swimming pools at state parks, as well as at Presque Isle State Park on Lake Erie, where currents on the lake make water hazards much different than other smaller lakes in the state park system.
The Honorable Tom Ridge of Erie, Governor of Pennsylvania (1995-2000) and Secretary of Homeland Security (2003-2005) presented his views at ‘Impact 08 in Nevada: Building a Better, Safer World’ on foreign policy and national security challenges facing the next President and the importance of strengthening America’s non-military tools of global development and diplomacy. “With our nation’s security and our economy at stake, the next President must not only strengthen our military capabilities, but also our non-military capacity to address global political, economic, and humanitarian challenges,” said Gov Ridge.
In 14 years as a head coach, Mercyhurst’s Gary Manchel has always been defensive minded, and on Thursday, his Lakers stymied Ashland’s shooters, holding them to 32 percent shooting and paving the way to Manchel’s 200th career victory by an 81-75 score in overtime in the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.
The Gannon women’s basketball team (10-4, 4-1) fell behind 19-2, but rallied with a big second half en route to a 72-56 victory over the University of Findlay Thursday night at the Hammermill Center. Ashley Lowdermilk (Kensington, Ohio/Carrollton) led all scorers with 18 points, finishing one shy of her season-high. Kristina Freeman (Yonkers, NY/Pelham Memorial) added 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Allison Rothlisberger chipped in a career-high 11 points off the bench while Brittany Tabron (Canton, Ohio/Canton Central Catholic) recorded 10 points and nine rebounds.
Despite shooting 21-for-24 from the free throw line and narrowing a double-digit deficit, the Mercyhurst Lakers suffered a 76-71 loss to the Ashland Eagles on Thursday. Amy Achesinski continues to lead the Lakers offensively, earning her fourth double-double of her career with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Bradley Snetsinger scored a pair of power-play goals to lead the Windsor Spitfires to a 5-2 win over the Erie Otters in an Ontario Hockey League game played last night in front of 3,187 at the Windsor Arena. The Otters continue a three-game road trip tonight when they travel to Saginaw to face off against the Spirit in a 7:11 pm start. The game can be heard live on FOX Sports Radio AM 1330 The FAN and on-line at OttersHockey.com (presented by the James H Cross Company) beginning with the pre-game show at 6:55 pm. The trip concludes Saturday night in Plymouth against the Whalers.
The Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League announced that they have acquired Doug Clarkson from the Kitchener Rangers in exchange for a third round pick in the 2008 OHL Priority Selection and a conditional third round pick in the 2009 OHL Priority Seelction. Clarkson, 19, is in his first OHL season.In 29 game with the Rangers the 6-foot-5, 224 pound forward collected three goals and five assists for eight points. He also accumulated 53 minutes in penalties.
Scott Koskoski has accepted the position of Assistant Athletics Director for Development at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. A native of Fairview, Pa, Koskoski is a 2000 graduate of Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa.
The 25th annual Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Quad Games 5-mile Cross-Country Ski Race or 2.5-mile Snowshoe is now scheduled to take place Jan 20, 2008, at 1 pm at the Peek n’ Peak Upper Golf Course, in Clymer, NY. Nearly every year this race has to be postponed due to lack of snow.
The Erie Art Museum opens Zoo Logic, new works by Patricia Bellan-Gillen at the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery, 411 State Street today, Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 through April 6, 2008. An opening reception for this exhibition is scheduled during Gallery Night on Friday, Jan 25, 7-10 pm. Additionally, Bellan-Gillen will deliver a gallery talk on Friday, March 7, 2008, 7:30 pm during Gallery Night.
Erie native Joe Zentis is having a signing at The Erie Book Store, 137 E 13th St, from 2-4 pm for his first book, “Lives of Quiet Inspiration: Volume 1” on Saturday Jan 12. Zentis, a Cathedral Prep grad, was born in Erie and lived in McKean.
Join instructors from The Bead Shoppe on Sat Jan 12 beginning at 10:30 am at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Presque Isle for a fun day of jewelry making. You will be guided in using tools for beach glass drilling and complete a necklace and earrings at the end of class. Cost is $55.00 (includes all supplies and lunch). Please register by calling (814) 833-7424.
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) White Coat Ceremony will be held at the Warner Theatre on Sat Jan 12. The School of Pharmacy Class of 2010 ceremony starts at 10:30 am and the medical student Class of 2011 ceremony begins at 2 pm.
Gannon University will host a Financial Aid Workshop on Wednesday, January 16. The workshop will cover the entire financial aid process as well as a step-by-step review of the questions on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The workshop also will cover definitions of terms that parents and students should know and the various aid programs available. The workshop is free and open to the public and will begin at 6:30 pm in room 1200 of the university’s Palumbo Academic Center, 824 Peach Street. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at (814) 871-7337 or 1-800-GANNON-U (1-800-426-6668).
Mercyhurst North East is holding two orientation sessions for individuals interested in The Municipal Police Training Academy on Wednesday, Jan 16, from 2-4 pm, and Thursday, Jan 17, from 6-8 pm, both at the Michele and Tom Ridge Health and Safety Building on the campus of Mercyhurst North East, 16 West Division Street, North East, PA. MNE’s Police Training Academy, which begins March 3, is one of only sixteen certified academies in the state where individuals can earn Act 120 certification, required for many law enforcement jobs, including municipal police work.
As part of its series of Pink Ribbon Educational Events for breast cancer survivors and to promote breast cancer awareness, Saint Vincent will present a program on Thursday, January 17, from 6 to 8 pm at the McGarvey Learning Center at Saint Vincent Health Center, 232 West 25th Street, Erie, Pa. The event will feature music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and a brief talk on “Fact vs Fiction: Nutrition for Breast Cancer Survivors,” presented by Sandra Luthringer, RD, owner of Super Suppers. The event is supported by a grant from The Pittsburgh Affiliate of Susan G Komen for the Cure. Komen awarded a $75,000 grant to Saint Vincent Health Center to support a program offering restorative health services, education, support and specialized products for breast cancer survivors, particularly those who cannot afford it. Cost is $6. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (814) 866-4817.
The Erie Chamber Orchestra In residence at Gannon University will perform their annual ‘Tribute to Dr Martin Luther King, Jr’ on Friday, January 18 at 7:30 pm at St Patrick Church, 130 East Fourth Street in Erie. It will will feature the Shiloh Baptist Church Choir and Evangelist D M Jamerson, minister of music. The concert is FREE and open to the public.
There will be a Wine and Cheese Reception to welcome the new artists featured at the Nature Shop and Gallery in the Tom Ridge Environmental Center on Friday Jan 18, 6-8 pm. Ed Bernik will be signing copies of his book “Pennsylvania Wilds: Images from the Allegheny National Forest” and there will be signed copies of “Photoshop CS3 for Nature Photographers” by Ellen Anon.
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.
The Roadhouse Theatre production of “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee” is two weekends only, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, January 18-19 and January 25-26. General seating $8 with no reservation required and tickets will be available at the door. VIP seating $12, Lounge VIP seating $15. All VIP seating must be pre-paid reservation only. Phone (814) 459-8215. Come early and enjoy the newly renovated coffeehouse. BYOB with proper ID.
The Mercyhurst College chapter of Kappa Gamma Pi education honor society will host the Third Annual Teaching and Learning Expo on Saturday, Jan 19, from 9 am to 1:30 pm in the Audrey Hirt Academic Center. About 100 area education students and teachers are expected to attend the event, at which they’ll be able to choose three workshops from 17 offerings. The cost of the program is $5, including a catered lunch. Act 48 credits are available for the morning workshops. For more information, email Dr Ruth Auld or call (814) 824-3370.
Daniel S Mead, president of Verizon Services Corp, will discuss how creation of a centralized business services unit saved the telecommunications giant $562 million in one year during an upcoming presentation for the Sam and Irene Black School of Business at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Mead, a Warren native and member of the college’s Council of Fellows, will speak at 6 pm on Tuesday, January 22, in the Samuel P “Pat” Black III Conference Center in the college’s Research and Economic Development Center. Admission to his talk is free and open to the public.
The Cleveland Indians Caravan will be rolling into Erie January 23, 2008 at the Dr Gertrude A Barber National Institute, 136 East Avenue. Doors open at 5 pm with a trivia contest and plenty of food and beverage. Cleveland Indians’ players, coaches and media staff will arrive at 6:30 pm to entertain Erie’s Tribe faithful, to answer fan’s questions and present a highlight film from last year’s baseball season. A donation of $8 per ticket will benefit programs at the Dr Gertrude A Barber National Institute. Tickets are available now through January 23rd at the Dr Gertrude A Barber National Institute (Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm) or at Hector’s Cafe, W 18th and Liberty Streets. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of January 23, if available.
The 2008 Erie RV, Camping and Powersport Expo will be held January 23-27 at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center. Hours: Wed 4-9 pm, Thurs Noon-9 pm, Fri 10 an to 8 pm and Sun 10 am to 5 pm. Free admission and free parking.
Glass Growers Gallery at 10 East Fifth St in Erie will be hosting an exhibit called ‘Spirital Thresholds’ by Annoel Krider. Color and design blend with tradition and balance in the southwestern inspired weavings of this fiber artist who also creates mixes-media objects and sculptures to further refine her vision. There will be an artists reception on Friday Jan 25 from 6-9 pm. The exhibit will be on display Jan 25 to March 11.
Your Day In Court: An Internet Security Workshop features William Shore of the Pittsburgh FBI office. The workshop will be held Noon-3 pm on Thursday, Jan 31 at the Ambassador Hotel and Conference Center; 7792 Peach Street in Erie. After a security breach, it is often too late to back track, recreate and document the environment in which the security breach occurred. From a strategic management viewpoint, this pitfall is often fatal. In court proceedings, the lack of defendable evidence can impact the success of litigation and create liability issues for your organization. This workshop is specifically designed to explain what steps should be taken following a security breach. Click here to register. This event is sponsored by: Software Technology Concepts, eBizITPA, the FBI and the Technology Council of Northwestern Pennsylvania.
The 2008 Erie Home and Garden Expo will be held February 21-24 at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center. Hours: Thursday 4-9 pm, Friday 2-9 pm, Sat 10 am - 8:30 pm and Sun 11 am to 5 pm.
The 2008 Erie Outdoor Sport and Travel Expo will be held February 29 - March 2 at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center. Hours: Noon-9 pm Friday, 10 am-8 pm Saturday and 10 am-5 pm Sunday.
The GE (NYSE: GE) 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on April 23, 2008 in Erie, Pennsylvania at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center.
Posted by Dennis at January 11, 2008 7:07 AM
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