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Erie PA News and Events for Saturday January 26, 2008
Posted by Dennis on January 26, 2008
Erie County Executive Mark DiVecchio wants a new office on the fifth floor of the courthouse. He might not have to wait for the $3 million renovation and the removal of the jail cells of the old pre-release center.
An investigation by Erie County Controller Sue Weber uncovered the following alleged acts:
* Erie County Executive Mark DiVecchio was caught using an Erie County employee with an Erie County vehicle to plow his home driveway. The county employee was on the clock at the time.
* Erie County Executive Mark DiVecchio used Erie County employees to set up a booth at Celebrate Erie for his catering business. The county employees were on the clock at the time.
* Erie County Executive Mark DiVecchio used Erie County employees to help his sister move. The county employees were on the clock at the time.
There should be a criminal investigation into the matter and it’s likely there will be a State Ethics Commission investigation.
Imagine how fast a manager at a business would be fired if they used subordinates to do their personal work. It seems if you’re working at the Erie County Courthouse, you’re not working for the citizens of Erie County - you’re just working for DiVecchio.
According to the survey by the National Association of College and University Business Officers, the 2007 NACUBO Endowment Study Results show the following for Erie area colleges. The endowment at Allegheny College was up 16.9 percent to $158,414,000. Gannon University up 17.6 percent to $37,568,000. Mercyhurst College up 20.6 percent to $26,880,000. Behrend College is lumped in Penn State which was up 19.9 percent to $1.59 billion. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) were not included.
Alberta M Nikolai, a Senior Scientist and Systems Engineer at Science Applications International Corporation, was included in the 2008-09 Princeton Premier Registry. Nikolai double majored at Gannon University earning BS degrees in Chemistry and Biology and has a Masters Degree in Management from Tri-State University.
Heard of a great idea we should try in Erie. Norfolk County, Ontario held a get together for farmers and restaurant operators to make it easier for the two to boost local sales.
Mercyhurst and Bentley battled to a 3-3 overtime tie Friday night in an Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) contest. Both the Lakers (7-14-4, AH 7-6-4) and Falcons (6-13-4, 6-7-4) picked up a point in the tightly-bunched conference.
The No 6/7 Mercyhurst women’s hockey team exploded for five goals in the first period and never looked back, en route to a 7-1 victory over visiting Quinnipiac at the Ice Center. The Lakers improved to 18-5-2 on the season and improved to 9-0-0 all-time against the Bobcats (3-17-4).
The 12th ranked Mercyhurst wrestling team opened action at the East Coast Duals Friday by rolling to a pair of dual wins over UNC-Pembroke and Anderson.
Mike Machuga of Erie went 11-7 and just missed the TV finals at the PBA Tournament of Champions. Machuga cashed for $4,500.
Sophomore Stefan Tighe (Erie, Pa.) got the call at heavyweight for Penn State to take on No 2 JD Bergman of Ohio State. Bergman got his first takedown with 2:00 left in the opening period, finishing off a solid double-leg to gain control of Tighe. Bergman then quickly turned Tighe to his back to get a convincing fall at the 1:45 mark. The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team, ranked No 8 nationally, lost 22-19 to No 7 Ohio State in Columbus.
Former Erie SeaWolves Outfielder Byron Gettis has enrolled at McKendree University and will play football for the school. Gettis was named Class AA Player of the Year in 2003 while at Wichita. He’ll play tight end or receiver even though he was an All-American quarterback in his high school days. He had a scholarship to play football for the University of Minnesota but choose a baseball career. He did get a cup of coffee in the majors playing 21 games with the Kansas City Royals.
Ryan Berard, Alex Hutchings and Stefan Della Rovere each scored once to lead the Barrie Colts to a 3-1 win over the Erie Otters in an Ontario Hockey League game played last night in front of 3,100 at the Tullio Arena. The Otters complete the weekend tonight against the Sarnia Sting at 7:30 pm. The game will feature the Brad Boyes Jersey Retirement Ceremony presented by BNY Melon Wealth Management, Taco Bell, Lake Erie Insurance and WJET-TV.
Cross-Country Skiing 101 will be held Saturdays at 10 am at Presque Isle State Park. Weather permitting, meet at the cross-country ski concession (located at the picnic shelter area) to check out cross-country skiing. Get basic technique and skills for this exhilarating sport. Bring your own skis or rent. FREE. Rental fee only. Registration appreciated, (814) 833-7424.
For beginners and more experienced skiers wanting to know more about the winter world around them, enjoy Guided Cross-Country Skiing on Saturdays at 1 pm at Presque Isle State Park. If there is no sufficient snow, a hike will take place instead. Bring your own skis or rent. FREE, rental fee only. Meet at the cross-country ski concession located at the picnic shelter area. For more info call (814) 833-7424.
The Roadhouse Theatre production of “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee” has their final performance tonight at 8 pm. 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 King Cobra Open 32nd annual Tournament, the 2008 Can Am Karate Challenge, takes place today at the Avalon Hotel in downtown Erie, PA. There are nearly 700 competitors registered for the tournament. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for kids under 12.
The 2008 Erie RV, Camping and Powersport Expo will be held through January 27 at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center. Hours: Sat 10 an to 8 pm and Sun 10 am to 5 pm. FREE admission and FREE parking.
The Mercyhurst Preparatory School Performing Arts Department presents Our Town Saturday Jan 26 at 8 pm and Sunday Jan 27 at 3 pm.
It’s a Go! 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 27, 2008, at 1 pm at the Peek n’ Peak Upper Golf Course, in Clymer, NY.
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages at Allegheny College and the Academy Theatre in Meadville will present an international film festival on Tuesdays on Jan 29, Feb 5 and 26, and March 4 and 11. The schedule of critically acclaimed films includes: Jan 29: Jehane Noujaim’s documentary “Control Room” (USA, 2004) takes a look at the war in Iraq from the Arab perspective. Feb 5: “Paris, Je T’aime” (France/Liechtenstein, 2006), a film by Olivier Assayas and Frédéric Auburtin, is an anthology of 18 five-minute shorts by well-known directors. Feb 26: “Das Leben der Anderen,” or “The Lives of Others” (Germany, 2006), by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, tells the story of an informant for the secret police in East Germany. March 4: Jorge Gaggero’s “Cama adentro,” or “Live-In Maid” (Argentina/Spain, 2004), tells the story of a complex relationship between an upper-class woman in Buenos Aires and her longtime housekeeper. March 11: Ping He’s “Tian di ying xiong,” or “Warriors of Heaven and Earth” (China/USA, 2003), set in the Gobi Desert, is a compelling historical epic. General admission to each film is $6. The cost to senior citizens and students is $5, and Allegheny students are admitted free. All shows are at 7:30 pm at the Academy Theatre on Chestnut Street in Meadville.
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 Young Erie Professionals (yep!) Professional Leadership Development committee will host an Etiquette Dinner on Thursday, January 31 from 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm at the Colony Banquet and Catering facility, 3014 West 12th Street. Cathy Mester, senior lecturer in speech communication at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, will discuss dinner etiquette and appropriate conversation. A three-course meal will be provided by the Colony Pub and Grille. Dinner choices are Prime Rib, Apricot Chicken, and Broiled Sole. The dress code is business casual. Seating is limited and advance registration is required. The charge for the presentation, meal, and gratuity is $25 for yep! members and $35 for non-members, payable by credit card, cash, or check made payable to Young Erie Professionals. Contact Phil Gallagher for additional information or to make a reservation.
The Erie Art Museum’s First Fridays program for preschool kids ages 3 to 6 is slated for Friday, Feb 1, 10-11 am at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street with activities inspired from the Museum’s Zoo.Logic exhibit. First Fridays is a special program for 3-6 year olds and their families. Led by Museum staff, children and adults explore the art right in the galleries with storytelling, art-making and music. Cost is $5 per child and free for families with an Erie Art Museum family membership. Participants meet at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street. Space is limited. Please call ahead to reserve a place, (814) 459-5477.
Darkwood Consort, the world’s only touring viola and bass clarinet duo, brings an impressive repertoire spanning 10 centuries of music to its February performance at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Darkwood’s concert takes place at noon on Thursday, February 7, in the McGarvey Commons of the college’s Reed Union Building. The performance is sponsored by Music at Noon: The Logan Series and admission is FREE to the public.
The 6th annual “Spirit Against Cancer” Dance and Cheerleading Competition is scheduled for February 9 at 10 am in the Junker Center. “Spirit Against Cancer” was created in memory of Becky Hubler Decker. Her commitment to the community included serving as dance coach at Penn State Behrend, cheerleading coach at Edinboro University, she was captain of the Invaderettes dance team, and a member of the Buffalo Bills (Jills) dance team. All proceeds from this special event will benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information, please contact Assistant to the Director of Athletics, Stacy Pondo at (814) 898-6240 or by email at slp15@psu.edu.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 17 from 12:30-3:30 pm and/or 8-11 pm and get ready to “rock and bowl” with the Erie Playhouse Family at Eastway Lanes, 4110 Buffalo Road. The cost for a Family/Team (4 or 5 bowlers) for one session is $80. Individual bowlers are welcome - Adults $20 and $15 for children 12 and under. Teams registering by Feb 14 will recieve a $10 discount. The cost includes 3 games, shoes (no discount if you bring your own) and unlimited pop and pizza. A cash bar and additional food will be available. Contests and games of chance throughout each bowling session.
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.
Want a cure for the winter blahs? Got cabin fever? Come to the Community Board Game Night at Community United Church on Saturday Feb 23. Doors open at 7 pm, Games begin at 7:30 and end at 10 PM. Admission Donation: $2. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Under 18 years old must have guardian. This is an alcohol and smoke free event. Open to the public. We will play board games for groups such as Scruples, Pictionary, etc. Want to save on the admission? Bring grocery bags of empty recyclable aluminum beverage cans. For each bag, the admission will be reduced by 25 cents.
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.
Erie CareerLink is hosting Crystal Reports Training in both introductory and advanced sessions on March 3-6. Info and Registration form. Crystal Reports is a business intelligence application used to design and generate reports from a wide range of data sources. Several other applications, such as Microsoft Visual Studio, bundle an OEM version of Crystal Reports as a general purpose reporting tool. Crystal Reports became THE report writer when Microsoft released it with Visual Basic.
Pennsylvania Sea Grant is sponsoring a FREE one and a half day workshop March 13-14 at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center in Erie. The workshop will provide an update and overview of current ballast water policy, legislation and research as it applies to the Great Lakes. Scientists, legal experts, legislators, industry personnel and agency staff will discuss the current state of ballast water policy, pending legislation, proposed ballast water treatment methods and evaluating the current risk of introduction and spread of AIS to Great Lakes ports by foreign and domestic ships. For Registration form email Karla Kaczmarek, or Marti Martz.
As the signature event for Young Erie Professionals (yep!), the Generation-E Leadership Awards recognize young professionals who are paving the way to the future of Erie, Pennsylvania. Yep! has honored 34 individuals over the past three years who not only have chosen to live, work, and play in the Erie area, but who have made a lasting impact on our region. The 2008 winners will be recognized the evening of Friday, March 28 at the Ambassador Banquet and Conference Center.
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.
There will be a Rust Belt Bloggers Summit on July 11-12 in Erie. People from Youngstown, Buffalo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and other area cities will be attendance to discuss economic development issues in the region.
Posted by Dennis at January 26, 2008 8:08 AM
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