Mary Wolski wants her job back saying she is disabled with depression and that's shes covered under the American with Disabilities Act. Wolski took an overdose of pills and set a fire. Her job, a firefighter with the City of Erie. Yes, she is disabled - she's fricking nuts to think she deserves her job back.
Story on GoErie.com - Times-News to offer buyout. The newspaper is offering buyouts to 25 of their 273 employees. Circulation and advertising revenue are sinking like a rock and the number of jobs there will continue to fall.
Jeff at Erie Shipping News reported that the tanker Oriental Kerria is at the Port of Erie loading biodiesel from Lake Erie Biofuels.
Hamot Medical Center in Erie was named to the Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals for Cardiovascular Care.
A contract to upgrade Route 17 for the conversion to Interstate 86 from the Sullivan County (NY) line to I-84 in the Town of Wallkill, NY is expected to be awarded before the end of November. Route 17 has already been upgraded to I-86 from just outside of Erie, PA at I-90 to Elmira, NY.
It's nearly Christmas tree time. Glass Growers Gallery, 10 East 5th St, has something to spruce up those trees and treasure as a family heirloom. American made Glass Blown Ornaments. For every ornament you buy, they will donate a dollar to your choice of either Lake Erie Ballet, Erie Art Museum, Safenet, or the American Cancer Society. Glass Growers Gallery recently celebrated their 9th year at their present location having moved to Discovery Square in November 1999. They are going to celebrate their 34th anniversary having opened December 4, 1974.
Disney On Ice: Disneyland Adventure plays the Erie Civic Center Tullio Arena February 19-22. Discounted pre-sale tickets will be on sale now through Sunday, January 4. The Presale Passwords are - ZXA, FUN. Tickets.
In the time it takes to brew a morning cup of coffee, a thief could steal a person's identity. That means months of frustration, hours on the phone talking to creditors and lawyers, and hundreds - if not thousands - of dollars to restore your good name. Erie Insurance's Identity Recovery Coverage, available for a $20 annual premium, is designed to help policyholders restore their credit standing in the event of identity theft. Soon, the coverage will be enhanced to include fraud protection at no additional cost. Effective Dec 1, 2008, pending state approvals, Identity Recovery Coverage will also include the ability to recoup fraudulent charges that are not covered by homeowner policies or credit institutions. Some credit institutions cap the amount that they will reimburse for falsified charges; in some cases, that limit may be as low as $50. "Erie Insurance is one of the few insurance carriers offering fraud coverage," notes Terry McConnell, vice president and manager, Personal Lines Underwriting. "It's important to note the distinction between fraud and identity theft." Fraud includes using the victim's existing credit or bank account(s) to make false charges, check forgery, counterfeit money and criminal deception. Identity theft includes using the victim's identity (Social Security number, date of birth, etc.) to create new account. If fraud occurs, a policyholder will first use the $2,500 fraud coverage on the HomeProtector policy, if applicable, and then use the Identity Recovery Coverage for charges up to $25,000. Erie Insurance also makes available a case management specialist to help guide the policyholder through the recovery process. In addition to the fraud coverage, a number of other enhancements are being added to the Identity Recovery Coverage. These include broader coverage for legal and miscellaneous costs, coverage for misuse of a valid credit or bank account and more.
Innovative Pressure Technologies (IPT), the Erie PA based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of precision machined valves, fittings and other fluid control devices, and related components and accessories, introduces API 3000 and 6000 Class Ball Valves. A floating ball design facilitates smooth, low-torque operation ideal for use in instrument air lines, high pressure instrument lines, automated service with actuator, and general plant service applications. These ball valves deliver maximum working pressure to 6000 PSI (414 bar) per API 598 with 0.38 in to 1.50 in port sizes. IPT API 3000 and 6000 Class Ball Valves feature a blow-out proof stem for increased safety. They are 100 percent tested to API-598, or contract requirements, to ensure quick start up and high performance operation. Full and reduced port designs are available, as is a fire-safe version. These ball valves are available in a wide selection of tube, pipe and flanged end connections, and can be constructed to satisfy NACE MR-01-75 specifications for corrosion protection. Body and end flanges are available in stainless steel and duplex steel. Seals come standard with PEEK seats for excellent chemical, heat and wear resistance, and NBR Buna-N o-rings for reliable operation in temperatures ranging from -35°F to 250°F (-37°C to 121°C). Other seal materials are available for extreme service environments.
The Penn State Behrend volleyball team captured the 2008 ECAC Division III South Volleyball Championship, taking the title after a come-from-behind 3-2 win over runner-up Cabrini College. Senior defensive specialist Brittany Hennessy (Hopewell/ Hopewell) closed out her career by racking up a match-high 30 digs in the championship match. Hennessy, Behrend's all-time leader in digs with 2,160 in her career, was awarded the ECAC Most Outstanding Player award for the tournament. Junior Brooke Gallentine (Mt Pleasant/ Southmoreland) dished out a season-high 51 assists, to go with ten digs and three aces, with a big ace at the end of game five. Freshman Lauren Dalton (Cochranton/ Cochranton) hammered 15 digs in the match, including four winners in the fifth game.
The Gannon men's basketball team opens its 2008-09 regular season Tuesday, November 18 at NCAA Division II Independent Urbana. Game time is scheduled for 7:30 pm. The Golden Knights are ranked among the top 10 nationally in three preseason polls, including No 3 rankings by the Sporting News and Basketball Times. The contest can be heard live on Jet Radio 1400 and via the Internet at Knight Sound.
John A "Jack" Leipheimer will assume the position of director of athletics at Thiel College. Assistant head football coach Kurt Reiser, who followed Leipheimer to Thiel in 2001, will take over as the 25th head coach in Thiel football history. A native of Sharon, Pa, Leipheimer has more than 30 years of coaching experience, 25 of which are at the collegiate level. Prior to his years at Thiel, Leipheimer coached at regional rival Allegheny College for 17 years including 12 seasons as defensive coordinator. A 1993 Allegheny College graduate, Reiser also holds a master's degree from DePaul University. With the Gators, where he played under Leipheimer, Reiser was a three-year starter at tight end and a two-time all-NCAC selection and an all-American.
The NBA Development League Erie BayHawks will host open auditions for groups and individuals interested in singing the National Anthem at a BayHawks game and athletic individuals interested in playing the team’s mascot Clutch. The auditions will be held Sunday, November 23 at the Erie Playhouse, 13 West 10th Street from 3-5 pm. Anthem singers will be asked to perform in front of a panel of judges and it is recommended that any interested performers provide a CD or cassette demonstrating their singing ability at the time of audition. Those interested in auditioning to play Clutch will be required to have up to a 5 minute performance/ sketch prepared to show the panel of judges. This performance is at the discretion of the performer and must be appropriate for a family audience. The ideal candidate will be physically fit and able to sustain energy throughout a BayHawks game. They should be fun, interactive with the fans of any age and be able to do choreographed dances or stunts.
Gannon University's Office of Graduate Studies will hold an Open House from 3:30-6 pm today Tuesday, Nov 18 on the third floor of the Palumbo Academic Center, 824 Peach St. Attendees can learn more about academic programs and talk with faculty and program directors. For more information, contact Graduate Admissions at (814) 871-7474, or toll free at 1-800-GANNON-U.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) - a data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data - is rapidly becoming essential to supply-chain management. Adoption of the technology is growing at an annual rate of 46 percent. Now is the time to implement RFID into your business. The Center for eBusiness and Advanced IT (eBizITPA) offers quality, affordable RFID training delivered by expert instructors from the RFID Center of Excellence at Penn State Erie, the Behrend College. Two half-day courses - 'Introduction to RFID' and 'RFID Integration Management Strategies' - on the same day at the Penn State Behrend, Research and Economic Development Center (REDC) in Erie, PA today Tuesday, November 18. Cost: $49 per half-day session ($98 for both sessions). Register today.
Chef William from CBS will appear at the Brewerie at Union Station 5-7 pm today Tuesday, November 18 to promote his new recipe book "From My Kitchen To Yours." He'll do book signings too. Books are priced at $20.
Many communities and individuals in Northwest PA are frustrated by the lack of high speed Internet access. The Bona Fide Retail Request (BFRR) program is producing results in helping many communities obtain high-speed Internet access, but is it producing results fast enough? How sustainable are the results of the BFRR program? What could we be doing, individually and as a region, to become more effective in developing broadband infrastructure to serve our homes, businesses, and communities? Please join the Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission on Wednesday November 19 to explore these issues in results-oriented detail. All attendees will receive a "BFRR Took Kit" for going directly back to their communities and starting or completing a successful Bona Fide Retail Request for DSL service. The event is FREE. To Register emal name, organization, email address, and telephone number to Randy Rice or call (814) 677-4800 ext 100.
Dr James Kurre, associate professor of economics at Penn State Erie, the Behrend College and director of the Economic Research Institute of Erie, will be the guest speaker at the Manufacturer and Business Association's November Eggs 'n' Issues briefing starting at 8 am Thursday, November 20 at the Association's Conference Center, 2171 West 38th Street at Pittsburgh Avenue. Kurre's presentation will center on the 2009 Economic Outlook, focusing on northwest Pennsylvania. His areas of specialization include the Erie economy, regional economics, economic development, spatial cost of living differences and philanthropy research. His work has been published in Economic Development Quarterly, Regional Studies and the Pennsylvania Economic Review. "Our members always look forward to Dr Kurre's presentation at this time of year," said Association President Ralph Pontillo. "But with the economic turmoil we have all seen in the past several months, coupled with the recent election, Dr Kurre's comments are of particular interest." To register for this briefing, contact Tracy Shepard at (814) 833-3200 or (800) 815-2660. Cost is $30 for members, $60 for nonmembers.
In a relationship, who will be the first to be unfaithful? The question that playwright Pierre Marivaux explored in an 18th century garden plays out in a modern genetics laboratory in the upcoming Studio Theatre production of “The Dispute.” The updated setting also allows Chrystyna Dail, new director of the Studio Theatre at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, to add a second layer of inquiry to the dark comedy: When and how is it ethical to use human beings as scientific guinea pigs? “The Dispute” is appropriate for children over the age of 13. The 7 show run in the Studio Theatre at Penn State Behrend. Evening productions also will be held Tuesday through Thursday, Nov 18-20. Tickets are $7 ($5 for students) and may be reserved at the Reed Union Building main desk by calling (814) 898-6242.
All An Act Theatre Productions presents “Caught in The Net”, the hilarious sequel to "Run For Your Wife!", at their new home in Columbus Square, 652 West 17th Street in Erie, PA. Performances will be held Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm through December 6 with special matinee shows on Sundays at 3 pm on November 23, 30 and December 7. Tickets: adults $8 and student, seniors $5.
Gannon University's Dahlkemper School of Business Administration will host an informational workshop for high school students who are considering majoring in business. The Business Day workshop will be held from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Friday, Nov 21. It is open to high school juniors and seniors and their parents and is designed to help them answer questions such as: What type of career do I want to pursue? Is business administration the right "fit" for me? What will the job market be like after I graduate from college? What can I expect in terms of career opportunities? Depending on my interests, what salary range can I expect? Will the college or university I attend help me secure an internship? Throughout the day, students and their parents will be able to meet with graduates of Gannon's Dahlkemper School as well as current business majors and faculty members. Students also will be able to participate in an interactive workshop on the many and varied business programs Gannon offers, such as accounting, advertising communications, finance, international business, management, marketing, risk management/insurance, and sports management and marketing. In addition, families will be able to meet with representatives from the University's Office of Financial Aid and tour the campus. For more information or to register for the free event, call 814-871-7566 or send e-mail to gubusiness@gannon.edu.
The Zone Dance Club Think Pink - Breast Cancer Weekend will be held November 21-22. Show your support and come join in at the Zone Dance Club for a weekend of awareness and fun as they help raise money for a great cause. Friday - the Zone Divas and a few special guests will host the Pretty in Pink Benefit Show. Bring your dollar bills and tip them well. Saturday is the Zone's Pretty in Pink Party. Wear pink and black and join us for a night of dancing and fun. We will also be having a Pink Chinese Auction and Pink Bake Sale with items donated by the local community. Help raise money and awareness for a great cause. Think Pink! Phone: (814) 452-0125.
The Community Shelter Services Can Drive will be held on November 22 from 10 am to 8 pm at at the entrance to Wal-Mart on Elm Street in Erie. To help out or find out more information, visit Wal-Mart on November 22 or call 814-455-4369 ext 2 or email Denise.
Gannon University will host a series of free workshops designed to help high school students and their parents better navigate the sometimes complex financial aid process. The first workshop will be offered at 10 am Saturday, Nov 22. It is free and open to the public and will be held in room 1200 of the University's Palumbo Academic Center, 824 Peach St. The informational session will include an overview of the entire financial aid process, including a step-by-step review of the questions on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It also will cover: Definitions of terms parents and students should know; Explanation of the aid programs available; and Tips on how to apply and the application process. The workshop also will be offered on the following times and dates: 6:30 pm on Wednesday, Jan 14, 2009; 6:30 pm on Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009; and 10 am on Saturday, April 18, 2009. All sessions will be held in room 1200 of the Palumbo Center. For more information, contact Gannon's Financial Aid Office, (814) 871-7337 or 1-800-GANNON-U.
The Holiday Art Trail will be held 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, November 22. Five local art galleries are participating in this FREE event, in Cambridge Springs, PA - Kelly Run Gallery, Enlightened Glass, and the Stonewall Gallery at the Campbell Pottery Store; in Edinboro, PA - Catwater Who Signature Gallery and Eclectic Etceteras Coffee House. Visit all 5 Galleries for a chance to win $125 in gift certificates. All Gallery Events are FREE and open to the public. Refreshments will be served at all locations.
"Once Upon a Time", Victorian Holidays 2008 will be displayed in the Erie Historical Society Watson-Curtze Mansion, at 356 West Sixth Street in Erie, November 22 through December 28. It includes traditionally decorated trees, seasonal workshops for children and adults, lectures, and elegant Victorian teas. Wednesday - Saturday 11 am - 4 pm, Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm. Museum Admission: $4 Adults, $3 Seniors, $2 Children.
The Saint Vincent Auxiliary Festival of Trees takes place Nov 26-30 at the Ambassador Conference Center in Erie. See 50 professionally decorated Christmas trees and the Christmas marketplace. Cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for kids.
The Marine Corps Reserve Erie Toys For Tots program is asking for your help. Their goal this season is to make sure that every child in northwestern Pennsylvania has a gift to open on Christmas. Please help by donating new, unwrapped toys at the Millcreek Mall November 28-30 and December 6-7. You can also donate at any one of their designated drop off locations.
The Warner Winter Wonderland Art and Craft Show will be held 10 am-5 pm on Saturday November 29 and noon-5 pm on Sunday November 30 at the Warner Theater in downtown Erie. Free, guided tours of the theater, chinese auction, pictures with Santa, refreshments, free parking. Save $1 off admission with a food donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank. Adults $3, seniors $2, children 12 and under FREE.
Join the Erie Playhouse as they celebrate the American Girl tradition with lunch and an American Girl Holiday show! The event will be held at St Peter Cathedral Center Cafeteria on November 30 starting at noon. In addition to the "American Girl" holiday musical revue, there will be several raffles and auctions taking place throughout the afternoon. Some of the raffle and auction prizes include: American Girl accessories, Mia doll and "meet" accessories. Silent auction items include Kirsten and her collection (valued at $1,000), Molly and her collection (valued at $1,000). - silent auction bids start at $400. Tickets $20 per person. Tables of eight (8) available for $120. For more information, please call Almitra Clerkin at (814) 454-2852 ext 8. Purchase Tickets online.
When a star explodes, "it wakes up the neighbors," says Dr Darren Williams, associate professor of physics and astronomy at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. "If a star in the Big Dipper detonated at a safe distance - say, 80 light years from Earth - the light show would be both spectacular and dangerous. A single exploding star radiates the energy of a hundred billion Suns, and is bright enough to be seen within galaxies located billions of light years from Earth." This infrequent but dazzling phenomenon will be the subject of the next Open House Night in Astronomy at the college. Williams will present "Cosmic Cataclysm: Why Do Stars Explode?" at 7:30 pm on Thursday, Dec 4, in 101 Otto Behrend Science Building. His non-technical lecture is FREE, open to the public, and suitable for children ages 8 and up. Astronomical viewing from the college's Mehalso Observatory will follow, weather permitting. Williams also will discuss the different ways that stars burn out, and the long history of observation of these brilliant occurrences. Open House Nights in Astronomy are a public-service outreach of Penn State Behrend's School of Science. For additional information about Williams' program, phone (814) 898-6105.
Gannon University's Schuster Theatre will present "A Tuna Christmas" December 4-6, 11-14. Ridiculous characters from the insane town of Tuna, Texas compete in an over-the-top seasonal decorating contest. The production does include some mature language. All performances will begin at 8 pm; Sunday matinees are at 2 pm. Gannon University's Schuster Theatre is located at 620 Sassafras St. Ticket prices for the general public are $5. For more information, contact the Theatre at (814) 871-7493 or at (814) 871-7720.
Nuncrackers - The Nunsense Christmas Musical comes to the Erie Playhouse this holiday season. Performances will be held December 4-7, 10-14, 18-21. It stars the nuns you love plus Father Virgil and some of Mt. Saint Helen's most talented students. This show is filled with "Nunsense" humor, some of your favorite carols, a "Secret Santa," and an uproarious take on Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet. Nuncrackers will make you laugh and maybe tug at your heartstrings. It's the perfect way to insure your holiday season is merry and bright. Tickets go on sale November 10.
Gannon University’s Erie Chamber Orchestra annual Christmas Concert Sing-Along with the St. Paul Episcopal Cathedral Children’s Choir and choral director Sharon Downey will be held Friday, December 5 at 7:30 pm at St Patrick Church, 130 East 4th St. The performance is free and open to the public.
War At The Shore IV will be held on Friday, December 12 at the Erie Civic Center Tullio Arena. The very popular dual wrestling meet features youth, high school and college teams. Buy tickets online. Schedule: Youth - Noon to 4:30 pm; 5 pm - Harborcreek vs North East, McDowell vs General McLane; 6:45 pm - Erie Cathedral Prep vs Penn Trafford, Pine Richland vs Lockport, NY; 8 pm - Fort Leboeuf vs Burrell, Gannon University vs Mercyhurst College.
The Lake Erie Ballet annual production of "The Nutcracker" will be held at the Warner Theatre in downtown Erie, PA December 19-21 with guest artists Michele Gifford of NYCB and Matthew Prescott of the Joffrey Ballet with live orchestra. Buy tickets online here.
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