A few toys that were made in the Erie area sold recently on eBay. I know you’re thinking Marx toys from Louis Marx and Co but these pre-date that company. These were manufactured by Carter Toys. Carter Toys was located in Erie, Pa and operated from 1900-1920. They manufactured mostly tin toys, and were well known for their quality items. In 1920 the company was purchased by Marx, and became a part of the Louise Marx Toy empire. This particular item above was made by Carter, Pre-Marx era. He most likely was made between 1900-1910. Here’s the time line of Marx history. If you haven’t been to the Marx Toy Museum in Erie, stop by sometime. It’s open Friday to Sunday, 1-5 pm.
Monday is the first day of deer season. Most students have off for an ‘in service day’ and many businesses are closed for the unofficial holiday as 1 million people hit the woods in Pennsylvania. Be careful driving. Just in Erie County alone there are over 600 vehicle accidents a year involving deer.
LA’s The Place Magazine has a feature article on Billy Blanks of Erie. It’s All About Attitude for Tae Bo Creator Billy Blanks” doesn’t cover any new ground but it’s interesting nevertheless.
Jskcomputers has an office and warehouse in Erie at 2001 Peninsula Dr in the Ebco Industrial Park. Jskcomputers usually carries special prices on liquidations, customer returns, surplus and display Models from retail chains. Their loads are usually high in working but does not offer any type of guarantee on yields of merchandise since loads are ever changing and not tested.
I found a short bio from a male model from Erie PA here - “Born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, 31 year old Willian has appeared in a number of clothing ad catalogs such as Linen Source, Urban Body Clothing Co, and also worked as a ’store greeter’ for Abercrombie and Fitch. He now lives in Tampa, Florida. He stands 6′ 0″, at 182 lbs.”
The Chautauqua County Home has appointed Rhonda L Moore as the home’s director of nutritional services. Moore is a graduate of Mercyhurst College in Erie, where she earned a bachelors of science with a concentration in dietetics.
Happy Birthday to Brian. He’s the Big 3-0 today.
It’s probably safe to say the Gannon men’s basketball team can play a little defense this season. The Golden Knights held their opponent under 70 points for the third consecutive game and captured the 24th Annual Gary Miller Classic Championship with an 83-67 victory over high-flying Point Park Saturday evening at the Hammermill Center. Gannon put four Golden Knights in double figures in scoring for the third consecutive game. Robert Buckner led the troops with 21 points, including 19 in the first half. Vince Mosley netted 19 points. The senior forward was also named to the all-tournament team after scoring 39 points in two games. Kyle Goldcamp and Pierre Howard added 11 and 10 points, respectively. Gannon improved to 3-0 with its second consecutive Gary Miller Classic championship. Point Park dropped to 6-2. In the consolation game, Slippery Rock shot 66.7 percent (16-24) from the field in the second half to hold off a late charge by Roberts Wesleyan and posted an 84-79 victory.
Sophomore forward Meghan Agosta’s 15th goal of the season 12 seconds into the third period was all No. 7 Mercyhurst (10-2-2) would need as the Lakers defeated Princeton (4-6-2), 1-0, at Baker Rink. The win is the Lakers’ fourth straight against the Tigers
Mercyhurst and Sacred Heart skated to a 2-2 overtime tie Saturday night before over 420 fans at the Ice Center. The Lakers are 2-10-2 overall and 2-4-2 in Atlantic Hockey while the Pioneers are 4-5-2 and 4-1-2, respectively.
After being held to just 58 points in their most recent game against Penn State-New Kensington, the Allegheny College Gators erupted for 51 first-half points and 52 second-half tallies en route to a 103-58 victory over Penn State-DuBois in the 2007 National City Tip-Off Tournament semifinals.
The Tiffin women’s basketball team scored 13 consecutive points late in the second half to defeat Mercyhurst 74-63 Saturday. The Lakers held a 57-55 lead with six minutes to play before the Dragons put together a 13-0 run over the next three minutes to pick up the win.
The Allegheny women’s basketball team (1-3) dropped a second straight contest, this one a 77-55 defeat at the hands of Mount Union (2-2) on Saturday night.
Nazim Kadri scored twice to lead the Kitchener Rangers to an 8-4 win over the Erie Otters in an Ontario Hockey League game played last night in front of 3,208 at the Tullio Arena. Nick Palmieri paced the Otters with two goals and an assist. Frank Grzeszczak and Zack Torquato each had a goal and an assist while Ryan O’Reilly registered a pair of helpers. Erie dropped to 4-18-1-1 with the loss.
Lyon Messier, son of Mark Messier, has joined the Lincoln Stars after being cut by the Erie Otters.
The Winter Wonderland Art and Craft Show will be held at the Warner Theatre in Erie on Sun Nov 25, noon-5. Holiday gifts for everyone on your shopping list. Free, guided theater tours, chinese auction, pictures with Santa, refreshments, free parking. Adults $3, Seniors $2. Save $1 off admission with a food donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania.
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 Broadway Series presents Annie at the Warner Theatre on Tues, Nov 27 at 7 pm.
The Erie County Technical School (ECTS) is holding an Open House on Wednesday, November 28 from 6:30-8:30. As your son or daughter enters high school, the Erie County Technical School can lead to a variety of career pathways including college. ECTS has over 70 articulation agreements with colleges and universities offering college credit for students that complete one of our 16 technical programs.Visit the Open House and check out the career choices available at ECTS. ECTS is located at 8500 Oliver Road Erie, PA 16509. Contact them at (814) 464-8600.
The Mark Steensland film “Peekers” will premiere on Thursday November 29, in REDC Room 180 REDC, the Samuel P “Pat” Black III Conference Center, on the campus of Penn State Behrend. Based off Kealan Patrick Burke’s story, the approximately 10-minute short-film “Peekers” is one that quite literally seeks to “play” with your mind. Steensland workws with many other talented individuals to produce this film locally in Erie, PA on October 20 and 21. “Peekers” starts at 8:15 pm; Steensland’s earlier films, “Sucker,” “Lovecraft’s Pillow,” and “Dead@17″ will be shown at 7:30 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.
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.
Erie’s Sixth annual TubaChristmas Concert will take place on Saturday, December 1, in the McGarvey Commons at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. The performance begins at 1:30 pm and is FREE and open to the public. As its name implies, Tuba Christmas Erie 2007 is songs of the season interpreted by a choir of Tuba, Euphonium and Baritone performers. All student, amateur, and professional musicians are invited to join the concert choir; registration is 8:30-9:30 am in the Reed Union Building, Wintergarden Area; rehearsal will be from 9:30 until 11:45 that morning. Performer’s fee is $8 and includes registration, commemorative button, and a barbecue lunch.
Family First Sports Park is holding a FREE Youth Football Clinic for kids 7-13 on Saturday, Dec 1 from 9 am - 12 noon. The clinic is hosted by the Mercyhurst College Football Program and Head Coach, Marty Schaetzle. Participants will learn fundamentals as well as individual positions of the game. Register online here. For more information, please contact Mat Carpinello by e-mail or at
(814) 866-5425 ext. 247.
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.
The Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy will hold their annual Recruitment Open House on Sunday, December 2, 1:00 to 3:30 pm. Over 500 eighth graders apply for approximately 225 freshman openings making admission harder than many colleges. Admission requirements include a minimum grade point average of 3.0, national standardized test scores at the 75th percentile or above, and two teacher recommendations. Please visit the Applying section of their site to learn more about applying to NW PA Collegiate Academy.
Family First Sports Park is in the process of making youth football more than just a seasonal sport. This year they are introducing a Winter Indoor Tackle Football League. The league will focus its emphasis on the basic fundamentals of football rather than the competitive nature of the sport. “We are very excited to start an instructional program during the off season, a place for youth to focus more attention to their individual skill,” said Mat Carpinello. The league is open to children ages 7-13 and will start on Dec 10. For more information, please contact Mat Carpinello by e-mail or call him at (814) 866-5425 ext. 247. You can register online here.
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.
Posted on November 25, 2007 at 7:05 am |
Tags: Allegheny College, Billy Blanks, Carter Toys, Edinboro University, Erie Otters, Gannon University, Gary Miller Classic, Jskcomputers, Lake Erie College School of Osteopathic Medicine LECOM, Louis Marx and Co, Marx Toy Museum, Mercyhurst College, Penn State Behrend, Rhonda L Moore
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