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eighborhoods define cities. In Erie, That is, as Pete Engardio for Bloomberg open-container city like ours — shows the both natives and transplants alike Businessweek put it, “the trend is to nurture proof in the proverbial pudding. Noften ask what neighborhood you living, breathing communities rather than A forthcoming report by PlaceEconomics live in. sterile remote, compounds of research silos.” titled “Beyond Tourism: Preservation in the What rarely follows are questions of what Places — districts — looking to develop Economy and Life of Savannah and Cha- neighborhood do you work in, do business business are now endeavoring to be a fuller tham County,” revealed — you guessed it in, and enjoy various recreational amenities community rather than merely a place of — that historic districts do much more than in? Perhaps that stems from the definition business by creating a noticeable link be- simply drive heritage tourism. Additionally, Editors-in-Chief: and origin of the word neighborhood, one in tween economy shaping and social network- they act as vehicles for economic impact, Brian Graham & Adam Welsh which we are near inhabitants — not busi- ing (which yes, can still happen face-to-face) playing a vital role in how a community de- Managing Editor: nesses, not buildings, not development, but by offering an all-in-one package to residents fines itself and evaluates itself. Ben Speggen rather people. — a Swiss Army Knife approach, if you will, Of note, the PlaceEconomics study found Contributing Editor: Districts, on the other hand, are defined instead of focusing on just being a blade or a that historic districts, like the ones in Savan- Jim Wertz by particular characteristics not necessar- corkscrew. Rather than solely focusing — as nah, spurred job growth, disproportionately Arts & Culture Editor: ily limited to people. And the definition of the perception of neighborhoods may have attracted more residents, small firms, and Alex Bieler districts is evolving, as placemaking contin- us think — on people in neighborhoods, we start-ups, and positively impacted the eco- Contributors: ues to play a more paramount role in where now consider places the things present in a nomic region outside the city. Lisa Austin, Civitas people prefer to live and why they favor one community, which creates a snowball effect. For communities to grow quickly, appre- Mary Birdsong Katie Chriest place over another. City improvement districts find a major- ciation of history, pride in place, and invest- Rick Filippi Take “innovation districts,” for instance. ity of property owners agreeing to provide ment — private funding or contributions Frank Garland As defined by Brookings Institution’s Bruce services that supplement and complement from anchor institutions — must lead the James R. LeCorchick Katz and Julie Wagner in “The Rise of In- those typically provided by a local authori- way. Bold contributions — be that in the John Lindvay Bob Protzman novation Districts: A New Geography of ty. Which is to say, people — if they feel con- flow of capital or community-building — in- Dan Schank Innovation in America,” these districts are nected to their place — will pool their own spire communities to dream bigger, to real- William G. Sesler “geographic areas where leading-edge an- resources to both maintain and manage ize change is accomplishable, to think that Chris Sexauer chor institutions and companies cluster and their environment with initiatives ranging better is possible. Tommy Shannon Ryan Smith connect with start-ups, business incubators, anywhere from clean-up projects, like litter A strong example of that in Erie is the Sara Toth and accelerators. They are also physically collection, to public safety ambassadorial Thomas B. Hagen History Center, a critical Bryan Toy compact, transit-accessible, and technical- services. part of the new Historical Society of Erie Jim Wertz ly-wired and offer mixed-use housing, office, Historical districts, too, can greatly impact County campus. But Hagen isn’t a stranger Cover Photo / Design: and retail.” communities, and Savannah, Ga. — another to community development; one needn’t Brad Triana look farther than the outreach of Erie Photographers: Insurance into the neighborhoods sur- Ryan Smith Brad Triana Contents — August 19, 2015 rounding Erie’s only Fortune 500 compa- Designers: What Fell and Rose in a Forest 4 ny, where he’s made significant contribu- Mark Kosobucki tions both personally and professionally Liz Venuto George Washington’s Erie connection forever changed the history of the United to the preservation of history in that area. Interns: States of America Does Erie benefit from a new History Lauren Griffith Erie at Large 5 Campus that will increase heritage-based Emily Hanisek tourism? Without a doubt. Will people Candice Martone Sen. Casey calls for more COPS. Nicolas Miller rush to inhabit West Fifth and Sixth streets because of the new renovations News of the Weird 6 1001 State St. Suite 901 and attention being paid to the Historical Erie, Pa., 16501 Gassy protesters, creative diplomacy, and pets that are treatered better than you. [email protected] Society and its growth? Time will tell. But this should give us hope. Agents of 9 The Erie Reader is the local voice Considering the City action are preserving and emphasizing for news, arts, and culture, and is Erie’s only independent, alternative The first-ever Comprehensive City Plan poses challenging questions for Erie and Erie’s past — after all, the Grand Opening newspaper. Founded in 2010, the Reader has quickly become the its future Gala for the Hagen History Center will be region’s award-winning source for an Erie-centric event, featuring local food, arts coverage, a strong cultural 11 compass, and a dynamic resource for Food Truck Freakonomics local musicians, and even a beer brewed news and opinion. With a dedication to long-form journalism and a How Mobile Kitchens are Changing the Culinary Landscape with the old Koehler recipe — in hopes of commitment to provoking thoughtful discussion, the Reader tells the stories creating a brighter future because histor- of the people and places making and Emerge 2040 readies for action 15 ic districts benefit communities in many shaping Erie, while highlighting the events and issues influencing life in Lake Erie Marine Sanctuary, land bank could help Erie from sinking. proven ways. northwestern Pennsylvania. 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August 19, 2015 ErieReader.com | Erie Reader | 3 NEWS & OPINION What Fell and Rose in a Forest George Washington’s Erie connection forever changed the history of the United States of America

A portrait of a young George Washington tribute to the financing of the French wearing a British uniform. and Indian War, but when the new Brit- ish Prime Minister William Pitt came to It was none other than George Wash- power, he showed new respect to the ington, an ambitious, naïve young colo- North American colonies, and the col- nial aristocrat from Mount Vernon, Va., onies became enthusiastic about the whose early military career was mostly war. This further assisted the final Brit- a series of disasters. ish victory. Washington, in spite of his ineptness, A series of taxes in the 1760s imposed was both very brave and very lucky, arbitrarily on North America, however, and before the French and Indian War undid the new colonial enthusiasm, was over, having survived some dan- and led to the eventual alienation of gerous battles, he retired to Mount Ver- the British settlers that culminated in non to become a farmer, politician, and land speculator. Although the war pitted the two most avaricious colonial powers in the The French and Indian world at that time, and one of them finally emerged dominant, the outcome War in North America of the war was determined by a third (1754-60) began as party, the Native American tribes who had originally populated this region of a consequence of a North America. Most of these tribes blunder by a 21 year- were allied with the French, and this enabled France, with only 85,000 set- old British officer who tlers and an army supplied primarily led his men to defeat by these settlers, to control Canada as well as much land that is now in the a French colonial U.S. The British, on the other hand, had force in western one-and-half-million English settlers on the eastern seaboard, and a profes- Pennsylvania. sional army made up primarily of sol- CHARLES WILSON PEALE WILSON CHARLES diers from the mother country. Until the French and Indian War, them as a hostile force. The short however, British authorities held most the 1770s with the American Revolu- By: Barry Casselman battle that followed was brutal, and Native Americans in contempt, and had tion. he French and Indian War in the French commander was savagely far fewer tribal allies. The largest con- Leading that revolution, of course, North America (1754-60) began killed. The consequence of this event federation of Native American tribes, was its first and only military com- Tas a consequence of a blunder by was to begin the so-called French and the Iroquois nation, had remained neu- mander, the former brash and naïve a 21 year-old British officer who led his Indian War that spread quickly from tral until this time. Missteps by French major who had inadvertently set into men to defeat a French colonial force Pennsylvania to the northeast, where commanders during the war led many motion the world’s first global war in a in western Pennsylvania. The young the British faced French forces estab- tribes to switch sides, and in the case of Pennsylvania forest more than twenty British major had a year before been lished in Canada. Eventually, triumph- the Iroquois, to choose sides with Brit- years before. George Washington, the sent to spy on the French forts in that ing over the French in North America, ish. Most historians agree that Native unanimous choice of the Continental region, including Fort Le Boeuf near the British became the largest colonial American involvement in the war was Congress to be the revolutionary army what is now Erie, Pa., where he dined empire in the world. The North Amer- decisive in the British victory. commander in chief, was now older and with a French commander and relayed ican conflict by 1756 spread to Europe, In Europe, as the war widened to the wiser. Like so many of his countrymen, a message from the British colonial Africa, the Caribbean and Asia, and continent and beyond, the French and his original ambition to be an accept- commander asking the French to with- is usually called the Seven Years War. English monarchs increasingly turned able Englishman had been replaced draw from Pennsylvania. The French Arguably it was the first true “world” their attention away from their North with a desire to found not only a new leader was polite but refused, and the war. American colonies, and to their rivalry and independent nation, but establish next year, the young major was sent And who was the inexperienced Brit- nearer to their home turf, and to the a new form of government that would back to western Pennsylvania to join ish major from Virginia who, follow- south and east. The growing trouble- change the world for centuries. the British mission to expel the French. ing that disappointing dinner in the some relationship between the English All that from a failed spy mission and In a forest near Fort Duquesne (now French fort near Erie, Pa. (which led to monarchy – as well as its parliament – unfulfilling dinner at a frontier fort Pittsburgh), the British unit, led by his military encounter a year later sev- had been exacerbated by attitudes that named Le Bouef near Erie, Pa. George the now 22 year-old major, came upon eral miles south in a forest near Pitts- regarded English colonial settlers as Washington was no James Bond, but a French unit that was on a diplomat- burgh), set into motion a cataclysmic not full English citizens. American co- he became the indispensable founding ic mission, and mistakenly perceived global war? lonial settlers initially refused to con- father.

4 | Erie Reader | ErieReader.com August 19, 2015 NEWS & OPINION Erie at Large Sen. Casey calls for more COPS.

A police officer in Dallas speaks on Career Day at an elementary school .

Joe Pitts (R–PA16) were the only Re- publicans in the Pa. delegation to vote against the bill. Pitts’s district contains parts of Chester, Lancaster, and Berks counties, including Reading. The vote fell along party lines with the excep- tion of just twelve Democrats voting for the bill and ten Republicans voting against it. The Kelly camp says that cuts to COPS are part of the “House Repub- lican Budget Blueprint,” which would purportedly balance the federal budget

DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE DALLAS over a 10-year period. Funding for the COPS hiring grants By: Jim Wertz ty for the officers’ salaries. has remained flat since 2012, when Con- n this, what seems to be, the sum- Casey has also been in Wilkes-Barre gress appropriated $166 million for the mer of fear and loathing over gun and Reading, communities that, like program. The past two years, COPS Iviolence and population decline, a Erie, have faced increasing rates of hiring grants have been funded at $180 Congressional showdown is brewing violence and drug use, both of which million dollars, comprising the majori- over funding for the Department of COPS is intended to address. ty of the program’s funding. The COPS Justice and its affiliated programs. The In 2009, the only year since 2000 that program has lost $118 million in fund- conflict pits members of the House the program was fully funded as part ing since 2010. against colleagues in the Senate over of the American Recovery and Re- The Senate version of the appropria- how the DOJ funds are allocated for investment Act, the City of Erie was tions bill would allocate $187 million of what are known as Community Orient- awarded $1.56 million – money it used the program’s $212 million budget for ed Policing Services (COPS). to hire six police officers. hiring new officers. The program, in part, aids the federal Sinnott says that the COPS grant was Sen. Casey is making the rounds look- government in fulfilling the mission of an effective mechanism for the city ing for support in the House of Repre- the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe to hire new officers at a time when it sentatives, trying to build political will Streets Act of 1968, a sweeping piece would not have been feasible to do so by gathering endorsements and anec- of legislation signed into law by Presi- because of the City’s financial state. dotes from local law enforcement and dent Lyndon Johnson. In the midst of “If we were going to seek more grant municipal leadership across the Com- the turbulent ‘60s, the omnibus crime funding through the COPS program, monwealth. Two of the ten Republi- control act expanded the FBI, set pro- we would use the funds in the same cans to vote against the House version visions for wiretapping the “radical way – to hire police officers,” Sinnott of the funding bill are from Pa., and the chic” of the anti-war and civil rights says. fact that they represent regions that movements, and attempted to address Statewide, nearly 3,700 police offi- have been awarded competitive grants the real and perceived degradation of cers and sheriffs have been hired with is telling. What’s also telling is that communities across the U.S. COPS grants since 1995. Program funds the representative for the City of Erie COPS has been at the forefront of can also be used to purchase equip- refuses to buck party ideology for the Sen. Bob Casey’s (D-PA) agenda for sev- ment or to provide training. people he represents. eral years, particularly the provision But since 2011, cuts to the COPS pro- In an era in which municipal credit that disburses federal employment gram have meant less money for the scores dictate the quality and quantity grants to local law enforcement. So hiring grants, and earlier this summer of municipal services, be it law enforce- his rhetoric sounded familiar when he the House of Representatives passed ment or education, the rare hand of the entered Erie City Hall on Aug. 10 with a bill that earmarked $237.5 million for federal government should be welcome Erie Mayor Joe Sinnott at his side and the COPS program – including $11 mil- in municipal affairs. Otherwise, crime a cadre of police brass in the room as lion for “anti-methamphetamine-relat- and violence will continue to grow dis- part of a campaign in support of Con- ed activities” that would be transferred proportionately to the community’s gressional appropriations for COPS to the Drug Enforcement Agency – but ability to fund and implement strate- hiring grants, which are federal funds zero of those dollars are for hiring gies of policing and prevention. awarded to municipalities to cover the grants. salaries of police officers for the first Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA3) voted for the Jim Wertz can be reached at jWertz@ three years of employment. After that, bill, but Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA5) ErieReader.com, and you can follow the municipality assumes responsibili- voted against it. Thompson and Rep. him on Twitter @jim_wertz.

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in a vacant house aren’t just to Ms. Ng Lai-ying, 30, who News of the Weird Police Report “free.” (2) Six days earlier was convicted of assault for Gassy protesters, creative diplomacy, and pets t a traffic stop in Rock- about 20 miles away in Tav- shoving a police officer with Aingham, Vermont, on July ares, Florida, Corey Ramsey, her chest. Women (and some that are treatered better than you. 26, both driver and passen- 23, was arrested for burglary men) wearing bras as out- ger were charged with DUI. when a police officer caught erwear chanted, “Breast is By: Chuck Shepherd Erik Polite, 35, was the driver him sitting on a toilet in a va- not a weapon.” (Ng was orig- (clocked at 106 mph on Inter- cant, for-sale house attending inally protesting the hardly drill just one exploratory well state 91 and, according to po- to a need. Ramsey’s extensive sexy issue of import-export Pets of the 1 Percent in Montana for natural gas in lice, with drugs in the car), and petty-crime rap sheet belied abuses between Hong Kong 1985, but the bureau had de- he worshipful treatment while he was being screened his explanation for being and mainland China cities.) layed the proceeding six times of pets may be the thing for intoxication, passenger there — that he was contem- [South China Morning Post, “T since then. The judge ordered that unites all Americans,” Leeshawn Baker, 34, jumped plating buying the $299,000 8-2-2015] wrote an Atlantic Magazine the bureau to set a deadline house and wanted to try it behind the wheel and peeled he Joy of Protest: An Au- blogger in July, describing the for deciding. [Washington Post, out first. [Daily Commercial off in reverse across the high- gust 1 demonstration luxury terminal for animals un- 7-29-2015] (Leesburg), 8-4-2015] [Daily T way, nearly hitting the troop- outside Britain’s Parliament der construction at New York’s Commercial, 7-30-2015] eorgia, one of six states er, who arrested him. [WCAX- protesting legislation to curb JFK airport. The ARK will of- Gthat make taxpayers shell TV (Burlington), 7-29- 2015] Still More “Intelligent until-now-legal psychoactive fer shower stalls for traveling out huge fees to access its da- athaniel Harrison, 38, Design”? drugs drew about 100 people horses, “conjugal stations” for tabases of public records, tries was arrested in July in — consuming their drug of ever-horny penguins, and hous- so relentlessly to control its ar- N oologists at the Univer- a Phoenix suburb on several choice, nitrous oxide. As or- ing for nearly 200 cows (that chive that, recently, in a federal sity of Basel in Switzer- charges, including possession Z ganizers distributed gas-filled might produce 5,000 pounds lawsuit, it said opposition to its land, publishing recently in of a deadly weapon during a balloons for demonstrators of manure every day) — and policy was basically “terrorism.” a prestigious British journal, felony, but he escaped an even to take hits from, “the group passengers traveling with dogs Activists (Public.Resource.org) reported the likelihood that a more serious charge when erupted in fits of laughter,” ac- or cats can book the Paradise have been establishing work- certain flatworm species has a second “deadly weapon” cording to The Guardian. [The 4 Paws pet-pampering resort. arounds to free up some data- overcome the frustration of failed to engage. Harrison re- Guardian, 8-1-2015] The ARK is a for-profit ven- bases for citizen use, and Geor- not finding a mating partner portedly intended to retaliate ture; said one industry source, gia demands that they stop. in its lifetime. The scientists against a “snitch” and arrived Perspective quoted in a July Crain’s New Georgia even claims “copyright” believe the flatworm exploits at the man’s home carrying York Business report, “You hear protection for one category its hermaphroditic qualities onstruction on a $1.7 mil- a rattlesnake, which he sup- stories about the crazy mon- of important legal documents and injects its sperm into its lion therapeutic eques- posedly pointed at the man, C ey that rich people spend on that were initially drafted by own head, from which the trian facility in St. Cloud, hoping it would bite him. their (animals) ... they’re mostly state bureaucrats, audacious- sperm sometimes migrates Florida, expressly for use by However, the snake balked, true.” [Crain’s New York Busi- ly calling them “original” and to its reproductive facilities. wounded U.S. service mem- and Harrison’s attempted ness, 7-13-2015] [CityLab.com, “creative” works. [Los Angeles (Flatworm researchers are bers, was delayed in August payback failed. [KPHO-TV 7-20-2015] Times, 7-27-2015] aided on their projects by the when a bald eagle nest was (Phoenix), 7-28-2015] species’ transparent bodies, discovered on the grounds. Government in Action andatory Inaction: In July, ame Defenses in Lake facilitating the tracking of Federal law requires at least fficially, now, it is “unrea- the mayor of the town M County, Florida: (1) Daniel the sperm.) [World-Science. 330 feet of clearance for the sonable” for a federal agen- of Ador, Spain (pop. 1,400), of- L O Baker, 40, and Robert Rich- net, 6-2-2015] nest, plus additional monitor- cy (the Bureau of Land Man- ficially enacted into law what ardson, 19, were arrested in ing to assure the birds’ tran- agement, in this instance) to had merely been custom — a Altoona, Florida, in August af- Protest! quility. Said one neighbor, fail to say yes or no for 29 years required afternoon siesta from ter getting caught loading ap- bout 200 protesters gath- “The very animal that sym- to a drilling permit application. 2 to 5 p.m. Businesses were or- pliances from a vacant house. ered in front of Hong bolizes freedom is delaying (Before July’s federal court de- dered to close, and children A According to the arrest re- Kong police headquarters on therapy for those who fought cision, BLM had been arguing were to remain indoors (and port, both men appeared in- August 2 to denounce the 3 for it.” [Bright House Cable that 29 years was not too long.) quiet). [The Local (Madrid), 7-16- credulous to learn that items 1/2-month jail sentence given (Orlando), 8-5-2013] A company had requested to 2015]

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8 | Erie Reader | ErieReader.com August 19, 2015 NEWS & OPINION Considering the City The first-ever Comprehensive City Plan poses challenging questions for Erie and its future.

Blight plaguing Erie isn’t a new problem. However, the concern over the spread of blight from Erie’s urban core is an issue that must be addressed soon rather than later.

the monthly payment must be used to cover higher taxes, Lorei notes “there isn’t much left to pay for the house, which drives down values.” Though most of the tax-free nonprofit organizations benefit the entire county, city residents are being asked to pay much of the tab. Our leaders must revisit the idea of region- alized taxation and need to work at the state level to recon- sider the 100 percent tax-ex- empt status for 501(c)(3)s. Residency Actions speak. Community leader Tammy Roche commented at the August ECP meeting, too many of the City of Erie government employees, and even managers, choose to live outside the City. While a residency require- ment may not work, discuss-

BRAD TRIANA ing incentives is a must. Lorei has observed “with the excep- By: Civitas members Lisa posed that by closing down to ensure Erie’s future – an an- University) voluntarily pay 50 tion of Collegiate,” Erie schools Austin and Adam Trott and discontinuing city ser- swer Erie doesn’t yet have but percent of the assessed taxes are “not what people are seek- vices in low-market-valued ar- must consider. that a for-profit agency would ing.” We must improve both egun by Mayor Joe Sin- eas of the city the glut of city Well before a plan is final- owe. But, the city gets this the reality – and the percep- nott’s administrationhousing will be reduced. Buki ized, systemic issues promot- “missing” portion of tax-mon- tion – of Erie’s educational sys- Band led by Charles Buki says “right-sizing” will encour- ing decline in the urban core ey from its landbank from the tem. With the support of area of CZB, a neighborhood plan- age stronger real-estate values must be addressed. Based on remaining property owners universities, perhaps we could ning firm specializing in deep across the city and that city conversations with thousands in order to pay for all the city attract families to the city (and dive analysis, strategy devel- dollars will be freed for rein- of home buyers over almost services. strengthen city schools) by opment, and implementation vestment in other areas. four decades, Realtor Nanci Lorei explained that Erie’s providing college scholarships of revitalization plans based A map detailing Erie’s as- Lorei reports that two issues property tax rate (millage rate) to public school graduates out of Alexandria, Va., the sessed market values (which discourage buyers from Erie is .033; Summit’s rate is .017. from Central, East, and Strong City of Erie Comprehensive can be viewed at Erie-Compre- City: a negative perception Translation: over a thirty-year Vincent high schools. Plan (ECP) commenced this hensive-Plan.org) presented of city schools and a concern mortgage on a $100,000 home, Urban Growth Boundary spring with Parris Baker, Ran- at that early August meeting about higher taxes. Summit residents will pay Emerge 2040 Project Man- dy Bowers, David Brennan, revealed that the lowest-val- Taxes $51,000 in taxes while Erie ager Anna Frantz commented Jeff Brinling, Barbara Chaffee, ue homes, marked in red, are Higher taxes result because homeowners pay $99,000. that since 1985, “Erie County Rose Graham, Michelle Grif- located in the west bayfront. 40 percent of Erie’s real estate Additionally, Lorei noted has built nearly twenty new fith-Aresco, David Katovich, On the Erie’s eastside between is owned by nonprofits, which that each homebuyer is ap- units of housing for each net Erika Ramalho, Doug Massey, Front to 26th streets, almost are not required to pay taxes. proved for a maximum month- new resident.” In other words, Don Marinelli, Charles Scalise, every property was “red.” Yes, some do pay some portion ly payment. “Once taxes and of the stable 300,000 residents and James Sherrod serving as Sounding what some hear as of “non-owed taxes” via a Pay- insurance are subtracted,” Lo- of Erie County, more and its steering committee. a development wake-up call, ment In Lieu of Taxes agree- rei says, “what is left pays for more of them choose to move At the first ECP community Buki asked if the audience was ment. And yes, some institu- the actual house (principal to new developments in the meeting on Aug. 5, Buki pro- willing to “accept casualties” tions (for instance, Gannon plus interest).” When much of county. De- [Cont. on page 35]

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10 | Erie Reader | ErieReader.com August 19, 2015 BUSINESS Food Truck Freakonomics Mobile kitchens are changing Erie’s culinary landscape.

mander-in-chef of the U.S. Pig Ni- agara, which he operates with his cousin Anthony Perino. “It’s easy for us with a mobile operation to change up the menu a lot.” The Perinos purchased their mobile food unit from a company in Los Angeles. Even though they’ve put pig in the name, they don’t describe their menu in terms ex- clusive to barbeque. “Tim (Grow) does barbeque really well, so we don’t want to compete with him or Three B’s on barbeque, and Ernie’s does great sandwiches,” says Joe Perino. “We started moving toward a more traditional taco menu that should separate us from the other trucks downtown.” Grow and the Perinos usually set up downtown and serve the day’s menu somewhere between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – sometimes earli- JIM WERTZ .com er, sometimes later. But that’s not when and where the day starts or By: Jim Wertz ness because of the comparatively The Que Abides has a smoker ends. low start-up costs. But that doesn’t built in to the back so Grow can “I head out by 8am to find a park- ombine great mobile cui- mean it’s inexpensive to carve out slow cook the next day’s meat ing spot and get the smoker go- sine with one part histori- your own street corner. while he sells that day’s fare. ing,” says Grow. “We serve lunch cal or pop culture pun and “The truck was pricey,” says Tim “I like to switch it up, especially and then we prep for the next day.”

C . vnetﬁber you’ve got a recipe for success. It’s Grow, who owns and operates since barbecue is so versatile. You You’re most likely to find these at the heart of a culinary move- The Que Abides, a Big Lebows- can do pork one day and then do guys downtown Wednesday to Fri- ment not limited to downtown ki-themed food truck that special- chicken or brisket. The menu is day. Preps for the week and the 8 Erie, and with a phone call or a izes in barbecue. “A guy in Georgia constantly evolving,” Grow says. Great Tuesdays concert series usu- www tweet, it could be at a corner near builds these and fabricates them Grow’s chief lunch hour competi- ally occupies much of Monday and you or maybe even in your drive- to your needs.” tion agrees. “We try to change our Tuesday. They also pop up at local way. Most trucks have a theme or menu every two to three weeks,” breweries, car shows, and larger We’re talking about food trucks, brand that represents the opera- says Joe Perino, owner and com- festivals like the Erie Art Museum of course. And we might consider tors and the menu. Grow’s giant ested by taking the survey at: this Erie’s inaugural food truck orange Que Abides trailer features

summer, which is a bit disingenu- an artist’s illustration of the pig, ourGig facebook.com/ vnetfiber ous because Ernie’s has been mak- cow, and chicken-rendered main ing great sandwiches and wraps characters from the Coen Broth- downtown for the better part of ers’ 1998 cult classic, The Big Leb- e inter six years and Three B Saloon has owski, which has spawned pop been making its mark around culture festivals, a para religious

town for the past few years as philosophy known as “Dudeism,” d. #GetY well. and now a food truck. Food trucks have been a staple in Nationally, the cost of food larger cities for the better part of trucks can range from $10,000 the last decade. If you’ve traveled, to more than $100,000, plus the lived in a major metro, or been to a equipment, upkeep, and insurance

large music or arts festival, you’ve required to protect the invest- ll us that you’r likely seen – and hopefully eaten ment. Te – some of the most innovative cui- ead the wor sine in the U.S. Above: The Que Abides parked on the Many entrepreneurs are opting west side of Perry Square. Below: Que owner and operator Tim Grow mans into food trucks instead of the the smoker in the back of his food brick and mortar restaurant busi- truck. BRAD TRIANA Help spr

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14 | Erie Reader | ErieReader.com August 19, 2015 FEATURE Emerge 2040 readies for action Lake Erie Marine Sanctuary, land bank could help Erie from sinking.

fishing sites in the world during the late 19th/early 20th century. Much of that history is still submerged in the lake's bottom – and maintaining its form with far greater longevity than it would find in saltwater. Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper is particularly excited about the sanctuary's potential as an educational resource. She recently traveled to Alpena, Mich., home of NOAA's Thunder Bay Marine Sanctu- ary on Lake Huron, where she discovered that schoolchildren were “starting to do robotics in very, very young grades – and carrying [those experienc- es] all through high school.” Students near to the sanctuary are making use of remote operated vehicles (or ROVs) that monitor the lake's bottom in search of undiscovered wrecks, arti- facts, and other curiosities. For example, six students at Northern Michigan's Stockbridge High School recently traveled to the Republic of Pa- lau in the South Pacific to help explore the wreckage of WWII-era ships and planes. Using ROV technology, they hope to identify the remains of Ameri- can soldiers who are still listed as miss- By: Dan Schank into Emerge 2040: A Focused Part- known by its more evocative acronym, ing in action. Dahlkemper believes that nership for the Erie Region's Future. NOAA) has begun accepting applica- a similar program in Erie could provide t's difficult to generate excitement Instead of identifying local strengths tions from communities across the our young people with “a skill set that's about hypotheticals. Concrete re- and weaknesses, Emerge 2040 will face country looking for consideration as unique to our region,” potentially pav- Isults are always more inspiring a tougher challenge – making positive national marine sanctuaries, and we're ing the way toward careers with com- than proposals and planning commit- change a reality in our community. about to submit one. panies like Donjon Marine, or with an tees. In Erie, where we face a declining Since there are a number of import- In accordance with the Emerge 2040 organization looking to explore off- population, an eroding manufacturing ant, pragmatic projects currently in plan, Erie will recommend that “a shore wind energy. sector, and concentrated poverty, it's motion, this article will focus more on 759-square-mile area in the Pennsylva- Dahlkemper believes that the official understandably difficult to imagine a what's emerging currently than what's nia waters of Lake Erie” should become application will be submitted to NOAA brighter future – let alone the years of expected to be done by 2040. the Lake Erie Quadrangle National Ma- by the end of August. If NOAA decides heavy-lifting required to make it a re- rine Sanctuary, according to the City that our case is worthy of greater reality. Lake Erie Quadrangle National Council resolution that approved the view, they will begin a two to three When the Destination Erie project Marine Sanctuary measure. The application also has the year process to assess the opportuni- began in 2012, it faced some unique ne of our region's strongest sell- support of the Erie County Council, ties, needs, and level of community challenges from a public relations Oing points is undoubtedly Lake Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, and Gov. support in our region more specifically. perspective. On the one hand, its plan Erie. We fish and swim in it. We sail on Tom Wolf. If approved, according to Dahlkemper, for sustainable development offered it. We admire it as we jog through Pr- So what could a marine sanctuary “we become part of a national system,” a real opportunity to strengthen con- esque Isle State Park. We enjoy its cool mean for those of us who live here year funded at the federal level, which can nections between the people who live breeze during our idyllic, all-too-short round (and whose interest in scuba bring international focus to our region here and our region's top business, summers. diving is, at best, limited)? Increased without draining precious state and lo- nonprofit, and political leadership. On But we also focus on its surface tourism is always welcome – more local resources. the other hand, the regional plan was more than its watery depths. Which cal businesses could capitalize on the three years in the making, outlined a is a shame, because 132 identified ship- wreckage, and perhaps a few of us Property improvements and blight twenty-five year strategy for our re- wrecks lie at its bottom in Pennsyl- might have an underwater adventure reduction gion, and required an awful lot of faith vania alone, many of which provide ourselves. There's also the historical ot everything that Emerge 2040 and patience on the part of the public. important ecosystems for our marine relevance. In addition to our region's Nhas in the works will cost a great But the planning stage has finally end- life. Recently, the National Oceanic and crucial role in the War of 1812, Lake Erie deal of money. In certain cases, they're ed. Destination Erie has transitioned Atmospheric Administration (better was one of the most active freshwater working to improve awareness about

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existing resources, rather than devot- in the city of Erie and shift some of his BRIDGE! ing time and money to creating new resources to Corry without creating ad- Learn to Play Bridge at any age ones. ditional costs. Now the EMTA “is work- With that in mind, a working group ing with the leadership in Corry to LEARN TO PLAY FAST!! (with members from the City of Erie, determine where that need is – where You can to learn in just a few weeks. You play in a game the Department of Housing and Urban people come from and where they your very rst lesson. Bring a partner or come alone, you won’t be alone for long. Meet new friends, improve your Development, the Erie County Plan- need to get to – in Corry,” according to mind and learn new tricks. The lessons are for beginners, Free Parking, Free Refreshment ning Office, and others) has been put Dahlkemper. and social players who want to learn modern bridge. Where Erie Bridge Association,1221 together to design a clearinghouse to A climate action plan is also in the ½ Grant Avenue, Erie, PA, 16505. help property owners “find financial re- works. Representatives from Environ- First 6 lessons, Price When Saturday, September 19th Take advantage of this opportunity for ½ price lessons. $18 Time 10.00 a.m. till noon sources to do rehabilitation and make ment Erie, the Sierra Club, the Erie for the rst 6 lessons, that’s right, only $3 per lesson. This is too much fun to pass up. Don’t miss out! Guaranteed Call Elania Dylewski - 460.4365 energy efficiency improvements,” ac- County Department of Planning, and Partners! Limited Seating, reserve your spot today!!! Kathleen Horan - 866.0048 cording to Emerge 2040 Project Man- others are looking at the long-term eco- Mary Tseng - 455.8167 ager Anna Frantz. There are already a logical issues facing our community. number of assistance programs at the Keep in mind that climate change may state, local, and federal level designed result in weirder weather, rather than to assist people who need a little help just warmer weather. Our changing when it comes to home improvements. environment may have a real impact Too often, property owners aren't Werner Books is a locally owned new and used aware of them. A clearinghouse would bookstore located in Erie, PA. consolidate this information and pro- In accordance vide the community with a clear sense Paperback Exchange STORE HOURS of what's available. with the Emerge Regarding abandoned properties, Monday – Friday: Buying, Selling & Trading there is growing support for the estab- 2040 plan, Erie 10:00–17:30 lishment of a land bank in our region. 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The Performing Artists Collective Alliance is located at 1505 State St. in the ArtWorks Building.

year to continue the vital work they do, we need to actually fund them. What is the radical realign- ment of thought that Tanen- baum proposes to our civic leaders? Instead of concentrat- ing millions of dollars on building runways and hotels that do little in the long-term but continue to suck away taxpayer dollars, give that money to the underfunded organizations that are right now keeping Erie from falling down around us. It doesn’t sound like a radical idea when he says it: “It’s not rocket science. Just support the stuff that’s already working!” Despite the lack of funding from City, State, or County governments, the Erie arts community does have sources of support for places like the Performing Artists Collective Alliance (PACA). Erie Arts and BRAD TRIANA Culture helps fund the import- By: Bryan Toy by music, theater, dance, paint- their investment as those arts city, the strong creative spirit ant work of building our coming, sculpting, or writing – are organizations grew. They took that Pittsburgh fostered at- munity from the inside. But lot of hard-working not just a way to make our out loans. They bought and re- tracted people to actually mi- restrictions in the geographic and dedicated peo- city a fun and vibrant place furbished old buildings. They grate to the region. In short, limits of their charter keep ple advocate for the to be. Rather, those endeavors employed people. Maybe even Pittsburgh is growing again, The Erie Downtown Partner- arts in Erie every actually have the power to more important, that vibrant and the arts and investment in ship from throwing their re- Aday: board members, patrons, save Erie, save our kids from art community got a broader the arts play a big part. sources behind PACA. EDP Ex- volunteers, actors, politicians, violence, save our venerable community involved in the Meanwhile, Erie continues to ecutive Officer John Buchna gallery owners. Few of them architecture from demolition, business of creating. More kids bleed population – and many states that the board of EDP speak as passionately or el- save our economy from bank- involved in theater or dance of those leaving are our best is working on a master plan oquently about how to revi- ruptcy. means fewer bored kids poten- and brightest. Tanenbaum to help include such import- talize Erie’s art scene as Mark He cites Pittsburgh as an ex- tially causing trouble. contends that “if we allow our ant Erie institutions as the Tanenbaum. ample. “The arts give kids some- Creative Class to leave the city, Times News, V-Net, and Mill- Not only does he hold forth “Everyone in Pittsburgh got thing to do that is larger than it makes the situation here er Brothers, as well as PACA, with bombast and fire, he’s on board: The banks, the in- themselves,” explains Tanen- even worse. If they can’t make which all fall outside what is got great ideas that need to be dustry, the government. They baum. a living, they can’t stay here.” currently labeled “downtown,” heard. And it’s not just noise. sank money into the arts – all Get youth excited about the His solution is simple, logical, with current boundaries be- He backs up his plans with the arts, big and small – the theater and pretty soon they and proven: Our city needs to ing drawn from Presque Isle real action, putting all of his museums, the orchestras, right start caring about their school support organizations that to the 14th Street railway and time and energy into making down to the tiny neighbor- or their church. And those kids build the community from between Sassafras to Holland the City of Erie a better place hood theaters. Pretty soon,” he become the next generation of its roots up. And that means streets running west to east. by buttressing what he sees as says, “neighborhoods started creative minds that help drive with money. Instead of the At 1505 State St., PACA sits just the backbone of any city: those to change.” the economy and keep the arts Erie Playhouse, the Boys and feet away from the southern- he calls “the Creative Class.” Those industries that in- alive well into the future. Girls Club, and Little League boundary. Tanenbaum’s assertion is vested real, substantial cap- Instead of watching wave Baseball all wondering if they If you want to witness first- that the arts – as represented ital started to see a return on after wave of people leave the will have enough money next hand an [Cont. on page 33]

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Wednesday, Aug. 19 season. – Alex Bieler der the Stars Series. While Tom Cruise Thursday, Aug. 20 won’t be there, his character Major Wil- The Heliotropes Perform Noon to 1 p.m. // 20 E. Fifth St. // liam Cage will be, fighting against an Rowdy Rockers Jackson at the Mid-day Art Break erieartmuseum.org alien invasion. Cage has to learn new Station and Jake’s Blues Thursday, Aug. 20 Headline Molly Brannigans and Sherlock’s Block Party Laugh/Riot’s Bedtime Stories bit of teamwork never hurts, which for Adults Kicks Off Ais why Molly Brannigans and Sher- hen you think of bedtime stories, lock’s will team up to present the Aug. Wyou probably think of Goodnight 20 Block Party. The State Street estab- Moon or of something from the Dr. Se- lishments will present a pair of local uss canon. The Bedtime Stories that are acts, as rockers Jackson Station and coming to the Diebold Center for Per- Jake’s Blues highlight a night of cool forming Arts at Edinboro are a little bit drinks and rowdy music. Like previous different. Be warned: These ones aren’t block parties, the Aug. 20 event will CONTRIBUTED PHOTO so kid-friendly, as they explore what also help a local charity, as the night goes on behind closed doors and under- will benefit The Big Brothers and Big WARNER BROS. WARNER neath the sheets. Sisters of Erie, giving you a chance to he Erie Art Museum has been serv- Actors will be playing multiple roles give back to the community while en- ing up a lunch treat each week T on different nights, so each night pres- fighting techniques, talents, and tricks joying another fine summer night. – since the beginning of June with the ents a unique experience in its own in order to make it against the aliens – Alex Bieler Mid-day Art Break. The weekly series adult way. Performances begin on Aug. and all you need to do is watch, as mo- comes to a close in August, but you still 20, and will cost you $10. –Lauren Grif- ments of his life repeat, over and over 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. // 508 State St. // have two chances left to enjoy a show, fith again. eriedowntown.com starting with a presentation Wednes- This mind-bender of a film begins day, Aug. 19. Friday, Aug. 21 Begins Aug. 20// 7:30 p.m.// Diebold at 9 p.m., and closes out the inaugural The second-to-last Mid-day Art Break Center, 219 Meadville St.// laughrioterie. season of this free summer series. If of 2015 will feature the jazzy, folk styl- Penny’s Pin-Up Party Features com/#!current-production/caq5. you haven’t had the chance to catch a ings of The Heliotropes, a local group Classic Cars, Local Music, flick under the stars, Porreco College’s comprised of Katie Chriest, Sheldon Thursday, Aug. 20 Edge of Tomorrow is still a good place Burlesque, and More Peterson, and Abby Badach. Bring a to start. –Lauren Griffith lunch or purchase one from the Muse- Edge of Tomorrow to njoy classic cars? Rockin’ oldies? Lo- cal bands? Pin-up girls? Burlesque? um’s Wave Café and enjoy a free show Show at Porreco College 9 p.m.//Aug. 20//2951 W. 38th St.// http:// E and some sweet music on the Fifth Having that kinda fun in the name of ci-fi flick Edge of Tomorrow is com- www.edinboro.edu/porreco-college/ Street patio this August before the fundraising for worthy causes? ing to Porreco College’s Movies Un- movies-under-the-stars.html. Mid-day Art Break closes out its 2015 S Yeah, you say? Well, then, it sounds

Proper People Roadhouse Rockers and Dan Stockwell Erie Art Museum, Dave Callaghan Trio MUSIC 20 E. Fifth St. Aug. 21 — 9 p.m. Aug. 21 — 8 p.m. Aug. 22 — 9 p.m. erieartmuseum.org. Aug. 28 — 6 to 8:30 p.m. Erie Art Museum Kings Rook Club, 1921 Sherlock’s, 508 State Kings Rook Club, 1921 Chovy’s Restaurant, Mid-day Art Break Peach St. facebook. St. facebook.com/ Peach St. facebook. Big Dog Acoustics 18228 Conneaut Lake com/kingsrookclub. sherlocksparkplace. com/kingsrookclub. Rd. jazzerie.com. ft. The Heliotropes Aug. 27 — 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 19 — 12 p.m. Dave Callaghan Black Widow Touch of Gray Sprague Farm and Brew Glenn Rankin Erie Art Museum, Works, 22113 US HWY 6 & Quartet Aug. 22 — 9 p.m. Aug. 22 — 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 28 — 6 to 9 p.m. 20 E. Fifth St. 19. sleepingchainsaw.com. erieartmuseum.org. Aug. 21 — 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sherlock’s, 508 State Sprague Farm and Brew Ugly Tuna, 1010 Wegman’s Cafeteria, 6143 St. facebook.com/ Works, 22113 US HWY 6 & Erie Downtown Peninsula Drive. Rankin and Shell Peach St. jazzerie.com. sherlocksparkplace. 19. sleepingchainsaw.com. Block Party ft. uglytunatavern.com. The Groove and Aug. 20 — 6 to 9 p.m. The Highlife The Goats Sean Patrick Moonshine Sprague Farm and Brew Erie All Stars Aug. 22 — 5 to 9 p.m. McGraw Aug. 28 — 9 p.m. Works, 22113 US HWY 6 & Aug. 21 — 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 27 — 6 to 10:30 p.m. Penn Shore Vineyards, Aug. 23 — 1 to 4 p.m. Doc Holliday’s, 19, sleepingchainsaw.com. Sprague Farm and Brew Calamari’s Squid Row, Works, 22113 US HWY 6 & 10225 East Lake Road. 21 Brix Winery, 6654 7425 Schultz Road, lakeeriewinecountry.org. 1317 State St. calamaris- dochollidays.net. Sherlocks Block 19. sleepingchainsaw.com. West Main Road. squidrow.com. Party with lakeeriewinecountry.org. Mid-life Crisis Rick Magee and Jack Jackson Station Jake Banta & Sean Patrick and Unplugged 8 Great Tuesdays & Jake’s Blues Rick McGee the Newgrass Aug. 28 — 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 22 — 6 to 9 p.m. presents Moneyshot Sprague Farm and Brew Aug. 20 — 9 p.m. Aug. 21 — 6 p.m. Revolution Ugly Tuna, 1010 2.0 and The I-90s Works, 22113 US HWY 6 & Sherlock’s, 508 State Sherlock’s, 508 State Aug. 27 — 9 p.m. Peninsula Drive. Aug. 25 — 6:30 p.m. 19. sleepingchainsaw.com. St. facebook.com/ St. facebook.com/ sherlocksparkplace. uglytunatavern.com. Sherlock’s, 508 State sherlocksparkplace. Burger King St. facebook.com/ Amphitheater, Lawrence Tropidelic and New Direction sherlocksparkplace. Vibe & Direct 2 for the Show Mayflower Hill Pier. porterie.org. Aug. 22 — 9 p.m. Aug. 28 — 9 p.m. Aug. 21 — 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 21 — 9 p.m. Cruisin’ Downtown Doc Holliday’s, Erie Art Museum Kings Rook Club, 1921 Ugly Tuna, 1010 Doc Holliday’s, Car Show 7425 Schultz Road. 7425 Schultz Road. Mid-day Art Break Peach St. facebook. Peninsula Drive. Aug. 28 — 5 p.m. dochollidays.net. dochollidays.net ft. Erie Chamber com/kingsrookclub. uglytunatavern.com. Orchestra Sherlock’s, 508 State Rick & The Scarlet Ledbetter St. facebook.com/ Bastard Bearded Chrome Moses and Aug. 26 —12 p.m. sherlocksparkplace.

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22 | Erie Reader | ErieReader.com August 19, 2015 CALENDAR like Penny’s Pin-Up Party may be the Friday, Aug. 21 Friday, Aug. 21 Homestead in Edinboro, they’re a per- event you’ve been waiting for. fect fit. Saturday, Aug. 21 is the day, and Cam- Pittsburgh-Based Chrome Sirsy Perform at Brewerie’s A flagship band of the annual Edin- bridge Springs’ historic Riverside Inn is Moses and Proper People Bring Beer Garden boro Art and Music Festival (and sea- the place for the Pin-Up Party, which soned veterans of the region’s live-jam Gritty Rock to Kings Rook Club lbany-based rock-’n-soul duo Sirsy features all of that aforementioned circuit), Tiger Maple has performed have become rather familiar with, and fun and more, including live perfor- A in Goodell’s historic space numerous well-heard in, our fair city, having played times over the years, and they’ll do so repeat shows at various Erie locales and again when they take the stage as the events like UPMC’s Sunset Concert Series. next featured artists in Goodell’s annu- Fans and newcomers alike will get to see al Summer Music Series on Friday, Aug. and hear Sirsy (again, or for the first time) 21. when the girl-guy, Rustbelt-hewn rock duo Their performance rounds out Good- once again performs a free show at The ell’s 2015 summertime music series, so Brewerie’s Beer Garden on Friday, Aug. 21. grab some chairs or blankets and head “One of upstate New York’s hardest-work- out to Edinboro for some good, friend- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO ing bands … Sirsy certainly doesn’t skimp ly, family fun before it’s all done. – Ryan when it comes to volume, providing plenty ANGELIC COOK Smith et ready to rock, Erie. Pittsburgh of sonic punch from (Melanie) Krahmer’s trio Chrome Moses will return to drums and vocals and (Rich) Libutti’s gui- 7 p.m., // 221 Waterford St. (Route 6N), G tar work,” Reader Arts and Culture Editor mances by regional favorites Potwhole the Gem City in support of the band’s Edinboro // goodellgardens.org Alex Bieler wrote before Sirsy performed and Pale Green Stars, along with live new EP Tamaraine. The four-song re- at The Brewerie in August 2014. Aug. 21 to 23 burlesque shows by Eliza Sidecar and lease featured plenty of hard-hitting Sounds like plenty good reason to head Dahlia D’Luxe. sonic blasts, with the band showing off out to the Garden. – Ryan Smith Zabawa: Put on Your It’s all for fun, and all to benefit Purple a knack for producing bluesy rock jams and sinister-sounding guitar licks. Polka Shoes and Dance Purse, a Union City-based division of 9 p.m. // 123 West 14th St. // brewerie.com the Safe Journey organization, which Joining Chrome Moses is Proper Peo- ankering for some authentic piero- serves victims of domestic violence. ple, another Pittsburgh-based trio that Friday, Aug. 21 Hgi or golabki? Or maybe you want Some of the events are free and open can dish out some gritty blues-inspired to tip a piwo or two. Holy Trinity’s 22nd to everyone, while others include an ad- rockers that will have you stomping Tiger Maple String Band annual Zabawa is your ticket. mission cost and are for the 21+ crowd your foot to the beat. This isn’t a event Performs in Goodell’s A variety of polka bands will be only, so check out some of the Pin-Up for delicate songs, so get ready for plen- Historic Space playing all weekend for your dancing Party’s further details before you head ty of squealing guitars and big, bold and listening pleasure, including The south to the Riverside. – Ryan Smith sounds. – Alex Bieler iger Maple String Band is a group Knewz, the Polka Country Musicians, that’s long been at home on stages and Erie’s own Mar-vels. Don’t miss the 9 p.m. // 1921 Peach St. // facebook.com/ T throughout the Lake Erie region, and, Wiwaty Folk Dancers on Sunday. 4 p.m. // 1 Fountain Ave., Cambridge Springs kingsrookclub at the lush, green Goodell Gardens and

Irishmen Whiskey Road Airplanes Aug. 22 — 3 p.m. 28 daily — 8 to 4:30 p.m., Gallery Aug. 29 — 8 p.m. Aug. 29 — 9 p.m. Ongoing to Sept. 7 — Urraro Art Gallery, 135 Gannon University, 619 Ongoing through W. 14th St.. facebook. Sassafras St. gannon.edu. Aug. 22 — All Day Kings Rook Club, 1921 Doc Holliday’s, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. com/urrarogallery. Peach St. facebook. 7425 Schultz Road. Tom Ridge Environmental Erie Art Museum, Selected Works from 20 E. Fifth St. com/kingsrookclub. dochollidays.net. Center, 301 Peninsula Photographic Drive. trecpi.org. the Mercyhurst erieartmuseum.org. BT’s Back to School MJT Impressions University Aug. 7 through The Dimensional Metal Jam Aug. 30 — 1 to 4 p.m. James Cameron’s Permanent Art Sept. 8 — Daily Collection Effect Aug. 29 — 6 p.m. 21 Brix Winery, 6654 Deepsea Challenge Glass Growers Ongoing through Basement Transmissions, West Main Road. Ongoing to Sept. 7 — Ongoing through Sept. 12 Gallery, 10 E. Fifth St. Aug. 14 — All Day 145 W. 11 St. facebook.com/ lakeeriewinecountry.org. 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Heeschen Gallery glassgrowersgallery.com. Cummings Art Gallery, 501 Allegheny College basement.transmissions. Tom Ridge Environmental Moutin Factory E. 38th St. mercyhurst.edu. 520 North Main St. Center, 301 Peninsula Erie Open Figure artsmeadville.org. Duke Sherman Quintet Drive. trecpi.org. Blues Band Sessions Higherglyphics: Aug 31 — 7 p.m. DANCE Thursday evenings Annex Stairwell Aug. 29 — 5 to 9 p.m. Erie Art Museum, Mysteries of the 20 E. Fifth St. Great Lakes — 6:30 to 9 p.m. Project, Annex Dracula Auditions Penn Shore Vineyards, Stairwell 10225 West Lake Road. erieartmuseum.org. Ongoing to Sept. 7 — 1 p.m. 1505 Artworks, 1505 — Open Call State St. erieofs.com. Ongoing — All Day lakeeriewinecountry.org. Tom Ridge Environmental Aug. 22] FILM Erie Art Museum, Center, 301 Peninsula Minyao: Chinese Lake Erie Ballet Immoral Drive. trecpi.org. 20 E. Fifth St. 701 Holland St. Edge of Tomorrow Folk Pottery, erieartmuseum.org. Aug. 29 — 9 p.m. lakeerieballet.org Aug. 20 — 9 p.m. Rocky Mountain Imperial Porcelains, Sherlock’s, 508 State Ian Brill: Storm, St. facebook.com/ Porreco College 2951 Express and Brother Thomas YMCA Pilates Class West 38th St. edinboro. sherlocksparkplace. Daily July 17 through McCain Family edu/porreco-college. Ongoing to Sept. Gallery Aug. 23, 30 — 11 7 — 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. November 15, 2015 a.m. - 12 p.m. Jesse James Weston Ongoing — All Day Anime: Dragonball Tom Ridge Environmental Erie Art Museum, Goodell Gardens & Aug. 29 — 6 to 9 p.m. Double Feature Center, 301 Peninsula 20 E. Fifth St. Erie Art Museum, Homestead 221 Waterford erieartmuseum.org. 20 E. Fifth St. Sprague Farm and Brew Drive. trecpi.org. St. goodellgardens.org. Aug. 26 — 8 p.m. erieartmuseum.org. Works, 22113 US HWY 6 & 19. sleepingchainsaw.com. Porreco College, 2951 VISUAL ARTS Holocaust Exhibit Nutcracker W. 38th St. edinboro. June 22 through October Kristen Cliffel, Auditions (Student edu/porreco-college. Art and Drag Ronald E. Holstein

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Polka masses are at 5 p.m. on Satur- Saturday, Aug. 22 day and 11 a.m. on Sunday. New this year is a concert of traditional Polish ArborEAT’em at LEAF: hymns before each mass (4:15 Friday Go Party in the Park and 10:15 Sunday) played by organist ake itTM M Jeannie McGinley. The food is the star of the show for some, and the parishioners pull out URS! all the stops in preparing the kielba- Y sa, bigos, zrazy, haluski, gulasz, kiszka and more. Save room for something from the lavish dessert table, including freshly made paczki. A free shuttle service is available from More Choices! the newly expanded parking at 34th PREMIUM and Ash streets and the grounds are Great PriceS! handicap accessible. There are prizes CONTRIBUTED PHOTO to win, games to play and a special kids’ area. elebrate high summer with fine If you go and want to really feel Pol- food and drink, music, dancing, art, ish, try the czarnina this year and then C and fireworks all under the verdant raise your glass to the sky and offer canopies of Frontier Park at the fourth anyone nearby a hearty Na zdrowie! annual ArborEAT’em, a fundraiser (Naaz Drov-ya) hosted by Lake Erie Arboretum at Fron- See you there. — Mary Piotrowicz tier Park. Birdsong This casual but luxe evening will give Friday 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday 1 to 10:30 you, for an all-inclusive admission price, p.m., Sunday noon to 6 p.m. // Free the opportunity to sample food and Admission // 2220 Reed St. // 456.0671, drink from local and out-of-town chefs; holytrinityrc.org appreciate (and buy) nature-based art- work from local artists Joyce Perowicz, Begins Aug. 21 Toni Kelly, Jan Lutz, Brian Pardini and others; and enjoy music by guitarist Inherit the Wind Opens Chuck Buhl and Man’s Room Band. at All an Act Theatre Other interesting entertainment — tarot card readings, a henna station, ll An Act Theatre is bringing Inher- and caricature artist — will also be on it the Wind, Jerome Lawrence and A hand to amuse. If that’s not enough, the Robert Edwin Lee’s thought-provoking fireworks start at 9:30! play back to the stage starting August Alas, the Aug. 13 deadline for advanced 21. reservations at $85 has passed, but you Set in an unidentified southern town, can still get in the door for $95. All pro- Inherit is a fictionalized account of ceeds, including a percentage of art the famed 1925 Scopes Trial in which a sales, goes to helping LEAF maintain teacher is put on trial for teaching Dar- the facilities and offer programming to win’s theory of evolution in a science the community. class, something then illegal under Helping out may have never been so state law. Smart yummy. – Mary Birdsong “This isn’t something that just hap- pened long ago,” says director KC Mc- 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. // 1501 W. Sixth St. // Closkey. “It relates to things going on 453.5323, leaferie.org today. We’re still fighting for the rights of all human beings to think freely.” Saturday, Aug. 22 To reflect what she feels the play sym- bolizes, McCloskey designed the set to Folk-Rockers Scarlet Ledbetter have the town wrap around the court- and Dan Stockwell Bring room. “It’s not just the defendant on Rootsy, Thought-Provoking trial; it is the town and the state legisla- ture. They are all intertwined.” Jams to Kings Rook Club Since its debut in 1955, Inherit has al- ind folk.” ways incited discussion, so take your “M That’s how the straight-outta- brain and some friends and make it Erie duo known as Scarlet Ledbetter a thought-provoking literary night. describes their sound. — Mary Birdsong That sound will be on full display when bandmates Keith Wilson and Aug. 21 to Sept. 13; Fridays and Saturdays Tanner Edwards take the stage at Kings 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 3 p.m. // 652 W. 17th Rook Club for another free show on St. // Adults $12, Seniors and Students $8 Saturday, Aug. 22. // 450.8553, allanact.net // One dollar of Scarlet Ledbetter’s being joined for every ticket sale is donated to Community the evening by opener and accom- countryfairstores.com Shelter Services plished stringman Dan Stockwell, so

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sets up at Schickalay’s on the Bay on deavoring to provide music to the com- ther. – Lauren Griffith Sunday, Aug. 23, where they’ll be joined munity free of charge. On Aug. 26, The by Buffalo-based roots-soul power- ECO’s wind quintet will close out the Starting Aug. 27// 8 p.m.// Taylor Little house Preach + Connect. Erie Art Museum’s Mid-day Art Break Theatre, 501 E. 38th St.// http://miac. It’s the next-to-last installment in Series – you guessed it: For zero dollars. mercyhurst.edu/events. what’s been an outdoor summer con- The upbeat, responsive musical perfor- Thursday, Aug. 27 cert series chock-full of goodness at mance will start at noon, with free gallery tours during the hour as well. Calamari’s Block Party Features Follow the sounds of the flute and The Groove and Erie All Stars the clarinet to the Erie Art Muse- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO um’s Fifth Street Patio, and enjoy the t’s not an overstatement to say that it’s shaping up to be a good night out at last of the Mid-day Art Break Series. ICalamari’s will have an all-star line- the club for folks who like their music — Lauren Griffith up when it hosts the downtown Block a little folksy, a little rootsy, and a little Party Thursday, Aug. 27. That’s just the thought-provoking. – Ryan Smith 12 p.m.//Aug. 26// 10 E. Fifth St.// http:// benefit of having both the funky, jazzy erieartmuseum.org/performances/ group The Groove and the Erie All Stars 9 p.m. // 1921 Peach St. // facebook.com/ middayart.html. as the music lineup for the night. kingsrookclub Some of Erie’s best musicians will be Thursday, Aug. 27

TIM SZABLEWSKI on hand when the two acts put on quite Sunday, Aug. 23 Dancing at Lughnasa a performance outside of Calamari’s. Reggae Rockstars Mosaic Schickalay’s – and, like all the oth- Opens at MIAC Your ears won’t be the only thing the ers, it’s free and open to everyone. Block Party will benefit, as the event Foundation Join Buffalo- – Ryan Smith ercyhurst Institute for Arts and will go to aid The Regional Cancer Cen- Based Preach + Connect at MCulture opens Dancing at Lughna- ter as well. – Alex Bieler Schickalay’s on the Bay 3 p.m. // 2860 West 6th St. // facebook. sa to Erie starting on August 27. Brian com/SchickalaysOnTheBay Fiehl’s play takes viewers to a small vil- 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. // 1317 State St. // ashing roots, ska, dub, dance-hall lage in Ireland, where five unmarried eriedowntown.com Wednesday, Aug. 26 Mand other influences into a sound sisters live, and is told through the per- all their own, the Mosaic Foundation Friday, Aug. 28 Mid-Day Art Break Series spective of one of the sisters’ sons. calls itself “an exploration in reggae Dancing at Lughnasa will be in Erie that is pushed to the limits — and Comes to an End with Travis Tritt Takes Over for one weekend only, but with five dif- Presque Isle Downs & Casino sometimes spills over.” ECO Wind Quintet ferent performances, finding one to fit Show-goers will have the chance to your schedule shouldn’t be a problem. t’s not often that you’ll find an artist see that exploration at play when the he Erie Chamber Orchestra’s mission hasn’t changed since 1978, en- Tickets are only $10, so finding room in Iwho’s performed at a World Series Finger Lakes region-based Foundation T your budget shouldn’t be a problem ei- game, two Super Bowls, and an Olym-

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Frank Turner Mac DeMarco Tone Fach Joe Locke Positive Songs for Negative People Another One Stepping Out the Shadow Love is a Pendulum Interscope Captured Tracks LaMorvielle Entertainment Motema

ne of the big draws ac DeMarco’s An- aw and relentless, uperb vibraphonist Joe Ofor Turner is that, Mother One is such a RErie-native Tone Fach SLocke and his quartet, even after his explo- great title for the Cana- spits out hip-hop unen- plus five impressive guest sion in popularity both dian singer-songwriter. cumbered by the steril- soloists, take on the chal- back in his native En- Not only is it an amus- ization that all too often lenging task of expressing gland and here in the ing album name from comes with heavy studio love’s multitudinous emo- States, he still seems like a genuine an artist who knows how to throw a few production. In the title track opener, Fach tions. The result is perhaps the finest vibes guy that would sit down and share a jokes around, it’s also appropriate given welcomes listeners into his world – one bur- album since the halcyon days of the Modern few drinks with you. That feeling is still that the mini-album is another exercise in dened by adversity but not one to be pitied. Jazz Quartet. Locke, who composed all nine present on Positive Songs for Nega- DeMarco’s hazy, relaxed sound. The eight- An assault against “swag rap” (think: those songs as a suite inspired by a poem from tive People, providing that extra bit song, 23-minute release gives us more rapping about coming up from the bottom multi-dimensional artist Barbara Sfraga, proof heart that has helped make Turner lovely pop tunes, as DeMarco continues without actually having been at the bottom), duces an almost limitless range of moods in such a lovable artist. As usual, Turner to toe the line between prankster and Stepping presents real-world struggles and his often stunning compositions that blend doesn’t hold back on his latest album, sensitive soul during a batch of songs that challenges with Fach’s gritty confidence -ev jazz and orchestral sounds. Of the nine tunes, belting out pub rockers with full con- seem perfect for a warm summer Sunday er-present. Album standouts abound – from some offer soft, sweet, romantic melodies, viction. However, while still rousing, on the lake as the sun just starts to set. the bumping yet brooding “Lost Souls” to others hard-swinging modern jazz. Sometimes these songs don’t carry nearly the If the songs weren’t laid back enough to radio-friendly “Don’t Need Nothing” (with an a wide variety of feelings occurs on just one same weight as some of his works on make you want to hang out with DeMar- outstanding contribution from Dan Head) to song, which opens with crashing cymbals and albums like England Keep My Bones, co, he even included his home address at the fun “Pass the Mic” (featuring C. Brown rock-ish rhythm, followed by a gentle ballad which is as much of a compliment to the end of the album and invited people demonstrating exactly why Fach namedrops from Locke, and concludes with a surprising, his past work as it is a strike against to come over and have some coffee (and him multiple times on the record). Remixes of exhilarating piano solo. With his tremendous his new material. Still, it’s hard not to some fans have obliged him). DeMarco “Lost Souls” and the album’s pinnacle, “Prob- melodic sense and expansive tonal and rhyth- like Turner’s earnestness, particularly doesn’t stray far from his formula on An- lems,” add depth to Stepping without trump- mic range, Locke has created a special album on devastating album closer “Song for other One, but it certainly isn’t a problem. ing or discrediting the original mixes, making that may push him to the forefront of today’s Josh.” – Alex Bieler – Alex Bieler this a must-listen of 2015. – Ben Speggen vibraphonists. – Bob Protzman

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Left: Art abounds inside of PACA. National Marionette Theater’s Below: A day in the life of Mark performance on Sunday morn- Tanenbaum , the creator of PACA does it all, from booking events to ing was theater magic. As they painting walls. worked, punk masters Tea- time and prog-rockers Lower ing PACA’s ongoing mission to Eastside Connection kicked it support all areas of the arts. out in the back. The staff and In the course of these three volunteers were all back again days, there was: Live theater bright and early to get dozens featuring short one-act plays of children and adults situat- written by outstanding played for a packed house to watch wrights as well as locally-writ- professional puppeteers per- ten skits; live music with local form Pinocchio. and national musicians; and Annually, Attack of the PACA specialty acts, some of whom is the way that Mark Tanen- demonstrated their craft at baum and his team bring it all workshops. Surprising visual together to show off how all art filled the walls of the gal- the arts in Erie work together. lery. Boldly executed oils by This showcase of the diversi- Edinboro student, Ian Thiry ty and talent of our "Creative

BRAD TRIANA and show coordinator Erica Class" is ample evidence that Whiting showcased new and Erie is vibrant and alive. Tanen- [Cont. from page 19] arts or- ning jazz musicians who have blank walls where work from upcoming talent alongside baum says of our community, ganization that's working, go graced the stage. nearly every serious artist in pen drawings and encaustics "We are so savable." to what lies beyond that south- As the name implies, The Per- Erie has hung. They have hung by veteran Robert Eustice. Based on what's happening at ern boundary. PACA is Tanen- forming Artists Collective Alli- shows in conjunction with the So many activities went on PACA, that's a statement full of baum’s brainchild: a multi-di- ance specializes in theater and Northwest Pennsylvania Art- that weekend that an outsider hope that we can all believe in. mensional space dedicated to performance art. Directed and ist Association and have been would think that chaos would all things artistic. Located in performed by seasoned actors the location for several MFA reign; but watching the PACA Bryan Toy can be contacted a classic Erie Industrial space and directors on a small stage Master's Thesis shows for Ed- staff switch sets on Saturday at [email protected], on the ArtWorks building's with a top-of-the-line sound inboro graduates. A show by a night after the Rocky Horror and you can follow him on second floor, it holds a theater, and lighting system, the the- "top-secret" artist is promised preview to make way for the Twitter @ToyinWitcha. classrooms, an art gallery, and ater productions are intimate for September's Gallery Night. dance studio. Under PACA's oc- and singular. Of course, the As if all this was not enough cupancy, the space has rarely theater company welcomes to keep Tanenbaum, his vol- not been under constant re- anyone who is willing to help unteers, his employees, and modeling and improvement. out. People interested in the his board busy, there's more: Currently, a new rubberized theater can try out for parts Puppet theater, comedy per- dance floor is being installed, or work behind the scenes. formances, and classes all take acoustics are being improved They are always welcoming place there. The dance compa- in the music and theater class- new performers into this dis- ny Triple Threat Studio will be rooms, and the greenroom is tinguished group. Theater using the space to give lessons getting huge mirrors hung for productions still to come this in acting, ballet, and pretty performers. season include a collaboration much any performance-based Over the past year alone, with Erie Arts and Culture to activity a body can do. PACA has put on 150 perfor- produce Samuel Beckett’s ac- Holding to PACA's mission of mances. As an illustration of claimed End Game. And in Oc- bringing all of the arts to every PACA's mission to promote all tober, it’s Rocky Horror Picture person they can, this studio is of the arts, you can find live Show Time! PACA is reviving dedicated to providing a place music of all kinds there– jazz, this classic with a new cast where kids of all ages can be folk, blues, roots, experimen- and performances will run themselves, with the goal that tal and electronic, classical, throughout the month, cumu- they can learn and grow and and international music, as lating in their popular Hallow- go out and perform at all of well as kids' programs, poet- een Bash. our local theaters and schools ry, and spoken word. PACA Tanenbaum has made sure and share their talents with prides itself on being a venue PACA's mission includes the the world. where up-and-coming local visual arts. Last week, the From Aug. 7 to 9, Attack of musicians can find a ready au- walls were covered with ink- the PACA returned for its third dience and get their foot in the on-cardboard drawings by installment. A truly distinc- door. But they’re not shy about Mark Weber and Ken Paul tive – and truly PACA – event, going after nationally and Johnson's surreal oil paint- Attack was a three-day festival internationally touring acts, ings. The gallery space in- that brought together all the BRAD TRIANA including three Grammy-win- cludes 180 running feet of arts under one roof, highlight-

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NEWS & OPINION BRAD TRIANA

[Cont. from page 9] spite having is pertinent here: “We must live together Fullilove has examined mental health In the early planning stages, the Erie room for 150,000 people in the City of as brothers or perish together as fools.” and “violence, rebuilding, segregation, Comprehensive Plan proposes the city address blight in radical ways. Erie, the urban population is less than Leaders are leading urban renewal, and mismanaged toxins.” 100,000 and has been continually de- Community leaders are speaking up. She has authored numerous articles and clining. The reduced demand contrib- In a recent Erie Times-News editorial, six books including Root Shock: How Preservation Erie Greater Erie Awards utes to a spiral of lower-market-values, longtime political leader, Ian Murray Tearing Up City Neighborhoods Hurts by the former Mayor of Milwaukee John rising taxes, blight, and crime. For the outlined a blueprint for addressing the America and What We Can Do About It. Norquist. We must also ponder Dr. Fulli- long-term sustainability of NWPA, our city’s crisis of violence, poverty, and Fullilove will speak at 5 p.m. Thurs- love’s advice regarding how connections developers need to slow construction in blight. In another op-ed published the day, Aug. 27 at the Booker T. Washington – and blockages – in our “built environ- the county and our elected and commu- same day, successful local business de- Center at 18th and Holland streets. Fol- ment” will impact the health and safety nity leaders need to consider an urban veloper Dale McBrier called for “coura- lowing Fullilove’s talk, Marcus Atkinson of all of the residents of the City of Erie or “no-growth” boundary to stop sprawl, geous leadership and a get-it-done atti- will moderate a conversation with Fulli- for generations to come. protect open land, and encourage rede- tude.” Rev. Charles Mock, a member of love, Sonya Arrington, Gary Horton, and velopment within the city (where infra- the African-American Concerned Clergy, Rev. Charles Mock. The event is free and A draft ECP will be presented in the structure already exists.) challenged Erie’s many stakeholders to open to the public. fall, and will be refined and unveiled Brothers or fools collaborate and determine the direction Looking ahead in winter. Those wishing to be invit- We are in this together. If we collective- of Erie in his ongoing series of opinion Robert Sullivan commented that, too ed to an ECP community meeting ly abandon stressed areas, they will fur- pieces in the ETN. often, planners focus “limited resourc- should contact City of Erie Assistant ther decline. Crime will likely increase, Dr. Mindy Thompson Fullilove es on high-wealth neighborhoods” and Director of Economic and Commu- affecting the county. Community leader Recently in the New York Times, Rob- that the “poor, primarily … minority nity Development Melanie Johnson Johnnie Johnson has written in the Erie ert Sullivan described how Fullilove neighborhoods” are left with “dilapidat- (814.870.1277 [email protected]). Times-News about our disengagement has spent “thirty years investigating ed housing” and “bridges (being) shut Civitas members can be reached at in areas of education, voting, and loving how broken connections … harm public down.” Over the next six months, as their website www.civitaserie.com, via “our neighbors as ourselves.” Echoing health.” Fullilove, a board-certified psy- we finalize the Comprehensive Plan for Facebook at CivitasErie, by emailing Johnson’s call for deliberate and collec- chiatrist and professor of Clinical Psy- Erie, we must consider how we can cata- [email protected], or by schedul- tive civic engagement, Frantz explained chiatry at Columbia University, is an ex- lyze the inherent “wealth of cities” (tran- ing a Friday morning meeting at the in her ETN editorial, “the Erie region's pert in violence and urban and minority sit options; richness of labor pool; vari- Civitas office in the Masonic Build- fate is a shared one,” and, our challenges health, and serves as the Public Director ety of goods and services; information ing, 32 W. Eighth St. Architect Adam must “serve as a call to action.” Dr. Mar- at the American Institute of Architects. exchange; business connections; and ed- Trott, also a member of Civitas, can be tin Luther King, Jr.’s famous admonition Embracing the “psychology of place,” ucational choices), outlined at the 2015 reached via his website: ajtarch.com.

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The International: The Super Bowl of gaming. an expert drafter can win a game before the clock even starts. PPD is hailed IS TODAY is a feeder team for the Chinese pow- as one of the best drafters. erhouse LGD. LGD is in many ways Aui_2000 plays the role of support; the tour de force of Chinese DOTA, the job of support is to protect the and CDEC was established to help find team and help ensure that your carry, talent that could transition to the “big (e.g. Fear) remains safe. Finally, there leagues.” CDEC wasn’t directly invit- is your mid player, which is one of the ed; during the regional qualifiers, they hardest positions, as it is where players THE DAY only placed second, which didn’t mean face off one-on-one and technical skill they were guaranteed to compete in will often determine the effectiveness the main event. of that player. Luckily for EG, the team Right before the group stages began, recruited spritely 16-year-old Sumail as YOU IGNITE there was a wild card series where all their mid. Sumail is now being hailed as the teams who placed second would the best mid player in the world after battle it out for the last two remaining his performance at The International. slots. CDEC fought and won that spot, and surprised everyone during the YOUR FUTURE? group stages, as they tied with EG to be at the top of their group, a feat no one The International is the largest expected. eSports event ever, as 16 teams From there, CDEC destroyed every- from around the world fly into If you have the spark, we have the programs to By: John Lindvay "Aui_2000" Ling, and Peter "ppd" Dager. one they encountered in the winners Seattle to battle it out in the At last year’s International, they placed bracket. It was amazing to watch this game DOTA 2 – Defense of the guide you toward a rewarding career. he International 5 wrapped up third, and coming into this event, many young team, underrated by virtually Ancients, a multiplayer online FORTIS offers programs in the following areas: Aug. 8, and the American squad had them rated highly, but no one everyone, wreck teams who were ex- battle arena video game – for a TEvil Geniuses became DOTA 2 thought they would take it all. This pected to win. They even beat out EG in prize pool of $18 million. champions winning the final series was not so much a discredit to them as the final round of the winner’s bracket 3 to 1. The International is the largest it was hype of other teams that seemed sending them down into losers, forcing Nursing • Medical/Dental • Business eSports event ever, as 16 teams from like titans in the event. them to fight back for a rematch. around the world fly into Seattle to bat- The competition this year was stag- So where CDEC Gaming is the spunky Simply put: It was amazing. tle it out in the game DOTA 2 – Defense gering. With 10 teams directly invited upstart surprising everyone, EG is the But if you missed this all, don’t worry! I.T. • Skilled Trades • Cosmetology of the Ancients, a multiplayer online and a series of regional qualifiers held disciplined veteran where cool heads All the games can be seen on the DOTA battle arena video game – for a prize to allow for underdogs to fight their prevail. The story of the members on 2 website. And here are some interest- pool of $18 million. The International is way in, it was a month-long exhibition EG is pretty fascinating. The oldest ing stats on this year’s viewership. The for all intents and purposes my Super of some of the best DOTA to date. Invit- member and carry position player (po- event itself takes place in Seattle at Bowl event of the year. ed teams, like LGD China, Team Secret, sition one player leading the squad, de- the Key Arena, but most people watch If you caught my article last year, I and Vici Gaming, were favored to take termining its strategy) Fear is a DOTA the game via Internet streaming from compared the previous year’s prize pool the championship, but were eliminated 2 veteran who has been in the scene sites like Twitch or YouTube. This year, ($10 million) to other sports to help give via upsets. Where EG proved to be the for more than a decade, well before Valve estimates that more than 20 mil- CALL 1.800.555.7600 some rough comparisons as to why it’s most stable and disciplined team at the there were millions of dollars flying lion people tuned in to watch the event, such a big deal. Well, the prize pool this event, crowd favorite Secret, who was around. The DOTA community refers with a peak of several million concur- TEXT “IGNITE” TO 367847 year jumped up another $8 million, favored to win the whole thing, was to him as “Old Man Fear” since he has rent viewers. To put that in perspec- bringing it to a total of $18 million. With knocked out early on in the main event. been around seemingly forever and is tive, the Super Bowl gets a total of 111 the increase in money, it was guaran- The event itself was two weeks of older than your average eSports player million viewers. The final match of the teed that even the team that took 16th DOTA. The first week was a blitzkrieg sitting at a 28. (I write that with tears event was also aired on ESPN. place was walking home with $55,000. group stage, where teams played each falling down my face as I turn 30.) With that, I want to wish EG congrat- FORTIS.EDU IGNITE YOUR FUTURE The payouts jump up quickly after that other in a round-robin fashion for Alongside Fear sits Universe, who is ulations for their incredible run at this resulting in first place getting more points to get seeded in a set of double the offlane player, which means “play year’s International, and also shout than $6 million, with second and third elimination tournament brackets. The maker” in simple terms. The goal of the out to CDEC, for showing us just how each sitting at over $2 million. That is top four teams out of a pair of groups offlane player is to set the pace of the amazing this game can be and for proof bananas! would seed into the winners’ bracket, game and to find openings. PPD is the that young blood will shake up the As I mentioned at the top, this year’s while the bottom four teams seeded team’s captain and expert drafter. competition in the coming years. champion was the American team Evil into the losers’ bracket, facing instant A key aspect of DOTA 2 is that there Geniuses, or EG as they are referred to elimination. is a pool of more than 100 heroes that John Lindvay can be contacted at by fans and podcasters. The EG DOTA 2 EG ended up winning the entire players can control, and at the start of [email protected], and you can FORTIS INSTITUTE squad is comprised of five players: Clin- event, but the most compelling story each game, teams take turns banning follow him on Twitter @Fightstrife. ton "Fear" Loomis, Syed Sumail Has- was the Cinderella story of a relatively and picking heroes for their team; this 5757 WEST 26TH STREET, ERIE, PA 16506 san, Saahil "UNiVeRsE" Arora, Kurtis low-rated Chinese team. 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ER Sports Walter Stone (Photo players drawing attention submitted to Erie Reader by from some of the top schools The future of Strong Vincent hoops is Erie sports historian Dan in the country. Brabender) the talk of the town. Hickory showcases safety Pitt and at George Wash- Andrew Pryts (6-2, 195) who al- By: James R. LeCorchick ington before the regular ready has offers from the likes season gets underway. GU of Alabama, Penn State, Ohio ITH FOOTBALL sea- record of 24-4 while showing a coach John Reilly will be State, Michigan, Michigan son just around the 16-2 card in the PAC10. The Sun breaking in a lot of new State, Pitt, Notre Dame, and Wcorner, I thought ev- Devils were awarded a second faces, and he could learn Stanford. His father Ed played eryone would be talking about seed in the Midwest Region of a lot if they have to match linebacker at Penn State and the upcoming grid season, but the NCAA Tournament, State up with the Panthers and many people consider the Nit- this is not the case, as a few being eliminated by Kansas. the Colonials. tany Lions the favorite to sign interesting stories making the This unit is considered one And there are even more the Hornets' star. rounds concern basketball, es- of the best – if not the best – stories floating around as Meanwhile, the Bengals pecially Strong Vincent hoops. teams in school history. rumors persist that Coach from Cleveland will be bring- Rumor number-one, which The former Lions' great Reilly is still looking into ing a squad looking to defend I consider top-shelf after in- played with some of the best the possibility of add- its state crown with players vestigating is in regards to SV players in the country during ing one or two Division-I such as wide receiver Justin garnering the services of a 6-9 his high school and college transfers, paper work be- senior transfer from Roches- days. Following his Academy cent-St. Mary's. Morris and fel- ing done and the outcome to The player in question ter, N.Y. After talking to sever- senior season, he was named low junior Simeal Wofford are be known in the near future. has been working out al reliable sources, I couldn't to the Pennsylvania squad for expected to be one of the best GU has a lot of firepower to re- with the Colonels this confirm he's from Rochester, the prestigious Dapper Dan backcourt duos in the state, place, so the Knights' boss has but the player in question has Classic in Pittsburgh and some and Morris, who will probably not left any stones unturned in summer, and it appears been working out with the his teammates included Sam be the top scorer in Erie Coun- a hectic recruiting season. he definitely will be a Colonels this summer, and it Bowie (Kentucky), Ricky Tun- ty history before he's finished, For the people that really like great help. appears he will be a great help. stall (Duquesne), Billy Var- caught the attention of the Ak- to look ahead, Gannon opens To make it even more inter- ner (Notre Dame), and Larry ron school. its season with a PSAC West Layne (6-2, 180) and running esting is the fact that he is the "Bread" Anderson (UNLV). According to my sources, the contest Nov. 11 at Clarion Uni- back Dontez Rash (5-8, 175). son of former Academy High Meanwhile, it was a Who's SV standout was seriously versity. Layne, rated nationally as a School great Walter Stone, a Who of College Basketball on considering making the move four-star recruit, picked the four-year starter for the Li- the ASU roster, as he played but decided to stay with the WOULD BE remiss if I didn't Spartans over such schools as ons, who I believe is one of the with Byron Scott, Lafayette Colonels and "take care of Imention high school foot- Alabama, Notre Dame, Mich- most underrated players ever Lever, Alton Lister, Sam Wil- some unfinished business" ball, the local schools official- igan, Ohio State, Florida, and to come out of Erie. Stone, a 6-9 liams, and Johnny Nash – all in Erie. That was a huge sigh ly underway with pre-season Miami (FL). Rash has already standout, was an outstanding high school All-Americans and of relief you heard from local workouts in full gear and committed to Ohio Universi- inside player who also owned future NBA performers. hoops fans and an even bigger scrimmages set to begin Satur- ty. a very soft touch from the out- While things are looking up sigh from Coach Pullium. day, Aug. 22. This should get the fires side. for SV coach Shannon Pulli- Meanwhile, on the college There are two of those scrim- burning for high school grid- He went on to play in ju- um's team, it was not quite as scene Gannon University mages I am planning on mak- iron fans. nior college and then started bright a couple of weeks ago, men's basketball faithful could ing that opening Saturday, for the Sun Devils of Arizona as there were strong rumors have an interesting pre-sea- Hickory at McDowell (10 a.m.) James R. LeCorchick State University. that junior-to-be superstar Da- son, as it appears the Golden and Cleveland Benedictine can be contacted at While at ASU, the Erie native vid Morris was considering a Knights, according to some slated to test Cathedral Prep at JRLSportsReport@gmail. was a member of the 1980-81 transfer to LeBron James' old of their more knowledgeable Dollinger Field at 4 p.m. Both com, and you can follow him squad that posted an overall high school, Akron’s St. Vin- followers, may be playing at of the visiting teams have on Twitter @JRLSports.

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