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Staff<\/p>\n

June 15, 2026, 5:30 a.m. ET<\/p>\n

\"PrincipalPrincipal Kathi Lane of St. Stanislaus School hugs one of the school’s 152 students as a teacher, right, hugs another student on June 5, 2001. It was the final day for St. Stanislaus, 1203 Wallace St., which closed after 112 years because of financial problems and dropping enrollment.<\/p>\n

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Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Rodney<\/p>\n

Rodney Jones 7, slides on the railing outside Pfeiffer-Burleigh Elementary School on his last day of first grade in June 2001 on the final day of the school year for students in the Erie School District.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"John<\/p>\n

John Mushat, center, a 2001 graduate of the Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy, recently received the Outstanding High School Student award for Erie County sponsored by the Youth on a Mission Team. Mushat, for whom the award will now be named, was honored for exemplifying the Mission Team message, said Thomas Myers Jr., Youth on a Mission Team CEO. The award, according to Myers, “is for a youth who has persevered (despite) the odds against them, by getting over the obstacles that were trying to block their way, (and) one who took the challenge to survive and succeed in education.” Presenting the award to Mushat are Erie County Judge Stephanie Domitrovich and Myers.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"LarryIsaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Gannon<\/p>\n

Gannon Univerisity student Paul Doughty finds the waves suitable for surfing in June 2001 near Beach 1 but off of Presque Isle State Park property.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Josh<\/p>\n

Josh Heidecker became the first 2001 graduate of Northwestern Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy, getting his diploma early, on June 5, in order to start Marine basic training June 11. Collegiate Academy Dean Bob Oliver is at right.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Tim<\/p>\n

Tim Borkowski entertains his grandson, Damon Watson, 4, in the park at the foot of Liberty Street in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Susan<\/p>\n

Susan Rich touches up a painting she made on site at the former Elephant Bar, 2826 W. Eighth St.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Kristina<\/p>\n

Kristina Caldwell, a fourth-grade student at Tracy Elementary School, enjoys the varied colors of a parachute she and her classmates were playing with during field day in the front lawn of the school in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Deshauna<\/p>\n

Deshauna Hubbart, a sixth-grader at Perry Elementary School, is awed in June 2001 by the inflatable globe called the “Earth Ballon” that she is sitting in.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Adam<\/p>\n

Adam LaKari 5, rides his motor scooter along West Sixth Street near Cascade Street in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Jack Hanrahan\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Kate<\/p>\n

Kate Arkwright teaches the Prime Time Fitness Class at Erie Center on Health and Aging in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Jack Hanrahan\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Erie<\/p>\n

Erie SeaWolves pitcher Nate Cornejo delivers in the second inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader against New Britain June 3, 2001. The Rock Cats swept 5-3 and 7-2<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Members<\/p>\n

Members of the congregation of Assembly of God of North East break ground for a new sanctuary in early June 2001 at 2025 Orchard Beach Road led by the Rev. Gerald Olshevski, in the white coat.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Catherine<\/p>\n

Catherine Little, 89, dances to “Little Bit Of Jazz” with dance partner Michael Watson during a celebration of the 75th anniversary of The Little Dance School at the Warner Theatre on June 2, 2001.<\/p>\n

Jack Hanrahan\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Gary<\/p>\n

Gary Drapcho presents the championship trophy to Erie Times-News Brothers Bowling Tournament 2001 winners the Woodfield Brothers. Front, from left, are David, Spencer and Terry Woodfield; back, from left, are John and Mike Woodfield. At right is tournament Director Marty Brooks.<\/p>\n

Jack Hanrahan\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Jesse<\/p>\n

Jesse DePriest, of Millcreek Township, pushes his two children while his wife, Katie, runs at far left at the start of the World’s Largest Run at the Eastside YMCA June 2, 2001.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"The<\/p>\n

The new Wal-Mart superstore in the Washington Town Center, along Route 6 near the Interstate 79 interchange west of Edinboro, nears completion in late May 2001.<\/p>\n

John Bartlett\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Dr.<\/p>\n

Dr. James Barker, Erie School District superintendent, gets a sample of the food prepared By Central High School students, from left, Brian Earnes, Josh Ambrose and Shamika Livingston, on May 31, 2001, at the eighth annual Superintendent’s Cook-Off.<\/p>\n

Jack Hanrahan\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Laurel<\/p>\n

Laurel Lucore, right, and her brother Nic Lucore, left, play miniature golf at Sportland, 2201 Asbury Road, in June 2001. The popular recreation center, which featured go-karts, mini-golf, batting cages, an arcade and snacks counter, had been open since 1956. Lowes Home Improvement now does business on the site.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Mourners<\/p>\n

Mourners fill St. Peter Cathedral on June 2, 2001, for the funeral Mass of former state Rep. Italo Cappabianca, who had died May 28 after a two-year fight against brain cancer. Cappabianca, 64, was 22-year member of the state House. Monsignor Richard Stack celebrated the Mass, and Erie Catholic Diocese Bishop Donald W. Trautman and retired Erie Catholic Bishop Michael J. Murphy presided.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Joe<\/p>\n

Joe Frey, 13, of Millcreek Township, practices his bunting skills in June 2001 during the McDowell Baseball summer skills camp held Walnut Creek ballfields<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Jessie<\/p>\n

Jessie Duemmel pulls a table cart carrying her friends Melanie Spagel and Carrie Spagel while Sabrina Duemmel pushes at the East Perry Square Fountain in June 2001. They were trying to retrieve a ball off the top of the fountain.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Barb<\/p>\n

Barb Filutze speaks to participants june 11, 2001, at the cookhouse on Presque Isle State Park during the first meeting of the 12th annual 10-week training session leading up to the Hamot 10K\/Mayor’s Cup<\/p>\n

Jack Hanrahan\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"The<\/p>\n

The Lady Kate passes Perry Monument at Presque Isle State Park in early June 2001.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"David<\/p>\n

David Brown, 25 of Sharon, right and Eric Bradburn, 30 of Wellington, Florida, chat June 10, 2001, before Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine commencement ceremonies. There were 120 students in the class of 2001.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Jack<\/p>\n

Jack Shayko, a Union City resident and member of Laborers Union Local 603, recites the Pledge of Allegiance during the Erie labor union Solidarity Parade and Rally June 10, 2001. It started at the Central Labor Union Hall, 1707 State St., and proceeded to Veterans Stadium.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Jeffrey<\/p>\n

Jeffrey Hammer, 12 of Erie, competes in the Erie Soap Box Derby June 9, 2001, in his car “Mission Possible.”<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Matt<\/p>\n

Matt Dennison, left, and Marion Gallivan lay out donated books for the 25th annual Great American Book Sale at Villa Maria gymnasium in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Erie<\/p>\n

Erie Admirals’ Drew Warner, right, battles Akron Aces’ Ben Blasko for the ball in a boys under-10 match on Field 2 at Family First Sports Park in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Jack Hanrahan\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"TheGreg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"David<\/p>\n

David O’Brien cools off with a leap into 4 Mile Creek in Lawerence Park in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Lynea<\/p>\n

Lynea Chandler, right, recites the Pledge of Allegiance to start commencement exercises for GED grads at Central High School auditorium in June 2001. On her right are Julie Carter and Kevin Carr.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Deon<\/p>\n

Deon Warner in June 2001 shows some of the trophies and medals he had won in Special Olympics competitions, including his 2001 Pennsylvania Special Olympics Hall of Fame induction trophy, left.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Emile<\/p>\n

Emile Ferraro White and her sister Elaine Ferraro get sprayed by their cousin Kayla Bessetti off West 25th Street in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Katie<\/p>\n

Katie O’Neal, 18, of Quincy, Illinois, is greeted by Tara Marsh, 19, of Erie, after arriving on the final Continental flight to Erie International Airport on June 13, 2001. O’Neal, a former resident, returned to Erie to visit friends. Continental had announced months before that it would cut Erie service, and a Beech 1900 commuter plane taxi down the runway at Erie International Airport carried away the final 15 passengers to fly from Erie to Continental’s hub in Cleveland.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News\"Joey<\/p>\n

Joey Ward, then 52, pitches for Carpetowne in June 2001. It was his 31st season in Erie’s City Rec League, the top fastpitch league in the tri-state area.<\/p>\n

Jack Hanrahan\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Jason<\/p>\n

Jason Schauer, foreground, and Charles Schealey sit with classmates June 12, 2001, during the first Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy commencement at the Warner Theater. Then-Gov. Tim Ridge addressed the class of 172 seniors.<\/p>\n

Jack Hanrahan\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"HorseshoeRich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania Sailors’ and Soldiers’ Home resident Joe Kalinowski, 86, talks with Don Kockritz, of Erie, during the Christian Motorcyclists Association visit to the facility in June 2001. Kalinowski served in the U.S. Army during World War II.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Erie<\/p>\n

Erie Water Authority’s Chestnut Street Pumping Station undergoes renovations in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Murphy<\/p>\n

Murphy the basset hound, owned by Judy Helfferich, licks his chops in anticipation of Slobber Fest in Union City in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Kim<\/p>\n

Kim Gorr-Scott, front and center, leads a group of Erie musicians who were to perform June 18, 2001, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. In the second row, from left, are Tim Driscoll, Heather Seaman, Mary Alice Brown, Kevin Bensink and John Drumm. Back row, from left, are Paul Rogers, Al Knight, Bob Walkow, Paul Yoculan, Jack Bernard and Skip Niebauer.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Joe<\/p>\n

Joe Argeny, 10, of Erie, takes his turn at kick-ball at Frontier Park in June 2011. In back, from left, are Gabe Hanson, 11; Matt Caples, 11; and Anthony Beerbower, 10. They were participating in an Adventure Camp put on by Tutor Tim Child Care\/Learning Center.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Cardiac<\/p>\n

Cardiac Fitness Club members Marie Nedza and Carl Seibert lead a group of heart patients along South Shore Drive in June 2001. Larry Hanson, M.D., a Saint Vincent Health Center heart surgeon, realized a “phase three” exercise program was needed for heart patients who completed formal rehabilitation but still desired group exercise tailored to their needs. In 1980, he helped start the Cardiac Fitness Club.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Amanda<\/p>\n

Amanda Lee, 2 of Erie, lounges in June 2011 at Presque Isle State Park Beach 8 while her twin sisters Megan, right, and Katie, center, 4, play with water buckets and sand.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Andy<\/p>\n

Andy Nitkiewicz, 12, has fun with his Pogo Stick in the shade on of East 23rd Street in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Erica<\/p>\n

Erica Miller toils under a hot sun as a field worker for Rotthoff Strawberry Farm in Wattsburg in June 2011.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Auctioneer<\/p>\n

Auctioneer Mark Tanenbaum begins the bidding process for the Eastway Plaza in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Sharon<\/p>\n

Sharon Hicks testifies to those gathered on the first of six nights of tent preaching about her victory over cancer while her pastor, Bishop Jessie Gavin, smiles in the Greater background. Calvary Full Gospel Baptist Church’s 10th annual Church in the Park tent revival at Rodger Young Park started June 23, 2001.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Traffic<\/p>\n

Traffic backs up on Buffalo Road in June 2001 during construction.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"StakesRich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Sue<\/p>\n

Sue DeArment of the Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Saegertown takes a female English mute swan she’s caring for out for a swim. The swan and her mate, owned by Barry Grossman and kept at the Stonehouse Inn in Millcreek Township, were being treated by DeArment after they were contaminated with jet fuel after a spill at the Erie International Airport in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Tim Hahn\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"John<\/p>\n

John Foster moved from England to Erie in early 2001 to wed Anne Pauline. The two met in 1997 when Foster was visiting his sister, who was Pauline’s neighbor.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Students<\/p>\n

Students attend summer school at Perry Elementary School in Erie in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Sonny<\/p>\n

Sonny Crosby spends some quality summer time with his granddaughter, Everee Jones, 9, in front of Sonny’s Variety Store on East 23rd Street in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"B.J.<\/p>\n

B.J. Russell, of Fiske & Sons, removes wires that were used as pigeon guards from the columns at the Erie Country Courthouse in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"AGreg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Danielle<\/p>\n

Danielle Baker, 8, left, and Deanna Miller, 11, both of Erie, play at the Erie Festival for the Arts in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Michael<\/p>\n

Michael Ritter, of Erie, rests during the final hour of the flea market June 24, 2001, at the Peninsula Drive-In on Peninsula Drive.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Carlissa<\/p>\n

Carlissa Tate, 11, and Brittany Lucas, 9, both of Erie, exit the Erie County Public Library’s Bookmobile at the Franklin Terrace YMCA on June 27, 2001. The bookmobile stopped at the center every Wednesday in the summer from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Penn<\/p>\n

Penn State heavyweight Kerry McCoy, left, and Olympic champion Rulan Gardner were instructors at Bruce Baumgartner’s techniques camp at Edinboro University in July 2001.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"TheIsaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Earvin<\/p>\n

Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the three-time NBA MVP and five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, speaks to a crowd at the Family First Fitness Center on June 30, 2001, in an appearance benefiting the Pennsylvania Fatherhood Initiative.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Shavell<\/p>\n

Shavell Spencer, 7, and her great-grandmother, Ora Marsh, attend the seventh annual African American Elementary Academic Honors Recognition and Celebration on June 29, 2001. Shavell and two of her siblings were honored individually and the Spencer family received an award for the most honor students in one family. All three Spencer children also achieved perfect attendance. More than 500 students from all 14 Erie area elementary schools were honored at the event at Rodger Young Park.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Volunteers<\/p>\n

Volunteers put up the new Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses off Route 20 in North East in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Bill<\/p>\n

Bill Hillhouse pitches for Budweiser against Carpetowne in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Work<\/p>\n

Work starts on the cruise ship terminal at the foot of Holland Street in June 2001.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"State<\/p>\n

State Street in Erie was reopened at 14th Street on July 6, 2001, after months of construction. The Koehler Brewery smokestack visible top right was razed in 2006. The McDonald’s restaurant at West Fourth Street, bottom right, was demolished in 2019.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Erie<\/p>\n

Erie residents Phyllis May, right, and her sister, Denise Lawson, exercise on Presque Isle State Park’s multi-purpose trail in July 2001.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Pamela<\/p>\n

Pamela Graham of SafeNet is surrounded in July 2001 by quilts from the Erie Quilt Guild, which donates 20-30 blankets a month. When a child goes to SafeNet, they are each given their own quilt.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Fireworks<\/p>\n

Fireworks go off behind Mercyhurst College’s Old Main building on July 4, 2001.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Tori<\/p>\n

Tori McKenna, 10, watches the Millcreek Township parade on July 4, 2001, with her friend Megan Carrig, 9.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Barry<\/p>\n

Barry Landis, 12, of Edinboro, fishes Mallory Run in July 2001.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Ray<\/p>\n

Ray Birchard, 75, of Edinboro, a retired veterinarian, paints a fence on his property on July 2, 2001. He boards a pony and a horse for his neighbors on the property, which at one time was a farm.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Len<\/p>\n

Len Bonds, 37, of Erie, mans the barbecue grill at Glenwood Park in July 2001.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Erie<\/p>\n

Erie resident Rita Marshall, 82, paints a lighthouse during a summer oil painting class at the Erie Center on Health and Aging on July 10, 2001. Marshall had been studying oil painting at the center for almost two years.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Erie<\/p>\n

Erie resident Chris Marco, 13, returns the ball during the first round of the Boys 14 single match on July 10, 2001, in a 6-1, 6-0 loss to Erie resident Jeff Titcombe, 14, during the City Rec 40th annual Junior Tennis Tournament.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Jerry<\/p>\n

Jerry McGinty provides Kathy McMaster with lessons on how to fly a sophisticated kite at Sunset Point on Presque Isle State Park in July 2001.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Corry<\/p>\n

Corry resident Michael Bowen and his daughter Alexa Bowen, 3, watch the Sparkettes Marching Group go down Corry’s Center Street during the CorryFest parade on July 7, 2001.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"A<\/p>\n

A July 2001 day delivered this postcard setting outside Waterford on Route 97.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Joe<\/p>\n

Joe Svoboda receives a haircut in July 2001 from Tony Scanzillo, 85, his barber for 20 years at Scanzillo’s shop at East Fifth and Wallace streets.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Gary<\/p>\n

Gary Miles, 52, stands off Route 5 in North East near his Mercedes that was crushed by fallen trees during storms the night of July 10, 2001.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Kayla<\/p>\n

Kayla Palmer 7, rises from her tent at 7:30 a.m. on a July 2001 day at the Outdoor Living Summer Camp at the Glinodo center on East Lake Road.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Emily<\/p>\n

Emily Kuchta winces as she is crowned Cherry queen by the 2000 queen, Hillori Schenker, in July 2001 at the North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Kim<\/p>\n

Kim Seipple of Broken Inn practices his pitching before a slow-pitch game against Our Place\/Bull Pen in July 2001.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Erie<\/p>\n

Erie residents Virginia and Howard Henderson picnic on Presque Isle State Park in July 2001.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Presque<\/p>\n

Presque Isle State Park lifeguards work out with weights as part of their daily training throughout the summer of 2001. On the near bench are Mike Doyle and Katy Evans; Ryan Morrow and Joel Burick are behind.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"NorthNorth East resident Katie Fink, 15, center, gets ready to throw a water balloon at members of the Brookside Fire Department as she and Amy Steele, 15, left, and Melissa Walters, 23, get sprayed with water during the North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival parade in downtown North East on July 14, 2001.<\/p>\n

You might als enjoy See years of photos from the North East PA Firemen’s Cherry Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Brian<\/p>\n

Brian Colors Sheldon, of Erie, dances to the music of One World Tribe at Perry Square during AmeriMasala in July 2001.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Erie<\/p>\n

Erie native Maria Sansone and Empire Sports Network reporter Jim Basquil laugh at a video clip of Sansone with David Letterman from her days as a young sports reporter during their visit to then-Jerry Uht Park in July 2001.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"A<\/p>\n

A construction worker works on the new Erie Zoo Administration Building on July 13, 2001.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Ken<\/p>\n

Ken Kensill, retired Millcreek Township Police officer and president of the Northwest Pennsylvania Vietnam Veterans Memorial, poses in July 2001 with bicycles that were donated by the Millcreek police. The bikes were auctioned and proceeds put toward the partially constructed memorial at the Erie City Memorial Gardens.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Glen<\/p>\n

Glen Prozenski, of Potomac Building Inc., works in July 2001 on one of two new bridges at Frontier Park funded by Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"George<\/p>\n

George Wolfe, of Erie, starts his bike in the parking lot of Quaker Steak & Lube during bike night on July 19, 2001.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Wilda<\/p>\n

Wilda Sundberg, left, and Chris McRae paint with watercolors on the bayfront near the Chestnut Street launch in July 2001, when Sundberg was teaching an Erie Art Museum watercolor class.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Sharon<\/p>\n

Sharon Taton, left, reads with Beth Olon during the Neighborhood Art House’s Hooked on Books summer reading program in July 2001.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Deven<\/p>\n

Deven Aven, 3, of Millcreek Township, gets a drink of water from the fountain at the softball field on Asbury Road while his father was playing in modified fast-pitch game in July 2001.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"AaronJack Hanrahan\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"NorthNorth East resident Brent Moore poses in July 2001 with his Congressional Award<\/a>, presented June 20 by U.S. Rep. Phil English for his initiative, achievement and community service. Moore’s brother, Chris Moore, also received a Congressional Award. English recognized them with gold medals for the 800 hours each brother dedicated to volunteer public service, physical fitness, expeditions, exploration and their own personal development.Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Evelyn<\/p>\n

Evelyn Coleman was honored as the volunteer of the year by the Visiting Nurses Association of America. She also volunteered at the Upper Room, where she was photographed in July 2001.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"SteveSteve Oosterkamp, of Erie, has an added treat to his day of fishing at the South Pier as the U.S. Brig Niagara passes through the channel enroute to a sail on Lake Erie in July 2001.<\/p>\n

You might also enjoy Photos of the U.S. Brig Niagara through the years<\/a><\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Carolyn<\/p>\n

Carolyn Lorya, left, and Vasyl Kovalchuk each won $1,000 Louis J. Tullio Memorial Scholarships administered by the Housing Authority of the City of Erie in July 2001.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Erie<\/p>\n

Erie resident Johnnie Butts, 8, keeps cool while playing in the Westbrook Apartments pool on July 23, 2001.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"John<\/p>\n

John Chatman, of Fitch & Sons, cleans windows at Emerson-Gridley Elementary School on West Sixth in July 2001 as part of a restoration project.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Cranesville<\/p>\n

Cranesville resident Tad Bowen performs with his dog, Missy the Missile, during a Frisbee Dog Show at Harborfest on July 21, 2001.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Cancer<\/p>\n

Cancer survivor Ellen Porter and caregiver Lynn Weissert, right, both Benedictine Sisters of Erie, embrace during the first lap of the Relay for Life on July 22, 2001.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"James<\/p>\n

James C. Smith, a reenactor for 20 years at the time, participates in Waterford Days in July 2001.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Terry<\/p>\n

Terry Dawdy’s full-time in July 2001 was as a Pennsylvania State Police trooper, but his beach job was building sandcastles. He was entered in the sand sculpture competition at Discover Presque Isle Days on Beach 8 at Presque Isle State Park.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Visitors<\/p>\n

Visitors enjoy the first day of Discover Presque Isle in the display area at Water Works in July 2001.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"GeriJack Hanrahan\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Cottman<\/p>\n

Cottman second baseman Tong Stillings forces a sliding Jay Dahl at second base and attempts to make the double play in a Glenwood League baseball game at Ainsworth Field in July 2001.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Susan<\/p>\n

Susan Schneider has a great place to practice her putting in July 201 — a green beside her home on Niagara Pier.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Robert<\/p>\n

Robert Wiley, 9, plays basketball with his friends at Columbus Park on July 25, 201.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Michael<\/p>\n

Michael Chenard, left, was running a roadside lemonade stand with some friends along Norman Way on July 25, 2001, when Sam Gambill of the Erie Streets Department paving crew stopped for a drink.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"The<\/p>\n

The Lansdowne, owned by California-based Specialty Restaurants Inc. and pictured here in July 2001, was brought to Erie in 1999 to serve as a floating restaurant on Presque Isle Bay. Instead it languished without activity for years, partially sinking on Christmas Day 2005. It was finally towed away to Buffalo by a tugboat in July 2006.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Sean<\/p>\n

Sean Pease plays baritone for the Lake Erie Regiment on July 30, 2001, during the North American Open Regional Division II and III Drum and Bugle competition at North East High School.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Friendship<\/p>\n

Friendship Park, 710 E. 14th St., nears completion in July 2001 through the organizing efforts of SNOOPS Neighborhood Watch No. 13.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Erie<\/p>\n

Erie resident Shaton Smith, 8, swings at the McKinley Elementary School playground on July 29, 2001.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"The<\/p>\n

The new pavilion at Shades Beach Park, 7000 East Lake Road, provides shelter for the 50th class reunion of Lawrence Park High School on July 29, 2001.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"John<\/p>\n

John DeMarco kisses his 4-month old daughter, Gina, at the pavilion near Beach 11 after at Presque Isle State Park after winning the Erie Times-News Duathlon men’s race in July 2001<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"East<\/p>\n

East High School student Cecelia Santi, 16, wipes her brow while working with recent graduate Anthony Knepper, 20, in mid-summer 2001 at the school’s Adopt-a-Chunk program in which students perform landscape maintenance on a portion of the school grounds.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Andrew<\/p>\n

Andrew Fatica spent the afternoon of Aug. 2, 2001, catching frogs in a pond near his home off of Route 19 in Summit Township.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Redward<\/p>\n

Redward Gavin practices his trumpet in the living room of his apartment on West 18th Street in August 2001. Gavin played his trumpet in Perry Square or along State Street most days, hard to miss in a bow tie and tuxedo jacket.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Marine<\/p>\n

Marine Services Of Erie uses a crane on a barge to lift timbers from what was believed to be an old pier near the East Avenue Boat Ramp in summer 2001.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Ben<\/p>\n

Ben Verdonik, 3, enjoys the lift from his babysitter, Linda Fanning, at the Tri-Community Public Pool in Harborcreek Township on Aug. 1, 2001.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Monsignor<\/p>\n

Monsignor William Biebel hears confession at St. Peter Cathedral in summer 2001.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Ron<\/p>\n

Ron Hallett, left, and Ted Lunger of McCreary Roofing roof a building above East 30th Street on July 31, 2001.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Edinboro<\/p>\n

Edinboro resident Brent Hutchison, 12, falls off an inner tube while playing in Edinboro Lake with his twin brother, Jeff, and their cousin, Joanna Frndak, 11, from Decatur, Georgia, on July 31, 2001.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Jeff<\/p>\n

Jeff Carter, 14; Greg Carter, 7; and Emily Carter watch “Jurassic Park II” at the Peninsula Drive-In in August 2001.<\/p>\n

Jack Hanrahan\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Scottie<\/p>\n

Scottie Davis, founder of the Salt & Pepper Mime Project, stresses the importance of taking time with art during the Mime Camp at the Booker T. Washington Center on Aug. 7, 2001.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Kari<\/p>\n

Kari Mizikowski, 14, left, and Lindsay Caputo, 14, both from Millcreek Township, frolic in the swells at Beach 6 at Presque Isle State Park in August 2001.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Butch<\/p>\n

Butch Szoszorek, of the Russell Standard Corp., flattens paving material at 13th and Peach streets in August 2001.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Waterford<\/p>\n

Waterford resident Don Holder finds his way back to his seat with his dollar beer during a crowded Buck Night game at Jerry Uht Park on Aug. 6, 2001.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Buffalo<\/p>\n

Buffalo Bills tight end Sheldon Jackson, right, eyes a pass while the Cleveland Browns’ Marquis Smith defends during a NFL scrimmage at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania on Aug. 4, 2001.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Ed<\/p>\n

Ed Brown, left, of Cathedral Prep, playing for the City, intercepts a pass intended for Aaron Bluey, a Fairview graduate, in the first quarter of the 63rd annual Save-An-Eye football game at Veterans Stadium on Aug. 3, 2001.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Tom<\/p>\n

Tom Guthrie shows photos of his great-grandchild that his daughter, Cheryl Levesque, brought for him to see during his 90th birthday party. Guthrie opened his shop, at West Lake Service, in 1939 and was still working there in August 2001.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"The<\/p>\n

The Dickson Taven, towered over in August 2001 by then-Hamot Hospital and the Hamot Professional Building, was built in 1809 and is thought to be the oldest standing structure in the City of Erie. Erie City Council in late 2001 approved funding or architectural plans to preserve the building.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"City<\/p>\n

City of Erie employee Dennis Kuhar, bottom, helps city carpenter Mike Bisbee rig the main stage at We Love Erie Days on Aug. 15, 2001.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"The<\/p>\n

The Rev. Dale Francis, of East Greene Presbyterian Church, in August 2001 delivered a sermon to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Erie County’s first church, which stood somewhere near the stone marker at Middlebrook, on Route 89.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Sherry<\/p>\n

Sherry Claypoole races during the Wattsburg Fair on Aug. 14, 2001.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Todd<\/p>\n

Todd Melfi, general manager of Lake Erie Speedway, stands on the site at 10700 Delmas Drive in North East where speedway construction began in August 2001.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Erie<\/p>\n

Erie resident Sheelae Bailey, 4, raises her arms during the music while Rachel Lyons, 4, claps along during the Port Erie Gospel Extravaganza at Liberty Park on Aug. 12, 2001. Chelsey Lyons, bottom left, listens while sitting on the lawn.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"North<\/p>\n

North East resident Heidi Schenker learns archery during the Women in the Outdoors seminar at the Lake Edinboro Sportsmen Club on Aug. 11, 2001.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Russell<\/p>\n

Russell Blumish, of Harborcreek Township, enjoys the cool shower at Whitford Park, 5400 Iroquois Ave., in August 2001.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Brian<\/p>\n

Brian Duda and his coworkers at the Smoker Friendly Store on Buffalo Road in Harborcreek Township tried to bake chocolate chip cookies and fudge in a car with the windows rolled up one day in August 2001 when a thermometer in the car recorded a temperature of 150 degrees — then stopped working. The cookies were 2 hours and 15 minutes along when the photo was taken.<\/p>\n

Jack Hanrahan\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"AlcorAlcor and Mizar, twin polar bears at the Erie Zoo, cool off on a hot August day in 2001. Alcor died in August 2006 from complications of surgery to repair a broken front foot. His brother, Mizar, was euthanized less than a month later after an exam found that a tumor on his spleen had ruptured.<\/p>\n

You might also be interested in Photos: The Erie Zoo, through the years<\/a><\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"The<\/p>\n

The Edward M Cotter, the world’s oldest active fireboat, arrived in Port Erie at the Erie Maritime Museum on Aug. 22, 2001.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Lucas<\/p>\n

Lucas Schmode, 12, and Alex Schmode, 10, flip on a trampoline in their backyard in the 1000 block of Adams Street in Millcreek Township in August 2001.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Orval<\/p>\n

Orval Banefield, captain of the Theodore Too, out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, gave tours of the tug in August 2001 at an Erie Maritime Museum berth.<\/p>\n

Jack Hanrahan\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Richard<\/p>\n

Richard Donovan, a Pennsylvania Soldiers & Sailors’ resident who served as a U.S. Army Air Force gunner mechanic on a B-17 Flying Fortress in the 401st Bomb Group, 614th Bomb Squadron in World War II, headed to Erie International Airport in August 2001 to see a visiting B-17.<\/p>\n

Rich Forsgren\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Lead<\/p>\n

Lead designer Leonard Parker was excited in August 2001 about the prospect of incorporating a new Bayfront Convention Center into Erie’s bayfront. The convention center site is behind Parker, show admiring the Bicentennial Tower.<\/p>\n

Greg Wohlford\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"John<\/p>\n

John Welka, of Erie, returns a serve in August 2001 during the volleyball tournament at Presque Isle’s Beach 6 courts. He was partnered with Laura Beauty of Greenville and the two were pitted against Matt Soety of Erie and Jessica Long of Fredonia.<\/p>\n

Rob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"FredRob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Kenny<\/p>\n

Kenny Everall, a member of the Lake Erie Classic Car Club, poses with his car at Dobbins Landing in August 2001, when Erie police started to enforce regulations against parking after 11 p.m., putting a crimp in the tradition of buggin’ State.<\/p>\n

Janet B. Campbell\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"FromRob Engelhardt\/Erie Times-News File Photo\"Pete<\/p>\n

Pete Barry leads drills at an Erie Rugby Club practice at Baker Field in August 2001.<\/p>\n

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