Track and field athletes from Presque Isle and Caribou high schools received the following PVC large school all-conference outdoor track team nominations. First team: Hannah Saunders, 1,600 Race Walk; Katrina Whittier, Shot Put.
Second team: Saunders, 3,200 Run; Paige Small, 1,600 Race Walk; Whittier, 300 meter hurdles; Amber Griffin, High Jump; Whittier, Triple Jump.
First team: Nate Swan, 400 Dash; Finn Bondeson, 1,600 Race Walk; Swan, Javelin.
Second team: Swan, 100 Dash; Steve Melbourne, 800 Run; Tim Freme, 3,200 Run; Jared Sleeper, 1,600 Race Walk; Caribou (Freme, Sleeper, Melbourne, Jesse Stephens) 4×800 Relay; Jason Johnson, discus; Lucas Richards, javelin.
The Nordic Heritage Center is holding an intro to trail running followed by restorative yoga on June 23 at 5:30 p.m. Tea and healthy snacks are included for a total cost of $15. For more information or to register, email dominicksarah@yahoo.com.
Starting June 29 until August 10, NHSC will lead a youth mountain bike program every Monday from 6-7:30 p.m. for youths ages 8-14. There is no cost, but a limited number of rental bikes are available for $5 per class. To register or for more information, call Julie at 764-8160.
Presque Isle Youth Hockey is looking for adults interested in coaching or helping out with its six levels of youth hockey teams. Boys and girls, ages 4-16, participate in a season that runs from October through March. If you have an interest in getting involved, please email aroostookhockey@yahoo.com.
The Presque Isle High School Varsity Club is pleased to present the Boston- based rock and blues band Ernie and the Automatics on Friday, August 28 at 7 p.m. in the PIHS Auditorium.
Members of Ernie and the Automatics have sold over 30 million albums worldwide. The band features guitarist Barry Goudreau and drummer Sib Hashian, both former original members of the multi-platinum selling band BOSTON. The band’s first CD, Low Expectations, debuted at #7 on Billboard’s Blues Chart.
This will be the band’s first trip to northern Maine. The band has spent most of its time in Boston and New York City sharing the stage with legendary artists such as B.B. King, Chuck Berry, and Etta James. Local singer-songwriter Brian Mosher will open the show. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door and are available at Bradley’s Citgo, The Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce, Presque Isle High School, and from members of the SAD#1 Music Boosters.
For more information, contact Mark White mark.white@sad1.org.
Contributed photo/Christopher Smith
THE WILLIAM J. SMITH award is presented each year to a pee wee hockey player exemplifying the spirit of sportsmanship and, who, in the opionion of the coaches, shows outstanding dedication to the sport of hockey. This year’s recipient was Tyler Seely, who was awarded a plaque and a $25 gift card to Olympia Sports. Presenting the award to Seely were Smith’s children, Christopher Smith, left, and Kimberly Wright, right.
