Easton native Carla Halvorson was named the Female Athlete of the Year at the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s annual Athletics Banquet this past week.
The senior had a standout season on the women’s soccer team. She received First Team Association of Division III Independents (AD3I) honors and helped lead her team to the championship game of the ACAA Conference Tournament.
Halvorson was the team’s leading scorer with 29 points. Her 13 goals led UMPI and she added three assists on the season, which was second on the team. She added two game-winning goals; at home against Maine-Machias, her goal in the 53rd minute helped the Owls beat the Clippers 1-0, then later on the road vs. Daniel Webster, with the score tied at three, she netted a goal with 1:36 seconds remaining to give the Owls a 4-3 victory.
Halvorson was named the USCAA Player of the Week in September. Her lone goal against Unity College helped the Owls to a 1-1 draw in that game. Later in the week she scored two goals early in the second half to propel the Owls to their first win of the season.
She was also named Player of the Week by the AD3I for the week ending Oct. 16, 2016. Her game winner against Daniel Webster kicked off the week, and she followed that up with three goals and an assist in a win at Hampshire. Her two goals against Fisher gave her six goals and an assist in those three games.
The AD3I named her the Student-Athlete of the Month for October. The Owls went 4-2-1 during that period, with Halvorson contributing eight goals, one assist and her two game winners. She finished the season ranked second in the AD3I in goals and fourth in overall points.
Head Coach Trevor Parent praised her efforts. “We knew Carla was coming in as a proven student-athlete, having three years at the NCAA Division II level. Her talents are undeniable and she was quite deserving of each of the recognitions she picked up throughout the year.”
Halvorson will graduate this spring with a degree in liberal studies.
EASTON ROYALTY — Royalty representing Easton in 2017 are, from left, Tiny Miss Easton Kchimera Ambrose, Little Miss Easton Julianna Willette, Pre-Teen Miss Easton Chloe Lento and Junior Miss Easton Maggee Currie. (Photo courtesy of Hillary Hallett)
Pentecostal Church sale
On Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20, the Pentecostal Church on the Bangor Road in Easton will host a bargain basement sale.
Friday’s hours will be 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturday the sale runs from 8 to 11 a.m.
Open house
The Francis Malcolm Science Center in Easton invites the public to their annual open house on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Those attending may explore the wonders of space through a presentation in the planetarium, now providing a fully immersive experience through its full-dome, digital projection system. Other attractions will include model rocket launches, a tropical aquarium, interactive displays and the chance to win a telescope.
Don’t miss this special event. Call 488-5451 for more information.
Students take stage
All are invited to enjoy the hilarious family-friendly production of “The Adventures of the Fearsome Pirate,” performed by the Easton Elementary students in grades 1-8 on Thursday, May 25. at 6 p.m.
In the story, the star of a popular pirate play, “The Fearsome Pirate Frank,” is the teenage heartthrob of every girl in Shakespearean England, even though he can’t remember his lines. However, when the actor and other cast are kidnapped by real pirates during one of their productions, it’s good-bye stardom, hello servitude on a real pirate ship.
Admission will be $5 for adults and $2 for children. Funds raised will become the budget for next year’s production.
The Easton National Honor Society will hold a Coke float fundraiser during intermission.
Happy Days update
The Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club met following a potluck lunch on Thursday, April 27, with 11 members and guests present.
The next meeting will be a potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 11th in the Recreation Room at the Manor. Seniors, please join them and bring a friend.
Library hours
On Saturdays the Community Library will be held at the Easton High School Library and will feature a story time from 10:00 am to 10:30 am geared for toddlers/pre-K to gr. 3; children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
The library will be open to the community for patrons to utilize library services; book loans, use of periodicals and reference materials, Internet and computer access. Patrons may bring their own devices to access the Internet and will be asked to follow existing library rules/guidelines.
This week’s date is Wednesday, May 17, at the Elementary School; closed Saturday, May 20, at the High School.
Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: hillary_jt@myfairpoint.net or calling 551-7737.
