Sports in brief . . .

County Challenge Series
    On Sunday, Oct. 14 the Aroostook Musterds Running Club will hold its annual banquet to award local runners. The potluck banquet begins at 2 p.m. at the Nordic Heritage Center with a club meeting before hand at 1 p.m.
    For more information and to R.S.V.P. please contact Linda Mountain, 764-5374, or Angela Ewings, 538-9893.
Acadia Triathlon
    On the weekend of Oct. 6-7, join in on what has become an annual trek to Mount Desert Island for a run, pedal, paddle and partake in some great Acadia Oktoberfest and Food Festival events. Make lodging reservations with the group, or on your own. Contact Brent Jepson at jepson@gwi.net or Jeff Dubis at jdubis@maine.edu.
Aroostook Football League
    On Saturday:
    Oct. 6 at 12:30 p.m. against the Valley Mustangs in Caribou
UMFK 5K
    The University of Maine at Fort Kent athletic department will host a 5K race on Saturday, Oct. 13. The start time is 10 a.m.  Registration fee is $10 with proceeds to benefit the athletic department.
    For more information contact Eric Werntgen at 834-7828.
      Indoor Pool Schedule    
    The indoor pool will be closed Monday, Oct. 8 and on Friday, Oct. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Aquatic Special Olympics.
Easton Recreation Calendar
    Wednesday, Oct, 3:
    Junior activities at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Senior exercise at in the manor recreation room at 1 p.m. Bella Bee Glamour Girl workshop at the hall from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $15.
    Thursday, Oct. 4:
    Goughan’s Farm Tour in Caribou. The bus departs from the hall at 9:30 a.m. and will return at 1 p.m. The cost is $6.50 and children need to bring their lunch.
    Friday, Oct. 5:
    Junior activities at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Hiking on Haystack. Transportation will depart from the hall at 11 a.m. and return at 1:45 p.m. Please bring a bag lunch and money for ice cream.
    Tuesday, Oct. 9
    After-school game day at the hall from 2:45-4:30 p.m. Bring your favorite game and a competitive spirit.
    Wednesday, Oct. 10
    Junior activities at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Senior exercise in the manor recreation room at 1 p.m. After-school arts and crafts from 2:45-4:30 p.m. at the hall.
Grades 3 and 4 Basketball Registration
    Registration for the Presque Isle Recreation & Parks Department’s grades three and four basketball program will begin on Oct. 3 for Presque Isle residents. Non-resident registration begins Oct. 10. Schedules will be ready to be picked up on Wednesday, Oct. 24. Practices and games are held weekdays after school at the community center and begin the first week in Nov.
    The registration fee is $15, and there is an additional non-resident fee of $30.
Middle School Flag Football
    The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will hold a week-long informal flag football program Oct. 15-19. This drop-in program is open to boys and girls in grades six through eight and will be held from 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at Riverside Park. There is no fee or registration required.
Team Pictures
    If your child has had their team picture taken and you would like an electronic copy, please email adampirec@maine.rr.com with your child’s name, sport and team.
PICC golf scramble results
    On Saturday, Sept. 22 the Presque Isle Country Club held their 11th annual golf scramble (sponsored by Buck Construction and Taco Bell). Results follow:
    Closest to the pin were Brian Ross (5’), Jim Carter (10’3”), Ursula Johnston (12’6”) and Dave Quartarone (13’6”).
    Longest drive was Alexis Madore for the women and Mike Calabrese for the men.
    Ladies’ low net score went to Tanya LaPointe, Sheila Nemer and Marie Waddell with a 63. Ladies’ low gross score went to Alexis Madore, Betty Deveau and Ursula Johnston with a 66.
    Men’s first low net score went to Gary Hughes, Ron McAfee and Greg Hallett with a 56. Men’s second low net score went to Bryce Waddell, Mike Nelson and Brian Ross with a 57. Men’s first gross score went to Dan Hotham, Rick Collins and Shane Mullen with a 59. Men’s second gross score went to George Watson, Al Leach and Mike Calabrese with a 65.
    Kevin Gregory won the putting contest.
Spud Speedway Results
    In the powder puff division: first, Natasha Pinette of Woodland; second, Terri Lunn of Clearview, N.B. and third, Sheana Caron of Caribou.
    In the young guns: first, Keith E. Thibeau II of Fort Fairfield; second, Curtis Picard of St. Agatha and third, Austin Theriault of Fort Kent.
    In northern lights “A”: first, Clarence Smith of Clearview, N.B.; second, Rick Saucier of Wallagrass and third, Jason Forbes of Castle Hill.
    In northern lights “B”: first, Ken Cormier of Van Buren; second, Chad Brewer of Blaine and third, Mark Graves of Castle Hill.
    In street stock: first, Ryan Stevens of Presque Isle; second, Eric Argraves of Castle Hill and third, Dana York of Fort Fairfield.
    In the hooligan race: first, Argraves; second, York and third, Matt Farnham of Mapleton.
    Corrections from last week: third place in young guns went to Austin Theriault of Fort Kent.