PI rec soccer team falls to Fort Fairfield in tournament finals

Grades 5 and 6 girls NMCRA Tournament
    The Fort Fairfield Lady Tigers scored a goal in each half and the defense was impenetrable as they prevailed against Presque Isle, 2-0, in the championship game of the 2009 NMCRA Girls Soccer Tournament.     The midfield was busy for Presque Isle in the matchup, testing halfbacks Jessica Shaw and Elise Guerrette early and often. Fort Fairfield was able to break through on a Morgan Towle free kick midway through the first half.
    The second half followed the script of the first with Shelby Shaw and Michaela Dube providing strong play in front of keeper Skyler McAtee. Fort Fairfield scored off a counterattack five minutes into the second half as Sara Beaulieu shot down the right side and squeaked the ball between McAtee and the goal post.
    The Fort Fairfield defense withstood a late flurry of shots from Presque Isle to hang on for the win.
    Presque Isle took on Easton in their first game of the day. PI picked up the 1-0 victory thanks to a Mandy Graham goal off a Grace Player assist. Shaye McHatten played solid defense at the stopper position for the Wildcats.
    Fort Fairfield advanced to the championship game by knocking off Caribou in an instant classic. Regulation wasn’t enough time to decide a winner. Neither were two ‘Golden Goal’ overtime periods. The game went to a penalty kick shoot-out, which Fort Fairfield won, 4-1, to clinch their place in the finals.
Birthday Parties at the Pool and Recreation Center
    The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department is now hosting birthday parties for ages 4 and up at the Recreation Center in addition to hosting parties at the Indoor Pool.  The Recreation Center is available Friday and Saturday nights from 6:00-8:00 pm, with one hour of organized gym games included in the rental.  Activities vary with age groups, but include wiffleball, soccer, basketball, and kickball.  For more information on rentals for the Recreation Center please call 764-2545 or email adampirec@maine.rr.com.  Please call the Indoor Pool at 764-2564 for information regarding rentals there.
Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Extravaganza
    The recreation department will host a pumpkin carving and decorating event on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the community center. Pumpkins will be available for purchase or individuals may bring their own. Stop by and check out this “spook-tacular” event.
Presque Isle Indoor Pool
    The Presque Isle Pool is currently taking registration for the October to December session. Please note the pool will be closed through Oct. 25 for maintenance work and will reopen Oct. 26.
Middle School Flag Football
    The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will hold a week-long informal flag football program today, Thursday and Friday. This drop-in program is open to boys and girls in grades 6-8 and will be held from 3:30-4:45 p.m. at Riverside Park. There are no fees involved.
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 name.
Parent/toddler sign language
    The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will host a parent/toddler signing playgroup Saturdays from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The group will meet the first Saturday of each month. This group is designed to teach children basic signs as a means of communication at an earlier age. The cost is $2 per child per session. The group is designed for children up to age 6, but all ages may come and join in the fun.