RUMFORD – Winners of the 2003 Lucky Duck race held on July 4 are: first place, $1000, Bill French of Rumford Center; second place, $200, Rita Lannigain of Presque Isle; and third place, $100, Linda Gaskill of Rumford.
Speaking French
RUMFORD – “Les Amis de Conversation” will meet for conversational French at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at Freddie’s Restaurant.
Strawberry fest
MEXICO – In this 100th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone for the Mexico Congregational Church, UCC, also known at the “Green Church” on Route 2, the church is reviving the tradition of a strawberry festival.
From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12, there will be a “Strawberry Bizarre” to raise funds to finish the church roof. The committee working on this is made up of John Cunningham, Floris Robin, Lori Chartier, Susan Byam and Rev. Virginia Snapp-Cunningham.
Tickets for a raffle on a handmade braided rug and handmade quilt will also be available.
All proceeds will go to the roof fund, with donations accepted. For more information can call 364-8603 and leave their name and number.
Rumford’s history
RUMFORD – The Historical Society’s museum will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12. The museum has many historical items from earlier Rumford-area times and is open to the public free of charge. The exhibit includes early clothing and tools. The museum is in the former Lufkin School on Route 2.
Crop report
OXFORD – Oxford County farmers have until July 15 to file a 2003 crop report with the Farm Service Agency office in Oxford. Crop reports list the type of crops grown, where they are grown and the number of acres planted.
Farmers and landowners who participate in agency’s commodity programs, such as the Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program and the 10-year Conservation Reserve Program, are required to certify their crop acres. Acreages are also used to calculate the financial assistance producers could receive through various disaster programs.
Producers reporting after July 15 are subject to late filing fees.
Farmers not participating in a current agency program are still encouraged to certify their acres with the office. Producers needing more information or wanting to set up an appointment to report their acres should contact the Oxford County office at 743-5789, extension 2.
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