STRONG – The town recently contracted with Robert Stevens of Farmington and Sally Mitchell of Strong to complete the revaluation program. Robert and Sally will visit each property. They will carry a letter of authorization from town officials, and review each structure on the property for the town’s new assessment records. The program will provide Strong with a computerized assessment record system and help to ensure that each property is being taxed fairly. Property owners will receive a letter in May 2007 with their new assessment and will have an opportunity to meet with the representatives before assessments are finalized.

Association plans

PERU – The Worthley Pond Association held its first meeting on June 24 at Rockemeka Grange. The officers for 2006-2007 are: President Dave Clement, Vice President Dick Bean, Secretary Sheila Delamater, Treasurer Sherry Clement, Directors Steve Gallant, Ron Ashworth and Orville Lind.

Activities are planned around Worthley Pond this summer starting with the opening of the Association Store on Greenwoods Road at 10 a.m. Saturday. The store features clothing and dishes with Worthley Pond designs. On July 8 and 9, the association will sponsor a 7-mile Around the Pond yard sale. There will be a paid advertisement in the newspaper. The Courtesy Boat Inspection program is running, and anyone wishing to volunteer their time on this project is welcome. Anyone needing more information on the yard sale or the courtesy boat inspection program may call Dave at 562-4611 or e-mail [email protected]

Landmark tours

CARTHAGE – The Carthage Historical Society has planned a series of tours to visit landmarks of local interest. This will be an opportunity for the older citizens to teach the younger generations about Carthage history. At one time there were seven mills on the Webb River in Carthage. The mill sites will be explored. Many other spots will be visited including Gobies Road, several cemeteries including the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers, Fuller Flats, the Pest House, the Race Track, homestead sites including the cellar hole of the birthplace of Grizzly Adams.

All are invited to meet at the Historical Society/Berry Mills School at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8, Saturday, Aug 12, and Saturday, Sept. 9. In case of rain tours will be held the following day. For information phone Betsey at 562-8395.

Falcon Shootout

RUMFORD – Mountain Valley High School will host the Falcon Shootout on July 8 and 9. On Saturday, July 8, the tournament will have pool play to determine seeding for bracket play on Sunday. In pool 1 will be Windham, Mountain Valley, and Rangeley. In pool 2 will be Portland, Leavitt, and Dirigo high schools. All games Saturday will be at Mountain Valley High School. Admission for the tournament will be $1 per day with concessions being offered as well. Games Saturday will be:

10 a.m.: Mountain Valley vs Rangeley

11:15 a.m.: Portland vs Leavitt

12:30 p.m.: Windham vs Rangeley

1:45 p.m.: Portland vs Dirigo

3 p.m.: Windham vs Mt. Valley

4:14 p.m.: Leavitt vs Dirigo.

Sunday’s games will start at 9 a.m. at Mt. Valley High School and Mountain Valley Middle School. Donations appreciated.