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MWS continues to recycle all toner cartridges and cell phones, just bring them to either office.  Storage is easier if toner boxes are recycled at home.  Thank you!

Gently used NordicTrack C2100 Treadmill purchased at Sears. Excellent condition. Just $100. Delivery available! megancookie@msn.com or 846-4668

Waiting for Christmas? Our sweet, short hair, adult cat named "Christmas" is hoping to find a new home soon. She is a black/white with green eyes. Likes to be indoors and has been de-clawed. Very lovable!
Please call the Murphy family and we can send you a picture. Thank you!
846-4669 or megancookie@msn.com

For Sale:  White, bottom freezer refrigerator - Model LG 20512 (no automatic ice maker), 4 years old; looks new

and it's clean and nothing wrong with it; 67h x 29.8 w, $350
RCA white over the range microwave (older model, don't know the year), works fine, $30
Regina 847-3453 or reginah@maine.rr.com

Clothing Donations for a 7th Grader's Project: Sydney in the 7th grade is doing a project donating children's clothes to the Root Cellar. If anyone can help with donations, please leave them in( or near) the box marked "Root Cellar Donations" in the MWS office. Donations will be gratefully accepted until April Vacation. Clothes should be appropriate for a child under age 14. Hopefully flyers will be handed out to grades 1 - 8. If you have any questions, you can call Sydney @ 207-846-6894. Thanks! Sydney Mogul-Campbell

String Instruments for Sale:
*Student violins 1/10 and 1/4 size.......$75
*1/2 violin: purchased new. Violin, bow, case, set of replacement strings. Made by Ivan Dunov workshop. $300.
*3/4 violin: purchased used. Violin, case, shoulder rest. Made in Germany. $175.
*Scott Cao 1/2 size instrument. Great student instrument. Includes bow and case $300.
*3/4 sizeCremona Student cello with Prelude Strings. New: $873.00 The cello came to us with a couple of scars. I would like $450 for it. (with a bow and case)
Cello 1/2 size case with wheels in
like new condition. Cost $100, asking $50.
Please contact Nancy Roderick at nancyrod@gwi.net or 729-5156.

I am looking for a furnished house to rent in the Greater Portland area starting May 1, 2011-2012 (or a little shorter). I am looking for the following features: Furnished house for around $1,300 with a fenced-in backyard, on a quiet street that is clean, in good condition, and will allow a well-behaved dog and cat. I may not need the house for a full year. I will take great care of the house and property.
Please forward this to anyone you know who might be looking for someone to rent their house.
Thanks, in advance,Elizabeth, 930-5460

Plant Doctor Makes House Calls: Do your houseplants need a spring tune-up? As the days get sunnier and longer, our green friends are waking up and starting to put on growth. If yours are looking a little weary, I can come to your home or business and repot, prune, fertilize and spruce up your housebound friends. Then watch them grow!
Kat Coriell, mother of three MWS alumni, Garden Hands gardening service, 926-3047 (Durham)

Offering Garden Design: classic garden design, perennial borders, sacred space, vegetable gardens and master plans by a seasoned Landscape Architect. Please call Lois Beardsley to discuss aspirations for your property.

Wanted: a mentor to work with me on building a windmill. My name is Wyatt McCurdy and I am a junior at the high school. I am interested in building a windmill for my senior project and would like to start the project this summer. What I would need is someone who is knowledgeable about electricity and small motors. I do have a template to work from but would really appreciate the “hands-on” insight of a mentor. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested in helping me out please email me at wyyfii@gmail.com or call me at 865-4695. Thank you, ~Wyatt McCurdy

Cristina Post currently has two afterschool slots open for math support or enrichment services.  If you are interested learning more about how MathAffect can support your child's learning, please email Cristina at Cristina_Post@mail.harvard.edu or visit MathAffect online at www.mathaffect.com.

Buy a Hand Painted T Shirt and Donate to the Tanzanian Children's Fund:
12th Grader, Ali Perkins is selling shirts to the Merriconeag community for 10 Dollars each. Full proceeds go towards medical supplies for the Tanzanian Children's Fund, a orphanage in Tanzania, Africa. To order shirts please mail your name, address, phone number, size of shirt, and 10 dollars to:  

Ali Perkins 

315 New Gloucester Rd                                               
North Yarmouth, Maine 04097

Shirts come in kids, small, medium, and large sizes. A example of the shirt can be seen inside the community hall. For more information on the fund you can go to their website, www.tanzanianchildrensfund.org.

Now And Then, Old Crow Ranch:

Old Crow Ranch currently has pork and beef items available.
Including:
Pork chops- bone-in
Bacon
Spare Ribs
Baby Back Ribs
St. Louis Ribs
Smoked Hocks
Whole Loin- Boneless/bone-in
Fresh pork roast
Beef Marrow Bones
Pork and Beef Liver

     We are also taking deposits on sides of pork and sides or quarters of beef for the 2011 season. We raise all our livestock in a sustainable, grass based, organic style. Our cattle are rotationally pastured for there entire stay at the farm and our pork is fed organic grain as well being able to forage.
If you would like to place an order, ask more questions or come see the farm during operating months please call or e-mail Steve at 837-8625 or steve.sinisi@gmail.com. Think Local, Support Local, Eat Local

Looking for someone to watch your children this summer? I am Keely Anderson; a Merriconeag alumni.

I am fun, enthusiastic and enjoy children. I have had many years of experience working with children in a variety of settings.My CPR and first-aid are up to date.I am responsible and can provide recommendations upon request. I am hoping to work 3-4 days a week but I am flexible. Please call me at 450-4840 or send me an e-mail at kiwibrd@yahoo.com. Thanks.

NATURE LOVERS DREAM HOME-Available April 1st, 2011:
This 4 bedroom cape is nestled among 200 acres of town land located in the nicest part of Brunswick. The 4th bedroom is the entire finished, heated basement which could instead be a workshop or office or children's playroom. Look out your windows and see trees and wildlife. There are marked trails just outside your door for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, trail bike riding, or dog walking. In the front yard is a wonderful, established cottage garden which enjoys the morning sun to burn the morning dew off the rose bushes. In the back of the house is a large deck on which you get the setting sun most late afternoons. This home is a dog lovers dream because it has an energy conserving dog door which opens into a large fenced in yard. A scenic 10 mile drive to Merriconeag Waldorf School. Car pooling available. The home is in excellent condition and will be maintained that way. Includes washer/dryer & 2 propane stoves. Landlord (Waldorf parents) could not be a nicer people. References provided and requested. $1800/month. First and last months rent required. Tenants who will sign 2 year lease can negotiate less rent. 207-504-2021

Beth Sutherland, LMT is offering a Welcome, Spring! special for the month of March. All House Calls are only $75 for a 60-minute session if you live in Freeport, Portland, or anywhere in between! ($85 outside this area) Hour-long sessions at my Portland office are $65. Please call 871-1087 to make an appointment.