Community Classifieds

      (Return to newsletter)

(Most items are published for two weeks.)

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!

Family Businesses support Merriconeag’s Tuition Assistance Endowment Fund:
Thanks to Merriconeag parent Bill Waldron 
Business: Portland Volvo-Saab, Southern Maine Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Nissan and Kia of Saco
Fundraiser: For every used or new car purchased by a Merriconeag family or friend, $250 will be donated to Merriconeag. Special pricing, rebates and incentives included.
Contact: just mention that you are a Merriconeag family or friend. Any questions, contact Jason Curie (590-7455), another Merriconeag parent and Waldron Motor Group employee.

Thanks to Merriconeag parent Tricia Toms
Business: Tricia Toms Photography. Tricia volunteers as Merriconeag’s official photographer for class and school events, and has photos for sale on her website:http://triciatoms.zenfolio.com/merriconeag
Fundraiser: 50% of net photo sales from her website benefit Merriconeag’s Tuition Assistance Endowment Fund
Contact: Tricia Toms: 603-944-0797

Thanks to Merriconeag parent Tami Goodrich
Business: Foundations Real Estate 
Fundraiser: For every home rental or purchase by a Merriconeag family or friend, 2% of the commission fee will be donated to Merriconeag. Includes free market analysis. 
Contact: just let Tami know that you have made a referral or are a Merriconeag family or friend:TamiGoodrich@FoundationsRealEstate.com 207-298-0144

Thanks to Merriconeag parent Eric Fullagar
Business: Freeport Cheese and Wine
Fundraiser: 15% of all wine sales and 20% of all other products and 10% of beer purchased at Freeport Cheese and Wine will be donated to Merriconeag’s Tuition Assistance Endowment Fund.
Contact: Eric Fullagar: 730-0886, freeportcheeseandwine.com

Community Classifieds

Do you need a babysitter or house-sitter this summer?
Hello! I'm a 22 year old college student and Merriconeag alum with lots childcare experience. I've taken care of children of all ages, and I have lots of good references! I'm a good cook and I have lots of creative ideas for fun summer activities for kids. Don't need a babysitter? I'm also up for house-sitting! I love animals, and I have experiences taking care of a whole range of house and farm animals. Interested? Contact me (Lily Cuellar) at lily.cuellar@gmail.com or (207)776-1008. I hope to hear from you! (05/29)

Calling All Toys and Supplies: Donations for an Early Childhood Initiative. We are accepting donations of unwanted Waldorf style supplies for a new early childhood classroom in downtown Portland. We would most gratefully accept any art supplies (like beeswax, paper, and watercolor paints), wooden toys and dolls, play-stands, blocks, or other Waldorf style supplies that your family no longer wants in your home.
Please contact Jessica Gebhardt if you have anything that you’d like to donate. (207) 838-1990. Thank you. (05/29)

Fall River Health Care is looking for a Children's Table with Chairs for their waiting room.
Please call Fall River Health Care, 781-7880 and ask for Linda or Mo. Stacie Waldron

Two Old Town Loon Kayaks For Sale: One is a Loon 111 and the other is a Loon Classic ... essentially the same. These two kayaks (one green & one yellow) have seen at most 20 hours of use each. Each comes with a paddle and I also have a jump seat for a small child to sit on to ride along that I will include. The Loon Classic and 111 Kayak has a large roomy cockpit making it easy to get and and out of and a wide bottom making it very stable in the water. It has an adjustable seat and foot braces and has a keeper for the paddle as well as a rear deck bungee rigging. It is about 11' long and weighs about 45 lbs. I also have 4 Yakima J Style Kayak Carriers for sale.
I'm asking $325/each (retail for the Old Town Loon 111 Kayak is close to $600) ... or make an offer and lets talk.
Contact: Robert Caron 207.272.0324 or misterc008@gmail.com (05/29)

One Adams Trail-a-Bike For Sale : This Trail-a-Bike has seen about 20 hours of use and is in excellent condition. it attaches to about any adult bike and comes with four shim options and a safety flag. I'm asking $99.00 or best offer.
Contact: Robert Caron 207.272.0324 or misterc008@gmail.com (05/29)

Babysitter Available: My name is Emma Goldberg-Courtney and I will be in 8th grade in the fall. I have babysitting experience, and I am Red Cross certified. I love cooking, playing outside and doing art projects. I also like imaginative play. I live in Freeport and my parents are willing to drive one way for babysitting. Please call me at 85-1961. (05/29)

Richard Evans (former Merriconeag parent) and David Barham (current Merriconeag parent and high school teacher) are looking to lease/sub-lease a mooring on the Harraseeket River for this summer for a small sailboat. Please contact David at 433-0124 or dmbarham@comcast.net. Thank you. (05/29)

Center for Anthroposophy is proud to present the Craft as Process, Rhythm, and Transformation, July 1-6, 2012 at High Mowing School in Wilton, New Hampshire with Aonghus Gordon and Ruskin Mill Trust, Craftsmen Stuart Groom, Chris Halliwell, Jonathan Code, and Michael Chase. Sandy Pearson and Bob Thurrell will support several
of the workshops. Click here for more details. (05/29)

Furnished brick Farmhouse in Raymond, six bedrooms, three bathrooms, fireplace in kitchen/woodstove. Beautiful location, surrounded by protected and undeveloped fields and woods. Excellent access to trails, mountains and lakes of Western Maine; 15 minutes to I-95 in Gray, or to North Windham. Washer/dryer, DSL wifi, some storage space.( It is just 20 minutes from the High School at Pineland or 40 minutes to the Desert Road Campus) .Land available for farming. $1200/month (includes up to $1000 of annual oil heat/hot water costs, will even cover half the plowing) + utilities (electricity, cable, phone, internet). Recently insulated through the Efficiency Maine program. Security deposit, first and last months rent, references and credit report required, sorry no smoking or cats, small dogs negotiable. Contact: John Rand (Louisa Moore's brother), jbr@fairpoint.net 

To view photos, please click here. (05/22)

Beach House Rental: Spectacular, private, two bedroom home in Phippsburg, adjacent to 600 acre Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area; a three minute walk to the largest sandy beach in Maine; expansive views of marsh, ocean and the lighthouse at Sequin. Wireless internet, washer, dryer, outdoor shower, and all other basic amenities included. $2250/week. Available June 23rd-30th and August 26th- September 23rd. Contact lsewall@bates.edu or at 207-389-1539. (05/22)

Groovy Girl dolls, clothes, tent, sleeping bag, car for sale. Buyer may purchase one item, several items or all. Will consider any offer. Call Nancy, 865-1961. (05/22)

Children’s Wooden Croquet Set for Sale. $20 or best offer. Call Nancy, 865-1961. (05/22)