BARK MULCH TOPSOIL COMPOST

1125MeadowStreet,Lee,MA

(413)243-4111 www.meadowfarmorganics.com

MichaelKing

413-229-0225or

413-854-1558(c)

Servingthe

Berkshires for26Years

FullyInsured Freesitevisit andestimate

STUMPREMOVAL&CLEANUP

BUSH HOG 2103 9" & 4" Augers orig. owner, Lightly used. 91 8' x 4" PT Posts. Auger $1,600 Posts $1,200 Andy 518-325-3527.

DEERE TRACTOR MOWER: purchased new for $2800 in 2018; excellent condition; oil and filter change 2 weeks ago; fully serviced last year. $1500. Pick up in West Stockbridge. Call Michael 413-429-6255.

DR FIELD MOWING and brush hogging service. Call 860 671 9998 leave message.

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FOR SALE: Frontier rake LR2060L $795 and Rotomec PHD 200 $745 both fit John Deere 1026R tractor. Like new. 518-329-1033.

GARDEN DESIGN, Maintenance, Restoration serving Berkshire and Litchfield County over 30 years. Experienced, reliable and reasonable. Specializing in smallscale fine gardening, pruning, and restoration of perennial and shrub borders (413)-717-1306

GARDENING ASSISTANT wanted 4-5 days per week thru Nov. Mainly fine gardens in Sheffield, Copake. Small ecological company. Sincere interest, conscientious, detailed, dependable, physically able, own car. Voicemail (860)-601-1751.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING for a hard worker, occasionally, to help maintain your property for a reasonable price, call Tim. I will help with gardening, weed-whipping, brush cutting, tree work, pruning, power washing, raking, and more. Just ask! (413)-717-7372. References.

KAREN SHREEFTER Landscape Design, creating, and maintaining captivating landscapes and gardens with my clients in the Monterey area. Call 413-528-1387.

MOWING: Now Scheduling Weekly & Bi-Weekly Mows. Free Estimates. Owens Services. 518-521-7787 or oliverowensservices @gmail.com.

CLUES ACROSS

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5. Two of something

9. Not involving computer tech

11. Acclaimed

13. Undermine

15. The condition of being concealed or hidden

16. Irritate

17. The process of developing a theory

19. Ceramic jar

21. Not fresh

22. Dad’s fashion accessory

23. Popular review site 25. New Mexico county 26. ’ death do us part

27. Fees

29. Takes with force

31. One-time Yankees rookie sensation

33. Gordon and Snider are two 34. Body parts 36. Arranges 38. Fiddler crabs 39. Mimics 41. Witnesses 43. They

Lasso 46. Runs down

In response to

Bird-like dinosaur 53. Metamorphic stages 54. Conditions of incapacity 56. Sodas are sold in these units 57. Break away from 58. Ethereal 59. Boggy

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1. Mangled

2. Ruffled some feathers

3. Not young

4. Lakers legend

5. Nocturnal S. American rodent

6. Direction (Scottish)

7. Intestinal inflammation

8. Spring back in fear

9. Owl genus

10. Girls

11. Unbeliefs

12. Force unit

14. Expired trade agreement

15. Went alone

18. Animal noises

20. Woman who graduated from a specific school

24. The very top

Organs in males 28. Earnings

Z Z Z 32. Reddish browns

A salt or ester of acetic acid

A place to get off your feet 37. More disreputable 38. Kidney condition 40. Cease moving

Since1981

Forallyour landscaping needs!

PILLINGLANDSCAPING

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SPRING & FALL CLEANUPS

Let your winter debris become our problem. Free estimates. Licensed, insured. Strong Oak Landscaping (413)-644-5164.

SPRING CLEANUPS & weekly & bi-weekly mowingscheduling now- Mulching, Garden Maintenance & Tree Work. Call for All Your Outdoor Needs. Professional Work for Reasonable Rates. Owens Services. 518-521-7787 or oliverowensservices @gmail.com

TREE SERVICE: Residential Tree Work. Professional and safe, very skilled and efficient climbers. Busch Tree Service, (860)-307-7254. Free Estimates.

THE RICK CURTISS Perennial Flower Ranch, 635 Clayton Rd, Ashley Falls Ma is now open for business. All perennial pots are still only $10 ea. No exclusions. Plus much more. Open Tues thru Fri, 2pm-5 pm, Sat+ Sun 10 am-5 pm.

TREE WORK: From trimming to removal. First class climbers previously employed by Asplundh. Exceptional, safe, cost efficient. Licensed and insured. Strong Oak Landscaping (413)-644-5164.

TROY-BILT ROTOTILLER. 8 HP Horse model. Good condition, one owner since 1988. Call or text 413-441-7613.

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CARPENTER /BUILDERDavid Valyou serving MA CT NY for 20+ years .Renovations & Repairs Kitchens, Baths, Studios .Old Houses & Barns my specialty (917)-538-1617 davidvalyou @yahoo.com Based in Canaan Ct.

EXPRESS HANDYMAN Services. Plumbing- faucets, showers, sinks. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets, install windows, doors, paint, tiles. Carpenter. Let us know what you need. Small jobs no problem. Call Jose 860-795-3606 or send email to ituango25@gmail.com Great references, honestly.

BATHROOM SINK: vintage marble $200.00. 32" Swan sa-3232, acrylic 3 sided shower enclosure, brand new $300.00. Shower base, new 60x32, $150.00. 413-429-7548.

I MAKE: Cabinets, cabinet doors, vanities, desks, resin tables, doors, barn doors, bar tops, outdoor furniture.... what can I make for you? Cranky Yankee Woodworking, (413)-822-1407.

NEED PAINTING DONE? Vanasse Quality Painting is accepting clients for the 2023 summer season. Fully insured and plenty of references. Call or text 413-429-7119 or email asavanasse@yahoo.com

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Find Your New Best Friend

2008 NISSAN ALTIMA. 142,000 miles, great mpg, always garaged, well maintained. Just serviced and inspected, very clean grey cloth interior. $4,900 obo. 413-743-7757.

2009 DODGE RAM 2500

Mega cab, 6" lift, 37" tires.

$30k invested, too much to list. $19k obo. Call/text Al 518-428-2618, Housatonic.

FOR SALE: 1995 Toyota Celica convertible. White/ black top, 15,0000 miles. $17,500. Call 518 325-5252.

SIDE BY SIDE! Kawasaki

TERYX-4 with only 450 miles.

4 seater, 4WD. Call or text text Al at 518-428-2618, Housatonic.

TIRES: 4 New 195x50x15, $175.Call 413-258-2847.

IF YOU WANT TO FEEL THE wind in your face and you like taking sharp curves while pretending you are driving in Sussex County, England then this is the car for you. Why pretend any further, after all, Berkshire county will fit quite nicely in that dream. This is a 1953 M.G. td. with only 67 k miles on the odometer, in mostly all original condition. People look at this car as it buzzes by. It turns heads. The sound is spectacular. Get some goggles and put the windshield down and call yourself Barney Oldfield. Everyone in this crazy world needs to fantasize now and then just to stay sane. Valued at $22k my price is $19,500.00. 413-229-2510. tapart70@gmail.com

FOR SALE: 2018 Ford EcoSport SUV, 4wd, 44,000 miles, 5 years old but like new. Asking $23,000. (413)-243-2076, Tyringham.

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BLACK SQUIRRELS mmunted on wall hanging wood plaques. Excellent condition, $275.00 each. 512-660-2733.

HAIR OF THE DOG Pet Grooming is here to help you get your pet ready for the hot weather ahead. Appointments available Monday through Friday. 413-243-0100.

From cats and dogs to small mammals and birds, Berkshire Humane Society is the place in Berkshire County to adopt your next companion animal.

At Berkshire Humane Society, our adoption counselors love to be match makers and adoption center, in Great Barrington. Berkshire Humane Society

HELPING ANIMALS AND PEOPLE SINCE 1992

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ORTHOFLEX WESTERN saddle. 16". Fittings. Pads. Stand. Cover. Silver trim. $650. 413-684-2227 evenings.

RESCUE KITTENS! Adorable! To adopt please call 518-303-2910. Ancramdale, NY

Lost & Found and Free pet ads are no charge for 20 words and can be placed for 2 weeks. Place your ad online at shoppersguideinc.com or stop by the office at 271 Main St., Suite 4, Gt. Barrington.

Susan&GeorgeClark,ABCDT 88CountyRte.21•Hillsdale,NY12529 518.764.1320