Dear Sun Spots: I enjoy reading Sun Spots. I would like to know if the Bacon wax is still made and sold in stores? This wax is very good and used on rubber tile flooring. – Bertie in Berlin, N.H.

Answer: Unfortunately Sun Spots did not locate any. In the meantime, perhaps other readers out there familiar with this use may be able to assist. Also, perhaps the following recipe may work for you until you locate your Bacon wax:

Floor wax (hard-finish). Ingredients: ½ cup ceresin wax, 2 tablespoons yellow beeswax, 2 1/8 cups turpentine, 1 tablespoon pine oil. Method: Melt both waxes in a double boiler. Remove from heat and slowly stir in turpentine and pine oil. Cool and store in a glass container. To use, apply with a cloth; allow to dry, then polish.

Dear Sun Spots: I need help contacting the owner of Sugar Bear in Lewiston. I have been trying to pick up items that I left for repair but the shop has been closed for at least a week. I left messages on the answering machine but have not received a return call. I need my shoes back! Thanks. – No Name, Turner.

Answer: Sun Spots has not heard anything and checked with our business reporter who also has not heard anything. Sun Spots would encourage you to keep trying to leave a message or contacting the owner.

• To the reader seeking a pattern for a hooded knit sweater: A co-worker has provided the following Web site link, www.lionbrand.com, which you might want to check out.

Dear Sun Spots: I am looking for a metal, tole table lamp. It must be dark green and in good condition. Thank you for your help. I can be reached at (207) 645-2987.

Dear Sun Spots: I have a whole bunch of Time magazines. I was wondering if they might be worth anything. They are in good condition. I have some if anyone is interested. I can be reached at (207) 782-2575. – No Name, No Town.

Dear Sun Spots: Get started on your holiday shopping! Buy Maine Made products to send to family and friends. We have wicked good chutneys, old-fashioned pickles, dilly beans and other favorites, as well as an assortment of jams and spreads.

Chriss Hayden and Bruce Little would like you to visit our booth for free samples of our wicked good products. We will be at the Maine Made craft shows and fairs, and school fairs listed below:

Nov. 20 and 21 – DECA craft fair, Oxford Hills High School, South Paris.

Nov. 26 and 27 – Bonny Eagle High School, Standish.

Nov. 27 and 28 – 21st annual Thanksgiving Weekend Christmas in New England craft show, Civic Center, Augusta.

For more information, call Chriss or Bruce at (207) 784-2568 or visit our Web site at www.bertswickedgoodstuff.com. – Chriss Hayden, Auburn.

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