Dear Sun Spots: I need the help of all you old GIs. I would like the recipe for something I had in the military. It was called S.O.S. or chipped beef. I have been out of the service for 40 years and have tried it everywhere. Nowhere can compare. It is not sausage or shaved steak. – Dennis Whitmore, Lewiston.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, it appears you are looking for dried beef. Sun Spots would recommend you check some camping stores for this. In addition, hopefully you will enjoy the following recipe:

Creamed chipped beef. Ingredients: 1 package/jar (4 ounces) dried beef, 2 tablespoons butter, ¼ cup chopped onion, 1 can (10¾ ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, 1/3 cup water, 1 cup evaporated milk, 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Method: Pull the dried beef apart, tearing into small pieces. If the beef is very salty, rinse first in warm water, then drain well. Melt butter over low heat in a medium saucepan. Add onion and cook until tender. Add beef and cook gently until edges curl. Blend in the soup, water, evaporated milk and Worcestershire. Heat through, but do not boil. Serve over buttered toast or baked potatoes. Serves 4.

Dear Sun Spots: I would like to know if anyone out there could please give me the name of an Amway dealer in or around Rumford? I need some supplies and would be grateful for some information. Thank you. – No Name, Dixfield.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, you may want to try calling (207) 364-4609, leaving a message with your name and phone number, and the Amway dealer will be happy to fill your order. You should also call (207) 375-4458 or e-mail [email protected] for ordering Amway products. In addition, try Rodney Kuhl (207) 364-4621 and Ron Poulin at (207) 786-2565.

Dear Sun Spots: Our fourth-grade class from Gifford Grade School is studying the United States. We would like your help.

We would like readers to send us postcards or letters telling us about your state. Thanks for your help. Please send information to Fourth Grade U.S.A. Project, Gifford Grade School No. 188, P.O. Box 70, Gifford, IL 61847. – Logan, No Town.

Dear Sun Spots: You’ve really helped a lot of people. Now if it’s possible, I’d like the address for the Better Business Bureau? – No Name, Lewiston.

Answer: Call (508) 652-4800 or (800) 4-BBB-811 (from Vermont and Maine). Bureau information specialists are available Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check out a company, status of a complaint, purchase and protection tips available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A touch-tone phone is strongly suggested. Alternatively, you can write to them at the headquarters of the Better Business Bureau, serving Eastern Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont at 235 West Central St., Suite 1, Natick, MA 01760-3767.

Dear Sun Spots: I have been trying to teach myself to quilt with the paper piecing method and would like to find some books or magazines that other Sun Spots readers might not use any more.

I would be willing to pay a reasonable price and pay return postage. Please let me know the price before sending. I am also looking for scrap pieces of cloth for scrappy quilting. Thank you for your help. I can be reached at (207) 583-6622, or 122 Bolsters Mills Road, Harrison, ME 04040-3605. – Lucretia Rand, Harrison.

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