Dear Sun Spots: I would like to hear from someone who has installed a Sun Tunnel or solar tube in their home. I am ready for one of these round domes, an alternative to a skylight, for a small dark space. I’d like to talk to a real person who has already put one in. I can be reached at (207) 795-6060. Thanks. – Anne, Lewiston.

Answer: For those who may be wondering, Sun Tunnel, manufactured by Velux Skylights, is a tubular skylight that uses fully patented, flexible, reflective tubing to channel sunlight through the roof and attic into a dark room.

Dear Sun Spots: Would someone have for sale a good condition electric portable record player, 33/45/78 RPM? I can be reached at (207) 778-2617. – R.R.C., Farmington.

Dear Sun Spots: I have misplaced instructions for Sand Art Brownies. Would it be possible to print this once again? Thank you. – I.E.T., South Paris.

Answer: The recipe you are looking for was published in the Sun Journal’s Special Section 2004 Gift Guide section entitled “Gifts Kids Can Make.” I hope you enjoy Sand Art Brownie Gift Mix, from “The Arts and Crafts Busy Book”:

Ingredients: ¾ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1-quart canning jar with lid, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, ¾ cup white sugar, ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips, ½ cup white chocolate chips, scissors and Christmas fabric, ribbon, pen and decorative tag, ½ cup butterscotch or peanut butter chips (optional).

Method: Mix the flour with the salt in a small bowl. Help your child layer the ingredients in the jar, beginning with the flour/salt mixture, continuing in order, and ending with the white chocolate chips. (You may not need as many chips if there’s little room left in the jar.) Screw on the lid.

Cut a circle of fabric about 4 inches wider than the diameter of the jar. Tie on the fabric circle around the lid with ribbon.

Write the following directions on a decorative tag: “Sand Art Brownies: Combine the contents of the jar with 1 teaspoon vanilla, 3/4 cup vegetable oil, and 4 eggs. Beat until just mixed. Pour into a greased 9-by-13-inch pan. Bake at 350ºF for 25 to 30 minutes.” Attach the tag to the jar. If you like, substitute butterscotch or peanut butter chips for either of the chocolate chips.

Art: A jar of brownie mix, ingredients layered as described in step 1. Include the fabric and ribbon on top, and include the gift tag with “Sand Art Brownies” written on it. (The rest of directions should also appear, but they don’t have to be legible.)

Dear Sun Spots: Would anybody in Sun Spots country have a four- or six-quart Nesco electric roaster that I could buy for a reasonable price? I can be reached at (207) 897-3031. – No Name, Livermore.

Dear Sun Spots: While driving to my parents home during the July 4th weekend, I noticed small American flags placed by peoples driveways. It looked so nice and gave me a feeling of pride to be an American. Do you know who was responsible for putting these flags up? For that individual or organization, thank you. Keep up the wonderful job and please feel free to come around to my neighborhood in Minot next year. – Jackie Adams, Minot.

Dear Sun Spots: This letter is in regards to Paul Turcotte’s request from the July 6 column regarding his two $25 Louis Landing Restaurant gift certificates. Please address your concerns to Louis Landing Restaurant, Inc., 96 Sabattus Road, Sabattus, ME, 04280. Thank you. – No Name, No Town.

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