Dear Sun Spots: We have a certificate to Mr. Sea’s Lobster Pound at 1184 Sabattus St. in Lewiston. We can never reach them. I bought the certificate for Father’s Day and would like to use it. It expires Dec. 31, 2005. The certificate was authorized by Anthony Crowley. – P.H., Litchfield.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, Sun Spots has tried to reach the Crowley’s listed in both the Lewiston and Monmouth area as well as leaving a message on the answering machine at Mr. Sea’s Lobster Pound, with no success.

Dear Sun Spots: For Nancy Kimball of Oxford who would like to get started with her compost barrel: I have been using this method for about five years. If she would like to come to my home in Auburn to see how I do mine, she can call me at 783-4872. – Kathy Williamson, Auburn.

Dear Sun Spots: I need to contact someone who was stationed at Sage Air Force Base through the summer of 1969. I have tried various searches on the Internet, to no avail. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. – No Name, Lisbon.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, you might want to try contacting the National Contact Center at the General Services Administration’s Federal Citizen Information Center which offers good advice at http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/call/locating_individuals.htm.

Dear Sun Spots: I was wondering if you could tell me about a drink cap that I found. It says Orange Spot soda. I was wondering when the soda was made. And the history on it. Thanks for the help. – No Name, No Town.

Answer: Orange Spot appears to have been made by C. S. Canning in Scranton, Pa. It appears the company is now out of business. You might consider contacting the local historical society to see if they have anything in their archives. Sun Spots found a listing for the Lackawanna Historical Society, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton, PA 18510, or via phone at (570) 344-3841.

Dear Sun Spots: I’m looking for a volunteer in the Yarmouth area who would be willing to spend some one-on-one time, playing cards and games, and going for short walks with one of the residents here at Coastal Manor. This could be once or twice a week, or bi-monthly. The schedule is very flexible. I can be reached at (207) 846-5013. Thank you. – Denise Lamontagne, activity director, Coastal Manor, Yarmouth.

Dear Sun Spots: I have some baby things, a love seat that makes into a twin bed and some stands. I’m wondering if any charity or other organization that helps the low income population might be interested in these items? I would like to see them go to people who need these items to help them get started. I can be reached via mail at 627 Bakerstown Road, Poland, ME 04274 or via phone at (207) 998-4685. – Jackie Strout, Poland.

Dear Sun Spots: My mother sent me a copy of your request of Aug. 12, for Red Hat Queens to write to Sun Spots:

My reply is for the Foxy Red Hatters and the Red Robbins of Lewiston. My name is Deborah Cooke and I am the Queen Mother of The Scarlet Timeless Treasures of Columbia, N.H. I am originally from Buckfield, Maine and have a member who lives in Mechanic Falls. I would like to be added to your listing and you can reach me by mail: 11 Cooke Road, Columbia, NH 03576 or e-mail: [email protected]. Thank you. – Queen D., Columbia, New Hampshire.



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