Dear Sun Spots: I am looking for a Mr. Magoo video or VHS. I will pay a small fee. Please call (207) 783-7536. Thank you. – No Name, No Town.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, try checking out www.amazon.com which had several listed on its site.

Dear Sun Spots: Recently my computer crashed. In order to fix the problem, all the programs had to be erased. Everything I ever saved was on a writing program called Professional Writer and I don’t have the original program to insert back into my computer. It would be a lifesaver if somebody could please find an address where I could purchase one. Or, perhaps there’s a reader out there who may have these programs and might be willing to contact me about purchasing their program. I can be reached at 9207) 562-7532. – Betty Ionta, Dixfield.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, unfortunately Sun Spots did not locate this program and it may no longer exist. So, hopefully there are readers out there who may be able to assist. In the meantime, Sun Spots did locate several programs online at www.masterfreelancer.com that may pique your interest.

Dear Sun Spots: Would you please have the mailing address for the Oprah Winfrey Show? I don’t have a computer and would like to write to her show. Thanks for all your help. – No Name, Norway.

Answer: Contact the show through P.O. Box 909715, Chicago, Il 60690-9715. You might also try Harpo Studios at 1058 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, (312) 591-9222 or (312) 633-1000. And those with computer access can check out the Web site at www.oprah.com.

Dear Sun Spots: Don’t miss a day without checking Sun Spots!

On Oct. 8, a couple from Farmingdale purchased some articles at a moving sale in Lewiston. They need to please call (207) 225-2950 for left behind articles. – D.P. Turner.

Dear Sun Spots: I would like to add to the list of craft fairs:

The Rumford Elementary Parent/Teacher Organization will hold its 13th annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, on Lincoln Avenue, just above the Armory. – Dodie Mahar, Rumford.

Dear Sun Spots: I am interested to find anyone who can give me advice on how to get rid of bamboo. I’ve tried but with no luck! – M.H., No Town.

Answer: Dear M.H., you are not alone in your frustrations. Several readers have written in over the years about this. The best that Sun Spots has been able to glean is the following advice from a July 2003 column. You may also want to check in with your local university cooperative extension to see if they can offer some assistance.

According to www.bamboosourcery.com, the best way to eradicate bamboo is to dig out the entire root and rhizome mass, trying to get as much out as possible, including fragments. To make the job easier, water the area deeply a few days before digging. Start on the outside of the clump or grove and work your way inward. The roots generally do not grow deeper than 6-12 inches, and you usually can chop them up and pull them out piece by piece. In order to remove large chunks at one time, you may be able to dig deeply around the circumference of a chunk, tie a strong rope or chain around it, and pull it out with a truck.

It is likely that you will miss a few root fragments here and there, and over the next few seasons you may see an occasional shoot coming up. Simply snap it off by hand when it is small and tender, and keep doing this until the remaining roots have run out of energy and have perished.

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