Dear Sun Spots: You’ve helped me before. Does anyone have a rubber gasket for a six-quart Virro Matic pressure cooker? Please call me at 782-0223 and leave a message if there is no answer. Thank you. – No Name, No Town.

Dear Sun Spots: I have read your Sun Spots column for many years, and this is the first time that I’m asking for your help. I have a problem with my camera, it will not take the new film, as I had just finished taking some photos and had to change film.

My camera is an Olympas Accura View 120. I’m hoping there is some place in and around Lewiston/Auburn that could check the camera for me. I thank you in advance for your help and anyone else. I may be reached at 786-2305. – Bert, No Town.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, the only ones Sun Spots is aware of and that might be able to assist you are: Classic Camera & Repair Inc., 20 Edwards Ave., Biddeford, ME 04005, 284-5500. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; Ritz Camera, 6 City Center, Portland, ME 04101, 772-7296, across from One City Center; and Shep’s Camera, 16 Hall Road, Woolwich, ME 04579-4900, 386-0079. They are open 3 to 6 p.m. Call for Saturday hours.

Dear Sun Spots: This is in regard to the Sept. 7 column where a reader was wondering if shingles was contagious: Yes! Yes! Yes, it is. Look in the 2007 Nursing Drug book on page 1172, and it states that when applying the creams, etc., wear a finger cott to prevent infection to other patients. During the oozing period it can be transmitted.

Certain conditions help transfer, such as deficient immune system, etc. I had a spell several years ago that effected the eighth cranial nerve which can involve serious eye problems. Also my dermatologists said, “‘You cannot kill the darn thing.'” Tingling sensations occur over and over at various times among other things. I can attest to it being a terrible affliction. – Registered Nurse in Lewiston.

Dear Sun Spots: I am writing to inform your readers how busy 8-year-old Emily of Emily’s Wish Inc. has been over this past year. And also because she needs help!

Emily has raised thousands of toys to help kids that have lost theirs to fire or other misfortune such as flood, or abuse. She continues to work hard, making sure that the toys continue to come in with the help of your readers.

Emily recently threw the first pitch at a Sea Dogs game and on Oct. 12 will have a charity drive with the Maineiacs.

Oct. 1 will mark the beginning of her third annual toy drive and drop off locations will be scheduled throughout the state. KB Toys in Lewiston as well as Shaws to name a couple.

People may also send toys, checks or money orders to Emily’s Wish Inc. P.O. Box 67, Litchfield, ME 04350.

In addition, you may also visit Emily’s Web site at www.emilyswish.org for more information. Thank you so much. – Lisa Beaulieu, Litchfield.

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