Dear Sun Spots: I am writing in the hopes that you might be able to furnish me with the words to a commercial, Make A Difference, which I heard on WLBZ in Bangor. Because of your past help, I was able to learn that the band is Brooks & Dunn. In the commercial, the words are lost by a conversation taking place in a classroom, which, to me, is terribly frustrating. That conversation steals the depth and beauty of the meaning in the words. I’m hoping you’ll be able to provide those words. – Christine LaBelle, Farmington.

Answer: You most certainly provided Sun Spots with quite the challenge. But she kept digging and finally located these lyrics online at songwriter Janice Kapp Perry’s Web site, www.janicekappperry.com. This particular song, “Everyday Heroes,” is co-written by Perry and Sen. Orrin Hatch and is featured on the CD “I Love America: The Osmonds Second Generation.” The song was written for the movie “Joshua,” and Brooks & Dunn have also recorded it.

You and others might also be interested in learning more about Perry, whose life story Sun Spots found fascinating. Her story is both touching and inspiring. You’ll find more about her biography and life on her Web site.



Everyday Heroes (2-part)

Some people have eyes to see

A friend in help of help

They love to reach out to those

Who cannot help themselves

Some people have ears to hear

The cries of those in need

They show us how much they care

Through quiet, simple deeds

CHORUS

Everyday heroes

Live in every neighborhood

Everyday heroes

Helping in the way a neighbor should

Giving just a little time

Sharing just a little love

God bless each one of those

Everyday heroes

Some people have helping hands

That go the second mile

They’re willing to love and lift

A brother for awhile

Some people have hearts that feel

The hopelessness of men

They’re willing to walk with them

Until they’re strong again

REPEAT CHORUS

BRIDGE

Teach a child to read

Help a friend in need

Mend a broken fence

Or a broken heart

Plant a flow’r or two

Give a part of you-

That’s how it starts!

REPEAT CHORUS



Dear Sun Spots: I am looking for a 1951 yearbook from Jay High School. I lost mine in a fire. Maybe someone’s parents who have passed might have one stored away and would be will to part with it. If you’re in the Jay, Livermore Falls area, I can pick it up or am willing to pay postage to mail it. Please call at 782-2793.- Doris B. Lewiston.

Dear Sun Spots: I would like the person from Tri County Health to please contact me again. I have a few craft items to donate to them and am willing to bring the items.

I mostly have yarn and had put a request in the Sun Spots column a while back on donating craft items. Someone called me and picked them up for a church. Now, if Tri County would like any, they are welcome to them. I may be reached at 777-4623. – Judy Kaechele, Auburn.

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