Dear Sun Spots: Lewiston High School has received a grant to create the Captain FAFSA Traveling Road Show addressing college financial aid. The grant will help us bring the traveling show to any community center, church, social club, employer or other place where parents might gather. The focus will be to help parents better understand the financial aid process and to support them as they get ready to complete FAFSA applications and the CSS/PROFILE. There is no fee for the program. For more information or to schedule a “Captain FAFSA Traveling Road Show,” please contact Joan Macri at Lewiston High School, 795-4199 or through e-mail at [email protected]. – Joan Macri, Lewiston.

Dear Sun Spots: The Ski Museum of Maine here in Farmington recently acquired a pair of skis that have “Sno Wing Ski, Auburn, Maine” written on them. They appear to be around 1930s vintage. Does anyone know anything about them, or remember the factory and/or its location? Any interesting facts at all would be appreciated. Thank you.

I may be reached at Ski Museum of Maine via e-mail or phone at [email protected], 491-5481. – Megan Roberts

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, Sun Spots wonders if you’ve considered checking in with your local historical society? They may have some records that would be of interest to you.

Dear Sun Spots: I have a cedar closet and moths are eating my clothes. I’m told I have to sandpaper it. How often should I do this? – No Name, No Town.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, according to www.organizeyourlife.com:

Cedar products offer natural protection against damage from moths, mildew and mustiness. The aroma of cedar repels adult moths from wanting to enter that environment to lay their eggs. The amount you need depends on the size of the container and how frequently it is opened and exposed to air and light. If you can smell it, so can the moths. You can rejuvenate aging cedar by spraying with cedar mist or by rubbing the cedar with sand paper to revive the scent. You can also use sachets, blocks, balls and hangers to allow you to add cedar easily. Cedar also helps absorb dampness and odors. Cedar, which comes in hangers, boxes, blocks and drawer liners, should be sanded with fine-grade sandpaper after each season because otherwise the surface oxidizes, eliminating the moth-repelling scent.

The site also recommends that you:

Always wash or dry clean garments immediately before extended storage to remove mildew spores and insect eggs. Tumbling in a clothes dryer with high heat for 10 minutes also eliminates insect eggs. Grease and food spots might provide a tasty treat for pests so ensuring cleanliness is critical. Any garment including synthetic fibers with a food or body oil stain is susceptible to damage.

Remember to empty the pockets of all the clothes you’re going to be putting away until next season then launder or dry-clean everything. Yes, even if you’ve only worn it once. You’ll avoid stains that set before you next wear your clothes, including invisible ones from perspiration, perfume or beverages. Stains become a food source for carpet beetles and moths, which will eat through the fabric to get to the food.

Avoid starching clothes before putting them away. The starch not only feeds bugs, it can also weaken the fabric, leading to brittleness and, in a humid environment, it can lead to permanent stains.

Enclose your cleaned garments to protect them from damage. Use blanket and sweater storage bags and hanging garments bags available in cotton or heavy vinyl. You can also use sweater boxes, under-bed boxes, large storage containers and show boxes in a variety of materials and sizes. You can use breathable bags for your leather, suede and fur storage.

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