Dear Sun Spots: What would we do without you! Plus, we enjoy reading your column every day. Recently, the Sun Journal ran a contest on finding the gas logo, it was a fun contest. Then the Androscoggin Bank ran another contest which was also fun; one had to name several inventors from Maine, the grand prize being a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Now you listed the grand-prize winner in the paper for your contest, but the grand-prize winner from the Androscoggin Bank has not been announced in the paper as yet. Could you find out who the winner of the grand prize was? Thank you. – Wondering, No Town.

Answer: Sun Spots checked in with Kristin Tardif, marketing director with Androscoggin Bank, who notes that Greg Davis of Wilton is the winner of the motorcycle.

The prize was part of Androscoggin Bank’s new branding campaign launched Sept. 29. It was based on Maine inventions and innovation. “The Name Game” was based on who invented the earmuffs, the game board industry and the Stanley Steamers. The grand prize was a Harley-Davidson Sportster. In addition, 60 iPods, 120 $20 gas cards and 120 Life board games were also given away.

Dear Sun Spots: I would like to challenge each of you to participate in our seventh annual Parade of Jack O’Lanterns.

Put your creative talents to the test and work magic. Please bring your work of art to Gracelawn Road, Auburn, just past the new St. Dom’s high school) on Friday Oct. 26 between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for display.

Feel free to join in the festivities and bring family and friends to the amazing display of Pumpkins on Display. Public viewing takes place Friday Oct. 26, through Saturday, Oct. 27, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Once again, we are pleased to be the proud sponsors of the Maine Children’s Cancer Society. We have raised a total of $16,000 and will be taking voluntary donations. We would appreciate your generosity. Please also be sure to tune in to view the parade on Channel 11.

And, all those Red Hat Society Members feeling crafty and creative? Come join us for the festivities and to carve us a pumpkin. – Mrs. O.

Dear Sun Spots: I have a very old cooking book, copyright date of 1875, and the author is Elizabeth Miller. This is a hardcover book and is dedicated to the Young Ladies Saturday Morning Club, Boston, Mass.

I was wondering how to go about finding its value. I am 84 and don’t drive. Thank you for any assistance. – Esther Adams, No Town.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, Sun Spots would encourage you to log on to www.mainebooksellers.org to search for a listing of dealers.

In the meantime, try contacting the following to see if this is something they might be able to assist you with.

ABCD Books, 23 Bay View St., Camden, ME 04843, 236-3903, toll-free 888-236-3903. They are also located on the Web at www.abcdbooks.com. They are open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and are continually looking for new sources of books.

James Arsenault Rare Books, 10 Old Stage Road, Arrowsic, ME 04530, 443-1510, contact James E. Arsenault. You can also locate them online at www.jamesarsenault.com. They are open by appointment.

The Reynolds, 352 Front St., Bath, ME 04530-2749, 443-8812.

Sumner & Stillman, P.O. Box 973, Yarmouth, ME 04096, 846-6070 or via their Web site at www.sumnerandstillman.com.

Twice-Sold Tales, 155 Main St., Farmington, ME 04938, 778-4411.

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