Dear Sun Spots readers: I have fantastic news regarding Nancy Chasse’s class ring (Sun Spots inquiry Nov. 6):

On the morning your publication was distributed, I received a call from Nancy’s sister-in-law. She forwarded Nancy’s number and then she and I spoke later that day.

I would like to thank Edward Little High School, Auburn Public Library (special thanks to Sharon McGilvery; she was the search engine at the library) and let’s not forget Sun Spots! You folks sure pulled the puzzle together. I’ve heard you have a great paper and obviously well read!! I’m so happy to finally get that ring back to its rightful owner. A happy ending to a long story. Best, Meaghan Cologgi.

Dear Sun Spots: The Farmington Emblem Club No. 460 will sponsor a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at the West Farmington Elks lodge.

Crafters from around the area will be selling their wares, and the Emblem Club will have its own food and craft tables. The club community service chairperson will have Rada cutlery for sale as a fundraiser for community service. Club Vice President Sylvia Richards will be selling raffle tickets on a quilt and afghan with racks, the winning ticket to be drawn at the Dec. 6 Emblem meeting/Christmas party.

Tables are still available for rent at $20 each. For more information phone Jean at 645-2695 or Sharon at 645-4314. Thank you. – Sharon Jacques, Wilton.

Dear Sun Spots: I have been reading your column for quite a few years now. I am hoping some of your readers can help me out.

When I was a child, I used to make cookies with my mother using her Mirro Cookie Press. It broke years ago and since then I have been using other types of presses to make our cookies with, and really have not been satisfied with the quality.

I have a daughter of my own now and would dearly love to carry on the cookie making tradition with her. I still have some of the discs that go in Mom’s original press, but the press itself is long gone.

I was hoping that one of your readers may have one they would be willing to part with so that my daughter may join in on our family tradition. Please contact Christine Corriveau at 539-2205 or e-mail me at [email protected]. – Christine H. Corriveau, Otisfield.

Dear Sun Spots: I am holder of gift certificates at the now closed Lakeshore Cafe in Livermore. Can Sun Spots please find out if they are refundable through the former owners or maybe redeemable at another local restaurant as sometimes happens? Thanks. – No Name, Jay.

Answer: Contact former owner Tammy Castonguay at 897-2312.

Dear Sun Spots: Our school is collecting bottles to be used to buy books for our library. If anyone has any bottles they would like to donate, please either drop them off or call the school office for pickup. We also collect box tops, Campbell soup labels, inkjet cartridges, cell phones and laser cartridges. I may be reached at 225-3665. – Mary, Calvary Christian Academy, Turner.

Dear Sun Spots: We are looking for crafters for the annual Nezinscot Valley Music Booster Craft Fair on Dec. 1 in the Buckfield Junior/Senior High School. The fair will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Table space, 8-by-10 is available for $10, or bring your own table. Please contact Meghan Andrews-Wright at 336-2557 or through e-mail at [email protected] by Nov. 28 to reserve your space. – Cynthia Norton, No Town.

Dear Sun Spots: Holy Trinity Parish in Lisbon Falls will hold its third annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 3 pm. Area crafters will provide their merchandise and the parish will provide unique craft items from parishioners, a bake and Slovakian food sale, various raffles of merchandise or gift certificates donated by local merchants, a 50/50 raffle, lunch will be served and more.

Tables are available at $20 for a 6-foot table and $25 for an 8-foot table. Please contact Pat Tardiff at 353-5035 at the parish at 353-2792 for more information. – Pat Tardiff, Lisbon Falls.



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