Dear Sun Spots Readers: The Senior Companion Program is looking for several caring people in the Lewiston-Auburn area. Senior companions spend 15 to 20 hours a week making the day a bit brighter for elderly who are lonely and isolated.

Companions receive a tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement and other benefits.

Our program is sponsored by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

If you are 60 years of age, on a fixed income and interested in helping the elderly you may be eligible to be a senior companion.

Please phone Anna Saar at 1-800-287-1482 for more information. Thank you for caring, especially during this season of Thanksgiving! – Anna Saar, South Paris.

Dear Sun Spots: I am wondering if any of the readers might have a 1969-1970 Student Book from Mr. Bernard’s School of Hair Fashion that they would like to give away or sell? This is for a gift for a beautician who would love to have one. She lost hers. Thank you and to all the readers. I may be reached at 375-9901. – Lise, No Town.

Dear Sun Spots: I am a 2004 Lewiston High School graduate and am currently in my senior year at Wheaton College. Two years ago, I gave up my spring break to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. It was such a rewarding experience I have decided to do it again. There are 10 of us going from my college, and we all have to come up with money to cover travel expenses and living costs. They have told us we should raise $600 each. Last time I volunteered I did not raise enough so I had to put up $200 of my own money. I hope that I can raise enough money this year and not have to pay out of pocket.

My college has asked me to contact our local community to ask for donations. Habitat is a great cause, and anyone wishing to donate could please send it to Joe Lee, Wheaton College, 26 Main St., W0651, Norton, MA 02766. I can also be reached at 577-0365. Any amount would be appreciated. – Joe Lee, No Town.

Dear Sun Spots: The Tri-County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association has produced a cookbook! With 285 recipes (including one that was featured in Sun Spots). It has dishes to tempt every palate. The purchase of this cookbook will benefit the Tri-County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association and the families. We serve foster children and adopted children in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties. The book is hot off the presses and just in time for Christmas giving! It is priced at $10 a copy, and a $2.50 fee to cover postage and handling.

If any Sun Spots readers are interested in one (or more) of these books, please contact Annette Wilson at 353-7071 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you! Bon Appétit. – Annette Wilson, Lisbon Falls.

Dear Sun Spots: I know you have printed information previously, but like so many people, I have lost the copy that I cut out. Would you please tell me where in Maine I can find a place to repair antique dolls, especially Shirley Temple dolls. Also, who does doll appraisals? Thank you. – Doll Lover, No Town.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, contact Fay Mercier, Dixfield, 562-4549, repairs anything with cloth, no porcelain, please call to discuss your needs; Delores Blanchard, Auburn, 782-4853, does not work on china dolls but does most; the Dover Doll Clinic, Dover, N.H., at 603-742-6818, call Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the end of November. After that, you should contact them in mid-January. You might also touch base with The Doll Connection in Portsmouth, N.H., at 603-431-5030.

For appraisals consider Orphan Annie’s, 96 Court St., Auburn, 782-0638; F.O. Bailey Antiquarians, 35 Depot St., Falmouth, ME 04062, 781-8001; Wilbur’s, 11 Key Hill Road, Route 202, Greene, ME 04236, 946-5711.

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