DEAR SUN SPOTS: If anyone has bells of any size or kind they no longer want, we could use them for a church project. We will pick them up. Thank you! — G. Nadeau, Lewiston, 783-7536

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding where to find white popcorn in the Dec. 22 Sun Spots. I purchase a 30-ounce jar of white corn by Orville Redenbacher. The jar has a picture of Orville on the front, which reads Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn, followed below that in large white letters “white corn” printed on a sky blue background.

I bought this for my air popcorn machine at either Shaw’s in Auburn on Center Street or at Walmart in Auburn. Not sure which one so check both. The popcorn at Shaw’s can be found at the front end of the aisle with the chips and soda. That aisle is close to the self-checkout section of the store. Good luck.

As a note, many people at this time of year prefer to use the white corn to string on a Christmas tree or to make caramel cornball snacks. Have a good day. — Catherine Bouquet, Auburn

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is in answer to Deanna Bernier’s inquiry about white unpopped popcorn. I buy it regularly. Deanna can find it in jars at Shaw’s in Auburn and Lewiston. It is also available in bags at the Greene IGA. My family and I are hooked on it. It is so much more flavorful than the yellow popcorn. Happy munching, Deanna! — Rondajo, Lewiston

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Here is some additional information on the American Gold Star Mothers, which you addressed in your Nov. 30 column.

Though you are a Gold Star mom if you have lost a son or daughter in the service to our country, you do not become one officially until you fill out an application, pay dues to the national organization and receive a membership certification. Our aim is to provide support to each other and to new moms and to assist veterans in any way we can.

Our state group has agreed to help supply the needs of the newest veterans’ home in Saco, the Huot Home for homeless veterans. It provides individual small apartments, and one of our goals is to provide quilts for the beds.

American Gold Star Mothers Inc. is also a big supporter of Wreaths Across America and the Arlington Wreath Project, begun by Maine’s own Morrill Worcester 19 years ago. My husband and I were in Washington, D.C., and joined thousands of others in laying wreaths on the graves of 17,000 servicemen and women, including one on the memorial to our son and his 26 fellow Naval Airmen.

Next year, the goal is to lay a wreath on every grave at Arlington. Anyone interested in assisting with the project can log onto www.Wreathsacrossamerica.com.

Any eligible mother in Maine who would like to join the American Gold Star Mothers can e-mail me and I will provide them with an application. Thank you so much for your service to the community. — Bethel Shields, president, American Gold Star Mothers of Maine, blomsk@roadrunner.com

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is in regard to the Dec. 9 inquiry about daylight saving time.

Many years ago, President Nixon decided not to have it for one year. We were living in Florida at the time, and there were no shoulders on the side of the roads in many places. It was very dark in the morning, which made it hard for students walking to school. Unfortunately, there were three students from high school who were killed because it was very difficult for drivers to see in the dark.

So, Sun Spots’ readers, that time change was created for many reasons. I have never complained since then. I’m sure people adjust after a short period of time to losing or gaining an hour of sleep. It really is a blessing to have Daylight Saving Time. — J.D., Auburn

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