DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the second year in a row, I am spearheading a group of TD Bank employees who are collecting donations to send out care packages to our troops stationed overseas.

Last year, with generous donations from your readers and our TD Bank customers, we were able to send out more than 35 care packages to troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. In return we received letters, emails, cards and photographs from the troops who received our packages.

We are asking again for your help to spread the word to everyone in the hopes of making this year an even bigger success. Donations may be dropped off at any TD Bank location in the Lewiston-Auburn area between May 1 and June 1.

The most needed items are hand sanitizer, moist towelettes, hard candy, eye drops, deodorant (nonaerosol), sun screen, bug spray, lotion, DVDs and CDs. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me at 784-3990. — Meagan Barrett, AVP store manager, meagan.barrett@tdbanknorth.com

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone out there who collects canceled stamps and/or matchbook covers? The stamps are international as well as USA. Some are quite old. I have several of each to give to interested collectors.

I also have one souvenir spoon for someone who collects those. I think it’s from Lisbon, Portugal. — Jan, info@warestreetinn.com, 783-8171

ANSWER: Sun Spots has the names of two stamp collectors in her Rolodex: John N. Moulton, Lisbon Falls, 353-2848 and Julien Gosselin, 784-7892, jgosselin91948@roadrunner.com. If there are others out there, please let the column know.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the lady who was looking for “Cinderella” and “Sleeping Beauty” tapes (March 26 column), the Second Time Around shop on Congress Street in Rumford has them.

For the Auburn Public Library March 24 inquiry, looking for a world globe on a stand, the Teen Center Thrift Store in Norway has one for $10. — No Name, No Town

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We would really appreciate it if you could help us get the word out about our upcoming Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training Workshop. The 12-hour training is May 7 and 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Auburn Public Library. Preregistration by May 1 is required.

Literacy is one of the most life-changing gifts you can give, and we have many motivated adults waiting for help. For information, please call 333-4785 or email info@literacyvolunteersandro.org. You can also check our website at www.literacyvolunteersandro.org. Thank you! — Tahlia Chamberlain, executive director

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for names and contact information for individuals or groups who would be interested in performing for senior citizen luncheons at the United Methodist Church of Auburn. For details about dates and times, I can be reached at 786-3929 or ruthcannon@roadrunner.com. Thanks for your great column! — Ruth Cannon

DEAR SUN SPOTS: During a Saturday tournament, my son left his sports jacket on a field at Bates College and did not realize it until the following Monday. Imagine his excitement when he was called to the school office later Monday morning to pick up his jacket.

A note attached explains that a wonderful person named Ernie found it during his morning walk. Ernie took the time to bring it to Edward Little and make sure it was returned. We would like to offer our sincerest thanks to Ernie. — The Cotes, Auburn, debscote@yahoo.com

This column is for you, our readers. It is for your questions and comments. There are only two rules: You must write to the column and sign your name (we won’t use it if you ask us not to). Please include your phone number. Letters will not be returned or answered by mail, and telephone calls will not be accepted. Your letters will appear as quickly as space allows. Address them to Sun Spots, P.O. Box 4400, Lewiston, ME 04243-4400. Inquiries can also be e-mailed to sunspots@sunjournal.com.

Copy the Story Link