DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wanted to let your readers know that I am the new Project Linus coordinator for Oxford and Androscoggin counties. Project Linus is a national organization composed of volunteers who make and distribute blankets to children going through difficult times. Oxford and Androscoggin counties have not had a coordinator for a long time, so I am trying to get the word out.

If any of your readers would like to make blankets to be distributed to children in need in our two counties, they can send them to me at the address below or deliver them to Marden’s in Lewiston or Rumford. Blankets can be crocheted, knitted, quilts or fleece.

Our greatest need is for blankets for older youths, in a twin size. We find that we end up with an abundance of smaller blankets for younger children and infants, but the older youth and teens are simply too big for many of the blankets we receive.

We are working to ensure blankets are in the back of police cruisers, in our local DHHS offices and in hospitals. I am still working to get contacts for many organizations and would welcome inquiries from organizations that might have a need for blankets.

Similarly, if anyone has synthetic yarns or cotton fabrics that they no longer need, we gladly accept donations of these items to pass along to blanketeers who will then turn them into blankets for children. As Project Linus is a 501(c )(3) organization, all donations are tax deductible.

I would be very interested in hearing from quilting groups and other groups of crafters that might be interested in participating in working sessions to inspect, label and prepare blankets for delivery.

If folks would like more information, please direct them to www.projectlinus.org, or they can contact me at the information provided below.

Thank you for helping to get this information out to your readers. — Annette Wilson, 30 Bowdoinham Road, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252, 353-7071, [email protected]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m wondering if the Sun Journal or anyone from any of the local television stations, 6, 8 or 13, are following up on the cat named Mickey who was so horribly injured. Thank you for all your great help. — No Name via email

ANSWER: Sun Spots does not know about the media coverage, but if you are talking about the cat who jumped from the burning house in Whiting, breaking several bones and suffering burns, she has good news. According to the Ark Animal Shelter in Cherryfield where he was cared for, he has fully recovered and has gone to a new home.

They also said that enough funds were raised to pay for his veterinary care and that any extra money will be applied to the Winston fund, which helps pay vet bills when pet parents are unable to do so.

You can visit the Ark at www.thearkpets.org, 60 Barber Lane, P.O. Box 276, Cherryfield, ME 04622, 546-3484, [email protected].

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for Paul H. Mercier who used to work at Carroll’s Music Center. I have a piano that I bought there and a key is out of tune. He gave me his number before closing the store, but I lost it.

If you could get me his number or if he could call me at 782-4516 to see if he is still able to fix it or give me a name of someone that can, I’d be grateful. Thank you. — A.G. via email

ANSWER: In response to a previous inquiry, Paul wrote in to report that he can be reached at Music & Moore in Topsham, 725-4733.

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