DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am in need of an electric wheelchair. I am not able to get Medicare help yet as I’m 61. I can’t walk without pain as both my knees have arthritis in them. I would like to get out more. I am not able to pay much for one. Thank you for any suggestions. — Lynn, Auburn

ANSWER: Sun Spots doesn’t know if they’d have an electric one, but a wheelchair may be available from St. Mary’s Medical Equipment To Go. METGO loans equipment to those in need at no charge, a service made possible by a generous donation from the L & A fund and operated by St. Mary’s volunteers. You can call 755-3030 or email METGO@stmarysmaine.com

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again we have some more free canes for people who need one. You may reach us at 783-3786 anytime. Leave a message if no answer. Thank you, Sun Spots, for the terrific service you provide. — Ron and Nancy, ncamp1@myfairpoint.net

ANSWER: And thank you for your generosity!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are there any places where one may rent a van with a wheelchair lift for a day? I would like to take my mother shopping, but cannot without using something like this. Thank you! — No Name via email

ANSWER: There is one option online: www.ride-away.com, 888-743-3292, offers rentals and has a location in Gray. If there is anyone else locally who offers these rentals, please write to Sun Spots.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Being a newly handicapped person, I use a scooter to get around town. There is a railroad bridge on Bridge Street that had large cracks on both sides of the bridge large enough to swallow my tires. The only way across was to go into the road, and each time I was taking my life in my hands.

When I called Public Works in Lewiston and asked if anything could be done, I was told that it would be looked into. I thought “yeah, sure, in my dreams.” To my surprise, it was fixed quickly. I would like to thank Public Works for their caring. — Misty, crystalroses52@aol.com

ANSWER: People often complain about government but rarely praise it no matter how well deserved. Thank you for taking the time to write with your positive experience.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Friday, Nov. 2, the Rumford Falls Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 1248 will be hosting an evening of auctions to raise money for the Lew Reed Spinal Cord Injury Fund.

Money raised in the past was used for research that helped develop a brace for those with scoliosis. The brace is known as the Eagles brace.

The evening of the auction we will serve a dinner of salad, ham, rice pilaf, baby carrots and gingerbread at a cost of $10. Dinner is at 6 p.m.; the auction will start about 7:15 p.m.

We are still accepting donations of items for the auction and cash donations as well. For more information call me at 418-0254. — Kathy Boothby, vice president, Ladies Auxiliary

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Museum L-A will host its first Old Fashioned Holiday Celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. As part of the event we’ll reminisce about holiday time at the B. Peck Department Store with a recreation of the children’s “fish” pond and photos of children visiting Santa.

Did you have your picture taken with Santa at Peck’s? If so, we invite you to bring it to the museum before Dec. 3 to be part of our “Guess Who” collage. Museum L-A is located at 35 Canal St. in Lewiston and open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, please call the museum at 333-3881 or email info@museumla.org. – Susan Beane, Museum L-A

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 emailed to sunspots@sunjournal.com.

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