DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston High School will be collecting hats, gloves and socks for those in need during the Jan. 31 hockey game against St. Dominic Academy.

Please bring your donation to the game, where there will be collection places set up.

We ask that all sock donations be of new socks and the others new or gently used, please.

Thank you for your support. — Karen Choate Key Club advisor, Lewiston High School

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the request for Flagship coupon books, Sherwood Heights Elementary in Auburn is selling them for $25. — No Name via email

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a commander for a Royal Rangers outpost in Lewiston, which is currently selling the movie passes for Flagship. Thanks. — Michael Hiscock, Auburn, 513-9674, [email protected]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the lady looking for a horseback-riding program for her children, Meadow View Equestrian Center is always interested in getting new riders.

They are welcome to call and set up a lesson time with Tamara DeRosby, the owner. The number is 207-685-3117. Happy riding, — Another Sunspots Fan

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the person looking for lessons, the Greater Rumford Community Center offers gymnastics and karate. It is at 50 Congress St., Rumford, ME 04276, 207-369-9906. — Arthur Shaw, Mexico

HI, SUN SPOTS: Just to refresh my listing in your Rolodex for audio and video conversions, here is what I can do for people.

Under audio: I can transfer LPs, 45s (remember those? the records with the big hole in the middle), audiocassettes and reel-to-reel tapes (all speeds, 7 and ½ inches per second, 3 and ¾ ips, and 7/8 ips and 15/16 ips) to audio CDs for $5 per CD.

Under video: I transfer VHS tapes and camcorder videotapes to DVDs, also at $5 per DVD.

My address and phone number are still the same: 37 Eastern Ave., Wilton ME 04294 and 645-4250.

You’ve been having fun with the Channel 8 stuff haven’t you? I know a guy who was chief engineer there some years ago, Dick Cushman from Norway, but I think he is now retired. I haven’t spoken with him for a few years, but I’ll bet he would have the answers to the problems some folks have had. He is smarter than a whip and a heck of a nice guy as well.

Like everyone else, I read your column every day, and now that I think about it, Kalle Oakes must be on vacation right? I.haven’t seen his name in the sports pages lately. I know Kalle from when we used to see each other at the high school basketball tournament in Augusta.

Keep up the good work. — Al Ibarguen, Wilton

ANSWER: If Sun Spots ever had any doubt about how much television people watch, doing this column put it to rest. It is one of the lead categories for questions, and provides some of the most difficult to answer. The engineer at WMTW Sun Spots spoke to had a different name, but she is always open to information from experts, retired or otherwise.

Yes, Kalle had a well-deserved couple of weeks off after the holidays. As you’ve undoubtedly noticed, he is back now.

Sun Spots will update Al’s information in her Rolodex.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to Bobbie Fogg who was looking for the Windsor blue yarn, I saw some online at http://store.knitting-warehouse.com/064945.html — Pam in Nevada

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the lady seeking a dentist for her daughter, there was an ad in the Bethel Citizen for Bethel Family Dentistry offering sedation for help with gag reflex and other issues.

I’ve never been to Dr. Mason, but friends have and seem to like him. The phone number is 207-824-3378. Good luck. — No Name, No Town

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