DEAR SUN SPOTS: On behalf of the Lewiston Senior Citizens, we are pleased to announce that our cribbage league will be starting Thursday mornings effective Sept. 1. Games start at 9 a.m. sharp and doors open at 8 a.m. for those who want to practice prior to that. We ask that you please arrive at least 15 minutes before the games begin for attendance purposes.

The league runs from September until April, with a banquet in May. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 212-9253. — Roger, cribbage coordinator, Lewiston

ANSWER: What fun! I have a dear friend who is very excited about this!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the lady in Auburn looking for seasoned firewood (Aug. 18 Sun Spots), I know a person in Oxford. His wood is all seasoned and the price depends on location of delivery. For more information, call B. Hewey at 539-2287. — No name, no town

ANSWER: Thank you for the tip! Into the Rolodex it goes.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is sewing taught in schools anymore? I’m going to be cleaning out my stash of notions, including bias tape, bindings, rick rack, and many other extras. I would like to see a school that teaches sewing have these items rather than sell them. Please contact me at 375-4508. — No name, no town

ANSWER: I believe that some schools still teach “home economics” or “Life Skills” or “Family & Consumer Sciences.” I’m just not sure where. So many schools have dropped it because of lack of interest from the students and not enough teachers with that background, which really is a shame.

As an alternative, I believe some area libraries have sewing classes and there are activities at senior centers and retirement facilities focused on sewing skills. You might also want to check out the nearest adult education class schedule.

Readers, if you can assist with this, please chime in!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Amazon is selling Sketchers sneakers in their “Try Before You Buy” promotion. The customer wears them for seven days then can return them for any reason! What does Amazon do with all the used sneakers?

I love your column. — Gene, Lewiston

ANSWER: When Amazon receives a return through their Prime “Try Before You Buy,” they determine if the products are in acceptable condition as specified in the Amazon Fashion returns policy.

If returned products are determined not to be in acceptable condition, they may charge you the purchase price and ship the products back to you to keep, whether you want them or not.

Amazon has a strict inspection policy on all shoe returns, as well as all their other returned items and if the shoes or other items show no or minimal wear, they may be returned to the shelves for another customer.

However, tons of returned merchandise end up finding a second life on the liquidation market where they’re sold by the pallet at a deep discount. Amazon also claims that they give millions of dollars of items to charity organizations each year.

When you purchase an item through the “Try Before You Buy” the mega-company is betting you will like the item and keep it.

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