DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to find someone who has a wood lathe and would be willing to turn down a dowel (which I can provide) to 1.0300 exactly or within a couple of thousands for an important project. Or perhaps there is a known woodworking shop that may be able to help me. The contact number is 212-4624. 

Thanks for what you do to help people. — Larry, no town

ANSWER: I can help you by getting the word out to other Sun Spotters. Surely, a woodworker with a lathe in Sun Spots Land will contact you. If you don’t hear from anyone within a week, please let me know. And if you do get the job done,  we’d like to know that you had success. 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn, at 439 Park Ave., will hold its bean supper Saturday, Feb. 21 , at 5 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, cole slaw, bread, beverages and homemade pies. 

Musical entertainment is provided by the Park Avenue Pickers and will begin at 4:30 p.m.  For additional information, contact the church office at 782-3972. Thanks again for getting the word out to our community. We appreciate what you do!  — Steve, Minot

ANSWER: I’m always happy to make these announcements for area churches and nonprofits. This is community, folks, and we need it more than ever. I have joined the bandwagon on attending church suppers on a regular basis and so enjoy getting out and meeting new people, especially when there is pie!

If your organization has an event coming up, let me know! 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I think the information you gave Henry about financial help for his diabetic cat was very good (Feb. 6 Sun Spots), but he may need much more help than just financial, depending on what his disability is. 

The cat will need one to two blood tests per day and one to two shots of insulin per day, depending on what his vet says. Is there someone out there who can help him?

Thank you for all you do! — Patricia, Lewiston

ANSWER: I appreciate your kindness in asking about this. I did have another chat with Henry about the actual administration of the insulin and although he is nervous, the vet clinic is working with him on what he needs to do and he says he can handle it. He calls this kitty his “best friend.” 

Caring for a pet, especially when they have a health issue, can be expensive, stressful, and time-consuming, but they are worth it. I’m praying that our Sun Spotter can get some advice and financial assistance to keep his kitty in good health so he can have his companion at his side for many years to come.

When we spoke, he said that he was able to get a donation from a couple of his friends to cover special cat food and meds for the first couple months of treatment, so that is good news. 

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