DEAR SUN SPOTS: An aging plaster sculpture of World War I Gen. John J. “Blackjack” Pershing needs a facelift. Can someone help?

The bust spent years decorating Lewiston’s United Members Club hall. But today its head sits loosely on its shoulders and its jaw is busted. Veteran Jerry Der Boghosian, who now has possession of the bust, wants to donate it to Museum L-A. But he wants to fix it first.

Der Boghosian is looking for someone who can repair the statue for a reasonable fee.

If you know of someone, please call Jerry at 782-5700. — No Name via email

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What are the laws in Canada on allowing American drivers convicted for OUI into the country? It’s been my understanding that if convicted on an OUI charge, Americans are not allowed in Canada. Hope you can resolve this question for me. Thanks, Sun Spots, for all you do. — No Name via email

ANSWER: Sun Spots visited several websites which said that your understanding is correct. At ezbordercrossing.com it says that:

“The biggest surprise for most Americans is that they may be turned away at the Canadian border if they have any type of alcohol-related offense.

* It does not matter if you are arriving as a passenger in another person’s car.

* It does not matter if you have no intention of driving in Canada at all. For example, four to five passengers a week who take the ferry to Victoria, Canada, for a one-day walking sightseeing trip are turned back for DUI/DWI offenses even though they do not have a car with them.

* It does not matter if your offense was classified as a misdemeanor or a felony.

* There are no exceptions for fans, guests, officials or anyone else entering Canada for special events. Former U.S. President G.W. Bush had to get a special waiver to enter Canada because of his 1976 drunken-driving offense in Maine.”

Border crossing guards do have complete discretion to allow, or deny, entry to anybody, so you may have heard stories of people with OUIs slipping through. Others may have been “rehabilitated.” At tripadvisor.com it says:

“A person with a conviction may be deemed rehabilitated and be eligible for entry after a certain period has expired from the completion of the sentence imposed (which would include any driving suspension) on the conviction. Depending on the offence, this period may be as short as five years or as long as 10 years. After this five-year waiting period (assuming the person has not been convicted of another offense), Americans (for example) can apply for ‘criminal rehabilitation’ by submitting the following:

* An application form IMM 1444E.

* A passport size photograph.

* A copy of your passport data pages.

* An FBI police certificate.

* A state police certificate.

* Copies of court documents indicating the charge, section of law violated, the verdict, and sentencing.

* Proof of completed sentences, paid fines, court costs, ordered treatments, etc.

* Copies of the text of the law describing the offense.

* Detailed explanation of the circumstances surrounding the offense.

* Three letters of reference from responsible citizens.

* A nonrefundable processing fee of $180.”

Further information can be found at Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s website: www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5312ETOC.asp.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 72, 12 Church St., will hold yard sales from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 1 and March 1, and possibly one in late spring.

Proceeds benefit the Girls State program, which is sponsored by the American Legion.

Table rentals are $15 and are still available for the March 1 sale. Participants are asked to sign up immediately by calling me. — Sylvia, 743-7231

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