DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been looking for consignment shops taking household items. I am interested in the area from Bethel to Lewiston-Auburn and surrounding area. I have checked several, and they have closed. — No Name, Norway

ANSWER: Sun Spots knows of no place where you can sell household items. Sales of many items have moved to Web sites such as craigslist and eBay. If you don’t have access to a computer, you can use a service that will sell online for you, place an ad in the Sun Journal or you can give things to local charities (a list was in Sun Spots Nov. 20).

For consignment sales, the closest to Lewiston that Sun Spots found was Oxford Depot, 11 Mechanic Falls Road, Oxford, ME 04270, 539-2202. Her commission for items under $30 is 40 percent; for items over $30 it’s 30 percent. She said that with high-ticket items she will negotiate a fee.

If you want to place an ad in the Sun Journal, the ad may be free. Here
are the rules: If a customer is selling a personal household item for
under $500, we will run a three-line ad for 10 days at no charge. Pets,
firewood, business ads, collectibles or antiques do not qualify.

Please don’t send items for sale to Sun Spots. She receives several each week but cannot print them.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could anyone tell me where Katie, the groomer at the Kennel Shop in Lewiston, moved to? She is the best for cutting my cat’s toenails. Call me at 375-4245 or e-mail [email protected]. Thank you. — Cathy Dunlap, Sabattus

ANSWER: See the following letter. From the high praise heaped upon Kate, Sun Spots suspects she has a good future making cats and dogs look their best.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wrote to Sun Spots concerning Kate Pastore, the lost dog groomer from the Kennel Shop in Lewiston. She contacted me, and she would like to give all who are looking for it her contact information. Her number is 240-4796, and her e-mail is [email protected]. She is hoping to go out on her own. Thank you so much. — Chelsea Morin, Greene

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Sunday, Nov. 29, at 3 p.m., U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud will be presenting service medals earned while in the military to the following individuals: World War II veteran Bertrand Morin; Korean War veterans Raymond “Blackie” Boulet and Arthur C Raymond, all three from Lewiston, and also to Vietnam War veteran Joseph Armand Bussiere of Durham. This event will be held at Meadowview Senior Complex Recreation Hall on Spofford Street in Lewiston. — Bert Dutil, Lewiston

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Local crafters, the Hartford News town newsletter, the Hartford Heritage Society and J.O. Irish Museum are sponsoring a Christmas fair Saturday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Hartford Town Hall. Come check out our snowman collection, homemade sweaters and other items, Christmas ornaments, yummy homemade food items and white elephant table, etc. If you would like a table, please call 224-7355. — Arlene, Hartford

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is in response to the question about the New York Yankees not having their name on their Jerseys. I am a proud Yankee’s fan, and I heard during a game one time that Mr. Steinbrenner feels that there is no one player who wins the game. It takes a team, and that is why no player has his name on his back. It was said that Mr. Steinbrenner didn’t want all the credit going to one player. — No Name, No Town

DEAR READERS: Recently Sun Spots has been unable to print several letters because they came too late. The column is often written a week or two in advance, so keep that in mind for your upcoming event. Also, if you send your letter by traditional mail, that will slow the process down a bit more because Sun Spots does not pick up her mail every day.

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 e-mailed to [email protected].