Dear Sun Spots: We are greatly in need of 4-ply yarn of all colors and in good condition. We have 20 volunteers who knit and crochet hats, scarves, slippers, mittens, baby clothing, lap robes and other warm objects, which in turn are given to the needy of all ages in Androscoggin County.

Our program SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage and Hope) is part of Catholic Charities Maine at 270 Minot Ave., Auburn. We have wonderful volunteers are assigned to elderly people who enjoy their reassurance calls or home visits.

The yarn is donated to SEARCH and given out to the knitters as needed.

For more information about donating yarn, please phone our office at 784-0157. We are open every weekday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join us in the joy of giving and making someone happy and warm. With our deepest gratitude. – Phoebe Lowell, program director, Auburn.

Dear Sun Spots: In response to your reader seeking a host for a Sweet 16 party: Lewiston Regional Technical Center students at the Green Ladle cater any kind of function. Our new dining room has three rooms and can seat 40 to 170 guests. Our menus are priced $8 per person to $13 per person. – Dan Caron, Lewiston.

Answer: Should you decide on having the students cater your event, you will sure be in for a treat. Sun Spots has attended several events catered by these students and has always left feeling wowed by their professional accomplishments.

Dear Sun Spots: I have a 20-year-old grandfather clock in need of repair. I am hoping there is someone in the area who could fix it by making a house call. It’s very difficult to transport, but I would consider all options for getting it repaired. I may be reached at 357-3844. – No Name, No Town.

Answer: Contact Pat at Rohman Clockworks at 350 Minot Ave., in Auburn, 784-1211. Pat says he does perform home visits, evaluating the clocks on site. He says most often the clocks need a good cleaning and the like, and he typically takes the movement from the case and brings it back to his shop to work on it. He’d be happy to assist. Give him a call to discuss what you need. Rohman’s repairs antique and modern clocks, including cuckoo clocks and grandfather clocks.

Dear Sun Spots: The “Today” show on Feb. 6 had a gadget to program your telephone to alert a relative or neighbor if your basement should flood and you were gone. I couldn’t get the name of it or where it could be purchased. Anxious to know. – B.L.P., No Town.

Answer: Have you considered contacting the show for details? You may reach The Today Show at NBC News, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112.

Dear Sun Spots: I have 12 very pretty pictures from Thomas Kincade calendar. Are there any painters or anyone else who would like them? I may be reached at 353-4945. – C.F., Lisbon Falls.

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