Dear Sun Spots: Thank you for the service Sun Spots provides. I’m looking for two computer games for a Mac, which are no longer available. They are: Hoyle’s “Card Games” and Hoyle’s “Word Games.” Can anyone out there help me? Please call to work out details. Thanks in advance. I can be reached at (207) 784-2164. – Janet Krapovicky, Auburn.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, you can contact Hoyle’s through their Web site at www.hoylegames.com or at (310) 649-8033 for technical support.

Dear Sun Spots: Since I have searched around for the answer and got nothing, I thought that I would go to the head of the great mystery solvers: Sun Spots.

I am looking for the answers to how does this happen, how it can be prevented and how to fix once there?

I have a kitchen runner in front of my sink that had a rubber backing on it. The backing has turned my linoleum yellow where it has been placed. Now I have heard of this sort of thing happening to friends who have rugs placed around the toilet and tub area. So, I am wondering what can I now use for a chemical on the floor that will remove such a stain. I am not about to replace a floor that is virtually brand new. Any help with be appreciated. – Tammy-Lyn P., in Peru.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, in a previous column Sun Spots spoke with Cathy Stevenson of ServiceMaster Clean, P.O. Box 191, Oxford, ME 04270 (1-800-244-7630, (207) 783-6310), who says this is usually difficult to remove, if it can be at all. What is happening is the backing on the rug interacts with the vinyl, causing the discoloration you speak of. You might want to contact Cathy and talk to her about this. You may also want to contact Armstrong’s customer service department at 1-800-233-3823.

Dear Sun Spots: The following is information for the lady who is interested in making a round braided rug:

I suggest an excellent book “The Illustrated Guide to Rug Braiding” by Verna Cox. It costs $10, I believe, plus shipping and handling. You can receive an order from from Cox Enterprises, 10 Dube Road, Verona, ME 04416-3312, or reach them at (207) 469-6402.

Dear Sun Spots: Where in the Twin Cities can I get a heavy duty zipper put in my leather jacket.? – Norman Turner, Oxford.

Answer: You might want to contact:

Auburndale Cleaning Center at 786 Center St., Auburn, (207) 782-9389; Twin City Cleaners at 957 Sabattus St., Lewiston, (207) 782-9756; and LeBlanc’s Cleaners at 10 Lafayette St., Lewiston, (207) 783-2244.

Dear Sun Spots: I am an eighth-grade student at Washington Manor Middle School in San Leandro, Calif. I am doing a school project, which entails planning a vacation to Maine. I would greatly appreciate any memorabilia or information that your generous readers could send me. I am interested in family activities, interesting historical sights and unique artifacts that make your state special. I can be reached at WMMS c/o Paulunkonis, 1170 Fargo Ave., San Leandro, CA 94579. Thank you. – Kim Chinh Nguyen, California.

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