DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need your help in acquiring the addresses of the two following individuals: Bud Selig, the commissioner of baseball, and a radio sports show host, whose name is Chris Sadatka (not sure of the spelling) on Portland station 96.3 FM. The term PM Jab is used during the show that starts at […]
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Lyrics to ‘The Cat Came Back’ sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There was a song I used to hear way back around 1948-1950 titled “The Cat Came Back.” Some of the lyrics went like this: “The cat came back the very next day. I thought it was a goner, but the cat came back because it couldn’t stay away.” I would really appreciate […]
Feeding camp horses getting expensive
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have some horses I used running a camp for kids. I received money from the kids, so it paid for them. There are no more grants, and I’m not making money with the animals. Is there some help I can get to help feed them? — Going Broke via email ANSWER: […]
Mistaken identity provides good laugh
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We were having dinner at Applebee’s restaurant while vacationing with my daughter, son-in-law and 11-year-old grandson this past summer. As most people know, there are many celebrity pictures on the walls at Applebee’s, and we were naming them as we waited for our meal. My grandson turned to the famous photo of […]
Aspiring CNA looking for a night class
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wanted to say thank you for your column. It is so very helpful, and I appreciate your work very much. I was wondering if you could locate a place that offers a CNA class in the evening. I have found several in the area during the day, but I work full […]
Some groups exempt from ‘Do Not Call’
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you help me find out how I can avoid all the telephone calls I get asking me to vote for so and so and this and that? I hate it, as I am very capable of making my own decisions. Is there a phone number I can call to let me […]
Waiter not happy about sharing tips
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I work as a server at a local restaurant, and I was wondering about the state laws regarding pooling tips and management requiring servers to give a percentage of their tips to bartenders and busboys. I was under the impression the law says restaurants cannot require servers to share their tips with […]
Wrappers needed for musical fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little Music Association will be wrapping gifts once again this year at the Auburn Mall. The wrapping booth opens Friday, Nov. 25, and continues through Christmas Eve. This is the association’s largest fundraiser for the year. We are in desperate need of volunteers to help wrap, especially on weekdays between […]
Mixing it up with a dough hook
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I love your column. You have helped so many people. I hope you can help me. I am looking for an electric mixer with a dough hook. I’ve looked all over, but all I can find are the ones with two whips. They used to sell some with a dough hook. I […]
Reader looking for packing peanuts
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks to you, we found a supply of packing peanuts that lasted us nearly three years! However, World Over Imports is no longer in business, and our supply is now running low. I wonder if any other businesses in our area might be interested in recycling their chips? We’re happy to pick […]