DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the Dec. 20 request from a reader about how she can find a soldier to write to, I have a suggestion. The organization soldiersangels.com will allow you to write to a soldier (they supply the names) after you join by simply filling out a brief questionnaire and agree to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for information on my father’s military life. I know he was in the Army and was wounded. I was told in the Philippines. I don’t have a computer or know how to use one, so if there is anyone who likes to look up stuff like that, I certainly would […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Many years ago Holy Family church put together a recipe book with many recipes from people in the church. My mother lost her copy of the book in a house fire, and I would really like to get her another copy. If there is anyone who may have a copy that I […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone have a recipe for fudge de patience? Directions would also be helpful. My mother used to make this for us and it was just the best fudge. Thank you. — Claudette Bennett, [email protected] ANSWER: As Sun Spots has said before, reprinting recipes in the column is often problematic because of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to G.A.L.’s Dec. 12 request for traction aids, I have a set, unused, still in a box, and she is more than welcome to have them. She can call me at 998-4114 after 5 p.m. — Ty via email  DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the Dec. 12 inquiry, traction […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Great column. Keep it up! If you can, please tell us more about your parimutuel experience at the dog track. I also need your help. I have a 7- by 9-foot wooden garage door. I want to replace only the bottom section, a four-panel piece that is 22 inches deep by 9 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for someone who knows about knitting machines. It’s a Singer model 700 memo-matic. I would be willing to pay for lessons. I have tried knitting a few things and have had some success. Please contact me at 212-4447. Thanks. — Duane I. Broomhall, Otisfield ANSWER: Sun Spots checked with […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I thoroughly enjoy reading Sun Spots when I come home for the holidays to visit my daughter and her family. Last year I read a heartwarming story that moved me very much. I misplaced the column. I searched all year long, but I couldn’t find it. I hope you can reprint it […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone out there have a recipe for dumplings that aren’t heavy? I have tried with shortening and without, but they still come out heavy. What am I doing wrong? — H.B., Livermore ANSWER: Sun Spots found several recipes for dumplings online, but websites get very tetchy about having their material printed […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Many years ago in Ontario, Canada, some little girls — I think five or six — were born to a family by the name of Dionne. Doctors and the government took over the children, so to speak, and built them a home and hospital. I would like to know the year they […]