DEAR SUN SPOTS: As a senior citizen, I am not very savvy on the internet, and therefore, I hope you can help me. Do you know of anyone locally who can help me find some information about a 12-piece setting of china I own? I no longer have any need for the set and am […]
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An ice cream angel, an Elvis fan and an apologetic shopper share
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We can find angels everywhere, even in line at an ice cream shop. My friend backed up his car so a young lady could get in line. When we drove up to get our order, we were told she had paid for our ice cream. Thank you, young lady. Stay well. — […]
Jigsaw puzzle swap offered in lieu of short supplies, higher prices
DEAR SUN SPOTS: During this COVID-19 crisis, jigsaw puzzles are either unavailable or very expensive. We have five or six puzzles we can swap if anyone is interested. You can call 514-4276 or 346-0384. Thanks, Sun Spots for all you do for us. — Rene, no town ANSWER: What a great idea, Rene! I hope […]
Readers ask how to return stimulus checks sent to deceased relatives
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My wife’s sister has passed away and we received her stimulus check in the mail. We need to send it back and have tried looking online everywhere for an address. Would you be able to help us with an address to return the check? — Larry, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: I […]
Bottles, cans offered to first nonprofit taker
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have not returned bottles and cans for quite some time due to the pandemic. Is there a nonprofit interested in picking these up to benefit its service? —David, no town ANSWER: Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends comes to mind immediately. You can contact Norm Blais in Greene at [email protected]. He often asks […]
Need for disinfecting mail depends on which experts you ask
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been spraying my mail with Lysol for a couple of weeks now. I know they say you should sterilize cardboard boxes, but I am wondering if I should continue to spray the regular mail. Is this necessary? Will Lysol kill the coronavirus? — No name, Greene ANSWER: According to articles I have read on […]
Reader seeking recording of Masterpiece Theater’s “All for Love”
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope your readers follow your suggestion to use this stay-at-home time to clean out their houses and get rid of accumulated, unwanted items as I am doing. Perhaps another reader has found what I’m looking for among their VCR recordings of the well-known British program “Masterpiece Theater,” specifically the four-part series […]
Gardener looking for tips to keep pests from eating vegetables
DEAR SUN SPOTS: With the pandemic upon us, I am resurrecting my garden area to grow vegetables for myself and some neighbors. I’m excited about it and would like to hear from other readers about their tried-and-true tips for keeping away common garden pests without using poisons. — Gertie, no town ANSWER: A very loyal […]
Teachers praised for their caring and devotion to students during pandemic
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International sends a BIG thank you to all teachers. Your caring and devotion for your students is always appreciated. However, in these trying times of the coronavirus pandemic, you have traveled into uncharted territory and have found numerous creative […]
Flower delivery policy is meant to protect those in nursing homes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m writing because I didn’t realize you cannot send flowers to Clover Manor unless they come from a certain florist in Auburn. After trying to send flowers to a friend at the facility, the delivery was refused because it didn’t come from Auburn. It was hard to accept. These are difficult times […]