Dear Sun Spots: Is there anyone who could make a statue of my dog from a picture? Any help would be appreciated. – No Name, Monmouth.
Dear Sun Spots: Plans are under way for our annual Christmas In Avon craft fair. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Avon Community Hall. We are welcoming new crafters/vendors to join us this year. Tables are available to rent for $10. FMI or to reserve space, please contact Joyce Potter at 639-5811 or Cindy Dixon at 639-4408. Thank you. – Joyce Potter, Avon Fundraising Group.
Dear Sun Spots: This letter is to be addressed to the 1968 Class members of Dirigo High School.
I want to contact my classmates in the area about having a 40th Class Reunion in June 2008. I want them to contact me with their ideas, thoughts and opinions on this. I would like to hold the Dixfield-Dirigo Alumni Banquet that is held every year on the third Saturday in June.
I have contacted a few members online and have had a favorable response. Many of you I cannot seem to locate. Moms and dads in the area that had children in my class, please get them to contact me please. I may be reached via e-mail at at cibela@localnet.com. Thanks. – Cindy Lane, No Town.
Dear Sun Spots: Does anyone have Coke points that they do not need or would be willing to give away? I could use some points to build up my account. If so, could you please e-mail me at bottlehunter@roadrunner.com. Thanks. – No Name, No Town.
Dear Sun Spots: I read your column faithfully every day and find your commitment to helping all kinds of people and causes in our communities very refreshing. Maybe you can now help me and someone else at the same time.
I have The Family Handyman magazines for the years 1982 through 2002. These magazines contain all types of tips and suggestions about home maintenance, tools and equipment, and even plans and layouts for major home improvement projects. If any person or organization is interested in having these phone me at 786-4760. – G.M., Auburn.
Dear Sun Spots: A while back you had a reader who was looking for a recipe for chocolate pudding mix.
Well, many years ago there was one published that I’ve been using and have passed down to my children who just love this recipe. This is not a milk chocolate but a yummy dark chocolate. Here it is! Enjoy! – Claire Ward, Lewiston.
Copycat Chocolate Pudding Mix: Ingredients: 4 cups non fat dry milk powder, 3½ cups sugar, 1 2/3 cups cornstarch, 2½ cups unsweetened cocoa. Method: Stir together dry milk, sugar, and cornstarch until well mixed. Store in a tightly covered container. Makes about 9 cups of mix. Stir mix before each use. To use, see the following Copycat Chocolate Pudding recipe.
Copycat Chocolate Pudding Ingredients: 1 cup Copycat Chocolate Pudding Mix, 2 cups regular milk, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla. Method: In a 2 quart saucepan gradually stir the milk into the pudding mix, keeping smooth. Over medium heat, bring to a boil and boil. Boil one minute. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted. Pour into individual serving dishes. Refrigerate. Makes 4 ½ cup servings.
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