DEAR SUN SPOTS: A gentleman bought a lamp at my yard sale at 19 School St. in Lewiston the weekend of Sept. 16. I have the glass piece that goes over the light bulb and I hope he reads this and comes back to get it. My email is csirois@yahoo.com. –Carol, Lewiston
ANSWER: I hope the shopper is a Sun Spotter.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon United Methodist Church at 14 School St. in Lisbon Falls is planning a yard sale and book sale for this Saturday (Sept. 30). The sale is planned for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items will be outside and inside for customers’ browsing.
A chicken barbecue is planned for 11 a.m. The cost:$10 per meal.
People’s continued support of the Lisbon United Methodist Church allows it to continue mission projects within the community.–No name, Lisbon
ANSWER: This sounds like a fun time. Even if you are not a member, you must know that those who work behind the scenes are striving to make their community a better place. Please support these fundraising and other efforts whenever possible.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to offer a free folding walker with two 5-inch wheels to anyone who could use it at home, a nursing home or an assisted living facility. It can be adjusted to the correct height for the individual’s walking comfort.
Please call me at 207-784-8388 and leave your name, message and telephone number. If I am not available, I will get back to you. The first call gets it. —Rose, Lewiston
ANSWER: Thank you for your generosity, Rose. If you do not receive a call, let me know and I will give you contacts to places in the area where you can donate the walker.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As we all work toward recognizing the value of caring for our Earth home, the subject of green burials is becoming more important.
If you have wondered about the possibility of burials without toxic embalming fluids, metal caskets and concrete liners, there will be a program on the topic at 3 p.m. on Oct. 4 at the Bethel Congregational Church at 32 Church St. in Bethel, next to Gould Academy.
Chuck Lakin is to give a talk on this subject, using his many years of experience. We can learn a lot from him.
Please put this free talk on your calendar.—Allidah, Bethel
ANSWER: I have attended one of Chuck’s talks regarding preparing for end-of-life planning. He is engaging, compassionate and informative.
He assists people who want to be more in control of what happens to their body after death or would like to explore ways to care for a loved one’s body after death.
He offers guidance to people who want other options than standard funeral practices and want to explore a simpler burial. He also helps those who would rather have after-death care centered on family and community.
I recommend getting in touch with him or the other advisers listed on this web site: https://www.lastthings.net.
You can also contact Chuck at crlakin@colby.edu or at 207-213-0390 for personal guidance or training and informational talks for a group or organization.
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