ANSWER: Sun Spots has read many reports that state Lumber Liquidators stopped selling the China-made flooring after the discovery that some of it contained formaldehyde. Forbes reports: “The flooring retailer began offering free indoor air quality tests to concerned customers in response, and on Thursday revealed the results of 3,400 testing kits. It said an independent analysis revealed that 97 percent of homes were within the guidelines established by the World Health Organization for indoor formaldehyde levels.”
Also: “The company plans to continue reviewing the practices of its Chinese suppliers, and said it has brought on a company founded by former FBI director Louis Freeh to aid with the ongoing investigation.”
Sun Spots cannot offer legal advice. If you are worried about your flooring, call 1-877-642-3630 to learn how you can get it tested.
http://time.com/money/3852462/lumber-liquidators-drops-chinese-flooring-suppliers/
www.lumberliquidators.com
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Stephens High School class of 1965 is planning our 50th class reunion to be held this September at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston. There are a few classmates who we have been unable to locate so we are asking for some help with this. If any families or friends can help us with locating these classmates, we would really appreciate the help. The classmates we can’t locate are: Wilfred Drouin, Linda Benedix Gerrier, Ralph DeRocco, Lucien Bernier, Sue Palmer, Hazel Blodgett Cooley, Linda Hamner Bryant, Ronald Davis, Sheila Kidder Potvin, Rosemary Coleman, Joyce Porter Hubbard, and Mark Goodridge. Call Linda at 207-364-3393. Thank you.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to donate a Randex record player, speaker, and tapes to an individual or organization that would appreciate a country music collection. Call me at 207-577-7048. — No Name via mail.
ANSWER: What a nice way to share something that you no longer need. In addition to the calls you may receive in response to your offer, have you considered donating these items to:
Hope Haven Gospel Mission, 209 Lincoln St., Lewiston, 207-783-6086
Safe Voices, 484 Main St., Lewiston, 207-782-1785
New Beginnings, 245 Lisbon St., Lewiston, 207-795-6831
SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Rd., Lewiston, 1-800-427-1241
There are many other nonprofits that may be interested. Good luck!
HI SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston Farmers’ Market at Bates Mill 5 will open for the season during Memorial Day weekend on Sunday, May 24, at the municipal parking lot on the corner of Lincoln and Main streets. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through the middle of October. For more information, email lewistonfarmersmarket@gmail.com or call 207-513-3848.
Stay up to date on their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/lewistonfarmersmarket/.
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