DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Marine Corps League, Central Maine Detachment 810, and the Lewiston/Auburn Veterans Council will host a Remembrance Tribute to our Vietnam War/Vietnam era veterans Tuesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lewiston Armory at 65 Central Ave. in Lewiston.

The public is invited to join us for the presentation of Vietnam lapel pins and for refreshments. Help us welcome home a group of veterans who did their job. Semper Fi. — Charlie, Norway

ANSWER: I wanted to remind Sun Spots readers that this event is tomorrow. Let’s honor our veterans and show appreciation for their service.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been looking for someone who can replace a zipper in a jacket. Your help is most appreciated. — Ann, Auburn

ANSWER: Have you checked your local dry cleaner? LA Clean & Spin in Auburn and John’s Clean & Spin in Lewiston have 20 years of experience with alterations, repairing and restoring clothing. You can contact them at 782-3466 in Auburn or at 784-9096 in Lewiston.

Other ideas are Doreen Gendron at Unique Designs (754-0048), and Donna Marie Harrington at Comfy Cushion Upholstery by Donna. You can reach her at 212-6195 or e-mail her at thecomfycushionupholstery@gmail.com.

If You Say Sew in Durham may be able to help you. She can be contacted at 653-5507. I also have Veronica’s Creations in Greene. The number is 514-6820.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m having difficulty locating a small dual-motor lift chair for short, elderly people.

Due to bone issues, ideally the seat needs to be 17 inches deep and 17 inches from the floor to the top of the seat. I may be able to get away with one 18 inches in depth and height and use a back pillow, but if it has lumbar heat, using a pillow would buffer the heat.

I have found some chairs, but they have only a single motor, which means the back reclines when the feet are raised. I have tried just about every medical and furniture store in the Lewiston and Portland areas and have also looked online.

I am willing to special order but would prefer seeing and trying before buying. If a reader has one in good condition they may contact me at 212-5163 and leave a message — Larry, Lewiston

ANSWER: I’m wondering if your medical provider, health insurance company, or a social worker could help you find what you need. It seems that any of these would have access to this information and at least know where to look.

If readers in Sun Spots Land know where a chair such as this could be ordered in the local area, please let us know.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My newspaper deliverer takes back the plastic sleeves and reuses them on subsequent newspaper deliveries, a great way to recycle.  I use some sleeves to put the clumps from the kitty litter box in the trash. — Anita, Lewiston

ANSWER: This tip is a follow-up to the Feb. 10 Sun Spots about what to do with all those plastic bags the newspaper is delivered in. It seems these are in demand for picking up after our pets — both dogs and cats!

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