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Rover” Tires, tubeless from 2001 Ford F250, mounted on Mag Wheels with 8 Hubcap Centers about 8/32” on tires. Firm $150. 570482-2106. 1/25 Truck Caps for sale. 570-494-0444, call for details. ufn BUILDING MATERIALS -19 New lumber for sale 66 pcs all sizes and lengths call for pricing 570-998-2392. 2/8 Campers, Motor Homes, & Rec. Vehicles - 11 1995 Chariot Park Model Camper, furnished, 34’x12’, w/ loft, computer or office room, sunken BR, tinted living room window, furnished 8’x34’ porch sunscreen, 10’x20’ carport, 10’x20’ new shed. Make offer. 570966-6220. ufn Farm, Garden, & Outdoor - 23 For sale Mayer 90 inch snow plow for truck $100. 570-8475859. 2/8 BCS 22” Lawn Mower attachment, never used, brand new, $819.00 OBO. 814349-8766. 1/25
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Valley Vehicle Fin er to a full-time position in the future. Send resume & portfolio to: The Valley Trader, PO Box 392, Lewisburg, Pa 17837 or email: the valleytrader@yahoo. com Household/Furniture - 30 Miscellaneos - 35 Need To Stay Warm This Winter? I have around 30 heaters. All types, Can be seen at rear of 616 Arch St., Williamsport, PA 1/25 100 gallons kerosene $2 per gallon. 570-2464205. 2/8 Free True Bible Studies answer to your questions call 800-2157000. 2/8 For sale Yamaha psr 280 keyboard midi in and out 5-octo active supply $95. 717-3798010. 2/8 FOR SALE:2 Pairs Lee Blue Jeans, Regular Fit. 30 Inch Waist 34 Inch Inseam. EXC. COND. 570568-0635 1/25 Electric Guitar & Amplifier with free guitar tuner, $150. Will consider trading. 717-379-8010. 1/25 Floor Safe, heavy antique double door with combination, heavy wheels, 36”x28”x48” high, $700.00 firm. 814-3423709 week days. 1/25 Attn: Military Collectors, Three Dog Night , their Greatest Recordings. This album comprised exclusively for military personnel, $20.00. 570246-4102. 1/25 Hundreds of 1960’s plastic army men & farm animals. 570847-5859. 1/25 56 Stan Kewton 45 RPM records, all in vinyl sleeves, mint condition. $100. 717379-8010. 1/25 New pair of men’s black diabetic shoes, size 10 1/2 extra wide, never worn, $50.00 includes shipping. 717379-8010. 1/25 3 old metal toy trucks from the 60’s, appraised at $330 for all 3 OBO.
814-349-8766. 1/25 American Flyer Boxed Trestle Set, #26781, very good condition, $30.00; Spinner Hubcap for mid 60’s Rambler Car, possibly Marlin, $30.00; Collection of 12 Johnny Cash 8 Track Tapes, $20; Star Trek Next Generation Inteeractive VCR Board Game, numbered set, like new condition. $35.00. 570-246-4102. 1/25 Rotating Jewelry Floor Case with lights, auto or push button, 40” h x 3’x2’, $200.00 firm. 814-342-3709 week days. 1/25 8 Units for a strong colliseum pool, hardware too. 570-4449850 ask for Max. ufn Announcements - 38 Pets & Livestock - 40 FREE: 2 female cats, several years old, litter trained, totally indoor cats, never been
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EXC. COND. 570-5680635. Wanted - 50 WANTED: A couple used air conditioners. Mut be clean and good working order. (570) 974-1411. 1/25 Wanted: Circuit Cartridges, 570-9220056. ufn Wanted: Old Slot Machines, gum machines, gum or peanut machines, music machines or
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VALLEY AUCTIONS 7. Communicate openly and effectively. If a renovation is done correctly, you may never need to repeat the process. This makes open and honest communication with your home renovation team essential. Be sure to share your vision and to ask questions as they arise. At the same time, expect the professionals working with you to communicate regularly and address all your concerns.
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Bottom line: working with reputable professionals makes all the difference in the quality of the work and the materials used to complete the project. 4. Schedule wisely. Choose a timeframe for your home renovation that best fits your busy schedule. Keep in mind that unforeseen circumstances can sometimes cause delays. Build this into the timeline so you’re not taken by surprise. 5. Address safety. Talk to your contractor about what COVID-19 measures they practice to help keep customers and employees safe. Find out whether they’re following CDC guidelines for businesses, including always wearing a mask, social distancing whenever possible and frequent hand washing. Also, ask if they offer virtual consultations that allow you to start the process contact-free. 6. Add or update your security system. With professionals frequently coming in and out of your home, a home renovation may be a good time to add or update your security system with reprogrammable smart locks. Offering more convenience and greater control, the Yale Assure Lock for Andersen patio and entry doors for example, is a sleek, key-
8. Get a return on your investment. Prioritize projects that will potentially raise the resale value of your home. According to FortuneBuilders, the top 10 greatest returns on investment for home renovations include bathroom and kitchen r e m o d e l s , landscaping, r e p l a c i n g entry doors and replacing windows. It also helps to select products that come with transferrable warranties. This
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WHEN REPLYING TO A LBYL AD BE SURE TO MAKE ALL CHECKS OUT TO THE VALLEY TRADER. EACH REPLY IS $4.00. You must renew your ad every 2 issues for it to run in the next issue. And it MUST be written. Ads are not taken by phone. We may be data basing the ad, if so, you will not get a new number each time. Please note that no ads for alternative lifestyles will be placed anymore. Ads will be placed according to publisher’s discretion. Must be 18 or over to use this column. ATTENTION NOTICE If you send us an ad to run in this section, you must include your real name and address or we will not be able to print your ad. No one ever knows who you are except for the person who handles the replies in my office. Thank you for understanding in this simple matter. Did you meet someone or go further with your relationship? We want to know. Send us your testimonial. Testimonials: (Looking for some new comments of success) Fall 1991 and January 1992 Testimonials: My cousin and his new wife (both in their early 40’s) were visiting my mom, my sister, and I. My sister asks, “So, how did you meet?” They kind of giggled and asked each other, “Should we tell them?” They said they met through the LYBL column. My sister and I decided we would try our fare at meeting “Mr. Right”. (BTW, my cousin and his wife are still married and hopelessly in love.) My sister didn’t have much luck, but in January 1992, I saw this ad that kept drawing my attention. As described, he really wasn’t what I was looking for, but... We met later that month for the first time; got engaged in 1993 and married in 1994. We will celebrate our 25th anniversary this October and we have a 23-year-old daughter who lives out of state. Thank you, LYBL! Mr. & Mrs. J.N. 4/4/17 Testimonial: I placed an ad 1/2/94 and met the love of my life. He has 3 boys and I have 3 girls. We were married 8/26/95 and now we’re the Brady Bunch. Thanks for helping us find each other. KP/DP I will always be grateful to your paper Valley Trader. My husband DH wrote to me and we have been happily married almost 12 wonderful years. We’ve been through many
trials and joys and so glad we found each other. K.W/K.H. “Thanks Again Valley Trader, Friends! Years ago I put an ad in your paper and we were married almost 20 years & then our lord called him home.” -HR “My brother met his wife Bonnie through your column. They have a son named Jake! He’s our pride and joy!” –CW L.B.Y.L. Readers: It would help a lot if you put your town location in your ad. Distance is important when replying to an ad. Thanks. – The Valley Trader PLEASE RESPOND – We have had several people who have responded to personals in our column, and received no response in return. We would like to request that you send at least a post card to each and every response you receive, just out of courtesy to those taking the time to write you. Also, don’t forget to include either a phone number or address in your letter when responding to an ad. IN ORDER TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN IC RESIDENTS AND OTHER RESIDENTS WE HAVE DECIDED TO PUT EACH IN THEIR OWN SECTION. Tired of not meeting that special someone at work, at the bar, or wherever you have been looking? Look no further than Look Before You Leap men and woman our other supporting single services. We want to help you! What do you have to lose? Just your loneliness. So do it. Send in your ad or send in a response. See directions at beginning of section on how to be a part of the Look Before You Leap. Watch for our new dating online site to begin: www. LookB4YouLeap.net you can sign up but it is very new so be the first to get involved. Sign up! Regular: SWtM, retired 71, 5’8”-202, looking for a woman in her 60’s for dating, out to eat, movies, romance hopefuly I’m in good shape, need a friend to visit, Snyder Co. area? I have green eyes, a beard, strong & sexy. No drugs or smoke. KU26549 12/2021 When the wintery wind blows in the darkest of night and the snow falls with no end in sight and your heart is aching with the wintertime blues, just write me, what have you got to lose? Let me turn your frown upside down. Let me be your ray of sunshine when you’ve lost all hope. I like teddy bears, rainbows, unicorns , and you. I like holding hands with you
& going on long nature walks. I like renting movies from Redbox & watching them with you snuggled under a blanket drinking hot cocoa with marshmallows. I like climbing under the covers with you, wrapping my arms around you, snuggling up tight against you, feeling the softness of your skin, the warmth of your body against mine. Take a chance on me. You won’t regret it. I’m only one letter away. They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Your journey toward a wonderful relationship begins with your first letter. Take your first step if you’ll be my girl. I have a boat load of wonderful gifts to give you. I’m tired of constantly coming home each night to an empty apartment. I want a beautiful, caring, loving woman to come home to, to love and make love to, to share my hopes & dreams with, to grow old with. Please don’t let the Covid-19 Virus keep you away from me. This is the second ad I’ve run & I’ve gotten zero response to. I have all these wonderful gifts but no one to give them to. All these gifts could be your Christmas presents. They say Christmas is the most magical time of year that whatever you wish for will come true. Well then I wish for you to come into my life. We’ll see if Santa grants my wish or not. Please be my Christmas Angel. RM26563 1/25 Seeking Special Christian woman, any denomination. DWtCM, 68, (look 55), vegan, healthy, grey hair, blue eyes, 6’, kind, sensitive,thoughtful, gentle. Prefers fine arts, likes gardens, zoos, museums, parks, walking, driving shopping,, day trips, eating out, Celtic things, good music, time at home, good movies, affection, etc. Union Co. Photo please. GD26573 3/8 SWtM, 70, 160 lbs., 5’6”, enjoy the outdoors, walks, a good movie, slow nights to relax. I’m still active & work. Looking for a good female for companionship & possibly more. TN26574 1/25 WdWtF, 83, looking for a man around my age. I live in a HiRise. Write me for more information. MA26572 3/22/21 IC’s: SWtFIC, expected to be released late 2021. Looking for someone to get to know & to fall in love with, so we can grow & be successful together. I love to please others, work hard & have someone to hold me at ight.. SM26542IC FIC, 45, brown hair/blue
eyes, Indian/German/ Irish, looking for a friend/ companion to share my interests with.. I’m a professional dancer, love to travel, enjoy cammping, swimming, fishing, just being outdoors. I believe trust is numer one in a relationship. TS26543IC SLFIC, sexy, 5’1”, brown eyes, hottie looking. Looking for an older man to spend some time wih. I’m 32, funny, kind, outgoing. Looking forward to getting to know one another. FC26544IC SWtFIC, blonde bombshell, 5’3”, hazel eyes. Seeking company of older male. I’m 26, funny, kind, smart, sexy. Hoping to find the right guy to brighten my day. TC26545IC SWtFIC, Looking for a Christian man, not a deal breaker if they aren’t. Loves to laugh, eat, trael, have fun, loves to snuggle. Serious replies only. BK26546IC SWtFIC, sexy, 5’5”, brown eyes, hottie, looking for older man to spend this chilly winter with. I’m 28, funny, & waiting for serious replies only. AP26547IC SFIC, Puerto Rican Barbie, love having phone sex & writing letters. I’m light in the eyes, thick in the thighs. You will enjoy what I have to offer. TM26550IC FIC looking for a male pen pal. AB26551IC FIC, Irish, brown hair, blue eyes, 5’11”, thick built. I have lots of tattooes. Looking for a pen pal. KB26552IC FIC, tall, brown hair, hazel eyes, curvy in all the right places. 40, looking for a pen pal that will actually write back to me. I’m a funny, very good hearted person. Don’t like drama, love animals, very blunt person, don’t sugarcoat anything. TA26553IC SWFIC, 33, sweet, adorable, wants to find a man who will except me even though I can be a little bad at times. Want to meet someone who I can give my all & love you like no other has ever done before. I am looking to start a positive & successful future. SM26554IC SWtFIC, loving & caring, 38, looking for someone to love & hold. Hoping to one day start a future with a special somebody. LS26555IC SFIC, looking for a safe pandemic pen pal? Love to laugh & enjoy life with a special someone. I’m 31, brunette bombshell waiting for you now. GA26556IC SWtFIC, 27, 5’8”-170, long brown/blonde hair, hazel eyes. I love music, movies & outdoor activities, sports &
fun. I’m very funny, outgoing, & family oriented. Looking forward to meeting new people. AF26557IC SWtFIC, 53, 3rd generation Italian. Looking for pen pal to communicate with. I’m educated & work in the drug & alcohol department. Enjoy East Coast traveling, campfires, staying home sometimes on the weekends, football games & New York City. Live in Central Pa. so exiting the state is so easy for me. GL26558IC SWtFIC, German, enjoy the company of a man, love to cook, clean & the outdoors. Like to get dirty at times & clean up very well. I like to be loved & want someone who likes to be treated like a man. Am on my way home & look forward to hearing from you. SM26559IC SWtFIC, outgoing, love nature, am a romantic. Looking for someone to share my life with. LS26560IC SWtFIC, 56, looking for a friend. I love country music and animals. I’m very caring & very easy to get along with. If you’re feeling lonely & need a friend, please write. PJ26561IC Petite SWtFIC, long dark hair & blue eyes, looking for love & companionship. Funny, outgoing, & caring. I am a dream come ture. AL26564IC FIC, brown eyed, 28, Caramel Machiate, lady who loves meeting new people & is looking for a friend or possible relationship. LN26565IC WtFIC, young, freaky girl that’s looking for an honest, enjoyable man. I love sex, sports, & life. I aim to please. RG26566IC FIC, 30, 5’2”-140, blonde hair, blue eyes, bubbly, kind seeking companionship & dependable friendship from an older gentleman. AC26567IC FIC, 45, 5’4”-150, brown hair/eyes, loving, down to earth, kind seeking companionship, friendship from older gentleman. FJ26568IC WtFIC, young, looking for male companionship. 4’11”36C, fat rump. I’m super fun, freaky. RG26569IC SWtFIC, 33, happy & loving & looking for a pen pal who would like to be a friend. I should be home in 10 months. I enjoy romance, outdoors, & travel. I have been through a lot & am ready to be successful in a happy future. SM26570IC SFIC, 38, blue eyes you will get lost in, long blonde curly hair, athletic build, 4 grown kids. Enjoy quality time with a
special someone. Looking for a man who wants to be loved & cared for. LS26571IC SWtFIC, 31, looking for a companion, someone I can get to know & maybe become more with. MB26575IC FIC, 37, 5’2”-125, dirty blonde, blue eyes, smart, creative, very blunt. I’m all about loyalty & honesty & look for that in a person. Love to make people laugh & motivate them, Love the outdoors. I’m happy go lucky. BN26576IC FIC, 40, voluptuous breast, firm body, brown eyes & hair. Released in a few months. Looking for love & a relationship. Hw26577IC FIC, 29, 5’1”-130, green eyes, dirty blonde hair, outgoing, like to have fun & meeting new people. Enjoy the outdoors & traveling. Interested in older men, looking to build a friendship with. BW26578IC SWtFIC, 46, brown hair, green eyes, 140 lbs., seeking friend or companion to share my interestswith. Enjoy camping, swimming, fishing, boating, 4 wheeling. Indian/Irish/German/English. Looking for a fresh start & willing to relocate. TS26579IC SWtFIC looking for a companion. 31, sexy body. MB26580IC WE DO NOT RUN ANY IC-LBYL ADS WITHOUT YOUR IDENTIFYING NUMBER. THESE MAILINGS ARE RETURNED BACK TO US, NON DELIVERABLE. ALSO YOU MUST SIGN UP I GUESS TO RECEIVE MAIL FROM LBYL. Inmates, seems you may need to be on some kind of mailing list at the prison. Inquire at your place. Thanks. The Valley Trader would like to thank everyone who places an ad in this column and also the people who respond. The number of responses we have been receiving has been GREAT!!! If you meet that “special person” from communicating through our column, let us know. Did you marry? Are you dating? We would like to know! Write us a short note we can print. Of course, we’ll only print it with your initials. ATTENTION: We have no control over where our Look Before You Leap ads arrive from, and being a free press, we will place them in our column. Some ads may be from lonely individuals who are incarcerated.
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of Americans nationwide, experts suggest that seniors and their families be extra vigilant. “Scammers look for key time periods where money and private financial information are in motion. Not only is IRS fraud one of the most common and successful types of scams that exists, as a general rule, additional money equates to additional fraud,” says Ron Long, head of Aging Client Services at Wells Fargo.
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VISIT: www.thevalleytrader.com CALL: 570.524.0962 FAX: 855.420.5956 EMAIL: thevalleytrader@yahoo.com MAIL: THE VALLEY TRADER PO 392 • LEWISBURG, PA 17837-0392
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PRIVATE SELLERS ONLY DEALERS CALL (570) 444-9850 FOR COMMERCIAL RATES USE THIS FORM FOR FREE READER ADS OR PHOTO ADS.
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WAS $21,500 NOW $19,000. 6400 miles, 103CC , red paint, immaculate condition, loaded, will consider RV trades only or straight deal no trade. For more pictures or info please call 570-374-2267 or email s.hendry@susqrv.com.
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PHOTOS: A CLEAR COLOR OR B&W PHOTO WITH AT LEAST 1/2” BACKGROUND AREA AROUND ITEM WILL GIVE BEST RESULTS. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PHOTOS ONLY. NO PHOTOCOPIES, MAGAZINE OR BROCHURE CUTS, NEGATIVES OR SLIDES. ALL PHOTOS SUBMITTED BECOME PROPERTY OF PUBLISHER AND CANNOT BE RETURNED. PUBLISHER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PRINTED QUALITY OF ANY PHOTO SUBMITTED. ONE ITEM PER AD: TWO ITEMS ARE ALLOWED IN PHOTO AD ONLY IF THE ITEMS ARE RELATED AND BEING SOLD AS ONE UNIT FOR ONE PRICE. ADD $5 PER WEEK FOR TWO ITEMS IN ONE AD. ERRORS: PUBLISHER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS DUE TO ILLEGIBLE HANDWRITING. PLEASE CHECK ADS FOR ACCURACY THE FIRST WEEK IT RUNS. IF THERE IS AN ERROR, CALL IMMEDIATELY. PUBLISHER IS ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF THE FIRST ERRONEOUS AD. WORD LIMIT: 40 WORDS MAXIMUM. ADDITIONAL WORDS WILL BE ELIMINATED AND/OR ABBREVIATED. REFUNDS: NONE AFTER AD HAS BEEN PROCESSED. AD DEADLINE: ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12 NOON, THURSDAY TO BE PROCESSED FOR MONDAY’S ISSUE. DEALERS: IF YOU WOULD LIKE MEDIA INFO OR ADVERTISING RATES, PLEASE CALL: (570) 444-9850. PUBLISHER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY ADS FOR ANY REASON.