TVT10/2/23 The Valley Trader of Central Pennsylvania

through this lit tle paper!! People call me from all over. Last week I received a call from Hawaii about one of my ads. LT

Antiques - 2 Apartments for

Rent - 04

Man looking for a 1 bedroom apartment. Has a friendly medium size dog. Age 67 on disability so can pay up to $700 a month.

Williamsport only. 570-9741120. ufn

Autos/Trucks07

53 Vehicles 1948 & up, $1,000 to

$5,000 or less. Too sick for hobby. 570-538-3464.

Auto Accessories - 10

For sale parts:

1997 Buick la Sabre, complete and ready to part out. Call 570-2049626. ufn Campers, Motor Homes, Rec. Vehicles - 11

2012 18 1/2 Ft. Mirage Tandum Island Hobie Sail/Yak Trailex Trailer Tramps. You can paddle, pedal, sail, $3,900.00. 570317-4965. 10/16

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

Clothing - 15

Farm & Garden - 23

Help Wanted28

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Wanted: Tall, attractive, country homeowner seeks Irish lady, 60-70’s for companion with drivers license. 570538-3464. 10/30

Experienced

Sales Person to handle our Montour & Columbia Co. area. Very good commission structure. Send resume to The Valley Trader, Sales Position, PO Box 392, Lewisburg, PA 17837

Sales Rep Wanted: Expanding sales force in Lycoming & Clinton Cos. Sales experience necessary. Must have car & valid Driver’s License. Territory & account list provided. Send resume to: The Valley Trader, Sales Dept., PO Box 392, Lewisburg, PA 17837 or email to: thevalleytrader@ yahoo.com

Help Wanted: Part time Graphic Designer position. 24-35 hrs. over 2 wks, but mostly on week 2. Must be able to work in a high speed environment. Be literally your own boss, but work easily with others. This may lead to a fulltime 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

Inflatable 4 person Hot tub, some chemicals, $250.00; Coleman Coffee Table, 2 EndTables, $70.00 OBO; 2 Walkers, $10.00 OBO; Wooden Coat Rack, $10.00; Black

Rollator, $75.00; Microwave Stand w/wheels, $10.00.

570-809-4267. 10/2

Miscellaneous - 35

Books: Sports & Field, PA Angler, Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, PA Hunting & Trapping. 10/9

Black Stone Modern American Law Course. 570-3600077. 10/16

Antique John

Deere Back Hoe & 15 Feet of 6 inch Steel Chimney thru the Roof

Kit. 570-3600077. 10/16

Pets - 40

14 to 16 week

Red Layer Hens & Roosters for sale, $5.50 each. 1 mile Mt. Pleasant Mills. 570898-2362. 10/2

Golden Retriever Puppies for sale. 1 1/2 yr. old female, $200.00; 5 Mo. old Male, $250.00; 8 wk. old Puppies, $400.00. Loysville 717423-6947. 10/2

German Shepherd Puppies, white, 1 male, 2 female. Asking $350.00. 570-4526342 or 570-4525199 after 7 pm. 10/9

6 slices Coleman Natural Hickory Smoked Bacon

6 wooden skewers

1 teaspoon Mexican spice blend prepared Bloody Marys

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Wrap one bacon slice diagonally around each skewer, making sure to overlap edges of bacon so there are no gaps. Don’t wrap too tightly or it will be difficult to remove skewers; try to ensure each end of bacon ends up on same side of skewer.

Place each wrapped skewer on wire rack set over sheet pan with end seams down. Sprinkle spice blend over each skewer.

Bake 25-30 minutes until bacon is brown, crispy and fully cooked to give straws their shape. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Gently slide skewers out of each straw using twisting motion.

Insert straws into Bloody Marys.

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Source: Coleman Natural Foods

THEME: CHEMISTRY 101

ACROSS

1. “Planted” customer

6. Pie and mode connection (2 words)

9. *Atomic ____ unit

13. Salk’s conquest

14. Beesly of “The Office”

15. Secret storage

16. Cr譥 de la cr譥

17. Flow alternative

18. a.k.a. vampire

19. *Any substance in chemistry

21. *Periodic table entry

23. Douse or soak

24. Pavarotti’s song

25. Between Big and Wolf

28. Mattress description

30. *Positively charged particle

35. Elevator manufacturing giant

37. Horsefly

39. Rabbit trap

40. Sure or uh-huh

41. Saintly rings

43. North Sea feeder

44. Flax flower genus

46. Shrivel, as in plant

47. Like undesirable row

48. Related on mother’s side

50. Barbara of “I Dream of Jeannie”

52. Porky’s home

53. Practice in the ring

55. Burmese neighbor

57. *Core of an atom

61. *C

64. Theater guide

65. Org. that gets parents involved in school

67. Sign up again

69. Supernatural being

70. Three, to Caesar

71. Grouchy Muppet

72. European sea eagles 73. News channel acronym

74. Liable to cry

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1. Health resort in BadenBaden, e.g.

2. River islet

3. Hip bones

4. To-do enumerations

5. Bingo and keno

6. Imitator

7. *Chemistry classroom

8. Fly in ____, or a reminder of the past

9. Hat-tipper’s word

10. Highest point

11. Splints site

12. Assigned spot

15. Rids of obstuction

20. Period in history

22. Mouth piece

24. Designer’s studio

25. *____-Mariotte Law

26. Dined at home

27. Late Princess of Wales

29. Defect

31. Two halves of two

32. Discussion intended to produce agreement

33. Galactic path

34. Demanding attention

36. Like a barred door

38. *Aurum, in English

42. Type of grave marker

45. It loves company?

49. PC “brain”

51. Limited in scope

54. Gelatin

56. Like one with high BMI

57. Artist’s model, sometimes

58. Application utilizer

59. Keep it up?

60. TV classic “____ Make a Deal”

61. Jealous biblical brother

62. Fairy-tale opening

63. Less than average tide

66. *Sn, or stannum, on periodic table

68. Like dry humor

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Elevate Your Tailgate with Easy-to-Make Recipes

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Concoct a winning game plan, gather the parking lot games and call the biggest fans you know - it’s tailgating season. This year, before you root on your favorite team, make sure your pregame party matches the intensity of the fourth quarter with recipes that really fire up the crowd.

For a pregame meal that gives diehards the energy they’ll need to stay on their feet, turn to easy-toprepare Kielbasa and Veggie Kebabs. This tailgate-friendly recipe relies on smoked pork sausage from Coleman Natural Foods that’s blended with flavorful spices, naturally cured with cultured celery powder and sea salt then slow-smoked for rich flavor.

If a morning kickoff at your alma mater calls for a breakfast-friendly beverage, these Chile Bacon Straws offer a perfect complement to a Bloody Mary. With a perfect touch of pizazz, they’re a simple yet impressive garnish that pairs well with other toppings like olives, pickles, peppers and more.

As a delicious way to add bursts of flavor to favorite dishes, pork from Coleman Natural Foods provides premium quality you can feel good about serving to your family and friends whether you’re tailgating in the parking lot or home-gating in your own backyard. It’s humanely raised by family farmers in the U.S. with no antibiotics, added hormones or artificial ingredients to give fans countless ways to elevate favorite game day dishes.

Visit ColemanNatural. com to find more easy-to-prepare tailgate recipes.

Kielbasa and Veggie Kebabs

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

4 wooden skewers

1 red onion

2 bell peppers

2 ears of corn, cut crosswise into 2-inch rounds

1 package Coleman Natural Polish Kielbasa, sliced thick

12 whole mushrooms

12 cherry tomatoes

Soak skewers in water 30 minutes to prevent burning. Preheat grill to 300 F.

Cut red onion, peppers and corn into bitesized chunks.

Alternate placing kielbasa slices, onion, peppers, corn, mushrooms and tomatoes on skewers.

Grill, rotating every few minutes until veggies

are tender, about 20 minutes.

Chile Bacon Straws

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

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Steps to Take Before Contractors Begin Work on Your Home

(StatePoint) Achieving your dream home through a remodeling project is an exciting prospect. Just ask the 55% of homeowners who reported renovating a part of their home in the past year.

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As eager as you are for the work to get started, taking the time to ensure the job is done smoothly, safely and securely is important. Before contractors begin, take the following steps first:

1. Ensure that any contractor working on and having access to your home is adequately insured and bonded should there be a mishap, injury on site, or damage to your

property. It is appropriate to ask for your contractor’s license as well as proof of insurance, coverage limit details and a lien waiver.

2. Read the contract carefully and ensure it includes a construction

schedule, detailed hard and soft cost estimates, and any other information that may be required by your city’s building inspection department, such as construction drawings or permitting plans.

3. Make a good investment by checking references and reviewing any Better Business Bureau ratings or complaints that have been filed against the company. Some states also provide public access to civil and small claims cases that have been filed against companies or individuals. This is important, considering

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homeowners spend significant sums to renovate their spaces according to their vision. In fact, the Joint Center for Housing Centers of Harvard University estimates that Americans will spend $485 billion on home improvement projects in 2023.

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4. You can’t be there at all times to let in contractors. Certainly, don’t start giving out your garage door code or leaving your door open -- this comes at high risk for theft. Instead, invest in a versatile lock box for which only you control the combination so you can grant access to a particular contractor on a given day, and then change the combination for the next need or worker. From the front door to the pool gate to the storage shed, find lock boxes that fit your project’s needs. The newest models from Master Lock include #5480D, which features a removable shackle for easy installation in many locations; #5481D, which is wall-mountable, and #5482D, which features a removable cable that provides flexibility to secure it in hard-to-reach and discreet locations. All feature double the storage capacity to accommodate keys, fobs, garage door openers or key cards in all shapes and sizes.

“We studied customers’ needs and

reimagined our product solution to provide bigger, easier to use lock boxes that work for any door, piece of property or access point,” says Becky Fellows, senior category manager at Master Lock. “And after the remodel, you can repurpose it to provide a dog walker or short-term renter access to your property.”

5. Make a plan for pets. This could be as simple as using gates to separate them from construction. However, if the project is kicking up dust and debris, or your pet is sensitive to loud noises, consider having them stay elsewhere, whether that’s with friends or at a pet hotel.

6. Protect your property and make life easier for your contractor by clearing their

work area of furniture and other items. Determine whether you’ll relocate these items to rooms not being remodeled, store them in the garage or shed, or use a thirdparty storage space.

No matter the size of your home project, if contractors are involved, you’ll want to ensure they are up to the task, and that your home is prepared for their arrival.

How to Handle Furniture Spills, Stains and Dents

(16%) and food (10%).

•The Cover-Up:Almost half (46%) of people who have damaged furniture reported that they tried to fix or clean the items themselves. However, only 56% of those who took a DIY approach say their efforts were successful. Sixty-one percent ofAmericans have tried to hide or cover up damage.

• Don’t Blame the Kids or Cat: Adults in the household are the most likely to cause damage, with children only accounting for 26% of incidents. When it comes

global creative director at Allstate Protection Plans. “This is surprising given the data behind how frequently people must repair furniture and how costly it is to do so. Investing in a protection plan at the point of purchase is only a fraction of the cost of a new couch.”

Furniture protection plans cover repairs or replacements without claims negatively impacting homeowners or renters insurance premiums. Beyond purchasing protection plans, Siciliano also recommends extending the life of furniture with such measures as pet-proofing and using the right cleaning solution for each type of upholstery or material. For more information on protecting prized possessions, visit: allstateprotectionplans.com.

Rips, spills and stains are part of life, but spending a fortune repairing and replacing furniture doesn’t have to be. With advance planning, those inevitable incidents and accidents won’t break the bank.

StatePoint) Furniture is what makes a house a home, however new research shows daily life leaves fixtures and fittings vulnerable to damage.

In its “Furniture Damage Survey,” Allstate Protection Plans found that more than 242 million Americans have damaged furniture, and 37% of damaged items were less than a year old. Here are some of the survey’s top findings, along with advice for saving time and money on repairs and replacements:

• The Financial Hit: An estimated $23.5 billion has been spent by 82 million Americans replacing and repairing damaged items. The average cost of furniture repairs runs at $287. Almost half (49%) of damaged furniture originally cost more than $500 and nearly a quarter (21%) cost more than $1,000. The majority of people who damaged furniture (51%) say they spent additional money repairing or replacing it.

• Hot Seats: Sofas are by far the most damaged item (34%), followed by dining room tables or chairs (11%), kitchen tables or chairs (9%), and recliners or other living room seating (8%). Most furniture (57%) was damaged in the living room, with 15% of incidents happening in the dining room, 9% in the master bedroom and 6% in the kitchen.

• NoThrills from Spills.The leading cause of damage is spills, accounting for 54% of furniture damage. Other top causes are breaks (20%), dents and scratches (18%), rips or tears (17%) and burns (6%). Beverages are the dominant offenders for spills (48%) followed by ink/paint/marker

to four-legged friends, dogs are 2.4 times more likely to have damaged furniture than cats.

• Prevention and Cure: To prevent damage, Americans apply pre-stain treatments (37%), put towels or sheets over furniture (36%), and place slipcovers or plastic sheeting on furniture (28%). When the worst occurs, the majority of people say they are most likely to turn to their homeowners or renters insurance for help. Only 16% of respondents said their furniture was covered by a protection plan and fewer than half (48%) were aware such plans were available for furniture.

“People are used to investing in protection plans for their appliances and electronics, but they don’t give as much thought to protecting their furniture,” said Jason Siciliano, vice president and

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