HEALTH
remodel might have on their homeowners insurance,” said Bonnie Lee, Mercury Insurance Vice President of Property Claims. “If a renovation project leaves a gap in your existing coverage and is later damaged or destroyed, your insurance policy might not protect the upgrades you’ve made. You need to contact your insurance agent to discuss any renovations you’re considering.”
Two of the most highly used areas of the home are the kitchen and bath, places many people start considering when it comes to renovations. According to BluPeak Credit Union, the average loan for a kitchen remodel is $50,000 while the average loan for a bathroom remodel can cost up to $25,000. Most loans to fund the cost of remodeling the kitchen and bathroom area, including flooring, can total up to $100,000. Home improvement experts are seeing the following as an integration of personal style with form and functionality to these busy areas.
Opening up space - Open concepts throughout the home
the area.
4 YOUR HOMETOWN COMMUNITY PUBLICATION OF THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY • THE VALLEY TRADER Weekly • January 9th through January 15th, 2023 • PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD — TEXT US TODAY 570-444-9850
VALLEY
VALLEY
We have the LARGEST amout
IN STOCK PARTS in
• Oven • Washer • Dryer • MORE A.P.W. Inc. Parts for Major Appliances 348 Court Street • Sunbury (rear of Peter’s Appliances) 286.7109 607 Old Route 15 New Columbia, PA 17856 zman82@gmail.com 570-713-5116 Since 1921 Major Credit Cards Accepted S & S Farms Hoagies Available Daily Homemade Soup - Sat.
HO E IMPROVEMENT
VALLEY
Home
of
Before You
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. 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 LBYL 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, LBYL! 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
DO NOT SEND CASH IN YOUR LETTERS TO ANY IC. IT WON’T BE ACCEPTED AND LETTER WILL NOT BE DELIVERED.
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.
Regular: Looking for my Teddy Bear, I’ll be your kitten. This John 3:16 Christian Wt. Lady (70) has many interests: writing, art, nature, nutrition & cooking. Let me make your favorite meal! I’ll respect you and hopefully make you smile. Nonsmoker please. Kindness a must. Phone friend OK for now. Disabilities OK as well. KO26897 4/5/23
IC’s: SWtFIC, very outgoing, kind & independent. Love the outdoors, very loyal, & honest. Looking for kind man to keep me company. PM26933IC SFIC, 31, ambitious, driven, humorous, outgoing. Seeking male or female companion & desiring to expand my horizons. Can you lead the way? RD26934IC
SWtFIC, 47, Indian/ Irish/German, willing to relocate. Looking for a friend/companion. TS26935IC
FIC Wanted: potential mates for myself, an amorous woman. Must be industrious, gentle, love to travel, make music, dine & love dogs, big trucks & farmers. KE26936IC
SWtFIC, looking for people to correspond with. I’m 45 & this is my first time incarcerated & losing my mind from boredom. SM26937IC SFIC, Moroccan, 35. Seeking friends to correspond with. I look forward getting to know you. NF26938IC FIC seeking penpals,
friends, potential mates for fun loving woman. Love horses & fast cars. Athletic, brunette, great smile, talented & attentive. Seek same & funny. KE26939IC SFIC, 36, looking for penpal, possibly relationship, lonely. DM26940IC
Wanted penpals for soon to be releeased woman looking for funny, potential friendship & more. Need TLC, attention support, humor from local people who care. KE26941IC
FIC, 28, A bad girl looking for a man that can handle & tame me. Freak in the sheets but lady in the streets. Lonely, looking for someone’s full attention. Have expensive taste & like to be taken care of. I want to take care of you back. I am unique, one of a kind with a juicy booty. You will never be bored with me. CF26942IC
FIC, smart, funny, sassy, Italian Princess, long black hair, big hazel eyes. Looking for that special someone to complete me to talk & laugh with. JB26943IC
SWtFIC, 58, brown hair, blue eyes, 124 lbs. I like the outdoors, biking, swimming, parks, etc. I love to have fun. Have a sense of humor. PJ26944IC
FIC, Soon to be Released. Would like to meet someone who enjoys the finer things, 5 star dining, trips all over the world. Must be serious. TM26945IC SWtFIC, looking for a gentleman too share my time with. I’m kind, compassionate & independent. Very caring. Love the outdoors & cuddling. PM26946IC
FIC, Sexy, Italian, long dark hair, big hazel eyes, funny, smart, loves to talk. Looking for that someone to laugh with & have fun. JB26948IC
SWtFIC, seeking long term relationship. Fun,
loving, affectionate, sexy, loyal, open-minded, patient, educated, responsible, relocatible. I will bring love, pleasure, & happiness into your life. HS26949IC
FIC, 35, looking for pen pals to correspond with. I’m a non violent offender & just looking to pass my time here. NF26950IC
FIC, 46, just looking for pen pals. First incarceration, not violent or drug related. An interesting story actually. “Robin Hood” offense.
SM26951IC
SWtFIC, 48, looking for a fresh start. Willing to relocate. TS26952IC SWtFIC, looking for companionship. Just turned 50 & am in prison for life. Look forward to communicating with someone. KB26953IC FIC, blonde, blue eyes, 5’6”-135. Like to swim & hike. Love the outdoors, camping. I’m very loyal, honest, & hard working. TP26954IC
SWtFIC, lonely, 58, looking for a companion, maybe more. I am willing to relocate for the right person. Please respond as I am looking forward to meeting somebody.
PS26955IC
SWtFIC, 48, blue eyes, brown hair, 5’3”, 140 lbs., looking for a fresh start with someone that I can build with whether that be friendship or companion. Don’t be afraid to pick up the pen & write because I’ll be waiting. TS26956IC
SWtFIC, sexy, sweetheart, fun, loving, affectionate, patient, kind hearted, open minded, loyal. Seeking long term relationship. I’ll bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart.
HS26957IC
FIC, Italian princess looking for her prince. Sexy, smart loves to laugh, love to have fun in many ways. Don’t be afraid. I won’t bite.
JB26958IC
FIC, 40, long dark
black/brown hair, eyes dark brown, 130 lbs. Mixed with Mexican & Irish & a few other races. Have 3 kids & a li’l dog. I love nature walks, camping, & being on or by the water. I’ve been locked up for 2 years. Looking for support, friendship, & a charming smile. Can’t wait to hear back. RH26959IC
SWtFIC, 58, brown hair, blue eyes, looking for a companion to share life with. Like to write & like to have fun. Young at heart & easy to get along with. PJ26960IC
SWtFIC, 48, looking for a fresh start & to find someone that I can laugh with, talk to, become friends with & possibly more. I’ll be waiting to hear from you. TS26960IC
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 FOR MAIL FROM LBYL. Inmates, seems you may need to be on some kind of mailing list at the prison. Inquire at your place.
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.
YOUR HOMETOWN COMMUNITY PUBLICATION OF THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY • THE VALLEY TRADER Weekly • January 9th through January 15th, 2023 • PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD — CALL TODAY 570-444-9850 5
send: 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
LOOK
Make Check or Money Order made out to The Valley Trader. How to prepare your letter to
Write your letter to the person of interest. Be sure to put a way to contact in your letter. Phone or address.
Seal letter in blank envelope.
Put ad code in lower left corner and stamp in top right corner. Now you are ready to mail to us. Leave rest of envelope blank. No return address, NOTHING else on it.
Place this sealed letter into a fresh new envelope. Place your payment along with sealed letter and seal. Put in $4.00 FEE.
Now address this envelope to: Look Before You Leap, P.O. Box 392, Lewisburg, PA 17837. This envelope you can put your return address on it. 6. MAIL IT. PLACE YOUR AD FOR FREE - 1 ISSUE. CODES: S:SINGLE,M: MALE, F:FEMALE, D:DIVORCED,Wt:WHITE,B:BLACK,IC:INCARCERATED
LEAP
1 issue free! Run Your Ad Longer! 7 issues/$10.00 OR 14 Issues/$18.00 • 28 Issues/$24.00
are still popular when it comes to remodeling the kitchen and bathroom. Giving a room an open feel can be as simple as installing mirrors or additional lighting to removing a non-weight-bearing wall or installing skylights. The idea is to create an environment that allows for a sense of space even though the square footage hasn’t changed.
“I consider the concept of an open kitchen as not only one of functionality, but also as a reflection of the homeowner’s lifestyle,” said interior designer Joy Cho. “When cooking you don’t want to feel isolated, you want to be a part of the interactions happening in your home. Think of the kitchen as more than another room, it’s the home’s heart where everyone gathers.”
According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), homeowners are also looking to open up areas in bathrooms by incorporating more lighting in mirrors, vanities
and showers, as well as accent lighting for ambiance. Larger showers or bathing areas with integrated seating are trending with homeowners. These spa-like upgrades can meet future needs as more people consider aging in their home.
Smart home technology - Another trend is in the area of smart home technology. Smart lighting and appliances offer ease and convenience but may also offer homeowners savings in the form or lower utility bills due to the use of energy-efficient technology. And while smart tech is synonymous with clean design and large screens, the look doesn’t always have to be futuristic. Many modern appliances incorporating digital technology still have a standard look and feel. Smart ovens that can be preheated from the touch of an app and give homeowners the ease of meal prep may easily integrate with a current kitchen design.
Sustainable materials and organic designToday more homeowners are thinking about the impact their remodel or renovation can have to both the outer environment and the one within their home. Many are incorporating natural colors, designs and textures into their renovations by using more organic materials and paints that are practical and functional while sourcing them locally to reduce the carbon footprint created by transport.
Before trying to decide between granite or marble tile, however, consider the things that are behind the wall. Pipes and electrical wiring, for example, may need more attention and upgrading before other installations can begin.
“Make note of the items that need to be updated and that are relied upon on a daily basis before beginning any renovation,” said Lee. “A safety precaution to take when upgrading these areas first is having any wiring or plumbing projects installed by a professional. Secure any necessary permits if required by your community or municipality. A permitted home renovation project may qualify you for a homeowners insurance discount.”
6 YOUR HOMETOWN COMMUNITY PUBLICATION OF THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY • THE VALLEY TRADER Weekly • January 9th through January 15th, 2023 • PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD — TEXT US TODAY 570-444-9850
HELP WANTED DELIVERY One Day A Week Centre County Loganton, Millheim & Center Hall Contact The Valley Trader at (570) 524-0962 Must be dependable and have dependable vehicle. HELP WANTED DELIVERY One Day A Week Every Other Week Montour/Columbia Co Area Contact The Valley Trader at (570) 444-9850 Must be dependable and have dependable vehicle. Top-notch needed P.O. Box 392, c/o Sales, Lewisburg, PA 17837 • thevalleytrader@yahoo.com •Ph: 570-444-9850 APPLY NOW! 3 O penings for Sales Representative Full Time Experience in Media Sales a Plus! We Are Growing: Salary + Bonus Commissions Protected Territories HELP WANTED Three Top-notch Professional Needed If You Would Like to Have Your Help Wanted Ad Seen by Thousands Call 570-444-9850 HELP WANTED DELIVERY One Day A Week Lycoming/Clinton Co Area Contact The Valley Trader at (570) 524-0962 Must be dependable and have dependable vehicle.
YOUR HOMETOWN COMMUNITY PUBLICATION OF THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY • THE VALLEY TRADER Weekly • January 9th through January 15th, 2023 • PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD — CALL TODAY 570-444-9850 7 THEME: AT THE SUPERMARKET ACROSS 1. Rock bottom 6. Attorneys’ org. 9. Hefty volume 13. Cast ____ 14. It’s all the rage 15. Miserable 16. Fit for a king 17. Back then 18. Do like Demosthenes 19. *Checkout clerk 21. *Meat professional 23. “____ the land of the free...” 24. Fictional Himalayan 25. Meme move 28. Man Ray’s art movement 30. On cloud nine 35. Crude group 37. Seaside bird 39. Formerly known as dropsy 40. Make-up artist? 41. Blast from the past 43. Bruce Willis’ ex 44. Chocolate substitute 46. Mischievous sprites 47. Plaintiff 48. *Advantageous display 50. ____ Spumante 52. Meddle 53. Largest share owner 55. “____ to Joy” 57. *Coldest display 61. *”What’s on ____?” 65. Main artery in the body 66. Feathery neckwear 68. Isolated 69. Hipbone-related 70. Octopus’ defense 71. Espresso plus steamed milk 72. Eye contact 73. Word from #32 Down 74. Goes up or down DOWN 1. D.E.A. agent 2. On a deck, perhaps 3. Pad 4. Gem State 5. Depended on 6. From a distance 7. *Reusable one 8. Hacienda brick 9. Cleopatra’s necklace 10. Moonfish 11. Boundary line 12. Looker or ogler 15. Capable of movement 20. One of the Muses 22. Shoshonean 24. Railyard worker 25. Gabbana’s partner 26. Relating to bees 27. Edward Teach’s facial feature 29. *Prepared food department 31. Contributes 32. Get ready to drive (2 words) 33. Type of wheat 34. *Ricotta and eggs section 36. Semiaquatic tetrapod, for short 38. Sips from a flask? 42. Bar by estoppel 45. Novelist HonorÈ de ____ 49. Blackbird dessert 51. Paragons 54. Galactic path 56. Pomp 57. Be unsuccessful 58. Dramatic part 59. Sportscaster Andrews 60. JFK or ORD postings 61. Japanese alcoholic beverage 62. Tiny amount 63. Not in favor of 64. Lecherous look 67. *O in BOGO SUDUKO $1.00 CLASSIFIEDS! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20($1.00) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 USE THIS FORM FOR $1.00 NON-BUSINESS READER ADS. Clip out form and mail to: THE VALLEY TRADER PO 392 • LEWISBURG, PA 17837-0392 NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ____ ZIP ________ PHONE (_____) Weeks: Total PAID WORD LIMIT: 20 WORDS MAXIMUM. 10¢ EACH ADDITIONAL WORD. 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. Category: • Tired of Paying Too Much for Tax Preperation? Linette’s Tax Service Happily Accepting New Clients 29
