VALLEY HO E IMPROVEMENT VALLEY AUCTIONS VALLEY HEALTH

from TVT 2/27/23 The Valley Trader of Central Pennsylvania

VALLEY AUCTIONS VALLEY HEALTH

Consider a variety of home improvement projects, both big and small, that can reduce the financial burden of maintaining your home throughout the year and improve energy efficiency.

Add Insulation

A cost-effective way to save on heating and cooling bills is adding a layer of insulation in the attic where heat loss is typically greatest due to hot air rising. While many newer homes are adequately insulated, those that are several decades old (or older) may benefit from an upgrade in not only the attic but other common problem areas where air can escape such as basements, crawl spaces, fireplaces and ductwork.

Seal Doors and Windows

Windows and doors are common culprits for energy loss. While a complete replacement of doors and windows can be pricey, adding exterior caulk and weather stripping to fill in gaps where air can escape around these openings can make a noticeable difference for a fraction of the cost and make it cheaper to heat and cool your home.

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 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.

DO NOT SEND CASH IN YOUR LETTERS TO ANY IC. IT WON’T BE ACCEPTED AND LETTER WILL NOT BE DELIVERED.

Regular: SWtM, lonely, depressed, 6’2”-185, short gray hair/blue eyes, 61. Tired of living alone, being alone. Looking to find my true soulmate. Looking for an Asian woman, 45-55, 5’ to 5’2”, 110 lbs, 36C22-34, waist length coal black hair, blue eyes, honest, loyal, faithful to her man. Non-smoker, non-drinker, non-druggie, no tatoo’s, no body piercings, no blue-greenorange-yellow hair, no black goth. Must be a great cook. Must be able to prepare a full holiday meal. Incarcerated need not apply to ad. Tired of coming home each night to an empty apartment, empty bed. It’s nice to have someone to come home to.

3/13

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.

Willing to relocate. Looking for her prince to have fun.

JB26965IC

RM26969

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 4/3

IC’s:

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

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 SWtFIC, 48, looking for a fresh start & someone I can laugh with, talk to, become friends with, and possibly more. I’ll be waiting to hear from you.

TS26961IC SWtFIC, 33, brown hair, brown eyes, athletic build, family oriented, generous, hard working. Looking for friend, companion, AM26962IC SFIC, sexy, Italian, looking for that man to have fun, laugh & that I can satisfy in every way. Let me be your one.

JB26963IC SWtFIC, fun, sexy, affectionate, romantic, loyal, kindhearted, understanding, adventurous. Seeking long term relationship, 50+. I’ll bring a smile to your face & a warmth to your heart. CS26964IC FIC, sexy, Italian princess. Loves to laugh. Willing to try new things.

FIC, 40, blonde, getting out soon. Looking for someone to make my time fly by. Curves for days, green eyes, 5’7”, stacked up top & round bottom. Easy to talk to & an even better listener. Love music & movies. Can’t wait to be out & enjoy life again. PM26966IC SWtFIC, attractive, fun, loving, affectionate, loyal, patient, openminded, sense of humor, adventurous, educated, relocatible. For serious relationship, someone to live & enjoy life with. HS26968IC SWtFIC, seeking M/F companionship. Enjoys outdoors, camping, art, animals, beach, ocean, cooking, sports, music, astrology. Athletic build, blue eyes, way above average girl next door.

CB26970IC

SWtFIC, 33, easygoing, funny, genuine. Loves to work out, athletic build. Looking for friendship, someone I can talk to. Could lead into something more. I’m very loyal & open to meeting people. You will not regret reaching out to me. Picture will be enclosed when I hear from you.

AM26978IC

FIC, housewife seeking situation from kind, benevolent man. I love to travel & being real close. I need a great man who has pursued his goals & is happy & free.

KE26971IC

FIC, seeking friends with benefits. I am happy to please, submissive, attractive & enjoy amorous things. You must be generous & very employed. KE26972IC

SWtFIC, seeking companionship, visits & friends to form lasting heartfelt, meaningful relationships. Am quiet, attractive, hard working & patient.

TD26974IC

SWtFIC, 48, looking for someone that I can laugh with, talk to, become friends with & possibly more. Willing to re-locate. I’ll be waiting to hear from you.

TS26975IC

FIC, sweet, hot, fun inmate, soon to be released. Searching for potential mate. Must be very generous, handsome, love dogs, music & making money.

KE26976IC

FIC, sexy Italian Princess loves to laugh, talk, try new things. Willing to relocate if need be. Looking for my prince that I’ll do anything for.

JB26977IC

FIC, 47, long brown hair, hazel eyes, 120 lbs., outgoing & down to earth. Looking for an older gentelman to spend my time with & possibly my future. ST26979IC SWtFIC, lonely, could use someone to talk to. Miss my dogs, my cat & rabbit. Heck, I sort of miss the chickens now that eggs are $6.00 a dozen. LOL. Love to laugh, fish, camp, sit by the fire pit. The small stuff is the big stuff to me. Fireworks are definitely my favorite. Of course, fried dough. JU26980IC 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.

THEME: THE OSCARS

ACROSS

1. Adam and Eve’s son

5. Blink of an eye, for short

8. Tricep location

11. Laughing on the inside, in text

12. ____ bowl, frozen dish

13. Bid on a house, e.g.

15. Show off

16. Actor’s role

17. Nostrils

18. *”Everything Everywhere

All At Once” or “The Fablemans” nominee

20. Trampled

21. Humpty without t

22. *Cate Blanchett’s 6-time nominated movie

23. Store in a silo

26. Tiny crustacean

30. Chop off

31. Not digital

34. Cut with a beam

35. Empty spaces

37. Not good

38. Relating to pond scum

39. Capri or Catalina

40. Lament

42. ____ Khan

43. Full event

45. *He’s won the most academy awards

47. Jump key

48. Not yes, nor no

50. Male sibs

52. *”The Fablemans” composer John ____, 53-time nominee

55. Resin-producing tree

56. Call to Mary

57. Get-out-of-jail money

59. Bye, in Castile

60. Ages and ages

61. Competitive advantage

62. Appetite

63. Farm female

64. Fender-bender damage

Down

1. Key often used with ctrl

2. Gold rush, e.g.

3. Purse with notions

4. Leechee, alt. sp.

5. Dandruff locale

6. This bird gets the worm?

7. Give a traffic ticket

8. Big do

9. Cattail, e.g.

10. *”____ Harris Goes to Paris,” Best Costume Design nominee

12. Tarzan and such

13. Like beer at a kegger (2 words)

14. *”The Banshees of Inisherin” nominee

19. Polynesian dance, pl.

22. Dress like Ancient Greeks

23. *Austin Butler’s gyrating character

24. Gallows loop

25. Oil crisis

26. *Last year’s Best Picture winner

27. Like a Druid, e.g.

28. Missouri River tributary

29. Flying nuisance

32. Lend a hand in crime

33. Order’s partner

36. *”Guillermo ____ ____’s Pinocchio”

38. “My wife can vouch for me,” e.g.

40. Address to a boy, slangily

41. Bucolics

44. Desert traveler’s hope

46. Bikini Bottom locale

48. Variation of meow

49. Skirt shape

50. Past tense of bid

51. Roman remain, e.g.

52. Cry of glee

53. Like a full-fledged Mafia man

54. Leo or Libra

55. Jared’s competitor

58. Allow

Install Skylights

Skylights are a cost-effective option for transforming any room in the home with natural light while also delivering energy-saving benefits. For example, Sun Tunnel Skylights from Velux can be installed in as little as 90 minutes and funnel natural light from the roof through the attic and into the room below with an aesthetic that resembles recessed lighting. Customizable with six diffuser film styles to complement interior design, the skylights can make a home more energy-efficient by reducing reliance on artificial lighting. An optional daylight controller makes it easy for homeowners to adjust natural light entering a room, and a solar nightlight provides a moon-like guiding light at night. Installed with the solar nightlight, the skylights qualify for a 26% federal tax credit on solar property.

Add Reflective Window Film

When the sun shines through windows, it can heat up the home’s interior quickly and trigger the air conditioner to turn on. Window coverings, such as blackout curtains, can help, but adding low-e reflective window film to your windowpanes, particularly southern-facing ones, can provide an additional shield from the sun’s hot rays and reduce energy costs.

Install a Programmable Thermostat

A programmable thermostat is an efficient way to control the climate inside your home, and those with smart technology take programming to a whole new level. Today’s smart thermostats not only let homeowners control temperatures from their smart devices while on-the-go but can also learn daily habits and adjust the temperature accordingly with no other manual adjustments necessary. In addition, some utility companies offer incentives like money back at the end of the year for installing a smart thermostat because the energy savings are so substantial.

Replace Appliances

Because appliances like refrigerators and ovens, among others, are major energy users, investing in more efficient models provides both cost and energy savings. Additionally, homes more than 15 years old could benefit from updates to the air conditioner or heater as systems 15-20 years old or older may be candidates for replacement as they’re inefficient by today’s standards.

Add Ceiling Fans

In comparison to running your air conditioner consistently, the cost of running a ceiling fan (or several) is significantly less. Particularly on days that may not require cooling the entire house completely, fans can provide a gentle breeze and circulate air in the spaces you use most often. Simply adjust the switch to the counterclockwise position to ensure it’s pushing air downward during warmer months.

For more information and home improvement ideas, visit whyskylights.com/ livelighter.

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Source: Velux