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I love The Valley Trader!!! I have been able to sell so many things through this little paper!! People call me from all over. Last week I received a call from Hawaii about one of my ads. LT

Autos/Trucks - 07

2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 4 door, longbed, 4x4, 4.7 motor, 245K, 12/24 inxpection. Runs strong. Asking $4,500. 570-2044516. 6/3

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Firearms & Acc. - 26

Help Wanted - 28

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

2003 Honda Mini Van, dark green, inspected till 11/24. Had transmission installed in 2023, runs & drives but shifts & vibrates a little when excelerating. $1,400 OBO. 570-8982363. 5/27

53 Vehicles 1948 & Up, $1,000 to $5,000 or less. Too sick for hobby. 570538-3464. 6/24

Auto Accessories - 10

Campers/Motor Homes - 11

2014 Salem Travel Trailer, like new, 2 push out rooms, all auto leveling, $15,000. OBO. 570-394-

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to: The Valley Trader, PO Box 392, Lewisburg, Pa 17837 or email: the valleytrader@yahoo.com Household/Furniture30

Heavy Duty Cast Iron Tub with Surrounding Kit, white & very good condition. 28 1/2” sides & back 59 1/2”. $90.00. 570898-2363. 5/27

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 full-time position in the future. Send resume & portfolio

Miscellaneous - 35

Ama Pro II STG Series Starburst Electric 6 string Guitar, excellent condition. $200.00; Simpliciy Riding Mower, 48 inch cut, runs good, $400.00. 570-204-4516. 6/3

Elvis Presley Collection: Items include 19 VCR movie tapes; 7 music cassettes; TV Guides; Playung Cards, magazines, & several small novelties, $50.00 for everything. 570-951-2727 Painos. 5/27

FREE: PDC six person Hot Tub, 325 gallon, 43 jets, one lounge, 220 volt system w/3 pumps, new hard cover. Cedar Wood exterior needs repair. You haul it. 570-951-2727. Paxinos. 5/27

Motor Homes/Campers - 36

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. 570-966-6220. ufn

Wanted to Buy - 50

Family wants to Buy: A home with farmette with some woodland. Reasonably priced. 570-898-2363. 5/27

Announcements

“SCUBA” Vacation

Bible School, June 9 to 13 (Sunday to Thursday) at 6 PM to 8:30 PM at Sunbury Bible Church, 135 Spruce Hollow Road, Northumberland. Ages 3 to grade 5. Kids will go deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they’ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. FREE T-shirt for the first 100 kids registered by May 31st. Register at wwwsunburybiblechurch. org Facebook.com/sunburybiblechurch or call 570-473-7355. 6/3

Lycoming College Summer Stock marches into town with The Music Man July 26-28.

Lycoming College, in collaboration with the Community Arts Center, will bring this golden age musical to life starting July 26 through July 28. The Lycoming College Summer Stocks mission is to offer an opportunity for middle and high school age students to work and perform under guidance from professional theatermakers so that they can bring new passion and skills back to their community and educational programs. Each year, the summer stock program presents a student-centric

show with professional production values to a large enthusiastic audience in the beautiful Community Arts Center. Lycoming College Summer Stock returns to the Community Arts Center stage this July 26 through 28 with The Music Man. By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic, and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Wilson’s sixtime Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a familyfriendly story to be shared with every generation. The Music Man follows fasttalking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize-this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by the curtain’s fall. Tickets cost $10-$20 plus fees and will go on sale Monday, March 4, at 10 am and can be purchased at CACLive. com/TheMusicMan or through the Box Office at 570-326-2424. Auditions, open positions, and more information about the cast and crew will be released on the CAC social media channels and website and the Lycoming College Theatre website, Lycoming.edu/theatre/ summer-stock.aspx. The Community Arts Center is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pennsylvania College of Technology, a national leader in applied technology education. 7/22

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Tips for a Successful Home Renovation

(StatePoint) Whether you’re buying a fixerupper or updating your current home, renovations will improve the functionality of your property and increase its value. Here’s your guide for making the process successful:

Set a goal: Prioritize renovations that help you meet your goals. For example, if you’d like to elevate your home’s aesthetic appeal, consider projects like landscaping the front yard or refurbishing a highly-trafficked room. If you’re more interested in guarding your home against natural disasters, consider exterior updates such as replacing the roof or windows.

Find inspiration: Browse home improvement magazines, websites and social media platforms for visual inspiration. Keep a collection of images and ideas that you can use to communicate with your contractor or

designer.

Calculate return on investment: Certain projects can substantially reduce your utility bills while others can make your home more valuable when it’s time to sell. When calculating your renovation budget, don’t forget to factor in the projected return on investment.

Build a budget: Speaking of budgets, you can use Freddie Mac’s budget worksheet available at myhome. freddiemac.com/resources/budget-worksheet to help you avoid overspending. Be sure to include a contingency reserve to pay for the inevitable unexpected costs that emerge along the way. If you’re short on needed funds, explore financing options with your lender. In some cases, accessing the equity you have built up in your home through refinancing or taking out a second mortgage can help cover the costs. Here are three mortgage products offered by Freddie Mac specifically designed to finance renovations:

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(StatePoint) From patriotic holidays to park side barbecues to casual weeknight dinners, you can elevate your grilling game this summer with premium ingredients, and some culinary inspiration.

To help you get started, Bear Mountain BBQ, maker of 100% all-natural hardwood pellets for pellet grills and smokers, has asked two of their favorite chefs to share new takes on grilling classics.

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 8 hot dogs

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise

First up are these loaded, smoky Elote Hot Dogs, brought to you by Bear Mountain ambassador, Meiko Temple:

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

• 1 teaspoon tajin seasoning

• 1 teaspoon Cholula hot sauce (optional)

• 4 ears corn, husks removed

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro

• 1/3 cup grated Cotija cheese (option: grate additional for garnish)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, garnish

• 8 jumbo hot dogs, butterflied

• 8 hot dog buns

• Bear Mountain BBQ’s Chef’s Choice Pellets, available exclusively at Walmart

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, tajin seasoning and hot sauce. Refrigerate until ready for use.

(c) Meiko Temple

The Elote Hot Dog

2. Preheat grill or smoker to 375 degrees F with pellets. Clean and oil cooking grates.

3. Remove husk and silk from corn cobs. Brush with melted butter.

4. Place corn on the grill over direct heat. Open flame broiler plate and rotate regularly to char all sides.

5. Transfer corn to the side of indirect heat every 5 minutes for approximately 15 minutes.

6. Remove from grill. Let cool.

7. Use a sharp knife to slice off kernels.

8. With a sharp knife, make a lengthwise cut along the top of each hot dog. Don’t cut all the way through. You want the hot dog to remain in one piece, creating a butterfly-like shape.

9. Grill hot dogs over indirect heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side.

10. To the chili lime mayo bowl, add grilled corn, Cotija cheese, cilantro and garlic. Toss to make the elote. Place hot dogs into buns cut side up. Add elote into the center cut. Garnish with additional cheese and chili powder. Enjoy!

The second dish is these Smoked Apple Pork Tacos by the talented Bear Mountain ambassador Merry Graham.

Prep time: 50-60 minutes

Cook time: 15-20 minutes

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2 pork tenderloins

• 2 tablespoons canola oil

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They Gave Their Lives to Keep Us Free

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2024 will occur on Monday, May 27.

Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.

The Birthplace of Memorial Day and Early Observances

Memorial Day

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The Civil War, which ended in the spring of 1865, claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and required the establishment of the country’s first national cemeteries.

By the late 1860s, Americans in various towns and cities had begun holding springtime tributes to these countless fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers.

It is unclear where exactly this tradition originated; numerous different communities may have independently initiated the memorial gatherings. And some records show that one of the earliest Memorial Day commemorations was organized by a group of formerly enslaved people in Charleston, South Carolina less than a month after the Confederacy surrendered in 1865. Nevertheless, in 1966 the federal government declared Waterloo, New York, the official birthplace of Memorial Day.

Waterloo—which first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866—was chosen because it hosted an annual, community-wide event, during which businesses closed

Did you know? Each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.

Decoration Day

On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans, called for a nationwide day of remembrance later that month. “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he proclaimed.

The date of Decoration Day, as he called it, was

chosen because it wasn’t the anniversary of any particular battle.

On the first Decoration Day, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, and 5,000 participants decorated the graves of the 20,000 Civil War soldiers buried there.

Many Northern states held similar commemorative events and reprised the tradition in subsequent years; by 1890 each one had made Decoration Day an official state holiday. Southern states, on the other hand, continued to honor the dead on separate days until after World War I.

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The Harlem Hellfighters were an AfricanAmerican infantry unit in WWI who spent more time in combat than any other American unit.

Despite their courage, sacrifice and dedication to their country, they returned home to face racism and segregation from their fellow countrymen.

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Flashback: Memorial Day – 1936

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History of Memorial Day

Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originally honored only those lost while fighting in the Civil War. But during World War I the United States found itself embroiled in another major conflict, and the holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars, including World War II, The Vietnam War, The Korean War and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

For decades, Memorial Day continued to be observed on May 30, the date General Logan had selected for the first Decoration Day. But in 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees. The change went into effect in 1971. The same law also declared

Memorial Day a federal holiday. Memorial Day Traditions and Rituals

Cities and towns across the United States host Memorial Day parades each year, often incorporating military personnel and members of veterans’ organizations. Some of the largest parades take place in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.

Americans also observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries and memorials. Some people wear a red poppy in remembrance of those fallen in war—a tradition that began with a World War I poem. On a less somber note, many people take weekend trips or throw parties and barbecues on the holiday, perhaps because Memorial Day weekend—the long weekend comprising the Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day and Memorial Day itself—unofficially marks the beginning of summer.

Before You

LOOK LEAP

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

Make Check or Money Order made out to The Valley Trader. How to prepare your letter to send:

1. Write your letter to the person of interest. Be sure to put a way to contact in your letter. Phone or address.

2. Seal letter in blank envelope.

3. Put ad code in lower left corner and stamp in top right corner. Now

CODES: S:SINGLE,M: MALE, F:FEMALE, D:DIVORCED,Wt:WHITE,B:BLACK,IC:INCARCERATED

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.

Regular:

Female 74, looking for a nice man to spend some time with. I enjoy country music, dinner & trips to the

park. If interested, please contact. JS27155 5/27

SWtM would like to meet woman, 60-70 plus, nonsmoker, likes CW Music. Williamsport Area. GH27144 6/10

Multi Racial Straight Male, retired, likes all music, outdoors, 6’-215 lbs., NS. Looking for a female, 40-60. I’m clean, neat & active. Looking for active partner for camping, dancing, & other activities, and has a driver’s license to help with short trips. Please Photo & Phone. I don’t do internet at all. TB27138 5/27

IC’s

FIC, sexy, dark hair, Italian, big hazel eyes, fun size. Love to laugh. Willing to try new things. Willing to relocate. Come get me. JB27117IC

FIC, young, outgoing, voluptuous curves & long beautiful hair. German, Irish & Native American. Looking for someone to connect with & have fun. LD27118IC

FIC, from Romania, speak with sexy accent I’m told. 10 months left. Long black hair, hazel green eyes, perfect teeth, 135 lbs. It’s not about the looks, it’s about the heart that attracts me. Love a man with a sense of humor. Would like to meet someone & become more than friends. I’m lonely here. PM27119IC

FIC, 37, African American, from Harrisburg. Went to college & became a Medical Assistant. Love helping people. 5’, thick, black. Very lonely here & wish to meet someone very special. TM27120IC

SWtFIC, seeking somebody to communicate with. See where the journey leads. Hope to hear something soon. LS27122IC

Nubian Queen searching for LTR. I am honest, down to earth, funny, & fun. I want someone reliable, understanding, dependable, honest. Getting released soon. BR27123IC

SWtFIC, long brown hair, brown eyes, 5’5”-140 lbs. Interested in someone to have fun and chat with. MB27124IC

FIC looking to build a stalwart bond with

someone reliable, honest, dependable & understanding. Leaving prison 2024. BR27125IC SWtFIC, 5’3”-150 lbs. with long blonde hair & baby blue eyes. Looking for a single male who would be iterested in corresponding with me. CW27126IC

FIC, 24, brown hair & brown eyes. Looking for someone to connect with and loves to have fun. Write anytime. SM27127IC

FIC looking for a friend to get to know. 5 months until my release. Looking for someone fun, honest & reliable. BR27128IC

SWtFIC, blonde hair, blue eyes, thick thighs, 24, 5’5”-150 lbs. Looking for someone fun to chat with. AH27129IC

FIC, 24, brown hair & eyes. Looking for someone to talk to. If interested please write me. I’m open to anything. SM27130IC

BFIC, seeking companionship to write & help me through this hardship, possibly making friends. Donations welcomed & appreciated. HH27131IC

FIC, 52, thundercat who needs someone reliable, strong, long term & to laugh. Are you who I’m looking for? TJ27132IC

FIC, 33, blonde bombshell with blue eyes looking for someone long term, consistent, reliable & understanding. AC27133IC FIC, 32, fun size & flirty. Looking for a long time & a good time. Loyal & reliable. Serious inquiries only. FL27134IC

FIC, 33, long legs, dark hair, dark eyes. Looking for a good time. Persistence & reliability is a plus. Don’t be shy. Be serious. TG27135IC

FIC, young German, Irish, Native American with long hair, hazel eyes, & curves. Looking for someone to connect with for fun or more. LD27136IC

FIC, funny, mysterious, beautiful woman looking for someone to handle me. I’m a lady in the streets but a freak in the bed. Come get me. JB27137IC

SFIC, smart, beautiful, loves to laugh, talk, & have fun. Anything goes. Looking for that special someone. Come get me.

JB27139IC

FIC, young, outgoing, voluptuous curves, & beautiful long dark hair. Freckles, hazel eyes. Looking for someone to have fun with & connect on a deeper level. LD27140IC

BFIC, 24, very sexy from top to bottom. Looking for a good fella who can do right by me in so many ways. TH27141IC

FIC would like to have a friend, someone to talk to. Loves country music, enjoys the outdoors, & loves animals. Easy to get along with. If you would like a friend, please write.

PJ27142IC

SWtFIC, 49, seeking friendship/companion.

140 lbs. with brown hair, green eyes. Indian, Irish, German. Occupation is dancer. Love fishing, camping, anything outdoors. Very outgoing, have no problem meeting new people. Looking for a fresh start, willing to relocate. Looking for a kind, sweet, honest man.

TS27143IC

FIC, voluptuous curves looking for a friend. German, Irish & Native American. Hazel eyes & long, dark hair. Love for art & the outdoors. LD27145IC

FIC looking for a good fella who wants a young sexy Black girl. Let’s have a good time togetheer.

TM27146IC

FIC, kind, caring, loving, blue eyed, long blonde hair bombshell. Looking for a man who is compassionate, non judgemental. Who will treat me with respect.

AC27147IC

FIC, Spicy Brown. Looking for stable, willing to get to know, long term, nonjudgemental man or woman. I’m outgoing & very freaky. MM27148IC

FIC, sexy woman loves to laugh & have fun. Down to try new things. Anything goes. Looking for that right one to grab me. JB27149IC

SWtFIC, pretty, smart, honest, easygoing. Seeking charming, honest, somebody willing to share their time. Please write.

SL27150IC

FIC, fine wine. Looking for wealthy, nonjudgemental man, outgoing & freaky, stable. I’m loving, nasty. Love to role play & have fun

& long term relationship. MM27151IC

FIC, 51, looking for a pen pal. KZ27152IC

FIC, 33. brunette, long legs. Looking for fun & anything that comes with it. Don’t be shy because I’m not. TG27153IC

SWtFIC, open, honest, caring seeking somebody encouraging, honest & maybe erotic. Writing somebody. Willing to share their time. SL27154IC

SFIC, 44, 5’2”, looking for a male or female to build a friendship with. Someone easy going, honest, funny & likes the beach. I enjoy laughter, at home cooking & watching movies. Love family time. BE27156IC 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.

• 15 taco shells or lettuce boats

• Queso fresco

• Scallions

• Shredded lettuce

• Bear Mountain BBQ’s Butcher’s Blend pellets, available exclusively at Walmart

• 3 tablespoons pork rub

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground clove

• 2 green apples, diced 1/4inch

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 2 jalapeños, minced

• 1/4 cup minced cilantro

• 1 tablespoon agave

• 1 cup sour cream

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• 1/2 cup salsa verde

• 1/4 cup minced green onion

• 1/4 cup minced cilantro

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• Salt Instructions

1. Trim silver skin from pork and drizzle with oil.

2. Combine rub, brown sugar, cinnamon and ground clove. Rub on all sides of pork.

3. Set grill or smoker to 250 degrees F. Fill it with Bear Mountain pellets.

4. Place pork on the grill or smoker for 50-60 minutes until internal temperature is 145 degrees F. Remove and let it rest. Chop, and salt to taste.

5. Toss diced apples, lemon juice, jalapeños, cilantro and agave.

6. Combine sour cream,

salsa verde, green onion, cilantro, lemon juice and salt in a separate bowl.

7. Fill taco shells, or lettuce boats, with lettuce and sour cream, chopped pork and apple pico. Serve and enjoy!

Because Bear Mountain BBQ knows you’re going to need a lot of fuel for all those backyard get togethers, their pellets are available at a discount this grilling season. Bear Mountain BBQ’s 20-pound bags of Chef’s Choice, Butcher’s Blend and Chophouse Blends will all be priced at only $9.97 in-store and online at Walmart through July 22. To learn to pair pellets with different foods, cooking styles, times and levels of heat and smoke, and to get more recipes and grilling tips, visit www. bearmountainbbq.com.

Grilling season is here. Make the most of it with friends, family and delicious foods prepared and enjoyed outdoors.

SUDUKO

THEME: FICTIONAL FATHERS

ACROSS

1. Ice cream treat, pl.

6. Albanian money

9. Desertlike

13. Like Bananas Foster 14. Paleozoic ____ 15. O. Henry’s specialty 16. Printer brand 17. Always, to a poet 18. Extended family member 19. *”Breaking Bad” father 21. *”The Lion King” father 23. Unit of length of yarn

24. “____ Me Maybe” 25. *____ Anderson, he knew best?

28. The Supremes, e.g.

30. Subject matter, pl.

35. Same as ayah

37. Plural of #14 Across

39. Like less processed grain

40. Kind of shark

41. U.S. Airline

43. Short for “and elsewhere”

44. Opposite of digest

46. Flabbergast

47. Like Gulf Stream

48. Most achy

50. Not much (2 words)

52. Reggae’s cousin

53. Rapunzel’s abundance

55. Maintenance closet staple

57. *____ Rock of “Everybody Hates Chris”

60. *”Finding Nemo” father

63. Golfer’s sun protection

64. Aloha prop

66. Only daughter of Michael Jackson

68. Not active

69. Emergency Medical Services

70. In the cooler (2 words)

71. *Opie’s father

72. Egyptian boy king, for short

73. Button on electrical outlet

DOWN

1. Nth degree

2. Not many

3. Turkish money

4. Online troublemaker

5. Mike Brady’s children, e.g.

6. Malicious look

7. Before, in the olden days

8. Culture Club 1983 hit “____ Chameleon”

9. Solo at LaScala

10. Fish eggs, pl.

11. Cuzco valley empire

12. Yellow #5, e.g.

15. Stream of revenue

20. Dog-____ pages

22. Final, abbr.

24. Medicated shampoo ingredient (2 words)

25. *____ Evans Sr. of “Good Times”

26. Idealized image

27. “Prepare to meet your ____!”

29. Wraths

31. Exclamation in a stinky room

32. Smidgins

33. *”National Lampoon” father

34. 1965 march site

36. Garden staple

38. Half a ticket

42. Carl Jung’s inner self

45. Casual top

49. T, in Greek

51. Lethargy

54. Speck in the ocean

56. Heathrow craft

57. Same as genie

58. Pre-owned

59. Type of parrot

60. Atomizer output

61. Van Gogh’s famous flower

62. On Santa’s gift list

63. Roman road

65. Down Under runner

67. Group of dishes

What Parents Need to Know about Climate Change and Children’s Health

(StatePoint) Excessive heat. Emerging diseases. Severe storms and offseason illnesses. The environmental hazards associated with climate change threaten the physical and mental health of children and families — and can be a source of anxiety.

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It’s not just speculation. Communities are already impacted by such climate change effects as heat illness from dangerous temperatures, asthma hospitalizations from earlier and more severe pollen seasons, and trauma from severe wildfires and storms.

“When we talk with parents about what’s good for their kids, part of our job is connecting the dots between our changing climate and their children’s health,” said Dr. Samantha Ahdoot, a pediatrician. “All children need exercise, nutritious food and stable communities to thrive. But climate change poses new challenges for our patients, from struggling to breathe due to wildfire smoke to flooded homes

from extreme rainfall events to extreme heat. When we talk about the need to heal the planet, we are also talking about protecting our children’s ability to grow up in a safe, healthy world.”

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which has long recognized the impact of climate change on children, recently announced a new strategic initiative on environmental health and disaster readiness as a priority outlined by its Board of Directors for 2024. The AAP is recommending steps not only for communities and policy makers, but for families. Here are a few suggestions:

• Help your community adopt climate solutions. The AAP recommends a transition away from fossil fuels and toward clean, renewable energy like wind, solar and geothermal. Join forces with a local group to help bring clean energy to your school, town, state or even country. The AAP also recommends that communities incorporate healthy transportation systems, including public transit and

walkable, bikeable pathways that allow children to be outdoors and active. Families can get involved at the local level to help create safe routes to walk and bike where you live.

• Let kids know that their voices and advocacy can be powerful. Kids may be inspired to know that some of our most effective and powerful climate advocates today are children and youth. Support their engagement in local, state and national climate solutions.

• Reduce your own energy consumption and waste. Walking, biking, taking public transit, carpooling, and adopting a more plant-forward diet are all ways to help promote health for kids and the planet.

• Show them you care. Let kids know that their adult caregivers—parents and pediatricians included—are committed to climate action solutions that protect their health and their world.

More information is available at HealthyChildren. org.

“What is healthy for the planet is also healthy for children,” Dr. Ahdoot said.

“Pediatricians and parents share the same goal—to protect children’s health today, and ensure that they have a healthy future in adulthood. Protecting our planet helps preserve a healthy world that can provide all children the nutrition, play, and community stability that they need to thrive.”

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VALLEY AUCTIONS VALLEY HEALTH

The

BLUES MUSIC AWARD WINNERS TO GRACE BILLTOWN BLUES FESTIVAL STAGE

blues’ biggest

event, the Blues Music Awards (BMA) were held Thursday May 9th

in Memphis TN. The gala allstar event honors musicians and music releases in 25 different categories. Two of last night’s winners are confirmed for the Billtown Blues Festival. Annika Chambers received a BMA for Female Soul Blues and headlines the BBA Festival on Friday night. Jason Ricci, won the blues harmonica category and is scheduled for 5pm on Saturday. All nominees and winners are listed at www. blues.org . Adding to the festival lineup are the BBA’s Audition winners. In the Band “challenge”, the Cadillac Cats came out on top

and will open the Festival on Saturday. Nick Andrew Staver, took home the Solo winner honor and will follow. Advance ticket sales are in full swing and available online at billtownblues.org/bbf-tickets. Order forms are available at the same location for ticket orders by mail. Five regional ticket outlets are now stocked and open. They are: The CAC box office and The Genetti Hotel in Williamsport; The Lockard Agency in Hughesville, Music One in Lock Haven, and by appointment in Lewisburg. All ticket

G & M Bandsaw Inc.

Retirement Auction

Wednesday May 29th

Starting at 5:00pm 6124 US-15, Montgomery PA 17752

outlet information is available at billtownblues.org.

The festival will also feature an excellent selection of food and beverage, free parking, camping options for RV and Tent campers, special Festival rates at our Host Hotel, The Genetti in downtown Williamsport. All festival information is available at www.billtownblues.org/ festival.

Montgomery Public Auction

Friday, May 31 2024 5:00pm

8987 Rt 405 HWY, Montgomery PA 17752

Various Hand Tools / Shop Tools; Office Supplies; Folding Tables & Chairs; “OPEN” Sign; Hand Trucks; Large Road Frontage Sign ; Milwaukee Circular Saw; Signage & Displays; DeWalt Sawzall; Heavy Duty Retail Racks / Displays & Shelving Made out of I Beams; Ratchet Chain Hoist; Wall Displays; Hand Tools; Computer Components & Printers; Laptop computer; Paesolic Material. Point of Sale System; Kyocera Color Printer Ecos M6526cdn; Paper Shredder; Industrial Fans; Wall Bulletin Board; Pallet of Ice Melt; Saw Blade Display; Office Desks & Chairs; Westinghouse Refrigerator; Ice Chests; Glass Door Cabinet; File/Storage Cabinets; Flat Bed Carts; Garbage Cans; Welding Shield; Shop Vacs; 6’ & 8’ Fiberglass Ladders; Christmas Décor; Fastenal Bolt Rack/Inventory; Assorted Scrap Metal; Bosch Tailgate Salt Spreader; Large Industrial Punch; Industrial Pallet Racks; Roller/Conveyors; Shelving; Outdoor Floor Mats; Morse 14” Mitre Saw; Time Clock; Penn State Items. More yet to be found!

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab 4x4 w/Cap, Has Current Inspection, Hitch, 6.0 V8 Engine, Running Boards, 1 Owner w/ 327,000 miles at Time of Write up, Has New Transmission and New 16” Tires, Frame Undercoated, Spray InBedliner, Sold w/The Boss 8’2” Power-V Snowplow. Sharp 1 Owner Truck, Auctioneer Note: This is a walking Auction, Please do not be late! This will be a walking Auction. Do Not be late

Aiwa Stereo System; Yarn/Craft Supplies; New Stainless Steel Brown Range Hood; New Lights; Various Christmas Houses; New Building Supplies; Pfaltzgraff Yorktown Pattern Dishware; Totes of Toys; Totes of DVDs & CDs; Carpentry Power Tools; Black & Decker Portable Bandsaw; Brass Door Hardware; Electrical Outlets/Wire/Supplies; Totes of Christmas Décor; Vintage Books; The Hardy Boys Series; Nancy Drew Books; Coca-Cola Items: Cast Iron Fry Pans; Star Wars, Star Trek, & Pokémon Collectibles; Christmas Decorations; Board Games; Various New Ceiling Fan Lights: Home Alone Board Game; Army Surplus First Aid Kit; Cast Aluminum Sporting Dog; Cast Haircut and Shave Sign; Griswold #8 Round Skillet (As Found); Boom Box Radio; Universal Meat Grinder; Apothecary Bottles; Bundy by Selmer Flute; Vintage Kitchen Wares; Halloween Blow Mold; Halloween Decorations; Boxes of Hand Tools; Early Comic Books; Early Wooden Child’s Horse; Beatles Books & Pamphlets; Early Wooden drawers; The Atlantic Refining CO Porcelain Gasoline For Sale Sign; Early Childs Toys; Stained Glass Window & Pieces; Log Chain; Metal Gas Cans; Buckets of Nails/Screws/Hardware; New ½ HP Garage Door Opener; 24” Ridge Aluminum Pipe Wrench; Roll of Chicken Wire; Barrel Stove Heater; Gymnastic Equipment; Ladders; Boxes of Floor Tile; Shop Vac; Pressure Treated 4x4, Boards, Fence Posts; Chain Link Gates; Saw Horses; Shingles; Elvis & Dale Earnhardt Collectors Knives; KLH Speakers; Office & Stationary Supplies; Room Lot; New Fireplace Screens; Children’s Golden Book Books; Paper & Ephemera Goods; Misc. Furniture; Flat Top Trunk; Wicker Planter; Pump Sprayers; Diamond Plate Steel; Doors; Screen Doors; Mid Modern Vintage Sewing Patterns; Tons of Box Lots and More Yet to be Found!

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those at big-box home improvement stores.

• GreenCHOICE Mortgages can finance energy efficiency improvements.

Select your contractor: The contractor is critical to the success of your renovation. Get recommendations from trusted sources, including friends, family and verified online resources. Meet with multiple contractors to discuss your project and request bids to gain a more thorough understanding of project costs and which contractor can best meet your goals. Of course, don’t forget to verify their qualifications. Ask for project references and documentation to confirm they have the proper licensing and liability insurance. Once you’ve found the right contractor, make sure your agreement is in writing to avoid potential disputes. The contract should contain a budget, scope of work and payment schedule that all parties have agreed upon.

Develop your project: Work with your contractor to develop a realistic timeline for your project that builds in extra time for unexpected delays. Before the work starts, you should also work with your contractor to obtain any permits needed and start sourcing materials.

Start building: Regular meetings with your contractor can help ensure that everything is on schedule, and that you are in the loop on any plan modifications. If changes are needed,

make sure they’re submitted in writing as a change order. No matter how thorough your specifications are, you should be prepared for unexpected issues along the way. So be flexible and work with a trusted contractor to find practical solutions to issues that arise. Conduct a final inspection once all renovations have been completed and make sure to address any issues with the contractor before making your final payment.

Home renovations can make your home safer, more beautiful, more eco-friendly and more valuable, and with the right preparation and execution, you can complete your project on time and under budget.