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
Antiques - 2
push out rooms, all auto leveling, $15,000. OBO. 570-394-2609. 6/17
Antique JD 300 John Deere Backhoe. 570360-0077. 7/8
Autos/Trucks - 07
1985 Dodge Convertible, no rust, make offer; 25 old wooden picture frames, some with pictures. 2 like new; Womens Bicycles. 717-545-9289. 6/10
1969 Pontiac LeMans, new paint & vinyl top, 4 spd, 350 eng, 2 barrell carburetor, bucket seats, new carpet, power steering, electric front windows, new disc front brakes, posi-traction, 93k mi, $21,000. 570809-1579. 6/24
53 Vehicles 1948 & Up, $1,000 to $5,000 or less. Too sick for hobby. 570-538-3464. 6/24
Auto Accessories - 10
Campers/Motor Homes - 11
2014 Salem Travel Trailer, like new, 2
Firearms & Acc. - 26
Old Paper Shot Gun Shells, do not fire, about 25. $15.00 for all. 570809-1579. 6/24
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
Trunk, $65.00; Marble Top Side Table, $150.00. Photos on request, Call or Text 570-452-7888. 6/24
Miscellaneous - 35 Motor Homes/Campers - 36
1995 Chariot Park
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
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. 570-9666220. ufn
Announcements
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 to: The Valley Trader, PO Box 392, Lewisburg, Pa 17837 or email: the valleytrader@yahoo. com
Household/Furniture - 30
For Sale: Vinyl siding light grey, 200 sq per box. Total of 10 boxes available. 570-7723475. 6/17
Antique Large Metal
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 theater-makers 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 six-time Tony Awardwinning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. The Music Man follows fast-talking 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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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.
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“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
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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:
SWtM would like to meet woman, 60-70 plus, nonsmoker, likes CW Music. Williamsport Area. GH27144 6/10
IC’s
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
SWtFIC, looking for a friend, maybe something, maybe more. Going thru a life changing illness. Looking for emotional support. I have a love for animals, movies, good cooking & home grown fun.
I’m 52 yrs. young & getting younger by the day. Pics upon request. LR27157IC
Look no further! SWtFIC seeking a friend to connect with emotioinally & maybe more. I am a dirty blonde, green eyed gal looking for someone to have fun, meet, & hang out with. I love movies, cooking, homemade food, & the outdoors. Pics upon request. RO27158IC
FIC, 38, 5’5”-160, Italian, long brown curly hair, brown eyes. Understanding, caring & looking for someone to share my love with. AR27159IC
FIC, 30, looking for a friend/pen pal. I’m Aries, mixed black, open minded, funny, caring, full of life. A pic of you would be great. ZJ27160IC
FIC. Are you lonely? Would you like a friend? If so, please write. I’m easy to get along with. Soon to be released. Enclose name & address. PJ27161IC
FIC, 30, Italian & Ukrainian, from Philadelphia. 5’5”-160, brown eyes & brown long curly hair. Looking for some mental & emotional companionship. I’m very outgoing, understanding, & caring. I have a lot to offer & just haven’t found the right person to share it with. AR27162IC
FIC, 44, 5’4”-138, Italian/ Irish/German. 2 children. Looking for a pen pal, maybe more RM27163IC
SFIC, joyful, caring, good humored, 50 Yrs. young with love to give. Curvy, dark hair/eyes, full lips. Seeking dependable, stable gentleman to connect with. FJ27164IC
SWtFIC, free spirit, wild heart, Mid-30s, have tattoos. Into art & music. Looking for male or female. Accepting donations. AK27165IC
SWtFIC, classy, girly, fun, into anything you can imagine. Seeking donations for a short while. 5’7”, black hair, brown eyes, 163 lbs. Maybe looking for short or long term something. Up to you. KC27166IC
SWtFIC, 49, brown hair, green eyes, 135 lbs. Looking for a friend/ companion that I can have fun with. Laugh & joke & do crazy things together. I enjoy fishing, hunting, cooking, 4 wheeling, anything outdoors. I’m an exotic dancer, very outgoing, and love to meet new people. Willing to relocate & start a new life with someone special.TS27167IC FIC, 36, happy, fun, sweet, beautiful, & looking for a friend. I’ll call you & send pictures. C’mon & write me. NC27168IC
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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.
(StatePoint) Looking to beautify your backyard? Read on for five fresh ways to update your outdoor space with just a roll of painter’s tape, a can of paint and a little creativity – and uncover some innovative painter’s tape tricks to make these DIYs super simple.
Faux Throw - Take the patio to another level by adding a painted throw rug onto your decking. Use painter’s tape to outline the size of the rug onto the patio surface to ensure colors won’t bleed or drip outside the project area. Using normal scissors, trim a row of painter’s tape to form a zigzag or wave. Lay out the preferred pattern and paint one section at a time. Go with a simple
design with a wash of overall color or let the creativity flow to form something completely unique.
Backyard Mural – Let the walls do the talking with a backyard mural. Choose a large space like the side of a garage, or even a portion of a wood fence, and let your imagination soar. Map out specific patterns with painter’s tape, or simply block off the section to be painted and be fluid and free. Tape out the design with an edgetreated product like FrogTape Multi-Surface painters tape with PaintBlock technology that ensures super sharp paint lines. Before you begin, get inspired by reviewing the 2024 FrogTape Design Trends created by celebrity interior designer Taniya Nayak.
Bright Blooms – Plant beautifully bright blooms in pots and get the color-saturated garden of your dreams. Form a variety of patterns with different widths of painter’s tape and pick paint shades to complement existing patio furniture or throw pillows. Add texture with different brushes or stencils, choose pops of color to contrast with the petals or fresh green leaves, or use a variety of shades to create an ombre look.
Under the Umbrella – Let the entire family contribute to a one-of-a-kind patio umbrella. Using painter’s tape,
outline the areas of the umbrella to paint and wash the design in color –use brushes, shapes and even hands to bring the look to life. Go wild with geometric patterns or a layered plaid, or assign each section of the umbrella to a different family member to complete. Color match with outdoor pillows or patio furniture to create a polished finish or bring everything into technicolor with a rainbow aesthetic.
Solids or Stripes – Get funky with shutters or awnings by adding some multi-color elements. Simply tape off the top with painter’s tape and apply paint. FrogTape Delicate Surface painter’s tape is a smart choice for helping add details to freshly painted surfaces (dry for 24 hours) and with the product’s PaintBlock Technology, there’s no bleed, and no wait time to get to work!
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Painter’s tape is the perfect tool to help with all your summer paint projects. These simple DIY tricks can get the job done and make you look like a pro!
THEME: SPACE
ACROSS
1. House pest
6. Emergency responder, acr. 9. Meme dance moves
13. Below, prefix 14. Swimmer’s distance 15. Not urban 16. Take a base 17. Grazing spot
18. Stressful or unnerving 19. *Clint Eastwood’s “Space ____”
21. *First U.S. space station
23. Salty dog’s domain
24. Fail to mention
25. Spermatozoa counterpart
28. Ukrainian person, e.g.
30. State of submission
35. Network of nerves
37. Muscle or strength
39. ____ Mara, Africa
40. Shapeless form
41. Cliffside dwelling
43. *Saturn’s environs, sing.
44. Poetic feet
46. Darn a sock, e.g.
47. Per person
48. Rendezvouses
50. Mine entrance
52. After-tax amount
53. Litter’s littlest
55. French vineyard
57. *Sun’s outer layer, not beer brand
60. *Second S in ISS
64. Ancient Celtic priest
65. Sun kiss
67. “Mea ____,” or “my fault”
68. *”From the Earth to the Moon” author
69. In the past
70. Judge
71. Education station
72. Order’s partner
73. Food between meals
DOWN
1. Reduced Instruction Set
Computer
2. “I’m ____ you!”
3. Not many (2 words)
4. Dungeness and snow, e.g.
5. *Circles of light around sun and moon
6. 90-degree pipes, e.g.
7. *____ Jamison, the first African-American woman in space
8. Tetanus symptom
9. Two-fold
10. Diva’s solo
11. Prickle on a wire
12. Sylvester Stallone’s nickname
15. Johnny Cash’s “Get ____” 20. Churchill/Roosevelt/Stalin meeting site
22. Model-builder’s purchase 24. Gorge oneself
25. *Planet’s path
26. Type of consonant
27. Skeleton, archaic
29. Attention-getting interjection
31. Like pink steak
32. Of the Orient
33. Jousting pole
34. *____-year
36. Opposite of flows
38. *Solar ____, sun’s emission
42. Authoritative proclamation
45. Walked with long steps
49. *Solar System center
51. Parcels
54. Birth-related
56. One-eighty
57. Manitoba native
58. Couple’s pronoun
59. Dorothy Hamill’s turf
60. Jon of “Game of Thrones”
61. Pelvic parts
62. Petroleum-exporting grp.
63. Police informer
64. VHS successor
66. Palindromic title
(StatePoint) The threat of a home fire is greater than most people think. In fact, 40% of people believe they are more likely to win the lottery or get struck by lightning than experience a home fire, yet residential fires are the most common disaster people face in the United States, according to the American Red Cross. Here’s how to help prevent fires, and how to prepare for the worst:
Be Informed: The National Fire Protection Association reports that 60% of home fires are due to human error. It’s important to realize that humans are flawed. We forget things, we mess up, and we’re often distracted. Accepting the fact that a house fire is a real possibility is an important step in the right direction. There
are simple actions you can take to help prevent accidents. For starters, cooking is the leading cause of house fires. Never leave cooking unattended. Keep the cooking area free of flammable items such as potholders, towels and packaging, and always maintain a 3-foot safety zone free of pets and kids.
Update Your Smoke Detection Devices: While taking safety precautions is critical, having the latest fire safety technology can provide an extra layer of detection. Pioneers in the home safety field are providing new solutions that give homeowners more control over their safety, and like many technologies, today’s smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have come a long way. In fact, the new Kidde Detect devices provide over 25% faster smoke detection (29% faster average smoke detection based on internal testing of smoldering wood fires for Kidde 9th Edition vs. leading competitor 8th Edition products) that’s three times more precise (in terms of consistency and range of obscuration rate, based on internal testing for Kidde 9th Edition vs. leading competitor 8th Edition products). This is a critical improvement,
as statistics show that people have less than 2 minutes to safely escape a house fire, so every second counts.
Tech expert Marc Saltzman explains, “This technology is revolutionary because it features enhanced sensing technology to reduce nuisance alarms.”
“Nuisance alarms,” also known as false alarms, refer to when smoke
alarms beep but there is no threat of fire. They are often caused by cooking activities and lead many consumers to disconnect their devices out of frustration. Upgrading your safety devices to Kidde Detect Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors means your alarms are more likely to remain installed, so both you and your home can be as safe as possible. All Kidde Detect devices include
a self-testing feature that when combined with routine manual testing and maintenance, ensures the alarm is always operating as expected (selftesting is not a substitute for a manual push test of the alarm), and the devices go above and beyond the latest UL 8th edition standards to meet 9th edition. Once you have your new detectors, be sure to install them on every level of your home,
in hallways, and both inside and outside every sleeping area.
Be Prepared: A working smoke alarm can double the chance of escaping from a home fire safely, but that’s just the first line of defense. It’s also important to create a home fire escape plan. Kidde’s fire safety toolkit is a great resource to help families prepare for a fire emergency.
For more fire safety tips and information on how to upgrade your devices, visit Kidde.com.
While many people assume that a fire can’t happen to them, the truth is that everyone makes mistakes. Having the right lifesaving tools can help protect you and your family.
district! Utilities Geo-thermal heat pump with central air, electric hot water heater, good well water, city sewer and 200-amp electric service. Deed #2 12.677 acre property in Rush Township, parcel #043-00-042-073, deed book 1770, page 71 to be auctioned also. Deeds #1 & #2 to be auctioned off separately Terms: Deed #1-$20,000 & Deed #2$5,000 real estate property deposits required day of auction, with good PA check or certified funds payable to Marquette’s Auction Marketing, balance at closi ng within 60 days of sale date. 3% buyer’s premium to be added to the purchase price of both real estates Real estates are sold “as-is” & are subject to owner confirmation. Statements made day of auction take precedence over previously printed material. Inspections may be done prior to auction at potential buyer's expense
Auction Item 2011 Honda Ridgeline RTS (w/reserve); Tag Sale Items Guns-9 Signed & Numbered David Armstrong, 6 Ken Hunter & Other Noteworthy Artist Prints/ Paintings-Artwork-Boat-Pool Table-FurnitureAppliances-Treestands-Large Volume of Fishing Equipment & Tackle-Prescious Moments Figurines & DollsTools-Riding Mower-Rear Tine Tiller-Push Mowers-Hot Tub-Jewelry-Antiques-Collectables-Railroad Train Sets
Special Note: The Honda Ridgeline will be auctioned off on Saturday just prior to the real estate s auction @ 11am Hours 9-4 daily or by appointment only! All items priced & sold as-is with no warranties applied. Terms Cash or good PA check only, ID required. Updated info & pics @ marquetteauctions.com, auctionzip.com ID1907 or GoToAuction.com ID6181 All applicable gun laws will be adhered to. Selling the real estate & contents for Larry & Esther Hilscher Brenda Raker & Emily Mattucci powers of attorney. Marquette's Auction Marketing Tom Marquette, AU-002855L, 570/916-6903
