LOOK LEAP

from TVT 7/3/23 The Valley Trader of Central Pennsylvania

VALLEY HEALTH

WHEN

REPLYING TO A LBYL AD BE SURE TO MAKE ALL CHECKS OUT TO THE VALLEY TRADER. EACH REPLY

$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.

Regular: SEEKING NICE

CHRISTIAN WOMAN. DWtCM, nonsmoker, healthy, 70, looks like 50, 6’0”, blue eyes, gray hair, sensitive, kind, caring, loving, gentle, likes many things, prefers fine arts. Send recent photo. GD26992

11/6

Male looking for a girl in her 50’s or 60’s to be friends first. MI27030

7/24

IC’s:

SWtFIC, soon-to-bereleased, green eyes, long auburn hair. Will relocate. Spontaneous adventure seeker. Seeking dependable fellow traveler. Funloving, open minded man. JS27004IC SWtFIC, 58, looking for a friend, possible relationship. I’m Indian, funny, loving, & very serious about a relationship. Serious replies only. BJ27005IC FIC looking for an older gentleman to hold me tight & enjoy my cooking. I enjoy flea markets, yard sales & country living.

MR27006IC

FIC, 5’2”-190, 33, looking for an older man who likes the outdoors, likes to travel & who wants to take care of my every want & need.

MB27007IC

FIC, pretty, fairskinned, 28, nice build, pretty smile, looking for a faithful male companion. CP27008IC FIC, beautiful, 28, golden complexion. Seeking male companion. I’m tall, slim, brown eyes, dimples, long curly hair.

CH27009IC

FIC, 48 yrs. young, looking for an older gentleman to cuddle & explore. Hopefully much more. Let me bring out your spontaneous side.

MR27010IC

FIC, come & see, be free to meet me. Seeking men for fun, future events, pleasant, outgoing & responsible, generous, affectionate.

KE27011IC

FIC, looking for a pen pal. DH27012IC

FIC, seeking friends w/ benefits. Check me out, pics only on Facebook. Soon to be released. Lets meet, write now.

KE27013IC FIC, 48 yrs. young looking for an older gentleman to cuddle & explore, hopefully much more. Let me bring out your spunky side.

MR27014IC

SFIC, 50, lonely lady, sick & tired of being sick & tired. Looking for someone to have support from for time remaining of illness. My clock is ticking & I don’t want to die alone. If anyone would like to reach out & get to know me & be friends, maybe more, I’d be so happy...

LR27015IC

FIC, I am a lifer looking for a connection...37, 5’4”, green eyes, curvy & fun loving. Searching for someone to talk TV shows with, do video chats, maybe meet in person & talk on the phone. It’s been hard connecting with the outside world since Covid shut down. RO27016IC

FIC looking for an older gentleman to hold me tight & enjoy my cooking & company & laughter, flea markets, country living. RM27017IC Wanted one great guy for SWtFIC, affectionate, intelligent, athletic. Come see me, write for pics. EK27018IC SWtFIC, open, outgoing, very fun person. Honesty & loyalty is the key. Hit me if that’s you. SL27019IC FIC. Looking for a friend? I’m 48 yrs. young & looking for someone that’s honest & not abusive. Is there any good men still out here??? MR27020IC Young 62 yr. old FIC looking for you to correspond with. Great body, personable, honest, loyal. JH27021IC FIC, 64, caring, compassionate, honest

& loyal. Seeking a man to correspond with. Waiting to hear from you.

JS27022IC

FIC, 33, looking for an older man to take care of me & who likes to travel & likes the outdoors. MB27023IC SWtFIC, 58, Irish & Indian, looking for friendship, possible relationship. Salt & pepper hair, hazel eyes, curvy in all the right places, funny & full of life. BK27024IC

SWtFIC. Ready to meet? Let’s do it, come see me, hot, sweet fun. Affectionate, sexy, fun. Write for pics.

KE27025IC

FIC, 33, looking for an older man who likes the outdoors & wants to take care of me and who likes to travel. MB27026IC FIC, sexy, smart Italian Princess looking for my prince. Love to laugh, talk & to share a bond with. Willing to relocate. Will try anything new.

JB27027IC

Let’s get it on. SWtFIC, soon to be released seeking potential partner, naughty, affectionate, fun, sexy, for same. Come see me for pics.

EK27028IC SWtFIC, green eyes, long auburn hair, soon to be released. Will relocate. Spontaneous, adventure seeker, loves to travel. Seeking dependable, fun loving, loyal, open minded man.

JS27029IC

SFIC, 43, long dark hair, blue gray eyes. Love outdoors, travel & animals. Looking for a friend, possible long term relationship. AS27031IC FIC, Pretty woman seeking man for affection, fun, travel, good times. Must be noble, generous, open minded & available for only me. KE27032IC SWtFIC, fun, flirty & sexy, upbeat, very loyal & honest with lots of love to give. Seeks kind, loving & genuine man and a forever home.

HC27033IC SWtFIC, 56, salt & pepper, widow, looking for a chance at love again. I’m fun, free

& ready to mingle. Serious responses only.

JS27034IC

WtFIC, looking for an older gentleman to hold me tight, enjoy my cooking, cleaning and enjoy flea markets, yard sales & country living.

MR27035IC SWtFIC, green eyes, long auburn hair, soon to be released. Will relocate. Spontaneous adventure seeker. Love to travel. Seeking dependable fun loving, loyal, open minded man.

JS27036IC

FIC. Are you lonely?

Do you need a friend?

Would you like someone to communicate with? I would like to hear from you. PJ27037IC SWtFIC, 58, looking for a friend, possibly a relationship. Will relocate if need be. Irish & Indian, funny & very lovable. BJ27038IC 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.

Lay Tile Like a Pro 11 steps to update bathroom flooring

(Family Features)

Updating the flooring can help infuse new life into tired, outdated bathrooms. For an upscale, polished look that doesn’t have to break the bank, consider installing tile flooring.

Before you get started, you’ll want to make some decisions about the look and feel of your flooring:

Ceramic or stone? Weigh factors such as porosity, how slippery the surface may be when wet and how well it retains heat or cold.

Ultimately, your decision hinges on the needs and uses of your family.

Complement or contrast? Define the overall style you want as well as the colors and tones that will help best achieve your vision.

Big or small? Generally, the

SUDUKO larger the tile, the fewer grout lines, and too many grout lines in a smaller space can create the illusion of clutter. However, smaller

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THEME: MOVIE ANIMALS

ACROSS

1. Deli side

5. *”Breakfast at Tiffany’s” animal

8. Songs for one

12. What formica and biochemical have in common

13. Prefix for partly

14. Dark

15. Crew equipment, pl.

16. Steinbeck’s “East of ____”

17. Golf shirt

18. *”Marmaduke” animal

20. *”Away & Back” animal

21. Game “field”

22. Slightly insane

23. Casual top

26. Vending machine

30. Rocks, to a bartender

31. Bowling prop

34. Lush

35. Trots and canters

37. Broadcasting medium

38. Inflammatory swelling

39. Highland tongue

40. Sock pattern

42. Bring into play

43. Go back over

45. Theater passages

47. Part of a cheer

48. Lump of anything

50. Milo and Otis, e.g.

52. *”Dunston Checks In” animal

56. Wheel on a spur

57. CISC alternative

58. Private theater box

59. Resembling wings

60. MacFarlane or Rogen

61. Go-____

62. *Bullseye, Hamm and Lotso Bear, e.g.

63. Lyric poem

64. Immediately, doctor’s jargon

DOWN

1. Air quality concern

2. Fibber

3. Farm measure

4. Sushi condiment

5. Natural moth repellent

6. To change, as in the U.S. Constitution

7. Fork prong

8. *”Harry Potter” animal (2 words)

9. Earthenware pot

10. *”Born Free” animal

11. I in T.G.I.F.

13. Administer diazepam

14. When Cinderella wins

19. Civil wrongs

22. “Some Nights” band

23. *”Life of Pi” animal

24. Close call

25. Bank job

26. Gossamer

27. Cry like #5 Across

28. Liquorice flavored herb

29. Hues

32. Backgammon predecessor

33. *”Babe” animal

36. *”Anchorman” and “The Wizard of Oz” animals

38. Kundera’s “Unbearable

Lightness of ____”

40. “That feels good!” exclamation

41. Set in motion

44. Like a go-getter bird

46. Lies in ambush

48. Wept

49. It makes waste?

50. Singular of #17 Across

51. Home versus ____ game

52. Guesstimate phrase (2 words)

53. To perfection (3 words)

54. Taj Mahal city

55. As opposed to gross

56. *”Willard” animal

Continue from Page 4 contractors and compare them. Carefully check references and business licenses.

Explore financing options

Ideally, you’ve already established a home improvement savings plan. But if you’re planning to borrow, explore your financing options through your trusted bank or credit union.

“Think about the size of your project, whether or not you’ll have ongoing expenses, and your current finances,” said Fingerman.

For example, Navy Federal offers members various options for funding home improvement projects, such as home equity loans, home equity line of credit or personal expense loans. Members also have access to a wealth of information to help them make informed decisions about the right financing products for their home improvement goals.