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$1,800.00 OBO. 570898-2363. 4/1

1941 Plymouth Car for sale. Kept in Garage, Pics on Facebook, Market Place. $10,000 Cash. Offer. 570-245-8693. 4/29

2003 Honda Odessy Mini Van, dark green, inspected 11/24. Runs & drives, shifts a little hard with slight vibration while accelerating.

Auto Accessories - 10 For sale parts: 1997 Buick la Sabre, complete and ready to part out. Call 570-2049626. ufn

Outdoor Winter - 22 Yardman

Snowblower, 8 HP, 6 speed forward, 2

reverse. Self-propelled electric start, 26” wide, 2 stge blower, $300. 570-797-1689. 4/1

Farm & Garden - 23

Firearms - 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

17837 or email to: thevalleytrader@ yahoo.com

wood or laminate floors, one hundred square feet each. $100.00. Call or Text

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Field & Stream

Lookout Deluxe 16 Ft. Steel Ladder Tree Stand, $65.00. 570238-0539. 4/1

Like new Electric Grill for outdoor use. New price was $80.00, Now price is $40.00. A steal at Now Price. 570-322-2974. 4/29

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

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 fulltime position in the future. Send resume & portfolio to: The Valley Trader, PO Box 392, Lewisburg, Pa 17837 or email: the valleytrader@yahoo. com

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Miscellaneous - 35

Five Rolls of Underlayment for

3 Way Bath Tub Surrounding Kit, white, 28 1/2” x 59 1/2”, good condition, $60.00; 10 cent photos. Call or text 570-898-2363. 4/1

Trolling Motor, Mini Kota Endura, 50 lbs. Trust, $200.00. 570322-3256. 4/8

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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. 570966-6220. ufn

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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

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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 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 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/

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(StatePoint) Are you looking to spice up your space in the new year? Get some inspiration from those who’ve already taken the plunge.

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The following design ideas were inspired by projects from FrogTape’s 2023 Paintover Challenge. The friendly competition required participating DIYers to complete

a room makeover, including one featured paint project, using inspiration from the brand’s Design Trends. The participants completed their transformations with a limited budget, paint and painter’s tape –and you can, too.

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Paint Appealing Patterns

Pretty patterns, such as gingham, checkerboard and stripes, offer an element of surprise and whimsy to a room. These designs can go on floor tiles, or anywhere in need of color, like walls and tables.

Achieve a modern and clean look with neutral hues or add dimension

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Make them Marvel with a Mural

Whether it’s in a kid’s play area, bedroom or basement, creating a mural can add a personalized

touch and make a wall pop. Don’t let the idea intimidate you. While a more seasoned DIYer may illustrate an image or even

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So, you want to build a retaining wall: 6 things to know before you start (BPT) - When you want to enhance your outdoor living space, consider building with retaining wall units. Segmental retaining wall (SRW) units are the basic building blocks of landscaping, and you will save on design and labor costs when you do it yourself. Whether you want to level a slope, build a sitting wall or add a raised patio, it’s essential to get informed before starting your project.

1. Check local rules. “Call 8-11 before you dig” is essential. Do-it-yourselfers also should check with their municipalities and homeowner’s associations for building codes, permits and/ or property variance rules. Some municipalities require permits for walls up to four feet tall, although engineering might not be needed for that height with most SRW systems. A retaining wall taller than four feet might require geogrid for soil reinforcement and an approved design by a professional engineer. A landscaping supply store will know local permitting and can identify plans that might require an engineer.

2. Consider where you will buy supplies. A landscaping supply store

is a great place to get educated, purchase landscaping products and rent tools such as a compactor. A dedicated landscaping store can help you choose which wall system is best suited to your project, calculate the materials you will need and offer advice before, during and after installation.

“Do-it-yourself customers are the foundation of who we serve at Patio Town stores,” said David Johnson, who manages one of Patio Town’s three locations in St. Paul/Minneapolis. “We have a team that will listen to what customers are thinking of doing, and then offer solutions and options. Should customers decide a project is more than they want to do, we can refer them to our design-build division, Villa Landscapes.”

3. Learn about retaining wall systems. Some systems are easier to install, and some require specialty pieces for corners, curves and steps. The

VERSA-LOK Standard retaining wall system is easy to install, and no special pieces are needed to build features. VERSA-LOK Standard is a solid unit that is renowned for ease of installation as there are no voids in the unit to fill. Splitting the unit allows you to create curves, corners, columns, multi-angled corners, freestanding walls and steps.

4. Mark off, measure and photograph the project area. In addition to giving details about your project to your landscaping supplier, you might need advice to determine soil conditions or stormwater requirements. For example, clay soil retains water so it may need amendment, or the wall might require drainage pipes based on soil and other factors. You can discuss the content of your soil with landscaping store staff, who can offer ideas on remediation if needed.

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5. It is all about the base. The base is the most important course. Retaining wall manufacturers and landscape suppliers can offer product-specific details on how to excavate and prep the base. After excavating a trench for the base, the subsoil should be compacted before a few inches of gravel is added and compacted. Make sure the area is level before starting the base course, which should be embedded half of the block’s height at a minimum. With solid

units such as VERSALOK, there is no need for concrete footings as the base course serves as the foundation.

6. Finishing touches to consider. After each unit is placed and leveled, fill and compact the gravel placed behind the wall. Finish off your wall with capstone units that can be secured with adhesive; be sure your adhesive has elastic properties as modular walls are flexible so they can withstand freeze-thaw cycles.

Another important point to consider is the weather!

Bad weather can hinder your installation. With a little planning, know-how

and a trusted landscaping store that shares advice throughout your project, you can build successfully with retaining wall units.

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(BPT) - Ready to fill your garden with striking colors this spring? Look to Beacon® Impatiens from PanAmerican Seed®, the gardener’s favorite versatile plant for partial to deep shade gardens.

With their vibrant, cheerful flowers, Beacon® Impatiens bloom throughout several seasons and thrive in shaded areas with low maintenance. Now available in two new colors - Lipstick and Pearl Island Mix - these exciting additions to the Beacon® Impatiens lineup promise to invigorate your garden with even more charm. Beacon®

Impatiens is a fantastic option for any outdoor space, offering advantages for both beginner and seasoned gardeners.

Read on to learn how Beacon® Impatiens can fill your outdoors with bright, longlasting colors this summer by standing up to garden diseases, while also enhancing your well-being through the therapeutic benefits of gardening.

Wellness through gardening

Embrace the joys of spring gardening with Beacon® Impatiens and experience the remarkable wellness benefits of spending time

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Add a burst of color to your hanging baskets, window boxes and shaded landscapes with Beacon® Impatiens. Available in Bring vitality to gardens in the shade with impatiens:

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eight distinct colors and seven mix variations, Beacon® Impatiens are easy to customize to complement your garden’s aesthetic. This year, the brand has introduced two new impatiens colors guaranteed to delight gardeners. Impatiens Beacon® Lipstick boasts a bold, sassy red that makes a statement in any garden. Additionally, the brand unveiled the new Impatiens Beacon® Pearl Island Mixture, which includes an exclusive preview of the forthcoming “Blue Pearl” variety, not yet available on the market, blended with coral and white blossoms. The Beacon® mixes are named after renowned lighthouses worldwide, particularly in areas where the disease impatiens

downy mildew has posed significant challenges - a problem now solved by Beacon®! They have high resistance to disease and will thrive all season. Regardless of the color (or colors!) you select from Beacon® Impatiens, your garden will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression. Diseasefighting flowers When growing impatiens, gardeners must be on guard against impatiens downy mildew (IDM), which is caused by a host-specific water spore. The disease can spread rapidly, and if even one flower becomes infected, it must

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Fortunately, the team at PanAmerican Seed® has diligently searched for impatiens varieties resistant to this disease. After extensive plant trials and testing, the company discovered a selection of impatiens demonstrating high resistance to IDM, leading to the creation of Beacon® Impatiens. By planting Beacon® Impatiens, you can rest assured that they’ll have a strong defense against IDM infestations, providing peace of mind for your garden.

Blooms that give back

PanAmerican Seed® strives to bring happiness to gardens everywhere, and not just with their flowers.

Each year, the company allocates a portion of its global sales from Beacon® Impatiens to shine the light on and support charitable organizations.

For the 2024 gardening season, PanAmerican Seed® and its popular brand of Beacon® Impatiens will partner with the National

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(BPT) - Spring is just around the corner! As you make your list of spring cleaning chores, don’t forget to add lawn care to the to-do list.

“The key to a healthy, robust lawn is preparation. Don’t wait until the weather warms up! Early spring is a great time to revive and revitalize your lawn so you can enjoy it the rest of the year,” says Matthew Koch, Ph.D., director of biotechnology, genetics, lawn fertilizer, and grass seed at The ScottsMiracle-Gro Company.

To help fellow lawn-owners, Dr. Koch and Scotts, a leader in lawn care, offer the following three expert lawn care tips to grow lush and healthy natural turfgrass throughout the season and beyond.

1. Feed and seed

After a long, sleepy winter, your lawn needs some help waking up. Dr. Koch

recommends feeding your lawn, so it knows it’s time to grow. Try a feed like Scotts Turf Builder Triple Action Built For Seeding. The formula prevents dandelion and crabgrass for up to 6 weeks without harming new grass, jumpstarts grass development, and feeds to protect against heat and drought.

Once your lawn is fed, it’s time to seed! Look for small areas of grass that aren’t growing and patch them with Scotts EZ Seed Patch & Repair Sun and Shade. The grass seed easily fills in bare spots on your lawn, even in tough conditions, including full sun, dense shade, high-traffic areas and on slopes. With a little TLC, your lawn will flourish in no time!

continue on, increased humidity and moisture create the perfect conditions for lawn disease to thrive. Look for brown or yellow patches, brown or black spots on the grass blades (leaf spots), white dust (powdery mildew) and red or pink webbing (red thread).

Even if you don’t see signs of disease, Dr. Koch emphasizes the importance of taking steps to prevent disease before it takes hold, and mid to late spring is the ideal time to take preventative measures. Scotts Turf Builder Healthy Plus Lawn Food is the first ever 2-in-1 fungicide and fertilizer that uses broad-spectrum and systemic fungicides to help prevent and control 27 types of lawn diseases. Best of all, the fertilizer helps your lawn grow thicker and greener by strengthening each blade of grass down to the roots.

3. Mow high

As your lawn comes in, don’t cut it too short. When the grass grows tall enough, begin mowing at the highest setting. Mowing high allows grass to grow strong roots and thick blades, providing shade that can prevent weed growth.

Early lawn care will set up your grass for success this spring and beyond. Follow these three simple tips, and your grass will flourish so you can enjoy the stunning landscape around your home ahead of summertime festivities.

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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.

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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: 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

Male, financially secure. Gentleman would like to meet a Christian woman, 60-70, likes C-W music, the outdoors, and travel. Photo & phone. JB27106 4/8

Seeking Special Christian Woman, any denomination. DWtCM, 71 - looks 56, 6’, blue eyes, grey hair, nonsmoker, health conscious, prefers fine arts. Likes many things: cats, decent movies, long drives, worship services, good concerts, Celtic things, museums, gardens, parks, etc. Honest IC’s welcome. Photo please. GD27121 4/29

IC’s

FIC, 24, brown hair, hazel eyes. Looking for someone to connect with. Loves to have fun & try new things. Write me.

SM27104IC

FIC, Nickname is Unique. Sweet, pretty girl looking for someone to correspond with. 5’2”, 145 lbs., pretty face, small waist, nice butt.

RM27105IC

FIC, African Queen looking for a “LTR”, who’s reliable, dependable, as well as nonjudgemental. I am fun, adventurous. Loving the thrill & suspense of life.

BR27107IC

SWtFIC. A wonderful, easy going, lovable person who enjoys movies, music, laughs. Seeking honest, caring, fun person who would love to comunicate.

SL27108IC

BFIC, attractive, black female seeking new friendships, maybe more. I’m open minded & open to new things, great personality, smart, funny, can be naughty/nice.

HH27109IC

BFIC, Black Queen, fun, thrill seeker, adventurous, sexy. Looking for stable, dependable, nonjudgemental man.willing to get to know me for long term relationship. SS27110IC

FIC, 24, brown hair & eyes. Loves to have fun & try new things. Artistic & family oriented. Interested in pen pal. Write me.

SM27111IC

FIC, Looking for a fun, down to earth “LTR” with someone that’s reliable, dependable, understanding. I am fun, silly, honest, understanding with a short time left. BR27112IC

FIC, 24, brown hair, brown eyes. Looking for someone to talk to. Love to have fun & try new things. Write me.

SM27113IC

SWtFIC, Beautiful, 36, funny, down to earth, caring person who loves life. Seeking a trustworthy, honest and respectful person to communicate with. SL27114IC

SFIC, looking for a companion. I’m caring & loving. Easy to get along with. If you would like a friend, please write. Enclose name & address. PJ27115IC

FIC, 24, brown hair & eyes. Looking for someone to connect with. Love to have fun. Write me. SM27116IC FIC, sexy, dark hair, Italian, big hazel eyes, fun sized. Loves 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

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

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