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5 Middle Village Way, Tannersville

PRICE REDUCED to $149,900 originally $169,900! Tannersville / Pocono Real Estate

Don’t Miss this Immaculate, Move-In Ready Desireable Parking Lot Level Condo in one of The Most Popular Pocono Ski Communities in the Poconos. Walking distance to Slopes and Sports Complex (indoor pool, tennis and gym). 3 bedroom with wrap-around deck, brick fireplace, cathedral ceiling and loft.
See www.skicamelback.com and www.camelbeach.com. Minutes to Crossings Outlet Mall, Mt Airy Casino, many Pocono attractions, shopping and services. All furnishings included if desired.

Call Kris Collis at 570-972-0128 and ask about MLS# 10-302.

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J342 Deerwood Drive, Tobyhanna

SOLD

Recently Reduced $35,000 Tobyhanna home

3/2 Contemporary. Needs some TLC. Living Room Fireplace, Rear Deck, Laminate Floors. Call Connie Foland at 570-972-0140 and ask about MLS# 10-3082.

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1824 Fairhaven Drive, Tobyhanna

Raised Ranch with a new facelift! 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1 Car Garage, Fresh Paint, New Carpet. Call Connie Foland 570-972-0140 and ask about MLS# 10-1375.

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1462 Lakeside Drive, Tobyhanna

SOLD

LARGE Contemporary with Lakeview! 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 2 Car Garage, Stone Wall Fireplace, Tile Floors, Wrap-around Deck. Call Connie Foland at 570-972-0140 and ask about MLS# 10-1217.

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20 Lake Drive, Swiftwater

Swiftwater real estate ~ 20 Lake Drive – On the Lake and less than 5 miles to Rt. 80, Mount Airy Casino, Skiing and all Pocono Attractions. Well maintained home nestled along the lake in a quaint neighborhood that’s tucked away yet in the heart of the Poconos. This cozy charmer features sunken living room, toasty fireplace, central air, 2 car garage, full semi finished basement. Don’t wait, call now! Jeff Peterson 570-972-0139 and ask about MLS# 10-1141.

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Jeffrey L Peterson, REALTOR
Commonwealth Real Estate Your Way, LLC
Direct: 570-972-0139
Office: 570-972-0155
Fax: 866-534-0815

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The history of Valentine’s Day.

History of St. Valentine’s Day

St Valentine’s Day was supposedly started in the time of the Roman Empire. In Ancient Rome, the date of February 14 was a holiday to honor the Queen of Roman Goddesses and Gods, Juno. Juno was known as the Goddess of women and marriage. The next day February 15 was the first day of the Festival known as the Feast of Lupercia.

On February 14 is was said that the young boys and girls of the villages would write down the names of every girl and place these names in a jar of which each young man would have to draw a name of a girl and this particular maiden would be their partner for the duration of the festival. Sometimes these parings would last a year and end up in marriage.

These rituals under the laws of Claudius were banned as the Emperor believed that the reasons why men would now go to war were because they did not want to leave their lovers or families. As a result all marriages and engagements were canceled as a result Saint Valentine a Roman priest was said to have married these couples in secret and for this he was executed on the 14th day of February.

While St Valentine was in jail it is said that he fell in love with the jailers’ daughter. By a miracle or some say by the prayers of Valentine she gained her sight and as a last farewell in a note he was to “From Your Valentine”.

Another story as to the origins of Valentine’s Day was that he was a priest who was also a physician and would cure the sick. He was also said to have tried to cure the jailers blind daughter, but, was arrested and on the day of his execution he wrote a note as a final farewell saying “From your Valentine” which some say is what caused her to gain her sight.

It is also said whilst he was in jail awaiting execution that he was sent little notes and flowers from the children whom he had helped when they were sick. This also may have been one of the reasons why he sent a farewell note to the jailers’ daughter and why we send valentines.

St Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14 of each year; the reason why it is celebrated on this day is because this was the day that the Patron Saint of Lovers “St Valentine” was supposedly executed on. On this day lovers all around the world mark this occasion as a day for sending poems, cards, flowers or candy, etc. They might also be a social gathering or ball to mark the occasion.

Another Interesting origin is that St Valentine was the patron Saint of Epilepsy reason was that he was supposedly a sufferer and took a keen interest in those who suffered from this affliction and also that those who suffered this disease were suffering from Valentine’s sickness.

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9232 Westwood Drive, Tobyhanna

SOLD

Tobyhanna home for sale ~ 9232 Westwood Drive – Needs Updating. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Contemporary. Brick Fireplace, Deck, Corner Lot. Call Connie Foland at 570-972-0140 and ask about MLS# 10-567.

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245 Blue Bird Court, Tobyhanna

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Tobyhanna home for sale ~ 245 Blue Bird Court – Cul-de-Sac location… Home offers living room, family room with firplace, ceramic tile, nice master suite with Walk-in-closet, and jacuzzi. Needs some fresh paint and your own touches to make this a great home. Call Connie Foland 570-972-0140 and ask about MLS# 09-11282.