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88 Catskill Drive, Effort

EFFORT PA ~ 1.01 ACRE LOT LISTED AT $54,900

Septic Approved for 5 bedroom home on this level 1 acre wooded building lot in the Poconos, complete with paved public roads. Close to major highways, bus stop, Pocono Raceway and all the Pocono attractions.

Call Realtor, Jeff Peterson 570-972-0139 and ask about MLS# 10-3285

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Jeffrey L Peterson, REALTOR
Commonwealth Real Estate Your Way, LLC
Direct: 570-972-0139
Office: 570-972-0155
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88 Laramie Road, Effort

Gracious open floor Colonial on corner lot. 5 Bedroom, 3 full bath features hardwood floors, fireplace, full basement, central air. Minutes to bus stop and all the Pocono Attractions. Call Jeff Peterson at 570-972-0139 and ask about MLS# 10-2878.

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174 Watercrest Ave., Effort

Great building lot in Pleasant Valley. Over an acre woods with slight slope (front to rear), underground utilities. Priced to sell, call now! Call Jeff Peterson 570-972-0139 and ask about MLs# 10-2854.

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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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1360 Jonas Court, Effort

SOLD

PRICE REDUCED! Effort real estate ~ 1360 Jonas Court – Got Milk? The refrigerator and all other kitchen appliances stay in this 3715 SF home. Easy commute within 5 miles of Turnpike and major roads. Offers 4 bedrooms with 2 Suites. 3.5 bathrooms, striking gathering room with fireplace, wood floors. Grill up great times on the deck Or take a swim in your heated pool. You will be the envy of all. Call and buy today. Call Sue McShane 570-972-0114 .

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1015 Meadowlark Drive, Effort

SOLD

Effort PA home for sale ~ 1015 Meadowlark Drive – Potential Galore. 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Bi-level with 2 Car Garage, Lower Level Family Room, Cul-de-sac Lot. Needs some loving care. Call Connie Foland 570-972-0140 and ask about MLS# 09-11301.