2—Lewistown, PA
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Depend on Metzler for a Full Line of Quality Products for Your Next Landscaping Project.
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he Landscape Center at Metzler Forest Products in Reedsville provides an extensive selection of products for just about any landscaping project. From professional landscape contractors to do-it-yourselfers, Metzler’s Landscape Center has got you covered. At Metzler, not only do they have the products you are looking for, they have the expertise to help you get the job done right, whether recommending a tree or shrub or helping select materials needed for a wall or patio. Metzler’s staff has the knowledge to help. Nic Cramer came to Metzler about 4 years ago as Landscape Center Manager, after 12 years as the owner and operator of a landscaping business. He is a graduate of Penn College with a degree in Landscape Horticulture, and boasts a huge home garden, meaning landscaping is more that just a career to him. I’ve been doing it forever,” he said. “It’s hard for me to think back and think of a time when I wasn’t doing something ag based.” The Landscape Center’s selection includes assortment of landscape and gardening staples like evergreen and flowering trees, shrubbery, perennials, along with mulch and decorative stone to enhance your garden’s appearance. In addition, they offer a great selection of patio and wall materials, as well as fire pits, and garden décor by Campania. “Some of our products you can’t get just anywhere,” Cramer said “To name a few our hemlock bark mulch, Certified Playground Mulch, our premium screened and amended topsoil, and probably our most popular, our kiln-dried firewood, which is USDA certified pest free.
“Speaking of firewood, we offer 13”, 16” and 20” cut and split to accommodate most people’s home heating and campfire needs.” Want to know the best part? Metzler offers delivery to their customers’ to just about any location within Central Pennsylvania for a reasonable fee. To see all of Metzler’s other services, visit online at www. metzlerforestproducts.com.
717-667-3600 Mon.-Fri. 8AM - 5PM, Sat. 8AM - 1PM, Closed Sun.
26 Timber Lane, Reedsville, PA 17084
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The Sentinel IHOP is coming to Mifflintown! Conveniently located just off the Mifflintown exit at the Onvo Travel Plaza, the new restaurant will be open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner with takeout and online ordering available. IHOP offers a full menu which includes their world-famous buttermilk pancakes and crepes. Other breakfast items include Belgian waffles, french toast, omelettes and eggs prepared the way you like. A variety of sides are available too which include such items as bacon, sausage, hash browns, crispy breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit. IHOP has many lunch and dinner options on the menu which includes their all-natural, 100%USDA choice, Black Angus beef steakburgers.
Onvo donated the previous restaurant’s appliances, equipment and tableware to area clubs and organizations. The company also owns and operates the convenience store at the Exxon Onvo Travel Plaza. Recent renovations to the convenience store saw the addition of video lottery terminals. The Mifflintown IHOP is owned and operated by franchisee Onvo. The family-owned Scranton-based business plans on hiring 60 employees for the new restaurant which is set to open in September. IHOP will begin the hiring process at the end of July. Onvo is already making an impact by investing in the local community. While renovating the building for the new IHOP restaurant,
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The sign for Lost Creek Shoe Shop at the entrance to the store located between Mifflintown and Oakland Mills. Lost Creek Shoe Shop was chosen as this year's featured cover photo through a random drawing of participating businesses
Business Profile Index APM True Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 6 Beacon Light Behavioral Health System . . . . . . .PAGE 8 Centre County WISP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 16 Exeplore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 11 EXP Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 5 Exterior Doors & Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 5 Flickinger's Paws & Claws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 15 Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 9 Hide-n-Seek Christian Daycare . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 13 Hoover Rental & Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 13 IHOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 3 J&M Country Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 14 Kid to Kid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 14
King-Barr Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 11 Lost Creek Shoe Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 7 Mac’s Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 5 Metzler Forest Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 2 Millheim Small Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 12 Molly Maid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8 One-Stop Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 4 Perfection Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8 Sarah’s Primitives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 4 Twin Kiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 6 Vega’s Lawn & Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 12 Weaver’s Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 9 Willow Lane Greenhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 13
Sarah’s Primitives
4—Lewistown, PA
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430 E. Walnut Street, Lewistown (717) 248-2890
The family owned buiness features unique, locally made furniture of different styles by owners Scott and Sarah Hoar. At Sarah’s Primitives customers can find a variety of crafts, indoor and outdoor decor, prints, shelves, candles, signs, clocks, pillows, as well as a selection of toiletries such as soaps and bath bombs. Sarah’s Primitives recently expanded to a second location at the Street of Shops in Lewisburg. There you can also find quality unique handmade items.
126 Electric Ave, Lewistown, PA 17044 (717) 248-4996 or 800-530-5830 Email: info@onestop.biz
Since 1996 One-Stop Communications has provided communication products and services to the Juniata River Valley area, including satellite television, internet services and security systems. The award-winning Lewistown based company has gone through some exciting changes in the past year to better serve customers in the area. One-Stop Communications recently partnered with Mifflin County Wireless to expand access to affordable and reliable high-speed internet to Mifflin County residents and businesses. In the partnership One-Stop Communications will assist Mifflin County Wireless with installation, sales, and network expansion support to increase the number of households and businesses in the area that have access high-speed internet. In a recent press release One-Stop Communications President Mike
Buffington was quoted “We are extremely excited about helping our communities gain access to fast broadband internet. So many parts of our county currently don't have access to reliable and affordable internet when it is needed more than ever. Our partnership with Mifflin County Wireless was a natural fit, and we are looking forward to growing with them." Since partnering the companies have more than tripled the areas of Mifflin County that have access to high-speed internet. Six new towers were brought into operation in the past year for a combined eight that serve Mifflin County with reliable high-speed internet. A ninth tower is currently under construction in Decatur Township. If your home or business has a line of sight to one of these towers you are able to connect to fast and reliable internet with unlimited data. Towers currently in operation are located in
Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Belleville, Havice Valley, Lewistown North, Lewistown South, McClure, McVeytown East, McVeytown West, and Reedsville. To find out if there is a tower near you check out the tower map at www.onestop.biz/mifflincounty-wireless.html Another change at One-Stop Communications is their transition away from Cricket Wireless portion of the business. The end of last year Gryllidae Wireless acquired all six of OneStop Communications wireless phone stores throughout central PA. In Lewistown, One-Stop Communications and the Cricket Wireless store
continue to operate out of the same location on Electric Avenue until a new home for the Cricket Wireless store is completed. One-Stop Communications will continue offering sales, installation, and service of all their other products and services from their Electric Avenue location, including internet, satellite television, and security systems. One-Stop adapts to current consumer and technology demands to help others stay connected to the world and to provide exceptional service. For more information visit www.onestop.biz.
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Reichenbach’s goal is to provide home sellers with the lowest commission rates so they can keep their equity. “I am a real estate investor so I’m coming into it from a little bit of a different perspective.” Reichenbach said, “My focus is to really help sellers keep their money.” Reichenbach believes this benefits the buyers as well. With a lower commission there is a little more negotiating room for sellers and buyers to come to terms on a price. “You have to look at what your bottom line is. The real estate agent’s commission has to be factored into that so you know what you are going Agent Ryan Reichenbach to walk away with. That influences the lowest number that someone can Phone: (717) 513-8528 • Email: ryanreichenbach@exp.com accept.” Through EXP Realty, Reichenbach offers both residential and Lewistown realty agent Ryan Reichenbach brings EXP Realty to Mif- commercial listings in Mifflin County, Juniata County and the surflin and Juniata counties. A licenced realtor for two years, Reichenbach rounding areas. EXP Realty is an all cloud-based brokerage. Since they have no brick initially acquired his licence for his rental property business. Recently though he decided to switch his license over to the all cloud-based real and mortar locations they are able to cut down on overhead. There are estate brokerage EXP Realty so he could get more involved in the busi- no desk fees, no franchise fees and no royalty fees making for a more streamline process compared to the traditional model. ness of doing real estate for other people.
5840 SR655 Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 667-9692 (888) 647-9692 www.newwindows4me.com
Business Hours Monday 7 a.m - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
As a family-owned business, Exterior Doors and Windows is celebrating 16 years of service by continuing to give customers the highest quality products with custom size windows and doors to fit your needs. We carry products for every budget. Our V.P. of Sales, Chad Karschner, has been with Exterior Doors &Windows since the beginnging. Starting out as an installer, Chad has the real-world experience to expertly pick the right door or window for you. He will be able to help you make the right buyer decisions you won’t regret, because of his expert background in installation. The windows
and doors of your home reflect your house’s style, and replacing them is one of the best home improvements you can make. We offer Polaris & Sprouse quality products, which meet Energy Star qualifications. While you save money over the years on rising energy and maintenance costs, you'll also be adding curb appeal and resale value to your home. We promise to give your home a finished, clean, comfortable look. We also install bow, bay and casement windows to give your home an added elegance and ease. If you are working on a room renovation or a backyard upgrade, we also carry and install interior and sliding doors,
siding, decking and railings. For a consultation or estimate, visit our website or stop by our everchanging showroom; it always keeps up with the latest trends. Let Exterior Doors &Windows give your home a beautiful new look.
www.newwindows4me.com
Mac’s Clothing 2679 Industrial Park Road, Mifflintown
(717) 436-2440 Toll-free: 1-888-436-2440
For over 60 years, Mac’s Clothing has continued the proud tradition of service and quality, expanding its brands for men, women and children. No matter your age, gender or line of work, Mac’s Clothing has what you need. Ladies clothing is available in sizes ranging from petite, regular and 1X to 3X, and includes brands like Southern Lady, Alfred Dunner, Ruby Road, North River, and more. Mac’s Clothing carries everything from workwear to dress attire. Men’s
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
pants range from size 28 to 72 inch waist and shirts from small to 6X tall, and up to size 26-inch neck. Brands include Lee, Wrangler, Haggar, Carhartt, Dickie workwear and Under Armour. Other amenities include tuxedo rentals for proms, weddings or any other special occasions. Called “the best kept secret in Mifflintown,” stop by Mac’s Clothing today – where you’ll find quality clothing at affordable prices.
Twin Kiss
6—Lewistown, PA
245 Shaw Ave., Lewistown (717) 248-7559
The Twin Kiss has some new owners and they look to continue the tradition of delicious food and quality service customers have enjoyed for decades. Jaime and Michael LeFevre purchased the restaurant on the corner of South Walnut Street and Shaw Avenue back in July 2020. “We got a new logo and updated our look, but we still have the same great food and wonderful staff.” LeFevre said. The Twin Kiss offers 8 different flavors of soft serve ice cream including the old favorite vanilla & chocolate twist. Also on the menu are the famous Twin Kiss ‘Icebergs’ made by blending soft serve
ice cream with a choice of sundae toppings or brownie, cookie or candy pieces. Check out the Twin Kiss online for monthly Iceberg specials. Other sweet treats on the menu include hand dipped ice cream, shakes, malts, sundaes, slushies, ice cream cakes and a variety of specialty items. If it’s food you’re craving Twin Kiss also offers hot dogs, burgers, subs, salads and sandwiches. The Twin Kiss also makes fresh homemade apple dumplings during the fall season. Is your church or scout group looking to raise money? Contact the Twin Kiss today and ask about their great fundraising opportunities. The Twin Kiss is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. with outdoor seating available.
Open Daily 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Allensville Planing Mill For over 60 years the Allensville Planing Mill has been providing customers with quality hardware, paint and building materials at their three locations in Lewistown, Huntingdon and Allensville. Now APM can offer even more of the latest and best products on the market with their newly renovated and expanded electrical and plumbing departments at all three locations.
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In the electrical department all three stores now have a 4-foot section of Klein Tools ®. Klein Tools ® are made in the United States and are considered the “Electrician's favorite tool”. Also, in the electrical departments of each store customers can find Lutron ®
Lost Creek Shoe Shop
THREE LOCATIONS Main Street, Allensville • 717-483-6386 Kish Pike, Lewistown • 717-248-9688 Fairgrounds Rd., Huntingdon • 814-643-4551
LED dimmers and switches, Square D ® breakers and boxes as well as Contractor Packs in PVC boxes and metal conduit fittings. At the Lewistown and Huntingdon Stores, APM has added a 24 foot light fixtures section which includes: interior and exterior lighting, LED Fixtures, Modern and Farmhouse Fixtures. In the newly expanded plumbing departments of each APM location is a 12-foot faucet fixtures section that include such popular brands as Moen ®, Delta ®, and Homepointe. All three locations also now carry Shark-
bite ® Fittings. APM has added many new Sharkbite ® products to their stores. A leader in push-to-connect plumbing systems, Sharkbite ® products are efficient and time saving! Along with the expanded electrical and plumbing departments, APM continues to offer customers the newest and best hardware, paint, hand and power tools, and building materials.
Swarovski, Leica, Kowa, Nikon, Bushnell, Leupold and more. Manfrotto tripods and tripod heads also are available. Hunters will enjoy Lost Creek’s rifle scopes and laser range finders, which have a ranging ability up to 5,000 yards. A large viewing platform is available at the back of the store to allow the customer to test the product before purchasing. In addition to the importance of merchandise and tradition at Lost Creek, after a visit to the shop you will understand that customer service is
equally important to the Troyer family. Lost Creek Shoe Shop is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday.
1/2 mile north of Oakland Mills 643 Oakland Road, Mifflintown
The Troyer family has offered a wide variety of products at the Lost Creek Shoe Shop for 37 years, with a selection of shoes for men, women and children as well as an assortment of other products for nearly everyone including farmers, hunters, fishermen, bird watchers and more. Lost Creek has hip waders, shoes, boots, sandals and sneakers from top-notch brands including Carolina, Rocky, LaCrosse, Wolverine, Red Wing, Danner, DryShod, Oboz, New Balance, Hush
Puppies and Propet. Aside from shoes, this is a one-of-a-kind store. It also has a selection of tack and other quality products for horse care, as well as brushes and soaps. Over the past 30 years, Lost Creek’s impressive optics selection has gained recognition. The business has a large collection including top-of-the-line names such as Kenetrek, Nightforce, Zeiss,
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Molly Maid is the areaʼs premier residential cleaning company. The locally owned international franchise, with offices in Lewistown and State College, has been providing service to Central PA since 1996. As one of Americaʼs most successful home service organizations, Molly Maid treats the cleaning of your home as a serious responsibility and consistently strives to provide superior level service. Molly Maidʼs primary goal has always been complete customer satisfaction. They
Perfection Commercial Cleaning, LLC is your local, professional commercial cleaning company serving Mifflin and Juniata Counties. We are proud to offer industry leading service through a company that is locally owned and community focused. We offer a complete line of cleaning services to a broad range of organizations including professional offices, multitenant facilities, churches, retail stores, day care facilities, medical clinics, auto dealerships and many others. We can provide service to customers of any size, from a small retail shop to a large med-
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know from millions of satisfied customers worldwide that there is nothing quite like coming home to a clean house. That is why, today, wherever you go, a Molly Maid car in the driveway is the sign of the cleanest house on the block! Molly Maid of Lewistown and State College, as part of the national franchise system, has that same goal in mind for their local customers. Using the signature Molly Maid cleaning system, they deliver thorough, careful and complete cleaning to every customer. Serving Mifflin, Juniata and Centre Counties, Molly Maid uses environmentally friendly products to give your home a beautiful shine! With Molly Maid you have the comfort of knowing your home will be cleaned with the utmost care. While being part of a large franchise system enables them to deliver world class service, Molly Maid is truly a locally focused company. As a member of the communities they serve, Molly Maid participates in Cleaning for a Reason (www.cleaningforareason.org), to provide house cleaning to cancer patients at no cost. Additionally, they are members of the Ms. Molly Foundation which donates funds
ical facility. And, the cleaning services are completely customized. Whether your facility or office needs cleaned daily, weekly, monthly or periodically throughout the year, Perfection Commercial Cleaning, LLC will create a cleaning schedule to meet your specific needs. All cleaning associates at Perfection Commercial Cleaning, LLC are company employees. All are bonded and insured and each has passed a rigorous security review including multiple background checks, child abuse clearances, finger printing and drug testing. Our associates work in teams of 3-4 people, each with a team leader who is responsible for overall team performance and quality. Each customer is assigned to a team and team leader who provide cleaning services based on written specifications developed specifically for that customer. This enables the team to become familiar with each customer and provide consistent, superior service.
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annually to local shelters to combat domestic violence. Molly Maid provides custom service on a weekly, alternate weekly or monthly schedule. Contact them today to set up a free, in-home consultation.
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Visit our web site at perfectioncommercialcleaningllc.com or contact Perfection Commercial Cleaning, LLC at 717.363.4621 for a free, on-site consultation to discuss your cleaning needs. Let us put our experience to work for you!
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PCC is looking for professionals in both Mifflin and Juniata counties. Job opportunities can be part-time or 5-6 days per week. All PCC positions offer flexible scheduling. Contact GM Jennifer Sunday for information at the phone and email provided in this ad. Mifflin County Office 821 Electric Avenue, Suite B Lewistown, PA 17044 (717) 363-4621 info@perfectioncc.com
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Beacon Light Adult Residential Services Beacon Light Adult Residential Services in McClure offers the Community Stabilization and Reintegration Unit designed for adults dually diagnosed with an intellectual disability and severe mental health problem. Our team, including psychiatrists, nurses, therapists and direct care workers help individuals stabilize and get back to the community. We are the only program in Pennsylvania that serves this population with a trauma-informed approach that helps individuals succeed and live their best life. Learn more by visiting the website at www.beacon-light.org or calling (570) 415-0510.
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Wray’s Landscaping Inc. “Your Hometown Garden Center” www.wrayslandscaping.com
In May of 2006, Wray’s Landscaping Inc. opened for business, serving both residential and commercial customers in Mifflin, Juniata and Snyder counties. They are a fully insured business and offer free estimates. In the spring of 2015, Wray’s Landscaping Inc., in addition to all their other services, opened a new full retail store to better serve the community. The Home and Garden Center offers different types of mulches, river stone, crushed red brick, white landscape stone, limestone for driveways, firewood, sand, screened and unscreened topsoil. They also have hardscaping materials such as retaining wall blocks, caps, shrubs, bushes, trees, fruit trees, perennials, annuals, hanging baskets and patio pots. Garden Center products include hand tools, potting soil, fertilizer for grass and garden plants, grass seed, etc. It also has locally produced Pennsylvania made maple syrup, maple barbecue sauce, and maple mustard.
15 Nolan Drive, Lewistown Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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They also carry a line of candles, tart warmers, along with many of the day-to-day items needed for your home landscaping. Wray’s Landscaping Inc. provides a full line of year round services. Some of the services are lawn maintenance, installation of new lawns, hardscapes, custom hauling, miniexcavator and skid loader work, as well as snow removal. Lawn maintenance includes everything from mowing and trimming the grass on your property then blowing the trimmed grass from driveways, porches and sidewalks, lawn renovations, to applying fertilizer, weed control, insect and pest control to lawns based off either their premium or basic granulated fertilization or weed control programs. They also offer spraying of lawns and weeds with a specialized product designed to kill specific weeds in your lawn and not harm your desired lawn grass.
Office #: (717) 242-3300 Fax #: (717) 248-3300 corey@wrayslandscaping.com HIC #: PA 011426 ~ BU #: 12056 DOT #: 2801871
Other landscaping services include: ¯Cutting a true edge around mulch/flower beds by removing weeds and needed high areas of old mulch, then applying “snapshot,” a granulated herbicide for weed control ¯Re-mulching beds with either a hemlock, triple ground brown, mushroom, or a dyed black or red hardwood mulch ¯Trimming of shrubs and bushes ¯Spring and fall clean-up of leaves, sticks and other debris, along with proper disposal Many more services are available upon request. Many of their landscapes and other details about the garden center can be viewed online at www.wrayslandscaping.com.
Wray’s Landscaping, Inc.
Your Hometown Garden Center
Mulch ~ River Stone Limestone ~ Sand ~ Topsoil ~ Firewood Retaining Wall Blocks, Caps, Pavers Shrubs ~ Bushes ~ Trees Perennials ~ Annuals ~ Hanging Baskets ~ Vegetable Plants ~ Grass Seed ~ Lawn & Plant Fertilizers ~ Home and Garden Supplies
Pick up or delivery is available!
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weaversstoreinc.com • (814) 349-2650 108 Market Drive, Spring Mills, PA 16875
1 mile West of Millheim on Rt. 45 (Next to Burkholder’s Country Market)
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The Heller-Hoenstine and Hoenstine Funeral Home is a family owned and operated funeral home. We have been committed to providing personal, compassionate and dignified services
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that meet each individual family’s needs in Lewistown, Burnham and the surrounding areas for generations. It is our goal to comfort and assist every family while they grieve the loss of a loved one. At Heller-Hoenstine and Hoenstine Funeral Homes we offer traditional services, a private on-site crematory, as well as convenient pre-arrangements. Our staff of dedicated professionals is
available to assist you in making funeral service arrangements. From casket choices to funeral flowers, the funeral directors at Heller-Hoenstine and Hoenstine Funeral Homes provide individualized funeral services designed to meet the needs of each family. Our honest service and commitment to excellence have served our customers well, and you can rest assured that we can assist you in your time of need.
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Stephen D. King Supervisor, Owner
King-Barr Funeral Home and Crematory
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As the area's oldest funeral home, King-Barr Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. had been managed by six consecutive generations since 1841. The present Owner and Supervisor, Stephen D. King, and his staff pride themselves on their personalized services and upto-date facilities The Funeral supervisor is Stephen King, whose father, Doug King had
Lewistown-based web agency Exeplore has a full range of web services for Mifflin County and beyond. Owner Zane Swanger who was born and raised in Lewistown, is your local source for web development, web design, website hosting and website maintenance. “Exeplore is essentially a one-stop
worked in the area as funeral director for more than 30 years prior to his death in 2013. Located at 120 Logan Street in Lewistown, the facility has a tastefully decorated and maintained exterior and interior. The location features a separate chapel that can seat up to 125 people, and the facility is equipped with a modern
crematory on site. King-Barr Funeral Home offers pre-arrangement planning, traditional funerals and cremation services, and financing to help you remember your loved one's life and legacy. Their website and online condolences can also help you to honor your loved ones no matter where you may be. For more information or
shop.” Zane said, “We build the website and we can maintain it for you. And we’re your support line as well offering website hosting and similar services.” Exeplore can even assist businesses with search optimization on Google and other search engines At Exeplore, Zane takes a very responsive
to schedule an appointment, call ( 7 1 7) 2 48 - 54 8 6 or visit their website, w w w . k i n g b a r r f u n e r a l ho m e @ y a h o o .c om “I want to take this opportunity to thank Roger Barr for placing the utmost trust in myself, and every one of you for putting your trust in the Barr Funeral Home in the past and continuing that trust into the future.”
approach to web development and creates modern websites that are mobile friendly. “We work with businesses to see what their unique needs are and customize the site or services to achieve their goals.” Exeplore is fluid to just about any industry from wineries and contractors to area internet service providers and online stores. Zane says Exeplore is very customer driven. He enjoys building relationships with the businesses he works with and likes to see success out of those customers. With over 10 years experience, Zane was a freelance web designer before creating Exeplore in 2015. A company that retains a 5 star rating on Google. Being the area's premiere hometown web developer, Zane takes a lot of pride in serving the community. He is a member of the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce as well as the area’s entrepreneurial group which meet to exchange ideas, advice, learn and network with others interested in entrepreneurial pursuits and the creation of value. Exeplore can be found on Facebook and on their website at exeplore.com Zane Swanger Owner/Web Developer 717-363-8080 zswa@exeplore.com
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Vega’s Landscaping
12—Lewistown, PA
56 Feeder Ave., Lewistown, PA 17044
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Concrete Interlocking Pavement Institute, and they have passed on their knowledge and expertise to their employees so that all of their crew is trained for all jobs big and small. Whether you know exactly what you’re looking for or need some help making a backyard design of your dreams, Vega’s has the experience and quality supplies you need to make it all happen. They can help you create a new landscape or hardscape from scratch or work with your existing plans.
To schedule an appointment or find out more about their services, you can call (717) 248-8325.
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rentals for one day or more for local or long-distance trips. All of Hoover’s vans are equipped with brake controls so customers can haul campers At Hoover Rental & Trans- with their own hitch. portation manager Don HimelHoover’s is also starting a dedright strives to provide safe, icated run to Lancaster County clean and reasonable service to once a month. These trips will be all his customers. With their fleet geared toward Amish settleof vans they want to help make ments with four drop sites. The your trip, whether to the beach, Lancaster run can accommodate a visit with family or a hunting 14 passengers with seating oftrip more enjoyable. Hoover fered on a first come, first serve Rental & Transportation offers basis. 1244 Town Ridge Rd. McAlisterville, PA 17049 (717) 247-8020 hooverrentntrans@gmail.com
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Willow Lane Greenhouse is your one stop shop for all things greenery. Levi and Naomi Kanagy, owners of Willow Lane Greenhouse, have a great selection and wide variety of plants and flowers, so we are sure to have what you are looking for. We have vegetable plants, flower hanging baskets, pots, fertilizers and sprays, both conventional and organic, as well as garden tools gloves. On the hunt for annuals, perennials, spring bulbs, bedding plants, succulents, potted plants, ceramic and plastic containers, black wrought iron, and new pots? From potting soil, peat moss, tomatoes, onion sets, garden seeds, and rhubarb Large plants, to blueberries, raspberries, and even grape bushes, Willow Lane Greenhouse is the selection of name to remember for all things gardening and planting. Stop in today and have us help you Hummingbird find beautiful flowers for the garden of your dreams. Camping supplies and more also Feeders! available. Open year round, located at 2620 Locust Run Road, Mifflintown.
Hide-n-Seek Christian Daycare
The vision at Hide-n-Seek Christian Daycare is to love, nurture and help raise children in a manner that will prepare them to step into the future and into their unique, individual roles. Their motto, “Child care that keeps on caring,” is a strong testament to what they do. Children are provided with encouragement, guidance, and developmentally appropriate activities that will challenge them intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually. At Hide-n-Seek Christian Daycare, academic preparation and strong values go hand-inhand. Hide-n-Seek’s Christian foundation is evident throughout the center and is the initial building block, along with the PA Early Learning Standards, used in lesson plans
starting as early as infancy. Hide-n-Seek Christian Daycare is licensed by the state through the Department of Human Services and is a Star 4 participant in Pennsylvania Keystone Stars. The center services over 65 children ages birth through school age, with highly qualified staff that re-
227 Washington Ave., Lewistown (717) 248-7837 allison.hidenseek@gmail.com
main up to date on the best practices in early childhood education. Hide-n-Seek Christian Daycare offers full-time and part-time care. They offer a before-and-after school program during the school year for kindergarten through 5th grade. In the summer months, when school is out, Hide-n-Seek runs an exciting summer camp for school age children. The days are highly active with children having a variety of clubs and interest areas to choose from, in addition to weekly field trips and swimming. Hide-n-Seek holds one of several grants in the Mifflin County area for Pre K Counts, providing quality preschool programming for children ages 3 and 4. The Pre K Counts
program prepares children for kindergarten with strong literacy and math instruction. The Pre K Counts program runs on a school year schedule, from September through May. Hide-n-SeekChristianDaycareisopenfrom 6:00a.m.-6:00p.m.MondaythroughFriday. For more information, or to visit the center, contact Director Allison Newlen with phone and email listed above.
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When it comes to quality, custom made furniture J&M Country Furniture in Allensville always has the customer in mind. Come and explore Josh and Mary Peacheyʼs 10,000 square foot showroom filled with unique hardwood furniture built on location in the connecting shop. Whether itʼs different measurements for an existing piece or a completely new design, Josh can help create any furniture to fit the customers' needs. At J&M they specialize in barn door furniture designed by Josh himself. But customers arenʼt just limited to items that are in the showroom. “If the customer lets us know what they are looking for we can go from there to make them a custom design.” Josh said, “It all starts with the measurements.” All of the rolling barn doors on J&Mʼs furniture feature soft closes to avoid slamming and banging of the door. J & M has over ten different hardwood species to choose from including poplar, oak, ash, walnut, elm and hickory to name a few. Most of the wood used at J&M is
cut and dried at a local lumber mill a tenth of a mile from the shop. This not only allows J&M to keep their stockpile of hardwoods full but greatly reduces the delivery time for any wood needed for a custom project. J&M also offers a variety of natural wood and stain finishes, one of which they created themselves. “Itʼs a new color you wonʼt find on the market.” Josh said. The color they refer to as “Beach” is a combination of colored lacquers, stain and clear coat that, when applied, comes out a blueish gray color that shows the grain of the hardwood Once Josh has a design drawn up the specifications are taken into J&Mʼs shop for him and his crew of 8 craftsmen to begin work on the custom piece of furniture. There the piece begins at the cutting station and continues on through the shop making the necessary stops at such stations as glueing, sanding, drawer and door construction. The piece of furniture is then taken to the finishing room where it undergoes a 7 to 8 step process with the desired
stain, colored lacquers and clear coat. Once dry the custom piece is assembled and its hardware, such as knobs and handles, are attached. Finally the piece goes through a quality check and is inspected for any defects. When the piece passes a signed and dated inspection sticker is placed in an inconspicuous location on the furniture. If any defect is found the crew at J&M will remake and refinish the piece. Making a custom piece of furniture at J&M from the cutting station to final assembly usually takes 3 to 4 days to complete.
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Lewistown, PA—15
1274 William Penn Highway, Mifflintown, PA 17059 (Located next to Midway Drive In off the Arch Rock Exit of 322)
Flickinger’s Paws and Claws, LLC now has two locations to fulfill all your pet’s grooming needs. Owner Sara Flickinger opened the Mifflintown location three years ago, with over ten years’ of experience under her belt. Since then she has expanded to a second location on South Second Street in Newport. Groomer Jamie Grieb has the helm at the new Newport location which is approaching it’s one year anniversary. Flickinger’s has recently welcomed a new groomer as well. Danielle Orfino brings 9 years of experience and ex-
pertise to the Mifflintown team. Sara envisioned a shop where you are treated like family and your pets are loved as if they are her own. She turned this dream into a reality, offering both Juniata County and Perry County a safe, friendly, clean, grooming environment to take your pet to get the treatment that they deserve. Not only do they groom your dog or cat to perfection, they offer walk-in “pawdicures” as well as providing safe, natural, made in the USA, pet retail. They are happy to sell Raw Bar, bakery treats, CBD Oil, FroYo, frozen bones, and much more. Flickinger’s now offers Thera-Clean
Microbubble Baths, which can “de-skunk” and deodorize all fur babies. The microbubble machine brings an all new meaning to client’s pets’ “spa days”. Some renovations are being made at Flickinger’s to help provide better and faster service for it’s customers. The warm, kind staff at Flickinger’s Paws and Claws Grooming Shoppe are certified in all the work they do and are excited to meet and treat your pet. Stop by or give them a call today to schedule your appointment!
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What started as fulfilling a need for broadband internet in the Penns Valley area, Centre WISP has since grown to become the most experienced wireless internet service provider in the region. The team at Centre WISP have over a decade of combined experience which is important to owners David and Laura Gibbons. “Internet service is really important so we like to make sure our installations are done professionally and cleanly and in a way that makes sure residents are going to have service for years to come.” David said. “We have a team that really knows what they are doing. We know how to quickly determine whether or not a customer is serviceable and how to fix any problems that come up. That really matters when it comes to reliability of service.” Headquartered in State College, the family-owned company is one of the larger regional internet service providers in central Pennsylvania. Operating in the region that they cover allows Centre WISP to offer a personal level of customer service you don’t get from national service providers. In 2015 the Gibbons set out to fulfill the needs of some regions of Centre County that had no access to broadband internet. After talking with businesses and residents in those areas they created the internet service provider Centre WISP with a focus on unserved and underserved areas of the region. Since then Centre WISP has been working with county governments, local communities, residents and businesses to locate areas that need additional and better internet access so they can deliver that access to customers. Through various partnerships with the Mifflin, Juniata and Perry counties, Centre WISP has been able to greatly expand its network
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over the past year or so. As a result, Centre WISP now covers 90% of Mifflin County, nearly all of Juniata County, as well as portions of Huntingdon, Perry and Snyder counties. “So from Penns Valley in Centre County to Big Valley in Mifflin County all the way down to the south toward Blain we have a really significant coverage footprint and we can bring very fast and very reliable internet access to anyone with line of sight to the towers.” David said. Centre WISP provides fixed wireless internet access with all the necessary equipment to provide the service being owned by the company. This allows Centre WISP to have tight control over the internet access delivery process allowing for high performance and consistently high internet speeds with no data caps. The internet speeds advertised to customers by Centre WISP are minimum speeds. This means customers will receive that speed or, in some cases, a faster speed. Most Centre WISP customers see speeds that are 2 to 3 times faster than the speed advertised. This is just one way Centre WISP values being honest to what they describe to their customers.
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Phone: 814-777-9007