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Depend on Metzler for a Full Line of Quality Products for Your Next Landscaping Project. The 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, such as recommending a tree or shrub for your property. Metzler’s staff has the knowledge to help customers make the perfect selections. Christine Shenk came to Metzler’s this past March as Plant Specialist, after working at other landscaping companies in the Mifflin County area. She has always had a passion for landscaping and she has brought her own style and influence to Metzler’s. “Being outside and working with landscape is something I’ve always enjoyed.” she said. “I’ve worked a lot of places but out of everywhere I’ve been, Metzler’s has the best selection.” The Landscape Center’s selection includes an 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 fire pits, as well as garden décor by Campania. “We go above and beyond to make things beautiful for every project our customers have,” she said. “You can’t just get our products anywhere.” Some of those unique products include their hemlock bark mulch, Certified Playground Mulch, premium screened and amended topsoil, and probably their most popular, kiln-dried firewood, which is USDA certified pest-free. Metzler Forest Products offers firewood in 13”, 16” and 20” cut and split sizes, to accommodate most people’s home heating and campfire needs Want to know the best part? Metzler offers delivery to their customers to almost 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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Torquato & Davis Law, LLC For some 40 years, the Torquato Law Office has been known for giving detailed attention to their clients, and Attorney Jeff Davis is continuing that tradition with Torquato & Davis Law, LLC, located in Lewistown. Jeff Davis, Esquire, joined Torquato Law in January 2016, and became the owner of Torquato & Davis Law, LLC on July 1, 2021. The firm still practices in the same areas of law and continues to provide the quality legal services that have been synonymous with the Torquato Law Office and Attorneys Thomas and Christopher Torquato.
Torquato & Davis Law, LLC practices in a wide range of legal areas including custody, divorce, criminal defense, civil litigation, and real estate. In the areas of estate planning and administration, the office can handle wills, trusts, power of attorney, living wills, guardianship and real estate transfers. Attorney Jeff Davis has been practicing law in an extensive range of areas since 2012. He has extensive criminal law experience, having been a prosecutor, public defender and probation officer throughout his career. Attorney Davis was born and raised in Mifflin County,
127 W. Market St., Lewistown, PA 17044 717-248-4976
having grown up in Reedsville and graduated from Indian Valley. Since he is from the community, he knows the needs and concerns of area residents. Torquato & Davis Law, LLC looks forward to continuing the tradition of providing excellent legal advice and services to clients throughout the region. To schedule a consultation, call 717-248-4976.
Willow Lane Greenhouse Special Summer Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Open Year Round Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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 plants, to blueberries, and raspberries, Willow Lane Greenhouse is the name to remember for all things gardening and Large selection of planting. They have a large variety of Proven Winners in Annuals & Perennials. Stop in today Hummingbird and have us help you find beautiful flowers for the garden of your dreams. Camping supplies and more also available. Open year round, located at 2620 Locust Run Road, Mifflintown. Feeders!
The Sentinel’s 2022 Get to Know Us Contributing Writer: Lily Riden Lily is from Reedsville and has plans to attend Susquehanna University this fall to study Broadcast Journalism. She loves playing tennis, writing, and spending time with family and friends. Lily is looking forward to where this next chapter of life takes her. Project Designer: Tyson Byler On the Cover: Perfection Cleaning owner Greg Grose and general manager Jennifer Sunday are pictured in front of their office on Electric Avenue in Lewistown. As always, the business featured on the cover is chosen by random drawing of participating businesses. Sentinel photo by Mandy Kehler
INDEX Beacon Light Behavioral ....................... 9 Country Boy Tree Service ................... 12 Exeplore ................................................ 10 EXP Realty .............................................. 8 Exterior Doors & Windows ...................11 First Quality ........................................... 7 Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes ....... 11 Hide-n-Seek Christian Daycare .......... 14 JJ Powell ................................................. 6 J&M Country Furniture & Crafts ....... 10 King-Barr Funeral Home .................... 12 Lost Creek Shoe Shop .......................... 14 Mac’s Clothing ....................................... 4 Metzler Forest Products ........................ 2
Mifflin Co. Wireless ............................. 16 Molly Maid ........................................... 13 Mount Nittany Health ......................... 15 Perfection Cleaning ............................. 13 Sarah’s Primitives ................................. 5 Schlegel’s .............................................. 12 Torquato & Davis Law, LLC .................. 3 Valley View Variety ............................ 14 Walnut Cheese Nook .............................. 6 Westfall Vinyl ......................................... 8 Willow Lane Greenhouse ...................... 3 Wray’s Landscaping .............................. 9 Zeiset Equipment ................................... 4
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Mac’s Clothing 2679 Industrial Park Road, Mifflintown
(717) 436-2440 Toll-free: 1-888-436-2440
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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
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.
Zeiset Equipment LLC Since 1988, Zeiset Equipment LLC has been serving the poultry industry. They are dedicated to giving customers the highest quality of building materials, hardware, lumber, farm supplies as well as general contracting and other building services. What began as the continuation of a family legacy, has now turned into something much bigger. Over the past 34 years, they have continued to grow and provide housing and equipment solutions for the poultry industry, while simultaneously being a proud part of their community. They became a licensed Valco dealer in 1996, Jansen Poultry Equipment in 2000, Big Dutchman in 2006, and L.B. White in 2012. In 2018, Zeiset’s original location in Manheim, PA became outgrown, causing them to expand their
business to a new location. In August of 2020, they officially opened their doors for business in Beaver Springs along Route 522. They carry a full line of hardware and building materials to complement the line of agricultural supplies. Zeiset Equipment carries power tool brands such as DeWalt and Milwaukee. Zeiset continues to grow and expand their facilities, staff, and product line to better serve the agricultural industry. Their desire is to continue to offer quality products with courteous service and knowledgeable advice and that every customer feels like they are treated fairly and respectfully. They continue to look to the future with innovative solutions to today’s agricultural challenges, and look forward to continuing to serve you in the years to come.
Beaver Springs Location: 22350 Rt. 522, Beaver Springs, PA 17812 Phone: 570-922-4926 Email: info@zeisetequip.com
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Zeisetequip.com Follow us on Facebook
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Step into the warm welcome at Sarah’s Primitives, the place to find a little bit of everything! We offer a vast variety of home decor; from items for the man cave, signs for the porch, little red trucks, to products made by talented local businesses. Looking for that certain nightstand? Sarah’s provides custom orders for locally handmade furniture, so you can get what you want, down to the inch. Check out our wide selection of candles & bulbs, hooks from our hardware, decor to make your kitchen & bathroom really stand out, even something for your furry friend at home. So breathe in the smell of a cozy cabin & feel at home in Sarah’s Primitives!
A Little About Our Vendors... J&L Boutique Scents offers a wide variety of items for all your scent needs. All items are hand poured right inside of Sarah’s Primitives. We offer different sizes in jar candles, hand dipped grubby candles, wax melts, confetti melts, sprays, smelly jellies, car freshies, & more! We also do fundraisers & take custom orders for any party favors such as weddings, baby showers, & more!
We at BECKY BEE’S BOUTIQUE combine our love of beautiful silk flowers with our crafting ideas to create one-of-akind home decor items. At the same time, we are sharing our mission to help save the bees that buzz around us in the warm seasons so they can, in turn, save us! Our motto is “Save a Bee…Plant a Flower!”, and we provide a free packet of wildflower seeds with each of our items to do just that! We thank you for supporting our small business and our mission! Becky and Roxanne
430 E WALNUT ST, LEWISTOWN & STREET OF SHOPS, LEWISBURG 717-248-2890 WWW.SARAHSPRIMITIVE.COM
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Walnut Cheese Nook
Mamie Stoltzfus purchased the Walnut Cheese Nook in January of 2019, although the business has been established for about 33 years. First owned and operated by Dave Glick as a deli/bakery/bulk food store, it was then owned by Mamie’s father, Levi Stoltzfus, for 18 years in addition to Elvin Ranck for almost 7 years. The cafe portion was added when the Ranck’s owned the business and has since proven to be a fabulous addition. There is incredible history at the Walnut Cheese Nook, hence what makes this
cafe/deli/bakery/bulk store so unique. Featured items for the café include both breakfast and lunch, café drinks, such as lattes, frappes, milkshakes, smoothies, and Italian sodas, hand dipped ice cream, fresh baked goods baked in house, and deli meat and cheese specials every day. Primarily a breakfast and lunch spot, breakfast is served at the Walnut Cheese Nook from 7 - 11 a.m. Lunch is served till 3 p.m. However, they do serve cold cut subs, wraps, or sandwiches and sal-
814-342-3190 JJ Powell, Inc. has provided central Pennsylvania with superior heating and cooling products and services for over 70 years. Founded in 1952, the company has grown to include service in Philipsburg, Bellefonte, Clearfield, Lewistown, Lewisburg, and Sunbury. As prices continue to rise, your heating fuel cost can become more and more unpredictable. You can alleviate your worries with JJ Powell’s easy pay feature. By calling or
ads, and more all day until closing. Walnut Cheese Nook’s goal is to provide excellent customer service while keeping their menu somewhat diverse, yet simple, so they can serve their customers more efficiently. Check out the Walnut Cheese Nook today, a clean, quaint, wholesome atmosphere. Bring a friend and bond over their delicious food and coffee! Business Hours Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cafe · Deli · Bakery · Grocery
17815 Rt. 35 South, Port Royal, PA 17082
(717) 436-5632
JJPowell.com ordering online you can lock in your heating fuel price for the entire year.
You’ll pay the same amount every month, so you can bud-
get ahead, and not worry about the unexpected cost of rising fuel. Easy Pay has been the preferred choice of many customers for decades, because they’ve continued to save when prices go up, but still get the cash price when prices go down. While similar programs charge enrollment fees to join, Easy Pay never costs more than your price per gallon; that means more money in your pocket!
As well as protecting your cost, JJ Powell monitors your usage and brings your heating oil to you when you need it. No more run-outs! As JJ Powell celebrates their 70th year of business, they are so proud to be serving our community. They still continue to develop new ways to improve their products and customer service. If you have any questions, JJ Powell has a team of experts waiting to answer. Call 814-342-3190 or go to www.JJPowell.com for more information.
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First Quality Announces New Production Lines/Changes to Lewistown Facility: As a leader in the absorbent hygiene market, First Quality is making strategic changes and investments to continue to bring innovative, high-quality products and services to the incontinence, sanitary, baby care and wipe categories. The company will consolidate its absorbent hygiene manufacturing footprint by transitioning its King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, operations into its other campuses. At the same time, it will continue to make strategic investments in its manufacturing facility in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. First Quality will maintain product development, commercial, technical, and other support teams in King of Prussia.
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The manufacturing consolidation, which is tentatively expected to be completed within the next 12 months, will allow First Quality to fully leverage its network to better serve customers and support long-term growth. Additional investments in capabilities – including plans to expand First Quality’s innovation center in central Pennsylvania– will help enhance its products and services and enable it to maintain a leadership position in the categories it serves. “First Quality has always been, and continues to be, committed to providing high-quality products and services to our customers and consumers,” said Bodford, general manager of the absorbent hygiene business. “This means always looking for ways to bring innovative products to the market in an accelerated timeframe, improve sustainability, reduce our carbon footprint and enhance supply chain efficiencies. As we make these strategic changes and investments, our partners will continue to receive the quality and service they expect from First Quality.” First Quality – Lewistown completed the first phase of construction in 2008, shipping infant care product in 2009. In both 2013 and 2015, the facility was expanded to include the manufacturing of adult incontinence products and an automated warehouse. The automated warehouse has helped enhance the ef-
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ficiency of our distribution in multiple product categories, such as: baby wipes, diapers, training pants and adult incontinence products. First Quality’s top priority is the health and safety of our team members. We have created a proactive safety culture through team member participation in developing effective safety processes throughout the organization. We also recognize our responsibility to support our local community. We have made product and monetary donations to over 45 local organizations and sports leagues, as well as participating in events throughout the community. We have also been able to offer over 600 career opportunities for area residents, which includes competitive wages and a generous benefits package on day one! We look forward to continuing to serve our community and expanding our First Quality family! To join our team, visit www.firstquality. com. The First Quality family of companies is a closely held diversified group of companies manufacturing, selling, and distributing branded and private label absorbent hygiene, paper and packaging products into the healthcare, retail, and commercial channels. First Quality is dedicated to meeting the demands of the market by providing innovative and high-quality products manufactured utilizing state-of-the-art technology. For more information, please visit www. firstquality.com.
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Westfall Vinyl
Westfall Vinyl is proud to announce its 22nd anniversary this year. Area residents know that Urie Byler and his family can provide the best window products and services at Westfall Vinyl. The business specializes in replacement as well as new construction vinyl window installation. Westfall Vinyl offers customers a wide selection of choices, including having internal grids placed inside their windows as well as picking a window design, such as bow or bay windows. Every window at Westfall is custom made and sizes are available in quarter inch increments. Windows are available in white, beige, and sandstone. Westfall windows, constructed of 100 percent maintenance-free vinyl, require no painting and are energy efficient. Westfall Vinyl offers low-e-argon glass, triple glazing and tinting along with obscure glass for rooms requiring privacy. Emphasizing quality and customer satisfaction, each double thermal pane glass window comes with a 20-year war-
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ranty. In addition, the vinyl comes with a lifetime warranty. Westfall Vinyl also offers exterior door sales and installation. The high-quality doors they use have a fiberglass slab and vinyl jambs. They offer railing as well, from Keystone Vinyl Technology Railing LLC. After adding DayOStar skylight installation to its services, Westfall Vinyl has succeeded in installing skylights to warehouses, storage areas, bathrooms, hallways and kitchens. DayOStar skylights use natural light and will help save money on electricity. Skylights are available in 4x4, 2x4 and 2x2 sizes. Westfall Vinyl is located one mile from State Route 35 on 235 South. While you’re there, ask about how you can receive a tax credit on qualifying windows. Hours of business are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by appointment.
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. “I work with sellers and buyers to do whatever is in my power to Agent Ryan Reichenbach make the deal and sometimes (717) 513-8528 · ryan.reichenbach@exprealty.com the lower commission can help with that,” he said. “You have to look at what your bottom Lewistown real estate agent Ryan Reichenline is. The real estate agent’s commission has bach has been listing properties with EXP to be factored into that so you know what you Realty in Mifflin and Juniata counties since June 2021 and has experienced a high level of are going to walk away with. That influences success in that relatively short period of time. the lowest number that someone can accept.” A licensed realtor for three years, ReThrough July 2022, Reichenbach has comichenbach initially acquired his license for pleted 34 real estate transactions this year, his rental property business. He decided to placing him #2 year-to-date on the Central Pennsylvania Multiple Listing Service, which switch his license over to the all cloud-based real estate brokerage EXP Realty so he could covers Mifflin and Juniata counties. Much get more involved in the business of doing of that success can be attributed to the low real estate for other people. Through EXP commission rate provided. “I can help sellRealty, Reichenbach offers both residential ers walk away from the settlement table with and commercial listings in Mifflin County, more money,” says Reichenbach. Juniata County and the surrounding areas. Reichenbach’s goal is to provide home sellers with the lowest commission rates so Reichenbach has completed transactions in they can keep their equity. “I am a real estate Mifflin, Juniata, Snyder, Huntingdon, Perry investor, so I’m coming into it from a little and Cumberland counties. He is a member of
the Central Pennsylvania (Mifflin-Juniata) and Centre County Multiple Listing Services. EXP Realty is an all cloudbased brokerage. EXP has over 84,000 agents worldwide with a team of brokers who have significant experience in real estate. Therefore, Reichenbach has a large pool of resources and experience at his disposal. As a national company, if someone locally is looking for a property in a place like Florida or somewhere else in the country, Reichenbach can put them in touch with an EXP agent in that location while still giving them a local connection here. Since EXP has no brick-and-mortar locations, they are able to cut down on overhead. There are no desk fees, no franchise fees and no royalty fees making for a more streamlined process compared to the traditional model.
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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
15 Nolan Drive, Lewistown Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Office #: (717) 242-3300 Fax #: (717) 248-3300 corey@wrayslandscaping.com HIC #: PA 011426 ~ BU #: 12056 DOT #: 2801871
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sauce, and maple mustard. 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.
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
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J & M Country Furniture & Crafts 205 Sharpsburg Road Allensville, PA 17002 South of Allensville on Rt. 655 1.5 miles past APM/Allensville; Left on Sharpsburg Rd.
When it comes to quality, custom made furniture J&M Country Furniture in Allensville always has the customerinmind.ComeandexploreJoshandMary Peachey’s 10,000 square foot showroom filled with uniquehardwoodfurniturebuiltonlocationintheconnectingshop.Whetherit’sdifferentmeasurementsfor 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 designedbyJoshhimself.Butcustomersaren’tjustlimitedtoitemsthatareintheshowroom. “Ifthecustomer letsusknowwhattheyarelookingforwecangofrom theretomakethemacustomdesign.”Joshsaid,“Itall starts with the measurements.”All of the rolling barn
doors on J&M’s furniture feature soft closes to avoid slamming andbanging ofthedoor. J & M has over ten different hardwood species to choose from including poplar, oak, ash, walnut, elm andhickorytonameafew.Mostofthewoodusedat J&Miscutanddriedatalocallumbermillatenthofa milefromtheshop.ThisnotonlyallowsJ&Mtokeep their stockpile of hardwoods full but greatly reduces the delivery time for any wood needed for a custom project. J&Malsooffersavarietyofnaturalwoodandstain finishes, one ofwhich theycreated themselves. “It’sa newcoloryouwon’tfindonthemarket.”Joshsaid.The color they refer to as “Beach” is a combination of coloredlacquers,stainandclearcoatthat,whenapplied,
comesoutablueishgraycolorthatshowsthegrainof thehardwood Once Josh has a design drawn up the specifications are taken into J&M’s shop for him and his crew of8craftsmentobeginworkonthecustompieceoffurniture. The piece of furniture undergoes a 7 to 8 step process with the desired stain, colored lacquers and clear coat. Once dry the custom piece is assembled anditshardware,suchasknobsandhandles,areattached.Finallythepiecegoesthroughaqualitycheck andisinspectedforanydefects.Ifanydefectisfound thecrewatJ&Mwillremakeandrefinishthepiece. Making a custom piece of furniture at J&M from thecuttingstationtofinalassemblyusuallytakes3to 4daystocomplete.
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are mobile friendly. “We work with businesses to see what their unique needs are and customize the site orservicestoachievetheirgoals.”Exeploreisfluidto justaboutanyindustryfromwineriesandcontractors to area internet service providers and online stores. ZanesaysExeploreisverycustomerdriven.Heenjoys 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 freelancewebdesignerbeforecreatingExeplorein2015. His company retains a 5 star rating on Google and Facebook.Recently,Exeplorehasoffereddigitallistingmanagementservicestoclientstohelpthemconsistently raise their digital profile. Being the area's premiere hometown web developer, Zane takes a lot of pride in serving the community and looks forward to partnering with more local businesses. He is a member of the Juniata RiverValley Chamber of Commerce as well as the area’s entrepreneurial group which meet to exchange ideas, advice, learn and network. Zane has conducted presentationsforthegrouponGoogleandotherwebtopics. Exeplore can be found on Facebook and on their website at exeplore.com Lewistown-based web agency Exeplore has a full rangeofwebservicesforMifflinCountyandbeyond. Owner Zane Swanger who was born and raised in Lewistown,isyourlocalsourceforwebdevelopment, webdesign,websitehostingandwebsitemaintenance. “Exeplore is essentially a one-stop shop.” Zane said, “Webuildthewebsiteandwecanmaintainitforyou.
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 and emphasizes the importance of online information accuracy. AtExeplore,Zanetakesaveryresponsiveapproach towebdevelopmentandcreatesmodernwebsitesthat
Zane Swanger Owner/Web Developer 717-363-8080 zswa@exeplore.com Website Design • Hosting • Maintenance • Digital Listings • Social Media • Optimization
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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.
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The Sentinel As a family-owned business, Exterior Doors and Windows is celebrating 20 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, Jimmy Moyer, has been with Exterior Doors & Windows since the beginnging. Starting out as an installer, Jimmy 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
Woodlawn Geoffrey A. Burke, Supervisor 200 N. Main St., Lewistown (717) 248-6727
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
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 ever-changing showroom; it always keeps up with the latest trends. Let Exterior Doors & Windows give your home a beautiful new look.
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Logan Street Dan Kochenderfer, Supervisor 75 Logan St., Lewistown (717) 248-7823
Burnham Michael Shoop, Supervisor 108 First Ave., Burnham (717) 248-7853
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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King-Barr Funeral Home & Crematory
Stephen D. King Supervisor, Owner
As the area's oldest funeral home, King-Barr Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. has 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 maintained facilities. This past year, King-Barr has made several changes to even better serve the community. The newest addition to the staff is Victoria Krouse, who serves as a funeral director and certified life celebrant.
The Funeral supervisor is Stephen King, whose father, Doug King had worked in the area as a 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 funeral home has undergone renovations to its entire interior including the visitation room and chapel. The Chapel seats up to 125 people, and the facility is equipped with a modern crematory on site.
King-Barr Funeral Home offers prearrangement 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 to schedule an appointment, call (717) 248-5486, email kingbarrfuneralhome@yahoo.com or visit their website www.barrfh.com.
Schlegel’s Groceries & Hardware If variety is the spice of life, then Schlegel’s Groceries and Hardware must be an entire spice rack! Where else can you find delicious food, housewares, specialty items and tools in the same location? Do you remember the Radio Flyer wagons and riding toys? They still make a perfect gift today and Schlegel’s carries them, as well as sleds, toboggans and snowboards. Ertl toys, Speedway Express wagons and Huffy bicycles are also in stock at Schlegel’s, in addition to paintball supplies, play sand. Schlegel’s carries Coleman lanterns to light up the night. They also have mountain pie makers, grills and propane. Summer also means canning time, and Schlegel’s has Mrs. Wages canning supplies and Kerr and Ball jars. They also carry all
your butchering needs including sausage skins, sugar cures, grinders and replacement parts.
Remember homemade ice cream? Well, you can still make it, right in your own home, school or church. All you need is your favorite recipe, ice, rock salt and your Ice Cream Freezer. You can find all of these at Schlegel’s to enjoy delicious homemade ice cream. All Ice Cream Freezers include a recipe and instruction book with hints and tested recipes to ensure great tasting, old-fashioned ice cream every time. Don’t forget that Schlegel’s has ovenfresh bakery buys, fresh meat and produce
Victoria Krouse Funeral Director
and delicious deli deals. Monthly sales like the True Value Bargain of the Month can be found throughout the store. This month’s bargains include furniture, storage containers and convertible handtrucks. Their hardware selection has everything a handyman could need. Schlegel’s really is a onestop-shop; that’s why their slogan is: “Can’t find it, then you haven’t been to Schlegel’s!” Route 333, East Salem — (717) 535-5197 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri: 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Country Boy Tree Service Quality Tree Removal & Trimming 113 Sawmill Rd., Honey Grove, PA 17035 Country Boy Tree Service, based in Honey Grove, started offering quality tree removal and trimming in the Spring of 2022. Shem and Martha Swarey are the owners of the business and provide tree services not only in Juniata County, but also surrounding counties including Mifflin, Snyder, Perry and Lancaster. Shem, also known as the Spider Monkey, started out logging in 2016, before starting the tree service this year.
717-734-0172
Country Boy Tree Service also offers logging and lot clearing. As we enter the dog days of summer, it’s inevitable that our area will see some damaging storms, but anyone that has trees down on their property can give Country Boy Tree Service a call for storm clean-up. They give free estimates and are fully insured. For all your tree service needs, call the “Spider Monkey” at 717-7340172.
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Molly Maid is the area’s premier residential cleaning company. The locally owned international franchise, with offices in Lewistown and State College, celebrating its 26th anniversary. As one of America’s 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 Maid’s primary goal has always been complete customer satisfaction. They
know from millions of satisfied customers Ms. Molly Foundation which donates funds worldwide that there is nothing quite like annually to local shelters to combat coming home to a clean house. That is why, domestic violence. Molly Maid provides custom service on a today, wherever you go, a Molly Maid car in the driveway is the sign of the cleanest weekly, alternate weekly or monthly schedule. Contact them today to set up a house on the block! Molly Maid of Lewistown and State free, in-home consultation. College, as part of the national franchise system, has that same goal in mind for their Focus On What Really Matters. local customers. Using the signature Molly We Have The Rest Covered. 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 together with products that disinfect 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
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-
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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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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...and we do mean variety! Mon, Tues & Thurs: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed & Sat: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed Sundays
Since opening its doors in 2008, Valley View Variety has expanded into a 12,000 square foot space with great items waiting to be discovered. The owners, Gideon and Kathryn Swarey, have a proud collection of products like houseware items, gifts, fabrics, sewing supplies, baby items, windchimes, tools, rechargeable headlamps and flashlights, and their selection of coal and wood heating stoves and chimneys. In addition, Valley View Variety has a great choice of many water heaters, boilers and pellet stoves. To cool off during the blazing summer months, they have electric fans with optional battery operation, sprinklers and bird baths to keep everyone – including the birds – happy.
2014 Center Rd, Mifflintown
Stop by Valley View Variety, and explore their immense selection of items perfect for you.
Rechargeable headlamps and flashlights!
Buy a stove and one ton of coal, get 1,000 pounds of coal free!
Lost Creek Shoe Shop 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 38 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 topnotch brands including Carolina, Rocky, LaCrosse, Wolverine, Red Wing, Danner, DryShod, Oboz, New Balance,
Kenetrek 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 Hawke, Vortex, Nightforce, Zeiss,
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-
Swarovski, Leica, Kowa, Nikon, 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 7 p.m. Monday and Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday.
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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Mount Nittany HealthMifflin County 96 Kish Road, Reedsville, PA 17084 717-667-7720 mountnittany.org Mount Nittany Health’s Mifflin County office has a decade-long tradition of providing outstanding primary care and specialty care. The practice, located in Reedsville, includes family medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, general surgery, nephrology, neurology, pulmonary medicine, urology, and lab services. Mount Nittany Health provides innovative and award-winning care, including these highlights: · Mount Nittany Health’s Dr. Kelsey Short and Dr. Eric Fowler were both nominated for the Sentinel Readers’ Choice Award for Favorite Doctor/Physician. Both practice family medicine at Mount Nittany Health Mifflin County. · The Mifflin County office was the site of a Mount Nittany Health pilot program in population health that focused on improving outcomes for diabetes patients. The program, which was built on the patient-primary care provider relationship was so successful that it will be expanded across the Mount Nittany Health system. · 5-star quality rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services—four years in a row. Mount Nittany Medical Center is one of only 42 medical centers across the state rated with 5 stars; note the average overall hospital rating nationally is 3 stars. · Newsweek recognized Mount Nittany Medical Center in its 2022 list of “World’s Best Hospitals,” for the second consecutive year, again placing the center among the top hospitals in Pennsylvania based on patient safety and quality data. · Mount Nittany Medical Center was also recognized as one of the best places for maternity by U.S. News and World Report.
Pandemic Response The Mount Nittany Health team responded to the pandemic with ingenuity and courage. They were quickly able to pivot resources to deliver testing, treatments, and the vaccine in response to the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to develop innovative ways to treat patients safely and effectively. This included: · 2,000+ COVID patient hospitalizations · 80,000+ COVID tests administered · 50,000+ vaccine doses administered
Extraordinary Nurse Recognized Charles “Charlie” Goe, RN, in the Behavioral Health Unit, was recently honored with the DAISY award for Extraordinary Nurses. This award was for his compassionate care of a critically ill patient who was admitted through the Emergency Department in respiratory failure. During the three weeks the patient was at Mount Nittany Medical Center, he spent time on the second floor, then ICU, then CCU, and finally the third floor where he was placed on comfort care. The patient’s daughter wrote, “Overall, the nurses, staff and doctors along his medical journey were great; however, there was one nurse that was exceptional - Charles (Charlie) Goe. He provided my Dad with such compassion, gentleness, dignity and respect when my Dad was most vulnerable; and I will never forget that. My family and I firmly believe Charlie was specifically placed with my Dad to assist him into a peaceful passing. Charlie answered all questions and concerns, helping me and my family process what was happening. It was Charlie who made
an impactful difference in my Dad’s care and to me and my family.”
Growth and Importance in the Region Mount Nittany Health is continuing to expand its primary care and specialty practices, with the addition of eight new providers this year, and more to come. The Boalsburg Pediatrics practice has also added a new pediatric psychologist, which brings a new service to the area. Originally established as a community hospital, Mount Nittany Health has grown exponentially to add the care for the community’s
needs, where they need it. Mount Nittany Health is a comprehensive healthcare system headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, with 17 clinical locations that serve six counties. Mount Nittany Health’s Mifflin County practice continues to be an important part of the health of this region. The healthcare providers there are known as compassionate, excellent clinicians who are focused on providing award-winning primary and specialty care. Their work is supported by the Mount Nittany Health system, which was recognized as one of the World’s Best Hospitals according to Newsweek.
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Mifflin County Wireless Is there anything worse than constantly buffering while trying to watch Netflix or “freezing” on a Zoom work call? In this increasingly online world, it’s becoming more and more necessary to have reliable high-speed internet for work, school, shopping and entertainment. Until 2020, many Mifflin County residents faced the frustrating prospect of inadequate or even non-existent high-speed internet. But as Mifflin County Wireless nears its two-year anniversary, they’ve helped over 1,100 Mifflin County households to connect to reliable and affordable internet with truly local customer service. The frustration of having inadequate high-speed internet is what drove Mifflin County Wireless President Cody Wian to start the company. When his family built a home in the Reedsville area, they found out that the large cable provider would not bring connectivity to their development. After realizing the slow speeds other providers were offering just weren’t viable for what the average household needs from their internet, Cody decided to use his extensive experience as a director of technology and network administrator to install a tower to bring fast internet to the development. As word spread, Mifflin County Wireless was born, with a mission to bring internet to the roughly 50% of the county that is
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underserved for high-speed internet. There is no doubt that the demand was massive and immediate. “We received 200 calls in one day,” recalls Cody, as people in all parts of Mifflin County heard about what Mifflin County Wireless could do. Currently, they have nine towers in operation, with the newest serving Decatur Township. A tenth tower is being constructed this year to serve the Strodes Mills area. If a home or business has a line of sight to one the Mifflin County Wireless towers, you can connect to Mifflin County Wireless fast and reliable internet. Towers currently in operation are located in Belleville, Havice Valley, Lewistown North, Lewistown South, McClure, McVeytown East, McVeytown West, Reedsville and Decatur Township. How can you find out if there is a tower near you? Go to the interactive map at www.mcwinternet. com or fill out the contact form on the website if you’re not sure if you have a line of sight to a tower.
Mifflin County Wireless offers a variety of speeds for all consumer’s needs, from a basic 25 mbps download/ 5 mbps upload speed to a “Work 100” plan that provides 100 mbps up/ 20 mbps down speeds for heavy usage. Their plans are very affordable and start at $50 per month, and there is no need to hire a lawyer to try to figure out the “fine print” or exclusions in Mifflin County Wireless plans. There are no setup fees, contracts, data caps or throttling. They are not a cell phone carrier and do not limit data. Mifflin County Wireless services are fed by fiber-optic internet service and they do not place any data caps on their customers. They even offer a Veteran’s discount, as well as a referral program. Mifflin County Wireless is locally owned and locally managed. When you call on the phone for support, staff out of their Lewistown Operations Center will pick up the phone and talk to you. Mifflin County Wireless is proud to be able to bring internet access to a large percentage of the community. Their team is made up of people that grew up around Mifflin County and understand the frustrations of just wanting fast and reliable internet. They are dedicated to continuing to provide genuine high-speed internet, all at an affordable price to the residents of Mifflin County. Call them at 717-363-4382 or get more information at www. mcwinternet.com.
Lewistown Operations Center 101 E. Market St., Lewistown, PA 17044 (717) 363-4382
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