Mina Phillips, from Lewistown, is a 2024 Graduate of Mifflin County High School. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and spends her weekends working at the skating rink. Mina hopes to go to college in the upcoming years to get her degree in elemantary education.
On the Cover:
Staff members of the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania at their location in Lemont, Centre County. Read more about the mission of the alliance on page two. As traditionally done, the business or organization featured on the front page is determined by a random drawing from participating advertisers. Sentinel photo by S. Wolfe.
Project Coordinator and Writer: Mina Phillips & Olivia
Suydam
Project Designer: Makayla Byers
Cover Design: S. Wolfe
Torquato & Davis Law, LLC
For some 40 years, the Torquato Law O ce has been known for giving detailed attention to their clients, and Attorney Je Davis is continuing that tradition with Torquato & Davis Law, LLC, located in Lewistown. Je Davis, Esquire, joined Torquato Law in January 2016, and became the owner of Torquato & Davis Law, LLC on July 1, 2021. e rm still practices in the same areas of law and continues to provide the quality legal services that have been synonymous with the Torquato Law O ce and Attorneys omas 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 o ce can handle wills, trusts, power of attorney, living wills, guardianship and real estate transfers.
Attorney Je 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 o cer throughout his career. Attorney Davis was born and raised in Mi in County,
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 is your one stop shop for all things greenery. Owners of Willow Lane Greenhouse, Levi and Naomi Kanagy, have a great selection and a wide variety of plants and owers, so they are sure to have whatever you are in search of. Looking for annuals, perennials, spring bulbs, bedding plants, succulents, potted plants, ceramic and plastic containers,
black wrought iron, and new pots? ey have vegetable plants, ower hanging baskets, bird feeders, pots, fertilizers and sprays, both conventional and organic, as well as garden tools and gloves.
From potting soil, peat moss, tomatoes, onion
Address: 3825 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills PA, 16875-8013
Phone number: (814) 422-8999
Email Address: enollguns@yahoo com
Noll’s Gun Shop
Noll’s Gun Shop and Gunsmithing has been serving the area since 2009, offering a fantastic selection of firearms and ammo, along with stellar gunsmithing services
Edward Noll, the owner and operator of Noll’s Gun Shop and Gunsmithing, started as a gunsmith in 1996, working from home He opened the shop in 2009, because his business was getting too big to continue working from his house Ed enjoys owning the shop because he likes meeting new people and helping customers on a daily basis
Noll’s Gun Shop and Gunsmithing offers many products and services Noll’s is a dealer for Colt and Stoeger firearms Also, a Gold Stocking Dealer for Henry Firearms They also offer cleaning and general repairs for your firearms
Along with their friendly service and their variety of firearms, Noll’s Gun Shop and Gunsmithing also boasts the area’s largest selection of reloading components
sets, garden seeds, and rhubarb plants, to blueberries, and raspberries, Willow Lane Greenhouse is the name to remember for all things gardening and planting. ey have a large variety of Proven Winners in Annuals & Perennials. Stop in
today and have them help you nd beautiful owers for the garden of your dreams.
Open year round, located at 2620 Locust Run Road, Mi intown. Camping supplies and more also available.
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, crushed mountain stone, limestone for driveways, firewood, sand, screened, unscreened, and diamond tex infield material topsoil.
They also have hardscaping materials such as retaining wall blocks, caps, shrubs, bushes, trees, fruit trees, perennials, annuals, and Holiday Greenery for your Holiday needs.
syrup, maple barbecue sauce, and maple mustard. They also carry garden decor, along with many of the day-to-day items needed for your home landscaping
The Garden Center products also include hand tools, potting soil, fertilizer for grass and garden plants, grass seed, etc It also has locally produced, Pennsylvania made maple
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 of 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, removing weeds and needed high areas of old mulch, then applying “snapshot,” a granulated preemergent herbicide for weed control
-Re-mulching beds with either dyed black or red hardwood, triple ground brown, hemlock, mushroom mulch and/or leaf compost.
-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 or like them on Facebook
Wray’s Landscaping, Inc.
Your Hometown Garden Center
Mulch ~ River Stone ~ Crushed Mountain Stone ~ Maryland Shore Stone ~ Limestone ~ Sand ~ Screened Topsoil ~ Infield Materials ~ Firewood
Retaining Wall Blocks, Caps, Pavers
Shrubs ~ Bushes ~ Trees
Perennials ~ Holiday Greenery ~ Vegetable Plants ~ Grass Seed ~ Lawn & Plant Fertilizers ~ Home and Garden Supplies
Lost Creek shoe shop
643 Oakland Road, Mifflintown
For over 40 years, Lost Creek Shoe Shop has served the people of Mifflintown with a wide variety of products to satisfy nearly every customer.
Owned by the Troyer family, Lost Creek supplies shoes for men, women, and children as well as an assortment of other products for farmers, hunters, fishermen, bird watchers, and more.
Here you can find hip waders, shoes, boots, sandals and sneakers from top-notch brands including Carolina, Rocky, LaCrosse, Wolverine, Red Wing, Danner, DryShod, Oboz, New Balance, Kenetrek and Merrell.
Aside from shoes, this store is one of a kind as there is also a selection of tack and various other quality products for horse care, as well as brushes and soaps.
Over the past four decades, Lost Creek’s impressive optics selection has gained recognition. The business has a large collection including top-ofthe-line names such as Hawke, Vortex, Nightforce, Zeiss, Swarovski, Leica, Kowa, Nikon, Leupold
and more.
Mon. & Fri. 8am - 7pm; Tues.,
Wed., Thurs., Sat. 8am-4pm
Manfrotto tripods and tripod heads also are available and Lost Creek now stocks thermal optics, viewers, and rifle scopes by Pulsar, and Zeiss. 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.
WESTFALL VINYL LLC
Westfall Vinyl is proud to announce its 25th anniversary this year. Area residents know that Urie Byler and his family can provide the best window products and services at Westfall Vinyl. e business specializes in replacements as well as new construction vinyl window installation.
Westfall Vinyl o ers customers a wide selection of choices, including having internal grids placed inside their windows as well as picking window designs, 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 e cient.
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 warranty. In addition, the vinyl comes with a lifetime warranty.
If you’re looking to brighten up your basement, the new white vinyl window wells at Westfall are the best selection.
Also new to Westfall products are the vinyl wall and ceiling panels available in white, gray, and beige. ey are perfect for use in basements, laundry rooms, and any other places susceptible to wet or damp conditions.
Westfall Vinyl also o ers exterior door sales and installation as well as PCA
Screen doors in three di erent colors including bronze, clay, and white. e high-quality doors they use have a
berglass slab and vinyl jambs. ey o er railing as well, from Keystone Vinyl Technology Railing LLC, with new aluminum railings now available. Westfall Vinyl has succeeded in installing skylights to warehouses, storage areas, bath- rooms, 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 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by appointment.
- October
THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY - 10AM TIL CLOSE SERENITY TRAILS RETREAT
will have their concession trailer on site with hot sandwiches, milkshakes & more available for purchase.
Serenity Trails is a nonprofit organization that benefits children with special needs.
FLYER PRICES ACTIVE
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Hoover’s Bernina, owned by Leon and Linda Hoover, has been family owned and operated since 1987 They provide servicing on all brands and models of sewing machines, scissor sharpening, and quilting and embroidery classes. Call or stop by for a class schedule.
Hoover’s Bernina carries all models of Bernina “Swiss Quality” sewing machines. They also sell used sewing machines, top of the line fabrics, supplies, Horn cabinets and custom made cabinets.
Hoover’s Bernina offers financing as well. Visit the store for details. With any machine purchase, you will receive free classes to help you learn in’s and out’s of your machine, which will help you to optimize your use.
They also host seminars with Bernina factory representatives and famous quilters, such as Martha Pullen.
Beaver Road, Mifflinburg, 3 miles off Route 104 (570) 966-3822 www.berninaUSA.com
Flickinger’s Paws and Claws, LLC
1274 William Penn Highway, Mifflintown, PA 17059
(Located next to Midway Drive In off the Arch Rock Exit of 322)
Instagram: flickingers paws and claws
care you and your pet will receive
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t w o s t o r e f r o n t s , o n e i n M i fflintown and the other in Newport.
Owner Sara Flickinger opened
t h e M i f f l i n t o w n l o c a t i o n s e v e n years ago, with seventeen years of experience under her belt as a
C e r t i f i e d P r o f e s s i o n a l D o g / C a t
G r o o m e r a n d C e r t i f i e d P e t A e sthetician.
F l i c k i n g e r ’ s P a w s a n d C l a w s ’ LLC second location is located on
S o u t h S e c o n d S t r e e t i n N e w p o r t .
T h i s s h o p w a s o p e n e d f i v e y e a r s ago and is the safe place for many fur babies in Newport.
Kaitlyn Eaton, a Certified Pro-
f e s s i o n a l D o g a n d C a t G r o o m e r
l e a r n e d t o g r o o m o n s h o w d o g s . She can also do most Breed Standard cuts and has been grooming for close to 21 years.
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a s s o o n a s y o u w a l k t h r o u g h t h e door. It doesn’t matter if your pet is a veteran of the groom table or in for their first groom, the entire staff will make sure your pet has the best experience ever.
N o t o n l y d o t h e y g r o o m y o u r pet to perfection, they also perk up your pup with a makeover with the “paw-dicures” they offer as well as p r o v i d i n g s a f e , n a t u r a l , m a d e i n the USA, pet retail products. They
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Microbubble Baths, which can deodorize all fur babies and can help with skin allergies and coat issues as well as Argan Oil shampoo for itchy skin and smelly dogs.
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must be made in advance. We also accept cat clients at both locations.
Both shops are filled with people who just love animals to the extreme. Their compassion for them i
what truly make all of the employe
them just makes their days bright. Your pets may be your family but they are Flickinger’s friends.
CALL OR TEXT
(717) 275-4904 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
BIG OR SMALL WE GROOM THEM ALL NO BREED DISCRIMINATION