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JUNE 11, 2025
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXVI • NO 18
Bag a Bargain at Library Book Sale BY CAT SHANNON
Thousands of books will be up for grabs for a bargain when the Friends of the Milanof-Schock Library host its annual book sale. The sale will be held from Thursday, June 19, through Saturday, June 21, at Donegal High School, 1025 Koser Road, Mount Joy.
On Thursday, a preview and purchase event will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. with an admission charge. There is no charge to attend on Friday, June 20, when the sale will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., or on Saturday, when the sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Saturday, all books will be one price per bag. See Book Sale pg 2
Glen and Judith Mazis-Kennedy in their backyard garden. Photo by Cat Shannon
Garden Tour Will Showcase Blooms Welcome Summer With a Community Celebration and Backyards BY CAT SHANNON
BY CAT SHANNON
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rom water fe at ures to window boxes overflowing with blooms, the Marietta Garden Tour will highlight creativity among the foliage found in seven homes. The tour will be held rain or shine on Sunday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The stops on the route are all within walking distance along Front Street and throughout Marietta.
“We have some really great things to see and some unusual things,” said Karen Sullivan, tour chairperson. “We have a house that has a historic railroad track going right through the front yard.” That home, on Front Street, features dogwood trees, lots of shade-loving plants and a large magnolia tree. As Sullivan explained, the railroad tracks date back to the
1800s, when coal was delivered to the front door of a supply station then located where the home is now. When Front Street was paved, a portion of the track was removed, but some of the track was left in the home’s front yard. “This is some of the history you’ll see in Marietta,” Sullivan said. “We have some very old homes, and there’s lots of history.” At the home of Glen and Judith Mazis-Kennedy, tourgoers can
How will you celebrate the longest day of the year? Head to Mount Joy for an event that will feature community and fun for people of all ages. Summer Solstice will be held on Saturday, June 21, from noon to 5 p.m. along Main Street in Mount Joy. The festivities will be set up between South Market Street and Marietta Avenue. “The Summer Solstice event is a welcoming space for the
community to come together and have fun,” said Collette Wagman, owner of Moon Raven Alley, who is organizing the event. “It’s a family-friendly, festival-style event that celebrates arts, culture, music and local talent.” Wagman, who has a full committee of community members helping her with the event, said the festival promises to be a jam-packed afternoon. “ We ’ l l h ave a var ie t y o f vendors, live entertainment,
See Garden pg 4
See Summer pg 3
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Inviting people to a book sale are Friends of the Milanof-Schock Library members (from left) president Joyce Summers, Ray Little and Diane Rice. Photo by Cat Shannon
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