Mount Joy & Marietta SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
JULY 15, 2026
REACHING MORE THAN 9,000 HOMES
VOL LXVII • NO 23
Turning Picky Eaters Into Veggie Explorers
LOVE WHERE YOU WORK
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Although preserving the past is an integral part of its operations, the Mount Joy Area Historical Society is also looking to the future. With that in mind, the organization launched a capital campaign to expand its footprint at 120 Fairview St., Mount Joy; renovate its current space; and build an endowment. “Our process began in April of 2023, when our president Sue Hostetter asked the question, ‘What is our strategic plan?’” recalled vice president Linda Eberly. “From that question, the board embarked on creating one, and, from that planning, we developed
“Books are a very powerful media ,” said author K athy Anderson, who recently released the second volume in a 10-book series. “A good story can change a person’s life for the better, and that’s what I’m hoping to do with this children’s book series.” Kathy, who lives in Rapho Township, released “Bailey’s Belly Battle” on Amazon in May. Like the first book in her series, “The Green Bean Time Machine,” this story is geared toward picky eaters ages 4 to 8. The Green Bean Time Machine comes back in book two and has a surprising solution to Bailey’s tummy troubles, Anderson said. “With the help of her twin brother, Billy, and a wildly imaginative scientist named Professor Orangenius, Bailey discovers something very important: Bravery does not mean loving every bite,” she explained. “Sometimes, it simply means taking small steps toward trying something new.” With colorful illustrations and a story full of adventure, “Bailey’s Belly Battle” uses kid-friendly science to help children explore new foods step by step. “I reintroduce the ‘look, smell, touch, lick , bite and chew ’ method, helping kids try new foods at their own pace,” Kathy commented. “This story gently supports children with selective eating while validating the big feelings that often come with trying unfamiliar foods.” While the first book in the series focused on 5-year-old Billy, this book shines the spotlight on his twin sister, Bailey.
See Legacy pg 5
See Explorers pg 2
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aturday, July 25, will be a day of community, cars and chowing down on food from local vendors when the annual Taste of Mount Joy - Cruisin’ Cuisine returns to Main Street. The event will kick off with a free pancake breakfast by the Kiwanis Club of Norlanco-Rheems, served at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 37 E. Main St., from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. From 9 to 10:30 a.m., cars may
enter the show via the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, off Route 772 and Old Market Street, for registration and packet pickup. Parking will begin at 9 a.m. Although preregistration has closed, on-site registration will be available. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the blocks of Main Street from New Haven to Jacob streets will be abuzz with activity for the event, which is co-hosted by a variety of local clubs and organizations. Organizers include the Mount Joy Rotary, the
Kiwanis Club of Norlanco-Rheems, Mount Joy Lions Club, Voyage Mount Joy, Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce and Friends of Donegal. For the car show portion of the day, more than 45 awards will be presented by various businesses, clubs and organizations, including Marietta Notary and Susquehanna Automotive, the Major Sponsors of the event. Gold Sponsors include Members 1st Federal Credit Union, Barton’s Body Shop and Reist Popcorn Company. Silver Sponsors are First Citizens Community Bank,
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Members of the Mount Joy Area Historical Society at the groundbreaking
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