Donegal JULY 16, 2025
SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
REACHING MORE THAN 9,800 HOMES
TROPHY Food and Cars Will WALL Rev Up Main Street Join The
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ood and cars will take the spotlight on Saturday, July 26, when the annual Taste of Mount Joy Cruisin’ Cuisine event takes place along Main Street from New Haven to Jacob streets. The festivities will run from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more than 20 years, various organizations have united to offer the event, which br ings to gether representatives from the Mount Joy Rotary, Kiwanis Club of Norlanco-Rheems, Mount Joy Lions Club, Voyage Mount Joy and Community organizations, restaurants and car enthusiasts are organizing the Friends of Donegal. Part car show, part food annual Taste of Mount Joy Cruisin’ Cuisine. Photo by Cat Shannon of course, but this event also highfest, the event draws thousands local food Mount Joy offers. “Come for the food,” said Linda lights our local restaurants. Mount of people to browse all classes of automobiles and motorcycles Eberly, a member of the organizing Joy has everything from diners to while indulging in the variety of committee. “People enjoy the cars, taverns to ethnic foods. We have a See Food pg 8
Sunday Concerts Will Combine Music and Community
Coming out this fall
BY CAT SHANNON
“Music in Memorial Park is a nice way to spend an evening in Mount Joy, enjoying live music outdoors in a relaxed and beautiful setting,” said Michele Emenheiser, executive director of the Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the series. “Bring a blanket or lawn chair - and your friends and family. Many of our downtown Chamber member businesses are
Inviting people to Music in Memorial Park are (from left) Jack Brunner, The Chestnuts band member; Linda Eberly (with Mount Joy Minnie), vice president of the Mount Joy Area Historical Society; Samantha Ginder, Griffin Ginder, Mary Ginder and Max Ginder; Chamber board member See Concerts pg 5 Greg Sallade; and Chamber board vice president Denny Brandt.
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100 and Fabulous BY CAT SHANNON
In June, Nina “Claire” Reese and Marian Soutner celebrated their birthdays, each wearing a sash that summed up both women perfectly. It read, “100 and Fabulous.” C l aire and Mar i an, b o th residents of Juniper Village at Mount Joy, marked their 100th birthdays in May. They were treated to a party a few weeks later at the retirement community, complete with a big cake bearing their names, jumbo-size birthday cards, sparkling crowns to wear and lots of good wishes from residents who sang “Happy Birthday.” Claire was born May 22, 1925, in Hazlehurst, Ga. She fondly remembers summers spent swimming in the lake and a childhood without television, where outdoor activities were daily delights. “I loved fishing or reading books,” Claire recalled. As a young woman, she found joy in swing dancing; proudly graduated from high school; and became known for her talents as a seamstress, cook and baker. She was married to William C. Reese Jr. (known as Bill) for 53 years before his death in 1998. Together they had three children, four grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Now at 100, Claire enjoys the simple pleasures of life, reading her favorite novel, “Gone with the Wind”; listening to music; and enjoying fresh air. When asked what she is most proud of while reflecting on her century of life, she immediately answered, “My family.” She also offered advice to younger generations, including treasuring a strong family support See 100 pg 2
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