The cloudy, overcast day didn’t dampen the spirits – or the tastebuds – of those who gathered to celebrate Oyster Fest at the Dill Tavern in Dillsburg.

    As the local trio, “Across the Pond” provided Scotch-Irish background music, an enthusiastic crowd feasted on oysters and enjoyed the company of friends and a chance to spend some time on the grounds of the Northern York County Historical and Preservation Society’s showcase property

Feasting and fellowship at the annual Oyster Fest inside the Wheelwright building at Dills Tavern Saturday. Photo by Curt Werner / Dillsburg Banner.

For more information see the April 27th, 2017 edition of the Dillsburg Banner.

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Celebrating 10 years of putting students first

Shirley A. Knight
Staff Reporter/Dillsburg Banner

    The annual Polar Bear Foundation Gala, held at the West Shore Country Club, was both a fundraiser and an evening of celebration of its many accomplishments over the past decade.

    2017 is the tenth anniversary since PBF received 501 (c)(3) status as a charitable organization in 2007. Funds are raised from many sources including individual contributions, industry and corporate gifts, endowments, events such as the Gala and other community events. The event sponsor for tonight’s event at Polar Bear Level was Weaver’s of Wellsville and at Arctic Level, Amy Adams Funeral Supplies, Inc., Aquavisions, Inc. Colgan & Associates, LLC, Lobar, Inc. and Team One Auto Group.

Polar Bear Foundation President Tim Colgan presents Ken Hutchinson, of H & H Sales Associates, Inc. the Friend of the Foundation Award for his continuing investment in his community during the PBF Gala Friday. Photo by Curt Werner / Dillsburg Banner.

For more information see the April 27th, 2017 edition of the Dillsburg Banner.

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Records and wins for Bears
Joe Guty
Dillsburg Banner

    Northern H.S. track and field athletes have hit full stride with setting personal records and garnering medals midway through the 2017 season. Most notable this past weekend at the Jack Roddick Shippensburg Invitational was the Lady Polar Bears 4 x 800 Relay team. Kyra Gerber clocked 2:23.9 for the leadoff leg followed by Maddie Wareham (2:30.3), Emma Fisler (2:23.7) and anchor Marlee Starliper who posted a 2:17.9 split to capture the Class AAA title in 9:36.10. Starliper then ran another epic race in the 1600 Meter Run as she clocked an outdoor personal best time of 4:58.08. While she fell a few steps short of the win, Starliper broke Rachel Wong's school record of 5:00.70 set back in May of 2008.

John Wirth throws the discus 131' 7" on his second attempt. . Photo by Curt Werner/Dillsburg Banner

For more information see the April 27th, 2017 edition of the Dillsburg Banner.

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NYFA 14U Polar Elite place second in Ice Breaker

Andy Sandrikt
Dillsburg Banner

    Northern Youth Fastpitch Association hosted the Ice Breaker USSSA open tournament last weekend, and although there was rain, grounds crews did their part to ensure that all games were played.

   The NYFA 14U Polar Elite represented Dillsburg well, as the team went 4-1-1 for second place and outscored their competition 47-13 in the process.

The NYFA 14U Polar Elite team went 4-1-1 and placed second in last weekend's Ice Breaker Tournament in Dillsburg.

For more information see the April 27th, 2017 edition of the Dillsburg Banner.

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