Photo by Curt Werner

The "for sale" sign erected last Sunday on the Haar's Drive-In and Auction property came as a surprise to Vicky Hardy, granddaughter of original owner Vance Haar. Hardy says they plan to keep the drive-in, one of 300 left nationwide and the only one left in York County, and the auction house open for as long as they can.

A Giant misstep: Local grocery store chain erects 'for sale' sign without notifying Haar family

Peggie Williams

The "for sale" sign erected last Sunday on the Haar's Drive-In and Auction property came as a surprise to not only Monday-morning commuters, but to the Hardy family that owns the business on the property.

According to Vicky Hardy, granddaughter of original owner Vance Haar, the family has a never-ending lease with property owners, Giant Food Stores. In spite of a clause on the lease requiring either party to give six-month's notice of intention to terminate the lease, the family found out with the rest of the community.

"It took a while to sink in," said Hardy, "and it's still a lot to digest."

But as the disbelief begins to wane, it's being replaced with anger at the way Giant handled things. She was particularly upset that her employees found out by seeing the sign.

"I know Giant is a big cooperation and doesn't care about our little business, but the Haar family cares. We would never run a business that way," she said. "I never thought we'd have this kind of corporate greed in our little town."

In a statement to the York Daily Record, Giant Food's Director of External Communications Christopher Brand apologized for the lack of advance notice. He explained that the sale is a business decision based on a regular review of the corporation's real estate portfolio.

Hardy says that at this point, it's still business as usual for Haar's with plans to continue the Friday night auctions and to have a season at the drive-in as there has been for the last 50 years.

"It's hard to tell what the future will bring," she said.

Dillsburg Farmers Market: New location brings new shoppers for old favorites

Mary Lou Bytof

Although the first frost already has hit Dillsburg, the Saturday Farmers Market is going strong at its new location, Dill's Tavern and Plantation.

The extended season for this year's market is in full swing with people hungry for their last chance to purchase fresh, local produce or to start collecting unique gifts for the holidays.

The new, ample-sized parking lot off of U.S. Route 15 is proving to be as advantageous to the market as it is for other events at the NYCHAPS property.

"We are already seeing new faces here at the market," regular vendor Greg Hildebrand of Honey Bee Friendly, said at Saturday's market.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Dillsburg Farmers Market has moved locations within the borough three times. Then Dillsburg Borough Council member Yvonne Laukemann started the market at her Spring House Antiques location. It later moved to the Dillsburg Senior Center property. During Farmers Fair last month, the market began its extended season at Dill's Tavern, where it will continue to be held every Saturday morning through December 7.

Photo by Curt Werner

Connor Swope advances the ball in the second-half action against Lower Dauphin.

Polar Bears land seven on the Colonial All-Star Team

Andy Sandrik

The Mid-Penn Conference Colonial All-Stars were recently released and Northern's boys soccer team landed seven players on the list, including four First Teamers.

Members of the First Team were Spencer Siverling, Ashton Davies, Connor Swope and John White. Swope led the Polar Bears in points, posting 17 goals and 15 assists, while Siverling (6 goals, 7 assists) and Davies (9 goals, 18 assists), each made strong contributions for a team that outscored opponents by a 97-30 margin.

White was brilliant in goal for the Polar Bears, posting a 17-5-1 record with seven shutouts while recording 133 saves and allowing 30 goals. Division opponents managed just 11 goals in 12 games against the Northern netminder.

Three players--Shephard Soisson, Zach French and Ian Hall--werenamed to the Second Team. Soisson scored a team high 19 goals to go along with six assists, while French totaled 17 goals and eight assists. Hall wrapped up his season with three goals and six assists.

Northern went undefeated in the Colonial Division with an 11-0-1 record. The Polar Bears went on to play in the District 3-3A title game, and make an appearance in the PIAA Tournament.

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Junior Varsity team: Sophie Lodovici, Sportmanship Award; Brynn Hilbish, Most Improved and Rylin Fisher, MVP. Varsity: Camille Waits, MVP; Emily McKenzi, Sportmanship and Allie French, Unsung Hero Award.

Students-athletes honored

On Sunday, Nov. 10, the Northern High School Girls Soccer team celebrated their 2019 season at the Greystone Brew House Restaurant at Range End Golf Club.

Players, along with parents, booster club members, trainers, school administrators and coaches were recognized and honored for a successful season. For the varsity squad, Camille Waits won the MVP Award, Allie French won the Unsung HEro Award and Emily McKenzie won the Sportsmanship Award. Rylin Fisher won the JV Most Improved Award. Camille Wait earned her fourth year letter while Allie French, Autumn Wimbrough and Allie Tutich earned their third-year letters. Second year letter winners included: Emily McKenzie, Erika Speicher, Haley Hosman, Sophie Goretski, Megan Derr, Kylie Miller, Morgan McCarty and Tori Watson. First year letter winners included: Kawena Jacobs, Abbie Derr, Sierra Holubowicz, Jaidyn Bowen, Reagan Keys and Jaden Dopp. JV Certificate winners included: Maddy Miller, Rachel Spuler, McKenna Felmlee, Abriana Trovy, Stefania Mladenoff, Kyley McDonald, Kenday Ewer, Grace Lerew, Sophie Lodovici, Rylin Fisher, Winnie Haller, Jocelynn Stiffler and Brynn Hilbish.