(10/2018) Good News! On September 18, the Carroll Valley Sewer and Water Authority was notified that they will receive an award of a $425,000 PA Small Water and Sewer Program grant to support necessary upgrades at the Carroll Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility. The grant will help offset costs associated with the replacement of decades-old facility equipment. Special thanks go to Senator Alloway and Representative Moul for their support of this critical infrastructure project.

Congratulations go to Thomas Stratton for receiving the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scout program – Eagle. Congratulations also goes out to Beth Cool who was appointed by the Borough Council on September 11th to replace Councilor Robert Pyles. Councilor Pyles moved out of the borough. Councilor Cool’s term of office will end December 2019. On September 15th, had the honor to join in the state of matrimony Ms. Julie Kimple and Corwin Dillon.

It is October. The leaves will start to change into brilliant colors – a last "hoorah" before they fall. The farmers in the area will finish harvesting their crops. The birds will migrate south. We honor Columbus’ arrival in America on Oct 12, 1492 and celebrate this event on Monday, October 8th. And then, on October 31st children and adults will dress up in "strange looking" costumes to celebrate Halloween and go around the community proclaiming, "Trick or Treat". The last E-Waste Event for 2018 will be held on Saturday, October 13th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Highland Township Building, 3641 Fairfield Road. This event is for current Park’s Garbage Service customers in the boroughs of Carroll Valley and Fairfield and the townships of Freedom Hamiltonban, Highland and Liberty. Proof of residency required.

"All You Can Eat Wing Feed" will be held on October 20th at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield Fire & EMS Social Hall. Ticket prices are $20 per person (ages 13 and up) and $10 per person for children, ages 6-12. There is no charge for children 5 and under. Limited number of tickets sold, please call or text 717-729-1998.

The Broadway Hit play "Moon Over Buffalo" will be performed by the Blue Ridge Theatre Guild players over the second weekend of October. This madcap comedy focuses on George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950s. Hilarity ensues after they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom: Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee(s), and if he likes what he sees, he might cast them in his next movie. Friday (Oct 12th) ticket price is $25 for Dinner and Show. Doors open at 6 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm and show starts at 7 pm. Need to call 717.752.0063 for Friday Dinner Show reservations. Tickets can also be purchase at the door or online by visiting www.blueridgetheatreguild.org. Saturday show is at 7 p.m. and ticket price is $20. Sunday show starts at 2 pm and the ticket is $20.

Please keep in mind that this is a fundraiser for the Fairfield Fire & EMS Company. Half of the ticket price goes to the Fire Company. I had the privilege of directing a highly talented cast. If you want to laugh and enjoy yourself – come! The Fairfield Fire & EMS Open House is scheduled for Sunday, October 14th from 1 to 4 p.m., Movie in the Park will be held on October 19th. The movie is Time Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas. Since it is October, Trunk or Treat event is planned and will start at 5:45 p.m. along with a Halloween Costume Contest at 6:30 p.m. and end with the start of the movie at 7 p.m.. Hope you all will be able to join us. On October 27th you are invited to "Come Explore Your Park" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., learn about Invasives. Interact with a "Hands On" stormwater display and meet the members of the Carroll Valley Tree Board.

Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away is a health hazard. In response, the "16th Medicine Take Back", a collaborative program between local law enforcement, adults, agencies and businesses, the Adams County Environmental Services, and Collaborating For Youth, will be held on October 27th from 10 to 2 p.m. in front of the Carroll Valley Community & Education Complex. Community members are encouraged to participate in the disposal of any expired, unused, and/or unwanted prescription medications (liquids, pills, powders) during the disposal hours. The disposal allows community members to dispose of their medicines properly, reducing both the availability to youth and the contamination of water sources. Pet medications will be accepted. No needles. For more information about the "Medicine Take Back", including opportunities to volunteer, contact Eileen Grenell, at acsaprevention@cfygettysburg.com or call/text 717-357-4439.

Borough meetings to be held in October are: Planning Commission (Oct 1st), Finance Committee (Oct 8th), Council Borough (Oct 9th), Finance Committee and Council Borough Workshop (Oct 16th), Finance Committee and Council Borough Workshop (Oct 23rd), and Parks/Recreation (Oct 24th). Support our Fairfield Fire & EMS Department by playing bingo. Bingo is played the first Friday of every month and every Thursday at the Fire Hall with the doors opening at 5:30 pm. The Bingo Hotline number is (717) 642-8105. Please reduce your driving speed when you are in the Valley. Remember, Halloween night (Oct 31st) there will be young people walking the trails – be careful. If you have any questions call me at 301-606-2021 or email at mayorronharris@comcast.net.