(3/2019) It is March and two years ago on March 1st the Adams County Library at Carroll Valley along with the Carroll Valley Borough office opened for service in our new building. Time flies. Remember to turn your clock forward one hour to mark the beginning of Daylight-Saving Time on March 10th at 2 am. We celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. Watch out for that green beer. If you get a green glow about you, do not drive. The National Collegiate Athletic Association March Madness begins on March 17th and ends on Monday, April 8. Spring starts on Tuesday, March 20th.

Once again, the Carroll Valley Borough’s 5th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance – Ties & Tiaras held on Saturday February16th was a tremendous success with approximately 270 people in attendance. As the dads escorted their lovely daughters down the red carpet into the magical realism of the Ties & Tiaras event, these special young ladies were photographed by their followers and the Mom-a Razzi. I also took a few. To see, go to ronspictures.net. I believe everyone had a great time. An event of this size could not have been accomplished without the people who were willing to give up their time for others.

The 35 volunteers involved were: Kathy Beard, Amanda Bell, Jayden Bell, Steve Bell, Lori Borden, Councilor Beth Cool, Crystal Durbin, Shelby Durbin, Deana Duvall, Pat Fester, Magie Ditez, Justine Gibbon, David Hazlett, Chuck Hughes, Tammy Hughes, Jeni Jarrell, Gina Johnson, Jesse Kraft, Jessica Kraft, Mary Kraft, Charlee Marthers, Gayle Marthers, Karson Miller, Dana Mohr, Hunter Paulus, Amber Skoczen, Rachael Skoczen, Councilor Sarah Skoczen and Heather Walter. Special thanks to chefs Commissioner Marty Qually and Elizabeth Meighan Qually and the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority of Gettysburg College who provided the service.

Basic Life Support or Ambulance Services will look a little different as of Sunday, March 3, 2019 when Fairfield Fire/EMS officially merges all Ambulance Services with Adams Regional EMS. With volunteerism at a historic low and demand for services increasing; Fairfield Fire/EMS took a critical step forward in order to continue to provide qualified first responders to our community. The contract with Adams Regional keeps both ambulances in the Fire Station in Fairfield with personnel on duty 24 hours, 7 days-a-week. The service will be upgraded to paramedic level giving our family and loved ones quick professional treatment.

If you are a current Ambulance Club member Adams Regional will honor that membership until June 30, 2019 when you will be able to join their club. Fairfield Fire/EMS will be sending a letter to each household in early March introducing the new company and the membership process. Questions regarding the services provided by Fairfield Fire/EMS can be sent to manager@fairfield-ems.org or call 717-642-8842.

The 25th Annual Fairfield Fire & EMS Awards Banquet will be held on March 9th in the Banquet Room of the Fairfield Fire Hall located at 106 Steelman Street. There will socializing at 5:30 pm. Dinner will be served buffet-style at 6 p.m. and followed by Volunteer Recognitions. For more information contact the Fire Company at 717-642-8842. Hope to see you there.

Expand your personal enrichment horizons on Community Education Day on Friday, March 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at HACC’s Gettysburg Campus. Participants can choose three educational sessions from among 11 topics that range from Silent Stories: Investigating Gettysburg's Civil War Monuments, Birding Basics, Dealing with Difficult People: Lessons from Eisenhower & D-Day, Good Ground: Cemetery Hill during the Battle and After (walking tour), My, My, My Generation, Savvy Social Security, and much more. Sessions are presented in a short workshop format and led by HACC faculty or community presenters. The cost of $49 per person includes the choice of three class sessions, morning refreshments and a bagged lunch. To view the schedule of sessions and register, visit hacc.edu/GettysburgCommunity or call the campus Welcome Center at 717-337-3855, ext. 119903.

Save March 22nd Friday evening even to attend the "Cocktails For A Cause" fundraising event being held by the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) in partnership with Survivors, Inc. The event will be held at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center – 1195 Baltimore Pike Gettysburg. Tickets are $50 per person. Hors d’ocuvres and signature cocktails will be served. Guest will have access to museum film, cyclorama and the museum. An adult scavenger hunt with prizes will be held. All proceeds will be provided to the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center and Survivors, Inc. Contact CAC at 717-337-9888 to get your tickets. You may want to visit the CAC website www.kidsagaincac.org to access what other Community Fundraisers are being planned.

The Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank will be holding a Blood Drive on March 28th, Thursday. If possible, you are asked to arrive around 3:15 pm. Registration and blood collection will be performed in the Carroll Valley Council meeting room from 4 to 7 pm.. If you can, please donate your blood. Blood is the most precious gift one can give to another – it is the gift of life. The Trout Fishing Season Opens in our area on Saturday, March 31st at 8 a.m.. I have been told the Carroll Valley Fishing Derby will be held in April. As of this writing, no specific date has been decided. However, if you are interested in helping with the Fishing Derby, please contact me at mayorronharris@comcast.net or 301-606-2021.

The Borough will be holding the following meetings in March: Planning Commission (Monday – Mar 4th), Tree Board (Thursday – Mar 7th), Borough Council (Tuesday – Mar 12th), Sewer/Water Authority (Mar 18th), Finance Committee (Monday – Mar 25th) and Parks/Recreation Committee (Wednesday – Mar 27th). If you have any questions, contact me by email at MayorRonHarris@comcast.net or 301-606-2021. Watch the speed while driving on the trails.