(6/2021) It is June and warm. COVID-19 cases are declining as more people get vaccinated. Primary elections are over. In June, we celebrate National Flag Day on Monday, June 14th. Although Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, Pennsylvania celebrates the day as a state holiday. Remember, the flag is flown from sunrise to sunset. The flag should never fly at night without a light on it. Father’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 20th. It is a day set aside to spend some quality time with dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather or father figure. During that night of June 20th at 11:32 pm EDT, the summer officially begins.

The Carroll Valley 2021 Primary Election ran smoothly through the efforts of our dedicated poll workers. To see the results, please go to Adamscounty.us. On the homepage, click 2021 Primary Election Results in the Highlights window and choose whether you are interested in the Election Summary or Precinct Summary. Thank you to our residents who voted in person or by mail-in ballot. To those who voted in person and stopped to talk, it was a great time to catch up on family and friends' news after a year of isolation. Thank you all. Keep well! Remember, school is out. Watch your speed on the trails. If you have any questions, please call me at 301)-606-2021 or email me at MayorRonHarris@comcast.net.

The Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank will be holding their Blood Drive on Thursday, June 10th from noon to 5 p.m. in the council meeting room at the Carroll Valley Borough located at 5685 Fairfield Road. Everyone will receive a certificate for a Free Medium Blizzard at Dairy Queen! The two ways to schedule your donation appointment are to enter the following in your browser 717GiveBlood.org and click on Donate Now or call 800-771-0059. A form of ID is required to donate. The Blood Bank strongly suggests you schedule an appointment to help the Blood Bank improve your donation experience. Walk-ins are always welcome; however, donors with appointments will be taken first, resulting in a significant wait time for those without appointments. Masks are required. If you are not wearing a mask, a mask will be provided for you to wear.

The Adams Regional Emergency Medical Services (AREMS) 2021–2022 Subscription Drive is going on now. It is once again that time of year to enroll in the Ambulance Subscription Program. While you still receive emergency ambulance service if you do not subscribe to the program, AREMS strongly encourages you to participate to avoid costs beyond what typical insurance will cover. You should be aware that you must have a minimum of a primary insurance plan to be eligible to join this ambulance membership. Two benefits of joining AREMS Ambulance Services are helping your local emergency medical services provide quality emergency services. Secondly, you are eliminating your out-of-pocket expenses under certain circumstances. The cost of emergency services could cost over $1,100. By becoming a "member," AREMS will waive any unpaid balances (excluding deductibles & copays) for emergency service after your insurance company processes your bill. Questions, call 717 624-7456.

The Carroll Valley Library June online program segments videoed at 11 a.m. and available to watch shortly afterward on the library’s Facebook page are: Wednesday, June 2nd – Summer Fitness, Personal Trainer Holly Forrest, discusses ways to stay fit in the summer!; Monday, June 14th – Flying Gliders, Teen pilot Ross C., teaches you the basics about flying gliders!; Wednesday, June 16th at 6:30 p.m. – Kindergarten Here I Come! Fairfield Elementary Edition, Fairfield Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Spalding, reads us a story!; Monday, June 21st – Lightning Bug Craft, Watch and learn how to make a fantastic lightning bug craft and Monday, June 28th – Popsicle Craft, Watch and learn how to make a cute popsicle craft. Pick up the supplies for both programs at the Carroll Valley Library. The Summer Fitness and Flying Gliders program will also be on the Adams County Library’s YouTube channel.

If you missed the May electronic recycling drop-off event held at Carroll Valley, consider the Washington Township Transfer Station as the closest place to turn in your electronic items. The station is located at 12721 Buchanan Trail East Waynesboro (right off PA 16 as you go to Waynesboro from Carroll Valley). They will accept electronic items only on Fridays and the first Saturday of the month. There will be a $0.50 per pound charge with a $15 (30lbs) minimum charge. All electronic items will be weighed. If you are unsure, call ahead at 717-762-4413. What about used automobile oil, batteries, and other items? Suggest you refer to the Adams County website (adamscounty.us). On the homepage, under the heading Top Clicks (bottom of the list), click Recycling Brochure. You can download this 23-page pdf document or perform your online search to find what you are looking for on the Adams County website without downloading. The brochure contains a wealth of information broken down by categories of recyclables (e.g., Microwares, Pesticides, Refrigerators, Sealants, etc.), the entity's name, and phone number. Advice – always call ahead.