(4/2023) It is April 2023. It has been three years and a couple of months since we first heard the words coronavirus, COVID-19. On January 20, 2020, the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first U.S. laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States. Based on today’s CDC guidelines, our local community infection rate is low. The guidance is to stay updated with COVID-19 vaccines and get tested if you have symptoms.
As the weather improves over time, many residents are starting to rake leaves and gather fallen tree branches. The question is, what to do with the debris? One suggestion is to transport the debris to the Washington Township Refuse Transfer Station at 12721 Buchanan Trail East (off Rt 16) in Waynesboro. Before going, check out their website at washtwp-franklin.org/transfer-station or call 717-762-4413 for further information on what they accept and the cost.
If you plan to burn, read the Carroll Valley Borough Ordinance 6-2008. The ordinance contains information about what you are and are not allowed to burn and your safety and supervisory responsibilities. The ordinance is in Chapter 20. To see a copy of the ordinance, go to carrollvalley.org, and on the home page, type open burning in the search box, and then click on the ordinance. If you have any questions, call the borough office at 717-642-8269.
The Blood Drive held on March 23rd, 28 people donated 25 pints of blood. Based on the donation, the Red Cross will be able to save 75 local lives. Thank you for your personal gift. The Easter Bunny is visiting our area on April 8th to host the Carroll Valley Easter Egg Hunt. The start time is 11 am. Be sure to show up earlier. Digital portraits with the Easter Bunny will be taken by Jarrell Studios free of charge. Over 5,000 eggs have been filled and hidden for our young participants. My advice is to show up earlier than 11 a.m. so you can have a picture taken and time to figure out where your child group area is. Also, I would appreciate if you would please tell your youngsters not to run over the old guy with the camera when the starting horn is blown.
April 22n, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Carroll Valley Borough parking lot, the Police and Liberty Township Police Departments will partner with Collaborating For Youth to cooperate with US Drug Enforcement Agency to carry out the Adams County "Medicine Take-Back" collection. This medicine collection allows Adams County residents to dispose of unused or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications safely and free of charge. Pills, liquids, creams, and pill bubble-packs will be accepted, and no needles or sharps will be accepted. Seventy percent of people abusing prescription pain relievers get them (take) from family and friends. In addition, safely disposing of prescription drugs and unused OTC medications helps reduce the damage to groundwater and the environment. For more information regarding the Adams County TAKE BACK, don't hesitate to contact Collaborating For Youth at 717-338-0300.
Plans are in the works to hold a Carroll Valley Fishing Derby on April 29th. Further information will become available in the near future. Hope to see you at the derby. Keep well. Watch your speed in the borough. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by email using MayorRonHarris @comcast.net or phone 301- 606-2021.
