(4/2019) Last year on the first day of Spring brought us 9 inches of snow and the second day added another 4 inches. This year high winds and heavy rains. Still looking forward to the warmer weather.

The E-Waste Recycling event is scheduled to be held on Saturday, April 13th from 8 to Noon at the Hamiltonban Township Maintenance Building located on 31 Carroll’s Tract Road. Now is the time to get rid of your old computers, monitors, laptops, peripherals, printers, keyboards, copiers, scanners, cell phones, stereo equipment, telephones, modem, and televisions. Regarding televisions, you must remove them from the cabinetry in which they are contained and no items should be broken into pieces. Be aware that unloading assistance will not be provided.

This event is free and only for current Park’s Garbage Service customers in the boroughs of Carroll Valley and Fairfield and the townships of Hamiltonban, Highland, and Liberty. It will take place "Rain or Shine". If you have any questions, you can email Hamiltonban@embarqmail.com or call 717-642-8509.

Concurrently with the E-Waste Recycling, Hamiltonban Township is organizing a 2019 Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania event to be held on the same date from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm throughout the township. They are asking local community and civic associations, school and youth groups, families and friends, business employees, hunting and fishing clubs, conservation organizations, sports teams, and others to organize their members and participate in the Hamiltonban Township 14th Annual Highway Cleanup. For more information contact the Hamiltonban Township office.

The Carroll Valley Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 20th from 11:00 am to Noon. The participants will be divided into four age groups: (1) 2 years and under; (2) 3-4 years old; (3) 5-7 years old; and (4) 8-10 years old. All age groups will hunt at the same time. Portraits with the Easter Bunny will be available thanks to Jarrell Studios. Gayle Marthers and Amanda Bell are looking for helpers to fill 5,000+ eggs. If you wish to donate candy to fill-up the eggs, go to www. https://www.myregistry.com/wishlist/Borough-Of-Carroll-Valley-Fairfield-PA/1852975 and myregistry.com will display the "Welcome to the 2019 Easter Egg Hunt of Borough of Carroll Valley page. Click "Continue to Gift List" and chose the candy you would like to donate to the Egg Hunt.

On Saturday, April 27th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Carroll Valley Educational & Community Complex, the Carroll Valley Borough Police and Liberty Township Police Departments will partner with Collaborating For Youth to carry out the tenth Adams County "Take Back" medicine collection. This medicine collection provides an opportunity for 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. No needles or sharps will be accepted. Seventy percent of people abusing prescription pain relievers get them (take) from family and friends. In fact, more teens abuse prescription drugs than any illicit drug except marijuana. Adams County’s medication collection and disposal is being sponsored by the Pennsylvania Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration in partnership with local and State Police, local fire departments, Collaborating For Youth, and the Adams County Department of Environmental Services. For more information regarding the Adams County TAKE BACK, please contact Eileen Grenell, 717-338-0300.

The Borough of Carroll Valley is holding its Annual Trout Fishing Derby on Sunday, April 28th at the Carroll Commons Park from 9 a.m. until Noon. All children 15 and under are invited to come out to the park with their fishing poles, tackle boxes, and bait and take part in the Carroll Valley fishing derby. Each participant is permitted to keep five fish. Pre-registration is strongly recommended but not required. The first 150 registrants will get a free gift provided by Keystone Pursuit Outdoors.

The participants will be divided into four age groups: (1) 4 & under; (2) 5 to 7; (3) 8 to 10; and (4) 11 to 15. The schedule timeline: Registration (8-9 am); Fishing Begins (9 am) and Fishing Ends (Noon). If you are interested in helping out, please call 717-642-8269. This is a free event thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors: KPO, McSherrystown Fish & Game Association, Inc. and the Borough of Carroll Valley.

During the Fishing Derby on April 28th between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Carroll Valley Tree Board will be present with an informational tent containing invasive plant, water management, and Spotted Lanternfly information along with a "Come see your Park" activity for the children and adults to do in the park. So please come and meet the Tree Board and learn something new about Carroll Commons Park.

The Borough meetings in April are: Planning Commission (April 1st); Tree Board (April 5th) Council Meeting (April 9th); and Parks/Recreation Committee (April 24th). If you have any questions, please contact me by calling me at 301-606-2021 or email at MayorRonHarris@comcast.net. Please watch your speed while driving.