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Sacred Sunset: Race Day Sky and Post Race First Aid!
Taken from Old Holbrook’s Campground, our 2 mile water station, yesterday morning at the start of Manchaug Pond’s 6K THE DAM RACE Those who participated in the race, runners, walkers, wheelers and volunteers, please take extra care of yourself today: drink plenty of water (not soda, coffee, or tea as they dehydrate) soak, ice, massage and stretch sore muscles (add a little Epson Salts or foot soak to the water!) “Pain relief can helped by icing, massage, light activity and slow gentle stretching. All of these things work by increasing the circulation to the area. The increased circulation takes away waste and extra fluid and brings new nutrients. Drinking fluids will help flush the waste products from the body.” walk today, even just 15 minutes to keep the circulation going and loosen stiff muscles eat well to replace carbs lost get plenty of rest – go to be early check in to the blog tomorrow to plan for next year’s race! We loved your participation and want you to come back to THE DAM RACE 2011 ! Check in for more detailed advice at: http://www.runtheplanet.com/trainingracing/marathon/recovery.asp
THE DAM RACE, Manchaug’s 6K a success!
THE START: Historic Waters Farm, Sutton Massachusetts The former home of Dorothea Waters Moran, past MPA secretary who donated this property high in the Manchaug Pond watershed to the Town of Sutton. A living history museum cared for and enhanced by the Waters Farm Preservation, Inc. 56 runners registered THE FINISH:The Manchaug Pond Dam, Sutton Massachusetts. The dam was built in the mid 1800’s, reconstructed in 1960, and vital today in 2010 to the preservation of Manchaug Pond: the waterlevel, the wetlands, for the user community, for downstream use, flood control and more. The cause for which we ran/walked today! THE WINNERS: Men’s 1st Place – #47 Jake Murray at 24:06 2nd Place – #56 Eric Shrayer at 24:30 Women’s: 1st Place – #17 Jill Bronson at 30:32 2nd Place – #44 Sarah Caseneda at 30:36 AND the rest of the winners:Place Time RUNNER1 M 24:06 Jake Murray (First Male)2 M 24:30 Eric Shrayer (Second Male)3 M 24:40 Howie Bottomly4 M 26:54 Kane Bachand5 M 26:55 Brandon Castaneda6 M 27:54 Nicholas O’Mera7 M 30:20 Mwai Ndegwa8 F 30:32 Jill Bronson (First Female)9 F 30:36 Sarah Castaneda (Second Female)10 M 32:00 Don …
Are your sneakers ready? THE DAM RACE is almost here!!
OOOooo! Are you excited! Over 50 runners/walkers/families with strollers have registered and will meet tomorrow at historic Waters Farm high in the Manchaug Pond watershed at the peak of fall foliage season to run for the Manchaug Pond Foundation. Registration is a 8:30 am. Today the rain has stopped with the breeze bringing in lovely sunshine and blue skies! Here are some photos from the archives of this beautiful and color-filled course! What can you expect? Well, 30 volunteers (in safety green staff shirts) are gathering at 7:45AM to fan out along the course to ensure a safe and fun event! Runners should plan to arrive at 8:30 for registration. Drop-off/parking is on the left before the house (look for sign). Check in with Pam and Allison at the registration table to receive your t-shirt and race bib/number (pin to the front- pins are provided). The Starting Line and a boat air horn will start the race! Runners, walkers and strollers will set off down Waters Road, take a right onto Douglas Rd and another right on to Central Turnpike to approach the one mile mark. Volunteers will be at all road intersections to assist you. Right onto Manchaug Road …
Waters Farm Days
The weather is perfect and MPA is looking forward to being at the 31st annual Waters Farm Days. Apple crisp, fall foliage, views of Lake Manchaug, crafts, adorable animals, antique cars, maple sugar demonstrations, antique tractor pull, and plenty of things for the kids. Today and tomorrow from 10 – 4.
Sacred Sunday
Roadside Ferns, Manchaug Rd.
IRS Decision in … Foundation Declared Public Charity!
MPA President reports the anxiously-awaited, official letter from the government concerning the Manchaug Pond Foundation has been received! Remember the MPA membership voted twice in 2009 to proceed with a 501c3 for Manchaug Pond with paperwork filed last October 19. Here are the highlights of the letter: “We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax exempt status we have determined that you are exempt form Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3)… You are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts… We determined that you are a public charity…”
Whitins District Suggests Douglas Use Manchaug’s Water
Remember the 16 cfs of flow needed downstream for the Town of Douglas Waste Treatment Plant? Since the beginning of June, only 7 cfs, and during a brief period of rain 12cfs, have been flowing through the treatment plant. This, combined with the need to maintain a flow for wildlife downstream, are the reasons Manchaug is always maintaining a flow through the low level gate. Updated in 2006, it actually does not close up tight. The Town of Douglas has stated that Interface, the Manchaug Pond dam owner, has been very cooperative in maintaining our contribution of the flow. Sutton’s contribution today to the Mumford River from Steven’s Pond dam. So here are a couple of the meetings which took place concerning the Town of Douglas and the Whitin Reservoir Watershed District, the need for a greater flow in the Mumford River, and the suggestion that water sources other than Whitin Reservoir be tapped.1.) First listen to the meeting of the Whitin Reservoir Watershed District. Go to: http://www.douglasma.org/cable/online_programs.phpScroll down and click onto: Whitin Reservoir Watershed Management Committee: August 25, 2010 Click to view the Whitin Reservoir Watershed Management Committee meeting dated August 25, 2010. The meeting length is approximately one …
Gatekeeper off duty for the season but ramp still in use…
With the passing of Labor day, the ramp gatekeeper provided by the town is off duty for the season but the State Boat Ramp on Manchaug Pond is still open. This morning boats roared out after 6:30 a.m. for some fishing. Manchaug Pond definitely sees less activity with the arrival of September as the children have gone back to school, the weather has brought lower temps (this morning 54F), winter drawdown necessitates the removal of the shore docked boats, and the summer camps and campgrounds sadly wind down for the close of their season. Manchaug Pond Saturday, September 11, 2010 22 6:30 AM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM Pioneer Valley Bass Anglers Manchaug Pond Sunday, September 12, 2010 12 6:30 AM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM New England Bassmasters of R.I. Manchaug Pond Saturday, September 18, 2010 11 6:30 AM 7:00 AM 1:00 PM A-1 Bassmasters Manchaug Pond Saturday, September 26, 2010 20 6:30 AM 7:00 AM 3:00 PM Iceholes Manchaug Pond Sunday, October 03, 2010 15 6:30 AM 7:00 AM 2:00 PM Central Mass Smallmouth The ramp continues to offer public access to the great pond through all seasons – leaving our summer swimming and summer sports for the enjoyment of …
Labor Day Weekend LIGHTING OF THE SHORELINE
LIGHTING OF THE SHORELINE Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. The tradition of lighting the shoreline is longstanding here on Manchaug Pond! At 8:00 p.m. on Sunday evening, set your flares aglow at your beach or shoreline during our last celebration at the end of the summer! Flares are available from your MPA Area Representative or purchase at cost at the local campground store. $3. each or 2 for $5.00.Thanks to the MPA member who sent in this photo of last year’s event!
