Many of Manchaug Pond’s summer residents spent this week and weekend turning on the cottage water, getting the boat out of storage, working on the dock, and moving things ….. … all in preparation for the summer season.
Boat Ramp Sign Repaired
Special thanks to our Sutton Town Administrators office and the State Office of Fishing and Boating Access for taking care of our aging boat ramp sign. Before repairs: Today:
Rain and Waterlevel
Last night we received over 2 inches of rain here on Manchaug Pond. Saturated soils in the watershed are making for plenty of runoff which is causing the waterlevel of the lake to come up very quickly.
Not to Worry…
Not to worry… just Verizon fios coming to Manchaug Pond!
Barred Owl
The photographer notes “this Barred Owl said it didn’t give a hoot about the Bald Eagles!”
Quess Whooo ?
Can you guess the star of the next blog post? If you loved the photos of the eagles, you’re going to love this next picture sent in by a friend of Manchaug Pond. Looking like a primordial forest, this wooded area abutts the southern end of Manchaug Pond. Let’s break for a commercial: Help build our new organization!Your purchases from Amazon, of Kindle, and through Goodsearch benefit the Manchaug Pond Foundation, a non-profit 501c3 organization recently formed and approved by the IRS to protect and enhance Manchaug Pond and its watershed. Membership, donations, and your participation in fundraising events help build the foundation so we can achieve our goals in the protection of the lake and its watershed. Thank you for your support! stay tuned for another awesome photo…
Warning for DOG Owners around Manchaug Pond
Keep an extra special eye on your outdoor pets … we have been asked to post this warning as one neighborhood on Manchaug Pond is reporting the loss of four dogs – yes, FOUR dogs who have died within the last week due to anti-freeze poisoning! Here’s some advice: Besides keeping common hazards such as human medications and household cleaners out-of-paw’s reach, keep your veterinarian’s number handy, familiarize yourself with the symptoms of poison ingestion—such as vomiting, excessive thirst and difficulty breathing—and, assemble a pet first-aid kit, and learn more at A Place for Animals.com.
Manchaug’s Ice Breaking UP
Ice still remains on Manchaug Pond even after a few days of spring temperatures and wind.
Cabin Fever? MPA FUNdrai$ing Committee has the answers!
Ready for some fun and an opportunity to raise money for a great cause? Here are a few of the events the MPA Fundraising Committee has lined up for 2011: A fun new evening of live music, dancing, cash bar, raffles, snacks and more called Rockin’ Spring Fling April 29th at the Dudley-Gendron in Sutton; Only $10 pp, email for tickets! Check out the band’s playlist here! the BIG ticket BOAT Raffle whose prize has grown bigger and better with it’s second year! Tickets are being printed now and soon will go on sale with a very limited number available. USA Marine, our sponsor, will bring the boat to the shores of Manchaug for the drawing on June 18th. The free meal of half-a-chicken and all the fixings for ticket holders. Stay tuned for a photo of the boat – a 2011 pontoon boat or take $10,000 cash. More info to come! the 2nd Annual Boat Decorating Contest for the July 4th weekend (judging on July 3rd) is also being planned – entries can choose any theme, a judges’ boat will be added to allow a longer and closer view and there is talk of trophies and categories. and Manchaug …