Election Tuesday Brings Change to Districts of Manchaug Pond

The day after election Tuesday has brought a sunrise which painted the morning sky red and blue, banding itself along the lake’s horizon in imitation of the USA’s Old Glory.   The election has brought change to the districts in which Manchaug Pond and it’s watershed find itself. This morning’s Telegram reports new state representatives for both Douglas and Sutton. First, the Manchaug Pond Association extends its deepest gratitude to Representatives Callahan and Kujawski for their valiant work with us in calling for the preservation of this lake. Their words of inspiration and experience at our past Annual Meetings have been uplifting and their work on the state level invaluable. Secondly, we congratulate Messieurs Kuros and Fattman and look forward to meeting and working with them in the protection of our natural resource.

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 …

Manchaug Pond Foundation

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.

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…”