Friends,
I did it! I ran my first 5k race. I went into it thinking I wasn’t going to make it, that I was going to let myself down. But, you know what? It was great.
I ran my personal best time. I finished in the upper half of my age group. I got a medal. I didn’t do as well as the pace runner who was pregnant and finished a 10k five minutes behind me. And I certainly didn’t run as well as the lady who didn’t even break a sweat when she was passing me.
But for someone who never thought to run a race, but here am. And I have to say, I’m pretty proud.
Next on my list is the Kona Chocolate 5k in November.
Rebecca
Rolling Stoves Featured in Local Business News
For six years, Carli and Josh Mansfield happily operated The Rolling Stoves burger-and-fries food truck, which they founded. The husband-and-wife team, who both went to culinary school, enjoyed the success of the food truck and catering business, which granted them a slow winter season to enjoy time with their kids − a one-year old, three-year-old twins and a four-year-old.
“We had no intention of ever opening a restaurant,” said Carli, “But people were asking.”
Farmington Sprayed to Control Invasive Species Phragmites
To maintain environmental quality and public health and safety, the Road Commission for Oakland County and various local governments, working with the Oakland County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, are treating the invasive plant Phragmites in ditches along major roads.
Phragmites grows in wet areas and can reach heights of 15 feet, leading to safety and environmental problems. It forms dense stands blocking views at intersections, impedes water access, impairs drainage, damages infrastructure, crowds out habitat, and causes hot, damaging fires if ignited.
GEI Consultants treated the Phragmites on Sept. 20. These are licensed herbicide application contractors who will follow the manufacturer’s application directions.
Residents who live adjacent to Phragmites should monitor the vicinity for posting of the 8.5×11 inch, yellow signs. The signs will indicate the date of the treatment, the products used, and any restrictions on the use of treated property.
Tollgate PumpkinFest
Mark your calendars for a fun, family-friendly event with the Farmington Community Library and the MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center.
It’s almost time to gather friends and family to come take a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin. Food, music, farm animals, educational exhibits and children’s activities all make for a fun fall outing for all ages.
The 6th Annual Pumpkinfest weekend at MSU Tollgate Farm takes place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5-6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Click here for more information.
Did You Know?
The Farmington Community Library now has telescopes available for circulation. Check out a telescope for seven days and see what you can discover in the sky.
