The Small Pond is Clean!

March 14, 2026

An energetic and diligent group took on the task of cleaning the small pond and the surrounding areas.

On a perfect March Saturday, 16 or so OCC club members (and one or two non members) banded together to take on the twice yearly task of draining and cleaning the small pond. Paused only by a surprisingly stubborn drain clog mid effort, the team laughed, conversed, planned their summers and enjoyed the refreshing cool water as they pushed their brooms to success. Thanks to all for the hard work!

One of the unique perks of OCC membership: Sometimes, success is measured by watching it all go down the drain.

From top left, clockwise: Ralph puts the finishing touch on the effort; top right: a perfect Saturday afternoon; bott. right: Ralph gets up to his elbows in a clogged drain pipe. Note the heavy machinery that had to be brought in to solve the crisis; bott. left: Serious muscle