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Race'sformer executive director speaks to civic group By Edward F. Maroney emaroney@barnstablepatriot.com EDWARD F MARONEY PHOTOS TOP GUY - Guy Morse lived in Centerville throughout his 28-year "run" as executive director of the Boston Athletic Association and the Boston Marathon. He spoke to the Centerville Civic Association about lessons learned in helping to change a venerable institution. WELCOME - Centerville Civic Association President David Sauro welcomes members Feb. 3 for the CCA's first meeting in the renovated and expanded village library. It was a night of inspira- tion for the Centerville Civic Association , both from the success of its Fami- lies in Need program and from the words of a fellow villager, Guy Morse, who for almost three decades was re- sponsible for a little footrace you may know of: the Boston Marathon. At the CCA meeting in the renovated and expanded Centerville Public Library, President David Sauro intro- duced Morse as the Boston Athletic Association's first executive director. The genial Morse talked about how the race had changed along with the soci- ety. For more than 70 years, in an era before runners for charities, only "fit individu- als" could run the eight-town course -but not women or wheelchair racers who were in good shape. Surprisingly, according to Morse, "there was very little community support. Specta- tors were few compared to to- day." And, frankly, "cities and towns did not receive a lot of support from the BAA." In fact, the BAA was "vir- tually bankrupt " in the early '80s, Morse said, and when he started in December 1984, his first task was to sit down with Boston Mayor Ray Flynn and talk about whether the race would continue. What saved the race was prize money, much of it from John Hancock, "which made all the difference in the world," said Morse. He's still proud that the race has kept payouts to men and women winners equal. Morse noted with pride that the insurance company did not insist on naming the race. "Even today," he said, "it's not the John Hancock Marathon. " The Boston Marathon's charity runner program "is the most robust in all of sports," Morse declared. "When I left [in 2012], some 30 charities " were involved. Marathon charity run- ners have raised well over $100 million since 1989, the speaker said. The race drew 38,000 run- ners on its 100th anniversary, and Morse said he expects 36,000 on the course for the first Marathon after last April's bombings. That in- cludes 4,000 competitors who couldn't finish when the race was halted. "It was a terrible year for all of us, a nightmare," said Morse. But there was "a tre- mendous outpouring of sup- port " from around the world that "has sustained us." CONTINUED ON PAGEA:11 Marathon man crossesthe finish linein Centerville Steinhilber setsofficehours Precinct 2 Town Councilor Eric Steinhilber will hold of- fice hours March 12 and every following second Wednesday of the month. Call 508-217- 4501 or e-mail ERSteinhil- ber@gmail.com to make an appointment. Changeofvenuefor antiquesshow The 38th Hyannis Public Library Presidents' Weekend Antiques Show is set for Feb. 15 and 16 at a new location, the Barnstable Intermedi- ate School on Route 28 in Hyannis. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the 15* and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 16th , patrons can enjoy offerings from dealers around New England. Adult admission is $6, $5 with a coupon available at the library. Children attend free when accompanied by an adult. Countingon volunteersto countherring Three Bays Preservation will hold its annual herring count orientation March 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Liberty Hall on Main Street in Marstons Mills. Learn about the counting protocol and meet Brewster author Elliott Carr, who'll share stories from his book, HerringRun: Lifeand Deathat Stony Brook. The herring count begins when the river water tempera- ture reaches 51 degrees; that happened on March 31 last year. Gentleonyourmind (andbody) The Centerville Public Library will offer free gentle yoga Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. starting Feb. 18 (no March 11 class) courtesy of Theresa Packard, a Yoga Alli- ance registered teacher. OddCouples atSturgisLibrary With help from a Mass Humanities grant, Sturgis Library in Barnstable Village has scheduled a reading and discussion series titled "Odd Couples: Literary Feuds, Friendships and Falling- outs." Drop an e-mail to st- urgisreference@comcast.net to register or find out about events in the series through April. Texts are available at the library. Gifts givebackto CentervilleLibrary With the quote "On Land, Mermaids Love Their Tales," a new work by Elizabeth Mumford celebrates the Centerville Public Library. Prints showing the lovely ladies reading on the porch of the 1856 Country Store are available for $25 at the store or the library. All proceeds benefit the library, Neil Terkelsen, designer of the Figawi trophy has created a handmade sterling silver "Centerville Wave" for the library. It comes boxed with a sterling silver chain for $75 and can be purchased at the library. A version in 14k yel- low gold may be ordered for $695. Put somezip inyourwardrobe To benefit the Barnstable Village Civic Association, "vil- lage pride" short-sleeve shirts decorated with the zip codes of Barnstable and Cummaquid can be purchased directly for $20 through acanedy@ comcast.net. Zip code hats are available for $20 at Mosees in Barnstable Village. Kidz need yourkomputer The Hyannis Public Library is working with the Masonic Angel Foundation to provide "gently-used" laptop computers (Windows or Linux-based only) to students Hyannis West El- ementary School, joining Sturgis Library, which is collecting them for Barnstable-West Barnstable Elementary School. Donated laptops may be eligible for tax deductions. Bring yours to the library; laptops only, please. 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