From: "Evelyn" ewoudenberg@roadrunner.nf.net To: NFLD-LAB-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 1:13 PM Subject: TIDBIT OF INFO. ST.JOHN'S REGATTA Tidbit of info. about one of our Province's Holidays "Regatta Day" opening Ceremonies. It's a very fun time every year, as well the famous "George St." Festival. The City of St.John's is the place to visit at this time of the year. Local music and music Bands from across Canada and the US will continue to play each day and night until the early morning hours. Games of chance throughout the day with celebrations throughout the evening hours with fire-works lightening the skies of the entire City. I certainly will be sitting on top of "Signal Hill " tonight viewing in awe of the wonderful sights and sounds of our great Capital of our Province, St.John's, the oldest City in North America. I wish all of the Listers could join us. So much a part of our heritage that will linguer on through the years to our gggggchildren. Take care Cheers Evelyn Green Light for the Regatta. It's green and go for the 185th running of the Royal St. John's Regatta. The announcement came from the regatta committee, live on VOCM this morning. More than one hundred crews will take to the pond today, and VOCM will have stroke-by-stroke coverage of all the races. Regatta Committee President Keith Renouf says there are also some 200 concessions spread around Quidi Vidi Lake. Motorists won't be able to park on number of roads near Quidi Vidi Lake today because of the regatta. Sections of at least 15 streets will be designated as "tow away zones", including the Boulevard, Legion Road and parts of Circular Road. Members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary will be on hand lakeside to ensure everything runs smoothly. RNC Staff Sergeant June Layden indicates liquor-related violations won't be tolerated. Layden is also advising people to keep a close eye on their children, and leave their pets at home. Federal Opposition Leader Stephen Harper continues his visit to the province today with a trip to the regatta. He'll present medals and the trophy to winners of the female district race, tour the regatta course in a chase boat and visit the booths around the lake. He'll then have lunch with the regatta committee and invited guests. Visitors from all over the province and the world take in the annual regatta Regatta Day Operations The Canadian Red Cross will continue its' own tradition at the Royal St. John's Regatta today with 'Operation Lost and Found.' Acting Regional Director Al Pelley says this year they will have two checkpoints, a vehicle at the top of the pond and a Red Cross tent behind the marquis. Pelley says volunteers will be circulating throughout the crowd with hand-held radios provided by the Avalon Amateur Radio Club. He says the Red Cross is encouraging parents to show both checkpoint to their children so they'll know where to go if they get lost. The Nurses Union will provide its annual rest and refreshment stop for seniors at the regatta. It will be located at the head of Quidi Vidi Lake and will provide seniors with a place to rest and enjoy refreshments while watching the races. President Debbie Forward says the nurses and volunteers look forward to providing the service. The City of St. John's water education program is participating in the regatta day celebrations. Proceeds from their booth will be donated to the group 'Water for People' an international, non-profit development organization. They are committed to the long-term impact of increased access to safe drinking water and improved sanitation and health. The annual New World Fitness 'Kids of Steel' is on at Bowring Park today. It's described as a wonderful opportunity for children ages seven to sixteen to be introduced to triathalon. Meantime, the 19th annual New World Fitness Triathlon takes place Sunday at the Sunshine Rotary Park. There are two new events this year, a duathlon, which involves a run-bike-run component, and the corporate challenge. Musical Ride Travels to Deer Lake: The public is invited to have a look at some of the horses taking part in the RCMP Musical Ride tomorrow August 06, 2003 in Deer Lake. Sgt. Bruce Whillins says the stables at the Hodder Memorial Stadium will be open to the public at 2:30PM. The RCMP Musical Ride takes place tomorrow night at 7 at the Bowater Field.