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Nereid News, 9/8/06
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- Osprey sighting
- Boathouse security reminder
- Thanks to volunteers
- Nereid Masters Yahoo group
Upcoming events schedule
September 30
October 15
October 21-22
October 28 |
Head of the Harlem Regatta
Head of the Passaic Regatta
Head of the Charles Regatta
Oktoberfest |
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Osprey sighting
Spotted Saturday morning, just before the remnants of Ernesto lashed the
area, a single Osprey. On my way downriver, pausing just after the RR
bridge, I heard a distinctive high pitched, short cry. Rising from the
branches of a tree on the west bank, very near where a nesting pair had
been several years ago, it flapped these great wings, gave its cry several
times, circled and flew down river.
These birds are tremendous fishers, with a unique wing configuration for
raptors. They mate for life and live 20-25 years. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osprey
Keep a look out for our friend, not to be confused with the Great Egret or
Herons who also populate the Passaic shores.
Nature Boy (a.k.a. George Freimarck)
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Boathouse security reminder
Several members have come to the boathouse and found it unlocked. We are
asking for everyone's cooperation with keeping our building and our
valuable property secure.
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It is very important that every rower sign in and out on
the log. This is the only way of knowing whether there are still rowers on
the water.
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Please close and lock both bays, the front door and the
gate if you are the last person out of the boathouse and the log shows
that there are no rowers on the water.
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The gate should be locked even if there are cars in the
parking lot. Those who leave their cars should be sure to have their gate
key with them when they return to the boathouse.
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Thanks to Street Fair volunteers
A special thanks to Ray, George, Gratia, Marc and Leigh for volunteering
at the Rutherford Street Fair. Also, a special thanks to Joe DiCristo for
the television, VHS player, power pack and easel to help spark interest in
the boat club.
See you at the next event,
Carol and Josie
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Nereid Masters Yahoo group
We have created a Yahoo group where Nereid members can post questions to
other members, post photos and classified ads, organize for regattas, find
others to row with, etc. To register, send a blank email to
nereidmasters-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or email
nereidpres@hotmail.com. Today the group is up to 15 members.
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