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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
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It's Tuesday
27 Sept 2016
Over 8.1 Million Boater Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
RiverBills / Blessing of the Fleet
Shirt Sighting
Costa Rica
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Pictures of the Day ....... were sent to us by Jessica Mckay who hails out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis
RiverBill:
Hello! I hope all is well with you! Bobby and I just got back from a trip to Costa Rica. While there, we went out on a boat ride and it was a great experience!
Getting onto the boat was a challenge in itself! The boat backed up to the beach and we had to time the waves just right to be able to hop on.
Once we were on the boat, Captain Walter took us for a ride around the Gulf of Papaygo , where the scenery is beautiful. We stopped at a "honeymoon island" for a swim, saw and heard 3 hump back whales, and laughed at a group of 6 dolphins that were "playing" with the boat. I forgot to bring a sticker on the boat, but luckily Bobby was wearing a Blessing of the Fleet shirt with your logo on the back!
Let's make the most of these last few weekends on the river!
Jessica Mckay,Yacht Club of St. Louis
RiverBill says..... Thanks for taking RiverBills and Blessing of the Fleet with you !
Lost or Let Go ?
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Lost or Let Go ? .......
Found this bobbin in the slough today. It will make shore art if no one claims it.
Ramjetdadramjet@aol.com
The Boathouse Fall hours are:
Thursday thru Sunday, 11am to 12 midnight
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Palisades Yacht Club's
Redneck Fishing Tournament
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The Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in 2010...... was s from Jessica Hovanec
It's Ken Spencer, Lindsey Nicole, Jessica Hovanec at Saturday's Redneck Fishing Tournament at Palisades Yacht Club.
THE ALTON MARINA
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FRI, SEP 30........ SPELL BOUND 8P-12A
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US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Mississippi River
MILE 309.6 - UNDERWATER OPERATIONS
Continuing until approximately October 28, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Massman Construction will conduct underwater operations in the vicinity of Mile 309.6, Hannibal Waterfront. Mariners are requested to contact the M/V KEITH JACKSON via VHF-FMChannels 13 or 16, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE 287.5 - CONSTRUCTION
Continuing until approximately April 2017, Ted Shanks Conservation Area is conducting construction operations in the vicinity of Mile 287.5, RDB. Mariners are requested NOT to hold up in this area while construction is ongoing. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
Illinois River
MILE 77.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge GOETZ is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 77.0. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The Dredge GOETZ will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, for passing arrangements and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made
MILE 40.1 - CHANNEL CONDITION/USACE ADVISORY.
The USACE St. Louis District advises that the channel is open in the vicinity of Mile 40.1, but reduced to approximately 150 feet. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed.
The above info is reprinted from the US Army Corps of Engineers website for your "reference."
Click here for the current Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
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Mississippi River In The Riverbend
No Major Flooding Expected For The Region........
According to the National Weather Service, there are no "major flooding" concerns for the Riverbend region, even though there portions of Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin that are dealing with flood threats following recent heavy rainfall.
National Weather Service Meteorologist Charley Kelly says that the worst that Riverbend residents should expect will be some "nuisance flooding".
Alton and Grafton should see the Mississippi River crest in the minor flood stages on Wednesday, October 5. Grafton is forecast to crest at 10 feet, and Alton should see a crest of 18.4 feet........
Click here to read this news article from riverbender.com. With Audio.
Flooding.....
Check out RiverBills "Mississippi River Gauge Page."
The webpage shows all the National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service charts for the Mississippi River from Alton, Il (MM 200.78) to Guttenberg, IA. (MM 615)
It's an easy way, at a glance, to see what the river is doing up stream.... click here
Alton Guttenberg, Iowa
Note: the page is still Under Construction.
We plan to to extend it to lock and dam 1 in the near future.....
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Iowa Flooding News
Iowa Governor Expects To Request Federal Flood Assistance........
On Monday, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said that he will likely be requesting a presidential disaster declaration for 17 counties affected by flooding.
Branstad believes that the flood damage will top the $4.3 million figure necessary for federal infrastructure assistance for affected cities and counties, as well as affected businesses and individuals.
The Governor said that state officials will be collecting damage reports over the next several days, in anticipation of seeking federal matching funds of 75% on top of local and state emergency spending........
Click here to read this news article from qctimes.com.
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Flooding.....
Mississippi River Near Quincy, Illinois
Farmers Work To Beat The Mississippi River........
Everyone knows that there is no stopping the Mississippi River, so some farmers in Adams County, Illinois are teaming up to get their crops harvested before the Mississippi River inundates their fields.
According to farmer Craig Cramm, there were fewer than 24 hours to harvest the crop before the Mississippi River would start taking over his fields.
Cramm's field is not protected by the levee, so he got around 15 men and 5 combines to work morning to night to harvest the crop before it gets washed out........
Click here to read this news story from khqa.com. With Video.
Click here..Lewis Boats Inc website
Boat US Mailboat Article
Con Trios / Boat US Shared 50th Anniversary
By Greg Colletta
Captain Darryll Weil commented on his Facebook page about an article that Greg Colletta wrote to Boat US about Con Trios Yacht Club and Boat US both celebrating their 50th year Anniversary in 2016.
Check it out....Click here
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http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/save-hannibals-marina
Note:There is a minimum fee of $2.00 to sign petition thru ipetitions
Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage Des Sioux, Mo
Froge's Bar and Grill sold a Missouri Lottery winning ticket on Saturday, Sept.24th.
$36, 077
CONGRATS !
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
Photo: Preparing A River Bank For Revetment Operations........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently released a photo of the first step in the process of revetment operations, or riverbank stabilization.
The first step involved the removal of trees and debris from the river banks, which will allow the Bank Grading Unit and the Mat Sinking Unit to do their jobs.
The Bank Grading Unit shapes the bank to the design grade and elevation to accept the articulated concrete mattress and upper bank paving........
Click here to check out this photo from dredgingtoday.com.
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..............Sat, Oct 22 3rd Annual
Froge's bar & Grill.....................Sat, Oct 29
Longshot Saloon.......................Sat, Oct 29
Duck Club Yacht Club................Sat, Nov 05
Lake Of The Ozarks
While Trolling The Internet........ We reeled in some photos from the Fall Boat Show, which was held at Captain Ron's Bar & Grill over the weekend. The show is presented by the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association, and offered boaters year end deals on the 2016 models........
Click here to check out these photos from lakeexpo.com.
Atlantic Ocean Near Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Boater Rescued After Spending A Week Adrift........
On Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard announced that a Vermont man whose boat sank spent a week adrift on an inflatable raft prior to being rescued off the coast of Massachusetts by a passing freighter.
Friday, the Coast Guard had suspended their search for 22 year old Nathan Carman, and his mother Linda, who had been missing since Sunday, September 18. The pair had had left a Rhode Island marina for a fishing trip aboard Nathan's 31 foot aluminum boat, named the Chicken Pox.
The Coast Guard said that Nathan was discovered Sunday by a Freighter approximately 100 nautical miles south of Martha's Vineyard, and was listed in good condition. His mother, Linda, was still missing........
Click here to read this news story from kmov.com.
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We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats, Crest + Manitou Pontoons, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Hertage & Haul Rite trailers
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
The Boathouse Fall hours are:
Thursday thru Sunday, 11 am to 12 midnight.
Breakfast no longer served on the weekends.
Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Fri-Sun: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Duck Club Yacht Club
CLUB NOW OPENS AT 5PM ON THURSDAYS THRU SEPTEMBER.
Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage Des Sioux, Mo
RAFFLING a HARLEY DAVIDSON for Rat Run, $22/ticket or $100/5.........only 2200 tickets will be sold, bike will be here then, details to follow.............
Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
and check out Grafton's Two Week Event and Music Calendar
The Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
FRI, SEP 30....SPELL BOUND 8P-12A
SAT, OCT 01..OUTLAW OPRY 8P-12A
SUN, OCT 02...BUTCH MOORE 1P-5P
The Hawg Pit
821 W Main St, Grafton, IL
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Award winning BBQ
and Great Live Music every weekend
Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL
Fall Hours
Monday & Tuesday we are closed
Wednesday 11am-4pm
Thursday 11am-8pm
Friday & Saturday 11am-9pm
Sunday 11am-7pm
Mel's Riverdock Restaurant
Illinois River at Hardin, IL
Offering a full menu of breakfast, lunch and supper specials along with smoked meats, fish, pizza, specialties, and a great river view
My River Home
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Longshot Saloon
Taco Thursday.
Open at noon for lunchtime on Friday.
LAROSA & TIKI
Click here for Mike's Larosa Bar band Schedule
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Wed..closed Wed's for the season
Thur..Pasta nightFri....Steak night
Sat..
Sun...Breakfast cooked to order 10-12,Fried chicken dinner at 2
Click here for July Entertainment Flyer
More Things Going On This Week
River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry..............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ......618- 535-5759
Winfield Ferry...............618 - 396-2535
Grafton Ferry............... 1-800-258-6645
Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
Who's Open... Who's Closed........
Boathouse Food & Deck.............................. Open Cedar Hill Resort......................................... Open Driftwood Bar @ MRH Boat Harbor & Resort Duck Club Yacht Club.................................. Open Evandy's Boatel........................................... Open Froges Bar & Grill....................................... Open Grafton Oyster Bar....................................... Open Kinder's Restaurant..................................... Open Longshot Saloon......................................... Open LaRosa Cantina........................................... Open Yacht Club of St. Louis................................ Open
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Mississippi River on Dardenne Slough UMR 222.2
The Webcam uploads a new picture every 6 minutes..
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Go to www.RiverWebCams.com for the last 10 pictures from the above camera!
Lock & Dam 15 Webcam
Live Image
Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Lock and Dam 15....
US Army Corps of Engineers Camera
Live Image of Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL ... Click here
Polestar Boating Center
River Weather Station
History for weather station KMOSTCHA4...Polestar Boating Center, St.Charles, MO.. Click here
River Levels & Water Temp for your phone
River Levels for Pool 26............ http://www.riverbills.com/River.html
Alton to Hannibal........................ http://www.riverbills.com/River-Mis.html
Hardin to Peoria ......................... http://www.riverbills.com/River-Ill.html
Saverton, Louisiana, Clarksville... http://www.riverbills.com/River-Lou.html
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Phone 314-517-6079
SCHNEIDER Real Estate, Inc
1Point West Blvd
St. Charles, Mo
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Little Johns Marine Service website
Call office at 636-250-7500 for information on dockage, rack storage, winter storage, winterizing and service or repairs.
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for 2016 price Schedule
E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com
6257 Highway V
St. Charles, Mo
Club 636-250-4333
Marina 636-250-4321
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Award winning BBQ and Great Live Music every weekend
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Call 636.723.0005 when your headed to the river and they will have your food ready when you arrive at the store !
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Grafton Harbor Winery
UMR 222.2
Marine Gas,
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Docks, Rack Storage
40 Ton Travel Lift
Repairs all makes & models
636-250-3446
Woodland Marina
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Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set ....$499
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River Road Renegades Show Team
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Website
If you dream it,
I can build it.
If you break it,
I can fix it
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Let's Plan a River Get-Away
Fun, friendly atmosphere
Five Anchor Marina
Beautiful area of the Mississippi River
Restaurants & wineries nearby
Explore the historic town of Louisiana, MO
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Docks-Dry Storage-Ramp-Repairs-Gas 24/7 Transients welcome
We have Pump Out Now
Ramp Passes & Storage
636-946-2073
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No Wake Inn
Rooms Available Year Round
Call 314-620-1971
or
618- 883- 2356
Website.. click here
100 Bob Michael St.
Naples, IL 62665
217-754-3700
Open 7 Days a Week
A unique dining experience set on the banks of the Illinois River. Great food, exceptional service, and scenic views. Visit our website to view our menu and summer band schedule... Click Here
Evandy's Boatel Jingle
Website
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Open
Golden Eagle Ferry
Mon - Thu.. 5AM- 9PM
Fri - Sat .... 5AM- 2AM
Sun .......... 8AM- 9PM
Holidays ... 8AM- 9PM
On Board Phone
618- 535-5759
Click here for website
Winfield Ferry
Closed
PROPS
AREN'T JUST FOR
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