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Just added.. 2001 Wave Runner to Featured Classifieds
Brussels Ferry is in operation ... Grafton Ferry is Closed due to high water
Updated Sun at 6:25PM
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open. We will have one ferry open at each location. The Winfield Ferry will operate tomorrow morning starting at 5am. If we crest and start to see a fall tomorrow morning then we will move the ferry at Winfield back to Golden Eagle for rush hour tomorrow night. I will send a new e-mail out tomorrow. Thank You, The Calhoun Ferry Company |
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It's Halloween Weekend 31 Oct, 01 November 2009
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Safe, Flameless, Boat Friendly Candles Have the best smelling boat in your marina
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Picture of the Day Sunday
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Bill, Picture was taken Sat. Oct 30th at 222 Yacht Club as the river was coming up. Art Denkmann, owner of property, is in the picture.
Barry
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Picture of the Day Saturday
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Hey, Bill!
We went downriver to check out the fall colors on the bluffs and stopped at Palisades for some refreshments (you know they have the best view of the bluffs on the river). That's Katy and friend Melanie on the boat, and me and my brother KC on the dock (pictures by Mary).
As we left we apparently came across the ACBS river
cruise just passing the shrine. We couldn't get decent
pics of all of them, but these were the better ones.
It's nice to see the old boats in such great shape and
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day Sunday
Dave wrote in his e-mail: "JUST A FALL DAY ON THE RIVER. DOES IT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS? WHAT A SHAME MOST PEOPLE PUT THERE BOATS AWAY SO SOON." ~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~~ |
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day Saturday
Hi Bill, Here is a picture of the Mississippi Queen. It is just West of Kinder's. (Saturday night)
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"Zoe" Fresh Water Yacht For Sale
Nicest Aft Cabin on the river, with every option, including a washer/dryer, for cruising, living aboard or just for a weekend cabin on the water. Covered dock at Harbor Point with a perfect view of the river and bluffs is also available.
Includes covered dock at Harbor Point, 60 day warranty on engines, generator and transmission $72,500
Take a full tour http://zoe.captjet.com
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New Classifieds, New Prices
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2001 Yamaha WaveRunner 1989 Mainship 390 Express
For Sale..Slip at Duck Club 50 foot ..D Dock # 53
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Winfield Grafton
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Click here to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats
Click here to check Business Hours....Dinner Specials...Drink Specials & Who's Playing Where !
Click here to check out this week's upcoming events
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Updated Sun at 6:00AM
Flood Warning
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Updated Sun at 5:30AM
To: ALL MARINERS
Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos
FYI.... UMR 241.4 is about a mile below Winfield Dam |
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Boat & RV Storage
STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !
175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376 Click here for map from MapQuest |
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Updated Sun at 5:30AM
13 Barges Got Loose, Now Rounded Up..............
According to a news story from stltoday.com................... The Coast Guard was called out Saturday, to respond to the breakaway of 13 barges from a tow. All of the barges were corralled by 1:10 pm.
What the barges were carrying, or where exactly the breakaway occurred was not reported. At least two of the barges settled against the Poplar and MacArthur Bridges, however..........
Click here to read this news story in STLtoday.com. With Photo.
Click here to read CG/COE Hot Topics Report (same as Nav Notice above)
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Updated Sun at 5:30AM
Genmar Shifting Focus From Reorganization To Sale...........
According to a news report from tradeonlytoday.com................ Genmar Holdings has announced a change in their strategy for exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy. They are now following a sales course, instead of a reorganization.
Genmar's chairman, Irwin Jacobs has stated that he attempted to reorganize, but was unable to gain the cooperation of all of the parties needed to make the reorganization work.
Jacobs, while unable to discuss specifics, confirmed that he is a bidder for the company's assets, and has the intentions of resuming business operations as they are..........
Click here to read this news report.
Click here to go to Genmar Holdings website
Genmar Holdings, Inc. is the World's Premier Builder of Recreational Boats. Genmar manufactures 14 brands of boats, including Ranger, Champion, Larson, Hydra-Sports Glastron, Wellcraft, Four Winns, Stratos. |
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Click here to go to Con Trios Yacht Club website
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Area rivers to crest above flood stage, Corps of Engineers warns St. Louis, Mo. -- The rain that has pounded the region during October marks the month as the rainiest October on record in St. Louis. As a result, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water control managers and the National Weather Service are monitoring are streams and rivers, both for flash flooding and for longer term impacts on the main rivers of the region. While predicted river flows and elevations are no where near record highs, the Mississippi Missouri and Illinois Rivers are predicted to reach flood stages as early as Saturday. The Mississippi River at St. Louis is currently predicted to crest at 35.0 feet, Monday. Flood stage in St. Louis is 30.0 feet. For comparison, on July 1, 2008, the river in St. Louis crested at 38.67 feet. The Corps of Engineers in St. Louis is closely coordinating with Corps Districts north and south of St. Louis, as well as with the National Weather Service. According to District Commander, Col. Thomas O’Hara, “While local rain can cause localized flash flooding, main river floods are usually the cumulative results of rainfalls upstream as well as here. The local flood risk reduction systems are functioning well and we believe they will continue to do so. But it’s prudent to keep the public’s safety in uppermost in our mind and we are.” Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District Water Control Office operations chief Joan Stemler said, “Rain that has fallen in recent days has saturated the ground. As a result, almost everything that is falling now is running off almost immediately and rivers are rising area-wide. Our reservoir lakes are rising as well, although for now they are well able to hold inflows that we will release later when the rain stops and rivers come down.” The Corps of Engineers partners with local levee districts and area government organizations as well as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for flood fighting if necessary. The Corps also operates locks and dams on the Mississippi River. While these are not flood control structures and have only minimal impact on flooding, they are operated to minimize flooding while continuing to support navigation. In all instances, public safety is the Corps number one mission. The region last faced wide spread flooding in 2008, but just as last summer, localized flash flooding is always a threat. Corps of Engineers reservoir lakes also are experiencing high water from the rain. Boaters are being cautioned to be aware of floating debris that enters lakes from the rivers that form them and visitors are being warned to avoid flood prone areas. At Wappapello Lake in southeastern Missouri, some low lying camp grounds have been closed due to rising waters. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers safety experts and other authorities want to remind long time residents and inform newcomers of several measures they may take to best ensure their own safety.
You may track river and other weather data on at least two web sites. http://mvs-wc.mvs.usace.army.mil/dresriv.html
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/lsx/
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Why not donate your old boat to the BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety &
Clean Water?
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October 31, 2008 in River History
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636- 250 - 3100 Wed ............... 11AM - 9PM Thur ............... 11AM - 11PM Fri & Sat ....... 11AM - 1:30AM Sun ................ 9AM - 9PM
Oct 30 TBA
Park Road, Pumpkin Bowling, Door Prizes, Great Time!!
$5.00 Lunch Specials...Wed - Thur Sunday Breakfast Brunch 9AM - 12 Noon Click here for webpage
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According to a news report on Lake Expo.com.... the Missouri Department of Natural Resources referred Bluff Point Estates Homeowners Association to the Missouri's Attorney General's Office for wastewater violations to pursue legal action for violations of Missouri's Clean Water Law.
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636 - 899 - 1093 Best View of the Bluffs on the River ! Hours: Thur - Opening at 2pm Fri - Sun Opening Daily at 11:30am
WIFI is now available !
Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website Palisade yacht Club still has a few 36 foot docks available. Contact Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.
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Boys In A Little Hot Water After Rescue.............
Bradley Edwards and his pal, Mike Melchior slipped off the the Meramec River to fish during their day off from school. Bradley wanted a closer look at a snake he noticed in the River, slipped on a rock and fell in the water.
After failing to retrieve his buddy, Mike called for help on his cell phone. The Rock Community Fire District responded quickly, snatching Bradley from the water, safe and sound.
While the boys' parents were happy to hear both boys were O.K., Bradley's mother thought the boys were fishing at a creek that runs through their neighborhood. Mom's parting words to Bradley when he left to go fishing were "Please stay away from the Meramec".............
Click here to read this news story from stltoday.com. With Photo.
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West Marine Reports 3Q Numbers............
According to a news report from tradeonlytoday.com................. Although West Marine reported a 6.7% drop in net revenues for the third quarter of 2009, company officials state that the company is debt free for the first time in it's history, and has a cash balance of $22.3 million.
For 3Q 2009, net revenues fell to $168.2 million from the $180.2 million reported for 3Q 2008.
West Marine credits the decrease to the fiscal calendar shift from 2008, leaving fewer peak season days in the third quarter, in addition to store closings over the past 5 quarters reducing net revenues by $8.9 million..............
Click here to read this news report.
Click here to visit the West Marine website.
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105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo 636 - 250 - 3042
Hours: Sundowners Has Courtesy Slips ! Click here for map of Courtesy Docks
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Please check our website www.sundownersstl.com
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Release No. 09-19 Point of Contact: Kimberly Rea For Release: IMMEDIATE – October 30, 2009
#2 Lock and Dam Way , Alton , IL
62002 Phone: 618-462-6979 Fax: 618-462-7650 The above was reprinted from the US Army Corps of Engineers e-mailing Information presented on Corps Web public web sites is considered public information and may be distributed or copied. Click here to go to the US Army Corps of Engineers website. |
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Brunswick Releases 3Q Results.............
According to a news article from tradeonlytoday.com............. Brunswick has reported a 36% decline in sales for the third quarter of 2009, mostly attributed to a 40% drop in marine sales from the third quarter, 2008.
Net sales for 3Q 2009 are $665.8 million, down from $1.03 billion in 2008. Brunswick reported a $109.4 million operating loss, that includes $28.8 million in re-structuring costs. Overall liquidity for 3Q 2009 is at $740 million, up $222 million from 3Q 2008.
The marine engine segment reported 3Q 2009 net sales of $363.5 million, which is down 29% from 3Q 2008's $515.2 million. The boatbuilding segment, which includes 17 brands, reported 3Q 2009 net sales of $118.2 million, down 62% from the $314.2 million reported for 3Q 2008................
Click here to read this news article.
Click here to visit the Brunswick website.
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New Water Standards Ordered By EPA............
According to a news report from fox2now.com............. New clean water standards have been ordered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the 28 1/2 miles of Mississippi River surrounding St. Louis. The EPA wants to see the water clean enough for swimming.
This stretch of the River is being polluted by billions of gallons of waste and sewage each year. This is due to overflow from the out dated sewer systems that combine raw sewage and street runoff. When the system is overwhelmed during heavy rains, excess flows into the River.
The EPA states that infrastructure improvements are the only way to remedy the situation. The Metropolitan Sewer District is currently spending $6 billion to fix the problem...............
Click here to read this news report. With Video.
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Halloween Party ...Saturday Oct.31 Music by Alvin Jett & Phatt Noise Cash Prizes Ladies 80's Night Every Wednesday All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95 Check Out The $7.95 Lunch Buffett Click here to go to The Big Muddy website
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According to a news story from the SoundingsOnline.com............... The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opened Thursday, Oct 28th.
More than $3 billion
worth of boats, electronics and accessories are on display on land and in
the water.
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Oasis Bar & Grill will be Closed Oct 31 & Nov 1 .. Due High Water Halloween Party Cancelled Open on Fri nite til causeway is covered
Golden Eagle Ferry is in operation ! Grafton Ferry is Closed due to high water
Halloween Parties
KJ's Place.................. Fri, Oct
The Big Muddy.......... Sat, Oct 31... Cash Prizes Kinder’s ...............…. Sat, Oct 31... Rail is Playing Longshots Saloon..... Sat, Oct.31... Free Pig Roast ! Oasis Bar & Grill........ Sat, Oct.31... Pumpkin Bowling |
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It's Friday 30 October 2009
Over 2.4 Million Visitors Strong !
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LongShot Saloon Halloween Party Free Pig Roast Come See the Flood Water
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Safe, Flameless, Boat Friendly Candles Have the best smelling boat in your marina
Nancee Shahan Click here for more information |
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Another of a Historical Photo Series From Dan Owen's Boat Photo Museum
The Golden Eagle Ferry 1955
Click on pic to enlarge
I found another photo of the GOLDEN EAGLE FERRY while still operating. Here is it posing for the camera April 15, 1955
Visit Dan Owen's Boat Photo Museum ...click here
RiverBill says........ Thanks Dan for sharing this picture with us ! |
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
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Very nice in
Like New Condition 38 FKDS foot park model camper / travel
trailer. Used very little did not use at all in 2008 about 6
times in 07 and a dozen times in 06. It is loaded with all the
options. It has a full Front Kitchen with full size fridge,
stove and
Call 314-443-6922. Click on pic to enlarge Rock bottom price and we are not a dealer. Nada List it at $27,200.
Summer is just around the bend…Take it home for $18,500
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New Classifieds, New Prices
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For Sale..Slip at Duck Club
50 ft. one side and 60 ft other
2004 342 Rinker 2004 1720 Key West Center Console
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Winfield Grafton
Alton Hardin
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Boat & RV Storage
STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !
175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376 Click here for map from MapQuest |
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KJ's Place.................. Fri, Oct
The Big Muddy.......... Sat, Oct 31 Kinder’s ...............…. Sat, Oct 31 Longshots Saloon..... Sat, Oct.31 Oasis Bar & Grill........ Sat, Oct.31... Cancelled
Scroll Down to the Upcoming Events Section for more info
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Dredging at Pere Marquette
Yesterday's E-mail question about Dredging Bill,
What is up with the dredge material being pumped into bags at Pere Marquette?? Sorry - did not have a camera. The dredge is pumping the material into large black plastic bag type structures as big as greenhouses. At the moment it already looks like enough to cover a football field and there are still plenty more bags to unroll.
Wondering how they will move it and why they are doing it that way.
luvtogobtn
U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Response
Bill,
ImRCW1 wrote us: I think the bags sighted at the dedge site are geo bags. For a good description see GEOTEC ASSOCIATES http://geotecassociates.com/
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News Release . U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS For Immediate Release: October 28, 2009 Release No. 09-31 BUILDING STRONG Contact: George Stringham, 314-331-8095 George.E.Stringham@usace.army.mil
Corps of Engineers waives
day-use fees
"We began this
initiative in 2006 to support and honor the men and
women who have served the nation and the armed forces,”
said Steve Stockton, director of Civil Works for the
U.S. Army Corps of
The Corps is the largest
federal provider of outdoor and water-based recreation
in the nation and hosts more than 350 million visits
each year at its lakes, beaches and other areas. Corps
lands and waters provide approximately 4,500 miles of
trails, 3,400 boat launch ramps and 33 percent of all
U.S. freshwater fishing. To discover the Corps
recreation area near you, please visit
The above was reprinted from the US Army Corps of Engineers e-mailing
Information presented on Corps Web public web sites is considered public
information and may be distributed or copied.
to go to the US Army Corps of
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Rescuers Pull A Boy From The Meramec..........
According to a news report from stltoday.com.............. A 12 year old boy was in the Meramec River for about a half hour after falling into the water, while fishing with a friend.
The friend ran to a nearby house, called 911, and guided rescuers to the boy in the water.
The Rock Community Fire District put in boats and retrieved the boy, who was clinging to a rock..............
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636- 250 - 3100 Wed ............... 11AM - 9PM Thur ............... 11AM - 11PM Fri & Sat ....... 11AM - 1:30AM Sun ................ 9AM - 9PM
Oct 30 TBA
Park Road, Pumpkin Bowling, Door Prizes, Great Time!!
$5.00 Lunch Specials...Wed - Thur Sunday Breakfast Brunch 9AM - 12 Noon Click here for webpage
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E-mail it to RiverBill@prodigy.net and we will get it on-line.
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The Missouri Department of Conservation .....
~ Abundant ducks, habitat, spell good hunting for Missouri ...
~ Waterfowl hunting opportunities still limited at Duck Creek, Montrose CAs ...
Click here to check-out the latest MDC All Outdoor News page
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636 - 899 - 1093 Best View of the Bluffs on the River ! Hours: Thur - Opening at 2pm Fri - Sun Opening Daily at 11:30am
WIFI is now available !
Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website Palisade yacht Club still has a few 36 foot docks available. Contact Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.
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Project In Hannibal For A Few Days...............
According to a news article from connecttristates.com................. The group known as the Old Man River Project made landfall in Hannibal, Missouri for the past few days.
One of the group was quoted as stating that America's hometown was a beautiful small town, with very gracious people.
The goal of the project is to show what the River is all about, and gather people's opinions on how the River is going, in addition to the state of the River.
The next stop for Old Man River is not known; the group will continue down River until they decide to pull over. Or the weather makes the decision for them.............
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105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo 636 - 250 - 3042
Hours: Sundowners Has Courtesy Slips ! Click here for map of Courtesy Docks
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Study Reviews Dam Purposes............
In a news article from kmov.com.............. According to officials from states along the Missouri River, a study that congress ordered will assist in the determination of whether changes are necessary to the legally authorized purposes of 6 reservoirs constructed on the Missouri River.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is to re-evaluate the original uses lined out by the 1944 Flood Control Act. The Flood Control Act authorized the construction of dams in Montana, North and South Dakota.
The upstream states want to keep water, to support recreation such as fishing and boating, whereas the downstream states need water for barge traffic..........
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Flow Analysis Demonstrates Need To Raise Levees....................
According to a news story from djc-gp.com................... After the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers performed a more sophisticated technical analysis of the flow of the Mississippi River, they concluded that some levee sections will need to be raised.
The reason is that researchers discovered that the levels of the Mississippi River were in fact lower than normal for hurricane season during Katrina.
Apparently, several miles of levees need to be raised from a half a foot, to 3 1/2 feet at mile marker 70.............
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Halloween Party ...Saturday Oct.31 Music by Alvin Jett & Phatt Noise Cash Prizes Ladies 80's Night Every Wednesday All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95 Check Out The $7.95 Lunch Buffett Click here to go to The Big Muddy website
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A New Website Launched For The New River Crossing...............
According to a news story from ksdk.com............... As the New Mississippi River Bridge project is nearing the start of construction, the bridge website has undergone changes as well.
The new website features improved navigational tools, photo galleries, and video galleries. Also included will be updates on road closures, detours and other impacts.
The website improvements were made with the input of both Illinois and Missouri Departments of Transportation in an effort to seamlessly merge project information during the construction process............
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US Coast Guard Pic
Jarvis intercepts Self-Propelled Semi-Submersible
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It's Thursday 29 October 2009
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Picture of the Day
Overlooking the
confluence
Click on pic to enlarge
Bill,
These were taken this past weekend. Overlooking the confluence of the Mississippi River and Illinois River. Weather was perfect and leaves were in full color. Enjoy.
The boat travelling up river is the "Heron" from Grafton Harbor. They had a full load out looking at the fall colors from the river.
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Mike took this river landscape in seven different shots and pieced it together for us. What a picture. This is one of the best pictures I have seen of the bluff area. It just keep gong and going.
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Located at Alton Marina
Twin 6.2 mpi V-drives, Westerbeke 5 kw gen., chart plotter, radar, GPS, full head, full galley, sleeps 6, additional small refrigerator in cockpit, tan canvas w/ full enclosure and cockpit cover, two sets of props, used fresh water only.
NEW PRICE $99,999.
Click here To view the ad on boatcrazy.com.
Call Steve for an appointment 618-792-4664
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STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !
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News Release N07090182 Capsizing - Pomme De Terre - 10/28/2008 Location:
16 MM Humansville, Mo Subjects where a half mile down stream from the Highway PP access where they stopped to eat lunch. Mr. Smith stood up in the boat and it capsized throwing both men into the water. The men were trying to put on life jackets when the one Mr. Smith was trying to put on floated away. They clung to the side of the boat for about 40 minutes until a Mr. Jenson and Mr. Baker came by in another boat. They towed the victims to shore. Mr. Smith was confirmed deceased on scene. Mr. Warner was then transported to Citizens Memorial Hospital for treatment of hypothermia. Boat Type : 1983 12' Richline Utility
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Dredging at Pere Marquette
Bill,
What is up with the dredge material being pumped into bags at Pere Marquette?? Sorry - did not have a camera. The dredge is pumping the material into large black plastic bag type structures as big as greenhouses. At the moment it already looks like enough to cover a football field and there are still plenty more bags to unroll.
Wondering how they will move it and why they are doing it that way.
luvtogobtn
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News Release . U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS For Immediate Release: October 28, 2009 Release No. 09-30 BUILDING STRONG Contact: George Stringham, 314-331-8095 George.E.Stringham@usace.army.mil
Carbon Monoxide: Silent but Deadly
- 30 - The above was reprinted from the US Army Corps of Engineers e-mailing
Information presented on Corps Web public web sites is considered public
information and may be distributed or copied.
to go to the US Army Corps of
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636- 250 - 3100 Wed ............... 11AM - 9PM Thur ............... 11AM - 11PM Fri & Sat ....... 11AM - 1:30AM Sun ................ 9AM - 9PM
Oct 30 TBA
Park Road, Pumpkin Bowling, Door Prizes, Great Time!!
$5.00 Lunch Specials...Wed - Thur Sunday Breakfast Brunch 9AM - 12 Noon Click here for webpage
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RiverBills.com ran a news story and video link yesterday morning about
flooding at Alton, IL. It was an error ! There is no flooding in Alton.
RiverBill's picked up an old news clip, probably from last year !
Bill,
RiverBill says.... Thanks Jeremy and sorry for any confusion !
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636 - 899 - 1093 Best View of the Bluffs on the River ! Hours: Thur - Opening at 2pm Fri - Sun Opening Daily at 11:30am
WIFI is now available !
Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website Palisade yacht Club still has a few 36 foot docks available. Contact Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.
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Governor Nixon Opposes Missouri River Diversion.............
According to a news report from missouriruralist.com................ Missouri Governor, Jay Nixon, is pressing the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar to reject the proposal to divert water from the Missouri River basin, and pump it to the Red River Valley.
The diversion was proposed to provide more water resources for eastern North Dakota, as well as portions of Minnesota.
Governor Nixon sent a letter to Salazar, in which he requested the consideration of an "in basin" option that would utilize resources in the Red River Valley. This option would not only cost less, have less impact on the environment, and could be quickly implemented, and scaled to meet actual water needs............
Click here to read this news report.
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KJ's Place.................. Fri, Oct
The Big Muddy.......... Sat, Oct 31 Kinder’s ...............…. Sat, Oct 31 Longshots Saloon..... Sat, Oct.31 Oasis Bar & Grill........ Sat, Oct.31
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Vote Delayed By St. Charles City Council............
According to a news update from stltoday.com............ Since three out of ten members of the St. Charles City Council were absent from the meeting Tuesday evening, the remaining council members decided to postpone a vote authorizing negotiations on a city subsidy for the Riverwalk Development.
Riverwalk Development's proposed project is for a commercial/residential development along the Missouri River, between I-70 and the Family Arena. Some of the needed $125 million in public money would come from the city............
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Mercury Racing Is Offering Upgrades.................
According to a news story from tradeonlytoday.com.............. Mercury Racing has announced that they are offering a limited time upgrade on 525 EFI and 600 SCi sterndrive packages.
Called the "ITS Free Again" promotion, the 525 EFI and 600 SCi Bravo XR packages will get a free upgrade to the Integrated Transom System (ITS). This offer is good on sterndrive packages ordered through February 26, 2010.
The ITS features integrated power steering cylinders, and performance upgrades to the Bravo XR drive housings that allow more drive height flexibility, in a package that is more astatically appealing, and simpler to install...............
Click here to read this news story.
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Halloween Party ...Saturday Oct.31 Music by Alvin Jett & Phatt Noise Cash Prizes Ladies 80's Night Every Wednesday All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95 Check Out The $7.95 Lunch Buffett Click here to go to The Big Muddy website
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Third Quarter Results In For Marine Products Corp............
According to a news report from tradeonlytoday.com.............. The manufacturer of Chaparral and Robolo boats, Marine Products Corp., has announced a 72.3% decrease in net sales, and a 75.7% decrease in the number of boats sold during the third quarter of 2009.
Marine Products produced net sales of $8.73 million for 3Q 2009, versus $31.58 million for 3Q 2008. The drop in net sales was attributed to the decrease in boats sold.
Marine Products CEO, Richard A. Hubbell states that even though financial results were negatively impacted by low sales to dealers, and the financial backing of dealer inventory reduction efforts, it was an investment to prepare for better times in the future.............
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Fireman Robin Pietschmann, from Coast Guard Station San Francisco, raises a Sea Scout out of the water during the 15th annual Safety at Sea training held at Sector San Francisco on Yerba Buena Island Oct. 24, 2009. There were 300 Sea Scouts and 23 vessels that participated in the two-day training. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Levi
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Updated at 11:15PM Correction! We ran a news story and video link this morning about flooding at Alton, IL. It was an error ! There is no flooding in Alton. RiverBill's picked up an old news clip, probably from last year !
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Picture of the Day
The Sailboat Alegre
Bill,
This is the Sailboat Alegre out of Palisaides Yacht
Club. She is sailing downstream against the Fall colors
of the Illinois bluffs.
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Hey Bill,
Saturday the ACBS Mississippi Valley Chapter had our 3rd annual Fall Classic Cruise. We left Grafton around noon and headed down to Alton and back. The weather was perfect and we had some awesome boats attend the event.
Can't wait until the 4th Annual Fall Classic next year!
Dave Bullington St. Charles, MO" Whoz Yer Daddy"
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Boat & RV Storage
STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !
175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376 Click here for map from MapQuest |
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RiverBill says.... Thanks Jeremy and sorry for any confusion !
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Outdated Sewer Systems Dumping Raw Sewage Into Rivers.............
According to a news report from fox2now.com.................. Annually, the outdated sewer system in St. Louis, Missouri allow some 13 million gallons of raw sewage to flow into the Mississippi River, and the River Des Peres. That equates to about 600 tank cars.
The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) has launched a campaign publicizing how bad the problem is, and how much the needed repairs will cost the public.
It is expected that MSD will be spending $2 billion atop the $4 billion that is currently being spent controlling runoff, of they will be facing severe federal penalties............
Click here to read this news report. With Video.
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636- 250 - 3100 Wed ............... 11AM - 9PM Thur ............... 11AM - 11PM Fri & Sat ....... 11AM - 1:30AM Sun ................ 9AM - 9PM
Oct 30 TBA
Park Road, Pumpkin Bowling, Door Prizes, Great Time!!
$5.00 Lunch Specials...Wed - Thur Sunday Breakfast Brunch 9AM - 12 Noon Click here for webpage
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636 - 899 - 1093 Best View of the Bluffs on the River ! Hours: Thur - Opening at 2pm Fri - Sun Opening Daily at 11:30am
WIFI is now available !
Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website Palisade yacht Club still has a few 36 foot docks available. Contact Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.
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Developers Propose Marina, Condos, Hotel, Shops, and Restaurants
According to a news article from stltoday.com............... Nearly $125 million in public funding would be requested by developers that are proposing a project featuring a marina, condos, a hotel, shops, and restaurants along the Missouri River, between I-70 and the Family Arena.
The development, "Harbor San Carlos", is expected to cost over $1 billion. Riverwalk Development's attorney, Keith Hazelwood, stated that a tax-increment financing (TIF) request would be for considerably less than $125 million.
Funds would first be requested from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, for the improvements pertaining to the Missouri River, as well as federal economic stimulus dollars............
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KJ's Place.................. Fri, Oct
The Big Muddy.......... Sat, Oct 31 Kinder’s ...............…. Sat, Oct 31 Longshots Saloon..... Sat, Oct.31 Oasis Bar & Grill........ Sat, Oct.31
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28 October, 2008 in River History
The
Delta Queen was on her last trip as a passenger carrying vessel. The steamboat
was headed down the Ohio River from Cincinnati towards Memphis, Tennessee
where they unloaded the very last overnight passengers in a grand tribute.
28 October 2008 in River
History
The Delta Mariner was moving a
shipment of spacecraft parts from
for picture of the Delta Mariner
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Demolition Has Begun On Bridge Crossing The Missouri River.............
According to a news story from marshallnews.com.............. The Missouri Department of Transportation has reported that the demolition of most of the Missouri River Bridge at Miami, Missouri began Tuesday morning.
Explosive charges were placed on certain points of the bridge structure, to remove most of the upper structure, without damaging the concrete piers, which are intended to be used for the new bridge.
Explosives were used in a similar project last year, for the demolition of the Missouri River Bridge at Glasgow, Missouri..............
Click here to read this news story. With Photos.
The Miami Bridge, also known as the McDaniel Memorial Bridge, was constructed in 1939. The Bridge carries Route 41 over the Missouri River between Saline and Carroll Counties............. Source: Wikipedia Encyclopedia. Click here to read more.
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Halloween Party ...Saturday Oct.31 Music by Alvin Jett & Phatt Noise Cash Prizes Ladies 80's Night Every Wednesday All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95 Check Out The $7.95 Lunch Buffett Click here to go to The Big Muddy website
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Caterpillar To Lay Off 2,500............
According to a news report from tradeonlytoday.com............... In an effort to adjust production levels, and resource requirements with demand, Caterpillar has announced that they intend to lay off around 2,500 U.S. employees.
The company also announced that they were bringing back some laid off workers, and expects to continue to do so as demand increases. Around 550 U.S. employees have returned to work, or will return to work prior to the end of 2010.
Caterpillar chairman and CEO Jim Owens stated that the signs of global economic recovery have allowed them to bring back some workers, even though demand is not as high as the record-breaking demand from 2004 - 2008................
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Picture of the Day
It's the gang from I Dock at Alton Marina !
Hey Bill
Steve Nonn Nothin But A Good Time
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Another Picture of the Day
It's the gang at Key West !
Click to enlarge
Hi RiverBill,
I've attached a picture of a group of Con Trios members (and loyal www.riverbill readers), enjoying a famous Key West Sunset on top of La Concha Hotel. Included in the picture are: Judy & Gary Meinershagen, John & Pat DiFatta, Ronnie & Linda Stevens, Sonny Robbins & Marsha Gross, and Linda Handley & Jerry Kausch
Judy Meinershagen Beads Yacht Club of St. Louis
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Kite Pic
Hi Bill
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2004 Key West Center Console. 2004 90hp Yamaha OB with trailer
$9,200 OBO Lets make a deal on this very sweet boat.
Cell 618-530-4988 Home 618-372-4410 email allprooffice@aol.com
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Alton Hardin
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Boat & RV Storage
STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !
175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376 Click here for map from MapQuest |
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Photo Contest Promotes Seven Wonders Of Illinois...............
According to a news article from thetelegraph.com............. The Illinois Bureau of Tourism has announced a photo contest promoting the state's biggest draws, following up on the 2007 appeal for the seven largest tourist draws in Illinois.
One of the seven wonders happens to be the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway. Known locally as the Great River Road, the 33 mile stretch of highway runs along the convergence of the Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois Rivers.
The concept of the contest is that photographers and photo bloggers submit photos illustrating elements of the seven wonders. Judges will pare the competition down to finalists, and the public will vote for the winner..............
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While trolling the internet, we stumbled upon a map of the Mississippi River, depicting the ghostly paths that the Mississippi River had taken throughout history. These maps were part of a 1944 report by Harold Fisk for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and spanned from Southern Illinois to Southern Louisiana..............
Click here to visit radicalcartography.net, and view the maps.
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636- 250 - 3100 Wed ............... 11AM - 9PM Thur ............... 11AM - 11PM Fri & Sat ....... 11AM - 1:30AM Sun ................ 9AM - 9PM
Oct 30 TBA
Park Road, Pumpkin Bowling, Door Prizes, Great Time!!
$5.00 Lunch Specials...Wed - Thur Sunday Breakfast Brunch 9AM - 12 Noon Click here for webpage
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636 - 899 - 1093 Best View of the Bluffs on the River ! Hours: Thur - Opening at 2pm Fri - Sun Opening Daily at 11:30am
WIFI is now available !
Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website Palisade yacht Club still has a few 36 foot docks available. Contact Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.
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Corps Can't Protect New Orleans From Flooding..............
According to a news report from theage.com.au............. The chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, General Robert van Antwerp, has announced that the Corps cannot protect the city of New Orleans from flooding. General Antwerp further stated that his team was in "personal conflict" with the Mississippi River.
Efforts to reduce the risk of flooding include improved early warning systems, improved evacuation strategies, and improved levee systems to hold back most of the water.
The newly formed Office of Coastal Protection has been tasked with the reconstruction of some of the barrier islands lining the gulf coast, in an effort to protect wetlands from wave action. Behind the barrier islands are the remains of marshlands, now dotted oil rigs..............
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KJ's Place..................Fri, Oct
The Big Muddy.......... Sat, Oct 31 Kinder’s ...............…. Sat, Oct 31 Longshots Saloon..... Sat, Oct.31 Oasis Bar & Grill........Sat, Oct.31
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27 October, 2007 The city of Grafton, Illinois dedicated their new lighthouse in ceremonies on the city's riverfront.
27 October, 1795
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Halloween Party ...Saturday Oct.31 Music by Alvin Jett & Phatt Noise Cash Prizes Ladies 80's Night Every Wednesday All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95 Check Out The $7.95 Lunch Buffett Click here to go to The Big Muddy website
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New Mississippi River Bridge Opens Thursday.............
According to a news article from kare11.com............. Thursday marks the opening of the new Granite City Crossing Bridge over the Mississippi River at St. Cloud. People attending the dedication ceremony were allowed to walk across the nearly completed span.
The Granite City Crossing Bridge replaced the De Soto Bridge, that was torn down after inspectors found distorted gusset plates.
The new bridge was completed in only 18 months. Since the contractor finished ahead of schedule, they will be given a bonus................
Click here to read this news article.
The De Soto Bridge Constructed in 1958, the De Soto Bridge carried 4 lanes of Minnesota Highway 23 over the Mississippi River. As the banks of the Mississippi River are so steep on either bank, the Bridge featured deep trusses, and was painted black, which was atypical of highway bridges.
Following the 2007 collapse of the I-35 bridge in Minneapolis, this De Soto Bridge was inspected and deemed safe. However, during a follow-up inspection in 2008, 4 bent gusset plates were discovered, and the bridge was ordered closed..............
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Picture of the Day Cedar Hill's Halloween Party
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
A Fly Under
This picture was sent in by Capt'n Greg Moore
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2004 342 Rinker, 8.1 horizons 370 hp V drives, 235 hrs. 24 mile radar. Make a deal on this like new boat.
$88,900.00 OBO. Will consider trade.
Cell 618-530-4988 Home 618-372-4410 email allprooffice@aol.com
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50 ft. one side and 60 ft other
2004 342 Rinker 2004 1720 Key West Center Console
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Boat & RV Storage
STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !
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Lake Sakakawea Fish To Be Studied For Oil Impact............
According to a news story from msnbc.com.............. Fisheries biologists will begin a study on the effect of oil exploration on, and under Lake Sakakawea has on the fish population.
Oil exploration in that area has been going on since the 1970's, but no one has ever looked at the effect seismic blasting has on fish.
The study will be headed up by Steve Krentz, who is the project leader of the Missouri River Fish and Wildlife Service Conservation Office.
Click here to read this news story.
Lake Sakakawea is the third largest man made lake in the United States. Located in central North Dakota, the Lake was created by the construction of the Garrison Dam on the Missouri River.............
Source: Wikipedia Encyclopedia. Click here to read more.
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More Funding Secured For Swing Bridge Replacement.............
According to a news article from thehawkeye.com.............. A federal appropriations bill has granted another $4 million toward the replacement of the BNSF swing bridge spanning the Mississippi River at Fort Madison, Iowa.
This bridge carries rail traffic on the lower deck, and vehicular traffic on the upper deck. The Coast Guard has designated the span as a hazard. The upper deck has an 8 ton weight limit on it.
Recent studies show that a replacement will cost upwards of $350 million. Iowa congressmen are working to secure the rest of the necessary funding for the project...............
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636- 250 - 3100 Wed ............... 11AM - 9PM Thur ............... 11AM - 11PM Fri & Sat ....... 11AM - 1:30AM Sun ................ 9AM - 9PM
Oct 30 TBA
Park Road, Pumpkin Bowling, Door Prizes, Great Time!!
$5.00 Lunch Specials...Wed - Thur Sunday Breakfast Brunch 9AM - 12 Noon Click here for webpage
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636 - 899 - 1093 Best View of the Bluffs on the River ! Hours: Thur - Opening at 2pm Fri - Sun Opening Daily at 11:30am
WIFI is now available !
Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website Palisade yacht Club still has a few 36 foot docks available. Contact Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.
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Coast Guard Officer Disciplined Over Surf Photos.............
According to a news report from krqe.com................ U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer James Weber, has been relieved of command, after photos of two rescue boats training in heavy surf caused by hurricane Bill surfaced on the internet.
One dramatic picture depicts a $1.2 million boat with it's bow pointed skyward as it flew over the crest of the wave.
A Coast Guard commander stated that Chief Petty Officer Weber placed the crew and the vessels into a dangerous situation. A Coast Guard captain asserts that Weber, and the skipper of the 2nd vessel were not qualified to operate in surf that heavy............
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KJ's Place..................Fri, Oct
The Big Muddy.......... Sat, Oct 31 Kinder’s ...............…. Sat, Oct 31 Longshots Saloon..... Sat, Oct.31 Oasis Bar & Grill........Sat, Oct.31
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105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo 636 - 250 - 3042
Hours:
Halloween Party is on the 23rd featuring live music by Rail Sundowners Has Courtesy Slips ! Click here for map of Courtesy Docks
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October 26 , 1909 in River History
The presidential river tour was sponsored by the Lakes-to-Gulf Deep Waterway
Association, organized to lobby Congress to appropriate money to develop and
maintain a 9-foot navigation channel on the Mississippi River. October 26 & 27 , 2002 in River History
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Safety Education Classes
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Halloween Party ...Saturday Oct.31 Music by Alvin Jett & Phatt Noise Cash Prizes Ladies 80's Night Every Wednesday All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95 Check Out The $7.95 Lunch Buffett Click here to go to The Big Muddy website
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Welcome
New Advertiser !
For
Sale..... 1990
36' Carver Aft Cabin
Description
Knight's
I-70 
River
History....
Oasis Bar and Grill
Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's........... 
2001
340 Sea Ray Sundancer in pristine condition. 
