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It's Monday
30 November 2009
Over 3 Million Visitors Strong !
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Picture of the Day
Saturday's River Sunset
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
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Bill, Sharon and Andy Topolski
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"Rae Marie V" 1983 Carver Mariner 33', LOA 36' with a 12' Beam
Twin 270 Crusaders with V-drives, 6.5 Onan generator, Halon Fire extinguisher
Large Fly Bridge with bimini and full enclosure. Custom seat covers. Extra entrance to cabin for cold or rainy days.
Single Level Cabin that has a private stateroom with built in cabinet and closet. Dual access to bathroom with a separate shower stall.
Galley has a propane stove/oven, microwave, double sink and dual power refrigerator/freezer. Plenty of cabinet space and drawers.
Salon/Dinette that seats 8 or sleeps 4, with a very large table and a full size futon. Built in stereo with ceiling speakers. Closet for extra storage.
AC is also reverse cycle heat.
$25,000
Call 314-581-4370 or Email jerib711@aol.com
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1998 Silverton 37' Convertible 2003 Sea Ray Bowrider 290
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Winfield Grafton
Alton Hardin
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4030 N Service Rd, St. Peters, MO (636) 949-9926
CERTIFIED TECHS TO COMPLETE MARINE REPAIR FROM THE BOW EYE TO THE PROP NUT..... LEWIS BOATS CAN DO IT ALL ! REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS Mercury, Volvo Penta, Yamaha Map/Hours Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' & 20,000 Lbs Website |
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Still Running After 50 Years...........
According to a news article from thetelegraph.com............. Over 1,650 people signed up for the 50th anniversary of the 10 mile Great River Road Run. This year's run kicked off with a ceremony honoring the founder of the race, Jim Wigger.
Wigger stated that he never dreamed that what had started out as a seven mile run from Principia to Alton would grow as large as it has.
The men's division winner was Karl Gilpin, who finished in 50:54, the winner in the women's division was Ellen Petito, who finished in 1:04:57, and the winner of the kid's 2 mile fun run was Tami Cardenas, who thought she crossed the finish line "around 13 minutes".............
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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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Fundraiser Benefitting Our Great Friend Jeff Vankirk As he Battles with Cancer
When: Sunday...December 6, 2009 1pm - 5pm Where: Big Muddy Food & Spirits 3761 new Town Blvd. St. Charles, Mo 63301 (636) 724-1624
Food & Live Music by OGB Band Classic Rock and Roll
50/50 Drawing Raffles including.... Door Prizes Shot Gun Silent Auction including... Nintendo Wii A Private Airplane Ride Booze Basket
and MUCH more ! ! ! See Ya There
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Anglers Rescued On The Mississippi.............
According to a news report from kfvs.com............... Rescue crews responded to reports of fishermen stranded in the Mississippi River north of the I-57 Bridge in Cairo, Illinois on Saturday afternoon.
Officers arriving at the scene found that the anglers had hit some rocks, and broke off the lower portion of the motor, leaving them stranded.
Apparently, it took a bit of time to retrieve the pair, but the were returned to safety. No injuries were reported.............
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Click here to go to Con Trios Yacht Club website for more info.....
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Click on Ad above
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30 November 2007 in River History
30 November 1835 in
River History
Author Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born on this day in Florida, Missouri. Better known by his pen name Mark Twain. One of Missouri's favorite native son's
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MARK TWAIN ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
He also began working as a reporter for the Virginia Territorial Enterprise in 1862 and soon after started using the pen name, “Mark Twain.” This name came from his days of working as a riverboat pilot. Mark Twain was the phrase used by the crew when they were traveling through low water. They used a sounding line to see how deep the water was. Once it reached two fathoms or 12 feet, it meant they were in deep waters and it was clear to move on, they yelled out to the Captain, “Mark Twain,” to let him know everything was good to go.
Clemens lived in many places throughout his lifetime. He lived in St. Louis, San Francisco, New York City and many places in between including Germany and Europe.
Clemens was known mainly as a humorist while he was alive: however; his vivid characters, his use of language and the wonderful description of setting transformed American literature. He has also given us a historical perception of the Mississippi River and what went on there in his time.
What a genius.
Sherri Stanczak
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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
Trim a Tree Christmas Party with music by Dave Cantini on Dec 5th! Maybe Santa will show up too! Bring a ornament if you wish!
WIFI is now available ! Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website We still has a few 36 foot docks available. Call Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.
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Bellevue, Iowa May Be Next For Underwater Turbines.............
According to a news story from thonline.com............. Massachusetts based Free Flow Power Corp. has applied for study permits from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in order to assess the feasibility of installing hydro generating units at Lock and Dam No. 12 at Bellevue, Iowa.
The proposed Bellevue project would include 21, 640 kw "very low head" generators installed adjacent to the dam, 80, 35 kw hydrokinetic turbine generators to be installed in the channel, and a three and a half mile long transmission line from the generators, to a nearby substation.
Free Flow has presented FERC with a batch proposal of up to 55 generating sites along the Lower and Middle Mississippi River................
Click here to read this news story.
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Mississippi Mud Dispute
An editorial: No question what to do with sediment dredged from Mississippi River around New Orleans.......... Click here to read this editorial from nola.com.
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Grafton's Landing............... Closed for the season Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season KJ's Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome Longshot Saloon................ Closed
Palisades Yacht
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Yacht Club of St. Louis...... Closed for the season |
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1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux 63373
Saturday, Dec. 5th
The Ohm's Brothers Band
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Note off of Grafton Ferry website: We are closed for dredging. We will re-open Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 6AM.
Click here to go to the Grafton Ferry website for the latest information
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If you see something that you think your fellow boaters would be interested in, send us a news tip.
E-mail it to RiverBill@prodigy.net and we will get it on-line.
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 THis Week's Bands To Be Announced 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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Great Lakes Anglers Concerned About Carp Invasion.............
According to a news article from thetimesherald.com............... As the news that the Asian carp may have breached that electric barriers installed in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Great Lakes fishermen have begun to worry.
Vic Ruehle, president of the Blue Water Sportfishing Association, stated that it would wipe out Lake Huron, all of the native species would be lost.
The carp can grow as large as 7 feet long, and weigh over 100 lbs. The carp are filter feeders, and consume plant and animal plankton. They have no natural predators...........
Click here to read this news article.
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It's The Weekend
Sat, Sun.. 28, 29 November 2009
Over 3 Million Visitors Strong !
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Picture of the Day Sunday
Saturday was a Gorgeous Day For the River Rats To Play
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Hey Bill,
Fun had by all!!!
Talk to ya,
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Picture of the Day Saturday
From Two Rivers Marina Bill & Tammy Garness upon their return trip from Wabasha, MN.
Bill,
Here is a picture taken last Saturday the (July) 18th of Bill & Tammy Garness upon their return trip from Wabasha, MN. Bill & Tammy's boat is a 44' Gibson by the name of Off Duty. Their home port is Two Rivers Marina. They left Two Rivers on July the 4th and traveled upriver along with Bill's 2 brothers who had driven down from MN, on their return trip Bill's 2 sister accompanied them back to Two Rivers, where they arrived safe and sound on the 18th. We had a welcome home reception waiting for them. They had great stories of their adventures on the Mississippi River to share with us.
Thanks for the great job you do of keeping us all up to
date about what's going on on the river.
RiverBill says... We got this picture and e-mail back in July, but we get so swamped that time of the year that some things get swept under the bridge without getting posted.... But here it is now.... Sorry for the delay. |
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day Sunday River Palms
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Your Chair Is Waiting !
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day Saturday Fantastic Sunrise
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Rick wrote:
Hey, Bill,
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Description
190 Horsepower Mercruiser 4.3 liter V6 inboard/outboard. Alpha One outdrive with stainless steel prop, plus a spare prop on board. Boat has less than 250 hours on it. Comes with a single axle Shoreland'r trailer Set up to fish out of also. Minn Kota Endura 44 trolling motor and quick release mount. Fishing seat and pedestal mount in bow. Dual battery system Full instrumentation, Lowrance in-dash digital depth finder, stereo, marine VHF radio. Ski storage in floor In-dash cooler
Boat is water ready.
Price is $6500 firm...........Call 314-303-2819
More photos posted at www.captainweil.com
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1998 Silverton 37' Convertible 2003 Sea Ray Bowrider 290
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Winfield Grafton
Alton Hardin
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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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To: ALL MARINERS
To: ALL MARINERS
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Wed 25 Nov... John Rice Fri 27 Nov... Janet and Bruce 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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Updated Sun at 6:30AM
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Updated Sun at 6:30AM
Officials Fighting Mandatory Insurance Say Coverage Good Idea.............
According to a news report from stltoday.com............ While Metro East officials are embattled with the feds over forced flood insurance for the American Bottoms property owners, leaders are saying that purchasing coverage now may not be such a bad idea.
The thought is that if flood insurance is purchased now, and the property is reclassified as high risk, the lower insurance premiums would still remain.
Whatever the results are of the political pie fight regarding mandatory flood insurance, repairs to the deficient Metro East Mississippi River levees are still a ways off.............
Click here to read this news report.
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4030 N Service Rd, St. Peters, MO (636) 949-9926
CERTIFIED TECHS TO COMPLETE MARINE REPAIR FROM THE BOW EYE TO THE PROP NUT..... LEWIS BOATS CAN DO IT ALL ! REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS Mercury, Volvo Penta, Yamaha Map/Hours Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' & 20,000 Lbs Website |
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Fundraiser Benefitting Our Great Friend Jeff Vankirk As he Battles with Cancer
When: December 6, 2009 1pm - 5pm Where: Big Muddy Food & Spirits 3761 new Town Blvd. St. Charles, Mo 63301 (636) 724-1624
Food & Live Music by OGB Band Classic Rock and Roll
50/50 Drawing Raffles including.... Door Prizes Shot Gun Silent Auction including... Nintendo Wii A Private Airplane Ride Booze Basket
and MUCH more ! ! ! See Ya There
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Updated Sun at 6:30AM
Reconstructed Levees Need To Be Rebuilt, Due To Debris..........
According to a news article from nola.com............... A previously reconstructed portion of a New Orleans, Louisiana hurricane protection levee, is now being rebuilt again, because it contains too much debris. Boh Bros. Construction Company, contractor on that project, stated that an internal review uncovered no debris issues.
The debris was discovered in the top two and a half feet of the levee, by another contractor, Southern Services and Equipment, Inc., who is raising and widening the levee. The debris is primarily concrete, with some pieces of metal and wood.
Corps levee guidelines allow up to 1% "unsuitable material" in levee construction material. Southern Services has removed several thousand cubic yards of unsuitable levee material, and has begun reconstruction with freshly excavated clay.............
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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 6:30AM
Unique Solution To Flooding - Dig Another River............
According to a news story from startribune.com.............. On the heels of historic flood levels, and the consequent sandbagging and dike construction efforts to protect Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Minnesota from the Red River, comes a plan to alleviate flooding in the future. Construct an alternate channel.
The basic plan would excavate a channel, that would be a third of a mile wide, 30 feet deep, and flow 25 miles around Moorhead. This undertaking comes with a price tag of $962 million, and is estimated to flow more than twice the amount of water that the Mississippi River flows through downtown Minneapolis.
Alternative plans would have water flowing around Fargo, with a cost estimate up to $1.3 billion. The cost - benefit ratio on the alternative plan is not as high as the basic plan, however............
Click here to read this news story.
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Updated Sat at 7:20AM
Capt'n Gary Hunt, who hails out of the Ivy Club Marina in Peoria, IL sent us a link to a series of pictures of a tugboat pushing barges loaded with coal and headed for a bridge that they can't go under because of high water conditions......
Click here and take a look at this interesting series of pictures of another day on the river.
RiverBill says ... we have posted this before but it's so interesting we put it up again ! |
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Click on Ad above
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Bad News - Good News About Carp In The Lakes...........
According to a news story from freep.com........... Scientists at the Department of Natural Resources Lake Huron are asking important questions, now that the Asian carp is knocking on the Great Lakes' door. Will the carp consume algae that covers thousands of miles of the lakes, and can they reproduce in the still waters of the Great Lakes?
Ph.D. researcher, Je He, who earned his master's degree studying Asian carp in China, had some answers. First, bighead and silver carp will eat the prolific green (cladophora) algae, and the silver carp will eat and possibly make worse, the toxic blue-green algae that has taken over where the zebra mussels have consumed the green algae.
The good news is that specific conditions are needed for the carp to spawn, namely, current speed that allows the eggs to float free for 5 days, prior to landing on a oxygenated, rocky nursery area. If the eggs land too soon, they will die. Proper water temperatures are also critical..............
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Arch Grounds Design Competition Starts In Spring...........
According to a news report from stltoday.com............ The design competition for the Arch Grounds is set to begin in the spring, with the announcement of details pertaining to the competition, with design submissions being accepted in the summer. A design may be chosen as early as next fall.
Back in October, the Park Service had announced their plans for the park, from enhancing pedestrian access between the park and downtown, proposing that more activities be held at the north and south ends of the park, to the expansion of the park across the Mississippi River.
Park staff will be writing manuals for the competition over the winter, that will encourage designers to suggest new ways to use portions of the park. The ultimate goal is to have all work completed by October 28, 2015, in time for the 50th anniversary of the installation of the final stainless steel piece............
Click here to read this news report.
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Grafton's Landing............... ??? Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season KJ's Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome Longshot Saloon................ Closed
Palisades Yacht
Club......... Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis...... Closed for the season |
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Note off of Grafton Ferry website: We are closed for dredging. We will re-open Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 6AM.
Click here to go to the Grafton Ferry website for the latest information
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If you see something that you think your fellow boaters would be interested in, send us a news tip.
E-mail it to RiverBill@prodigy.net and we will get it on-line.
Use your cell phone if it's setup for e-mail.
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MoDOT Contemplates Reroute Of Scenic Highway..........
According to a news article from fox2now.com............ The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is considering the re-routing of a portion of Route 79, following a second closure of the highway.
A large pavement crack had appeared, prompting the closure, from Route TT at Ashburn to Route B east of Frankford, on Sunday. This area is close to the site of an April, 2008 landslide that damaged the roadway, and forced a closure of two months.
According to MoDOT officials, relocation of the route is one of many options under consideration as a long term solution to landslides..............
Click here to read this news article.
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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
Trim a Tree Christmas Party with music by Dave Cantini on Dec 5th! Maybe Santa will show up too! Bring a ornament if you wish!
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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In a news story from
TradeOnlyToday....... Yamaha unveiled brand new outboard engines
ranging from 4 hp to 300 hp earlier this month
Yamaha also announced new VMAX four-stroke models in 200hp, 225hp and 250hpfor the inshore and freshwater bass boat markets,
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Letter to the editor: Missouri River is better Click here to read this reader commentary in the Suburban Journals
Boating on Amazonian Rivers... Click here to read this news story in the Suburban Journals
Mud Island’s Time Will Come Once Economic Fog Lifts Click here to read this news story in the Memphis News
Chemicals in Water Alter Gender of Fish Click here to read this news story from CBS News
Another record reeled in Click here to read this news story from the Branson Tri-Lakes Daily News
Missouri Eagle Days Start in Early December Click here to read this news story from the Kansas City InfoZine
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US Coast Guard Pic
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It's Friday
27 November 2009
Over 3 Million Visitors Strong !
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Picture of the Day
Double Golden Eagles
As most of you know they run two ferries during..... river rush hour.
This picture was taken a couple of months ago with RiverBill's camera phone.
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Fantastic Sunrise
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I think they are both suitable for framing !
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1981 22ft Nordic, New floor, new wiring, new gel coat Chevy small block 383 stroker motor, 360 hp. Twin 25 gal. gas tanks, new Mallory electronic distributor, and hot coil. Small cuddy/sleep space/storage space. Can sleep 2 comfortably. 23 pitch stainless prop and 18 pitch aluminum prop. Many more extras. Tandem trailer.
E-mail me at mudnui@charter.net for more info.
Click here for more pictures on RiverBill's Classifieds Page
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To View This and Other Featured Boats ....Click
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New Classifieds, New Prices
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1998 Silverton 37' Convertible 2003 Sea Ray Bowrider 290
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Winfield Grafton
Alton Hardin
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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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No new Nav. Notices
Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Wed 25 Nov... John Rice Fri 27 Nov... Janet and Bruce 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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Click here to read flood warning in it's entirety |
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We are finally about finished cleaning up AGAIN and will reopen this Friday
with a limited menu and $1.00 Can Beers.
Maybe Santa will show up too! Bring a ornament
if you wish!
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Nav Gear Top Picks for 2009.........
The Mad Mariner Magazine has put their Nav Gear Top Picks For 2009 list out.
Click here to go to Mad Mariner's website |
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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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Shipping Season Expected To Be Longer This Year...............
According to a news report from wsaw.com........... Due to the soggy fall harvest season, grain shipments have fallen behind schedule along the upper Mississippi River. Grain shipments are said to be off by around 50% through mid October.
Kent Pehler of Brennan Marine, service provider for barge lines at the port of La Crosse, Wisconsin, stated that while the first half November has been strong, the lost volume has yet to be made up.
Ron Johnson, of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority states that this year, the port Superior has seen an increase in grain shipments around 28% over last year.
Johnson says that the seaway locks will be closing December 29, 2009, and Pehler is expecting some limited grain loading through December 7, when the river locks are slated to close for maintenance.........
Click here to read this news report.
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Grafton's Landing............... ??? Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed KJ's Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome Longshot Saloon................ Closed Palisades Yacht Club......... Closed due to high water
Yacht Club of St. Louis...... Closed for the season |
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Note off of Grafton Ferry website: We are closed for dredging. We will re-open Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 6AM.
Click here to go to the Grafton Ferry website for the latest information
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If you see something that you think your fellow boaters would be interested in, send us a news tip.
E-mail it to RiverBill@prodigy.net and we will get it on-line.
Use your cell phone if it's setup for e-mail.
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois Alton Landmarks Crossing Project Moving Forward............
According to a news article from thetelegraph.com............. On Wednesday, workers positioned the first two segments of the future Alton Landmarks Crossing pedestrian bridge.
When completed, the open topped pedestrian bridge will span from East Broadway, at Langdon Street, cross Landmarks Blvd, railroad tracks, and terminate at the Riverfront Park berm. The bridge is 10.5 feet wide, and is accessible to bicyclists.
Alton officials wanted the bridge constructed, so that people would be able to park in the Broadway area, and walk to events held at Riverfront Park, especially at the new amphitheater...............
Click here to read this news article. With Photo
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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
PYC Trim A Tree Christmas Party 12/5/09
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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NGRREC's Director Driven By Love Of Rivers.............
In a news story from thetelegraph.com............ Richard "Rip" Sparks, the director of research at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, has been fascinated with streams, ponds and rivers, and everything he could learn about them, since he was a child. And that fascination has been turned into a career.
In the '70s, Sparks accepted a position at the Havana, Illinois field station along the Illinois River. Now as director of research for the NGRREC, his research projects are conducted so as to gain an understanding of how large rivers work.
Sparks is also responsible for putting together research proposals to such agencies as the U.S. EPA, and the National Science Foundation. He also administrates the the competitive seed grant program, in hopes that small proposals will blossom into larger research projects..............
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Ozarks sweep uncovers dozens of violations
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It's Thanksgiving
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Over 3 Million Visitors Strong !
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Picture of the Day
BILL....
THIS IS A PICTURE OF SOME OF THE RIVER GIRLS AT THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS LAST WEEKEND.....GIRLS GONE WILD....
WE STAYED AT THE KNOLLS IN 2 CONDO'S ....WENT SHOPPING....AND DID A LOT OF EATING AND DRINKING
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
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Hi Bill,
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Description 1981 Dyer Hardtop
Perkins Turbo Diesel 1500 original hours Diesel Generator Alder Barbou Refrigerator/top loading freezer Teak and Holly sole Teak Trim Fresh bottom paint New batteries and charger
Custom hand made boat, #217. Replacement cost over $200,000. Many options
New Price 10-31-09 $37,500
Perfect vessel for doing the Great Loop. Call for full description and options
Absolutely do not board.
314-647-2939 314-413-0647
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Wed 25 Nov... John Rice Fri 27 Nov... Janet and Bruce 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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We are finally about finished cleaning up AGAIN and will reopen this Friday
with a limited menu and $1.00 Can Beers.
Maybe Santa will show up too! Bring a ornament
if you wish!
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The November "Under Sail" Newsletter is out...... Click here to sign up
Click here and go to the sailmagazine.com website.......
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USDA Set Sights On Farm Runoff............
According to a news report from fox2now.com............. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that they intend to prevent agricultural runoff originating in 41 watersheds, spanning twelve states, from entering the Mississippi River.
The runoff causes high nutrient and sediment levels in the river, causing areas of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico, referred to as "the dead zone".
The USDA is focusing on 12 states, including Missouri and Illinois, and has $320 million in funding for farmers that wish to slow down runoff............
Click here to read this news report.
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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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Ken Goode sent us a link to LakeOzarkTalk.com and an interesting post about Lake of the Ozarks around the time period of 1931...
Lots of pictures of lots of old boats !
Click here and check it out.
RiverBills says.... Thanks for the link Ken !
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Missouri River Habitat Gets Shot In The Arm............
According to a news story from omaha.com.............. As a part of the plan to restore wildlife habitat along the Missouri River, the Conservation fund has announced that 2,400 acres in Cedar County, Nebraska are now protected. The land includes almost 7 miles of river frontage.
The Conservation Fund had purchased the land in July, and has now turned the land over to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The Corps has teamed up with Native American tribes, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, state agencies, and various organizations to restore portions of the Missouri River to a more natural state.............
Click here to read this news story.
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Grafton's Landing............... ??? Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed KJ's Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome Longshot Saloon................ Closed Palisades Yacht Club......... Closed due to high water
Yacht Club of St. Louis...... Closed for the season |
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Note off of Grafton Ferry website:
We are closed for dredging. We will re-open Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 6AM.
Click here to go to the Grafton Ferry website for the latest information
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Grafton Harbor and Flotilla 3-13,
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26 November, 2008 in River History
The Seattle-based Majestic America Line notified ports of call .....that the Delta Queen, American Queen and Mississippi Queen riverboats would not cruise America's rivers in 2009.
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FLW Outdoors announced entry dates for the 2010 Walmart
Bass Fishing League. Its the nation’s largest and most
rewarding bass-fishing organization
Click here for FLW Tour News
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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
PYC Trim A Tree Christmas Party 12/5/09
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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Lake Level Falls Close To A Foot In Two Days..........
Over the last few days, the elevation of the Lake of the Ozarks fall from 659.25 ft. to 658.36 ft. The Lake Ozark Guide Curve recommends lake operators should maintain the lake elevation between 658 - 659 feet through December 31st............
Click here to read this news article from lakeexpo.com.
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Boater Safety Education Class
There are still 16 seats available for the Water Patrol's Boating Safety Education Class. The classes will be held at the Gravois Fire Protection District Station in Laurie, Missouri, and will run from 6:30 - 9 pm, on December 3rd, and December 10th. The two session course is free.........
Click here to read more from lakeexpo.com.
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Reggie Reveals Reorganization Plan...........
According to a news report from tradeonlytoday.com............. The reorganization plan for Fountain Powerboat Industries will divide claims against the company into nine classes, and stipulates that the "allowed unsecured claims" will receive a portion of $1 million in full satisfaction of those claims.
Fountain stated that even though the plan offers the unsecured creditors less than full payment, the debtors believe that this distribution is considerably better than what could be gained through an orderly, or forced liquidation of Fountain Powerboat Industries.
After reorganization, Fountain Powerboat Industries will continue to operate as a boatbuilder, with a number of measures in place to improve profitability, while preventing another financial crisis. Under this plan, Reggie Fountain will remain as president of the company.............
Click here to read this news report.
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It's Wednesday
25 November 2009
Over 3 Million Visitors Strong !
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Picture of the Day
Endless Summer Pictures !
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Hello River Bill
Photo by Captain Mississippi Joe Kaufman from Lehmond
Island, St. Charles, Mo..
RiverBill says.... great shot Joe ! |
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
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Dennis Carroll, who hails out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis in the boat ...Pro Positioned..... sent in this pic of him and his "River Friends" at the power boat races at Key West. Looks like everyone is having a good time. Thanks Dennis !
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1991 Trojan 12 meter Sedan (40 ft.)
Starship
2/485 HP Detroit Diesels (Low Hours) 8.0 KW Diesel Onan (Low Hours) Garmen Color Radar and Chartplotter Complete updated interior
Must see to appreciate, Located at Duck Club Marina
$127,500
Can Email more pictures, contact Sinclairbuick06@aol.com or call Al Morgan 636 541 3837
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To: ALL MARINERS
To: ALL MARINERS
C. FOR ALL AREAS, MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO STAY AWARE OF THE
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Turkey Bowl Is Back !
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Wed 25 Nov... John Rice Fri 27 Nov... Janet and Bruce 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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Many Thanks to All of You. Joe, Jan and the Crew of Grafton Harbor
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Update ......Corps Monitoring Seepage Along Metro East Levees
According to a news article from thetelegraph.com............... Geotechnical engineers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers returned to the wetlands along the River Heritage Parkway, to glean more data on the pressure creating under seepage at the Wood River Levee.
The engineers are gathering readings from eight piezometers, that measure water pressure. The piezometers take a reading every four hours, and are connected to a hand-held logger.
During normal water level conditions, engineers will visit the wetlands weekly, but when the water levels rise, they will check the meters daily, as well as make visual inspections of boils and seepage areas............
Click here to read this news article. With Photo.
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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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At Grafton Harbor in March 2010.....
Slip Holders and Friends of Grafton Harbor,
RiverBill says... Thanks Jan DeSherlia for the info |
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Grafton's Landing............... ??? Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed KJ's Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome Longshot Saloon................ Closed Palisades Yacht Club......... Closed due to high water
Yacht Club of St. Louis...... Closed for the season |
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Note off of Grafton Ferry website: We will be re-opening Friday, November 27, 2009 at 6AM.
Click here to go to the Grafton Ferry website for the latest information
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From Lake Expo.com
DNR finishes processing results of the October
sampling blitz at Lake of the Ozarks Click here to read this news article
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Carolyn Schlueter sent us a link to a YouTube video of some of our 4 legged friends having a Dog Daze at the Beach......
Carolyn wrote: If you like dogs, you will love this. Fantastic dog training too!!
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Suit Filed To Halt Grazing Along Upper Missouri River...............
In a news report from greatfallstribune.com............. An Idaho based environmental group, and two canoe guides have filed suit to ban 10,000 cattle from grazing along a 150 mile stretch of the Missouri River. The land is located in the 586 square mile Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument.
The suit claims that the cattle are damaging the monument's recreational opportunities.
The cattle producers responded that they are using the land responsibly, with the proper permits from federal Bureau of Land Management, and that this litigation may force them to go out of business............
Click here to read this news report.
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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
PYC Trim A Tree Christmas Party 12/5/09
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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Click here and checkout Mad Mariner's article about winterizing your boat......
Click here and check out Mad Mariners article on Sea Steading.... A libertarian attempt to create a freer political society on the ocean.
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NMMA Announces Addition Of Pirate Exhibit To Boat Shows............
According to a news story from tradeonlytoday.com............. A new exhibit on pirates will be appearing at three of the 2010 National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) boat shows.
Dubbed "The Pirates of Colonial America", it will use interactive exhibits to focus on the role that pirates played in early colonial America, including the sales of untaxed, inexpensive items to colonists, and the formation of the first North American college.
"Pirates" will be appearing at the Kansas City Boat and Sports Show (Jan. 7 - 10), the Chicago Boat, RV, and Outdoors Show (Jan. 13 - 17), and that Minneapolis Boat Show (Jan. 20 - 24)................
Click here to read this news story.
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Paperwork Battle Ensues In Bankruptcy Court..................
According to a news article from tradeonlytoday.com............. Several documents were filed Monday, in regards to Fountain Powerboat Industries' bankruptcy proceedings, including paperwork that confirms a reorganization plan has been filed with the court.
Also filed, were objections by Fountain, and Liberty Associates, to the motion filed by FB Investments, that would terminate Fountain's exclusivity period for filing a reorganization plan.
FB asserts that if the court grants their motion, creditors would be able to review both reorganization plans, and choose the plan that embodies best future for the business...............
Click here to read this news article.
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US Coast Guard Pic
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandyn Hill
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It's Tuesday
24 November 2009
Over 3 Million Visitors Strong !
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Picture of the Day
Endless Summer Pictures !
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It's a great shot of some artists working along the Missouri River in St. Charles.
Picture was taken on Sunday, 10-4-09.
RiverBill says... Thanks George for sending the great shot !
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
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Purple Haze
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Description
Blonde Moment - For Sale
1998 Silverton 37' Convertible Click on pic to enlarge Twin 502 Crusaders, fuel injected, with approx. 350 hours Beam - 14'1" 7kw Westerbeke generator with approx.100 hours Holds 375 gallons of fuel Holds 100 gallons of fresh water Electronics - 2 VHFs, GPS, Radar, Chart Plotter, Auto Pilot 2 AC/Reverse Cycle Heat units
Always kept in fresh water. Beautifully maintained inside and out. Turn key boat - must see!
Asking $114,900
Contact Brett or Christine Thompson. 314-341-0031 (Brett's cell) 314-749-8924 (Christine's cell)
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Wed 25 Nov... John Rice Fri 27 Nov... Janet and Bruce 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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WGUS83 KLSX 240130
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Bill,
See you on the River .
Thank you
Ed & Nancee Shahan |
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Rehab Projects Moving Forward At Riverlands Sanctuary..................
According to a news report from thetelegraph.com.............. With the help of $4,377,613 in federal stimulus money, the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary is getting several improvement projects under way. The Sanctuary flanks both sides of the Clark Bridge, on the Missouri bank of the Mississippi River.
The work is to be completed in two stages, starting with improvements at the Lincoln Shields Recreation Area on the west side of the bridge. Crews cleaned out trails to better allow access to the River for shore fishing, and demolished the deteriorated restroom facilities, in anticipation of installing new facilities.
Other projects will include revamped railings, and hopefully some repair work on the confederate prisoner obelisk. The monument was dedicated in 2002, in memory of those prisoners that died of smallpox.
Stage two will focus on the construction of the Riverlands Sanctuary Orientation Center, next to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Riverlands Demonstration Area It is expected that some minor, general construction work beginning in December, with footing to be installed at a later time.............
Click here to read this news report. With Map.
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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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ValvTect Responds To Star Brite's Lawsuit
In a news story from tradeonlytoday.com........... ValvTect Petroleum Products has filed a response to Star brite's lawsuit claiming that a ValvTect side by side comparison ad included false information.
ValvTect denies Star brite's claims, and has filed their own charges against Star brite, citing false advertising, unfair and deceptive practices.
Star brite responds that ValvTect's filing is just a deceptive manor of muddying the issues. A Fort Lauderdale federal Judge had previously granted Star brite's motion for a preliminary injunction against ValvTect.............
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Grafton's Landing............... ??? Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed KJ's Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome Longshot Saloon................ Closed Palisades Yacht Club......... Closed due to high water
Yacht Club of St. Louis...... Closed for the season |
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The Grafton Ferry is closed for dredging.
Note off of Grafton Ferry website: As of dusk Sunday, November 15, 2009 we will be closed for dredging. Due to the recent flood, our route between the islands has filled back in. We will be dredging between the islands to re-establish the route
Click here to go to the Grafton Ferry website for the latest information
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From Lake Expo.com
DNR finishes processing results of the October
sampling blitz at Lake of the Ozarks Click here to read this news article
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ZDecals.com..................
We came across a website offering a cool way to give your boat a complete make-over. Zdecals offers wraps that can completely change the look of your boat. Wraps are offered in full or 3/4 designs, and custom designing is available. You can even request a free "mock up" of how your boat would appear with a new skin!
Click here to visit the zdecals.com website.
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MDC Kids magazine.....
Received the following e-mail news release from Jim Low of the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Sign up by Dec. 15 to get first issue of new MDC kids’ magazine The bimonthly magazine is free for Missourians.
JEFFERSON CITY – Young Missourians have until Dec. 15 to sign up for the first
issue of Xplor, a multi-media mash-up billed by the Missouri Department of
Conservation as “nature-tainment.”
Click here to continue reading this news release on the Missouri Department of Conservation's website.
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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
PYC Trim A Tree Christmas Party 12/5/09
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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Missouri Department of Conservation
Below is just one gift from their list..... It's for
the canoeing boaters on your list:
Click here to go to the Missouri Department of Conservation website fand check out all the nature lover gifts they have to offer...
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Louisiana Requests Corps Cease Dumping Dredged Material.............
According to a news article from wwwltv.com............ State Officials from Louisiana are pressuring the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to stop dumping sediment they dredge from the Mississippi River into the Gulf of Mexico, and instead use it to reconstruct Louisiana's eroded wetlands.
State officials assert that the Corps is wasting up to 20 million cubic yards of dredged material annually, and that up to 10 square miles of wetlands could be built with that sediment
The Corps responded that over the past twenty years, they have created 25,000 acres of wetlands with dredged sediment............
Click here to read this news article.
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Torqeedo Starts Electric Outboard Challenge...............
According to a news report from tradeonlytoday.com.............. In an effort to validate electric outboards as destination motors, Torqeedo has come up with the Catalina Solar/Electric Boat Challenge.
The inaugural Torqeedo Catalina Challenge had taken place on October 24, 2009. The 16 foot, 7 inch Hobie Getaway Catamaran was powered by a Cruise 4.0R Torqeedo Electric Outboard Motor. The vessel completed the Challenge in 6 hours, 41 minutes, with 35% of their battery power remaining.
The Challenge offers four classes of competition, mono hull, above and below 18 feet, and multi hull, above and below 18 feet. Entrants must submit a proposal, as well as document their journey..............
Click here to read this news report.
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US Coast Guard Pic
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class
Annie Elis.
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It's Monday
23 November 2009
Over 3 Million Visitors Strong !
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Picture of the Day
Endless Summer Pictures !
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River Bill, |
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
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RiverBill says......Thanks for the picture son !
FYI... Johnny River Rat.... is now RiverBill's main news man !
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Dual prop 496 magnum Mercruiser Bravo III engine (375 HP) with closed cooling
system. It has 208 hours on it and always been in fresh water and comes with
complete canvas system, Corsa Captains Call exhaust. Premium sound system 8
speakers w/ 12” subwoofer AM-FM MP3 Stereo/CD Player
Call 618 830-1033 for Further Details Click here to go to RiverBills Classifieds page for more pictures
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1998 Silverton 37' Convertible 2003 Sea Ray Bowrider 290
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Winfield Grafton
Alton Hardin
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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 !
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To: ALL MARINERS
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Wed 25 Nov... John Rice Fri 27 Nov... Janet and Bruce 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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WGUS83 KLSX 230142
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Mayor is Concerned About Levee Safety......
According to a news report from AltonDailyNews.com............ Alton's mayor isn't planning to "wait and see" if Alton's damaged levee will hold back the next flood. He is actively seeking support to get the levee repaired.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that they were watching a
significant sand boil near the Mel Price Lock and Dam last week. The
sand boil is located just up-river from the dam. This levee holds the river
back for about $ 350,000,000 worth of commercial and residential
property.
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The
Picture of the Day ...
was sent to us by Debbie Moore via Facebook
Yesteryear's
Picture of the Day from 2007......
Description
Knight's
I-70 
River
History....
Samuel
Langhorne Clemens was born on November 30, 1835 in Florida, Missouri. When
he was four years old, his family moved to Hannibal, Missouri , a small town
on the Mississippi River. As a little boy he always dreamed of someday being
a steamboat pilot. 
Description
For
Sale.. 2003 Sea Ray
Bowrider 290
