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Alton Hardin

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Classifieds.......

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Restaurant Section......

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What's Going On At The River This Week Section......

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Navigation Notices ......

No New navigation Notices

Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos

Missouri State Water Patrol News Release.....

No New News Releases

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Updated Sun at 5:00AM

Asian Carp Update

Indian Tribes May Join Carp Battle........

According to an op/ed article from mlive.com........ Thirty years ago, many had feared that the Great Lakes Fisheries would be destroyed by Indian Tribes exercising their treaty fishing rights. When the federal courts affirmed the Tribe's rights, the Tribes in turn showed that their main concern is the protection of the Great Lakes fisheries.

The treaty fishing rights may be crucial to the protection of Michigan's fisheries resources against the Asian carp invasion. With all of the hub-bub about stopping the carp migration, Indian treaty fishing rights have not been considered.

Since the U.S. Supreme Court has not acted on the Michigan's litigation filed against Illinois, the Tribes are considering another legal approach in an effort to fight the current, and perhaps the most significant threat to the Lakes from invasive species........

Click here to read this op/ed.

Updated Sun at 5:00AM

Boat Manufacturer

Viking Launches New Website........

The Viking Yacht Company has announced the launch of their re-designed website. The re-vamped website is interactive, offers ease of navigation and offers the most current information on Viking Yachts. A highlight will be the "Shot of the Day" that will bring website visitors into the assembly plant, or aboard a Viking for some "behind the scenes" sneak peeks........

Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.

Click here to visit the new Viking website.

636 - 899 - 1093

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

New Winter Hours Thurs - Sun 2PM-Close

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day & Karaoke

Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50

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.

Docks Available Call 314-706-2313

Updated Sun at 5:00AM

Marinas

Marinalife Holds Contest For Best Marina........

To honor the tenth anniversary of Marinalife, they are holding a contest to name the best marina. Through April 30, 2010, Marinalife members will be able to vote to name the best transient marina, and the marina with the best customer service. There are over 8,600 marinas listed in the Marinalife database........

Click here to read this news story from tradeonlytoday.com.

Click here to visit the Marinalife website.

FYI....a few Mississippi-Missouri-Illinois-River confluence area marinas are listed on Marinalife........

Updated Sun at 5:00AM

Becky Thatcher Update

Company Hired To Break Up The Becky, And Remove Her........

Jeffery Levin, owner of the now partially submerged Becky Thatcher, has contracted with Delta Demolition Group of Newton Falls, Ohio. The U.S. Coast Guard has been observing the vessel, and have advised Levin the as the Becky sinks and breaks up, it becomes a threat to other vessels navigating through the area. Delta employees have been visiting the vessel, and are expected to begin removing the vessel within the next week.........

Click here to read this news article from post-gazette.com. With Photo.

Updated Sat at 12:15PM

Sad News to Report:

Mary Phillips, Mother of Rick Phillips passed away Friday evening, February 26th.

Christa Leone and Rick Phillips boat out of Eagles Landing in the boat "Little River Girl". Arrangements will be posted when they become available.

Thanks to Past Commodore Carl Tiemann for this information

Re-posted from Con Trios Yacht Club website www.contriosyachtclub.org

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !

24/7 access with key pad
Asphalt paved, no gravel
Not in the flood plain
120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
Water available for pressure washing
Free month with 12 month contract
Rates from $30/month

(314) 456- 1386

175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376

Click here to go to website

Click here for map from MapQuest

Updated Sat at 12:15PM

Con Trios Yacht Club Update......

IceBreaker Update

Invitations are coming in the mail shortly.

Group discount reservations at the Embassy Suites has been extended until March 5th.

More rooms have been added to our reserved block.

If you have any problems with hotel reservations give Scott and Lisa a call and they will assist you in any way they can.

Re-posted from Con Trios Yacht Club website www.contriosyachtclub.org

New Mississippi River Bridge Update

Groundbreaking Ceremony Cancelled........

Friday's groundbreaking ceremony at the Eads Bridge was called off, on account of severe weather on the east coast. MoDOT's Director, Pete Rahn, stated that members of Congress from Missouri and Illinois, as well as officials from the U.S. Department of Transportation were instrumental in acquiring funding for the project, and they deserve to be recognized. The ceremony has not been rescheduled, but work will commence on the project........

Click here to read this news story from fox2now.com.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Press Release:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards contracts for
river engineering structures; work is funded by ARRA

St. Louis, Mo. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced award of two contracts for construction of river engineering structures at two locations on the Mississippi River. Stone dikes, chevrons and weirs are planned for construction. The two contracts total $7,040,522.

Contracts for work at Devils Island and Red Rock Landing in the Mississippi River between river miles 40 and 105 were awarded to the firm of Patton-Tully Marine, LLC, of Memphis, Tenn. The firm is a woman owned, Hub Zone contractor.

The contract for work at Devils Island reach was awarded Friday, Feb. 19, for the amount of $2,900,430. It calls for stone removal and recycling as well as building new structures. Some of the new dikes will be offset from nearby dikes, effectively creating a gap in the dike and creating ecodiversity. Work will be accomplished between Mississippi River Miles 40 and 75.

The contract for Work at the Red Rock Landing reach was awarded Tuesday, Feb. 23, for the amount of $4,140,092. As at Devils Island, work will include installing new rock structures and modifying others, recycling the removed rock for use elsewhere in the project. Work will take place between Mississippi River Miles 90 and 105. Mile 0 is at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.

........Click here to read more

The above re-printed from -mail received from Alan.J.Dooley@usace.army.mil

Spring Is Coming........

Only 21 more days until Spring. The Spring Equinox is Saturday, March 20
Daylight Savings Time starts March 14 and ends Nov. 7

Kinder's Season Opener....... Friday, March 5th

at 5 O'clock

Capt. Tim Woodson will be playing the music

starting at 8:30

Click here to go to Capt.Tim's webpage

and listen to some of his music

Kinder's Spring Dining Room Hours....

Friday ......... 5 PM - 9PM

Saturday..... 11AM - 9PM

Sunday....... 11AM - 7PM

Overnight Rooms available

$65.00 Sun - Thurs..........$70.00 Fri & Sat

For more info call 618 - 883-2586 or 618 - 883-2356

Click here to go to Kinder's website

Original River Rats

Although construction on the New Mississippi River Bridge is expected to commence in a week, digging along the Missouri and Illinois approaches to the bridge began several months ago. Archaeologists have unearthed artifacts from the Original River Rats.... dating back up to 1000 years........

Click here to read this news article from kplr11.com.

Missouri Department of Natural Resources

Should Be Stripped of Water Testing Duties

According to a news report form News-Leader.com........ a Missouri Senate report concludes that Missouri's Department of Natural Resources' should be stripped of their water testing duties because of the department's failure to close beaches and disclose high levels of dangerous bacteria in Lake of the Ozarks.

Click here to red this news story.....

RiverBill says..... Thanks to Capt'n Matt Burrows for the link to this news report....

Metro East Levees

Durbin Requests Meeting With FEMA........

According to a news report form stltoday.com........ A meeting has been requested by U.S. Senator Dick Durban D, Ill. with officials of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to confer over the information needed to certify 5 Metro East Levee systems.

In January, Durban had pushed for FEMA to push back the finalization date of their new flood maps to January 2011. The new maps were originally intended to take effect in August. He also requested that the information describing the integrity of the levees be made public.

The new maps assign a "high risk" designation to much of the floodplain and would require numerous property owners to purchase federal flood insurance, paying higher premiums than before........

Click here to read this news report.

River Networking ....on facebook.........

RiverBills.com...................................... Click here

Cedar Hill Resort.................................. Click here

Con Trios Yacht Club............................ Click here...

Palisades Yacht Club........................... Click here

Dardenne Slough Harbor Hop................ Click here

Longshot Saloon & My River Home........ Click here

Woodland Marina..................................Click here .

Lake Of The Ozarks

Glencove Marine Has Surrendered Formula Boats........

Glencove Marine is voluntarily surrendering their current inventory of Formula boats that are under a floor plan through GE Commercial Finance. This will take place over the next few weeks. President of Glencove Marine, Jan Donnelly, stated that the voluntary surrender of the older model boats will make room for new inventory for their showroom........

Click here to read this news story from lakeexpo.com.

Click here to read the Lake Expo.com news

Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure

Jake The Kayaker Update........

Daily Blog
http://www.portagetoportage.com/blog.html

Follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker while on his trip around the great loop.

Website.. http://www.portagetoportage.com/
Current location ...click here

Above re-printed with permission from Jake Stachovak

Jake Stachovak embarking on a 10 month, 6100 mile Great Loop adventure by kayak. from Grafton, Illinois on Saturday, December 12 and expects to return to Grafton, October 2010

Future Mississippi River Destinations....Dubuque, Iowa

Construction May Begin In Summer On New Marina........

Although loose ends are still being ironed out, construction on Ice Harbor marina could conceivably begin this summer with the transient docks. Plans call for 46 30-foot slips, 20 40-foot slips and 4 50-foot slips as part of a vision to create a "first class marina facility" complementing other first class facilities located in the port area........

Click here to read this news article from thonline.com.

Click on pic to enlarge

2010 Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport, 40EFI Four-Stroke, complete package $11899

CERTIFIED TECHS TO COMPLETE MARINE REPAIR FROM THE BOW EYE

TO THE PROP NUT..... LEWIS BOATS CAN DO IT ALL !

4030 N Service Rd, St. Peters, MO (636) 949-9926

REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS

Mercury, Volvo Penta, Yamaha

Map/Hours Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' & 20,000 Lbs Website

1996 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge

REGAL OWNERS EVENT, ICEBREAKER PARTY, MARCH 5TH, Main Street St.Charles, 6:00 to 9:30. Contact Brian Lewis, lewismarine@msn.com to RSVP and get exact location/details

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's........... click here

Future Mississippi River Destinations....Dubuque, Iowa

Construction May Begin In Summer On New Marina........

Although loose ends are still being ironed out, construction on Ice Harbor Marina in Dubuque, Iowa could conceivably begin this summer with the transient docks. Plans call for 46 30-foot slips, 20 40-foot slips and 4 50-foot slips as part of a vision to create a "first class marina facility" complementing other first class facilities located in the port area........

Click here to read this news article from thonline.com.

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Fishing News

Trout Season....Coming To A Stream Near You....

Monday marks the start of catch-and-keep trout fishing season. The Missouri Department of Revenue has estimated that some 8,000 people will purchase trout tags on Monday. Bennett Spring, Roaring River, and Montauk State parks have all made improvements, or put up buildings in anticipation of the coming season. The private Meramec Spring Park also offers trout fishing. the Missouri Department of Conservation operates the trout fishery located there, and stocks the stream as well........

Click here to read this news story from ky3.com.

Who's Open... Who's Closed........

Cedar Hill Resort................................ Opening May 8th at 11:00 AM

The Big Kahuna at Grafton Harbor........ Opening March 6th

Kinder's Restaurant............................ Opening March 5th

KJ's Place......................................... Open..... Boaters Welcome

Longshot Saloon................................ Opening April 16th

Palisades Yacht Club......................... Open

Sharkys At North Shore Marina........... Opening in March

Yacht Club of St. Louis...................... Opening in early March

Ferrys Open / Closed .....

Golden Eagle Ferry.................. Open

Winfield Eagle Ferry................. Closed

Grafton Ferry........................... Closed until March

Brussells Ferry.........................Open

Kampsville Ferry...................... Open

Send Us Your News Tip !

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Boating News

Boat Purchase Tax Exemption May End........

A long established tax loophole for yacht buyers may disappear under any one of three of the bills that were introduced in Jefferson City on Wednesday. An article in the Kansas City Star stated that the buyers of large vessels may pay a small fee in lieu of sales taxes. This could cut as much as $30,000 from the total purchase price of a $500,000 boat. The bills would effectively close the loophole, and divert the monies to cash strapped programs for domestic violence victims, schoolchildren and veterans.........

Click here to read this news story from kansascity.com.

Brand New & Already A Classic

3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo

636 - 724 - 7920

Fri ..Wild Horse Creek Sat.. Tiger Cat DJ & Karaoke

Click here for upcoming events

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

Feb, 10, 17, 24 and Mar 3, 2010

Sea Scout Ship 5001 Safe Boating Class....

The Coast Guard Boating Skills and Seamanship course is being offered by Sea Scout Ship 5001. This is an in depth course presented over 4 evening classes of 3 hours each.

Class dates and times;

All classes start at 6:30 pm and will be held on consecutive Wednesday evenings

February 10, February 17, February 24, March 3

Class Location..Trinity Episcopal Church
318 S. Duchesne, Saint Charles , MO 63301

This class fulfills the requirement for the Missouri Water Patrol boater education card but is much more in depth than the state class.
Captain William Learn will present this class. He is a well known sailing instructor and long time member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He is also an entertaining speaker. No cost for the class, however, a donation to our meeting place would be appreciated.

The Coast Guard manual is required at $30.00 for Scouts and $35.00 for all others.
Pre-registering is required so that we can have training materials.
Reply with names, phone numbers, email and addresses of those attending. Space is limited.

Barry Munsell, Skipper, Sea Scout Ship 5001,

Boat Manufacturer News

Multi Million Dollar Tax Credit For Four Winns........

Officials from Michigan awarded Four Winns a state tax credit to the tune of $27.1 million spanning over 8 years. The credits are intended to encourage Four Winns to expand their operations in Michigan, rather than Minnesota and Tennessee. Four Winns was among 10 companies that received these incentives. These companies are believed to be able to create over 17,000 jobs and bring in over $800 million in revenues........

Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com

It's Friday !

26 February 2010

Over 3.16 Million Visitors Strong !

Picture of the Day

The 2009

Pool 25 Party

"Tug-O-War Champs"

Click pic to enlarge

Picture of the Day.... is from RiverBill Jr. It's a shot of him and his friends at the 2009 Pool 25 Party. They took the prize as the 2009 Tug-O-War Champs.

The champs are...(left to right)

John Uskiwich, Josh Wuest, John Hornung, Bill Kelley (Riverbill Jr) and Rich Fleming

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day 2007.... rwas from Russel Holloway. It's a go-fat fishing boat !

Russel wrote:

Bill,
thought I would share this interesting image of a Go-Fast open fish that my dad sent me from his home town in North Miami Beach Florida.

Russel Holloway

F eatured Classifieds

For Sale

For Sale..1996 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge

Description

“Swing Set” is berthed at the Duck Club Yacht Club in E-76.

Twin Diesel 3116 Caterpillars make her one of the fastest on the river in her class. Each 350 H.P. engine is equipped with dual Racor fuel filters and Walker Air Seps provide smoke free operation. 8.5 KW Westerbeke generator provides plenty of power

for the two reverse cycle air/heat units.

This model has the two stateroom layout, each with it’s own head and separate shower.

The galley is two steps down from the salon and features a full size A/C Norcold refrigerator/freezer, three burner electric range and microwave. The raised dinette gives everyone a 360 degree view of the outside action.

The captain has a commanding view from the bridge and is assisted by Raymarine radar, chartplotter, GPS, Loran, VHF (another in the salon), power windlass, new Clarion stereo with iPod jack, with wired and hand held remotes.

Achilles dingy with Weaver davits and 2.5 Mercury outboard is included.

This boat has never been in saltwater and has been professionally maintained and regularly washed and waxed.

Recent upgrades are new upholstery in salon, dinette and master stateroom, flat screen HDTV in salon and faux teak in each head and stairs.

Swing Set is offered at $180,000.00 and owner may consider a trade.

Contact Mike at 314-249-7413 or e-mail to swingset1@sbcglobal.net for more information and pictures

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1996 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge

River Levels / Flood Warnings.........
The graphs are checked for updates every 20 minutes !

Winfield Grafton

Alton Hardin

Click here for current Doppler Radar and up-to-date River Levels / forecasts for Winfield, Grafton and Alton Dam

Click here for U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ST. LOUIS DISTRICT, RIVER & RESERVOIR DAILY REPORT.

Click here to activate map from NOAA's National Weather Service website then click on gauge location for current river levels, river forecast and flood watches, warnings and advisories.

Classifieds.......

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Restaurant Section......

Click here to check Business Hours....Dinner Specials...Drink Specials & Who's Playing Where !

What's Going On At The River This Week Section......

Click here to check out this week's upcoming events

Navigation Notices ......

To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 2/22/10
Subject: FIREWORKS DISPLAY IVO 181.0
NAVNOTICE # 2057

A FIREWORKS DISPLAY WILL TAKE PLACE IVO MM 181.0 UMR FOR APPROX 60 SECONDS TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE NEW I-70 BRIDGE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 1200-1330 CST ON FRIDAY THE 26TH FEB 10. ALL MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO TRANSIT THIS AREA WITH CAUTION.

Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos

Missouri State Water Patrol News Release.....

No New News Releases

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Footloose Party for Bill Brasses at Shirley's on Friday

Hi everybody!

As you know our friend Bill has been very sick with a blood disease. Over the last couple months while going through his treatments, Bill has expressed that he would like to have a party with all of his friends. So in honor of all the good times, lets have a get-together and “Drink a beer with Bill Brasses” and share your favorite stories this Friday night at Shirley’s around 7:00. Let’s keep it simple and just come and have a beer! Anyone wanting to bring an appetizer is welcome. If anyone would like to help with purchasing some appetizers from Shirley’s that would be great too!

Please pass this on to anyone you can think of.

Hopefully will see you Friday night!

Thanks so much!

Lynn Sansone

New Mississippi River Bridge Update

Ceremony to be on Deck Eads Bridge On Friday ........

The Eads Bridge will be closed Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm for the groundbreaking ceremony that is going to take place on the deck of the bridge .....for the New Mississippi River Bridge project.

Officials such as the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, Senator Kit Bond, and Congressman Jerry Costello will be in attendance........

Click here to read this news story from ksdk.com.

RiverBill says......Fireworks are scheduled per the Navigation Notice #2057 above.....

Sad News......

Death of Earl E Meinershagen

Earl E Meinershagen....

Visitation at Hutchens Mortuary 675 Graham Rd Florissant....

Friday 4 pm to 8pm

Earl is Gary Meinershagen's father. Gary and Judy hail out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis in the houseboat... Beads.

Our condolences go out to Gary, Judy and their family.....

636 - 899 - 1093

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

New Winter Hours Thurs - Sun 2PM-Close

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day & Karaoke

Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50

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.

Docks Available Call 314-706-2313

Spring Is Near........

Only 23 more days until Spring. The Spring Equinox is Saturday, March 20
Daylight Savings Time starts March 14 and ends Nov. 7

Kinder's Is Opening Next Friday Night.....

A sure sign of Spring.......

Stop by and join in on the opening Day Party.....

Riverbill says.... See you there

Missouri Conservation News

Roger Taylor, Champion Of The Meramec River, Dies........

According to a news article from stltoday.com........ Roger Taylor assisted in leading several of Missouri's environmental battles, including stopping the proposed Meramec River Dam in 1978. The dam was deauthorized in 1982, and Taylor led volunteers in a clean-up of the Meramec River.... Operation Clean Stream.

Taylor had served on the Citizens Committee for Conservation, that introduced the state sales tax for Missouri Conservation. Taylor was also an author on local history, a lecturer, a songwriter, a national flatwater marathon canoeist in 1977 and a wildlife artist. Taylor also taught history and social studies in the Ritenour school district until 1993.

Taylor's car was bombed in 1970, and the environmentalists connected the explosion to the circulation of a statewide petition in an effort to preserve Ozark wilderness streams. While being interviewed by the Post-Dispatch in 1996, Taylor quipped that he was almost hung in Steelville........

Click here to read this news article.

Sat... 20 March 2010

Street Beat Band at Spirits Lounge

Alton, IL

Saturday, March 20th 8PM-12AM-----Come out and see Captain Pete Zimmer perform with his band STREET BEAT at Spirits Lounge in Downtown Alton. Members’ ages ranging from 20s through 50s, with the band’s crossover playlist varied but heavy on rhythm and blues, soul and classic rock. Pete promises: “It might be loud. It might be fun. It will be funky.”

Pete hails out of Grafton Marina in the boat “Jack Daniels Old #7”.

Spirits Lounge is just a short distance from Alton marina

For more information call Spirits at 618-463-5555. Spirits is located at 300 State Street in Downtown Alton, formerly the Piasa Masonic Temple. Spirits is located on the 2nd floor of the building and has a ramp and elevator for those who need a little assistance, or, just don’t want to walk up the stairs. Spirits has an extensive menu featuring everything from Pizza to Steaks, so come hungry!!

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !

24/7 access with key pad
Asphalt paved, no gravel
Not in the flood plain
120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
Water available for pressure washing
Free month with 12 month contract
Rates from $30/month

(314) 456- 1386

175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376

Click here to go to website

Click here for map from MapQuest

Mississippi And Illinois Rivers At Grafton, Illinois

Grafton Applies For Grants For Riverfront Development........

According to a news report from thetelegraph.com........ Grafton's mayor, Tom Thompson has applied for 1.2 million in federal grants in an effort to create common space between the Loading Dock Bar and Grill and just beyond the Grafton Lighthouse.

Thompson has also teamed up with Mike Cavanaugh of the West Central Development Council in an effort to obtain funding for the preservation of Shafer Wharf. A $70,000 Scenic Byways grant was awarded to Grafton for the construction of a wetlands walkway, lookout and education center to be located along the Illinois River, between Shafer Wharf and the Grafton Ferry.

Grafton had also closed on the purchase of 5 waterfront lots close to the Grafton Ferry landing specifically for riverfront development. The city paid $25,000 for each lot. The lots are located on Front Street........

Click here to read this news report

Longshot Saloon and My River Home Boat Harbor are on Facebook.....

Click here and check it out....

River Networking ....on facebook.........

RiverBills.com...................................... Click here

Cedar Hill Resort.................................. Click here

Con Trios Yacht Club............................ Click here...

Palisades Yacht Club........................... Click here

Dardenne Slough Harbor Hop................ Click here

Longshot Saloon & My River Home........ Click here

Woodland Marina..................................Click here .

Lake Of The Ozarks

Polar Bear Plunge Is Saturday........

It will be a very chilly dip for plungers this year at the Annual Polar Bear Plunge as water temps are around 35 degrees. The plunge is hosted by Osage Beach, and the Osage Beach Police Department, and benefits the athletes of the Special Olympics........

Click here to read this news article from lakeexpo.com. With Photo.

Click here to read the Lake Expo.com news

Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure

Jake The Kayaker Update........

Daily Blog
http://www.portagetoportage.com/blog.html

Follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker while on his trip around the great loop.

Website.. http://www.portagetoportage.com/
Current location ...click here

Above re-printed with permission from Jake Stachovak

Jake Stachovak embarking on a 10 month, 6100 mile Great Loop adventure by kayak. from Grafton, Illinois on Saturday, December 12 and expects to return to Grafton, October 2010

Asian Carp Update

Progress Made At Carp Hearings........

For the first time, officials have admitted that the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River basin could in fact be separated while allowing Chicago shipping interests to receive their shipments. The watersheds would need to be severed further upstream than the Chicagoland Locks and canals........

Click here to read this news article from detnews.com

Click on pic to enlarge

2010 Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport, 40EFI Four-Stroke, complete package $11899

CERTIFIED TECHS TO COMPLETE MARINE REPAIR FROM THE BOW EYE

TO THE PROP NUT..... LEWIS BOATS CAN DO IT ALL !

4030 N Service Rd, St. Peters, MO (636) 949-9926

REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS

Mercury, Volvo Penta, Yamaha

Map/Hours Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' & 20,000 Lbs Website

REGAL OWNERS EVENT, ICEBREAKER PARTY, MARCH 5TH, Main Street St.Charles, 6:00 to 9:30. Contact Brian Lewis, lewismarine@msn.com to RSVP and get exact location/details

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's........... click here

Water Pollution

New Cases Of U.S. Coal Ash Dumps Polluting Water........

According to a report put out by Earthjustice and the Environmental Integrity Project titled "Out of Control: Mounting Damages From Coal Ash Waste Sites" 31 additional coal ash dump locations in 14 states have been identified as causing water contamination. Arsenic and other toxins have moved from the dump sites in 15 of the 31 sites, and 25 of these dumps are still in operation........

Click here to read this news story from southernstudies.com. With Photo.

Commercial Fishing News

Fishing Ban Protesters Flock To D.C.

Wednesday, several thousand fishermen trekked to Washington D.C. in order to protest federal bans on fishing for red snapper, grouper and other species. The National Marine Fisheries Service had proposed to ban commercial and recreational fishing for all 73 managed grouper and snapper species. Protesters are asking that the feds impose more flexible rules, until scientific data can demonstrate the need for more stringent regulations.........

Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With Photo.

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Water Pollution

New Cases Of U.S. Coal Ash Dumps Polluting Water........

Click here to read this news story from southernstudies.com. With Photo.

Who's Open... Who's Closed........

Cedar Hill Resort................................ Opening the 2nd weekend in May

The Big Kahuna at Grafton Harbor........ Opening March 6th

Kinder's Restaurant............................ Opening March 5th

KJ's Place......................................... Open..... Boaters Welcome

Longshot Saloon................................ Opening April 16th

Palisades Yacht Club......................... Open

Sharkys At North Shore Marina........... Opening in March

Yacht Club of St. Louis...................... Opening in early March

Ferrys Open / Closed .....

Golden Eagle Ferry.................. Open

Winfield Eagle Ferry................. Closed

Grafton Ferry........................... Closed until March

Brussells Ferry.........................Open

Kampsville Ferry...................... Open

Send Us Your News Tip !

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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Boat Manufacturer

Glastron Production Moving........

Glastron announced that they will be moving production from Little Falls, Minnesota, to a yet-to-be determined Four Winns/Wellcraft facility in Cadillac, Michigan. Plans are being ironed out, but at this point, production should be shifted to Michigan for the 2011 model year........

Click here to read this news story from cadillacnews.com

Brand New & Already A Classic

3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo

636 - 724 - 7920

Fri ..Wild Horse Creek Sat.. Tiger Cat DJ & Karaoke

Click here for upcoming events

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

Feb, 10, 17, 24 and Mar 3, 2010

Sea Scout Ship 5001 Safe Boating Class....

The Coast Guard Boating Skills and Seamanship course is being offered by Sea Scout Ship 5001. This is an in depth course presented over 4 evening classes of 3 hours each.

Class dates and times;

All classes start at 6:30 pm and will be held on consecutive Wednesday evenings

February 10, February 17, February 24, March 3

Class Location..Trinity Episcopal Church
318 S. Duchesne, Saint Charles , MO 63301

Fox River At Elgin, Illinois

Riverfront Redevelopment Plans Moving Along........

Elgin, Illinois Mayor Ed Schock announced that he and the Assistant City Manager Rick Kozal have been having meaningful discussions with Illinois Governor Pat Quinn about the proposed $13-14 million riverfront promenade. Schock stated that Quinn had told him that the project would be funded through Illinois $30 billion capitol bill, and would be one of the first projects funded........

Click here to read this news report from suburbanchicagonews.com. With Photo.

Elgin, Illinois is located along the Fox River, approximately 40 miles northwest of Chicago. Elgin is home to two Illinois nature preserves, Bluff Spring Fen, and Trout Park........

Source: Wikipedia Encyclopedia. Click here to read more.

It's Thursday !

25 February 2010

Over 3.16 Million Visitors Strong !

Picture of the Day

St. Charles Riverfront

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Picture of the Day.... is of the St. Charles Riverfront. The track in the foreground is the one the old trains set on. The pavilion and Missouri River are in the background.....

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day from 2006...... was an eagles view of the Alton Riverfront, courtesy of John Hentrich at RiverBender.com.

Its a good shot of the riverfront, with Alton Marina in the foreground, the mill in the distance and a good view of the downtown area of the city. The concrete wall along the river is from the old lock and dam.

RiverBill says....Thanks for letting us post a picture from your website John.

1996 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge

For Sale.. Slip at Duck Club Marina

Description

    50 foot ...D Dock # 53

    Price $ 38,500

    Ernie Patti
    314-409-2458 or 636-532-0074

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Winfield Grafton

Alton Hardin

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Missouri State Water Patrol News Release.....

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Quincy Hydropower Update

Quincy Focusing Plans For Mississippi River Hydroelectric Power........

The City of Quincy has narrowed down their prospects for constructing a hydroelectric power plant along the Mississippi River. Quincy has federal permits granting exclusive rights to examine hydroelectric possibilities at 5 Mississippi River Locks and Dams, for a period of three years. The city is focused on hydropower projects at Quincy, and at Clarksville, Missouri. The plans for Winfield Dam will most likely not be pursued, unless a partner is found to defray the costs.........

Click here to read this news article from fox59.com.

Sad News......

Death of Earl E Meinershagen

Earl E Meinershagen....

Visitation at Hutchens Mortuary 675 Graham Rd Florissant....

Friday 4 pm to 8pm

Earl is Gary Meinershagen's father. Gary and Judy hail out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis in the houseboat... Beads.

Our condolences go out to Gary, Judy and their family.....

636 - 899 - 1093

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

New Winter Hours Thurs - Sun 2PM-Close

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day & Karaoke

Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50

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.

Docks Available Call 314-706-2313

Spring Is Just Around The Corner........

Only 24 more days until Spring. The Spring Equinox is Saturday, March 20
Daylight Savings Time starts March 14 and ends Nov. 7

New Mississippi River Bridge Update

Illinois Gov. Grilled Over Bridge Costs........

The "You Paid For It Team" from Fox 2 News cornered Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and questioned the costs Illinois is incurring on the New Mississippi River Bridge. Of the total price tag of $667 million, Illinois is picking up the tab for $313 million........

Click here to read this news story from fox2now.com. With Video.

Fred Weber Wins Portion Of Bridge Contract........

Recently, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a $10.9 million contract to Fred Weber for the construction of the Missouri approaches to the New Mississippi River Bridge project. This contract was close to $4.4 million less than anticipated........

Click here to read this news article from bizjournals.com. With Photo.

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !

24/7 access with key pad
Asphalt paved, no gravel
Not in the flood plain
120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
Water available for pressure washing
Free month with 12 month contract
Rates from $30/month

(314) 456- 1386

175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376

Click here to go to website

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FEMA Flood Maps

Dubuque, Iowa Gets Preview Of New Flood Maps........

According to a news story from thonline.com........ A meeting was held on Tuesday, granting Dubuque, Iowa residents an opportunity to preview the preliminary flood rate insurance maps. These maps are expected to take effect around July 2011.

Roger Benson, of FEMA's Region VII office in Kansas City, Missouri, stated that FEMA has done the best job possible with the given data. This data adds 1,700 structures to the flood zones, where prior, there was only 70. A 90 day appeal period will be coming up.

Dubuque Mayor Roy Buol stated that the city wants accurate maps, and expressed concerns that FEMA was not accurately mapping the flood plains, citing that the Julien Dubuque monument that stands 145 feet above the Mississippi River....is in the flood plain....

Click here to read this news story. With Flood Map Links.

Cedar Hill Resort is on Facebook..........

Winery, Restaurant and Bar located on the Mississippi River in Calhoun Co. Come see our Million $ Sunsets. Boat, Bike or Drive and spend the day with us. Marina with elect, playground for the kids. May through October. Take Golden Eagle Ferry

Click here and check it out.....

River Networking ....on facebook.........

RiverBills.com............................... Click here

Cedar Hill Resort........................... Click here

Con Trios Yacht Club..................... Click here

Palisades Yacht Club.................... Click here

Dardenne Slough Harbor Hop......... Click here

Woodland Marina...........................Click here .

Lake Of The Ozarks

Lakefront Home Explodes Into Lake........

A lakefront home near the 26-mile marker exploded Tuesday around noon. The front of the house was blown into the Lake, and debris was scattered along the hillside behind the house. The initial inspection suggests a propane gas explosion is the cause of the blast. No injuries were reported........

Click here to read this news story from lakeexpo.com. With Photo.

Flood Maps Changes Mean Higher Costs........

According to a news article from lakeexpo.com originally published October 16, 2009........ It looks like FEMA has finalized the new flood maps for Camden County, Missouri, and as a result, many Lake of the Ozark homeowners will now be required to purchase flood insurance........

Click here to read this news article.

Click here to read the Lake Expo.com news

Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure

Jake The Kayaker Update........

Day 81
02/24/2010

Today was another day off the water to be spent organizing gear and such before heading back over to St. Petersburg for the Sweetwater kayak symposium. My young friend Adam has been talking about my trip with his pre-school teacher so she invited me to come in and do a short presentation for the kids. Not sure exactly what I was getting into, but always up for something new, I figured I'd give it a go.

Daily Blog
http://www.portagetoportage.com/blog.html

Follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker while on his trip around the great loop.

Website.. http://www.portagetoportage.com/
Current location ...click here

Above re-printed with permission from Jake Stachovak

Jake Stachovak embarking on a 10 month, 6100 mile Great Loop adventure by kayak. from Grafton, Illinois on Saturday, December 12 and expects to return to Grafton, October 2010

Boat Sales

Boat Sales Fall Off In January........

According to a news report from tradeonlytoday.com........ Sales of all fiberglass boats and personal watercraft fell 24.6% in January, as compared to January 2009. These preliminary statistics only include 33 early reporting states, representing 70% of the market nationwide.

In January 2010, fiberglass vessels in the 14 - 30 foot range were down 23.5%, PWC sales fell off by 29.5% and aluminum boats decreased by 22.8%........

Click here to read this news report.

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2010 Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport, 40EFI Four-Stroke, complete package $11899

CERTIFIED TECHS TO COMPLETE MARINE REPAIR FROM THE BOW EYE

TO THE PROP NUT..... LEWIS BOATS CAN DO IT ALL !

4030 N Service Rd, St. Peters, MO (636) 949-9926

REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS

Mercury, Volvo Penta, Yamaha

Map/Hours Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' & 20,000 Lbs Website

REGAL OWNERS EVENT, ICEBREAKER PARTY, MARCH 5TH, Main Street St.Charles, 6:00 to 9:30. Contact Brian Lewis, lewismarine@msn.com to RSVP and get exact location/details

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's........... click here

Boat Gear Manufacturer

Garmin's Fourth Quarter Results Are In........

According to a news article from tradeonlytoday.com........ Wednesday, Garmin has released their fourth quarter results for the period ending December 26, 2009. Total revenue was up 1% from $1.05 billion during the 4th quarter of '08 to $1.06 billion for 4Q '09. The marine segment's revenue increased 2% to 34 million.

For 4Q '09, the diluted earnings per share were up 77% from 78 cents during 4Q '08, to $1.38, and pro forma earnings per share were up 54% from 93 cents during 4Q '08 to $1.43.

Total revenues for fiscal 2009 were down 16%, from $3.49 billion in fiscal '08 to $2.95 billion. Revenues from the marine segment fell 13% to $177 million. Diluted earnings from for fiscal '09 were up 1%, from $3.48 in fiscal '08 to $3.50, pro forma earnings per share increased by 3% to $3.53 from fiscal '08s $3.42........

Click here to read this news article.

Garmin

manufactures navigational and communication devices for use in a wide variety of applications including automotive, aviation marine, fitness, outdoor recreation and wireless applications........

Click here to visit the Garmin website.

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Who's Open... Who's Closed........

Cedar Hill Resort................................ Opening the 2nd weekend in May

The Big Kahuna at Grafton Harbor........ Opening March 6th

Kinder's Restaurant............................ Opening March 5th

KJ's Place......................................... Open..... Boaters Welcome

Longshot Saloon................................ Opening April 16th

Palisades Yacht Club......................... Open

Sharkys At North Shore Marina........... Opening in March

Yacht Club of St. Louis...................... Opening in early March

Ferrys Open / Closed .....

Golden Eagle Ferry.................. Open

Winfield Eagle Ferry................. Closed

Grafton Ferry........................... Closed until March

Brussells Ferry.........................Open

Kampsville Ferry...................... Open

Send Us Your News Tip !

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Brand New & Already A Classic

3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo

636 - 724 - 7920

Fri ..Wild Horse Creek Sat.. Tiger Cat DJ & Karaoke

Click here for upcoming events

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

Feb, 10, 17, 24 and Mar 3, 2010

Sea Scout Ship 5001 Safe Boating Class....

The Coast Guard Boating Skills and Seamanship course is being offered by Sea Scout Ship 5001. This is an in depth course presented over 4 evening classes of 3 hours each.

Class dates and times;

All classes start at 6:30 pm and will be held on consecutive Wednesday evenings

February 10, February 17, February 24, March 3

Class Location..Trinity Episcopal Church
318 S. Duchesne, Saint Charles , MO 63301

Boat Gear Manufacturer

Teleflex Releases Fourth Quarter And Year End Results........

According to a news report from tradeonlytoday.com........ Teleflex Inc. announced that for the fourth quarter of 2009, ending December 31, revenues were up, but revenues for fiscal '09 were down. Fourth quarter revenues from continuing operations were up 4% from $497.2 million in 2008, to $515 million for '09.

For the most part, this increase was attributed to a favorable currency impact of 4% Core revenues were up 2% in the medical sector, but down 7% in the aerospace sector and 4% in the commercial sector.

For fiscal '09, revenues were down 9%, from 2008's $2.06 billion to $1.89 billion. The decrease is attributed to a decline in core revenues from the aerospace and commercial segments, and an unfavorable currency impact of 3%

4Q commercial revenues were down 7% from $64.2 million in '08 to $59.7 million. Decreases in core revenues accounted for 4% of the decrease, and were mostly the result in a decline in sales of marine OEM and rigging products.........

Click here to read this news report.

Teleflex Inc. is a diversified company focused mostly on healthcare, supplying disposable and single use products for critical care and surgical applications. Teleflex also serves the aerospace and commercial markets, offering niche products, including marine driver controls, engine assemblies and drive parts, power and fuel management systems to name a few........

Click here to visit the Teleflex Inc. website

It's Wednesday !

24 February 2010

Over 3.16 Million Visitors Strong !

Picture of the Day

No Snow, No Ice

Just

Boats, Boats, Boats !

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Pictures of the Day.... It's a boating website, so let have some pictures of boats !

These pictures were taken as a group was waiting to lock through Winfield Dam this past Summer. They were headed from Pool 25 to Pool 26 after a weekend of party boating above Winfield Dam......

~~~ Come on Summer of 2010 ~~~

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day from 2008...... was sent in by Sharon G

Bill:

How about a summer sunset, dreaming of warmer weather...no birds, just a peaceful evening on the river.

RiverBill says...Thanks Sharon for the great picture !

For Sale.. 2005 Regal 2765 Commodore

Express

Description

2005 Regal 2765 Commodore Express - $66,900

Bill Grafeman

Phone 636-332-1136

Mobile 636-233-5882

Click here to go to ad on RiverBills Classifieds Page for more pictures

To View This and Other Featured Boats ....Click Here

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River Levels / Flood Warnings.........
The graphs are checked for updates every 20 minutes !

Winfield Grafton

Alton Hardin

Click here for current Doppler Radar and up-to-date River Levels / forecasts for Winfield, Grafton and Alton Dam

Click here for U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ST. LOUIS DISTRICT, RIVER & RESERVOIR DAILY REPORT.

Click here to activate map from NOAA's National Weather Service website then click on gauge location for current river levels, river forecast and flood watches, warnings and advisories.

Classifieds.......

Click here to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats

Restaurant Section......

Click here to check Business Hours....Dinner Specials...Drink Specials & Who's Playing Where !

What's Going On At The River This Week Section......

Click here to check out this week's upcoming events

Navigation Notices ......

No New Navigation Notices

Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos

Missouri State Water Patrol News Release.....

No New News Releases

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers

Group Trying To Stop New Locks On The Mississippi River........

According to a news article from ksdk.com........ A report released today by conservation and policy groups criticizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans for the construction of seven new navigational locks along the Upper Mississippi and Illinois rivers.

In the Nicollet Island Coalition report, "Big Price-Little Benefit: Proposed Locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers are Not Economically Viable" these groups allege that new locks would waste billions in taxpayer funding, while ignoring the damaged fish and wildlife habitat along the waterways.

The report recommends halting the Lock projects, and suggests that the ecosystem restoration dollars be transferred from the construction project, to the existing Corps Upper Mississippi River Environmental Management Program........

Click here to read this news article. With Photo and Video.

636 - 899 - 1093

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

New Winter Hours Thurs - Sun 2PM-Close

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day & Karaoke

Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50

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.

Docks Available Call 314-706-2313

Spring is Just Around The Corner.....

Only 25 more days until Spring. The Spring Equinox is Saturday, March 20
Daylight Savings Time starts March 14 and ends Nov. 7

Boat, Boat Propulsion Manufacturer

Brunswick Optimistic About 2010........

In Brunswick's annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, last year Brunswick focused on becoming more liquid, but for 2010, their focus will shift toward the creation of positive cash flow, and out-performing the market in all if it's business segments........

Click here to read this news story from tradeonlytoday.com.

Brunswick......

Some of the brand names that Brunswick manufactures and sells are Boston Whaler, Harris Float Boats, Lowe Boats, Lund, Mercury, Meridian, Quicksilver, Sea Ray, Triton, Trophy.....

Click here to go to Brunswick's Marine-Boats website

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !

24/7 access with key pad
Asphalt paved, no gravel
Not in the flood plain
120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
Water available for pressure washing
Free month with 12 month contract
Rates from $30/month

(314) 456- 1386

175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376

Click here to go to website

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The Great River Road

The Guide......Cruise along the Great River Road from Alton to Grafton along the Mississippi River..... Click here

1737 Map of Mississippi River Valley on ebay

Ran across a 1737 map of the Mississippi River Valley on e-bay while cruising around on the internet.....Click here

River Networking ....on facebook.........

RiverBills.com............................... Click here

Con Trios Yacht Club..................... Click here

Palisades Yacht Club.................... Click here

Dardenne Slough Harbor Hop......... Click here

Woodland Marina...........................Click here .

Lake Of The Ozarks

Click here to read the Lake Expo.com news

Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure

Jake The Kayaker Update........

Days 77 and 78
02/21/2010

Don't miss the recap of days 74-76 below this post. I added a bunch of great pictures and a video of the end of the Gulf and start of the Atlantic Coast sections of this trip.

After a long hard push from St. Petersburg (near Tampa) to Miami I am finally with my friends in South Florida. Everybody I’ve crossed paths with over the last two weeks has heard all about how excited I was to get here. It is here that I moved after college and got my start in kayaking and I couldn‘t wait to be in my old stomping grounds with great old friends.

Daily Blog
http://www.portagetoportage.com/blog.html

Follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker while on his trip around the great loop.

Website.. http://www.portagetoportage.com/
Current location ...click here

Above re-printed with permission from Jake Stachovak

Jake Stachovak embarking on a 10 month, 6100 mile Great Loop adventure by kayak. from Grafton, Illinois on Saturday, December 12 and expects to return to Grafton, October 2010

Carp Ball

America's New Favorite Pastime....

Carp Ball is to carp, what the home run derby is to baseballs. The best part is that you are always up to bat. All that is needed is baseball bats, and a boat........

Click here to read more from mlive.com. With Photos and Video.

RiverBill says... Check out the picture. It's St. Louis' own Mark McGwire slugging a carp of a home run out of a bass boat ......

Reader Commentary

RiverBill gets a thumbs up on Facebook

Hey Folks,

Saw this post today on an Asian Carp page on Facebook, and remembered you from some info you had on your site. Those photos of the pontoon boat at the bottom look like a slaughterhouse. Hope you have a good season...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carp-Are-Crap/317132457732

Regards,

Sven Kalow

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2010 Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport, 40EFI Four-Stroke, complete package $11899

CERTIFIED TECHS TO COMPLETE MARINE REPAIR FROM THE BOW EYE

TO THE PROP NUT..... LEWIS BOATS CAN DO IT ALL !

4030 N Service Rd, St. Peters, MO (636) 949-9926

REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS

Mercury, Volvo Penta, Yamaha

Map/Hours Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' & 20,000 Lbs Website

REGAL OWNERS EVENT, ICEBREAKER PARTY, MARCH 5TH, Main Street St.Charles, 6:00 to 9:30. Contact Brian Lewis, lewismarine@msn.com to RSVP and get exact location/details

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's........... click here

Mississippi River In the State of Louisiana

Watchdog Groups Claim River Badly Contaminated........

According to a news story from msn.com........ A report put together by the Environment America Research and Policy Center has named the Ohio, New and Mississippi Rivers as the most toxic waterways in the country. These watchdog groups also claim that the state of Louisiana is not doing enough to stop the pollution.

Environment America's Heather Emmert stated that 12 million pounds of toxins are dumped into the Mississippi River, and Exxon Mobil was responsible for 4.2 million pounds.

Jeff Dauzat, a scientist with The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, stated that of the 4.21 million pounds of toxins dumped, 4.2 million pounds were in the form of nitrate. Dauzat goes on to say that nitrates are water quality pollutants, however, they are not toxic and the amount that Exxon Mobil releases is within the limits of their discharge permit........

Click here to read this news story. With Photo.

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Ohio River Locks Update

Greenup Locks Re-Open After 3 1/2 Weeks........

Following a three and a half week shutdown, the main chamber of the Greenup Locks and Dam is open for business once again. The main lock chamber had been closed because an anchorage supporting one of the gates had broken. Fiver traffic was forced to lock through the smaller auxiliary chamber while repairs were being carried out. When the main chamber reopened, there were 22 tows lined up waiting for the chance to lock through........

Click here to read this news article from wlwt.com.

Who's Open... Who's Closed........

Cedar Hill Resort................................ Opening the 2nd weekend in May

The Big Kahuna at Grafton Harbor........ Opening March 6th

Kinder's Restaurant............................ Opening March 5th

KJ's Place......................................... Open..... Boaters Welcome

Longshot Saloon................................ Opening April 16th

Palisades Yacht Club......................... Open

Sharkys At North Shore Marina........... Opening in March

Yacht Club of St. Louis...................... Opening in early March

Ferrys Open / Closed .....

Golden Eagle Ferry.................. Open

Winfield Eagle Ferry................. Closed

Grafton Ferry........................... Closed until March

Brussells Ferry.........................Open

Kampsville Ferry...................... Open

Send Us Your News Tip !

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Brand New & Already A Classic

3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo

636 - 724 - 7920

Fri ..Wild Horse Creek Sat.. Tiger Cat DJ & Karaoke

Click here for upcoming events

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

Boat Gear Electronics

Cobra's Fourth Quarter Results Are In........

According to a news article from tradeonlytoday.com........ Cobra Electronics Corp. has released their fourth quarter 2009 results. The company posted net income of $1.8 million, or .27 cents per diluted share for 4Q '09, versus a net loss of $20.8 million, or $3.21 per diluted share for 4Q '08.

Net sales were up for the quarter by 15.7%, from $28.3 million to $32.8 million. Sales increases were reported by both segments, Cobra increased net sales by 5.9%, and Performance Products Limited reported a sales increase of 160%.

Figuring in a net $8.4 million tax valuation allowance charge, Cobra reported a loss of $10.3 million, or $1.59 per share, as opposed to a net loss of $18.8 million, or $2.91 per share for '08........

Click here to read this news article.

Cobra

sells items such as handheld VHF radios, bluetooth systems for your boat, fixed mount VHF radios, C-pod security systems, chart plotters, VHF radio accessories......

Click here to go t Cobra's Marine Electronics website

Feb, 10, 17, 24 and Mar 3, 2010

Sea Scout Ship 5001 Safe Boating Class....

The Coast Guard Boating Skills and Seamanship course is being offered by Sea Scout Ship 5001. This is an in depth course presented over 4 evening classes of 3 hours each.

Class dates and times;

All classes start at 6:30 pm and will be held on consecutive Wednesday evenings

February 10, February 17, February 24, March 3

Class Location..Trinity Episcopal Church
318 S. Duchesne, Saint Charles , MO 63301

Historic Becky Thatcher Update

Snow Was Too Much For The Becky........

According to a news report from post-gazette.com........ The 220 foot Becky Thatcher appears to have been a causality of the heavy winter snowfall. Sometime over the past week, the top two decks collapsed on to the bottom deck.

Becky's owner, Jeffery Levin, had received a phone call from the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Saturday morning, alerting him that the vessel was sinking. Levin stated that the Becky was not completely submerged, but she cannot be towed. Apparently, the vessel is beyond repair.

Levin had intended to restore the Becky to her former grandeur, and had a group of people interested in leasing her. Levin said that he was getting ready to sign a listing agreement on Monday........

Click here to read this news report. With Photo.

News of the Becky Thatcher's demise has awakened memories of the Becky in her former home in Marietta, Ohio........

Click here to read more from newsandsentinel.com.

US Coast Guard Pic

Bar Fly......

SEATTLE - The barge Bar Fly sits partially submerged and surrounded by containment boom near La Push, Wash., in the Quillayute River Feb. 23, 2010. The barge sank after being hung up on its anchor and taking on water. Three people were rescued by Station Quillayute River.

U.S. Coast Guard Photo.

It's Tuesday !

23 February 2010

Over 3.16 Million Visitors Strong !

Picture of the Day

Click pic to enlarge

Picture of the Day.... is a shot of the Mississippi River taken a few weeks ago in the Kar-Mill Woods area of the river across from Two Branch Island. Somewhere around UMR 230 mile marker.....

Photo by RiverBill......

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

A Cold Icy Day on the River

Brrrr....

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day from 2008...... were from Paul & Joan Barbary.

Hi Bill,
I work in Alton and I get to see the Mississippi on a daily basis. I thought the river looked cool today. No, I mean really cool. Lot's of ice.
I took a couple of shot's from the old lock & dam site here in Alton. We are looking from the Illinois side to the Missouri side.
One day closer to spring.

Seeya on the river,

Paul & Joan Barbary

For Sale.. 2005 Regal 2765 Commodore

Express

Description

2005 Regal 2765 Commodore Express - $66,900

Bill Grafeman

Phone 636-332-1136

Mobile 636-233-5882

Click here to go to ad on RiverBills Classifieds Page for more pictures

To View This and Other Featured Boats ....Click Here

RiverBill's All Classifieds Page... Click here

River Levels / Flood Warnings.........
The graphs are checked for updates every 20 minutes !

Winfield Grafton

Alton Hardin

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Navigation Notices ......

To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 2/22/10
Subject: FIREWORKS DISPLAY IVO 181.0
NAVNOTICE # 2057

A FIREWORKS DISPLAY WILL TAKE PLACE IVO MM 181.0 UMR FOR APPROX 60
SECONDS TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE NEW I-70 BRIDGE BETWEEN THE
HOURS OF 1200-1330 CST ON FRIDAY THE 26TH FEB 10. ALL MARINERS ARE
REQUESTED TO TRANSIT THIS AREA WITH CAUTION.

To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 2/22/10
Subject: FLORENCE HWY BRIDGE MM 56 ILR SAFETY ADVISORY UPDATE
NAVNOTICE # 2056

COTP USCG SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ISSUES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
ADVISORY: ALL MARINERS, ESPECIALLY DOWNBOUND TOWS, ARE REQUESTED TO
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHILE TRANSITING THROUGH THE FLORENCE HIGHWAY
DRAWBRIDGE AT MM 56.0 ILR DUE TO A PARTIALLY SUBMERGED PROTECTION
CELL IN LINE WITH AND ABOVE THE RIGHT DESCENDING BRIDGE PIER. THE
PROTECTION CELL IS PROTRUDING APPROX 2.5 FT OUT OF THE WATER WITH THE
MEREDOSIA GAGE AT MM 70.8 ILR READING 9.21 FT ON 22 FEB 2010.

Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos

Missouri State Water Patrol News Release.....

No New News Releases

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Great River Pictures .......

Mississippi River at the Chain of Rocks Bridge

We ran upon on some great river pictures taken by Richard near the Chain Of Rocks Bridge, low water dam.

Click here .... and go to Richard's blog on My Opera and check them out......

Great Rivers Scenic Byway In Grafton, Illinois

Grafton Winery And Brewhaus Is Business Of The Month........

According to a news report from thetelegraph.com........ The River Bend Growth Association has announced that their Business of the Month for February is The Grafton Winery and Brewhaus.

The Grafton Winery had opened in December of 2008. In addition to the full production winery, the business also featured a full gift shop. restaurant and banquet center. In August 2009, the Brewhaus was added.

Owners, Mike and Lori Nokonovich had run a winery in Edwardsville, Illinois prior to opening The Grafton Winery. Mike believes that the big draw is the wines themselves, however, the Nokonovich clan is quick to add that their staff is what makes the winery successful year round........

Click here to read this news report. With Photos.

Click here to visit The Grafton Winery and Brewhaus website.

636 - 899 - 1093

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

New Winter Hours Thurs - Sun 2PM-Close

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day & Karaoke

Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50

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.

Docks Available Call 314-706-2313

Spring is Just Around The Corner.....

Only 26 more days until Spring. The Spring Equinox is Saturday, March 20
Daylight Savings Time starts March 14 and ends Nov. 7

July 10, 2010

Boat Race For the BackStoppers

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Boatsville Network.....

This month's newsletter is out...

Click here and check it out......

St. Louis Flood Outlook

Wet Midwest May Mean Record Flooding........

According to a news story from kplr11.com........ National Weather Service River Forecaster, Mark Fuchs stated that he was concerned about the potential for major flooding later in the spring.

At this point, the Cuivre River in Lincoln County is out of it's banks.

The soil moisture content is considerably higher than it should be this time of year. Factor in 1-2 feet of snow blanketing the saturated soil, and even with a normal spring storm season, "the pump is primed" for potentially historical flooding........

Click here to read this news story.

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !

24/7 access with key pad
Asphalt paved, no gravel
Not in the flood plain
120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
Water available for pressure washing
Free month with 12 month contract
Rates from $30/month

(314) 456- 1386

175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376

Click here to go to website

Click here for map from MapQuest

River Networking ....on facebook.........

RiverBills.com............................... Click here

Con Trios Yacht Club..................... Click here

Palisades Yacht Club.................... Click here

Dardenne Slough Harbor Hop......... Click here

Woodland Marina...........................Click here .

Lake Of The Ozarks

Political Debacle Over E.Coli Shadows Truth About Lake Water Quality....

When water samples from the Lake of the Ozarks were taken in May, 2009, and found to contain elevated levels of E.Coli, The Missouri Department of Natural Resources, after consulting members of Governor Jay Nixon's staff, delayed releasing the results until after the Memorial Day holiday. These results, which were later attributed to a flock of geese, set off a firestorm of actions that included terminations and reprimands. A detailed report released by the DNR in December has demonstrated that the Lake is healthy, with E.Coli levels significantly lower than DNR standards........

Click here to read this news article from lakeexpo.com.

Click here to read the Lake Expo.com news

Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure

Jake The Kayaker Update........

Daily Blog
http://www.portagetoportage.com/blog.html

Follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker while on his trip around the great loop.

Website.. http://www.portagetoportage.com/
Current location ...click here

Above re-printed with permission from Jake Stachovak

Jake Stachovak embarking on a 10 month, 6100 mile Great Loop adventure by kayak. from Grafton, Illinois on Saturday, December 12 and expects to return to Grafton, October 2010

Ohio River Bordering Kentucky And Illinois

Barge Strikes Bridge, Bridge Re-Opens........

A tow pushing 27 barges, struck a pier on The Cairo Bridge spanning the Ohio River in western Kentucky. The bridge connects Wickliffe, Kentucky and Cairo, Illinois. Two barges loaded with coal sank, one is visible about a mile downstream Two more barges were reported adrift . The bridge has re-opened, and the Coast Guard is investigating the cause........

Click here to read this news article from kfvs12.com. With Photos And Video.

Click on pic to enlarge

2010 Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport, 40EFI Four-Stroke, complete package $11899

CERTIFIED TECHS TO COMPLETE MARINE REPAIR FROM THE BOW EYE

TO THE PROP NUT..... LEWIS BOATS CAN DO IT ALL !

4030 N Service Rd, St. Peters, MO (636) 949-9926

REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS

Mercury, Volvo Penta, Yamaha

Map/Hours Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' & 20,000 Lbs Website

REGAL OWNERS EVENT, ICEBREAKER PARTY, MARCH 5TH, Main Street St.Charles, 6:00 to 9:30. Contact Brian Lewis, lewismarine@msn.com to RSVP and get exact location/details

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's........... click here

The 1 Mississippi River Campaign

Can The River Count On You ?

The 1 Mississippi campaign and the River Citizen program are brought to you by the Mississippi River Network: Headwaters to Gulf and the McKnight Foundation. The Network is a consortium of leading nonprofit organizations who are dedicated to protecting the Mississippi River for the well-being of the land, water and people of America’s largest watershed.

Click here to go to their website for more information...

The above re-printed from the 1mississippi.net website

Missouri And Mississippi Rivers

Louisiana Wetlands Affected By Missouri River Dams........

According to a news article from nola.com........ Recent studies has shown that the Mississippi River carries less than half of the sediment that it did 70 years ago. This is attributed to the nearly 40,000 dams within the Mississippi River watershed.

The largest contributor to the sediment issue is the Missouri River, that contributes up to 47% of the Mississippi River's water during a flood, and is believed to retain as much as half of the sediment behind it's 6 dams.

The lower Mississippi River sediment issue is one of several concerns that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are trying to address with their 5 year study to assess Missouri River usage........

Click here to read this news article.

Boat Repossessions

Pipeline Remains Clogged By Repos........

For the 4th quarter of 2009, the volume of repossessed boats moving through National Liquidators was up only 9% over the same period of 2008. However, the inventories from bankrupt dealers continues to increase. Matthew Amata, vice president of National Liquidators, states that the inventory from distressed dealers should go directly from the failed dealer's showrooms to the remarketers. Amata claims to be able to sell the vessels within 60-90 days, usually only 5-10% below the current NADA used boat price guidelines........

Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With Photo.

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Who's Open... Who's Closed........

Cedar Hill Resort................................ Opening the 2nd weekend in May

The Big Kahuna at Grafton Harbor........ Opening March 6th

Kinder's Restaurant............................ Opening March 5th

KJ's Place......................................... Open..... Boaters Welcome

Longshot Saloon................................ Opening April 16th

Palisades Yacht Club......................... Open

Sharkys At North Shore Marina........... Opening in March

Yacht Club of St. Louis...................... Opening in early March

Grafton Ferry Update......

The new recorded message on the Grafton Ferry phone is.....

"The Grafton Ferry will be closed until March."

Ferrys Open / Closed .....

Golden Eagle Ferry.................. Open

Winfield Eagle Ferry................. Closed

Grafton Ferry........................... Closed until March

Brussells Ferry.........................Open

Kampsville Ferry...................... Open

Send Us Your News Tip !

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.

Brand New & Already A Classic

3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo

636 - 724 - 7920

Fri ..Wild Horse Creek Sat.. Tiger Cat DJ & Karaoke

Click here for upcoming events

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

Feb, 10, 17, 24 and Mar 3, 2010

Sea Scout Ship 5001 Safe Boating Class....

The Coast Guard Boating Skills and Seamanship course is being offered by Sea Scout Ship 5001. This is an in depth course presented over 4 evening classes of 3 hours each.

Class dates and times;

All classes start at 6:30 pm and will be held on consecutive Wednesday evenings

February 10, February 17, February 24, March 3

Class Location..Trinity Episcopal Church
318 S. Duchesne, Saint Charles , MO 63301

Becky Thatcher Update

Becky Slowly Sinking In Ohio River........

After being brought to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with the hopes of re-opening the Becky Thatcher as a restaurant, she began taking on water Friday night.........

Click here to read this news story from msn.com. With Photo.

US Coast Guard Pic

Princess Kathleen

JUNEAU, Alaska - A sonar view of Princess Kathleen as it rests on its portside with promenade windows, upper deck and main deck portholes, and cargo door visible, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. The Princess Kathleen sank in 1952 and recent reports of sheens in vicinity of the wreck prompted the Coast Guard to conduct a thorough survey of the vessel.

Coast Guard photo

It's Monday!

22 February 2010

Over 3.16 Million Visitors Strong !

Picture of the Day

The Street Beat Band

at Spirits Lounge in Alton, IL

Kim Smoot, Steve Hill, Jason Collins, Larry Perlmutter and Pete Zimmer.

Kim Smoot of Street Beat

RiverBiill and Kim

Tim Brueggeman of Spirits Lounge

RiverBill, Tim and Carl

Click pic to enlarge

Pictures of the Day.... are from Saturday night at Spirits Lounge in Downtown Alton, Il. The band "Street Beat" was playing and Tim Brueggerman invited everyone out to see them.....

From Street Beat's myspace.com site....

“Street Beat is one of St. Louis’ best kept secrets. Multitudes of fans cannot be wrong. Recognized as one of the best party and dance bands in St. Louis, Street Beat delivers a variety of music with the sultry, sexy voice of Kim Smoot as the lead singer and a band of veteran musicians behind her. Band members are: Steve Hill, Jason Collins, Larry Perlmutter and Pete Zimmer. The playlist includes: Smooth, Vehicle, I Shot The Sheriff, Rehab, Do You Love Me, Red Neck Woman, and many more. Your favorite genre is certainly on their list. They will even do the Duck Dance for you, if they must… No matter what size the party, you want to have Street Beat as your band.”

go to .... http://www.myspace.com/streetbeatstl and check them out !

The Spirits Lounge is just a short distance from Alton Marina......

Click here for more info on Google Maps

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Lucy the Boater

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day from 2006........ was sent in by Toni and Debbie, out of Sherwood Marina. It's a picture of their baby, a pet macaw, named Lucy !

Debbie wrote in her e-mail:

Lucy is VERY alive, like a two year old that will never grow up! She likes the boat, she walks around and poops on the dash all day! I have a job of cleaning up after her constantly! She cant be out when its really hot, or cold, but I spray her (and us with water) and that cools us down. The Bayliner isn't fast, and its all enclosed so it gets HOT. We cant take her on the run about. She wouldn't like that at all! I put a leash on her foot, you can see it in the picture. Her wings are clipped but it only keeps them from lifting off, if they get a good wind they can fly. She is only 9 months old now... just a baby, they live about 80 years. I will have to will her to someone, (when I get closer to death!) We could take her to the sand bar, as long as it isn't too hot. We keep a cage in the boat for her. I just hope she fits in it this summer!

Yes, Captain Pete is Pete Tully. He probably won't remember us, but he will remember Lucy, he just loved her and held her for a long time.

We love your web site, Tony checks the water temp every day! I can tell you spend a lot of time on it.

Talk soon,

Debbie

RiverBill sayz .... It sure seems like a fitting picture since Jimmy Buffets go on sale today !

Harbor Point Yacht Club Slips

Harbor Point Yacht Club

280 Jamie Circle

West Alton, MO 63303

204.5 MM of the Upper Mississippi River

Come join the fun and make Harbor Point your new home. Here is your opportunity to own a slip at one of the most beautiful private marina’s on the Mississippi River. As an owner of one of these floating open slips where you will have a gorgeous river view and the use of two club houses and a swimming pool. All slips have water and electric service. The harbor also offers pump-out service for owner/members.

For more information please call Gary Kuncar, Harbor Master @ 314-973-6382.

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River Levels / Flood Warnings.........
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Winfield Grafton

Alton Hardin

Click here for current Doppler Radar and up-to-date River Levels / forecasts for Winfield, Grafton and Alton Dam

Click here for U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ST. LOUIS DISTRICT, RIVER & RESERVOIR DAILY REPORT.

Click here to activate map from NOAA's National Weather Service website then click on gauge location for current river levels, river forecast and flood watches, warnings and advisories.

Classifieds.......

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Restaurant Section......

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