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April 2010

A WEBSITE FOR THE BOATING COMMUNITY

OF THE

MISSISSIPPI, ILLINOIS AND MISSOURI RIVERS

Friday

30 April 2010

Over 3.3 Million Visitors

Have Already Docked Here

Welcome New Advertiser !

Riverside Custom Upholstery

We have moved from Woodland Marina

We are now located at

540 Little Hills Ind.

St. Charles, Mo

Just up the hill from Fast Lane Classic Cars

Click here for Map from MapQuest

Click here for website

Picture of the Day

River Rats at Jimmy Buffet Concert

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The Pictures of the Day ........ are a few pics of some of the River Rats at the 2010 Jimmy Buffett Concert

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

1st Fish Fry of 2009

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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day from 2009........ were sent to us by Patty Williams who hails out of TimberLake in Pool 25.

Hi Bill !

Here’s hoping for a great 2009 boating season!

We had our first fish fry of the season recently (April 4). The wind was blowing so hard that we had to make a windbreak and move the fryer to keep the flame from blowing out. But we did it! We never pass up the opportunity for some good food.

Lou & I kept the fish, fries and onion rings going and everybody ate till they were stuffed. But they saved room for the apple fritters that I always make for the finishing touch. This was the first time that Ron & Paul had them, they didn’t want to share!

Later,
Patty Williams

F eatured Classifieds

Fresh Water Yacht & Dock For Sale

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1990 36' Carver Aft Cabin...."Zoe" View from Dock

$72,500

Includes covered dock at Harbor Point, 60 day warranty on engines, generator and transmission

Click here for tour

Contact owner at: bsmyrniotis@earthlink.net

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

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

RiverBill's All Classifieds Page... Click here

New Classifieds, New Prices

1993 Sea Ray 270 Sundancer Cruise 6600 Lb Hydro Hoist Ultra Lift

44ft. Gibson Executive 2001 Voyager 390 Sea Ray Express

New Price 04-24-10

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

Winfield Grafton

Click here Click here

Alton Hardin

Click here Click here

Click here for current Doppler Radar

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.

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Flood Warning

WGUS83 KLSX 300151
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
851 PM CDT THU APR 29 2010

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN
ILLINOIS...MISSOURI...

MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT CLARKSVILLE LD24 AFFECTING CALHOUN AND PIKE
COUNTIES

MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT WINFIELD LD25 AFFECTING CALHOUN AND LINCOLN
COUNTIES

MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT GRAFTON AFFECTING JERSEY AND ST. CHARLES
COUNTIES

MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT ALTON LD26 AFFECTING MADISON AND ST. CHARLES
COUNTIES

MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT CHESTER AFFECTING RANDOLPH COUNTY

    Click here for more information

Front Page Index

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

River News !

Navigation Notices ......

From Coast Guard Upper Mississippi

To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 4/29/10
Subject: Peoria L/D MM 157.7 ILR Raised the Wicket Dam until further notice
NAVNOTICE # 2114

ILLINOIS WATERWAY
THE PEORIA LOCK AND DAM AT MM 157.7 ILR HAS RAISED THE WICKET DAM
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ALL MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO PROCEED WITH CAUTION WHEN TRANSITING THIS AREA.

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

Missouri State Water Patrol News Releases.....

News Release N07100026

Swamping - Pomme de Terre - 04/29/2010

News Release N07100027

Capsizing - Table Rock - 04/29/2010

News Release N07100025

Other - Lake Ozarks - 04/28/2010

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Con Trios Yacht Club..... Past Commodores Party Saturday

May 1st at Sharky's On The River

Reservations required.
Theme is the Kentucky Derby
Ladies are asked to wear their best derby decorated hats. Prizes will be awarded to the best three hats as determined by a panel of Past Commodores.

Prizes are as follows:
1st Place - a "Washer" and "Dryer"
2nd Place - Dinner for two
3rd Place - a chicken dinner

This will also be the inaugural "World Famous Sharky's Chicken Drop!". You do not want to miss this event!

Go to the Con Trios Yacht Club website www.contriosyachtclub.org for a printer friendly reservation form.

CityArchRiver2015 Project Update

Meet And Greet Held For Arch Grounds Design Teams........

While the 5 teams tasked with developing plans to revitalize and reconnect the Arch Grounds with downtown St. Louis did not reveal their specific plans for for the Arch Grounds and the surrounding areas, they did introduce themselves. The teams also explained why they were chosen for the project, and showed examples of past work that would give St. Louisans an ideas to how each team would handle the specific challenges of the Arch Grounds. The project's final plans are due to be submitted by summer, and will be revealed to the public in August........

Click here to read this news report from stltoday.com.

Great River news...............

There is another Dallwitz's man joining the River!

Andy and Becky are having a boy, they found out today, he'll hopefully be making his first appearance at the Rat Run.

Congratulations!!!

Mike and Donna are gonna be grandparents to a baby boy!

Christie

636 - 899 - 1093

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Limited Menu

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

Cooks Wanted !

Click here

01 May 2010.... Lewis Boat Cat Fish Tournament

New Location

THE LEWIS BOAT CAT FISH TOURNAMENT TAKE OFF AND WEIGH IN LOCATION HAVE BEEN CHANGED.

NEW LOCATION IS COLUMBIA BOTTOMS RAMP AT 270 AND MISSISSIPPI RIVER TAKE OFF TIME IS 7 AM WEIGH IN IS 3 PM.

SORRY BUT THIS IS DUE TO FLOODING

GREG LEWIS

LEWIS BOAT

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Party For Donna Dallwitz.........

Hello extended harbor family!

Andy is having a little get together for his mom Donna on Saturday, May 8th. She would LOVE to see everyone from the harbor.

Please try to stop into Longshot Saloon if your out here for the weekend after 6:00 pm.

Hope to see ya'll there,

Christie Helminger
My River Home Boat Harbor, Inc.
P: 636.899.0903

Con Trios Past Commodores Party........

Immediate Past Commodore Denny wants to put the Con Trios tent up Saturday morning about 9:30 AM at Sharky’s. Anyone that is available to help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Darryll

Looking for a white fiberglass locking dock box

River Bill,

Hey there its Andy Grygiel again who hails out of Eagles Landing's new docks and I sent you a e-mail last year with a few people getting back to me about them possibly having dock boxes available this spring but just like your classified section it would be awesome to start a wanted section on your page. I would greatly appreciate it if you could put something on your page again for me this spring. what i am looking for is...

Looking for a white fiberglass locking dock box that can be installed on the front edge of my dock. The box must be clean and look good as the owners of the marina are trying to keep the look of the dock's professional looking so the box can not be made of wood or any other material it must be a custom built fiberglass dock box.

Thank you again for all your help..

grygiela@yahoo.com

Andy Grygiel

Toontang

Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill Update

Spill Larger Than Expected, Has Reached Mississippi River Delta........

The oily sheen from last weeks oil spill has reached the Mississippi River Delta, and has sent fishermen out Thursday night to gather as much shrimp and oysters as they can before the slick arrives. Other crews are spreading barriers around wetlands and other coastal restoration projects in an effort to protect them from contamination. The U.S. Coast Guard had planned to corral the oil and set it ablaze. That plan was scuttled when water conditions deteriorated Wednesday evening. The oil spill has the potential to become the nation's worst environmental disaster in several decades........

Click here to read this news story from deseretnews.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

Click here for map from MapQuest

Two Rivers Marina

2010 Schedule of Events....

Click here for Two Rivers 2010 Event Schedule

www.tworiversmarina.com

Illinois Fishing Report .......

Illinois Fishing Report..

Click here to read the Illinois Fishing Report on Prairie States Outdoors website. Covers the State of Illinois from Lake Michigan to Rend Lake.

Missouri Fishing Report ------ The Missouri Department of Conservation has issued this week's Fishing Report.

Mississippi River (above St. Louis)

64 degrees, falling, dingy; channel catfish fair on nightcrawlers and good on shad guts; flathead catfish fair on live baits; bluegill, carp and drum good on worms; all other species slow.

(Report made on 4/28/2010)

Missouri River (below New Haven)

62 degrees, high, muddy; channel catfish fair on worms and cut bait; all other species fair on worms and natural baits.

(Report made on 4/29/2010)

Meramec River (below Eureka)

62 degrees, high, muddy; channel catfish fair on worms and cut bait; all other species fair on worms and natural baits.

(Report made on 4/29/2010)

Salt River (below Mark Twain)

58 degrees, high, muddy; all species slow.

(Report made on 4/28/2010)

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The above reprinted from the weekly [Mo-fish] Weekly Fishing Report e-mail.

Check out the report for the entire state of Missouri

go to http://www.mdc.mo.gov/fish/fishrt/

Lost and Found....

Our Blue and White Pelican Pedal boat is missing from Two Branch Marina. Last seen around 4/20/2010..

It was tied up to a dock, buy may have broke loose during the storm on 4/24/2010.

Call Doug at 636 699-6367 if you have information.

Thanks,

Doug.

KJ's Place

1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux 63373

Karaoke on May 1st, 8th, & 22nd.

Matt Steel & friends are playing May15

Mississippi River At Guttenberg, Iowa

Barge Strikes Wall At Lock And Dam No.10........

A barge loaded with grain struck a land wall on the upper side of Lock and Dam No. 10 near Guttenberg, Iowa Thursday Morning. After the barge hit the wall, it backed off to the shore. The barge sustained significant damage on it's right side, and crews were trying to determine the extent of the damage. River traffic was quickly returned to normal, and thankfully, no injuries were reported........

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

Missouri River Near Bismarck, North Dakota

Debris In The River Being Removed........

Late last week, boaters reported striking submerged debris in the Missouri River. Officials dispatched divers to investigate the River bottom, and contractors to excavate the bottom. The debris has been determined to be from the demolition of an old bridge to make way for the Liberty Memorial Bridge. The new bridge had opened in July of 2008........

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

River Levels & Water Temp

on your Mobile Phone, Blackberry, IPhone, etc...

River Levels for Pool 26.............. http://www.riverbills.com/River.html

Alton to Hannibal........................ http://www.riverbills.com/River-Mis.html

Hardin to Peoria ......................... http://www.riverbills.com/River-IL.html

Saveton, Louisiana, Clarksville... http://www.riverbills.com/River-Lou.html

Add current river level information to your mobile device. All you need is internet access... Simply add one of the links shown above

River level information in the charts is updated every 15 minutes to US Army Corps of Engineers data

Click here to go to Port Charles website

River Networking

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

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

Classic Marine .................................... Click here

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

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

Duck Club Yacht Club ......................... Click here

Grafton Harbor ................................... Click here

Kinder's Restaurant ............................. Click here

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

On-Site Marine Services...................... Click here

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

Port Charles Harbor............................. Click here

RiverBend Marina ............................... Click here

Sharky's ........................................... Click here

Two Rivers Marina ............................. Click here

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

105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo

636 - 209 - 5472 .

Fri 5PM - 1:30AM Sat 12Noon-1:30AM Sun 12Noon - Dusk

Fri.... DJ Ray Steak nite $9.95 Steak with baked potato
Sat....... The Possible side effects rock band
$3 Captains from 8 till close

New 120 foot lay along courtesy dock coming soon. Dock will be moored in front of clubhouse and patio for easy access to restaurant.

Kitchen will be open with a limited menu until May

Click here to go to Sundowners' website

Sundowners Upcoming Events...Click here

Boat Manufacturer

1st Quarter 2010 Results Are In For Brunswick........

Net sales for Brunswick were up 15% for the first quarter of 2010, from $737.7 million for 1Q 2009, to $844.4 million for 1Q 2010; and that does include an increase in sales in both the boat and engine segments. Brunswick reported a net loss of $13 million, or .15 cents/share, versus 1Q '09s net loss of $184.2 million, or $2.08/share. Thursday, Brunswick's stock opened at $18.27/share, topping $20.00/share by mid-morning. The year's high and low for the stock are $19.71 and $3.49........

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

Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure

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

Click on 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/

Above re-printed with permission from Jake Stachovak

who is 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

Click on links Grafton Harbor Big Kahuna Grafton Harbor Winery

Big Kahuna has Lunch Specials
Lisa Jones is playing from 4:00 PM - 8:00PM on Saturday, May 1.
Cinco de Mayo Party is Wednesday, May 5th

Every Wednesday $1.50 Long Neck Coors Light Bottles

2010 Calendar of Events ..Click here

Boat Gear Retailer

West Marine Releases 1Q 2010 Results........

Thursday, West Marine reported an 8.6% increase in net revenues during the first quarter of 2010. Net revenues were up from $101 million to $109.6 million, and same-store results increased by 8.4%. The company also reported an improvement in pre-tax losses, from $15.4 million, or .71 during 1Q '09, down to $8.9 million, or a loss of .40 cents/share. Gross profits improved from $3.7 million to $25.6 million. West Marine was trading at $11.67/share at the opening bell, running over $12/share by mid-morning. The year's high and low for the stock are $12.21 and $5.15........

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

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

Lake Of The Ozarks

Click here to go to LakeExpo.com to read the latest news at Lake Ozarks

Click on Ad above

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

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

The Big Kahuna at Grafton Harbor........ Open

Kinder's Restaurant............................ Open

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

Longshot Saloon................................ Open

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

Sharkys At North Shore Marina........... Open !

Yacht Club of St. Louis...................... Open

Ferrys Open / Closed .....

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

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

Grafton Ferry........................... Open

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

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

Johnson's Shut-Ins update

5 Years After Flood, Campgrounds Re-Open........

Friday marks the re-opening of the campgrounds at Johnson's Shut-Ins. The park features some of the oldest exposed rocks in the United States, surrounded by rapidly flowing waters in a succession of gorges, or shut-ins. The park was all but destroyed by the breach of AmrenU.E.'s Taum Sauk Reservoir. The official groundbreaking ceremony is slated for May 22, 2010........

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

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... Skyline Sat...Carol Rice Duo

Click here for upcoming events

Two Daily Lunch Plate Specials...Tue- Fri

Click here and check them out

Click here to go to The Big Muddy website

Garmin/Raymarine Sale Update

Raymarine Holding Out Against Garmin Offer........

Raymarine has urged it's shareholders not to take any action with regard to Garmin's offer to purchase the company. Raymarine claims to be in advanced discussions with an interested third party. Garmin had offered Raymarine 23 cents/share, whereas the third party has offered around 27 cents/share........

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

Thursday

29 April 2010

Over 3.3 Million Visitors

Have Already Docked Here

Welcome New Advertiser !

Riverside Custom Upholstery

We have moved from Woodland Marina

We are now located at

540 Little Hills Ind.

St. Charles, Mo

Just up the hill from Fast Lane Classic Cars

Click here for Map from MapQuest

Click here for website

Picture of the Day

Dredge Potter

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The Pictures of the Day ........ were sent to us by Karl & Kurt Kotraba

Hey Bill,

Here are some pics we took of the dredge at mile 222 today. Don’t know what US Army Corps. boat it is but it’s a cool sight. Hope we get a good season in soon!!

Thanks
Karl & Kurt Kotraba

K.K.K. Sercvices Inc.

RiverBill says... Thanks for the great pictures. It's the Dredge Potter according to the US Army Corps of Engineers news release dated Monday, April 26.....

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Breeze Pleeze

Michelle and Denny Wertheimer's 43' Beneteau

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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day from 2009..........

were sent to us by Capt'n Jeri Levesque

Hi River Bill,

We sailed the Alton Pool on Sunday. Although the weather was warm, it was blowing around 20 knots with gusts of 32 knots (verified on our wind meter) as we sailed aboard Michelle and Denny Wertheimer's 43' Beneteau, Breeze Pleeze. John and Lynda Heald joined the crew. (pix of Michele at the helm, with John on the cockpit coming)

Breeze Pleeze was the only sailing vessel that we spotted all afternoon as we beat down to Alton and ran back to Sioux Harbor. Our top speed over water was 9 knots, which is the max.

Jimmy Buffett sings it best,

Haul the sheet in as we ride on the wind
That our forefathers harnessed before us
Hear the bells ring as the tight rigging sings
Its a son of a gun of a chorus

Jeri Levesque

F eatured Classifieds

Fresh Water Yacht & Dock For Sale

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1990 36' Carver Aft Cabin...."Zoe" View from Dock

$72,500

Includes covered dock at Harbor Point, 60 day warranty on engines, generator and transmission

Click here for tour

Contact owner at: bsmyrniotis@earthlink.net

For Sale.. 1981 22ft Nordic

Description

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.

New Price.. $4,500... OBO (2-18-10)

E-mail me at mudnui@charter.net for more info.

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

New Classifieds, New Prices

1993 Sea Ray 270 Sundancer Cruise 6600 Lb Hydro Hoist Ultra Lift

44ft. Gibson Executive 2001 Voyager 390 Sea Ray Express

New Price 04-24-10

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

Winfield Grafton

Click here Click here

Alton Hardin

Click here Click here

Click here for current Doppler Radar

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.

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Flood Warning

WGUS83 KLSX 290219
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
919 PM CDT Wed APR 28 2010

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ILLINOIS...MISSOURI...

MISSISSIPPI RIVER...
   - AT HANNIBAL...AFFECTING PIKE AND MARION COUNTIES
   - AT LOUISIANA...AFFECTING PIKE COUNTY
   - AT CLARKSVILLE LOCK AND DAM 24...AFFECTING CALHOUN AND PIKE COUNTIES
   - AT WINFIELD LOCK AND DAM 25...AFFECTING CALHOUN AND LINCOLN COUNTIES
   - AT GRAFTON...AFFECTING JERSEY AND ST. CHARLES COUNTIES
   - AT ALTON LOCK AND DAM 26...AFFECTING MADISON AND ST. CHARLES COUNTIES
   - AT ST. LOUIS...AFFECTING ST. CLAIR...ST. LOUIS AND ST. LOUIS CITY COUNTIES
   - AT CHESTER...AFFECTING RANDOLPH COUNTY

    Click here for more information

Front Page Index

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

River News !

Navigation Notices ......

From Coast Guard Upper Mississippi

No new Navigation Notices

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

Missouri State Water Patrol News Releases.....

No new News Releases for our area

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Gary and Judy Are Home !

Scott and Lisa Hickey sent us a picture of Gary and Judy Meinershagen with the caption....

Gary and Judy are home !

RiverBil says... Welcome back !

Classic Marine Special....

FREE DE-WINTERIZATION…

and we’ll teach you how to back a trailer down the ramp while you wait!

From 9am to 3pm, Saturday May 1st

call for details 636-887-4006

Click here .....to go to Classic Marine website

Missouri State Water Patrol's

Customer Satisfaction Survey........

Click here to go to the Missouri State Water Patrol's website and complete their on-line Customer Satisfaction Survey....

636 - 899 - 1093

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Limited Menu

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

Cooks Wanted !

Click here

01 May 2010.... Lewis Boat Cat Fish Tournament

New Location

THE LEWIS BOAT CAT FISH TOURNAMENT TAKE OFF AND WEIGH IN LOCATION HAVE BEEN CHANGED.

NEW LOCATION IS COLUMBIA BOTTOMS RAMP AT 270 AND MISSISSIPPI RIVER TAKE OFF TIME IS 7 AM WEIGH IN IS 3 PM.

SORRY BUT THIS IS DUE TO FLOODING

GREG LEWIS

LEWIS BOAT

Click here for more information

Making Headway - Weekly Column
By Captain Larry Walker

Did you ever wonder how mariners know where the International Navigation Rules apply? Is it once you are in international waters? Is it when you reach the three-mile limit? Or is it simply when you are operating in the ocean or Gulf of Mexico ?

Actually, it varies with the area that you are operating in. To ensure that there will be no doubt about where the Inland Rules end and the International Rules begin, there are lines on your chart. You might be surprised to know that these lines don't delineate U.S. waters from International waters. They delineate areas where the Inland and International Rules apply, which has no relation to the territorial boarders of any country.

For the most part, when you outbound in an inlet to the ocean or the Gulf of Mexico , the Inland rules apply to you inside the inlet and the International Rules apply as soon as you leave the inlet. At that point, you are in the ocean or gulf, but still within the 12-mile territorial limit of the U.S. for the application of domestic law. In short, you are still in the U.S. and therefore not in international waters.

At the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay from the Atlantic Ocean, the opening between Cape Charles and Cape Henry is almost twelve nautical miles wide. It is not nearly as well defined a delineation as at an inlet. In order to have uniformity and clarity on all charts, there are "magenta" colored "dashed" lines to delineate which rules apply. They are called "COLREGS Demarcation Lines."

"COLREGS" is an acronym for Collision Regulations. The International Rules, as most people refer to them, are actually the "International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea." They have to do with preventing collisions on the open water and essentially nothing to do with whether you are in international waters or not.

Another good example is the Block Island Sound, which leads from the Atlantic Ocean to the Long Island Sound in New York . The COLREGS Demarcation Line is northwest of Montauk Point and approximately 22 miles inland of the southern tip of Block Island .

As you exit the Long Island Sound for the Atlantic Ocean , you are operating under the International Rules while you have land on both sides of your seaward course. In that case, the International Maritime Organization, who developed the first rules and continues to adopt new rules, opted to place the COLREGS Demarcation Line further inland than usual.

For the most part, the Inland and International Rules are the same. Some of the differences are in the whistle signals, rules for narrow channels, rules for western rivers and rules for commercial towing lights, just to name a few. The good news is that you don't have to guess at where each set of rules applies. Simply look on your chart for the Magenta Das hed line labeled "COLREGS Demarcation Line."

How about those three-mile and twelve-mile lines? In 1988, the twelve nautical mile territorial sea was established by presidential proclamation. The three nautical mile line, previously identified as the outer limit of the territorial sea, was retained and is where the “state” waters end. That "may" explain why gambling cruises in some states go out past the three-mile limit. Not being a "sea lawyer," I won't try to explain that one!

Until next time, I wish you clear skies, fair winds and calm seas!

Captain Larry Walker is the president of World Wide Marine Training, Inc., a U.S. Coast Guard Approved facility authorized to give examinations for captain's licenses up to 200 Ton Master, Able Seaman up to Unlimited, STCW-95, Radar, ARPA and other Endorsements (www.fromthehelm.com)

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 History....

April 29, 2008 in River History

Flood of 2008

The US Army Corps of Engineers has closed a total of four locks to date on the Mississippi River due to high water…... 13, 16, 17, and 18

Two Rivers Marina

2010 Schedule of Events....

Click here for Two Rivers 2010 Event Schedule

www.tworiversmarina.com

Lost and Found....

Our Blue and White Pelican Pedal boat is missing from Two Branch Marina. Last seen around 4/20/2010..

It was tied up to a dock, buy may have broke loose during the storm on 4/24/2010.

Call Doug at 636 699-6367 if you have information.

Thanks,

Doug.

KJ's Place

1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux 63373

Karaoke on May 1st, 8th, & 22nd.

Matt Steel & friends are playing May15

Recreational Marine Interests

Missouri Senate Believes Fishing Is A National Priority........

Tuesday, the Missouri State Senate approved a measure, 31 - 0, that fishing and boating should be recognized as a national priority. The resolution carries no legal affect, however, a copy of the resolution will be forwarded to President Obama. Obama created a task force in 2009 in order to gain recommendations on how to protect the country's coasts, oceans and the Great Lakes. The Missouri State Senate has voiced concern that recreational boating and fishing have not been addressed as priorities in the protection of U.S. waters........

Click here to read this news story from news-leader.com.

RiverBill says Thanks to Captain Matt Burrows for the news tip!

Missouri River At Kansas City, Missouri

Divers Recover Capsized Boat From The River........

Wednesday morning, divers with the Kansas City Missouri Fire Department's rescue team were dispatched to investigate reports of a capsized boat in the River. The rescuers pulled the jon boat to shore, and commenced a 45 minute search for anyone that may have been in the boat. The police believe that they may be able to alert the owners of the boat by using the vessel's identification numbers........

Click here to read this news article from fox4kc.com. With Video

River Levels & Water Temp

on your Mobile Phone, Blackberry, IPhone, etc...

River Levels for Pool 26.............. http://www.riverbills.com/River.html

Alton to Hannibal........................ http://www.riverbills.com/River-Mis.html

Hardin to Peoria ......................... http://www.riverbills.com/River-IL.html

Saveton, Louisiana, Clarksville... http://www.riverbills.com/River-Lou.html

Add current river level information to your mobile device. All you need is internet access... Simply add one of the links shown above

River level information in the charts is updated every 15 minutes to US Army Corps of Engineers data

Click here to go to Port Charles website

River Networking

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

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

Classic Marine .................................... Click here

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

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

Duck Club Yacht Club ......................... Click here

Grafton Harbor ................................... Click here

Kinder's Restaurant ............................. Click here

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

On-Site Marine Services...................... Click here

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

Port Charles Harbor............................. Click here

RiverBend Marina ............................... Click here

Sharky's ........................................... Click here

Two Rivers Marina ............................. Click here

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

Two Rivers Marina is on facebook ........

Two Rivers Marina is on facebook

Click here, check it out and become a fan

Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill Update

Oil Slick Spreading, Within 16 Miles Of The Mouth Of The Mississippi River

Several efforts are underway to slow and eventually halt the flow of oil that is coming from an underwater well following last weeks explosion and subsequent sinking of the drill rig Deepwater Horizon. So far, efforts to cap the well have not succeeded. The U.S. Coast Guard and BP have set out to corral a portion of the spill with a 500 foot boom, in order to set the oil slick on fire. The flames should consume between 50 - 90% of the contained oil, with the remainder able to be handily cleaned up........

Click here to read this news report from cnn.com. With Map and Videos.

105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo

636 - 209 - 5472 .

Fri 5PM - 1:30AM Sat 12Noon-1:30AM Sun 12Noon - Dusk

Fri.... DJ Ray Steak nite $9.95 Steak with baked potato
Sat....... The Possible side effects rock band
$3 Captains from 8 till close

Thursday, April 29th

River Rat Parrot Head Party & Bus Ride To Jimmy Buffet Concert..$15

Click here

New 120 foot lay along courtesy dock coming soon. Dock will be moored in front of clubhouse and patio for easy access to restaurant.

Kitchen will be open with a limited menu until May

Click here to go to Sundowners' website

Sundowners Upcoming Events...Click here

Boat Gear Manufacturer

Garmin Makes Offer For Raymarine........

Wednesday, Garmin announced that it has made a cash offer for Raymarine of 23 cents per share. The purchase must be approved by shareholders, and regulatory officials. Garmin anticipates receiving the necessary approvals........

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

Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure

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

Click on 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/

Above re-printed with permission from Jake Stachovak

who is 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

Click on links Grafton Harbor Big Kahuna Grafton Harbor Winery

Big Kahuna has Lunch Specials
Lisa Jones is playing from 4:00 PM - 8:00PM on Saturday, May 1.
Cinco de Mayo Party is Wednesday, May 5th

Every Wednesday $1.50 Long Neck Coors Light Bottles

2010 Calendar of Events ..Click here

MarineMax Announces Second Quarter Results........

Wednesday, MarineMax announced their second quarter results. Revenue was down from $129.6 million for 2Q '09 to $110.1 million for 2Q '10. Same store sales only fell 5% for the quarter, versus last years 41% declination. The net loss for 2Q '10 was $6.3 million, or 23 cents/share, versus the net loss of $20.3 million, or $1.09/share for 2Q '09. Inventory was down by 56% over 2Q '09, from 399.1 million to $173.7 million from 2Q '10........

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

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

Lake Of The Ozarks

Harbor Hop Coming Up........

May 1, 2010 is the date set for the 13th Annual Spring Harbor Hop. The game is seven card stud done "lake style". Players will draw a total of seven cards from any of the sponsor's checkpoints, lakeside bars, marinas and restaurants, in the Main Channel, Big Niangua and Gravois arms. Prizes include gift certificates redeemable at Harbor Hop sponsors, as well as prizes for top hands........

Click here for more information from lakeexpo.com

Click here to go to LakeExpo.com to read the latest news at Lake Ozarks

Click on Ad above

Fishing News

One Missouri Man, Two State Fishing Records........

Over the past two years, Nicholas Wray of Harrisonville, Missouri has landed a second state fishing record. His latest catch was a 2 lb, 4 oz black bullhead, caught in a Cass County farm pond in early April. Wray's previous record was caught in July. While fishing on the Grand River, he landed a 2 lb, 3 oz river carpsucker........

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

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

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

The Big Kahuna at Grafton Harbor........ Open

Kinder's Restaurant............................ Open

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

Longshot Saloon................................ Open

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

Sharkys At North Shore Marina........... Open !

Yacht Club of St. Louis...................... Open

Ferrys Open / Closed .....

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

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

Grafton Ferry........................... Open

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... Skyline Sat...Carol Rice Duo

Click here for upcoming events

Two Daily Lunch Plate Specials...Tue- Fri

Click here and check them out

Click here to go to The Big Muddy website

Boat Manufacturer

First Quarter Results In For Marine Products Corp........

Marine Products Corp, manufacturer of Chaparral and Robalo boats, released their 1Q '10 results, citing an 84.9% increase in net sales. Net sales were $24.49 million versus $13.25 million for 1Q '09. The increase was attributed to a 73.9% increase in boat sales, partly offset by a 2.9% decrease in the median selling price per vessel. Gross profits were 14.1% of net sales at $3.44 million, versus a gross loss of $614,000 for 1Q '09. Operating losses ended up at $403,000 versus 1Q '09's loss of $4.75 million. 1Q '10's net loss was $80,000 versus a net loss of $2.49 million during 1Q '09. No losses per share were reported for 1Q '10. During the same period last year, share prices fell 7 cents/share........

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

US Coast Guard Pic

Operation Clean Sheen

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - A commercial fishing boat is spotted through a forward looking infrared camera coming into port in Atlantic City April 26, 2010. A FLIR camera detects heat sources so the crewmember can see if boaters are discharging oil or fuel at night.

U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Wednesday

28 April 2010

Over 3.3 Million Visitors

Have Already Docked Here

Welcome New Advertiser !

Riverside Custom Upholstery

We have moved from Woodland Marina

We are now located at

540 Little Hills Ind.

St. Charles, Mo

Just up the hill from Fast Lane Classic Cars

Click here for Map from MapQuest

Click here for website

Picture of the Day

River Rats in the Caribbean

The Picture of the Day ........ was sent to us by Fran and Milt Ohlsen, who formerly hailed out of the Duck Club Yacht Club and are spending time in the Caribbean and other warm waters of the south in their cruiser.....Sea Fox.

Bill,

Yeah, it really is a dream. Only a short distance to the Bahamas, but it has all the appearance of heaven. The color of the water is almost unbelievable--in song it is referred to as the Crystal Sea. Lobster, fish, shelling, sea glass, rum, snorkel, swim, rum, rum and coke, sunglasses.

Make your plans!!!!!!!

Milt

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day from 2009..........was sent in to us by Capt'n Mark Newlin, who can be spotted kayaking in the Two Branch Island area of the Mississippi River.

Bill,

I was at George Winter park here in Fenton and this guy's trans slipped out of gear while he was loading his Seadoos and his truck rolled backwards into the river right in front of us. My niece's boyfriend swam down and tied the tow-strap on and I pulled it out backwards by the trailer with my Bronco. Somehow it did a complete "180" as it was sinking. His Seadoos were OK and nobody was hurt.

Mark Newlin

F eatured Classifieds

Fresh Water Yacht & Dock For Sale

Click to enlarge Click to enlarge

1990 36' Carver Aft Cabin...."Zoe" View from Dock

$72,500

Includes covered dock at Harbor Point, 60 day warranty on engines, generator and transmission

Click here for tour

Contact owner at: bsmyrniotis@earthlink.net

Riverview Apartments for Rent

Riverview Apartments for Rent

Grafton, IL

Both are within walking distance to the Grafton Marina....3 Blocks Away
Stove and refrigerator furnished as well as water and trash.
Above the flood plain, on the bike trail and located in DeSherlia Landing close to all the fun Grafton has to offer.
One is a two bedroom and the other is a large one bedroom
$500.00 per month each plus references and deposit.

Contact.... Dan DeSherlia 618-786-2138 or 618-779-2832

Jeneane DeSherlia 618-779-0823

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

RiverBill's All Classifieds Page... Click here

New Classifieds, New Prices

1993 Sea Ray 270 Sundancer Cruise 6600 Lb Hydro Hoist Ultra Lift

44ft. Gibson Executive 2001 Voyager 390 Sea Ray Express

New Price 04-24-10

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

Winfield Grafton

Click here Click here

Alton Hardin

Click here Click here

Click here for current Doppler Radar

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.

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Flood Warning

WGUS83 KLSX 280231
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
931 PM CDT TUE APR 27 2010

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ILLINOIS...MISSOURI...

MISSISSIPPI RIVER...

   - AT QUINCY...AFFECTING ADAMS AND MARION COUNTIES
   - AT HANNIBAL...AFFECTING PIKE AND MARION COUNTIES
   - AT SAVERTON LOCK AND DAM 22...AFFECTING PIKE AND RALLS COUNTIES
   - AT LOUISIANA...AFFECTING PIKE COUNTY
   - AT CLARKSVILLE LOCK AND DAM 24...AFFECTING CALHOUN AND PIKE COUNTIES
   - AT WINFIELD LOCK AND DAM 25...AFFECTING CALHOUN AND LINCOLN COUNTIES
   - AT GRAFTON...AFFECTING JERSEY AND ST. CHARLES COUNTIES
   - AT ALTON LOCK AND DAM 26...AFFECTING MADISON AND ST. CHARLES COUNTIES
   - AT ST. LOUIS...AFFECTING ST. CLAIR...ST. LOUIS AND ST. LOUIS CITY COUNTIES
   - AT CHESTER...AFFECTING RANDOLPH COUNTY

    Click here for more information

Front Page Index

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

River News !

Navigation Notices ......

From Coast Guard Upper Mississippi

To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 4/27/10
Subject: Aids to Navigation Established for Missouri River (BNM NR 0126-10 UM)
NAVNOTICE # 2113

ALL FLOATING AIDS TO NAVIGATION FROM MM 0-626.5 MOR HAVE BEEN
ESTABLISHED FOR THE 2010 NAVIGATION SEASON.

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

Missouri State Water Patrol News Releases.....

No new News Releases for our area

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Missouri State-Record Black Bullhead......

RiverBills received the following e-mail from Jim Low of the Missouri Department of Conservation

Harrisonville man lands second state record in two years
The hefty black bullhead came from a farm pond in Cass County.

HARRISONVILLE–Missouri has a new state-record black bullhead, and Nicholas J. Wray has his second fishing record in less than two years.

Wray, 23, caught the 2-pound, 4-ounce fish on a jug line April 9 at a farm pond in Cass County. The bullhead nudged aside the previous record by 4 ounces.

In 2008, Wray caught Missouri’s first state-record river carpsucker, a 2-pound, 3-ounce fish that came from Cass County’s South Grand River near Amarugia Highlands Conservation Area. He did it by design, having noticed that no one had bothered to apply for a record for the species previously.

Wray’s latest record fish measured 15 1/8 inches from nose to tail. Black bullheads seldom grow longer than 16 inches and 2 pounds. Missouri’s pole-and-line record for black bullhead is 4 pounds, 11 ounces.

Two other species – brown and yellow bullheads – tend to be smaller than the black bullhead. Yet, Missouri’s pole-and-line record yellow bullhead outweighed its black counterpart by more than 2 pounds. The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward, Wisc., recognizes an 8-pound, 15-ounce behemoth from Michigan as the world record black bullhead. That is nearly four times the weight of Wray’s fish.

These might indicate that heftier black bullheads haunt Missouri waters, waiting to be caught and registered as records.

The pole-and-line category is for fish taken on hand-held lines. Alternative methods include trotlines, throw lines, limb lines, bank lines, tree lines, jug lines, spearfishing, snagging, gigging, grabbing (with the use of a hook) and archery.

Entry forms and rules are available at mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/Documents/72.pdf. A list of Missouri fishing records is available at http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/Documents/69.pdf. The Conservation Department also has a Master Angler Program to recognize notable catches that fall short of records. For qualifying lengths and weights, visit http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/Documents/71.pdf.

-Jim Low-

636 - 899 - 1093

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Limited Menu

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

Cooks Wanted !

Click here

Contact: Doug Edelman
Assistant District Staff Officer - Public Affairs
edeldoug@charter.net
636-379-0877
April 27, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

National Safe Boating Week 5/22 – 5/28

It’s almost time for the recreational boating “fleet” to come out of mothballs to enjoy good times in the sun and on the water! The US Coast Guard Auxiliary reminds you that safe boating will lead to more enjoyable outings.

National Safe Boating Week for 2010 is May 22 – 28. During this week, look for events in your community hosted by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Attend one and learn what you and your families can do to be safe and to enhance your recreational experience on the water.

4,789 boating accidents were reported in 2008, leading to 709 deaths, 3,331 injuries, and an estimated $54 million of damage to property, according to Coast Guard statistics. Over 2/3 of all fatal boating accident victims were the result of drowning, and of these, 90% were not wearing a life jacket.

What can you do to be safe on the water?

Take a boating safety class. Find local course listings at: http://www.cgaux.org/visitors/pe_visitor/index.html .

Get a free vessel safety check. Find a qualified examiner at http://www.safetyseal.net/GetVSC/

Be sure that everyone aboard your boat wears a life jacket. For information, see http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/life_jacket_wear_wearing_your_life_jacket.aspx

Boat Sober! For information, see http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/boating_under_the_influence_initiatives.aspx

Don’t forget to watch for and participate in National Safe Boating Week! For more information, visit www.safeboatingcampaign.com

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is composed of uniformed, non-military volunteer civilians who assist the Coast Guard in all of its varied missions, except for military and direct law enforcement. These men and women can be found on the nation’s waterways, in classrooms and on the dock, performing safety patrols, vessel safety examinations and public education. The 29,000 members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary donate millions of hours annually in support of Coast Guard missions.

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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

Two Rivers Marina....

Hi Bill,

Hope everything is going well in your neck of the woods despite the high water. We are just here waiting for the water to go down!

I just wanted to get you a list of our events that we have planned this year so that maybe you could get them out there for us so that everybody might be able to come up and enjoy some fun in the sun Here !

Also I wanted to let you know that we are now on Facebook as well and you can get to our page through our website and become a fan.

We also now have a full time on site mechanic!

Thank You for everything you do for the boating community it is really great to have a central location for all of us river rats to go to, to find out what is going on and keeping all of us informed.

Thank You Again

Jaime K. Aslin

Manager

Two Rivers Marina
13495 US Hwy 54
Rockport, IL 62370
PH: (217) 437-2321
FX: (217) 437-4141
www.tworiversmarina.com

Click here for Two Rivers 2010 Event Schedule

Lost and Found....

Our Blue and White Pelican Pedal boat is missing from Two Branch Marina. Last seen around 4/20/2010..

It was tied up to a dock, buy may have broke loose during the storm on 4/24/2010.

Call Doug at 636 699-6367 if you have information.

Thanks,

Doug.

Mississippi River Near Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Contractors Reinforcing Cape Girardeau Levees........

Contractors are several weeks into a yearlong project intended to bolster portions of Cape Girardeau's floodwall. The project will include pump upgrades, the replacement of a sagging floodwall section, with grout injected in an effort to thwart underseepage, as well as adding an extension to the outflow culvert from a pumping station. Barring high waters, the renovation work is slated to be completed by January, at a cost of $7.8 million........

Click here to read this news report from semissourian.com. With Photo and Map.

Mississippi River Near Fulton, Illinois

Barge Workers Rescued After Falling Into River........

After falling into the chilly Mississippi River Tuesday morning, two barge workers were rescued. The men fell into the River while installing barge tops. They spent around 20 minutes in the River, prior to being retrieved by rescuers. The men were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries........

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

River Levels & Water Temp

on your Mobile Phone, Blackberry, IPhone, etc...

River Levels for Pool 26.............. http://www.riverbills.com/River.html

Alton to Hannibal........................ http://www.riverbills.com/River-Mis.html

Hardin to Peoria ......................... http://www.riverbills.com/River-IL.html

Saveton, Louisiana, Clarksville... http://www.riverbills.com/River-Lou.html

Add current river level information to your mobile device. All you need is internet access... Simply add one of the links shown above

River level information in the charts is updated every 15 minutes to US Army Corps of Engineers data

Click here to go to Port Charles website

River Networking

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

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

Classic Marine .................................... Click here

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

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

Duck Club Yacht Club ......................... Click here

Grafton Harbor ................................... Click here

Kinder's Restaurant ............................. Click here

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

On-Site Marine Services...................... Click here

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

Port Charles Harbor............................. Click here

RiverBend Marina ............................... Click here

Sharky's ........................................... Click here

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

Boat Manufacturing
Sales Are Down, But Better Than Last Year........

March saw a declination in the sale of fiberglass vessels to the tune of 9.5%. For March, fiberglass sales in the 14-30 foot range were down 13.8%, aluminum was down by 10.3% and PWC fell off by 10.5%. The rate of the decline in sales slowed considerably over the same period last year. The slowing declines indicate that that the market is leveling out.........

Click here to read this news story from tradeonlytoday.com

105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo

636 - 209 - 5472 .

Fri 5PM - 1:30AM Sat 12Noon-1:30AM Sun 12Noon - Dusk

Thursday, April 29th

River Rat Parrot Head Party & Bus Ride To Jimmy Buffet Concert..$15

Click here

New 120 foot lay along courtesy dock coming soon. Dock will be moored in front of clubhouse and patio for easy access to restaurant.

Kitchen will be open with a limited menu until May

Click here to go to Sundowners' website

Sundowners Upcoming Events...Click here

Boat Propulsion Manufacturer

First Quarter Results Are In For Cummins........

Tuesday, Cummins reported an improvement in sales and profits for 1Q, 2010. Sales surges 2%, from $2.44 billion during 1Q '09 to $2.48 billion during 1Q, '10. Net income was up, increasing from $7 million in '09, to to $149 million during the same time period of 2009.........

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

Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure

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

Day 143
04/27/2010

_________________________________________________________

Day 143
04/27/201

Daily stats
Start: 7:15 AM- Tybee Island, GA
Finish: 5:15 PM - Otter Island, SC
Time: 10:00
Daily dist: 43 miles
Total dist: x miles
Companions: None
Weather: WINDY from the west at 15-20 mph - clear to cloudy and back to clear
Notes: Probably the roughest day so far. Spent an hour and a half dealing with very steep waves while crossing St. Helena sound......
Click on 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/

Above re-printed with permission from Jake Stachovak

who is 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

Click on links Grafton Harbor Big Kahuna Grafton Harbor Winery

2010 Calendar of Events ..Click here

Tug Fest.........

August 12-14, 2010

World Famous Human Tug -O-War Across the Mississippi River..........

LeClaire, IA vs. Port Byron, IL

The current score is: IL 13/ IA 10

It began in 1987, with ten 20-member tug teams pulling with all of their strength on a 2,400 foot, 680 pound rope that spans the Mississippi River between Port Byron, Illinois and LeClaire, Iowa. Each year the teams pull to see who will claim the breath-taking alabaster statue of a Bald Eagle in flight. Over 35,000 people view this spectacular and only tug-of-war across the longest river in the United States.

Click here

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

Lake Of The Ozarks

HARBOR HOP: Boaters to hit the water for first poker run of the season.. Click here

Click here to go to LakeExpo.com to read the latest news at Lake Ozarks

Click on Ad above

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

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

The Big Kahuna at Grafton Harbor........ Open

Kinder's Restaurant............................ Open

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

Longshot Saloon................................ Open

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

Sharkys At North Shore Marina........... Open !

Yacht Club of St. Louis...................... Open

Ferrys Open / Closed .....

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

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

Grafton Ferry........................... Open

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... Skyline Sat...Carol Rice Duo

Click here for upcoming events

Two Daily Lunch Plate Specials...Tue- Fri

Click here and check them out

Click here to go to The Big Muddy website

Mississippi River

92 Pound Blue Cat.......

Rick Davis of Godfrey, IL caught a monster 92 pound blue cat from the Mississippi River near the power plant at Portage Des Sioux on the Missouri side of the river on April 15th.

Click here to go to Prairie States Outdoors and check it out....with picture of the monster fish

Tuesday

27 April 2010

Over 3.3 Million Visitors

Have Already Docked Here

Welcome New Advertiser !

Riverside Custom Upholstery

We have moved from Woodland Marina

We are now located at

540 Little Hills Ind.

St. Charles, Mo

Just up the hill from Fast Lane Classic Cars

Click here for Map from MapQuest

Click here for website

Picture of the Day

Sharkys

Click to enlarge

The Picture of the Day ........ was sent to us by Mike and Sherri Stanczak....

Hi, Bill,

Mike went flying the other day and got some good aerial shots of the new Sharky's. We tried it out Saturday evening and they have great food and friendly service.

Definitely a place to try out.

See ya' on the river.
Sherri A. Stanczak

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Click to enlarge

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day from 2009.......... was a shot of Paul, Lisa and daughter, McKinnsey, who hail out of Two Branch Marina in the cruiser... Calypso. The Calypso crew was heading up river for a boat ride on Saturday morning when this picture was snapped.

F eatured Classifieds

Fresh Water Yacht & Dock For Sale

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1990 36' Carver Aft Cabin...."Zoe" View from Dock

$72,500

Includes covered dock at Harbor Point, 60 day warranty on engines, generator and transmission

Click here for tour

Contact owner at: bsmyrniotis@earthlink.net

For Sale.. 1986 Wellcraft Grand Sport 34

Description

1986 Wellcraft Grand Sport 34

Twin Mercruiser 454 engines, V drives

6.5 Omhen Generator

Full Canvas

Remote 8" Spotlight

Trim Tabs

Closed Cooling, Central Heat And Air Conditioning

Windless

Full Isenglas

Sleeps 6

Great Boat, Engines and drives well maintained

Runs Good, Must see. Great Looking boat... St. Peters, Mo.

Great Boat for the lake.

Call Ed 314-623-6254 or Mel 314-487-5563

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New Classifieds, New Prices

1995 Cruisers 3775 Esprit Cruiser 1996 Carver Boats 355 Aft Cabin

1993 Sea Ray 270 Sundancer Cruise 6600 Lb Hydro Hoist Ultra Lift

44ft. Gibson Executive 2001 Voyager 390 Sea Ray Express

New Price 04-24-10

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

Winfield Grafton

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Alton Hardin

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Click here for current Doppler Radar

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.

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Flood Warning

WGUS83 KLSX 270343
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
1043 PM CDT MON APR 26 2010

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN ILLINOIS
AND MISSOURI...

MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT

CANTON LD 20
QUINCY
QUINCY LD 21
HANNIBAL
SAVERTON LD 22
LOUISIANA
CLARKSVILLE LD 24
WINFIELD LD 25
GRAFTON
ALTON LD 26
ST. LOUIS
CHESTER

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River News !

Navigation Notices ......

From Coast Guard Upper Mississippi

2112 4/26/10 Updated Waterway Action Plan for UMR, ILR, MOR

2110 4/26/10 Dredging Operations at MM 221.3 UMR (BNM NR 0124-10 UM)

2109 4/26/10 Waterway Closures between MM 309 and 327.5 UMR

(BNM NR 0122-10))

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Missouri State Water Patrol News Releases.....

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From The US Army Corps of Engineers website........

Corps of Engineers updates Mississippi River

Incidents

St. Louis – Monday, April 26 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in St. Louis continues work to correct two problems that emerged Thursday, with the incidents at Dam 25 near Winfield, Mo., and problems with the Mississippi River navigation channel above Grafton, Ill.

At Dam 25 near Winfield, a large steel dam gate some 100-feet long, failed when the chain mechanism that raises and lowers it broke at its connection point. The failure has been attributed to a faulty mechanical-electric limit switch. It occurred while lock maintenance personnel were lubricating the dam’s gate chains.

The gate, called a roller gate, is in the middle of the 1,296-foot dam that controls water depths upstream to Lock and Dam 24 at Clarksville, Mo. It is one of three such gates that are accompanied by 14 gates of another design in the dam.

[Full Story]

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The above was reprinted from the US Army Corps of Engineers website.

Information presented on CorpsWeb public web sites is considered public information and may be distributed or copied.

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636 - 899 - 1093

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Limited Menu

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 !

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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

Cooks Wanted !

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Illinois Department of Natural Resources Press Release.....

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
For Immediate Release

April 22, 2010

‘WEAR IT’ Campaign Highlights ‘WEAR IT’ Campaign Highlights Importance of Wearing Life Jackets While Boating

Conservation Police remind boaters to wear life jackets, stay sober while boating in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, IL – A safe outing for boaters in Illinois starts with wearing life jackets, as well as staying sober and being alert to others on the water with the busy spring and summer boating season underway. Illinois Department of Natural Resource (IDNR) Conservation Police are reminding boat operators and passengers to “Wear It!” – the theme of the National Safe Boating Council’s 2010 safe boating campaign encouraging the use of life jackets.

“The message to ‘Wear It’ is simple and right on point: wearing life jackets saves lives – and our Illinois Conservation Police officers will be reminding boaters throughout the season about wearing those personal floatation devices to help them stay safe on the water,” said IDNR Director Marc Miller. “We want boaters to have a good time while they’re on the water this spring and summer. Staying safe by wearing a life jacket and by boat operators staying sober while on the water should be part of every boater’s routine.”

Statistics compiled by the IDNR Office of Law Enforcement show that there were 102 reportable boating accidents on Illinois waters in 2009, resulting in 71 injuries and 25 fatalities. Those totals compare to 120 reportable boating accidents with 78 injuries and 13 fatalities in 2008. During the most recent 10-year period, Illinois had an average of 109 boating accidents with 72 injuries and 16 fatalities annually.

“Once again last year, the biggest factor that would have contributed to saving lives would have been for people to wear their personal floatation devices (PFDs) – their life jackets or life vests – while boating in Illinois,” said IDNR Law Enforcement Chief Rafael Gutierrez. “Of the 25 people who died in Illinois boating accidents last year, 12 may have survived if they had worn their PFD.”

Illinois law requires that life jackets, also known as personal floatation devices (PFDs), be available for each person aboard a boat or other watercraft. State law also requires that anyone under the age of 13 must wear a life jacket while aboard any watercraft under 26 feet in length at all times the boat is underway, unless they are below deck in an enclosed cabin or operating on private property. Under Illinois law, persons of any age must wear a PFD while operating a personal watercraft or jet ski.

“The law in Illinois requires that PFDs be aboard every boat, but not wearing those PFDs won’t help you in an accident or emergency,” Gutierrez added. “If you’re involved in an accident, you may not have time to put the life jacket on. Put on the PFD when you get on the boat and keep it on whenever you are on the water.”

As part of the Illinois Conservation Police boating safety enforcement effort, officers strictly enforce laws regarding operating under the influence (OUI) for boat operators. In 2009, Conservation Police officers (CPOs) made 179 arrests for operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Other law enforcement agencies in the state made another 36 arrests for OUI. In addition to the OUI arrests, officers issued 1,960 citations and 5,576 warnings to boaters for various infractions of the Illinois Boat Registration and Safety Act.

The IDNR offers free boating safety courses to provide a review of boating laws and regulations and instruction on safe and attentive operation of watercraft. State law requires boating safety education for persons ages 12 to 17 and encourages boaters of all ages to take a safety course. Safety course schedules are available by phoning 1-800-832-2599 or by visiting the IDNR web site at http://dnr.state.il.us/safety/.

Safety education courses taught by volunteer instructors are key to the state’s boating safety effort. In 2009, reports indicated 85 percent of watercraft involved in accidents were operated by people who had no formal boat safety education, while more than 90 percent of boaters who died in boating accidents had not participated in a formal boat safety education course.

Among the primary causes of boating accidents are operator inattention, alcohol use, careless/reckless operation and operator inexperience.

National Safe Boating Week is observed each year during the week leading up to the Memorial Day holiday. This year’s National Safe Boating Week observance is May 22-28 with the theme “Wear It!” to remind boaters of the importance of wearing life jackets.

For the full text of the 2009 Illinois boating accident report, check the IDNR web site at http://dnr.state.il.us/Law3/pdfs/2010_Boat_Accident_Report.pdf

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The above was reprinted from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources website

Click here to go to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources 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

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Lost and Found....

Our Blue and White Pelican Pedal boat is missing from Two Branch Marina. Last seen around 4/20/2010..

It was tied up to a dock, buy may have broke loose during the storm on 4/24/2010.

Call Doug at 636 699-6367 if you have information.

Thanks,

Doug.

Missouri Rivers

Heavy Rains Cause Missouri's Rivers To Rise........

Thanks to heavy rains over the weekend, the Rivers throughout Missouri are again on the rise. The Grand River near Chillicothe is nearly 9 feet above flood stage, The Mississippi River is over 2 feet above flood stage at Hannibal, with the expectation that it will crest at 19 feet Tuesday. Minor flooding is expected along the Mississippi River at St. Louis, and Cape Girardeau. The Missouri River is expected to see minor flooding at Hermann, St. Charles and Washington........

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

Asian Carp/Chicago Locks Update

Supreme Court Bows Out Of Asian Carp Issue........

Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to get involved in the dispute of how to prevent the carp from getting into the Great Lakes system. The latest challenge put up by Michigan was based on the long standing case of water diversion rights. The High Court gave no reasons for their decision not to re-open the diversion case, or even to allow Michigan to file a lawsuit bringing up the same concerns. Although likely to take more time, Michigan could file suit in a federal district court, although, the carp are close at hand........

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

River History....

27 April 2008 in River History

Flood of 2008

On this day in 2008, the locks at Dams 16 and 17 on the Mississippi River were closed to all river traffic due to high water..

FYI....
Lock and Dam 16 is located at river mile 457.2 near Muscatine, Iowa.
Lock and Dam 17 is located at river mile 437 near New Boston, Illinois.

River Levels & Water Temp

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River Levels for Pool 26.............. http://www.riverbills.com/River.html

Alton to Hannibal........................ http://www.riverbills.com/River-Mis.html

Hardin to Peoria ......................... http://www.riverbills.com/River-IL.html

Saveton, Louisiana, Clarksville... http://www.riverbills.com/River-Lou.html

Add current river level information to your mobile device. All you need is internet access... Simply add one of the links shown above

River level information in the charts is updated every 15 minutes to US Army Corps of Engineers data

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River Networking

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

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

Classic Marine .................................... Click here

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

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

Duck Club Yacht Club ......................... Click here

Grafton Harbor ................................... Click here

Kinder's Restaurant ............................. Click here

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

On-Site Marine Services...................... Click here

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

Port Charles Harbor............................. Click here

RiverBend Marina ............................... Click here

Sharky's ........................................... Click here

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

River Eating

That Which We Call A Carp; By Any Other Name Would Taste As Sweet....

The Asian carp have been vilified not only for their in-water (and in-air) antics, their penchant for gobbling up plankton at an exponential rate, but for their name as well. Carp. As far as seafood goes, carp is a four letter word. January brought about an effort to re-brand the carp in Louisiana, naming it silverfin. Noted seafood chef Phillipe Parola declared the flavor of the silverfin to be a cross between scallops and crabmeat. Kentuckians have gotten into the name game, claiming that when smoked, canned or fried in balls, the carp tastes like tuna. So whether referred to as silverfin or Kentucky tuna, a name change might just be the ticket. After all, it worked for the Chilean sea bass........

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

RiverBill sez Thanks to Kathie Smith for the news tip!

105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo

636 - 209 - 5472 .

Fri 5PM - 1:30AM Sat 12Noon-1:30AM Sun 12Noon - Dusk

Thursday, April 29th

River Rat Parrot Head Party & Bus Ride To Jimmy Buffet Concert..$15

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New 120 foot lay along courtesy dock coming soon. Dock will be moored in front of clubhouse and patio for easy access to restaurant.

Kitchen will be open with a limited menu until May

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Sundowners Upcoming Events...Click here

Table Rock Lake

Tornado Touched Down On Table Rock Lake........

According to a news article from kspr.com........ An EF-0 tornado touched down at Table Rock Lake on Saturday afternoon, causing damages upwards of $200,000 at State Park Marina. Luckily enough, no one was reported as injured.

The majority of the damage reported was to the marina's Dock L, which had it's metal roof ripped off, and the dock was pushed off of it's concrete base on shore.There were also reports of a dock being ripped from the Table Rock Lake shore in Viola, where it moved into the center of a cove.

The National Weather Service reported that the EF-0 tornado produced winds of around 80 miles per hour........

Click here to read this news article. With Video.

RiverBill sends out a "Big Muddy Thanks" to Captain Matt Burrows for the news tip!

Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure

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

Day 141-142
04/26/2010

Yesterday and today have become R&R days as I get myself organized for the run up to Charleston, SC this week, and on up to Norfolk, VA by mid May. Originally I had plans to be back on the water by today (Monday) but fairly strong winds, a great town to hang out in, and very cozy accommodations at Marsha and Ronnie‘s house, have kept me land-bound one more day............

Click on 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/

Above re-printed with permission from Jake Stachovak

who is 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

Click on links Grafton Harbor Big Kahuna Grafton Harbor Winery

Grafton Harbor's 2010 Calendar..........

Grafton Harbor
Where the Rivers Meet and the Fun Begins!

Please see our 2010 Calendar of Events!
Joe, Jan and the Crew of Grafton Harbor

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

Lake Of The Ozarks

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

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

The Big Kahuna at Grafton Harbor........ Open

Kinder's Restaurant............................ Open

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

Longshot Saloon................................ Open

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

Sharkys At North Shore Marina........... Open !

Yacht Club of St. Louis...................... Open

Ferrys Open / Closed .....

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

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

Grafton Ferry........................... Open

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... Skyline Sat...Carol Rice Duo

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Two Daily Lunch Plate Specials...Tue- Fri

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Boat Manufacturer

Outlook Good For Brunswick On "Eve" Of 1Q Results........

With the release of Brunswick's first quarter results due on Thursday, RBC Capitol Markets announces that even though the [marine] industry is facing major challenges, Brunswick's outlook appears to be quite solid. Since production has increased, RBC believes that Brunswick's profit and loss will show strong leverage. RBC cites improvements in dealer sentiments, despite difficulties in selling boats without incentives, previous model year overhang and stingy floorplan financing issues........

Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com

US Coast Guard Pic

Sector Ohio Valley enforces safety zone on the Ohio River during Thunder Over Louisville firework

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley 25-foot response boat is silhouetted by the reflection of fireworks on the Ohio River during Thunder Over Louisville festivities April 17, 2010. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tom Atkeson.

Monday

26 April 2010

Over 3.3 Million Visitors

Have Already Docked Here

Picture of the Day

Saturday at Kinder's

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The Picture of the Day ........ were sent to us by Julie Mibbs & Gary Wade who live along the Mississippi River in between Yacht Club and Lake Center

Good morning Bill,

I have a couple of pictures for RiverBills. These were taken yesterday (Sat 4/24). A group of us decided to take a nice cruise down the river to Kinder's on John & Annie Hartman's boat Jammin !

We got caught in the down pour but luckily we were inside their boat keeping dry! We stopped at Kinder's and Jill made us wonderful Banana Bangers!

Julie Mibbs & Gary Wade

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day from 2009.......... was a shot of RiverBIll's weekend office.... right on the edge of the Mississippi River.

A cup of hot coffee, a laptop with an air-card and a patio right on the river's edge !

F eatured Classifieds

Fresh Water Yacht & Dock For Sale

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1990 36' Carver Aft Cabin...."Zoe" View from Dock

$72,500

Includes covered dock at Harbor Point, 60 day warranty on engines, generator and transmission

Click here for tour

Contact owner at: bsmyrniotis@earthlink.net

For Sale.. 2002 Chaparral Signature 300

Description:

For sale OR trade

2002 Chaparral Signature 300

This is a great cruiser for day trips, or has a enough room for long weekends. Sleeps 4-5 Very comfortable.

This boat is equipped with twin 350ci fuel injected Chevy Engines. Volvo Penta Duo-prop drives.

This setup provides plenty of power and of course speed 50mph.

A list of option include 5kw Kohler gen with sound shield, shore power,

Thermostat controlled HEAT & A/C , Remote spot light, Ratheon GPS chart plotter, marine radio,

CD player with 6 disk changer with transom remote,

Cabin includes- Dinette kitchenette, electric cook top, sink, refrigerator, built-in microwave, coffee pot,

10’’ tv/ dvd player, Full size aft bed. Queen in Birth. Bath shower, vacuum flush stool, with holding tank,

6 gallon water heater, Ice maker, extended swim platform, Bimini top, FULL camper enclosure, cockpit cover, Bottom paint, transom shower. INCLUDED triple axel shore lander trailer with electric brakes.

$65,000.....573-406-4171 Les

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New Classifieds, New Prices

1995 Cruisers 3775 Esprit Cruiser 1996 Carver Boats 355 Aft Cabin

1993 Sea Ray 270 Sundancer Cruise 6600 Lb Hydro Hoist Ultra Lift

44ft. Gibson Executive 2001 Voyager 390 Sea Ray Express

New Price 04-24-10

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

Winfield Grafton

Click here Click here

Alton Hardin

Click here Click here

Click here for current Doppler Radar

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.

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River News !

Navigation Notices ......

From Coast Guard Upper Mississippi

To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 4/25/10
Subject: Anticipated river levels in the St. Louis harbor BNM# 0121-10 UM
NAVNOTICE # 2108

USCG SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ISSUES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
ADVISORY:
DUE TO THE CURRENT AND FORECASTED RAINFALL IN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASINS, THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT ST. LOUIS IS FORECASTED TO REACH 30 FEET ON 28 APR 2010. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE ST. LOUIS HARBOR WITH EXTREME CAUTION AND TO ENSURE THAT FLEETS ARE CLOSELY MONITORED AND MOORING LINES ARE ADEQUATELY SECURED. DRIFT OF DEBRIS MAY BE AN ISSUE WITH NAVIGATION AND MAY DRAG BUOYS OFF STATION AND SEVER BUOYS FROM THEIR MOORINGS. ALL TOWBOAT OPERATORS SHOULD BE EXPERIENCED IN HIGH FLOW OPERATIONS. ANY HAZARDS TO NAVIGATION OR TO FLEETING AREAS SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE HARBOR MASTER AND/OR USCG SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER IMMEDIATELY VIA VHF
CHANNEL 16 OR BY LANDLINE AT 314-269-2332

To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 4/25/10
Subject: M/V C. Michael Reeves transiting St. Louis Harbor with two barges loaded to maximum vertical clearance
NAVNOTICE # 2107

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
THE M/V C. MICHAEL REEVES WILL BE TRANSITING NORTH THROUGH ST LOUIS HARBOR WITH TWO BARGES LOADED TO MAXIMUM VERTICAL CLEARANCE FOR THE EADS BRIDGE MM 180.0 UMR, LIMITING THE TOWING VESSEL TO CENTER SPAN NAVIGATION AT 0800 CDT 26APR2010. ALL MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT M/V C. MICHAEL REEVES FOR ANY CONCERNS AND PASSING ARRANGEMENTS.

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

Missouri State Water Patrol News Releases.....

No new News Releases for our area

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Boat Gas Update

Vote On Ethanol Increase Looming........

This summer, the Environmental Protection Agency is slated to vote on whether or not to allow a 50% increase in the amount of ethanol allowed in gasoline. Apparently, testing is only being performed on some 2001 and newer vehicles, but not on older cars, gas powered equipment, boats, of off-road vehicles. Margaret Podlich, VP of government affairs for BoatU.S., states that adding 50% more ethanol to the fuel supply without establishing what it will do to older vehicles is irresponsible. BoatU.S. has teamed up with 46 motorsports, environmental, food and advocacy groups to form followthescience.org, requesting a "science first" approach prior to allowing a new fuel to go to market........

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

Click here to visit the followthescience.org website

On-Site Marine Services........

On-site Marine Services has a couple on new Spring Specials for you.....

Spring Special #3 .....Outboard Lower Unit Service $115.00 Most V6 & V8
Replace Water Pump & Change gear Oil

Spring Special #4 .....MerCruiser Outdrive Service $65.00
Check & Lube U-Joints And Gimbal Bearing, Change Gear Oil
Replace Water Pump Kit In Alpha1 Add $95.00

Click here to go to On-Site marine Service webpage

and check out all their Spring Specials

636 - 899 - 1093

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Limited Menu

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

Cooks Wanted !

Click here

Upper Mississippi River

Businesses Look To Change Attitudes On Carp........

Recently, Reggie McCloud, editor and publisher of Big River Magazine, issued a challenge to restaurants: Add carp to the menu. The challenge, Carp Connoisseur Challenge II widens the range eateries involved to those within ten miles of the Mississippi River, between the Twin Cities and the Quad Cities. Submissions for the contest will be accepted through November 1, 2010........

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

River History....

25 April 1840 in River History

The Bedford, a relatively small side wheel steamboat was headed down the Missouri River for St. Louis when she struck a snag and sank in less than five minutes in deep water near the confluence of the two rivers..

Since that time, the Missouri River channel has shifted to the south and the wreck site of the Bedford's now lies below dry land.

Source: Illinois State geological Survey

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