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A WEBSITE FOR THE BOATING COMMUNITY OF THE
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Monday...Memorial Day
RIVERSIDE CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY
Cedar Hill Resort... Dinner Specials all Weekend
Sundowners... BBQ Buffett
Palisades....... Open For your Business
Sharky's........ Drink Specials all weekend
Kinders......... Open
Longsht Saloon... Drink Specials, Dinner Specials
Two Rivers Marina.....Slip/Boat Decorating contest Judging
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Memorial Day Weekend Summer's here !
29, 30, 31 May 2010
Over 3.3 Million Boaters Have Already Docked Here
Year of The Pirate on Pool 26
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Last updated Mon at 9:00AM..Iowa Island rescue update |
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Picture of the Day Monday.. Memorial Day
Hi Bill Weber Lake is behind an island that sits just about
half mile up river from Longshots, great place to anchor out. Don't
know if its an official name, that's what John Rucker (Who's Your Daddy)
calls it.
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Picture of the Day Sunday
Happy and Safe Memorial Day !
click here to go to St. Charles Boat and Motor website |
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Picture of the Day Saturday
Captain Bill Moyer, Heidi Glaus and members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary
Bill,
Click here to watch Heidi's Wednesday 5ksdk.com News Report |
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day Monday River BBQ at Phil's Riverhouse
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day Sunday
Click on pic to enlarge
We also have a pictures of ;
Mary, Judy and Carl , a group dressed in
Red, White and Blue and last but not least, a (fuzzy)
group picture of some of the rib eaters.
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day Saturday
The Alton Marina and Clark Bridge
Click on pic to enlarge
Dave sent us a
panorama photo of the Alton Marina and Clark Bridge taken from a camera
suspended from a kite. RiverBill says... Thanks for the great picture Dave ! |
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38' Wellcraft Scarab
Options include silent choice, stainless 4 blade props, swim platform, drop out bolsters, shore power, fridge, AM/FM CD player /changer. Head with sink and storage. Red mooring cover and full boat cover. Upholstery like new. The boat is like new and in excellent condition. No trailer-Lift additional. Docked on Mississippi River near Golden Eagle Ferry.
Price $49,900 Click here to go to ad on RiverBills Classifieds Page for more pictures |
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To
View This and Other Featured Boats ....Click
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New Classifieds, New Prices
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Harbor Point Slips 1999 Donzi 33 ZX Daytona
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1990 36' Carver Aft Cabin 1994 Bayliner Ciera 2355
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Must Sell |
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Click here to go to Bridgeton License Office Webpage
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Click here to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats
Click here to check Business Hours....Dinner Specials...Drink Specials & Who's Playing Where !
Click here to check out this week's upcoming events
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From Coast Guard Upper Mississippi
No New Navigation Notices Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos
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Updated Sun at 8:30PM
Fire Explosion...... Osage River..........05/29/10...Click here
Collision Objects... Gasconade River...05/29/10...Click here
Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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Memorial Day
"Thank you for your service and for our freedom"
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How to Fly the Flag of the United States of America
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Click here to go to Port Charles website
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Updated Mon at 6:00AM
Mississippi River At Iowa Island Bystanders To The Rescue Of Boaters Overcome By Carbon Monoxide........
While over-nighting on Iowa Island, a boater awoke to discover his wife and two children unresponsive. The family had fallen victim to carbon monoxide. Luckily, a nearby boater was able to respond with his own oxygen canisters to assist with reviving the family. Missouri State Water Patrol Officer Lou Amighetti stated that the fast response of bystanders most likely saved the family's lives. Officer Amighetti further asserted that this incident should serve as a reminder that boaters should not only have life jackets on their boats, but smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well........
Click here to read this news report from fox2now.com.
Updated Mon at 9:00AM
RiverBills has received an e-mail from a reliable source that everyone is at
home recovering from the Sunday morning rescue. |
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Updated Mon at 6:00AM
Locking Through
Bill,
Also, they must catch lines when in the chamber.
This for your safety when in the locks.
Have a safe season on the water.
Blaine Napier
Operator
US Army Corps of Engineers |
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Updated Mon at 6:00AM
Lake Of The Ozarks Memorial Day Party Cove Pics Posted........
Aerial photos of the Party Cove during the Memorial Day weekend holiday have been posted on lakeexpo.com.
Click here to check out the photos.
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A Shark-Sized Memorial Day Weekend Fri... Topper Harley Sat... The Sharks Sun Afternoon... The Cover Tunes Band
Sat Night Fireworks Display to Usher in the Boating Season
The Tiki Bar is Open !
Drink Specials ...ALL WEEKEND |
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Updated Mon at 6:00AM
Mississippi River Near Guttenberg, Iowa Two Teens Injured After PWC Explosion........
Brian Hurley and Michael Lathrop, both 15, were injured on Saturday, when the personal watercraft they were attempting to start exploded. Both of the teens were tossed into the water. Hurley was able to swim ashore, however, Lathrop was knocked unconscious and required assistance. The boys were transported to a local hospital where their injuries were reported as non life threatening. The teens were wearing their life jackets at the time of the accident........
Click here to read this news article from msn.com.
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RIVERSIDE CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY
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Updated Sun at 9:00AM
Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill Update BP Scrambles To Implement Newest Plan to Plug Leak........
In light of BP's latest failure to stem the flow of oil from the blown out Deepwater Horizon wellhead, they are scurrying to execute the latest attempt to control the leak. The plan has shifted to containment, as BP will try putting a cap over the leak to capture most of the leak. Officials are concerned that the leak may in fact increase temporarily when the cap is placed. At this point, sealing the leak will only occur after two relief wells are completed in August........
Click here to read this news story from nst.com.
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Updated Mon at 6:00AM
From facebook........
Duck Club Yacht Club.....Pictures from .Blues, Booze, BBQ Pool Party
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Updated Mon at 6:00AM
Did You Know........
........that the Mississippi River flowing before the Gateway Arch has an average depth of 12-15 feet? How about the fact that the Arch's usual sway is 1/2 an inch? Or that the Arch can sway up to 9 inches in 150 mph winds?
To read more interesting facts about the St. Louis Gateway Arch from associated content.com, Click here.
To visit the Gateway Arch website, Click here.
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Updated Sun at 9:00AM
Medical Emergency
RiveBill's received a report that there was a medical helicopter at Woodland Marina this morning. Some boaters may have suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning on Iowa island last night.
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Two Rivers Marina Memorial Day Weekend Schedule of Events......
Come show us what you can do!
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105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo 636 - 209 - 5472 .Open Wed - Sun at Noon Sunday is $2 Margarita's and Coronas...Monday, BBQ Buffet Click here for Sundowners' Memorial Weekend Flyer
Click here to go to Sundowners' website
Sundowners Upcoming Events...Click here Captain Morgan Party.... June 5th.. click here
Every Thursday Con Trios Nites with 123s 6pm-Close
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Updated Sun at 2AM
Upper Missouri River Flood Plan May Have Bearing On Cottonwoods........
It has been requested by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, that the Bureau of Reclamation at least ponder periodic flooding to encourage the growth of cottonwood trees. The agencies have agreed to meet to start the construction of a formal memorandum aimed at understanding the study , but without the answers needed to determine whether or not to increase flow through the dams........
Click here to read this news article from abcmontana.com.
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Updated Sun at 2AM
Meramec River Near Fenton, Missouri Bridge Demolition Postponed........
Demolition work on the old Gravois Road Bridge has been postponed because if the high water levels. Demolition of the old span began back in in February. Officials state that the new span will be completed by as early February........
Click here to read this news article from stltoday.co,
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Updated Sun at 2AM
Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill Update Part Of Sand Berm Approved........
Portions of the proposed $350 million sand berm project has been approved by Admiral Thad Allen. He stated that around half of the proposed 86 mile long project would be allowed to progress. The remaining sections have been deemed as not able to keep oil out of the wetlands, and may even interfere with cleanup efforts.........
Click here to read this news story from guardian.co.uk.
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Updated Sat at 9:15AM
Palisades Yacht Club Re-Opening Sunday
We will be reopening Sunday with music by david cantini at 2pm.
We are OPEN Monday!!
Amy Spencer
Palisades Yacht Club |
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Grafton Harbor 2010 Gibson Houseboats On Display
The New 2010 Gibson Houseboats will be on display
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Upper Mississippi River Project Improves Upper Mississippi River Habitat........
Thanks to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, fish and turtles will be able to swim and bask under much nicer conditions this summer. The Corps intends to remove small trees and shrubs along the Upper Mississippi River near Buffalo City, Wisconsin, in order to improve access to their nesting sites. The Corps will also dredge backwaters, in order to improve the quality of "winter homes" for fish. The project will begin in June, and continue through the fall........
Click here to read this news article from rivertowns.net
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1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux 63373
Karoke this Saturday
Happy Hour all day Tuesday and during Card's games
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Longshot Saloon.......
SUMMER'S
HERE!!! $14.95 |
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Saturday.....29 May 2010 Alton Water Ski and Wakeboard Club......
The Alton Water Ski and Wakeboard Club is having a carwash/fundraiser this Saturday 5-29-2010 at Clifton Terrace Park. We will have food available.
The dock will be in, the clubhouse will be open and we will have boats on the water so I guess we could call it an open house and put it on the community calendar. The club has a lot of new members and we plan to put the jump back in the river this year and do some ski shows. We want to increase our membership for both recreation and show skiing on the river and at area lakes.
The club has a lot to
offer including two boats, a clubhouse, private beach and boat ramp. The
cost for a single membership is only 75.00.
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STLtoday.com.... weekly fishing report....Click here
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Kinders........
New Restaurant Hours Starting Memorial Day Weekend on Friday May 28th
Sun - Thurs 11AM - 9PM Fri & Sat 11AM - 10PM
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Grafton Ferry has Re-Opening for the Holiday
Weekend |
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Alton Block Party..... Just a Short Distance from Alton marina
Alton Block Party .... Sat, May 29th
Saturday, May 29, 2010
For more information, call (618) 465-6676.
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May 29 - 30, 2010 Carlyle Sailing Association Leukemia Cup Regatta
Call 618 - 594-2468 for more info
Proceeds from this event are donated to the Leukemia Society Foundation.
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Click on links Grafton Harbor Big Kahuna Grafton Harbor Winery
Grafton Harbor Riverside Messages Sat & Sun May 29, 30 2010..Click here
The Big Kahuna...Memorial Day Weekend flyer..Click here
Every Wednesday $1.50 Long Neck Coors Light Bottles Weekend Breakfast Menu.. click here 2010 Calendar of Events ..Click here |
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Mississippi River Ferries Dorena-Hickman Ferry Reopened........
The operators of a ferry running between Dorena, Missouri and Hickman, Kentucky have announced that the ferry has reopened. The ferry will return to service after being closed since May 5, 2010. The Dorena-Hickman Ferry is the only way to cross the Mississippi River between Missouri and Kentucky without having to go into another state........
Click here to read this news story from news25.us. |
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Click on Ad above
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From facebook... Cedar Hill Resort
Cedar Hill Resort...... Let the weekend begin! Hope to see you all tomorrow. Remember Lisa Jones will entertain on the deck at 2:00 on Sat. We will have dinner specials under $10.00 all weekend starting at 4:00 in the afternoon. We will be open at 11:00 am on Sat. hope to see you there. Let us all remember what memeriol day is really all about while we enjoy our much needed holiday. |
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From facebook... Kinder's Restaurant
Kinder's Restaurant The river is falling -- the weather is great and
we're looking forward to seeing everyone again!!! |
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From facebook... Palisades Yacht Club
Palisades Yacht Club Palisades Yacht Club is closed today due to high water |
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From facebook... Sharky's
Sharky's Let's usher in the Boating Season with the Topper
Harley Band on Friday night, Fireworks on Saturday night at 9 PM and then
dance to the tunes of The Sharks Band after the Fireworks! |
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From facebook... Sundowners
Sundowners Drink. Eat. Boat. Party on the Patio!!! $5 Long Island Tea and $1 Oysters on the Half Shell (just came in today!) Stacey Collins Band rocks it tonight! See ya soon... |
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From facebook... Longshot Saloon
The Longshot Saloon SUMMER'S HERE!!! MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SPECIALS @ THE LONGSHOT....FRESH YELLOW TAIL SNAPPER, W/RICE, ONE SIDE AND SALAD $14.95 ~ $5.00 DAIQUIRI'S AND MUDSLIDES ALL WEEKEND LONG ~ $4.00 JAGER BOMBS ALL WEEKEND LONG ~ BEER BUCKET SPECIALS ~ LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY AND SUNDAY EVENINGS |
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Help Wanted….
Our new gas dock will be ready soon. Boat slips available for
most size boats......
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I've moved my boat from Yacht Club St. Louis to Gulf Shores, AL. I have a Kasco F3400 ice breaker for sale. I don't think I'll need it any more. $100.00
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Looking for a white fiberglass custom built dock box.
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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
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River Networking
RiverBills.com...................................... Click here Cedar Hill Resort.................................. Click here Chuters .............................................. 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 Luttrell Marine ..................................... 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 Sundowners Drink.Eat.Boat................ Click here Sharky's ........................................... Click here Two Rivers Marina ............................. Click here Woodland Marina..................................Click here .
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Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure
Day 174
Daily stats
Follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker while on his trip around
the great loop.
Website..
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 |
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Best View of the Bluffs on the River ! Hours Thurs - Sun 11:30AM-Close Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day & Karaoke Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50 Free WIFI Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website Docks Available Call 314-706-2313 Open for your Business 636 - 899 - 1093 |
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Lake Of The Ozarks Boat Gas News Marina Prices Fall About 30 cents.........
Prices for boat gas have fallen recently and remain between $2.99 and $3.29. In contrast, prices for gas on the road fell by 5 cents, to hover between $2.55 and $2.59. It is also advised that Lake boaters be on the lookout for debris floating in the Lake, especially along the Osage Arm.........
Click here to read this news report from lakeexpo.com
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Mississippi River at Quincy Great River Ski Club Show
Spectacular water ski stunts on the Mississippi.
Click here for map from Google |
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Mississippi River at Grafton, IL Grafton's Music in the Park Every Thursday
The Grove Memorial Park Market and Main Street
Click here for more information
Grove Memorial Park (Main & Market) is just a short distance from Grafton Harbor.. Click here for map from Mapquest |
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Boat & RV Storage
STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !
175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376
Click
here to go to website
Click here for map from MapQuest
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If you see something that you think your fellow boaters would be interested in, send us a news tip.
E-mail it to RiverBill@prodigy.net and we will get it on-line.
Use your cell phone if it's setup for e-mail.
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Nautical Racing Historic Ocean Race Has West Marine For Sponsor........
The Newport Bermuda Race has a new sponsor in West Marine. The 47th annual event will kick off on June 18, 2010. Chuck Hawley, West Marine vice president of product information, stated that West Marine is thrilled to be involved with the race; and that the 635 mile course is one of the oldest and most challenging. The race will require a focus on gear, safety and seamanship in order to remain safe........
Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Friday 28 May 2010
Over 3.3 Million Boaters Have Already Docked Here
Year of The Pirate on Pool 26
National Safe Boating Week !
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Proud host to the 2010
BackStoppers shootout boat race on the Mississippi Click here for Map |
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Picture of the Day
BILL..
THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE RIVER GIRLS AT CYNDI FRITSCHEL'S HOUSE WED. NIGHT....
IT WAS A GIRLS ONLY PARTY....AND IT WAS A LOT OF FUN. (ROYAL FLUSH)
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Little John's Motorsports At Fast Lane Car Show
Click on pic to enlarge
This picture is of a
WW II Submarine that is on display at the
Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc, WI. The city of
Manitowoc and the museum are both located on the shores of Lake Michigan.
The connection they have to the Mississippi River is that submarines were
built in Manitowoc during WW II, loaded on floating dry docks and
transported down the Illinois River and then the Mississippi River to the Gulf
of Mexico.
Thanks for the picture and interesting story Dave.
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$325 per month plus electricity (metered by AmerenUE).
Click here to go to ad on RiverBills Classifieds Page for more pictures
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To
View This and Other Featured Boats ....Click
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New Classifieds, New Prices
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1980 Carver 3396 MotorYacht 42' Bertram FB Motor Yacht New Price 05-22-10 New Price 05-22-10
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Harbor Point Slips 1999 Donzi 33 ZX Daytona
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1990 36' Carver Aft Cabin 1994 Bayliner Ciera 2355
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Winfield Grafton
Alton Hardin
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Flood Warning
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Click here to go to Bridgeton License Office Webpage
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Click here to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats
Click here to check Business Hours....Dinner Specials...Drink Specials & Who's Playing Where !
Click here to check out this week's upcoming events
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National Safe Boating Week May 22 - 28, 2010
Be a Survivor: WEAR It
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From Coast Guard Upper Mississippi
To: ALL MARINERS Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos
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Missouri State Water Patrol News Release.....
No New News Releases
Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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Click here to go to Port Charles website
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Grafton harbor 2010 Gibson Houseboats On Display
The New 2010 Gibson Houseboats will be on display
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National Mississippi River Museum And Aquarium Update Large-Format Cinema Screen To Screen 3-D Films Under Construction....
The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium is currently undergoing an expansion, and the latest project to be tackled is the 40 foot wide, 22 foot tall 3-D cinema. Actually, the large format cinema will play films in 4-D, which means that effects such as vibrating seats, spritzing water and smells will be included. Next week, projectors and wiring will be installed, and in mid-June, crews anticipate installing carpet and seating. The construction is expected to be complete for the cinema opening on June 26. The first films to be screened there are "Turtle Vision" and Sharks 3-D........
Click here to read this news story from thonline.com. With Photo.
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Longshot Saloon.......
SUMMER'S
HERE!!! $14.95 |
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Alton Water Ski and Wakeboard Club Large-Format Cinema Screen To Screen 3-D Films Under Construction....
The Alton Water Ski and Wakeboard Club is having a carwash/fundraiser this Saturday 5-29-2010 at Clifton Terrace Park. We will have food available.
The dock will be in, the clubhouse will be open and we will have boats on the water so I guess we could call it an open house and put it on the community calendar. The club has a lot of new members and we plan to put the jump back in the river this year and do some ski shows. We want to increase our membership for both recreation and show skiing on the river and at area lakes.
The club has a lot to offer including two boats, a clubhouse, private beach and boat ramp. The cost for a single membership is only 75.00.
Thanks a lot. |
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A Shark-Sized Memorial Day Weekend Fri... Topper Harley Sat... The Sharks Sun Afternoon... The Cover Tunes Band
Sat Night Fireworks Display to Usher in the Boating Season
The Tiki Bar is Open !
Drink Specials ...ALL WEEKEND |
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Click here to read the Illinois Fishing Report on Prairie States Outdoors website. Covers the State of Illinois from Lake Michigan to Rend Lake.
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Mississippi River (above St. Louis) 61 degrees, high, muddy; channel catfish good on setlines; all other species slow.
(Report made on 5/27/2010) Missouri River (below New Haven) 65 degrees, falling, muddy; channel catfish fair on natural baits; all other species slow on worms and natural baits.
(Report made on 5/27/2010) Meramec River (below Eureka) 64 degrees, falling, muddy; channel catfish good on natural baits; black bass fair; crappie fair; carp good on corn; all other species good on natural baits.
(Report made on 5/27/2010) Salt River (below Mark Twain) 62 degrees, high, muddy; all species slow.
(Report made on 5/27/2010) ~~~~~^~~~~~^~~~~~^~~~~~^~~~~~ The above reprinted from the weekly [Mo-fish] Weekly Fishing Report e-mail. Check out the report for the entire state of Missouri |
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Fishing Outlook is Good For Illinois Anglers....... According to a report in the Prairie States Outdoors.......The Memorial Day weekend looks promising for Illinois anglers. Bluegill, catfish and crappie are all biting right now and the weather forecast looks decent.....
Click here to read this fishing news
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105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo 636 - 209 - 5472 .Open Wed - Sun at Noon Sunday is $2 Margarita's and Coronas...Monday, BBQ Buffet Click here for Sundowners' Memorial Weekend Flyer
Click here to go to Sundowners' website
Sundowners Upcoming Events...Click here Captain Morgan Party.... June 5th.. click here
Every Thursday Con Trios Nites
with 123s 6pm-Close
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RIVERSIDE CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY
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Click on links Grafton Harbor Big Kahuna Grafton Harbor Winery
Grafton Harbor Riverside Messages Sat & Sun May 29, 30 2010..Click here
The Big Kahuna...Memorial Day Weekend flyer..Click here
Every Wednesday $1.50 Long Neck Coors Light Bottles Weekend Breakfast Menu.. click here 2010 Calendar of Events ..Click here |
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Lake Of The Ozarks E. Coli.... Public Beach No. 1 Closed, No. 2 Open........
Although E. Coli levels at Public Beach No. 1 were below the maximum allowed, the beach will remain closed because the geometric mean, (a weighted average) of the past two weeks samples is above standards set by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Thankfully, Public Beach No. 2 has tested clean and will be open for the Memorial Day weekend. The Truman State Park Day Use Beach and the Mark Twain State Park Public Beach will be closed over Memorial Day Weekend due to the high levels of E. Coli........
Click here to read this news report from lakeexpo.com.
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Need an MRI .....
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Eagles Landing Marina......
Eagles landing Marina is "Open" for ramping !
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From facebook.... Sharky's
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From facebook.... Longshot Saloon |
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From facebook.... Sundowners The pool is ready for water! They're filling it Thursday, Swimming in it Friday!
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Grafton Ferry has Re-Opening for the Holiday
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Cedar Hill Resort Update !
New at Cedar Hill-The Wine Garden serving wine by the
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Help Wanted….
Our new gas dock will be ready soon. Boat slips available for
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I've moved my boat from Yacht Club St. Louis to Gulf Shores, AL. I have a Kasco F3400 ice breaker for sale. I don't think I'll need it any more. $100.00
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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 & 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
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River Networking
RiverBills.com...................................... Click here Cedar Hill Resort.................................. Click here Chuters .............................................. 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 Luttrell Marine ..................................... 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 Sundowners Drink.Eat.Boat................ Click here Sharky's ........................................... Click here Two Rivers Marina ............................. Click here Woodland Marina..................................Click here .
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Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure
Day 173
Daily stats
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 |
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Hours Thurs - Sun 11:30AM-Close Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day & Karaoke Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50 Free WIFI Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website Docks Available Call 314-706-2313 Closed Due To High Water 636 - 899 - 1093 |
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Boat Manufacturer New Aluminum Jet Boats Introduced........
Precision Jet Boats recently pulled the wraps off of their new line of jet boats, in lengths from 18 - 24 feet. Power options start at 300 horsepower GM based small block engines and run up to 420 hp, and beyond for custom applications. Precision Jet Boats are constructed in marine 5052 Aluminum alloy, and are available in 11 different models starting at just under $28,000........
Click here to read this news article from lakeexpo.com. With Photo.
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Boat & RV Storage
STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !
175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376
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Click here for map from MapQuest
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Brunswick Upgraded By Standard And Poor's........
Recently, Standard and Poor's changed their rating of Brunswick from stable to positive. S&P analyst Andy Liu stated that the revision was based on the expectation that Brunswick would be able to increase it's sales through the rest of 2010, and into 2011. This ratings change follows the recent ratings revision Moody's Investor Service gave Brunswick, going from stable to negative........
Click here to read this news story from tradeonlytoday.com.
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If you see something that you think your fellow boaters would be interested in, send us a news tip.
E-mail it to RiverBill@prodigy.net and we will get it on-line.
Use your cell phone if it's setup for e-mail.
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Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill Update Proposed Sand Berm Earns Approval........
A proposal to construct a six foot tall sand berm south of Scofield Island, and west of the mouth of the Mississippi River has been approved by Admiral Thad Allen. This berm is one of six oil barriers proposed by Louisiana, but the only one approved. Allen stated that the berm will be used as a feasibility study, in that if it is successful, Allen would consider approving construction of other barriers. Louisiana Governor, Bobby Jindal commended the decision to construct the berm, but stated that it doesn't go far enough........
Click here to read this news article from nola.com. With Photo. .
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Thursday 27 May 2010
Over 3.3 Million Boaters Have Already Docked Here
Year of The Pirate on Pool 26
National Safe Boating Week !
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Proud host to the 2010
BackStoppers shootout boat race on the Mississippi Click here for Map |
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HeartLand Boating Mid-America's Premier Boating Magazine 319 N. 4th St., Suite 650 • St. Louis, MO 63102 • 314–241–4310
The new issue of the Heartland Boating magazine will be on the shelf at your local boat store soon.
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Picture of the Day
Bill,
My wife, Joan and I spent Sat. night on Enterprise Island with a nice camp fire and a clear sky. It was a beautiful night .
Hope this weekend is as nice.
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Little John's Motorsports At Fast Lane Car Show
Click on pic to enlarge
They took First Place in their class at the Fast Lane car show, in St. Charles, last weekend !
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Description:
1980 Carver 3396 MotorYacht 33’ ft long w/ 12’ beam.
Click here to go to ad on RiverBills Classifieds Page for more pictures
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1996 Carver Boats 355 Aft Cabin Duck Club 50 Foot Dock New Price 05-18-10 For Rent
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1980 Carver 3396 MotorYacht 42' Bertram FB Motor Yacht New Price 05-22-10 New Price 05-22-10
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Harbor Point Slips 1999 Donzi 33 ZX Daytona
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Click here to go to Bridgeton License Office Webpage
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Click here to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats
Click here to check Business Hours....Dinner Specials...Drink Specials & Who's Playing Where !
Click here to check out this week's upcoming events
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National Safe Boating Week May 22 - 28, 2010
Be a Survivor: WEAR It
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From Coast Guard Upper Mississippi
No new Navigation Notices for our area Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos
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Missouri State Water Patrol News Release.....
No New News Releases
Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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Click here to go to Port Charles website
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St. Louis Riverfront At St. Louis River Recedes, President Re-Opens........
As the Mississippi River returns to Her banks, workers begin the task of returning the Riverfront to normal. Early Wednesday, street crews were out in force scooping up River mud with bobcats and plows. With the floodwaters gone, the President Casino aboard the Admiral was able to reopen after being closed for ten days. This marks the second time the casino has had to close due to flooding.........
Click here to read this news report form fox2now.com. With Video.
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A Shark-Sized Memorial Day Weekend Fri... Topper Harley Sat... The Sharks Sun Afternoon... The Cover Tunes Band
Sat Night Fireworks Display to Usher in the Boating Season
The Tiki Bar is Open !
Drink Specials ...ALL WEEKEND |
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Missouri River Study Update Tribes Wish To Be Consulted During Study........
While the five year federal study of the uses of the Missouri River and it's reservoirs is underway, representatives of the American Indian Tribes stated that they want to be consulted. During Wednesday's meeting in Fort Pierre, South Dakota, officials from many South Dakota tribes advised the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on erosion, sedimentation and water supply issues along the Missouri River. The Corps is conducting 41 meetings along the Missouri River looking for suggestions for conducting the study which will determine whether changes are needed in the listed uses of the Missouri River as defined in 1944........
Click here to read this news article from greatfallstribune.com.
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105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo 636 - 209 - 5472 .Open Wed - Sun at Noon Sunday is $2 Margarita's and Coronas...Monday, BBQ Buffet Click here for Sundowners' Memorial Weekend Flyer
Click here to go to Sundowners' website
Sundowners Upcoming Events...Click here Captain Morgan Party.... June 5th.. click here
Every Thursday Con Trios Nites
with 123s 6pm-Close
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U.S. Coast Guard New Commandant At Coast Guard's Helm........
During a military ceremony held on Tuesday, Admiral Robert J. Papp Jr. relieved Admiral Thad W. Allen as commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. Papp will serve as the 24th commandant of the Coast Guard. During the ceremony, Allen was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal by the Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, as well as the Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal, awarded by the Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano. While the ceremony symbolizes the end of Admiral Allen's tenure as commandant, he will remain as the National Incident Commander for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill........
Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With Photo.
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Click on links Grafton Harbor Big Kahuna Grafton Harbor Winery
Grafton Harbor Riverside Messages Sat & Sun May 29, 30 2010..Click here
The Big Kahuna...Memorial Day Weekend flyer..Click here
Every Wednesday $1.50 Long Neck Coors Light Bottles Weekend Breakfast Menu.. click here 2010 Calendar of Events ..Click here |
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May 27, 2006 in River History
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Lake Of The Ozarks Fireworks On The Water For Memorial Day........
In honor of Memorial Day, some Lake of the Ozarks businesses will be celebrating with fireworks over the Lake. On Saturday evening, Bear Bottoms will put on a fireworks show at dusk, and Sunday at dusk, The Lodge of Four Seasons and Tan-Tar-A will both be putting on shows........
Click here to read this news story from lakeexpo.com. With Photo.
Click here to read this news report from lakeexpo.com. With Photo. |
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Sandbar Rumor......
TowBoatUS just opened a new towing port on Pool 26 at MM 221.8.....Capt.
John Block is the owner/operator.
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Eagles Landing Marina......
Eagles landing Marina will be "Open" for ramping starting this Thursday !
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Grafton Ferry has Re-Opening for the Holiday Weekend
The Grafton Ferry has re-opened just in time for the
holiday weekend.
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Cedar Hill Resort Update !
New at Cedar Hill-The Wine Garden serving wine by the
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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 |
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Help Wanted….
Our new gas dock will be ready soon. Boat slips available for
most size boats......
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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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Looking for a white fiberglass custom built dock box.
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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
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River Networking
RiverBills.com...................................... Click here Cedar Hill Resort.................................. Click here Chuters .............................................. 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 Luttrell Marine ..................................... 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 Sundowners Drink.Eat.Boat................ Click here Sharky's ........................................... Click here Two Rivers Marina ............................. Click here Woodland Marina..................................Click here .
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Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure
Day 172
It was a great day that ran much
longer than I expected. I'm already dozing off so I'm going to make this
post quick then get to bed for some much needed rest. I'll fill in the gaps
tomorrow.
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 |
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Hours Thurs - Sun 11:30AM-Close Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day & Karaoke Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50 Free WIFI Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website Docks Available Call 314-706-2313 Closed Due To High Water 636 - 899 - 1093 |
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Boater Apps Mobile Mariner App Now Approved For Blackberry........
For those who have a Blackberry, live, play or work on the water, there is a new app for you. Mobile Mariner is now available for the Blackberry. Mobile Mariner is a smart phone app that gives the user a one-stop-shop for live weather conditions, marine weather forecasts and even tide information........
Click here to visit the Mobile Mariner website.
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Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee
Chris McCloud 217-299-7128
“We will now look at the entire body of evidence
collected thus far, "This operation could not have succeeded without the
support, patience and While the public can now access the river for fishing
and other recreational The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
removed a number of The RCC would like to thank the Forrest Preserve
District of Cook County, Photographs and b-roll footage from the operation are
available to the Further information on the Asian Carp RCC and Asian
carp control efforts |
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Boat & RV Storage
STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !
175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376
Click
here to go to website
Click here for map from MapQuest
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"Top Kill" Plug.... So Far, So Good....
BP began pumping heavy mud into the leaking well on Wednesday, in an effort to halt the flow of oil from the blown out well head. [BP] chief executive Tony Hayward stated that at this time, it would take at least 24 hours to know if the "top kill" effort is successful. This method of shutting down a blown out well head has been successful on the surface, however, it has never been attempted 5,000 feet below the sea. BP officials are giving the "top kill" effort a 60-70% chance of actually working........
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If you see something that you think your fellow boaters would be interested in, send us a news tip.
E-mail it to RiverBill@prodigy.net and we will get it on-line.
Use your cell phone if it's setup for e-mail.
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Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill Impact Cleaning Station Station Used For First Time For Tanker........
Tuesday, a tanker bound for the Lower Mississippi River utilized a "decontamination" station after encountering the oil spill while underway. The cleaning station is really 2 workboats equipped with fire hoses. Although cleaning stations have been set up for a few weeks now, the first one used was about 4 miles from the Southwest Pass entrance to the Mississippi River. New Orleans port officials state that shipping traffic on the Mississippi River remains normal........
Click here to read this news article from nbc13.com.
Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill Update "Top Kill" Plug.... So Far, So Good....
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Wednesday 26 May 2010
Over 3.3 Million Boaters Have Already Docked Here
Year of The Pirate on Pool 26
National Safe Boating Week !
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Proud host to the 2010
BackStoppers shootout boat race on the Mississippi Click here for Map |
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HeartLand Boating Mid-America's Premier Boating Magazine 319 N. 4th St., Suite 650 • St. Louis, MO 63102 • 314–241–4310
The new issue of the Heartland Boating magazine will be on the shelf at your local boat store soon.
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Picture of the Day
This is one picture out Jim's of his latest on-going story about his dog, Bear !
The picture above was captioned: When Logan is Fishing, I get in his pool !
Bear says.... “My Cousin Logan is a Cool Guy”
Captain Jim Marr is a Yacht and Ship Broker, USCG
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Kelsie Brown n' River Dawg Stella
Click on pic to enlarge
Thanks Bill
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Description
Twin GM Diesel 6-71 Ti's 12.5 KW Onan Generator Cruising Speed 19 Knots Numerous Extras Well Maintained, Low Hours Current Dock Also Available
For Additional Information Call: (618) 234-7239 (618) 779-4298 (314) 427-6028
New Price... 05-22-10 Offers Encouraged
Click here to go to ad on RiverBills Classifieds Page for more pictures
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New Classifieds, New Prices
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1996 Carver Boats 355 Aft Cabin Duck Club 50 Foot Dock New Price 05-18-10 For Rent
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1980 Carver 3396 MotorYacht 42' Bertram FB Motor Yacht New Price 05-22-10 New Price 05-22-10
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Harbor Point Slips 1999 Donzi 33 ZX Daytona
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Click here to go to Bridgeton License Office Webpage
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Click here to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats
Click here to check Business Hours....Dinner Specials...Drink Specials & Who's Playing Where !
Click here to check out this week's upcoming events
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National Safe Boating Week May 22 - 28, 2010
Be a Survivor: WEAR It
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From Coast Guard Upper Mississippi
No new Navigation Notices for our area Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos
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Missouri State Water Patrol News Release.....
No New News Releases
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Kaskaskia River Confluence Trail Kaskaskia Trail Gains National Recreation Status........
U.S. Representative Jerry Costello, D-Belleville has announced that the U.S. Department of the Interior has designated the Kaskaskia River Confluence Trail as a national recreation trail. This trail happens to be the only public access site along the Illinois shore of the Mississippi River for 100 miles. Costello quipped that the designation will assist with maintaining the trail's condition, as well as the natural beauty of the region........
Click here to read this news story from bnd.com.
RiverBill sends a Big Muddy thanks to Captain Matt Burrows for the news tip!
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A Shark-Sized Memorial Day Weekend Fri... Topper Harley Sat... The Sharks Sun Afternoon... The Cover Tunes Band
Sat Night Fireworks Display to Usher in the Boating Season
The Tiki Bar is Open !
Drink Specials ...ALL WEEKEND |
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Boating Safety Boaters Encouraged To Be Careful........
With higher water levels, stronger currents and submerged objects, boaters are urged to use caution when hitting waterways this upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Rivers are expected to fall below flood stage by the weekend, but likely be above normal. Cpl. Lou Amighettl of the Missouri State Water Patrol stated that officers will be out on the water, looking for drunken boaters, and checking to see that boaters are equipped with life jackets........
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105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo 636 - 209 - 5472 .Open Wed - Sun at Noon Sunday is $2 Margarita's and Coronas...Monday, BBQ Buffet Click here to go to Sundowners' website
Sundowners Upcoming Events...Click here Captain Morgan Party.... June 5th.. click here
Every Thursday Con Trios Nites
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River Noshing Hungry? Don't Eat Raw Crayfish........
When you are spending some time on the River, and find yourself in need of a snack, make sure you do not eat raw crayfish. Apparently, the crayfish can carry a rare parasitic worm, that when ingested, can migrate into the lungs and even the brain. So far, Missouri has had 6 cases of people infected with the worm, bringing the North American total to 13. One of the six victims was a teen from Florissant, Missouri. For several months, doctors were unable to figure out what was wrong with him........
Click here to read this news article from kmov.com. With Video.
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Click on links Grafton Harbor Big Kahuna Grafton Harbor Winery
Grafton Harbor Riverside Messages Sat & Sun May 29, 30 2010..Click here
The Big Kahuna...Memorial Day Weekend flyer..Click here
Every Wednesday $1.50 Long Neck Coors Light Bottles Weekend Breakfast Menu.. click here 2010 Calendar of Events ..Click here |
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Missouri River Missouri River Barge Traffic May Not Improve After Drought........
Historic trends indicate that with the end of the drought that plagued the Missouri River Valley for the better part of a decade, that barge shipping will not rebound as many expect. With each consecutive drought, the barge traffic has increasingly dropped off, never to recover to previous levels. Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the Missouri River would have a full shipping season, running from April through November. Although history suggests otherwise, the barge shipping industry believes that the higher water levels, and longer season may breathe new life into barge shipping along the Missouri........
Click here to read this news report from columbiamissourian.com.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
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Sandbar Rumor......
Heidi Glaus from Channel 5 news (5 KSDK) will be at Alton Marina this morning to do a news special from the back of Capt'n Billy Moyer's boat.... The Copier Cat !
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Sharky's
The band this coming Saturday will be the Sharks !
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Eagles Landing Marina......
Eagles landing Marina will be "Open" for ramping starting this Thursday !
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Sundowners......
This weekend at Sundowners: Sunday is $2 Margarita's
and Coronas...Monday, BBQ Buffet
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5 June 2010 Streetbeat Band......
Saturday June 5th we are back at Spirits Lounge in
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Grafton Ferry Opening Friday the 28th
Pre-recorded message on Grafton Ferry phone at 5AM today...
"The Grafton Ferry Boat Company will open Friday the 28th at 9AM. The hours this weekend, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday will be 9AM - 9PM"
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Cedar Hill Resort Update !
New at Cedar Hill-The Wine Garden serving wine by the
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1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux 63373
Karoke this Saturday
Happy Hour all day Tuesday and during Card's games
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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 |
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Help Wanted….
Our new gas dock will be ready soon. Boat slips available for
most size boats......
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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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Looking for a white fiberglass custom built dock box.
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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
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River Networking
RiverBills.com...................................... Click here Cedar Hill Resort.................................. Click here Chuters .............................................. 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 Luttrell Marine ..................................... 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 Sundowners Drink.Eat.Boat................ Click here Sharky's ........................................... Click here Two Rivers Marina ............................. Click here Woodland Marina..................................Click here .
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Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure
Day 171 (Happy First Birthday
Jonas!)
Daily stats
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 |
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Hours Thurs - Sun 11:30AM-Close Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day & Karaoke Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50 Free WIFI Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website Docks Available Call 314-706-2313 Closed Due To High Water 636 - 899 - 1093 |
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Lake Of The Ozarks Bagnell Dam Floodgates Opened........
Dam operators at Bagnell Dam have opened up the floodgates in order to accommodate the increased water flow being released upstream by the Truman Dam. As a result, landowners along the Osage River should be expecting a considerable swell over the next several days. Over the past 3 weeks, the water elevation at Truman Lake had risen from 710 to 722 feet. The Lake of the Ozarks had peaked close to full pool at 659.17 feet on May 17, 2010. AmrenU.E. wants to maintain the elevation throughout the Memorial Day weekend........
Click here to read this news story from lakeexpo.com. With Photo.
The Osage River is a tributary of the Missouri River, and was transformed into a chain of two reservoirs with the construction of the Bagnell Dam, creating Lake of the Ozarks, and then later the Truman dam was added upstream, creating the Harry S Truman Reservoir........
Source: Wikipedia Encyclopedia. Click here to read more.
Click here to go to LakeExpo.com to read the latest news at Lake Ozarks |
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Mississippi River Rescues at LaCross, Wis Trio Rescued While Swimming Across River........
Brooke Gast, Dylan Low and Amanda Halderson tried to swim across the Mississippi River near LaCrosse, Wisconsin Monday Morning. Luckily, Randy Ziebellwas nearby, noticed the swimmers struggling, and was able to hop into his boat, and rescue the trio.........
Click here to read this news article from 1410wizm.com
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Boat & RV Storage
STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !
175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376
Click
here to go to website
Click here for map from MapQuest
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If you see something that you think your fellow boaters would be interested in, send us a news tip.
E-mail it to RiverBill@prodigy.net and we will get it on-line.
Use your cell phone if it's setup for e-mail.
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Boat Manufacturer Brunswick's Rating Upgraded By Moody's........
Monday, Moody's Investors Service altered their rating outlook for Brunswick Corp from negative to stable, based on Moody's expectation that Brunswick's credit risk profile will not worsen; and may in fact improve. Other factors weighing in on Moody's revision include improvements in Brunswick's cost structure, dealer network, increases in wholesale shipments and a strong liquidity profile........
Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
Brunswick manufactures a wide variety of leisure, sporting and marine products including Mercury Marine boat propulsion and power systems, and such boat brands as Bayliner, Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian, Hatteras and Lowe to name a few........
Click here to visit the Brunswick website.
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US Coast Guard Pic
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. A parade of boats makes its way from Ponce Inlet to Coast Guard Station Ponce de Leon Inlet, consisting of the Wear It Florida boat; patrol vessels from the FWC, Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Volusia County Sheriff's Office; and Port Orange, South Daytona, Ponce Inlet and Edgewater police departments Tuesday May 25. The tour will continue along the East Coast of Florida with stops, Titusville, Fla., West Palm Beach, Fla., Pompano Beach, Fla., and ending in Miami May 28. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael
Hulme
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Tuesday 25 May 2010
Over 3.3 Million Boaters Have Already Docked Here
Year of The Pirate on Pool 26
National Safe Boating Week !
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Proud host to the 2010
BackStoppers shootout boat race on the Mississippi Click here for Map |
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HeartLand Boating Mid-America's Premier Boating Magazine 319 N. 4th St., Suite 650 • St. Louis, MO 63102 • 314–241–4310
The new issue of the Heartland Boating magazine will be on the shelf at your local boat store soon.
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Picture of the Day
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Bill, |
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
The Alton Marina Crew
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Hey Bill, |
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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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To
View This and Other Featured Boats ....Click
here
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New Classifieds, New Prices
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1996 Carver Boats 355 Aft Cabin Duck Club 50 Foot Dock New Price 05-18-10 For Rent
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1980 Carver 3396 MotorYacht 42' Bertram FB Motor Yacht New Price 05-22-10 New Price 05-22-10
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