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It's
Halloween
Weekend
Sat, Sun 30, 31 October 2010
Over
3.8 Million Boaters have e-cruised these waters
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
Sunday
Kinder's Halloween Party
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The Pictures of the Day .... are of some of the party-goers at
Kinder's Saturday night Halloween party.......
The place was packed, the costumes were great
and Rail was rockin the crowd !
Click here to check out more
Halloween Party-goers at Kinder's on Saturday nite
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
Saturday Evening
Kinder's pre-Halloween Dock Party
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The Picture of the Day .... was sent ot us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann
by his cell phone from Kinder's Restaurant this afternon.
It's a picture of the pre-party going on this
afternoon / evening
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
Saturday
Sharkys' Halloween Party
The Pictures of the Day .... were sent to us by Capt'n Darryll
Weil, who hails out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis in the cruiser..... After
You.
Bill:
Sharky’s Halloween Party was a blast! Chyldz Play Band kept the party
rocking and the costumes were great. Here’s a filmstrip of the winners and a
link to all the pictures on Sharky’s website.
Link to pictures -
http://www.sharkysontheriver.com/galleries/20101029_halloween_party/default.html
Darryll
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Click here to go to Sharky's website
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Picture from Yesteryears
Sunday
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The
Picture of this Day in
2009......... was sent to us by Capt'n Barry Munsell.
Bill,
Picture was taken Sat. Oct 30th at 222 Yacht Club as the
river was coming up. Art Denkmann, owner of property, is
in the picture.
Barry
Look at those
colors !
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Picture from Yesteryears
Saturday
Another of a Historical
Photo Series
From Dan Owen's Boat
Photo Museum
The Golden Eagle Ferry
1955
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The
Picture of this Day in
2009......... was
sent to us by Dan Owen of Dan Owen's Boat Photo
Museum
The
Golden Eagle Ferry .....
I found another photo of the GOLDEN EAGLE FERRY while
still operating. Here is it posing for the camera April
15, 1955
Judging from its landed position, I would guess it is
the Illinois side of the river.
No doubt the passengers in those cars on the ferry have
their windows rolled up for the duration of the
crossing, in difference to that livestock truck
Dan Owen
Visit Dan Owen's Boat Photo Museum ...click
here
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Featured
Classifieds
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1985 Harbormaster
Description
 1985 Harbormaster. Length 47’, Beam 14’ Galley down with
full cuddy. Twin crusader 270HP, New V-Drives, one in 2005 one
in 2008, Kohler 7.5Kw generator, Halon 1301 Fireboy. Flybridge,
Bimini, Covers and custom aft deck top. New bottom paint in
2008. Full size refrigerator, (ice maker available) electric
stove, holding tanks (120 gal). Dual roof A/C. 2 heads, 1 upper
1 lower , with 1 full shower. Pressure water, battery charger.
Radar, VHF radios, Depth and speed. USCG Documented vessel.
Survey available upon request. Great vessel, 2nd owner, always
covered, fresh water.
$43,000.00
Call 217 454 3264 or e-mail
dan@dang-it.com.
Located at Grafton Harbor F13.
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here
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River Home At 133 Dwyer Lane
1992 Hyatt 40 |
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Covered
44 ft end dock..Harbor Point
2000 Baja
302 Boss |
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1990 48'
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River News !
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Navigation
Notices ......
No New navigation Notices
Check the
CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos
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Missouri
State Water Patrol News Releases.....
No new News Releases
The above re-printed from the Missouri Water Patrol website
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to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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Updated
Sun at 5:45AM
Mississippi River Near Inver Grove Heights,
Minnesota
Low Water Levels Blamed On Rock Island Swing
Bridge........
Residents of Inver
Grove Heights, Minnesota and a local marina
believe that the Rock Island Swing Bridge
Project is causing lower levels along the
Mississippi River, as well as silting. The
thought is that contractors restoring the Rock
Island Swing Bridge have restricted the River's
flow, causing the buildup of silt in the Marina
and a backwater channel. The city of Inver
Grove Heights states that there is no proof the
project is the cause of the silting issues and
this is just an excuse to get the city to pay
for dredging........
Click here to read this news article from
startribune.com.
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Updated
Sun at 5:45AM
Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Cummins Releases Third Quarter Results........
Recently, Cummins
reported their third quarter results for 2010.
Total sales for 3Q '10 were $3.4 billion, up 34%
from 3Q '09's $2.53 billion. Net sales
increased threefold, from 3Q 2009's $95 million,
or 48 cents/share to $283 million, or
$1.44/share. These increases were spearheaded
by Cummins' power generation and engine segment,
which recorded a 44% increase in sales, as
compared to 3Q 2009........
Click here to read this news report from
tradeonlytoday.com.
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Updated
Sat at 7:00PM
Mad Mariner
Magazine.........
Click here and check out Mad Marner's Aticle
on Shrinkwrapping you own boat .....
The article includes info
on various types of shrink wrap, tools required,
Installation components, step by step
instructions and handy hints....
Check it out
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Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri
Car Pulled From The Mississippi River........
Thanks to the
falling Mississippi River levels, an early 90's
Ford Escort recently became visible near the
north leg of the Gateway Arch. Recovery workers
attached chains to the vehicle and were able to
remove the car from the River with a tow truck.
It seems that the car has been the water for
awhile. The authorities are trying to figure
out who the car belongs to.........
Click here to read this news story from
ksdk.com. With Photos And
Video.
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Mark Twain Lake and Clarence
Cannon Dam
October 20, 2010 – Mark Twain Lake's 3,000 acre
waterfowl refuge is closed to boating and/or
waterfowl hunting during duck season, October 30
to December 28, 2010. This resting area allows
the migrants to feed and rest before continuing
their journey to wintering grounds.......
Click here to continue reading this news
story
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 KJ's Place
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux 63373
Halloween
Party...
Saturday Oct
30, with karaoke and a costume contest with three cash prizes !
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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 !
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24/7 access with key pad
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Asphalt paved, no gravel
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Not in the flood plain
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120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
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Water available for pressure washing
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Free month with 12 month contract
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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
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Drag Boat Racing
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Wheatland, Mo to be
Midwest's Meca of Racing
There is no really good place to watch drag boat
racing in the state of Missouri, so Lucas Oil Speedway is changing that.
Wheatland, Missouri, population is 378 will become that place !
A bean field in the community is being changed into a
4,000-foot-long, 400-feet-wide drag boat racing track....depth..8 feet.
Track construction began last February and is planned to be finished by
July, 2011, just in time for a four-day long event that get will get
coverage on a national level.
Click here to read this news story on ky3.com
RiverBill
says.... Thanks Little John for the news tip
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Correction
New Map and Link... Closer than
reported
Click here for more information about Wheatland, Mo from Wikipedia
Encyclodpedia
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Click here to go to Port Charles website
Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Illinois
Department of Natural Resources Press Release.....
For Immediate Release
October 29, 2010
CONTACTS: Chris McCloud
(217) 785-0075
Januari Smith
(217) 558-1544
“Mud to Community Gardens” Program Helps Create
Community Garden in East St. Louis
State Agencies Help Community Residents Convert River Sediment into
Produce Garden Plot at East Side Health District
EAST ST. LOUIS, IL – Officials with the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources (IDNR), Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA),
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and Illinois Department of
Agriculture today joined local officials and citizens in a ceremony to
break ground on the state‟s first “Mud to Community Gardens” project at
the East Side Health District in East St. Louis.
“The „Mud to Community Gardens‟ program is Governor Quinn's answer to
making state government responsive to local needs by coordinating a
multi-agency effort to turn soil sediment into the base for a
sustainable, healthy and readily-available community food source. Over
the next few weeks, hundreds of tons of topsoil that had eroded into our
waterways will be put to good use for a community garden in East St.
Louis,” said IDNR Director Marc Miller.
The “Mud to Community Gardens” program relocates clean river-dredged
silt for use in the development of community gardens where adequate soil
may not exist or is unavailable for use.
“Soils that historically have left Illinois and other Mississippi River
basin states through erosion will now be returned to beneficial use,”
said IEPA Director Doug Scott. “Through this project, we are preserving
this vital resource by growing healthy food locally.”
The project, located at 656 N. 20th St., is a collaborative effort among
state agencies that will provide topsoil for an approximately half-acre
plot at the East Side Health District on which local residents will be
able to grow produce. The IDNR is providing 400 cubic yards of dredged
soil from Pere Marquette State Park which IDOT trucks began transporting
last week. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is providing a
variety of seeds to help get the garden started. The IEPA collected and
analyzed soil
samples to ensure that the dredged sediment is safe to use in the
garden.
“Community gardens increase access to nutritious, locally-grown fruits
and vegetables while also teaching people how to cultivate their very
own specialty crops in their backyards,” added IDOA Director Tom
Jennings.
“We are proud to be a partner in the Community Gardens program and are
pleased to provide the means to bring rich soil to the local community,”
added IDOT Secretary Gary Hannig. “We hope residents will embrace this
initiative wholeheartedly and take advantage of the many benefits this
program offers.”
The East Side Health District community garden will serve as an
educational tool for local families and an inspiration for other
Illinois communities interested in starting their own gardens. In
conjunction with the community garden, the health district will
implement a new initiative called “Teach Value in Community Garden
Projects,” which will work in tandem with existing programs that promote
healthy eating habits.
“This project offers a hands-on approach that will assist in teaching
organic gardening practices and offer enormous benefits that promote
public health, wellness and a healthier quality of life,” said East Side
Health District Administrator Elizabeth Patton-Whiteside.
The “Mud to Community Gardens” program is an extension of the state‟s
successful “Mud to Parks” program, championed by Governor Pat Quinn.
“Mud to Parks” is helping relocate river sediment for productive reuse
at a number of state and local park sites throughout the Illinois River
basin.
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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
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Longshot Saloon......
Halloween Party .. Oct 30, 2010
Come celebrate Halloween
this Saturday October 30th - Costume Party, FREE
Hay Ride and Pig Roast! Music by St. Louis Dogs.
Fall colors are here and the view is
Spooktacular!
Weekend specials while supplies last are Steak
and Lobster Dinner $24.95, with either a 12oz
New York Strip or 8oz Filet w/side and salad and
Double Burgers w/fries $5.00
**During all Rams and Mizzou games all beers are
a $1.00**
All bottle beer $2.00
Captain Morgan - $4.00
Rail Margaritas - $4.00
All Vodka Bombs - $3.00
Jager Bombs - $3.00
We also still have Rat Run Longsleeve T's and
Longshot Zipper Hoodies! T's are $20.00 or (2)
for $30.00, Hoodies are $35.00 or (2) for
$60.00. Also we now have My River Home T's and
Hoodies too while supplies last.
MRH/Longshot Staff
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 On-Site
Marine Service
Winterization Special
On-Site Marine Service Winterization $65.00 Includes stabilize fuel,
fog engine,drain block & manifolds, add anti freeze. visual inspect
belts & hose's. Water system's & generator extra $39.00 ea. Includes
anti freeze. After Nov. 12th. $85.00 weather permitting.
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Boat
Manufacturer
Brunswick Stock Rating Holds........
After Brunswick
released their results for the third quarter of
2010, Tim Conder, a Wells Fargo Securities
analyst stated that he was keeping the rating of
Brunswick Corp. stock at "outperform". Conder
added that the stock seems to be appealingly
priced and it's return should exceed the market
over the next year. Brunswick reported that
boat sales were up 77% in the third quarter,
however, the company is still making adjustments
for falling fiberglass sales, and trying to meet
demand for small vessels........
Click here to read this news report form
tradeonlytoday.com.
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River
Lovers Unite.......................
Click here to go to the Riverkeeper website
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Kinder's Halloween Party..
Saturday,
October 30, 2010
Rail will be playing
Lots of free food
Costume judging is at 10 PM.
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 River
History....
31 October, 2008
The Delta Queen stopped cruising America's waterways because the US Congress
did not pass another exemption for the riverboat from a 1966 federal law
banning wooden boats from carrying overnight passengers.
The historical paddle-wheeler that was built in the 1920s. It had a steel
hull but wooden superstructure.
The paddlewheeler was moored in New Orleans....
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The 2010 ....River Halloween Party Report
Big
Kahuna ...... Sat, Oct 30 music by Belleville Blues
Kinder’s .................Sat, Oct 30
music by RAIL
KJs
Places............Sat, Oct. 30 karaoke, contest,
$$
Longshot
Saloon..Sat, Oct 30 Live Music
Sharkys..................Fri,
Oct 29 music by Childzplay
Keep your anchor right here !
We will have more Halloween Party Info as it becomes
available
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 Street
Beat Band........
Oct 29 2010 9:00P
Backstreet Jazz and Blues St Louis, MO
Oct 30 2010 9:00P
Alton Sports Tap Alton, Illinois
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105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo
636 - 209 - 5472
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New Hours
New
hours for winter are Friday and Saturday 12pm - Midnight or
later!
11/20 Rail Band
12/31 Rail Band
Click here to go to Sundowners'
website
Book
any birthday October 15-December 15th and get Complimentary
Appetizer Buffet"
"Book Christmas and Holiday Parties NOW!
Select Dates still open.
We will cater to your work place!
Book by November 15th,
receive 20% off!" Click here
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 River Updates From facebook.........
Cedar hill Resort
See you next year. Don't forget Cedar Hill
is still for sale $180,000 for Rest and 4 acres. Would love to be a customer
instead of a owner.
Grafton Harbor
Ellen Martinez Friday, October 29 – Nukem
Saturday, October 30 - Big Kahuna’s First Annual Halloween PartyCostume
Judging and PrizesMusic – Belleville Blues Book Your Holiday Parties TODAY!!
Kinder's Restaurant
Do you have your halloween costume ready? Oct.30 is
the party. Rail will be playing and we will have lots of free food and
costume judging is at 10 PM.
Palisades yacht Club
Stephanie Litteken ........Flip Cup tournament this
Friday night at Palisades YachtClub. $1.00 cans plus free entertainment. If
you dont have a team and would like one please just send me a message on
here. Without a doubt going to be a great time. We have 7 teams ready to
win! Friday Please get here fast
Sharky's
Costume Contest at the Halloween Party coming up this
Friday, October 29th. Prizes for 1st ($250), 2nd ($150) and 3rd ($100).
Chyldzplay Band will be playing, come on out and party with us.
Sundowners
FYI: new hours for winter are Friday and Saturday
12pm - Midnight or later!
BTW: we will be closed for private function 10/30/2010. See ya Friday!
The Longshot Saloon
Come celebrate Halloween this Saturday October 30th -
Costume Party, FREE Hay Ride and Pig Roast! Music by St. Louis Dogs. Fall
colors are here and the view is Spooktacular! Weekend specials while
supplies last are Steak and Lobster Dinner $24.95, with either a 12oz New
York Strip or 8oz Filet w/side and salad and Double Burgers w/fries $5.00
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Click
here to go to Grafton Harbor website
Click here
THE
BIG KAHUNA October Entertainment Schedule
Friday, October 29 – Nukem
Saturday October 30 - Big Kahuna’s First Annual Halloween Party
Costume Judging and Prizes ....Music – Belleville Blues
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30 October, 2010
The Big Kahuna
First Annual Halloween Party
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Asian Carp Update
Carp Barrier Installed Beside Des Plaines River........
Friday marked the completion of a
thirteen mile long wire mesh fence that was erected between the
Des Plaines River and the Chicago Sanitary and Shipping Canal.
The fence is intended to keep carp out of the Des Plaines River
in the event of a Canal flood........
Click here to read this news article from
prairiestateoutdoors.com.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Click here
to go to lakeexpo.com.
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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-Ill.html
Saverton, 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......................................
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Alton Marina........................................
Click here
Alton Motorboat Club...........................
Click here
Bridgeton License Office......................
Click here
Cedar Hill Resort..................................
Click here
Chuters
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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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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's...........
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Best View of the Bluffs
on the River !
New Fall Hours:
Thursday -Sunday
Opening at 2pm
THURSDAYS:
$2 Wells & Burger Special
FRIDAYS:
$1 Cans with DJ/Karaoke
SATURDAYS:
Live Music Every Sat Night with 4.99 All You Can Eat Fish Fritter & $10 Buckets
SUNDAYS: FUNDAY $2 Imports
Click here
for map from MapQuest
Click here
for website
Docks Available Call 314-706-2313
636 - 899 - 1093
Free WIFI
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Loopers... The Parrent Five Family
The Parrent family, Craig &
Danielle with 2 daughters Morgan (9) and Ryann (7) and son Jaxon
(4) are doing the Great Loop with a long side trip around the Caribbean.
Follow them on their boating adventure right here on RiverBills....
Friday, October 29, 2010
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Alabama fun
Week three at Joe Wheeler and we’re having a good time. The town is a hilly bike
ride and 5 miles away (our 75 lb. bikes and weight of the kids make it a bit
unfavorable to make the run in for groceries). However, there’s plenty for us to
keep busy at the state park.
The kids made us a delicious cherry pie.
We made it known how much the kids loved dogs and while fellow boaters were away
on day trips, we were entrusted with their care. Our friends Joan and Jay have
three nice labs. Morgan loved Marley, Ryann with Rosie and Jaxon with Molly. The
girls were quick to clean up messes without a question (almost to prove that
they were responsible enough for their own dog).
.....Click on their Daily Blog
to read more
http://parrentfive.blogspot.com/
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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.
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It's
Halloween
Weekend
Friday 29 October 2010
Over
3.8 Million Boaters have e-cruised these waters
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Welcome
New Advertiser !
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Embroidery & Promotions
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
In
Line for Blessing of the Fleet
Sweet Jane” & “Ali-Lin”
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day .... was sent to us by Captain John
Taylor..... Taken by Capt'n Dave Reed.....
RiverBill,
This picture was taken by Capt Dave Reed of Grafton Harbor. The three of us
were waiting to get in line for the “Blessing of the Fleet”. The boats are
the “Sweet Jane” & “Ali-Lin” of C-Dock at Grafton Harbor. Awesome picture
with the power plant in the background.
Capt John Taylor
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Picture from Yesteryears
Overlooking the
confluence
of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of this Day in
2009.........
Bill,
These were taken this past weekend. Overlooking the
confluence of the Mississippi River and Illinois River.
Weather was perfect and leaves were in full color.
Enjoy.
The boat travelling up river is the "Heron" from Grafton
Harbor. They had a full load out looking at the fall
colors from the river.
~Andy
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Featured
Classifieds
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For
Sale.... River Home At 133 Dwyer Lane
Description
DREAM RIVER HOME ON THE DARDENNE SLOUGH, NEXT TO YACHT CLUB OF
ST LOUIS -- 1/2 HOUR FROM WEST COUNTY -- PRIVATE GATED DRIVE --
ALMOST 2 ACRE LOT
2 BEDROOM, 1 1/2 BATH, ELEVATOR, 15 X 30 GREAT ROOM, SOME
FURNITURE INCLUDED, KITCHEN WITH ALL NEW APPLIANCES AND
PORCELAIN FLOOR, TWO LARGE ATTACHED SCREENED PORCHES, CENTRAL
AIR, CEILING FANS IN EVERY ROOM, ALL ELECTRIC HOME, WATER
SOFTENER AND TWO WELLS, NEWER HOT WATER HEATER, LARGE ATTACHED
WOODEN DECK WITH 8-PERSON HOT TUB, 7800 SQ FOOT PAVED PARKING
AREA, 2075 SQ FOOT UNDER ROOF
~20X32 COVERED BOAT DOCK & CONCRETE BOAT RAMP
~LARGE RIVER POINTE PATIO WITH STONE FIRE PIT
~PAVILION WITH LARGE BBQ PIT
~MATURE PECAN TREES
~8X10 TOOL SHED
~NEW 30X40 BARN WITH CONCRETE FLOOR, FULL ELECTRIC, WATER,
LARGE
12X20 LOFT AND BOAT STORAGE
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ONCE IN A LIFETIME CHANCE!
ONLY ASKING $266,000....CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
TOM HILDEBRAND,
HOME: (636) 250-3097,
CELL: (314) 452-4453
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here
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River Home At 133 Dwyer Lane
1992 Hyatt 40 |
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Covered
44 ft end dock..Harbor Point
2000 Baja
302 Boss |
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1990 48'
Hatteras |
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Click here to go to Nameoki Village Marine website
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Specials...Drink Specials & Who's Playing Where !
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Missouri
State Water Patrol News Releases.....
No new News Releases
The above re-printed from the Missouri Water Patrol website
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Mississippi Riverfront At St. Louis
Happy 45th Birthday, Gateway Arch!
On October 28, 1965,
the Gateway Arch was completed with the
placement of a 10 ton keystone. It was
necessary to pry the Arch's legs apart with a
hydraulic jack in order to fit the keystone into
place. KansasCity.com put together a photo
montage showing the Gateway Arch and the St.
Louis Riverfront over the years........
Click here to view the photo show from
kansascity.com.
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Sad News......
Con Trios Yacht Club Past Commodore
(1971)
Robert C. "Bob" Kienzle
passed away.
Kienzle, Robert C. Bob 82, of St. Charles, Missouri, and previously
St. Louis, passed away October 26, 2010, after a brief illness. Bob
was commodore of the Con Trios Yacht Club and has a lifelong love of
boating on the Mississippi River and at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Visitation will be held at BAUE FUNERAL & MEMORIAL CENTER at Cave
Springs and I-70 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2010.
Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 29,
2010, with interment following at Valhalla Cemetery.
Click here to go to
Bob's Obituary in STLToday.com
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KJ's Place
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux 63373
Halloween
Party...
Saturday Oct
30, with karaoke and a costume contest with three cash prizes !
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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 !
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24/7 access with key pad
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Asphalt paved, no gravel
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Not in the flood plain
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120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
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Water available for pressure washing
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Free month with 12 month contract
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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
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Drag Boat Racing
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Wheatland, Mo to be
Midwest's Meca of Racing
There is no really good place to watch drag boat
racing in the state of Missouri, so Lucas Oil Speedway is changing that.
Wheatland, Missouri, population is 378 will become that place !
A bean field in the community is being changed into a
4,000-foot-long, 400-feet-wide drag boat racing track....depth..8 feet.
Track construction began last February and is planned to be finished by
July, 2011, just in time for a four-day long event that get will get
coverage on a national level.
Click here to read this news story on ky3.com
RiverBill
says.... Thanks Little John for the news tip
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Correction
New Map and Link
Click here for more information about Wheatland, Mo from Wikipedia
Encyclodpedia
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While Trolling The
Internet........
We reeled in an
interesting photo of the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, as
viewed from the tip of Illinois........
Click here to check out this photo from semissourian.com
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Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Mississippi River Near Red Wing,
Minnesota
Lake Pepin Disappearing, Can It Be Saved?
As the
boating season is winding down, boaters on Lake Pepin are
wondering how much longer Lake Pepin will be around.
Apparently, the Mississippi River is depositing so much sediment
that the Lake is quite literally filling itself in. Norman
Senjem of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency stated that it
is expected that within the next 90 years, the upper third of
Lake Pepin will fill up with sediment and in 340 years, the Lake
would be completely full. Possible fixes include changes in
farming practices, wetlands restoration, the alteration of
drainage ditches and conformity in field and stream buffer
zones........
Click here to read this news story from kare11.com.
With Video.
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Fall Colors Predictions......
Missouri Department of Conservation foresters
update "Fall Color" reports weekly from mid-September through early-November.
According to the MDC website.....The 2010 fall color season in
the St. Louis area is rapidly coming to a close. We have had high
winds in the area for the past few days.
Some hickories and sugar maples still have good colors, but most of the
other trees, including oaks, are either lost their leaves or are still green
because of the warm weather we have hd. A hard freeze will probably cause
those trees to lose their greenery.
Click
here
for this week's "Fall Colors" forecast.
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Longshot Saloon......
Halloween Party .. Oct 30, 2010
Come celebrate Halloween
this Saturday October 30th - Costume Party, FREE
Hay Ride and Pig Roast! Music by St. Louis Dogs.
Fall colors are here and the view is
Spooktacular!
Weekend specials while supplies last are Steak
and Lobster Dinner $24.95, with either a 12oz
New York Strip or 8oz Filet w/side and salad and
Double Burgers w/fries $5.00
**During all Rams and Mizzou games all beers are
a $1.00**
All bottle beer $2.00
Captain Morgan - $4.00
Rail Margaritas - $4.00
All Vodka Bombs - $3.00
Jager Bombs - $3.00
We also still have Rat Run Longsleeve T's and
Longshot Zipper Hoodies! T's are $20.00 or (2)
for $30.00, Hoodies are $35.00 or (2) for
$60.00. Also we now have My River Home T's and
Hoodies too while supplies last.
MRH/Longshot Staff
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On-Site
Marine Service
Winterization Special
On-Site Marine Service Winterization $65.00 Includes stabilize fuel,
fog engine,drain block & manifolds, add anti freeze. visual inspect
belts & hose's. Water system's & generator extra $39.00 ea. Includes
anti freeze. After Nov. 12th. $85.00 weather permitting.
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Marine
Manufacturer
Brunswick's Third Quarter Results Are In........
Thursday, Brunswick
reported their third quarter results, There was
a 22% increase in net sales, including increases
of 77% in boat sales and an 18% increase in
marine engine sales. Net sales ended up at
$815.4 million, up from $665.8 million in the
third quarter of 2009. 3Q '10 operating
earnings ended up at $25.2 million. This
includes 12.2 million in restructuring, exit and
impairment charges. During the third quarter of
2009, Brunswick had a $109.4 million in
operating losses, including $28.8 million in
restructuring, exit and impairment
charges........
Click here to read this news report from
tradeonlytoday.com.
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River
Lovers Unite.......................
Click here to go to the Riverkeeper website
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Kinder's Halloween Party..
Saturday,
October 30, 2010
Rail will be playing
Lots of free food
Costume judging is at 10 PM.
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River
History....
29 October, 2008
Delta Queen Celebrates Its Final Cruise......
On Thursday at 4 pm the Delta Queen docked in Memphis, Tennessee where it
dropped off its last overnight passengers who rode the riverboat there from
Cincinnati. A celebration followed. celebration at that time.
On the net morning the Delta Queen headed down the Mississippi RIver to New
Orleans. On Nov1 2008 the Delta Queen lost its license to carry overnight
passengers. It had cruised the Mississippi River for over 80.
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The 2010 ....River Halloween Party Report
Big
Kahuna ...... Sat, Oct 30 music by Belleville Blues
Kinder’s .................Sat, Oct 30
music by RAIL
KJs
Places............Sat, Oct. 30 karaoke, contest,
$$
Longshot
Saloon..Sat, Oct 30 Live Music
Sharkys..................Fri,
Oct 29 music by Childzplay
Keep your anchor right here !
We will have more Halloween Party Info as it becomes
available
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Slips
Available at Port Charles Harbor.......
Call 636/250-2628 or Email: info@portcharlesharbor.com
26x10
28X14
40X16
44X16
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Street
Beat Band........
Oct 29 2010 9:00P
Backstreet Jazz and Blues St Louis, MO
Oct 30 2010 9:00P
Alton Sports Tap Alton, Illinois
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105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo
636 - 209 - 5472
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New Hours
New
hours for winter are Friday and Saturday 12pm - Midnight or
later!
11/20 Rail Band
12/31 Rail Band
Click here to go to Sundowners'
website
Book
any birthday October 15-December 15th and get Complimentary
Appetizer Buffet"
"Book Christmas and Holiday Parties NOW!
Select Dates still open.
We will cater to your work place!
Book by November 15th,
receive 20% off!" Click here
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River Updates From facebook.........
Cedar hill Resort
See you next year. Don't forget Cedar Hill
is still for sale $180,000 for Rest and 4 acres. Would love to be a customer
instead of a owner.
Grafton Harbor
Ellen Martinez Friday, October 29 – Nukem
Saturday, October 30 - Big Kahuna’s First Annual Halloween PartyCostume
Judging and PrizesMusic – Belleville Blues Book Your Holiday Parties TODAY!!
Kinder's Restaurant
Do you have your halloween costume ready? Oct.30 is
the party. Rail will be playing and we will have lots of free food and
costume judging is at 10 PM.
Palisades yacht Club
Stephanie Litteken ........Flip Cup tournament this
Friday night at Palisades YachtClub. $1.00 cans plus free entertainment. If
you dont have a team and would like one please just send me a message on
here. Without a doubt going to be a great time. We have 7 teams ready to
win! Friday Please get here fast
Sharky's
Costume Contest at the Halloween Party coming up this
Friday, October 29th. Prizes for 1st ($250), 2nd ($150) and 3rd ($100).
Chyldzplay Band will be playing, come on out and party with us.
Sundowners
FYI: new hours for winter are Friday and Saturday
12pm - Midnight or later!
BTW: we will be closed for private function 10/30/2010. See ya Friday!
The Longshot Saloon
Come celebrate Halloween this Saturday October 30th -
Costume Party, FREE Hay Ride and Pig Roast! Music by St. Louis Dogs. Fall
colors are here and the view is Spooktacular! Weekend specials while
supplies last are Steak and Lobster Dinner $24.95, with either a 12oz New
York Strip or 8oz Filet w/side and salad and Double Burgers w/fries $5.00
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Click
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Click here
THE
BIG KAHUNA October Entertainment Schedule
Friday, October 29 – Nukem
Saturday October 30 - Big Kahuna’s First Annual Halloween Party
Costume Judging and Prizes ....Music – Belleville Blues
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30 October, 2010
The Big Kahuna
First Annual Halloween Party
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Boat Gear Retailer
West Marine Releases Their 3Q Results........
West Marine's
profits fell during the third quarter of 2010, even as revenues
rose. Net revenues for 3Q '10 rose 2.6% to $172.5 million,
versus $168.2 million during 3Q '09. Net income fell from $8.5
million, or 38 cents/share during 3Q '09 to $7.4 million, or 32
cents/share for 3Q '10. Pre tax income for 3Q '10 was $7.6
million, down 14.8% from $9 million during the third quarter of
2009........
Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Click here
to go to lakeexpo.com.
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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-Ill.html
Saverton, 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
Alton Marina........................................
Click here
Alton Motorboat Club...........................
Click here
Bridgeton License Office......................
Click here
Cedar Hill Resort..................................
Click here
Chuters
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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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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's...........
click here
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Best View of the Bluffs
on the River !
New Fall Hours:
Thursday -Sunday
Opening at 2pm
THURSDAYS:
$2 Wells & Burger Special
FRIDAYS:
$1 Cans with DJ/Karaoke
SATURDAYS:
Live Music Every Sat Night with 4.99 All You Can Eat Fish Fritter & $10 Buckets
SUNDAYS: FUNDAY $2 Imports
Click here
for map from MapQuest
Click here
for website
Docks Available Call 314-706-2313
636 - 899 - 1093
Free WIFI
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Loopers... The Parrent Five Family
The Parrent family, Craig &
Danielle with 2 daughters Morgan (9) and Ryann (7) and son Jaxon
(4) are doing the Great Loop with a long side trip around the Caribbean.
Follow them on their boating adventure right here on RiverBills....
.....Click on their Daily Blog
to read more
http://parrentfive.blogspot.com/
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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.
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It's
Thursday
28 October 2010
Over
3.8 Million Boaters have e-cruised these waters
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Welcome
New Advertiser !
Revolution
Embroidery & Promotions
Check them out at
www.revolutionemb.com
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
MarineMax Gateway Getaway 2010 Cruise
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day .... was sent to us by Captain Greg
Sadowski
RiverBill,
Here are some pictures from the Gateway Getaway 2010.
This MarineMax event happens every year.
JD Schmid and Mirna Schmid (pictured) were great Hosts.
We stopped at Fast Eddie's on the way back.
Greg Sadowski
Photos by Glenn and Greg Sadowski
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Another
PICTURE OF THE DAY
Moon
Over Two Branch
The 2nd Picture of the Day .... was sent to us by Debbie Moore
who hails out of Two Branch area in Capt'n Phil's boat......... Ship of
Fools !
Debbie sent us this picture from her cell phone !
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Picture from Yesteryears
The Sailboat Alegre
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of this Day in
2009......... was
sent to us by Capt'n Harry Ragland who hails out of
Sioux Harbor in the sailboat Tapacolo,
Bill,
This is the Sailboat Alegre out of Palisaides Yacht
Club. She is sailing downstream against the Fall colors
of the Illinois bluffs.
Harry Ragland of the sailboat Tapacolo out of Sioux
Harbor.
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http://www.xtremelytropical.com/
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Featured
Classifieds
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For
Sale.... 1992 Hyatt 40
1992 Hyatt 40 (LOA 44’)
Location: Saint Charles , MO 63301
Dock 79 at Woodland Marina
Phone: (314) 520-6661
Type: Cockpit Motor Yacht
Year: 1992
Make: Hyatt
Hours: 1,100
Engines: Cummins 300 Twin Diesels – Turbo Charged
Generator: 8.0 KW Onan
Propellers (2) 4 bladed
Fuel Capacity: 450 US Gallons
Combination AC/Heater (2)
Electrics: 100 amp
Fresh water capacity: 140 US Gallons
Holding tank: 40 US Gallons
Layout:
No wood on the outside. All teak wood interior
Bedrooms
Large master bedroom in aft cabin with 15” TV
Smaller bedroom in forward cabin
Storage – closet and built in drawers etc.
Heads
Full bathroom with shower stall, sink and commode
Small bathroom with shower (hidden sink)
Galley
Electric stove top and large microwave/convection oven
Booth table seats 6
Refrigerator
Mid-ship saloon
Ship to shore radio
L shaped couch
Recliner chair
20” TV
Aft Lounge Deck (enclosed)
1 rocking couch
2 rocking/swivel chairs
Small AC refrigerator
Flybridge (single station)
Full instrumentation
2 depth finders
Ship-to-shore radio
Radar
Many electrical converter cords/connections
Dinghy
1992 Zodiac 11.5’ with 15 HP mercury outboard engine, suspended
from aft area.
1 owner boat with less than 1,150 hours on engines. Lots of
extras. Excellent condition.
Asking Price: $164,900.00 USD
Contact: Don Shaikewitz, 52 Soenker Circle St. Peters , MO 63376
Phone: (314)520-6661
Email: seaflea@att.net
Click
here
to go to ad on RiverBills Classifieds Page for more pictures
Click on pic above to enlarge
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View This and Other Featured Boats ....Click
here
RiverBill's All Classifieds Page...
Click here
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New Classifieds,
New Prices
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River Home At 133 Dwyer Lane
1992 Hyatt 40 |
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Covered
44 ft end dock..Harbor Point
2000 Baja
302 Boss |
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1990 48'
Hatteras |
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Click here to go to Nameoki Village Marine website
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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
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River News !
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Navigation
Notices ......
To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 10/28/10
Subject: DROLLS POINT UPPER LIGHT (LLNR7030) AT MM 169.9 ILR
NAVNOTICE # 2373
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVERTHE TEMPORARY LIGHTED BUOY MARKING THE DROLLS POINT
UPPER LIGHT (LLNR7030) AT MM 169.9 ILR LDB HAS BEEN REPORTED OFFSTATION. ALL
MARINERSARE REQUESTED TO NAVIGATE THE AREA WITH CAUTION
Check the
CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos
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Missouri
State Water Patrol News Releases.....
No new News Releases
The above re-printed from the Missouri Water Patrol website
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to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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River
Eating
Chef
Parola Says Asian Carp.... Is Good....
During Tuesday's
festivities surrounding the dedication ceremony
at the Jerry F. Costello National Great Rivers
Research and Education Canter Confluence Field
Station, French chef Phillippe Parola was
preparing Asian carp for attendees to sample.
Parola prepares the bright white filets by
breading and frying, pan frying in butter or
poaching. The flavor of the breaded filets are
comparable to crab cakes, with no fishy flavor.
Parola stated that taxpayers could save a
considerable sum of money eating the carp, as
opposed to studying them........
Click here to read this news article from
thetelegraph.com. With
Photo.
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KJ's Place
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux 63373
Halloween
Party...
Saturday Oct
30, with karaoke and a costume contest with three cash prizes !
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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 !
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24/7 access with key pad
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Asphalt paved, no gravel
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Not in the flood plain
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120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
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Water available for pressure washing
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Free month with 12 month contract
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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
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Boat Sales
Dealer Net Profit Up, Despite Sales Slump........
As tracked by Spader
Business Management, new boat sales at the average dealer was down by 3.9%
as compared to this time last year. Operating profits for the year are up
to 4.1%, compared to only 2.1% during 2009. The operating profit increase
is due to the average dealer making adjustments to their operating costs.
Overall, total dealership sales are up by 1.7% as compared to this time in
2009........
Click here to read this news report from lakeexpo.com.
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Click here to go to Port Charles website
Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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While Trolling The Internet........
We reeled in a photo
of a train running along the Mississippi River
at Lake Pepin, on the Wisconsin shore. Lake
Pepin is where the River naturally widens. In
the background, the Minnesota shore is
visible........
Click here to check out the photo from
skyseastone.net.
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On-Site
Marine Service
Winterization Special
On-Site Marine Service Winterization $65.00 Includes stabilize fuel,
fog engine,drain block & manifolds, add anti freeze. visual inspect
belts & hose's. Water system's & generator extra $39.00 ea. Includes
anti freeze. After Nov. 12th. $85.00 weather permitting.
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Boat
Gear Manufacturer
3Q
Results In For Teleflex........
Tuesday, Teleflex
Inc reported an increase in third quarter net
revenues, up to $443 million; an increase of
1%. 3Q results for the commercial segment,
which includes Teleflex's marine products saw
a15% increase in revenue, up to $51 million,
from $44.3 million during 3Q 2009. Profit and
margins from the third quarter were $6.2
million, or 12.1%, compared to 3Q '09's results
of $4.1 million or 9.3 %........
Click here to read this news article form
tradeonlytoday.com.
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River
Lovers Unite.......................
Click here to go to the Riverkeeper website
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River
History....
28 October, 2008
The Delta Queen was on her last trip as a passenger carrying vessel. The
steamboat was headed down the Ohio River from Cincinnati towards Memphis,
Tennessee where they unloaded the very last overnight passengers in a grand
tribute.
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The 2010 ....River Halloween Party Report
Big
Kahuna ...... Sat, Oct 30 music by Belleville Blues
Kinder’s .................Sat, Oct 30
music by RAIL
KJs
Places............Sat, Oct. 30 karaoke, contest,
$$
Longshot
Saloon..Sat, Oct 30 Live Music
Sharkys..................Fri,
Oct 29 music by Childzplay
Keep your anchor right here !
We will have more Halloween Party Info as it becomes
available
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Slips
Available at Port Charles Harbor.......
Call 636/250-2628 or Email: info@portcharlesharbor.com
26x10
28X14
40X16
44X16
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105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo
636 - 209 - 5472
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New Hours
Open 12 Noon Thurs-Sun
Close @ midnight Thurs, 1 AM Fri & Sat...8PM Sundays
11/20 Rail Band
12/31 Rail Band
Click here to go to Sundowners'
website
Con Trios/Anchor Yanker Night:
Thursday 5pm-8pm
$2 Taco Bar; 8pm-Close 2-for-1 Can
Beer, Well Drinks, and Wine
Book
any birthday October 15-December 15th and get Complimentary
Appetizer Buffet"
"Book Christmas and Holiday Parties NOW!
Select Dates still open.
We will cater to your work place!
Book by November 15th,
receive 20% off!" Click here
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River Updates From facebook.........
Cedar hill Resort
Can you believe the weather man was soooooo wrong.
Sorry we did not open up. By the time you figure out how wrong the weather
man is you can't get fresh food. See you next year. Don't forget Cedar Hill
is still for sale $180,000 for Rest and 4 acres. Would love to be a customer
instead of a owner.
Grafton Harbor
Ellen Martinez Friday, October 29 – Nukem
Saturday, October 30 - Big Kahuna’s First Annual Halloween PartyCostume
Judging and PrizesMusic – Belleville Blues Book Your Holiday Parties TODAY!!
Kinder's Restaurant
Do you have your halloween costume ready? Oct.30 is
the party. Rail will be playing and we will have lots of free food and
costume judging is at 10 PM.
Sharky's
Costume Contest at the Halloween Party coming up this
Friday, October 29th. Prizes for 1st ($250), 2nd ($150) and 3rd ($100).
Chyldzplay Band will be playing, come on out and party with us.
The Longshot Saloon
Come celebrate Halloween this Saturday October 30th -
Costume Party, FREE Hay Ride and Pig Roast! Music by St. Louis Dogs. Fall
colors are here and the view is Spooktacular! Weekend specials while
supplies last are Steak and Lobster Dinner $24.95, with either a 12oz New
York Strip or 8oz Filet w/side and salad and Double Burgers w/fries $5.00
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Click
here to go to Grafton Harbor website
Click here
THE
BIG KAHUNA October Entertainment Schedule
Friday, October 29 – Nukem
Saturday October 30 - Big Kahuna’s First Annual Halloween Party
Costume Judging and Prizes ....Music – Belleville Blues
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Boat Manufacturer
Marine Products Releases 3Q Results........
Recently,
Marine Products Corp. announced that during the third quarter of
2010, net sales increased by over $17 million. Marine Products
Corp. builds Chaparral and Robalo Boats. Net sales for 3Q '10
were $24.03 million, compared to $7.01 million during 3Q '09.
The net sales increase was credited to a large increase in the
number of boats sold, a decrease in retail incentive costs, as
compared to '09. This was partially offset by a 4.9% decrease
in the average sale price per boat........
Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Click here
to go to lakeexpo.com.
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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-Ill.html
Saverton, 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
Alton Marina........................................
Click here
Alton Motorboat Club...........................
Click here
Bridgeton License Office......................
Click here
Cedar Hill Resort..................................
Click here
Chuters
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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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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's...........
click here
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Best View of the Bluffs
on the River !
New Fall Hours:
Thursday -Sunday
Opening at 2pm
THURSDAYS:
$2 Wells & Burger Special
FRIDAYS:
$1 Cans with DJ/Karaoke
SATURDAYS:
Live Music Every Sat Night with 4.99 All You Can Eat Fish Fritter & $10 Buckets
SUNDAYS: FUNDAY $2 Imports
Click here
for map from MapQuest
Click here
for website
Docks Available Call 314-706-2313
636 - 899 - 1093
Free WIFI
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Loopers... The Parrent Five Family
The Parrent family, Craig &
Danielle with 2 daughters Morgan (9) and Ryann (7) and son Jaxon
(4) are doing the Great Loop with a long side trip around the Caribbean.
Follow them on their boating adventure right here on RiverBills....
.....Click on their Daily Blog
to read more
http://parrentfive.blogspot.com/
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boaters would be interested in, send us a news tip.
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RiverBill@prodigy.net and we will get it on-line.
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StreetBeat...
With
picture we left out yesterday
StreetBeat
We’ve got some new tunes
again!
This Saturday October 30th from 9-1 we are playing for the first
time ever at The Alton Sports Tap. No cover and a costume party!
$100 for the best costume. Stop by after the Parade if you can
make it. Bring your dancin’ shoes.
By the way, recognize any of these “culprits” with me from our
last gig?
Later,
Captain Pete
Chief Piano Pounder and
Adult Supervision
StreetBeat
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It's
Wednesday
27 October 2010
Over
3.8 Million Boaters have e-cruised these waters
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Welcome
New Advertiser !
Revolution
Embroidery & Promotions
Check them out at
www.revolutionemb.com
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day .... was sent to us by Capt'n Brad Blanton
who hails out of Alton Marina in the boat............ The Busted Flush
Hi Bill,
I took this photo on Saturday afternoon at the Alton Marina. There are about
6 college aged people living aboard this pontoon boat traveling from MN to
New Orleans . They are singing and acting their way down the Mississippi .
They have been stuck at Alton Marina with engine trouble for the last couple
of weeks but are expected to move on this week.
Brad Blanton
Aboard
The Busted Flush
www.xtremelytropical.com
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Picture from Yesteryears
It's the gang at Key
West !
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of this Day in
2009......... was
sent to us by Judy Meinershagen who hails out of the
Yacht Club of St. Louis in the houseboat..... Beads
Hi RiverBill,
I've attached a picture of a group of Con Trios members
(and loyal www.riverbill readers), enjoying a famous Key
West Sunset on top of La Concha Hotel. Included in the
picture are: Judy & Gary Meinershagen, John & Pat
DiFatta, Ronnie & Linda Stevens, Sonny Robbins & Marsha
Gross, and Linda Handley & Jerry Kausch
Judy Meinershagen
Beads
Yacht Club of St. Louis
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http://www.xtremelytropical.com/
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Featured
Classifieds
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For
Sale....
Covered 44 ft end dock at Harbor Point
Description
Covered
44 ft end dock at Harbor Point
Covered 44 ft end dock
at Harbor Point, 46 ft. boat allowed. Great view of the
Alton bluffs from your boat. Only $15,500.
618-259-4226 or cell 618-531-5854
http://www.hpyc.info/
Click
here
to go to ad on RiverBills Classifieds Page for more pictures
Click on pic above to enlarge
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To
View This and Other Featured Boats ....Click
here
RiverBill's All Classifieds Page...
Click here
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New Classifieds,
New Prices
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River Home At 133 Dwyer Lane
1992 Hyatt 40 |
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Covered
44 ft end dock..Harbor Point
2000 Baja
302 Boss |
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1990 48'
Hatteras |
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Click here to go to Nameoki Village Marine website
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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
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River News !
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Navigation
Notices ......
No New Navigation Notices
Check the
CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos
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Missouri
State Water Patrol News Releases.....
| NEWS RELEASE ID :
N07100250 |
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Incident Date :
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| CAPSIZING |
| 10/25/2010 |
| Waterway : |
District : |
Incident Time : |
| MISSISSIPPI RIVER |
5
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1:00:00 PM |
| Location : |
Town : |
County : |
| DRESSER ISLAND 206.5 MM |
ALTON, MO |
ST. CHARLES |
| Summary : |
| The subjects were transporting
materials for a duck blind, when boat got swamped and capsized. The
victim was seen swimming towards the bank when he went under.
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Boat(s) Involved Listing:
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Boat Number : 1
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| Boat Type : |
Damage Estimate : |
| Utility Boat |
none |
| Boat Owner : |
Owner City/State : |
Shawn Griggs |
O'Fallon MO, |
| Operator |
Age: |
City/State : |
| Griggs, Shawn |
47 |
O'Fallon, MO |
| Victim |
Age: |
City/State : |
| VanMeter, Kristopher |
25 |
De Soto, MO |
Fatalities:
| Injured Name : |
Age: |
City/State : |
| VanMeter, Kristopher |
25 |
De Soto, MO |
| Nearest Relative: |
City/State : |
| Larry VanMeter |
De Soto MO |
| Taken to : |
Coroner : |
| St Charles Medical Examiners Office |
Mary Case St Charles CO Medical Exa |
| Date Body Recovered : |
Time Body Recovered : |
Location : |
| 10/25/2010 |
7:45:00 PM |
Mississippi River Dresser Island |
| Recovered
by : |
Depth : |
Swimmer :
Unknown |
| MSWP Officers, Conservation Agents |
13' |
| Method : |
Wore PFD :
NO |
| Dragging |
The above re-printed from the Missouri Water Patrol website
Click here
to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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 Public
Notices Open For Comment
Posted on the US Army Corps Of
Engineers Website.....
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P-2775: Italgrani USA
seeks authorization to install a 54-foot-wide by 300-foot-long dock
barge alongside their existing river mooring structure. A new conveyor
would be installed on the proposed dock barge to transport grain
products to 35-foot-wide by 200-foot-long hopper barges that are
periodically delivered to the site for loading. The purpose of adding
the new dock barge is to allow year-round usage of the facility during
low river stages. The activity site is located at Italgrani USA’s
existing river terminal operation at 7900 Van Buren Street, in St.
Louis, Missouri, along the right descending bank of the Mississippi
River at approximate river mile 172.5. The public notice comment period
opens October 28, 2010 and closes November 18, 2010.
Click here for more information on the above notice
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The above was reprinted from the US Army Corps of Engineers website.
Click here
to go to the US Army Corps of Engineers website
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Parts of
Mississippi River Closed Due to High Winds
Coast Guard closes portions of
Mississippi River
NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard has closed
portions of the Mississippi River, due to high
winds, Tuesday.
Portions currently closed are:
Mile marker 481.4, near Fort Madison, Iowa;
Mile marker 481.4, near Rock Island, Ill;
Mile marker 518, near Clinton, Iowa;
Mile marker 535, near Savanna, Ill;
Mile marker 579.9, near Dubuque, Iowa;
Also, an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast was
issued to mariners in the areas.
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The above re-printed from US
Coast Guard website
Click here to go to the United States Coast
Guard website
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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 !
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24/7 access with key pad
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Asphalt paved, no gravel
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Not in the flood plain
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120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
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Water available for pressure washing
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Free month with 12 month contract
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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
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Kinder's Halloween Party..
Saturday,
October 30, 2010
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Mississippi River Near Hannibal, Missouri
Flood Insurance Rates To Fall In Hannibal........
Recently,
Hannibal, Missouri was granted membership in the National
Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System. This
should mean that Hannibal residents that carry flood
insurance will see lower rates. This classification was
based on the efforts of the city to control what is
constructed in the flood plain, in addition to monitoring
federal regulations concerning major improvements below base
flood elevation. The rate reductions could begin around May
of 2011........
Click here to read this news article form
connecttristates.com. With Photo and
Video.
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Click here to go to Port Charles website
Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Old-Time
River Photo........
Tuesday,
desmoinesregister.com posted an undated photo of
a crew laying a telephone cable across the
Mississippi River between Davenport, Iowa and
Rock Island, Illinois........
Click here to check out this photo from
desmoinesregister.com.
RiverBill says
Thanks For The Pic Tip Cap'n Matt Burrows!
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Making Headway - Weekly Column
By Captain Larry Walker
Every time you turn around there is another "Aid to Navigation" (ATON) on
the water to help you find your way. We're all familiar with dayboards and
buoys. They are the most common ATONs and we find them everywhere. Let's
talk about a few that aren't so common.
You can receive signals from transmitters known as Radar Beacons. These aids
to navigation transmit signals on the marine radar band. The signals from
such transmitters produce a distinctive image on your radar screen. Thus,
not only does your radar exhibit the presence of a "target," it actually
identifies specific targets.
Radar Beacons are mounted in fixed locations and are triggered by the
presence of a radar signal from any nearby vessel. Once the Radar Beacon
senses that a vessel with radar capability is in the vicinity, its radar
transponder begins transmitting. The signal is unique to that specific aid
to navigation.
There are two kinds of Radar Beacons. The first type, called "RACONS," will
provide both range and bearing information. When a vessel receives a RACON
signal, it is usually displayed on your radar screen in Morse code. A series
of dots and dashes is used to represent a specific point on your navigation
chart.
The second type of Radar beacon is called a "RAMARK." These aids to
navigation provide only "bearing" information. They will appear on your
radar screen as a dashed line between the center of the screen and the
location of the transponder that is transmitting the signal. In this case,
you can determine the direction in which the RAMARK lies on your chart, but
not it's distance from your vessel.
In either case, the RACON or the RAMARK can be extremely helpful in fog or
other restricted visibility. You will usually find them in busy waterways
where there is a lot of commercial shipping traffic. You can find them on
your navigation chart by looking for RACON or RAMARK in the description of
an aid to navigation.
We are all familiar with the role of the lighthouse in helping mariners find
their way. A lighthouse can exhibit a light in any part of its 360-degree
arc of visibility. Some lighthouses are partially obscured (no light showing
for part of the 360-degrees possible) when showing a light in all directions
is not prudent. Another option regarding a lighthouse is what we call
"colored" sectors.
A colored sector of a lighthouse shows a color (other than white) in part of
its 360-degree area. In cases of danger, red is a common color. Where rocks,
shoals, or some other hazard to mariners is present, the light from a
lighthouse may show red in that area and white elsewhere. The "red sector,"
as it is called, is shown on your chart. Once you examine the chart, you can
see the hazard that the red sector is warning you about.
Colored sectors may be used to indicate things other than danger.
Examination of your navigation chart will reveal what a colored sector is
there for. The color of the sector, along with the bearing lines at its
limits, will be illustrated on your chart adjacent to the lighthouse.
Your navigation chart is a valuable tool. The closer you look, the more it
will tell you!
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)
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On-Site
Marine Service
Winterization Special
On-Site Marine Service Winterization $65.00 Includes stabilize fuel,
fog engine,drain block & manifolds, add anti freeze. visual inspect
belts & hose's. Water system's & generator extra $39.00 ea. Includes
anti freeze. After Nov. 12th. $85.00 weather permitting.
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Illinois
River Basins
River
Conservation Programs Expand In Illinois........
Efforts by federal
and state authorities to conserve land and
reduce erosion will now include two major
Illinois river basins. The Illinois and
Kaskaskia River basins were recently added to
the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.
The program is used to assist private landowners
in the development of conservation practices on
erodible lands in the river basins. Program
incentives include payments as well as technical
assistance with environmentally sensitive
areas........
Click here to read this news story from
kfvs12.com.
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StreetBeat
StreetBeat
We’ve got some new tunes
again!
This Saturday October 30th from 9-1 we are playing for the first
time ever at The Alton Sports Tap. No cover and a costume party!
$100 for the best costume. Stop by after the Parade if you can
make it. Bring your dancin’ shoes.
By the way, recognize any of these “culprits” with me from our
last gig?
Later,
Captain Pete
Chief Piano Pounder and
Adult Supervision
StreetBeat
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News Release From BoatUS
BoatUS and
MarineFuel.com Partnership Allows Boaters
to Find Lowest Price on Fuel
ALEXANDRIA, Va., October 26, 2010 - For the half-million members
of Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS),
finding fuel at the lowest price just got a lot easier thanks to
a new partnership with MarineFuel.com. For a discounted annual
fee, the website offers the Association's members continually
updated prices for marine diesel and marine gasoline at 2,200
fuel docks in the United States, Bahamas and Caribbean. In
addition, advanced searching can help locate ethanol-free fuel,
additives, discounts and specific amenities at 8,700 marinas.
"Before heading out for the day or weekend, BoatUS members can
easily comparison shop online and locate the best fuel and price
when they need to fill their tanks," said David Mann, manager of
the BoatUS Cooperating Marina Program. "This is a real money and
time saver."
Fuel prices are continually updated by marina operators,
spotters and MarineFuel.com's internal resources.
"With today's technology, economy and fluctuating fuel prices,
boaters are turning to online and mobile tools to manage travel
logistics," said William McKenna, MarineFuel.com's President.
"We are dedicated to providing our customers with cost-effective
access to real-time fueling information."
BoatUS members receive a 20% discount on all paid MarineFuel.com
membership levels, which start at $59.50/year (before the
discount). BoatUS members can visit
www.MarineFuel.com/BoatUS for more information.
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About BoatUS:
BoatUS - Boat Owners Association of The United States - is the
nation's leading advocate for recreational boaters providing
over half a million members with government representation,
programs and money saving services. For membership information
visit www.BoatUS.com or call 800-395-2628
About MarineFuel.com, LLC:
MarineFuel.com, LLC incorporated in the State of Florida in
August of 2008. The company is registered as an "S" Corporation.
With three years in the making, the digital tools and
partnership alliances with industry leaders serve to streamline
transactions in the $20 billion marine fuel industry.
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS.
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River
Lovers Unite.......................
Click here to go to the Riverkeeper website
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River
History....
27 October, 2007
The city of Grafton, Illinois dedicated their new lighthouse
in ceremonies on the city's riverfront.
27 October, 1795
Treaty of San Lorenzo gave Americans free navigation of the
Mississippi River.
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The 2010 ....River Halloween Party Report
Big
Kahuna ...... Sat, Oct 30 music by Belleville Blues
Kinder’s .................Sat, Oct 30
music by RAIL
Longshot
Saloon..Sat, Oct 30 Live Music
Sharkys..................Fri,
Oct 29 music by Childzplay
Keep your anchor right here !
We will have more Halloween Party Info as it becomes
available
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Slips
Available at Port Charles Harbor.......
Call 636/250-2628 or Email: info@portcharlesharbor.com
26x10
28X14
40X16
44X16
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105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo
636 - 209 - 5472
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New Hours
Open 12 Noon Thurs-Sun
Close @ midnight Thurs, 1 AM Fri & Sat...8PM Sundays
11/20 Rail Band
12/31 Rail Band
Click here to go to Sundowners'
website
Con Trios/Anchor Yanker Night:
Thursday 5pm-8pm
$2 Taco Bar; 8pm-Close 2-for-1 Can
Beer, Well Drinks, and Wine
Book
any birthday October 15-December 15th and get Complimentary
Appetizer Buffet"
"Book Christmas and Holiday Parties NOW!
Select Dates still open.
We will cater to your work place!
Book by November 15th,
receive 20% off!" Click here
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River Updates From facebook.........
Cedar hill Resort
Can you believe the weather man was soooooo wrong.
Sorry we did not open up. By the time you figure out how wrong the weather
man is you can't get fresh food. See you next year. Don't forget Cedar Hill
is still for sale $180,000 for Rest and 4 acres. Would love to be a customer
instead of a owner.
Grafton Harbor
Ellen Martinez Friday, October 29 – Nukem
Saturday, October 30 - Big Kahuna’s First Annual Halloween PartyCostume
Judging and PrizesMusic – Belleville Blues Book Your Holiday Parties TODAY!!
Kinder's Restaurant
Do you have your halloween costume ready? Oct.30 is
the party. Rail will be playing and we will have lots of free food and
costume judging is at 10 PM.
Sharky's
Costume Contest at the Halloween Party coming up this
Friday, October 29th. Prizes for 1st ($250), 2nd ($150) and 3rd ($100).
Chyldzplay Band will be playing, come on out and party with us.
The Longshot Saloon
Come celebrate Halloween this Saturday October 30th -
Costume Party, FREE Hay Ride and Pig Roast! Music by St. Louis Dogs. Fall
colors are here and the view is Spooktacular! Weekend specials while
supplies last are Steak and Lobster Dinner $24.95, with either a 12oz New
York Strip or 8oz Filet w/side and salad and Double Burgers w/fries $5.00
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Click
here to go to Grafton Harbor website
Click here
THE
BIG KAHUNA October Entertainment Schedule
Friday, October 29 – Nukem
Saturday October 30 - Big Kahuna’s First Annual Halloween Party
Costume Judging and Prizes ....Music – Belleville Blues
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Boating Safety
Free Safety Course From BoatU.S........
Recently,
BoatU.S. set up a new online learning center, offering a free
boating safety course intended to improve the ease of learning
retaining the material. After completing the course, users will
be able to print out a certificate as proof of education to
state boating agencies. For a $5.00 fee, BoatU.S. will issue a
certificate suitable for framing........
Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
Click here to visit the certification page at boatus.org
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Click here
to go to lakeexpo.com.
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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-Ill.html
Saverton, 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
Alton Marina........................................
Click here
Alton Motorboat Club...........................
Click here
Bridgeton License Office......................
Click here
Cedar Hill Resort..................................
Click here
Chuters
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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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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's...........
click here
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Best View of the Bluffs
on the River !
New Fall Hours:
Thursday -Sunday
Opening at 2pm
THURSDAYS:
$2 Wells & Burger Special
FRIDAYS:
$1 Cans with DJ/Karaoke
SATURDAYS:
Live Music Every Sat Night with 4.99 All You Can Eat Fish Fritter & $10 Buckets
SUNDAYS: FUNDAY $2 Imports
Click here
for map from MapQuest
Click here
for website
Docks Available Call 314-706-2313
636 - 899 - 1093
Free WIFI
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Loopers... The Parrent Five Family
The Parrent family, Craig &
Danielle with 2 daughters Morgan (9) and Ryann (7) and son Jaxon
(4) are doing the Great Loop with a long side trip around the Caribbean.
Follow them on their boating adventure right here on RiverBills....
.....Click on their Daily Blog
to read more
http://parrentfive.blogspot.com/
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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.
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Boat
Manufacturer
Ranger
Website Redesigned.........
Ranger Boats has launched
a redesigned website that offers in-depth brand information, including
product profiles and videos. Another new feature is the inclusion of
Ranger's online TV channel, RBTV, that shows new products, and tips from the
Ranger pro staff as well as factory personnel. Ranger Boats has added
several social networking features such as a blog that shows an up to date
look at boats........
Click here to read this news story from tradeonlytoday.com.
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It's
Tuesday
26 October 2010
Over
3.8 Million Boaters have e-cruised these waters
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Welcome
New Advertiser !
Revolution
Embroidery & Promotions
Check them out at
www.revolutionemb.com
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
Sundowners' Halloween Party
Joe, Bobby and Lionel of Rail
Capt'n Ricky and 1st Mate.... Christa
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day .... are a couple from Sundowner's
Halloween Party last Saturday Nite.
A good crowd, lots of costumes and of course the band
.....Rail rocking the crowd !
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Picture from Yesteryears
Cedar Hill's 2009 Halloween
Party
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of this Day in
2009......... were
sent in by Capt'n Mark Cutler who hails out of Lake
Center marina in the cruiser....Cutty's Ark.
Hi Bill,
Just wanted to send you a few pics of last saturday at
Cedar Hill Resort. There were some costumes, pumpkin
decorating, and good times. In the pictures you can see
the youngest pumpkin decorator, Hayden Bicknese. He had
to use a sharpie, not a knife! Also you can see that
pumpkins weren't the only thing to get decorated. There
was a good mix of small and large boats and the harbor
there at Cedar Hill was almost full.
Just another beautiful day on the river!
Mark Cutler
Cutty's Ark
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http://www.xtremelytropical.com/
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Featured
Classifieds
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For
Sale.... 2000 Baja 302 Boss
Description
2000 Baja 302 Boss Performance Boat
Twin 7.4L MPI big blocks (322 hrs.) w/ Bravo I drives, 3-blade
S.S. props, drive showers, Hydraulic trim tabs, Silent Choice
Exhaust, VHF radio & Antenna, Depth gauge, trim switch on
throttles, Custom anodized gauges, compass, 'Shocker' brand
cockpit carpet, drop down bolsters, dual batteries w/ shut-off
switches, high end stereo system, anchor, fenders & lines,
cockpit cover, full mooring cover.
Interior: Sink, single burner stove top, refrigerator, dockside
electric panel, private head, circular seating, v-berth queen
size bed, neutral interior, 2 vent hatches.
Included with sale is a triple axle aluminum trailer w/ custom
aluminum wheels, surge brakes.
12,000 lb. polylift is also available.
This boat is in excellent condition and runs great. Cruising
speed is 35mph @ 2600 rpm, top speed 65 mph. New batteries and
impellers in 2010.
Boat is washed and wiped down after every outing.
Great cruising boat with plenty of room for friends and family.
"Do a Good Job" is located at Harbor Point Yacht Club.
Asking price: $49,900.
Contact Shawn @ 636-584-5230; Email:
sberkel@esselte.com
Click
here
to go to ad on RiverBills Classifieds Page for more pictures
Click on pic above to enlarge
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1985
Harbormaster
1977
Marine Trader Double Cabin Trawler |
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River Home At 133 Dwyer Lane
1992 Hyatt 40 |
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Covered
44 ft end dock..Harbor Point
2000 Baja
302 Boss |
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Click here to go to Nameoki Village Marine website
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Front Page Index
Classifieds.......
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to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats
Restaurant Section......
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Specials...Drink Specials & Who's Playing Where !
What's Going On At The River This Week Section......
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River News !
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Navigation
Notices ......
To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 10/25/10
Subject: Green Can Buoys Offstation IVO MM 2 ILR
NAVNOTICE # 2372
THE COAST GUARD HAS RECEIVED A REPORT OF MULTIPLE GREEN CAN BUOYS OFFSTATION
AND NOT PROPERLY MARKING THE CHANNEL IVO MM 2 ILR RDB.
To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 10/25/10
Subject: Dredging Operations at MM 194 UMR, Update
NAVNOTICE # 2371
DREDGING OPERATIONS HAVE COMMENCED AT THE UPPER CHAIN OF ROCKS CANAL
ENTRANCE, MM 194 UMR, AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. DREDGING
OPERATIONS WILL BE PERFORMED FM 5PM-7AM CDT. DURING DREDGING OPERATIONS, THE
CHANNEL WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL NAVIGATION. THE CHANNEL WILL BE OPEN TO ALL
NAVIGATION FM 7AM-5PM CDT.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT THE DREDGE
AMERICA ON VHF-FM CHANNELS 13, 16, OR 8.
Check the
CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos
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Missouri
State Water Patrol News Releases.....
No
New News Releases
Click here
to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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Metro
East Levee Update
FEMA To
Be Sued Over Levees........
The leaders of the
Illinois counties of Madison, Monroe and St.
Clair are getting ready to file suit against
FEMA, citing that they failed to show proof that
the Metro East Levees are close to failure.
FEMA decided the levees are in need of repair,
and were getting ready to decertify them. This
will cause flood insurance rates to skyrocket.
Chairman of the Madison County Board, Alan
Dunstan, stated that a bi-partisan effort is
underway to bring the levees up to
standard........
Click here to read this news story from
altondailynews.com.
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Longshot Saloon......
Halloween Party .. Oct 30, 2010
Come celebrate Halloween
this Saturday October 30th - Costume Party, FREE
Hay Ride and Pig Roast! Music by St. Louis Dogs.
Fall colors are here and the view is
Spooktacular!
Weekend specials while supplies last are Steak
and Lobster Dinner $24.95, with either a 12oz
New York Strip or 8oz Filet w/side and salad and
Double Burgers w/fries $5.00
**During all Rams and Mizzou games all beers are
a $1.00**
All bottle beer $2.00
Captain Morgan - $4.00
Rail Margaritas - $4.00
All Vodka Bombs - $3.00
Jager Bombs - $3.00
We also still have Rat Run Longsleeve T's and
Longshot Zipper Hoodies! T's are $20.00 or (2)
for $30.00, Hoodies are $35.00 or (2) for
$60.00. Also we now have My River Home T's and
Hoodies too while supplies last.
MRH/Longshot Staff
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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 !
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24/7 access with key pad
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Asphalt paved, no gravel
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Not in the flood plain
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120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
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Water available for pressure washing
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Free month with 12 month contract
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Rates from $30/month
(314)
456- 1386
175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376
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here to go to website
Click here for map from MapQuest
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Kinder's Halloween Party..
Saturday,
October 30, 2010
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All I Want To Do Is Buy A
Boat.......
Did you know that when Jimmy Buffet
started
out playing in
bars, all he wanted was to make enough money to
buy a
boat
!
The
rest is History
Source... margaritaville.com
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St.
Charles County Flood Maps
Meeting Thursday To Discuss Revised Maps........
Thursday
evening, a meeting will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm to allow
the public to review revised federal flood risk maps. These
maps are used to determine where construction restrictions
and flood insurance coverage is required. Officials from
St. Charles city and county had objected to the preliminary
maps last year. Those maps would have affected more than
300 area property owners........
Click here to read this news article from stltoday.com
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Click here to go to Port Charles website
Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Boschert
Creek Near Charlestowne
Portions Of Charlestowne May Be In The
Floodplain........
Newly proposed FEMA
flood insurance rate maps are likely including
many Charlestowne lots and homes in Boschert
Creek's 100 year flood plain. The earliest
these maps could be enacted is December 2011.
At this point, the maps are preliminary, and
flood designations could in fact change. The
changes to the maps arise from the
decertification of the Boschert Creek levee, as
the levee is not properly constructed, nor has
it been maintained as a levee. In fact, there
are no records of the levee being certified in
the first place........
Click here to read this news report from
stltoday.com.
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Illinois
Department of Natural Resources Press Release.....
For Immediate Release
October 25, 2010
CONTACTS: Chris McCloud
(217) 785-0075
Januari Smith
(217) 558-1544
FSA/IDNR Announce Expansion of Illinois Conservation
Reserve Enhancement Program
CREP will now include Illinois
and Kaskaskia River basins
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
Director Marc Miller today joined United States Department of
Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Scherrie
Giamanco to announce an expansion of the successful Illinois
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) to include both the
Illinois River and Kaskaskia River basins in Illinois. CREP is a
voluntary, incentive-based federal, state, and local conservation
program that works with private landowners to establish conservation
practices on erodible lands that help reduce runoff and sedimentation of
waterways and enhance fish and wildlife habitat.
“Since 1998, the USDA, through the Illinois Farm Service Agency, has
partnered with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the
Illinois Department of Agriculture and many other federal, state, local
and non-governmental agencies and groups to promote water quality and
wildlife habitat enhancements in the Illinois River Watershed,” said
Giamanco.
“Most importantly, we have achieved great success in the Illinois CREP
by working at the county level one on one with agricultural producers in
this voluntary program. Through their efforts, the public as a whole has
seen great benefits,” Giamanco continued. “I am ecstatic to be the SED
at a time where we can expand this program to agricultural producers in
the Kaskaskia River Watershed. I look forward to continued success for
the Illinois CREP by working in the combined watersheds.”
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here to continue reading
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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
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On-Site
Marine Service
Winterization Special
On-Site Marine Service Winterization $65.00 Includes stabilize fuel,
fog engine,drain block & manifolds, add anti freeze. visual inspect
belts & hose's. Water system's & generator extra $39.00 ea. Includes
anti freeze. After Nov. 12th. $85.00 weather permitting.
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Mississippi
River Near Dresser Island
Missing
Boater Recovered After Accident........
Monday evening,
Rivers Pointe Fire Protection District Chief,
Richard Pender, announced that the Highway
Patrol had recovered the body of a missing
boater. Around 2:30, the deceased and another
boater were thatch for a duck blind, when a wave
capsized their 16 foot johnboat. The identity of
the hunter was being withheld, pending the
notification of relatives.........
Click here to read this news story from
stltoday.com. With Map.
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River
Lovers Unite.......................
Click here to go to the Riverkeeper website
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River
History....
October 26 , 1909 in River History
President William Taft arrived in Cape Girardeau aboard the riverboat
Oleander. Accompanying the president was Vice President James S.
Sherman, 177 members of the US Congress, numerous state governors and
several local dignitaries and business leaders from the Mississippi River
valley.
The presidential river tour was sponsored by the Lakes-to-Gulf Deep Waterway
Association, organized to lobby Congress to appropriate money to develop and
maintain a 9-foot navigation channel on the Mississippi River.
Click here
to read more in the SoutheastMissourian.com
October 26 & 27 , 2002 in River History
The Grafton Ferry Grand Opening Weekend was October 26 & 27, 2002. The
ferry began regular operation the following week.
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The 2010 ....River Halloween Party Report
Big
Kahuna ...... Sat, Oct 30 music by Belleville Blues
Kinder’s .................Sat, Oct 30
music by RAIL
Longshot
Saloon..Sat, Oct 30 Live Music
Sharkys..................Fri,
Oct 29 music by Childzplay
Keep your anchor right here !
We will have more Halloween Party Info as it becomes
available
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Slips
Available at Port Charles Harbor.......
Call 636/250-2628 or Email: info@portcharlesharbor.com
26x10
28X14
40X16
44X16
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105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo
636 - 209 - 5472
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New Hours
Open 12 Noon Thurs-Sun
Close @ midnight Thurs, 1 AM Fri & Sat...8PM Sundays
11/20 Rail Band
12/31 Rail Band
Click here to go to Sundowners'
website
Con Trios/Anchor Yanker Night:
Thursday 5pm-8pm
$2 Taco Bar; 8pm-Close 2-for-1 Can
Beer, Well Drinks, and Wine
Book
any birthday October 15-December 15th and get Complimentary
Appetizer Buffet"
"Book Christmas and Holiday Parties NOW!
Select Dates still open.
We will cater to your work place!
Book by November 15th,
receive 20% off!" Click here
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River Updates From facebook.........
Cedar hill Resort
Can you believe the weather man was soooooo wrong.
Sorry we did not open up. By the time you figure out how wrong the weather
man is you can't get fresh food. See you next year. Don't forget Cedar Hill
is still for sale $180,000 for Rest and 4 acres. Would love to be a customer
instead of a owner.
Grafton Harbor
Ellen Martinez Friday, October 29 – Nukem
Saturday, October 30 - Big Kahuna’s First Annual Halloween PartyCostume
Judging and PrizesMusic – Belleville Blues Book Your Holiday Parties TODAY!!
Palisades YachtClub
Check out www.riverbills.com today we are the "Pic of
the Day"! (Monday)
Sharky's
Halloween Party with the Chyldzplay Band
Friday at 9:00pm
Cindra Merriman Smith... FYI costume contest
1st prize $250 2nd $150 3rd $100 and that's not all, your favorite bartender
will be there ready to serve and observe how stupid you can get!!!! LOL
The Longshot Saloon
Come celebrate Halloween this Saturday October 30th -
Costume Party, FREE Hay Ride and Pig Roast! Music by St. Louis Dogs. Fall
colors are here and the view is Spooktacular! Weekend specials while
supplies last are Steak and Lobster Dinner $24.95, with either a 12oz New
York Strip or 8oz Filet w/side and salad and Double Burgers w/fries $5.00
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Click
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Click here
THE
BIG KAHUNA October Entertainment Schedule
Friday, October 29 – Nukem
Saturday October 30 - Big Kahuna’s First Annual Halloween Party
Costume Judging and Prizes ....Music – Belleville Blues
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30 October, 2010
The Big Kahuna
First Annual Halloween Party
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Confluence Field Station
Dedication Of The Field Station Slated For Tuesday........
The Lewis and
Clark Community College Confluence Field Station will be
formally be dedicated during a ceremony on Tuesday as the Jerry
F. Costello National Great Rivers Research and Education Center
Confluence Field Station. Back in August, the LCCC board voted
to name the Station after Costello, as he has supported LCCC for
more than two decades and championed the Field Station since
it's inception........
Click here to read this news report from
thetelegraph.com. With Photo.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Click here
to go to lakeexpo.com.
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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-Ill.html
Saverton, 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
Alton Marina........................................
Click here
Alton Motorboat Club...........................
Click here
Bridgeton License Office......................
Click here
Cedar Hill Resort..................................
Click here
Chuters
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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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Boat
Manufacturer
Hydra-Sports Production Starts At Tennessee
Plant........
Recently, Hydra-Sports announced that they have
integrated into MasterCraft's Vonore, Tennessee
production facility and production on 2011 models
has begun. Earlier this year, MasterCraft purchased
Hydra-Sports during the Genmar bankruptcy auction.
MasterCraft president and CEO, John Dorton, stated
that several improvements have been implemented into
the new vessels, and the company intends to expand
their dealer network........
Click here to read this news article from
tradeonlytoday.com.
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's...........
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Best View of the Bluffs
on the River !
New Fall Hours:
Thursday -Sunday
Opening at 2pm
THURSDAYS:
$2 Wells & Burger Special
FRIDAYS:
$1 Cans with DJ/Karaoke
SATURDAYS:
Live Music Every Sat Night with 4.99 All You Can Eat Fish Fritter & $10 Buckets
Click here
for map from MapQuest
Click here
for website
Docks Available Call 314-706-2313
636 - 899 - 1093
Free WIFI
SUNDAYS: FUNDAY $2 Imports
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Loopers... The Parrent Five Family
The Parrent family, Craig &
Danielle with 2 daughters Morgan (9) and Ryann (7) and son Jaxon
(4) are doing the Great Loop with a long side trip around the Caribbean.
Follow them on their boating adventure right here on RiverBills....
.....Click on their Daily Blog
to read more
http://parrentfive.blogspot.com/
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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.
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It's
Monday
25 October 2010
Over
3.8 Million Boaters have e-cruised these waters
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Welcome
New Advertiser !
Revolution
Embroidery & Promotions
Check them out at
www.revolutionemb.com
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
Marty Perty and Jessica
Marty cooked up the "Other White Chili" to win the Palisades Chili Cook-off
Watching the Mizzou Game Saturday nite!
David Cantini playing the Tunes
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day .... are from Palisades Yacht Club's
Chili cook-off last Saturday.
Lots and lots of different kinds of chili and
fixings....... All Very Good. The prize went to Marty Petrie with his
"The Other White Chili." Congrats to Marty !
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Picture from Yesteryears
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of this Day in
2009......... were
sent in by Capt'n Mike Densmore, who hails out of Two
Branch Marina in the cruiser... Whats Next..... and Mary
Beth Tiemann who hails out of Woodland Marina in the
cruiser... Krystal Lady
Check out their youtube videos...click
here
"Driftin Ol Miss"
www.DrifterRadio.com
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http://www.xtremelytropical.com/
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Featured
Classifieds
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For
Sale..
Slip at Duck Club Marina
Description
50 foot ...D Dock # 53
Price $ 38,500
Ernie Patti
314-409-2458 or 636-532-0074
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1985
Harbormaster
1977
Marine Trader Double Cabin Trawler |
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River Home At 133 Dwyer Lane
1992 Hyatt 40 |
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Covered
44 ft end dock..Harbor Point
2000 Baja
302 Boss |
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Click here to go to Nameoki Village Marine website
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Front Page Index
Classifieds.......
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to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats
Restaurant Section......
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Business Hours....Dinner
Specials...Drink Specials & Who's Playing Where !
What's Going On At The River This Week Section......
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River News !
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Navigation
Notices ......
No New Navigation Notices
Check the
CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos
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Missouri
State Water Patrol News Releases.....
No
New News Releases
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to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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Asian
Carp Update
Carp Is
The New Cash Crop........
After several years
of work, it would seem that the efforts to
develop a market for Asian carp are beginning to
pay off. Big River Fish Corporation of Pearl,
Illinois recently was given a federal grant of
$2 million after securing a contract to send 30
million pounds of Asian carp to China. The carp
will be sold in China as a high end product,
marketed as wild Mississippi River Fish, with so
much energy, that it dances on the water.......
Click here to read this news report from
thetelegraph.com.
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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 !
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24/7 access with key pad
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Asphalt paved, no gravel
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Not in the flood plain
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120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
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Water available for pressure washing
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Free month with 12 month contract
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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
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Riverlands Migratory Bird
Sanctuary
Pelicans Are Dropping In On The Riverbend........
Cooler
temperatures mean that it is time for the American white
pelican to head south along the Mississippi Flyway, and some
are stopping in at West Alton's Riverland Migratory Bird
Sanctuary. The pelicans spend the winter along the Gulf
coast, Mexico and California. The American white pelican is
one of the larger North American birds and it is the only
white pelican. Some of the best places to check out these
birds are at the Sanctuary and along the Meeting of the
Great Rivers National Scenic Byway between Alton and Pere
Marquette........
Click here to read this news story from
altondailynews.com.
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Click here to go to Port Charles website
Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Upper
Missouri River
Reservoir Drawdown
Should Finish In December........
The U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers recently announced that they expect
the drawdown of the reservoirs along the Upper
Missouri River will be completed by early
December. The drawdown is necessary to make
room for next years runoff, as the reservoirs
are holding more water this year thanks to
increased runoff. Below Yankton, South Dakota,
the Missouri River levels are expected to be 3-4
feet higher than normal through November........
Click here to read this news story from
kdlt.com. With Photo.
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Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds
Initiative
Missouri is saving some ‘solid ground’ – and helping restore the health of
surface waters all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.
In the summer of 2010, the department’s Soil and Water Conservation Program
coordinated development of Missouri project proposals for the Mississippi River
Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative, or MRBI. The proposals from Missouri soil
and water conservation districts resulted in 12 Missouri projects being awarded
$6 million in 2010 and $28.3 million in funding over the next four years.
The MRBI is a 12-state effort funded by the USDA to address nutrient loading in
the Mississippi River Basin from its source in Minnesota to its mouth in the
Gulf of Mexico. Agricultural runoff containing fertilizer and other nutrients
produces nuisance algal blooms in surface water that impair recreational uses,
cause fish kills, and require extra treatment of local drinking water supplies.
Ultimately, the runoff also contributes to a lack of oxygen downstream in the
so-called "dead zone" near where the Mississippi River empties into the Gulf of
Mexico. This area is the second-largest dead zone in the world.
The federal funds from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will be
used along with state, local, and private funds to provide cost-share payments
to help agricultural producers install conservation practices that reduce
nutrient and sediment runoff from agricultural land.
The Soil and Water Conservation Program helped the districts develop their MRBI
project proposals and provided $500,000 in state nonfederal match to leverage
the federal MRBI funds. For each district interested in applying, SWCP developed
a project proposal template populated with information such as water quality
data, impaired waters, TMDLs, historical cost-share payments made to producers
in each county, existing watershed groups, and watershed management plans. The
state’s funding will primarily help pay for a portion of the cost of
edge-of-field and in-stream monitoring to measure the effectiveness of each
project to reduce nutrient and sediment runoff.
Click here for interactive map
The above
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On-Site
Marine Service
Winterization Special
On-Site Marine Service Winterization $65.00 Includes stabilize fuel,
fog engine,drain block & manifolds, add anti freeze. visual inspect
belts & hose's. Water system's & generator extra $39.00 ea. Includes
anti freeze. After Nov. 12th. $85.00 weather permitting.
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River
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Click here to go to the Riverkeeper website
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The 2010 ....River Halloween Party Report
Big
Kahuna ...... Sat, Oct 30 music by Belleville Blues
Kinder’s .................Sat, Oct 30
music by RAIL
Longshot
Saloon..Sat, Oct 30 Live Music
Sharkys..................Fri,
Oct 29 music by Childzplay
Keep your anchor right here !
We will have more Halloween Party Info as it becomes
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Slips
Available at Port Charles Harbor.......
Call 636/250-2628 or Email: info@portcharlesharbor.com
26x10
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44X16
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105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo
636 - 209 - 5472
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New Hours
Open 12 Noon Thurs-Sun
Close @ midnight Thurs, 1 AM Fri & Sat...8PM Sundays
11/20 Rail Band
12/31 Rail Band
Click here to go to Sundowners'
website
Con Trios/Anchor Yanker Night:
Thursday 5pm-8pm
$2 Taco Bar; 8pm-Close 2-for-1 Can
Beer, Well Drinks, and Wine
Book
any birthday October 15-December 15th and get Complimentary
Appetizer Buffet"
"Book Christmas and Holiday Parties NOW!
Select Dates still open.
We will cater to your work place!
Book by November 15th,
receive 20% off!" Click here
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River Updates From facebook.........
Cedar hill Resort
With the weather forecast of rain all weekend we have
decided to close up shop for the season. Thanks, again to all our wonderful
loyal customers. See you in May 2011
Grafton Harbor
Ellen Martinez Friday, October 29 – Nukem
Saturday, October 30 - Big Kahuna’s First Annual Halloween PartyCostume
Judging and PrizesMusic – Belleville Blues Book Your Holiday Parties TODAY!!
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Click
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Click here
THE
BIG KAHUNA October Entertainment Schedule
Friday, October 29 – Nukem
Saturday October 30 - Big Kahuna’s First Annual Halloween Party
Costume Judging and Prizes ....Music – Belleville Blues
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Grafton Harbor Improvements
Hello Everyone,
Grafton Harbor has been working through the summer to install a
new sunken breakwater and it is now successfully completed. The
current in the harbor has disappeared and the sediment from the
Mississippi is now being blocked.
Many thanks to all our river family for your patience through
our construction!
Have A Wonderful Day!!
Joe, Jan And The Crew of Grafton Harbor
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Lake Of The Ozarks
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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-Ill.html
Saverton, 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
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River Networking
RiverBills.com......................................
Click here
Alton Marina........................................
Click here
Alton Motorboat Club...........................
Click here
Bridgeton License Office......................
Click here
Cedar Hill Resort..................................
Click here
Chuters
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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
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Mississippi
River Near Cairo, Illinois
Bridge
Struck By Tow, Closed........
Saturday evening, a tow boat struck the Highway
60/62 bridge spanning the Mississippi River. This
caused the closure of of the bridge to traffic into
Sunday morning. The collision occurred around 11 pm
Saturday. The Illinois Department of Transportation
surveyed the damages to the span, and declared it
safe for traffic. The bridge re-opened at 2:30 am.
The closure of the bridge and the River is a normal
precaution, allowing structural engineers to look
for any damage........
Click here to read this news article from
kfvs12.com.
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Best View of the Bluffs
on the River !
New Fall Hours:
Thursday -Sunday
Opening at 2pm
THURSDAYS:
$2 Wells & Burger Special
FRIDAYS:
$1 Cans with DJ/Karaoke
SATURDAYS:
Live Music Every Sat Night with 4.99 Fish Fritter Buffet & $10 Buckets
Click here
for map from MapQuest
Click here
for website
Docks Available Call 314-706-2313
636 - 899 - 1093
Free WIFI
SUNDAYS: FUNDAY $2 Imports
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Loopers... The Parrent Five Family
The Parrent family, Craig &
Danielle with 2 daughters Morgan (9) and Ryann (7) and son Jaxon
(4) are doing the Great Loop with a long side trip around the Caribbean.
Follow them on their boating adventure right here on RiverBills....
.....Click on their Daily Blog
to read more
http://parrentfive.blogspot.com/
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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.
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It's
the
Weekend
Sat,
Sun 23, 24 Oct 2010
Over
3.8 Million Boaters have e-cruised these waters
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Welcome
New Advertiser !
Revolution
Embroidery & Promotions
Check them out at
www.revolutionemb.com
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
Sunday
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day .... is a late night shot of Palisades
Yacht Club
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
Saturday
10-10-10 On The River
Tapacolo
Little Cap
Jeri @ Ragtime
George & Don
Ragtime
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The Pictures of the Day .... were sent to us by Jeri & George
Levesque of the boat........S/V Ex Libris
Hi River Bill,
Sunday, 10/10/10 was the perfect balmy, breezy day to spend sailing about
Don & Mary Ellen Morrison's 37' Endeavor, Ragtime. There were a number of
other happy sailors on the Alton Pool - long past when most boats have
tucked in for the season. John & Lynda Heald (s/v Suete Dern) were part of
Sunday's crew.
Attached is a photo of Little Cap, Skipper Key aboard Ragtime being alert
for sudden foliage changes on the bluffs. The blue boat is Harry & Gwen
Ragland's Tapacolo, you can see their toddler "Rosie" peaking over the
companion way (she's on Mommy's lap).
If we could slip in a "sailboat" for a "raft", I think Huck Finn best
captures our affinity for all things boats and the Mississippi River, "We
said there warn't no home like a raft, after all. Other places do seem so
cramped up and smothery, but a raft don't. You feel mighty free and easy and
comfortable on a raft."
A Columbus Day Greeting to all sailors.
Jeri & George Levesque
S/V Ex Libris
Photos by Jeri Levesque
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Picture from Yesteryears
Sunday
Gold n' Blue
Two Branch Sun Up
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The
Picture of this Day in
2009.........
was of the early
morning sunrise this morning in the Two Branch area of
the river.... Look at those colors
Photo by RiverBill
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Picture from Yesteryears
Saturday
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The
Picture of this Day in
2009.........
Bill,
Some folk's enjoying one of the last nice days.
Thanks,
Tracey
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Featured
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View This and Other Featured Boats ....Click
here
RiverBill's All Classifieds Page...
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New Classifieds,
New Prices
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1985
Harbormaster
1977
Marine Trader Double Cabin Trawler |
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River Home At 133 Dwyer Lane
1992 Hyatt 40 |
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Covered
44 ft end dock..Harbor Point
2000 Baja
302 Boss |
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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
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River News !
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Navigation
Notices ......
To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 10/22/10
Subject: HYDRAULIC DREDGING MM 331.8 UMR
NAVNOTICE # 2368
HYDRAULIC DREDGING OPERATIONS WILL COMMENCE IVO MM 331.8 UMR AT 12 PM CDT ON
22OCT10 AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. DREDGING OPERATIONS WILL BE
CONDUCTED 24 HRS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. A CROSSING LINE WILL BE IN USE.
MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE DREDGE GOETZ ON VHF-FM CHANNELS 13,
16, OR 82 AT LEAST 30 MINS PRIOR TO TRANSITING THE AREA FOR PASSING
INSTRUCTIONS. ALL MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO MINIMIZE WAKE AND TO PROCEED
WITH CAUTION AFTER PASSING ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE.
To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 10/22/10
Subject: HYDRAULIC DREDGING MM 145.6-147 ILR
NAVNOTICE # 2367
HYDRAULIC DREDGING OPERATIONS WILL COMMENCE IVO THE KINGSTON MINES,MM 145.6
TO 147.0 ILR ON SATURDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2010, AND WILL CONTINUEUNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE. DREDGING WILL BE PERFORMED 7 DAYS A WK, 24 HRSPER DAY. A CROSSING
LINE WILL BE IN USE ON OR ABOUT SATURDAY, 6THNOVEMBER 2010. MARINERS ARE
REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE DREDGE BUXTONII, THIRTY MINUTES PRIOR TO TRANSITING
THE AREA FOR PASSINGINSTRUCTIONS. THE DREDGE BUXTON II WILL BE MONITORING
CHANNELS 13, 16OR WORKING CHANNEL 73. MARINERS ARE URGED TO TRANSIT AT THEIR
SLOWESTSAFE SPEED TO MINIMIZE WAKE AND PROCEED WITH CAUTION AFTER
PASSINGARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE.
Check the
CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos
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Missouri
State Water Patrol News Releases.....
Updated
Sunday at 8:00AM
News Release N07100249
Grounding
- Mississippi River- 10/22/10
Location:
224 MM Mississippi River
Summary :
THE DRIVER TURNED TOWARDS MISSOURI SIDE ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND ENTERED
BOULTER SCHUTE AND STRUCK AN UNDERWATER OBJECT
Boat Type
20 ft SeaRay
Boat Owner
Michael Baue
Click here
to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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Updated
Sun at 8:00 AM
Asian Carp Update
Carp Fence Finished In Indiana........
Recently, Indiana
officials announced that they have completed a
1,177 foot chain link fence intended to keep the
Asian carp from moving into the Great Lakes
during floods. The fence is an eight foot tall
barrier supported by 123 posts and 120 concrete
barriers, and came in under the estimated
$200,000 budget. This barrier will prevent the
carp from crossing from the Wabash River to the
Maumee River, that empties into Lake
Erie........
Click here to read this news report from
prairiestateoutdoors.com.
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Updated
Sun at 8:00 AM
Lake Of The
Ozarks
Man Found Dead Aboard Boat........
Friday afternoon, a
Sunrise Beach man was found dead aboard a
pontoon boat. Sunrise beach resident, Robert
Ambuul was found deceased on his pontoon boat,
shortly after being reported missing by his
wife. The initial report from the Missouri
State Water Patrol indicates that the wound was
self-inflicted........
Click here to read this news article from
lakeexpo.com.
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Best View of the Bluffs
on the River !
New Fall Hours:
Thursday -Sunday
Opening at 2pm
THURSDAYS:
$2 Wells & Burger Special
FRIDAYS:
$1 Cans with DJ/Karaoke
SATURDAYS:
Live Music Every Sat Night with 4.99 Fish Fritter Buffet & $10 Buckets
Click here
for map from MapQuest
Click here
for website
Docks Available Call 314-706-2313
636 - 899 - 1093
Free WIFI
10/30 Walt Miller
SUNDAYS: FUNDAY $2 Imports
Oct 23rd Fall Chili Party & Bon Fire
Music by David Cantini
*Kitchen Closed due to Fall Chili Party
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Asian
Carp Update
Judge May Rule To Close Canal By December........
A request
from 5 states for the immediate separation of the Great Lakes
and the Chicago Area Waterway System is being heard by federal
judge Robert Dow of the U.S. District Court in Chicago. The
judge stated that he may arrive at a decision on severing the
connection between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River
Basin as soon as December........
Click here to read this news article from cleveland.com.
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Cedar
Hill Resort Closed for the Season
From facebook....
With the weather forecast of rain all
weekend we have deciede to close up shop for the season. Thanks,
again to all our wonderful loyal customers.
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Mississippi
River Near Canton, Missouri
Missouri Chipping In On Grain Elevator........
Thursday, Missouri
Governor Jay Nixon announced that Missouri is awarding a $2 million grant to
assist with the development of a new grain elevator along the Mississippi
River in Canton, Missouri. Currently, farmers have to load their grain onto
trucks, that take a ferry ride across the Mississippi, to a grain elevator
in Illinois. The new facility will include a new river terminal to load
grain onto barges........
Click here to read this news report from kplr11.com.
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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 !
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24/7 access with key pad
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Asphalt paved, no gravel
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Not in the flood plain
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120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
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Water available for pressure washing
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Free month with 12 month contract
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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
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E15 Update
Recent Coast Guard Law Contains E15 Study........
Recently,
President Obama signed into law the Coast Guard Authorization
Act that strengthens the U.S. Coast Guard as a branch of the
military service, as well as an offshoot of the armed forces in
the Department of Homeland Security. This is achieved by
allowing organizational flexibility for the Coast Guard.
Included in the new law are provisions for the study on the
impact of mid-level ethanol blends like E15 on the safety and
performance of marine engines........
Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com
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On-Site
Marine Service
Winterization Special
On-Site Marine Service Winterization $65.00 Includes stabilize fuel,
fog engine,drain block & manifolds, add anti freeze. visual inspect
belts & hose's. Water system's & generator extra $39.00 ea. Includes
anti freeze. After Nov. 12th. $85.00 weather permitting.
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River
Lovers Unite.......................
Click here to go to the Riverkeeper website
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The 2010 ....River Halloween Party Report
Big
Kahuna ...... Sat, Oct 30 music by Belleville Blues
Kinder’s .................Sat, Oct 30
music by RAIL
Longshot
Saloon..Sat, Oct 30 Live Music
Sharkys..................Fri,
Oct 29 music by Childzplay
Sundowners..........Sat,
Oct 23
music
by RAIL
Keep your anchor right here !
We will have more Halloween Party Info as it becomes
available
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River
History....
23 October 2006 In River History
Dozens passengers aboard the Mississippi Queen Riverboat got sick from a
stomach virus on a trip from Cincinnati to St. Louis. The boat had to make
un-planned stops in Paducah, Ky and then Cape Girardeau, Mo. where the sick
were provided medical treatment
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Slips
Available at Port Charles Harbor.......
Call 636/250-2628 or Email: info@portcharlesharbor.com
26x10
28X14
40X16
44X16
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Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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KJ's Place
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux 63373
Oct. 23 .......Live Music
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Street
Beat Band........
Oct 23 2010 8:00P
Spirits Lounge Alton, Illinois
Oct 24 2010 5:00P
Private Event Springfield, Illinois
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River Updates From facebook.........
Cedar hill Resort
With the weather forecast of rain all weekend we have
decided to close up shop for the season. Thanks, again to all our wonderful
loyal customers. See you in May 2011
Grafton Harbor
October 22 - Plain Label BandSaturday, October 23 -
Midwest DriveSunday, October 24 - Ellen Martinez Friday, October 29 – Nukem
Saturday, October 30 - Big Kahuna’s First Annual Halloween PartyCostume
Judging and PrizesMusic – Belleville Blues Book Your Holiday Parties TODAY!!
Palisades YachtClub
October 23rd Fall Chili Party & Bon Fire 3:30pm
Sharky's
Click on the link below to hear the 60 second promo on radio station WSIE
88.7 FM about the "Jazz at Sharky's" benefit coming up on Sunday, October
24th..
Click here
Sharky's Band Schedule:
Friday, October 22nd - Mike Cody
Saturday, October 23rd - Red Sky Junkies
Sunday, October 24th - WSIE Benefit 2 to 6, "Jazz at Sharky's"
The Longshot Saloon
Post Bi-State Bash! Double Burgers with fries or slaw $6.00, $2.00 16oz
Aluminum Bottles, $3.00 Cotton Candy Bombs, $3.00 Whipit Bombs, $1.00 cans
(Coors, Miller, Busch).....During Mizzou and Rams Games $.35 wings and $1.00
beer specials
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23 October, 2010
Sundowners' Halloween Party
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105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo
636 - 209 - 5472
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New Hours
Open 12 Noon Thurs-Sun
Close @ midnight Thurs, 1 AM Fri & Sat...8PM Sundays
10/23/10...Halloween Party...Rail Band
11/20 Rail Band
12/31 Rail Band
Click here to go to Sundowners'
website
Con Trios/Anchor Yanker Night:
Thursday 5pm-8pm
$2 Taco Bar; 8pm-Close 2-for-1 Can
Beer, Well Drinks, and Wine
Book
any birthday October 15-December 15th and get Complimentary
Appetizer Buffet"
"Book Christmas and Holiday Parties NOW!
Select Dates still open.
We will cater to your work place!
Book by November 15th,
receive 20% off!" Click here
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Department of Conservation All Outdoor News.................
Shortnose gar might earn St. Joseph angler a world record
St. Joseph—Patience with a fish most anglers ignore put George
Pittman Sr. on track to be considered a world record holder by the
International Game Fish Association.
As is, the 8-pound, 3-ounce shortnose gar that Pittman caught on Oct. 12 at
Lake Contrary in St. Joseph is already confirmed by the Missouri Department
of Conservation as a state record rod-and-reel catch. The 36.2-inch fish
tops the previous state record shortnose gar, a 4-pound, 11-ounce fish
caught from Lower Big Lake in 1995.
Pittman, 52, spent many summer nights trying to catch catfish from the oxbow
lake, an old channel of the nearby Missouri River. He caught only a few
catfish but he regularly landed and released gar, most “about 20- to
24-inches long and as big around as an egg. I’ve caught about 250 gar this
year.
 One
shortnose that he landed was bigger than usual so he weighed it, and it was
6-pounds, 3-ounces, big enough to be a state record. But he didn’t know
about the record and he gave that shortnose to a friend who likes to eat
gar.
Later a tackle shop employee told Pittman that he might have given away a
record fish. So when he caught another big gar, he waited until daybreak and
then called the Missouri Conservation Department.
“When I got to the lake I knew it had beaten the old state record fish,”
said fisheries biologist Eric Dennis.
Dennis weighed the fish on a certified scale. The catch is under review by
the International Game Fish Association in Dania Beach, Fla., as a pending
world record. It tops the current record 7-pound, 1-ounce shortnose gar that
was caught in Texas.
Pittman thought he had a big catfish when he first hooked the gar about 2
a.m. He watched a long time as something kept moving his line slightly, as
if a fish was nibbling on his bait.
“Finally, I set the hook and the fight was on,” he said. “I thought it was a
catfish because it fought just like a catfish. Usually gar come in fairly
easy.”
Pittman was using 20-pound test line. The gar’s teeth weakened the line and
it broke shortly after he netted the fish. He used a dead, seven-inch
bighead carp for bait.
It is illegal in Missouri to use live bighead or silver carp as bait, as
they are a harmful invasive species that can spread to other waters via bait
buckets. But they are legal to use as bait if they are dead.
Pittman lives near the lake and he is disabled, so he has time to fish
often. He would like to catch another record gar.
The Missouri all-methods record for shortnose gar is a 13-pounder taken by
an archer bowfishing at Mark Twain Lake in 2006.
“I’m hoping to get one that big with rod and reel,” Pittman said. “I don’t
mind catching gar, especially when I’ve got friends who like to eat them.”
-Bill Graham-
The above re-printed from an e-mail received from Bill
Graham, Missouri Department of Conservation
Photo furnished by Missouri Department of Conseration
Click here to check-out the latest MDC All Outdoor News page
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Lake Of The Ozarks
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Click here
THE
BIG KAHUNA October Entertainment Schedule
October 22 - Plain Label Band
Saturday, October 23 - Midwest Drive
Sunday, October 24 - Ellen Martinez
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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-Ill.html
Saverton, 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
Alton Marina........................................
Click here
Alton Motorboat Club...........................
Click here
Bridgeton License Office......................
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
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Mississippi River Near St. Paul, Minnesota
Body Found In Mississippi River, Recovered........
Friday
evening, St. Paul Firefighters retrieved a body from the
Mississippi River at St. Paul. The body was discovered by a
wedding attendee aboard a paddle boat.........
Click here to read this news story from kare11.com.
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Loopers... The Parrent Five Family
The Parrent family, Craig &
Danielle with 2 daughters Morgan (9) and Ryann (7) and son Jaxon
(4) are doing the Great Loop with a long side trip around the Caribbean.
Follow them on their boating adventure right here on RiverBills....
.....Click on their Daily Blog
to read more
http://parrentfive.blogspot.com/
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It's
Friday
22 October 2010
Over
3.8 Million Boaters have e-cruised these waters
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
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The Picture of the Day .... was sent to us by Capt'n Dave
Diederich who hails out of Alton Marina in he boat...........Wind Dancer
It's River Dawg..... Brittany
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Picture from Yesteryears
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of this Day in
2009.........
was from Capt'n Dave Zaloz, who hails out of Bluff View
Marina, Clearwater Lake
Hey River Bill:
Saw your website and wanted to post a cool pic we took
this past month. We are in the process of building a new
marina store and have had it anchored along the
shoreline for initial construction. The store was
recently moved to its permanent location in order to
beat the fall winds and rain. This picture shows the
store being moved in the early morning as the sun was
rising and burning off the morning fog from the lake.
We like to call it the phoenix rising from the ashes due
to all the damage that was sustained on Clearwater Lake
from the 2008 floods, 5”’ ice storm in Jan 2009, and the
inland hurricane during May 2009.
Here’s to a prosperous and fruitful future.
Dave Zaloz, President
Bluff View Marina
93 Hwy AA
Piedmont, MO 63957
Phone: 573-223-4849
Website:
http://www.bluffviewmarina.com
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Featured
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For
Sale...
40' Slip At Duck Club Marina #7 A Dock
Description
Duck Club amenities include membership only restaurant and bar,
swimming pool, and St Charles City water.
Located on “A” Dock (#7), club and parking lot access during
most floods.
Large concrete patio.
Asking $35,000.
Also available 2001 2700 Maxum express cruiser, 7.4 Merc, 3.5 kw
Westerbeke Generator, call for addtl. info..
Contact Bob Jones (636) 493-6194
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1985
Harbormaster
1977
Marine Trader Double Cabin Trawler |
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River Home At 133 Dwyer Lane
1992 Hyatt 40 |
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Covered
44 ft end dock..Harbor Point
2000 Baja
302 Boss |
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Navigation
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No new Navigation Notices
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Missouri State Water
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No New news Releases
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to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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Best View of the Bluffs
on the River !
New Fall Hours:
Thursday -Sunday
Opening at 2pm
THURSDAYS:
$2 Wells & Burger Special
FRIDAYS:
$1 Cans with DJ/Karaoke
SATURDAYS:
Live Music Every Sat Night with 4.99 Fish Fritter Buffet & $10 Buckets
Click here
for map from MapQuest
Click here
for website
Docks Available Call 314-706-2313
636 - 899 - 1093
Free WIFI
10/30 Walt Miller
SUNDAYS: FUNDAY $2 Imports
Oct 23rd Fall Chili Party & Bon Fire
Music by David Cantini
*Kitchen Closed due to Fall Chili Party
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Metro
East Levee Update
Madison County Suing FEMA........
Recently, the
Madison County Board voted 28-1 to sue the Federal Emergency
Management Agency for the failure to supply the county with
evidence of the Metro East levee systems failing. The suit is
challenging Metro East Flood Insurance Rate Maps from Alton to
Columbia. It is expected that Monroe and St. Clair counties
will join in the suit. The Southwestern Illinois Flood
Prevention Council has also named the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security in the suit........
Click here to read this news story from altondailynews.com.
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Cedar
Hill Resort Closed for the Season
From facebook....
With the weather forecast of rain all
weekend we have deciede to close up shop for the season. Thanks,
again to all our wonderful loyal customers.
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Mississippi
River Near Guttenburg, Iowa
Lock And Dam No.10 Closing For Repairs........
From December 6th through
March 15, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be closing Lock and Dam
No.10 at Guttenburg, Iowa for winter maintenance, weather and
river conditions permitting. The work to be done will require the Lock
chamber to be drained. This maintenance work is scheduled by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers every twenty years. The Guttenburg Lock was last drained
in 1990........
Click here to read this news article from ksfy.com.
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News Release From BoatUS
BoatUS
Reports Top Three Items Stolen from Boats Over the Winter
And How to Prevent an Unwanted "Visit" or Boat Theft
ALEXANDRIA, Va. October 21,
2010 - Boats stored over the winter can be easy targets for
thieves. Many boat owners don't find out they have been a victim
of theft until long after, often when spring preparations are
being made. To help boaters, anglers and sailors deal with this
consistent problem, the folks at BoatUS Marine Insurance have
these tips for storing your boat this winter.
The top three most common items stolen from boats over the
winter are:
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Electronics: To avoid a
theft, it is worth your time and energy to remove
electronics and store them at home. If they are permanently
installed, record ownership information including model and
serial numbers. Photos may also assist with a potential
recovery or insurance claim.
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Outboards: Small
outboards should always be removed and stored in a secure
location, such as your locked garage or basement. Larger
outboards should have a lock installed.
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Outdrives: Again, the
best way to avoid this type of theft is to remove the unit
and store in a safe location and ensure the serial number is
recorded. If it will not be removed, install an outdrive
lock.
The name of the game in
preventing theft is deterrence - anything to make your boat or
equipment less attractive to thieves is the goal. Here are some
general tips:
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If you are storing your
boat away from home, ensure the yard or marina is secure
with fencing and cameras.
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If you are storing your
trailerable boat at home, if possible don't leave the
trailer tongue facing the street. Block the trailer and
remove the tires, storing them inside, or add wheel locks.
Put a lock on the hitch receiver.
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Adding personalized
markings to equipment can help identify and recover stolen
items. By making them obvious, it also makes the items less
"marketable."
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Don't leave your dinghy on your club's or marina's rack
unlocked or for long periods of time.
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Make periodic visits to
your boat over the winter. If you can't get to it, get a
friend or yard worker to make a monthly visit.
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Don't leave liquor out
in the open where it can be seen.
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Leaving a "for sale"
sign posted all winter attracts the wrong kind of attention
and gives someone an excuse to get aboard and look around.
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BoatUS members can
benefit from the BoatUS Theft Protection Program.
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What's the most common
type of boat stolen each year? Personal watercraft.
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Don't forget that
four-legged "bandits," such as raccoons and other critters,
will enjoy your boat as much as spring breakers hitting the
beach, so ensure winter covers are tight and remain securely
attached. Don't store your boat in a place that makes it
easier for animals to get aboard, such as near trees or
building overhangs. Cover large exhaust ports. Don't leave a
ladder affixed to the boat.
For more information on
preventing a boat theft, review the BoatUS blog: "Love Your
Boat? So Does Someone Else!" . For more information on boat
insurance, call the BoatUS Marine Insurance Department at
800-283-2883. Or, to get a free quote online, go to
www.BoatUS.com/insurance
###
Boat Owners Association of The United
States (BoatUS) is the nation's leading advocate for
recreational boaters providing over half a million members with
a wide array of consumer services, including on-the-water towing
assistance provided by TowBoatUS and Vessel Assist Pacific.
Combined, these two towing fleets offer North American boaters
the largest network of US and Canadian towing ports with over
290 locations and over 600 towing assistance vessels — more than
double that of any other service provider
This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS.
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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 !
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24/7 access with key pad
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Asphalt paved, no gravel
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Not in the flood plain
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120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
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Water available for pressure washing
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Free month with 12 month contract
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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
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Chicago Sanitary And Shipping
Canal
Study Shows Anti-Carp Dam The Way To Go........
A $100,000,
eight month study funded by the Natural Resources Defense
Council claims that the carp problem could be solved in a fairly
uncomplicated way. Dam the canal, and pump the water over the
dam into the Mississippi River basin. This solution will stop
the carp and will stop barge traffic as well. The proposal has
met with opposition from the barge industry, as it does not
offer solutions for the accommodation of the barges........
Click here to read this news report form jsonline.com
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On-Site
Marine Service
Winterization Special
On-Site Marine Service Winterization $65.00 Includes stabilize fuel,
fog engine,drain block & manifolds, add anti freeze. visual inspect
belts & hose's. Water system's & generator extra $39.00 ea. Includes
anti freeze. After Nov. 12th. $85.00 weather permitting.
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River
Lovers Unite.......................
Click here to go to the Riverkeeper website
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The 2010 ....River Halloween Party Report
Big
Kahuna ...... Sat, Oct 30 music by Belleville Blues
Kinder’s .................Sat, Oct 30
music by RAIL
Longshot
Saloon..Sat, Oct 30 Live Music
Sharkys..................Fri,
Oct 29 music by Childzplay
Sundowners..........Sat,
Oct 23
music
by RAIL
Keep your anchor right here !
We will have more Halloween Party Info as it becomes
available
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Slips
Available at Port Charles Harbor.......
Call 636/250-2628 or Email: info@portcharlesharbor.com
26x10
28X14
40X16
44X16
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Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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KJ's Place
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux 63373
Oct. 23 .......Live Music
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Street
Beat Band........
Oct 23 2010 8:00P
Spirits Lounge Alton, Illinois
Oct 24 2010 5:00P
Private Event Springfield, Illinois
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River Updates From facebook.........
Cedar hill Resort
With the weather forecast of rain all weekend we have
deciede to close up shop for the season. Thanks, again to all our wonderful
loyal customers. See you in May 2011
Grafton Harbor
October 22 - Plain Label BandSaturday, October 23 -
Midwest DriveSunday, October 24 - Ellen Martinez Friday, October 29 – Nukem
Saturday, October 30 - Big Kahuna’s First Annual Halloween PartyCostume
Judging and PrizesMusic – Belleville Blues Book Your Holiday Parties TODAY!!
Kinder's Restaurant
Fri. Oct. 22 we will be having a quilt display @ Kinders. Some made by Ida Kinder. Stop n and take a look and get some lunch
and the best pie around.
Palisades YachtClub
October 23rd Fall Chili Party & Bon Fire 3:30pm
Sharky's
Click on the link below to hear the 60 second promo on radio station WSIE
88.7 FM about the "Jazz at Sharky's" benefit coming up on Sunday, October
24th..
Click here
The Longshot Saloon
MRH and Longshot Saloon Halloween Party is Saturday, October 30th! St. Louis
Dogs will be there 7:00pm-11:00pm and Costume Contest
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23 October, 2010
Sundowners' Halloween Party
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105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo
636 - 209 - 5472
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New Hours
Open 12 Noon Thurs-Sun
Close @ midnight Thurs, 1 AM Fri & Sat...8PM Sundays
10/23/10...Halloween Party...Rail Band
11/20 Rail Band
12/31 Rail Band
Click here to go to Sundowners'
website
Con Trios/Anchor Yanker Night:
Thursday 5pm-8pm
$2 Taco Bar; 8pm-Close 2-for-1 Can
Beer, Well Drinks, and Wine
Book
any birthday October 15-December 15th and get Complimentary
Appetizer Buffet"
"Book Christmas and Holiday Parties NOW!
Select Dates still open.
We will cater to your work place!
Book by November 15th,
receive 20% off!" Click here
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Click here
to go to lakeexpo.com.
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Click
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Click here
THE
BIG KAHUNA October Entertainment Schedule
October 22 - Plain Label Band
Saturday, October 23 - Midwest Drive
Sunday, October 24 - Ellen Martinez
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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-Ill.html
Saverton, 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
Alton Marina........................................
Click here
Alton Motorboat Club...........................
Click here
Bridgeton License Office......................
Click here
Cedar Hill Resort..................................
Click here
Chuters
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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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Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
3Q Results In For Caterpillar........
Thursday,
Caterpillar reported a 96% profit increase for the third quarter
of 2010 over 3Q '09, from $404 million to $792 million. Profit
per share increased from 64 cents per share, to $1.22/share.
Sales and revenues increased by 53% for 3Q '09, from $7.3
million to $11.1 billion. Caterpillar engine sales have
increased by 21%, up to $3.25 billion........
Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Loopers... The Parrent Five Family
The Parrent family, Craig &
Danielle with 2 daughters Morgan (9) and Ryann (7) and son Jaxon
(4) are doing the Great Loop with a long side trip around the Caribbean.
Follow them on their boating adventure right here on RiverBills....
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Roadtrip in AL, TN and MS
It’s been another fun week in Alabama. The people down here are so nice,
beautiful weather, great scenery and we couldn’t ask for anything more. We
rented a car for a few days and ended up driving over 1,200 miles. We took in
many sites each day and tried the local cuisine including alligator, catfish and
BBQ. The kids tried it all and Jaxon ate more alligator than anyone (he didn’t
understand the mental part of what it really was - ha ha).
Morgan and Ryann went tubing together and when Morgan fell off Ryann was
laughing so hard I thought she might fall off.
.....Click on their Daily Blog
to read more
http://parrentfive.blogspot.com/
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boaters would be interested in, send us a news tip.
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Boat
Propulsion Manufacturer
New
Outboard Introduced By Mercury Marine........
Recently, Mercury Marine
announced the release of their latest performance outboard, the Verado 250
Pro FourStroke. The outboard will be offered with two different shaft
lengths, 20 inch for bass boats 21 feet and longer, and the 25 inch shaft
for multi-species and saltwater bay boats. For peak performance, it is
recommended that 91 octane fuel be used, but the engine can run on 87 octane
without consequences........
Click here to read this news story from tradeonlytoday.com.
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It's
Thursday
21 October 2010
Over
3.8 Million Boaters have e-cruised these waters
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
Golden Sunset
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The Picture of the Day .... was sent to us by Claudia Burris who
hails out of Hoppies Marina
Hi Bill,
The weather was so perfect this weekend! Here’s a photo of the sunset over
the Mississippi River, at the confluence of the Meramec River.
See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
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Picture from Yesteryears
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of this Day in
2007.........
was of a neat looking sunset taken near Two Branch
Island.
Photo by RiverBill
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Featured
Classifieds
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For
Sale...
1985 Harbormaster
Description
1985 Harbormaster. Length 47’, Beam 14’ Galley down with
full cuddy. Twin crusader 270HP, New V-Drives, one in 2005 one
in 2008, Kohler 7.5Kw generator, Halon 1301 Fireboy. Flybridge,
Bimini, Covers and custom aft deck top. New bottom paint in
2008. Full size refrigerator, (ice maker available) electric
stove, holding tanks (120 gal). Dual roof A/C. 2 heads, 1 upper
1 lower , with 1 full shower. Pressure water, battery charger.
Radar, VHF radios, Depth and speed. USCG Documented vessel.
Survey available upon request. Great vessel, 2nd owner, always
covered, fresh water.
$43,000.00
Call 217 454 3264 or e-mail
dan@dang-it.com.
Located at Grafton Harbor F13.
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1985
Harbormaster
1977
Marine Trader Double Cabin Trawler |
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River Home At 133 Dwyer Lane
1992 Hyatt 40 |
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Covered
44 ft end dock..Harbor Point
2000 Baja
302 Boss |
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Classifieds.......
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Restaurant Section......
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River News !
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Navigation
Notices ......
To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 10/20/10
Subject: Waterway Action Plan
NAVNOTICE # 2363
USCG SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ISSUES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
ADVISORY:
A. THE FOLLOWING ZONES ARE IN THE EXTREME HIGH WATER ACTION PHASE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE WESTERN RIVERS WAP ANNEXES.
1. UMR: NONE.
2. ILR: NONE.
3. MOR: NONE.
B. THE FOLLOWING ZONES ARE IN THE HIGH WATER WATCH PHASE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE WESTERN RIVERS WAP ANNEXES:
1. UMR: NONE.
2. ILR: NONE.
3. MOR: NONE.
C. THE FOLLOWING ZONES ARE IN THE HIGH WATER RECOVERY PHASE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE WESTERN RIVERS WAP ANNEXES:
1. UMR: NONE.
2. ILR: NONE.
3. MOR: MONE.
D. THE FOLLOWING ZONES ARE IN THE LOW WATER ACTION PHASE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE WESTERN RIVERS WAP ANNEXES.
1. UMR: NONE.
2. ILR: ZONE 7, (MM 145.6-180.8 ILR)
3. MOR: NONE.
4: FOR ILR ZONE 7, DUE TO LOW WATER THE COTP RECOMMENDS NO BARGE BE DRAFTED
DEEPER THAN 9 FEET AND THE DEEPEST DRAFT BARGES BE POSITIONED IN THE CENTER
OF THE TOW. TOWBOAT CAPTAINS SHOULD BE AWARE OF SHIFTING CHANNELS, REMAIN IN
THE CENTER CHANNEL, AND PRE IDENTIFY HOLD UP AREAS IN THE EVENT OF A RIVER
CLOSURE
Check the
CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos
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Missouri State Water
Patrol News Release.....
NEWS RELEASE
PUBLIC INFORMATION SECTION,
P.O. Box 1368, Jefferson City, MO 65102
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For further information contact: |
Sergeant Gerard G. Callahan
Public Information Director
Phone: (573) 751-3333
E-mail: Jerry.Callahan@mswp.dps.mo.gov |
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
St. Charles, MO
Water Patrol and Pujols Family Foundation combine fun and
water safety for children
On Sept. 25, the Missouri State Water Patrol and the Pujols Family
Foundation teamed up for a fun-filled outing on the Mississippi River
that also had an important water safety message. Almost 50 children took
part in the event at the Lake Center Marina in St. Charles.
The children were also able to explore fire trucks from the Orchard Farm and
Rivers Pointe Fire Protection districts. Water Patrol officers offered
interactive activities about water safety. After talking with the children
about the importance of life jackets, officers took participants for rides
in Water Patrol boats on the Mississippi River.
"It's great to have the opportunity to interact with these kids in such a
positive way," said Lt. Col. Mike Smith, acting commissioner of the Water
Patrol. "The looks on their faces and the way they responded to the
officers left no doubt that this will be a memorable experience and that
they won't forget the important safety messages our officers shared with
them. I also know that all our officers enjoyed this special day."
Albert and Deidre Pujols established the Pujols Family Foundation as a means
of sharing their commitment to faith, family and others. The foundation's
mission is to: promote awareness, provide hope and meet tangible needs for
families and children with Down syndrome; provide extraordinary experiences
for children with disabilities and life threatening illnesses; and to
improve the standard of living and quality of life for impoverished children
and orphans in the Dominican Republic. The Water Patrol and Pujols Family
Foundation held their first fun day on the water last year at Hide Away
Harbor Park.
News Release ID: N07100246
Release Date: 20101019
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The above reprinted from the Missouri State
Waterpatrol website
Click here
to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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Best View of the Bluffs
on the River !
New Fall Hours:
Thursday -Sunday
Opening at 2pm
THURSDAYS:
$2 Wells & Burger Special
FRIDAYS:
$1 Cans with DJ/Karaoke
SATURDAYS:
Live Music Every Sat Night with 4.99 Fish Fritter Buffet & $10 Buckets
Click here
for map from MapQuest
Click here
for website
Docks Available Call 314-706-2313
636 - 899 - 1093
Free WIFI
10/30 Walt Miller
SUNDAYS: FUNDAY $2 Imports
Oct 23rd Fall Chili Party & Bon Fire
Music by David Cantini
*Kitchen Closed due to Fall Chili Party
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Mississippi
River Near Alton, Illinois
Illinois Man Catches 105 Pound Catfish........
While
participating at a fishing tournament over the weekend, Jason
Jackson and his fishing partner reeled in a 105 pound catfish
close to the Melvin Locks and Dam No. 26 at Alton, Illinois.
Jackson stated that is took 20 minutes to bring the catfish in
without breaking the fishing line. He said that it was a "once
in a lifetime" experience, but figured that one of his buddies
would land a monster catfish sooner or later........
Click here to read this news storey form ksdk.com.
With Video.
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Cedar
Hill Resort Closed for the Season
From facebook....
With the weather forecast of rain all
weekend we have deciede to close up shop for the season. Thanks,
again to all our wonderful loyal customers.
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StreetBeat Band.......
We’ve got some new tunes again!
This Saturday October 23rd from 8-12 we are playing
again at The Spirits Lounge in Alton. Always our favorite. No cover and a
fun time. Stop by and say hi if you can make it. Bring your dancin’ shoes.
Just a heads up for you about next week Saturday October 30th. We will be
playing our first gig at the Alton Sports Tap. This is a costume party and
should be a great time for all attending. I will let you know the
particulars next week such as if there is a contest, door prize or cover
charge.
And just to see if you are still paying attention,
I will buy a beer for anyone who
stands on their head in front of the band. Turns out one did last
week so I’ve lost my perfect record.
Captain Pete
Chief Piano Pounder and
Adult Supervision
StreetBeat
http://www.myspace.com/streetbeatstl
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Missouri River Near
Yankton, South Dakota
Future Of The Missouri River Discussed........
Recently, the National
Park Service started coming up with ideas about the long term
plans for the Missouri National Recreational River. The National Park
Service is seeking assistance from the public to investigate the Missouri
River's natural resources that are as important as flood control. Some
ideas include increased access to the River, improving River education,
increasing hiking and biking trails and conservation........
Click here to read this news article from omaha.com.
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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 !
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24/7 access with key pad
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Asphalt paved, no gravel
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Not in the flood plain
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120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
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Water available for pressure washing
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Free month with 12 month contract
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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
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Asian Carp Update
Chef Parola Returns To The Riverbend........
The people
who missed French chef Philippe Parola at the Mississippi
Earthtones Festival last month, this weekend, they will have
another chance. Parola will be in Grafton at the Grafton
Riverside Flea Market this Saturday and Sunday to cut, fillet
and fry Asian carp for visitors to sample. Parola will also be
showing off his culinary skills at the dedication of the Jerry
F. Costello National Great Rivers Research and Education Center
Confluence Field Station on Tuesday........
Click here to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.
With Photo
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October 23, 2010
Lake of the Ozarks......
Marine max Fall Color Cruise
October offers some of the best boating
of the entire year! The temperatures are cooler, the lake is
quieter and the landscape is painted in beautiful fall colors.
Bring the whole family and join us for some fabulous fall fun
and a relaxing day on the water with fellow boaters. We'll
depart from the marina at 10:30AM for a leisurely cruise through
the State Park, followed with lunch at Shorty Pants. There is no
registration fee and lunch will be at your own expense.
Please RSVP by October 20 to Teresa Riley at 573-365-5382.
Click here for flyer and more info
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On-Site
Marine Service
Winterization Special
On-Site Marine Service Winterization $65.00 Includes stabilize fuel,
fog engine,drain block & manifolds, add anti freeze. visual inspect
belts & hose's. Water system's & generator extra $39.00 ea. Includes
anti freeze. After Nov. 12th. $85.00 weather permitting.
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River
Lovers Unite.......................
Click here to go to the Riverkeeper website
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The 2010 ....River Halloween Party Report
Big
Kahuna ...... Sat, Oct 30 music by Belleville Blues
Kinder’s .................Sat, Oct 30
music by RAIL
Longshot
Saloon..Sat, Oct 30 Live Music
Sharkys..................Fri,
Oct 29 music by Childzplay
Sundowners..........Sat,
Oct 23
music
by RAIL
Keep your anchor right here !
We will have more Halloween Party Info as it becomes
available
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River
History....
21 October 2008 in River History
The Delta Queen arrived in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 21, 2008 for her
final visit to the city as an overnight passenger vessel.
21 October
1974 in River History
The Eads Bridge that crosses the Mississippi River at
St. Louis was designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
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Slips
Available at Port Charles Harbor.......
Call 636/250-2628 or Email: info@portcharlesharbor.com
26x10
28X14
40X16
44X16
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Click here to go to Port Charles website
Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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River Updates From facebook.........
Cedar hill Resort
With the weather forecast of rain all weekend we have
deciede to close up shop for the season. Thanks, again to all our wonderful
loyal customers. See you in May 2011
Grafton Harbor
October 22 - Plain Label BandSaturday, October 23 -
Midwest DriveSunday, October 24 - Ellen Martinez Friday, October 29 – Nukem
Saturday, October 30 - Big Kahuna’s First Annual Halloween PartyCostume
Judging and PrizesMusic – Belleville Blues Book Your Holiday Parties TODAY!!
Kinder's Restaurant
Fri. Oct. 22 we will be having a quilt display @ Kinders. Some made by Ida Kinder. Stop n and take a look and get some lunch
and the best pie around.
Palisades YachtClub
October 23rd Fall Chili Party & Bon Fire 3:30pm
Sharky's
Click on the link below to hear the 60 second promo on radio station WSIE
88.7 FM about the "Jazz at Sharky's" benefit coming up on Sunday, October
24th..
Click here
The Longshot Saloon
MRH and Longshot Saloon Halloween Party is Saturday, October 30th! St. Louis
Dogs will be there 7:00pm-11:00pm and Costume Contest
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105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo
636 - 209 - 5472
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New Hours
Open 12 Noon Thurs-Sun
Close @ midnight Thurs, 1 AM Fri & Sat...8PM Sundays
10/23/10...Halloween Party...Rail Band
11/20 Rail Band
12/31 Rail Band
Click here to go to Sundowners'
website
Con Trios/Anchor Yanker Night:
Thursday 5pm-8pm
$2 Taco Bar; 8pm-Close 2-for-1 Can
Beer, Well Drinks, and Wine
Book
any birthday October 15-December 15th and get Complimentary
Appetizer Buffet"
"Book Christmas and Holiday Parties NOW!
Select Dates still open.
We will cater to your work place!
Book by November 15th,
receive 20% off!" Click here
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Shootout Brought In $70,000 For Charities........
This summer's
2010 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout and peripheral events brought
in $71 less than $70,000 for local charities. A volunteer
coughed up the $71 to make it an even $70,000. Many charities
benefitted from the shootout, including the Lake Ozark Shriner's
Club, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 30-05, Share the
Harvest and several area fire protection districts. The
Shootout also helped the Lake area businesses boost their
sales........
Click here to read this news article from lakeexpo.com.
Click here
to go to lakeexpo.com.
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Click
here to go to Grafton Harbor website
Click here
THE
BIG KAHUNA October Entertainment Schedule
October 22 - Plain Label Band
Saturday, October 23 - Midwest Drive
Sunday, October 24 - Ellen Martinez
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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-Ill.html
Saverton, 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
Alton Marina........................................
Click here
Alton Motorboat Club...........................
Click here
Bridgeton License Office......................
Click here
Cedar Hill Resort..................................
Click here
Chuters
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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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Boat Manufacturer
Production Resumes At Nordic Tugs........
Recently,
Nordic Tugs announced that they will be resuming production in
order to have vessels ready for spring deliveries. During the
temporary closure, most employees were furloughed, but the
company was still taking orders. The temporary closure was
brought on by the ongoing effects of the recession, as well as
the unwillingness of consumers to order new vessels.........
Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's...........
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Loopers... The Parrent Five Family
The Parrent family, Craig &
Danielle with 2 daughters Morgan (9) and Ryann (7) and son Jaxon
(4) are doing the Great Loop with a long side trip around the Caribbean.
Follow them on their boating adventure right here on RiverBills....
.....Click on their Daily Blog
to read more
http://parrentfive.blogspot.com/
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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.
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Boater
Education
Boater
Instruction Available On DVD........
A four DVD box set
offering recreational boaters expert level boat operation and safety
training is now available from All Marine Network. Called Smart Boating,
the 10 hour video course is hosted by the president of boating education
company, Maritime Smarts, Captain Steve Larivee. The video course includes
250 questions that will help boaters prepare for state certification
tests........
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