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It's
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20 January 2011
Over 4 Million Visitors have cruised these e-waters
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
ICY SUNRISE OVER THE MISSISSIPPI
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The Pictures of the Day .... were sent to us by
Claudia Burris who hails out of Hoppies Marina in Kimswick, Mo
Hi Bill,
I got up extra early today to go down and get some
icy river photos for your
web site. I be the water doesn't look like this down in Jamaica! Hope
your
vacation was lots of fun!
See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
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Click here to go to Sharky's website
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Yesteryear's Picture
of the Day
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YesterYear's
River Pictures
of the Day in
2010
---- were sent to us by Jim,
Angela, Marissa & Allison, who hail out of Lake Center
Marina in the boat........ "Teacher's Pet."
Hi Bill,
We took a ride today (01-02-10) over to Grafton to snap a
few pics of the river and some eagles. We seen a few eagles
at Melvin Price, but towards Grafton there was a little
more activity.
Cheers,
Jim, Angela, Marissa & Allison
Teacher's Pet
Lake Center Marina
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http://www.xtremelytropical.com/
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Featured
Classifieds
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 For
Sale.... 1990 48' Hatteras
Description
48’ 1990 Hatteras
 Under
550 hours on this beautiful well maintained fresh water 48’ 1990
Hatteras with diesel 8v92 engines. This fast but stable Motor
Yacht has a spacious 3-stateroom layout and offers a huge
air-conditioned aft deck with glass windows and doors. The steps
up to the fly bridge with hardtop keep everybody inside and out
of the weather. Great Electronics, new aft deck furniture,
recent complete bottom job (guaranteed for life) and upgrades
throughout make this one a turnkey yacht.
The galley has a dishwasher and
washer/dryer for that live aboard convenience. There are 3 vaccu-flush
heads, each with a separate shower. Draft is 5’3, fuel 764 gals,
cruises at 20 mph at 2050 rpm, 16’ beam. There is a little
balcony off the aft deck to access the stern lines and swim
platform. Located in St Charles County.
Please call Safe Harbor Yacht Sales, Pat or Jim at 636-250-3500
to schedule a showing, or email to
pat@safeharboryachts.com.
Asking price is $289,900.
Click here
to go to ad on RiverBills Classifieds Page for more pictures
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1992 Hyatt 40
New
Low Price 1-17-11
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Front Page Index
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River News !
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Navigation
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Missouri State Water
Patrol News Release.....
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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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Missouri Water Patrol
Safety Education
Classes
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Date(s)
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Location Address
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Times
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| Chesterfield, MO |
03/26/2011 |
Sammuel Sachs Library
16400 Burkhardt Pl., Chesterfield, MO 63017 -
(314)994-3300 |
9:00 - 15:30 |
| Chesterfield, MO |
04/30/2011 |
Sammuel Sachs Library
16400 Burkhardt Pl., Chesterfield, MO 63017 -
(314)994-3300 |
9:00 - 15:30 |
| Chesterfield, MO |
05/21/2011 |
Sammuel Sachs Library
16400 Burkhardt Pl., Chesterfield, MO 63017 -
(314)994-3300 |
9:00 - 15:30 |
| Florissant, MO |
04/09/2011 |
Jamestown Bluff
Library 4153 N. Hwy 67, Florissant, MO 63034 -
(314)994-3300 |
9:00 - 15:30 |
| ST. Louis, MO |
03/12/2011 |
Cliff Cave Library
5430 Telegraph Rd, ST. Louis, MO 63129 - (314)994-3300 |
9:00 - 15:30 |
| ST. Louis, MO |
05/07/2011 |
Cliff Cave Library
5430 Telegraph Rd, ST. Louis, MO 63129 - (314)994-3300 |
9:00 - 15:30 |
Click here to go to the Missouri Water Patrol's website
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Sad News
Bob Favazza, Emeritus Life Member of Con Trios,
passed away last night around 8 PM after a long
battle with cancer. Bob and his wife Sandy
boated out of Duck Club Yacht Club in the boat
"Flower Petaler". They own Favazza Florist where
they always supplied the flowers for Con Trios
events.
Visitation: Friday, January 21st from 4 to 9 PM
at Shepard Funeral Chapel, 9255 Natural Bridge,
St. Louis, MO 63134, Telephone: (314) 426-6000
Funeral Mass: Saturday 1t 11 AM at the St. Ann
Catholic Church of Normandy, 7350 Natural Bridge
Road, St. Louis, MO 63121
Luncheon immediately following services in the
lower level of the Church.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to
either the Backstoppers Organization or the
Karen Weidinger Foundation.
Our condolences and prayers go out to Sandy and
their family.
The above re-printed from the Con
Trios Yacht Club website
Comments
from Friends.....
Our dear friend and C Dock owner
Bob Favazza lost his fight with cancer last
night.
He will surely be missed.
Thomas Morhaus
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Click here to go to Port Charles website
Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Fins to the Left at Palisades Yacht Club ....
Shark Boat Scheduled for RierBills Eagle
Watch Party..........
 Captain
Tim and the Shark Boat will be at RiverBills 3rd Annual Eagle Watch Party at
Palisades Yacht Club on Saturday, January 29th.
See the Shark Up-Close and Personal......
Captain Tim and the "Bite Me Crew" will be providing
T-shirts for the Trivia Games !
Close the Beaches...... Stay out of the Water....
River Shark in the Area !
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Belk Park Lake Near
Wood River, Illinois
Ice Capades, Firefighter Style
Tuesday, more than a
dozen firefighters with the Wood River Fire Department went out onto the
frozen Belk Park Lake for ice rescue training. They enlisted the assistance
of firefighters with the Alton and Edwardsville departments to help with the
training, as they have a bit more experience with ice training. The
rescuers trained by retrieving a "live" victims from the water, portrayed by
other firefighters........
Click here to read this news story from thetelegraph.com.
With Photos and Video.
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Boat Gear
Manufacturer
Garmin To Provide OEM Electronics........
Recently, the designers
and builders of Ranger Tugs, Fluid Motion, announced that they have named
Garmin International as their exclusive electronics supplier for their full
line of cruising tugs. The partnership was announced prior to the Seattle
Boat Show, where Ranger's new Cutwater Boats will be unveiled. Garmin
electronics have been installed on Ranger Tugs since 2006, and with the new
model launch, it was a natural progression to make Garmin the electronics
supplier for both boat lines........
Click here to read this news story fromtradeonlytoday.com.
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River
Restaurants
Who's
Open... Who's Closed........
Cedar Hill Resort................ Closed for the season
Big Kahuna........................
Open for your Business
Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season
KJ's
Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome
Longshot Saloon................ Closed for the season
Palisades Yacht
Club......... Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis...... Closed for the season
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RiverGear
Store
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here
and come aboard the RiverGear Boat Store
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Click here to go to...
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River
Lovers Unite............
Click here to go to the Riverkeeper website
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Click here for more information
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M/V Mel Oliver Oil
Spill Update
Guilty Pleas And Sentencing In 2008 Collision........
Wednesday, DRD Towing Co.
and it's owner were sentenced in federal court in conjunction with a 2008
collision that resulted in the spilling of 300,000 gallons of fuel oil into
the Mississippi River. On July 23, 2008, the M/V Mel Oliver was pushing a
barge laden with fuel oil, when it crossed into the path of a Liberian
flagged tanker, causing the spill of almost 300,000 gallons of fuel oil.
DRD was sentenanced to two years of probation, and a $200,000 fine. DRD's
co-owner was sentenanced to 21 months for obstructing justice. A shipmate
has pled guilty to violations of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act and the
Clean Water Act. He is awaiting sentencing........
Click here to read this news article from nola.com.
With Photo.
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Obituary - Patrick Tevebaugh
Bill,
My husband of 31 years, Patrick, passed away suddenly
on 11/10/10.
A good friend of ours writes a monthly newsletter for the video gaming
industry. He dedicated one of the issues to Pat.
I was wondering, if it might be possible, to put the attached article on his
obituary.
Thank you.
Pat and I were in Jamaica several times, most recently in Negril January
2010. We often discussed and believed that it should be an annual trip.
Always enjoy your website and photos.
Have a Great and Safe Day.
Beverly Tevebaugh
Bev and Pat Tevebaugh
My friend Pat and a
note of gratitude for Thanksgiving
We all go through life and hopefully have the
opportunity to carve out some friendships that we hold dear and near to our
hearts. The inter-circle of friends, the top of the list, the ones you look
forward to being with and go on vacations with. The type of friend you call
when you have great news and sad news to share. The reason why I bring this
up to you is because I recently lost such a friend. His name was Pat.
I first met Pat nearly 30 years ago when I first started in the coin-op
industry full-time after finishing college. He was one of those game room
operators that popped up in the early 80's. He later got out of the
business, but from the moment I met Pat he and I became best of friends. Pat
went on to do a handful of careers since then that included insurance,
teaching, truck driving, and industrial sales. Whatever he was doing he made
the best of it and always had a great attitude.
Pat was one of those guys that once he walked in to the room the whole room
lit up and everyone couldn't but have a great attitude. He had an infectious
smile, a bolstering laugh, and always had a story to share. Pat had the
ability to put anyone at ease and often made himself the brunt of his jokes.
He loved to give everyone a nickname and it was a clear sign that should you
be awarded of such a name that he really liked you.
Pat was out delivering a drum of product off to one of his customers a
little over a week ago and fell over from a fatal heart attack. He left
behind a great lady (his wife Bev) and two grown kids that looked up to
their dad with great respect and love. Yes, it was sudden. No signs. It was
just his time.
He worked hard, but was a man of leisure. He loved camping and in his later
years really took to boating. Living in Illinois near St. Louis, he had a
nice boat that kept on the Mississippi. Both Bev and Pat loved to spend all
of their free time on the boat together. It was a way of life for them and
I'm not sure they spent a single weekend at home this entire past boating
season.
I share this at our time of Thanksgiving, because I am ever so grateful to
have had Pat in my life. He was one of the most important people to me and
this was the first time I had lost someone from my inner-circle (other than
a family member). I often find myself in moments of deep sadness and know
that this will pass. I need to enjoy this moment and forever keep it in my
heart. What is amazing is that it had not been for this crazy industry, I
would have never met Pat...
The above Obituary re-printed from November 2010 EDC
Newsletter
Click here
to go to EDC Newsletter
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Best View of the Bluffs
on the River !
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
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for website
Docks Available Call 314-706-2313
636 - 899 - 1093
Free WIFI
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River
Levels & Water Temp
on your
Mobile Phone, Blackberry, IPhone, etc...
River Levels for Pool
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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
Eagles Landing Marina ........................
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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Loopers... The Parrent 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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Boat Manufacturer
Brunswick Leads Recovery Says Analyst........
Edward Aaron,
an analyst with RBC Capitol Markets stated that leisure product
stocks, including Brunswick Corp., are starting to realize a
retail demand recovery. Aaron said that recent studies indicate
a secure, but still weak demand environment over the seasonal
downtime during the fourth quarter, and into January. Aaron
added that boating is the weakest sector that they track from
the perspective of demand, and that inventories have been
whittled down to near normal levels........
Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
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While Trolling The
Internet........
We reeled in
a video demonstrating how not to launch your new yacht........
Click here to check out this video on youtube.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
Wednesday
19 January 2011
Over 4 Million Visitors have cruised these e-waters
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
Cick pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day .... were sent to us by
Capt'n Dave Diederich, who hails out of Alton Marina in the boat........
Wind Dancer
Welcome back Bill
Top Picture
Here is a sunset panorama taken at Alton Marina on
January 5th. If there would have been just a little less ice in the harbor I
would have gone out.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/diederich/5328635148/
Bottom picture
Todays, Yesteryears photo from Gary Lucy looks like a
photo I took yesterday
Dave Diederich
Wind Dancer
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Click here to go to Sharky's website
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Yesteryear's Picture
of the Day
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YesterYear's
River Pictures
of the Day in
2010
---- were sent to us by Jim,
Angela, Marissa & Allison, who hail out of Lake Center
Marina in the boat........ "Teacher's Pet."
Hi Bill,
We took a ride today (01-02-10) over to Grafton to snap a
few pics of the river and some eagles. We seen a few eagles
at Melvin Price, but towards Grafton there was a little
more activity.
Cheers,
Jim, Angela, Marissa & Allison
Teacher's Pet
Lake Center Marina
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http://www.xtremelytropical.com/
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Featured
Classifieds
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For
Sale.... 1996
Sea Ray 250 Sundancer Cruiser
Description
7.4 Mercruiser Bravo III w/ stainless
props. Complete Bimini Tops, cockpit carpet, full enclosures,
cockpit cover and full boat winter cover. New Lowrance GPS/Depthsounder,
VHF marine radio, new dual batteries w/ charger, cockpit heat,
Carry-On A/C, stereo w/ CD and ipod hook-up, Cabin is in great
shape with full head w/ holding tank, water system with water
heater, AC/DC refrigerator, microwave, transom shower.
Boat has always been well maintained and kept on lift.
On lift at marina in St. Charles County.
$19,000
Galva-lift also for sale…. $1800.00
314-518-1153
Click here
tto go to ad on RiverBills Classifieds
Page for more pictures
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New Prices
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1992 Hyatt 40
New
Low Price 1-17-11
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To
View This and Other Featured Boats ....Click
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RiverBill's All Classifieds Page...
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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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to check out this week's upcoming events
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River News !
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Navigation
Notices ......
No new Navigation Notices
Click here to go to the CG/COE website for the latest information
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Missouri State Water
Patrol News Release.....
No new News Releases
Click here
to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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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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Captains Class
Grafton
Harbor.........
Hello everyone.
Anyone interested in taking the captains class please contact
World Wide Training as some as you can. Matt Hahn will be
teaching the class this year.
No one can replace Captain Larry but Matt is very knowledgeable
and I am sure you will enjoy the class.
If you have any question you can call me at the harbor
618-786-7678.
Thanks
Joe DeSherlia
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Mississippi
River Near Alton, Illinois
Woman Rescued From Levee Floodgate........
A distraught
woman was talked down from her perch atop a thirty foot levee
flood gate under the Clark Bridge. After several Alton police
officers talked her into coming down, she seemed afraid to walk
back off of the gate. The Alton Fire Department was called out
to provide a ladder and assistance to bring the woman
down........
Click here to read this news story from thetelegraph.com.
With Photo,
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Click here to go to Port Charles website
Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Boat Drinks.......
Jimmy Buffett Playing At Verizon Wireless Amphitheater........
On May 3, 2011, Jimmy
Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will be playing at the Verizon Wireless
Amphitheater. Tickets will be available for purchase on Monday at 10 am,
limit 8 per person. Buffett is opening the 2011 concert season at the
Amphitheater. The show is part of the "Welcome To Fin Land" tour........
Click here to read this news article from stltoday.com.
With Photo.
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Mississippi River
Near East Prairie, Missouri
Remains Found On Riverbank Identified........
The bones that a
Fitzgerald Marine Service worker found on January 4th have been identified
as belonging to 20 year old Eli Culp. Culp went missing in the Mississippi
River on August 15, 2010 near Cairo, Illinois. Culp had jumped into the
River, and never resurfaced. It was believed that he had drowned. No
clothing or personal items were found with Culp's remains, he was identified
by dental records........
Click here to read this news report from kfvs.com.
With Photos and Video.
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River
Restaurants
Who's
Open... Who's Closed........
Cedar Hill Resort................ Closed for the season
Big Kahuna........................
Open for your Business
Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season
KJ's
Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome
Longshot Saloon................ Closed for the season
Palisades Yacht
Club......... Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis...... Closed for the season
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RiverGear
Store
Click
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and come aboard the RiverGear Boat Store
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River
Lovers Unite............
Click here to go to the Riverkeeper website
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Boat Manufacturer
Stratos Boats Unveils Sales Promotion........
Recently, Stratos Boats
announced that they have kicked off a new retail sales promotion that offers
consumers up to $1,000 off of selected models. The "Step Up or Step Back"
promo applies to purchasers of new, previously unsold Stratos boats.
Qualifying vessel purchases will be eligible for up to $750 in cash
discounts or down payment assistance, and $250 toward the purchase of
Stratos apparel........
Click here to read this news story from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Best View of the Bluffs
on the River !
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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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
Eagles Landing Marina ........................
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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Loopers... The Parrent 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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Boat
Manufacturer
New Dealer Price Website Won't Get Help From
Manufacturers........
When the new
website,
www.seedealercost.com or
www.paydealercost.com
goes online later this week, they will do so without the help of
boat manufacturers, Brunswick Boat Group or Seminole Marine
Group. Many boat dealers and others in the marine industry
have denounced the website, citing potential damage to their
businesses. The website claims to be similar to automotive
websites in that it offers product info, including standard and
optional features, specifications and pricing info, including
invoice and MSRP........
Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
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It's
Tuesday
18 January 2011
Over 4 Million Visitors have cruised these e-waters
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
Captain Larry Walker
Cick pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day .... are from Valerie
& Tim Aulabaugh who hail out of Grafton Harbor in the boat ..........Aulaboard.
Bill,
I was putting together pictures for everyone that
went on the bareboating trip to the British Virgin Islands after
Thanksgiving. Of course you know that Capt. Larry Walker was part of our
crew . He came on the trip as a friend of Joe and Jan Desherlia but quickly
won the hearts of the crews of both boats. He always had a smile and a
chuckle. He was always the gentleman and forever the teacher. Until the
moment he left this earth, he smiled, laughed, danced and lived life to the
fullest. I know he will be greatly missed by those that knew him far better
than I.
Joe and Jan Desherlia wrote a touching recount of his last few days that can
be found here:
http://towndock.net/news/larry-walker-1951-2010?pg=6.
I am attaching pictures that were shared by everyone
that went on the trip.
Joe & Jan DeSherlia
Dave & Karen Wilmouth
Joan & Mike Steckel
Jeff & Cheryl Baecht
Tim & Ginger Davis
Jane Burge.
Valerie & Tim Aulabaugh
Aulaboard
Grafton Harbor
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Yesteryear's Picture
of the Day
click to enlarge
YesterYear's
River Pictures
of the Day in
2010
---- were sent to us by Jim,
Angela, Marissa & Allison, who hail out of Lake Center
Marina in the boat........ "Teacher's Pet."
Hi Bill,
We took a ride today (01-02-10) over to Grafton to snap a
few pics of the river and some eagles. We seen a few eagles
at Melvin Price, but towards Grafton there was a little
more activity.
Cheers,
Jim, Angela, Marissa & Allison
Teacher's Pet
Lake Center Marina
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Featured
Classifieds
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For Sale
..... Cruisers
Model 3850 Aft Cabin
 This Cruiser's
design boasts the most livable, open, single level, deck to fly bridge space
of any 40' motor yacht. Bimini top with full enclosures of bridge and aft
deck, and Hardtop on aft deck protects crew from elements. Hugh salon,
spacious aft cabin and cooks galley makes this boat truly desirable.
$65,000.00
Contact: Jim Vineyard cell#
314-591-6899
Boat Located At Duck Club Yacht Club
St. Louis, MO
For more
information check out the website below !
It was
made just for this boat.....lots of pictures, specs and information
http://home.earthlink.net/~jvineyard/
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River News !
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Navigation
Notices ......
To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 1/17/10
Subject: Main Lock Closure - Kaskaskia L/D - MM 0.8 KAS
NAVNOTICE # 2438
THE MAIN LOCK CHAMBER OF THE KASKASKIA L/D (MM 0.8 KAS) WILL BE
CLOSED TO NAVIGATION MON-FRI FROM 6:00AM TO 4:30PM FOR INSTALLATION
OF THE NEW CULVERT VALVES. THESE CLOSURES WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR THE
FOLLOWING DATES: 18JAN-21JAN, 24JAN-28JAN, AND 14FEB-18FEB 2011. THE
MAIN LOCK CHAMBER WILL THEN BE CLOSED FROM 6:00AM ON MONDAY UNTIL
4:30PM ON FRIDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES: 31JAN-04FEB AND
07FEB-11FEB 2011.ALL NAVIGATION INTEREST SHOULD BE ALERT FOR AND
ABIDE BY ANY SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS THAT MAY BE ISSUED BY THE
LOCKMASTER.
To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 1/17/10
Subject: Waterway Action Plan - UMR, ILR, MOR
NAVNOTICE # 2437
USCG SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ISSUES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
ADVISORY:
A. THE FOLLOWING ZONES ARE IN THE ACTION PHASE FOR ICE CONDITIONS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE WESTERN RIVERS WAP ANNEXES:
1. UMR: ZONES 1-28 (MM 109.9-857.6 UMR).
2. ILR: ZONES 1-7 (MM 0.0-180.9 ILR).
3. MOR: NONE.
B. FOR ILR ZONE 7, NAVIGATION HAS BEEN RESTRICTED TO ONE WAY TRAFFIC
THROUGH PEORIA LAKE MM 169.0 - 179.0 ILR. THIS WILL HELP MAINTAIN
THE CURRENT ICE TRAIL AND PREVENT SHEET ICE FROM BREAKING OFF THE
BANK. ALL MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO PROCEED WITH EXTREME CAUTION
WHEN TRANSITING THIS AREA.
C. SHEET ICE AND HEAVY ICE GORGES CAN BE EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND ILLINOIS WATERWAY. CHANNELS MAY BE
BLOCKED BY ICE IN SOME LOCATIONS. MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO ENSURE
THAT FLEETS ARE CLOSELY MONITORED AND MOORING LINES ARE ADEQUATELY
SECURED, AND TO EXERCISE DUE CAUTION TO AVOID SINKING BARGES AND
HIGH LOCALIZED FLOW OR OUT DRAFT CONDITIONS DUE TO WATER BYPASSING A
TEMPORARY DAM THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY AN ICE GORGE.
D. MARINERS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT BUOYS MAY BE UNRELIABLE DUE TO
ICING CONDITIONS. ICE FLOWS RENDER REFLECTIVE MATERIAL INEFFECTIVE,
AND MAY DRAG BUOYS OFF STATION AND SEVER BUOYS FROM THEIR MOORINGS.
Click here to go to the CG/COE website for the latest information
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Missouri State Water
Patrol News Release.....
No new News Releases
Click here
to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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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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Click here for map from MapQuest
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Cedar Hill Resort.....
Dave Ash told us yesterday that Cedar
Hill Resort was officially sold to new owners on January 05,
2011.
River Bill says.... A big thanks goes out to Dave and Carrie Ash
for serving up all the food, drinks and "good times" over the
years !
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Mississippi
River Ferries
Grafton Looking For Another Ferry........
Talks have
started between the mayor of Grafton, Illinois, the City
Council, federal officials, and a group of businessmen for
another ferry in addition to other businesses at the confluence
of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. After adjourning the
first regular council meeting of the year, the City Council,
mayor and the city attorney met in an executive session to talk
about contracts for a fish processing plant, as well as a
ferry. Mayor Tom Thompson quipped that having a ferry up and
running by spring is just a matter of time........
Click here to read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
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While Trolling The Internet........
We reeled in
a few photos of eagles vacationing in the Riverbend........
Click here to check out these photos from kmov.com.
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Click here to go to Port Charles website
Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Missouri River
Reservoirs
Corps
Ready For Spring Runoff........
Recently, the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers stated that they are prepared to handle the Missouri
River this coming spring, in addition to preventing floods. The Corps took
until January to evacuate all but 200,000 acre feet of last years
floodwaters from the Missouri River Reservoirs, but did not release as much
water as was originally anticipated. Through the rest of January, the
Gavins Point Dam will be releasing 18,500 cubic feet of water per second,
and 20,000 cubic feet per second during February........
Click here to read this news story from newspressnow.com.
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River
Ferries..........
Phone Numbers
Brussels Ferry.....................................618 - 786-3636
Golden
Eagle Ferry / Winfield Ferry...... 618 -
962-2535
Grafton
Ferry............... Out of Business
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River
Restaurants
Who's
Open... Who's Closed........
Cedar Hill Resort................ Closed for the season
Big Kahuna........................
Open for your Business
Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season
KJ's
Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome
Longshot Saloon................ Closed for the season
Palisades Yacht
Club......... Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis...... Closed for the season
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RiverGear
Store
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here
and come aboard the RiverGear Boat Store
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River
Lovers Unite............
Click here to go to the Riverkeeper website
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Boating Safety
TakeMeFishing Includes Safety Content........
TakeMeFishing.org recently teamed up with Markel Boat Insurance to increase
public awareness of safe boating and fishing practices. When browsing the
TakeMeFishing.org website, visitors will come across boating and fishing
tips, safety suggestions and insurance guidelines from Markel Insurance.
Ted Wentzel, Markel marketing director, stated that they were thrilled to
partner with TakeMeFishing, whose goal is to get more Americans into fishing
and boating........
Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
Click here
to visit the Take Me Fishing website.
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Best View of the Bluffs
on the River !
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
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for website
Docks Available Call 314-706-2313
636 - 899 - 1093
Free WIFI
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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
Eagles Landing Marina ........................
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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Loopers... The Parrent 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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E15
Update
More EPA Decisions
Coming Soon........
Later this month, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency is likely to rule on the use of
E15 in vehicle models from 2001 - 2006. This decision was
originally slated to be made last fall, but was pushed back
because the EPA was not finished with their tests. Earlier this
month, a bipartisan group of senators pushed for the EPA to
overturn their decision to allow the use on E15 in 2007 and
newer vehicles, because there is not adequate protection to
prevent misfueling........
Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
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It's
Monday
17 January 2011
Over 4 Million Visitors have cruised these e-waters
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
The Picture of the Day .... is from Little
John's Motor Sports......
Randy Bicknese of Little Johns Motorsports Awarded
Rookie Of The Year For 2010 in Drag Boat Racing
RiverBill
says... Congratulations to Randy and the entire Little John's Motor Sports
Racing Team !
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MORE !
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day .... was sent to us By Lisa
Hickey with the following caption.....
A
River Rat Turns 60
RiverBill says......Happy Birthday
Greg !
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Yesteryear's Picture
of the Day
click to enlarge
YesterYear's
River Pictures
of the Day in
2010
---- were from
Capt'n Gary Lucy, the painting river artist. Gary
hails out of Palisades Yacht Club in his houseboat /
studio....... River Rover.
Bill,
I few interesting photos from a trip Sandy and I took to
Grafton.
By the way, that is Mason's Chute. No one was anchored out
on this Sunday afternoon.
Gary
Check out Gary's website
http://www.garylucy.com/captainslog/captainsloghome.html
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Featured
Classifieds
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For
Sale.... River Home At 117 Phillip Dr.
Description
Beautiful river home
perfect for one family or Clubhouse for many
 Spacious 3 (plus) bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home offers 1,942 sq. ft.,
cathedral style vaulted ceilings, enormous great room, sunken
living room, spacious master bedroom with oversized walk-in
closet, main floor laundry, skylights, wood burning fireplace,
office space, lower level partially unfinished offering
additional storage, this beautiful home is move-in ready! Lower
level completely remodeled in 2008, including new carpet and
quarry tile flooring, new furnace, water heater, water softener.
Second level main bathroom has new Bathfitter tub/shower with
lifetime warranty installed in 2009. Exterior amenities include
detached 28x28 garage, carport/partially enclosed patio,
additional driveway parking, deck, property backs up to woods
providing privacy.
Located off N. Hwy 94 in Woodland Marina, 117 Phillip Dr., St.
Charles, Mo. 63301.
This home is a must see!
Asking price $142,000.
Call 636 250 3192 or 314 581 3820.
Click here
to go to ad on RiverBills Classifieds
Page for more pictures
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Navigation
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No new Navigation Notices
Click here to go to the CG/COE website for the latest information
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Missouri State Water
Patrol News Release.....
No new News Releases
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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
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Click here for map from MapQuest
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Mississippi
River Ferries
Golden Eagle Ferry Reopened........
Friday, the
Golden Eagle Ferry that takes commuters across the Mississippi
River between St. Charles, Missouri and Calhoun County, Illinois
reopened. The Winfield Ferry upriver is closed until further
notice........
Click here to read this news story from altondailynews.com.
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Mississippi
River Near Hannibal, Missouri
Ice Jam Brings Flood Warnings........
Friday, the
National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Hannibal,
Missouri after an ice jam down river has caused the levels of
the Mississippi River to rise. The warning was issued because
of the build-up of ice behind the lock and dam at Saverton.
Another flood warning was issued for Louisiana, Missouri because
of an ice build-up behind the lock and dam at
Clarksville........
Click here to read this news article from hannibal.net.
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 Public
Notices Open For Comment
Posted on the US Army Corps Of
Engineers Website.....
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P-2778: The applicant,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, seeks authorization to
conduct grading and construction in conjunction with the Ted Shanks
Conservation Area (TSCA) Habitat and Rehabilitation Enhancement Project
(HREP). The HREP improvements will restore and enhance the quality and
diversity of wetland habitat that in turn will primarily benefit
migratory birds and secondarily other wetland species. Three objectives
and enhancement measures are considered in detail to achieve the project
goal: 1. Improve water level management, 2. Increase quantity of
bottomland and floodplain forest, and 3. Improve aquatic habitat. To
meet the objectives, the project includes the construction of new water
control structures, degradation/setback of levees, restoration of
channels, construction of rock riffle and hard point structures,
construction of berm segments to divide the area into three management
units, construction of channel for the proposed pump station and
planting of bottomland hardwoods and floodplain forests. The applicant
has been working on alternatives, avoidance and minimization in
conjunction with the Missouri Department of Conservation. To off-set the
impact to aquatic resources, the proposed project will enhance and
restore over 2900 acres of wetland habitat through the construction of
this project. Additionally, the applicant proposed approximately 296
acres of tree planting to compensate for the tree clearing associated
with construction. The proposed project is located on the right
descending bank of the Mississippi River, adjacent to the town of
Ashburn, Missouri in Pike County. The project area encompasses part of
TSCA and the Upper Mississippi River Conservation area. It lays in Pool
24 between Upper Mississippi River Miles (RM) 284.5 and 288.5. The
public notice comment period opens on January 13 and closes February 3,
2011.
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.
Information presented on CorpsWeb public web sites is considered public
information and may be distributed or copied.
Click here
to go to the US Army Corps of Engineers website
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Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Asian Carp Update
Michigan A.G. To Continue Carp Fight........
Thursday, Michigan's new
Attorney General, Bill Schuette, announced that he would continue the legal
battle to seal off the waterways into the Great Lakes in order to stop the
Asian carp. Schuette stated that the permanent solution to the problem is
the separation of the Lakes from the Mississippi River watershed. Last
year, the U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Judge Robert Dowd refused
requests to immediately close the locks........
Click here to the news story form wisinfo.com.
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Con Trios Yacht Club
New Date for January
"Get Together"
........
 January
Get-Together
Date: Saturday, January 22nd
Time: 2 PM to 5 PM
Location: Baha Rock Club, 305 N. Main, St. Charles, MO 63301
Cost is $10 per person, your friends and guests are welcome too!
Good Music, Good Food and Good Times!
Click here to go to the Con Trios website
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River
Ferries..........
Phone Numbers
Brussels Ferry.....................................618 - 786-3636
Golden
Eagle Ferry / Winfield Ferry...... 618 -
962-2535
Grafton
Ferry............... Out of Business
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River
Restaurants
Who's
Open... Who's Closed........
Cedar Hill Resort................ Closed for the season
Big Kahuna........................
Open for your Business
Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season
KJ's
Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome
Longshot Saloon................ Closed for the season
Palisades Yacht
Club......... Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis...... Closed for the season
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RiverGear
Store
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and come aboard the RiverGear Boat Store
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River
Lovers Unite............
Click here to go to the Riverkeeper website
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Mississippi River
River At Memphis, Tennessee
Planning for New Bridge At Memphis Underway........
Recently, the Tennessee
Department of Transportation announced that they have begun studies that may
result in the construction of a third bridge spanning the Mississippi River
at Memphis, Tennessee. The project in intended to improve the traffic flow
over the River. The area surrounding Memphis contains the the busiest cargo
airport in the world, the fourth largest inland port, and five class I
railroads........
Click here to read this news article from bizjournals.com.
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News Release From BoatUS
BoatUS Foundation
Grassroots Grants Program Makes Big Changes for 2011
April 1 Deadline to Apply; Public to Vote on Proposed Projects
North OKC Bassmasters of
Norman, OK used
grant funds to produce and
install 20 signs encouraging
boaters to wear life jackets
ANNAPOLIS, Md., January 14, 2011 -- The BoatUS
Foundation�s Grassroots Grants Program which provides funding
for local projects that educate boaters on boating safety and
clean boating topics kicks off today with some changes designed
to identify new, innovative grant proposals. The program also
now gives the public a vote in who receives funding.
After more than 20 years and providing over $1 million in
funding, we�re making significant changes to find the most
creative project ideas and to make our grant program more
interactive for applicants and the boating public, said Program
Manager Alanna Keating. We hope our new approach will give us a
chance to see what new types of ideas organizations have to
reach boaters and what boaters think of these ideas.
Traditional boating organizations as well as local groups,
clubs, school and college nonprofit organizations are eligible
for grants for up to $4,000. The application deadline is April
1. Interested groups may apply at www.BoatUS.com/Foundation/Grants
and a total of $50,000 is available for the 2011 Grassroots
Grant cycle.
New to the grant program this year, applicants are encouraged to
upload photos and videos showcasing their proposed project ideas
or anything else that will convey their vision. Once the grant
applications are received in early April, the Foundation will
post the most creative applications online where the public will
vote to decide which projects receive funding later this spring.
Groups interested in applying for one or more grants may go to
www.BoatUS.com/Foundation/Grants to view photos of previous
grant projects, review official guidelines and learn more about
the program. You can follow the Foundation on Facebook �
www.Facebook.com/BoatUSFoundation to be notified when voting
begins.
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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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Best View of the Bluffs
on the River !
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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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
Eagles Landing Marina ........................
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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Loopers... The Parrent 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....
Saturday, January 15, 2011
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Marathon
Marathon Marina and Boatyard has been a great place to call home this past week!
We have the best view of the sunset each night. This picture is taken from our
aft deck! It's going to be a great month.
Can you see the "Negotiator" pictured in the middle of 'high rent district'? The
people are very friendly too!
.....Click on their Daily Blog
to read more
http://parrentfive.blogspot.com/
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Missouri
River Power Generation
Hydropower Production To Increase In 2011.........
The U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers is predicting that the power generated by the
dams along the Missouri River will be above average in 2011.
The low River levels caused by almost a decade of drought
reduced power output at the six dams in the Dakotas, Montana and
Nebraska. Thanks to heavy rains and robust snow runoff since
2008, the Missouri River levels, including the pools, have
recovered........
Click here to read this news report from semissourian.com.
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It's
Thursday
13 January 2011
Over 4 Million Visitors have cruised these e-waters
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
Stl.Boating
Krewe
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The Picture of the Day .... is of "some" of the
Saint Louis Boating Krewe, yesterday evening on Negril Beach, Jamaica... Yah
mon.
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Yesteryear's Picture
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TRAFFIC JAM PORTAGE
STYLE
click to enlarge
YesterYear's
River Picture
of the Day in
2010
---- was from
"ImRWC1."
TRAFFIC JAM PORTAGE STYLE
MONDAY EVENING 1-11-10
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Featured
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For
Sale.... 10,000 Lb Poly Lift Boat Lift
Description
 10,000# capacity, low profile “Poly Lift”, complete with two air
pumps for quicker reaction.
Price: $2,850 (located @ Grafton Marina, Grafton, IL)
Contact Dan @
618-205-6480
boatseller618@gmail.com
Click here
to go to ad on RiverBills Classifieds
Page for more pictures
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1983 44ft Trojan Motor Yacht
50' Slip
At Duck Club Marina G Dock
New
Price 01-09-11 New
Price 01-09-11
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here
RiverBill's All Classifieds Page...
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Classifieds.......
Click here
to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats
Restaurant Section......
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here
to check
Business Hours....Dinner
Specials...Drink Specials & Who's Playing Where !
What's Going On At The River This Week Section......
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Navigation
Notices ......
Click here to go to the CG/COE website for the latest information
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Missouri State Water
Patrol News Release.....
Click here
to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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Best View of the Bluffs
on the River !
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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Illinois River Ferries
Ferries Close Due To Ice........
Two ferries
that run on the Illinois River have closed on account of the icy
waters. Wednesday, the Kampsville Ferry and the Brussels Ferry
shut down, and will remain closed until the ice melts. The
ferries run between Green and Calhoun Counties in Illinois. The
Illinois Department of Transportation suggests using the Hardin
Bridge as an alternate route into Calhoun County........
Click here to read this news story from kmov.com.
With Photo.
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Sad News
Sad News to Report:
Madelyn "Toby" Kay Henderson, mother of fellow
boater and photographer Martin "Marty" Henderson
passed away on January 8th, 2011. For those of
you that may not know Marty, he was the
photographer at last year's icebreaker that took
the pictures before the party of each couple.
Visitation: Thursday, January 13th from 4 to 7
PM at Pitman Funeral Home, 1545 Wentzville Pkwy,
Wentzville, MO
Service: Thursday, January 13th at 7 PM at
Pitman Funeral Home
Interment is Private
Mrs. Henderson's obituary:
http://www.pitmanfuneralhome.com/view.php?id=1286
Our Condolences and Prayers go out to Marty and
his family.
The above re-printed from the Con
Trios Yacht Club website
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Public
Notices Open For Comment
Posted on the US Army Corps Of
Engineers Website.....
Click here for more information on the above notice
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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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Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri
Jumper Pulled From Brink On Eads Bridge........
Sunday morning,
Metro Safety Officers and a St. Clair County Sheriff's Sergeant
responded to a call about a man standing on the edge of the Eads
Bridge, poised to jump. After the rescuers spoke with the man for
a period of time, he lunged forward in what appeared to be a leap
from the bridge. Two of the responders grabbed the man in a "bear
hug" and hauled him back over the railing to safety. The man was
transported across the River to Missouri, where an ambulance was
waiting........
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River
Ferries..........
Phone Numbers
Brussels Ferry.....................................618 - 786-3636
Golden
Eagle Ferry / Winfield Ferry...... 618 -
962-2535
Grafton
Ferry............... Out of Business
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River
Restaurants
Who's
Open... Who's Closed........
Cedar Hill Resort................ Closed for the season
Big Kahuna........................
Open for your Business
Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season
KJ's
Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome
Longshot Saloon................ Closed for the season
Palisades Yacht
Club......... Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis...... Closed for the season
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RiverGear
Store
Click
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and come aboard the RiverGear Boat Store
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Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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River
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Click here to go to the Riverkeeper website
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While Trolling The
Internet........
We ran aground on a video
put together by MSD St. Paul, with the input of the U.S. Coast Guard, the
Coast Guard Auxiliary and the barge industry to educate recreational boaters
on some of the hazards of boating on the Mississippi River with tows........
Click here to check out the video on youtube.com.
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Sangamon River Near
Harristown, Illinois
Canoe Found Overturned, Man Missing........
Rescuers are looking for
a missing man, after the canoe he was in was found capsized. Around noon
Tuesday, the man began a canoe trip at the Rock Springs Conservation Area.
Wednesday morning, rescuers found the capsized canoe, and are searching the
area for clues. The man was not identified........
Click here to read this news report from prairiestateoutdoors.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
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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
Eagles Landing Marina ........................
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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Loopers... The Parrent 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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While Trolling The Internet........
We reeled in
a photo of a semi truck crossing the Clark Bridge at Alton,
Illinois, over a frozen Mississippi River, with the sum peeking
through the clouds........
Click here to check out the photo from thetelegraph.com.
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It's
Wednesday
12 January 2011
Over 4 Million Visitors have cruised these e-waters
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
Click to enlarge
The Picture of the Day .... is from Claudia Burris,
who hails out of Hoppies Marina in Kimswick, Mo. This shot was
taken around the beginning of January...
Hi Bill,
Here's another sunrise photo from Hoppies Marina.
Happy New Year to all my river friends!
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Yesteryear's Picture
of the Day
click to enlarge
YesterYear's
River Picture
of the Day in
2010
---- was from
Capt'n Gary Lucy who hails out of Palisades Yacht Club
in the houseboat..... "River Rover."
Bill,
When is that Global Warming thing going to kick in?
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr,
Gary
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Featured
Classifieds
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For
Sale.. 50'
Slip at Duck Club
Marina
Description
50 ft. .....G Dock # 212
Accessible During Flooding
Price $42,000
New Price 01-09-11.... $40,000
Dan Sieving
314-420-9601 |
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1983 44ft Trojan Motor Yacht
50' Slip
At Duck Club Marina G Dock
New
Price 01-09-11 New
Price 01-09-11
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To
View This and Other Featured Boats ....Click
here
RiverBill's All Classifieds Page...
Click here
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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 ......
Click here to go to the CG/COE website for the latest information
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Missouri State Water
Patrol News Release.....
Click here
to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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Best View of the Bluffs
on the River !
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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Mississippi River At St. Louis Missouri
School Kids Get Private Eagle Days Sessions........
While
everyone knows that Eagle Days on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
will be held this weekend, not too many know that Wednesday
through Friday, January 12-14, 2011, students will be heading
for the Bridge for private sessions. The program, is intended
to teach the kids about conservation and the efforts to restore
eagle populations. The school programs are for fifth grade
students only........
Click here to read this news story from stltoday.com.
With Photo.
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Sad News
Sad News to Report:
Madelyn "Toby" Kay Henderson, mother of fellow
boater and photographer Martin "Marty" Henderson
passed away on January 8th, 2011. For those of
you that may not know Marty, he was the
photographer at last year's icebreaker that took
the pictures before the party of each couple.
Visitation: Thursday, January 13th from 4 to 7
PM at Pitman Funeral Home, 1545 Wentzville Pkwy,
Wentzville, MO
Service: Thursday, January 13th at 7 PM at
Pitman Funeral Home
Interment is Private
Mrs. Henderson's obituary:
http://www.pitmanfuneralhome.com/view.php?id=1286
Our Condolences and Prayers go out to Marty and
his family.
The above re-printed from the Con
Trios Yacht Club website
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Asian Carp
Update
$2 Million Study Began Tuesday........
On Tuesday,
groups from the cities and states along the shores of the Great
Lakes kicked off a $2 million study to figure out the best ways
to sever the links between the Lakes and the Mississippi River
Valley. The focus of the project will be on the canals and
rivers in the Chicago area. Many claim that the timetable laid
out by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the reduction of
waterways connecting the two watersheds will take too long. The
study is intended to speed up the Corps schedule........
Click here to read this news article from myfoxchicago.com.
With Photo.
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Public
Notices Open For Comment
Posted on the US Army Corps Of
Engineers Website.....
Click here for more information on the above notice
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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
-
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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 Street
Beat Band........
January 15th,
2011
Well my Friends, we are coming up on
the anniversary of our first Gig we played together as
StreetBeat. This Saturday will be celebrated as our
one-year mark when we open at Spirits for our first gig
there this year. For those of you who remember, it was a
cold and rainy night……..no wait, wrong speech.
At any rate, join us if you can at one of the great
“joints” in downtown Alton Illinois from 8-12. Tim has a
great menu and we have a lot of new songs, so come hungry
and bring your dancing shoes. We will have a blast!
Oh, Yeah; a free drink on me to anyone who stands on their
head in front of the band. (You up to it Fred?)
Hear the band here:
http://www.myspace.com/streetbeatstl
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News Release From BoatUS
Have Any Ideas on How to Keep Afloat?
Design A Better Life Jacket And Win $5,000
Deadline is Feb. 1
ANNAPOLIS, Md., January 11, 2011 - Are you an armchair inventor
with a better way to keep boaters, sailors and anglers afloat? The
"Innovation in Life Jacket Design Competition" is calling for
out-of-the-box life jacket design entries. However, you only have
until the February 1 to submit your idea.
The BoatUS Foundation, along with Underwriters Laboratories and
the Personal Floatation Device Manufacturers Association, have
teamed up to seek out the newest technologies and design
innovations that could rethink a 100-year-old design. "The
interest in new, more comfortable designs are always important to
waterway users," said BoatUS Vice President of Boating Safety
Chris Edmonston. "While current models of life jackets save lives
every day, many are still bulky and uncomfortable, leaving boaters
reluctant to wear them. This competition hopes to challenge that
mindset."
Entries that embrace new technologies and non-traditional thinking
are being encouraged from individuals or groups, such as high
school science clubs, collegiate design programs or even boat and
fishing clubs. There are no rules regarding types of materials to
be used or whether the design meets any current US standards.
"This is the time to be unconventional in your thinking about what
a life jacket has to look or feel like," added Edmonston,
The entries will be judged based on four criteria: wearability,
reliability, cost and innovation. "Wearability" relates to the
level of comfort. "Reliability" will take into account the chances
for potential failure, while "cost" will look at the affordability
of the design. "Innovation" will take into account originality or
the employment of new technologies.
In early February, video of all entries will be posted online at
the BoatUS Foundation's channel at YouTube.com, and the public
will be asked to select a group of finalists. The finalist entries
will then be reviewed by a special panel of judges convened at the
International Boating and Water Safety Summit in Savannah,
Georgia, on March 6-9, 2011, and the winner announced. A $5,000
cash award goes to the winning designer.
To enter, video footage of an actual working prototype must be
submitted by providing a URL link to the video (no actual
prototypes are submitted). The video must clearly demonstrate how
the design floats a person in the water. For more information on
how to enter and for contest rules, visit BoatUS.com/Foundation/lifejacketdesign.
You may also contact Chris Edmonston at 703-823-9550, x8356.
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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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River
Ferries..........
Phone Numbers
Brussels Ferry.....................................618 - 786-3636
Golden
Eagle Ferry / Winfield Ferry...... 618 -
962-2535
Grafton
Ferry............... Out of Business
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River
Restaurants
Who's
Open... Who's Closed........
Cedar Hill Resort................ Closed for the season
Big Kahuna........................
Open for your Business
Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season
KJ's
Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome
Longshot Saloon................ Closed for the season
Palisades Yacht
Club......... Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis...... Closed for the season
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RiverGear
Store
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Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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River
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Click here to go to the Riverkeeper website
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Contact: Doug Edelman
Assistant District Staff Officer - Public Affairs
edeldoug@charter.net
636-379-0877
January 11, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Boater Education Saves Lives
Missouri’s Mandatory Boater Education Law took effect
January 1, 2005, and requires that every Missouri resident
born after January 1, 1984 who operates a vessel on
Missouri lakes must carry a boating safety identification
card issued by the State Water Patrol and a valid photo ID.
This includes personal watercraft like Jet-Skis. The
Boating Safety ID Card indicates successful completion of a
boating safety education course. Illinois and many other
states have similar requirements.
Flotilla 3-13 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
will be offering the “About Boating Safety” course at
Grafton Harbor this winter and spring. The course runs on 2
consecutive Saturdays from 9:00 AM till 1:00 PM. The next
class begins February 26, and concludes on March 5.
Successful completion of this course will not only earn the
Boating Safety ID Card, but will also give you invaluable
information which will help you to remain safe on the
water. Whether you are required by law to take the course
or not, Boating Safety Education will help you be a better,
safer boater. Insurers recognize this and most offer a
discount on your insurance for completing the course.
Course Preregistration is necessary. Sign up or for more
information by dropping by the Harbor, or calling Jan at
618-786-7678 or by contacting Mark via e-mail msz@charter.net
or cell phone number 314-803-7044.
To learn more about boater education, Vessel Safety
Checks and other services provided by the Coast Guard
Auxiliary – or if you are interested in learning how to
become one of us – please visit us online at
www.uscgauxflotilla3-13.org or contact us at
bcz@charter.net.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is composed
of uniformed, non-military volunteer civilians who
assist the Coast Guard in all of its varied missions,
except for military and direct law enforcement. These
men and women can be found on the nation’s waterways, in
classrooms and on the dock, performing safety patrols,
vessel safety examinations and public education. The
29,000 members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary donate
millions of hours annually in support of Coast Guard
missions.
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Boat Gear Retailer
4Q Results In For West Marine........
Tuesday, West Marine
announced their results for the fourth quarter of 2010. During 4Q '10, net
revenues rose by 3.3%, from $103.9 million to $107.3 million. Overall sales
increased by 5.8%, from 588.4 million to $622.8 million in total net
revenues. The fourth quarter of 2010 marked the sixth consecutive quarter
that resulted in total sales and comparable store growth........
Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.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
Eagles Landing Marina ........................
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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Loopers... The Parrent 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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Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Wraps Pulled Off Of Mercury's New Engine........
Recently,
Mercury Marine pulled the wraps off of their new
emissions-compliant 220 hp V6 sterndrive engine. The 4.3 liter
MPI ECT (Multi Port Injection, Emissions Control Technology) is
the seventh catalyzed Mercruiser sterndrive engine, rounding out
offerings from 135 to 430 hp. The 4.3 MPI ECT is based on a GM
4.3 liter V6 engine, and it is compatible to Alpha and Bravo
drives........
Click here to read this news story form tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photo.
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It's
Tuesday
11 January 2011
Over 4 Million Visitors have cruised these e-waters
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PICTURE OF THE DAY
Click to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day .... are a couple of
shots of the new paint scheme on the "Longshot Saloon" Baja taken earlier
this year !
The top picture has three RiverBills fans standing by the boat... Thanks for
introducing your selves !
RiverBill says.... the boat is Looking Good Andy !
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Click here to go to Sharky's website
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Yesteryear's Picture
of the Day
click to enlarge
YesterYear's
River Picture
of the Day in
2010
---- was from
Capt'n
Russ Halloway who hails out of Duck Club Yacht Club.....
Bill,
An image that was taken 12-31-08 at the Duck Club Yacht
Club, check the eagles in the trees as far as you can see,
also over the river. They are really making a comeback,
looking forward to seeing a lot of their beauty this year.
Happy new year everybody and see you soon.
Russ H.
D.C.Y.C.
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http://www.xtremelytropical.com/
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Featured
Classifieds
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For
Sale..
1983 44ft Trojan Motor Yacht
Description
1983 44ft fiberglass Trojan motor yacht
twin inline 6cyl 671-Turbo Injected inboard detroit diesel
engines 820 hp
20kw onan diesel generator.
fuel capacity 420/520 gals.
fresh water capacity 120 gals
located at the duck club marina g-dock (208).
any questions please call Dan Sieving
314-420-9601
New Price
01-09-11.... $130,000
Click here
to go to ad on RiverBills Classifieds
Page for more pictures
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New Classifieds
& Price Changes
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1983 44ft Trojan Motor Yacht
50' Slip
At Duck Club Marina G Dock
New
Price 01-09-11 New
Price 01-09-11
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To
View This and Other Featured Boats ....Click
here
RiverBill's All Classifieds Page...
Click here
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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......
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here
to check out this week's upcoming events
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River News !
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Navigation
Notices ......
Click here to go to the CG/COE website for the latest information
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Missouri State Water
Patrol News Release.....
Click here
to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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Best View of the Bluffs
on the River !
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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Golden Eagle Ferry........
Monday
January 10,2011
The Golden Eagle Ferry will close at 9pm tonight because of
river ice and remain closed until further notice..
The Winfield Ferry will open at 5 am tomorrow morning, January
11th and remain open until further notice.
Hours of the Winfield Ferry
Monday - Saturday 5am-9pm
Sunday 8am-9pm
Thank You,
The Calhoun Ferry Company
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Sad News
Sad News to Report:
Madelyn "Toby" Kay Henderson, mother of fellow
boater and photographer Martin "Marty" Henderson
passed away on January 8th, 2011. For those of
you that may not know Marty, he was the
photographer at last year's icebreaker that took
the pictures before the party of each couple.
Visitation: Thursday, January 13th from 4 to 7
PM at Pitman Funeral Home, 1545 Wentzville Pkwy,
Wentzville, MO
Service: Thursday, January 13th at 7 PM at
Pitman Funeral Home
Interment is Private
Mrs. Henderson's obituary:
http://www.pitmanfuneralhome.com/view.php?id=1286
Our Condolences and Prayers go out to Marty and
his family.
The above re-printed from the Con
Trios Yacht Club website
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Con Trios Yacht Club
New Date for January
"Get Together"
........
January
Get-Together
Date: Saturday, January 22nd
Time: 2 PM to 5 PM
Location: Baha Rock Club, 305 N. Main, St. Charles, MO 63301
Cost is $10 per person, your friends and guests are welcome too!
Good Music, Good Food and Good Times!
Click here to go to the Con Trios website
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Public
Notices Open For Comment
Posted on the US Army Corps Of
Engineers Website.....
Click here for more information on the above notice
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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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Plan H.......
Hi Bill
Attached is a reply from Senator McCaskill to me concerning Plan
H.
Gary L Meinershagen
Beads
Yacht Club of St.Louis
Click here to read Senator McCaskill's letter
.(.pdf file)
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Mississippi
River At Alton, Illinois
Firefighters Train For Ice Rescues........
Monday,
firefighters were at the Alton Marina to practice their ice
rescue procedures. A firefighter donned a wetsuit, hopped in
the frigid Mississippi River, while crews headed out onto the
ice and attempted different methods to rescue him. Other
firefighters manned ropes on the dock, ready to pull the
"victim" and the rescuer to safety........
Click here to read this news story from thetelegraph.com.
With Photo.
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River
Ferries..........
Phone Numbers
Brussels Ferry.....................................618 - 786-3636
Golden
Eagle Ferry / Winfield Ferry...... 618 -
962-2535
Grafton
Ferry............... Out of Business
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River
Restaurants
Who's
Open... Who's Closed........
Cedar Hill Resort................ Closed for the season
Big Kahuna........................
Open for your Business
Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season
KJ's
Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome
Longshot Saloon................ Closed for the season
Palisades Yacht
Club......... Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis...... Closed for the season
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RiverGear
Store
Click
here
and come aboard the RiverGear Boat Store
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Click here to go to Port Charles website
Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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River
Lovers Unite............
Click here to go to the Riverkeeper website
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 News
From Heartland Boating .....
The latest Heartland Boating Newsletter is out...
Click
here
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Boat Gas Update
ValvTect States Industry Can Solve E15 Issues........
During a "webinar"
presented by ValvTect, Jerry Nessenson, president of ValvTect Petroleum
Products, stated that the marine industry needs to be part of the solution
to the E15 problem. The marine industry needs to find ways to adapt fuel
for use in marine engines. Currently, there are several ethanol fuel
treatments on the market. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency
approved the use of E15 for 2007 and newer cars and trucks. The National
Marine Manufacturers Association has joined other groups in filing suit
challenging the EPA's partial waiver........
Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.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
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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
Eagles Landing Marina ........................
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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Loopers... The Parrent 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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Rend Lake,
Illinois
Improvements At Rend Lake Almost Done........
Improvement
projects at Rend Lake are moving along, with an official ribbon
cutting ceremony expected to take place in early April. The
most visible part of the project is the new visitor and
administration complex, located at the west end of the dam. The
new center is green, in that it uses geothermal heating and
cooling. Other changes include improvements to camping and
lavatory facilities. Funding for the $26 million project came
from the American Recovery and reinvestment Act........
Click here to read this news article from
prairiestateoutdoors.com.
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Mississippi River Near Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Polluted Former Rail Yard Becoming Riverside Park........
Work is progressing on
the 55 acre Riverside park in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Cleanup of
the contaminated former rail yard finished up toward the end of last year.
Currently, work is commencing on the partial restoration of the 100 year old
Rock Island Bridge, with the expectation that work on it will be finished
this year. The swing bridge is expected to be the centerpiece of the
park........
Click here to read this news article from twincities.com.
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