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It's Thristy Thrusday
29 Sept 2016
NATIONAL COFFEE DAY !
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Catch of the Day
Pool 26 of Mississippi River
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The Catch of the Day ....... was sent to us by Ramjet who lives aboard the Ginny G at Woodland Marina
Hi Bill,
I will be running lines through the weekend. Caught this with an assistant Wednesday Morning. If anyone wants to tag along and they know where to find me. I run the lines every morning and every night.
Ramjet
Catch of the Day Page
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Last Sunday's HMS Destiny Cruise
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Hi RiverBill,
I just wanted to share a few photos from Sunday's Cruise aboard the HMS Destiny.
It was a beautiful day as we departed from Alton Marina. Our first stop was at My River Home Marina where we were met by gracious hosts. We spent some time enjoying drinks, snacks, and great music at the La Rosa Bar while other guests enjoyed visiting the Longshot Saloon.
From there, we headed to Grafton and docked at the Grafton Marina for a nice evening at the Grafton Oyster Bar.
Once back underway, we had a really nice evening cruise, returning to Alton.
Thanks again to Henry for a wonderful day......
See you on the river,
Capt. Glenn Sadowski
RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Punta Cana
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting .......
RiverBills in Punta Cana
Greg & Peggy
RiverBil says.. Thanks Greg & Peggy for taking RiverBills with you !.
Lost or Let Go ?
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Lost or Let Go ? .......
Found this bobbin in the slough today. It will make shore art if no one claims it.
Ramjetdadramjet@aol.com
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Lewis & Clark Replica Boat
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The Pictures of YesterYear's On This Day in 2015...... was of the Lewis and Clark replica keel boat as it returned from Canada and was being backed into it's storage / display spot in the Lewis & Clark Boathouse and Nature Center.
THE ALTON MARINA
MM202 on the Upper Mississippi
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FRI, SEP 30........ SPELL BOUND 8P-12A
SAT, OCT 01.......OUTLAW OPRY 8P-12A
SUN, OCT 02........BUTCH MOORE 1P-5P
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Updated 21 September 2016
US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Mississippi River
MILE 309.6 - UNDERWATER OPERATIONS
Continuing until approximately October 28, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Massman Construction will conduct underwater operations in the vicinity of Mile 309.6, Hannibal Waterfront. Mariners are requested to contact the M/V KEITH JACKSON via VHF-FMChannels 13 or 16, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE 287.5 - CONSTRUCTION
Continuing until approximately April 2017, Ted Shanks Conservation Area is conducting construction operations in the vicinity of Mile 287.5, RDB. Mariners are requested NOT to hold up in this area while construction is ongoing. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
Illinois River
MILE 77.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge GOETZ is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 77.0. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The Dredge GOETZ will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, for passing arrangements and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made
MILE 40.1 - CHANNEL CONDITION/USACE ADVISORY.
The USACE St. Louis District advises that the channel is open in the vicinity of Mile 40.1, but reduced to approximately 150 feet. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed.
The above info is reprinted from the US Army Corps of Engineers website for your "reference."
Click here for the current Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
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Mississippi River
Healthier Than Ever, But New Pollutant Found In Sediment........
According to a report recently released by Friends of the Mississippi River, it is in many ways healthier than ever. A new form of pollution has been discovered in the river, however, microplastics.
The report revealed that there are tiny fragments of artificial materials such as carpeting, plastic bags, clothing, tires and plastic bottles in high concentrations in the Mississippi River's sediment.
Trevor Russell, program director for Friends of the Mississippi River says that the majority of the microplastics were clothing fibers and other synthetic materials.........
Click here to read this news report from healthfreedoms.org.
Mississippi River Flooding.....
Near Crest at Guttenberg, Iowa, River Mile 615
We have a small wall of water headed down the Mississippi River towards St. Louis. Looks like it is at Guttenberg, Iowa today and near crest.
Guttenberg, Iowa
Flooding.....
Check out RiverBills "Mississippi River Gauge Page."
The webpage shows all the National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service charts for the Mississippi River from Alton, Il (MM 200.78) to Guttenberg, IA. (MM 615)
It's an easy way, at a glance, to see what the river is doing up stream.... click here
Alton Guttenberg, Iowa
Note: the page is still Under Construction.
We plan to to extend it to lock and dam 1 in the near future.....
MIXON INSURANCE MIXON INSURANCE
MIXON INSURANCE
Photo by Larry Hellrung
Mississippi River At Cape Girardeau, Missouri
USS LST Memorial 325 Visiting ........
On Thursday, September 29, the USS LST Memorial 325 will be docked at Riverfront Park on the Cape Girardeau riverfront. The vessel will be open for tours through Monday, October 3.
The USS LST 325 has been in operation since 1943, starting with operations in northern Africa, the Invasion of Sicily, and the Invasion of Salerno, Italy. She also participated in the D-Day operations at Normandy, France, and rescued 700 men from a torpedoed troop transport ship.
The LST Memorial 325 in listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and spends the winter in Evansville, Indiana. She last visited Cape Girardeau in 2003........
Click here to read this news article from kfvs12.com. With Photos.
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Illinois River Near Peoria, Illinois
Public - Private Partnerships Considered For Financing Infrastructure Projects........
As a whole, the U.S. inland waterways infrastructure is in poor condition, but there are some places that the situation is particularly grim, including the Peoria Lock and Dam and the La Grange Lock and Dam along the Illinois River.
Both of these dams were completed in 1939, and have been listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, which is a dubious distinction for a crucial transportation facility in the 21st century.
There is only so much funding available to cover all of the necessary infrastructure projects, so public - private partnerships are being considered to cover the budget shortfalls........
Click here to read this news report from marinelink.com.
Click here..Lewis Boats Inc website
Mississippi River At La Crosse, Wisconsin
Students Patrolling The River During Oktoberfest........
On Thursday, Oktoberfest will start in La Crosse, and local police will be assisted by college students looking to keep revelers safe and dry.
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, Students from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Viterbo, and Western Technical College will be participating in Operation River Watch, in an effort to keep people out of the river.
Operation River Watch formed 10 years ago after eight college students drowned in the Mississippi River between 1997 and 2006. The students keep tabs on the river every weekend, but they say that Oktoberfest is one of the most important times to be watching the river........
Click here to read this news article from weau.com.
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Boating Lifestyles
Boating magazine has assembled the top 50 boating tips to help you hone your nautical skills, and become a better boater........
Click here to read more from boatingmag.com
Yacht Club of St. Louis..............Sat, Oct 22 3rd Annual
Froge's bar & Grill.....................Sat, Oct 29
Longshot Saloon.......................Sat, Oct 29
Duck Club Yacht Club................Sat, Nov 05
Kinder's
Restaurant................... No Party This Year
Lake Of The Ozarks
Dog Rescued From The Lake.... And A Trot Line....
At around 8 am last Thursday, responders with the Gravois Fire Protection District were called out to the Lake of the Ozarks for reports of a dog floundering in the lake.
When responders arrived, they discovered a six year old female boxer mix tangled in a trot line, with a hook imbedded in her left foreleg. The line was also tangled up on a dock.
The dog, named Riley Jo, was able to stand on a submerged bluff to keep from drowning. Responders cut the line, and carried the pooch to higher ground. After a night spent at the vet, Riley Jo was released to her owners........
Click here to read this news story from lakeexpo.com. With Photo.
Alton Gearing Up For Fall Colors And Tourism........
While summer is winding down, and fall is creeping up, Alton is getting ready for a busy October. Brett Stawar, president of the Alton Regional Convention and Visitor's Bureau said that the city is in fall festival mode.
There are a variety of events coming up, but the biggest question is how the leaves will be turning. Stawar says that with the excessive rain this year, they are not sure what to expect.
Stawar states that they will be keeping their fingers crossed, hoping that the wet weather brings out more vibrancy in the colors. Regardless of what the colors do, October is Alton's second busiest month for tourism.........
Click here to read this news story from thetelegraph.com. With Photo.
Missouri Department of Conservation
Fall Color Updates
St. Louis Region
Beginning to turn
Significant fall color has yet to begin in the St. Louis Region, but some flowering dogwood, white ash, Virginia creeper, red maple, and other early-turning species are showing hints of color. Expect fall color to become more noticeable over the next week with the cooler temperatures, especially with our crisp fall nights. Enjoy the rich maroons and purples of white ash in the region this year, as many will soon be dead due to emerald ash borer.
Reprinted from Missouri Department of Conservation
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Northshore Marina
The Boathouse Fall hours are:
Thursday thru Sunday, 11 am to 12 midnight.
Breakfast no longer served on the weekends.
Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Fri-Sun: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Duck Club Yacht Club
HOURS OF OPERATION FOR REMAINDER OF THE SEASON WILL BE :
FRI - SUN OPEN AT NOON.
KITCHEN CLOSES AT 10 P.M. ON FRI & SAT
KITCHEN CLOSE AT 9 P.M. ON SUNDAY
Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage Des Sioux, Mo
RAFFLING a HARLEY DAVIDSON for Rat Run, $22/ticket or $100/5.........only 2200 tickets will be sold, bike will be here then, details to follow.............
Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
and check out Grafton's Two Week Event and Music Calendar
The Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
FRI, SEP 30....SPELL BOUND 8P-12A
SAT, OCT 01..OUTLAW OPRY 8P-12A
SUN, OCT 02...BUTCH MOORE 1P-5P
The Hawg Pit
821 W Main St, Grafton, IL
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Award winning BBQ
and Great Live Music every weekend
Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL
Fall Hours
Monday & Tuesday we are closed
Wednesday 11am-4pm
Thursday 11am-8pm
Friday & Saturday 11am-9pm
Sunday 11am-7pm
Mel's Riverdock Restaurant
Illinois River at Hardin, IL
Offering a full menu of breakfast, lunch and supper specials along with smoked meats, fish, pizza, specialties, and a great river view
My River Home
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Longshot Saloon
Taco Thursday.
Open at noon for lunchtime on Friday.
LAROSA & TIKI
Click here for Mike's Larosa Bar band Schedule
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Wed..closed Wed's for the season
Thur..Pasta nightFri....Steak night
Sat..
Sun...Breakfast cooked to order 10-12,Fried chicken dinner at 2
Click here for July Entertainment Flyer
More Things Going On This Week
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Illinois River At Brussels, Illinois
Fall Wildlife Festival At Two Rivers On Saturday........
On Saturday, October 1, the Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge in Brussels will be hosting their Fall Wildlife Festival from 12 to 4 pm. The event is free and open to the public.
Events will include a wildlife photography exhibit, nature crafts, a raptor presentation by Tree House Wildlife Center, a citizen science presentation and wildflower seed collection, and a Junior Ranger hike.
The wildlife photography exhibit will feature photographs from local amateur and professional photographers, and will be displayed through October 14........
Click here to read more from tworiversoutdoors.com. With Photo.
River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry..............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ......618- 535-5759
Winfield Ferry...............618 - 396-2535
Grafton Ferry............... 1-800-258-6645
Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Who's Open.. Who's Closed
Who's Open... Who's Closed........
Boathouse Food & Deck.............................. Open Cedar Hill Resort......................................... Open Driftwood Bar @ MRH Boat Harbor & Resort Closed for Remodeling Duck Club Yacht Club.................................. Open ~ Closing for season Dec 11 Evandy's Boatel........................................... Open Froges Bar & Grill....................................... Open Grafton Oyster Bar....................................... Open Kinder's Restaurant..................................... Open Longshot Saloon......................................... Open LaRosa Cantina........................................... Open Yacht Club of St. Louis................................ Open
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Mississippi River on Dardenne Slough UMR 222.2
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Lock & Dam 15 Webcam
Live Image
Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Lock and Dam 15....
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Call office at 636-250-7500 for information on dockage, rack storage, winter storage, winterizing and service or repairs.
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6257 Highway V
St. Charles, Mo
Club 636-250-4333
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Call 636.723.0005 when your headed to the river and they will have your food ready when you arrive at the store !
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Grafton Harbor Winery
UMR 222.2
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If you dream it,
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Let's Plan a River Get-Away
Fun, friendly atmosphere
Five Anchor Marina
Beautiful area of the Mississippi River
Restaurants & wineries nearby
Explore the historic town of Louisiana, MO
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Docks-Dry Storage-Ramp-Repairs-Gas 24/7 Transients welcome
We have Pump Out Now
Ramp Passes & Storage
636-946-2073
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No Wake Inn
Rooms Available Year Round
Call 314-620-1971
or
618- 883- 2356
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100 Bob Michael St.
Naples, IL 62665
217-754-3700
Open 7 Days a Week
A unique dining experience set on the banks of the Illinois River. Great food, exceptional service, and scenic views. Visit our website to view our menu and summer band schedule... Click Here
Evandy's Boatel Jingle
Website
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Open
Golden Eagle Ferry
Mon - Thu.. 5AM- 9PM
Fri - Sat .... 5AM- 2AM
Sun .......... 8AM- 9PM
Holidays ... 8AM- 9PM
On Board Phone
618- 535-5759
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Winfield Ferry
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