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Tuesday
September 30 ... 2008
Over 1.7 Million Visitors Strong !
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Picture of the Day
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Hey Bill,
Another great day on the mighty Mississippi. Saturday we cruised on down to Palisades Yacht Club for the M.S. benefit. We almost didn't stop since there was only one small spot left at the courtesy dock. But thanks to the help of some friendly folks gazing at the river, we squeezed the 31 foot Y2Katy II into a 32 foot space. I found out later that one of those friendly folks was Mike Stanczak, husband of Sherri, the organizer of the benefit. We had a great time, lots of friendly people, good food and drink. My brother actually won one of the 50/50 drawings. I guess you know who bought the next couple rounds of drinks. Then we had the pleasure of meeting Scott Lewis and Amy Spencer, proprietors of Palisades YC. We were introduced by my sister Linda, who's husband, Eric, volunteers at the City of Cottleville, where Scott and Amy are both employed. So sis offered Scott and Amy a boat ride, which we were happy to supply, and we cruised up to Grafton and back. Somehow I ended up in a 5K challenge ( a 3.1 mile foot race) in the city of Cottleville's annual 5K Run/Walk, which my bro-in-law Eric organizes. It was my fault, Amy said she came in last in the '07 event and I knew I could go slower than that, so here we go! Fellow boaters, join us next Saturday, October 4 for some fresh air and exercise (then go boating). Info is available at http://www.cityofcottleville.com/
The attached pics are of: Scott and Amy in the Y2Katy in front of Palisades my brother KC, daughter Katy, sister Linda, me, Amy and Scott, floating downriver Amy, Mary and Linda in front of the DJ at Palisades
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Yesteryears Picture of the Day
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THERE'S NO PARTY LIKE AN "F" DOCK PARTY ! Grafton Harbor
RiverBill says....If you want to party like a rock star all night long..... ask for a transient slip on "F" Dock the next time you travel to Grafton Harbor. These boaters really know how to have fun !
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To: ALL MARINERS
To: ALL MARINERS
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National Weather Service St. Louis ......
WGUS83 KLSX 300111 Click here to read entire warning
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News Release N07080207 Waterskiing Accident / Bull Shoals - 09/27/08 Location:
Point 36, Kirbyville
SUBJECT FELL WHILE WAKEBOARDING. HE WAS RENDERED UNCONSCIOUS, WITH A SERIOUS
HEAD INJURY. HE WAS PULLED INTO THE BOAT BY FAMILY MEMBERS WHERE CPR WAS
ADMINISTERED UNTIL EMS ARRIVED. PATIENT WAS THEN AIRLIFTED TO COX SOUTH
SPRINGFIELD. HE THEN UNDERWENT SURGERY FOR A CLOSED HEAD INJURY.
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The above reprinted from the Missouri State Water Patrol website to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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Saturday Oct 4th Click here for .pdf flyer |
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Keep an eye out for new cargo on those tows going up and down the river. According to a news article in the Waterways Journal, the Alter Barge line has started transporting wind turbine blades on their barges. A lot of folks are betting that wind power will be a key energy resource in the future.
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10x 8 for your wall ....... click here
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According to the Missouri Department of Conservation website the following changes are scheduled to g into effect for the 2009 hunting season:
Click here to go to MDC online and read more... |
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Oct. 18, 2008 at Pere Marquette State Park 8AM to 3PM
Call (217) 942-6655 for more info |
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Thursday & Friday Happy Hour 4PM - 7PM $1.50 Bush......$1.75 Budlight.... 35 ¢ wings
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According to the September 29th edition of Kathy Flippo's Tow Talkin, the American Queen Riverboat was trapped above the Clinton, Iowa Railroad Bridge last week. The bridge across the Mississippi River was out of commission on the 23rd and 24th. The Queen made her way to the CLinton riverfront and her passengers where transported to Davenport by bus. It was the first time the riverboat has stopped in Clinton.... Click here to read this week's edition of Tow Talkin.......
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Monday
September 29 ... 2008
Over 1.7 Million Visitors Strong !
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The Big Muddy Mark Your Calendar ! Don’t Miss The Celebration Week!
When: October 6 - 11 Where: 3761 New Town Blvd., near the New Town Boulevard exit off Highway 370 More Info: 636-724-7920 The Big Muddy will donate 5 percent of all sales during the celebration week to the Forgotten Heroes charity. Live music Wed nite (the anchor nite) at 8 pm
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Pictures of the Day
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Denny's Plane in harbor Denny's plane in slough
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Thanks Bill for all of your advertising with my event. It
went really well. We made about $1500 for M.S. with the auction, booth
rentals, 50/50 ticket drawing, and barbecue. Denny Schwandt donated a 1/2
ride on his Piper J-3 Cub and he also bought over a hundred dollars worth of
items from the auction. Everyone was very nice and generous. We all had a
great time and met some great people.
Robert McAteer from Collinsville won the ride in the airplane
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Yesteryears Picture of the Day
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The pic was taken by Captain Harry Ragland, of the sailboat "Tapacolo". Harry wrote in his e-mail: " Saturday was a good day for sailing, with steady winds out of the East. I sailed "Tapacolo" from Portage Des Sioux to Alton and back. By the time I got docked the sun was setting, and this is how it looked from the back porch of Palisades Yacht Club."
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DATE: September 24, 2008 12:33:20 CST Office of External Affairs U.S. Coast Guard
Date: Sept. 26, 2008 News Release
Contact: Lt. Chuck Mellor
Coast Guard closes portions of the Illinois River
ST. LOUIS - The Coast Guard Captain of
the Port (COTP) for the Upper Mississippi River has reduced the
river closure on the Illinois River Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 and has
re-opened another portion.
Click here to go to US Coast Guard news release
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To: ALL MARINERS
To: ALL MARINERS
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National Weather Service St. Louis ......
WGUS83 KLSX 290113 Click here to read entire warning
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News Release N07080206 Collision/objects / Lake of the Ozarks - 09/26/08 Location:
25 MM Main Channel, Osage Beach THE OPERATOR OF THE BOAT WAS TRAVELING UP STREAM AT THE 25 MILE MARK. DUE TO THE FOG, THE OPERATOR STRUCK A DOCK ARM THAT WAS ADRIFT.
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Live comedy comes to the river on Friday, October 10th @ 8pm featuring nationally touring comedian David Graham as seen on The tonight show, Comedy central, and HBO. David's shows are sold out every time. Tickets are $10.00 and available at the restaurant or by telephone @314-250-3042. Reservations are advised as seaeting is limited. After the comedy show DJ Ray will spin some great songs to finish out the evening.
Hope to see you there Jon & Kelley Klipp |
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According to a news article in TheTelegraph.com... residents of Winneberg Estates, located on the Mississippi River just up-river from the Golden Eagle ferry landing, work hard and take great pride in keeping their community running smooth and looking beautiful . Homes with a river view, wildlife, peaceful countryside living and that real neighborhood feeling ! Click here to read a bit of history about Winneberg Estatesand what is all going on there today |
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According to a news article in the Alton Daily news... the River Bend Growth Association is hosting the Captains of the River Bend award luncheon on October 23rd. The event honors organizations, businesses and municipalities that are making a difference in the river bend area. Click here to read the news story. |
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Club of St. Louis Dock Hop... Sat Oct 4th
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Even though our country has had above normal rainfall many areas, several damaging hurricanes, a tremendous amount of tornadoes and several flooding issues, we have had a very mild case of the West Nile Virus. In fact it is the mildest it has been in seven years. According to an article on KSDK online, we have had one-third of the severe cases of the virus compared to last year. So far there have been 368, with 18 deaths. Mississippi and California combined had half of these cases. They seem to have been the hardest hit. Usually there are more cases in August or September, so officials seem to think that the worst of this is over. The statistics show that 1999 was the first time that the U.S. had human cases of the virus and that was only in New York. The virus was the worst in 2002 & 2003 where there were almost 3,000 cases and there were more than 260 deaths. In 2007, there were about 1,200 severe cases and about 124 deaths. The stats have never been this low since 2001 when the virus was just beginning and there were only 10 states who reported this. The virus usually makes 1 out of 5 people sic and about 1 in 150 will have severe cases. To read this full report, click here on KSDK online |
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10x 8 for your wall ....... click here
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According to a news article in the Alton Daily news... the young man who fell off the Alton bluffs his death last week did so just after celebrating his 19th birthday. Andrew Eichen, of Alton, was walking alone when he to his death fell from the bluffs near the Illinois American Water Treatment plant and Piasa Park along the Great River Road. Click here to read the news story.
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The Weekend Report Saturday, Sunday
September 27, 28 ... 2008
Over 1.7 Million Visitors Strong !
Updated Sunday At 11:AMAM....Addded new Boat for Sale, news, River levels Updated Saturday At 7:15PM....News
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The Big Muddy Mark Your Calendar ! Don’t Miss The Celebration Week!
When: October 6 - 11 Where: 3761 New Town Blvd., near the New Town Boulevard exit off Highway 370 More Info: 636-724-7920 The Big Muddy will donate 5 percent of all sales during the celebration week to the Forgotten Heroes charity. Live music Wed nite (the anchor nite) at 8 pm
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Picture of the Day Sunday
River Dawg "Stella" |
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Hi Bill
River Dawg Stella has been added to "The River Dawg" page Click here and check them all out ! |
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Picture of the Day Saturday |
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Bill,
Before the water came up, Cabo Wabo Dreamin' Clan Cruised Up
The Illinois to Enjoy The Wonderful Food At Mel's.
Another successful day, left too full to move.
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Click here to visit Classic Marine's website Click here to e-mail Michelle |
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Yesteryears Picture of the Day Sunday
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Kurt wrote:
Bill,
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Yesteryears Picture of the Day Saturday
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Bill, A few of us "River Rats" decided to camp out on Bolter Island last weekend (09/16/06) and this was our sunset--- you don't get to see one like this very often!! WONDERFUL!!
Terrie & Brian Bert "The Gulliewash"
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DATE: September 24, 2008 12:33:20 CST Office of External Affairs U.S. Coast Guard
Date: Sept. 26, 2008 News Release
Contact: Lt. Chuck Mellor
Coast Guard closes portions of the Illinois River
ST. LOUIS - The Coast Guard Captain of
the Port (COTP) for the Upper Mississippi River has reduced the
river closure on the Illinois River Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 and has
re-opened another portion.
Click here to go to US Coast Guard news release
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To: ALL MARINERS
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Updated Saturday At 7:15PM
National Weather Service St. Louis ......
WGUS83 KLSX 271450 Click here to read entire warning
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Release No. PA-08-08 For Release: Sept. 23, 2008 Contact:
Corps waives recreation fees for active service military personnel and DoD civilians on leave from Global War on Terror deployments
The Corps began waiving recreation fees for active
service personnel on temporary leave
-30- The above was reprinted from the US Army Corps of Engineers e-mailing Information
presented on Corps Web public web sites is considered public information and
may be distributed or copied.
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Updated Saturday At 7:15PM House Approves Compact For Great Lakes.....
According to the news article in the Prairie State Outdoors... The US House has has ratified a compact to prevent the diversion of water from the Great Lakes.
The eight states that border the Great Lakes negotiated the compact over a 4 year period by involving the science community, business and environments. Supporters wanted the protections in place to guard the lakes from future depletion.
The compact goes to the president for his signature next.
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Updated Saturday At 7:15PM
According to the news article in the Prairie State Outdoors... A $1 million federal grant is being withheld from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources until it explains what happened to almost $600,000 it received from hunting and fishing license. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is withholding the grant that is slated to help build a boat-access point at Pere Marquette State Park.
For states to receive a share of federal excise taxes on
sporting goods, they must agree to spend the moneys received
from hunting and fishing license only on wildlife and sport
fish restoration projects.
The problem was discovered in a 2003 - 2004 audit. Click here to read the new story.......
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According to the Missouri Department of Conservation this Fall is shaping up to be one of many splendid colors ! We received an unusually large amount of rain this year and that is good for the trees.
The foresters from around the stat think it will be one to remember.
Click here for this week's "Fall Colors" forecast. |
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Prairie
State Outdoors Website Fishing Reports.........
Click here for a comprehensive fishing report covering the entire state of Illinois !
Click here for a comprehensive fishing report covering the entire state of Missouri !
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Live comedy comes to the river on Friday, October 10th @ 8pm featuring nationally touring comedian David Graham as seen on The tonight show, Comedy central, and HBO. David's shows are sold out every time. Tickets are $10.00 and available at the restaurant or by telephone @314-250-3042. Reservations are advised as seaeting is limited. After the comedy show DJ Ray will spin some great songs to finish out the evening.
Hope to see you there Jon & Kelley Klipp |
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Gulfport Illinois Hard Hit By The Floods.... One of the hardest hit areas of this spring’s flood was Gulfport, Illinois. They got 14 feet of rain. To watch a short video click here on KHQA online
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Thursday & Friday Happy Hour 4PM - 7PM $1.50 Bush......$1.75 Budlight.... 35 ¢ wings
Thursday Nights starting at 7PM 69 ¢ tacos and 35 cent wings
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Friday
September 26 ... 2008
Over 1.7 Million Visitors Strong !
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The Big Muddy Mark Your Calendar ! Don’t Miss The Celebration Week!
When: October 6 - 11 Where: 3761 New Town Blvd., near the New Town Boulevard exit off Highway 370 More Info: 636-724-7920 The Big Muddy will donate 5 percent of all sales during the celebration week to the Forgotten Heroes charity. Live music Wed nite (the anchor nite) at 8 pm
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Picture of the Day
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Bill,
These Pics where taken on Iowa Island July 19, 2008 - Blessing of the Fleet Day! It was a PERFECT Day on the Big Riv. We were anchored next to a great family we had met before - Allen, Audrey and their daughter Ronnie. Some sill boy celebrating his 34th birthday dared Ronnie to stand in the sludge and ....well the pics say the rest - her adorable Mom Audrey jumped in to "defend" her daughter and they were a hell of a Mother Daughter team - that poor boy didn't have a chance. It was all in good- but nasty smelly fun!!
Only on the river!
Mikey and Joy Ehlmann "Our Happy Place" Lake Center Marina
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Yesteryears Picture of the Day
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It's The Nina
Bill,
Here are a couple of photos of
The
Nina, as it entered Grafton Harbor this morning. The Nina is billed as the most historically accurate replica of a Columbus ship. It's heading up to Peoria, where it will be
on display
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DATE: September 24, 2008 12:33:20 CST Office of External Affairs U.S. Coast Guard
Date: Sept. 24, 2008 News Release
Contact: Lt. Chuck Mellor
Update: Coast Guard closes portions of the Illinois River
ST. LOUIS - The Coast Guard Captain of
the Port (COTP) for the Upper Mississippi River has closed the
following sections of the Illinois River due to high water levels
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2008: Click here to go to US Coast Guard news release
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To: ALL MARINERS
To: ALL MARINERS Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos |
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National Weather Service St. Louis ......
WGUS83 KLSX 260203
Click here to read entire warning
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There is still a large part of the Illinois River that is still closed to recreational boaters. In fact, people that violate this rule will be ticketed. The reason that it is closed is because of the quick speed of the current and large debris that is still floating down the river. There is actually about 130 miles of the Illinois River that is still closed. From about Montezuma to about the north and east is the area that is closed. Hurricane Ike had closed about 75 miles of the Mississippi River was closed also, but is now reopen. To read this full story, click here on Alton Daily News, click here |
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Boaters For MS Auction !
A Ride in Denny Schwandt's 1945 Piper J-3 Cub 2 Seater
One of the special items that will be up for auction at Boaters for M.S. is a 1/2 hour plane ride. Denny Schwandt will auction off a ride on his Antique 1945 Piper J-3 Cub, 2 Seater. This plane is the only straight float plane in the St. Louis area. He keeps this beauty at Polestar. Denny's mom had M.S. before she passed away. He wanted to do something for the event. Thanks,
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The Alton Police are investigating the death of a 19-year old boy that evidently fell from one of the city's bluffs along the Mississippi River. Firefighters had a hard time getting to his body. Not only was it dark but the plant growth around that area was so thick, that they had to cut it with a chainsaw. To read this full article in the nbc15.com, click here
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Saturday, 27 September, 2008 Boaters For MS ...at Palisades Yacht Club
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Mississippi River (above St. Louis): 70 degrees, normal, muddy; drum good on nightcrawlers; channel catfish fair on stinkbaits; all other species slow. (Report made on 9/25/2008)
Missouri River (below New Haven) 70 degrees, falling, muddy; channel catfish and carp fair on worms; all other species slow.
(Report made on 9/25/2008) Meramec River (below Eureka) 68 degrees, falling, muddy; channel catfish slow with some success on worms and cut baits; black bass slow but striking on jigs and spinners; bluegill slow but biting on worms; all other species slow. (Report made on 9/25/2008)
Salt River (below Mark Twain): 69 degrees, normal, muddy; crappie good on jigs and minnows below Clarence Cannon Dam; drum good on nightcrawlers; channel catfish fair on stinkbaits; blue catfish fair on cut baits; walleye fair on jigs; all other species slow.
(Report made on 9/25/2008)
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There's a boatload of "River-Things-To-Do" listed on RiverBill's Upcoming Events page.....
Click here and check-em out !
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will hold a meeting on October 11th. This meeting will be open to the public and it will be about the status of the park. They will also answer any questions that the public may have about the state park. This park is on 107 near the village of Florida, Missouri in Monroe County. If you need special accommodations to the park, you can call 573-655-2280. You can also call the Department of Natural Resources at 800-334-6946. You can visit www.mostateparks.com for further information. To read this full article, click here on Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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Please check our website www.sundownersstl.com |
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Live comedy comes to the river on Friday, October 10th @ 8pm featuring nationally touring comedian David Graham as seen on The tonight show, Comedy central, and HBO. David's shows are sold out every time. Tickets are $10.00 and available at the restaurant or by telephone @314-250-3042. Reservations are advised as seaeting is limited. After the comedy show DJ Ray will spin some great songs to finish out the evening.
Hope to see you there Jon & Kelley Klipp |
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Gulfport Illinois Hard Hit By The Floods.... One of the hardest hit areas of this spring’s flood was Gulfport, Illinois. They got 14 feet of rain. To watch a short video click here on KHQA online
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Thursday & Friday Happy Hour 4PM - 7PM $1.50 Bush......$1.75 Budlight.... 35 ¢ wings
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SAVE THE DELTA QUEEN For more info go to www.save-the-delta-queen.org ~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~
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Thursday
September 25 ... 2008
Over 1.7 Million Visitors Strong !
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The Big Muddy Mark Your Calendar ! Don’t Miss The Celebration Week!
When: October 6 - 11 Where: 3761 New Town Blvd., near the New Town Boulevard exit off Highway 370 More Info: 636-724-7920 The Big Muddy will donate 5 percent of all sales during the celebration week to the Forgotten Heroes charity. Live music Wed nite (the anchor nite) at 8 pm
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Picture of the Day
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click on pic to enlarge Angie
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Yesteryears Picture of the Day
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River Dawg "Billy"
Hey Bill!
This is Billy! He went for his first boat ride last night and He had a blast.
When we took him back to Grafton Harbor he ran up and down the docks a few
times. He's just like his Owners.... he loves to be by or on the water.
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DATE: September 23, 2008 12:49:40 CST Office of External Affairs U.S. Coast Guard
Date: Sept. 23, 2008 News Release
Contact: Lt. Chuck Mellor
Coast Guard closes portions of the Illinois River
ST. LOUIS - The Coast Guard
captain of the port at Sector Upper Mississippi has closed the
portions of the Illinois River due to high water levels Tuesday,
Sept., 23, 2008. Click here to go to US Coast Guard news release
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To: ALL MARINERS Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos |
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2008 Buoy Guidelines and Application (pdf)
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The above reprinted from the Missouri State Water Patrol website to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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National Weather Service St. Louis ......
WGUS83 KLSX 241555
Click here to read entire warning
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Old Chain Of Rocks Bridge........ On Saturday, October 4th, there will be a Route 66 Festival held on the Chain of Rocks Bridge. This festival will have live music, including Butch Wax and the Hollywoods, author meetings, free fun festivities all day long. To read more, including the schedule of events, click here on St. Louis Front Page |
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Now Here Is Your Chance To See Tina ! |
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources
September 23 2008
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Boaters For MS Auction !
A Ride in Denny Schwandt's 1945 Piper J-3 Cub 2 Seater
One of the special items that will be up for auction at Boaters for M.S. is a 1/2 hour plane ride. Denny Schwandt will auction off a ride on his Antique 1945 Piper J-3 Cub, 2 Seater. This plane is the only straight float plane in the St. Louis area. He keeps this beauty at Polestar. Denny's mom had M.S. before she passed away. He wanted to do something for the event. Thanks,
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After Hurricane Ike came through St. Louis several days ago and left high waters and lots of debris, there were a few areas on the rivers that were closed to recreational boaters. The Coast Guard has announced that a 75-mile stretch of the river, from Chester, Illinois to just north of St. Louis has reopened. There is still about a 150-mile stretch of river that is still barred to recreational boaters. This area is from Montezuma in western Illinois to the north-central part of the state. The Coast Guard and local police will enforce these closures. To read this full article in TheTelegraph.com, click here
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Saturday, 27 September, 2008Boaters For MS ...at Palisades Yacht Club
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Most people who go on a cruise, usually go on the ocean on the beautiful Caribbean. However, there is a new kind of cruise ship. It goes on the Mississippi River. Not to mention, it is on a barge. Many people may not think a barge would be the nicest cruising conditions, but this is very unique. It has 100 rooms and two hot tubs. There is also plenty of rest, relaxation and history along the way. What better way to learn about our ancestors who came here before us. The rivers were the first highways in this country and there is so much history along the way. To find out more about these interesting cruises and see photos of a barge like you have never seen before, click here on KSDK online
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The Karen Weidinger Foundation....
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Live comedy comes to the river on Friday, October 10th @ 8pm featuring nationally touring comedian David Graham as seen on The tonight show, Comedy central, and HBO. David's shows are sold out every time. Tickets are $10.00 and available at the restaurant or by telephone @314-250-3042. Reservations are advised as seaeting is limited. After the comedy show DJ Ray will spin some great songs to finish out the evening.
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Due to the high gas prices and the recent floods, the Sny Island Levee & Drainage Districtin New Canton, IL. is talking about raising their maintenance cost. What used to cost $8.25 per acre, could go up to $18.25 per acre. This doesn’t necessarily mean that it will go up to this amount, but that the maximum it will go up is to this amount. This increase would generate about $2 million to help out for maintenance and repair costs. Diesel fuel is used to run some of the equipment, such as the water pumps. They also need more money for the repairs, parts and service on their machinery. To read this full article on KHQA online, click here
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Wednesday
September 24 ... 2008
Over 1.7 Million Visitors Strong !
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Picture of the Day
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I think this picture is of the US Army Corps of Engineer's Dredge Potter, but some US Army Corps photos show the Dredge Potter having two stacks, not one large stack. |
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Yesteryears Picture of the Day
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DATE: September 23, 2008 12:49:40 CST Office of External Affairs U.S. Coast Guard
Date: Sept. 23, 2008 News Release
Contact: Lt. Chuck Mellor
Coast Guard closes portions of the Illinois River
ST. LOUIS - The Coast Guard
captain of the port at Sector Upper Mississippi has closed the
portions of the Illinois River due to high water levels Tuesday,
Sept., 23, 2008. Click here to go to US Coast Guard news release
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To: ALL MARINERS
To: ALL MARINERS Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos |
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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lake Ozark, Missouri Water Patrol to Issue Citizen Service Citation Awards
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News Release N070 80203Fire Explosion / Missouri River - 09/22/08Location: New Haven, MO Summary :
Operator had started his boat and began backing out of the dock when he
heard a loud "pop" sound come from the engine compartment. Operator stated
he saw flames coming from the compartment and he jumped out of the boat on
the dock. While still on fire, the boat floated down the shoreline. New
Haven Police and Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire and was
attempting to secure the boat at the New Haven ramp when the boat sank in
12-15 feet of water.
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The above reprinted from the Missouri State Waterpatrol website to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website
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National Weather Service St. Louis ......
WGUS83 KLSX 240244
Click here to read entire warning
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Live comedy comes to the river on Friday, October 10th @ 8pm featuring nationally touring comedian David Graham as seen on The tonight show, Comedy central, and HBO. David's shows are sold out every time. Tickets are $10.00 and available at the restaurant or by telephone @314-250-3042. Reservations are advised as seaeting is limited. After the comedy show DJ Ray will spin some great songs to finish out the evening.
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FEMA decided on Tuesday that businesses and residents in the Metro East area – Madison, St. Clair and Monroe Counties – will not be required to carry flood insurance. This means that low-income residents in the Metro East will not have to buy flood insurance until both sides of the Mississippi River have had time to appeal the new flood maps. The new flood plain maps are expected to show an increased size to the existing flood plain. The Missouri flood plain maps are about two years behind the Illinois maps, so this allows Missourians a little more time before they have to pay mandatory flood insurance. To read this article in its entirety, click here on STLtoday.com
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About $8 million has been approved for Missouri flood victimscovering the flooding from June 1st through August 13th. This also includes $3.7 million for temporary housing and also home repairs. This even includes $4 million for low interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Association. There will be some new damage assessments for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. To read more about this, click here on KHQA online
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The Oasis Restaurant will be open all year long, at least on weekends.
Starting Sept 24th, they will be open for lunch from 11-3 weekdays Friday & Saturday 11am-1 30am and Sundays serving breakfast from 9am-1pm, closing for the day at 11pm.
Some things to look forward to ....... Meat Shoots on Saturdays, live entertainment and a great Halloween party on Nov 1.
Raye Anne
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Bill,
Tauni
Good afternoon,
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Even with the unusually wet year, we are supposed to have a beautiful fall. It should be very colorful. Even the Missouri Department of Conservation says, “Conditions are right for a colorful fall.” They say that the rain has nothing to do with the colors. Temperatures are what affect the colors. Since we have had warm days and cool nights, we should have many reds and oranges. To read more about the fall colors forecast click here on Hannibal.net |
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According to the Missouri Department Conservation website... the season of fall colors has arrived. The conditions are right for a colorful fall this year. Plentiful spring rains and a mild summer should produce a great year for fall colors.
St. Louis Region:
Click here for this week's "Fall Colors" forecast. |
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Pike County Illinois Is Looking For Funds For The Levees There has been about $2.7 million that the district received in federal flood-reimbursement funding for Pike Co., IL. However, they expect that the costs will be somewhere around $5 million. They are talking that they may raise assessments. Right now it costs residents about $8.50 per acre, but they may try to raise the cost to $18.50 per acre. This will affect 550 to 600 property homes on about 110,000 acres. To read more about this, click here on Hannibal.net
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Thursday & Friday Happy Hour 4PM - 7PM $1.50 Bush......$1.75 Budlight.... 35 ¢ wings
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Saturday,
27 September, 2008 Boaters For MS ...at Palisades Yacht Club
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Tuesday
September 23 ... 2008
Over 1.7 Million Visitors Strong !
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Hi Bill, Here are some friends that Mike and I met Sunday night. They were a lot of fun. We had a beautiful sunset to finish off the last day of summer.
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Yesteryears Picture of the Day
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Miss Rockaway Armada
Found some new photos titled "Miss Rockawa Armad - St. Louis"
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DATE: September 17, 2008 17:15:58 CST Office of External Affairs U.S. Coast Guard
Date: Sept. 22, 2008 News Release
Contact: Lt. Chuck Mellor
Coast Guard continues restrictions on Mississippi and Illinois rivers
ST. LOUIS - The Coast Guard captain
of the port at Sector Upper Mississippi continues waterway
restrictions for the Mississippi and Illinois rivers due to high
water levels Monday, Sept., 22, 2008. Click here to read entire news release |
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To: ALL MARINERS
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To: ALL MARINERS
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To: ALL MARINERS
To: ALL MARINERS
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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lake Ozark, Missouri No Wake Zone Established for Off Shore Series Races at Lake Ozark
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Release No. 60-08 Point of Contact: Public Affairs - 601-634-5760 Email: cemvd-pa@ usace.army.mil For Release: IMMEDIATE – September 22, 2008
U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, National Weather Service and U.S. Geological
Survey Vicksburg, Miss. – Three federal agencies, state representatives and members of the public will gather in St. Louis Oct. 7-9 to discuss several flood events that occurred this year in the Lower and Upper Mississippi River basins.
Some of the key discussion topics at the public meeting
include river gauge data
The above was reprinted from the US Army Corps of Engineers e-mailing Information
presented on Corps Web public web sites is considered public information and
may be distributed or copied.
to go to the US Army Corps of Engineers website.
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National Weather Service St. Louis ......
Flood Warning
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Quite a few readers ask about the yesterday's picture of the day.
All of the fish in the picture are flying carp that were caught without the use of fishing poles ! Everything else that is legal was allowed.
These were the rules of the contest: 1). PFD’s must
be worn while the boat is moving under its own power.
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Saturday,
27 September, 2008 Boaters For MS ...at Palisades Yacht Club
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23 September, 2006.......
The Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower in Hartford, Illinois was dedicated to mark the 200th anniversary of the return to St. Louis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from the West.
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Thursday & Friday Happy Hour 4PM - 7PM $1.50 Bush......$1.75 Budlight.... 35 ¢ wings
Thursday Nights starting at 7PM 69 ¢ tacos and 35 cent wings |
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Two men were riding their ATV’s last week in O’Fallon when they spotted something in the floodwaters. At first they thought it was a log, but then they saw it waving. It was a man lying in knee deep water, trying to keep his head above the water. They helped the 66 year old man out of the water and drove their ATV’s to higher ground so they could get cell phone reception. However, they couldn’t get any and then drove him to the clubhouse and called 9-1-1 from there. The paramedics could not get their vehicle down to the clubhouse, so they had to ride in on the ATV’s. When they arrived the gentleman was resting and refused medical treatment. He said that he had drove down the road and got his truck stuck in the flooded waters. When he got out and started walking, his knees buckled and he was not able to walk any further. The rescuers said they didn’t feel like heroes. They just hoped that someone would do the same thing for them if they were in the same situation. To read this full article in the St. Charles Journal, click here
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Since there were some roads closed in the West Alton area, there were a few guys who took advantage of it and did a little fishing. They just sat in the parking lot of the Lincoln Shields Recreation Area in West Alton. To read about it and see a photo of the fishermen in the flood, click here on the telegraph.com
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Kinders' Halloween Party Sat , Oct 26.. Music by... Rail |
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There's a boatload of "River-Things-To-Do" listed on RiverBill's Upcoming Events page.....
Click here and check-em out !
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Bill,
Tauni
Good afternoon,
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Giant algae fields are blooming in Lake Erie again this year. Scientists are puzzled by it because Lake Eerie is so clean, yet it has so much algae. This particular type of algae is toxic to fish and can be irritating to humans. The algae blooms are so large that they are showing up on the satellite pictures. Nine out of eleven samples recently tested are more toxic than guidelines set by the World Health Organization. To read more about this algae problem, click here on the Mad Mariner |
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Palisades Yacht Club has new docks coming in Oct and we will have some available for lease.
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Hurricane Ike Uncovers Mystery Ship...... After Hurricane Ike, Archeologists discovered a two-mast Civil War schooner that ran aground in 1862. They feel that this ship is called the Monticello. It is 136.9 feet long and 25 feet wide. According to Navy records, this ship ran aground in 1862 after sailing from Havana. It is also possible that this ship is an early 20th century ship that ran aground on the Alabama coast in 1933. To read the full story about this mystery ship, click here
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The President Casino had been closed since September 14th because of the flooding. According to KMOV.com, it had reopened on Monday September 22nd. The casino, restaurant and venue were all closed. The President is located just north of the Gateway Arch and Laclede's Landing. To read the full report, click here
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SAVE THE DELTA QUEEN For more info go to www.save-the-delta-queen.org ~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~
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Birds and turtles developing digestive problems because of the garbage in the ocean. Sometimes they mistake plastic for food. There are many ways that the debris is collecting in the ocean. Sometimes it is from flooding, from navigational vessel discharge and littering. A recent report from the National
Research Council recommended that the United States take the lead in the
management of marine debris and address problems like the dumping of ship
waste into the ocean, derelict fishing
gear, and abandoned vessels.
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The Weekend Report
September 20 ... 2008
Over 1.7 Million Visitors Strong !
Updated Sun at 12:50 PM......Whiskey River Boat Crash...Nav Notice....Sun pic of the Day ....river levels Updated Sat at 7:30PM........River Levels, News..Rotten Apple Info
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DATE: September 17, 2008 17:15:58 CST Office of External Affairs U.S. Coast Guard
Date: Sept. 18, 2008 News Release
Contact: Lt. Chuck Mellor
Coast Guard closes portions of the Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri rivers ST. LOUIS - The Coast Guard Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River has closed the following sections of the Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois rivers, in addition to previous closures:
The COTP has opened the following portions of the Upper Mississippi River Missouri and Illinois rivers to recreational traffic:
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NEWS RELEASE
Colonel Rad C. Talburt, Commissioner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Affected Areas of Missouri and Mississippi Rivers
MISSOURI STATE WATER PATROL Telephone (573) 751-3333 Home Page http://www.mswp.dps.mo.gov
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CoverYourBass.com Home of the BASSROOM The Bassroom is a unique portable bathroom, portable toilet if you will, for your boat. Our product has been developed with your privacy and a clean water initiative in mind. The Bassroom is an extremely versatile, extremely compact, and environmentally safe option to making continous trips back and forth to shore when a member of your fishing party has an emergency. The Bassroom sets up in minutes for those moments when the need for a bathroom is immediate. Our product can be left on the deck of your boat while you continue to fish if necessary. Nobody really wants to make that mad dash for the nearest boat launch when the urge arises especially when you're on top of a good school of actively feeding fish. Now, with the Bassroom, you don't have to!
Check them out at www.CoverYourBass.com
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Jaxx R Better
These guys belted out the tunes last night at Kinder's Summer Dance party.
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Yesteryears Picture of the Day Sunday
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Yesteryears Picture of the Day Saturday
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Collision/objects / Mark Twain lake- 09/18/2008 Location:
PT C ....Perry, Mo The vessel was travelling upstream at approximately 50 MPH when it struck a log, causing the outboard motor to break off and flip upright onto the vessel before falling off the stern
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Updated Sun at 12:45PM
According to a news story on CNN...... The driver of the Whisky River hydroplane only suffered minor injuries after the the raceboat disdinagrated and crash during a practice run last Friday in San Diego, California. The was pulled from the water in about 20 seconds , taken to an ambluance and later walked away.
The Hydroplane generates 8,000 horsepower and is capable of reaching speeds of 240 mph. The accident took place about one-third of the way into the qualifying run when the boat was traveling about 145 mph.
Click here to watch news report and video on CNN. Click here to read the newss tory on NBCSandieago.com |
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Updated Sat at 7:30PM
According to a news article on 7KHQA, Quincy city officials and engineers toured three possible sites to construct a hyro-electric facility on the Mississippi River. The sites under consideration are Lock and Dam 20 in Canton, Lock and Dam 21 in Quincy and Lock and Dam 22 in Salverton.
Quincy officals plan to submit a report to the Federal Energy Regulation Commission to attempt to obtain licensing.
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According to a news article in the TheTelegrapgh.com .... the state of Illinois received $500,000 from the federal government last Thursday during a ceromony at Melvin Price Lock and Dam.
The
funding will be distributed by the Illinois Long Term Recovery Council which
is setup to help communities in the state recover from the recent floods
with the costs of such things as flood preparations, flood response, debris
removal, repair and replacement of roads and bridges and other public
property damages.
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RiverBill's received a report from Karen Brncic, the manager of the Alton Marina.
They had a small electrical fire last night underneath the dock near the privacy gate by the marina office. The fire knocked out all the utilities. (electricity, water & phone )
Karen said everything is under control and they are busy making repairs. Meanwhile the marina open for business ....and up and running on backup generators. They are working to get everyone's utilities back on. The pool and hot tub are closed for now but should be re-opened sometime on Sunday.
The marina's internet and phone service is down too. To contact them, call Karen at 618-791-5109.
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Saturday,
20 September Kinder's Restaurant Dance Party
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Come out to Longshot Saloon to see the flood this weekend Buy 1 pizza...And....Get one of equal or same topping FREE !
Thursday & Friday Happy Hour 4PM - 7PM $1.50 Bush......$1.75 Budlight.... 35 ¢ wings
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National Weather Service St. Louis ......
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New Price ! Approximately 16 acre + business + 2 houses $400,000.00
25 acres, business + 3 houses......$500,000.00
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Updated Sat at 10:30 AM
Here is a list of our current drafts: Founder's Brewing - Rubaeus, Founder's Brewing - Dry Hopped Pale Ale, Lagunitas Brewing - Gnarly Wine, Avery Brewing - Maharaja Imperial IPA, Lagunitas Brewing - IPA, Jever Brewing - Pilsener, Lefthand Brewing - Black Jack Porter, Founders Brewing - Breakfast Stout, Avery Brewing - Ale to the Chief, Lagunitas Brewing - Censored Copper Ale, Dogfish Head Brewing - India Brown Ale, Stag - Always $1. |
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Click here for the "Mississippi River" section of the report and scroll down to your favorite fishing area.
Click here for the "Illinois River" section of the report and scroll down to your favorite fishing area.
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RiverBills called the Golden Eagle Ferry Office on Friday (09-19-08). As of 11:50 AM Friday morning the Ferry was running again. The Grafton Ferry and Brussells Ferry are closed due to high water |
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St. Louis District Supports National Public Lands Day, Sept. 27
St. Louis, September 19, 2008 - Thousands of local volunteers at
more than 100 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project sites around the
country will participate in this year’s 15th annual National Public
Lands Day Sept. 27, the largest annual volunteer hands-on
restoration activity of its kind. Activities include clean up,
repairs, refurbishments and other volunteer events in parks,
forests, rivers, lakes, wetlands, cultural and historic sites and
other public lands and waters and involve more than 120,000
volunteers at 1,500 sites nationwide. [ More ]
~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~~ 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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An article in TheTelegraph stated that the Great River Road reopened on Friday. It has been closed for several weeks to replace two large culverts in Godfrey. The article stated that Route 100 was still closed from from Rouute 3 in Grafton to Illinois Route 16. Click here to read the entire article...... Click here to read more........ |
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STLtoday has a on-line video, dated 17 September, of the Mississippi River's flood waters at downtown St. Louis.
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Palisades Yacht Club has new docks coming in Oct and we will have some available for lease.
Amy Spencer
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Riv 'aarh Bill's Talk Like A Pirate Friday
September 19 ... 2008
Over 1.7 Million Visitors Strong !
Updated at 12:15PM.. Small Electrical Fire Alton Marina......Golden Eagle Ferry Running..Grafton Ferry & Brussels Ferry closed
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DATE: September 17, 2008 17:15:58 CST |
Levee
Maintenance Costs
Are Going Up.......
Missouri
State Water Patrol News Release.....
