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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
Rick, Mary, Katy |
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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
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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
Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos |
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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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U.S. Coast Guard photograph
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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
Thursday Nights starting at 7PM 69 ˘ tacos and 35 cent 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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Click here to visit Classic Marine's website Click here to e-mail Michelle |
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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
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 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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United States Coast Guard Releases |
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To: ALL MARINERS
Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos |
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Updated Saturday At 7:15PM
National Weather Service St. Louis ......
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