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The January 2010 Archives are only partial at this time.... Check back later as we add older dates. Bill
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It's the Weekend!
Sat, Sun ... 30, 31 January 2010
Over 3 Million Visitors Strong !
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Picture of the Day Sunday
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day Watchin The River Flow
Sunday
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Eagle Watching Days ! Saturday
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Updated Sun at 6:00 AM
Ohio River At Henderson, Kentucky Barge Strikes Bridge, Traffic Shut Down........
A barge struck the U.S. 41 Twin Bridge over the Ohio River Saturday, causing visible damage to the span. Traffic was shut down, while inspectors examined the bridge. The damage was limited to cosmetics, and bridge was re-opened to traffic.........
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Updated Sun at 6:00 AM
Missouri River Diversion Project Red River Valley Water Supply Project Moves Forward In 2010........
According to a news article from minotdailynews.com........ Progress will be made on the proposed Red River Valley Water Supply Project in 2010, as environmental efforts, financial planning, operational planning, permitting, and pre-final design are slated to be completed this year.
The project is intended to provide a back-up water source for residents and industries of the Red River Valley. This will happen by diverting water from the Missouri River at Lake Sakakawea, and pumping it to the Sheyenne River, and eventually into the Red River.
Since the project would entail moving water from one river system to another, a biota treatment plant would need to be constructed. Biota transfer is a touchy subject, as the Red River flows north into Canada........
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NEW 2009 2200 REGAL 5.7L VOLVO, LOADED WITH OPTIONS, EXTENDED WARRANTIES
$41,995.00
CERTIFIED TECHS TO COMPLETE MARINE REPAIR FROM THE BOW EYE TO THE PROP NUT..... LEWIS BOATS CAN DO IT ALL ! 4030 N Service Rd, St. Peters, MO (636) 949-9926 REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS Mercury, Volvo Penta, Yamaha Map/Hours Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' & 20,000 Lbs Website |
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Updated Sun at 6:00 AM
Invasive Species Government Debates Merits Of Fighting Invaders........
What is the lesser of two evils? The loss of vital shipping avenues from the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River, or the damage to a $7 billion fishing industry caused by an invader that dominates the available food supply? Invasive species have come to public attention recently, although they have been an issue for years. The real question is the cost versus liability to fight the invaders........
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Updated Sun at 6:00 AM
Fountain Update Most Unsecured Creditors Approve Reorganization Plan........
According to a news report from tradeonlytoday.com........ Over 90% of the unsecured creditors in the Fountain Powerboat Industries bankruptcy case approve the company's reorganization plan. The reorganization arranges claims against the company into 9 classes, and not all of the unsecured creditors voted.
Some of the creditors that accepted the plan are Baja Marine Corp, Bank of America, GE Commercial Distribution, Key Bank, National City, and Textron Financial.
FB Investments, who was formed to purchase Fountain's bank note from Regions Bank, is in a class of it's own, has not voted yet. FB has until Monday to cast their vote........
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources
January 29, 2010
Forty-nine projects will enhance park development and reserve open space through OSLAD program
Chicago, IL – Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Marc
Miller announced today announced $16.9 million in grants for 49 park
development and land acquisition projects throughout Illinois. Director
Miller made the announcement at the Illinois Association of Park
Districts (IAPD) annual conference in Chicago.
“This
money will help communities further the overall goal of leaving no child
inside,” said IDNR Director Marc Miller. “These projects will offer a
wide variety of activities for everyone to enjoy the outdoors.”
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Palisades Yacht Club This Saturday.... Jan 30th
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River Networking Who's on facebook.........
RiverBills.com................ Click here
Con Trios Yacht Club....... Click here
Palisades Yacht Club........ Click here
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Click here to view it the on-line edition
This edition contains some articles you might be interested in as boaters: " 2010 Regulations Update" "DuPont Reservation Conservation Area"
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Mississippi River Polar Plunge Louisiana, Mo Winter River Festival
Be cooler than cool. Be polar. Take the plunge!
Click here for more information on the polar bear plunge
Click here for more info about the Winter River Festival and House of Fire & Ice |
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St. Louis Riverfront Gateway Arch Design Competition Has 49 Teams........
According to a news report from ksdk.com......... 49 teams have entered a team portfolio for the Gateway Arch grounds design competition, "Framing a Modern Masterpiece: The City + The Arch + The River 2015". The deadline for submissions was January 28.
The competition jury is expected to review the submissions next week. The jury will pare down the field to around 8 - 10 compete teams to move on to the second round of eliminations. The announcement of the compete teams will be made February 10.
A networking event is slated for February 18 at The Old Courthouse, where local contractors will be able with the competition teams, and discuss the possibility of working together on the project........
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Missouri River At Jefferson City, Missouri City Council To Decide On New Riverfront Park........
Monday, the Jefferson City council will decide if they will be adding a new riverfront park on an undeveloped parcel of land between the Missouri River, and Union Pacific railroad tracks. Access to the proposed park has been an issue, as well as funding. MoDOT is on board for $500,000, at least for the next few weeks........
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636 - 899 - 1093 Best View of the Bluffs on the River ! New Winter Hours Thurs - Sun 2PM-Close
Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50
River BaldEagleBill
A Day for Bird Lovers Everywhere! Larry Demko
Music by David
Cantini at 4PM WIFI is now available ! Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website We still has a few 36 foot docks available. Call Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.
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Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure
Day 55 - (Friday 1/29/10)
It was a late night for me last night so it was very hard to get up this
morning. It didn’t matter because with the intricate shallow water channels
outside of Carrabelle I needed daylight to see where I was going anyway.
Before I could do any paddling at all I had to drag my boat over a couple
hundred yards of tidal mud flats due to the fact that the tide was out and I
pulled out of very shallow water last night. The drag went well and
thankfully the mud was firm enough that I didn’t sink in past the top of my
boots.
Daily Blog
Follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker while on his trip around the great loop.
Website..
http://www.portagetoportage.com/
Above re-printed with permission from Jake Stachovak Jake Stachovak embarking on a 10 month, 6100 mile Great Loop adventure by kayak. from Grafton, Illinois on Saturday, December 12 and expects to return to Grafton, October 2010 |
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Click here for this coming weekend's bands Ladies 80's Night Every Wednesday All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95 Check Out The $7.95 Lunch Buffett Click here to go to The Big Muddy website
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Brunswick Financials Update Analyst Believes Brunswick Will Be Profitable In 2011........
On the heels of the release of Brunswick's fourth quarter results, Tim Conder, a senior analyst at Wells Fargo Securities, stated that he believes that Brunswick will likely turn profitable in 2011........
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Boat Manufacturer Sea Ray Brings Back 150 Workers........
Over the past month, Sea Ray has been ramping up production, and as a result, they have brought back 150 workers. At this time, no further call backs are in the works. Sea Ray is owned by Brunswick........
Click here to read this news report from knoxnews.com.
Click here to visit the Sea Ray website.
Click here to visit the Brunswick website
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Grafton's Landing............... Closed for the season Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season KJ's Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome Longshot Saloon................ Closed Palisades Yacht Club......... Open
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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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Lost n Found......
FOUND Airless paint sprayer system on Blase Station Road
It is a nice piece of equipment, and a great expense to someone. Little John 636 250 4187 |
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Sturgeon Ban Update Fishermen Suggest Education Versus Ban........
According to a news story from semissourian.com........ 20 commercial fishermen showed up to discuss the proposed shovelnose sturgeon fishing ban at a public hearing that was held at the Southeast Missouri State University campus in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
The fishermen suggested an arduous training program that will prevent the fishermen from killing a pallid sturgeon by mistake.
The shovelnose sturgeon fishing ban was first proposed in September, as a way to protect it's identical cousin, the endangered pallid sturgeon. Shovelnose sturgeon eggs are harvested as a more economical substitute for Russian Beluga caviar........
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It's Friday!
29 January 2010
Over 3 Million Visitors Strong !
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Eagle Watching Days !
Bill,
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Description
1985 Bayliner Conquest Express 3250 With 11.5' Beam
This boat is clean, sharp, and loaded with options and accessories, too many to list here, but to list just a few:
Twin V8 I/O with closed cooling system (Volvo Penta) 6.5 Gen Marine AC/Heat Will Sleep Six
For more info, Call Dave Kelly At 314-409-2529
Asking $27,500.00, or will consider trade for houseboat of equal value and condition.
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The Great Lakes Deadly Fish Virus Discovered In Lake Superior........
According to a news article from detnews.com........ Apparently, the Asian Carp epidemic is not the only worry for the health of the Great Lakes. Scientists from Cornell University have discovered viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) in Lake Superior for the first time. This means that the virus has spread to all of the Lakes.
VHS causes bulging eyes, bleeding, and bloated abdomens in fish, prior to killing them. The virus is not dangerous to humans, but has caused fish kills in Lakes Erie, Huron, and Ontario. The virus has been found in Lake Michigan.
It is not known for sure how the virus ended up in the Great Lakes. Some theorize that migrating fish, or ballast water is the culprit. Michigan and Wisconsin stated that they have no intentions of changing boating or fishing regulations at this time........
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River Networking Who's on facebook.........
RiverBills.com................ Click here
Con Trios Yacht Club....... Click here
Palisades Yacht Club........ Click here
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NEW 2009 2200 REGAL 5.7L VOLVO, LOADED WITH OPTIONS, EXTENDED WARRANTIES
$41,995.00
CERTIFIED TECHS TO COMPLETE MARINE REPAIR FROM THE BOW EYE TO THE PROP NUT..... LEWIS BOATS CAN DO IT ALL ! 4030 N Service Rd, St. Peters, MO (636) 949-9926 REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS Mercury, Volvo Penta, Yamaha Map/Hours Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' & 20,000 Lbs Website |
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Lewis Boats Marine Sales & Service e-bay Store..........
Lewis Boats has an ebay store !
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Lewis Boats Marine Sales & Service Open TeamTournaments
Robin’s Resort – Lake of the Ozarks
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Hannibal, Mo Flood Wall Payback Money.....
An investment in downtown Hannibal made over two decades by the Board of Public Works, the Hannibal Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Mark Twain Home Board and has paid off every time the Mississippi River flooded has been held back by the city’s flood wall.
It's payback time.... During last week's city council meeting, they approved reimbursement to those three parties for their cash contributions to the flood wall project.
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March 20th, 2010 Hannibal, Mo Inaugural Freezin’ for a Reason Mississippi River Polar Plunge
Will the up-coming Rive Plunge be a Hot Idea in hannibal, Mo ?
Andy Dorian, recreation supervisor for the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department, is hoping that lots of people take to the thought of jumping in the cold, cold Mississippi River in late March.
For more information contact Dorian at (573) 221-1503
or by e-mail at
hpr_supervisor@yahoo.com .
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Mississippi River Ferries Dorena-Hickman Ferry Closed....Again....
High water has caused the Dorena- Hickman Ferry to close around 11:00 am Wednesday. High water was causing issues with the ferry docking, and loading vehicles. It is expected that the ferry will remain closed until sometime next week.........
Click here to read this news story from wave3.com.
The Dorena-Hickman Toll Ferry ..... is located south of St. Louis near Sikeston, Mo and is one of the few remaining riverboat ferries in the United States and the only operating ferry crossing the Mississippi River between Missouri and Kentucky.
Click here to go to their website
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Lake Of The Ozarks Polar Bear Plunge Feb. 27, Pre-Registration Deadline Feb. 12........
Polar Bear Plungers are gearing up for the 15th Annual Polar Bear Plunge, and 5K Polar Bear Strut benefiting the athletes of the Special Olympics Missouri. The Deadline for pre-registration is February 12, 2009.......
Click here to read more from lakeexpo.com. With Photo.
Click here to visit the Special Olympics Missouri website.
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636 - 899 - 1093 Best View of the Bluffs on the River ! New Winter Hours Thurs - Sun 2PM-Close
Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50
River BaldEagleBill
A Day for Bird Lovers Everywhere! Larry Demko
Music by David
Cantini at 4PM WIFI is now available ! Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website We still has a few 36 foot docks available. Call Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.
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Jake Stachovak embarking on a 10 month, 6100 mile Great Loop adventure by kayak. from Grafton, Illinois on Saturday, December 12 and expects to return to Grafton, October 2010
No Update this morning at 5:00 AM
Daily Blog
Follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker while on his trip around the great loop.
Website..
http://www.portagetoportage.com/
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Click here for this coming weekend's bands Ladies 80's Night Every Wednesday All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95 Check Out The $7.95 Lunch Buffett Click here to go to The Big Muddy website
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Asian Carp Update Date Set For Carp Summit........
According to a news report from freep.com........ The White House has announced that on February 8, 2010, there will be a meeting with three Great Lakes governors to chat about the efforts to thwart the advance of the Asian carp into the Great Lakes.
Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, Nancy Sutley, will be meeting with top officials from the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the EPA, the Department of the Interior, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle, and Illinois Governor Pat Quinn.
Michigan's Attorney General, Mike Cox, and the Attorney's General from four other states had requested to be included in the meeting but were not invited. Cox had filed a lawsuit requesting the closure of the Illinois Ship and Sanitary Canal, to halt the carp migration........
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Boat Manufacturer 4Q Results In For Brunswick........
According to a news report from tradeonlytoday.com........ Brunswick has released their fourth quarter 2009 results, reporting a 22% decrease in net sales, that is including a 38% decrease in the boat segment.
Inventory management and reduction strategies have allowed Brunswick to end 2009 with more cash on hand, but at the expense of revenue and earnings. 2009 cash totals added up to $526.6 million versus 2008's $317.5 million.
Brunswick's 4Q net sales were $657.3 million, down from $837.7 million in the fourth quarter 2008. Brunswick reported a net loss of $124.0 million for 4Q '09, versus a net loss of 66.3 million for 4Q '08.
The boat segment, containing 17 boat brands, had 4Q 2009 net sales of 153.4 million, down 38% from 4Q '08 $248 million. The boat segment reported an operating loss of $131.6 million.
The marine engine segment reported 4Q '09 net sales results of $302.4 million, down 11% from 4Q '08 $340.2 million. The engine segment had a 4Q '09 operating loss of 59.4 million compared to a $12.9 million operating loss for 4Q '08. 2009's operating loss included an $8.2 million in restructuring charges........
Click here to read this news report.
Brunswick manufactures a variety of recreational products, including 17 boat brands, and Mercury Marine engines and drives........
Click here to visit the Brunswick website.
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STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !
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FOUND Airless paint sprayer system on Blase Station Road
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Big Sandy River Near Kenova, West Virginia Towboat Sinks With 500 Gallons Of Oil Aboard, Oil Sheen Released........
A mothballed towing vessel, the Trojan, sank in the Big Sandy River with approximately 500 gallons of oil aboard. Lt. Nadine Santiago of the U.S. Coast Guard stated that an oil sheen was released. The spill is reported to have been contained, and the vessel is expected to be raised when conditions allow........
Click here to read this news story from wowktv.com.
Kenova, West Virginia is located at the confluence of the Big Sandy River and the Ohio River. The town is named for it's unique location on the borders of Kentucky, Ohio, and (West) Virginia........
Source: Wikipedia Encyclopedia. Click here to read more.
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28 January 2010
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Description
MUST SELL!!!! GETTING MARRIED AND CAN'T AFFORD BOTH!! MAKE AN OFFER!!
Asking $69,900
email brada@autco.com.
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Meramec River At Eureka, Missouri Old Route 66 Bridge May Be Torn Down........
According to an news report from stltoday.com........ In October, the Missouri Department of Transportation was forced to close the old Route 66 bridge over the Meramec River due to it's deteriorating condition. If MoDOT does not find someone to assume liability for the structure, and agree to repair it, they will have to remove the bridge.
Estimates to repair the structure will fall into the $10 - 20 million range. MoDOT must prioritize it's spending on spans that carry more traffic than the 400 cars that traveled over the bridge before it closed.
However, Joe Sonderman, local traffic reporter and author of three books about Route 66, stated that the old bridge is one of the the last historical links to old Route 66 in the western portions of St. Louis County. He hopes that enough public objection will preserve another piece of Route 66........
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River Networking Who's on facebook.........
RiverBills.com................ Click here
Con Trios Yacht Club....... Click here
Palisades Yacht Club........ Click here
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NEW 2009 2200 REGAL 5.7L VOLVO, LOADED WITH OPTIONS, EXTENDED WARRANTIES
$41,995.00
CERTIFIED TECHS TO COMPLETE MARINE REPAIR FROM THE BOW EYE TO THE PROP NUT..... LEWIS BOATS CAN DO IT ALL ! 4030 N Service Rd, St. Peters, MO (636) 949-9926 REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS Mercury, Volvo Penta, Yamaha Map/Hours Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' & 20,000 Lbs Website |
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S.S. Admiral/President Casino Update Gaming Commission Votes To Close The President........
According to a news article from fox2now.com........ Wednesday, Missouri Gaming regulators voted to revoke the license of the President Casino, citing that there is a pattern of intentionally placing the Casino in decline.
The casino could close as early as July 1, 2010, however, the casino may still challenge the Gaming Commission's decision. The owner of the casino, Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. stated that they are reviewing their legal options.
The President Casino is aboard the 100 year old S.S. Admiral. The Admiral is in need of significant repairs, and it is unlikely that she will be certified to carry passengers after July........
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While Trolling The Internet........
We reeled in a photo depicting barges running in icy Mississippi River conditions.......circa January 1954........
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Lake Of The Ozarks Adopt-The-Shoreline Clean-up Meetings Scheduled For February........
On February 17 and 18, 2010, workshops have been scheduled for those interested in participating in the Adopt-The-Shoreline program as well as the 2010 Annual Shoreline Beautification Cleanup at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks........
Click here to read this news article from lakeexpo.com.
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636 - 899 - 1093 Best View of the Bluffs on the River ! New Winter Hours Thurs - Sun 2PM-Close
Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50
River BaldEagleBill
A Day for Bird Lovers Everywhere! Larry Demko
Music by David
Cantini at 4PM WIFI is now available ! Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website We still has a few 36 foot docks available. Call Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.
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Jake Stachovak embarking on a 10 month, 6100 mile Great Loop adventure by kayak. from Grafton, Illinois on Saturday, December 12 and expects to return to Grafton, October 2010
Day 53
Daily Blog
Follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker while on his trip around the great loop.
Website..
http://www.portagetoportage.com/
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Click here for this coming weekend's bands Ladies 80's Night Every Wednesday All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95 Check Out The $7.95 Lunch Buffett Click here to go to The Big Muddy website
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Congress Seeking Additional Funds To Battle Carp........
Over a dozen Congress members are seeking $20 million in order to fund the development of ways to prevent the Asian carp from establishing itself in the Great Lakes........
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Waterway Re-opens To Limited Traffic........
Wednesday, the Sabine-Neches Waterway re-opened to limited traffic, following an oil spill over the weekend. The Coast Guard states that 534,000 gallons of an oil and water mix has been recovered, and there have been 6 birds found covered in oil. Two were found dead, and the others are being cleaned and treated........
Click here to read this news story from kxnet.com.
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Grafton's Landing............... Closed for the season Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season KJ's Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome Longshot Saloon................ Closed Palisades Yacht Club......... Open
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Boat & RV Storage
STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !
175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376 Click here for map from MapQuest |
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FOUND Airless paint sprayer system on Blase Station Road
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Boat Manufacturer 4Q Results Are In For Marine Products........
According to a news report from tradeonlytoday.com........ Marine Products, manufacturer of Chaparral and Robalo boats released their fourth quarter, and year end results.
For the fourth quarter, Marine Products' net sales were $13,313,000, down 41.5% from $22,764,000 in 2008. The decline was explained by a 37.8% decrease in the number of boats sold, and a decrease of 5.8% on the average price per boat.
Net sales for the year ending December 31, 2009 were $48,471,000, which is a 72.4% decrease from 2008. Net losses totaled $10,693,000, or a 30 cent per share decrease, compared to 2008's net income of $7,586,000, or 21 cents diluted earnings per share........
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PORT ARTHUR, Texas - The tank vessel Eagle Otome moves from the scene of the Port Arthur Oil Spill with the assistance of towing vessels. The Eagle Otome is in route to Beaumont. More than 530 responders are coordinating efforts to clean the Sabine-Neches waterway to prevent harm to the environment and reopen the waterway to vessel traffic. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tom
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It's Wednesday !
27 January 2010
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Ching
RiverBill says... Thanks for the picture Lisa ! Good shot.... I think he is looking right you.
I think the eagles are a big part of the river in the
winter and they are indeed magnificent creatures.
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Description
Blonde Moment - For Sale
1998 Silverton 37' Convertible Click on pic to enlarge Twin 502 Crusaders, fuel injected, with approx. 350 hours Beam - 14'1" 7kw Westerbeke generator with approx.100 hours Holds 375 gallons of fuel Holds 100 gallons of fresh water Electronics - 2 VHFs, GPS, Radar, Chart Plotter, Auto Pilot 2 AC/Reverse Cycle Heat units
Always kept in fresh water. Beautifully maintained inside and out. Turn key boat - must see!
Asking $114,900
Contact Brett or Christine Thompson. 314-341-0031 (Brett's cell) 314-749-8924 (Christine's cell)
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Mississippi River At St. Louis S.S. Admiral's Days May Be Numbered........
After 70 years on the St. Louis Riverfront, the Admiral's fate may be decided by the Missouri Gaming Commission on Wednesday. It is expected that the commission will recommend that the President Casino aboard the Admiral be closed in July. The vessel is also up for a Coast Guard inspection in July, and the 103 year old hull may not make the grade.
Originally known as the Albatross, the vessel was built in 1907 as a side wheeled steam boat. In 1940, she became the S.S. Admiral after receiving her Art-Deco makeover. She cruised the Mississippi through the '70s. In 1979, she became a nightclub, and in 1992, she became the President Casino........
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Frozen Mississippi River Pics..........
Capt'n Mike Vitale, who hails out of the Duck Club in the cruiser..... "IN-XS", sent us a link to some very neat pictures of the frozen Mississippi River from Breakpoint Trades.com.
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Asian Carp Update Carp Danger Questioned: What Exactly Constitutes An Invasion?
According to a news report from freep.com........ Since the Asian carp are prolific breeders, and voracious eaters, many experts agree that if the carp get into the Great Lakes, the future looks grim. Others counter that the amount of trouble the carp will cause will be decided by how many carp get into the Lakes, and if they find the correct conditions to survive, and breed.
Food supply in Lake Michigan may play a factor in the carp debate. The carp feed on tiny plankton, however, the amount of plankton present is at an all time low, following the arrival of quagga and zebra mussels. The cold water temperatures may be a consideration as well.
The feds have mapped out how they intend to halt the carp progress. They will construct another electric barrier in the shipping canal, begin electrofishing, and netting to capture carp that may be in the Lake, as well as plugging up "holes" the carp can use to get around the barriers........
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Cuivre River At Silex, Missouri Silex Receiving Additional Funds For Relocation........
An additional $1.5 million has been allotted by the feds to assist with the relocation of the majority of city of Silex to higher ground. The funds set aside for the project now come to $3.4 million. The town was virtually destroyed in 2008 following a flash flood of the Cuivre River........
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636 - 899 - 1093 Best View of the Bluffs on the River ! New Winter Hours Thurs - Sun 2PM-Close
Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50
River BaldEagleBill
A Day for Bird Lovers Everywhere! Larry Demko
Music by David
Cantini at 4PM WIFI is now available ! Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website We still has a few 36 foot docks available. Call Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.
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Jake Stachovak embarking on a 10 month, 6100 mile Great Loop adventure by kayak. from Grafton, Illinois on Saturday, December 12 and expects to return to Grafton, October 2010
Day 52
Daily Blog
Follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker while on his trip around the great loop.
Website..
http://www.portagetoportage.com/
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Click here for this coming weekend's bands Ladies 80's Night Every Wednesday All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95 Check Out The $7.95 Lunch Buffett Click here to go to The Big Muddy website
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Corps Gather Public Comments On River Study........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a meeting on Tuesday, in Pierre, South Dakota in order to gather the public opinion about the upcoming Missouri River study. The study is to re-examine the 1944 law that lays out how the Missouri River is utilized. The meetings are intended to find what the public believes should be studied, and the optimum way to get the public involved........
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J Bar H Estates Water Case Sent To Attorney General........
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has referred a case against the J Bar H Estates Master Association Inc. to the Missouri Attorney General, citing multiple clean water violations. On two occasions in 2009, the DNR inspected the J Bar H wastewater treatment facility, and found exposed distribution lines in the filter beds, vegetative growth, exposed pipes at the pumping station, and corrosion around the electrical control panel. The DNR noted that J Bar H had not installed a dechlorination system, as agreed when operating permits were issued. The DNR also noted fecal coliform levels higher that permit limitations........
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Grafton's Landing............... Closed for the season Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season KJ's Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome Longshot Saloon................ Closed Palisades Yacht Club......... Open
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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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FOUND Airless paint sprayer system on Blase Station Road
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KEY WEST, Fla. - The crew from the Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk, assisted by a tug boat crew, prepare to moor the cutter to its home pier, Monday, Jan. 25, 2009. The Mohawk got underway on Nov. 30, 2009, and was the second the U.S. vessel to respond to the earthquake in Haiti. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class
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It's Tuesday !
26 January 2010
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Hi Bill
RiverBill says... The very top picture that Lisa sent us ended up being a RiverBills header picture. It's today header......... Thanks Lisa !
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Dual prop 496 magnum Mercruiser Bravo III engine (375 HP) with closed cooling
system. It has 208 hours on it and always been in fresh water and comes with
complete canvas system, Corsa Captains Call exhaust. Premium sound system 8
speakers w/ 12” subwoofer AM-FM MP3 Stereo/CD Player
Call 618 830-1033 for Further Details Click here to go to RiverBills Classifieds page for more pictures
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Golden Eagle Ferry .......
RiverBills received the following e-mail from the Calhoun Ferry Company
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Brussells Ferry .......
RiverBills called the Brussells Ferry this morning at 5:45AM... They are open |
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Mississippi River At Hannibal Ice Jam Breaking Up, No Need For Flood Gates........
According to a news article from hannibal.net........ The three week long freeze of the Mississippi River at Hannibal, Missouri ended Sunday. The River levels dropped about a half a foot as well. Officials were preparing to install flood gates.
Hannibal officials were anxiously watching the River levels, as the National Weather Service had predicted that the River would top out at 20.7 feet by Wednesday.
There is plenty of debris locked in the ice as it flows down the Mississippi, from logs and trees, boat dock pieces, and even three River markers, encased in ice........
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River Networking Who's on facebook.........
RiverBills.com................ Click here
Con Trios Yacht Club....... Click here
Palisades Yacht Club........ Click here
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Click on pic to enlarge 1992 Prevost, Detroit Diesel Allison 450HP, motorhome configuration, low miles, new tires, Too much to list!! $109,950.00 636.949.9926 or 636.2623.4470
CERTIFIED TECHS TO COMPLETE MARINE REPAIR FROM THE BOW EYE TO THE PROP NUT..... LEWIS BOATS CAN DO IT ALL ! 4030 N Service Rd, St. Peters, MO (636) 949-9926 REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS Mercury, Volvo Penta, Yamaha Map/Hours Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' & 20,000 Lbs Website |
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Sad News...... Death of Debbie Tunison
Grafton Harbor has lost a dear river friend
Debbie Tunison. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Debbie and her husband
Dennis. Grafton Harbor
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Lost n Found......
FOUND Airless paint sprayer system on Blase Station Road
It is a nice piece of equipment, and a great expense to someone. Little John 636 250 4187 |
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January 23, 2009 in River History A fire at the Alton Marina started around 11 a.m. Two boats were damaged heavily by flames.
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Metro-East Levee Update Officials Looking For Cheaper Levee Repair Alternatives........
Les Sterman, Chief Supervisor of Construction and the Works, is upset with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as the $111.3 million price tag is the third estimate for needed Wood River Levee repairs. Sterman states that they cannot afford the cost, much less wait 50 years for the project to be completed, so they will be looking fo an alternative solution........
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Port Arthur Oil Spill Update Clean-Up Ongoing, Investigation To Follow........
27 skimming crews, and 550 people are toiling around the clock in an effort to get the spilled oil out of the water, spraying it, soaking it up, scooping it out, and bagging it away. The wrecked vessels are expected to be removed Wednesday, with the clean-up wrapping up on Thursday........
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Port Author Collision Reader Commentary........
Bill, This may be the cause of the collision at Port
Arthur
RiverBill says... Thanks for sharing Dan ~~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~~^~~~~~~
Signaling your intentions
Source: http://www.tva.gov/river/navigation/rules_road.htm
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Asian Carp Update State AG's Request Seat At "Carp Summit"........
Mike Cox, Michigan's Attorney General, and the Attorneys General from four other Great Lakes states sent a letter to the White House soliciting an invite to the upcoming Asian Carp Summit........
Click here to read this news story from freep.com. With Photo.
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Mississippi River Polar Plunge Louisiana, Mo Winter River Festival
Be cooler than cool. Be polar. Take the plunge!
Click here for more information on the polar bear plunge
Click here for more info about the Winter River Festival and House of Fire & Ice
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636 - 899 - 1093 Best View of the Bluffs on the River ! New Winter Hours Thurs - Sun 2PM-Close
Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50
River BaldEagleBill
A Day for Bird Lovers Everywhere! Larry Demko
Music by David
Cantini at 4PM WIFI is now available ! Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website We still has a few 36 foot docks available. Call Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.
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Jake Stachovak embarking on a 10 month, 6100 mile Great Loop adventure by kayak. from Grafton, Illinois on Saturday, December 12 and expects to return to Grafton, October 2010
Day 51 (a long run and a big ditch)
Daily Blog
Follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker while on his trip around the great loop.
Website..
http://www.portagetoportage.com/
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Click here for this coming weekend's bands Ladies 80's Night Every Wednesday All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95 Check Out The $7.95 Lunch Buffett Click here to go to The Big Muddy website
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2010 Club Events..........
Posted the Con Trios Yacht Club Events for 2010 on
the Con Trios Yacht Club website,
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Thanks to Fleet Captain Scott Hickey and First Mate
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Supreme Court Will Not Hear Mississippi's Water Rights Case Against Memphis........
According to a news report from commercialappeal.com........ The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Mississippi's water rights lawsuit against Memphis, Tennessee on Monday. Mississippi was seeking damages of $1.3 billion, and an order that Memphis draw their drinking water from the Mississippi River.
The suit accuses Memphis of stealing a third of it's water by over-pumping an aquifer that lies under Mississippi and Tennessee. The suit also alleges that the wells are creating depressions in the Memphis Sand, causing water underneath Mississippi to flow across the state line.
Memphis officials state that their wells go straight down, and Memphis' use of the aquifer is fail, and poses no threat to Mississippi. Memphis is still facing two similar water lawsuits........
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Grafton's Landing............... Closed for the season Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season KJ's Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome Longshot Saloon................ Closed Palisades Yacht Club......... Open
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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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Boat Manufacturer Harris FloteBote Launches Social Media Program........
Pontoon Manufacturer Harris FloteBote has released a customer based social media program. The program's goals are to better serve current FloteBote owners, educate those interested in buying their first pontoon, and form an interactive online forum that pontoon owners can exchange tips and ideas, in addition to sharing experiences. There is also an integrated social media program that ties into Facebook, Flikr, LinkledIn, and You Tube........
Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com
Click here to go to Harris Flotebote website
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PORT ARTHUR, Texas - A Marine Spill Response Corp. vessel pushes an oil-skimming vessel during operations to clean up a 450,000-gallon oil spill in the Sabine Neches waterway, Jan. 24, 2010. The spill was the result of an early morning collision between the tank vessel Eagle Otome and a barge being pushed by the towing vessel Dixie Vengeance at approximately 9 a.m., Jan. 23, 2010.
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It's Monday!
25 January 2010
Over 3 Million Visitors Strong !
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Some of the gulls were always diving into the cold water for food and the rest seemed to be waiting to fight over and hopefully share part of the new catch. One of the gulls on the ice has some food in front of him that he is trying to keep the others away from. The river channel is on the other side of the island that is in the background.
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Education Law
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Asian Carp Update Carp DNA Evidence Subject To Interpretation........
According to a news report from wgntv.com........ While the science behind environmental DNA (eDNA) seems to be sound, the interpretation of the results may vary. The experts know that they have found Asian carp eDNA, the question is how the eDNA got into Lake Michigan, when there have been no carp sightings.
eDNA comes from small cells left behind as the carp swim through the water. The cells are usually found in fish scales, urine and feces. The science of using eDNA to track aquatic life is not new, however this is the first case of the technology being used in freshwater.
Asian carp eDNA has been discovered in 5 places north of the electric fish barrier. Some speculate that the eDNA arrived past the barrier from ballast water that was collected downriver, or a positive result could come about from the carp that are being used as bait along the lakefront.......
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Networking River facebook.........
RiverBills.com................ Click here
Con Trios Yacht Club....... Click here
Palisades Yacht Club........ Click here
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Click on pic to enlarge 1992 Prevost, Detroit Diesel Allison 450HP, motorhome configuration, low miles, new tires, Too much to list!! $109,950.00 636.949.9926 or 636.2623.4470
CERTIFIED TECHS TO COMPLETE MARINE REPAIR FROM THE BOW EYE TO THE PROP NUT..... LEWIS BOATS CAN DO IT ALL ! 4030 N Service Rd, St. Peters, MO (636) 949-9926 REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS Mercury, Volvo Penta, Yamaha Map/Hours Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' & 20,000 Lbs Website |
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Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Induction.....
Chicago Bassmaster Classic winner, Woo Daves, is one of five fisherman that will be inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame in 2010.
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Lost n Found......
FOUND Airless paint sprayer system on Blase Station Road
It is a nice piece of equipment, and a great expense to someone. Little John 636 250 4187 |
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Mississippi River Near Quincy, Illinois Officials State Eagle Numbers Are Low........
A ranger from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has stated that the number of eagles along the Mississippi River at Quincy seems low this year. There are several possible explanations for this. The warmer weather has freed up some of the River ice, causing the birds to disperse. The River construction projects may play a factor as well........
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Asian Carp Opinion........
The federal government's "see no evil" stance on the Asian carp situation in The Great Lakes potentially puts the Lakes in peril, as well as the $7 billion sports fishery........
Click here to read this op-ed piece from thetimesherald.com.
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Feb 10-14,
2010St. Louis Boat & Sport show Americas Center & Edward Jones Dome
701 Convention Center Plaza
2010 Show Highlights
Visit StLouis BoatShow.com for complete show details.
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636 - 899 - 1093 Best View of the Bluffs on the River ! New Winter Hours Thurs - Sun 2PM-Close
Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50
Musci by David Cantini
WIFI is now available ! Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website We still has a few 36 foot docks available. Call Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.
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Jake Stachovak embarking on a 10 month, 6100 mile Great Loop adventure by kayak. from Grafton, Illinois on Saturday, December 12 and expects to return to Grafton, October 2010
Day 50 (a weather and real rest day)
Daily Blog
Follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker while on his trip around the great loop.
Website..
http://www.portagetoportage.com/
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Brand New & Already A Classic
3761 New Town Blvd, St. Charles, Mo 636 - 724 - 7920 Click here for this coming weekend's bands Ladies 80's Night Every Wednesday All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95 Check Out The $7.95 Lunch Buffett Click here to go to The Big Muddy website
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Vessels Separated Without Further Spillage........
The U.S. Coast Guard has reported that the 800 foot oil tanker, and the tow boat that collided Saturday, causing an oil spill have separated, with no more oil being spilled. The spill has been contained to a 2 mile area, and clean-up continues........
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has referred the case to the Missouri Attorney General's Office to pursue legal action against the Lake Ozarks restaurant for clean water violations. Click here to read news story
The Board of Aldermen approved the documents last week required to secure state funding to install an early-warning system in city lift stations of the area's sewers...... Click here to read this news story
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Grafton's Landing............... Closed for the season Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season KJ's Place......................... Open..... Boaters Welcome Longshot Saloon................ Closed Palisades Yacht Club......... Open
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Boat & RV Storage
STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !
175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376 Click here for map from MapQuest |
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Marine Networking Marine Networking Website Unveiled........
According to a news article from tradeonlytoday.com........ A new private online network designed specifically for recreational boaters as well as marine professionals has been introduced.
Called TheOpenSea.com, the website will allow users to enter a marine and boat profile, add photos and videos for personal and professional use, author a log, join boating clubs and list your marine company. Users can also tie-in Twitter and Facebook accounts to TheOpenSea.com.
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Yesteryear's
Picture of the Day from
2009..........
was of a couple on
the snow covered St. Charles riverfront spending some
time watching the Missouri River Flow by.
Knight's
I-70 
These Conquests have been referred to as the most
boat for the buck on the water, due to their wide
beam and amenities. They are fast, smooth and
comfortable.
For Sale.. 2003
Sea Ray Bowrider 290
Description
River
History....
