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2005 Georgetown Forestriver RV CRUISERS MODEL 3850 AFT CABIN

Harbor Point Yacht Club Slips

Harbor Point Yacht Club

280 Jamie Circle

West Alton, MO 63303

204.5 MM of the Upper Mississippi River

Come join the fun and make Harbor Point your new home. Here is your opportunity to own a slip at one of the most beautiful private marina’s on the Mississippi River. As an owner of one of these floating open slips where you will have a gorgeous river view and the use of two club houses and a swimming pool. All slips have water and electric service. The harbor also offers pump-out service for owner/members.

For more information please call Gary Kuncar, Harbor Master @ 314-973-6382.

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Flood Warning

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
854 PM CDT TUE JUN 29 2010
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ILLINOIS...MISSOURI..
MISSISSIPPI RIVER...
   AT CANTON LOCK & DAM 20...AFFECTING ADAMS & LEWIS COUNTIES
   AT QUINCY...AFFECTING ADAMS AND MARION COUNTIES
   AT QUINCY LOCK & DAM 21...AFFECTING ADAMS & MARION COUNTIES
   AT HANNIBAL...AFFECTING PIKE & MARION COUNTIES
   AT SAVERTON LOCK & DAM 22...AFFECTING PIKE & RALLS COUNTIES
   AT LOUISIANA...AFFECTING PIKE COUNTY
   AT CLARKSVILLE LOCK & DAM 24...AFFECTING CALHOUN & PIKE COUNTIES
   AT WINFIELD LOCK & DAM 25...AFFECTING CALHOUN & LINCOLN COUNTIES
   AT GRAFTON...AFFECTING JERSEY & ST. CHARLES COUNTIES
   AT ALTON LOCK & DAM 26...AFFECTING MADISON & ST. CHARLES COUNTIES
   AT ST. LOUIS...AFFECTING ST. CLAIR...ST. LOUIS & ST. LOUIS CITY COUNTIES
   AT CHESTER...AFFECTING RANDOLPH COUNTY

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Yacht & Dock For Sale

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1990 36' Carver Aft Cabin...."Zoe" View from Dock

$72,500

Includes covered dock at Harbor Point, 60 day warranty on engines, generator and transmission

Contact owner at: bsmyrniotis@earthlink.net

Classifieds.......

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Restaurant Section......

Click here to check Business Hours....Dinner Specials...Drink Specials & Who's Playing Where !

What's Going On At The River This Week Section......

Click here to check out this week's upcoming events

Kinder's Restaurant is closed due to the high water......will keep you posted on any changes.

Navigation Notices ......

From Coast Guard Upper Mississippi

No New Navigation Notices

Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos

US Army Corps of Engineers Map

Click map to enlarge

Traffic Prohibited.....

See NavNotice 2176 and Missouri Water Patrol News Release N07100096 for more information

Missouri State Water Patrol News Releases.....

Collision/objects / Mark Twain - 06/29/2010
Swamping / Bull Shoals - 06/27/2010
Collision/objects / Lake of the Ozarks - 06/26/2010
2 boat collision / Clearwater - 06/26/2010
2 boat collision / Lake of the Ozarks - 06/26/2010

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Sand Bar Rumor.............

It's rumored that Missouri Governor, Jay Nixon, might show up at the Yacht Club of St. Louis ~~Tuesday~~ ...Wednesday.

Could it have something to do with the 11-point government consolidation bill that contains a clause to merge the State Water Patrol into the Highway Patrol ?

Sharky's

Sharky's is re-opening at 5 PM Wednesday, June 30th and will resume normal hours of operation. The "Water Taxi" will be running so even with some of the river shutdown you can still enjoy a boat ride and an up close and personal view of the river!

Darryll

July 30; Friday

Night at the Museum III

Where: National Great Rivers Museum
When: July 30; Friday 2 p.m. - 8 a.m. Saturday
Bring your Girl Scout Troop, earn patches and spend the night at the National Great Rivers Museum! Earn badges and explore the museum after-hours. There's also many chances to discover new things about the Mississippi River, Alton's rich heritage and the people that work or live near the river. Program includes dinner, movie, popcorn, t-shirt and patch programs. Participants can pitch their tents on the back promenade and sleep out under the stars next to the river. $32 per person.

REGISTRATION: Deadline to register is Tuesday, July 7, 2010 by 5:00 pm. Mail fee and registration form to Corporate Service Center. Include event account # 66 on registration form. MINIMUM: 50 / MAXIMUM: 150 Corporate Service Center mailing address: GSRBC Corporate Service Center #4 Ginger Creek Parkway, Glen Carbon, IL 62034 Attn: Sharon Miller, 618-692-0692/800-345-6858, ext. 138 Fax: 618-345-0685 â€¢ smiller@riverbluffs.org

This program is part of the National Girls Collaborative Project and encourages girls to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math.

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The above re-printed from US Army Corps of Engineers website

Click here to go to Polestar website

Missouri State Water Patrol News Release.....

NEWS RELEASE
PUBLIC INFORMATION SECTION, P.O. Box 1368, Jefferson City, MO 65102

For further information contact:

Sergeant Gerard G. Callahan
Public Information Director
Phone: (573) 751-3333
E-mail: Jerry.Callahan@mswp.dps.mo.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jefferson City

Water Patrol announces results of safe boating effort

This past weekend, the Missouri State Water Patrol participated in “Operation Dry Water,” a national campaign to discourage the operation of boats by intoxicated operators. The June 25-27 campaign encouraged states to increase their presence on waterways by using check points and saturation patrols to reduce drug and alcohol impairment on the water.

The Missouri State Water Patrol conducted special enforcement operations in three locations around the state. Sobriety check points were set up on Table Rock Lake and Lake of the Ozarks. A saturation patrol was conducted on the Niangua River in Dallas and Laclede counties.

Results of special enforcement operations:

● 6 arrests for boating while intoxicated
● 16 citations for drug violations
● 13 arrests for minors in possession of alcohol
● 11 citations for other safety violations
● 45 warnings were issued for safety violations

In 2008, a national study showed 17 percent of boating fatalities involved an operator who was impaired by drugs or alcohol. Last year in Missouri, there were 17 boating fatalities, four of which involved alcohol.

News Release ID: N07100095
Release Date: 20100628

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The above reprinted from the Missouri State Waterpatrol website

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Missouri River At Washington, Missouri

River Rescue Call-Out Proves To Be Groundless.........

A passerby crossing the Missouri River bridge at Washington, Missouri noticed what appeared to be a person hung up amongst debris west of the bridge. The Washington Fire Department alerted the Missouri State Water Patrol, and launched their boat. It turns out that when the Fire Department located the person, their response was not needed, as the person was just tending his fishing lines........

Click here to read this news article from ngnn.com

Making Waves on Facebook

New Boating Game & Win $$$$$$

RiverBills received the following e-mail..........

The only thing that beats a day on the water is a day on the water with friends. Introducing Discover Boating's new Facebook Game, Making Waves, which puts you in the virtual captain's chair for all your favorite on-the-water activities:

Wake Rider - Steer your boat and tube through an obstacle course of buoys as you attempt to set a new course record!

Set the Hook - Cast your line, set your hook, and try to catch the most fish in our angler's challenge.

Dock Hopper - Grab your boat, drag its course to the dock, and don't forget to pick up your friends in this game of skill

Click here and check it out !

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Hours Thurs - Sun 11:30AM-Close

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day & Karaoke

Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50

Free WIFI

Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website

Docks Available Call 314-706-2313

Closed Due to High Water

Click here for June's entertainment calendar

636 - 899 - 1093

How Not To Load Your PC........

We dredged up a video illustrating how not to load up your PWC.........

Click here to check out this video on klou.com.

River History....

June 30, 1870 in River History

The Natchez and the the Robert E. Lee set off from New Orleans on a 1,200 miles race up the Mississippi to St. Louis.
The event kicked-off of the St. Louis annual Veiled Prophet parade and festivities.

Click here for more info

June 30, 2008 in River History

Flood of 2008....The Alton Telegraph reported that the water levels were finally starting to fall

US Army Corps of Engineers Press Release

Corps of Engineers Monitoring River Stages

June 29, St. Louis – The St. Louis District is continuing to closely watch as river stages in the St. Louis region crest or begin to slowly fall. The Mississippi River crested at St. Louis slightly over 35 feet yesterday, June 28, and has begun a gradual fall of a few inches a day. The Mississippi River at Grafton, Ill., already crested at 26.8 feet, however, due to high river stages coming out of the Illinois River, very little fall will be experienced in the coming days. The District is continuing to closely coordinate with the National Weather Service and Corps of Engineers Districts upstream on the Mississippi River and its tributaries.

“Although river stages in the region are high, there is no need for immediate alarm,” said Col. Thomas O’Hara, Commander for the St. Louis District. “Local, state and federal authorities have plans in place and are prepared to handle levels currently being forecasted.”

Col. O’Hara added however, that due to the high stages and slow fall of river levels, it wouldn’t take much precipitation upstream to bring river levels back to where they were a day or two ago.

Elsewhere in the District, Corps of Engineers personnel have contacted local drainage and levee districts to find out if they need any flood fighting materials, like sandbags or plastic sheeting or to identify any areas where they need assistance.

Along the Wood River Levee, adjacent to Melvin Price Locks and Dam, additional monitoring and ponding of water will be visible from the berm highway. Since gravity drains in the interim dikes have been closed to prevent Mississippi River water from flowing into the ponding area, pumps have been installed at the dikes to evacuate water that accumulates behind them during any local, interior rain events.

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !

24/7 access with key pad
Asphalt paved, no gravel
Not in the flood plain
120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
Water available for pressure washing
Free month with 12 month contract
Rates from $30/month

(314) 456- 1386

175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376

Click here to go to website

Click here for map from MapQuest

Mississippi River Near Winona, Minnesota

Mississippi River Levels Being Drawn Down.........

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in collusion with the Water Level Management Task Force, began drawing the level of the Mississippi River Pool 6 on June 18, 2010. The water draw-down is slated to run through September 30, 2010 and intends to reduce water levels at Winona by about 6 inches. The end result of the lower River levels is the exposing of some 500 acres of mudflats, which will help make the flats a more favorable environment for the growth and reproduction of critical aquatic vegetation........

Click here to read this news report from postbulletin.com.

Closures and Cancellations

Cedar Hill Closed This Weekend.....

06-29-30

Cedar Hill will remained closed this weekend. The river forecast is still to be above 30 feet on Friday. We are so sorry about this. It is just difficult for our help and customers to get to us. Hopefully in the near future we will have a big party to make up for missing out on the 4th of July.

--
Carrie Ash

Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois

Grafton Has Cancelled Their Fireworks........

Grafton Mayor, Tom Thompson, has announced that the annual Fireworks over the Confluence Celebration has been cancelled. Other fireworks will go on around the Riverbend area, culminating in Friday's Fireworks over the Mississippi display that will be launched at Alton........

Click here to read this news story from altondailynews.com. With Audio.

Kinder's Restaurant Closed .....

From facebook

Palisades Yacht Club is Closed .....

Palisades yacht club is closed due to high water!!! :(
June 16 at 10:06pm

Boat Race For Backstoppers... Cancelled

The new date is September 11th. (9-11) same time, same place, some entertainment may change.

News Release From BoatUS

Boating and the July 4th Holiday: Does Alcohol Mix with Water?

The Busiest Boating Day of the Year and Alcohol's Influence

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 29, 2010 - The July 4th holiday is expected to bring record numbers of boaters, sailors and anglers to the water. Along with hot dogs and apple pie, alcohol will be on hand for many on this national day of celebration. Boat Owners Association of The United States(BoatU.S.) has three tips that can help ensure it's also a safe holiday for everyone aboard.

● Designated drivers are good - but don't forget your guests. "To use a designated skipper would seem like welcome advice," says BoatU.S. Director of Damage Avoidance Bob Adriance. "However, having a designated skipper aboard may suggest to everyone else that they are free to drink as much as they want, and that's the trouble."

The BoatU.S. insurance claims files don't lie -- statistics show that sober boating guests are much more likely to be injured on a boat than the captain and regular crew. Adding alcohol to the mix only increases the risk for injury.

Adriance says guests' lack of basic boating skills are the main reason. "Someone who boats infrequently may not be familiar with wakes, docking, or boarding, which increases their chances of falling overboard," he said. "Boat operators need to really ask themselves, how much attention can I devote to watching inebriated guests while trying to safely make my way home?"

● For the boat's operator, even small amounts of alcohol increase the risk of an accident. The July 4th celebrations mean many boaters will be running at night. The challenge is that small amounts of alcohol lower a boater's ability to discern moving objects, faint lights, and unlit objects on the water, and it also takes very little alcohol to affect a person's night vision. Glare from a masthead light or the moon can significantly impair night vision when blood alcohol levels are as low as .01%, or about half a beer.

Alcohol also affects peripheral vision. Even small amounts affect a person's ability to judge the speed and distance of an approaching boat -- all conditions expected on recreational boating's busiest traffic time of the year.

● Sun, wind and waves take their toll. On the holiday weekend many boaters, sailors or anglers will stay out all day. However, a few hours in the sun combined with the wind, motion, noise and vibration typically found aboard a boat can produce "boater's hypnosis," which reduces an operator's performance as much as alcohol would. U.S. Coast Guard tests found that an operator who has two beers and four hours of exposure to the elements can be expected to demonstrate the equivalent performance of a rested operator who has had six beers.

The best advice? "Know when it's time to call it a day and save the alcohol for when you are safely back home," said BoatU.S. Foundation Director of Boating Safety Chris Edmonston.

For more information on alcohol and boating, go to www.BoatUS.com/foundation/guide/trip_12.html. To see how some boaters faired in a test of operating a boat under the influence, visit www.BoatUS.com/foundation/Findings/new_alcohol_boating.htm .

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About BoatU.S.:

BoatU.S. - Boat Owners Association of The United States - is the nation's leading advocate for recreational boaters providing over half a million members with government representation, programs and money saving services including boat insurance and on-the-water and roadside towing assistance. For membership information visit www.BoatUS.com or call 800-395-2628. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit BoatU.S. Foundation provides educational outreach directly to boaters with the aim of reducing accidents and fatalities and increasing stewardship of America's waterways. It is funded primarily by BoatU.S. members. For more information visit www.BoatUS.com/foundation

Press release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS.

Mississippi And Illinois Rivers

With Recent Storms, Officials Are Monitoring River Levels........

Officials in the counties surrounding the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers are keeping a close eye on the levels of the Rivers. The National Weather Service's Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service has stated that the levels of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers are on the way down. Low lying areas of Grafton, Elsah and Chautauqua, Illinois are being affected by the high water. The village of Hamburg is watching the River to determine if sandbagging is needed. This village, located in Calhoun County, does not normally alert the media when sandbagging efforts are undertaken, but volunteers may put their name on a "Go To" list by contacting the Hamburg Mayor........

Click here to read this news report from thetelegraph.com. With Photo.

Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri

Pump Station Failed, Raw Sewage Dumped Into River........

A MSD pump station failed near Jefferson Barracks Park last Thursday, causing up to 4.6 million gallons of raw sewage into the Mississippi River every day since. The spill was just verbally reported to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday. This is not within the 24 hour period required by the DNR. A written report was submitted Tuesday, which is within the 5 day deadline. Late Tuesday afternoon, repairs were completed, and the station is now operating properly........

Click here to read this news story from kplr11.com. With Video

Click here to go to Port Charles website

Lake Of The Ozarks

Regulations, Speed Limit Needed On The Lake........

In the wake of the recent boat/PWC collision and houseboat sinking, there is a call for an increase in restrictions for the Lake of the Ozarks, including speed limits, licensing requirements for operators of vessels over 30 ft, rules that boats over 40 feet may not operate at speeds over no-wake speed and that no vessel may operate with the intent of forming a wake........

Click here to read this op/ed piece from lakeexpo.com.

Click here to go to lakeexpo.com.

105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo

636 - 209 - 5472 .

Open Wed - Sun at Noon

The Courtesy Docks are in

Click here to go to Sundowners' website

Every Thursday Con Trios Nites with 123s 6pm-Close
$1 wines, $2 beers, $3 wells Must have membership card for discount.

River Levels & Water Temp

on your Mobile Phone, Blackberry, IPhone, etc...

River Levels for Pool 26.............. http://www.riverbills.com/River.html

Alton to Hannibal........................ http://www.riverbills.com/River-Mis.html

Hardin to Peoria ......................... http://www.riverbills.com/River-Ill.html

Saveton, Louisiana, Clarksville... http://www.riverbills.com/River-Lou.html

Add current river level information to your mobile device. All you need is internet access... Simply add one of the links shown above

River level information in the charts is updated every 15 minutes to US Army Corps of Engineers data

River Networking

RiverBills.com...................................... Click here

Alton Marina........................................ Click here

Cedar Hill Resort.................................. Click here

Chuters .............................................. Click here

Classic Marine .................................... Click here

Con Trios Yacht Club............................ Click here...

Dardenne Slough Harbor Hop................ Click here

Duck Club Yacht Club ......................... Click here

Grafton Harbor ................................... Click here

Kinder's Restaurant ............................. Click here

Luttrell Marine ..................................... Click here

Longshot Saloon & My River Home........ Click here

On-Site Marine Services...................... Click here

Palisades Yacht Club........................... Click here

Port Charles Harbor............................. Click here

RiverBend Marina ............................... Click here

Sundowners Drink.Eat.Boat................ Click here

Sharky's ........................................... Click here

Two Rivers Marina ............................. Click here

Woodland Marina..................................Click here .

Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure

Jake The Kayaker Update.......
....Click on Daily Blog http://www.portagetoportage.com/blog.html

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

who is 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

Click on links Grafton Harbor Big Kahuna Grafton Harbor Winery

Every Wednesday $1.50 Long Neck Coors Light Bottles

Weekend Breakfast Menu.. click here

2010 Calendar of Events ..Click here

The Harbor Taxi is Running

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's........... click here

River Ferries

Brussels Ferry.. Closed

RiverBills call the Brussels Ferry at 5:00AM this morning. The ferry is closed !

Golden Eagle Ferry... Closed

Winfield Ferry....Open

The Winfield Ferry opened on Wednesday, June 23rd.
Hours for the Winfield Ferry
Monday-Saturday 5am-9pm
Sunday 8am-9pm

The Grafton Ferry Closed......

RiverBills called the Grafton Ferry and got a recorded message that "Due to high water they can not operate"

Click here to go to... superbrightleds.com

Lake Of The Ozarks Op-Ed

Regulations, Speed Limit Needed On The Lake........

Click here to read this op/ed piece from lakeexpo.com.

Send Us Your News Tip !

If you see something that you think your fellow boaters would be interested in, send us a news tip.

E-mail it to RiverBill@prodigy.net and we will get it on-line.

Use your cell phone if it's setup for e-mail.

River.... Fireworks !

4th of July Weekend

Fair St. Louis

St. Louis Riverfront
07-03-10 9PM
07-04-10 9PM
http://stlouis.about.com/od/topattractions/p/2009_fairstl.htm

St. Charles Riverfest

Missouri River
July 3 & 4, 2010
9:20 p.m. - Fireworks
http://www.historicstcharles.com/event/Item.aspx?ID=4

Alton's Mississippi River Fireworks Festival

July 2, 2010
7 p.m. - Live music from Pepperland
9 p.m. - Fireworks
10 p.m. - Live music from Back in the Saddle
http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?ID=1336

Grafton Fireworks

~~Saturday, July 3, 2010~~ ....CANCELLED

Louisiana, Mo Fireworks

Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 9PM

For more info call 1-888-642-3800

Elsberry, Mo Fireworks

Sunday, July 4, 2010 at dusk

For more info call 573-898-5588

Next Race is Kentucky Lake

Illinois River At Marseilles, Illinois

Boat Flies.... Lands On Shore....

The Illinois Conservation Police are looking into an incident where a boat operator struck an object, went airborne and landed ashore. The vessel's pilot, Paul Reimer, states that he hit an object in the water, lost control of his vessel, causing it to go airborne, striking a vessel on a lift prior to landing on terra firma. An occupant of Reimer's boat fled the scene, but was later apprehended. Reimer has been cited for operating a vessel without current registration, and may face additional charges depending on the outcome of the investigation........

Click here to read this news report from mywebtimes.com. With Photo.

US Coast Guard Pic

ASTORIA, Ore.........

Petty Officer 1st Class David Ramsey, a boatswain's mate at Station Cape Disappointment, Wash., encourages recreational fishermen to stay safe on the Columbia River near Hammond, Ore., Saturday, June 26, 2010. Ramsey's effort was part of Operation Dry Water, an initiative to inform boaters of the dangers of boating under the influence (BUI) of alcohol and to enforce laws concerning BUI and safe boating. The Coast Guard contends that this BUI crackdown is just as important to public safety as the enforcement of drunk driving laws. The fishermen were found to be in compliance with all boating laws.

Photo by Petty Officer Nathan Littlejohn

Tuesday

29 June 2010

Over 3.3 Million Boaters

Have Already Docked Here

Updated at 9:30AM

Artwork By Captn Tim

What Are All the River Pirates doing on July 17 ?

They Will Be At the Blessing of the Fleet !

See you there Mate !

Click here ...2010 Blessing of the Fleet

Welcome New Advertiser !

Polestar Boating Center

636-250-3008

Bloch Marine Service, Wahoo Marine Sales,

Marine Max, Lee Breeze Marine Consultants,

Safe Harbor Yacht Sales, Polestar Marina

6171 Highway V, St. Charles, MO 63301
Mile markers: 222.8

Click here to go to Polestar website

Click here for PBC associates coupon package with a value over $300

Welcome New Advertiser !

River Stages

BlackBerry Application

Welcome New Advertiser !

ALL TYPE TRANSMISSION

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

"All Repairs Welcome"

636- 255-8300 (We Take Calls 24-7)

412 Little Hills Industrial Blvd

St. Charles, Mo 63301

Business Hours

Mon - Fri ...08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Sat: Sun.... (Closed)

John Duerscheidt

Boater Owned and Operated

Click here to go to webpage

Picture of the Day

Storm Damage At Polestar Marina

Click pic to enlarge

The Pictures of the Day ...... are from Capt'n Darryll Weil who hails out of The Yacht Club of St. Louis in the cruiser........ After You

Bill:

Here's a few pictures of the storm damage at Polestar Marina from the storm on Sunday night. It appears Dock 3 broke loose and then hit Dock 2 tearing it loose.

Darryll Weil

The Original

Sharky's

On the River

Sharky's opens at 11 AM

Mon, Wed - Sun (closed Tue)

Sharky's menu Click here

Mon, Wed, Thu Specials.. Click here

CLOSED MON & TUE THIS WEEK

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Click on pic sto enlarge

Yesteryear's Pictures of the Day 2009 ---- were sent to us Debbie House of Riverbend Marina

Bill,

Here are a couple of pictures when we left Cedar Hill after the sun set Sunday night.

Debbie

2005 Georgetown Forestriver RV CRUISERS MODEL 3850 AFT CABIN

For Sale... 1999 Donzi 33 ZX Daytona

Description

1999 DONZI 33 ZX Daytona, THIS 99 DONZI 33 ZX DAYTONA IS PRICED TO SELL! OWNER WANTS GONE!

This Fresh Water Boat is Powered by Twin Fuel Injected 500HP Mercruiser Engines, and Bravo One Drives w/ ITS Extension Boxes, Latham Steering, Masterlube Pre-Oilers, K-Planes w/Indicators, 320hrs, 80+ MPH using GPS.

In Sept 2006, the Owner spent $10,000 to Re-Build both Drives (New Gears, Gaskets, Seal Kits, and Bearings) and Detailed/Buffed Out Boat. Boat has a Very Striking Daytona Graphics Package!

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: Length: 33'- 0 - Beam: 9'- 3" - Engine: Twin Merc 500 EFI's - Hours: 320hrs - Cruising Speed: 60mph - Max Speed: 84mph - Fuel Capacity: 175 Gallons - Water Capacity: 30 Gallons.

HULL & DECK: Daytona Graphics Pkg - Anchor Storage - Swim Platform - 2 Window Hatches - Latham Power Steering - Stainless Cleats - Dockside Pump Out.

CANVAS: Cockpit Cover - Mooring Cover w/ Side Skirts.

COCKPIT & HELM: AM/FM 6 Disc CD Player - Amplifier - Gaffrig Gauges - Depth Finder w/ Alarm - Offshore Compass - Power Bolster Seats - Power Foot Rest - Snap in Carpet - Shore Power - Finger Tip K-Plane & Trim Tabs Switches w/ Indicators.

ENGINE ROOM: Dual Batteries w/ Master Switch - Halon Automatic Fire Suppression System - Bilge Pumps and Bilge Blowers - 60 Amp Battery Charger - Thru-Bolt Race-Style Engine Mounts - Top Mounted Oil Filters - Motorized Engine Hatch Lift - Stainless Steel 4-Blade Props.

GALLEY/CABIN FEATURES: Roomy V Berth Bed - Circular Lounge Seating - Removable Table - Vacu-Flush Marine Head w/ Pump Out - Shower w/ Sink.

GALLEY: Microwave - Refrigerator - Ice Maker - Stove - Sink w/ Pressurized Water - Shore Power A/C (This Boat is NOT equipped with a Generator).

$75,000.00 Click here to go to Boat Trader for more details on this boat.

Call Bob Slough at Lewis Boats for more information...... 314-335-9846

To View This and Other Featured Boats ....Click here

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New Classifieds, New Prices

New Price

Flood Warning

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
924 PM CDT MON JUN 28 2010
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ILLINOIS...MISSOURI..
MISSISSIPPI RIVER...
   AT CANTON LOCK & DAM 20...AFFECTING ADAMS & LEWIS COUNTIES
   AT QUINCY...AFFECTING ADAMS AND MARION COUNTIES
   AT QUINCY LOCK & DAM 21...AFFECTING ADAMS & MARION COUNTIES
   AT HANNIBAL...AFFECTING PIKE & MARION COUNTIES
   AT SAVERTON LOCK & DAM 22...AFFECTING PIKE & RALLS COUNTIES
   AT LOUISIANA...AFFECTING PIKE COUNTY
   AT CLARKSVILLE LOCK & DAM 24...AFFECTING CALHOUN & PIKE COUNTIES
   AT WINFIELD LOCK & DAM 25...AFFECTING CALHOUN & LINCOLN COUNTIES
   AT GRAFTON...AFFECTING JERSEY & ST. CHARLES COUNTIES
   AT ALTON LOCK & DAM 26...AFFECTING MADISON & ST. CHARLES COUNTIES
   AT ST. LOUIS...AFFECTING ST. CLAIR...ST. LOUIS & ST. LOUIS CITY COUNTIES
   AT CHESTER...AFFECTING RANDOLPH COUNTY

Click here for more information

Yacht & Dock For Sale

Click to enlarge Click to enlarge

1990 36' Carver Aft Cabin...."Zoe" View from Dock

$72,500

Includes covered dock at Harbor Point, 60 day warranty on engines, generator and transmission

Contact owner at: bsmyrniotis@earthlink.net

Classifieds.......

Click here to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats

Restaurant Section......

Click here to check Business Hours....Dinner Specials...Drink Specials & Who's Playing Where !

What's Going On At The River This Week Section......

Click here to check out this week's upcoming events

Kinder's Restaurant is closed due to the high water......will keep you posted on any changes.

Navigation Notices ......

From Coast Guard Upper Mississippi

NAVNOTICE # 2176

USCG SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ISSUES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
ADVA. THE FOLLOWING ZONES ARE IN THE EXTREME HIGH WATER ACTION PHASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WESTERN RIVERS WAP ANNEXES.
1. UMR: ZONE 28 (MM 109.9-185.4).
2. ILR: ZONES 1-7 (MM 0.0-180.9).
3. MOR: WASHINGTON REACH (MM 0.0 - 100), BRUNSWICK REACH (MM 200-
300), ST. JOSEPH (MM 400 - 500), AND OMAHA REACH (MM 500 - 630).
4. FOR UMR ZONE 28, A SAFETY ZONE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN ST. LOUIS
HARBOR (MM 179-184 UMR). SOUTHBOUND TOWS GREATER THAN 600 FEET IN LENGTH, EXCLUDING THE TOWBOAT, SHOULD LIMIT TRANSIT TO DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY AND SHOULD HAVE A MINIMUM OF 250 HORSEPOWER FOR EACH LOADED BARGE. NORTHBOUND TOWS MUST HAVE ENOUGH HORSEPOWER TO MAINTAIN A SPEED OF 3 MPH WHILE TRANSITING THROUGH ALL ST LOUIS HARBOR BRIDGES. ALL TOWING VESSELS ARE PROHIBITED FROM CARRYING BARGES ON THE HIP. ASSESS BRIDGE CLEARENCE WELL IN ADVANCE, PRE-IDENTIFY LAY-UP AREAS IN EVENT OF RIVER CLOSURE. THE COTP RECOMMENDS THAT TOWING VESSELS HAVE A PILOT ON BOARD WITH EXPERIENCE IN HIGH WATER, SIMILAR SIZED TOWS, AND ALL ST LOUIS HARBOR BRIDGES. ALL RECREATIONAL TRAFFIC IS PROHIBITED FROM TRANSITING WITHIN THIS ZONE. FOR ILR ZONES 1-7, ALL TOWBOATS ARE TO MINIMIZE WAKE WHILE TRANSITING THROUGHCOPPERAS CREEK (MM 136-138 ILR) AND PEORIA (MM 166.5 - 178.0) TO PREVENT PROPERTY DAMAGE.
B. THE FOLLOWING ZONES ARE IN THE HIGH WATER WATCH PHASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WESTERN RIVERS WAP ANNEXES.
1. UMR: ZONE 26 (MM 200.5-241.3).
2. ILR: NONE.
3. MOR: JEFFERSON REACH (MM 100 - 200), SIOUX CITY REACH (MM 630 -
734.8).
4. FOR UMR ZONES 20-26, ALL RECREATIONAL TRAFFIC IS DISCOURAGED FROM TRANSITING WITHIN THESE ZONES. TRAFFIC IS PROHIBITED FROM TRANSITING IN ZONE 26 BETWEEN MM 226-228 IN THE WEST BACK CHANNEL OF DARDENNE ISLAND.
C. THE FOLLOWING ZONES ARE IN THE HIGH WATER RECOVERY PHASE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE WESTERN RIVERS WAP ANNEX.
1. UMR: ZONES 17 - 25 (MM 273.3 - 457.1)
2. ILR: NONE
3. MOR: KANSAS CITY REACH (MM 300 - 400)
D. THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO ALL ZONES CONTAINED WITHIN
THIS SAFETY ADVISORY. ALL TOWBOAT OPERATORS SHOULD BE EXPERIENCED IN HIGH WATER OPERATIONS AND SHOULD PROCEED AT THE SLOWEST SAFE OPERATING SPEED BASED UPON PREVAILING CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE WAKE DAMAGE. ALL TOWBOATS ARE PROHIBITED FROM LAYING UP ON LEVEES. MARINERS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO CONTACT FLEETERS AT THEIR FINAL DESTINATION TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS SPACE AVAILABLE. MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO ENSURE THAT FLEETS ARE ATTENDED BY TOWBOATS AT ALL TIMES, USE CAUTION IN PASSING AND MEETING SITUATIONS, AND FAVOR THE CENTER OF THE CHANNEL. MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO REVIEW ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS AND PRE-IDENTIFY LAY UP AREAS IN THE EVENT OF A RIVER CLOSURE OR BARGE BREAK AWAY. MARINERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENSURE THAT MOORED VESSELS AND BARGES ARE ADEQUATELY SECURED WITH THE ANTICIPATION OF INCREASED VELOCITY AND HIGH WATER. DRIFT OF DEBRIS MAY BE A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION AND MAY DRAG BUOYS OFF STATION. DOWN STREAMING OPERATIONS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED UNLESS A VESSEL IS EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 75 FEET IN LENGTH AND HAS A MINIMUM OF 1800 HORSEPOWER. ALL MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO STAY AWARE OF THE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO RAILWAYS WHEN CHOOSING A LOCATION TO PUSH INTO THE BANK. WITH CURRENT RIVER STAGES, RAILWAY SYSTEMS CLOSE TO THE RIVERS EDGE MAY BECOME THREATENED BY THE HEAD OF A TOW WHEN PUSHED INTO THE BANK.

Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos

US Army Corps of Engineers Map

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Traffic Prohibited.....

See NavNotice 2176 above.... and Missouri Water Patrol News Release N07100096 below....

Missouri State Water Patrol News Release.....

NEWS RELEASE
PUBLIC INFORMATION SECTION, P.O. Box 1368, Jefferson City, MO 65102

For further information contact:

Sergeant Gerard G. Callahan
Public Information Director
Phone: (573) 751-3333
E-mail: Jerry.Callahan@mswp.dps.mo.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jefferson City

Coast Guard closes section of Mississippi River to recreational boating due to high water

The United States Coast Guard has temporarily restricted recreational boating traffic on the Mississippi River in St. Charles County between mile markers 226 and 229 on the west back channel of Dardienne Island due to flooding conditions. The operation of boats in the restricted area could cause excessive wakes which could damage property along the river. Recreational boaters are reminded to listen to marine band channel 16 for broadcast notices to mariners for updates to this operating restriction.

News Release ID: N07100096
Release Date: 20100628

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The above reprinted from the Missouri State Waterpatrol website

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Sharky's

Sharky's will be closed on Monday and Tuesday this week due to Sunday evening's storm.

We hope to re-open on Wednesday.

Dutch Hauhe

Sharky's

Keep your anchor right here for more information as it becomes available

Updated at 9:30AM

Sand Bar Rumor.............

It's rumored that Missouri Governor, Jay Nixon, might show up at the Yacht Club of St. Louis ~~today~~ ...Wednesday.

Could it have something to do with the 11-point government consolidation bill that contains a clause to merge the State Water Patrol into the Highway Patrol ?

It's a river rumor

Con Trios Yacht Club....

Posted the invitation and reservation form for the “Pirates of the Mississippi” party coming up on Saturday, July 17th at Grafton Harbor. This year’s theme is “Pirates” which is the same as the Blessing of the Fleet theme that same day.

Go to the Con Trios Yacht Club website, www.contriosyachtclub.org for more information. Reservation deadline is July 12th.

Darryll

Click here to go to Polestar website

Missouri Flooding Update

....And The Flood Goes On....

Portions of northern and central Missouri are still under flood warnings because the Rivers have remained up and the ground is still saturated. The Missouri River has fallen from it's crest of last week however, moderate flooding is ongoing in the northwestern corner of the state. The Mississippi River is hanging in around 5 feet over flood stage at St. Louis and Hannibal. Hannibal has made plans to relocate their Fourth of July celebration, Tom Sawyer Days, from the Riverfront to Main Street........

Click here to read this news story from columbiamissourian.com.

While Trolling The Internet........

St. Louis Fireworks

We beached upon a schedule for St. Louis area fireworks displays slated for the Fourth of July weekend........

Click here to view the schedule from metromix.com.

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Hours Thurs - Sun 11:30AM-Close

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day & Karaoke

Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50

Free WIFI

Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website

Docks Available Call 314-706-2313

Closed Due to High Water

Click here for June's entertainment calendar

636 - 899 - 1093

Making Headway - Weekly Column
By Captain Larry Walker

Every so often we find ourselves out on the water when we can't see where we are going due to a change in atmospheric conditions. Such changes could be the result of rain, snow or temperature variation, just to name a few. When visibility conditions begin to deteriorate, we refer to it as "restricted visibility."

Navigation Rule 3 defines "restricted Visibility" as "any condition in which visibility is restricted by fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, sandstorms or any other similar causes." Wait a minute, did that say "sandstorms?" That's right; a sandstorm along the coast could have an impact on your visibility. Restricted visibility could even be the result of smoke from a land-based fire.

In short, anything that interferes with your ability to see where you are going is a state of restricted visibility. Restricted visibility is one of the strongest arguments for having a current chart onboard. And, no . . . . an artist's rendering of the area on a restaurant place-mat is not a substitute for a good chart.

A current chart will show the location of the buoys, dayboards and other aids to navigation that you need to find your way to your destination. Your chart also provides a few other things that can be useful, especially in restricted visibility. One thing is the water depth, which is represented by the "soundings" printed on the chart.

When you are following a compass course to your next "way point," you can monitor your position by checking the charted depths against your depth-finder readings. Knowing the charted depths can help you to make a course correction, keeping you on course and preventing you from running aground.

Your chart also provides distances from which you can calculate your "estimated time of arrival" to your next waypoint. If you know that you are making 6 knots and that your next way point is 3 nautical miles away, you can expect to be there in approximately a 1/2 an hour. If you don't see the buoy or dayboard that you are heading for in 30 minutes, it's time to stop and regroup.

There are times when the visibility is restricted, but not to the extent that it would be in dense fog or heavy rain. In those cases, your visibility is hampered, but you can still see for several miles. Your ability to see aids to navigation will be somewhat less than it is on a on a clear day. Your chart can help you there too.

There is information on your chart that indicates the number of nautical miles from which you should be able to see a lighted aid to navigation. The standard for that mileage is "10 nautical mile meteorological visibility." Visibility is the measure of your ability to see objects through the atmosphere.

You may see the notation "5 M" on your chart in the description of a light. What that means is when the visibility is 10 miles, the light in question can be seen from 5 nautical miles away. In restricted visibility, you would not expect to see that light from the same distance.

Your chart has many features that can help you in varying conditions of visibility. It pays to keep it current and onboard!

Until next time, I wish you clear skies, fair winds and calm seas!

Captain Larry Walker is the president of World Wide Marine Training, Inc., a U.S. Coast Guard Approved facility authorized to give examinations for captain's licenses up to 200 Ton Master, Able Seaman up to Unlimited, STCW-95, Radar, ARPA and other Endorsements (www.fromthehelm.com)

River History....

June 28, 1922 in River History

Water skiing was invented on June 28, 1922 when eighteen-year-old Ralph Samuelson of Minnesota decided if people can ski on snow, then why can't they ski on water? Ralph first attempted to water ski on Lake Pepin (Mississippi River)

June 29, 2008 in River History

The following River Restaurants were closed on Pool 26 due to the high water of the Flood of 2008:

Palisades Yacht Club.....Closed

North Shore Oasis.........Closed

Cedar Hill .....................Closed

Sundowners..................Closed

LongShot Saloon...........Closed

Graftons Landing...........Closed

Kinders Restaurant........Closed

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !

24/7 access with key pad
Asphalt paved, no gravel
Not in the flood plain
120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
Water available for pressure washing
Free month with 12 month contract
Rates from $30/month

(314) 456- 1386

175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376

Click here to go to website

Click here for map from MapQuest

Closures and Cancellations

Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois

Grafton Has Cancelled Their Fireworks........

Click here to read this news story from altondailynews.com. With Audio.

Kinder's Restaurant Closed .....

From facebook

Palisades Yacht Club is Closed .....

Palisades yacht club is closed due to high water!!! :(
June 16 at 10:06pm

Boat Race For Backstoppers... Cancelled

RiverBills received the following e-mail from Sue Mcmahan

To whom it may concern,

With great regrets we have no choice but to change the date of the Boat Race for Backstoppers at Portage Des Sioux. With the current river levels and the projected levels and length of time the river is to remain above flood stage there is simply not enough time to prepare the race site. The new date is September 11th. (9-11) same time, same place, some entertainment may change but in all honesty with the significance of this historic date and the event to benefit the Backstoppers this could actually be a blessing to unfold. Please take the time to inform all the contacts you have worked with on this event of the new date. We want as many of the sponsors and supporters to be informed by our committee members of the date change as possible. We will make a formal press release next Monday.

We want to thank all of you that have worked so hard to make this event happen and we apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause you, we can’t control mother nature!

Again we thank you and it’s time to regroup, learn from our weak areas and move on with the best event on the Mississippi River!!!

THE RACE IS ON

Jerry Daugherty                                            Debbie Fann
Chairman                                                     Co-chair
636-448-4898                                              636-288-7737

Mississippi River Along The Great River Road

Good Samaritan Pulls Woman From Sinking Car........

While driving along the Great River Road, Anthony "Tony" Sparks and his girlfriend Amanda Moxey came across a land slide that left debris across the highway. Sparks circled around to clean some of the debris from the roadway and witnessed a car driven by Barbara Nowack strike an object, blow a tire, drive through a void in the guardrail and plunge into the Mississippi River. Sparks dashed to the River's edge and dove in after the car. Sparks was able to free Nowack, and assist her to shore. Luckily, other than soreness and bruises, no injuries were reported........

Click here to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.

Fourth Of July Activities

St. Charles Riverfront Hosts Celebration July 2 - July 4........

There is a Fourth of July celebration, hosted by the St. Charles Riverfest Committee, slated for July 2nd through July 4th at Frontier Park. Festival-goers will be entertained by live music, food, carnival rides and even Olympic-style entertainment. A special treat is in store for this year. Jim Deken, host of local Cable Access Channel 990, will be decked out in period garb as Samuel Adams, in order to read the Declaration of Independence.........

Click here to read this news article from newsmagazinenetwork.com.

Click here to go to Port Charles website

Lake Of The Ozarks

Support The Troops Pics In........

The photos taken during the recent Support The Troops Poker Run are in........

Click here to check out the photos from lakeexpo.com.

Click here to go to lakeexpo.com.

Lake Of The Ozarks

PWC Struck By 43 Foot Skater........

During the Support The Troops Poker Run, 17 year old John Overbey jumped his PWC over a cruiser wake, directly into the path of a 43 foot Skater, Bad Moon Rising. Overbey's PWC was struck by the Skater. Bad Moon Rising was participating in the Support The Troops Poker Run. Overbey suffered a shoulder injury, a bruised lung and a laceration to the back of the head. The PWC was totaled, but the Skater did not suffer serious damage. Although the Missouri State Water Patrol called Bad Moon Rising's speed excessive, no citations have been issued at this time........

Click here to read this news report from lakeexpo.com. With Photo.

105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo

636 - 209 - 5472 .

Open Wed - Sun at Noon

The Courtesy Docks are in

Click here to go to Sundowners' website

Every Thursday Con Trios Nites with 123s 6pm-Close
$1 wines, $2 beers, $3 wells Must have membership card for discount.

River Levels & Water Temp

on your Mobile Phone, Blackberry, IPhone, etc...

River Levels for Pool 26.............. http://www.riverbills.com/River.html

Alton to Hannibal........................ http://www.riverbills.com/River-Mis.html

Hardin to Peoria ......................... http://www.riverbills.com/River-Ill.html

Saveton, Louisiana, Clarksville... http://www.riverbills.com/River-Lou.html

Add current river level information to your mobile device. All you need is internet access... Simply add one of the links shown above

River level information in the charts is updated every 15 minutes to US Army Corps of Engineers data

River Networking

RiverBills.com...................................... Click here

Alton Marina........................................ Click here

Cedar Hill Resort.................................. Click here

Chuters .............................................. Click here

Classic Marine .................................... Click here

Con Trios Yacht Club............................ Click here...

Dardenne Slough Harbor Hop................ Click here

Duck Club Yacht Club ......................... Click here

Grafton Harbor ................................... Click here

Kinder's Restaurant ............................. Click here

Luttrell Marine ..................................... Click here

Longshot Saloon & My River Home........ Click here

On-Site Marine Services...................... Click here

Palisades Yacht Club........................... Click here

Port Charles Harbor............................. Click here

RiverBend Marina ............................... Click here

Sundowners Drink.Eat.Boat................ Click here

Sharky's ........................................... Click here

Two Rivers Marina ............................. Click here

Woodland Marina..................................Click here .

Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure

Jake The Kayaker Update.......
....Click on Daily Blog http://www.portagetoportage.com/blog.html

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

who is 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

Click on links Grafton Harbor Big Kahuna Grafton Harbor Winery

Every Wednesday $1.50 Long Neck Coors Light Bottles

Weekend Breakfast Menu.. click here

2010 Calendar of Events ..Click here

The Harbor Taxi is Running

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's........... click here

River Ferries

Brussels Ferry.. Closed

RiverBills call the Brussels Ferry at 5:00AM this morning. The ferry is closed !

Golden Eagle Ferry... Closed

Winfield Ferry....Open

The Winfield Ferry opened on Wednesday, June 23rd.
Hours for the Winfield Ferry
Monday-Saturday 5am-9pm
Sunday 8am-9pm

The Grafton Ferry Closed......

RiverBills called the Grafton Ferry and got a recorded message that "Due to high water they can not operate"

Click here to go to... superbrightleds.com

Send Us Your News Tip !

If you see something that you think your fellow boaters would be interested in, send us a news tip.

E-mail it to RiverBill@prodigy.net and we will get it on-line.

Use your cell phone if it's setup for e-mail.

River.... Fireworks !

4th of July Weekend

Fair St. Louis

St. Louis Riverfront
07-03-10 9PM
07-04-10 9PM
http://stlouis.about.com/od/topattractions/p/2009_fairstl.htm

St. Charles Riverfest

Missouri River
July 3 & 4, 2010
9:20 p.m. - Fireworks
http://www.historicstcharles.com/event/Item.aspx?ID=4

Alton's Mississippi River Fireworks Festival

July 2, 2010
7 p.m. - Live music from Pepperland
9 p.m. - Fireworks
10 p.m. - Live music from Back in the Saddle
http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?ID=1336

Grafton Fireworks

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Louisiana, Mo Fireworks

Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 9PM

For more info call 1-888-642-3800

Elsberry, Mo Fireworks

Sunday, July 4, 2010 at dusk

For more info call 573-898-5588

Next Race is Kentucky Lake

Little John's Website

More Race Pictures From Creve Coeur Lake

Added the additional pictures from Carolyn to Little Johns Motorsports website. Here is a direct link to the Photo Gallery:

http://www.littlejohnsinc.com/2010_dragboats_carolyn/default.html

Darryll

Boat Gear Manufacturer

Teleflex Unveils New Website........

Teleflex has announced that they have unveiled a new website that has been designed to be easier for the consumer to use. Ease of use was one of the top priorities of the re-design, with clearly marked links to specific product categories and brands, that include Teleflex steering, cables, controls and instrumentation, Sierra engine and drive parts and Shields marine hoses. A redesigned "dealer finder" function makes it easier for boater to find an authorized Teleflex dealer........

Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com........

Monday

28 June 2010

Over 3.3 Million Boaters

Have Already Docked Here

Artwork By Captn Tim

What Are All the River Pirates doing on July 17 ?

They Will Be At the Blessing of the Fleet !

See you there Mate !

Click here ...2010 Blessing of the Fleet

Welcome New Advertiser !

Polestar Boating Center

636-250-3008

Bloch Marine Service, Wahoo Marine Sales,

Marine Max, Lee Breeze Marine Consultants,

Safe Harbor Yacht Sales, Polestar Marina

6171 Highway V, St. Charles, MO 63301
Mile markers: 222.8

Click here to go to Polestar website

Click here for PBC associates coupon package with a value over $300

Welcome New Advertiser !

River Stages

BlackBerry Application

Welcome New Advertiser !

ALL TYPE TRANSMISSION

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

"All Repairs Welcome"

636- 255-8300 (We Take Calls 24-7)

412 Little Hills Industrial Blvd

St. Charles, Mo 63301

Business Hours

Mon - Fri ...08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Sat: Sun.... (Closed)

John Duerscheidt

Boater Owned and Operated

Click here to go to webpage

Picture of the Day

Ridin The Storm Out !

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The Pictures of the Day ...... are from Capt'n Steve Francis, who hails out of South Shore Marina

Hey Bill we were at Sharky's this afternoon when the storm blew through. The power went out, the courtesy dock blocked the ferry route. It was pretty wild but we still had a good time. Killer sunset after the storm. Heres a few pics.

Steve Francis,
South Shore

The Original

Sharky's

On the River

Sharky's opens at 11 AM

Mon, Wed - Sun (closed Tue)

Sharky's menu Click here

Mon, Wed, Thu Specials.. Click here

CLOSED MON & TUE THIS WEEK

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

USCG Barque Eagle

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"Eagle at sea.....a view from my lifeboat during lifeboat drills"
Gary R. Lucy.......artist at sea.

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day 2009 ---- was sent to us by Capt'n Gary Lucy, the river artist, who hails out of Palisades yacht Club in the in his studio houseboat... The River Rover.

Bill,

I have noted that you have been featuring the USCG Barque Eagle. I had the privilege of going to sea aboard her in 2002 from Boston to Halifax....10 days at sea. I kept a journal of my time aboard her; and, it can be found on my web site at www.garylucy.com by clicking on the Eagle Journal address as follows:

For Eagle journal Click here:
http://www.garylucy.com/captainslog/eaglemainpage.html

Semper Paratus, Shipmate,

Gary

2005 Georgetown Forestriver RV CRUISERS MODEL 3850 AFT CABIN

For Sale... 1994 Bayliner Ciera 2355

Description

1994 Bayliner Ciera 2355 w/trailer
Mercruiser 50LX/V8 Alpha One
Brand new upholstery
New bellows
New shift cables
Bimini top
Full, like-new camping enclosure
Cockpit carpet
Transom shower
Three spare propellers
Head with porta-potty

Extremely clean and well maintained, ready to cruise the river!

$9995.00

Contact:

Bennie Moutray 314-223-5743
precisionpp@sbcglobal.net

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Flood Warning

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
949 PM CDT SUNI JUN 27 2010
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ILLINOIS...MISSOURI..
MISSISSIPPI RIVER...
   AT CANTON LOCK & DAM 20...AFFECTING ADAMS & LEWIS COUNTIES
   AT QUINCY...AFFECTING ADAMS AND MARION COUNTIES
   AT QUINCY LOCK & DAM 21...AFFECTING ADAMS & MARION COUNTIES
   AT HANNIBAL...AFFECTING PIKE & MARION COUNTIES
   AT SAVERTON LOCK & DAM 22...AFFECTING PIKE & RALLS COUNTIES
   AT LOUISIANA...AFFECTING PIKE COUNTY
   AT CLARKSVILLE LOCK & DAM 24...AFFECTING CALHOUN & PIKE COUNTIES
   AT WINFIELD LOCK & DAM 25...AFFECTING CALHOUN & LINCOLN COUNTIES
   AT GRAFTON...AFFECTING JERSEY & ST. CHARLES COUNTIES
   AT ALTON LOCK & DAM 26...AFFECTING MADISON & ST. CHARLES COUNTIES
   AT ST. LOUIS...AFFECTING ST. CLAIR...ST. LOUIS & ST. LOUIS CITY COUNTIES
   AT CHESTER...AFFECTING RANDOLPH COUNTY

Click here for more information

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
957 PM CDT SUN JUN 27 2010
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ILLINOIS..
ILLINOIS RIVER...

AT LA GRANGE LOCK AND DAM TAIL WATER...AFFECTING BROWN COUNTY
AT MEREDOSIA...AFFECTING MORGAN AND PIKE COUNTIES
AT VALLEY CITY...AFFECTING PIKE AND SCOTT COUNTIES
AT HARDIN...AFFECTING CALHOUN...GREENE AND JERSEY COUNTIES

Click here for more information

Yacht & Dock For Sale

Click to enlarge Click to enlarge

1990 36' Carver Aft Cabin...."Zoe" View from Dock

$72,500

Includes covered dock at Harbor Point, 60 day warranty on engines, generator and transmission

Contact owner at: bsmyrniotis@earthlink.net

Classifieds.......

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Restaurant Section......

Click here to check Business Hours....Dinner Specials...Drink Specials & Who's Playing Where !

What's Going On At The River This Week Section......

Click here to check out this week's upcoming events

Kinder's Restaurant is closed due to the high water......will keep you posted on any changes.

Navigation Notices ......

From Coast Guard Upper Mississippi

No New Navigation Notices

Check the CG/COE Hot Topics website for most current memos

Missouri State Water Patrol News Releases.....

No new news releases

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Sharky's

Sharky's will be closed on Monday and Tuesday this week due to Sunday evening's storm.

We hope to re-open on Wednesday.

Dutch Hauhe

Sharky's

Keep your anchor right here for more information as it becomes available

Click here to go to Polestar website

Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois

Classic Boats Descend Upon Alton Marina........

Over the weekend, several hundred visitors headed to the Alton Marina to check out the fifth annual antique and classic boat show. The event was sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Alton Marina manager, Karen Baker-Brncic, stated that the event went well, but mentioned disappointment at the high level of the Mississippi River, as it prevented antique and classic cruisers from reaching the marina........

Click here to read this news story from thetelegraph.com. With Photo.

June 30, 2010

Missouri Frogging Season Opens June 30th

Missouri’s frogging season opens Wednesday, June 30th at sunset. The limit is eight bullfrogs or green frogs in the aggregate daily and 16 in possession

Click here for more information from the Missouri Department of Conservation

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Hours Thurs - Sun 11:30AM-Close

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day & Karaoke

Saturday Special- Scott's favorite STAG Tall Boy Can 1.50

Free WIFI

Click here for map from MapQuest Click here for website

Docks Available Call 314-706-2313

Closed Due to High Water

Click here for June's entertainment calendar

636 - 899 - 1093

Alton Fireworks Update

In Spite Of High Water, The Show Must Go On.........

While the Mississippi River is up, officials are stating that the fireworks display slated for this coming Friday at the Alton Riverfront should go on. The Alton Fire Department's Chief, Greg Bock, stated that an official from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is helping the City of Alton pull off the display. The fireworks will be launched from the Lincoln-Shields Recreation Area located in West Alton. The show is expected to begin around 9:20 p.m..........

Click here to read this news story from thetelegraph.com.

River History....

June 27, 2006 in River History

The Boat at the RiverBend, the floating entertainment complex on the Alton, IL riverfront, opened it's doors for business.

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

STORE YOUR TOYS WITH CONFIDENCE & SECURITY AT THE BRAND NEW ST. PETERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOAT, PWC & RV STORAGE LOT !

24/7 access with key pad
Asphalt paved, no gravel
Not in the flood plain
120 Volts at each light pole, for chargers, pressure washers, etc
Water available for pressure washing
Free month with 12 month contract
Rates from $30/month

(314) 456- 1386

175 Iffrig Rd, St. Peters, Mo 63376

Click here to go to website

Click here for map from MapQuest

Closures and Cancellations

Kinder's Restaurant Closed .....

From facebook

Palisades Yacht Club is Closed .....

Palisades yacht club is closed due to high water!!! :(
June 16 at 10:06pm

Boat Race For Backstoppers... Cancelled

RiverBills received the following e-mail from Sue Mcmahan

THE RACE IS ON

Metro East Levees

Suggested Levee Fix Raises Issues........

A proposed fix for the Metro East Levee system has raised the ire of an environmentalist. Kathy Andria, president of the America Bottom Conservancy, and chair of the Illinois Sierra Club Floodplain Task Force, is concerned about the suggestion to use fly ash to repair the Metro East Levee deficiencies. Coal fly ash contains many toxins, including arsenic, mercury and dioxins. Andria states that these contaminants could leach into the Mississippi River and/or the aquifer. Corps spokesman, Alan Dooley, said that there are different types of fly ash, some hazardous and the U.S. EPA added that the "right kind can be used"........

Click here to read this news article from thetelegraph.com.

Two Rivers Marina

     4th of July:

Friday :
    8:00 - Music and games at the Rack building
             Poker Table

Saturday:
    12:00 – Music and games at the pool
    2:00 – Poker Walk
    4:00—Bocci Ball Tournament
    6:00 – Judging for Margarita and Jello Shot Contest Who Makes the BEST!
              Hot Dogs & Sloppy Joes
8:00 – Americana Themed party at the Rack Building
         Poker Table

Sunday:
    10:00 – Games for everyone
    10:00 – Watermelon Eating Contest
    11:00 – Water Balloon Sling Shot

Click here to go to Two Rivers Marina website

Click here to go to Port Charles website

Lake Of The Ozarks

Click here to go to lakeexpo.com.

June 29, 2010

Mississippi River at Quincy

Great River Ski Club Show

Spectacular water ski stunts on the Mississippi.
Date/ Tuesdays/ June 29 - August 10
Location/ All America Park/ Quincy
Cost/ $5 per car
Contact/ 217.222.4517

Click here for map from Google

105 Lake Village Drive St. Charles, Mo

636 - 209 - 5472 .

Open Wed - Sun at Noon

The Courtesy Docks are in

Click here to go to Sundowners' website

Every Thursday Con Trios Nites with 123s 6pm-Close
$1 wines, $2 beers, $3 wells Must have membership card for discount.

River Levels & Water Temp

on your Mobile Phone, Blackberry, IPhone, etc...

River Levels for Pool 26.............. http://www.riverbills.com/River.html

Alton to Hannibal........................ http://www.riverbills.com/River-Mis.html

Hardin to Peoria ......................... http://www.riverbills.com/River-Ill.html

Saveton, Louisiana, Clarksville... http://www.riverbills.com/River-Lou.html

Add current river level information to your mobile device. All you need is internet access... Simply add one of the links shown above

River level information in the charts is updated every 15 minutes to US Army Corps of Engineers data

River Networking

RiverBills.com...................................... Click here

Alton Marina........................................ Click here

Cedar Hill Resort.................................. Click here

Chuters .............................................. Click here

Classic Marine .................................... Click here

Con Trios Yacht Club............................ Click here...

Dardenne Slough Harbor Hop................ Click here

Duck Club Yacht Club ......................... Click here

Grafton Harbor ................................... Click here

Kinder's Restaurant ............................. Click here

Luttrell Marine ..................................... Click here

Longshot Saloon & My River Home........ Click here

On-Site Marine Services...................... Click here

Palisades Yacht Club........................... Click here

Port Charles Harbor............................. Click here

RiverBend Marina ............................... Click here

Sundowners Drink.Eat.Boat................ Click here

Sharky's ........................................... Click here

Two Rivers Marina ............................. Click here

Woodland Marina..................................Click here .

Jake The Kayaker 6100 mile Great Loop Adventure

Jake The Kayaker Update.......

Day 204
06/27/2010

Daily stats
Start: 5:45 AM - Clyde, NY (Lock 26)
Finish: 2:00 PM - Palmyra, NY (Lock 29)
Time: 8:15
Daily dist: 27 miles
Total dist: 3700+
Companions: None
Weather: Mostly cloudy, high mid 70‘s, off and on rain showers
Notes: I saw more canoes than motor boats today.
With a group of ten canoes paddled by Boy Scouts, a pair of kayaks near a park, and two guys doing a multi day canoe trip, I saw more paddle powered boats than motor boats on the canal today. Besides that it was a fairly quiet day on the canal.
....Click on Daily Blog http://www.portagetoportage.com/blog.html

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

who is 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

Click on links Grafton Harbor Big Kahuna Grafton Harbor Winery

Every Wednesday $1.50 Long Neck Coors Light Bottles

Weekend Breakfast Menu.. click here

2010 Calendar of Events ..Click here

The Harbor Taxi is Running

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBill's........... click here

River Ferries

Brussels Ferry.. Closed

RiverBills call the Brussels Ferry at 5:00AM this morning. The ferry is closed !

Golden Eagle Ferry... Closed

Winfield Ferry....Open

The Winfield Ferry opened on Wednesday, June 23rd.
Hours for the Winfield Ferry
Monday-Saturday 5am-9pm
Sunday 8am-9pm

The Grafton Ferry Closed......

RiverBills called the Grafton Ferry and got a recorded message that "Due to high water they can not operate"

Click here to go to... superbrightleds.com

Send Us Your News Tip !

If you see something that you think your fellow boaters would be interested in, send us a news tip.

E-mail it to RiverBill@prodigy.net and we will get it on-line.

Use your cell phone if it's setup for e-mail.

River.... Fireworks !

4th of July Weekend

Fair St. Louis

St. Louis Riverfront
07-03-10 9PM
07-04-10 9PM
http://stlouis.about.com/od/topattractions/p/2009_fairstl.htm

St. Charles Riverfest

Missouri River
July 3 & 4, 2010
9:20 p.m. - Fireworks
http://www.historicstcharles.com/event/Item.aspx?ID=4

Alton's Mississippi River Fireworks Festival

July 2, 2010
7 p.m. - Live music from Pepperland
9 p.m. - Fireworks
10 p.m. - Live music from Back in the Saddle
http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?ID=1336

Grafton Fireworks

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Louisiana, Mo Fireworks

Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 9PM

For more info call 1-888-642-3800

Elsberry, Mo Fireworks

Sunday, July 4, 2010 at dusk

For more info call 573-898-5588

Next Race is Kentucky Lake

Asian Carp Update

Sen. Durbin Wants Carp Czar..........

With the discovery of an Asian carp past the electric fish barriers, Illinois Senator, Dick Durbin has requested that President Obama appoint a carp czar. The czar would coordinate carp fighting efforts put forth by federal, state and local agencies. Durbin also intends to introduce a bill that will have the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers looking into a hydrological separation between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River basin. Durbin expects the Corps to come up with the report within 18 months........

Click here to read this news report from chicagobreakingnews.com.

It's The Weekend

Sat, Sun..26, 27 June 2010

Over 3.3 Million Boaters

Have Already Docked Here

The Antique & Classic Boat Show is this Weekend !

Cedar Hill will be closed this weekend... See below

Boat Race For Backstoppers... Cancelled.. See Below

Brussels Ferry is Closed... See Below

Watch Your Wake.... Don't Cause Property Damage !

Operation Dry Water ....June 25 - 27

Artwork By Captn Tim

What Are All the River Pirates doing on July 17 ?

They Will Be At the Blessing of the Fleet !

See you there Mate !

Click here ...2010 Blessing of the Fleet

Welcome New Advertiser !

Polestar Boating Center

636-250-3008

Bloch Marine Service, Wahoo Marine Sales,

Marine Max, Lee Breeze Marine Consultants,

Safe Harbor Yacht Sales, Polestar Marina

6171 Highway V, St. Charles, MO 63301
Mile markers: 222.8

Click here to go to Polestar website

Click here for PBC associates coupon package with a value over $300

Welcome New Advertiser !

River Stages

BlackBerry Application

Welcome New Advertiser !

ALL TYPE TRANSMISSION

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

"All Repairs Welcome"

636- 255-8300 (We Take Calls 24-7)

412 Little Hills Industrial Blvd

St. Charles, Mo 63301

Business Hours

Mon - Fri ...08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Sat: Sun.... (Closed)

John Duerscheidt

Boater Owned and Operated

Click here to go to webpage

Picture of the Day

Sunday

Friday Nite at Grafton harbor

The Pictures of the Day ...... are from Capt'n Carl Seidler, who hails out of Grafton Harbor

Bill,

Here is a Couple Pictures of The Harbor Last Night, Some People walked into the Party, Some Drove, We took the Water Taxi.

Take Care ,Carl

Picture of the Day

Saturday

Land Yacht Ride on Highway C

The Picture of the Day ......was sent to us by Debbie Moore, who hails out of Two Branch marina in the Boat.... Ship of Fools

It's a picture of the flood waters on Highway C between Old Town St. Peters, Mo and the Mississippi River.

RiverBill says... Thanks for the picture Deb !

The Original

Sharky's

On the River

Fri..Solar Eclipse

Sat.. Daves Not Here

Sun.. Chyldzplay at 1PM

Sharky's opens at 11 AM

Mon, Wed - Sun (closed Tue)

Sharky's menu Click here

Mon, Wed, Thu Specials.. Click here

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Sunday

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day 2009 ---- was taken on June 13 (2009) floating around on Rick and Mary Linneman's boat outside Two Branch Marina.

Picture taken by Stephanie and Brittany Eggert

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Saturday

Kinder's & KSHE 95 !

Click on pic sto enlarge

Jill, Katie Kruze and Amanda

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day 2006 ---- was from the 2006 Hawaiian Luau Party at Kinder's Restaurant with KSHE 95 radio personality Katie Kruze .

2005 Georgetown Forestriver RV CRUISERS MODEL 3850 AFT CABIN

For Sale... 2000 Bayliner Ciera 2855

Description

This boat is very clean. You won’t believe it. Single engine, good on gas. Upgrades. I bought a bigger boat and need to sell this one.

30’ long, 9 ½’ beam

Always stored on lift under cover, freshwater only

7.4L, 310 hp, multiport fuel injected engine, 536 hours

Bravo III outdrive, new lower unit in 2005, with drive shower

All drive boots, upper swivel shaft seal, and lower shift cable replaced 2009

Powerwinch Class 31 free fall windlass

Alpine sound system with IPOD connection

Navman 5100 GPS chart plotter with fuel flow sensor

400 Watt inverter

15” Flat screen TV and Sea Watch 2025 TV antenna

Mooring cover new 2007

Full camper canvas

Upgraded cockpit carpet

Air Conditioning

No trailer

Price.... $26,000

Click here to see more Photos.

10,000 lb Poly lift also available, this item is not included in boat price

Located at Riverbend Marina

No trades accepted

Contact Terry 314-705-4296

To View This and Other Featured Boats ....Click here

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New Classifieds, New Prices

New Price

Flood Warning

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
932 PM CDT FRI JUN 25 2010
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ILLINOIS...MISSOURI..
MISSISSIPPI RIVER...
   AT CANTON LOCK & DAM 20...AFFECTING ADAMS & LEWIS COUNTIES
   AT QUINCY...AFFECTING ADAMS AND MARION COUNTIES
   AT QUINCY LOCK & DAM 21...AFFECTING ADAMS & MARION COUNTIES
   AT HANNIBAL...AFFECTING PIKE & MARION COUNTIES
   AT SAVERTON LOCK & DAM 22...AFFECTING PIKE & RALLS COUNTIES
   AT LOUISIANA...AFFECTING PIKE COUNTY
   AT CLARKSVILLE LOCK & DAM 24...AFFECTING CALHOUN & PIKE COUNTIES
   AT WINFIELD LOCK & DAM 25...AFFECTING CALHOUN & LINCOLN COUNTIES
   AT GRAFTON...AFFECTING JERSEY & ST. CHARLES COUNTIES
   AT ALTON LOCK & DAM 26...AFFECTING MADISON & ST. CHARLES COUNTIES
   AT ST. LOUIS...AFFECTING ST. CLAIR...ST. LOUIS & ST. LOUIS CITY COUNTIES
   AT CHESTER...AFFECTING RANDOLPH COUNTY

Click here for more information

Yacht & Dock For Sale

Click to enlarge Click to enlarge

1990 36' Carver Aft Cabin...."Zoe" View from Dock

$72,500

Includes covered dock at Harbor Point, 60 day warranty on engines, generator and transmission

Contact owner at: bsmyrniotis@earthlink.net

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