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20 August
2015
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Picture of the Day
The calm after the storms
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RiverBills
Pictures of the Day....
were sent to us by Ramjet who hails out of Woodland Marina in
the boat ...... Ginger G
Hi Bill,
Tuesday nights storms blew and rocked the docks hard. If it
wasn't tied down, it's gone. I took a post storms sunset run
last night. I can't remember the last time I had a hoodie on in
August.
Ramjet
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RiverBills Koozie Sighting
Sawbill Bay
Ontario,
Canada
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A
RiverBills Koozie Sighting....
was sent to us by Misti Hackman who hails out of Lake Center
Marina
Hello RiverBill!
A big group of Weber's just went to Sawbill Bay in Ontario
Canada to go fishing. I was using my RiverBill's Koozie and
since many of us check your website daily we decided to take
some pictures! We got pretty creative with the pictures and hung
the koozie from the end of a fishing pole! Our group consisted
of 7 brothers and 5 cousins. It was a great time, but now we are
back home fishing in the Mississippi!
The first picture is of the whole group (minus one who took the
picture)!
The second picture is 7 Weber brothers!
Misti Hackmann
Lake Center Marina
RiverBills
Sticker Sighting Page
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The
Boathouse
We are now open
Wednesday - Sunday
Sunday we
serve breakfast from
9:00am - 11:00am
Catering menu..
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Daily Menu....
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Yesteryear's Picture of the day
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The
Picture of YesterYear's in 2014....
was sent to us by Capt'n Dave Wilmouth who hails out of
Grafton Harbor, C Dock.
Bill,
Congrats to Nathan and Mackenzie Rucker who tied the knot on
Saturday !
Dave
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1989
260 Sea Ray For Sale
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Description
HAS REBUILT 454, DUAL BATTERIES W/SWITCH
TRIPLE BANK CHARGER, NEW TRANSOM ASSEMBLY & DRIVE, CAPTAINS CALL
EXHAUST, NEW BATTERIES AND BILGE
PUMP, ALL NEW INTERIOR VINYL AND WOOD, NEW COCK PIT
COVER, TRIM TABS W/INDICATOR, SNAP IN COCKPIT CARPET, UPDATED
CLARION MARINE CD PLAYER WITH JL AUDIO MARINE
SPEAKERS AND DISPLAY REMOTE, SHIP TO SHORE RADIO,
PRESSURE WATER SYSTEM, FRIDGE, SINK, TOILET WITH
MACERATOR PUMP OUT AND TRANSOM SHOWER. COMES WITH
28 FT. YEAR DOCK AT MY RIVER HOME MARINA.
PRICE $ 13,500.00
MY RIVER HOME
CALL ANDY 314.566.5403
MARINA 636.899.0903
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Longshot Saloon
Hours:
Thurs 4:00pm-11:00pm Friday
11:00am-1:00am
Saturday 11:00am-1:00am Sunday
11:00am-10:00pm
Starting Saturday -
August 15th the LaRosa will be open from 11am to dusk every
Saturday and Sunday ONLY through October
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618-786-PORT (7678)
St. Patrick’s Church Picnic
August 22 and 23
Grafton, Illinois
Come Join Us!! Just a Block from the Marina!!
Great Food and Music Throughout the Weekend!!
Games, Raffles and A Lot of Fun!!
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Updated 13 August 2015
US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Dredge Potter
- Potter docked at Service Base
Mississippi River
MILE 185.1 LOCK 27-MILE 194.2 REVETMENT MAINTENANCE, CHAIN
OF ROCKS CANAL
Mobilization of floating plant starts 30 July 2015 with a
estimated completion date of 30 Sept 2015. The construction
contractor will be performing revetment maintenance, placing
rip rap on the Chain of Rocks Canal West Levee. The work
shall cause no impact to Navigation or Lock operation.
Floating Plant with Crane - Marine Vessel (Al Goult). Boat
Pilot: Steve Pohlman. Radio Channel 13. Floating Plant
transporting stone - Marine Vessel (Keith Jocobson). Boat
Pilot: Dan Eilerman. Radio Channel 13. All navigation
interest should be alert and abide by, any special
instructions issued by Lockmaster.
MILE 172.6 - MILE 172.0 - SUNK VESSEL - UPDATE
A 61-foot UTV has been reported capsized and sank in the
vicinity of Mile 173.0, RDB. A USACE Survey Boat identified
a submerged object approximately 50 feet off the channel
side in the vicinity of Mile 172.2. The obstruction is
marked with a white buoy. The object has 9.6 feet over the
top as of July 20, 2015. Salvage operations are ongoing.
Mariners are urged to exercise caution and to favor the
center of the channel between approximate Miles 172.6 and
172.0.
MILE 212.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 212.0. A
M/V reportedly grounded at this location with a 9-foot draft
on August 2, 2015. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area.
Illinois River
MILE 68.5 - MOORING CONSTRUCTION
Chemours Bell Plant. The contractors floating plant will
consist of the M/V DREW SCOTT, a barge mounted crane and an
equipment barge. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. During non-working hours,
the contractors floating plant will be moored at the
worksite and lighted accordingly. The M/V DREW SCOTT will
monitor VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution.
Click here
to go to the
US Army Corps of Engineers website for the current
Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
Items reprinted from US Army Corps of Engineers
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Crews Dredging The Alton Marina........
Over the
past three weeks, an excavator has been hard at work digging
up muddy sediment from the Alton Marina, and placing it
aboard a barge.
According to Karen Baker-Brncic, the General Manager of
Alton Marina, this is the first time that the entire marina
has been dredged since it opened in 1996.
The
dredge work began on July 28, but it had been postponed due
to the flooding earlier this year. Harbor Master Greg Brown
said that the dredging is expected to be completed on
December 1........
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WANTED !
Poly Lift
8,000
or 10,000 pound poly lift.
Contact Kelly
Green 314-239-4243
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Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Mississippi River At St.
Louis, Missouri
Body Found In River Is
West Alton Man........
Early Monday morning, a body was discovered in the
Mississippi River near the Lumiere Casino at St.
Louis. Officials say that the body has need
identified as that of 33 year old Jason Hayes, of
West Alton.
Hayes was believed to have been on the Missouri
River in his boat checking equipment, when the boat
collided with something. The boat had been
discovered about three miles downstream from where
he put his boat in........
Click here to read this news tidbit from
altondailynews.com.
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Mississippi River At
Louisiana, Missouri
Pike County Bridge May
Close Due To Poor Condition........
Concerns are high that a bridge linking Pike County,
Missouri with Pike County, Illinois may close
because it is in poor condition. In 2014, the
Missouri Department of Transportation placed weight
limits on the Champ Clark Bridge.
The span opened in 1928, and residents claim that it
is of vital importance to the local economy.
Resident Tim Carter says that closing the bridge
would be devastating if the span were to close.
If the Champ Clark Bridge were shut down, the trip
across the Mississippi River would increase from 10
minutes to about an hour........
Click here to read this news report from
kmov.com. With Photo and
Video.
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stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs. We continue
to display our Yamaha Sport Boat & Waverunners, Hurricane
Deckboats, SanPan, AquaPatio, and Sweetwater Pontoons, along
with our newest line of Crest Pontoons and Manitou
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Mississippi River
Cruising
Spirit Of Peoria
Offering Special Cruises........
During the next few months, the Spirit of Peoria
riverboat will be offering a few special themed
cruises. The first is a Cabaret Dinner Cruise that
will be held on August 26.
The cruise will feature eight vocalists who will be
performing a 45 minute cabaret style show, complete
with show tunes and show stoppers.
The second themed cruise is a Wine Tasting Sunset
Cruise, on September 23, which will allow passengers
to try several award-winning wines from the Grafton
Winery and Brewhaus while enjoying a sunset over the
Great River Road........
Click here to read more from Meeting of the
Great Rivers website.
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Yacht
Club of St. Louis Website
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here
Yacht
Club of St. Louis Facebook Page
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SWIM For Their
SACRIFICE
Navy Veteran is
Swimming Length of the Mississippi River
Chris Ring started his swim
down the Mississippi on Saturday, June 6th, at Lake
Itasca in Minnesota. Saturday, June 6, was
also the 71st anniversary of D-Day, Chris plans to
finish at the Gulf of Mexico on Veteran’s Day.
The latest
tracking map shows that Chris has been swimming for
75 days.
Click here for more information
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Grafton Weekly Event & Music Calendar
Click here
and check out Grafton's Weekly Event and Music Calendar
Reprinted from a Grafton Chamber of Commerce e-mailing
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
This Week's Lineup
Here's the line up! Thursday
$5 burger and fries lunch special then taco bar
opens at 5 $5.99 and $3 margaritas.
Friday night steak night and the Miller Hill Band.
Saturday pool party specials on steak and chicken
kabobs and rum buckets Saturday night Ben from Ben
and Toper plays 8-12.
Sunday breakfast buffet 10-12 $8.99 followed by
fried chicken dinner Ben plays pool side!
Its going to be another great weekend cant wait to
see you!
Michele Mareschael
Reprinted from Facebook
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Grafton, IL
Riverside Flea Market this weekend
Saturday,
Aug. 22 and Sunday, Aug. 23:
Riverside
Flea Market at the historic boatworks next to The
Loading Dock in Grafton from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
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Mississippi River At
Quincy, Illinois
Bridge Lighting Ceremony
Is Saturday........
Back in the 1990s, the idea of lighting Quincy's
Bayview Bridge with decorative lights from dusk
until dawn was first proposed. This Saturday, the
idea will become reality.
The City of Quincy 175th Anniversary Committee, and
the Rotary Club will be hosting a bridge lighting
ceremony. The event will kick off at 3 pm at Clat
Adams Bicentennial Park. At 8:30 pm, the bridge
will be lit, followed by a fireworks show.
Quincy Mayor Kyle Moore says that the bridge
lighting project has been a goal of community
leaders for years. Moore added that the lighting
ceremony will highlight some of the color schemes
that are available........
Click here to read this news story from whig.com.
With Photo.
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Coldwater Creek Near
Hazelwood, Missouri
Corps Confirms
Radioactive Contamination In Yards Near
Creek........
On Wednesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
confirmed that there is radioactive contamination in
several residential yards along Coldwater Creek.
The Corps say that the contamination is a low level
radioactive contamination of thorium 230, which is a
uranium decay byproduct. The pollution is the
remnant of the country's early nuclear weapons
program.
The radioactive contamination has likely been on the
properties for several decades. It was carried
there by Coldwater Creek, which flows through
several subdivisions before emptying into the
Missouri River........
Click here to read this news report from
stltoday.com.
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News
Release From BoatUS
Paddle
vs. Prop: Three Safety Tips for Stand Up Paddlers When Boats are
Around
ANNAPOLIS,
Md. August 19, 2015 – When it comes to enjoying the outdoors,
stand up paddleboarding (SUP) has led the nation in growth with
a 38 percent increase in participation from 2013 to 2014,
according to the Outdoor Foundation’s 2015 Outdoor Recreation
Participation Topline Report. But as these human-powered
watercraft become more common in crowded harbors, busy
waterfronts and other navigable waterways, sharing the water
with both recreational boats and commercial vessels requires
paddlers to up their safety game. With many of its half-million
members owning both boats and paddlecraft, BoatUS offers its
unique look at the issue with three easy to remember safety
rules for stand up paddlers.
When is a paddleboard a boat? According to the US Coast Guard an
SUP is considered a “vessel,” so it’s important to understand
certain boating responsibilities. Follow all local navigation
rules and use common sense when paddling around other vessels
that may not be as maneuverable or are restricted by their draft
or size. Generally, a paddleboard is more easily able to turn
and stop whereas larger craft take time and distance to stop.
Typically, it is safest to pass astern of other vessels and let
them cross in front of you. Try to avoid heavy boat traffic and
pick a route away from congestion.
Practice defensive paddling: Defensive paddling is preventing
collisions and mishaps in spite of the actions of others around
you. Remember boats may travel faster than you do and can carry
a large wake. Some boats have awkward blind spots that prevent
good visibility at certain trim angles so don’t assume a boater
can always see you, especially at dawn or dusk. Wear bright
colors and wear your life jacket with a whistle attached.
Falling in, or swimming in heavily trafficked areas can lead to
the start of a bad chain of events. In narrow channels stay as
far right as possible and avoid crossing busy lanes. If you
must, cross perpendicular to the lane so you get across quickly.
If in a group, cross as a compact group – spreading out in a
line like a bunch of baby ducks hinders traffic and increases
the chance for a collision.
Don’t leave home without it: A life jacket is the minimum gear –
but it only works if you wear it so don’t leave it strapped to
the board. If you’re concerned about comfort, take a look at
high-tech, low-maintenance belt-pack inflatables or the newest
vest designs that offer complete freedom of movement. Add a
whistle - it will always beat yelling at the top of your lungs.
Avoid paddling at night, but if you must, you’ll have to show a
white light in sufficient time to avoid a collision. A
flashlight or headlamp meets this requirement; a glow stick does
not. And finally, a safety leash is most helpful in preventing
an awkward and potentially dangerous separation from your board.
If you’d like to learn more about boating safely, visit the
BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water at
www.BoatUS.org.
This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS.
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Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry..............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ......618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry...............618 - 396-2535
Grafton Ferry............... 1-800-258-6645
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's
Closed........
Big Kahuna.......................
Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.... Open
Cedar Hill
Resort................
Open
Duck Club Yacht Club ....... Open
Evandy's Boatel.................
Open
Froges Bar &
Grill.............. Open all Year
Kinder's Restaurant............
Open
Longshot
Saloon................
Open
LaRosa Cantina..................
Open
Riverside Bar & Grill............ Closed
Yacht Club of St.
Louis.........Open
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David Berg's Blog
"Great Escape" We are currently "dirt dwellers" but have lived aboard traveling for as long as 7 months at a time.
Click here to go to "Bergs on Great Escape Blog" and read the latest blog
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read
Jalsails's
latest
blog
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from
Jalsails's
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Sailing on the Mardi Gras Blog
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River
Levels & Water Temp for your phone
River
Levels for Pool 26............
http://www.riverbills.com/River.html
Alton to
Hannibal........................ http://www.riverbills.com/River-Mis.html
Hardin to
Peoria .........................
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Saverton, Louisiana,
Clarksville...
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It's Wednesday!
19 August
2015
Over 7.1 Million Boater Visits
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Picture of the Day
Cuivre Island Sunrise
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us by Capt'n Phil Brennant
Bill,
This is a photo I took last Saturday morning, while out fishing
for white bass, just down from Cuivre Island.
Thanks,
Phil Brennan
St. Charles, Mo.
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1946
Cracker Box
Water Trial
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day....
were taken Saturday morning on Dardenne Slough by Mary Tiemann and
Little John's Marine Fabrication
Water Test of the
1946 Cracker Box Boat
I had a brief phone call from River Bill this evening.
He told me that there were many people following our project and
to try and explain how it came out.
In a nut shell all I can say is OH BOY, but here is what pretty
much happened.
We have been planning and working on this boat for almost a
year.
Larry Slavic from Lake Center Marina owns the boat.
Larry, My Son Randy, Theresa, and myself have put in countless
hours recreating the wheel.
Our plan was to put it in the water early Saturday morning
without much of a crowd.
Larry has owned the boat for over thirty years and never had it
in the water.
Saturday was the first time since 1952 that the boat has
floated.
We had no idea what to expect. With that being said, Our move
was to put Randy, A licensed race driver, in full race gear, and
a chase rescue boat per say on the first trip out.
A good plan as it would sound , on a great morning and quiet
water, I guess did not go that bad.
Our biggest problem was that my Dog Charlie decided to jump out
of the chase boat somewhere between 30 and 50 MPH. NEVER ACUSE
CHARLIE OF BEING INTELLIGENT but I bet he rethinks that one
before doing it again. That is another story in itself, but back
to the boat.
The boat handled pretty well but would simply shut off at 3500
RPM
We felt comfortable with handling and took turns driving,
including me.
When we took it back to Lake Center and put it on the hoist, a
group had assembled to have a look.
In a very brief conversation with Bud, and the crew from Lake
Center. We were immediately told what the problem was. These
guys work with EFI Mercs every day A clogged screen in the
bottom of the fuel pump. It was agreed that they should fix it
when they had time,, But had no idea it would be in 30 minutes.
A BIG THANK YOU TO THE CREW AT LAKE CENTER You made a lot of
people happy that day.
BACK TO THE WATER
An easy 60 MPH and amazingly stable We all feel the boat is safe
and as fast as it really needs to be at this time
I guess we have another boat on our team
LJ
Crackerbox Racing Boats
http://vintage-crackerbox-boat.blogspot.com/
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The
Boathouse
We are now open
Wednesday - Sunday
Sunday we
serve breakfast from
9:00am - 11:00am
Catering menu..
click here
Daily Menu....
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Yesteryear's Picture of the day
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of YesterYear's in 2014.... was sent to us by
Tina Bohrer of the
boat..... Cabo Wabo Dreaming
Bill,
We saw this Sunday on the river while headed to Cedar Hill for
lunch.
Please ask people what it is?
Looked like a moving junk yard.
Thanks,
Tina Bohrer -
Cabo Wabo Dreaming
RiverBill says....
It's Chad Pregracke's tug boat and barges of Living lands and
Waters. There is a Great Mississippi River Cleanup this
Saturday in Clinton/Camanche, IA.
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1989
260 Sea Ray For Sale
click pic to enlarge
Description
HAS REBUILT 454, DUAL BATTERIES W/SWITCH
TRIPLE BANK CHARGER, NEW TRANSOM ASSEMBLY & DRIVE, CAPTAINS CALL
EXHAUST, NEW BATTERIES AND BILGE
PUMP, ALL NEW INTERIOR VINYL AND WOOD, NEW COCK PIT
COVER, TRIM TABS W/INDICATOR, SNAP IN COCKPIT CARPET, UPDATED
CLARION MARINE CD PLAYER WITH JL AUDIO MARINE
SPEAKERS AND DISPLAY REMOTE, SHIP TO SHORE RADIO,
PRESSURE WATER SYSTEM, FRIDGE, SINK, TOILET WITH
MACERATOR PUMP OUT AND TRANSOM SHOWER. COMES WITH
28 FT. YEAR DOCK AT MY RIVER HOME MARINA.
PRICE $ 13,500.00
MY RIVER HOME
CALL ANDY 314.566.5403
MARINA 636.899.0903
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Longshot Saloon
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The Cabana at the La Rosa
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Longshot Saloon
Hours:
Thurs 4:00pm-11:00pm Friday
11:00am-1:00am
Saturday 11:00am-1:00am Sunday
11:00am-10:00pm
Starting Saturday -
August 15th the LaRosa will be open from 11am to dusk every
Saturday and Sunday ONLY through October
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618-786-PORT (7678)
St. Patrick’s Church Picnic
August 22 and 23
Grafton, Illinois
Come Join Us!! Just a Block from the Marina!!
Great Food and Music Throughout the Weekend!!
Games, Raffles and A Lot of Fun!!
Click here for
more info
HAKUNA MATATA
RIVERBOAT PRICING..
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River News !
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River Gear
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Updated 13 August 2015
US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Dredge Potter
- Potter docked at Service Base
Mississippi River
MILE 185.1 LOCK 27-MILE 194.2 REVETMENT MAINTENANCE, CHAIN
OF ROCKS CANAL
Mobilization of floating plant starts 30 July 2015 with a
estimated completion date of 30 Sept 2015. The construction
contractor will be performing revetment maintenance, placing
rip rap on the Chain of Rocks Canal West Levee. The work
shall cause no impact to Navigation or Lock operation.
Floating Plant with Crane - Marine Vessel (Al Goult). Boat
Pilot: Steve Pohlman. Radio Channel 13. Floating Plant
transporting stone - Marine Vessel (Keith Jocobson). Boat
Pilot: Dan Eilerman. Radio Channel 13. All navigation
interest should be alert and abide by, any special
instructions issued by Lockmaster.
MILE 172.6 - MILE 172.0 - SUNK VESSEL - UPDATE
A 61-foot UTV has been reported capsized and sank in the
vicinity of Mile 173.0, RDB. A USACE Survey Boat identified
a submerged object approximately 50 feet off the channel
side in the vicinity of Mile 172.2. The obstruction is
marked with a white buoy. The object has 9.6 feet over the
top as of July 20, 2015. Salvage operations are ongoing.
Mariners are urged to exercise caution and to favor the
center of the channel between approximate Miles 172.6 and
172.0.
MILE 212.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 212.0. A
M/V reportedly grounded at this location with a 9-foot draft
on August 2, 2015. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area.
Illinois River
MILE 68.5 - MOORING CONSTRUCTION
Chemours Bell Plant. The contractors floating plant will
consist of the M/V DREW SCOTT, a barge mounted crane and an
equipment barge. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. During non-working hours,
the contractors floating plant will be moored at the
worksite and lighted accordingly. The M/V DREW SCOTT will
monitor VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution.
Click here
to go to the
US Army Corps of Engineers website for the current
Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
Items reprinted from US Army Corps of Engineers
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Saturday, August 29, 2015
Missouri River Near St. Charles, Missouri
Race
For The Rivers Event Coming Up........
Paddlers
interested in getting into a competitive river race, or perhaps
a little laid-back family fun can find it at the Race for the
Rivers 2015, which will be held on August 29.
The focus of
the event is water education, restoration, and recreation, and
The Greenway Network will holding their seventh annual Missouri
River paddling event.
Paddlers
will be able to choose between two canoe and kayak races, a 20
mile race and a 40 mile race. The event will also include The
Festival, that will feature food, music and more at St. Charles'
Frontier Park........
Click here to read more from historicstcharles.com.
Click here to visit the Race for the Rivers website.
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Mississippi River At
Hannibal, Missouri
City Council OKs
Development Of Riverfront Plans........
Tuesday, the Hannibal City Council authorized
spending up to $27,500 to have the engineering firm,
Klingner & Associates, develop three project
concepts for the Hannibal riverfront.
Andy Dorian, the Parks and Recreation Director, said
that a committee comprised of city officials
interviewed three local engineering firms, selecting
Klingner & Associates based upon their experience
with projects on the Mississippi River, and their
working relationships with agencies such as the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers.
There will be several factors under consideration
during the concept generation phase, including
repairs to existing infrastructure, accommodations
for riverboat docking, and a cost/benefit analysis
of Hannibal's marina........
Click here to read this news article from
whig.com.
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River
History....
August 19, 2007 in River History
The upper Mississippi had a record rainfall, causing flooding and mudslides
from Winona, Minnesota to Genoa and Viroqua, Wisconsin.
This so-called 1000 year rainfall dumped almost a foot of rain in 2 days.
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Mississippi River At
Hannibal, Missouri
Extensive Renovations In
Store For Clemens Law Offices........
Over the next year, one of several landmarks that
symbolize Mark Twain's ties to Hannibal will be
undergoing a restoration. Work started on Monday
morning at the John M. Clemens Justice of the Peace
Office, with the removal of furnishings and
artifacts.
According to Henry Sweets, the executive director of
the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum, crews will
be removing the interior wall coverings and siding
from the building, allowing access to the
structure's timbers so that workers can correct the
visible rightward lean.
Sweets says that the building settled over the past
fifty years, and over time, the structure has become
very fragile. He added that the building needs some
tender love and care........
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Boat Sales
Sales Gains Continued In
July........
During July, the recreational boat industry saw
sales gains across the board of 5%, led by typical
summer fun boats: jetboats, personal watercraft,
and ski boats.
Personal watercraft and jetboats saw double digit
sales gains during July, and made up for the nearly
flat performance of the main powerboat segments.
Across the industry, boat sales totaled 25,778, an
increase of 5.3% from 24,489 during July 2014. Ryan
Kloppe, Statistical Surveys national marine sales
manager, said that July is usually the third or
fourth best sales month each year........
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Boat Manufacturer
Brunswick Mourns Vice
President Of Lowe Boats.........
Monday, the Brunswick Boat Group said that they were
saddened by the passing of David Kirkland, the vice
president of commercial operations for Lowe Boats.
Kirkland passed away Thursday at his home in
Lebanon, Missouri at the age of 59.
Brunswick Boat Group stated that Kirkland's
contributions to Lowe Boats and Brunswick over the
past several decades will leave a lasting impression
on the boating industry.
Kirkland began working for Lowe Boats in 1988 on the
assembly line, eventually holding many positions
with the company. In 2004, Brunswick acquired Lowe
Boats, and Kirkland served as a senior vice
president of freshwater sales, eventually being
promoted to the position he held at the time of his
passing........
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Chris Ring started his swim
down the Mississippi on Saturday, June 6th, at Lake
Itasca in Minnesota. Saturday, June 6, was
also the 71st anniversary of D-Day, Chris plans to
finish at the Gulf of Mexico on Veteran’s Day.
The latest
tracking map shows that Chris has been swimming for
74 days.
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Boat Show News
New Events Slated For
The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show........
Some new attractions are lined up for the 56th
annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show,
which will take place November 5-9, 2015.
Brett Keating, vice president of consumer marketing
for Show Management says that this year is an
exciting one for the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, as
there will be enhancements introduced.
Organizers have lined up a VIP Boat Show Experiences
program, that offers registered guests on-site valet
parking, entry to the boat show, all-day access to
the air-conditioned VIP lounge which will feature a
premium open bar and gourmet food........
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This Week's Lineup
Here's the line up! Thursday
$5 burger and fries lunch special then taco bar
opens at 5 $5.99 and $3 margaritas.
Friday night steak night and the Miller Hill Band.
Saturday pool party specials on steak and chicken
kabobs and rum buckets Saturday night Ben from Ben
and Toper plays 8-12.
Sunday breakfast buffet 10-12 $8.99 followed by
fried chicken dinner Ben plays pool side!
Its going to be another great weekend cant wait to
see you!
Michele Mareschael
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State Highway Patrol
News
Release
Lake of the Ozarks -- Shootout Boat Race
Information
Captain Michael A. Turner, commanding officer, Troop
F, Jefferson City, would like to remind boaters of
the upcoming Lake of the Ozarks Shootout boat race
event being held near the Hurricane Deck Bridge on
Lake of the Ozarks. The event will take place from
approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday,
August 29, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Sunday,
August 30. Boating traffic will be restricted to no
wake, idle speed from the 31.5-mile marker to the
36-mile marker of the main channel due to the event.
The no wake, idle speed restriction will begin 30
minutes prior to the event start time each day and
will continue to be enforced up to 30 minutes after
the last race each day. The race course itself will
stretch from approximately the 33-mile marker to the
34.7-mile marker on the southwest side of the main
channel. There will be a 400-foot buffer zone
between the race course and designated spectator
area.
Boaters wishing to enter or exit coves blocked by
the race course during the event will be allowed to
do so upon the signal of Missouri State Highway
Patrol marine operations troopers, or other
authorized event personnel, at the earliest and
safest opportunity. Every attempt will be made to
minimize inconvenience to boaters navigating in the
area.
Anchoring will be allowed in the designated
spectator area on the northeast side of the main
channel. There will be event volunteers on the water
to assist spectators in locating the designated
spectator area and safely anchoring vessels. Boaters
are encouraged to use caution while traveling to and
from the event, since a large turnout from the
boating public is expected.
Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash
victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at
the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges
motorists to protect themselves and their passengers
by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly
restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join
us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths.
Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in
the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click
It 4 Life And Wear It!!
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Missouri
State Highway Patrol
News
Release
Troop F Announces Certified Boating Safety
Program To Be Conducted In Jefferson City
Captain Michael A. Turner, commanding officer of
Troop F, Jefferson City, announces a boater safety
certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at the
Troop F Headquarters located at 2920 North Shamrock
Road, Jefferson City. There is no fee for this
course; however, students are required to
pre-register online as seating will be limited.
Participants are encouraged to bring a snack or sack
lunch to the training. For more information, to
register for the course, or to obtain a complete
listing of where other courses are being offered,
you may visit the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s
website, www.mshp.dps.mo.gov. A Boat Safety
Education & Certification link can be found on the
left side of the Patrol’s home page under
“Training.”
Missouri law requires any person born after January
1, 1984, to carry a boater safety education
certification card along with a picture I.D. anytime
they operate a vessel, which includes personal
watercraft, on Missouri lakes. Participants who
successfully pass the course will be eligible to
order a boater safety certification card for $15.
For further information please call Corporal John M.
Sellers at (573) 751-1000.
Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash
victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at
the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges
motorists to protect themselves and their passengers
by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly
restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join
us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths.
Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in
the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click
It 4 Life And Wear It!!
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Picture of the Day
2015
Blessing of the Fleet
Mississippi Joe's family
was at the
Blessing of the Fleet
Mississippi Joe and
wife Karen
celebrated 46 years of
marriage
at Palisades Yacht Club
during the Blessing of the Fleet
Sherri and Emily with
Joe J. and Joe S.
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The Pictures of the Day....
were taken at the Mary Tiemann at Palisades Yacht Club during
the Blessing of the Fleet
Mississippi Joe ( Kaufman ) and his wife Karen had our picture
taken yesterday by Mary Beth with Emily & Sherri the River Bills
Girls. We celebrated our 46 years of marriage yesterday with the
party at “Blessing of the Fleet”.
My son Joe S. & grandson Joe J. also had their picture taken
with the River Bills Girls. Three generations of Joe Kaufman’s
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Picture of the Day
2015
Blessing of the Fleet
Pics
By Mary
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Saturday,
August 15, 2015
Palisades Yacht Club
The parade of boats nearing Our Lady of the
Rivers
Darryll Weil and the
Orchard Farm Fire Rescue Team
Craig Tredway
awaiting radio call to contact the next
winning boat
The Totally Toasted Food Truck
Darryll Weil, President of the Blessing of the
Fleet, making sure all runs smoothly
RiverBills Girls
Sherri and Emily
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Marina...
Pam sent us a picture of (L to R) Shelly, Amiee, Mel,
Lorie and Mary at the Boathouse on Saturday night... All
smiles and having fun while Rail was rocking.
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Updated 13 August 2015
US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Dredge Potter
- Potter docked at Service Base
Mississippi River
MILE 185.1 LOCK 27-MILE 194.2 REVETMENT MAINTENANCE, CHAIN
OF ROCKS CANAL
Mobilization of floating plant starts 30 July 2015 with a
estimated completion date of 30 Sept 2015. The construction
contractor will be performing revetment maintenance, placing
rip rap on the Chain of Rocks Canal West Levee. The work
shall cause no impact to Navigation or Lock operation.
Floating Plant with Crane - Marine Vessel (Al Goult). Boat
Pilot: Steve Pohlman. Radio Channel 13. Floating Plant
transporting stone - Marine Vessel (Keith Jocobson). Boat
Pilot: Dan Eilerman. Radio Channel 13. All navigation
interest should be alert and abide by, any special
instructions issued by Lockmaster.
MILE 172.6 - MILE 172.0 - SUNK VESSEL - UPDATE
A 61-foot UTV has been reported capsized and sank in the
vicinity of Mile 173.0, RDB. A USACE Survey Boat identified
a submerged object approximately 50 feet off the channel
side in the vicinity of Mile 172.2. The obstruction is
marked with a white buoy. The object has 9.6 feet over the
top as of July 20, 2015. Salvage operations are ongoing.
Mariners are urged to exercise caution and to favor the
center of the channel between approximate Miles 172.6 and
172.0.
MILE 212.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 212.0. A
M/V reportedly grounded at this location with a 9-foot draft
on August 2, 2015. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area.
Illinois River
MILE 68.5 - MOORING CONSTRUCTION
Chemours Bell Plant. The contractors floating plant will
consist of the M/V DREW SCOTT, a barge mounted crane and an
equipment barge. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. During non-working hours,
the contractors floating plant will be moored at the
worksite and lighted accordingly. The M/V DREW SCOTT will
monitor VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution.
Click here
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US Army Corps of Engineers website for the current
Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
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Illinois
River Near Morris, Illinois
Michigan Sent Crew To Illinois To Practice Dealing With
Carp........
In early
August, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources dispatched
an 11 man team to Illinois for a little practice in dealing with
leaping Asian carp.
The Michigan
DNR recently released a video shot along the Illinois River near
Morris, Illinois, which shows hundreds of silver and bighead
carp leaping from the water.
Seth Herbst,
an aquatic invasive species coordinator for the Michigan DNR
says that over three days several thousands of carp were removed
from the river. They were sent to a processor to be turned into
fertilizer........
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Saturday, August 29
Liberty Bank Alton
Amphitheater
Alton Food Truck
Festival Coming Up........
On Saturday, August 29, 2015, the Liberty Bank Alton
Amphitheater will be hosting the Alton Food Truck
Festival. The free event starts at 4 pm, and is
sponsored by Sauce Magazine.
According to Rebecca Ryan, the Event Coordinator of
Sauce Magazine, the event is an excellent
opportunity for Alton to be introduced to the food
truck culture.
Several food trucks from the St. Louis area will be
at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, which is a
short walk from the Alton Marina, including Sarah's
Cake Shop, Steak Louie, Taco Truck STL, Tyford;s BBQ
and Catering, Zia's On The Hill, and many
more........
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other services to suit everyone's boating needs. We continue
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Deckboats, SanPan, AquaPatio, and Sweetwater Pontoons, along
with our newest line of Crest Pontoons and Manitou
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Mississippi River At St.
Louis, Missouri
Officials Trying To
Determine Body's Identity........
Monday morning, a body was found in the Mississippi
River near the Lumiere Casino in St. Louis. The
Missouri State Highway Patrol is trying to determine
the identity of the body.
Officials are trying to determine if the body is
that of a missing West Alton man. The body had been
discovered nearly two days after 33 year old Jason
Hayes was reported missing.
Hayes had been reported missing Saturday evening,
after his truck was discovered near the boat ramp at
West Alton. Later Saturday evening, his boat was
found on the Missouri River, near Pelican
Island........
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Navy Veteran is
Swimming Length of the Mississippi River
Chris Ring started his swim
down the Mississippi on Saturday, June 6th, at Lake
Itasca in Minnesota. Saturday, June 6, was
also the 71st anniversary of D-Day, Chris plans to
finish at the Gulf of Mexico on Veteran’s Day.
The latest
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Boat Manufacturer
Cause Of Northern Marine
Yacht Capsizing Revealed........
Over a year after an 85-foot Northern Marine yacht
capsized shortly after it's launch, investigators
have revealed the reason he vessel turned turtle.
In May of 2014, the Baaden capsized and sank
upon launch, generating a viral video, and bringing
about the closure of Northern Marine's parent
company, New World Yacht Builders.
Approximately three weeks ago, the National
Transportation Safety Board released a report that
cited the likely cause of the accident as the
combined effects of an error made in the final
weighing of the vessel, causing an incorrect
assessment of it's center of gravity, as well as an
overestimation of the ballast weight
installed........
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Mississippi River
Near St. Paul, Minnesota
Native Mussel Species
Making A Comeback In The River........
A type of native mussel species is making a comeback
in the Upper Mississippi River between Minneapolis
and St. Paul, Minnesota. These mussels had been
wiped out by pollution.
The mussels died out after farm runoff, industrial
waste and sewage tainted the river. Approximately
15 years ago, biologists found that some mussel
species were returning, due to the efforts made in
improving water quality.
Tamara Smith, an endangered species biologist with
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, said that
mussels are akin to a canary in a coal mine, if they
are doing badly, the water quality is poor, if they
thrive, the water quality is good........
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twincities.com. With Photo.
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Lake Michigan In Benton
Harbor, Michigan
Man Dies Of Carbon
Monoxide Poisoning Aboard Boat........
Sunday afternoon, a man died, and several others,
including some first responders had to be treated
for carbon monoxide exposure aboard a boat in Benton
Harbor, Michigan.
According to the Berrien County Sheriff's
Department, the victims were below decks aboard the
vessel when they were called out. 53 year old
Leonard Anthony Russian had been pronounced dead on
the scene.
Reportedly, the Berrien County Sheriff had received
reports of an unknown medical emergency aboard a
vessel on Lake Michigan, off Jean Klock Park.
Responders located three people below decks, and
they were transported to the hospital.........
Click here to read this news story from
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Meramec River Near
Stanton, Missouri
Deputies Called Out To
The River For Domestic Assault........
On Saturday, 32 year old Nathan Mitchell was
arrested for allegedly holding a woman's head
underwater. Mitcheell has been charged with
domestic assault, and his bond has been set at
$75,000.
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office reports that
they were called out to the 1000 block of Hwy W in
Stanton for a domestic assault. Witnesses allege
that at one point, Mitchell was pushing a female's
head under water, and holding it there. Other
floaters nearby pulled the female away, and
assaulted Mitchell.
Mitchell was later found in a motel room with
injuries to his face and eye from the exchange with
the other floaters. Reportedly, Mitchell resisted
arrest, causing Deputies to tase him, bringing him
into compliance........
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above
of
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1967
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will
crop
it,
add
your
name,
the
boat
name
and
year.
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have
a
few
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last
year
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them
soon
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River
Brussels
Ferry..............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ......618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry...............618 - 396-2535
Grafton Ferry............... 1-800-258-6645
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's
Closed........
Big Kahuna.......................
Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.... Open
Cedar Hill
Resort................
Open
Duck Club Yacht Club ....... Open
Evandy's Boatel.................
Open
Froges Bar &
Grill.............. Open all Year
Kinder's Restaurant............
Open
Longshot
Saloon................
Open
LaRosa Cantina..................
Opening Aug 15
Riverside Bar & Grill............ ????
Yacht Club of St.
Louis.........Open
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David Berg's Blog
"Great Escape" We are currently "dirt dwellers" but have lived aboard traveling for as long as 7 months at a time.
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read
Jalsails's
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blog
Reprinted
from
Jalsails's
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Sailing on the Mardi Gras Blog
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River
Levels & Water Temp for your phone
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
Saverton, Louisiana,
Clarksville...
http://www.riverbills.com/River-Lou.html
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It's Monday!
17 August
2015
Over 7.1 Million Boater Visits
To The Always Changing
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Picture of the Day
2015
Blessing of the Fleet
Awards
Ceremony at the
LaRosa Bar
Saturday,
August 15, 2015
The RiverBills Girls were
there handing out the goodies
Emily and Sherri
Master of Ceremonies
Tim Tighe
Some of the Winners
Boat... SS Minnow
Some of the Winners
Boat... SS Minnow
Some of the Winners
Boat... SS
Minnow
Judges... Rick and Gary
Thanks Denise
For serving up the drinks and
handing out the RiverBills cups and
koozies
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The Pictures of the Day....
were taken Saturday at the 2015 Blessing of the Fleet.
Some of the Winners are not pictured
Check out all the
RiverBills Pics from the Blessing of the Fleet in RiverBills
Photo Gallery..
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The
Boathouse
We are now open
Wednesday - Sunday
Sunday we
serve breakfast from
9:00am - 11:00am
Catering menu..
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Daily Menu....
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Yesteryear's Picture of the day
Portage Sunset
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The
Catch of the Day in 2014....
was sent to us by Jan and Mark Muckensturm who
hail out of Sioux harbor
Bill,
Great sunset last Saturday night
(8/10/2013). Looking upriver from Portage des Sioux.
Jan and Mark Muckensturm
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1989
260 Sea Ray For Sale
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Description
HAS REBUILT 454, DUAL BATTERIES W/SWITCH
TRIPLE BANK CHARGER, NEW TRANSOM ASSEMBLY & DRIVE, CAPTAINS CALL
EXHAUST, NEW BATTERIES AND BILGE
PUMP, ALL NEW INTERIOR VINYL AND WOOD, NEW COCK PIT
COVER, TRIM TABS W/INDICATOR, SNAP IN COCKPIT CARPET, UPDATED
CLARION MARINE CD PLAYER WITH JL AUDIO MARINE
SPEAKERS AND DISPLAY REMOTE, SHIP TO SHORE RADIO,
PRESSURE WATER SYSTEM, FRIDGE, SINK, TOILET WITH
MACERATOR PUMP OUT AND TRANSOM SHOWER. COMES WITH
28 FT. YEAR DOCK AT MY RIVER HOME MARINA.
PRICE $ 13,500.00
MY RIVER HOME
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MARINA 636.899.0903
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11:00am-10:00pm
Starting Saturday -
August 15th the LaRosa will be open from 11am to dusk every
Saturday and Sunday ONLY through October
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River News !
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08/15/2015..Missouri River..Collision With Fixed Object
VESSEL 1
STRUCK AN UNKNOWN OBJECT CAUSING THE MOTOR TO BECOME
DISLODGED FROM THE VESSEL. ASSISTED BY CPL J.R. BARLOW (774)
Click here to read the full report.
08/16/2015..Table Rock Lake..Person(s) Impacts Watercraft
FALL
WITHIN A BOAT. OPERATOR ENCOUNTERED LARGE BOAT WAKE. WHILE
CROSSING IT, PASSENGER(MARTIN) WAS THROWN UPWARD AND CAME
BACK DOWN IN A SEATED POSITION CAUSING INJURY TO HER BACK.
EMS RESPONDED TO COMBS FERRY ACCESS WHERE VICTIM WAS
TRANSPORTED BY MERCY EMS TO COX HOSPITAL IN BRANSON. NO
DAMAGE TO BOAT. NO OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE. INSURANCE NOT
REQUIRED.
Click here to read the full report
Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol
website
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River Gear
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Updated 13 August 2015
US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Dredge Potter
- Potter docked at Service Base
Mississippi River
MILE 185.1 LOCK 27-MILE 194.2 REVETMENT MAINTENANCE, CHAIN
OF ROCKS CANAL
Mobilization of floating plant starts 30 July 2015 with a
estimated completion date of 30 Sept 2015. The construction
contractor will be performing revetment maintenance, placing
rip rap on the Chain of Rocks Canal West Levee. The work
shall cause no impact to Navigation or Lock operation.
Floating Plant with Crane - Marine Vessel (Al Goult). Boat
Pilot: Steve Pohlman. Radio Channel 13. Floating Plant
transporting stone - Marine Vessel (Keith Jocobson). Boat
Pilot: Dan Eilerman. Radio Channel 13. All navigation
interest should be alert and abide by, any special
instructions issued by Lockmaster.
MILE 172.6 - MILE 172.0 - SUNK VESSEL - UPDATE
A 61-foot UTV has been reported capsized and sank in the
vicinity of Mile 173.0, RDB. A USACE Survey Boat identified
a submerged object approximately 50 feet off the channel
side in the vicinity of Mile 172.2. The obstruction is
marked with a white buoy. The object has 9.6 feet over the
top as of July 20, 2015. Salvage operations are ongoing.
Mariners are urged to exercise caution and to favor the
center of the channel between approximate Miles 172.6 and
172.0.
MILE 212.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 212.0. A
M/V reportedly grounded at this location with a 9-foot draft
on August 2, 2015. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area.
Illinois River
MILE 68.5 - MOORING CONSTRUCTION
Chemours Bell Plant. The contractors floating plant will
consist of the M/V DREW SCOTT, a barge mounted crane and an
equipment barge. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. During non-working hours,
the contractors floating plant will be moored at the
worksite and lighted accordingly. The M/V DREW SCOTT will
monitor VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution.
Click here
to go to the
US Army Corps of Engineers website for the current
Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
Items reprinted from US Army Corps of Engineers
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Missouri River Near West
Alton, Missouri
A Boat Has Been
Recovered, A Man Is Still Missing........
Responders are looking for a man after finding a
1998 Lowe Guardian on the Missouri River,
approximately two miles downriver from Pelican
Island. The boat had been damaged after striking an
unknown object.
According to Rivers Pointe Fire Chief Richard
Pender, they are still looking for 33 year old Jason
Hayes, who with the boat, went missing Saturday
morning. Hayes had been checking trotlines.
The St. Charles County Police Department, the Rivers
Points Fire District, Orchard Farm Fire, and
Christian Northeast Hospital are participating in
the search........
Click here to read this news report from
ksdk.com. With Videos.
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WANTED !
Poly Lift
8,000
or 10,000 pound poly lift.
Contact Kelly
Green 314-239-4243
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Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Mississippi River Near
Cahokia, Illinois
700 Year Old Canoe Part
Of New Exhibit At Cahokia Mounds........
Starting Sunday, visitors to the Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site will be able to see a 700 year
old canoe that is part of a new exhibit called
Wetlands and Waterways: The Key to Cahokia.
The canoe had been recovered from the St. Francis
River, and only recently relocated to Cahokia Mounds
for the new exhibit........
Click here to read this news tidbit from
fox2now.com. With Photo and
Map.
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Mississippi River At Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Dredging, Levee Funding Focus Of Corps Meeting........
On Friday
morning, residents of Southeastern Missouri and Illinois
attended a meeting hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
aboard the M/V Mississippi.
The Corps
were in Cape Girardeau as part of their annual low water
inspection trip, during which members of the Mississippi River
Commission travel the river, and it's tributaries to discuss
local issues.
Major
General Michael C. Wehr thanked the thirteen speakers for
voicing their concerns, which covered a variety of topics, but
primarily focused on funding issues........
Click here to read this news article from semissourian.com.
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SWIM For Their
SACRIFICE
Navy Veteran is
Swimming Length of the Mississippi River
Chris Ring started his swim
down the Mississippi on Saturday, June 6th, at Lake
Itasca in Minnesota. Saturday, June 6, was
also the 71st anniversary of D-Day, Chris plans to
finish at the Gulf of Mexico on Veteran’s Day.
The latest
tracking map shows that Chris has been swimming for
72 days.
Click here for more information
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Mark Twain Lake
The Beaches At Mark
Twain Lake Are Open........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake
recently announced that the lake's elevation has
fallen enough to reopen all of the public beaches
and boat launch ramps.
Visitors are free to visit the M.W. Boudreaux
Memorial Visitor Center, or they may camp at the
Indian Creek, Frank Russell, and Ray Behrens
campgrounds.......
Click here to read this news tidbit from
whig.com.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Man Dies After Being
Struck By Boat Wake........
A medical emergency, and a boat wake to the face are
being cited in the death of a California man along
the shoreline of Millstone Estates at the .5 Mile
Marker of the Gravois Arm of the Lake of the
Ozarks.
Reportedly, 52 year old Raymond E. Duff jumped off
of a pontoon boat into three to four feet of water
prior to being struck in the face by a boat wake at
around 2 pm Saturday.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that it seems
that the wake triggered a medical condition. Two of
the passengers aboard the pontoon tossed Duff a
floatation device, and assisted him to the rocky
rip-rap shoreline. Emergency responders worked on
him on the shoreline prior to taking him to the
hospital, where has was declared dead........
Click here to read this news report from
lakeexpo.com.
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Current River In Ripley
County, Missouri
Body Of Missing Kayaker
Found In The River........
The authorities are saying that the body of a
kayaker that had gone missing last week while
paddling on the Current River has been found.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the
body was that of 50 year old Russ O'Neil. He was
discovered at around 6 pm Sunday.
Ripley County Sheriff Ron Barnett said that O'Neil
had been missing since late Thursday afternoon.
Reportedly, O'Neil had a medical condition with his
leg and wore a brace. His kayak had been found
capsized in the river, along with some of his
belongings........
Click here to read this news story from
kfvs12.com. With Video.
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Savannah River Near
Savannah, Georgia
Navy Divers Are Raising
The CSS Georgia........
After spending the past 150 years on the bottom of
the Savannah River, Navy divers are working to raise
the Confederate warship, the CSS Georgia.
In late June, started working on recovering
unexploded ordinance, cannons, and other artifacts
from the riverbed. Just last week, they started
their final project, raising the approximately
250,000 pounds of the ironclad vessel's armored
siding.
The crew of the CSS Georgia scuttled the
vessel in December of 1864, to prevent U.S. General
William T. Sherman from capturing the gunship when
Union forces took Savannah.........
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yahoo.com. With Photos.
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above
of
Marty
Haugh's
1967
Lyman.
We
will
crop
it,
add
your
name,
the
boat
name
and
year.
We
have
a
few
boats
from
last
year
that
never
got
posted....
Look
for
them
soon
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry..............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ......618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry...............618 - 396-2535
Grafton Ferry............... 1-800-258-6645
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's
Closed........
Big Kahuna.......................
Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.... Open
Cedar Hill
Resort................
Open
Duck Club Yacht Club ....... Open
Evandy's Boatel.................
Open
Froges Bar &
Grill.............. Open all Year
Kinder's Restaurant............
Open
Longshot
Saloon................
Open
LaRosa Cantina..................
Opening Aug 15
Riverside Bar & Grill............ ????
Yacht Club of St.
Louis.........Open
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David Berg's Blog
"Great Escape" We are currently "dirt dwellers" but have lived aboard traveling for as long as 7 months at a time.
Click here to go to "Bergs on Great Escape Blog" and read the latest blog
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read
Jalsails's
latest
blog
Reprinted
from
Jalsails's
Blog
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Sailing on the Mardi Gras Blog
Click here to read Barry and Linda's latest blog
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River
Levels & Water Temp for your phone
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
Saverton, Louisiana,
Clarksville...
http://www.riverbills.com/River-Lou.html
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current "river level" information to your mobile device. All
you need is internet access... Simply add one of the links
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It's the Weekend !
Sat,
Sun.. 15, 16 Aug
2015
Over 7.1 Million Boater Visits
To The Always Changing
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Picture of the Day
Sun
2015
Blessing of the Fleet
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us Capt'n Mark Newlin who hails out of Portage des
Sioux
Hey Bill
Watched the Blessing from little mud-beach. Was quite a turnout.
Perfect day weather wise too.
Mark
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Picture of the Day
Sun
2015
Blessing of the Fleet
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us Sherry Doster
RiverBill says.....t's a pic taken at the LaRosa Bar after the
Awards Ceromony with Steve Kyle’s REBEL TRAIN Band and the river
in the background ! Lots of happy faces.
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Picture of the Day
Sun
2015
Blessing of the Fleet
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was taken at the LaRosa Bar on Saturday by Jerry Rohe's
Daughter. So sorry, I can't remember the name. Jerry
is the owner of Liberty Harbor
It's Chef Greg !
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Picture of the Day
Sun
2015
Blessing of the Fleet
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was taken at the LaRosa Bar on Saturday.....
Nicole signing up folks for
the
Con Trios Scavenger Hunt
at the LaRosa Bar
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Picture of the Day
Sun
2015
Blessing of the Fleet
The Orchard Farm Fire-Rescue boat was there !
Some of the Antique boats & the Pool Party at
Palisades
Some of the decorated boats
More of the decorated boats
More of the decorated boats
Capt'n Carl taking the RiverBills' Girls,
Emily and Sherri,
from Palisades to the LaRosa Bar for the Awards Ceremony
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day....
were taken Saturday at the 2015 Blessing of the Fleet
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Picture of the Day
Sat
Alton Marina
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us Dave Diederich who hails out of Alton Marina in
the boat..... Wind Dancer
Hi Bill,
I'm glad the beautiful weather is finally here. Here is a 360
degree panorama I took of Alton Marina.
See you on the river.
Dave Diederich
Wind Dancer
Alton Marina
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Picture of the Day
Sat
1946 Cracker Box Boat
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us Little John
Little John wrote:
BOAT IS LOADED
Water Test Today !
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Sat
Somewhere in Florida
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us by Greg Lewis of
Lewis Boats
Greg wrote
Florida Fun
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The
Boathouse
This
Weekend's Music Lineup
Double Down on
Friday
The Boathouse Band
on Saturday night
Rogers and Neinhaus
Sunday afternoon
We are now open
Wednesday - Sunday
Sunday we
serve breakfast from
9:00am - 11:00am
Catering menu..
click here
Daily Menu....
click here
Click here
to go to the
Boathouse Food and Deck
Facebook Page |
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Click
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Alton Marina Facebook Page
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Yesteryear's Picture of the day
Click pic to enlarge
The
Catch of the Day in 2014....
was sent to us by Capt'n
Chuck Street who hails out of
Eagles landing
Hey Bill,
I've decided to put the Catfishing
on hold and expand my fishing abilities to fishing with the
river legend I'm sure you know the guy in the picture. We caught
these Thursday morning in top secret locations.
Was good to see you the other day
hope to see you soon have a great weekend..
Chuck Street
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1989
260 Sea Ray For Sale
click pic to enlarge
Description
HAS REBUILT 454, DUAL BATTERIES W/SWITCH
TRIPLE BANK CHARGER, NEW TRANSOM ASSEMBLY & DRIVE, CAPTAINS CALL
EXHAUST, NEW BATTERIES AND BILGE
PUMP, ALL NEW INTERIOR VINYL AND WOOD, NEW COCK PIT
COVER, TRIM TABS W/INDICATOR, SNAP IN COCKPIT CARPET, UPDATED
CLARION MARINE CD PLAYER WITH JL AUDIO MARINE
SPEAKERS AND DISPLAY REMOTE, SHIP TO SHORE RADIO,
PRESSURE WATER SYSTEM, FRIDGE, SINK, TOILET WITH
MACERATOR PUMP OUT AND TRANSOM SHOWER. COMES WITH
28 FT. YEAR DOCK AT MY RIVER HOME MARINA.
PRICE $ 13,500.00
MY RIVER HOME
CALL ANDY 314.566.5403
MARINA 636.899.0903
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Longshot Saloon
Hours:
Thurs 4:00pm-11:00pm Friday
11:00am-1:00am
Saturday 11:00am-1:00am Sunday
11:00am-10:00pm
Starting Saturday -
August 15th the LaRosa will be open from 11am to dusk every
Saturday and Sunday ONLY through October
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618-786-PORT (7678)
HAKUNA MATATA
RIVERBOAT PRICING..
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River News !
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Added Sun at 5:00AM
08/15/2015..Stockton Lake..Collision With Watercraft
ACCIDENT
OCCURRED AS VESSEL ONE WAS TRAVELING DOWNSTREAM IN THE MAIN
CHANNEL, NEAR MILE MARKER B2, AND SLOWED TO A STOP. VESSEL
TWO FAILED TO GIVE WAY AND VESSEL TWO'S BOW STRUCK VESSEL
ONE'S STERN. VESSEL TWO RAN OVER THE STERN TO HALF BOW, PORT
SIDE, AND WENT AIRBORNE. AFTER IMPACT, VESSEL TWO LANDED
RIGHT SIDE UP IN THE WATER. THE VESSEL OPERATOR OF VESSEL
TWO LEFT THE SCENE. VESSEL ONE WAS TOWED IN BY A PASSING
BOATER TO ORLEANS TRAIL MARINA. THERE WERE NO INJURIES
Click here to read the full report.
Added Sun at 5:00AM
08/15/2015..Lake of the Ozarks..Collision With Watercraft
BOAT 1
WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF A SLIP, THEY EXPERIENCED A
MECHANICAL FAILURE, AND WERE FORCED INTO BOAT 2 BY THE WIND
AND WAVES.
Click here to read the full report.
Added Sun at 5:00AM
08/15/2015..Lake of the Ozarks..Person(s) Departs Vehicle
Voluntarily
***FATALITY BOATING ACCIDENT*** NEXT OF KIN NOTIFIED***
ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS DRIVER 1 PULLED TO THE SHORELINE AND
EXITED THE VESSEL VOLUNTARILY. DRIVER 1 STEPPED INTO THE
WATER AND A WAKE STRUCK DRIVER 1 RESULTING IN A MEDICAL
EMERGENCY. DRIVER 1 WAS PRONOUNCED AT LAKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
ER BY DR WILSON AT 1425. TROOP F'S BOATING FATALITY #1 FOR
AUGUST AND # 4 FOR 2015.
Click here to read the full report.
Added Sun at 5:00AM
08/15/2015..Long Branch Lake..Other
VICTIM
FELL WHILE WATER SKIING. ASSISTED BY MACON CO SHF DEPT.
Click here to read the full report.
Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol
website
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Added Sun at
5:00AM
Missouri River At West
Alton, Missouri
Officials Searching For
Missing Man........
Responders are looking for a man after the discovery
of a missing boat on the Missouri River, near West
Alton, Missouri. Reportedly, the man was missing
after failing to return from checking trotlines
Saturday morning.
According to Rivers Pointe Fire Chief Richard
Pender, they are looking for a man after the
discovery of an empty, damaged jon boat.
The St. Charles County Police Department, the Rivers
Points Fire District, Orchard Farm Fire, and
Christian Northeast Hospital are participating in
the search........
Click here to read this news report from
ksdk.com. With Video.
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5:00AM
Paddling News From Rock
Island, Illinois
Floatzilla Draws In
Hundreds Of Canoes and Kayaks........
Saturday, around 1,200 people headed to the
Mississippi River with their canoes and kayaks to
participate in the sixth annual Floatzilla.
Attendees spent their Saturday paddling the river
from five launch sites, ending up at Lake Potter in
Sunset Park, Rock Island, so that an official event
group photo could be taken.
The photo was intended to break the world record for
the largest raft of interconnected canoes and
kayaks. The current record stands at 3,150, at
Inlet New York........
Click here to read this news story from
qctimes.com. With Photos.
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Added Sun at
5:00AM
Mississippi River At
LeClaire, Iowa
Port Byron Victorious In
The Tug Fest........
In what was most likely the first shutout in the
history of the Tug Fest, Port Byron went 11 - 0 in
the 29th annual Tug Fest. The event sets LeClaire,
Iowa and Port Byron, Illinois against each other in
a battle royal, tug - of- war style.
The Tug Fest began on Thursday, and culminated with
the tug-of-war battles on Saturday, over the
Mississippi River. There were 11 teams on each
side, with 10 men's and coed teams, and one female
team.
Each of these teams have 11 tugs and three minutes
to pull just as hard as they can. The team that is
able to pull the most feet is named the
winner........
Click here to read this news article from
qctimes.com. With Photos.
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River Gear
For Sale............
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Updated 13 August 2015
US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Dredge Potter
- Potter docked at Service Base
Mississippi River
MILE 185.1 LOCK 27-MILE 194.2 REVETMENT MAINTENANCE, CHAIN
OF ROCKS CANAL
Mobilization of floating plant starts 30 July 2015 with a
estimated completion date of 30 Sept 2015. The construction
contractor will be performing revetment maintenance, placing
rip rap on the Chain of Rocks Canal West Levee. The work
shall cause no impact to Navigation or Lock operation.
Floating Plant with Crane - Marine Vessel (Al Goult). Boat
Pilot: Steve Pohlman. Radio Channel 13. Floating Plant
transporting stone - Marine Vessel (Keith Jocobson). Boat
Pilot: Dan Eilerman. Radio Channel 13. All navigation
interest should be alert and abide by, any special
instructions issued by Lockmaster.
MILE 172.6 - MILE 172.0 - SUNK VESSEL - UPDATE
A 61-foot UTV has been reported capsized and sank in the
vicinity of Mile 173.0, RDB. A USACE Survey Boat identified
a submerged object approximately 50 feet off the channel
side in the vicinity of Mile 172.2. The obstruction is
marked with a white buoy. The object has 9.6 feet over the
top as of July 20, 2015. Salvage operations are ongoing.
Mariners are urged to exercise caution and to favor the
center of the channel between approximate Miles 172.6 and
172.0.
MILE 212.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 212.0. A
M/V reportedly grounded at this location with a 9-foot draft
on August 2, 2015. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area.
Illinois River
MILE 68.5 - MOORING CONSTRUCTION
Chemours Bell Plant. The contractors floating plant will
consist of the M/V DREW SCOTT, a barge mounted crane and an
equipment barge. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. During non-working hours,
the contractors floating plant will be moored at the
worksite and lighted accordingly. The M/V DREW SCOTT will
monitor VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution.
Click here
to go to the
US Army Corps of Engineers website for the current
Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
Items reprinted from US Army Corps of Engineers
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Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Illinois River At
Beardstown, Illinois
Residents Looking For
Marina Solutions........
The residents of Beardstown, Illinois are
participating in an ongoing fight to reclaim what at
one time was a site for recreational boating and
businesses.
At this time, the Beardstown Marina is pretty much a
mud hole. Thursday evening, Beardstown residents
were hoping for some answers at a town hall meeting
about the sedimentation issues.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers called the meeting
to discuss the sedimentation problems along the
Illinois River in the navigation waterway. The
source of the sedimentation is the Sangamon
River........
Click here to read this news article from
connecttristates.com. With
Photo.
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WANTED !
Poly Lift
8,000
or 10,000 pound poly lift.
Contact Kelly
Green 314-239-4243
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Photo from Baue Funeral
Home
Sad News to Report:
Jim Wetter has provided fuel to the
Marina gas docks and this farm community
for years. Was a boater and at one time
had bought Derrill and Karla Machens
boat the " Karla Jean ". Died of a
massive heart attack on Saturday.
Cindra Smith
Visitation.. Friday, August 14,
2015..... ...Time: 04:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Service.... Saturday, August 15, 2015
...Time: 10:00am
Baue Funeral Home,
St. Charles, 620 Jefferson St., Saint Charles, MO 63301
Click here for Jim's Obituary on
Baue Funeral Home website
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We offer full fiberglass repair,
high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds,
service on older products, new & used parts department, an
accessories department, as well as many other services to
suit everyone's boating needs. We continue to display our
Yamaha Sport Boat & Waverunners, Hurricane Deckboats, SanPan,
AquaPatio, and Sweetwater Pontoons, along with our newest
line of Crest Pontoons and Manitou
St. Charles
Boat & Motor website St. Charles boat & Motor
Facebook
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Missouri River Flooding
Flooding Problems Are
Over, Focus Now On Cleanup........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently stated
that the flooding problems along the Lower Missouri
River were over, and they were working on assessing
what repairs were necessary.
On Friday, Colonel Andrew Sexton, the commander of
the Kansas City District of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, was visiting regions damaged by the
flooding Missouri River.
The Corps spent several of the spring and summer
months on high alert as heavy rains caused the river
levels to rise and fall repeatedly........
Click here to read this news report from go.com.
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Blessing of the Fleet update:
Date - Saturday August 15th
Theme - Gilligan's Island
Parade of Boats will begin passing the Shrine of Our Lady of
the Rivers at 2:15 PM with the Antique and Classic Boat Club
/ Mississippi Valley Chapter (www.mvcacbs.org) immediately
followed by the upstream and downstream parades. More
information on the Blessing website at
www.blessingofthefleetstl.com
Palisades Yacht Club (www.palisadesyachtclub.com) will have
Tim Mauldin DJ playing music the entire day.
The River Road Renegades / Alton Ski Club will be providing
food all afternoon.
My River Home Marina / Longshot Saloon / LaRosa Cabana Bar (www.myriverhome.com)
will be hosting the Con Trios Yacht Club Scavenger Hunt.
Longshot Saloon will be open. In addition the LaRosa Cabana
Bar will have Founding Fathers playing and a buffet all day.
The Rebel Train Band will be playing from 8 PM to Midnight.
For more information on the Scavenger Hunt go to
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Sherri Emily
RiverBills' Girls
Blessing of the Fleet
Sherri and Emily
will be at the
Blessing of the Fleet handing out goodies
and posing for your pictures !
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Saturday August 15th
Con Trios Yacht Club Scavenger Hunt
JUST TO CLARIFY:
1) You can check-in and get your list of clues at either the
Yacht Club of St. Louis or The Larosa Cabana bar at My River
Home Marina.
2) All of the pictures that you need to take of the hunted
items can be taken from the downstream parade route.
3) HOWEVER, there is one bonus picture that will get you an
extra chance at the money.
4) You must return to check in at Larosa Cabana Bar by 6pm.
5) We will draw the winner and half of the entry fees will
be the grand prize.
It’s really that simple, check-in, take a nice boat ride to
find the clues, check back in and win the cash.
Steve Kyle’s REBEL TRAIN Band will begin at 7:00pm at the
Cabana Bar.
It’s going to be a fun and great day for the Blessing of the
Fleet and Con Trios Yacht Club.
Don’t miss out!!!!!
Craig Tredway
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Click
here
Yacht
Club of St. Louis Website
Click
here
Yacht
Club of St. Louis Facebook Page
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Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri
High
River Levels Grounded Sea Plane Flights........
2015 was to
have been the year that Barron Aviation Private Flight Services
started offering flights aboard a sea plane. Airport officials
are saying that the high water will pretty much keep the special
aircraft on the ground.
According to
Robin Carroll, the fixed base operator at Hannibal Regional
Airport, it isn't so much the level of the Mississippi River, or
Mark Twain Lake, that is causing problems, but rather the debris
carried by the water.
Carroll says
that it just isn't possible to make safe landings on the lake,
or the river. She added that an attempt would be just too
dangerous........
Click here to read this news report from hannibal.net.
With Photo.
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Boat
Sales
July
Saw Gains In Brokerage Sales........
During July,
there were 3,388 boats sold, and $333 Million being exchanged,
meaning that value and volume increased in the U.S. Brokerage
market.
The number of
boats sold in July increased 2%, or 3,313 boats over July 2014.
The total price paid for these boats increased 12%, to 298
million.
Five out of
six segments of the boat market by length saw volume increases.
These increases were led by vessels in the 36 to 45 foot range,
which increased 13%, from 665 to 750 vessels sold.........
Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
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SWIM For Their
SACRIFICE
Navy Veteran is
Swimming Length of the Mississippi River
Chris Ring started his swim
down the Mississippi on Saturday, June 6th, at Lake
Itasca in Minnesota. Saturday, June 6, was
also the 71st anniversary of D-Day, Chris plans to
finish at the Gulf of Mexico on Veteran’s Day.
The latest
tracking map shows that Chris has been swimming for
70 days.
Click here for more information
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Grafton Weekly Event & Music Calendar
Click here and check out Grafton's Weekly Event and Music Calendar
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Duck Club Yacht Club
THIS WEEKENDS SPECIALS
VEGETABLE BEEF BARLEY SOUP
SEA SCALLOPS
CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA
CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE WITH FRESH STRAWBERRIES
LIVE MUSIC WITH MATT "THE
RATTLESNAKE" LESCH
Today (Saturday) at 8:00pm
THIS WEEKENDS
EVENT " ROCKIN THE RIVER W/ RAIL "
HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE WILL HAVE LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY
NIGHT AT 8P.M.
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Fri night Steak nite...starts
at 5pm..$11.99 10 Oz strip, baked potato, green
beans and salad....Zero Friction plays 8-12. Fri
night......
Sat...T-maul plays 8-12...
Sun... Fried chicken starts at 2pm and we have Ben
from Ben and topher playing 2-6 at pool
Lucia
Yacht Club of St. Louis
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My
River Home
LaRosa Bar
Starting this Saturday -
August 15th the LaRosa will be open from 11am to
dusk every Saturday and Sunday ONLY through October.
Reprinted from Facebook
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Grafton Harbor
The
Big Kahuna
Vegas Bomb - Rockin the Big
Kahuna !!!
Saturday at 7:00pm
Big Kahuna in Grafton, Illinois
Reprinted from Facebook
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http://www.polestarboatingcenter.com
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River
History....
August 15, 1989 In River History
On August 15, 1989, a committee of Alton aldermen recommended unanimously to
approve a proposal that Alton sponsor a hydroelectric power plant at the new
dam. The vote to proceed followed an hour long discussion between the
aldermen and John Sachs, an attorney representing Sithe/Energies Group.
Sithe had proposed constructing the hydropower plant at Lock and Dam No.26 a
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Mississippi River
Journeys
River Angel Assists
Travelers........
Many people take on the journey down the Mississippi
River, from source to sea, and most, if not all
couldn't take the trip without the assistance of
River Angels, like Layne Logue of Vicksburg,
Mississippi.
Layne will pick up travelers and help them run
errands, as well as providing them a place to spend
the night prior to shoving off to continue their
journeys.
Layne says that he has been a River Angel for the
past three years. In his first year, Layne helped
seven or eight people, and 36 last year. So far
this year, Layne has helped 26........
Click here to read this news story from
vicksburgpost.com. With
Photo.
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Mississippi River At
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
While Trolling The Internet........ We reeled in a
photo of some patchy fog over the Mississippi River
near Cape Girardeau.........
Click here to check out this photo form
kfvs12.com.
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U.S. Army Corps Of
Engineers
MRC Obtains New
Prospective On Cumberland And Tennessee
Rivers........
Recently, the Mississippi River Commission travelled
along the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers in order
to attain a new perspective for developing plans for
improving the Mississippi River Basin.
While inspecting the waterways, the commission met
with stakeholders and called on the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers Nashville District as well as the
Tennessee Valley Authority projects.
Forming a dialogue with the citizens, community, and
business leaders assists the commission with coming
up with a strategy for developing water resource
engineering solutions for navigation, comprehensive
flood control, infrastructure, water supply and
resource engineering solutions for the entire
watershed........
Click here to read more from the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers website.
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your
boat
a
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header
picture
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Just
send
us a
shot
of
your
boat,
keeping
in
mind
that
that
the
picture
needs
to
be
proportioned
similar
to
one
above
of
Marty
Haugh's
1967
Lyman.
We
will
crop
it,
add
your
name,
the
boat
name
and
year.
We
have
a
few
boats
from
last
year
that
never
got
posted....
Look
for
them
soon
!
Send
your
pictures
to
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry..............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ......618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry...............618 - 396-2535
Grafton Ferry............... 1-800-258-6645
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last
weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's
Closed........
Big Kahuna.......................
Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.... Open
Cedar Hill
Resort................
Open
Duck Club Yacht Club ....... Open
Evandy's Boatel.................
Open
Froges Bar &
Grill.............. Open all Year
Kinder's Restaurant............
Open
Longshot
Saloon................
Open
LaRosa Cantina..................
Opening Aug 15
Riverside Bar & Grill............ ????
Yacht Club of St.
Louis.........Open
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David Berg's Blog
"Great Escape" We are currently "dirt dwellers" but have lived aboard traveling for as long as 7 months at a time.
Click here to go to "Bergs on Great Escape Blog" and read the latest blog
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Click
here
to
read
Jalsails's
latest
blog
Reprinted
from
Jalsails's
Blog
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Sailing on the Mardi Gras Blog
Click here to read Barry and Linda's latest blog
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River
Levels & Water Temp for your phone
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
Saverton, 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
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If you see something that
you think your fellow boaters would be interested in, send
us a news tip. Email it to
RiverBill@prodigy.net
and we will get it on-line.
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Little John's Moptorsports...
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Little Johns Marine Service...
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It's Friday !
14 Aug
2015
Over 7.1 Million Boater Visits
To The Always Changing
e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Welcome
New Advertiser !
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Picture of the Day
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day....
were sent to us by Richard Luttrell of
North
Shore Marina
Hey Bill,
Here's a first for me in over 40 years in the marine biz. Had a
transport of a 34 PC from Lake Kincaid to our harbor today, only
in The Land of Lincoln would the use Lincoln logs as boat
stands!
Rich
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River Dawg
"Lucy"
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us by Sue McMahan
Hi Bill,
This is our river dog Lucy enjoying the
sunset at Grafton Ferry landing.
Sue McMahan
"INFECTIOUS"
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
click here
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The
Boathouse
This
Weekend's Music Lineup
Double Down on
Friday
The Boathouse Band
on Saturday night
Rogers and Neinhaus
Sunday afternoon
We are now open
Wednesday - Sunday
Sunday we
serve breakfast from
9:00am - 11:00am
Catering menu..
click here
Daily Menu....
click here
Click here
to go to the
Boathouse Food and Deck
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Click
here for Alton Marina website
Click here
to go to the
Alton Marina Facebook Page
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Yesteryear's Picture of the day
4th Annual Poker Run
St. Charles to Hannibal
Refueling at Two Rivers
Click pic to enlarge
The
Pictures of the Day in
2013....
was sent to us by Stacy Harris
Hi River Bill,
It is from our 4th Annual Hannibal boating trip this past
weekend. The trip is organized by Captain Steve Burpo out of
Lake Center Marina. The picture was captured by me, Stacey
Harris, and if you can spot him you will find Bob White (he was
the one who told me to message you) within the group. lol
Thank you,
Stacey Harris
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1989
260 Sea Ray For Sale
click pic to enlarge
Description
HAS REBUILT 454, DUAL BATTERIES W/SWITCH
TRIPLE BANK CHARGER, NEW TRANSOM ASSEMBLY & DRIVE, CAPTAINS CALL
EXHAUST, NEW BATTERIES AND BILGE
PUMP, ALL NEW INTERIOR VINYL AND WOOD, NEW COCK PIT
COVER, TRIM TABS W/INDICATOR, SNAP IN COCKPIT CARPET, UPDATED
CLARION MARINE CD PLAYER WITH JL AUDIO MARINE
SPEAKERS AND DISPLAY REMOTE, SHIP TO SHORE RADIO,
PRESSURE WATER SYSTEM, FRIDGE, SINK, TOILET WITH
MACERATOR PUMP OUT AND TRANSOM SHOWER. COMES WITH
28 FT. YEAR DOCK AT MY RIVER HOME MARINA.
PRICE $ 13,500.00
MY RIVER HOME
CALL ANDY 314.566.5403
MARINA 636.899.0903
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My River Home
website &
facebook
Longshot Saloon
facebook
The Cabana at the La Rosa
facebook
Longshot Saloon
Hours:
Thurs 4:00pm-11:00pm Friday
11:00am-1:00am
Saturday 11:00am-1:00am Sunday
11:00am-10:00pm
Starting Saturday -
August 15th the LaRosa will be open from 11am to dusk every
Saturday and Sunday ONLY through October
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Click here
to go to Grafton Harbor's website
618-786-PORT (7678)
HAKUNA MATATA
RIVERBOAT PRICING..
click here
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River News !
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8/13/2015..Table Rock Lake..Collision With Floating Object
ACCIDENT
OCCURRED AS VESSEL STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT IN THE LAKE.
VESSEL WAS REMOVED FROM WATER BY A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL.
Click here to read the full report.
08/13/2015..Table Rock Lake..Person(s) Ejected From
Watercraft
VICTIM
#1 STRUCK A WAKE AND WAS EJECTED FROM VESSEL #1
Click here to read the full report.
Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol
website
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River Gear
For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox
in a few short days
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http://www.tworiversmarina.com
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Updated 13 August 2015
US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Dredge Potter
- Potter docked at Service Base
Mississippi River
MILE 185.1 LOCK 27-MILE 194.2 REVETMENT MAINTENANCE, CHAIN
OF ROCKS CANAL
Mobilization of floating plant starts 30 July 2015 with a
estimated completion date of 30 Sept 2015. The construction
contractor will be performing revetment maintenance, placing
rip rap on the Chain of Rocks Canal West Levee. The work
shall cause no impact to Navigation or Lock operation.
Floating Plant with Crane - Marine Vessel (Al Goult). Boat
Pilot: Steve Pohlman. Radio Channel 13. Floating Plant
transporting stone - Marine Vessel (Keith Jocobson). Boat
Pilot: Dan Eilerman. Radio Channel 13. All navigation
interest should be alert and abide by, any special
instructions issued by Lockmaster.
MILE 172.6 - MILE 172.0 - SUNK VESSEL - UPDATE
A 61-foot UTV has been reported capsized and sank in the
vicinity of Mile 173.0, RDB. A USACE Survey Boat identified
a submerged object approximately 50 feet off the channel
side in the vicinity of Mile 172.2. The obstruction is
marked with a white buoy. The object has 9.6 feet over the
top as of July 20, 2015. Salvage operations are ongoing.
Mariners are urged to exercise caution and to favor the
center of the channel between approximate Miles 172.6 and
172.0.
MILE 212.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 212.0. A
M/V reportedly grounded at this location with a 9-foot draft
on August 2, 2015. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area.
Illinois River
MILE 68.5 - MOORING CONSTRUCTION
Chemours Bell Plant. The contractors floating plant will
consist of the M/V DREW SCOTT, a barge mounted crane and an
equipment barge. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. During non-working hours,
the contractors floating plant will be moored at the
worksite and lighted accordingly. The M/V DREW SCOTT will
monitor VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution.
Click here
to go to the
US Army Corps of Engineers website for the current
Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
Items reprinted from US Army Corps of Engineers
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Click here to go to Port Charles website
Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Mississippi River At
Grafton, Illinois
Deckhand's Final
Destination With The Nina & Pinta At Grafton........
Eighty year old Del Garner of Decatur, Illinois has
spent the past eight months working as a deckhand
aboard the Pinta replica, proving that one is never
too old to have an adventure aboard a famous ship.
Garner made his last stop with the Nina and Pinta
when the Columbus replica ships are docked in
Grafton. Garner says that his time with the
replicas was quite enjoyable.
All of his life, Garner had always wanted to travel
along the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, and the
deckhand position has allowed him to do so........
Click here to read this news story from
riverbender.com. With Photo.
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WANTED !
Poly Lift
8,000
or 10,000 pound poly lift.
Contact Kelly
Green 314-239-4243
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Photo from Baue Funeral
Home
Sad News to Report:
Jim Wetter has provided fuel to the
Marina gas docks and this farm community
for years. Was a boater and at one time
had bought Derrill and Karla Machens
boat the " Karla Jean ". Died of a
massive heart attack on Saturday.
Cindra Smith
Visitation.. Friday, August 14,
2015..... ...Time: 04:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Service.... Saturday, August 15, 2015
...Time: 10:00am
Baue Funeral Home,
St. Charles, 620 Jefferson St., Saint Charles, MO 63301
Click here for Jim's Obituary on
Baue Funeral Home website
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We offer full fiberglass repair,
high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds,
service on older products, new & used parts department, an
accessories department, as well as many other services to
suit everyone's boating needs. We continue to display our
Yamaha Sport Boat & Waverunners, Hurricane Deckboats, SanPan,
AquaPatio, and Sweetwater Pontoons, along with our newest
line of Crest Pontoons and Manitou
St. Charles
Boat & Motor website St. Charles boat & Motor
Facebook
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Ohio River Near Paducah,
Kentucky
The Coast Guard Has
Reopened The Ohio River........
On Thursday, the U.S. Coast Guard reopened the Ohio
River to all traffic, commercial and recreational,
at Lock and Dam No.52, near Paducah, Kentucky.
The Coast Guard recommends that mariners and
recreational boaters always wear their life jackets,
file a float plan, and keep the proper safety
equipment aboard your vessel........
Click here to read this news tidbit from the
U.S. Coast Guard website.
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Blessing of the Fleet update:
Date - Saturday August 15th
Theme - Gilligan's Island
Parade of Boats will begin passing the Shrine of Our Lady of
the Rivers at 2:15 PM with the Antique and Classic Boat Club
/ Mississippi Valley Chapter (www.mvcacbs.org) immediately
followed by the upstream and downstream parades. More
information on the Blessing website at
www.blessingofthefleetstl.com
Palisades Yacht Club (www.palisadesyachtclub.com) will have
Tim Mauldin DJ playing music the entire day.
The River Road Renegades / Alton Ski Club will be providing
food all afternoon.
My River Home Marina / Longshot Saloon / LaRosa Cabana Bar (www.myriverhome.com)
will be hosting the Con Trios Yacht Club Scavenger Hunt.
Longshot Saloon will be open. In addition the LaRosa Cabana
Bar will have Founding Fathers playing and a buffet all day.
The Rebel Train Band will be playing from 8 PM to Midnight.
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Sherri Emily
RiverBills' Girls
Blessing of the Fleet
Sherri and Emily
will be at the
Blessing of the Fleet handing out goodies
and posing for your pictures !
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Saturday August 15th
Con Trios Yacht Club Scavenger Hunt
JUST TO CLARIFY:
1) You can check-in and get your list of clues at either the
Yacht Club of St. Louis or The Larosa Cabana bar at My River
Home Marina.
2) All of the pictures that you need to take of the hunted
items can be taken from the downstream parade route.
3) HOWEVER, there is one bonus picture that will get you an
extra chance at the money.
4) You must return to check in at Larosa Cabana Bar by 6pm.
5) We will draw the winner and half of the entry fees will
be the grand prize.
It’s really that simple, check-in, take a nice boat ride to
find the clues, check back in and win the cash.
Steve Kyle’s REBEL TRAIN Band will begin at 7:00pm at the
Cabana Bar.
It’s going to be a fun and great day for the Blessing of the
Fleet and Con Trios Yacht Club.
Don’t miss out!!!!!
Craig Tredway
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Mississippi River At LeClaire, Iowa
The
2015 Tugfest Has Begun........
The
three-day Tug Fest began on Thursday, pitting the towns of
LeClaire, Iowa and Port Byron, Illinois against each other, in
the Ultimate Tug of War battle over the Mississippi River.
Currently
the event's record stands with Iowa at 11 wins, and Illinois
with 17 wins, including the past few years. Illinois Tug Fest
President, Tammy Knapp hopes to keep Port Byron's winning streak
alive.
According to
Iowa Tug Fest President, Kari Long, the Tug Fest is a unique
event, in that the U.S. Coast Guard shuts down the Mississippi
River for the event........
Click here to read more from qctimes.com.
With Photos.
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Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri
While
Trolling The Internet........ We reeled in some photos of Mark
Twain sharing stories about Hannibal with some of the passengers
from the Queen of the Mississippi Riverboat on Thursday........
Click here to check out
these photos form hannibal.net.
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September 12, 2015
Commemoration of the Peace and
Friendship Treaties of 1815
Hello,
The summer of 1815 saw all of the native American tribes that
lived upon the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers invited by
Missouri’s Territorial Governor William Clark to meet at Portage
des Sioux for treaties of Peace and Friendship with the United
States. Everyone is invited to join the City of Portage des
Sioux and the Land Between the Rivers Historical Society as we
commemorate this national historic event on Saturday, September
12, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Portage des Sioux. Our honored guests
will be the Osage Nation, as Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing
Bear joins St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann for this
commemoration. Others joining us that day will be State
Representative Anne Zerr, Mr. Bud Clark who is the 3rd
Great-Grandson of William Clark, and various other national,
state and local dignitaries.
This is the two-hundredth anniversary of the date the Osage
signed. The commemoration is being held in the original location
the Osage and numerous other tribes came together and signed
treaties that summer of 1815. Portage des Sioux is approximately
14 miles north of St. Charles on Hwy 94 from its’ intersection
with Hwy 370. Turn west on Hwy J, and the event is on Saucier
and Fourth Streets. There will many signs with directions to the
commemoration on the day of the event. This is an outdoor event
and lawn chairs and blankets are suggested. In the event of bad
weather, the commemoration will still be held in a nearby
pavilion, with signs giving directions.
Also, that Saturday the Land Between the Rivers Historical
Society in Portage des Sioux will be open from 9 a.m. until
12:30 p.m. for visitors. The Osage Allottee Exhibit will be on
display as well as various other exhibits, and Kathryn Red Corn,
former Director of the Osage Tribal Museum in Pawhuska, will be
available for questions. For more information please go to
www.peace-friendship.com and visit our website.
This event is sponsored by:
The City of Portage des Sioux
Land Between the Rivers Historical Society
Missouri Humanities Council
Missouri Council for History Education
Public and Private Donations
The Committee for the Commemoration,
Dorris Keeven-Franke,
Chairperson, 636-221-1524
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SACRIFICE
Navy Veteran is
Swimming Length of the Mississippi River
Chris Ring started his swim
down the Mississippi on Saturday, June 6th, at Lake
Itasca in Minnesota. Saturday, June 6, was
also the 71st anniversary of D-Day, Chris plans to
finish at the Gulf of Mexico on Veteran’s Day.
The latest
tracking map shows that Chris has been swimming for
69 days.
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Grafton Weekly Event & Music Calendar
Click here and check out Grafton's Weekly Event and Music Calendar
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Duck Club Yacht Club
THIS WEEKENDS SPECIALS
VEGETABLE BEEF BARLEY SOUP
SEA SCALLOPS
CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA
CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE WITH FRESH STRAWBERRIES
THIS WEEKENDS EVENT " ROCKIN
THE RIVER W/ RAIL "
HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE WILL HAVE LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY
NIGHT AT 8P.M.
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Fri night Steak nite...starts
at 5pm..$11.99 10 Oz strip, baked potato, green
beans and salad....Zero Friction plays 8-12. Fri
night......
Sat...T-maul plays 8-12...
Sun... Fried chicken starts at 2pm and we have Ben
from Ben and topher playing 2-6 at pool
Lucia
Yacht Club of St. Louis
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My
River Home
LaRosa Bar
Starting this Saturday -
August 15th the LaRosa will be open from 11am to
dusk every Saturday and Sunday ONLY through October.
Reprinted from Facebook
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Grafton Harbor
The
Big Kahuna
Vegas Bomb - Rockin the Big
Kahuna !!!
Saturday at 7:00pm
Big Kahuna in Grafton, Illinois
Reprinted from Facebook
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My
River Home
My River Home will be closing today at 3:00pm
(Wednesday) and will be closed tomorrow (Thursday)
also. We will reopen at 8:00am on Friday. We
apologize for any inconvenience during this
difficult time. Please keep the entire Daugherty
Family and friends in your prayers at this time and
in the future, a loss so dear takes time to heal.
Thank you MRH Staff - Longshot will still be OPEN at
4:00pm on Thursday.
Reprinted from Facebook
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Missouri
Fishing Report ------
The Missouri Department of Conservation
has issued this week's Fishing Report.
Mississippi River (St. Louis Region)
Water Surface Temp: 80º
Water Level (Range): high
Water Type: muddy
Fish Reported:
Catfish: Fair
channel catfish and blue catfish fair on cut baits; flathead catfish fair on
live baits.
(Reported on: 8/12/15)
Missouri River (Lower)
Water Surface Temp: 81º
Water Level (Range): high
Water Type: muddy
Fish Reported:
Catfish: Fair
channel catfish and blue catfish fair on cut baits; flathead catfish are
fair on live baits.
(Reported on: 8/12/15)
Meramec River (St. Louis Co.)
Water Surface Temp: 82º
Water Level (Range): normal
Water Type: dingy
Fish Reported:
Catfish: Slow
Black Bass: Fair
Crappie: Slow
Bluegill: Slow
black bass fair on plastic worms and crankbaits.
(Reported on: 8/12/15)
Salt River (below Mark Twain)
No report submitted. Please contact the appropriate regional office for
additional information.
Information: 573-248-2530
The above reprinted from the weekly [Mo-fish] Weekly Fishing Report e-mail.
Check out the report for the entire state of Missouri
go to
http://www.mdc.mo.gov/fish/fishrt/
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Mississippi River At
Louisiana, Missouri
Champ Clark Bridge On
Mo's Critical List.... But It's One Of 600....
The Missouri Department of Transportation says that
the Champ Clark Bridge, linking Illinois to
Louisiana, Missouri, is on the statewide list of
rural bridges in need of replacement, but it is only
one of around 600 across Missouri in critical
condition.
Currently, the 87 year old Champ Clark Bridge is
undergoing it's annual safety inspection. Most
bridges are inspected bi-annually, however,
officials say more frequent inspections are
necessary on this span due to it's age and
condition.
The cost of replacing the Champ Clark Bridge is
estimated around $60 million, which would be divided
between Illinois and Missouri. Illinois says that
they can come up with their portion, however,
Missouri cannot........
Click here to read this news report from
stltoday.com. With Photos.
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Mississippi River At
Alton, Illinois
New Music, Art, And
Craft Beer Festival Saturday........
On Saturday, Alton will be hosting a first of it's
kind craft beer, music and art festival, called Rock
the Hops. The event is a fundraiser for Alton Main
Street.
Rock the Hops will feature 27 musical acts, and a
minimum of 20 craft beers at seven locations in
downtown Alton. The event will also showcase
artwork and other items from local vendors.
According to the co-organizer of Rock the Hops, Drew
Mader, he and his wife had been trying to come up
with ideas for new events when they were approached
by Alton Main Street to put something
together........
Click here to read this news article from
riverbender.com. With Audio.
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Mississippi River At
Quincy, Illinois
Park Board Seeking
Solutions To Deteriorating Quinsippi Bridge........
During the Quincy Park Board's monthly meeting on
Wednesday, Park Board president John Frankenhoff
said that they are open to finding an answer to the
deteriorating Quinsippi Island Bridge.
Many boaters that use the Art Keller Marina on a
regular basis were in attendance at the meeting. A
sizable portion of the meeting was devoted to
brainstorming ideas for repairing the span.
According to Frankenhoff, the issue is very
complex. He added that they don't have an answer to
the problem, but the Park Board is committed to
finding a solution........
Click here to read this news report from
whig.com.
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Boat Manufacturer
Malibu Boats Reveals
Redesigned Wakesetter 20 VTX........
Recently, Malibu Boats unveiled the redesigned 2016
Wakesetter 20 VTX. All new for 2016, the 20 VTX is
billed as a crossover for ride, ski, and surf.
A dual touchscreen Command Center allows boaters to
add up to 1,250 pounds of hard tank ballast, 1,100
pounds of Plug N Play ballast, adjust the hydraulic
Power Wedge II for an additional 1,500 pounds of
ballast.
According to Malibu CEO Jack Springer, the new 20
VTX is a prime example of how Malibu doesn't settle,
and the company is constantly looking for ways to
improve their towboats........
Click here to read this news article from
tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
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Ferry..............618 - 786-3636
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Eagle Ferry ......618- 535-5759
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Ferry...............618 - 396-2535
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's
Closed........
Big Kahuna.......................
Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.... Open
Cedar Hill
Resort................
Open
Duck Club Yacht Club ....... Open
Evandy's Boatel.................
Open
Froges Bar &
Grill.............. Open all Year
Kinder's Restaurant............
Open
Longshot
Saloon................
Open
LaRosa Cantina..................
Opening Aug 15
Riverside Bar & Grill............ ????
Yacht Club of St.
Louis.........Open
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David Berg's Blog
"Great Escape" We are currently "dirt dwellers" but have lived aboard traveling for as long as 7 months at a time.
Click here to go to "Bergs on Great Escape Blog" and read the latest blog
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Sailing on the Mardi Gras Blog
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http://www.riverbills.com/River.html
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Hannibal........................ http://www.riverbills.com/River-Mis.html
Hardin to
Peoria .........................
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Clarksville...
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Picture of the Day
1946
Cracker Box
Emily
Lifting the boat by the engine to put it on the trailer
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day....
1946 Cracker Box boat
This 1946 wooden Cracker Box boat has been totally rebuilt by
Little John's Marine Fabrication. Little John said that he
boat had a 392 Hemi / 260hp in 1952 and
ran over 90mph.
Today, it has a new bright red paint job, with a black racing
stripe and is powered by a 315 hp Mercruiser. The new
engine is half the weight of the old hemi motor with about 20
percent more horsepower. Look out !
In water testing will begin soon
Owner: Larry Slavik
Crackerbox Racing Boats
http://vintage-crackerbox-boat.blogspot.com/
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Picture of the Day
Just Never
Know
Who You Will
See on the River
It's Becca
from the St. Louis Boat and Sportshow
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The Picture of the Day....
was taken Sunday evening aboard Captain Tim's pirate ship
at North Shore Marina...
Capt'n Carl and I were headed to the Boathouse Sunday evening
when we spotted Captain Tim's Pirate ship in the North Shore
Marina harbor. We stopped to say hello and discovered our
friend Becca from the St. Louis Boat and Sportshow on board. She
had a pirate cruise earlier that day and invited us onboard the
ship to say hello and to share a cold beverage.
It's (L to R) Capt'n Carl, Wench Martha, (a photo bomber),
RiverBill, Becca, Captain Tim and Barnacle Bill.
RiverBill says....
Thanks Captain Tim and Becca for your pirate hospitality....
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The
Boathouse
We are now open
Wednesday - Sunday
Sunday we
serve breakfast from
9:00am - 11:00am
Catering menu..
click here
Daily Menu....
click here
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to go to the
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Yesteryear's Picture of the day
Oakey Moore Salvage
Raising Sunken Tug in 2014
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The
Pictures of the Day in
2014.....
were
sent to us by Capt'n Gary McKelvey for
his son, Chad Sucher of CS Photography.
Bill,The pictures were taken just north of the new I-70 bridge (downtown St. Louis).
Oaky Moore is the salvage company raising the tug that sank during the flood and the crew had to be rescued.
I just happened to be working in the area and noticed some oil absorber pads on the bank , so I walked closer and seen the work going on . Then thought River Bill would like to see this.
Gary McKelvey
RiverBill says....he tug that was raised is the 70-foot towing vessel named Jim Marko owned by Osage Marine that sank sank on July 1, 2014 near the Stan Musial Veteran Memorial Bridge in north St. Louis
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1989
260 Sea Ray For Sale
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Description
HAS REBUILT 454, DUAL BATTERIES W/SWITCH
TRIPLE BANK CHARGER, NEW TRANSOM ASSEMBLY & DRIVE, CAPTAINS CALL
EXHAUST, NEW BATTERIES AND BILGE
PUMP, ALL NEW INTERIOR VINYL AND WOOD, NEW COCK PIT
COVER, TRIM TABS W/INDICATOR, SNAP IN COCKPIT CARPET, UPDATED
CLARION MARINE CD PLAYER WITH JL AUDIO MARINE
SPEAKERS AND DISPLAY REMOTE, SHIP TO SHORE RADIO,
PRESSURE WATER SYSTEM, FRIDGE, SINK, TOILET WITH
MACERATOR PUMP OUT AND TRANSOM SHOWER. COMES WITH
28 FT. YEAR DOCK AT MY RIVER HOME MARINA.
PRICE $ 13,500.00
MY RIVER HOME
CALL ANDY 314.566.5403
MARINA 636.899.0903
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Longshot Saloon
Hours:
Thurs 4:00pm-11:00pm Friday
11:00am-1:00am
Saturday 11:00am-1:00am Sunday
11:00am-10:00pm
Starting Saturday -
August 15th the LaRosa will be open from 11am to dusk every
Saturday and Sunday ONLY through October
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HAKUNA MATATA
RIVERBOAT PRICING..
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Accessories on-line..
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Updated 06 August 2015
US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Dredge Potter
- Potter docked at Service Base
Mississippi River
MILE 200.8 - MEL PRICE L/D CLOSURE
Main Lock 1200-ft, at Mel price Locks and Dam will be closed
on 11 Agust 2015, from 0900 to 1500 for lift gate wire rope
inspection. The 600-ft Auxilariy Lock remains closed. All
navigation interest should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions issued by the Lockmaster.
MILE 185.1 LOCK 27- MILE 194.2 REVETMENT MAINTENANCE, CHAIN
OF ROCKS CANAL
Mobiliization of floating plant starts 30 July 2015 with a
estimated completion date of 30 Sept 2015. The construction
contractor will be performing revetment maintenance, placing
rip rap on the Chain of Rocks Cannel West Levee. The work
shall cause no impact to Navigation or Lock operation.
Floating Plant with Crane - Marine Vessel (Al Goult). Boat
Pilot: Steve Pohlman. Radio Channel 13. Floating Plant
transporting stone - Marine Vessel (keith Jocobson). Boat
Pilot: Dan Eilerman. Radio Channel 13. All navigation
interest should be alert and abide by, any special
instructions issued by Lockmaster.
MILE 178.0 - MILE 165.0 - SUNK VESSEL
61-foot UTV has been reported capsized/sanked in the
vicinity of Mile 173.0, RDB. USACE Survey Boat identified a
submerged object 50 feet off the channel side in the
vicinity of Mile 172.2. The obstruction is marked with a
white buoy. The object has 9.6 feet over the top as of July
20, 2015.Mariners are urged to exercise caution and to favor
the center of the channel between approximate Miles 172.6
and 172.0..
MILE 212.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 212.0. A
M/V reportedly grounded at this location with a 9-foot draft
on August 2, 2015.
Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE 324.9 - L/D CLOSURE
On August 11, 2015, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., L/D 21
in the vicinity of Mile 324.9, will be closed for
maintenance. During this closure,
mariners are requested NOT to tie up along the guidewalls.
Mariners may contact L/D 21 at (217) 222-0918 or via VHF-FM
Channel 14, for
assistance during this closure.
MILE 309.8 - AID TO NAVIGATION
A buoy has been reported not properly marking the channel,
inside the channel, in the vicinity of Mile 309.8, between
the Hannibal Railroad Bridge and the Highway 36 Bridge
toward the LDB. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area
Click here
to go to the
US Army Corps of Engineers website for the current
Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
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Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Ohio River Near Paducah,
Kentucky
The Coast Guard Closed
The Ohio River........
On Wednesday, the U.S. Coast Guard closed a section
of the Ohio River, on account of construction work
being carried out at Lock and Dam No.52.
The Ohio River was closed to commercial and
recreational traffic at Lock 52, at Mile Marker 939,
close to Paducah, Kentucky. U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers crews started raising the wickets on the
dam........
Click here to read this news report from the
U.S. Coast Guard website.
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WANTED !
Poly Lift
8,000
or 10,000 pound poly lift.
Contact Kelly
Green 314-239-4243
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Blessing of the Fleet
Pick Out Boat Needed
Due to the postponement of
the Blessing of the Fleet we will not have our
regular pick out boat / waverunner to contact the
winning boats. If anyone has or knows of a
waverunner or other small boat that would be
available in the Portage des Sioux area this
Saturday that we could borrow please give me a call.
We would only need it for about an hour and a half,
roughly 2 PM to 3:30 PM. We do have an experienced
operator / communications guy in Craig Tredway, just
need something for him to ride on or ride in.
Thanks,
Darryll Weil, President, Blessing of the Fleet
314-303-2819
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Photo from Baue Funeral
Home
Sad News to Report:
Jim Wetter has provided fuel to the
Marina gas docks and this farm community
for years. Was a boater and at one time
had bought Derrill and Karla Machens
boat the " Karla Jean ". Died of a
massive heart attack on Saturday.
Cindra Smith
Visitation.. Friday, August 14,
2015..... ...Time: 04:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Service.... Saturday, August 15, 2015
...Time: 10:00am
Baue Funeral Home,
St. Charles, 620 Jefferson St., Saint Charles, MO 63301
Click here for Jim's Obituary on
Baue Funeral Home website
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We offer full fiberglass repair,
high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds,
service on older products, new & used parts department, an
accessories department, as well as many other services to
suit everyone's boating needs. We continue to display our
Yamaha Sport Boat & Waverunners, Hurricane Deckboats, SanPan,
AquaPatio, and Sweetwater Pontoons, along with our newest
line of Crest Pontoons and Manitou
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Mississippi River At
Louisiana, Missouri
Crews Are Inspecting The
Champ Clark Bridge........
The Champ Clark Bridge spanning the Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Missouri has been closed for a
few days to allow crews to perform the annual
inspection on the historic bridge.
Federal regulations require that the Champ Clark
Bridge be inspected each August, as it was
constructed in 1928, and is not considered to be
up-to-date.
The inspection will require at least four days to
complete. A two man crew inspects the span from top
to bottom using a bridge inspection vehicle called a
"snooper"........
Click here to read this news report from
connecttristates.com. With
Video.
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Blessing of the Fleet update:
Date - Saturday August 15th
Theme - Gilligan's Island
Parade of Boats will begin passing the Shrine of Our Lady of
the Rivers at 2:15 PM with the Antique and Classic Boat Club
/ Mississippi Valley Chapter (www.mvcacbs.org) immediately
followed by the upstream and downstream parades. More
information on the Blessing website at
www.blessingofthefleetstl.com
Palisades Yacht Club (www.palisadesyachtclub.com) will have
Tim Mauldin DJ playing music the entire day.
The River Road Renegades / Alton Ski Club will be providing
food all afternoon.
My River Home Marina / Longshot Saloon / LaRosa Cabana Bar (www.myriverhome.com)
will be hosting the Con Trios Yacht Club Scavenger Hunt.
Longshot Saloon will be open. In addition the LaRosa Cabana
Bar will have Founding Fathers playing and a buffet all day.
The Rebel Train Band will be playing from 8 PM to Midnight.
For more information on the Scavenger Hunt go to
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Sherri Emily
RiverBills' Girls
Blessing of the Fleet
Sherri and Emily
will be at the
Blessing of the Fleet handing out goodies
and posing for your pictures !
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Saturday August 15th
Con Trios Yacht Club Scavenger Hunt
JUST TO CLARIFY:
1) You can check-in and get your list of clues at either the
Yacht Club of St. Louis or The Larosa Cabana bar at My River
Home Marina.
2) All of the pictures that you need to take of the hunted
items can be taken from the downstream parade route.
3) HOWEVER, there is one bonus picture that will get you an
extra chance at the money.
4) You must return to check in at Larosa Cabana Bar by 6pm.
5) We will draw the winner and half of the entry fees will
be the grand prize.
It’s really that simple, check-in, take a nice boat ride to
find the clues, check back in and win the cash.
Steve Kyle’s REBEL TRAIN Band will begin at 7:00pm at the
Cabana Bar.
It’s going to be a fun and great day for the Blessing of the
Fleet and Con Trios Yacht Club.
Don’t miss out!!!!!
Craig Tredway
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Wehr
Appointed President Of Mississippi River Commission........
Recently,
President Barack Obama named Major General Michael C. Wehr, the
commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Mississippi
Valley Division, president of the Mississippi River Commission.
Obama made
another appointment to the MRC, adding Brigadier General Richard
G. Kaiser, the commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Great Lakes and Ohio River division, to the commission.
Wehr says
that he is looking forward to continuing the proud and lengthy
legacy of service to the country, and the water resources that
his forerunners have created........
Click here to read this news report from vicksburgpost.com.
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SWIM For Their
SACRIFICE
Navy Veteran is
Swimming Length of the Mississippi River
Chris Ring started his swim
down the Mississippi on Saturday, June 6th, at Lake
Itasca in Minnesota. Saturday, June 6, was
also the 71st anniversary of D-Day, Chris plans to
finish at the Gulf of Mexico on Veteran’s Day.
The latest
tracking map shows that Chris has been swimming for
68 days.
Click here for more information
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Grafton Weekly Event & Music Calendar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Fri night Steak nite...starts
at 5pm..$11.99 10 Oz strip, baked potato, green
beans and salad....Zero Friction plays 8-12. Fri
night......
Sat...T-maul plays 8-12...
Sun... Fried chicken starts at 2pm and we have Ben
from Ben and topher playing 2-6 at pool
Lucia
Yacht Club of St. Louis
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My
River Home
LaRosa Bar
Starting this Saturday -
August 15th the LaRosa will be open from 11am to
dusk every Saturday and Sunday ONLY through October.
Reprinted from Facebook
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Grafton Harbor
The
Big Kahuna
Vegas Bomb - Rockin the Big
Kahuna !!!
Saturday at 7:00pm
Big Kahuna in Grafton, Illinois
Reprinted from Facebook
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My
River Home
My River Home will be closing today at 3:00pm
(Wednesday) and will be closed tomorrow (Thursday)
also. We will reopen at 8:00am on Friday. We
apologize for any inconvenience during this
difficult time. Please keep the entire Daugherty
Family and friends in your prayers at this time and
in the future, a loss so dear takes time to heal.
Thank you MRH Staff - Longshot will still be OPEN at
4:00pm on Thursday.
Reprinted from Facebook
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Missouri State Highway
Patrol
Sergeant Critical Of
Patrol's Handling Of Drowning Facing Public
Disciplinary Hearing........
Next month, Sergeant Randy Henry, with the Missouri
State Highway Patrol, will be facing a disciplinary
review board to address allegations of misconduct.
The public will be permitted to attend the
proceeding.
The hearing will be held before the Highway Patrol's
Procedural Hearing Board for Sergeant Henry, who had
criticized the way the Highway Patrol handled the
drowning death of Brandon Ellingson.
The hearing will be held at the Patrol's General
Headquarters building in Jefferson City on September
28 and 29. A public hearing will be held on August
21 to discuss a variety of pretrial motions as
well........
Click here to read this more from lakeexpo.com.
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The Great Lakes
Senator: Stopping Asian
Carp Advance Foiled By Illinois Interests........
This week, Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow voiced
support for an expensive plan for keeping Asian carp
out of the Great Lakes by cutting the water
connection between the Mississippi River basin at
Chicago.
Stabenow said that she would support a hydrological
separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River
basins. She added that they are trying to determine
how to get the support to complete the project.
She added that the people of Illinois view the
Chicago River system as a critical industrial and
commercial and transportation corrodor. Michael
Borgstrom, president of Wandella Sightseeing said
that the hydrological separation is a costly,
irrational and irreversible response to a situation
that has been managed by federal, state and local
agencies........
Click here to read this news article from
mlive.com.
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Friday, August 21
Lake Of The Ozarks
Small Boats Get Their
Own Shootout Poker Run........
On Friday, August 21, there will be a poker run held
just for small boats under 32 feet, the Li'l Boat &
Pontoon Poker Run. Jim and Kelli Case, owners of
Border Xpressions saw a need for a poker run for
smaller boats, sponsoring the first in 2014.
According to Jim Case, they had participated in The
Big Poker Run in 2012 in a 38 foot boat, and noticed
that people in smaller vessels were lining the
shoreline watching the action. While watching the
2013 event, the seeds were sown for the Li'l Poker
Run.
The Li'l Poker Run offers smaller boats and pontoons
their own day on the water, drawing cards at
different stops, while having a fun day on the lake,
all while promoting the Shootout, and raising money
for charities........
Click here to read this news story from
lakeexpo.com. With Photos.
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Boat Manufacturer
Malibu Boats Reveals
Redesigned Wakesetter 20 VTX........
Recently, Malibu Boats unveiled the redesigned 2016
Wakesetter 20 VTX. All new for 2016, the 20 VTX is
billed as a crossover for ride, ski, and surf.
A dual touchscreen Command Center allows boaters to
add up to 1,250 pounds of hard tank ballast, 1,100
pounds of Plug N Play ballast, adjust the hydraulic
Power Wedge II for an additional 1,500 pounds of
ballast.
According to Malibu CEO Jack Springer, the new 20
VTX is a prime example of how Malibu doesn't settle,
and the company is constantly looking for ways to
improve their towboats........
Click here to read this news article from
tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
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Who's Open... Who's
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Big Kahuna.......................
Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.... Open
Cedar Hill
Resort................
Open
Duck Club Yacht Club ....... Open
Evandy's Boatel.................
Open
Froges Bar &
Grill.............. Open all Year
Kinder's Restaurant............
Open
Longshot
Saloon................
Open
LaRosa Cantina..................
Opening Aug 15
Riverside Bar & Grill............ ????
Yacht Club of St.
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12 Aug
2015
NATIONAL VINYL RECORD DAY
To preserve the cultural influences, the recordings, and the
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Picture of the Day
Mississippi Queens
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was set to us by
Pamela Melton who hails out of Woodland Marina in the boat.....
"No Problem"
Bill,
Thought this might be cool enough for the website. "RIVER
QUEENS" What a great night for a swim. Taken from enterprise.
Have a great one,
Pamela Melton
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Picture of the Day
The Big Jet Ski Ride
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day....
were sent to us by Scott Rupich
Bill,
Here's some pictures from our Big Jet Ski ride last Friday. We
started at Enterprise Island and made our way to Cedar Hill
stopping at Two Branch Beach and Turkey Beach. We had over 40
people it was such a good time, thx to everyone that made it
such a hit!
Scott
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Picture of the Day
The 2001 Blessing of the Fleet
pic
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The Picture of the Day....
is from the 2001 Blessing of the Fleet
Full album and write up on the Blessing website at
http://www.blessingofthefleetstl.com/2001_pics_rita_english/
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The
Boathouse
We are now open
Wednesday - Sunday
Saturday and Sunday we
serve breakfast from
9:00am - 11:00am
Catering menu..
click here
Daily Menu....
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Yesteryear's Picture of the day
Dredging
at 521
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The
Video of the Day in
2014.....
was sent
to us by Miss Mel Bailey
Bill,That was Sunday night...it was really cool standing on 521 with no one else there watching them dredge.
Mel
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1989
260 Sea Ray For Sale
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Description
HAS REBUILT 454, DUAL BATTERIES W/SWITCH
TRIPLE BANK CHARGER, NEW TRANSOM ASSMEBLY & DRIVE, CAPTAINS CALL
EXHAUST, NEW BATTERIES AND BILGE
PUMP, ALL NEW INTERIOR VINYL AND WOOD, NEW COCK PIT
COVER, TRIM TABS W/INDICATOR, SNAP IN COCKPIT CARPET, UPDATED
CLARION MARINE CD PLAYER WITH JL AUDIO MARINE
SPEAKERS AND DISPLAY REMOTE, SHIP TO SHORE RADIO,
PRESSURE WATER SYSTEM, FRIDGE, SINK, TOILET WITH
MACERATOR PUMP OUT AND TRANSOM SHOWER. COMES WITH
28 FT. YEAR DOCK AT MY RIVER HOME MARINA.
PRICE $ 13,500.00
MY RIVER HOME
CALL ANDY 314.566.5403
MARINA 636.899.0903
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Longshot Saloon
Hours:
Thurs 4:00pm-11:00pm Friday
11:00am-1:00am
Saturday 11:00am-1:00am Sunday
11:00am-10:00pm
Starting Saturday -
August 15th the LaRosa will be open from 11am to dusk every
Saturday and Sunday ONLY through October
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HAKUNA MATATA
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River Gear
For Sale............
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buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox
in a few short days
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Updated 06 August 2015
US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Dredge Potter
- Potter docked at Service Base
Mississippi River
MILE 200.8 - MEL PRICE L/D CLOSURE
Main Lock 1200-ft, at Mel price Locks and Dam will be closed
on 11 Agust 2015, from 0900 to 1500 for lift gate wire rope
inspection. The 600-ft Auxilariy Lock remains closed. All
navigation interest should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions issued by the Lockmaster.
MILE 185.1 LOCK 27- MILE 194.2 REVETMENT MAINTENANCE, CHAIN
OF ROCKS CANAL
Mobiliization of floating plant starts 30 July 2015 with a
estimated completion date of 30 Sept 2015. The construction
contractor will be performing revetment maintenance, placing
rip rap on the Chain of Rocks Cannel West Levee. The work
shall cause no impact to Navigation or Lock operation.
Floating Plant with Crane - Marine Vessel (Al Goult). Boat
Pilot: Steve Pohlman. Radio Channel 13. Floating Plant
transporting stone - Marine Vessel (keith Jocobson). Boat
Pilot: Dan Eilerman. Radio Channel 13. All navigation
interest should be alert and abide by, any special
instructions issued by Lockmaster.
MILE 178.0 - MILE 165.0 - SUNK VESSEL
61-foot UTV has been reported capsized/sanked in the
vicinity of Mile 173.0, RDB. USACE Survey Boat identified a
submerged object 50 feet off the channel side in the
vicinity of Mile 172.2. The obstruction is marked with a
white buoy. The object has 9.6 feet over the top as of July
20, 2015.Mariners are urged to exercise caution and to favor
the center of the channel between approximate Miles 172.6
and 172.0..
MILE 212.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 212.0. A
M/V reportedly grounded at this location with a 9-foot draft
on August 2, 2015.
Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE 324.9 - L/D CLOSURE
On August 11, 2015, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., L/D 21
in the vicinity of Mile 324.9, will be closed for
maintenance. During this closure,
mariners are requested NOT to tie up along the guidewalls.
Mariners may contact L/D 21 at (217) 222-0918 or via VHF-FM
Channel 14, for
assistance during this closure.
MILE 309.8 - AID TO NAVIGATION
A buoy has been reported not properly marking the channel,
inside the channel, in the vicinity of Mile 309.8, between
the Hannibal Railroad Bridge and the Highway 36 Bridge
toward the LDB. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area
Click here
to go to the
US Army Corps of Engineers website for the current
Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
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The Goldenrod Showboat
Historic Riverboat
Headed To The Scrapper........
A former Mississippi River showboat that
preservationists have been trying to save from the
scrapper may be heading there after all.
The not-for-profit Historic Riverboat Preservation
Association admits that they have not been able to
raise the funds needed to save the 106 year old
Goldenrod Showboat, which had been a fixture on the
St. Louis and St. Charles riverfronts.
The Goldenrod had been named a national historic
landmark prior to it's closing in 2001. She had
been in storage on the Illinois River since 2003.
Recently, the vessel was relocated and ended up
grounded, causing the hull to buckle........
Click here to read this news story from
thetelegraph.com.
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Photo from Baue Funeral
Home
Sad News to Report:
Jim Wetter has provided fuel to the
Marina gas docks and this farm community
for years. Was a boater and at one time
had bought Derrill and Karla Machens
boat the " Karla Jean ". Died of a
massive heart attack on Saturday.
Cindra Smith
Visitation.. Friday, August 14,
2015..... ...Time: 04:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Service.... Saturday, August 15, 2015
...Time: 10:00am
Baue Funeral Home,
St. Charles
620 Jefferson St.
Saint Charles, MO 63301
Click here for Jim's Obituary on
Baue Funeral Home website
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The Goldenrod Showboat
Efforts Begin To Salvage
The Showboat........
The Historic Riverboat Preservation Association
recently met in Kirkwood to discuss the future of
the Goldenrod Showboat. The consensus is that the
structure would not survive another spring season.
Efforts have begun to salvage as much of the
Goldenrod's interior so that it may be a feature in
a riverboat museum. Over the weekend, volunteers
worked on removing stained glass windows.
Jacob Medford, the HRPA Vice President says that
this was the most difficult decision the group has
had to make. The group is requesting donations of
packing supplies, bubble wrap and tape........
Click here to read this news article from
ksdk.com. With Photos and
Video.
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Blessing of the Fleet update:
Date - Saturday August 15th
Theme - Gilligan's Island
Parade of Boats will begin passing the Shrine of Our Lady of
the Rivers at 2:15 PM with the Antique and Classic Boat Club
/ Mississippi Valley Chapter (www.mvcacbs.org) immediately
followed by the upstream and downstream parades. More
information on the Blessing website at
www.blessingofthefleetstl.com
Palisades Yacht Club (www.palisadesyachtclub.com) will have
Tim Mauldin DJ playing music the entire day.
The River Road Renegades / Alton Ski Club will be providing
food all afternoon.
My River Home Marina / Longshot Saloon / LaRosa Cabana Bar (www.myriverhome.com)
will be hosting the Con Trios Yacht Club Scavenger Hunt.
Longshot Saloon will be open. In addition the LaRosa Cabana
Bar will have Founding Fathers playing and a buffet all day.
The Rebel Train Band will be playing from 8 PM to Midnight.
For more information on the Scavenger Hunt go to
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RiverBills' Girls
Blessing of the Fleet
Sherri and Emily
will be at the
Blessing of the Fleet handing out goodies
and posing for your pictures !
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Saturday August 15th
Con Trios Yacht Club Scavenger Hunt
JUST TO CLARIFY:
1) You can check-in and get your list of clues at either the
Yacht Club of St. Louis or The Larosa Cabana bar at My River
Home Marina.
2) All of the pictures that you need to take of the hunted
items can be taken from the downstream parade route.
3) HOWEVER, there is one bonus picture that will get you an
extra chance at the money.
4) You must return to check in at Larosa Cabana Bar by 6pm.
5) We will draw the winner and half of the entry fees will
be the grand prize.
It’s really that simple, check-in, take a nice boat ride to
find the clues, check back in and win the cash.
Steve Kyle’s REBEL TRAIN Band will begin at 7:00pm at the
Cabana Bar.
It’s going to be a fun and great day for the Blessing of the
Fleet and Con Trios Yacht Club.
Don’t miss out!!!!!
Craig Tredway
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Mississippi River At Cape Girardeau, Missouri
M/V
Mississippi Is Stopping In Cape Girardeau Friday........
The U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers is inviting the the public to the Cape
Girardeau riverfront to tour the largest diesel towboat
operating along the Mississippi River, the M/V Mississippi,
when she docks in Cape on Friday and Saturday.
There will
be public open houses aboard the M/V Mississippi, on
Friday, from 6 to 8 pm, and Saturday, from 8 to 11 am. Free
tours of the vessel will be offered as well.
The M/V
Mississippi is mainly used to move barges to support river
bank stabilization efforts along the lower Mississippi River, it
is also used to visit riverside communities and host public
meetings every spring and late summer........
Click here to read this news article from semissourian.com.
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SWIM For Their
SACRIFICE
Navy Veteran is
Swimming Length of the Mississippi River
Chris Ring started his swim
down the Mississippi on Saturday, June 6th, at Lake
Itasca in Minnesota. Saturday, June 6, was
also the 71st anniversary of D-Day, Chris plans to
finish at the Gulf of Mexico on Veteran’s Day.
The latest
tracking map shows that Chris has been swimming for
67 days.
Click here for more information
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Grafton Weekly Event & Music Calendar
Click here and check out Grafton's Weekly Event and Music Calendar
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My
River Home
LaRosa Bar
Starting this Saturday -
August 15th the LaRosa will be open from 11am to
dusk every Saturday and Sunday ONLY through October.
Reprinted from Facebook
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Grafton Harbor
The
Big Kahuna
Vegas Bomb - Rockin the Big
Kahuna !!!
Saturday at 7:00pm
Big Kahuna in Grafton, Illinois
Reprinted from Facebook
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August 22
Mississippi River At
Quincy, Illinois
Quincy Bridge Lighting
Celebration Coming Up........
In a few weeks, there will be a celebration held for
the lighting of Quincy's Bayview Bridge. The event
is slated for August 22, beginning at 3 pm at Clat
Adams Park.
The Rotary Club of Quincy has teamed up with the
City of Quincy 175th Anniversary Committee to host
the celebration, which will include live music,
family entertainment, food, drinks, and
fireworks........
Click here to read this news tidbit from
connecttristates.com. With
Photo.
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Boat Propulsion
Manufacturer
Ilmor Marine Celebrates
Their 10,000th V8 Marine Engine........
Ilmor Marine, LLC recently marked the production of
their 10,000th V8 marine engine, a MV8 6.0L, by
holding a celebration at their headquarters in
Mooresville, North Carolina.
Ilmor celebrated their achievement with
representatives from Penske Corporation, GM Marine,
ZF Marine, as well as other partners and suppliers.
The 10,000th engine was started by Miles Atkins, the
Mayor of Mooresville.
Paul Ray, president of Ilmor Engineering said that
the celebration was a culmination of close to a
decade's worth of work on their recreational marine
engine series, which began long before the first MV*
was constructed in 2010........
Click here to read this news report from
boatingindustry.com.
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Lower Mississippi River
Delta
Heavy Silt Deposits In
The Delta........
The recent high water levels along the Mississippi
River have left behind heavy silt in the Mississippi
River Delta. This has resulted in the lowering of
the recommended maximum draft from 47 feet to 45
feet for vessels using the Southwest Pass.
The Southwest Pass is the main shipping channel used
in the Mississippi River Delta. A wide variety of
cargoes enter and leave the Mississippi River via
the Southwest Pass, as it is the only channel deep
draft vessels can use.
This recommendation was issued by the Louisiana
Maritime Association, and is in effect immediately.
Inchcape Shipping Services says that the draft
reduction will likely be in effect for several
weeks........
Click here to read this news article from
dredgingtoday.com. With
Photo.
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Truman Lake
Microburst Causes Mayhem
At A Marina........
On Tuesday, August 4, a line of thunderstorms
momentarily drenched portions of Central Missouri,
but a microburst lasting about a minute left
devastation at a marina on Truman Lake.
At Sterett Creek Resort, witnesses saw a wall of
rain heading for the resort's Dock 5, and a minute
later, half of that dock was flipped upside down on
the other half.
Of the 44 boats on Dock 5, eleven were seriously
damaged, and seven others were crushed, and unable
to be removed. Ken Beyer and his wife are the
fairly new owners of the resort, owning it for about
two years. Since purchasing it, there have been
three incidents where the wind speed was over 60
MPH........
Click here to read this news story from
lakeexpo.com. With Photos.
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that
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similar
to
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above
of
Marty
Haugh's
1967
Lyman.
We
will
crop
it,
add
your
name,
the
boat
name
and
year.
We
have
a
few
boats
from
last
year
that
never
got
posted....
Look
for
them
soon
!
Send
your
pictures
to
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry..............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ......618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry...............618 - 396-2535
Grafton Ferry............... 1-800-258-6645
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's
Closed........
Big Kahuna.......................
Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.... Open
Cedar Hill
Resort................
Open
Duck Club Yacht Club ....... Open
Evandy's Boatel.................
Open
Froges Bar &
Grill.............. Open all Year
Kinder's Restaurant............
Open
Longshot
Saloon................
Open
LaRosa Cantina..................
Opening Aug 15
Riverside Bar & Grill............ ????
Yacht Club of St.
Louis.........Open
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David Berg's Blog
"Great Escape" We are currently "dirt dwellers" but have lived aboard traveling for as long as 7 months at a time.
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River
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River
Levels for Pool 26............
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Alton to
Hannibal........................ http://www.riverbills.com/River-Mis.html
Hardin to
Peoria .........................
http://www.riverbills.com/River-Ill.html
Saverton, Louisiana,
Clarksville...
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It's Tuesday !
11 Aug
2015
Over 7.1 Million Boater Visits
To The Always Changing
e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Picture of the Day
Slip n Sliding on 521
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The Pictures of the Day....
were set to us by Tina Bohrer
Bill,
Shawn and Marcy Griggs (4 Griggles) out of Port Charles put a
slip n slide on 521
Tina & Greg Bohrer
Cabo Wabo DreamingYacht Club of St. Louis
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Picture of the Day
2001 Blessing of the Fleet Parade
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The Pictures of the Day....
were sent to us by Capt'n Darryll Weil who hails out of the
Yacht Club of St. Louis.
Here's a couple filmstrips from the 2001 Blessing of the Fleet
photos.
Full album and write up on the Blessing website at
http://www.blessingofthefleetstl.com/2001_pics_rita_english/
Thanks,
Darryll
President of the Blessing of the Fleet
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Picture of the Day
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was set to us by Scott Longar
Sunrise at Mel Price this
morning.
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The
Boathouse
We are now open
Wednesday - Sunday
Saturday and Sunday we
serve breakfast from
9:00am - 11:00am
Catering menu..
click here
Daily Menu....
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Click here
to go to the
Boathouse Food and Deck
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Click
here for Alton Marina website
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to go to the
Alton Marina Facebook Page
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Yesteryear's Picture of the day
RiverBills'
2014 Boat Re-Naming Ceremony
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The
Video of the Day in
2014.....
was
produced and sent to us by Capt'n Darryll Weil who hails out of
the Yacht Club of St. Louis in the boat...... After You
Bill Kelley of
www.RiverBills.com renamed his boat on Friday August 8th
2014 with all the pomp and circumstance due such an activity.
Festivities included a parade, a fire truck, a mayor, dozens of
special guests and of course a Witch Doctor and his entourage.
So, grab some popcorn, your favorite beverage and sit back and
relax as the video runs almost 19 minutes!
Darryll
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1989
260 Sea Ray For Sale
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Description
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COVER, TRIM TABS W/INDICATOR, SNAP IN COCKPIT CARPET, UPDATED
CLARION MARINE CD PLAYER WITH JL AUDIO MARINE
SPEAKERS AND DISPLAY REMOTE, SHIP TO SHORE RADIO,
PRESSURE WATER SYSTEM, FRIDGE, SINK, TOILET WITH
MACERATOR PUMP OUT AND TRANSOM SHOWER. COMES WITH
28 FT. YEAR DOCK AT MY RIVER HOME MARINA.
PRICE $ 13,500.00
MY RIVER HOME
CALL ANDY 314.566.5403
MARINA 636.899.0903
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RiverBills
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Classifieds Page"
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My River Home
website &
facebook
Longshot Saloon
facebook
The Cabana at the La Rosa
facebook
Longshot Saloon
Hours:
Thurs 4:00pm-11:00pm Friday
11:00am-1:00am
Saturday 11:00am-1:00am Sunday
11:00am-10:00pm
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Click here
to go to Grafton Harbor's website
618-786-PORT (7678)
HAKUNA MATATA
RIVERBOAT PRICING..
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River News !
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No new incident reports
Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol
website
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River Gear
For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox
in a few short days
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Updated 06 August 2015
US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Dredge Potter
- Potter docked at Service Base
Mississippi River
MILE 200.8 - MEL PRICE L/D CLOSURE
Main Lock 1200-ft, at Mel price Locks and Dam will be closed
on 11 Agust 2015, from 0900 to 1500 for lift gate wire rope
inspection. The 600-ft Auxilariy Lock remains closed. All
navigation interest should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions issued by the Lockmaster.
MILE 185.1 LOCK 27- MILE 194.2 REVETMENT MAINTENANCE, CHAIN
OF ROCKS CANAL
Mobiliization of floating plant starts 30 July 2015 with a
estimated completion date of 30 Sept 2015. The construction
contractor will be performing revetment maintenance, placing
rip rap on the Chain of Rocks Cannel West Levee. The work
shall cause no impact to Navigation or Lock operation.
Floating Plant with Crane - Marine Vessel (Al Goult). Boat
Pilot: Steve Pohlman. Radio Channel 13. Floating Plant
transporting stone - Marine Vessel (keith Jocobson). Boat
Pilot: Dan Eilerman. Radio Channel 13. All navigation
interest should be alert and abide by, any special
instructions issued by Lockmaster.
MILE 178.0 - MILE 165.0 - SUNK VESSEL
61-foot UTV has been reported capsized/sanked in the
vicinity of Mile 173.0, RDB. USACE Survey Boat identified a
submerged object 50 feet off the channel side in the
vicinity of Mile 172.2. The obstruction is marked with a
white buoy. The object has 9.6 feet over the top as of July
20, 2015.Mariners are urged to exercise caution and to favor
the center of the channel between approximate Miles 172.6
and 172.0..
MILE 212.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 212.0. A
M/V reportedly grounded at this location with a 9-foot draft
on August 2, 2015.
Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE 324.9 - L/D CLOSURE
On August 11, 2015, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., L/D 21
in the vicinity of Mile 324.9, will be closed for
maintenance. During this closure,
mariners are requested NOT to tie up along the guidewalls.
Mariners may contact L/D 21 at (217) 222-0918 or via VHF-FM
Channel 14, for
assistance during this closure.
MILE 309.8 - AID TO NAVIGATION
A buoy has been reported not properly marking the channel,
inside the channel, in the vicinity of Mile 309.8, between
the Hannibal Railroad Bridge and the Highway 36 Bridge
toward the LDB. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area
Click here
to go to the
US Army Corps of Engineers website for the current
Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
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Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Warning !
The Goldenrod Showboat
The
Goldenrod Showboat is privately owned, anyone found
on the vessel or property without written permission
from the Historic Riverboat Preservation Association
will be prosecuted. There are security measures in
place which do include cameras and alarms. The city
and county police departments have been notified to
give the showboat extra watch. Please respect this
beautiful vessel, if you would like on you can
schedule it through the HRPA at
goldenrodshowboat.com just contact the office.
Jake
Medford
The
Goldenrod Showboat
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Kaskaskia River Near New
Memphis Station, Illinois
Responders Recovered The
Body Of A Missing Man........
Responders
have been searching the Kaskaskia River near New
Memphis Station for a man that disappeared after
diving into the river Saturday evening.
According to Phillip Moss, the Clinton County
Coroner, the body of 26 year old Joshua Toennies of
New Baden was recovered about a half mile downstream
from where he was last seen.
Moss reports that Toennies was found close to 11:35
am. The cause of death has not been determined, and
the results of X-rays are pending........
Click here to read this news story from bnd.com.
With Video.
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Boat & Motor website
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Mississippi River Near Hannibal, Missouri
The Mississippi River
Has Been Reopened........
On Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard reopened the
Mississippi River to all traffic in the Hannibal
region. The River had been shut down for emergency
dredging operations after a vessel ran aground.
The Coast Guard is encouraging mariners to keep tabs
on VHF-FM channels 16 and 22 for changes in traffic
on the river. They are also reminding mariners and
recreational boaters to always wear life jackets,
have the proper safety gear aboard, and file a float
plan........
Click here to read this report from the U.S.
Coast Guard website.
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Blessing of the Fleet update:
Date - Saturday August 15th
Theme - Gilligan's Island
Parade of Boats will begin passing the Shrine of Our Lady of
the Rivers at 2:15 PM with the Antique and Classic Boat Club
/ Mississippi Valley Chapter (www.mvcacbs.org) immediately
followed by the upstream and downstream parades. More
information on the Blessing website at
www.blessingofthefleetstl.com
Palisades Yacht Club (www.palisadesyachtclub.com) will have
Tim Mauldin DJ playing music the entire day.
The River Road Renegades / Alton Ski Club will be providing
food all afternoon.
My River Home Marina / Longshot Saloon / LaRosa Cabana Bar (www.myriverhome.com)
will be hosting the Con Trios Yacht Club Scavenger Hunt.
Longshot Saloon will be open. In addition the LaRosa Cabana
Bar will have Founding Fathers playing and a buffet all day.
The Rebel Train Band will be playing from 8 PM to Midnight.
For more information on the Scavenger Hunt go to
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Sherri Emily
RiverBills' Girls
Blessing of the Fleet
Sherri and Emily
will be at the
Blessing of the Fleet handing out goodies
and posing for your pictures !
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Saturday August 15th
Con Trios Yacht Club Scavenger Hunt
JUST TO CLARIFY:
1) You can check-in and get your list of clues at either the
Yacht Club of St. Louis or The Larosa Cabana bar at My River
Home Marina.
2) All of the pictures that you need to take of the hunted
items can be taken from the downstream parade route.
3) HOWEVER, there is one bonus picture that will get you an
extra chance at the money.
4) You must return to check in at Larosa Cabana Bar by 6pm.
5) We will draw the winner and half of the entry fees will
be the grand prize.
It’s really that simple, check-in, take a nice boat ride to
find the clues, check back in and win the cash.
Steve Kyle’s REBEL TRAIN Band will begin at 7:00pm at the
Cabana Bar.
It’s going to be a fun and great day for the Blessing of the
Fleet and Con Trios Yacht Club.
Don’t miss out!!!!!
Craig Tredway
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here
Yacht
Club of St. Louis Website
Click
here
Yacht
Club of St. Louis Facebook Page
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Missouri State Highway Patrol
News Release
Troop D Announces Results Of Enforcement Saturation On The
Niangua River
Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D,
announces the results of a cooperative marine enforcement
saturation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Missouri
Department of Conservation in Dallas County on the Niangua River
on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The goal of this enforcement
operation was to detect intoxicated boaters and other violations
that contribute to boating crashes and drownings. Also, the
enforcement location was selected based on the high number of
drinking- and impairment-related boating crashes, in addition to
reported behavioral problems, illegal drug usage, and underage
alcohol consumption.
The following is a list of enforcement contacts made by the
Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Missouri Department of
Conservation during the saturation on the Niangua River:
Total Number Of Contacts ? 187
Total Arrests ? 33
Personal Floatation Device Violations ? 5
Littering/Unsecure Trash Violations ? 4
Minor In Possession Violations ? 5
Possession Of Glass Container Violation ? 1
Felony Drug Violation ? 1
Misdemeanor Drug Violations ? 13
Fishing Permit Violations ? 2
Misdemeanor Warrant Arrests ? 2
Warnings ? 83
Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are
required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic
crash. The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and
their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is
properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join us
in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths. Watercraft
operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing
an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!
Reprinted from Missouri State Highway
Patrol..
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SWIM For Their
SACRIFICE
Navy Veteran is
Swimming Length of the Mississippi River
Chris Ring started his swim
down the Mississippi on Saturday, June 6th, at Lake
Itasca in Minnesota. Saturday, June 6, was
also the 71st anniversary of D-Day, Chris plans to
finish at the Gulf of Mexico on Veteran’s Day.
The latest
tracking map shows that Chris has been swimming for
66 days.
Click here for more information
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Grafton Weekly Event & Music Calendar
Click here and check out Grafton's Weekly Event and Music Calendar
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Shootout Makes Wishes
Come True........
The boats participating in the Lake of the Ozarks
Shootout are capable of reaching speeds most people
can only dream of, but for kids with
life-threatening illnesses, that wish can come true.
Ron Duggan tasked Tiffany Maasen with organizing an
event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation about
five years ago, and ever since she has helmed
"Wishing On A Ride".
During the Shootout, drivers provide their boats to
give kids facing life long disabilities and
threatening illnesses an opportunity to enjoy the
water, wind, sun, and camaraderie........
Click here to read more from lakeexpo.com.
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http://www.polestarboatingcenter.com
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Boat Manufacturer
Monterey Unveils Roswell
Surf Edition........
Monterey Boats recently teamed up with Roswell to
design a luxury performance series aimed at the
watersports enthusiast. The Roswell Surf Package
features new technology that boosts the performance
and versatility of the vessel.
According to Rene Moore, marketing assistant at
Monterey Boats, they have combined the luxury,
style, and performance of the Monterey Super Sport
series with the best attributes of the Roswell wake
technologies.
The Roswell Surf Package option is available on the
Monterey 218SS and 238SS Super Sport models. The
vessels will feature the new Volvo Penta FWD drive,
one touch Zero Off GPS speed control, a high
capacity ballast system, and much more........
Click here to read this news report from
boatingindustry.com.
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Missouri River Near
Pierre, South Dakota
Project Seeks Ways To
Keep Trash Out Of The River........
A
group promoting outdoor recreation and environmental
protection is looking the create a trial program in
South Dakota focusing on keeping trash out of the
Missouri River.
The Izaak Walton League has received a $10,000 grant
from the South Dakota Community Foundation to fund
the project in Pierre, Fort Pierre, and Yankton.
Each year, the group holds river cleanup events.
According to Regional Conservation Director Paul
Lepisto, the volunteers in the Pierre region clean
up an average of 2.5 tons of trash during the
cleanups.........
Click here to read this news article from
connecttristates.com.
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Truman Lake
Missing Man's Body
Recovered From The Lake........
Officials are sayng that they have recovered the
body of a man that went missing in Truman Lake. The
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that the body
of 32 year old Jeromy D. Clutter of Lincoln was
discovered at about 9 am Sunday morning.
Reportedly, Clutter entered Truman Lake around the
Long Shoal Marina area on Saturday, but he never
resurfaced........
Click here to read this news tidbit from
fox2now.com.
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Your
Boat
a
RiverBills
Header
Picture
Make
your
boat
a
RiverBills
header
picture
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Just
send
us a
shot
of
your
boat,
keeping
in
mind
that
that
the
picture
needs
to
be
proportioned
similar
to
one
above
of
Marty
Haugh's
1967
Lyman.
We
will
crop
it,
add
your
name,
the
boat
name
and
year.
We
have
a
few
boats
from
last
year
that
never
got
posted....
Look
for
them
soon
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Send
your
pictures
to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry..............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ......618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry...............618 - 396-2535
Grafton Ferry............... 1-800-258-6645
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's
Closed........
Big Kahuna.......................
Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.... Open
Cedar Hill
Resort................
Open
Duck Club Yacht Club ....... Open
Evandy's Boatel.................
Open
Froges Bar &
Grill.............. Open all Year
Kinder's Restaurant............
Open
Longshot
Saloon................
Open
LaRosa Cantina.................. ????
Riverside Bar & Grill............ ????
Yacht Club of St.
Louis.........Open
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Your Eye on the River
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David Berg's Blog
"Great Escape" We are currently "dirt dwellers" but have lived aboard traveling for as long as 7 months at a time.
Click here to go to "Bergs on Great Escape Blog" and read the latest blog
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Click
here
to
read
Jalsails's
latest
blog
Reprinted
from
Jalsails's
Blog
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Sailing on the Mardi Gras Blog
Click here to read Barry and Linda's latest blog
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River
Levels & Water Temp for your phone
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
Saverton, 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
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Send Us Your News Tip !
If you see something that
you think your fellow boaters would be interested in, send
us a news tip. Email it to
RiverBill@prodigy.net
and we will get it on-line.
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Little John's Moptorsports...
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Little Johns Marine Service...
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