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Picture of the Day .... was sent to us by Capt'n Darryll Weil who hails out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis in the cruiser..... After You
Yesteryear's Video of the Day
The
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Published on Dec 12, 2012
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Yesteryear's Video of the Day in 2012........ YouTube video link was sent to us by Sue McMahan of the boat ...... "INFECTIOUS"
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Updated 12-12-13
Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - SUBSURFACE ROCK REMOVAL/TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT/REGULATED NAVIGATION AREA
Continuing until approximately 4/12/14, The Coast Guard has established a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) from RM 109.9 to RM 0.0. This RNA is to support USACE contracted subsurface rock removal operations in the Thebes, IL area and the management of vessel traffic during this work. Continuing until 4/12/14, ALL vessels that are fitted with an Automatic Information System (AIS) MUST have the system turned on to assist the U.S. Coast Guard in vessel traffic management. Various other vessel restrictions and/or requirements may be put in place, at different times, during this project. Specific requirements will vary based on the planned work and river conditions. The current restrictions and requirements will be communicated via Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNM’s) and through communications with the River Industry Action Committee (RIAC).MILE 196.0 - DIVE/PIPELINE OPERATIONS
Continuing until further notice, dive/pipeline operations are being conducted in the vicinity of Mile 196.0, RDB. Work will be conducted from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. An Onyx Services dive boat will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake.
ILLINOIS RIVER
IL MILE 3.0 - AID TO NAVIGATION
A can buoy has been reported not properly marking the channel, mid-channel in the vicinity of Mile 3.0. Transit with caution
Click here to go to the US Army Corps of Engineers website for additional information and the latest information...
Stan Span Set To Open February 9........
Thursday, officials from Missouri and Illinois announced that the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge will be opening on February 9, 2014. The $229 million, four lane, cable stayed bridge is being constructed approximately a mile north of downtown St. Louis, and will carry Interstate 70 over the Mississippi River. Work on the new bridge started in 2010, from both sides of the river. The span was joined in July........
Click here to read this news article from stltoday.com. With Photo.
A friendly reminder-
The Boathouse will be open Saturday Dec 14th for a invitation only private Christmas party.
Have a blessed holiday season-
Toni Luttrell
Senators Hear From Ethanol Stakeholders.........
The Senate Committee on Environmental and Public Works convened on Tuesday to hear testimony on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposal that would lower the amount of biofuel required in the overall fuel supply. Chris Grundler, director of the EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Quality stated that the ethanol "blend wall", or the amount of ethanol that can safely blended into fuel without damaging small and marine engines, has been reached........
Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
Peoria Looking Into Mooring LST On The Riverfront........
Peoria city officials are planning to look into the costs involved in mooring a World War II-era tank landing ship on the Illinois River. The LST 325 is based out of Evansville, Indiana, and the contract that the vessel's not-for-profit owners have with Evansville ends in 2015. Engineers will estimate costs and determine a location for a permanent dock. Federal and state grants, as well as tourism dollars and TIF financing could help with the costs of relocating the ship........
Click here to read this news report from pjstar.com. With Photo.
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High School Debate Takes On Lake Safety........
Tuesday evening, Camden High School debate students participated in a first ever Community Debate, and the topic of the debate was boating safety on the Lake of the Ozarks. The students were assigned their positions randomly, so they were not necessarily in favor of what they were arguing. There were two styles of debates, public forum and Lincoln-Douglas, and topics involved boater education vs speed and size limits........
Click here to read this news story from lakeexpo.com
Continuing until approximately 4/12/14, The Coast Guard has established a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) from RM 109.9 to RM 0.0. This RNA is to support USACE contracted subsurface rock removal operations in the Thebes, IL area and the management of vessel traffic during this work. Continuing until 4/12/14, ALL vessels that are fitted with an Automatic Information System (AIS) MUST have the system turned on to assist the U.S. Coast Guard in vessel traffic management. Various other vessel restrictions and/or requirements may be put in place, at different times, during this project. Specific requirements will vary based on the planned work and river conditions. The current restrictions and requirements will be communicated via Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNM’s) and through communications with the River Industry Action Committee (RIAC).
Website http://www.americanboat.net
Mississippi River Reading
"Old Man River" Explores History And Impact Of Mississippi River.....
Author and magazine writer Paul Schneider explores the history of the Mississippi River, and the impact it has on American life in his book Old Man River. Schneider looks to trace the prehistory, anthropology, tribal history, geography, Civil War history, literary and cultural history of the Mississippi Valley. Schneider also relates his experiences on portions of the Mississippi River on a variety of vessels........
Click here to read more from csmonitor.com.
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Thursday thru Sunday at 2pm
during the Winter & Early Spring
Best View of the Bluffs on the River !
Thursday: $2 Wells Friday: $1.00 Cans
Saturday: $10.00 Domestic Buckets Sunday/Funday: 2.00 ImportsJust a couple of covered docks left at pyc for the upcoming boating season. Great boating family, bar & grill, pool and the best view on the Mississippi River!
Music by Tim Mauldin 12/13
Music by Brett Stewart 12/20
Bring in a ornament for the pyc tree and receive 5.00 off your next visit/purchase now thru December 22nd. (one person per month).
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$25.00 Gift certificate for $20
$50.00 Gift certificate for $40
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Missouri River At Jefferson City, Missouri
Search On For Possible Missing Man........
Around 4:40 pm Thursday, the authorities responded to reports that a man may have jumped from the Missouri River Bridge at Jefferson City, Missouri. Responders found the personal belongings of a 21 year old Jefferson City resident near the center of the pedestrian bridge attached to the northbound span. Officers contacted the man's family and friends, but the man was not located. Rescue crews began searching for the man by air, and on the water........
Click here to read this news article from newstribune.com
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Who's Open.. Who's Closed
Big Kahuna.......................
CLOSEDBoathouse Food & Deck.... CLOSED
, except for special eventsCedar Hill Resort................ CLOSED
Duck Club Yacht Club ....... CLOSED
Evandy's Boatel................. Open all year
Kinder's Restaurant............ CLOSED
Longshot Saloon................ CLOSED
LaRosa Cantina.................. CLOSED
Palisades Yacht Club......... Open Thursday thru Sunday
Sundowners....................... CLOSED, except for special events
Your Eye on the River
The Boathouse Food and Deck WebCam
Mississippi River on Dardenne Slough UMR 222.2
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Mississippi River UMR 231.5
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History for weather station KMOSTCHA4...Polestar Boating Center, St.Charles, MO.. Click here
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"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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Brussels Ferry..............618 - 786-3636
Golden Eagle Ferry ......618 - 396-2535
Winfield Ferry...............618 - 396-2535
Grafton Ferry............... CLOSED
Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Alton to Hannibal........................ http://www.riverbills.com/River-Mis.html
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U.S. Coast Guard
Good Samaritan and Coast Guard work together to rescue two men and a dog aboard a boat fire -
US Coast Guard Pic
Crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Nantucket attempt to extinguish a fire onboard a vessel eight nautical miles southwest of Marquesas Key, Fla., Dec. 12, 2013. A good Samaritan reported the incident to Coast Guard Sector Key West and recovered the survivors from danger. U.S. Coast Guard photo.
US Coast Guard Pic
A fire destroys a vessel eight nautical miles southwest of Marquesas Key, Fla., Dec. 12, 2013 after it ignited in the engine room. Boatcrew members from Coast Guard Station Key West transported the survivors to Coast Guard Sector Key West with no reported injuries. U.S.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Key West, Fla., received a report from a good Samaritan of two men and a dog aboard a boat engulfed in flames eight nautical miles southwest of Marquesas Key. Both men and dog aboard the boat evacuated onto a dinghy to escape the fire and were recovered by the good Samaritan. Watchstanders at Sector Key West issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB) and diverted the Nantucket and a boatcrew with Station Key West to respond. -
Upon arriving on scene, the crew aboard the Nantucket safely embarked the survivors who were later transported to awaiting emergency medical services at Sector Key West by a small boatcrew with Station Key West.
The men aboard the vessel reported the fire ignited in the engine room and quickly spread throughout the vessel before it sunk.
There were no reports of any injuries.
Source: US Coast Guard
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Come and check out our new Christmas ornaments!! Hey guys, we've got amazing nautical jewelry for your ladies!!.
John's Boat Harbor
Good morning Boating World. Its a bright and sunny Monday.
Just cold, but you can't forget about your boat, as it will be boating season before we know it. Put John's Boat Harbor on your list of "to do" and call for that new dock for 2014.
Lewis Boats Inc
To all our Facebook friends. Please help out if you can! We are helping 93-7 the Bull this year. We supplied the boats for the Boat Load Of Toys at Chesterfield Mall! They are collecting toys from this Friday through Sunday afternoon! Go see Mason and Remy and tell them you know us!!
Here is the Christmas list of toys for the Youth In Need: http://content.clearchannel.com/cc-common/mlib/996/11/996_1383754974.pdf
"File Photo" From Lock and Dam 25
US Army Corps of Engineers Camera
Click here .......for Live Image of Mississippi River at Winfield, Mo.....
Live Image
US Army Corps of Engineers
US Army Corps of Engineers Camera
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Lock and Dam 22 Closure
Lock and Dam 22 will be closed on on December 10 and 11, 2013, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., each day for maintenance. During this closure, towboat operators are requested NOT to tie up on the guidewalls.
L/D 22 in the vicinity of Mile 301.0
Source: US Army Corps of Engineers
US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 3-4, 8WR
Flotilla 03-04 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will hold its December meeting at 14:00 HRS, 08 DEC 13, Pasta House - 4660 N. Illinois, Off Hwy 159, ½ mile south of the Fairview Heights Mall. Guests are welcome. Immediately following the flotilla meeting will be lunch and the flotilla holiday party and gift auction.
From Facebook
News Release 230
Informational meeting at Lake Wappapello State Park Dec. 12
Jefferson City, MO. - The public is invited to bring their ideas to an informational meeting at Lake Wappapello State Park on Thursday, Dec. 12. The meeting will be held at the park office from 3-5 p.m.
Park representatives will provide information about the facility and answer questions. Visitors are invited to share feedback and suggestions about park services and operations. These informational meetings are part of an ongoing effort by Missouri State Parks to ensure citizens have input regarding the facilities and services offered in state parks and historic sites.
A visit to Lake Wappapello State Park is also a great opportunity to log miles as a part of the Governor’s 100 Missouri Miles challenge. To celebrate Missouri’s distinction as the “Best Trails State” by American Trails and to encourage Missourians to enjoy the outdoors, Gov. Jay Nixon and First Lady Georganne Nixon are inviting Missourians to join them in completing 100 Missouri Miles of outdoor physical activity by the end of the year.
For more information and to take the Challenge, visit 100MissouriMiles.com. Participants can also share adventures, post photos and learn about upcoming events by connecting with 100 Missouri Miles on Facebook and Twitter.
Lake Wappapello State Park is located on Highway 172 in Williamsville, Mo. Individuals requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the facility directly at 573-297-3232. For information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Source: Missouri Department of Conservation
Grafton, IL
Grafton River Walk
December 14 and 15 11:00 – 5:00
Merchant Specials and Excitement Throughout Grafton.
Grafton Harbor – Try Our New Wines with its best Pairing!!
Santa and His Live Reindeer Sunday, Noon – 2:00
Naughty and Nice Run
Sunday, Dec. 15th 10:00
Naughty: 4 Mile Run Featuring Mile High Hill!
Nice: 2 Mile Walk Along the Bike Trail!
Proceeds Benefit, Friends of Wings!!
618-786-3017
US Army Corps of Engineers
Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam Closures
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - L/D CLOSURES
Commencing December 15, 2013 and continuing through March 4, 2014, the following L/D’s will be staffed to lock traffic from 8:00 a.m. until
4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
L/D 11, vicinity of Mile 583.0,
L/D 12, vicinity of Mile 556.7,
L/D 13, vicinity of Mile 522.5,
L/D 14, vicinity of Mile 493.3,
L/D 15, vicinity of Mile 482.9,
L/D 16, vicinity of Mile 457.2,
L/D 17, vicinity of Mile 437.1,
L/D 19, vicinity of Mile 364.3,
L/D 20, vicinity of Mile 343.2 and
L/D 21, vicinity of Mile 324.9.
Tows requiring lockage outside of these hours, must contact the lockmaster in advance so that operators can be called in.
L/D 22, vicinity of Mile 301.2, will continue to lock traffic 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, through January 6, 2014.
L/D 18, vicinity of Mile 410.5, will be closed to navigation from December 18, 2013 through March 4, 2014.
During these closure periods, mariners are requested NOT to tie up on the guidewalls
Source: US Army Corps of Engineers
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Grafton Harbor Winery
4030 N. Service Road
St. Peters, Mo
636-949-9926
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Natural Bridge
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Rooms Available Year Round
Call 314-620-1971 or
618- 883- 2356
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100 Bob Michael St.
Naples, IL 62665
217-754-3700
Open 7 Days a Week
A unique dining experience set on the banks of the Illinois River. Great food, exceptional service, and scenic views. Visit our website to view our menu and summer band schedule... Click Here
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Golden Eagle Ferry
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Fri - Sat .... 5AM- 2AM
Sun .......... 8AM- 9PM
Holidays ... 8AM- 9PM
On Board Phone
618- 535-5759
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Winfield Ferry
Closed
145 North Service Road, Saint Peters, MO 63376
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Hello,
You are invited to view photographs from my "Riverbills - 2013 St. Louis Boat Show" gallery.
If you would like to order prints,crop to your discretion then click the BUY button while looking at the photo you like to purchase.
Enjoy,
Crystal Photography
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RiverBills Photo Gallery.....
2013 St. Louis Boat and Sportshow
Photos by Mary Tiemann
2/10/2013
Click here and check out the RiverBills Photo Gallery
Watch for more pictures soon........
Boat Show Pictures from
Thursday Night !
Click here to go to Crystal Photography's Boat Show Pictures !
There are 44 new Boat Show pictures on RiverBills Facebook page !
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Boat Show Picture Video !
Click here to check out video
Hi Bill,
Added some more pictures from the Boat Show and video of the RiverBills Night to the www.riverwebcams.com website.
We will be getting more over the weekend.
Darryll Weil
CaptainWeil Computer Services LLC, Telephone 314.303.2819
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Click here to go to Crystal Photography's Boat Show Pictures !
Setting up for the
St. Louis Boat and Sport Show
is on YouTube
click on pic to view Video on YouTube
Bill,
Starting to fine tune the video project to make it easier to edit. Combined Monday and Tuesday and added titles before and after the time lapse. It is on my YouTube channel at: http://youtu.be/79hmj5cxDEI
Right at a minute in length right now and a little better quality. Also put it on the www.riverwebcams.com
Live pictures will go up on riverwebcams Thursday morning.
Enjoy, Darryll
CaptainWeil Computer Services LLC, Telephone 314.303.2819
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Slideshow from Eagle Watch Party
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