The

"S.S. Merry Christmas"

Has Arrived !

Enjoy....

RiverBills.com LLC

Picture of the Day

A White Christmas

Florida Snow

The Picture of the Day ....... is another from Capt'n Milt Ohlsen of the cruiser Sea Fox.  Milt and his wife Fran used to hail out of the Duck Club Yacht Club, but now live aboard their boat and travel the eastern seaboard of the United States.....

Bill,

"FLORIDA SNOW"

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

MILT AND FRAN

 

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

A White Christmas of 2007

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day from 2008.... was a winter shot of the river taken at the upper end of Dardenne Slough near the Golden Eagle ferry landing....... 

Merry Christmas

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Featured Boat of the Day

For Sale.. 1983 Carver Mariner 33 "Rae Marie V"

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


RiverBill's All Classifieds Page... Click here 

New Classifieds, New Prices

         Z260 Mariah 98 Model                                 1985 Bayliner Conquest Express 3250

New Price For 2010                                                            

River Levels / Flood Warnings.........  
   The graphs are checked for updates every 20 minutes !  

Winfield                                                 Grafton

Click here                                                                Click here

Alton                                                                 Hardin

• Click here for current Doppler Radar and up-to-date River Levels / forecasts for Winfield, Grafton and Alton Dam 

• Click here for U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ST. LOUIS DISTRICT, RIVER & RESERVOIR DAILY REPORT.

• Click here to activate map from NOAA's National Weather Service website then click on gauge location for current river levels, river forecast and flood watches, warnings and advisories.

Front Page Index

Classifieds....... 

Click here  to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats

Restaurant Section...... 

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

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

 Click here to check out this week's upcoming events

River News !  

Navigation Notices ......

No New navigation Notices


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

Click on Ad above 

Bill,

I had to share this with you. I was breathless when I saw the Holiday banner on Riverbills this am. The boat is just like ours "Whoz Yer Daddy". I just for a second had a visual... The background is beautiful..the house, the snow and most important "the star". A real warm fuzzy.

May the spirit stay with you and yours all year.

Susan Bullington
 

RiverBill says..... Susan, I'm so glad you like the new banner.....It's a photo of Palisades Yacht Club with a bit of Photoshop. 

You know.....I think the boat is the picture could be "Whoz Your Daddy" !  

Merry Mariner's Christmas to all..

636 - 899 - 1093

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Hours:         Thur - Opening at 2pm

Fri - Sun Opening Daily at 11:30am

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day  & Karaoke      

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

WIFI is now available ! 

Click here for map from MapQuest             Click here  for website

We still has a few 36 foot docks available. Call Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.

 Palisades Yacht Club Update............

Closed Thursday, Closed Friday, Open Saturday at 4pm, Open Sunday at 11:30am for Regular Hours

Amy Spencer

Palisades Yacht Club

Asian Carp Update

    Ohio Requests Supreme Court Review Carp Threat............

According to a news report from wlns.com.............  The state of Ohio has requested that the U.S. Supreme Court review the processes used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the state of Illinois to stop the spread of Asian carp.

Ohio's Attorney General, Richard Cordray, has also requested that the court re-open an older case concerning the legalities of several man made canals and waterways connecting the Great Lakes to the Illinois and Mississippi River system.

On Monday, the state of Michigan had requested that the U.S. Supreme Court cut the century old connection between the Lakes, and the Mississippi RIver basin to stop the march of the Asian carp..........

Click here to read this news report.

Asian Carp Financials

    The Fish Could Affect Bond Ratings in Michigan.......

According to a news report on Bloomberg.com.............  If the Asian carp make their way into Lake Michigan.... and thrive...... it could hurt the area’s billion dollar sport fishing industry and it could also affect the bond ratings for the communities that rely on Michigan’s tourism industry.

Click here to read this news report

636 - 724 - 7920 

Sat ..Dec 26  Tim Woodson

Ladies 80's Night Every Wednesday

All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95

No updates today

Daily Blog
http://www.portagetoportage.com/blog.html

You can follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker  while on his trip around the great loop.

Website
http://www.portagetoportage.com/

See his current location using his Spot locator
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0cKUmmUBGK34MHDVFDuJH2D3qcFaQ3NAr

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

Potomac River Washington D.C.

   Water Skiing Santa and Friends........

This annual winter water skiing event took place yesterday at the National Harbor on the Potomac River in Washington D.C.

It featured a Santa, flying elves, the Jet-skiing Grinch, and Frosty the Snowman

Water-skiing Santa... click here

Jet Skiing Grinch.......click here

Frosty the Snowman in a dingy ... click here

For Sale....    Gill IN5 Coastal Cruise Jacket.

Brand New, Never Worn. Size: XL. Navy Blue and Off-white -- navy & mist in Gill terms.

A great all-around jacket for boating and general activities. Very "salty". Bought it for my wife, but I bought the wrong size. Forgot to return it and and now we just could use the money. Here's a description of this great jacket from the Gill site....

Breathable, waterproof outer fabric of lightweight Nylon Tactel Oxford keeps you dry, inside and out. Fully-taped seams guarantee waterproofness. Hi-visibility roll-away hood with volume adjustment for improved fit, designed to move with the head. Offshore-height collar with wrap-around face guard offering excellent weather protection. Double storm flap for full protection even in the wettest conditions. Large, bellowed cargo pockets keep essentials close at hand.

A link to the Gill site. http://www.gillna.com/coastal/IN5_CRUISE_JACKET.php

Paid $165 (plus shipping)    Will sell for $150 /OBO
 

Larry (314) 799-0900
 .

  Boat of the week 

1995 Mariah Z272,

LOADED WITH OPTIONS, 7.4L BRAVO III, NEW UPGRADED STEREO, EISENGLASS, FULL MOORING COVER AS WELL AS COCKPIT COVERS. TOO MUCH TO LIST. $19900

 REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS

 Mercury, Volvo Penta, Yamaha

Map/Hours      Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' & 20,000 Lbs        Website

Lake Of The Ozarks

Winter Storm Warning for Lake Area

Click here to read this news report on Lake Expo.com

Who's Open... Who's Closed........

Cedar Hill Resort................ Closed for the season

Grafton's Landing............... Closed for the season

Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season

KJ's Place......................... Open.....   Boaters Welcome

Longshot Saloon................ Closed

Palisades Yacht Club......... Open

Yacht Club of St. Louis......  Closed for the season

 

Send Us Your News Tip !
 

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

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

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

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

(314) 456- 1386

Click here for map from MapQuest

 Maritime Accidents

    Tug Grounded On Same Reef As Exxon Valdez................

According to a news report from fox4now.com................  A tugboat that was put into service to assist with preventing oil spills in the Prince William Sound, ran aground on Bligh Reef Wednesday.  This is the same reef that the Exxon Valdez grounded on 20 years ago.

Two of the fuel tanks aboard the 136 foot long vessel were damaged, and a fuel sheen 3 miles long, and 30 feet wide had drifted away from the tug. 

After clearing the reef, the tug's crew deployed some 200 feet of fuel containment booms.  Unlike the Exxon Valdez, the tug has only diesel fuel aboard, which will eventually evaporate............. 

Click here to read this news report and see US Coast Guard photo and news release below.........

US Coast Guard Pic

Long Island response 2

VALDEZ, Alaska – The Coast Guard Cutter Long Island, a 110-foot medium endurance cutter homeported in Valdez, keeps watch of the anchored tug Pathfinder Dec. 24, 2009, after it grounded on Bligh Reef. The tug Pathfinder went aground on Bligh Reef Wednesday evening creating a light grey or silver diesel sheen spanning an area approximately three miles long and 30 yards wide approximately one mile east of Glacier Island.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Charly Hengen.
 

Picture of the Day

Golden Eagle Ferry

Headed Across the Big Muddy

Click to enlarge

The Picture of the Day ....... is a shot of the Golden Eagle Ferry heading across the Mississippi River towards the ferry landing on the Missouri side of the river.

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day from 2007.... was a Winter.....Dardenne Slough Sunset 

Merry Christmas 

From RiverBill's

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Featured Boat of the Day

For Sale.. 1981 22ft Nordic

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


RiverBill's All Classifieds Page... Click here 

New Classifieds, New Prices

         Z260 Mariah 98 Model                                 1985 Bayliner Conquest Express 3250

New Price For 2010                                                            

River Levels / Flood Warnings.........  
   The graphs are checked for updates every 20 minutes !  

Winfield                                                 Grafton

Click here                                                                Click here

Alton                                                                 Hardin

• Click here for current Doppler Radar and up-to-date River Levels / forecasts for Winfield, Grafton and Alton Dam 

• Click here for U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ST. LOUIS DISTRICT, RIVER & RESERVOIR DAILY REPORT.

• Click here to activate map from NOAA's National Weather Service website then click on gauge location for current river levels, river forecast and flood watches, warnings and advisories.

Front Page Index

Classifieds....... 

Click here  to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats

Restaurant Section...... 

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

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

 Click here to check out this week's upcoming events

River News !  

Navigation Notices ......

No New navigation Notices


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

Click on Ad above 

W. Patrick Flippo

December 11, 2009 02:23 pm

— ALBANY, Ill. — W. Patrick Flippo died Dec. 9, 2009.
He was born Dec. 15, 1927, in Cottonwood Point, Mo. He retired after 50 years of service as a towboat captain.
He married Kathy Lundeen on Oct. 10, 1981, in Linn, Mo. He lived in Albany, Ill., along the river since 2006.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John; and daughter, Patsy, and son, Roy, both in 1992. He is survived by Kathy.
He requested to be cremated with no visitation or service.
Death date: Dec. 9, 2009

The above re-printed from the Clinton Herald

RiverBill says... Thanks Dale for the information

636 - 899 - 1093

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Hours:         Thur - Opening at 2pm

Fri - Sun Opening Daily at 11:30am

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day  & Karaoke      

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

WIFI is now available ! 

Click here for map from MapQuest             Click here  for website

We still has a few 36 foot docks available. Call Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.

 Palisades Yacht Club Update............

Closed Thursday, Closed Friday, Open Saturday at 4pm, Open Sunday at 11:30am for Regular Hours

Amy Spencer

Palisades Yacht Club

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

We came across the re-launched website, mydreamrig.com.  The website is a joint effort between Ranger Boats, and Evinrude, and features three of the more popular Ranger offerings, equipped with Evinrude E-TEC HO outboards, of course.  Other highlights include videos and product reviews to assist buyers with their boat buying decisions, as the boat show season is right around the corner...........

        Click here to visit mydreamrig.com.

636 - 724 - 7920 

Sat ..Dec 26  Tim Woodson

Ladies 80's Night Every Wednesday

All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95

No updates today

Daily Blog
http://www.portagetoportage.com/blog.html

You can follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker  while on his trip around the great loop.

Website
http://www.portagetoportage.com/

See his current location using his Spot locator
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0cKUmmUBGK34MHDVFDuJH2D3qcFaQ3NAr

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

For Sale....    Gill IN5 Coastal Cruise Jacket.

Brand New, Never Worn. Size: XL. Navy Blue and Off-white -- navy & mist in Gill terms.

A great all-around jacket for boating and general activities. Very "salty". Bought it for my wife, but I bought the wrong size. Forgot to return it and and now we just could use the money. Here's a description of this great jacket from the Gill site....

Breathable, waterproof outer fabric of lightweight Nylon Tactel Oxford keeps you dry, inside and out. Fully-taped seams guarantee waterproofness. Hi-visibility roll-away hood with volume adjustment for improved fit, designed to move with the head. Offshore-height collar with wrap-around face guard offering excellent weather protection. Double storm flap for full protection even in the wettest conditions. Large, bellowed cargo pockets keep essentials close at hand.

A link to the Gill site. http://www.gillna.com/coastal/IN5_CRUISE_JACKET.php

Paid $165 (plus shipping)    Will sell for $150 /OBO
 

Larry (314) 799-0900
 .

  Boat of the week 

1995 Mariah Z272,

LOADED WITH OPTIONS, 7.4L BRAVO III, NEW UPGRADED STEREO, EISENGLASS, FULL MOORING COVER AS WELL AS COCKPIT COVERS. TOO MUCH TO LIST. $19900

 REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS

 Mercury, Volvo Penta, Yamaha

Map/Hours      Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' & 20,000 Lbs        Website

Lake Of The Ozarks

    Annual Lowering Of The Lake Begins Soon...........

According to a news report from lakeexpo.com............  AmrenUE has announced that the annual practice of lowering Lake levels is scheduled to begin soon, and dock owners may wish to take precautions to prevent damage to their docks.

AmrenUE usually lowers Lake levels by several feet over the winter months to increase the reservoir's storage capacity for the spring rainy season.  The drop should begin around January 1, 2010, and reach a seasonal low of around 654 feet by the middle of February.

Tips to reduce the chance of damage to docks due to lower levels, and winter conditions include:

Disconnect hinges securing the dock to piers, or seawalls, to allow the dock to "ride" the level down.

Lengthen cables to allow the dock to follow the water level down.

Ask a neighbor, or hire a caretaker to keep an eye on the dock, and property.

Employ "bubblers" or other means to combat dock damage due to ice...............

Click here to read this news report.

Who's Open... Who's Closed........

Cedar Hill Resort................ Closed for the season

Grafton's Landing............... Closed for the season

Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season

KJ's Place......................... Open.....   Boaters Welcome

Longshot Saloon................ Closed

Palisades Yacht Club......... Open

Yacht Club of St. Louis......  Closed for the season

 

Send Us Your News Tip !
 

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

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

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

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

(314) 456- 1386

Click here for map from MapQuest

 Coast Guard

     White House Nominates 24th Coast Guard Commandant.............

The White House has announced that Tuesday, President Obama is expected to tap Vice Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr. as the 24th commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.  Admiral Thad Allen, the current commandant, is set to retire in May.  The nomination of Vice Adm. Papp must be confirmed by the senate...........

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

 Mississippi River At Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

     Inver Grove Heights To Convert Swing Bridge Into Pier Over The Mississippi River

The city of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota has received $1.4 million in grant money to convert an old double-decker swing bridge into a 670 foot public pier, that reaches out over the Mississippi River.  Many residents see the project as a way to preserve the historical treasure, but several boat owners from local marinas are not looking forward to the tourists...........

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

US Coast Guard Pic

Penobscot Bay arrives in Cleveland

CLEVELAND—Coast Guard Cutter Penobscot Bay arrives in Cleveland Harbor Dec. 22, 2009. The New-Jersey-based cutter has been temporarily assigned to the Great Lakes Region to augment the eight other Great Lakes icebreakers during the 2009-2010 icebreaking season.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Blackwell
 

Picture of the Day

River Rat Wedding

Congratulations to

Sydney and Charlie

Click to enlarge

The Picture of the Day ....... is from Capt'n Bill Moyer who hails out of Alton Marina in the cruiser..... "Copier Cat."

Bill

This is a picture from my step daughters (Sydney) wedding on DEC. 19 2009. She's been boating with me since she was 7 years old. This picture is all hers and our boating friends, celebrating her and her new husbands (Charlie) marriage. Believe me, even in the middle of winter we still partied like boaters should party.

From left to right Captain Charlie & Norma Wickenhauser of (Pretty Woman), back row Captain Brian & Charlene Hernandez of (Docktor's Excuse), front row Captain Bill Moyer & Sharon Skaggs (mother of the Bride) of (Copier Cat), back row Captain Steve Nonn & Sue Brown of (Nothin' But a Good time). We all hail out of Alton Marina. Front and center are Sydney & Charlie Hemphill (Bride & Groom), Captain Gary & Davi Claxton of (Home Wrecker) hails from Lake of the Ozarks, Captain John & Charlene Rucker of (Who's your Daddy Now) and Captain Pat & Bev Tevebaugh of ( Seahag) both hail from Grafton Harbor, Captain Mark Kennedy of (Boat has no name) And Captain Rich & and Martha Repmann of (Take The Long Way Home) hails from Alton Marina.

A great time was had by all at this celebration of their marriage. Thanks to one and all for sharing this with Sharon and I. To Sydney and Charlie, all my love and a long happy marriage. Dad Billy.

Bill thank you so much for posting this.



Your Friend with the same name
Bill Moyer
 

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day from 2008.... is a shot of the Golden Eagle Ferry heading across the river towards Calhoun County on a snowy afternoon.

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Featured Boat of the Day

For Sale ..... Z260 Mariah 98 Model

Super Nice Express Cruiser & An Excellent River Boat!

7.4 MPI Bravo III 300 HR, Sleeps 4, A/C / Reverse Heat, 2500 Watt Inverter, Full Shower/Head, Head Microwave, Stove, AC/DC Refrigerator, Flat Panel TV, DVD, VCR,
Twin Cabin/Cockpit AM/FM, CD, Lots of Storage Room, Bimini Top/Cockpit and Full Storage Cover, VHF Radio, Garmin Color GPS/Sonar/Remote Spotlight, Trim Tabs, 80 Gallon Fuel Tank, 25 Gallon Water System, Also Includes Custom Prestige Trailer!

Click on pic to enlarge         

Boat In Year Around Storage

360 Hrs.

Email  jlittle@hosicks.com, or call at (618) 283-0475.
New Price For 2010

$29,000 Firm

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


RiverBill's All Classifieds Page... Click here 

New Classifieds, New Prices

         Z260 Mariah 98 Model                                 1985 Bayliner Conquest Express 3250

New Price For 2010                                                            

River Levels / Flood Warnings.........  
   The graphs are checked for updates every 20 minutes !  

Winfield                                                 Grafton

Click here                                                                Click here

Alton                                                                 Hardin

• Click here for current Doppler Radar and up-to-date River Levels / forecasts for Winfield, Grafton and Alton Dam 

• Click here for U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ST. LOUIS DISTRICT, RIVER & RESERVOIR DAILY REPORT.

• Click here to activate map from NOAA's National Weather Service website then click on gauge location for current river levels, river forecast and flood watches, warnings and advisories.

Front Page Index

Classifieds....... 

Click here  to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats

Restaurant Section...... 

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

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

 Click here to check out this week's upcoming events

River News !  

Navigation Notices ......

To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 12/22/09
Subject: Florence Hwy Bridge MM 56.0 ILR Safety Advisory
NAVNOTICE # 2011

ILLINOIS RIVER
COTP USCG SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ISSUES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY ADVISORY: ALL MARINERS, ESPECIALLY DOWNBOUND TOWS, ARE REQUESTED TO USE EXTREME CAUTION WHILE TRANSITING THROUGH THE FLORENCE HIGHWAY DRAWBRIDGE AT MM 56.0 ILR DUE TO A SUBMERGED PROTECTION CELL IN LINE WITH AND ABOVE THE RIGHT DESCENDING BRIDGE PIER. BASED UPON A RECENT SURVEY, A DEPTH OF 3.0 FT EXISTS ABOVE THE CELL WITH THE MEREDOSIA GAGE AT MM 70.8 ILR READING 429.4 FT ON 22 DEC 2009.


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

Click on Ad above 

636 - 899 - 1093

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Hours:         Thur - Opening at 2pm

Fri - Sun Opening Daily at 11:30am

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day  & Karaoke      

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

WIFI is now available ! 

Click here for map from MapQuest             Click here  for website

We still has a few 36 foot docks available. Call Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.

New Years Day Waterskiing 2010

Bill,

We are preparing for our upcoming New Years Day Event we have our Corporate Sponsor AMEREN UE along with Stateamind Watersports who supplies their Boats & Staff to make the event a success..


The 2010 Polar Bear Waterski Challenge and we are challenging anyone to come and ski with us and if they do they should challenge their friends to donate $$ to MDWSA if they do it

We are expecting hundreds of people and we will have some awesome Sweatshirts fro sale at the Riverfront on NYD so have your Boaters come down and PARTY with us on the Levee

Waterskiing starts at 12 noon sharp lots of TV and photographers visit our website MDWSA.org for more details MISSOURI DISABLED WATERSKI ASSOC
 

Topic: NEW YEARS DAY WATERSKIING 2010

SKIING ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER 2010


        WE WELCOME SPONSORS FOR THIS YEARS EVENT YOUR DONATIONS WILL MAKE YOU A SPONSOR AND BASED ON THE AMOUNT THERE ARE OTHER GIFTS FOR YOU. Please visit out our web site with this link http://www.mdwsa.org/php/mdwsaorg.php?topic=2010NYD to Donate and learn about our sponsor ship levels. We have continued to accomplish so much this year and note our new LOGO highlighting our state and individuals both in wheel chairs & water skiing. We will have wonderful Sweatshirts to sell on site and give to Sponsors

Please review my letter which is attached with more details & history of the New Years Day Event

Many Thanks to You

Kevin Day

Missouri's Premier Wakeboard & Waterski School

www.funonthewater.net

 Holiday Hours

     The National Great Rivers Museum and Rivers Project Office

The National Great Rivers Museum and Rivers Project Office, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announce the following holiday schedule. Both facilities will be closed on December 24 and 25 in observance of Christmas, and December 31 and January 1 in observance of New Year’s.

Mindy Cory, Park Ranger
US Army Corps of Engineers

National Great Rivers Museum
PO Box 337
Alton, IL 62002

E-mail: mindy.j.cory@usace.army.mil
Office: 618.462.6979
Mobile: 314.581.9058  

636 - 724 - 7920 

Sat ..Dec 26  Tim Woodson

Ladies 80's Night Every Wednesday

All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95

12/22/2009

Daily stats
Start: 8:03 AM - New Madrid, MO
Finish: 3:34 PM - South of Caruthersville, MO
Time: 7:30:52
Daily dist: 50
Total dist: 423 miles
Weather: Start in around 30 with a high in the mid-50s. cloudy.

Daily Blog
http://www.portagetoportage.com/blog.html

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You can follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker  while on his trip around the great loop.

Website
http://www.portagetoportage.com/

See his current location using his Spot locator
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0cKUmmUBGK34MHDVFDuJH2D3qcFaQ3NAr

Big Fish Stories: Miss. River catfish 12/21..... Click here

Eagle viewing time is now 12/19 ................... Click here

Ice fishing underway across N. Illinois 12/17 .. Click here
Geese arriving, ducks leaving 12/16 .............. Click here

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

For Sale.
    Gill IN5 Coastal Cruise Jacket.

Brand New, Never Worn. Size: XL. Navy Blue and Off-white -- navy & mist in Gill terms.

A great all-around jacket for boating and general activities. Very "salty". Bought it for my wife, but I bought the wrong size. Forgot to return it and and now we just could use the money. Here's a description of this great jacket from the Gill site....

Breathable, waterproof outer fabric of lightweight Nylon Tactel Oxford keeps you dry, inside and out. Fully-taped seams guarantee waterproofness. Hi-visibility roll-away hood with volume adjustment for improved fit, designed to move with the head. Offshore-height collar with wrap-around face guard offering excellent weather protection. Double storm flap for full protection even in the wettest conditions. Large, bellowed cargo pockets keep essentials close at hand.

A link to the Gill site. http://www.gillna.com/coastal/IN5_CRUISE_JACKET.php

Paid $165 (plus shipping)    Will sell for $150 /OBO
 

Larry (314) 799-0900
 .

Asian Carp

    In Illinois Rivers and lakes

A Carp, a mission and an ecosystem in peril.......

Click here to read this news story in the Suburban Journals

  Boat of the week 

1995 Mariah Z272,

LOADED WITH OPTIONS, 7.4L BRAVO III, NEW UPGRADED STEREO, EISENGLASS, FULL MOORING COVER AS WELL AS COCKPIT COVERS. TOO MUCH TO LIST. $19900

 REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS

 Mercury, Volvo Penta, Yamaha

Map/Hours      Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' & 20,000 Lbs        Website

Lake Of The Ozarks

   Lake Cleanup Will Be Sizeable Challenge............

According to a news report from lakeexpo.com.............  Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has made the announcement that he wants a clean Lake, and is expecting to accept recommendations for improving the Lake's health on December 31.

Apparently, stopping the flow of sewage will not be an easy task, with thousands of unregulated septic tanks, and many wastewater treatment plants that are violating state law.  The issue will require a lot of money, manpower, changes in regulations, and willpower..............

Click here to read this news report.

Who's Open... Who's Closed........

Cedar Hill Resort................ Closed for the season

Grafton's Landing............... Closed for the season

Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season

KJ's Place......................... Open.....   Boaters Welcome

Longshot Saloon................ Closed

Palisades Yacht Club......... Open

Yacht Club of St. Louis......  Closed for the season

 

Send Us Your News Tip !
 

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

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

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

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

(314) 456- 1386

Click here for map from MapQuest

Corps Museum Update

    Construction Commences At Vicksburg's River Museum..............

This week, construction began at a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers museum located on the Riverfront at Vicksburg, Mississippi.  The museum will feature exhibits teaching visitors about the lower Mississippi River, and the centerpiece of the museum will be the retired Corps vessel, the MV Mississippi IV.............

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

Marine Legislation

    Working Waterfront Bill Supported By MRAA..........

According to a news article from tradeonlytoday.com.............  Recently, a letter from the Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA) was sent to U.S. Representative, Chellie Pingree, D- Maine, in support of the Working Waterfronts Grants Bill.

The MRAA believes that our nation's cultural heritage is deeply rooted to the working waterfronts, and several coastal waterfronts rely on that heritage to draw customers in for restaurants, shops, and marine related businesses. 

The MRAA asserts that H.R. 2548 would begin to focus on industry wide issues such as water access, technical job creation and retention...............

Click here to read this news article.

US Coast Guard Pic

Station San Francisco responds to sunken vessel

TREASURE ISLAND, SAN FRANCISCO – A passerby sits and watches as a Coast Guard rescue-boat crew searches for people in the water after responding to a report of a sunken vessel Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009. Station San Francisco responds to a variety of emergencies throughout the year and patrols the Bay Area to promote safe boating practices.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Erik Swanson

 

Picture of the Day

Click to enlarge

The Picture of the Day ....... is another from Capt'n Milt Ohlsen of the cruiser Sea Fox.  Milt and his wife Fran used to hail out of the Duck Club Yacht Club, but now live aboard their boat and travel the eastern seaboard of the United States.....

Bill,
The area reeks with a laid back atmosphere. (There is beauty wherever you are if we but look around---here is a case in point.)

This was taken near Taverese about 20 minutes North of Orlando. I love the look of the Spanish Moss, it just has a tranquil sense.
 

Milt

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day from 2006....was named 

It Was The Night before Christmas

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Featured Boat of the Day

 For Sale.. 1985 Bayliner Conquest  Express 3250

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


RiverBill's All Classifieds Page... Click here 

New Classifieds, New Prices

         Z260 Mariah 98 Model                                 1985 Bayliner Conquest Express 3250

New Price For 2010                                                            

River Levels / Flood Warnings.........  
   The graphs are checked for updates every 20 minutes !  

Winfield                                                 Grafton

Click here                                                                Click here

Alton                                                                 Hardin

• Click here for current Doppler Radar and up-to-date River Levels / forecasts for Winfield, Grafton and Alton Dam 

• Click here for U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ST. LOUIS DISTRICT, RIVER & RESERVOIR DAILY REPORT.

• Click here to activate map from NOAA's National Weather Service website then click on gauge location for current river levels, river forecast and flood watches, warnings and advisories.

Front Page Index

Classifieds....... 

Click here  to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats

Restaurant Section...... 

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

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

 Click here to check out this week's upcoming events

River News !  

Navigation Notices ......

To: ALL MARINERS
From: Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 12/21/09
Subject: River Closure Between MM 178.5-180 UMR Due to Ongoing Salvage Operations
NAVNOTICE # 2010

USCG NOTICE TO MARINERS EIGHTH DISTRICT NR 0517-09 UM
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
COTP USCG UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ST LOUIS MO SECTOR HAS ISSUED A RIVER CLOSURE FROM THE MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL BRIDGE AT MM 180.2 TO MM 178.5 UMR DUE TO ONGOING SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF THE DOUGLAS MACARTHUR BRIDGE. ALL COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC IS PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING THIS ZONE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. SINGLE BARGE FLEET TOWS WILL BE PERMITTED TO TRANSIT THE ILLINOIS SPAN OF THE DOUGLAS MACARTHUR BRIDGE. ALL FLEET TOWS ARE TO PROCEED AT THEIR SLOWEST SAFE SPEED TO MINIMIZE WAKE. THIS RIVER CLOSURE IS ANTICIPATED TO REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE NEXT TWO TO THREE HOURS. MARINERS MAY CONTACT SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ON VHF-FM CH 16 OR BY TELEPHONE NR 314-269-2332 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.



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

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636 - 899 - 1093

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Hours:         Thur - Opening at 2pm

Fri - Sun Opening Daily at 11:30am

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day  & Karaoke      

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

WIFI is now available ! 

Click here for map from MapQuest             Click here  for website

We still has a few 36 foot docks available. Call Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.

Asian Carp Update

    Michigan Filed Suit In Supreme Court Over Carp..............

According to a news report from kentucky.com.............  Monday, the state of Michigan had asked the U.S. Supreme Court to close the connections between the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi River Basin, in an effort to thwart the Asian carp from migrating into the Great Lake system. 

Michigan State Attorney General, Mike Cox, filed suit against Illinois, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. 

The lawsuit requests that the locks and waterways connecting the Lakes to the River Basin be closed immediately, and efforts begun to sever the century old link between the basins..............

Click here to read this news report.  With Photo.

636 - 724 - 7920 

Sat ..Dec 26  Tim Woodson

Ladies 80's Night Every Wednesday

All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95

Bill,

Jake should be back on the water by Tuesday, Dec. 22.

If anyone has any contacts, places to stay, etc. that are along his route, please email them to him from his website.

He does have a cell phone, but only turns it on as needed.

Next October, I will be planning a big landing party in Grafton when he returns.

Update: Most of his equipment has been found and returned.

You can also make donations by buying a t-shirt from his website.

Dave Diederich

Alton Marina

"Wind Dancer."

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You can follow the progress of Jake the Kayaker  while on his trip around the great loop.

Website
http://www.portagetoportage.com/

See his current location using his Spot locator
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0cKUmmUBGK34MHDVFDuJH2D3qcFaQ3NAr

Daily Blog
http://www.portagetoportage.com/blog.html

Happy Holidays from the Missouri Department of Conservation.

This YouTube link has a special Holiday Greetings video for you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hybg9tCD3a4

(Feel free to share it with others.)


Jim Low and Joe Jerek
News Services Coordinators
Missouri Department of Conservation
Jim.Low@mdc.mo.gov
Joe.Jerek@mdc.mo.gov
 

Merry Christmas 2009
And
Happy New Year 2010
From
Linda & Bill Mixon , Jim Farr and Mark & CJ Nystrom

Cooking 100 smoked Turkeys
For
Joan Gieson Ministry
50th Annual Christmas Dinner
Providing meals & toys for 15,000 people

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

For Sale.
    Gill IN5 Coastal Cruise Jacket.

Brand New, Never Worn. Size: XL. Navy Blue and Off-white -- navy & mist in Gill terms.

A great all-around jacket for boating and general activities. Very "salty". Bought it for my wife, but I bought the wrong size. Forgot to return it and and now we just could use the money. Here's a description of this great jacket from the Gill site....

Breathable, waterproof outer fabric of lightweight Nylon Tactel Oxford keeps you dry, inside and out. Fully-taped seams guarantee waterproofness. Hi-visibility roll-away hood with volume adjustment for improved fit, designed to move with the head. Offshore-height collar with wrap-around face guard offering excellent weather protection. Double storm flap for full protection even in the wettest conditions. Large, bellowed cargo pockets keep essentials close at hand.

A link to the Gill site.
http://www.gillna.com/coastal/IN5_CRUISE_JACKET.php

Paid $165 (plus shipping)    Will sell for $150 /OBO

Larry (314) 799-0900
 .

  Boat of the week 

1995 Mariah Z272,

LOADED WITH OPTIONS, 7.4L BRAVO III, NEW UPGRADED STEREO, EISENGLASS, FULL MOORING COVER AS WELL AS COCKPIT COVERS. TOO MUCH TO LIST. $19900

 REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS

 Mercury, Volvo Penta, Yamaha

Map/Hours      Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' & 20,000 Lbs        Website

The Garmin Company
Designs, manufactures, and markets GPS navigation and communications equipment.

www.garmin.com

Raymarine Marine Electronics
Manufactures marine electronic products including navigation instruments and Autopilots, GPS chartplotters, radars, and fishfinders.
www.raymarine.com

Lake Of The Ozarks

Police seize four pounds of marijuana, $6,000 cash in Osage Beach
 

        Click here to read this news article from lakeexpo.com

Used Shore Power Stations for sale
 

        Click here and check them out on lakeexpo.com

The United States Coast Guard

In 2009 America's Coast Guard:

• Screened more than 248,000 commercial vessels and their 62 million passengers and crewmembers before arrival in U.S. ports, identifying nearly 400 individuals in a person of interest watch list.

• Maintained a contingent of six patrol boats and 400 personnel to enforce United Nations sanctions in the Arabian Gulf, train Iraqi naval forces and protect Iraqi critical maritime oil infrastructure.

• Kept 352,862 pounds of cocaine and 71,234 pounds of marijuana from reaching the United States, while nabbing 322 suspected smugglers.

• Saved more than 4,747 lives and responded to 23,555 emergencies.

• Issued 73,168 merchant mariner credentials to qualified mariners

• Conducted more than 14,000 inspections of U.S. flagged vessels

• Investigated nearly 3,600 pollution incidents

• Conducted 49,276 armed patrols to protect critical infrastructure or key resources

• Maintained a 98 percent rate of availability for 50,000 short-range aids to navigation that helped mariners more safely navigate our nation’s 95,000 miles of coastline, 25,000 miles of waterways and 12,000 miles of inland waterways that comprise the U.S. Marine Transportation System.
   

The above from the Dec 18, 2009 United States Coast Guard Release News Release titled....... "Red River flood makes Coast Guard's top 11 video highlights"

Click here to read entire news release

Who's Open... Who's Closed........

Cedar Hill Resort................ Closed for the season

Grafton's Landing............... Closed for the season

Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season

KJ's Place......................... Open.....   Boaters Welcome

Longshot Saloon................ Closed

Palisades Yacht Club......... Open

Yacht Club of St. Louis......  Closed for the season

 

Send Us Your News Tip !
 

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

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

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

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

(314) 456- 1386

Click here for map from MapQuest

US Coast Guard Pic

PROVINCETOWN, Mass. - Provincetown Assistant Harbormaster John DeMattheis handles a mooring line as the Gloucester, Mass., based lobster boat Micheal & Kristen moors at McMillan Pier in Provincetown Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, after being towed by the Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba 261 miles over two and a half days. A 47-foot boat crew (pictured) from Station Provincetown took over the tow Saturday morning and brought the vessel to the pier. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Lauren Jorgensen)

PROVINCETOWN, Mass. - Provincetown police officers guide a crewman from the Gloucester, Mass., based lobster boat Michael & Kristen to a police car at McMillan Pier after arresting him due to an outstanding warrant for his arrest Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009. The crewman was aboard the Michael & Kristen when it became disabled more than 200 miles southeast of Nantucket, Mass., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, and had to be towed into port. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Lauren Jorgensen)
 

Picture of the Day

Real River Rats

on a December Boat Ride

Click to enlarge

The Pictures of the Day .......were sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann who hails out of Eagles Landing Marina in the boat ... River Runner

He sent us a couple of pictures from yesterday's boat ride.   It takes a  "Real River Rat" to go for a boat ride on a cold December Day !

RiverBill says.... Thanks for the pictures Carl and by the way.....nice Christmas lights on your boat !

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Mississippi River Moon

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day from 2008 ------ was sent to us by Carrie Ash of Cedar Hill Resort fame. 

Bill,

I took these last week crossing the Golden Eagle Ferry as the moon came up.

Merry Christmas

Carrie
Cedar Hill Resort

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Featured Boat of the Day

For Sale.. 1992 Carver 33/350 MY

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


RiverBill's All Classifieds Page... Click here 

New Classifieds, New Prices

         Z260 Mariah 98 Model                                 1985 Bayliner Conquest Express 3250

New Price For 2010                                                            

River Levels / Flood Warnings.........  
   The graphs are checked for updates every 20 minutes !  

Winfield                                                 Grafton

Click here                                                                Click here

Alton                                                                 Hardin

• Click here for current Doppler Radar and up-to-date River Levels / forecasts for Winfield, Grafton and Alton Dam 

• Click here for U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ST. LOUIS DISTRICT, RIVER & RESERVOIR DAILY REPORT.

• Click here to activate map from NOAA's National Weather Service website then click on gauge location for current river levels, river forecast and flood watches, warnings and advisories.

Front Page Index

Classifieds....... 

Click here  to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats

Restaurant Section...... 

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

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

 Click here to check out this week's upcoming events

River News !  

Navigation Notices ......

No New Navigation Notice


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

Click on Ad above 

636 - 899 - 1093

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Hours:         Thur - Opening at 2pm

Fri - Sun Opening Daily at 11:30am

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day  & Karaoke      

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

WIFI is now available ! 

Click here for map from MapQuest             Click here  for website

We still has a few 36 foot docks available. Call Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.

Some of Genmar boat brands include:   Ranger. Triumph, Champion, Strartos, Fincraft, Hydra-Sports, Larson, Wellcraft, Glastron, Carver, Four Winns.

636 - 724 - 7920 

Sat ..Dec 26  Tim Woodson

Ladies 80's Night Every Wednesday

All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95

HEY BILL,

JUST HAD ANOTHER THOUGHT ,,,,,DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW MANY FOLKS LIVE ON THE WATER ,,NEAR THE WATER ON THIS GUYS ROUTE AROUND THE GREAT CIRCLE,, THAT WOULD LEND A HAND ???? WITH THE POWER OF RIVER BILLS I'LL BET A LIST OF FOLKS WITH LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBERS ALONG THE WAY THAT COULD AND WOULD HELP THIS GUY OUT WOULD BE AMAZING... WITH RIVER BILLS FOLLOWERS I BET THIS COULD HAPPEN,,, WHAT A SHAME WE MISSED HIM ON A ONCE IN A LIFETIME ADVENTURE...
DOES ANY ONE HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT HIS COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES ARE????MAYBE POST HIS PHONE NUMBER SO FOLKS OR RIVER BILLS COULD TEXT A LIST OF CONTACTS TO...OR BETTER YET MAYBE SOME COMPUTER GEEK COULD DO A MAP OF THE ROUTE WITH MARKERS THAT WOULD POP A CONTACT...I BET WE ALL WOULD BE SURPRISED AT THE NUMBER OF MARKERS...

LETS HELP THIS FELLAS DREAM COME TRUE

DAVE KELLY

THE GYPSY ROSE

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RiverBill says... Jake the Kayaker got lots of his equipment stolen  last week while on his trip around the great loop.

You can follow his progress here.

Website
http://www.portagetoportage.com/

See his current location using his Spot locator
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0cKUmmUBGK34MHDVFDuJH2D3qcFaQ3NAr

Daily Blog
http://www.portagetoportage.com/blog.html

Wanted to Buy......

Wanted to Buy: Ship to Shore electric cords, depth finder, 4-6 large fenders and handheld marine radio.

Trades considered; have danforth davits, new speedometer, and swim ladder.

Contact Denise at 314-606-0782.

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

For Sale.
    Gill IN5 Coastal Cruise Jacket.

Brand New, Never Worn. Size: XL. Navy Blue and Off-white -- navy & mist in Gill terms.

A great all-around jacket for boating and general activities. Very "salty". Bought it for my wife, but I bought the wrong size. Forgot to return it and and now we just could use the money. Here's a description of this great jacket from the Gill site....

Breathable, waterproof outer fabric of lightweight Nylon Tactel Oxford keeps you dry, inside and out. Fully-taped seams guarantee waterproofness. Hi-visibility roll-away hood with volume adjustment for improved fit, designed to move with the head. Offshore-height collar with wrap-around face guard offering excellent weather protection. Double storm flap for full protection even in the wettest conditions. Large, bellowed cargo pockets keep essentials close at hand.

A link to the Gill site.
http://www.gillna.com/coastal/IN5_CRUISE_JACKET.php

Paid $165 (plus shipping)    Will sell for $150 /OBO

Larry (314) 799-0900
 .

Link Is Fixed !

    When Your Motorcycle Gets Boring

Capt'n Phil Steimel sent us a link to video named jet-boat-maitrise

Click here and check it out...

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  Boat of the week 

1995 Mariah Z272,

LOADED WITH OPTIONS, 7.4L BRAVO III, NEW UPGRADED STEREO, EISENGLASS, FULL MOORING COVER AS WELL AS COCKPIT COVERS. TOO MUCH TO LIST. $19900

 REGAL, BOSTON WHALER & SKEETER BASS BOATS

 Mercury, Volvo Penta, Yamaha

Map/Hours      Pontoon & Boat Hauling...Up to 44' & 20,000 Lbs        Website

Lake Of The Ozarks

Cleaning up Lake of the Ozarks a vast challenge
 

        Click here to read this news article from lakeexpo.com

Red River flood makes Coast Guard's top 11 video highlights

NEW ORLEANS � The U.S. Coast Guard released Wednesday its top 11 video compilation for 2009, highlighting the year's most compelling cases and features rescue footage from the Red River flood response.

The Coast Guard's top 11 videos showcase the service's maritime missions conducted every day. The compilation (presented in no particular order) is available for viewing and downloading from the Coast Guard Visual Imagery site at: http://cgvi.uscg.mil.

The top 11 video compilation includes:

• The rescue of a paraglider pilot who crashed on the shoreline of Cape Lookout near Tillamook, Ore., by an aircrew from Air Station Astoria, Ore.

• The capture of suspected pirates from a response to a vessel distress signal from Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment Team 409 while operating under Combined Task Force 151.

• A medical evacuation of a crewmember from a U.S. Navy submarine off the coast of Wash., by an aircrew from Air Station Astoria, Ore.

• The simultaneous pursuit and interdiction of two drug smuggling boats 80 miles of the coast of Guatemala by the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf.

• The rescue of two crewmembers from a fishing vessel on fire 10 miles off the coast of Long Beach, Wash., by the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Active and aircrew from Air Station Astoria, Ore.

• The rescue of two people from a burning boat near Corpus Christi, Texas, from an aircrew from Sector Corpus Christi, Texas.

• The rescue of six people from their capsized vessel two miles from the Columbia River, Wash., by a boatcrew from Cape Disappointment, Wash., and an aircrew from Air Station Astoria, Ore.

• The response to US Airways flight 1549 emergency landing in the Hudson River near Manhattan, N.Y., by boatcrews from Sector New York.

• The rescue of a man whose canoe flipped in heavy surf in the Necanicum River near Gearheart, Ore., by an aircrew from Air Station Astoria, Ore.

• The dewatering of the fishing vessel Blue Diamond 90 miles east of Atlantic City, N.J., from the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Sailfish.

• The rescue of three people, their cat and dog during the Red River Valley floods from an aircrew from Air Station Traverse City, Mich
   

Click here to read entire news release

Who's Open... Who's Closed........

Cedar Hill Resort................ Closed for the season

Grafton's Landing............... Closed for the season

Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season

KJ's Place......................... Open.....   Boaters Welcome

Longshot Saloon................ Closed

Palisades Yacht Club......... Open

Yacht Club of St. Louis......  Closed for the season

 

Send Us Your News Tip !
 

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

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

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

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

(314) 456- 1386

Click here for map from MapQuest

US Coast Guard Pic

Coast Guard conducts VOSS deployment drill in Galveston Bay

GALVESTON, Texas - Crewmembers on board the Coast Guard Buoy tender Harry Claiborne monitor the Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System during a pollution response drill in Galveston Bay Thursday, Feb 28, 2008. The Coast Guard's VOSS equipment is strategically pre-positioned at several locations across the country and may be transported to a spill site on a single truck orÊby Coast Guard C-130 aircraft.Ê The mobile equipment is totally self-contained and capable of being used quickly and effectively aboard any available vessel. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mario Romero.

Picture of the Day

Sunday

Eagles Landing Christmas

Pat Bindner                                          Bob Binder

Bernie and John Patrico

Click to enlarge

The Pictures of the Day .......were sent to us Lisa Hickey, who hails out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis in the boat named .... "Ching."

Hi Bill

There was a fun party on Saturday at Eagles Landing.

We had a lot of good food and played rob your neighbor.

What fun!

Merry CHRISTmas!!!

Lisa

Picture of the Day

Saturday

Tyler Mitchell's

SomeBeach

Click to enlarge

The Pictures of the Day .......were sent to us by Capt'n Tyler Mitchell who hails out of Palisades Yacht Club in the sailboat........ "Saint Somewhere."

Hey Bill,

Recently I came across two pictures I thought I'd share. Both of them are of my "Somebeach". Isn't it amazing how the same scene can look so much different? And how each conveys a completely different feeling or emotion? They say-beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But, it's really hard to believe that anyone could see much beauty in pic 2-blahhh! But hey, I'm just a warm blooded river rat waiting for spring!

Tyler (PYC)
 

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Sunday

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day from 2007 ------ was from Capt'n Mark Newlin

Bill,
This is me on the Meramec in Fenton near our house. I'm on a 20 year old "Sail-board" that I found at a second hand shop. I may even take it up on the Mississippi this summer. As expensive as gas is, I'm sure glad to have water-toys that don't use any. I'm starting to see more kayakers than powerboats some days. 

Mark Newlin

RiverBill says....What a bright colorful picture to brighten up a Winter's Day. 

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Saturday

The 2006 Sharks !

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day from 2006 ------  was a shot of the Sharks band....at Sharky's floating Restaurant... Belting out the tunes for everyone dancing pleasure. They did a particularly good rendition of the "House Of The Rising Sun" that night...........It's good....real good.

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Featured Boat of the Day

For Sale.. 1991 Trojan 12 Meter Sedan (40 ft.)

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


RiverBill's All Classifieds Page... Click here 

New Classifieds, New Prices

         Z260 Mariah 98 Model                                 1985 Bayliner Conquest Express 3250

New Price For 2010                                                            

River Levels / Flood Warnings.........  
   The graphs are checked for updates every 20 minutes !  

Winfield                                                 Grafton

Click here                                                                Click here

Alton                                                                 Hardin

• Click here for current Doppler Radar and up-to-date River Levels / forecasts for Winfield, Grafton and Alton Dam 

• Click here for U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ST. LOUIS DISTRICT, RIVER & RESERVOIR DAILY REPORT.

• Click here to activate map from NOAA's National Weather Service website then click on gauge location for current river levels, river forecast and flood watches, warnings and advisories.

Front Page Index

Classifieds....... 

Click here  to check out RiverBill's Featured Boats

Restaurant Section...... 

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

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

 Click here to check out this week's upcoming events

River News !  

Navigation Notices ......

No New Navigation Notice


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

Knight's I-70

Boat & RV Storage

(314) 456- 1386

Click here for map from MapQuest

Updated Sun at 6:00AM

Sad News / Kayaker Robbed

 Bill... My wife Jan and I have been following the story of Jake who is making the great circle. I just saw this posted on his blog. You may want to post it on your website... Maybe we could all get together and help him out somehow....

Sincerely,

Mark & Jan Muckensturm

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Hello everyone,

I regret to inform you that sometime yesterday afternoon (Friday Dec. 18th) while I was in town charging batteries and gathering water and supplies, a very large portion of my camping equipment as well as vital paddling gear was stolen from the bank where I was planning to set up camp that evening. I still have my boat, paddles, and electronics (which I took into town to charge) but most of the rest is gone.

Right now I’m being aided by two amazing residents of New Madrid Missouri, David and Cheryl White while the better half of the local police force is working hard to recover my belongings. David and Cheryl have set me up with a place to stay for a few days while my old replacement gear is being sent in from home. I’ve already made calls to two some of my sponsors and North Face and Kokatat are working on sending in what they can.

The fact remains that a large amount of gear is going to need to be purchased outright. A list of most of what was taken can be found below but I’m sure my memory is missing a few small items.

I guess my trip is on hold indefinitely while replacement gear can be found. In the mean time please pray that the lead the police are pursuing might lead them to my gear. Also if you know anybody (or know anybody who knows anybody) that lives in the Southeast corner of Missouri in or around the New Madrid area please tell them to be on the lookout for high-tech camping and paddling gear that you wouldn’t normally find in a local duck hunter’s blind or fisherman’s truck.

I need your help in spreading the word about this in hopes of finding that gear.

Instead of focusing on the couple of bad people who may have done this, instead I’d like to make note of the many good residents of this town that have already stepped up to help me through this situation.
Thank you everybody for all your support.

Jake

Updated Sun at 6:00AM

Mississippi Riverfront At St. Louis, Missouri

    City Looking At More Dock Expansions.............

According to a news report from stltoday.com.............  Next month, St. Louis officials will find out if the city will be receiving $32 million in federal stimulus grant funding for the expansion of the municipal docks.  This grant would be a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant.

Friday, the city received a $15.6 million Commerce Department grant for the replacement of the south dock.  The south dock was in poor condition prior to being damaged during last year's floods. 

All of the dock work is intended to capitalize on the Panama Canal expansion, as well as being the northernmost ice free port, and put St. Louis on the map as an international shipping hub...........  

Click here to read this news report.

Click on Ad above 

Updated Sun at 6:00AM

New Mississippi River Bridge Update

    What Will Be In Store For The High Bridge Bids?

According to a news article from bnd.com............  On January 6, 2010, the Missouri Highway Commission will likely be pondering what to do with the 2 bids on the new Mississippi River Bridge, that were $39 million, and $84 million higher than budget.

The commission has the option of accepting one bid, or rejecting both bids, and starting the bidding process all over again.

These bids are for the main span of the bridge project, and makes up about a third of the total $640 million cost.  Missouri is putting up $88 million, Illinois is kicking in $313 million, and the feds are contributing $239 million............

Click here to read this news article.

Updated Sun at 6:00AM

Boat Manufacturer

    Cigarette Racing and Mercedes Collaborates On Boat..........

Cigarette Racing has teamed up with Mercedes' AMG division to introduce a "Cigarette Racing boat inspired by AMG".  The boat will feature over 100 innovations in the design, development and assembly of the boat.  Now if they could somehow use the SLS AMG's gullwing doors...............

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

636 - 899 - 1093

Best View of the Bluffs on the River !

Hours:         Thur - Opening at 2pm

Fri - Sun Opening Daily at 11:30am

Friday: $1.00 Can Beer All Day  & Karaoke      

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

WIFI is now available ! 

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We still has a few 36 foot docks available. Call Amy at 636-899-1093 or 314-706-2313.

Mississippi River Bridge Update

    Missouri To Renegotiate Bridge Deal?

According to a news story from fox2now.com............  Given the over budget bids for the new Mississippi River Bridge project, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has alluded to having to start the negotiations with Illinois all over again.

The way the agreement stands at this time, Missouri would cover any cost overruns on the project, as agreed in February, 2008

Nixon states that Missouri may not wish to live up to that agreement, and would renegotiate a new cost sharing agreement that is more appropriate.   Illinois officials have already stated that Missouri will pay the overruns as agreed in 2008...........  

Click here to read this news story.  With Video.

Little Osage River

    Comment Period Extended For Little Osage River...........

According to a news article from waterworld.com..........  The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has announced that they have extended the commentary period on the proposal for cleaning up the Little Osage River in Vernon County.

The Little Osage River's headwaters are in Kansas, and it flows into Missouri before joining the Marais des Cygnes to form the Osage River, one of the main stems of both Truman Lake and the Lake of the Ozarks.

The Little Osage is listed as impaired due to low dissolved oxygen levels, and the water does not meet Missouri State water quality standards.

The public comment period was originally set to end on December 13, 2009, but has been extended to Monday, December 28, 2009.............

Click here to read this news article.

Wanted to Buy......

Wanted to Buy: Ship to Shore electric cords, depth finder, 4-6 large fenders and handheld marine radio.

Trades considered; have danforth davits, new speedometer, and swim ladder.

Contact Denise at 314-606-0782.

Asian Carp Update

    Corps And EPA Urged To Ponder Separation Of Lakes And Basin..........

On Friday, a bi-partisan group of 50 Congress members sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Environmental Protection Agency, encouraging them to "immediately consider" the re-establishment of the natural hydrological separation of the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi River basin..........

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

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Sat ..Dec 19  Tim Tibbets

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All You Can Eat Crab Legs- Monday Nights $21.95

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When Your Motorcycle Gets Boring

Capt'n Phil Steimel sent us a link to video named jet-boat-maitrise

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Lake Of The Ozarks

Tip a Cop for the Polar bear Plunge

        Click here to read this news article from lakeexpo.com

KJ's Place

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Who's Open... Who's Closed........

Cedar Hill Resort................ Closed for the season

Grafton's Landing............... Closed for the season

Kinder's Restaurant............ Closed for the season

KJ's Place......................... Open.....   Boaters Welcome

Longshot Saloon................ Closed

Palisades Yacht Club......... Open

Yacht Club of St. Louis......  Closed for the season

 

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1995 Mariah Z272,

LOADED WITH OPTIONS, 7.4L BRAVO III, NEW UPGRADED STEREO, EISENGLASS, FULL MOORING COVER AS WELL AS COCKPIT COVERS. TOO MUCH TO LIST. $19900

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The Great Lakes

     Lakes Levels Up, After Near Historic Lows.............

The levels of the Great Lakes, with the exception of Lake Ontario, are all higher than last year.  Lakes Huron and Michigan are 10 inches over last year, Superior is up 4 inches, Erie and St. Clair are up one inch, and Lake Ontario is down 1 inch.  The Lakes are slowly returning to long term average levels following near-historic low levels during the middle part of the decade.............

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

Nautical Certifications

   ABYC Offering Course Discounts............

The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has come up with several basic as well as eight standards based technical certification courses addressing the assorted systems found aboard modern boats and yachts, and is offering discounts of $200 on these courses through June 20, 2010.  Also, owners and captains of large yachts are offered an introductory membership into the ABYC for $199...............

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

Picture of the Day

The Picture of the Day ....... is another from Capt'n Milt Ohlsen of the cruiser Sea Fox.  Milt and his wife Fran used to hail out of the Duck Club Yacht Club, but now live aboard their boat and travel the eastern seaboard of the United States.....

Bill,

An unusually heavy fog last nite provided a nice coating on this web.
Looking thru the lines presented an interesting view across the
fairway and the pattern is quite artistic.

Happy Holidays to the Mississippi River boaters!

Milt

 

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

Harbor Cruise

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day from 2006 ------ was of Dale (left) and Dave (right) taking a harbor cruise at Two Branch Marina last year !     Nice day for a ride.

   Actually they are paddling Dale's boat lift to the ramp to take it out of the water.  Notice they are wearing their life jackets.....And... Dale is paddling with a shovel.   

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Featured Boat of the Day

For Sale.. 2003 Sea Ray Bowrider 290

Dual prop 496 magnum Mercruiser Bravo III engine (375 HP) with closed cooling system. It has 208 hours on it and always been in fresh water and comes with complete canvas system, Corsa Captains Call exhaust.  Premium sound system 8 speakers w/ 12” subwoofer AM-FM MP3 Stereo/CD Player
290 BR Specifications

Overall Length 29'6"
Beam 9'8"
Draft (Stern Drive Down) 38"
Draft (Stern Drive Up) 23"

Height Dimensions

Waterline To Top Of Windshield 5'6"
Waterline To Top Of Arch 7'3"
Keel To Top Of Windshield 7'6"
Keel To Top Of Arch 9'3"

Dry Weight..............................7,200lbs
Fuel Capacity............................130 Gallons
Water Capacity............................24 Gallons
 
$65,000 OBO .....Will consider trade for cruiser
 

Call 618 830-1033 for Further Details
 

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1985 Bayliner Conquest Express 3250

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Missouri River Shipping

     MoDOT Focuses On Missouri River Barge Traffic............

According to a news item from komu.com............  Since the Missouri River shipping season is likely to run it's full course this year, Missouri officials see good reason to expand barge traffic along the Missouri River.

In the past, long running droughts, and low reservoir levels up river has shortened every shipping season since 2001. 

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), has announced that the anticipated federal funds, to the tune of $900,000, would be used for a market study on how to increase Missouri River shipping, and how to keep shipping schedules more consistent, even during periods of low water.............

Click here to read this news item.  With Photo.

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Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri

    Grant Issued To Replace St. Louis Dock..............

According to a news report from bizjournals.com..............  A federal grant has been awarded to St. Louis for the replacement of the city's municipal river terminal south dock. 

The source of the sizeable grant is the Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration, and is intended to assist with Missouri's economic recovery following last year's floods.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke will be making the announcement at a news conference slated for 11:30 am on Friday, at City Hall.   Mayor Francis Slay and Governor Jay Nixon will be in attendance as well............

Click here to read this news report.