THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN.....30, 31 JANUARY
2021
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Warmer Days
Sun Pic
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enlarge
The
Picture of the Day.....was
sent to us by Kimberly Mueller
What a great day! Went out for a
hot lap on the skis!
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
Click photo to
enlarge
The
Picture of the Day.....was
sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
Geese enjoying the sunshine at
Melvin Price....
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Longing for SPRING.
Summer nights, great bands , great times.
8 Saturdays to go before OPENING Day.
We can’t wait to share all the exciting
events we have planned for 2021..... coming
soon
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's Pic of
the Day
Who Are Those Good Looking
Folks
Behind Those
RiverBills' Sunglasses ?
click pic
to enlarge
YesterYears Picture on this Day in 2017.....
is from the 2017 Progressive Insurance Boat & Sports Show in Downtown
St. Louis
It's the
Grafton
Harbor Crew
at the
St. Louis
Boat & Sportshow
With Sherri and Mary Beth
on the right
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Added Sunday
Grant Opportunities
Illinois Department of Natural
Resources.......
Reprinted from Illinois Department of Natural Resources Facebook...
click here
Recreational
Grants-in-Aid Programs
Museum Capital Grants
Certified Local Government Grants
Clean Vessel Act Grants
Illinois Conservation Foundation Educational Grants
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program (VFA Program)
Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program
Illinois Coastal Management Program Grants
Illinois Natural Areas
Stewardship Grants
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River Near Grafton,
Missouri
NGRREC Planning To Offer Public
Programming At Palisades........
The National Great Rivers Research Education
Center and it's partners are continuing their efforts to restore
and maintain the Palisades Nature Preserve near Grafton, with
the intention of adding public programming at the location.
Conservation Manager Justin Shew says that
the Palisades is a beautiful location that offers bluff views of
the Mississippi River and rare prairie habitats, however, from a
management standpoint, the property has been neglected.
Shew adds that by working with the NGRREC's
Education Team, they hope to put together more volunteer
workdays that are open to the public, to help restore rare
priority hill-prairie habitat and also provide site specific
educational opportunities........
Click here to
read this news article from advantagenews.com. With
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Added Sunday
East Alton, Illinois Along the
Mississippi River
The Berm Highway Will Shut Down
Temporarily Monday........
On Monday, crews will be demolishing the
smokestacks at the former Dynegy coal-fired power plant located
along the Berm Highway. As a result, the Berm Highway, also
known as Illinois Route 143, will be shut down temporarily.
The power plant closed in 2016 and the
demolition project has been going on for some time now. Monday's
demolition will involve the use of explosives to bring the
smokestacks down, prompting the roadway closure.
The demolition team plans to bring the
smokestacks down around 8 am Monday morning. The Berm Highway
will be closed between Route 3 in Wood River and the Cpl.
Belchick Memorial Expressway in Alton........
Click here to
read more from riverbender.com. With
Photo.
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Google Maps
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Added Sunday
America's Inland Waterways
Vital Maritime Infrastructure Will See
Investments........
Recently, Congress made a new investment in
American infrastructure as part of the year-end budget deal.
Legislators released the $10 billion that had been tucked away
in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.
These newly released funds will be used for
it's intended purpose, which is the dredging of U.S. harbors.
This will keep the ports open and support U.S. national and
economic security.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security
recognizes the Maritime Transportation System is one of seven
crucial sub sectors within the transportation system, meaning
that a disruption in port operations could be disastrous for the
economy and the Military........
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Added Sunday
Ohio River Near Glenwood, West Virginia
Check Out This Photo Of A Towboat
Flotilla........
While Trolling The Internet.... We reeled in
a photo of a four towboat flotilla being pushed by a fifth
towboat along the Upper Ohio River near Glenwood, West
Virginia. The M/V Dale Manns with Superior Marine Inc.
was towing the boats that Superior recently acquired from Ohio
River Salvage Company....
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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 Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
Mississippi
River System
For
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report on the
Navigation Center Website ...
Click here |
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 7,652 members as of
01-31-21.......
Click here
and check it out.
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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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Upcoming Events....February 13, 2021
MARDI GRAS-FTON
Drifter's Eats & Drinks parade.......
Reprinted from Drifter's Eats & Drinks Facebook...
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Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri
Hannibal Marina Now Offering Slips For
Rent........
Officials have announced that annual slip
rental is now available at the new marina along the Hannibal
riverfront. The rental fees are based upon the size of the boat
and are assessed at $2.75 per foot.
Hannibal Parks and Recreation will be
accepting contracts for yearly rentals. there will also be
seasonal or monthly rentals available beginning on April 1. All
renters must maintain a minimum of $100,000 liability insurance
on the boat and a copy of the policy submitted to HPR upon
rental.
There are still some projects that need
finishing at the marina, including the addition of a gas dock,
installing electricity to the marina, paving of the boat trailer
parking lot, installation of fencing, landscaping, additional
paving as well as several other projects........
Click here to
read this news report from hannibal.net
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Mississippi River Near Granite City,
Illinois
Visit The Historic Old Chain Of Rocks
Bridge........
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge spanning the
Mississippi River between Madison, Illinois and St. Louis,
Missouri is still a sight to behold. It was completed in 1927
and for better than three decades, carried Route 66 traffic over
the river. It was closed to traffic in 1968, but visitors can
still check out the span.
When the bridge was completed, it was 1 mile
in length, stood 60 feet over the river and featured a 30 degree
turn in the middle of the span. The bridge was originally
planned to be straight, however, riverboat men said that the
bridge would be too close to the two water intake towers for the
Chain of Rocks pumping station, so the bridge had to turn. It
turns out, that the riverbed in that area would not have been
able to support the piers anyway.
The Chain of Rocks Bridge gets it's name from
the area it was built. The region features a 17 mile long shoal
of rocky rapids that made navigation along that part of the
Mississippi River hazardous and the shoal was called the Chain
of Rocks. While dangerous, there is considerable beauty in
those shoals........
Click here to
read this article from onlyinyourstate.com. With
Photos.
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Duck Boat News
Senator Hawley Reintroduces Duck Boat
Safety Bill........
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has reintroduced
legislation intended to improve the safety of duck boats
following the July 2018 tragedy on Table Rock Lake that claimed
the lives of 17 people.
The legislation, which is co-sponsored by
Senator Roy Blunt, would authorize previously outlined
recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board,
which includes requiring life jacket usage and requiring that
all duck boats be more buoyant
The NTSB reported that the duck boat sank in
Table Rock Lake during thunderstorms, when winds up to 70 miles
per hour were registered by a vessel nearby........
Click here to
read this news article from kfvs12.com.
With Photo.
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here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Boating Lifestyles
A Few Tips And Tricks To Get New
Boaters Started........
With the start of the new year, many people
make new purchases or begin new hobbies, and that goes for
boaters as well. The new year means it is boat show season,
after all.
If you are considering purchasing your first
boat or personal watercraft, there are a few important things to
address. While this may seem a bit daunting at first, with a
little time, attention and a list of tips, the process of
hitting the water will be much easier.
○ Make sure that you are insured.
○ Where will you store your boat? Will you
trailer your boat or rent a slip?
○ Make sure to keep the boat clean inside
and out.
○ Cover and protect the boat from the
weather and critters.
○ Assemble checklists to help keep up with
maintenance needs.
○ Most Importantly, equip the boat with the
proper safety gear for all aboard.
Click here to
read more from lakeexpo.com.
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#winterboatwork
#longshotmarina
#boats
#boatwork
#winter
#marina
#stcharlesmo
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
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River
History....
January 31, 2020 in River History
Andy and Becky Dallwitz announced that My River Home Boat Harbor was renamed
to Longshot Marina….
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Boat Sales
Marine Products Corp. Released 4th
Quarter Results........
Marine Products Corp., manufacturer of
Chaparral, Robalo and Vortex boats report ed a strong fourth
quarter of fiscal 2020, posting $71.1 million in net sales,
which is a 47.6 percent increase over the 4th quarter of 2019.
The company says that the $22.9 million
increase was due to two main factors: a 28 percent increase in
the number of vessels sold and a 14.1 percent increase in the
average selling price per boat. An increase in parts and
accessories also played a part in the increases.
Net income for the fourth quarter rose by 97
percent to $6.9 million, as compared to $3.5 million during the
fourth quarter of 2019. Diluted earnings per share were $0.21,
compared to $0.10 in 2019........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photos.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
11-15-20
Closed for the season
Fuel and water available
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Soup Season is Here !
Menu:
- Crab
- White Chicken Chili
- Soup of the Day
Open for
Dining, Carryout, Curbside, Online Ordering and NOW Delivery
with DoorDash!
Whatever your comfortable with we got ya covered!
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from
St. Charles Mo. to Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Operating hours:
Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am
Sunday 8am to 9pm.
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thur.. Feb 11, 2021.. Happy Hour &
Game Night
Duck Club Yacht Club
Click here for flyer
Con Trios 2021 Calendar of events..
click here
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Closed for the season... See you Spring 2021 The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm22
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Closed for the season, re-opening in
March
11-19-20
New online shopping available
https://graftonharbor.smartonlineorder.com |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
2021 Cruise schedule..
click here
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Jan 27 - Feb10...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
We are excited to announce we will reopen for the 2021
season, February 4th. Our hours will be Thursday through
Sunday 11am until 11pm. We will open with regular hours
beginning March 2, 2021.
We are excited for a great 2021 season and look forward to
seeing you soon!
Stay tuned for Mardi Gras and Valentine's Day specials.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
See you in 2021 !
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Winter Hours
Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm
Saturday................. 9am - 1pm
Sunday & Monday... Closed
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on higher
ground !
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
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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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
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........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Closed for the season |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed for the season |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Opening March 20, 2021 |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Closed for the season |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Opening
in March |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Closed for the season
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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FRIDAY
29 JANUARY
2021
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click photo to
enlarge
The
Pictures of the Day.....were
sent to us by Dorothy Miller who hails out of Portage des Sioux,
Mo
Moon setting over the Mississippi
near Grafton! The cold night created some ice sheets Wednesday
morning only to increase the reflection...
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Longing for SPRING.
Summer nights, great bands , great times.
9 Saturdays to go before OPENING Day.
We can’t wait to share all the exciting
events we have planned for 2021..... coming
soon
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's Pic of
the Day
The 2017
St. Louis
Progressive Boat and Sportshow
Click pic to enlarge
YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2017..... is from the 2017 Progressive Insurance Boat & Sports Show in Downtown
St. Louis
It's Andy (center) and his boyhood friends who grew up on
the Mississippi River in the historic town of Chautauqua, IL.
They all live in St. Louis now, but get together regularly for
the Boat Show and during the summer on the river and in their
hometown.
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Featured Classifieds
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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 Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
Mississippi
River System
For
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report on the
Navigation Center Website ...
Click here |
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 7,640 members as of
01-29-21.......
Click here
and check it out.
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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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The
Location Has Been Set !
Upcoming Events... July 17, 2021
2021 Blessing of the Fleet Benefit Party
Yacht Club of St.
Louis......
SATURDAY, JULY 17,
2021 AT 2 PM CDT – 5 PM CDT
Benefit for Blessing of the
Fleet
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Reprinted from
Blessing of the Fleet Facebook..
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Help Wanted
St Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers.....
Reprinted from St Louis District, US Army
Corps of Engineers Facebook.....
click here
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Upcoming Events February 18, 2021
National Great Rivers Research And
Education Center
Illinois RiverWatch Hosting Deon Thomas
During Virtual Fundraiser........
On Thursday, February 18, 2021, the National
Great Rivers Research and Education Center will be hosting an
Illinois RiverWatch virtual fundraiser featuring Fighting Illini
basketball great Deon Thomas.
RiverWatch Director and Stream Ecologist
Danelle Haake says that she is thrilled to partner with Mr.
Thomas, and looks forward to connecting with attendees that are
also interested in the work the RiverWatch does.
The Illinois RiverWatch Network protects the
future of Illinois rivers and streams through stewardship,
education and sound science. RiverWatch uses trained volunteers
to gather quality water samples from wadable waterways and
promote cooperation with similar groups........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Saturday,
January 30, 2021
New Years Nosh
Con Trios Yacht Club.........
For more information go to Con Trios Yacht Club..
click here
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Mississippi River At Cape Girardeau,
Missouri
Take A Look At Cape Girardeau And The
Mississippi River From Above........
While Trolling The Internet.... We reeled in
a couple of photos posted by semissourian,com showing the
downtown Cape Girardeau area, with a smattering of snow, and the
Mighty Mississippi River flowing past........
Click here to
check out these photos from semissourian.com.
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Boat Retailer
MarineMax Released 4Q Results.......
MarineMax recently released their First
Quarter results, which ended up being one for the record books.
The company saw an increase in revenue of over $107 million,
some 35 percent to $411.5 million compared to the same quarter
last year.
The net income and earnings per diluted share
more than doubled, rising to $23.6 million and $1.04
Bill McGill, president and CEO of MarineMax
said that the company delivered record sales and earnings during
the first quarter of 2021, on top of very strong performance
last year........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
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#winterboatwork
#longshotmarina
#boats
#boatwork
#winter
#marina
#stcharlesmo
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
https://longshotmarina.com/
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River
History....
From the St. Louis Post Dispatch
Archives........
Check
it out ! Lots of interesting photos of a frozen Mississippi River!
Post-Dispatch Archives
Looking back • The day St. Louisans walked
across the frozen Mississippi River
BY TIM O'NEIL St. Louis Post-Dispatch Feb 6, 2020
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River Tunes
Amid The Pandemic Isolation, Sea
Shanties Are Coming Back........
Thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak, people are
stuck at home, being isolated, becoming restless, getting
bored. Oftentimes when sailors were cooped up and going stir
crazy on long ocean voyages broke the monotony with work songs
called sea shanties. It makes sense they have come full circle.
Bennett Konesni of Belfast, Maine says that
times are tough, and singing will help us get through it just
like sailors did on the tall ships. Konesni started singing sea
shanties aboard a schooner in Penobscot Bay, and performs
throughout the week with the Mighty Work Song Community Chorus.
The trend seems to have lumped shanties and
sea song, however, true shanties were work songs. Sailors would
pass their time singing shanties, as well as utilizing them to
coordinate their efforts in hoisting sails and manning the bilge
pumps........
Click here to
read this news story from stltoday.com. With
Photo.
Sea shanty -
Wikipedia
A sea shanty, chantey, or chanty is a type of traditional folk
song that was once commonly sung as a work song to accompany
rhythmical labor on board large merchant sailing vessels. The
term shanty most accurately refers to a specific style of work
song belonging to this historical repertoire
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Restaurants
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Closed for the season |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed for the season |
Bluff City Grill
........................................ |
Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Opening March 20, 2021 |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Closed for the season |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Opening
in March |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Closed for the season
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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THURSDAY
28 JANUARY
2021
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Birds, Birds, Birds
Click photo to
enlarge
The
Pictures of the Day.....were
sent to us by Mary Tiemann
Last Saturday's
Sunset in Grafton, IL
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Summer nights, great bands , great times.
9 Saturdays to go before OPENING Day.
We can’t wait to share all the exciting
events we have planned for 2021..... coming
soon
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Yesteryear's Pic of
the Day
The 2017
St. Louis
Progressive Boat and Sportshow
Click pic to enlarge
YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2017..... is from the 2017 Progressive Insurance Boat & Sports Show in Downtown
St. Louis
RiverBill:
Even though my Captain didn't buy me a new boat, I had a great
time with all these river people at the boat show! Thanks for
the new shades!
Jessica Mckay
Yacht Club of St. Louis
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Grafton,
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Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Click here and check out Grafton's Event and Music Calendar
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Jan 27 - Feb 10
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Virtual Missouri River
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For Assisted Living
Facilities.......
Reprinted from Missouri River Relief Facebook.....
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Boat Show News
The Overland Park Boat Show Opens
Today........
The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association Overland Park
Boat Show is the only boat show in Kansas this year, and it will
be held from January 28th through the 31st.
The show will feature recreational boats, boating accessories
and winter savings on all 2021 model year personal watercraft.
Attendees can register for a $1,000 gas giveaway as well........
Click here to watch this promotional video from lakeexpo.com.
Click here to visit the Overland Park
Boat Show website.
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Boat Show News
Charleston In-Person Boat Show Opening
Friday........
The organizers of the Charleston Boat Show
recently announced that they have made modifications to the show
in concordance with COVID-19 guidelines to allow in-person
attendance. This year's Charleston Boat Show will run from
January 29 - 31, 2021 at the Charleston Area Convention Center.
The show is set up for retail sales only,
with no special events lined up such as fishing seminars. The
outdoor exhibition space has been increased, however, indoor
attendance is limited to 50 percent of capacity. Attendees must
purchased in advance........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photos.
Click here to
visit the Charleston Boat Show.
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to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Port Charles Habor.......
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Fishing News
BoatUS, Berkley Partner Up For Recast &
Recycle Contest........
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and
Clean Water has partnered up with Berkley for a year-long
contest, the Recast & Recycle Contest, which seeks out fresh
ideas and improvements to fishing line and soft bait recycling,
new recycled product ideas, or a technological breakthrough that
allows for increased line and soft bait recycling.
There is a total of $30,000 in prize money
for any angler, boater, inventor, team, student or anyone
interested in submitting an entry between now and May 14, 2021.
Alanna Keating, BoatUS Foundation Director of
Outreach says that whether it is monofilament or braided line of
soft baits, they are looking to keep line out of our waterways
and landfills, where it can become a hazard to birds and
wildlife........
Click here to
read this news story from boatingindustry.com.
Click here to
visit the BoatUS website for more information
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IDNR Conservation Police
Named Top Mid-Sized
Agency.......
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Looking For Summer Interns
National Great Rivers Research and Education Center......
Reprinted from national Great Rivers
Research and Education Center Facebook.....
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River
History....
January 28, 1915 in River History
U. S. Coast Guard was formed by consolidating Life-Saving Service and
Revenue Cutter Service
The United States Coast Guard
is the maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement service
branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the country's eight
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Stages of Cold Water
Immersion.......
Reprinted from Missouri River Relief Facebook.....
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Boat Manufacturer
Polaris Reports Fourth Quarter
Boost........
Polaris recently reported the results from
the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. Sales ended up at $2.16
billion, an increase of 24 percent compared to the fourth
quarter of 2019.
Adjusted profits were up 83 percent
year-over-year, ending at $3.34 per share. Sales during the full
year were up by 4 percent to $7.02 billion, recovering from the
losses earlier the year.
All segments saw strong retail demand, with
boat sales from the from it's three lines, Bennington, Godfrey
and Hurricane, ending up at $162 million for the fourth
quarter. This is a 20 percent increase over last hear.......
Click here to
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Photo.
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Mississippi River Near Jefferson Heights, Louisiana
Barge Worker Went Missing In The Mississippi River........
The U.S. Coast Guard reports that on Tuesday, responders were
called out to the Mississippi River to search for a barge crew
member that went missing near Mile Marker 105 of the Lower
Mississippi River.
The Coast Guard stated that New Orleans Watchstanders were
alerted around 3 pm Tuesday afternoon that one of Zito
FLeeting's barge workers had gone overboard near Jefferson
Heights, Louisiana.
The missing man has been identified as 44 year old Elisander
Alvarado. He was last seen wearing coveralls, but no
lifejacket. Responders searched by air and sea Tuesday
afternoon into Wednesday........
Click here to read this news article from marinelink.com. With
Photo.
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
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........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Closed for the season |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed for the season |
Bluff City Grill
........................................ |
Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Opening March 20, 2021 |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Closed for the season |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Opening
in March |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Closed for the season
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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WEDNESDAY
27 JANUARY
2021
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click photo to
enlarge
The
Picture of the Day.....was
sent to us by Captain Brad Maher...
Only a few days left in goose hunting season and river not
frozen so I was out. Never fired a shot but we still had fun and
geese came in 10 minutes after shooting time as usual.
Brad
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Yesteryear's Pic of
the Day
Grafton IL
Pool 26 at the
Confluence of the
Illinois and
Mississippi Rivers
Click pic to enlarge
YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2019..... was a great photo of Tower Rock by Aaron Palmer.
Its a
wooden reading chair on the river bank
just down river from the Loading Dock in Grafton, IL.
and
Look what book is laying on the arm !
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other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
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District 8 MRS
Mississippi
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Page
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Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
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and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 7,615 members as of
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The Grafton Pub
Closed For Small Remodeling Project.......
Reprinted from Grafton pub Facebook ....
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Reopening February 4th.......
Reprinted from Grafton Oyster Bar Facebook.....
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Port Charles Harbor
BoatUS On The Water Towing Service 4th.......
Reprinted from Port Charles Harbor
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Save the Dates.........
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River Jobs
Riverboats At The Gateway Arch Hiring
........
Officials with the Riverboats at the Gateway
Arch recently announced that they were preparing for the 2021
season by hiring seasonal employees. In order to learn about
the positions available, there are several in-person job fairs
coming up.
The job fairs will be held on Saturday,
January 30, Tuesday February 2, Saturday February 6, and
Saturday, March 6. They will run from 9 am to 11am and 2 to 4
pm.
Interested applicants
should visit gatewayarch.com/employment for
a full listing of openings and application details. You must be
16 years or older to apply, unless noted otherwise. Positions
include but are not limited to:
○ Servers (must be 18 years or older)
○ Cashiers
○ Cruise coordinators
○ Bartenders (must be 21 years or older)
○ Deckhands
○ Mates
○ Captains
Click here to
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Photo and Audio
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incident reports for the St. Louis area
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to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri
New Riverfront Is Ideal Place To Watch
Eagles........
As the weather gets chillier, it is now the
best time to see eagles along Hannibal's new riverfront. Last
weekend, an eagle's nest was constructed as part of Hannibal
Parks & Recreation's All About Eagles program. The nest
will remain in place for the next few weeks.
According to Gloria Straube, local
conservationist and wildlife ethologist, there are four eagle
nests in Marion County and 12 in Pike County. She adds that the
nests are all on private property, but near the river.
Straube says that the opportunity to see
eagles along Hannibal's riverfront is great, noting that sunrise
to 10 am are typically the best time. She adds that Missouri is
now one of the leading states to host wintering eagles........
Click here to
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Mississippi River Near Wood River,
Illinois
A Look At The Empty Camp River
Dubois........
In 1804, Captain Meriwether Lewis and 2nd
Lieutenant William Clark left from their winter campsite near
current day Wood River, Illinois on their historic westward
journey. Darning the excitement do the 200th anniversary of the
Corps of Discovery's departure, 2 campsite replicas were
constructed,
The replica of Lewis and Clark's winter camp,
Camp River Dubois near present day Wood River and the Lewis and
Clark Historic Site at the confluence of the Mississippi and
Missouri at Hartford.
The replicas feature re-enactors that
demonstrate what life was like during that time period. Even
though there are no events currently being held, the replicas
are open to the public........
Click here to
check out this photo gallery from thetelegraph.com.
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River
History....
January 27, 1937 in River History
The Ohio River crested at 57.1 feet, almost thirty feet above flood stage.
The flood of 1937 took place in late January and February. Damage stretching
from Pittsburgh to Cairo, Illinois. One million persons were left homeless,
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Bagnell Dam Bridge To Receive $1.9
Million Overhaul........
The Missouri Department of Transportation has
announced that they are planning a rehabilitation project for
the Business 54 Bagnell Dam Bridge over the Osage River in Lake
Ozark.
The project will involve making repairs to
the bridge deck, and the adjacent sidewalk, as well as the
expansion joints and barrier walls. The bridge driving surface
will be replaced at that time.
The project will require the bridge to be
closed for approximately three months. There will be a detour
route set up during that time. The project is expected to start
after Labor Day 2021, and be completed by the end of the
year.......
Click here to
read this news article from lakeexpo.com. With
Photo.
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Boat Manufacturer
Brunswick Moves To Increase Production
Capacity........
Brunswick Corporation has announced that they
are increasing the production capacity at three of their global
boat manufacturing facilities in order to keep up with the
unprecedented demand, as well as to replenish historically low
inventory levels.
Brunswick will be reopening their 225,000
square foot boat manufacturing facility in Palm Coast, Florida
to expand the dedicated manufacturing capability for Boston
Whaler boats by an additional 40 percent., The Palm Coast plant
was shuttered in 2018 and was designed to build large boats.
Since 2014, Boston Whaler has invested over
$60 million on manufacturing a full-line of award winning new
products as well as expanding manufacturing capacity by 75
percent at it's current 550,000 square foot global headquarters
and manufacturing center in Edgewater, Florida........
Click here to
read more from boatingindustry.com.
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TUESDAY
26 JANUARY
2021
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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2021 Blessing of the Fleet
L/R
RiverBill, Aimee Davison, Rick Flier, Mary Tiemann Alan
Deutschmann
Click photo to
enlarge
The 2021
Blessing of the Fleet committee had their kick off meeting last
night at Rookies in St. Charles to starting planning this year's
event.
Let's keep the tradition going
!
Mark your Calendars
Benefit For The Blessing... July 17, 2021
Blessing of the Fleet Parade... August 21, 2021
We are looking for
Committee Members
Contact Rick Flier
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Longing for SPRING.
Summer nights, great bands , great times.
9 Saturdays to go before OPENING Day.
We can’t wait to share all the exciting
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soon
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Facebook..
click here
Events..
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Yesteryear's Pic of
the Day
Tower Rock
Click pic to enlarge
YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2018..... was a great photo of Tower Rock by Aaron Palmer.
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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 Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
Mississippi
River System
For
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report on the
Navigation Center Website ...
Click here |
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 7,615 members as of
01-26-21.......
Click here
and check it out.
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Click here to
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Accessories on-line..
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Help Protect Our Rivers and Streams
How To File A Pollution Complaint In Illinois
Reprinted from Illinois Dept of Natural Resources Facebook.....
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Mississippi River Near East Alton,
Illinois
Great Rivers Awarded $220,000 For
Habitat Project........
The National Great Rivers Research and
Education Center Habitat Strike Team was recently awarded a
$220,000 from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to
fund a wildlife habitat project.
The Lewis and Clark Community College project
will support the equipment capacity and personnel capabilities
of the NGRREC Habitat Strike Team to improve and restore habitat
through stewardship management practices on 8,000 acres of the
Great Rivers Confluence area within a 90 mile radius from East
Alton.
The habitat stewardship area includes three
nature preserves and five state parks. The program will enhance
game and non-game wildlife habitat through projects developed by
non-profit organizations and governmental agencies........
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With Photo
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incident reports for the St. Louis area
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"all" incident reports
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Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Mississippi River Near Cape Girardeau,
Missouri
The River Is Expected To Rapidly Rise,
Then Fall........
During the next five days, the Mississippi
River near Cape Girardeau is expected to rapidly rise and
swiftly fall next week. According to the National Weather
Service (NWS), the Mississippi River at the Cape Girardeau gauge
was just above 12 feet on Monday afternoon.
The NWS is forecasting that the Mississippi
River will rise approximately 1 foot per day through Saturday
morning, when it is expected to crest around 18 feet.
The NWS in Paducah, Kentucky is predicting
that the Mississippi River levels will fall about as quickly as
it rose. They predict that by the end of next week, the
Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau will be around 12 feet and
falling, dependant upon rainfall further north........
Click here to
read this news report from semissourian.com.
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Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau
Mississippi River at St. Louis
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Upcoming Events October 2, 2021
Illinois River Near Grafton, Illinois
Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair Set For
Fall........
While the annual Two Rivers Family Fishing
Fair is normally held at the Pere Marquette State Park in June,
the event has been pushed back to October 2, 2021 because of
health and safety concerns stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak.
For over 30 years, the free Family Fishing
Fair has been one of Pere Marquette's more popular
family-oriented events. The Fishing Fair features
catch-and-release fishing, casting stations, fishing
instructions and information, as well as entertainment.
The Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair is hosted
by the U.S> Army Corps of Engineers, the National Great Rivers
Research and Education Center, Two Rivers National Wildlife
Refuge and Pere Marquette State Park........
Click here to
read this news story from riverbender.com.
With Photo.
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River
History....
January 26, 2011 in River History
In an effort to get the Grafton Ferry back in service, the Grafton City
Council authorized the city's purchase of the former Grafton Ferry landing
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Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Yamaha's Midrange Outboards Received
Updates........
Yamaha Marine recently announced that they
were updating their midrange 250 and 300 Horsepower outboards to
include some of the features from their 425XTO engine.
The next generation F250 and F300 Offshore
outboards will feature built-in or bolt-on Digital Electric
Steering and Yamaha's Thrust Enhancing Reverse Exhaust.
Yamaha says that the Digital Electric
Steering offers smoother operation and eliminates the need for
pumps, hoses, hydraulic lines and other connections. The system
only draws amperage when the steering wheel is turned.
The Thrust Enhancing Reverse Exhaust system
directs the engine's underwater exhaust above the ventilation
plate at rpm levels below 2,500 so that the prop has a better
"bite" on undisturbed water........
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Release From BoatUS
SPRINGFIELD,
Va., January 25, 2021 –
Boating boomed in 2020, with thousands of first-time boat
buyers desiring respite from the pandemic. Now many of these new
boat owners are learning how to maintain and store their vessels
for the first time. A midwinter visit to check on the boat − no
matter if stored ashore in a backyard or a marina parking lot −
is a wise thing to do. Boat Owners Association of The United
States (BoatUS)
has these four tips to ensure there are no surprises at spring
commissioning.
1. Water is bad. The number-one concern for any boat in
long-term winter storage is water. It can’t be allowed in, but
if it does, the water needs a way out. Check your boat’s winter
cover to ensure it still allows rain and heavy snow loads to
easily shed away from the boat. Small boats should have the
drain plug removed. A tight-fitting winter cover will also help
keep out the
critters, including raccoons, feral cats and muskrats, whose
damage boat insurance policies generally do not cover.
2. Take it home. If you forgot to
bring home life jackets when you put the boat away in the fall,
it’s best to do it now. That includes throwable devices you keep
near the helm. They will last longer and stay cleaner. Store in
a dry location at home. Signal flares can be kept aboard if they
are in location not affected by moisture. Some handheld air
horns can leave a not-easy-to-remove rust ring when stored in
their upright position. Both signal devices can be put into
zipper-lock freezer bags. Other common items boaters mistakenly
leave on their boat during winter storage are liquid cleaners
that can burst open during the freeze/thaw cycle and food, which
draw vermin.
3. Air it out. Try to ventilate the
boat, which will help keep mold and mildew at bay. If the boat
is closed tightly and doesn’t have ventilation, use desiccants –
often sold in bucket type containers – in cuddy cabins or living
space below. Follow the manufacturer instructions and you should
be able keep a fairly dry boat over the long winter storage
period making spring cleanup easier and preserving your boat’s
value.
4. Be safe. There may be ice and snow
this time of year. If you need to use a ladder, ensure it’s
firmly planted, always tie it off at the top, and have a friend
hold it while you’re ascending/descending. Never move or adjust
a jack stand – call the yard for assistance. Tying off a winter
cover to jack stands is also a very bad idea as the stands could
be yanked out from under the boat during high winds.
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release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Closed for the season |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed for the season |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Opening March 20, 2021 |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Closed for the season |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Opening
in March |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Opening Feb 4, 2020 |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
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MONDAY
25 JANUARY
2021
Boat
Drinks
National Irish Coffee Day, so enjoy one in the cabin of your
boat today.
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 24 of the Mississippi River
at Louisiana, Mo
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enlarge
Picture of the Day.....was posted by Mary Lindsay
It's the new
Champ Clark Bridge looking from the Missouri side of the
Mississippi River towards Two Rivers Marina.
RiverBill says... Thanks Lindsay for allowing us to re-post your
photo
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The Champ Clark
Bridge is a steel girder bridge over the Mississippi River
connecting Louisiana, Missouri with Pike County, Illinois. It
carries U.S. Route 54 northeast to Pittsfield, Illinois, where
U.S. 54 terminates. It opened on August 3, 2019, replacing an
older bridge of the same name.
The bridge is
named after James Beauchamp Clark, a former Speaker of the House
from Bowling Green, Missouri. Clark served as Speaker from 1911
to 1919.
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Longing for SPRING.
Summer nights, great bands , great times.
9 Saturdays to go before OPENING Day.
We can’t wait to share all the exciting
events we have planned for 2021..... coming
soon
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Yesteryear's Pic of
the Day
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YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2008.....
Pulled this one from way back. Not
sure who the photographer was.....
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parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
Mississippi
River System
For
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report on the
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 7,610 members as of
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Wednesday,
January 27, 2021
Virtual Public Meeting
Emergency Action and Evacuation Plan
for the City of De Soto, Mo.........
Reprinted from St. Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Boater Rescued Capsized
Kayakers........
Last Thursday afternoon, two people were
rescued after their kayaks capsized on the Lake of the Ozarks.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that 20 year old Seth
Arvesen and 19 year old Camille Vandergriff were paddling in
Turkey Creek Cove near the 81 Mile Marker when the incident
occurred.
Shortly after 3 pm on January 21,
Vandergriff's kayak capsized throwing her into the water.
Arvesen tried to save her and fell out of his kayak. neither
were wearing life jackets.
A passing boater helped Vandergriff and
Arvesen to a dock, however, both were in need of
hospitalization. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that
Vandergriff's condition was listed as "serious" and Arvesen's
was "moderate"........
Click here to
read more from lakeexpo.com. With Photo.
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incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Illinois Department of Natural
Resources
IDNR Requesting Input On Conservation
Officers........
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources
is calling on the public to provide input on outdoor
recreational activities and the work of Illinois Conservation
Police Officers via an online survey available on the IDNR
website.
IDNR Office of Law Enforcement Director
Timothy Tyler said that they need and want to hear from the
public how they can better dedicate their efforts to protect the
people and natural resources of Illinois.
Tyler added that he is encouraging the public
to take a few moments to fill out the online survey and provide
comments on the Conservation Police's work and any suggestions
on how to meet their mission in the future........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from advantagenews.com.
Click here to
visit the IDNR website.
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Inventory..
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Ohio River At Paducah, Kentucky
Smithsonian Exhibit On Display ........
Over the next few weeks, a traveling exhibit
from the Smithsonian Institution is on display at the River
Discovery Center in Paducah, Kentucky. Entitled Crossroads:
Change in Rural America, the exhibit in presented in
cooperation between the Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street and
the Kentucky Humanities Council.
River Discovery Center Executive Director
Julie Harris said that the exhibit relates to the museum's
mission, as they are teaching about the importance of the inland
waterway system, and most of the rivers are bordered on rural
communities.
The exhibit focuses on the latter half of the
20th century and beyond, and utilizes story boards, graphic
panels, artifacts, interactive components and videos to discuss
the evolving landscape of rural life.
The exhibit will remain at the River
Discovery Center through February 13th........
Click here to
read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net. With
Photo.
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Tennessee River Near Johnsonville,
Tennessee
Volunteers Clean Up Over 9,200 Pounds
Of Trash Over Three Days..........
During a recent three-day cleanup, the
non-profit organization Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful
teamed up with Johnsonville State Historic Park to remove 9,208
pounds of trash from the Tennessee River.
KTNRB Executive Director Kathleen Gibi says
that the volunteer turnout for the cleanup tripled from the
organization's October cleanup event. She added that three
river miles of the Tennessee River were adopted by volunteers
who wanted to keep up the work on their own.
Gibi says that is the way changes along the
river will happen, individuals and local partners that take
ownership to protect and improve their beautiful river
community........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Boat Sales
2020: A Strong Year That Finished
Strong........
As the new boat registration data is still
pouring in, it is looking like 2020 will be finishing on a high
note. With 32 states, representing 64 percent of the U.S.
boating market, new boat registrations during December were up
12.8 percent year-to-date in the main powerboat categories.
According to preliminary numbers released by
Statistical Surveys, the Michigan-based firm that tracks
new-boat registrations, new boat registrations are up 37.3
percent of a year-to-year basis.
Ryan Kloppe, sales director of Statistical
Surveys says that when all of the figures are in, registrations
will surpass 300.000 for the year, marking the highest U.S.
sales in the past 13 years. He adds that it was a strong finish
to a strong year........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
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THE WEEKEND
Sat, Sun.. 23, 24 JANUARY
2021
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26
Mississippi River &
Illinois River
Sun Pics
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enlarge
Pictures of the Day.....were posted by Jim Barzee
More photos
taken on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. I love going
on adventures with my wife and taking great photos.
Jim
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sat Pics
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enlarge
Pictures of the Day.....were taken Thursday
afternoon
The Yacht Club
of St. Louis Update
Looking Good !
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Warm Thoughts
Sat Pic
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enlarge
Picture of the Day.....was sent to us by Joey
Kaltenbach on December 23, 2020 and it got lost in RiverBills
in-basket.......
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Longing for SPRING.
Summer nights, great bands , great times.
9 Saturdays to go before OPENING Day.
We can’t wait to share all the exciting
events we have planned for 2021..... coming
soon
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
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Events..
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Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's Pic of
the Day
Pool
26 of the Mississippi River
Melvin Price
Lock and Dam
Click pic to enlarge
YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2019 .....
were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
RiverBill,
A lot of geese hanging out at Melvin Price. Also a heavy
duty crane barge by auxiliary lock.
Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club
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Added Sunday
Help Wanted
3rd Chute, Grafton, IL.........
Reprinted from Wayne Draper Facebook.
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Added Sunday
Upcoming Events Friday, February 12,
2021
Mississippi River At East Alton,
Illinois
Great Backyard Bird Count........
The National Great Rivers Research and
Education Center has announced that they are inviting community
members to take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count, which is
an annual event intended to better understand global bird
populations and their annual migrations.
The NGRREC will be hosting the event on their
green roof on Friday, February 12th, from 1 to 5 pm. The green
roof provides great views of the Mississippi River and is a safe
place to be socially distanced. The interior of the building
will remain closed.
Last year, some 250,000 participants from
around the globe identified close to 7,000 bird species.
Participants will be required to wear a mask and it would be a
good idea to bring binoculars as well........
Click here to
read this news article from riverbender.com. With
Photo.
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Added Sunday
Ohio River At Cave-In-Rock, Illinois
Ferry Closed After ATV Drove Into The
River........
At around 9 pm Saturday evening, the
Cave-In-Rock Ferry was shut down after an accident occurred at
the Illinois landing. Reportedly, a side-by-side ATV drove into
the Ohio RIver at the Illinois landing when the ferry was
loading on the Kentucky side.
Witnesses say that there were two occupants
on the ATV when the accident occurred. Divers have recovered
the ATV, however, they are still looking for the occupants.
Since responders and divers are looking for
the missing people near the Illinois landing, the Cave-In-Rock
Ferry stopped service and will remain closed at least through
Sunday morning........
Click here to
read this news story from kfvs12.com. With
Photo.
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Rock Island,
Illinois
Crews Preparing To Replace The I-280
Bridge Deck........
Crews are preparing to begin a three year
project on the Interstate 280 Bridge spanning the Mississippi
River between Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. The
Illinois Department of Transportation says that the Iowa-bound
lanes will be closed to allow crews to replace the concrete
bridge deck.
According to Ryan Hippen, a field engineer
with the Illinois Department of Transportation, this will be the
first major rehabilitation project for the 51 year old bridge.
This week, the preliminary work began with temporary lane
closures for netting installation and preparing for head to head
traffic on the Illinois bound lanes.
The deck replacement project is slated to
coordinate with the opening of four lanes on the new Interstate
74 bridge between Moline, Illinois and Bettendorf, Iowa........
Click here to
read this news article from wvik.org. With
Photos and Audio.
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Added Sunday
Lower Mississippi River
Corps Authorizes Funds For Channel
Deepening Project.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to
spend some $45.7 million over the next fiscal year to finish a
project that will deepen the Mississippi River channel to 50
feet. from Baton Rouge to the mouth of the Mississippi River.
This project will allow modern "New Panamax"
vessels, which are designed to utilize the newly widened Panama
Canal, and even "Post Panamax" vessels that may be too big for
the canal, to travel up the Mississippi River as far as Baton
Rouge.
A report from 2018 recommended the deepening
project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers determined that he
project would result in the average increase in the national
economy by more than $127 million, compared to the cost of $17.7
million to maintain the deeper channel........
Click here to
read this news report from nola.com. With
Photo.
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District 8 MRS
Mississippi
River System
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Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
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Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
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and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 7,610 members as of
01-23-21.......
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Next Saturday,
January 30, 2021
New Years Nosh
Con Trios Yacht Club.........
For more information go to Con Trios Yacht Club..
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Help Wanted
Missouri River Relief
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Reprinted from Missouri River Relief Facebook...
click here
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Now Hiring
St. Louis Deckhands
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Reprinted from Inland Marine Service
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State of Illinois
2021 Hunting, Fishing and Sportsman Combo License
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Reprinted from Illinois Department od Natural Resources Facebook...
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Sad News
Dave Brinkman Passed Away........
Funeral
Services for David Lee Brinkman of Winfield, MO will be held
at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Carter-Ricks
Funeral Home in Winfield. Rev. Michael Kasevich, pastor of
St. Paul United Church of Christ near Old Monroe, MO, will
officiate with burial in Whispering Winds Cemetery near
Winfield. Serving as pallbearers will be Barry Brinkman,
Luke Walker, Leigh Walker, Lydia Brinkman, Larry Keeling,
Andy Keeling, Chris Brinkman and Dale Speath.
Mr. Brinkman, 75, passed away Thursday afternoon, January
14, 2021 at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Meyers, FL. Born
February 10, 1945 in Elsberry, MO, he was the son of Parker
Brown and Nellie Mae Lemery Brinkman. David was a 1963
graduate of Winfield High School. He served his country in
the United States Army from 1966-1968. David was united in
marriage on September 18, 1965 in Winfield to Sharon Ann
McPheeters. This union was blessed with two children: Jack
and Andrea. David worked as a tool engineer for Boeing,
retiring after 50 years of service. He was a member of
American Legion Post #420 in Old Monroe. David was a past
volunteer and Chief for the Old Monroe Fire Protection
District.
Visitation at Funeral Home
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Carter - Ricks Funeral Home
3838 East Highway 47
Winfield, Missouri, United States |
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Carter - Ricks Funeral Home
3838 East Highway 47
Winfield, Missouri, United States |
Click here for Dave's Obituary
Reprinted from
Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes
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Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois
"Robust Comeback" Expected For
Tourism In The Riverbend........
According to the message presented during
Thursday's Great Rivers & Routes' annual Tourism Summit, the
path of the economic and tourism recovery will be paved with the
survival of small businesses and the return of tourists looking
for a safe destination.
Cory Jobe, President and CEO of the Great
Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau says that 2020 was an
unprecedented year for the hospitality and tourism industry.
Jobe states that the region's economic
recovery will rely heavily on the return of visitors looking for
a safe road trip experience during 2021. He adds that
supporting the local small businesses, destinations and
attractions has been and will remain their focus........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
With Photos.
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River Eating
A Few Soups For Some Cold Days........
Winter is upon us, bringing with it chilly
temps, the kind that gets right into your bones. Since the
boats are typically put away, you may find yourself on the
couch, wrapped in blankets in front of a fire. That's also the
perfect time for a nice hot bowl of soup. Waterways Journal has
assembled an article describing a variety of soups as well as a
few recipes....
Click here to
read this column from waterwaysjournal.net.
With Photos..
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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 Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
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River
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January 23, 2009 in River History
A fire broke out on the docks at Alton Marina around 11 a.m. in the morning.
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Photo courtesy Arkansas, The Natural State
Mississippi River Near Marion, Arkansas
Sultana Museum Raising Funds For
Expansion........
The Sultana Disaster Museum is housed
within a building only 1,000 square feet in size in Marion,
Arkansas, which is located west of the Mississippi RIver, just
northwest of Memphis, Tennessee.
The historical society that operates the Sultana Disaster
Museum is currently trying to raise funds for the museum that
commemorates the deadliest maritime disaster in the history of
the United States.
While the Sultana is not as well known
as say the Titanic, the total loss of life when it sank
on April 27, 1865 was 1,400 people, all Americans.........
Click here to
read this news story from waterwaysjournal.net.
Check out the Sultana Museum..
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Boating Safety
Sea Tow Accepting Life Jacket Loaner
Station Applications........
The Sea Tow Foundation, which is a
not-for-profit organization that spreads awareness of safe
boating practices, recently announced that they are accepting
applications for hosting life jacket loaner stations or
restocking a loaner station in the community.
The Sea Tow Foundation has received a grant
via the U.S. Coast Guard's Sport Fish Restoration & Boating
Trust Fund to work with communities around the nation to add at
least 50 new Life Jacket Loaner Stations and restock hundreds of
stations for the 2021 boating season.
Organizations, companies or families that are
interested in adding a Life Jacket Loaner Station for their area
or receiving life jackets may at the Sea Tow Foundation's
website. The applications will only be accepted through
February 1, 2021........
Click here to
read this news story from boatignindustry.com. With
Photo.
Click here to
visit the Sea Tow Foundation website.
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Boat Sales
A Strong Finish To A Strong
Year........
It is looking like the marine industry will
be finishing 2020 on a high note as the data on new boat
registration data is tallied. With 32 states representing
approximately 64 percent of the U.S. Boating Market, new boat
registrations were up 12.8 percent year-to-dat4e in the main
powerboat segments.
According to preliminary data provided by
statistical surveys, a Michigan based firm that tracks new boat
registrations, on a year-to year basis, registrations are up
37.3 percent.
Ryan Kloppe, sales director for Statistical
Surveys says that when all of the numbers are in, the
registrations will surpass 300,000 for the year, making 2020 the
year with the highest boat sales in he U.S. in the last 13
years........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
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FRIDAY
JANUARY 22,
2021
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Woodland Marina Update
A view looking across the harbor towards the area where the rack
storage building was before the fire.
A view looking from the harbor
side towards the area where
buildings were before the fire.
A view looking from the harbor
side towards the area where
the office
was located before the fire.
Click photo to
enlarge
Pictures of the Day.....were taken yesterday
afternoon at Woodland Marina.
The burned out
buildings are gone
Cleanup has
begun
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Mississippi River at
Kimmswick, Mo
Click photo to
play
Picture of the Day.....was sent to us by Claudia
Burris who hails out of Hoppie's Marina in Kimmswick, Mo
Hi Bill,
What a beautiful day to take a boat ride on the Mississippi. It
was unseasonably warm on Thursday and my dream came true!
See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
Hoppie’s Marina Correspondent
RiverBill says.... WOW
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Yesteryear's Pic of
the Day
Dardenne Slough
Pool
26 of the Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2019 ..... was from the
Boathouse Food and Deck
Webcam. On that morning:
~ Air temperature at ......... 18 ° F
~ Water temperature at..... 38 ° F
Pancake ice is a form of ice that consists of round pieces of
ice with diameters ranging from 12 inches to 9.8 ft.
The round shape comes from bumping into other pieces of ice.
In colder weather the pancakes can consolidate, freezing
into a coherent ice sheet.
Did you know.... ice
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Funeral
Services for David Lee Brinkman of Winfield, MO will be held
at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Carter-Ricks
Funeral Home in Winfield. Rev. Michael Kasevich, pastor of
St. Paul United Church of Christ near Old Monroe, MO, will
officiate with burial in Whispering Winds Cemetery near
Winfield. Serving as pallbearers will be Barry Brinkman,
Luke Walker, Leigh Walker, Lydia Brinkman, Larry Keeling,
Andy Keeling, Chris Brinkman and Dale Speath.
Mr. Brinkman, 75, passed away Thursday afternoon, January
14, 2021 at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Meyers, FL. Born
February 10, 1945 in Elsberry, MO, he was the son of Parker
Brown and Nellie Mae Lemery Brinkman. David was a 1963
graduate of Winfield High School. He served his country in
the United States Army from 1966-1968. David was united in
marriage on September 18, 1965 in Winfield to Sharon Ann
McPheeters. This union was blessed with two children: Jack
and Andrea. David worked as a tool engineer for Boeing,
retiring after 50 years of service. He was a member of
American Legion Post #420 in Old Monroe. David was a past
volunteer and Chief for the Old Monroe Fire Protection
District.
Visitation at Funeral Home
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Carter - Ricks Funeral Home
3838 East Highway 47
Winfield, Missouri, United States |
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Carter - Ricks Funeral Home
3838 East Highway 47
Winfield, Missouri, United States |
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Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Grafton Issued Permits For
Events........
The Grafton City Council recently issued
permits for several events that are planned for the next few
months, including the popular riverfront fireworks display.
Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin says that the
fireworks display will be moving forward for the Independence
Day celebration. He adds that most of the businesses in town
are eagerly looking towards the upcoming tourist season........
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Missouri River At Jefferson City,
Missouri
Three Cars Found In The River........
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports
that around 2:30 pm Wednesday afternoon, they discovered three
cars in the Missouri River at Jefferson City, Missouri.
Troopers from the local river zone and dive
team members were initially working to retrieve a car that
rolled into the river from the boat ramp across from Jefferson
City. Shortly after entering the river, they pulled out a car,
but not the one they were originally after, They recovered a
car that had been stolen in 2019. It was not related to the
original call.
Another vehicle not related to the original
call was located, however, it had been in the river for a
significant amount of time and would be recovered at a later
date. Vehicle number three was recovered just before 7 pm, and
was the vehicle responders were originally looking for. The
person that had driven that car into he river was found
uninjured at another location........
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Boat Gear Manufacturer
ShoreMaster, HydroHoist and Neptune
Boat Lifts Combined To Form Waterfront Brands........
ShoreMaster, who merged with HydroHoist in
2019 and purchased Neptune Boat Lifts in last year recently
announced that the portfolio has been rebranded under the
umbrella title of Waterfront Brands.
At the boat lift portfolio intends to
continue expansion into the North American Marine markets,
Invision Capital has announced that they will remain an equity
partner in the venture.
As part of the rebranding, Don Hurley, the
current President and CEO of ShoreMaster, will be appointed
Chief Executive Officer of Waterfront Brands. He will oversee
the portfolio's executive team as well as the infrastructure for
all of the brands........
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Boating Safety
Sea Tow Accepting Life Jacket Loaner
Station Applications........
The Sea Tow Foundation, which is a
not-for-profit organization that spreads awareness of safe
boating practices, recently announced that they are accepting
applications for hosting life jacket loaner stations or
restocking a loaner station in the community.
The Sea Tow Foundation has received a grant
via the U.S. Coast Guard's Sport Fish Restoration & Boating
Trust Fund to work with communities around the nation to add at
least 50 new Life Jacket Loaner Stations and restock hundreds of
stations for the 2021 boating season.
Organizations, companies or families that are
interested in adding a Life Jacket Loaner Station for their area
or receiving life jackets may at the Sea Tow Foundation's
website. The applications will only be accepted through
February 1, 2021........
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Boat Sales
Wholesale Shipments Slow During
November........
The National Marine Manufacturers Association
reports that during November, new boat manufacturing activity
was up by 3 percent year-over-year, but down by 18 percent
compared to October.
Even though wholesale boat shipments slowed
during November, it was mainly driven by a reduction in
shipments of personal watercraft, which had seen elevated growth
over the summer.
The other boat categories had posted upticks
in wholesale shipments, and the National Marine Manufacturers
Association is expecting the total wholesale shipments for 2020
will be at least 92 percent of the totals from 2019........
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THURSDAY
JANUARY 21,
2021
Over 10.5 Million Boater
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Grafton History Museum
Artists Contest.......
ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS:
GRAFTON HISTORY MUSEUM IS SPONSORING AN ART CONTEST!
Grafton Museum Murals:
Criteria:
The slogan for Grafton is “Grafton: A Real American River Town
There will be two display areas in the Museum depicting an early
1900’s Period Room and a Hunting Scene from the early 1900s. The
displays will be a combination of a background mural and
artifacts owned by the Grafton Historical Society. Other
artifacts can be contributed or loaned to the Museum and
included in the displays.
Each display floor area will be 16 ft. by 16 ft. The Period Room
will be located in the Southwest corner of the Museum and a
Hunting Scene in the Northwest corner. Each mural will wrap
around the corner for a total of 32 ft. of wall space. All
murals will be done in a “Realism” style. The walls are
currently painted a low luster off-white.
Early 1900’s Period Room
One wall will depict a parlor and the other a kitchen
The window on the south wall should be incorporated into the
artist’s design
Artifacts to be included (more may be added):
Kitchen - wood cook stove
- wooden icebox
- old kitchen utensils
- kerosene lantern
- table and chairs
- Existing window incorporated in design
Parlor - parlor stove
rocking chair
side table
baby buggy
other miscellaneous furniture
Hunting Scene - Should include the river and vegetation
found along the river including trees, bushes, cat- tails, etc.
- Could include wooded land, farmlands and wetlands
- Should include animals, reptiles, and birds found along the
river
- Artifacts to be included (more may be added)
- Punt boat with gun and ducks
RULES FOR SUBMISSION:
1. Must be a current Resident of Calhoun, Greene, Jersey or
Madison County, over the age of 18.
2. Announcement of winners will be on Mayor Eberlin FB page,
GraftonilChamber.com
page and word of mouth.
3. Artists should send an email to
lou.lenkman@att.net to enter this contest no later than 30
January, 2021. Artists will have until February 15, 2021 to
submit their rendering of the scene or scenes, if they wish to
submit both.
4. “Realism” style renderings can be in Black and White or
color. Final mural should be in color appropriate for the time
frame and scene depicted.
5. Renderings must be submitted electronically to
lou.lenkman@att.net
6. Judging will be done via zoom conference call, by 3
independent judges.
7. Judging will be done as a “blind contest”. No judge will know
whos’ art they will be judging.
8. Decision of the Judges is final.
9. Each of two contestants who’s rendering is judged the best
will be given 45 days to complete their actual rendering, at the
museum.
10. Upon completion each winner will receive a $750 check for
“work completed, in kind. Also, a plaque commemorating their
support of the Grafton Museum.
11. Each Mural will also have appropriate recognition for each
artist.
12. Entries no later than 30 Jan. 20121 should include Name,
Address, email and phone number. No special form is required.
13. Renderings should be emailed to
lou.lenkman@att.net
no later than February 15, 2021.
13. Point of contact for questions:
lou.lenkman@att.net
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Sad News
Dave Brinkman Passed Away........
Funeral
Services for David Lee Brinkman of Winfield, MO will be held
at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Carter-Ricks
Funeral Home in Winfield. Rev. Michael Kasevich, pastor of
St. Paul United Church of Christ near Old Monroe, MO, will
officiate with burial in Whispering Winds Cemetery near
Winfield. Serving as pallbearers will be Barry Brinkman,
Luke Walker, Leigh Walker, Lydia Brinkman, Larry Keeling,
Andy Keeling, Chris Brinkman and Dale Speath.
Mr. Brinkman, 75, passed away Thursday afternoon, January
14, 2021 at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Meyers, FL. Born
February 10, 1945 in Elsberry, MO, he was the son of Parker
Brown and Nellie Mae Lemery Brinkman. David was a 1963
graduate of Winfield High School. He served his country in
the United States Army from 1966-1968. David was united in
marriage on September 18, 1965 in Winfield to Sharon Ann
McPheeters. This union was blessed with two children: Jack
and Andrea. David worked as a tool engineer for Boeing,
retiring after 50 years of service. He was a member of
American Legion Post #420 in Old Monroe. David was a past
volunteer and Chief for the Old Monroe Fire Protection
District.
Visitation at Funeral Home
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Carter - Ricks Funeral Home
3838 East Highway 47
Winfield, Missouri, United States |
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Carter - Ricks Funeral Home
3838 East Highway 47
Winfield, Missouri, United States |
Click here for Dave's Obituary
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Mississippi River At Quincy, Illinois
Officials Host Riverfront Q-And-A
Session About Riverfront........
Quincy officials recently hosted the first of
two Q-and-A sessions to discuss the latest concepts for the
Quincy Riverfront Master Plan. A variety of concerns were
discussed including riverboats and flooding.
Riverboat docking facilities were a feature
included in the Gateway riverfront concept, which focuses on the
installation of a large event plaza that would allow for a
variety of community events.
Mike Klingner, with the engineering and
architectural firm Klingner and Associates said that his firm
was seeing a lot of demand for cruise lines along the
Mississippi RIver. Klingner added that if there was proper
access to the river, Quincy would draw in riverboats........
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Mississippi River At Quincy, Illinois
Art Keller Marina........
The Quincy Park Board recently sought out
proposals for the operation of the Art Keller Marina on
Quinsippi Island after boat slip rentals dropped off more than
45 percent since 2011, and the marina began posting a financial
loss in 2019.
The Park Board agreed to request proposals
last month, and the proposals were due to the Park District by
January 11th. No proposals were submitted to privatize the Art
Keller Marina.
Rome Frericks, Park District Executive
Director advised the Park Board on Wednesday that he had
contacted the two groups that had attended a pre-proposal
meeting last month to learn why they did not submit a proposal.
He got no response........
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River
History....
January 21, 1959 in River History
Rains of 3 to 6 inches fell on snow covered frozen ground, producing the
most destructive flooding in Ohio since March 1913. All streams reached
flood stage from January 21 to 24, killing 16 people, forcing 49,000 from
their homes, and causing extensive damage to homes, businesses, roads, and
bridges.
Source: Ohio History
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Upcoming Events January 23, 2021
Mississippi River Near Hannibal,
Missouri
Bald Eagle Events Beginning This
Weekend........
Starting this weekend, a series of bald eagle
events will be held that celebrate the resurgence of the species
that had almost no nests in Missouri, and now has around 300.
Kicking off the events will be a virtual
program from noon to 1 pm Saturday, January 23 hosted by the
Missouri Department of Conservation and the Dickerson Park Zoo.
The program will feature live rehabilitated eagles.
On Sunday, January 24, Nature Interpreter
Gale Rublee will head up the Hannibal Parks & Recreation's All
About Eagles programs at 1 and 1:30 pm at Kiwanis Park. Rublee
will be discussing the habitat and life cycle of eagles and
giving participants the chance to help build a giant eagle's
nest........
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Supply chains
are supposed to be efficient and economical, not like last
year’s flow of face masks, hand sanitizers. and toilet paper.
That chain busted at the same time Dr. Fauci advised; cover your
mouth, wash your hands, and mind your own business. The crisis
could be abated by staying put and keeping your distance until
the plague passed or a vaccine arrived. The world waited for the
wellerman to come. sanitizers. and toilet paper.
Dutch Ships on a Calm Sea.
Willem van de Velde II. Rijkesmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands, JA
Prior to 2020
thinking about toilet paper was something left best to weird Mr.
Whipple who scolded customers for squeezing the Charmin. My
thoughts were limited to stocking the boat with fast dissolving
toilet paper and hoping George would learn to swap out the empty
tube for a new roll. Life is often amusing and frequently
confusing. None of us dreamed that we’d soon mask up, get in
line and pray Mr. Whipple had left a meager supply of off brand,
cheek chaffing tissue. With over 7 trillion bare butts on planet
Earth, toilet paper was a commodity in short supply. There were
few supply ships able to deliver. And so we waited for the
wellerman to bring us sugar, tea plus rum and T P.
Now it’s ’21, the virus has come of age. Earworms have pushed
away from 2020 Hip Hop (WAP) and dirges (I’m So Lonesome I Could
Cry) to 19th century sea shanties. Makes sense. The virus left
many feeling as bereft as an old salt in the crows nest on
midnight watch. They know better than to grab babies or old
ladies to sing them Hip Hop, fearing, God forbid, they discern
the lyrics. Brother Love’s Traveling Show is currently led by a
young Scotsman[1] who brings us together with sea shanties. We
know the words and can carry the tunes with Quint and Hooper
aboard the ill-fated Orca. These are shaggy dog tales of early
morning drunken sailors, seamen like Joe who hauled away, and a
beach boy and his grandfather aboard the Sloop John B. Today's
top sea shanty crashing the ‘Net is about whalers aboard the
Billy of Tea. There's whale toggled to their harpoons that’s
drags the ship for longer than the endless song as the crew
waits for a supply ship (wellerman).
A Ship on the High
Seas Caught by a Squall,
The Gust, Willem
van de Velde II (1680)
Rijksmuseum,
Amsterdam, Netherlands. Photo by JAL
It’s the song of this dreary season. We’ve
stockpiled enough crap traps and loo rolls to wipe away a
zillion dingleberrys. The supply chain is still Kinked and we’re
still waiting for a couple shots, not in a glass, in the arm.
Whether the cargo aboard our wellerman is sung by Pfizer,
Moderna, or that Euro-indie group Astra Zenica, I’m going to
sing it like sailor Joe. He saw black clouds rising and
bellowed, “Away haul away, we’ll hope for better weather. Away.
Ho! We’ll haul away together!”
The Billy of Tea is still chasing the whale. When the wellerman
comes, with a tot of sugar and rum for the tea, the crew will
take their leave and go. I’m eager to leave harbor and set sail
again. Until then, “we’ll haul away together, we’ll haul away,
Joe.”
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