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~~~~~~ RiverBills Archives~~~~~~
January 2021

01-21-2021 - 01-31-2021

 

A WEBSITE FOR THE  BOATING COMMUNITY 

OF THE 

MISSISSIPPI, ILLINOIS, MISSOURI, MERAMEC AND KASKASKIA RIVERS

 

 

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

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Warmer Days

Sun Pic

 

Click photo to 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!

 

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....

 

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

 

 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

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

 

 

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

 

 

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 Photos

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

 

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........

 

Click here to read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net.

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....

 

Click here to check out this photo from waterwaysjournal.net.

 

 

 

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

 

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

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. 

 

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

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Upcoming Events....February 13, 2021

MARDI GRAS-FTON

Drifter's Eats & Drinks parade.......

 

Reprinted from Drifter's Eats & Drinks Facebook... click here

 

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

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

 

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.

 


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

 

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

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

 

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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  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

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. 

 

#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….

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.

 

List Your Boat

on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "July 2021" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

Six months on the Classified Page.  

 

e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page

 

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

11-15-20

Closed for the season

Fuel and water available



 

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

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800

Website.... N/A
Email...... Boathouseontheriver@gmail.com
 

Upcoming Events.. click here

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

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

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

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

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

 

1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139

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

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

 

 

2021 Cruise schedule.. click here


 

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

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.

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073

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

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

Gated Entry and Video Security

 

 

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

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

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

 

Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 


Closed for remodeling

 

Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Closed for the season

See you in 2021 !


 

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

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

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

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 



 

Check out Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page.... click here

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

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

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

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 

 

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

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 

 

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

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
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

 

 

FRIDAY

29 JANUARY 2021

 

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

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...

 

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

 

 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.

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

 

 

 

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

 

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

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. 

 

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

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

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.. click here

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Help Wanted

St Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers.....

 

Reprinted from St Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook..... click here

 

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. 

 


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

 

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

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

 

Saturday, January 30, 2021

New Years Nosh

Con Trios Yacht Club.........

 

 

For more information go to Con Trios Yacht Club.. click here

 

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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  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

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.

 

#winterboatwork  #longshotmarina  #boats  #boatwork  #winter  #marina  #stcharlesmo

 

  SEE OUR BOATS             GET A SLIP 

 

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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

Click here

 

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

 

List Your Boat

on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "July 2021" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

Six months on the Classified Page.  

 

e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page

 

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 

 

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

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
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

 

 

THURSDAY

28 JANUARY 2021

 

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

Birds, Birds, Birds

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 The Pictures of the Day.....were sent to us by Mary Tiemann

 

Last Saturday's Sunset in Grafton, IL

 

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

 

 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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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. 

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Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

Two Week Activity  Calendar

 

Click here and check out Grafton's Event and Music Calendar ....    Jan 27 - Feb 10

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Virtual Missouri River Program

For Assisted Living Facilities.......

 

Reprinted from Missouri River Relief Facebook..... click here

 

 

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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.

 

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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Slips Available

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.......

 

Reprinted from IDNR Conservation Police Facebook..... click here

 

Looking For Summer Interns

National Great Rivers Research and Education Center......

 

Reprinted from national  Great Rivers Research and Education Center Facebook..... click here

 

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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 uniformed services. Wikipedia

Stages of Cold Water Immersion.......

 

Reprinted from Missouri River Relief Facebook..... click here

 

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 read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.  With Photo.

 

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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Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

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Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

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
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

 

 

WEDNESDAY

27 JANUARY 2021

 

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

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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

Longing for SPRING.
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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

 

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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The Grafton Pub

Closed For Small Remodeling Project.......

 

Reprinted from Grafton pub Facebook .... click here

 

Grafton Oyster Bar

Reopening February 4th.......

 

Reprinted from Grafton Oyster Bar Facebook..... click here

 

Port Charles Harbor

BoatUS On The Water Towing Service 4th.......

 

Reprinted from Port Charles Harbor Facebook..... click here

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

Save the Dates.........

 

For more information go to Con Trios Yacht Club.. click here

 

 

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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 read this news article from riverbender.com.  With Photo and Audio

 


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

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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 read this news story from hannibal.net.  With Photo.

 

 

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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, with 385 dead and property losses reaching $500 million

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.

 

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. 

 

 

 

TUESDAY

26 JANUARY 2021

 

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

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

rix2628@att.net

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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

 

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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District 8 MRS                                                 Mississippi River System

 

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We have 7,615 members as of 01-26-21....... Click here and check it out. 

 

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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..... click here

 

 

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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........

 

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

 


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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 in St. Charles County

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........

 

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

 

News 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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This press release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click here

 

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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 

 

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

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............................. 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 in new location

 

 

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

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Pool 24 of the Mississippi River

at Louisiana, Mo

 

Click photo to 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.

Wikipedia

Longing for SPRING.
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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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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

 

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

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 01-25-21....... Click here and check it out. 

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

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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 Facebook..... click here

 

 

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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.

 


            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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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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 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

 

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

 

Pool 26

Mississippi River & Illinois River

Sun Pics

 

 

 

 

Click photo to 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

 

 

RiverBill says... Great photos ... WOW. Thanks for letting us re-post them Jim.

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Sat Pics

 

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Pictures of the Day.....were taken Thursday afternoon

 

The Yacht Club of St. Louis Update

Looking Good !

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Warm Thoughts

Sat Pic

 

 

Click photo to enlarge

 

Picture of the Day.....was sent to us by Joey Kaltenbach on December 23, 2020 and it got lost in RiverBills in-basket.......

 

 

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

 

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. click here

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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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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

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 01-23-21....... Click here and check it out. 

 

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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Next Saturday, January 30, 2021

New Years Nosh

Con Trios Yacht Club.........

 

 

For more information go to Con Trios Yacht Club.. click here

 

Help Wanted

Missouri River Relief ........

 

Reprinted from Missouri River Relief Facebook... click here

 

Now Hiring

St. Louis Deckhands ........

 

Reprinted from Inland Marine Service

State of Illinois

2021 Hunting, Fishing and Sportsman Combo License ........

 

 

Reprinted from Illinois Department od Natural Resources Facebook... click here 

 


            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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 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

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

 

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..

 

 

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

 

River History....

 

January 23, 2009 in River History


A fire broke out on the docks at Alton Marina around 11 a.m. in the morning. Two boats were damaged heavily by flames

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.. click here

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

 

FRIDAY

JANUARY 22, 2021

 

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

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

 

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 floats on the surface of water because ice is less dense than water.

 

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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

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 7,607 members as of 01-22-21....... Click here and check it out. 

 

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

 

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

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Alton, IL

Great Rivers & Routes ........

 

 

Reprinted from Great Rivers & Routes Facebook... click here 

 

Kaskaskia River at Modoc, IL

Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam ........

 

 

Reprinted from Kaskaskia River Project Facebook... click here 

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

Two Week Activity  Calendar

 

Click here and check out Grafton's Event and Music Calendar ....    Jan 20 -  Feb 3

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website


            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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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

 

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........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from altondailynews.com.  With Photo and Audio.

 

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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........

 

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

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

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........

 

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

 

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.

 

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........

 

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

 

 

 

THURSDAY

JANUARY 21, 2021

 

 

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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

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Video of the Day.....was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group by Captain Mark Newlin who hails out of Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

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Shoveling the Driveway at Mel Price Lock

Pool 26 of the Mississippi RIver

 

 

 

 

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Yesteryear's Pictures of the Day in 2016.......... were sent to us by Capt'n Scott Longar

Three of the River's finest

helping to shovel our driveway at Mel Price

 

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Has A Few Slips Available For Upcoming Season ........

 

 

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Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center

Reopening Friday ........

 

 

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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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Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

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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 Collection

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........

 

Click here to read more from hannibal.net.  With Photo.

 

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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