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THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN...19, 20 DECEMBER 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits
Since Sept 12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
The Mississippi River at Kimmswick, Mo
Sun Pic
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was sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out of Hoppie's Marina The Picture of the Day
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Hi Bill,
It was just another beautiful evening at Hoppie’s Marina.
See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
Hoppie’s Marina Correspondent
Boathouse
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sun Pic
Birthday Boy "Jimmie" and Katie
Joe the Chef at the Boathouse bringing out a fresh pizza
Chelsea and Nick
End of the Appleton
Brad and Monica
Christmas Cheer from the Boathouse Crew !
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The Pictures of the Day..... were sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann who hails out of RiverBills Place at Woodland Marina
Jimmie's Birthday Party at the Boathouse
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sat Pic
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The Picture of the Day..... was sent taken yesterday afternoon
Some heavy equipment at Woodland Marina
Looks like demolition has started.
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sat Pic
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The Pictures of the Day..... were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher who hails out of the Alton Motor Boat Club on Piasa Creek of the Mississippi River
Friday Ride
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Check out the Mississippi Water Trail
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The Mississippi River Water Trail is being developed by the US Army Corps of Engineers and partnering organizations in response to public requests for a water trail on the Mississippi River within the St. Louis District boundary. The Corps has developed day use rest areas, primitive camping areas, watchable wildlife and interpretive opportunities on the Mississippi River. Explore the Trail
Reprinted from the Mississippi Water Trail.org
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Sat Pic
Alton Slough
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Melvin Price Lock and Dam in the background
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Added Sunday
Flood Mitigation
River Town Mayors Call For Resilience Funds.........
This past week, the United States moved towards the creation of a Resilience Revolving Loan Fund for state and local governments, which is reportedly one of the most valuable resilience tools available from the federal government.
The legislation would allow states to offer cities and counties low-interest loans for disaster mitigation projects, such as the creation or restoration of natural infrastructure.
During a recent virtual meeting of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative, Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin said that the fund would help out with restoring natural flood mitigation structures such as wetlands, marshes and reconnecting rivers with their floodplains........
Click here to read this news article from altondailynews.com. With Photo and Audio
Added Sunday
John's Boat Harbor
Ramp is Closed........
Reprinted from John's Boat Harbor Facebook... click here
Added Sunday
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Lodge is Open........
Reprinted from Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center Facebook... click here
Added Sunday
Boat Show News
Big Thunder Launched Virtual Boat Show........
Big Thunder Marine recently announced that they have developed a new way to shop for boats with the introduction of their 2021 Virtual Boat Show. The immersive technology allows customers to look through consoles, underseat storage and even check out the engine room.
Jeremy Anderson, the General Manager for Big Thunder Marine says that they pride themselves on leading the industry with new and innovative ideas such as their 2021 Virtual Boat Show.
Anderson says that they recognize that some customers want that boat show experience, but without having to travel to a boat show during the pandemic. The technology allows users to experience a 360 degree view of each boat by brand,........
Click here to read this news article from lakeexpo.com. With Photos.
Click here to check out the virtual boat show at bigthundermarine.com.
Photo courtesy Candela
Added Sunday
Boat Manufacturer
Candela Boats Introduces Electric Foiling Boat........
Swedish boat builder, Candela Boats recently introduced a unique new model, the Candela Seven, which combines the boat builder's foiling vessel with a Torqeedo electric propulsion system.
The Candela Seven is the world's first fully electric foiling vessel. It uses the Torqeedo Deep Blue 50i, which produces the equivalent of 80 horsepower, to propel the Candela Seven to a top speed close to 30 knots. at 20 knots, the vessel has a 57 mile range.
Mikael Mahlberg, communications director for Candela Boats says that riding in the Candela Seven is really like flying. He added that if you want to go far and fast with electric propulsion, foiling is the only way to go.........
Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With Photos.
Click here for Candela Boats website
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS Mississippi River System
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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 7,545 members as of 12-20-20....... Click here and check it out.
River Gear For Sale............
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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
Mississippi River Near Roxana, Illinois
3 Million Pound Reactor Traveled By Sea, River.... Headed To Refinery....
This past week, the Illinois Department of Transportation was assisting Phillips 66 move a three million-plus pound reactor to their wood River Refinery, located in Roxana, Illinois.
The reactor was constructed in Italy, then traveled across the Atlantic Ocean, through the Gulf of Mexico to the Port of New Orleans, where it traveled up the Mississippi River.
The reactor is upgrading an existing processing unit in order to provide better gasoline and diesel yields. Another similar reactor is expected to arrive next week........
Click here to read this news story from kfvs12.com. With Photos
No new incident reports for the St. Louis areaClick 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
Yacht Club of St. Louis Update
Dredging........
Reprinted From Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook.... click here
Missouri River Relief
The Forces That Shaped the Missouri River.......
Reprinted From Missouri River Relief Facebook.... click here
Website..click here Facebook Page..click here
Bald Eagle News
Eagle Events Returning ... Hannibal and Clarksville........
Next month, eagles will be the focus of two events, the first hosted by Hannibal Parks & Recreation from 11 am to noon on Saturday, January 23rd at the Kiwanis Park near the riverfront. Gale Rublee will lead the event, which will focus on the eagle's life cycle.
The next weekend, January 30 & 31, Clarksville will be hosting their annual tradition of Eagle Days featuring live bird demonstrations and vendors at the recently renovated Apple Shed, combined with outdoor viewing opportunities.
Rublee says that it is exciting that eagles have made a comeback over the past 20 years, and the state of Missouri provides an important wintering location for them........
Click here to read more from hannibal.net. With Photos.
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Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here
River History....
19 November 2019 in River History
Two Rivers Marina, located on the Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo announced they were ceasing business.
The new owners... Pike County Property Inc
River Shipping News
Port Plans Proceeding For Cairo, Western Kentucky........
A pair of port projects along the Mississippi River near the confluence with the Ohio River are proceeding, with the Alexander-Cairo Port in Illinois expected to break ground as soon as late spring.
Earlier this month, the Illinois Department of Transportation formerly allocated the first $4 million of the $40 million promised by the state for the Alexander-Cairo Port District. The $4 million will cover the cost of the remaining engineering, design and site clearing fees.
Just downriver from Cairo and the confluence, plans for the Western Kentucky Riverport Authority are proceeding as well, with the economic feasibility study for the port being approximately halfway completed. Consultant on the project, Bill Miller, expects that the study will be wrapped up during the first quarter of 2021........
Click here to read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net
Waterway Shipping
A Look Back At The Highlights Of 2020........
While Trolling The Internet.... We reeled in a photo gallery showing some of the notable events that occurred in the waterway shipping industry over the past year....
Click here to check out this photo gallery from waterwaysjournal.net.
Photo courtesy Mercury Marine
Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Mercury Marine Introduces Forward-Facing Bravo 4 S For Wakesurf Boats........
Back in August, Mercury Marine introduced their MerCruiser Bravo Four S forward facing drive, which is intended for the wildly popular sterndrive wakesurf boat market.
Dan Ryks, category manager for sterndrive and inboard propulsion for Mercury Marine says that the wakesurfing market is continuing to be popular and something that consumers want to do. He adds that the Bravo Four S is positioned exactly where they expected it to be.
The Bravo Four S is a sterndrive with dual forward facing propellers, which end up under the bottom of the boat, which gives improved handling characteristics. The drive is paired with enhanced Smart Two digital controls that are integrated with the vessel's wake and ballast systems........
Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com. With Photo.
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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
11-19-20
Gift Certificates$20 for $25, $40 for $50
Click here for more info
10-27-20
We are going to continue to follow the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing. We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Thank you
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
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
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm, Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
Con Trios Yacht Club
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
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
Grafton Harbor
Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
11-19-20
New online shopping available
Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!
Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Dec 16 thru Dec 30... click here
Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
12-11-20
Grafton Oyster Bar Groupon
$17 for $30 Worth of Seafood and Drinks
at Grafton Oyster Bar
Check it out... click here
Closed for the season.
See you next spring
John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
12-17-20
Little. Bit of a change in the weather Probably no white Christmas. It’s really been a crazy mixed up year. But we have all survived
And sure we can handle what ever is dealt to us. We are river People . Office won’t be open every day. From Thursday at noon till on 24th
Till Friday Jan 1st. Be someone around but call
If you need anything. More later. Getting lonely down at the end of the road.
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
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building relationships by providing the best in products and services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine industry to take care of all of your parts and service needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury, Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat, performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat, or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years. Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
Liberty Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
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!
Patio Open Thu - Sat.. 5-10pm
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
Effective Nov. 2, 2020
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
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
10-31-20
This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the pump out. Enjoy the sunshine.
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
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....
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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..................... Closed for the season Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Closed for the season Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open 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
The Boathouse Food and Deck WebCam
Live Image
Mississippi River on Dardenne Slough UMR 222.2
The Webcam uploads a new picture every 6 minutes..
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Go to www.RiverWebCams.com for the last 10 pictures from the above camera!
Lock & Dam 15 Webcam
Live Image
Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Lock and Dam 15....
US Army Corps of Engineers Camera
Live Image of Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL ... Click here
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Golden Eagle Ferry
Mon - Thur.. 5AM- 9PM Fri & Sat.... 5AM- 2AM Sun........... 8AM- 9PM On Board Phone
618- 535-5759
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Winfield Ferry
CLOSED
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
618.786.8888
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Artistic Affairs Catering
1336 Caulks Hill Rd.
St. Charles, MO 63304
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SCHNEIDER Real Estate, Inc
1551 Wall Street, Suite 140
St. Charles, Mo 63303
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The new management is Padavans NY dba Padavan & Haacke On the Water at the Duck Club
click here for more info
Now accepting social membership applications
6257 Hwy V, St. Charles, Mo
Club 636-250-4333
Marina 636-250-4321
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Duck Club Yacht Club website
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2020 Slip Rates
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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click here for website
click here for map
click here for Menu
Call 636.723.0005 when your headed to the river and they will have your food ready when you arrive at the store !
Check out the New patio
UMR 222.2
Marine Gas,
Diesel Fuel, Ice
Docks, Rack Storage
40 Ton Travel Lift
Repairs all makes& models
636-250-3446
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Map.. click here
Website.. click hereFacebook.. click here
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Let's Plan aRiver Get-Away
Fun, friendly atmosphere
Five Anchor Marina
Beautiful area of theMississippi River
New Restaurant On Site
Explore the historictown of Louisiana, MO
Website.. click here
Facebook.. click here
Alton Marina is the cover photo for the
2020 edition of Quimby's Cruising Guide
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Dining room/ lounge bar & sports bar that offers live video gaming
for virtual tour
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OR OUR WEBSITE
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for website
Toll-Free:
866-249-2135
Class schedule.. click here
Website..... click here
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Docks-Dry Storage-Ramp-Repairs-Gas 24/7 Transients welcome
We have Pump Out
Ramp Passes & Storage
636-946-2073
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UMR 222.2
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