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Bill,
It's never too late for a leisurely boat ride!
Ryan Kolb
Yesteryear's Pic of the Day
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Yesteryear's Pictures of the Day in 2012 ....was sent to us by Capt'n Steve Nonn who hails out of Alton Marina in the boat..... Nothin But A Good Time.
It's the silhouette of the Clark Bridge at Alton, IL.....
What a sunset !
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Updated 11-28-13
Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 179.0 - BRIDGE MODIFICATION
Douglas MacArthur Bridge; Upper deck is being mechanically removed and the work will not impact navigation. Removal will be performed Monday
through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., until September 30, 2014. For additional information, mariners may contact the work crew by
phone at (314) 973-2326.
MILE 180.0 - BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Eads Bridge; The containment system in the center span 300-foot navigational opening between the red triangles has been raised to within 6-10 inches of low steel. The containment system located in the Illinois and Missouri spans remain suspended 3 feet below low steel. Work barges are spudded down on the backsides of the main navigation channel piers. Barges will be properly lit at night.
MILE 196.0 - DIVE/PIPELINE OPERATIONS
Continuing until further notice, dive/pipeline operations are being conducted in the vicinity of Mile 196.0, RDB. Work will be conducted from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. An Onyx Services dive boat will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake.
MISSOURI RIVER
MILE 8.2 - BRIDGE REPAIR
Burlington Northern Bridge; Repair work is being conducted on the bridge that will not impede normal river traffic. Estimated time of completion is January 1, 2014
MILE 27.1 - BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Wabash Railroad Bridge; Vertical clearance may be reduced to 78 feet above normal pool due to a containment extending 3 feet below low steel. Work will be performed during daylight hours, from November 18, 2013 until November 30, 2013. The work crew will raise the containment if requested and can be contacted by phone at (314) 568-8679.
MILE 44.0 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Daniel Boone Companion Bridge; Shaft drilling is ongoing outside of the navigation channel. At times the floating workplant may be temporarily moored in the channel and will move with advance notice by calling M/V GABRIEL J via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16.
Click here to go to the US Army Corps of Engineers website for additional information and the latest information...
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NTSB Investigator Sent To Sinking Site........
Tuesday, Senior Marine Investigator Larry Bowling of the National Transportation Safety Board was set to arrive at LeClaire, Iowa, in order to start a formal investigation of the towboat Stephen L. Colby. NTSB public affairs officer Terry Williams confirmed that the NTSB is investigating the sinking. Apparently, this is a rarity, as only seven towboat incidents, involving collisions with objects or other vessels, have been investigated during the past decade........
Click here to read this news report from qctimes.com.
Congratulations Tim. You and Martha are on your way...
Please keep the Gypsy Rose... Keep crankin em out
Jack Noel
Towboat Salvage Operations Continue........
On Tuesday, approximately 60 people worked in a light mist on salvage operations for the sunken towboat Stephen L. Colby. Supervisor of the Marine Safety Detachment, Quad Cities, U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Kody Stiltz stated that the stern of the 144 foot long Colby had been raised from the river bottom. If there are no setbacks, the Colby should be completely raised within the next several days. Cold weather is moving into the region, and ice-fighting equipment is on hand........
Click here to read this news article from qctimes.com. With Photos.
Click here to check out more photos of salvage operations from qctimes.com.
Click here to check out video of salvage operations from qctimes.com.
Sunken Tow's Owner Vows To Pay For Cleanup........
On Monday, Chris Myskowski, senior vice president of operations for Marquette Transportation Co, announced that the company was responsible for all of the costs related to the sinking of the Stephen L. Colby. During the meeting of the LeClaire City Council, Myskowski promised that river conditions would be returned to normal. The vessel sank on November 25, and all nine crewmembers aboard escaped without injury........
Click here to read this news article form demoinesregister.com. With Photo.
EPA Holding Ethanol Hearing Thursday........
Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency will be holding a hearing to collect testimony for a proposal to reduce the required amount of ethanol in the fuel supply. Right now, the total saturation of E10, or fuel with 10% alcohol content is 13 billion gallons. Increasing the required amount of ethanol in fuel would force that percentage to increase to 15%. The Renewable Fuel Standard had called for an increase in biofuels used in the fuel supply each year. The goal was to reach 36 billion gallons of ethanol and biofuel by 2022. The National Marine Manufacturers Association and other groups have cautioned that the goal is unrealistic, and may cause issues with engines as well as safety issues in the future........
Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Santa is Arriving
Santa will be arriving at DCYC Sunday Dec 8th at 1:00 pm.
Angela Love is asking for anyone attending to please RSVP by Wednesday Dec 4th
314-750-1931
From Facebook
On the Illinois River at Naples, IL
Santa is Coming
Santa Claus is coming to Evandy's Boatel Sunday December 8th, 11am till 1pm. We will be offering kids special this day. Bring your cameras and take pictures of your kids and Santa in the Evandys Express Sleigh!
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Mississippi River Suggested For Oversized Shipping........
A recent study suggests that shipping oversized goods and equipment on rivers is not only feasible, but cost-effective for businesses and consumers. Michael Teel, director of MoDOT's Multimodal Operations division stated that the ease and lower costs of moving unconventional freight on the rivers will likely help Midwestern goods expand into the global marketplace. Plans proposed in this study would link public and private interests to make shipping on the rivers a practical choice for businesses........
Click here to read this news report from infozine.com.
Open at 2pm Thursday thru Sunday
314-706-2313
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Best View of the Bluffs on the River !
Thursday: $2 Wells Friday: $1.00 Cans
Saturday: $10.00 Domestic Buckets Sunday/Funday: 2.00 ImportsJust a couple of covered docks left at pyc for the upcoming boating season. Great boating family, bar & grill, pool and the best view on the Mississippi River!
Music & Such Updates
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Covered Dry Storage Available
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Sinkholes Caused By Rivers........
In recent years, sinkholes have been opening up in the St. Louis and Cape Girardeau areas. Geological Engineer J. Michael Rogers of the Missouri University of Science and Technology recently stated that the Mississippi River, and it's tributaries are a factor in the eastern Missouri sinkholes. Rogers says that the rivers in eastern Missouri cause seepage, which in turn erodes the soil........
Click here to read this news tidbit from komu.com.
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Who's Open.. Who's Closed
Big Kahuna.......................
CLOSEDBoathouse Food & Deck.... CLOSED
, except for special eventsCedar Hill Resort................ CLOSED
Duck Club Yacht Club ....... Open
Evandy's Boatel................. Open all year
Kinder's Restaurant............ CLOSED
Longshot Saloon................ CLOSED
LaRosa Cantina.................. CLOSED
Palisades Yacht Club......... Open Thursday thru Sunday
Sundowners....................... CLOSED, except for special events
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Brussels Ferry..............618 - 786-3636
Golden Eagle Ferry ......618 - 396-2535
Winfield Ferry...............618 - 396-2535
Grafton Ferry............... CLOSED
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Bridge Demolition Work Delayed........
The first phase of demolition work originally scheduled for Thursday morning, has been rescheduled on account of poor weather conditions forecast for Thursday. The old Hurricane Deck Bridge was originally set to have a 740 foot section dropped into the lake at 11 am. The new Hurricane Deck Bridge will be closed in both directions for about 15 minutes on Friday, as the demolition work is carried out. Water traffic will not be allowed for 1,500 feet of the bridge for about an hour, beginning at 9 am........
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The Boathouse
The Boathouse SuperBowl Party on February 2nd will probably be a Con Trios Yacht Club party that may also be open to the public. Stay tuned!
Con Trios Yacht Club
To all CTYC members... The Christmas party is approaching fast~~December 7th~~ Make your reservations soon~~10 spots left. Looking forward to seeing all of you.
Your Fleet Captain & First Mate , Greg & Peggy.
Duck Club Yacht Club
Santa will be arriving at DCYC Sunday Dec 8th at 1:00 pm.
Angela Love is asking for anyone attending to please RSVP by Wednesday Dec 4th
314-750-1931
John's Boat Harbor
Its Tuesday, and last day for nice weather - going to have rain, sleet , snow and cold. What a combination. To get thru this, I guess we need to start thinking Spring. Or is it to early even for that???
Lewis Boats Inc. shared a link.
Lewis Boats is proud to be apart of this year's fourth annual Boatload of Toys! Come out December 6th and help us give back this Christmas to children in need.
The Longshot Saloon
EAGLES ARE STARTING TO ARRIVE HERE AT THE MARINA, WE LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR BECAUSE THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!
North Shore Marina
The Boathouse has closed for the season and will reopen Saturday March 15th.
"File Photo" From Lock and Dam 25
US Army Corps of Engineers Camera
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Streetbeat
Saturday at 8:00pm
Chez Marilyn 119 W. Third St. Alton, IL.
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Con Trios Yacht Club Christmas Party
Con Trios Yacht Club
The Con Trios Yacht Club Christmas Party is set for Saturday, December 7th, 2013 at Sundowners / Yacht Club of St. Louis. Go to the Con Trios Yacht Club website www.ConTriosYachtClub.com for all the details and reservation forms.
Missouri Department of Conservation
Discover nature with MDC Eagle Days events around the state
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- From December through February, Missouri's winter eagle watching is spectacular. Discover nature with Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Eagle Days events around the state, or enjoy eagle-viewing on your own.
Because of its big rivers, many lakes and wetlands, Missouri is one of the leading lower 48 states for bald eagle viewing. Each fall, thousands of these great birds migrate south from their nesting range in Canada and the Great Lakes states to hunt in the Show-Me State. Eagles take up residence wherever they find open water and plentiful food. More than 2,000 bald eagles are typically reported in Missouri during winter. Watch for eagles perched in large trees along the water’s edge. View them early in the morning to see eagles flying and fishing. Be sure to dress for winter weather and don’t forget cameras and binoculars.
The following locations are hot spots for eagle viewing and MDC offers Eagle Days events on the dates listed. The events include live captive-eagle programs, exhibits, activities, videos and guides with spotting scopes:
Dec. 7-8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.at Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge south of Mound City. Call 816-271-3100 for more information.
Jan. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Jan. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Smithville Lake north of Kansas City. Call 816-532-0174 for more information.
Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Jan. 19 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the MDC Springfield Conservation Nature Center. Call 417-888-4237 for more information.
Jan. 18-19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge south of I-270 in St. Louis. Call 314-877-1309 for more information.
Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lock and Dam 24 and Apple Shed Theater in Clarksville. Call 660-785-2420 for more information.
Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Schell City Community Center in downtown Schell City and the MDC Schell Osage Conservation area north of El Dorado Springs. Call 417-876-5226 for more information.
Can’t make an Eagle Days event? Other hot spots for winter eagle viewing include:
Lake of the Ozarks Bagnell Dam Access east of Bagnell
Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area on Route K southwest of Columbia
Lock and Dam 25 east of Winfield
Mingo National Wildlife refuge northwest of Puxico
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary east of West Alton
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge south of Sumner
Table Rock Lake southwest of Branson
Truman Reservoir west of Warsaw
For more information, visit mdc.mo.gov/events/eagledays
Reprinted from the Missouri Department of Conservation
Nauvoo, IL Christmas Walk
December 6 & 7
Nauvoo, IL in celebrating the Christmas season! The restored sites of Historic Nauvoo will host a tree lighting ceremony followed by live nativity, caroling, wagon rides, refreshments and live entertainment on Friday, December 6, 2013 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The uptown merchants of Nauvoo will host open houses, with drawings and goodies for visitors on Saturday
Click here for more information.
Source:http://www.beautifulnauvoo.com/events.html
On the Illinois River at Naples, IL
Santa is Arriving
Santa Claus is coming to Evandy's Boatel Sunday December 8th, 11am till 1pm. We will be offering kids special this day. Bring your cameras and take pictures of your kids and Santa in the Evandys Express Sleigh!
From Facebook
Santa is Arriving
Santa will be arriving at DCYC Sunday Dec 8th at 1:00 pm.
Angela Love is asking for anyone attending to please RSVP by Wednesday Dec 4th
314-750-1931
From Facebook
Lock and Dam 22Closure
Lock and Dam 22 will be closed on on December 10 and 11, 2013, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., each day for maintenance. During this closure, towboat operators are requested NOT to tie up on the guidewalls.
L/D 22 in the vicinity of Mile 301.0
Source: US Army Corps of Engineers
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Call office at 636-250-7500 for information on dockage, rack storage, winter storage, winterizing and service or repairs.
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Closed for the Season
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Check out their on-line songs at the Street Beat website
The Big Kahuna
Grafton Harbor Winery
4030 N. Service Road
St. Peters, Mo
636-949-9926
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3723 Goodfellow at
Natural Bridge
Open Daily..Closed Sun
(314) 389-8686
Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set ....$499
Boater Owned / Operated
River Road Renegades Show Team
Sponsor Info...Click here
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Fax:
636-931 6708
Toll-Free:
866-249-2135
See class schedule for East Coast, Great Lakes & Midwest locations. www.wegivethetest.com
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Docks-Dry Storage-Ramp-Repairs-Gas 24/7 Transients welcome
Ramp Passes & Storage
636-946-2073
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Closed for the Season
No Wake Inn
Rooms Available Year Round
Call 314-620-1971 or
618- 883- 2356
for website
100 Bob Michael St.
Naples, IL 62665
217-754-3700
Open 7 Days a Week
A unique dining experience set on the banks of the Illinois River. Great food, exceptional service, and scenic views. Visit our website to view our menu and summer band schedule... Click Here
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Golden Eagle Ferry
Mon - Thu.. 5AM- 9PM
Fri - Sat .... 5AM- 2AM
Sun .......... 8AM- 9PM
Holidays ... 8AM- 9PM
On Board Phone
618- 535-5759
Click here for website
Winfield Ferry
Closed
145 North Service Road, Saint Peters, MO 63376
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Hello,
You are invited to view photographs from my "Riverbills - 2013 St. Louis Boat Show" gallery.
If you would like to order prints,crop to your discretion then click the BUY button while looking at the photo you like to purchase.
Enjoy,
Crystal Photography
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RiverBills Photo Gallery.....
2013 St. Louis Boat and Sportshow
Photos by Mary Tiemann
2/10/2013
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Watch for more pictures soon........
Boat Show Pictures from
Thursday Night !
Click here to go to Crystal Photography's Boat Show Pictures !
There are 44 new Boat Show pictures on RiverBills Facebook page !
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Boat Show Picture Video !
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Hi Bill,
Added some more pictures from the Boat Show and video of the RiverBills Night to the www.riverwebcams.com website.
We will be getting more over the weekend.
Darryll Weil
CaptainWeil Computer Services LLC, Telephone 314.303.2819
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Click here to go to Crystal Photography's Boat Show Pictures !
Setting up for the
St. Louis Boat and Sport Show
is on YouTube
click on pic to view Video on YouTube
Bill,
Starting to fine tune the video project to make it easier to edit. Combined Monday and Tuesday and added titles before and after the time lapse. It is on my YouTube channel at: http://youtu.be/79hmj5cxDEI
Right at a minute in length right now and a little better quality. Also put it on the www.riverwebcams.com
Live pictures will go up on riverwebcams Thursday morning.
Enjoy, Darryll
CaptainWeil Computer Services LLC, Telephone 314.303.2819
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Slideshow from Eagle Watch Party
Click here and check out Darryll's slide show of pictures from the Eagle Watch Party.
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