Wednesday ...31 Oct. 2007

One Million Visitors Strong!

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN !

Picture of the Day

Full Moon

 and the Mississippi Queen

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Our River Picture and e-mail of the Day..........  Is from John Payne.  He snapped a shot of the Mississippi Queen heading into a full moon Saturday night as it was passing Kinder's Restaurant.  

Hi Bill, 

Here is a picture of the Mississippi Queen. It is just West of Kinder's. (Saturday night)

John Payne

RiverBill says...John also sent us a picture of Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman that is further down the page.

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Yester Year's "River Pic of the Day"  .......  What was the.... Pic On This Day... in years past ? 

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The River Pictures on this Day In 2006 -------- were from Robert, Slow Ride, Cope.

Bill, 
   Was out on the river Saturday and Sunday to take in the Fall colors. Got a few good Panorama pics you may want to share with the group. 

The Mi.Queen was at Grafton Sunday and I took a few up close pics. I'll send you those tonight when I get home. 

Robert Cope

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Two Rivers Marina....On the Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo. 

 Your River Destination...a convenient overnight trip from all St. Louis.  Click here

Boat Burning Halloween Tradition......   The Long Island Maritime Museum hosts a boat burning party around this time of year for local residents . 

Click here and check it out !

Pumpkin Boat Races......  We might make cardboard boats and race them in the St. Louis area.....but for something a little different  click here for a picture from the MainePumpkins.com website of a "pumpkin boat" equipped with an outboard motor and ready to race! 

For more pumpkin boat pic's  click here.

Palisades Yacht Club Presents ! 

"Neon Cadilac"  

Saturday, November 10th at 8 PM

Classic Rock, Motown, Disco, Blues, Country

Click here for flyer or got to Upcoming Events page

Islands To Be Built in Illinois River At East Peoria  ............  According to a news article in yesterday's on-line PJStar.com.........  If and when President Bush signs the Water Resources Development Act it will clear the way for construction of three large islands in Lower Peoria Lake (Illinois River).

    In the short term..... the islands are designed to fight the sediment that is choking the Illinois River by increasing the speed of the current through the lower lake.   1 1/2 million cubic yards of mud will be dredged from the Illinois River to construct the islands and at the same time, create a deep-water basin.

    In the long run, the islands will be the foundation for a series of projects to build a new diversionary channel along the east bank of the Illinois River.

   The combination of the new islands and the new river channel will speed sediment downriver, improve boating prospects in the area while enhancing river ecology. 

  Click here to read the on-line article.

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636-250-4187  Click here

Jameson Island Hydraulic Sediment Response (HSR) Model Study..........   

Flow visualization technique used to analyze flow exiting Jameson Chute (red), indicates that there is no impact to the adjacent agricultural levee.

St. Louis, Mo. - The Jameson Island HSR Model Study was initiated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, utilizing the St. Louis District's Applied River Engineering Center, located at its Service Base at the foot of Arsenal Street. The St. Louis District's expertise in physical modeling was used to determine the potential effects of flow exiting the newly formed Jameson Chute and its impacts on the nearby agricultural levee. Additional tests were run to determine the effect of placing dredge material in the main channel.

The Jameson Island Unit of the Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge is located on the right descending bank of the Missouri River at river miles 215 to 211. The site encompasses nearly the entire floodplain bend of the river. 

In late 2006, the Corps began construction of a side channel chute at the Jameson Island site under the Biological Opinion Program. The chute is designed to be over 9800 feet long and 100 feet wide at construction; it is designed to erode to a maximum width of 200 feet. The project will create more than 20 acres of shallow water habitat immediately following construction and more than 40 acres of habitat after the chute erodes to design width. The habitats created are thought to be critical to the endangered pallid sturgeon.

The model study began in the spring of 2007 and was just recently completed. Once calibrated bathymetrically, a technique called “flow visualization” was used to determine flow patterns in the model. Flow visualization is accomplished by dying the model water and placing confetti on the water surface. Time-elapse photos are then taken to determine surface flow patters. 

Steven Spaulding, Kansas City District and Mike Rodgers, St. Louis District, present the model study data to congressional aides, agricultural, fish and wildlife representatives.

Prior to running flow visualization tests, we compared flow patterns of the calibrated model with Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler data collected by St. Louis District Corps of Engineers, Geospatial Branch. The ADCP collects velocities from the water column and we convert the data to a GIS form to visually compare prototype data with the model flow.

Once bathymetric and flow data were calibrated in the model, we began the alternative tests. During each set of alternatives, a base flow (low flow) and a high flow were run to simulate the constant variance in the prototype and to obtain the channel forming properties of the prototype. Several tests were run including; the impact of the chute alignment, the change of chute from minimum and maximum design widths, and impact of the flow exiting the chute on the neighboring agricultural levee. Additional tests were run to determine if any sedimentation problems would occur due to the dredge spoil placement in the system.

Due to the sensitivity of the Jameson Island Chute Project, several meetings with various interest groups have taken place with several more to come.

Source:

http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/pa/mvs-news/Jameson.html

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The above news article was reprinted from the US Army Corps Of Engineers website.

Information presented on CorpsWeb public web sites is considered public information and may be distributed or copied.

Memorial Service For Lynn Tighe:

A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Sunset Hill Funeral Home located at 50 Fountain Drive at Route 157, Glenn Carbon Il. 62034 ( 618-656-3220 ). The family will begin receiving friends at 4:00 PM. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 2, 2007 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 325 East Vandalia, Edwardsville, Il. 62025.( 618-656-6420 ). The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Lynn A. Tighe Gardens at SIU-E, c/o The SIU-E Foundation, Campus Box 1082, Edwardsville, Il. 62026.

ITCS Memo 2597......

Received the following e-mail from the River Industry Bulletin Board website:

From:      itcs@ribb.com 
To:          riverbill@prodigy.net 
Subject:  Amendment: Lock and Dam No. 11, UMR Mile 583 now closed 19 & 20 November 2007 
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:29:29 -0600 

ITCS MEMO # 2605


AMENDMENT 

Lock and Dam No. 11, UMR Mile 583.0, will be closed to all navigation
from 0800 to 1600 on Monday, 19 November 2007 and Tuesday, 20
November 2007. The purpose of these closures is for divers to clean and
inspect the downstream lock sill area. Also, the downstream sill beam
will be set in place along with one lock chamber bulkhead. This work is
necessary prior to the dewatering closure this winter.
Towboat operators are requested NOT to tie up on the guidewalls during
this closure period.

Click here to read the ITCS Memo # 2605

Check the ITCS website for most current memos

From RiverBill's Message Board.....  

Name:       Fleet Captain (glmeinershagen@sbcglobal.net) 
Date:         Sun 28 Oct 2007 07:23:35 PM EDT 
Subject:     Con Trios First Lady - Lynn Tighe 

Our thoughts and prayers are with our Commodore, Tim Tighe, for the passing of his wonderful wife and our First Lady of Con Trios. She was a gem of a lady, and will be sorely missed by all. God Bless the Tighe family. 

Gary and Judy Meinershagen 

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More Pictures From 

Kinder's Halloween Party

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More Halloween pictures tomorrow !

Tuesday ...30 Oct. 2007

One Million Visitors Strong!

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Pictures of the Day

Palisades Yacht Club's 

Car Show Benefit

Palisades Yacht Club's Car Show Benefit Update..........  We received the following Car Show update below and the above pictures from Amy Spenser of Palisades Yacht Club.   

Hi River Bill,

The car show went great and the weather was perfect! We had about 50 cars of all kinds. Palisades Yacht Club donated their share of the proceeds to the Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine in the amount of $223.50. The GTO Club donated their share which was also $223.50 to the Children's Cancer Fund. Thanks for your help in advertising the event! The GTO Club is forwarding me pictures which I will get to you asap. Next Saturday is the free chili cook off with a 50/50 raffle going to St. Francis of Assisi Church. Attached is the flyer.

Thanks again,

Amy@ PYC

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Yester Year's "River Pic of the Day"  .......  What was the.... Pic On This Day... in years past ? 

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The River Pictures on this Day In 2006 -------- 

Hi Bill, 
   Here are a few pics of the recovery team loading the boat that burned in Grafton on Oct 2nd...I was just returning from the trip to Mels Dockside a few of us made and got back in time to get a few shots of their effort...

Jeff Easley

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Memorial Service For Lynn Tighe:

A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Sunset Hill Funeral Home located at 50 Fountain Drive at Route 157, Glenn Carbon Il. 62034 ( 618-656-3220 ). The family will begin receiving friends at 4:00 PM. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 2, 2007 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 325 East Vandalia, Edwardsville, Il. 62025.( 618-656-6420 ). The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Lynn A. Tighe Gardens at SIU-E, c/o The SIU-E Foundation, Campus Box 1082, Edwardsville, Il. 62026.

The Rotten Apple, Grafton, IL .... Gabie McGarrah, the flamenco guitarist, will be playing at the Rotten Apple the following dates and times : 

November 2,9,10& 30 from 6-10 pm

November 11 from 2-6 pm     

Fall Colors Predictions......Missouri Department of Conservation foresters update "Fall Color" reports weekly from mid-September through early-November.  

   According to this weeks report........Fall colors are in full bloom now ! 

   This is the peak for almost all of the early-turning species. The reds, vivid oranges, reds, purples and yellows will disappear very quickly.   Should start seeing some brilliant reds and reddish-purples very soon.  

  They are predicting peak colors around the 1st weekend of November.

Click here for this week's "Fall Colors" forecast. 

Sketch of Drowning Victim  ............  A news article in yesterday's on-line St. Louis Post Dispatch contained a sketch of the unidentified drowning victim that was  found floating in the Mississippi River in May of 2007.

  A worker on a towboat spotted the man's body in the water on May 23 about two miles north of the Mel Price Lock and Dam

  The Illinois State Police did a facial reconstruction in hope that someone will recognize him.

  Click here to read the on-line news story

Thanksgiving Turkey...River Style..........  We received the following e-mail from Marian Rubel, who hails out of Two Branch Marina.  She sent us a new turkey recipe !

Bill, 

Thought this would be good for the river crowd! 

Marian Rubel 

NEW TURKEY RECIPE

Your dinner will be the talk of the TOWN!!
You should try this!
Sure to bring smiles from your guests!
Here is a new way to prepare your Thanksgiving Turkey.

1. Cut out aluminum foil in desired shapes. 

2. Arrange the turkey in the roasting pan, position the foil carefully. (see attached picture for details) 


3. Roast according to your own recipe and serve. 


4. Watch your guests' faces... 

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From RiverBill's Message Board.....  

Name:       Fleet Captain (glmeinershagen@sbcglobal.net) 
Date:         Sun 28 Oct 2007 07:23:35 PM EDT 
Subject:     Con Trios First Lady - Lynn Tighe 

Our thoughts and prayers are with our Commodore, Tim Tighe, for the passing of his wonderful wife and our First Lady of Con Trios. She was a gem of a lady, and will be sorely missed by all. God Bless the Tighe family. 

Gary and Judy Meinershagen 

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More Pictures From 

Kinder's Halloween Party

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More Halloween pictures tomorrow !

Monday ...29 Oct. 2007

One Million Visitors Strong!

Pictures of the Day

Winners of

Kinder's Halloween Contest

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

4th Place

5th Place

Our River Pictures of the Day ....... are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place winners at Kinder's Halloween Contest last Saturday night.  

  I think there were a few more winners on Saturday night that I didn't get pictures of ....... and there were a lot of really good costumes in the crowd, including a few of my favorites.... "Kidd Rock and Pamela" and "The Asian Carp Busters."  

   Keep your anchor right where it is .....more of Kinder's Halloween pictures tomorrow !

Yester Year's "River Pic of the Day"  .......  What was the.... Pic On This Day... in years past ? 

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The River Pictures on this Day In 2004 -------- was of some of the  Fall Colors --- on the bluffs along the Illinois side of the Mississippi River around Mississippi River Mile Marker 233.5 .

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Post from Con Trios Website

Lynn A. Tighe

Paying Too Much For  Boat Insurance ?....... Check out Mixon Insurance. 

Fill out Bill Mixon's  on-line quote form for a fast, friendly insurance quote for rates on your boat..

Grafton Light House...... The Grafton Lighthouse was dedicated this past Saturday with current and former City Council members and community leaders on hand. The 47 foot structure is a symbol of hope, gratitude, perseverance and community.

Click here to read the news story in the on-line Alton Telegraph.....with a good picture of the structure.

Click here to read the news story in the AltonDailyNews.com

The lighthouse is located at the foot of Vine Street by the public boat launching ramp 

 Click here for map from MapQuest

Lock and Dam 21 ............  According to a news article on www.khqa.com congressman Phil Hare was in Quincy, IL this past Saturday to tour the Lock and Dam 21.    He discussed the importance of strengthening transportation infrastructure along the Mississippi River with Quincy city officials and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers . 

  The lock and dam is reportedly already in bad shape, and  there could be trouble ahead if something isn't done soon.  The structure needs a lot of work structurally mechanically and electrically.

  Click here to read the news article on KHQA7on-line....Keokuk, Hannibal, Quincy

River Destinations 

    Alton Haunted Tours..... There is an article in on-line Alton Telegraph Calendar Of Events about the Haunted History Tours in the river-city.   

   One that caught my attention is Antoinette’s Haunted History Tours.  It includes a trip to the old Milton School where legend has it ..... a young girl was murdered.  The tour's psychic investigators think that the spirits of both the young girl and her murderer still roam within the walls of the building.

   The tour also includes stops at the Alton Cemetery and the McPike Mansion.

   Click here and check it out.

FYI........

    RiverBarge Excursions Lines........ is offering a special prices on a round-trip excursion from New Orleans....December 4th -8th.. Includes the lower Mississippi River and the Delta South with visits to Oak Alley Plantation, Myrtles Plantation and Baton Rouge.

   Go to www.riverbarge.com for more info.

From RiverBill's Message Board.....  

Name:       Fleet Captain (glmeinershagen@sbcglobal.net) 
Date:         Sun 28 Oct 2007 07:23:35 PM EDT 
Subject:     Con Trios First Lady - Lynn Tighe 

Our thoughts and prayers are with our Commodore, Tim Tighe, for the passing of his wonderful wife and our First Lady of Con Trios. She was a gem of a lady, and will be sorely missed by all. God Bless the Tighe family. 

Gary and Judy Meinershagen 

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The Weekend Report ...26,27,28 Oct. 2007

One Million Visitors Strong!

 Updated Sunday At 6:30 PM 

Updated Sunday At 6:30 PM

Post from Con Trios Website

Lynn A. Tighe

Updated Sunday At 6:00 PM

  From RiverBIll's Message Board

Name:       Fleet Captain (glmeinershagen@sbcglobal.net) 
Date:         Sun 28 Oct 2007 07:23:35 PM EDT 
Subject:     Con Trios First Lady - Lynn Tighe 

Our thoughts and prayers are with our Commodore, Tim Tighe, for the passing of his wonderful wife and our First Lady of Con Trios. She was a gem of a lady, and will be sorely missed by all. God Bless the Tighe family. Gary and Judy Meinershagen 

Sunday's Picture

 Updated Sunday At 6:00 PM

Our River Picture of the Day ....Sunday... is a shot looking at a golden river-sunset through a window of one of the rooms at Kinder's No-Wake Inn Saturday evening.  

Open house this coming weekend

More pictures later in the week !

Saturday's Picture

 Updated Saturday At 10:00 PM

Our River Picture and e-mail of the Day ....Saturday.... is from Island Dave

Hi Bill

Here is a photo of us sailing last weekend in 20 mph winds. The photo was taken from a kite. 

Island Dave

Friday's Picture

Our River Picture and e-mail of the Day ...... is from Andy Satterfield, know in some river-circles as "Blue Marlin".

Hi Bill!

We sure have been enjoying the fall boating this year!
It was nice of Al Gore to extend the season!

Here's a pic of Buddy, a 10 year old veteran of the River.
He doesn't like to spend the day on the sand till the
weather cools down. That sand gets HOT!

take care,

blue marlin

Check out Andy's Blog Site:

Pics and short videos of pool 26 outings.

http://360.yahoo.com/bluemarlin314

Yester Year's "River Pic of the Day"  .......  What was the.... Pic On This Day... in years past ? 

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 Updated Sunday 6:00 PM

The River Pictures on this Day In 2004 ---- Sunday ---- was of a river dredge and it's dredging equipment locking through Winfield Dam about 4:50 PM on Thursday afternoon.   Looks like there is a towboat in the back pushing everything down river.

   This picture came off of the Winfield Live-Cam.

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 Updated Friday At 9:30 PM

The River Pictures on this Day In 2004 ---- Saturday ---- were sent in by Steve Schulte

Hello Bill,

I was doing a helicopter photo job last Friday afternoon down town and we had a few minutes to make a quick detour to the river front for a few pics!

Enjoy Steve

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The River Pictures on this Day In 2004 ---- Friday ---- is of a helicopter --- flying under Eads Bridge on 27 July 1983. 

    This picture was sent in by Capt'n Greg Moore who used to live in Springfield, IL.  and boated on the Mississippi & Illinois Rives with us, but has moved to northern Indiana a few years ago because of his job and boats on the Great Lakes now.

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The Grafton Ferry.......  is one of the best places in the area to watch the eagles as it motors you across the river.   Check it out...Enjoy the ride ...Take your camera .....And  send RiverBill's some pics !      Click here

Sue Houston Benefit Update...... 

Bill

The benefit was a huge success we had a beautiful day couldn't be better. I bet we had between 400 & 500 people there. It was hard to say they were coming in all day. I want to thank everybody who supported our event Sue was very overwhelmed. Elvis put on a awesome show and One Eye Fly was wonderful as always. The Rams cheerleaders were kept busy with photo opts. The food bar also was a very popular place. Sue's family and friends helping the event were kept busy all day. The silent auction also did very well. Everybody deserves a medal for making this a very successful day thanks again for supporting Sue.

Renee Yates

The 2007 ....River Halloween Party Report.... 

Capt’n Jack’s    ….....Friday, 26 Oct …Prizes

Kinder’s ...............….Saturday, 27 Oct 

The Rotten Apple..... Saturday, 27 Oct   

Pallisades….No Party

Cedar Hill….No Party 

Keep your anchor right here !

 We will have more Halloween Party Info as it becomes available 

Sunday's Car Show Benefiting the Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine....... 

   Sunday's Car Show benefiting the Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine. The entry fee is $10.00 and we will also do a 50/50 drawing. So far we are expecting a good turn out. 
Please pass this on to your family and friends who may be interested in coming. Thanks and hope to see you there!

Amy Spenser

Palisades Yacht Club

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