Wednesday...26 Dec 2007

  One Million Visitors Strong !

  Updated At 4:00 PM  ...Happy Birthday Party...Steve HUebnerfixed pic of day link

  New Price  2005 Lowe Suncruiser Tahita 192 ....Waste Oil

Picture of the Day...

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Our River Picture of the Day...... is a "cold-looking-bluetone" shot of the railroad bridge that crosses the Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo. 

 Click on the picture above for a view of more of the surrounding scenery. 

Yesteryears Picture of the Day

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The River Picture on this Day In 2005 ----  was sent in by Jim Vineyard of the Duck Club.   Jim took this one of an eagle in a tree last winter up-river from the clubhouse.  

River Bill says........Good picture Jim !

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Updated At 4:00 PM

OIL CONTAINERS...    

Hey Bill

Can you get the word out, that if any farmers, Marinas, or shops need clean, neat appearing oil containers (about 270 gal) for their waste oil, I have several.

I will deliver the tanks, and then take the waste oil away when they are full.
If interested please call 636 250 4187
I burn the waste oil to heat my shop

Thanks
Little John

Updated At 1:50 PM

New Price...    2005 Lowe Suncruiser Tahita 192 

 Was  $26,500.00........ NEW PRICE...$24,500

 Click here for more Info

Updated At 1:00 PM

Happy Birthday Party Steve Huebner...    

Stop by Rookies (370& ELM) Thursday evening after 6:30 to wish Steve a HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!  

Glenda Boyle

All Quite At Winfield Dam on Christmas Day...    The above is a picture from the Winfield RiverCam this morning.  Thought the early morning colors were great ! 

  There was no river traffic yesterday recorded on the rivercam....guess everyone had Christmas Day off to celebrate with family and friends.

Let's continue the party......... Saturday December 29th

Palisades Yacht Club's  Sexy Santa Contest !

Next Saturday is the " Sexy Santa Contest" .............this a adults only party! 
Contact Jillian @ 636-899-1093 to enter the contest and forward on to anyone who maybe interested!!!

Thanks 
Amy @ PYC

John's Boat Harbor.....30 years experience...slips, well-lighted ramping & storage areas, security gate,  maintenance/ repairs .24/7 fuel station .Click here

Know Your Boating Laws..........

   Missouri Boating Law of the Month....Click here

New Years Eve Party - St. Louis Yacht Club 

Click here for pdf file

105 LAKE VILLAGE DRIVE * ST. CHARLES *(636) 250- 4435

Click here to open Yacht Club Of St. Louis website

Click here for RAIL's website

With Deepest Sympathy........ 

We report the loss of Lindell Gray's Father

Lindell L. Gray, Sr. 
Apr. 29, 1928 - Dec. 24, 2007

Visitation: Friday, Dec. 28, 2007...... 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service: Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007........10:00 am 
Cemetery: New Bethlehem 

Baue Funeral & Memorial Center (Cave Springs)
3950 W. Clay Street
St. Charles, MO 63301      636-946-7811

Click here to go to the Baue website for more information

Our thoughts and prayers are with Lindell and his family.

Lindell & Connie Gray hail out of the Duck Club Marina in the boat "Lady Gray"

New Years Day.... Winter Water Ski Fundraiser ------  

WATERSKIING ON NEW YEARS DAY on the Mississippi

 in Front of the ARCH in St Louis

CRAZY sure it is but I have done this to raise $$$$$$$$ for Charity. The $$$ raised will promote Waterskiing Clinics for Disabled Athletes with the MISSOURI DISABLED WATERSKI ASSOCIATION who are now forced to be in Wheelchairs.

Come to the St. Louis Riverfront and watch !

You can park your car right on the levee at the waters edge 

  REMEMBER  BE A CHAMPION !!
   Kevin Day
   LAKESHORE SKI CO.                    

 Click here for more information

Write Your Congressman ....

   EPA Discharge Permit Requirement for Recreational Boats........

Send a letter to your Congressman today !    Ask that they co-sponsor or support H.R. 2550 and S. 2067.

Click here to go to Boat US for more information 

Click here to go to Boat US for sample letters.

Kinder's No Wake Inn..... Overnight Rooms Available Year Round !

Just a few steps from the river...   Call 314-620-1971  or    618- 883- 2356       Click here 

Grafton's Landing Bar and Grill,  Palisades Yacht Club  and  The Yacht Club of St. Louis .... are all still open for business.  Make sure to stop in and say hello, get a bite to eat and a cold drink.   

  Click here for more information and business hours.

Tuesday...25 Dec 2007

  One Million Visitors Strong !

  Updated At 6:45 AM....More Shortly

Picture of the Day...

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Our Picture of the Day...... is a shot of blue-sky and that  winter blue water we have a lot of this time of year.      

Yesteryears Picture of the Day

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The River Picture on this Day In 2006 ----  was great shot of the sun setting over the Illinois River near Grafton, IL.     

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Click here for more "Featured Boats & Campers"

Click here to view all classifieds

   Updated At 6:45 AM 

River Destinations.....

   Hannibal, Mo

   According to a news article in the Hannibal.net ....Two Hannibal banks have donated $12,500 each to  the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum's Centennial Campaign in a effort to support the museum's efforts to preserve Twain's legacy. 

Click here to read the on-line news story

John's Boat Harbor.....30 years experience...slips, well-lighted ramping & storage areas, security gate,  maintenance/ repairs .24/7 fuel station .Click here

Know Your Boating Laws..........

   Missouri Boating Law of the Month....Click here

Yacht Club of St. Louis New Years Eve Party........ click here

New Years Day.... Winter Water Ski Fundraiser ------  

WATERSKIING ON NEW YEARS DAY on the Mississippi

 in Front of the ARCH in St Louis

CRAZY sure it is but I have done this to raise $$$$$$$$ for Charity. The $$$ raised will promote Waterskiing Clinics for Disabled Athletes with the MISSOURI DISABLED WATERSKI ASSOCIATION who are now forced to be in Wheelchairs.

Come to the St. Louis Riverfront and watch !

You can park your car right on the levee at the waters edge 

  REMEMBER  BE A CHAMPION !!
   Kevin Day
   LAKESHORE SKI CO.                    

 Click here for more information

Write Your Congressman ....

   EPA Discharge Permit Requirement for Recreational Boats........

Send a letter to your Congressman today !    Ask that they co-sponsor or support H.R. 2550 and S. 2067.

Click here to go to Boat US for more information 

Click here to go to Boat US for sample letters.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON DRI-PORT MARINE

Kinder's No Wake Inn..... Overnight Rooms Available Year Round !

Just a few steps from the river...   Call 314-620-1971  or    618- 883- 2356       Click here 

Grafton's Landing Bar and Grill,  Palisades Yacht Club  and  The Yacht Club of St. Louis .... are all still open for business.  Make sure to stop in and say hello, get a bite to eat and a cold drink.   

  Click here for more information and business hours.

RiverBill's Message Board......

   RiverBill's Message Board is for all boaters.  It's a place to share information about the river, boating, fishing, about up coming events, about things that happen on the river, etc.

    Lets keep the postings clean, respectful and about the river....Please refrain from personal insults aimed at other boaters & law enforcement.  No profanity !

     Thank You.

     River Bill

From RiverBill's Message Board.....  

  RiverBill's Message Board is a public service for the boaters who frequent this website.  

Information and opinions expressed on RiverBill's Message Board are not necessarily that of RiverBills.com LLC.

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Name:     Jamaica Joe (JJ@negril.com) 
Date:       Mon 24 Dec 2007 10:33:47 PM EST 
Subject:  Christ Birth Day 

Merry Christmas to All and an Irie New Year ! 

Click here to go to RiverBill's Message Board

Click on Ad above 

Volunteer Help Wanted.....Join the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. 

Click here

Merry Christmas

Monday...24 Dec 2007

  One Million Visitors Strong !

Picture of the Day...

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Our Picture of the Day...... is a Winter.....Dardenne Slough Sunset 

Merry Christmas 

From RiverBill's

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Yesteryears Picture of the Day

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The River Picture on this Day In 2006 ----  was named 

It Was The Night before Christmas

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Missouri State Water Patrol News Release.....

NEWS RELEASE

PUBLIC INFORMATION SECTION, P.O. Box 1368, Jefferson City, MO  65102

 

For further information contact:

Lieutenant Nick R. Humphrey Public Information Director Phone: (573) 751-3333 E-mail: Nick.Humphrey@mswp.dps.mo.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jefferson City, Missouri

New Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Location

Captain Ron's Restaurant has received approval from the Missouri State Water Patrol on their application to hold the event formerly known as the Lake Rescue Shootout boat race.  After hearing presentations from three applicants on December 17th, the Water Patrol determined the safest overall location would be around the 34.5 mile mark just downstream from the Hurricane Deck Bridge.  The course will run downstream from the bridge approximately 2 miles on the southwest side of the main channel.  Provisions will be made to address concerns property owners on the southwest side of the main channel may have regarding ingress and egress from their docks during the race.  The dates requested and approved for the boat race are August 23-24, 2008.
 
"The layout of the course ended up being the key factor.  The course is straight and can be pushed up against one side of the channel which makes it easier to manage from our standpoint.  Ron Dugan of Captain Ron's Restaurant made contact with Staff for Life and Lake Regional Hospital to address some of our emergency medical service concerns.  Staff for Life will commit a helicopter to be on-site at the event," said Colonel Talburt.  "Safety is our priority. Out of the three applications, I believe this will be the safest location," he said.

News Release ID: N07070225
Release Date: 20071220

Click here to check out the Missouri State Water Patrol website

Fiberglass By Lehman ......   

   If you dream it, I can build it.  If you break it, I can fix it......Click here

From the US Army Corps Of Engineers Website....

Wappapello Lake teams with Murphy Oil to deliver safety message 
The safety message in at the facility in Dexter, Mo.  

Park Ranger Andrew Jefferson (left), with Murphy Oil Facility Manager Kathy Boyt, and Wappapello Lake Operations Manager Gary Stilts. 


The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake (St. Louis District) is breaking new ground when it comes to public safety education. 

We have reached an agreement with Murphy Oil Corporation to place scrolling safety messages on their gasoline pumps during this holiday season and the 2008 summer recreation season. The dual message is simply:

“Buckle Up!
Life jackets and seat belts
SAVE LIVES!”

Their facilities are located at Wal Mart stores in southeast Missouri (West Plains, Houston, Mountain Grove, Fredericktown, and Dexter). Remember – we all have loved ones and one fatality is one too many.

If you are interested in partnering with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in promoting safety on our waterways and highways, please feel free to contact Park Ranger Andrew Jefferson at (573 222-8562).

Click here to go to the US Army Corps Of Engineers Website

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The above 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.

RiverBill says...Added their scrolling safety message to the top of RiverBill's today.

Know Your Boating Laws..........

   Missouri Boating Law of the Month....Click here

Public Notices Open For Comment

   Posted on the US Army Corps Of Engineers Website.....

1. P-2571.P-2572,P-2573: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Planning, Programs, and Project Management Division of the St. Louis District has applied for Department of the Army authorization to rehabilitate and enhance aquatic and wetland habitats on Bolters, Dardenne and Westport Islands within Mississippi River Pools 25 and 26. The proposed activities comprise the Corps’ Pools 25 & 26 Islands Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project. The public notice comment period will be for an extended period opening on December 19, 2007 and closing on January 23, 2008.              Click here for more information.

2. P-2656: Holcim seeks authorization to hydraulically dredge and/or dragline dredge their existing Clarksville, Missouri, harbor. The purpose is to maintain adequate harbor depths to allow uninterrupted material unloading and cement loading, which includes dredging the barge mooring area and harbor entrance. All dredged material would be deposited at upland sites, either as fill material in the Holcim Clarksville quarry or at an alternate upland disposal location. The harbor is located near the right descending bank of the Mississippi River, at approximate river mile 274.3, in Pike County, Missouri. The public notice comment period opens on December 20, 2007 and closes on January 9, 2008       Click here for more information

Click here for more information on the above notices

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The above 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.

New Years Day.... Winter Water Ski Fundraiser ------  

WATERSKIING ON NEW YEARS DAY on the Mississippi

 in Front of the ARCH in St Louis

CRAZY sure it is but I have done this to raise $$$$$$$$ for Charity. The $$$ raised will promote Waterskiing Clinics for Disabled Athletes with the MISSOURI DISABLED WATERSKI ASSOCIATION who are now forced to be in Wheelchairs.

Come to the St. Louis Riverfront and watch !

You can park your car right on the levee at the waters edge 

  REMEMBER  BE A CHAMPION !!
   Kevin Day
   LAKESHORE SKI CO.                    

 Click here for more information

Write Your Congressman ....

   EPA Discharge Permit Requirement for Recreational Boats........

Send a letter to your Congressman today !    Ask that they co-sponsor or support H.R. 2550 and S. 2067.

Click here to go to Boat US for more information 

Click here to go to Boat US for sample letters.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON DRI-PORT MARINE

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

Grafton's Landing Bar and Grill,  Palisades Yacht Club  and  The Yacht Club of St. Louis .... are all still open for business.  Make sure to stop in and say hello, get a bite to eat and a cold drink.   

  Click here for more information and business hours.

The Weekend Report

Fri, Sat, Sun...21, 22, 23 Dec 2007

  One Million Visitors Strong !

 Updated Sun At 8:00 AM .

Picture of the Day...

Sunday

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Our Picture of the Day....Sunday... is a Winter River Sunset 

Happy Holidays From RiverBill's

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Picture of the Day...

Saturday

Moving Day

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Our Picture of the Day....Saturday... was sent in by Capt'n Tom Schaffner

Bill,

Sandy and Dan moving her dock to Two Branch -Dec.21- Friday

Tom Schaffner

RiverBill says...looks like a "foggy river day" in this picture.

Picture of the Day...

Friday

Saving Gas......Wind Surfin'

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Our Picture and e-mail of the Day....Friday... is from Capt'n Mark Newlin

Bill,
This is me on the Meramac in Fenton near our house. I'm on a 20 year old "Sail-board" that I found at a second hand shop. I may even take it up on the Mississippi this summer. As expensive as gas is, I'm sure glad to have water-toys that don't use any. I'm starting to see more kayakers than powerboats some days. 

Mark Newlin

RiverBill says....What a bright colorful picture to brighten up a Winter's Day.  Thanks for sending it in Mark.

 Updated Sun AT 6:00 AM .

Yesteryears Picture of the Day

Sunday

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The River Pictures on this Day In 2005 ---Sunday--  was of a "Lost Red River Buoy"..... floating up against the rocks across the river from Alton, IL.  That  "Winter Blue" water of the Mississippi River really seems to offset the red color of the buoy in this shot.  

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Yesteryears Picture of the Day

Saturday

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The River Pictures on this Day In 2005 ---Saturday---  was  a great shot of an eagle taken by Captain Glenn Sadowski out of Woodland Marina.  He wrote in his e-mail;

Hey There Bill,

This is a photo that Maribeth and I snapped out here today.(Sat 12-17) ....

We had to break a little ice to get out of the marina.

We cruised around the islands and saw approx. 35 Eagles.

Thanks,

Cap't Glenn

 River Bill says.......What a great shot of such a magnificent bird....Thanks Glenn.

We are sure lucky to have the river so close, it's a great place in the Summer and in the Winter too.  Eagles are such beautiful birds and they are right here for our viewing all Winter long.  Great photo !  

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Yesteryears Picture of the Day

Friday

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The River Pictures on this Day In 2004 ---Friday--- was a shot of a  River Santa riding outside the wheelhouse on the Brussels Ferry as they ferried cars and trucks across the Illinois River. 

It tis the season to see Santa everywhere.

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 Updated Sun AT 8:00 AM 

Christmas Ship Parade in Portland, Oregon......

    2007 marks the 53rd year for the Christmas Ship Parade in Portland, Oregon. The Christmas Ship Fleet is about  55 to 60 boats strong between the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. They are out every night for two weeks from Dec 7 through Dec 20, 2007.

  Click here to look at some Christmas Ship Parade pictures

 Updated Sun AT 6:00 AM .

New Years Day.... Winter Water Ski Fundraiser ------  

WATERSKIING ON NEW YEARS DAY on the Mississippi

 in Front of the ARCH in St Louis

CRAZY sure it is but I have done this to raise $$$$$$$$ for Charity. The $$$ raised will promote Waterskiing Clinics for Disabled Athletes with the MISSOURI DISABLED WATERSKI ASSOCIATION who are now forced to be in Wheelchairs.

Come to the St. Louis Riverfront and watch !

You can park your car right on the levee at the waters edge 

  REMEMBER  BE A CHAMPION !!
   Kevin Day
   LAKESHORE SKI CO.                    

 Click here for more information

 Updated Sat AT 8:00 AM ....more shortly

Winter Is Here ...... 

 Today is the Winter Solstice.  It is the shortest day of the year and the sun is at its lowest point in the sky.    Fall is behind us and it is now Winter.........

A splash of good news too...

Tomorrow..... the number of day light hours starts getting longer

  and longer until the Summer Solstice arrives in June.

For more info Click Here. 

 Updated Sat AT 8:30 AM ....more shortly

River History...... 1915 Archives from the On-line Alton Telegraph

   Featured in the December 20, 2007 edition of the Alton Telegraph  is a river postcard from 1915 that has a picture the Mississippi River frozen solid. 

   The picture is of the Alton riverfront.  Boats were frozen solid in their slips, the fish markets were closed down ....and....all river activities, including shipping, came to a halt.  

  Click here and take-a-look-back-in-river-time.

Saddam Hussein's Yacht For Sale.......  

   The 269-Foot Yacht is Listed at a London Brokerage for a Reported $34 Million

   It's a steel-hulled mega-yacht named "Ocean Breeze" equipped with a "getaway boat", bullet-proof glass, and a helicopter pad. 

   Click here for news story on the Mad Mariner

   Click here to look at yacht listing with Burgess Yachts

Eagles Landing Marina....... Welcome boaters !  Public ramp, ice, plenty of parking...800 Wilson Road, St. Charles  636- 250- 4480 ......  Click here

Friends of the Chicago River --- Annual Meeting

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