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~~~~~~ RiverBill's Archives~~~~~~
December 2020

12-10-2020 - 12-20-2020

 

A WEBSITE FOR THE  BOATING COMMUNITY 

OF THE 

MISSISSIPPI, ILLINOIS, MISSOURI, MERAMEC AND KASKASKIA RIVERS

FRIDAY

11 DECEMBER 2020

 

 

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

 

 

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The Picture of the Day.....  was posted by Sue Scheinder

 

 

Beautiful day in the neighborhood.

 

RiverBill says.... Thanks for letting us re-post your photo Sue. 

Great shot

The Mississippi River at Kimmswick, Mo

Hoppie's Under Construction

 

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The Picture of the Day.....  was sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out of Hoppie's Marina

 

Hi Bill,


It’s a great day at Hoppie’s as they carry off the last piece of the sunken barge! Woohoo !

 

See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
Hoppie’s Marina Correspondent

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Ron dredging Hide Away Harbor....St. Charles County boat Ramp

 

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Larger view not available

 

 

The Pictures of the Day.....  were sent to us by Dave Hass

 

Some photos from my boat ride on Wednesday.

Heading downriver from Woodland

On my Freedom

 

 

SAT, DEC 12 AT 7 PM CST – 11 PM CST

Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
Diamond Music Hall

Hosted by Diamond Music Hall and The Boathouse..

click here for more info

 

 

Website.. N/A        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300        Boathouse Office:636.250.3800

 

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

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Yesteryear's Pictures of the Day in 2015...   were sent to us by Ramjet who hails out of Woodland Marina

 

Hello Bill,

Saved the best for Riverbills.

Still rocking the river. It was 63 Wednesday. 69 Today Thirsty Thursday. Dancing fires on the beach anyone?
Ramjet

 

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 7,538 members as of 12-11-20....... 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

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

 

Duck Boat News

Duck Boat Legislation Passes U.S. Senate.......

 

Legislation intended to improve the safety of duck boats unanimously passed the U.S. Senate on Thursday.  The bi-partisan legislation will increase the safety of duck boats following the 2018 tragic sinking on Table Rock Lake.

 

On July 19, 2018, 11 people were injured and 17 died when a duck boat capsized during a thunderstorm on Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri.  This was one of the most deadly boating accidents in U.S. history.

 

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation unanimously reported the legislation as amended.  The amendments include the requirement for action logs, mandatory annual training, the consideration of report recommendations and reports on technical changes........

 

Click here to read this news article from kfvs12.com.  With Video.

 


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

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

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Grafton Oyster Bar Groupon.....

 

$17 for $30 Worth of Seafood and Drinks

 at Grafton Oyster Bar

 

Check it out....click here

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Dec 09 thru Dec 22... click here

 

 

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Alton Motor Boat Club Update

Piasa Creek of the Mississippi River......

 

Reprinted form the Alton Motor Boat Club Facebook... click here

 

 

 

Boating Legislation

U.S. House Approved Water Infrastructure Legislation........

 

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved the 2020 Water Resources Development Act this week.  The legislation is expected to pass through the Senate and be signed into law before the end of the year.

 

The legislation, also known as the Water Resources Development Act is biannual legislation that authorizes funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects across the nation, including crucial recreation-based water infrastructure initiatives.

 

The WRDA funds several policies supported by the National Marine Manufactures Association, including unlocking the Harbor Maintenance Fund, which can provide an additional $2 billion in funding annually for harbor maintenance needs.......

 

Click here to read more from boatingindustry.com. 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

 

Boating By The Numbers

More Than 25 Percent Of Americans Boated In 2018........

 

The U.S. Coast Guard recently released their National Recreational Boating Safety Survey for 2018.  This survey was mailed out to over a quarter million Americans to form scientific estimates about recreational boaters.

 

In 2018, there were 11.9 million registered boats in the United States.  The survey determined that the number of registered boats decreased approximately 4 percent over the past ten years.

 

During 2018, an estimated 84.5 million Americans -- over 25 percent of the population -- went boating.  According to the survey, almost 14.5 million households, or 11.9 percent, owned boats........

 

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

 

 

  SEE OUR BOATS             GET A SLIP 

 

https://longshotmarina.com/

 

Boating Lifestyle

Boat Trader Launched #CleanWake Challenge........

 

Boat Trader recently launched their #CleanWake challenge on Instagram.  Boat Trader says that as more new boaters are hitting the water, #CleanWake is a timely push for action and awareness of keeping America's waterways clean.

 

Boat Trader has teamed up with marine experts and key boating influencers to start waves of conversation about the significance of picking up trash and ways to reduce marine debris left by recreation.

 

Jenny Burkett, Boat Trader's PR Manager says that boaters are on the front line of the fight against waterborne trash and marine debris, and currently they can capitalize on the rapidly expanding boating audience to help out the environment........

 

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

 

High School Students Participate In Missouri Bridge Building Contest........

 

High School students in the southeastern portion of Missouri recently participated in the Missouri Department of Transportation's 17th Annual Bridge Building Competition.

 

The contest challenges high school juniors and seniors to design and build the most efficient model bridge using only 30 pieces of balsa wood, thread and glue.

 

Chaffee, Oak Ridge and Ste. Genevieve took the top honors, and were awarded cash prizes donated by the SE Chapter Transportation Employee Association of Missouri........

 

Click here to read this news article from kfvs12.com.  With Photo.

 

List Your Boat

on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "June 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

 

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

 

Last Weekend open is that of December 13, 2020

 

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

https://graftonharbor.smartonlineorder.com

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 09 thru Dec 22... 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

C
heck it out... click here

 

Closed for the season.

See you next spring

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

11-26-20

Thought I posted this before but don’t see it.
We will be closed until Monday. Guys need a rest after all the winterization.
So see you at the end of the road next week.

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

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!

 

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 !

 

 

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

 

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........................ Last Day Open Dec 13
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

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