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It's
Tuesday
22 Aug 2017
Over 86 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing
e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Totality
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The Pictures of the
Day.... were sent to
us by Ramjet who lives aboard the "Ginny G" in Woodland Marina
Hello Bill,
What a day!
A Total Eclipse of the Sun
We departed shortly after 6am course charted for the path of
Totality. We had a great trip down a little over 3 hours
including a fuel stop. It was my first time threw a lock and
past St. Louis on the river. The Mississippi flows free, and
wilder below the pools. The Eclipse started shortly after we got
there. Right as the Eclipse went to Totality we saw the shadow
of the moon cross the river and cover us with darkness. Then A
Ring Of Fire appeared for 2 min 40 sec. Everything looked a
little strange as if you put on a different color pair of
glasses. There was no way to take a picture of this Experience
of Totality. It was a truly inspiring day. Mission Accomplished.
Ramjet
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Sunset on the
River
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The Picture of the
Day.... was sent to
us by Capt'n Glen Whittaker
Hi Bill
I was out, Sunday around 7:30pm near Alton, watching this
beautiful Sunset. It was a great way to end the weekend. The
photo was taken the Lincoln Shields Recreational area next to
the Clark Bridge.
Glen
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Saturday
Sunset on 521
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The Picture of the
Day.... was sent to
us by Capt'n Mike Stanczak
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American Queen
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The Picture of the
Day.... was sent to
us by Frank Cunetto
Hi Bill
The Queen passing Two Branch Island Sunday night
Frank
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River Boating
Wyoming Style
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The Picture of the
Day.... was sent to
us by Capt'n Ron Hering
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor Facebook
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Grafton Harbor's website
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Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
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My River Home
website &
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Longshot Saloon
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The Cabana at the La Rosa
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MRH Yacht Club
facebook
2017 Event
/ Band Schedule...
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Yesteryear's Picture of
the Day
Our Lady of the River
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Yesteryear's
Pictures on this Day in 2008..........
were sent in by Capt'n Tony Luebbert
of Marine Max
Bill,
Here is a pic of the Shrine I took last night.
It's more impressive in person at night then the pictures could capture.
Tony Luebbert
MarineMax
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 National
Weather Service
River Levels Graphs / Flood Warnings
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Mississippi River
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Page...
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Grafton
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Alton
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Hardin
LaGrange
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Missouri River
St. Charles, Mo
Washington,
Mo
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for U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ST.
LOUIS DISTRICT, RIVER & RESERVOIR DAILY REPORT.
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to activate map from
NOAA's
National Weather Service website then click on gauge location for current
river levels, river forecast and flood
watches, warnings and advisories.
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River News
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08/21/2017..Meramec River..Collision With Fixed Object
VEHICLE
1 WAS TRAVELING UP STREAM WHEN OPERATOR 1 MISS READ THE
RIVER CHANNEL AND STRUCK A ROCK. OPERATOR 1 WAS EJECTED INTO
THE WATER AND WAS NOT INJURED.
Click here to read the full report.
Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol
website
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River Gear For Sale............
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buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox
in a few short days
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Check out the Polestar Boating Center website ...
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Updated 16 August 2017
US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Mississippi River
MILE 274.4 - CHANNEL CONDITION
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of
Mile 274.4, along the RDB, north of L/D 24. Mariners are
urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE 189.0 - ROCK PLACEMENT
Continuing until approximately September 20, 2017, Masman
Construction will be conducting rock placement operations in
the vicinity of Mile 189.0, RDB, Chain of Rocks Canal. Four
barges will be moored in the area and will extend
approximately 50 feet off the bank. The M/V AL GOULD will be
in the area and will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13. Mariners are
urged to transit the area with caution.
Illinois River
MILE 80.2 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until September 12, 2017, from
6:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, the
LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2, will be closed.
There will be a 70-foot width restriction at all times.
Mariners may contact the LaGrange L/D at (217) 225-3317 of
via VHF-FM Channel 14, for additional information.
MILE 71.3 - BRIDGE REPLACEMENT - UPDATE
Meredosia Bridge Replacement; At various
times during the work day, a crane and work barge may be
working in the channel. This encroachment will occur daily
Monday to Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. At night
the horizontal clearance will increase to 481 feet. For
further information, mariners may contact the onsite
workboat M/V BRIAN BRUNDICK via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16 or
by phone at (314) 952-4759.
Missouri River
MILE 82.0 - MILE 61.2 - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The gate opening at Maxwell Dam in the
vicinity of Mile 61.2, is greater than 15 feet. Due to
reported high water and high flow conditions, the COTP has
issued the following Safety Advisory; Exercise caution while
transiting between Grays Landing Dam in the vicinity of Mile
82.0 and Gates Light (LLNR-21970), in the vicinity of Mile
76.1.
The above info is reprinted from the US Army
Corps of Engineers website for your "reference."
Click
here
for the current
Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News
and Media" Page
This 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.
Click here
and check it out.
We have 2,287 Members as of 08-21-17
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"YOU" ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR "YOUR
WAKE"
"YOU" ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR "TRASH"
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Sad News....
Brad Cohea's
Mother has passed away
 Ruth
Cohea, 92, passed away in the early hours of Eclipse Day,
August 21. Ruth was the mother of Brad Cohea, long time
Mississippi River boater. Brad is the captain of the Libra
out of Port Charles, is also a member of Con Trios Yacht
Club, a Duck Club Yacht Club social member, and is the
longtime Significant Other of K.Lynn. Brad has been
conspicuously absent from river happenings for the last few
weeks, choosing to spend his off-work hours at his ailing
mother's bedside.
Ruth was preceeded in death by her husband Lee Cohea (the Li
of the Libra). Ruth is survived by her three children, Steve
(Kelly) Cohea, Brad (K.Lynn) Cohea, and Darlene (Jim)
Janiesch. Additionally, Ruth is survived by four
granddaughters, three great granddaughters and one great
grandson.
Visitation will be at Newcomer Mortuary, 837 Mid Rivers Mall
Dr, St. Peters, MO 63376 Friday August 25, 6 pm to 8 pm.
Service and burial will be from Newcomer Mortuary Saturday,
August 26 at 10 am with interment following in Memorial Park
Cemetary, 5200 Lucas and Hunt, St. Louis, MO 63121.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society
Info from Dave Clark
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Mississippi River Near La Crosse, Wisconsin
Interstate 90 Dresbach Bridge
While
Trolling The Internet.... We reeled in an interesting video
that condenses two and a half years of construction work on the
$187.5 million Interstate 90 Mississippi River Dresbach Bridge.
The new
2,593 foot span, which was completed and opened to traffic late
last year, consists of two separate spans, with concrete box
structures over the main river channel, and precast concrete
girders over the back channel........
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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
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News
Release From BoatUS
 It
may be the ‘dog days of summer,’ which for the ancient Greeks or
Romans meant catastrophe. And barring any hurricane activity,
August is also the peak season for recreational boat insurance
claims. In an effort to prepare boaters for a potential claims
experience and help save time, Boat Owners Association of The
United States (BoatUS) offers three tips that can help boaters
get the boat back on the water sooner after a claim.
1. Don’t wait. If you get in an accident, notice a theft, or see
other damage, always call your insurance company as soon as
practically possible. If you are on the fence about whether you
may want to file a claim or not, it’s still a good idea to call
your insurer immediately. Letting your boat insurer know quickly
can help speed the claims process later as they will already
have basic information on file. Also ensure your current
insurance company offers 24/7 claims reporting.
2. Be photo happy: If you have an accident, take pictures. Lots
of them. They can help support swift processing of your claim by
your boat’s insurance company. Many insurers make it easy to
electronically send in photos of damage and offer free Apps. It
also pays to take photos of your boating equipment and personal
effects. In the event of a loss, they’ll prove ownership and
help to establish value.
3. About that estimate: The major task for the boat owner is to
get an estimate of the damage. It’s always good to know which
boatyards, marinas or boating service providers are best in your
area, so keep tabs. Word of mouth is one good way to know.
Another is to check for credentials (ABYC Certified Technicians,
manufacturer certifications). Having an established relationship
with a yard will also help you get to the head of the line so
you can get your estimate more quickly. “Know where you would
want to take your boat now,” said BoatUS Vice President of
Claims Rick Wilson. “It will cut down on the amount of time it
takes to get an estimate and help speed your claim.”
The marine insurance specialists at BoatUS (800-283-2883) can
help you review your current policy. Free quotes are also
available at BoatUS.com/insurance.
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS.
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Click here to go to Port Charles website
Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Boat
Propulsion Manufacturer
Honda
Marine Launches Outboard Jets........
Honda
recently announced that they have launched some new Honda Marine
jet outboard motors in 40, 65 and 105 horsepower levels. The
new lineup mates Honda powerheads with jet drives.
Will Walton,
assistant vice president, Honda Marine says that the new Honda
40 jet, 65 Jet and 105 Jet will allow boaters to head into the
shallows where prop engines can't go.
These Honda
Marine outboard jet models do not have a gearcase or propeller
extending below the hull. The low-profile design will allow a
boater to maneuver in minimal depths without the worry of a prop
or gearcase being damaged on the bottoms........
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Website....
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Facebook Page...
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Boat Sales
Annual Report Released.... Fiberglass Boat Sales
Increase....
According to the annual report released by the National
Marine Lenders Association, sales of new fiberglass boats
increased across all length categories. The 35 to 49 foot
segment led the way with a 10.5 percent increase.
During
2016, the average amount financed for new and preowned boats
increased from $58.8 to $64.3 and the lenders holding marine
portfolios and offering refinance loans saw an increase in
refinance activity for the first time in four years.
The
income tiers over $100,000 were the largest percentage of
boat loan customers, and the 45 to 54 year old segment were
still the greater percentage of boat loan customers........
Click here to read this news article from
tradeonlytoday.com.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Saturday's BWI Checkpoints On The Lake........
On
Saturday, August 19, the Missouri State Highway Patrol held
three Boating While Intoxicated checkpoints across the Lake
of the Ozarks. Two of the checkpoints were held
simultaneously from 4 pm to 5:30 pm. The third was held
from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.
127
vessels were contacted by Troopers, who made 4 Boating While
Intoxicated arrests, 1 arrest for Allowing a Person To Ride
On Gunwale/Back Of Boat and issued 59 warnings.
Captain
Michael A. Turner, commanding officer of Troop F, Jefferson
City says that the purpose of the checkpoint operations is
to deter boaters from operating their vessels while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs........
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Little John's Moptorsports...
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Little Johns Marine Service...
Click here
Kentucky Drag Boat Association
Race
Schedule for 2017
http://www.kdba.net/race-schedule/ |
Sat, Jun 3 – Sun, Jun 4,
2017 |
Kentucky Lake |
Fri, Jun 9 – Sun, Jun
11, 2017 |
Wheatland, Mo |
Sat, Jul 1 – Sun, Jul 2,
2017 |
Kentucky Lake |
Fri, Jul 21 – Sun, Jul
23, 2017 |
Augusta, Georgia...
Cancelled |
Sat, Aug 5 – Sun, Aug 6,
2017 |
Kentucky Lake |
| Sat, Aug 26 – Sun, Aug
27, 2017 |
Livermore, Ky |
| Fri, Sep 1 – Sun, Sep 3,
2017 |
Wheatland, Mo |
| Sat, Sep 16 – Sun, Sep
17, 2017 |
Evansville, IL |
| Fri, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 5,
2017 |
Chandler, AZ |
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What's Going on This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
The new 3rd Chute
Edition the Treehouse is open
OPEN DAILY
Just a short walk from the marina |
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Alton Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
Sat.. Aug 26..
Alton Marina Anniversary Party
SMASHBAND
Deli is Open
Come
And See What's New
And
Enjoy a Great Meal
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
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Duck Club Yacht Club
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Illinois River at
Naples, IL
 Evandy's
Boatel
Sun.. Aug 27..2pm
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack
Shooters
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Froge's Bar and
Grill
Portage des Sioux,
Mo
Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm
Open year round
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 Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Click here
and check out Grafton's Event and Music Calendar
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Sat.. May 28
Grafton Harbor
The Arrr Bar
Fantastic Fridays 3:00 - Close
Wine Slushies $5
Buckets $12
Blue Moon $3
Click here for more information |
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The Grafton Oyster
Bar
Grafton Harbor
The new outside deck is open !
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday- Friday: 11- 1 AM
Saturday: 11- 2AM
Sunday: 11- 12 AM
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Kinder's Restaurat
 Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
Kinder's Business hours.
Mon..............Closed
Tue...............Closed
Weds............11am - 5pm
Thurs............11am - 8pm
Fri & Sat...... 11am - 9pm
Sun............. 11am - 8pm
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Portage des Sioux
My River Home
Sat.. Aug 26
Summer Bike
Rally
DJ T... All Day
Live Music by
Mr. Yuk
Both harbors are now dredged and courtesy
parking is available on both sides of Driftwood
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis Restaurant
Sat... Aug 26.. 1 - 6pm
Reggae River Splash
AUTHENTIC JERK CHICKEN
COCONUT STICKY RICE
RUM PUNCH BUCKETS / RED STRIPE / TING
LIVE MUSIC BY ANDREW GRAY & THE NON STOP REGGAE BAND 1 - 5 PM
Non-Stop Reggae is one of St. Louis' best - known reggae bands.
Comprised of veterans from groups like Reggae at Will, Son of
Starchild, Kpangolo and Reggae Revue these five performers have
developed a repertoire of hundreds of songs over years of
performing. Non-Stop Reggae performs an exciting combination of
classic roots rock reggae and modern reggae dance hits. They
pride themselves on an extensive party repertoire. Reggae is a
broad category of music that has many different and distinct
styles.
Since 1998, Non-Stop Reggae has been presenting St. Louis,
Missouri with the best of Reggae Culture. This action packed
performance guarantees to render an irie sensation. If you are
looking for a variety of dancehall, classic roots and modern
style reggae rock; Non-Stop Reggae will deliver it!
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More Things Going On This Week
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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
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last
weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's
Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd Chute........................... |
Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck.............................. |
Open |
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Cedar Hill Resort......................................... |
Open |
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Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort |
TBD
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Duck Club Yacht
Club.................................. |
Open |
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Evandy's
Boatel........................................... |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill....................................... |
Open All Year |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop.............. |
Open For The Season |
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Grafton Oyster Bar....................................... |
Open All Year |
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Kinder's Restaurant..................................... |
Open |
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Longshot Saloon......................................... |
Open |
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LaRosa Cantina........................................... |
Open
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Yacht Club of St. Louis................................ |
Open |
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