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Lucy' Captins Log |
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Confluence RiverKeeper |
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Mississippi River Basin Association |
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1
Mississippi
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill
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Abibail's
Tap Room
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All
Around Alton
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Alton
Marina (Karen)
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The
Alton Marina
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Motorboat Club
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Pool Boaters / PWC Rides
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Telegraph
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Anchor
Yankers, Inc
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Big
Muddy Adventures |
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Muddy Speaker Series |
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Bloch
Marine Service
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City Grill
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The
Boathouse |
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Blessing
of Fleet
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Boating
St. Louis
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Calhoun
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Hill Resort |
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Rivers Habitat Alliance
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Great
Rivers Land Trust
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Great
River Road
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Hannibal
Bicentennial 2019 |
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Pit
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Heatland
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IFishIllinois
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IL
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IVY
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John's
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River Run |
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Kinders
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Lake
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LaRosa
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Lewis
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Lewis
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Lewis
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Life
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Mel's
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Meramec
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Mikes
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Orchard
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Polestar
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IVY
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MONDAY
16 Sept
2019
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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St. Louis
to
Sitte River, Belize
Central America
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Day # 4
Mud Island Marina
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enlarge
We had a short day, starting out around 6:45 at
Caruthersville, Mo and ending in Memphis at Mud Island at
2:45. We took on 93 gallons of fuel, making 270 river
miles with 50 hours of generator time since Kidd’s fuel in
Cape.
A lot more tow traffic today and they’re getting bigger.
Mostly we’ve seen 4x5’s (4 wide 5 long). It can take an
hour to get around them waiting for a straight away and
crawling past them. They are pushing 9 kts and us doing 11
kts some time.
Mud Island Marina is nothing to write home about, but, they
have fuel, locals are friendly and security is good. We did
make it over to Beale Street. It was 98 degrees and about
the same humidity... a long walk, and even longer getting
back as the walk bridge closes at 8pm.
We’re in wait mode this morning. A courier needs to bring
some documentation over for the owners signature but we’re
hoping to get out of here by 9am and making another 80 to
100 miles... but lawyers being themselves... could be an
all day affair.
I’m going to set up the fuel transfer pump and get it ready
to move fuel from our reserve supply. Memphis is probably
our last easy fuel until NOLA. Greenville is a possibility
but no one has answered the phone there for 5 days so I’m
not optimistic. Ingram tells me they might allow a mid
stream fueling around Baton Rouge but only if they weren’t
busy ... cash only as we don’t have a corporate
account..etc..time to get to it.
Follow Capt Matt's
progress at
https://share.garmin.com/CaptMatt.
Note:
NOLA is an abbreviation
for New Orleans, Louisiana
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HOPPIE !
Mississippi River at Kimmswick, MO
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enlarge
Hi Bill!
Hoppie celebrated his 83rd birthday with his daughter Deb and
Fern at the marina! We love him so much.
See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
Hoppies Marina Correspondent
Happy Birthday from
everyone at RiverBills.com |
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The "Sand Dollar"
Mississippi River at Kimmswick, MO
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Hi Bill,
It was another busy day at Hoppies Marina! This is Sand Dollar
stopping by while traveling the Loop.
See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
Hoppies Marina Correspondent |
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Rainy Days and Mondays
Mississippi River at
the Saverton Lock
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enlarge
Hey Bill,
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down....except on the
river!
Just out of Saverton Lock going Southbound. A rainy day on the
river is better than a sunny day at work!
The ACBS boat show is all done for 2019 . Thank you to Quincy
boat club and the Ebbing family for being such gracious hosts.
Next year! Tom and Lou Lenkman
Regards,
Lou
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Drag Boat Races
Kaskaskia River at Evansville, IL
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enlarge
Hayden Bicknese won again
Sunday !
And again "number one"
in the series.
Little John
RiverBill says... CONGRATS HAYDEN !
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YesterYear's Picture of
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Grafton
Harbor
Confluence
of the Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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Yesteryears Picture on this Day in
2018......
It's Kerry and
Russ
Loopers from Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Making the Loop in a Grand Banks 36 Classic named
"Long Story"
They plan to be around Grafton
Harbor for a while and then head down river to Alton Marina.
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Click here
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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If
your
have
not
been
yet...make
sure
to
check
out
our
sister
restaurant
@Abigail's
Tap
Room
for
BREAKFAST
Sat
&
Sun
mornings
8
a.m.
~ 11
a.m.
LUNCH
or
DINNER
Wed-Sun
11
a.m.~
10
p.m.
Located
in
the
historic
Ruebel
Hotel
on
E.
Main
St.
Open
Tuesday
through
Sunday
11AM
to
1AM
GRAFTON OYSTER BAR FESTIVAL & MUSIC
SCHEDULE...
click here
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
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River News
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On Land & In The Water Boat Show
Grafton Harbor
September 20, 21 & 22, 2019
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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US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
UPDATED
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 332.9 - MILE 331.5 - DREDGE
OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is conducting
dredging operations between approximate Miles 332.9 and 331.5.
Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., 7-days a
week. The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14 or 16
and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage, for passing
arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their
slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with
caution.
MILE 185.5 - L/D CLOSURE
L/D 27 (auxiliary chamber), in the vicinity of Mile 185.5, has
returned to service. Traffic will be passed through the main
chamber. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special
instructions from the lockmaster.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE 77.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge POTTER is conducting
dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 77.0. Work will be
conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The Dredge POTTER will
monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and request 30-minutes advance
notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at
their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with
caution after passing arrangements have been made.
KASKASKIA RIVER
MILE 11.0 - MILE 10.0 - MARINE
EVENT/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
On September 14 and 15, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.,
each day, the Evansville Drag Boat Races will be held between
approximate Miles 11.0 and 10.0. The COTP Upper Mississippi
River has issued a Safety Zone closing the river for this event.
Click here for the current
Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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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
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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 5,201 members as of 09-16-19.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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The Hawg
Pit BBQ Barn
Illinois
River at Grafton, IL
Reprinted
from The Hawg Pit BBQ Barn Facebook...
click here
Boat Ramp and Truck/Trailer Parking !
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
429 Pounds Of Catfish Caught
Saturday........
During Saturday's inaugural Alton Catfish
Classic, the top five teams reeled in 429 pounds of catfish.
Better than a fifth of that catch was just one fish.
The team of Travis Hunter and Jeremy Ransom
took the top honors, with a total weight of 96.56 pounds.
Second place went to Tim Spencer and Mickey Hammers with a total
weight of 94.10 pounds. Spencer also reeled in the largest
catfish, which weighed 91.87 pounds.
Third place was awarded to the team of Ryan
Casey, Jason Jackson and Frank Kastl, with a total weight of
91.42 pounds. Fourth place was earned by JD Smith and Ed Henn,
who caught a total weight of 74.42 pounds. Fifth place went to
Daryl Masingale, Jeff Dodd and Jason Masingale, who reeled in
72.58 pounds of catfish........
Click here
to read this news report from thetelegraph.com
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Flood Recovery Boosted By CEO, Reality
Star Marcus Lemonis........
During this year's near historic flooding,
the Mississippi River pummeled the tiny river community of
Grafton, Illinois, reaching it's second-highest level on
record. The river rose over 17 feet higher than flood stage.
The floodwaters may have brought heavy
damages to Grafton, but also an spate of donations and recovery
assistance from all over. These efforts include an unlikely
source, reality star and CEO Marcus Lemonis, who made six
figures' worth of donations, despite having no prior link to the
community.
Lemonis is the CEO of Camping World, a RV
business, as well as other companies such as Gander Outdoors.
He is also the host of the MSNBC reality show, The Profit,
which follows Lemonis' interactions and investments in
struggling businesses looking for a turnaround........
Click here
to read this news story from stltoday.com.
With Photo.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Lake Michigan At Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Installing Barriers To Prevent
Damage........
Officials in Chicago say they will be
installing hundreds of yards worth of barriers along Lake
Michigan to safeguard against flooding caused by storms
during the fall and winter.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says that
historically, high lake levels have been an ongoing problem,
and the barriers will help mitigate vulnerable locations.
Crews began working over the past several
days, and they will continue working through the remainder
of September. They will be installing barriers at eight
locations along the riverfront, including close to popular
beaches........
Click here
to read this news article from fox2now.com.
With Photo
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Saturday, October 19, 2019
Con Trios yacht Club
Membership Meeting
Huebner Haven........
Click here for more information |
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Saturday, September 21, 2019
Flood Festival.........
Reprinted from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Facebook....
click here
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Cruiser Flees After Totaling Another
Boat.........
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports
that around 1:45 am Sunday morning, a 2018 Cobalt was totaled
when it was struck by another vessel.
According to the report, the Cobalt was
adrift in the main channel near the 8 Mile Marker when it was
struck by a 40 foot cruiser. The driver of the cruiser left the
scene without leaving any contact information.
The driver of the Cobalt, 25 year old Michael
Simons, was able to pilot the damaged vessel back to his dock.
The MSHP says the boat was totaled as a result of the
collision........
Click here
to read this news story from lakeexpo.com.
With Photo.
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From Saturday...
We posted this pic of
Mabel without her name.
It's River Dog
"Mabel"
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg of the Day .....
was posted by Mike Mandis on
RiverBills Boaters Group
Proud to be a River Dog
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
click here
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Kentucky Lake Near Dover, Tennessee
Boat Explosion Set Marina Ablaze,
Injuring One........
Tennessee officials report that on Sunday, a
boat exploded, causing a fire at a marina on Kentucky Lake. The
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency stated that the incident
occurred ar Leatherwood Marina in Stewart County.
One person suffered injuries and was
airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
Four houseboats sank because of the fire.
The fire has been put out, however, officials
are advising boaters to stay away from the area because of
debris in the water........
Click here
to read this news article from readingeagle.com.
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LITTLE JOHN'S MARINE AND FABRICATION
NOW
OFFERING TRAILER REHAB AND CLEANUP
Boat trailers, Campers, RV's
If your trailer, whether it be a boat trailer or a
camper was stranded in the flood water and the wheels
have been submerged for any amount of time they are
going to have muck, mud, and rust in them. If not
attended to, they will be locked up in no time at all.
We will remove tires, drums, bearings and properly clean
or replace as needed or as agreed upon.
Washing entire trailer and repairing wiring are also
options.
e-mail...
LITTLEJOHNSINC@aol.com
Phone
or text to... 636 541 2962
Thank You,
LJ
Rehabbing a
trailer that was underwater during the flood
Alex washing off the flood muck off & tear down for
inspection.
One wheel on trailer was completely locked up and not
rotating.
. The brake and backing plate assembly loaded with mud
and muck
A new complete brake and backing plate assembly ready to
go on.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Sat..Sept 21..DJ/Karaoke Circus
Sun..Sept 22..Pretty Weeds
OPEN
DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm
Monday thru Friday from 11am till 2pm.
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 Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
Check out the Deli's
Lunch Specials..click
here
Breakfast Specials...
click here
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Open 7 Days a week
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Open
Thurs - Sun at 11AM
Upcoming Events..
click here
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 Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed Due to Flooding
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Sat.. Oct 19.. Membership Drive..
Huebner Haven
click here for flyer
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Duck Club Yacht Club
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
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Fastjax
 A
Mom and Pop Grocery
One Stop Boat Shop
Get your boating
supplies at Fastjax
Boat sandwiches,
beer, wine, liquor !
3502 North Hwy 94, St.
Charles, Mo
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Fall Kitchen hours start Tuesday, September 24th
Tu-Th 11am-8pm
Sunday 12-8pm
Friday & Saturday never change
Sat.. Sep 28 River Riot 2019
Click here for more information
$1.50 can beer during all Blues &
Cardinals televised games
Smoked Pork Steaks
Sat - 2pm-til gone. 1 1/2 inch smoked pork steaks
w/2 sides $11.49
CLOSED on Monday's
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
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Grafton Harbor
 Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Grafton Harbor has brand new Landau Pontoon Boats! Come rent a
boat with us! We boat thru the Fall Season! Pack a picnic lunch
and just enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Illinois River!.
click here
Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery is open
7 day a week |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Call 618-786-7678 for reservations
1 hour cruises offered every Sat &
Sun thru Nov.3
Click here for more info |
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
 Two Week Activity Calendar
The fun still continues in Grafton even after Labor Day! More
Flea Markets, car shows, events, music & more!
Click here
and check out Grafton's Event and Music Calendar ....
Sept 2 - 15
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
 Grafton
Harbor
Sat...Sept 21 – Worth the Fight 7pm
Sun..Sept 22 – Graham Band 1pm
Open Tuesday - Sunday
11AM to 1AM
If
your
have
not
been
yet...make
sure
to
check
out
our
sister
restaurant
@Abigail's
Tap
Room
for
BREAKFAST
Sat
&
Sun
mornings
8
a.m.
~ 11
a.m.
LUNCH
or
DINNER
Wed-Sun
11
a.m.~
10
p.m.
Located
in
the
historic
Ruebel
Hotel
on
E.
Main
St.
2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here |
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Sept 10, 2019
CODE IF BEING CHANGED ON THE
BATH ROOM. IF YOU WANT NEW CODE, COME TO THE OFFICE. ONE
MORE TIME------------IF YOU MAKE A MESS YOU BETTER CLEAN IT
UP. BE AN ADULT.
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 Kaskaskia
River Run
Kaskaskia River
Brian Shackelford
July 27 at 10:25 AM ·
As the weather we have had this year with Heavy heart The event
is going to be pushed till next year. 2020 The River levels we
have had this year there is still no docks currently at New
Athens, Water is still high on the Mississippi and the sandbar
is still currently under water & still alot of floating logs in
the Mississippi and Safety is a top priority. All Company's that
have donated towards the event will remain the same. If anyone
is interested in their Company joining for next year please
reach out to me. All Tshirts sales will remain the same and
Store will open up next year to purchase Tshirts. If you are
interested in a Refund please always reach out if not your order
will remain the same and your order will be sent out before the
event next year. A date is not set in stone but will be set
shortly. Possibly Labor day weekend have a tie up in party cove
on Kaskaskia for people that will be staying local. Thank you
Any thoughts please post below...Happy Boating
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON
Not opening up this year because of all
the work that needs to be done to the bar.
Amanda
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 Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
September 6 at 3:21 PM ·
Come fill up for the weekend!!!
The automatic gas system is running again at Lake Center Marina.
$3.40 for 93 octane .
We’re excited to announce
40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members
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Longshot Saloon
My River Home Marina and Resort
 Mississippi River at Portage des
Sioux
The Longshot Saloon will be re-opening
Thursday October 3rd for the 2019 Rat Run weekend
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Mike's La Rosa at My River Home
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Sat.. Sept 21, 2019..TBD
Sun..Sept 22, 2019..Soulard Island Dudes
Mike's LaRosa Bar
Music Schedule..
click here
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Port Charles Harbor
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
7-12-19
Gas Dock Is OPEN!!! Gas tanks are full and we are ready to pump
some gas!
Ramp is also OPEN!!! Let’s make it a great weekend!!
TowBoatUS St. Charles/St. Louis
August 8 at 9:14 PM ·
27/7 with 365 days a year coverage for only 85.00 per year
Can’t beat this deal! Call 636.250.2628 to enroll before the
weekend!
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 River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
WE ARE OPEN
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
 Food,
Beer, Wine
Aug 16, 2019
ICE ICE BABY
Our ice is BACK! Stop for
ice on the way to the
river!
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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 St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Sept 20 - Sept 22, 2019
ON THE LAND & IN THE WATER SALES EVENT
Sales Incentives & Rebates Available
on Pontoon Boats and Yamaha Sports Boats
Grafton Harbor
Click here for flyer
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 Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Sunday- Wednesday 9-4 and
Thursday-Saturday 9-6
Reprinted from Two
Rivers Marina Facebook....
click here
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Woodland Marina
 UMR
222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Woodland Marina is feeling excited.
August 2 at 10:10 AM ·
Marina Update: We are open with limited services! However, we
are working off-site as we cannot occupy the office. Please feel
free to email woodlandmarina1@gmail.com if you have any
questions or need assistance. Woodland Marina’s main line,
636-250-3446, is being monitored. You can leave a message for
rack storage at 636-250-4547, and most importantly, we are
splashing boats!
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
08-23-19
Fuel dock is open, please use pump #1. Hope everyone has great
weekend on the water!!
07-08-19
Plans for the club.....
The Clubhouse is insured with FEMA. The adjusters have been
through the club and will hopefully be letting us know in the
next coming weeks whether or not the building is repairable. We
are on hold until that point.
The club got approximately 6 ft of water, covering all electric
panels and all AC units. So clean up of building is taking
longer while getting temp electric/water going.
I understand there is a lot of speculation, but there will be a
club/pool at the harbor
We are doing the best we can and I will keep you informed as we
hear.
Sorry, as I know this is not the season you were hoping for.
Reprinted
from Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook..
click here
Facebook Event Calender..
click here
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More Things Going On This Week
click here
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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
..Closed for the season
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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........
| 3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
| Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
| Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
| Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed |
| Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed Due To Flooding |
| Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open |
| Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
| Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
| Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open |
| Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Closed for the 2019 Season |
| Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Opening for the Rat Run |
| LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening for Blessing of
Fleet August 17 |
| Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Closed Due To Flooding |
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Your
Eye on the River
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The Boathouse Food
and Deck WebCam
Live Image
Mississippi River on Dardenne Slough
UMR 222.2
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The Webcam uploads a new picture every 6 minutes..
Hit refresh to update to the latest picture
Go to
www.RiverWebCams.com
for the last 10 pictures from the above camera!
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Lock & Dam 15 Webcam
Live Image
Mississippi River at Rock Island,
IL
. 
US Army Corps of Engineers
Lock and Dam 15....
US Army Corps of Engineers
Camera
Live Image of Mississippi River at Rock
Island, IL ...
Click here
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interested in, send us a news tip. Email it to
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If you are shown on any picture published
on RiveverBills.com and don't want this, email riverbill@prodigy.net
and we will remove the picture.
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below for
SPONSOR INFO
Click on their
Facebook link too
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Phone 314-517-6079
RealtorAimeeDavison@Gmail.com
SCHNEIDER Real Estate, Inc
1551 Wall Street, Suite 140
St. Charles, Mo 63303
Click here to View My
Listings |
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www.gtbmarine.com
For more information
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Little John's
Moptorsports website
Click here
Little John's Marine Service website
Click here
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The Duck Club Yacht Club restaurant is Under New Management
and will open on March 15th to members.
.
The new
management is Padavans NY dba Padavan & Haacke On the Water
at the Duck Club
click here for more info
Now accepting social membership applications
click here
6257 Hwy V, St. Charles, Mo
Club
636-250-4333
Marina 636-250-4321
Click here for
Duck Club Yacht Club website
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Call office at
636-250-7500 for information on dockage, rack storage,
winter storage, winterizing and service or repairs.
Click here for website
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2019 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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click here for website
click here for map
click here for Menu
Call
636.723.0005 when your headed to the river and they will
have your food ready when you arrive at the store !
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Grafton Harbor
Winery
Click here
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UMR 222.2
Marine Gas,
Diesel Fuel, Ice
Docks, Rack Storage
40 Ton Travel Lift
Repairs all makes
& models
636-250-3446
.
Map..
click
here
Website..
click here
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Dining room/ lounge bar
& sports bar that offers live video gaming
Click here
for virtual tour
Facebook
Website
Map
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CHECK US OUT ON ON
FACEBOOK
OR OUR
WEBSITE
CLICK HERE FOR MAP
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Located at
Grafton Harbor
Website
Facebook
Map
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Map
(type in Fastjax Grocery)
Facebook page
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Click here for website
Join
Sioux Harbor Sailing on
Facebook
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Facebook
Website
Map |
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Toll-Free:
866-249-2135
Class
schedule..
click here
Website.....
click here
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Let's Plan a
River Get-Away
Click here
Fun,
friendly atmosphere
Five
Anchor Marina
Beautiful area of the
Mississippi
River
Restaurants & wineries
nearby
Explore the historic
town of
Louisiana, MO
Click here for website
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Docks-Dry Storage-Ramp-Repairs-Gas 24/7 Transients
welcome
We have Pump Out
Ramp Passes &
Storage
636-946-2073
Click here for Map
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OPEN
Golden Eagle Ferry
Mon - Sat.
5AM- 9PM
Sun .......... 8AM- 9PM
On Board Phone
618- 535-5759
Click here for website
Winfield Ferry
CLOSED |
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PROPS
AREN'T JUST FOR
BOATS
Call Kirk Blomgren
for all your Private Aircraft Needs
Meisinger Aviation
Spirit of St. Louis Airport
636-536-3976
Aircraft Sales
Management
Acquisition
e-mail
Kirk.blomgren@mallcstl.com
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website
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211 W. Main St. Grafton,
IL
OPEN DAILY
Breakfast Buffet
Sun & Sun 8-12
618.786.8888
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NEW PHONE NUMBER
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webpage and map
NEW PHONE NUMBER
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Marina dredged to 8ft
One of the best
views on the River!
Call Andy at
314.566.5403
for pricing and to reserve for the
2019 Season
My River Home website
Longshot Saloon
Facebook
Mike's LaRosa Bar
Facebook
Mike's LaRosa
Bar
Music
Schedule
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Kitchen open
til 9PM
Tue, Wed,
Thurs & Sun!
Facebook
Map
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e-mail RiverBill
riverbill@prodigy.net
RiverBill hails out of Woodland Marina
UMR 222.2
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RiverBills
River Website
Yellow Pages
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BOAT
ACCESSORIES
Alarm 24
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
BOAT
DEALERS
Lewis Boat
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
BOAT
MATTRESS
Verlo Mattress
of St. Charles
BOAT
RENTALS
Grafton Harbor
DETAILING
Super Sparkle
Mobile Detailing
FERRIES
Golden Eagle Ferry
JET
SKI SALES/SERVICE
BIG St. Charles
Motorsports
LODGING
DeShrilia Landing Suites
Kinder's No Wake Inn
My River Home
MARINAS
The Alton Marina
Duck Club Y.C. St.Louis
Grafton Harbor
John's Boat Harbor
Lake Center Marina
My River Home
MRH Yacht Club
North Shore Marina
Polestar Boating
Center
Port Charles Harbor
River Island Marina
Two Rivers Marina
Woodland Marina
Yacht Club of St. Louis
MARINE
SERVICE
Bloch Marine Service
Lewis Boats
Little Johns Marine
Service
My River Home
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
RESTAURANTS
3rd Chute Bar & Grill
Bluff City Grill
Boathouse Food &
Deck
Cedar Hill Resort
Froge's Bar & Grill
Grafton Oyster Bar
Kinder's
Loading Dock Bar & Grill
Longshot Saloon
SECURITY
Alarm 24
TOWING
TowBoatUS
St Charles & St Louis
TRAILER REPAIR
Little John's Marine
Service
UPHOLSTERY
Kate's Covers
WELDING
Little John's Marine
Service
WINERIES
Grafton Harbor Winery
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