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MONDAY
16 July 2018
Over 8.6 Million Boater Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Just Another Beautiful Evening
At Hoppies Marina
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The Picture of the Day .... was sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out of Hoppies Marina in Kimmswick, Mo
Hi Bill,
It was just another beautiful evening at Hoppies Marina! It’s been a great summer for boating. See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
Hoppies Marina Correspondent
RiverBills Rockin The Grafton Riverfront
Saturday, July 14, 2018
It's Gina
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The Picture of the Day .... .was sent to us by Tim Brueggeman
Gina Moore
of Grafton Marina
Rocking the Grafton Riverfront
RiverBills Rockin The Grafton Riverfront
Saturday July 14, 2018
Jan and Maureen Sweetmeat and Darryll
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The Pictures of the Day .... .were sent to us by Capt'n Darryll Weil
RiverBills Rockin The Grafton Riverfront
Saturday July 14, 2018
(L/R) RiverBill, Mary and Darryll
(L/R) RiverBills Girls Audrey Rose & Sherri (L/R) RiverBills Girls Alexa & Jill
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The Pictures of the Day .... .were sent to us by Maureen Weil
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Yesteryear's Picture on this Day
Two Branch
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The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2017 ...... was sent to us by WeZ
Hi River Bill,
Enjoying Two Branch today!
Cheers!
WeZ
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US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Updated July 10, 2018
Mississippi River
.MILE 283.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Louisiana Highway Bridge; Horizontal clearance in the navigation channel may be reduced to 325 feet, due to ongoing construction. Work boats may be traversing the navigation channel at various times while work is being conducted. For additional information, mariners may contact the M/V BILL STAHL or M/V BILOXI II via VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16, or call (573) 238-5724.
Illinois River
MILE 42.4 - MILE 33.8 - DEBRIS REMOVAL/STONE PLACEMENT
Continuing until approximately November 18, 2018, the J.F. Brennan Company will conduct debris removal, capping and stone placement in the vicinity of Mile 42.4 LDB, Mile 42.3 LDB, Mile 38.5 RDB, Mile 34.2 RDB and Mile 33.8 RDB, Nitro, West Virginia. The contractors floating plant will consist of the M/V BRENNAN 1, 4 barges, a tug and a push boat. Work will be conducted Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. During nonworking hours, the contractors floating plant will be moored at the work site(s) and lighted accordingly. The M/V BRENNAN 1 will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to exercise caution when transiting the area.
Missouri RiverMILE 67.61 - BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Washington Bridge Replacement; Horizontal clearance in the navigation span is reduced to 350 feet due to ongoing construction work. Mariners
may contact M/V PIASA via VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16, for more information
Kaskaskia River
MILE 11.0 - MILE 9.0 - MARINE EVENT/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
On July 21 and 22, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., both days, the Evansville Drag Boat Races will be held between approximate Miles 11.0 and 9.0. The COTP Upper Mississippi River has issued a Safety Zone closing the river for this event.
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Upper Mississippi River
Headwaters Of The Mississippi Getting A Makeover........
The headwaters of the Mississippi River is a destination for over a half million visitors from around the world each year who want to cross the humble beginnings of America's greatest river.
After 80 years worth of tourists, the headwaters site has become worn. The banks have eroded from not only the water's current, but also the heavy foot traffic. The width of the stream has nearly doubled and is filling in with sand.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is being tasked with figuring out how to restore the Mississippi River's headwaters without really altering the site........
Click here to read this news article from m.startribune.com. With Photo
Happening this Week ....July 16-20
River Education
10 - 13 Year Olds Offered Free Waterschool Camp.........
The Swarovski Waterschool USA program is inviting kids aged 10 to 13 to participate in a free one-week global education program focused on water, sanitation, hygiene as well as the environment.
The kids will learn about water in the human body, the water cycle, filtration of drinking water, conservation of water, watersheds, healthy streams and global water issues.
Swarovski Waterschool Educator Elizabeth Flotte says that students will be studying a real stream, reflecting on their own experiences with water and how they can contribute to their own watershed communities........
Two camp offerings will be at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 16-20 and July 23-27. Another camp will be held at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. August 6-10.
Click here to read this news article from riverbender.com. With Photo and Video.
Providing insurance coverage where ever you go
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Bill Mixon
SAD NEWS TO REPORT:
Con Trios Yacht Club Past Commodore (1996) Bill Mixon passed away on Thursday, July 12th, 2018 after suffering a medical condition while driving. Bill and his wife Linda have been mainstays in the boating community. Many know him from doing the cooking at events with his BBQ setup "Mix'n and Grill'n". Longtime boater and insurance agent. Bill was always there to help out at charity events. He will be missed by all that have met him. Our prayers and condolences go out to Linda and their family. More information will be posted as it becomes available
Reprinted from Con Trios Yacht Club
Saturday... July 21, 2018
Blessing of the Fleet Fundraiser
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Yacht Club of St. Louis
This year's theme will be:
First Responders and Armed Services
Save the Date
2018 Blessing of the Fleet Fundraiser
Saturday...July 21, 2018
Yacht Club of St. Louis
http://www.blessingofthefleetstl.com/
Mississippi River Flooding
25 Years Ago, Massive Flooding Swamped River Towns........
25 years ago this summer, considerable flooding along the Mississippi River and it's tributaries converted roadways, towns and fields into lakes.
The flood of 1993 began in March of 1993 and lasted all summer. This lengthy flood pushed city, county, state and federal resources and volunteer laborers to their limits.
According to the National Weather Service, the flooding, which was driven by heavy rainfall in the Upper Midwest, caused close to $15 billion in damages across nine states........
Click here to read this news story from semissourian.com. With Photos
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
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Upcoming Event ......August 3-4, 2018
Lake Of The Ozarks
10th Annual Duck Drop Benefits Lake Area Charities........
Starting on Friday, August 3rd, the festivities surrounding the 10th Annual Bagnell Dam Duck Drop will begin with the Duck Drop Golf Tournament..
The event is presented by the Ozark Coast Kiwanis, and will benefit Lake-area organizations such as Kids Harbor, the Food Pantry, Citizens Against Domestic Violence, Wonderland Camp, Lake Area Big Brothers, Big Sisters and several more.
The Duck Drop will begin Saturday morning at 10 am with fun and games in the Family Fun Zone. At noon, a helicopter a boat will be dropping thousands of rubber ducks into the Osage River for a race to the finish line........
Click here to read more from lakeexpo.com. With Photo.
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Dining room/ lounge bar & sports bar that offers live video gaming
Lake Of The Ozarks
Tennessee Man Drowned In The Lake........
Friday night, 37 year old Brett Davidson of Clarksville, Tennessee drowned in the Lick Branch Cove at the 5.2 Mile Marker on the Lake of the Ozarks.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that Davidson was last seen on a dock and was later reported as missing.
After a brief search, Davidson's body was discovered in the water on Saturday, July 14. He was pronounced dead at 11:07 am........
Click here to read this news tidbit from lakeexpo.com
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Fishy Tales From Hilton Head, South Carolina
An Alligator Ate A Shark Off The South Carolina Coast........
An alligator was recently caught on video eating a small shark off the coast of South Carolina. The video shows a 7 foot long alligator eating a bonnethead shark on Skull Creek.
Reportedly, the alligator was out of it's usual habitat while swimming in the saltwater Skull Creek, which is part of the Intracoastal Waterway. The locals have taken to calling the alligator "Charllie".
Kristen Poillon, who had shot the video, says that Charlie doesn't appear to be aggressive, and that he shows up to the dock where anglers from the fishing charters clean their fish for an easy meal........
Click here to read this news article from fox2now.com. With Video.
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Sat, Jun 2 – Sun, Jun 3, 2018 Kentucky Lake Fri, Jun 8 – Sun, Jun 10, 2018 Wheatland, Mo Sat, Jul 7 – Sun, Jul 8, 2018Kentucky Lake Sat, Jul 21 – Sun, Jul 22, 2018 Evansville, IL Sat, Aug 4 – Sun, Aug 5, 2018 Chouteau, Ok Sat, Aug 25 – Sun, Aug 26, 2018 Livermore, Ky Fri, Aug 31 – Sun, Sep 2, 2018 Wheatland, Mo Fri, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 4, 2018 Phoenix, AZ
3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
OPEN DAILY
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
3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
Alton Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
Sat..... Aug 25, 2018
The Alton Marina 22nd Anniversary Party 2018
Black Iron BBQ Will Start Serving At 6 pm
Smash Band Will Start At 7:30 pm Till 11 pm
Big Screen Show At 9:15 pm
The Alton Marina Deli and Ship’s Store is Open
Come see all our new goodies, check out our sale items and enjoy Beth’s yummy new menu
bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Open 7 Days A Week
Just a short walk from Alton Marina
HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS
Monday Thru Friday from 3-6pm! $2.25 Domestic Beer Bottles, $3.00 Well Drinks and 6 Wings and a Domestic Beer $5.99
The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Duck Club Yacht Club
Illinois River at Naples, IL
Evandy's Boatel
Life is Good on The River!
Evandy's Boatel Upcoming Events.. click here
Portage des Sioux, MO
Froge's Bar and Grill
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
Grafton Harbor
Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Grafton Harbor offers weekday specials on Boat Rental. Rent one of our beautiful Landau Pontoon Boats for 4 hours get 2 additional hours FREE!! Just $295 for rental, gas and tax!! Need a guide? No problem! You can hire a guide to drive your boat for just an additional $25 / hour! (When Available)
2 Hour Rental: $195
Full Day: $488
Call 618-786-7678
Offer excludes holidays
Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
You may have a need to unite with those who have gone before you or maybe you need assistance in removing emotional and spiritual blockages. Whatever your needs Dave and Donna will be on our cruise ready to help you.
Saturdays from 3-4pm & Sundays from 2-3pm from May-November!*
The River Rambler Tour is a fun and educational 1 hour boat ride on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers highlighting the historical and geographical points of interestFor more information ... click here
Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
OPEN MONDAY 11AM-6PM
FOR LUNCH & EARLY DINNER
TUE - THUR & SUN.. 11AM-11PM
FRI & SAT............... 11AM-1AM
Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Click here and check out Grafton's Event and Music Calendar .... 7-9 thru 7-22-2018
Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL
Kinders Restaurant i
Business Hours
Wed........... 11am-5pmThur........... 11am-8pm
Fri & Sat.... 11am-9pm
Sun........... 11am-8pm
The Loading Dock
Confluence Illinois & Mississippi Rivers Grafton Illinois
Sat, Sun.. July 28, 29
Riverside Flea Market
Click here for the Loading Dock's band schedule
Longshot Saloon
Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux...
Thursday is $.99 Taco Night!
Longshot Saloon is OPEN Thursday-Sunday’s until end of October.
We apologize for the caution tape as we had been awaiting insurance adjusters after severe wind storm on 6/28. We are open during this time, and operating with our normal business hours so please be patient with us. Thank you so much for your continued support!
Mike's La Rosa at My River Home
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Click here for Mike's Larosa Bar Sat band Schedule
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Dardenne Slough of Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
More Things Going On This Week
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 ..Open Fri, Sat, Sun
Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open bluff city grill..................... Open All Year Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open All Year Cedar Hill Resort................................ Open Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. TBD Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open Evandy's_Boatel................................ Open Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open All Year Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Open Longshot Saloon................................ Open LaRosa Cantina................................. Open Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Open
The Boathouse Food and Deck WebCam
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Lock & Dam 15 Webcam
Live Image
Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL
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Lock and Dam 15....
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SCHNEIDER Real Estate, Inc
1551 Wall Street, Suite 140
St. Charles, Mo 63303
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Call office at 636-250-7500 for information on dockage, rack storage, winter storage, winterizing and service or repairs.
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Call 636.723.0005 when your headed to the river and they will have your food ready when you arrive at the store !
Modular Floating Swim-up bar
personal floats
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Phone:
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor Winery
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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
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6257 Highway V
St. Charles, Mo
Club 636-250-4333
Marina 636-250-4321
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Duck Club Yacht Club website
Toll-Free:
866-249-2135
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Let's Plan aRiver Get-Away
Fun, friendly atmosphere
Five Anchor Marina
Beautiful area of theMississippi River
Restaurants & wineriesnearby
Explore the historictown of Louisiana, MO
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Docks-Dry Storage-Ramp-Repairs-Gas 24/7 Transients welcome
We have Pump Out
Ramp Passes & Storage
636-946-2073
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No Wake Inn
Rooms Available Year Round
Call 314-620-1971
or
618-883-2356
Evandy's Boatel
100 Bob Michael St.
Naples, IL 62665
217-754-3700
www.evandysboatel.com
Open 7 Days a Week
A unique dining experience set on the banks of the Illinois River. Great food, exceptional service, and scenic views. Visit our website to view our menu and summer band schedule... click here
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Open
Golden Eagle Ferry
Mon - Thur.. 5AM- 9PM
Fri - Sat.......5AM-2AMSun .......... 8AM- 9PM
On Board Phone
618- 535-5759
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Winfield Ferry
ClosedPROPS
AREN'T JUST FOR
BOATS
Call Kirk Blomgren for all your Private Aircraft Needs
Meisinger AviationSpirit of St. Louis Airport
636-536-3976
Aircraft Sales
Management
Acquisition
Kirk.blomgren@mallcstl.com
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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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Marina dredged to 8ft
Docks are now set
One of the best views on the River!
Call Andy at314.566.5403
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