The Grafton In Water Boat Show At Grafton Harbor This Weekend
What's Happening This Week & Weekend.. click here
Click here latest River Levels Charts Click here latest National Weather Service River Level Graphs
.
Yacht Club of St. Louis Lake Center Marina Bloch Marine Service
.
Super Sparkle Mobile Detailing Green Turtle Bay Marina & Resort
Big St Charles Motorsports St Charles Harley-Davidson .
Mississippi River .. Alton to Hannibal Illinois River ... Grafton to Peoria
Missouri River... St. Charles to Hermann
Water Temp from Corps of Engineers at Winfield Dam Air Temp from Smart Field, St. Charles County, Mo
copyright 2018 unpublished
THE WEEKWND
Sat.. 22 September 2018
Fall Equinox
Over 9.4 Million Boater Visits
Since Sept 12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Last Night's
Lake Center Marina Crew
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
The Lake Center Marina Crew was partying it up last nite !Good to see everyone !
Yah Mon
Bill
Tom & Lou's
Anniversary Sun Set
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
A shout out to the RiverBill community from Lou and Tommy Lenkman on our 27th wedding anniversary !
Looking up the Dardenne Slough this evening (9-21-18), what a beautiful view at 7:14 PM
Lou
"D" Dock
Grafton Harbor
Confluence of the Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Click pic to enlarge
The new dock at Grafton Harbor was dedicated yesterday afternoon with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony and a luncheon
D Dock is Home to:
Transient Boaters
RiverBill says....Make sure to check it out !
AMERICAN DUCHESS
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day ..... was sent to us by Capt'n John Bloch of Bloch Marine
Bill,
We caught the American Duchess going past Anchor Yankers Island on Friday night around 8:20. Took a few pics.
Pretty cool!
John Bloch
President
Bloch Marine Service, Inc.
Barry's Sioux Harbor Party
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day..... were sent to us by Trish Munsell
Hi there! I am Barry Munsell’s daughter, sending over some pics from our pirate day celebration.
Thanks
Trish Munsell
Check out "Sail St. Louis"
Click here for website
Join Sioux Harbor Sailing on Facebook
Sat...Sep 22... Neon Blues...7pm
Sun...Sep 23... Rogers & Nienhaus...3pm
Open Thursday thru Sunday
Thursday & Friday.... Open at 12:00 Noon
Saturday & Sunday. Open at 11:00 AM
Website.. click here Facebook.. click here
First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.
We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!
for Facebook Click here for Website Browse Our Boats
click here for Facebook click here for website
YesterYear's Picture of the Day
2016 RiverBills Sticker Sighting
3rd Chute Bar & Grill
Grafton, IL
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture of YesterYear's in
2016.... was of some www.RiverBills Sticker sightings at the 3rd Chute Bar & Grill in Grafton, IL
www.RiverBills.com
More Boats on RiverBills.com
"All Classifieds Page"... click here
National Weather Service River Levels Graphs / Flood Warnings .........
Mississippi River
Check out RiverBills River Gages Page...
Alton, IL (UMR 200.8) to Wineoa, MN (UMR 725.7).... click here
Winfield Grafton
Alton
Illinois River
Hardin LaGrange
Missouri River
St. Charles, Mo Washington, Mo
Click here
Click here for RiverBills Mississippi River Gauge Page
Click here for current weather conditions on WunderMap
Click here for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, River & Reservoir Daily Report.
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.
Sat...Sep 22... Typsy Gypsy...7pm
Sun..Sep 23...TBD...2pmMONDAY 11AM-6PM FOR LUNCH & EARLY DINNER
TUESDAY - THURSDAY & SUNDAY 11AM-11PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 11AM-1AM
FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE... click here
Menu.. click here Website.. click here Facebook.. click here
No new incident reports for the St Louis area
.
Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports
River Gear For Sale............
Click here to purchase your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a few short days
Polestar Boating Center UnCharted Service
US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Updated September 12, 2018
Mississippi River
MILE 179.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Poplar Street Bridge; A safespan is installed following the contours of the bridge. The platform will extend approximately 3 feet below low steel of the bridge. At various times, work barges will be spud down on the backside of both left and right descending main navigation piers. Barges will remain in place overnight and be properly lit.MILE 250.0 - AID TO NAVIGATION
A buoy has been reported submerged in the vicinity of Mile 250.0, RDB. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the areaMILE 253.7 - MILE 253.4 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Two can buoys have been reported missing between approximate Miles 253.7 and 253.4. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.MILE 254.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge POTTER is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 254.0. Work will be conducted 24hours a day, 7-days a week. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice to passage, for passing arrangements. 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
Illinois River
MILE 36.5 - NAVIGATION OBSTRUCTION
A large tree has been reported obstructing the channel in the vicinity of Mile 36.5, along the can buoy line. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.MILE 42.0 - MUSSEL SURVEY
Continuing until approximately September 28, 2018, TRC Environmental Corporation will conduct a mussel survey in the vicinity of Mile 42.0, LDB and RDB. The contractors floating plant will consist of a 20-foot pontoon boat and will display the international alpha code and recreational dive flags while work is being conducted. Work will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., each day. The pontoon dive boat will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. During non-working hours, dive boat will be removed from the river. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution
Missouri River
MILE 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.
Click here for the current Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
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.
We have 3,101 members as of 09-22-18. Click here and check it out.
Mississippi River Ecology
Mississippi River Mayors Commit To Reducing Plastic Waste.........
Members of the Mississippi River and Cities Initiative, which is a group of Mississippi River mayors from Minnesota to Louisiana, is committing to reducing plastic waste by 20 percent within the next two years.
Plastics are considered to be a persistent pollutant, meaning that they typically don't break down. Instead, plastics turn into what is best described as a toxic confetti that accumulates in the food chain.
State lawmakers met with Mississippi River town mayors to pledge their commitment to reduce plastic waste in the Mississippi River Valley. This announcement was made during the 7th annual meeting of the MRCTI organization........
Click here to read this news report from riverbender.com. With Audio.
Grafton Chamber of Commerce
Beverly & Dennis Day Benefit Donation
On July 21, 2018 Dennis and Beverly Day were seriously burned in a boat explosion. They were airlifted to St. John's Mercy Hospital Burn Center where they have experienced weeks of multiple surgeries and inpatient rehabilitation. They both still have a long road ahead of them and face mounds of medical and personal expenses. They need our help to put a light at the end of their tunnel..
.
Any donation is welcome, big or small. We appreciate your help... Click here
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK DURING SEASON !
Click here...... Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri
Riverfront Project Bidding Beginning October 2........
On Tuesday, October 2, 2018, bidding will open for the renovation project along the Hannibal riverfront. The opening of bids will start at 2 pm at City Hall.
Reportedly, a high level of interest was shown by tri-state contractors that attended a pre-bid meeting. This means that a large number of bids for the project could be submitted.
During Thursday night's meeting of the Park Board, Andy Dorian, the Director of the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department said that reviewing a large number of bids would take time........
Click here to read this news article from hannibal.net. With Photo
Sat, Sun ... Oct 5, 6 & 7, 2018
My River Home Marina and Resort Rat Rally
Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux
River History....
22 September 1842 in River History
Abraham Lincoln and James Shields, then State Auditor of Illinois, rowed out to an island in the Mississippi River across from Alton, IL. to duel with broadswords.
The duel was over Lincoln's severe criticism of Shields' proclamation that ordered tax collectors at that time to accept only gold and silver for payment of taxes and school debts. .
While the parties set up the dueling area, the principal seconds tried to resolve the issue peacefully. To demonstrate his obvious physical advantage, Lincoln then reached up and lopped off a high willow branch. After discussion the two seconds finally agreed that a note in which Lincoln admitted authorship of the letter and asserted that he "had no intention of injuring your (Shields) personal or private character or standing as a man or gentleman" would satisfy the honor of both them.
The duel never took place.
Today the Lincoln Shields Recreation Area is located on the Mississippi River in West Alton, Mo directly across the Mississippi River Alton, IL
Website..click here Facebook Page..click here
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR "YOUR WAKE"
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR "YOUR TRASH"
www.RiverBills.com
Economic News
Fed Report: Outdoor Recreation Industry's Impact Recognized........
Recently, a final report was released on the first-ever federal government statistics that recognized the outdoor recreation industry as a significant driver of the U.S. economy.
The new measurement is called the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account, which found that outdoor recreation industry contributed 2.2 percent contribution to the U.S. GDP, and an annual gross economic output of $734 billion in 2016.
Thom Dammrich, president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association says that this report officially recognizes the outdoor recreation industry as a major contributor to the American economy........
Click here to read this news article from boatingindustry.com
Providing insurance coverage where ever you go
click here for website and more information
Boat Manufacturer
Malibu Reveals New 25 LSV Model.........
For 2019, Malibu Boats is introducing their latest model, the Wakesetter 25 LSV, which is the 25 foot flagship of the LSV lineup. Being the largest, it offers not only the largest wakes and waves, the 25 LSV boasts the most storage capacity, the most interior space and ballast.
The 25 LSV offers technological and comfort features such as wireless phone charging, a redesigned helm seat, the new Malibu Multi View Bench Seat, as well as an available integrated swim step that folds down from the swimboard.
According to Eric Bondy, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Malibu Boats, the 25 LSV offers plenty of room and accommodations for the entire family, true Malibu quality and performance, and a sharp new interior with plenty of billet accents makes the 25 LSV the best in it's class........
Click here to read this news report from boatingindustry.com. With Photo.
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
Lake Of The Ozarks
The Fall Shoreline Cleanup Has Begun........
Amren Missouri and Adopt-The-Shoreline had announced that the 27th annual fall volunteer shoreline cleanup has begun. Every year, ATS organizes volunteers to clean up over 500 miles of shoreline around the Lake of the Ozarks.
Adopt-The-Shoreline coordinator Bryan Vance says that during the fall, water levels are typically higher, which allows boats to access areas that were not accessible during the spring cleanup.
Vance adds that the fall cleanups offer the additional benefit of seeing the incredible fall foliage that lines the Lake of the Ozarks' shoreline........
Click here to read this news story from lakenewsonline.com. With Photo.
Little John's Moptorsports... Click here
Little Johns Marine Service... Click here
3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Sun.. Sep 23..Rolens Brothers..2pm
Every Friday and Saturday night from 7 to 11 DJ Tommy cranking up the karaoke and the live music at the 3rd Chute Bar and Grill
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
The Alton Marina Deli and Ship’s Store is Open
Come see all our goodies, check out our sale items and enjoy Beth’s yummy menu
The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Sat...Sep 22... Neon Blues...7pm
Sun...Sep 23... Rogers & Nienhaus...3pm
Open Thursday thru Sunday
Thursday & Friday.... Open at 12:00 Noon
Saturday & Sunday. Open at 11:00 AM
Duck Club Yacht Club
Hours as of 9-1-18
Fri Open @5:00 Sat Open @12:00 Sun Open at 12:00
Kitchen closes for food orders at 9pm each night
Illinois River at Naples, IL
Evandy's Boatel
Sat...Sep 22... Smashtag Party...8pm
Sun...Sep 23...Skyline Ridge...2pm
Life is Good on The River!
Bringing Central Illinois great Live music!
Evandy's Boatel Upcoming Events.. click here
Portage des Sioux, MO
Froge's Bar and Grill
**FALL KITCHEN**
hours start October 22nd!!
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, kitchen will close at 8pm.
1" smoked pork steaks w/2 sides every Saturday 2pm-gone $11.49
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
Fri..Sept 21..
Ribbon Cutting for new boat sales to marina and opening of new "D" Dock. Ribbon Cutting will take place on at 3:00 pm on “D” Dock with a light meal at the ARRR Bar following ceremony. RiverBills.com will have the honors of performing the ribbon cutting.
Fri, Sat, Sun..Sept 21-23
Boating St. Louis In Water Boat Show
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
Rum on the River
Sat..5-7pm • Sept 22 • $29/person
Thur..Oct 20..Witches on the Water Cruise
Reservations:
www.graftonharbor.com
Or call 618-786-7678
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
Sat...Sep 22... Typsy Gypsy...7pm
Sun..Sep 23...TBD...2pm
OPEN MONDAY 11AM-6PM
FOR LUNCH & EARLY DINNER
TUE - THUR & SUN.. 11AM-11PM
FRI & SAT............... 11AM-1AM
FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE... click here
Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Click here and check out Grafton's Event and Music Calendar .... 9-14 thru 9-23-2018
Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL
Kinders Restaurant Business Hours
thru end of September
Wed........... 11am-5pmThur........... 11am-5pm
Fri & Sat.... 11am-9pm
Sun........... 11am-8pm
The Loading Dock
Confluence Illinois & Mississippi Rivers Grafton Illinois
Fri....Sep 21...Scott & Carl...6pm
Sat...Sep 22...Trilogy...4pm
Sun..Sep 23...Griffin & Gargoyles...3pm
Click here for the Loading Dock's band schedule
Longshot Saloon
My River Home Marina and Resort
Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux...
.
Thursday is $.99 Taco Night!
Longshot Saloon is OPEN Thursday-Sunday’s until end of October.
Mike's La Rosa at My River Home
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Sun..Sep 23...STL Dogs...3pm
Click here for Mike's Larosa Bar Sat band Schedule
Yacht Club of St. Louis
UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough of Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
THIS WEEKEND'S SPECIALS AND INFO
CLUB OPENS AT 5pm THURSDAY
12pm FRIDAY - SUNDAY
* SEAFOOD BISQUE
* SPAGHETTI WITH A HEARTY MEAT SAUCE
* FRESH AMBERJACK
LEMON PEPPER SEARED or BLACKENED
* OREO CHEESECAKE
KARAOKE SATURDAY@7 pm
D.J. DOC
Hours of operation for September
Thur open at 5pm
Fri thru Sun open at 12pm
Kitchen closes at 9pm Thur
Kitchen closes at 10pm on Fri and Sat
Kitchen closes at sunset on Sun
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....
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 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
Live Image
Mississippi River on Dardenne Slough UMR 222.2
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!
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
Send Us Your News Tip !
If you see something that you think your fellow boaters would be interested in, send us a news tip. Email it to RiverBill@prodigy.net and we will get it on-line.
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.
Click on Ads
below for
SPONSOR INFO
Click on theirFacebook link too
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
Evandy's Boatel Jingle
Click here
Click here for website
Click here for map
Click here for
webpage and map
Open
Golden Eagle Ferry
Mon - Thur.. 5AM- 9PM
Fri - Sat.......5AM-2AMSun .......... 8AM- 9PM
On Board Phone
618- 535-5759
Click here for website
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
Click here for website
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
OPEN DAILY
Breakfast Buffet
Sun & Sun 8-12
618.786.8888
click here for Eventsclick here for Facebook
click here for Map
Marina dredged to 8ft
Docks are now set
One of the best views on the River!
Call Andy at314.566.5403
for pricing and to reserve for the 2018 Season
.
Kitchen open til 9PM
Tue, Wed, Thurs & Sun!
Phone 314-517-6079
SCHNEIDER Real Estate, Inc
1551 Wall Street, Suite 140
St. Charles, Mo 63303
Click here to View My Listings
Little John's Moptorsports website
Click here
Little John's Marine Service website
Click here
Call office at 636-250-7500 for information on dockage, rack storage, winter storage, winterizing and service or repairs.
Click here for website
TWO LOCATIONS
Close to where you are
on the river
STORAGE
short & long term
MOBILE SERVICE
2018 Slip Rates:
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com
Click here for map
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 !
Modular Floating Swim-up bar
personal floats
and
accessories
Phone:
(573) 204-1000
myfloatingbar@gmail.com
Website
Located at
Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor Winery
Click here
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
Click here for website
Click here for website
CHECK US OUT ON ON FACEBOOK
OR OUR WEBSITE
CLICK HERE FOR MAP
Click here
for website
for website
and more information
6257 Highway V
St. Charles, Mo
Club 636-250-4333
Marina 636-250-4321
Click here for
Duck Club Yacht Club website
Toll-Free:
866-249-2135
Class schedule.. click here
Website..... click here
.
.
for websiteclick here for map and directions
click here for Facebook
click here for map
Click here for website
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
Click here for website
Docks-Dry Storage-Ramp-Repairs-Gas 24/7 Transients welcome
We have Pump Out
Ramp Passes & Storage
636-946-2073
Click here for Map
Click here for website
e-mail RiverBill
riverbill@prodigy.net
RiverBill hails out of Woodland Marina
UMR 222.2
RiverBills
River Website
Alphabetical Listing
Advertisers
By Service
BOAT
ACCESSORIES
Alarm 24
Motor
BOAT
DEALERS
Motor
BOAT
MATTRESS
of St. Charles
BOAT
RENTALS
FIBERGLASS
DETAILING
Mobile Detailing
FERRIES
JET SKI SALES/SERVICE
Motorsports
INSURANCE
Agency
LODGING
MARINAS
Center
MARINE
SERVICE
Service
Motor
PHOTOGRAPHY
PROP REPAIR
RESTAURANTS
Deck
SECURITY
TOWING
St Charles & St Louis
TRAILER REPAIR
Service
UPHOLSTERY
WELDING
Service
WINERIES
Copyright © 2018 Unpublished. All rights reserved.
