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It's
Monday
25 Sept 2017
Over 86 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing
e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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RiverBills Sunglasses Sighting
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The Picture of the
Day.... was sent to
us by Peggy Colletta
"Rocket"
The River
Dog
with
RiverBills sunglasses
on Two Branch Beach
Just Never Know Who You
Will See Behind Those RiverBills Sunglasses
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
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RiverBills
Sticker Sighting Page.....
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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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Reserve your space now!
Limited space available for the Rat Run weekend. RV spots
are $125.00 for weekend, tent camping $50.00 for weekend and
boat slips are $50.00 per night with some under cover docks
available. Riverrooms are completely sold out.
Make reservations by calling
636.899.0903
My River Home
website &
facebook
Longshot Saloon
facebook
The Cabana at the La Rosa
facebook
MRH Yacht Club
facebook
2017 Event
/ Band Schedule...
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Sherri
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pic to enlarge
The
Pictures of YesterYear's in
2016....
was taken at the 3rd Chute in Grafton, IL.
It's
RiverBills Girl,
Sherri,
posing by a
life ring off of Tom and Lou's cruiser....
"Will
Power"
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Alton Marina
"LOOPER
SPECIAL"
BUY 3 DAYS
GET 3 DAYS
FREE
Click
here
for website
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for Facebook
MM 202.00 UMR
#1 Henry St. Alton, IL 618 - 462 -
9860
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
More Boats
on
RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"...
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 National
Weather Service
River Levels Graphs / Flood Warnings
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Mississippi River
Check out RiverBills River Gages
Page...
Alton, IL to Guttenberg, IA....
click here
Winfield
Grafton
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Alton
Click here
Illinois River
Hardin
LaGrange
Click
here
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Missouri River
St. Charles, Mo
Washington,
Mo
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Click here
for RiverBills Mississippi River Gauge Page
Click here
for current weather conditions on WunderMap
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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.
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River News
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09/24/2017..Lake Of The Ozarks..Drowning
SUBJECT
WAS LOCATED DECEASED, FLOATING IN AN UNNAMED COVE OFF THE
MAIN CHANNEL BY KAYAKERS. VICTIM 1 WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED
BY MEDICAL EXAMINER WENDY PRYOR WITH CAMDEN COUNTY AT 1042
HOURS AT THE SCENE. ASSISTED BY CPL. J. W. COLLINS (812),
CPL. D. P. HUTZLER (1273), AND TPR. M. P. ACORD (170)Click
here to read the full report.
9/24/2017..Lake Of The Ozarks..Fire/Explosion
LATE
FATALITY - VESSEL 1 EXPLODED AFTER REFUELING. OCCUPANT MOORE
WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED AT 2034 HRS BY DR. CODY BARNES AT
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HOSPITAL IN COLUMBIA, MO.
Click here to read the full report.
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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Click here for website and more information
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Updated 20 September 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 254.4 - CHANNEL CONDITION
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 254.4,
RDB. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area
MILE 220.5 - CHANNEL CONDITION
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 220.5,
LDB. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
Illinois River
MILE 77.5 - MILE 77.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION
Shoaling has been reported between
approximate Miles 77.5 and 77.0. The COTP Upper Mississippi
River has closed the river until an USACE Survey of the area
can be completed.
The above info is reprinted from the US Army
Corps of Engineers website for your "reference."
Click
here
for the
complete current
Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
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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
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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 2,350 Members as of 09-25-17
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"YOU" ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR "YOUR
WAKE"
"YOU" ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR "TRASH"
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Mississippi River At West Alton, Illinois
Riverlands Hosts Inaugural Pelican Days Festival........
Saturday,
The Audubon Center at Riverlands hosted the first ever Pelican
Days Festival, where visitors celebrated and discovered one of
North America's largest birds, the American White Pelican.
The
non-endangered American White Pelican can weigh up to 18 pounds,
and posses a wingspan that can reach nine feet. The birds are
fish eaters; their mouths can open wide, and can hold up to
three gallons of water.
Roger
Holloway with the World Bird Sanctuary said that the White
Pelicans nest in freshwater lakes in the northwest and Canada,
and migrate south along the Mississippi and Missouri River
flyways. If the winters are not too severe, the pelicans may
stay in the Riverbend region year-round........
Click here to read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
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This Coming Weekend.....Saturday, September 30
Missouri River - Jefferson City To
St. Louis
Race to the Dome
Two race courses are available to
paddlers -
Hartsburg to Jefferson City (15.8 miles) and Providence to
Jefferson City (27.6 miles).
Proceeds from the race support Missouri River Relief's efforts
to connect people to the Missouri River through hands-on river
clean-ups, education and recreation.
A great race for young and old, experienced or beginner!
Sign your team up today!!
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Click here to go to Port Charles website
Click here
Port Charles Harbor facebook
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Marine
Pollution
Chicago..Shedd Aquarium Exhibit Focuses On Marine Trash Issue
The Shedd
Aquarium in Chicago has a new exhibit on display that focuses on
the growing problem of marine debris, and it's effects on oceans
and wildlife.
On Saturday,
the aquarium unveiled 10 large sculptures of sea life completely
constructed from straws, plastic bottles and other debris that
washed up on beaches.
The artist
behind the exhibit, Anglea Haseltine Pozzi, says that the
project was intended to be a wake-up call that illustrates the
effects of plastics on aquatic life........
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Website....
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Facebook Page...
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Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri
SLU
Celebrates 200th Anniversary Under The Arch........
Saturday
evening, Saint Louis University launched their celebration of
the school's 200th anniversary by holding a Masss under the
Gateway Arch.
The outdoor
Mass started at 5:30 pm, and was followed up by family friendly
fun, such as music performed by the LustreLights, face painting,
food trucks, magicians, inflatables along Leonor K. Sullivan
Boulevard and fireworks........
Click here to read this news tidbit from fox2now.com.
With Video.
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Check out the Polestar Boating Center website ...
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Lake Of
The Ozarks
Two
Hospitalized After Boat Explosion........
Shortly
after noon Sunday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol received
reports of a boat explosion on the Lake of the Ozarks in Camden
County.
The 1989
Carver Santigo Bay exploded at the gas pumps at Pier 31. When
troopers arrived, the boat was away from the pumps, but fully
engulfed in flames.
58 year old
Susan Abele-Burns and 76 year old Ronald Moore suffered severe
burns, and were flown to University Hospital. The boat's pilot
James Holcomb was uninjured........
Click here to read this news article from khqa.com.
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Little John's Moptorsports...
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Little Johns Marine Service...
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What's Going on This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
OPEN DAILY
Just a short walk from the marina |
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Alton Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Alton Marina Welcomes Loopers
To Spend As Much Time As They Like
With The Finest 5 Anchor Marina
6 Days For The Price of 3 !
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
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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
Fri - Sun.. Sep 29 - Oct 1
Boating St. Louis
Grafton Boat Show
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
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday- Friday: 11- 1 AM
Saturday: 11- 2AM
Sunday: 11- 12 AM
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Kinder's Restaurant
 Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
Kinder's Business hours.
Mon.............Closed
Tue...............Closed
Wed.............11am - 5pm
Thurs............11am - 7pm
Fri & Sat...... 11am - 9pm
Sun............. 11am - 7pm
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Portage des Sioux
My River Home
Sep 30 - Oct 1...
Rat Run
Weekend..
click here
Both harbors are now dredged and courtesy
parking is available on both sides of Driftwood
Facebook links:
Mikes
LaRosa & Cabana
Longshot
Saloon
My
River Home
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 Yacht Club of St.
Louis Restaurant
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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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