FRIDAY
20
NOVEMBER 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Mississippi
River at Kimmswick, Mo
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out of
Hoppie's Marina in Kimmswick, Mo
Ray and Ray of Hoppie’s Marina tie up this beauty, headed from
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Fort Meyers, Florida. The group of
retirees is “ready to enjoy life,” according to one of the
passengers.
See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
HMC
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Nickajack Lake
Tennessee River
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Andrew Zeller of
STL Go Fast Boats
Pool 26's famous prop man Bob Lipton teaching Ronnie to fly with
the big boys down in the mountains of Tennessee. Nickajack Lake,
Tennessee River
Andrew
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Nickajack Lake
Google maps
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BLACK FRIDAY
Friday, November 27th
through Sunday, November 29th.
It's that time of the year again! I hope
that you're just as excited about our
holiday specials, just as much as we
are. Black Friday is upon us, and we
have some amazing deals headed your way.
Northshore Marina is a place we want you
to be able to call home, with these
specials, you might be able to do so!
Click here for more information
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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First
Mate is a boat brokerage located on the
beautiful upper Mississippi.
We sell
boats and will find you the perfect boat!
Click
here
for Facebook
Click here
for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Alton Marina
click
Click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of this
Day in
2017.......
Dear Santa....
We are leaving the light on for you...
The Alton Marina Slipholders & Crew!!
Karen Baker Brncic
Manager Alton Marina
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Lewis Boat
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED November 18, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing
until November 22, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary
chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to
navigation for repair. The main
chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure.
Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special
instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) in the vicinity of Mile
200.5, is experiencing deterioration.
Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the
main lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall
bullnose. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 50 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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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 7,495 members as of
11-20-20.......
Click here
and check it out.
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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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SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
https://longshotmarina.com/
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Mississippi River At Alton,
Illinois
The National Great Rivers Museum
Closing Friday........
The U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers has
announced that they will be closing the National Great
Rivers Museum starting at the close of business on Friday,
November 20, 2020.
The National Great Rivers Museum will
remain closed until further notice due to the increase in
COVID-19 cases, and the subsequent mitigations issued by the
State of Illinois.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says
that they will remain proactive regarding the health and
safety of visitors, and will release additional information
about this closure as it becomes available........
Click here to
read this news article from advantagenews.com.
National Great Rivers Museum is located at Alton Lock and
Dam
2 Lock and Dam Way, East Alton, Mo
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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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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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Two Rivers Marina
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo.......
Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook...
click here
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Let's Go Fishing Show
Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, IL
Cancelled........
ANNOUNCEMENT - After careful consideration of the current state
of the pandemic, we have decided to cancel the 28th Annual Let’s
Go Fishing Show slated to be held on January 8-10, 2021 at the
Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, IL. The safety of our
attendees and exhibitors is our highest priority. With this in
mind, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the event.
While we are disappointed, we are dedicated to making the next
Let’s Go Fishing Show on January 7-9, 2022 into the biggest and
best show yet. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our
show’s loyal exhibitors and dedicated fans. Thank you for your
support! We will miss seeing everyone at our “fishing family
reunion.” We look forward to seeing you all in 2022!
RiverBill says... Thanks
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Nov 18 thru Dec 02...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River At
Grafton, Illinois
The Loading Dock Ice Rink Is Scheduled
To Open Saturday........
On Saturday, November 21, 2020, The Loading
Dock Ice Rink is scheduled to open for the season at 12:00 pm
and will close at 10:00 pm........
Click here to
visit The Loading Dock's website for more information.
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River At
Grafton, Illinois
Despite COVID, Grafton Saw Strong
Tourism Season........
It may not be certain how Grafton's
businesses will react to the governor's Tier 3 mitigations, this
summer and the majority of the fall were very good for tourists
in the river town.
Tourism has been the main economic driver for
Grafton for several decades, and this year was no exception.
Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin says that the Grafton Ferry saw heavy
traffic this year, including three record weekends.
Eberlin says that the Annual Grafton Holiday
gathering has been postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic,
however, the fireworks show on New Year's Eve will go on........
Click here to
read this news story from riverbender.com.
With Photo and Audio.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Mississippi River At Cape Girardeau,
Missouri
Heavy Winds Churn Up The Mississippi
River........
While Trolling The Internet.... We reeled in
a photo showing the turbulent waves created by high winds
crashing along the Cape Girardeau shoreline of the Mississippi
River....
Click here to
check out this photo from semissourian.com.
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U.S. Coast Guard
Hiring........
Reprinted from US Coast Guard Facebook...
click here
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Mississippi River Near Cairo,
Illinois
U.S. 60/62 Bridge Closing For
Repairs........
The Illinois Department of Transportation
reports that the U.S. 60/62 Bridge spanning the Mississippi
River between Alexander County, Illinois and Mississippi
County, Missouri will close for repair work on Monday,
November 30, 2020 at 7 am.
THe Illinois Department of Transportation
says that crews will be making repairs to the bridge's piers
and doing some temporary shoring, which requires that the
bridge be closed to traffic.
The project is expected to be completed
by December 31st........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kfvs12.com.
With Photo.
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River
History....
20
November 2008 in River History
The American Queen Steamboat, owned by Majestic American Line, was
retired to the reserve fleet in Violet, Louisiana.
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Boat Retailer
OneWater Marine Recorded Record Revenue
During 2020........
OneWater Marine Inc. reported record revenue
of $1 billion during fiscal 2020, which is a 33 percent increase
over fiscal 2019, as well as a 24 percent same-store sales
increase.
Net income during OneMarine's first fiscal
year as a public company was $48.5 million, a 30 percent
increase from fiscal 2019. Adjusted earnings before interest,
taxes, depreciation and amortization increased 80 percent to
$83.3 million.
OneWater CEO Austin Singleton says that the
OneWater team produced exceptional results during their first
year as a publicly traded company, including record full fiscal
year revenues and profitability.........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo
Check out the OneWater Marine
website...
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
11-10-20
7 days a week we have the whole
catfish dinner. Two large fillets with your choice of two
sides.
10-24-20
This is the menu for our Alton
location however Alton has steaks and Grafton facility
doesn’t!..
click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
11-15-20
Closed for the season
Fuel and water available
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
11-19-20
Gift Certificates
$20 for $25, $40 for $50
Click here for more info
10-27-20
We are going to continue to follow
the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we
will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or
CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing.
We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through
Sunday. Thank you
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
BLACK FRIDAY
Fri, Nov 27 through Sun, Nov 29
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Christmas Party at the Duck Club
Saturday December 5th.
Doors open at 5
Appetizers at 6:00
Announcements at 6:30
Dinner at 7:00
Music by Samurai 5
Open Bar
$55 per person, choice of beef or chicken
50/50 Drawing to benefit Christmas gifts to needy families.
Come gussied up and be ready to party Christmas style!
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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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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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
11-19-20
New online shopping available
https://graftonharbor.smartonlineorder.com 10-29-20
The Arrrr Bar is still Open for your
business We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like
to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this
year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it
and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward
to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Nov 18 thru Dec 02...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
11-14-20
Grafton Oyster Bar is open for two more weeks!! Our last day
for the season will be Sunday, November 29th. We will reopen
February 2021. Please use any Groupon's you may have by this
date. We have indoor and outdoor seating available as well
as a enclosed heated patio. Join us Tuesday through Sunday
from 11am until 10pm. Full menu available. Come get your
Oyster Bar fix before it's to late!!
Tuesdays are $1.00 Gulf Oysters from open until close.
FREE BREAD PUDDING November 17th through November 29th.
* One per table with purchase of entre. Not valid with any
other offer. Not valid with Groupon.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
See you in 2021 !
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in town! Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Effective Nov.
2, 2020
Winter Hours
Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm
Saturday................. 9am - 1pm
Sunday & Monday... Closed
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
December 5,2020
Sandbar Christmas Extravaganza
Click here
for flyer
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
10-31-20
This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the
pump out. Enjoy the sunshine
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
ground !
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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
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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 |
Alton Marina Deli |
Closed for the season |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Last
day open Nov 29
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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THURSDAY
19
NOVEMBER 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Old Boat
Stopping By Grafton Harbor
click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Jan DeSherlia of Grafton
Harbor
Look at this beauty that is staying with us at Grafton Harbor.
It once belonged to Humphrey Bogart!
It's a 1935 38' heading
south.
Jan DeSherlia
Grafton Harbor
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Enterprise
Island
Larger view not available
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Victor Leinger
Hey Bill,
Got this shot tonight out at Enterprise. November 18th, and
we’re still enjoying it!
Victor
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BLACK FRIDAY
Friday, November 27th
through Sunday, November 29th.
It's that time of the year again! I hope
that you're just as excited about our
holiday specials, just as much as we
are. Black Friday is upon us, and we
have some amazing deals headed your way.
Northshore Marina is a place we want you
to be able to call home, with these
specials, you might be able to do so!
Here are the following prices for our
boat slips for the 2021 season:
If you're interested in our outdoor
storage at Northshore Marina, we have an
option for you to only pay $850 in full
or $75 monthly.
Ramping now available for $225 a year
(tremendous savings for daily and or
weekly rampers)
Looking for a yearly spot for your RV?
Welcome to the Northshore Marina RV
Resort. Majestic view of the
Mississippi with your own private beach.
Amenities include:
• DSL
• Water
• Bathhouse
with laundry facilities. All this for
$3000 a year.
With your business, we have one gift we
wanted to give to our customers, and
that is a discount card! You will
receive $.10 off every gallon you
receive at the fuel dock, and 10% off
when you come and dine with us at The
Boathouse Food & Deck (food only). (Must
be paid in full)
All this and more, available starting
November 27 through Sunday November
29th, 12pm until 6 pm. 10% off all
slips. Retail is buy one get one, and
for any $100 or more of a gift card
purchase, you will receive a $10
complimentary gift card to enjoy
yourself! The Boathouse will be open
this weekend only, for pizzas and
drinks! Arrangements may be made via
email or phone, due to the current covid
situation.
WE DO NOT DO BUSINESS ON FACEBOOK.
Thank you, stay healthy, be blessed
Northshore
Marina
Boathouse Food & Deck
RV Resort
Northshore fuel dock
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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First
Mate is a boat brokerage located on the
beautiful upper Mississippi.
We sell
boats and will find you the perfect boat!
Click
here
for Facebook
Click here
for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of this
Day in
2019.......was taken by Kim Schwartz
Sunday Morning Grafton Harbor
Sunrise
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Lewis Boat
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED November 18, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing
until November 22, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary
chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to
navigation for repair. The main
chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure.
Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special
instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) in the vicinity of Mile
200.5, is experiencing deterioration.
Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the
main lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall
bullnose. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 50 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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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 7,493 members as of
11-19-20.......
Click here
and check it out.
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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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SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
https://longshotmarina.com/
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Mississippi River At Grafton,
Illinois
Aerie's Resort Closing Temporarily
Due To COVID........
The coming winter weather, combined with
the recently announced Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations in
effect for Illinois has prompted Aerie's Resort to close
temporarily starting on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. They
plan to reopen on Friday, December 4, 2020.
The temporary closure includes the
Winery, the Terrace, the Grafton Zipline and Grafton SkyTour.
The room reservations for lodging guests may still be
honored.
During the closure, Aerie's COVID-19
Response Plan will be reviewed, the Resort's management will
be coordinating with state and local health officials on how
best to manage continuing operations........
Click here to
read this news report from riverbender.com.
With Photo and Audio.
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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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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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John's Boat Harbor
Last Weekend For Water.........
Re-posted from John's Boat Harbor Facebook...
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Order Online.........
Re-posted from Grafton Harbor Facebook...
click here
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Thursday, November 26, 2020
Thanksgiving Dinner
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference
Center.......
Re-posted from Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center Facebook...
click here
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Grafton Holiday Wonderland........
Re-posted from Grafton Chamber of Commerce Facebook...
click here
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Something Different
Canoeing The Mississippi River
Downtown St. Louis........
Re-posted from Grafton Chamber of Commerce Facebook...
click here
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Upper Mississippi River
Repair/Maintenance Schedule for
2020..........
Closed to all Navigation
Reprinted from
the US
Coast Guard "Local Notice To Mariners" report..
Click here
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Asian Carp Update
University Of Illinois Serving
Asian Carp Since 2017........
Since 2017, Chef Soohwa Yu has been
service Asian carp at four out of six dining halls at the
University of Illinois. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic,
Asian carp was offered at least one per week, now, it is
only offered once every two weeks.
Yu says that before the pandemic, he
served Asian carp as a full bone-in fish, noting that many
students hadn't seen a whole fish before. Ted Penesis, the
director of the Office of Community Outreach for the
Illinois Department of Natural Resources says that Asian
carp is more popular to east in Asian countries, and is most
often eaten with the bones in.
Consuming Asian carp is a strategy that
is intended to reduce the carp population and keep them from
getting into the Great Lakes. Penesis says that eating
Asian carp is healthy, tasty and environmentally
friendly........
Click here to
read more from greatlakesecho.org. With
Photos.
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here Facebook Page..click
here
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River
History....
19 November 2019 in River History
Two Rivers Marina, located on the Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo
announced they are ceasing business. The new owners... Pike County Property
Inc
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Mississippi River At Quincy, Illinois
Art Keller Marina Looking Into
Privatization.........
The Quincy Park Board is considering the
possibility of privatizing the Art Keller Marina on Quinsippi
Island following several years of decreasing slip rentals. A
survey has been sent out to marina slipholders to get their
input on the marina, including it's amenities and possible
privatization.
The Quincy Park District is requesting
qualifications from interested parties next month with responses
due in January of 2021. During the Board's January meeting, the
board may consider a possible lease, with a lessee taking over
the day-to-day marina operations on February 1, 2021.
Boat slip rentals have fallen over 45 percent
since 2011, when 192 slips were rented out. THe Park District
rented 113 and 103 boat slips in 2019 and 2020 respectively,
however, 2019 saw the second highest flood on record in Quincy
and this year brought the OCVID-19 pandemic........
Click here to
read this news article from whig.com. With
Photo.
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News
Release From BoatUS
SPRINGFIELD,
Va., Nov. 18, 2020 – Boaters looking to buy themselves a
Christmas gift may be thinking about adding some “bling” to the
boat – multicolored decorative LED deck and space lighting. Just
don’t light your boat up like a Christmas tree, says the
BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water. Extra
lights installed in the wrong place could cause other boaters to
misinterpret your boat’s
navigation lights and present a safety hazard.
“Today’s decorative lighting options, from ropes to underwater
lighting, allow DIYers to personalize their boats,” said BoatUS
Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water President Chris
Edmonston. “The challenge comes when the boat is underway.
Decorative lights installed in the wrong location may cause
others to misinterpret your vessel’s red, green and white
navigation lighting. Bright lights of many colors can also
reduce your night vision and hamper your ability to safely
navigate.”
The BoatUS Foundation has two tips when shopping for and
installing decorative boat lights:
1. When underway, avoid displaying any light that could be
confused as a navigation light or another type of vessel. When
installing decorative LED lighting,
running wiring to a single master switch allows you to
easily turn off all nonessential lights before heading out.
Remember, flashing blue lights are reserved for law enforcement
– at a distance, wave action combined with the steady rocking of
high-intensity blue lights below the waterline can give the
appearance of a police vessel.
2. Don’t install decorative lights that prevent the operator
from maintaining a good lookout. When running between sunset and
sunrise, it’s critical that those behind the wheel maintain
their night vision, so the number-one goal is to keep light out
of the operator’s eyes. Glare from aesthetic lighting such as
LED rope lights wrapped around a helm station can hinder night
vision.
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
here
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
11-10-20
7 days a week we have the whole
catfish dinner. Two large fillets with your choice of two
sides.
10-24-20
This is the menu for our Alton
location however Alton has steaks and Grafton facility
doesn’t!..
click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
11-15-20
Closed for the season
Fuel and water available
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
11-19-20
Thursday! $5 GUAC Bites
$5 Martini’s and Margarita’s!
10-27-20
We are going to continue to follow
the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we
will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or
CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing.
We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through
Sunday. Thank you
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
BLACK FRIDAY
Fri, Nov 27 through Sun, Nov 29
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Christmas Party at the Duck Club
Saturday December 5th.
Doors open at 5
Appetizers at 6:00
Announcements at 6:30
Dinner at 7:00
Music by Samurai 5
Open Bar
$55 per person, choice of beef or chicken
50/50 Drawing to benefit Christmas gifts to needy families.
Come gussied up and be ready to party Christmas style!
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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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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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
11-19-20
New online shopping available
https://graftonharbor.smartonlineorder.com 10-29-20
The Arrrr Bar is still Open for your
business We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like
to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this
year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it
and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward
to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Nov 18 thru Dec 02...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
11-14-20
Grafton Oyster Bar is open for two more weeks!! Our last day
for the season will be Sunday, November 29th. We will reopen
February 2021. Please use any Groupon's you may have by this
date. We have indoor and outdoor seating available as well
as a enclosed heated patio. Join us Tuesday through Sunday
from 11am until 10pm. Full menu available. Come get your
Oyster Bar fix before it's to late!!
Tuesdays are $1.00 Gulf Oysters from open until close.
FREE BREAD PUDDING November 17th through November 29th.
* One per table with purchase of entre. Not valid with any
other offer. Not valid with Groupon.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
See you in 2021 !
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in town! Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Effective Nov.
2, 2020
Winter Hours
Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm
Saturday................. 9am - 1pm
Sunday & Monday... Closed
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
December 5,2020
Sandbar Christmas Extravaganza
Click here
for flyer
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
10-31-20
This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the
pump out. Enjoy the sunshine
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
ground !
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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
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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 |
Alton Marina Deli |
Closed for the season |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Last
day open Nov 29
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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WEDNESDAY
18
NOVEMBER 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Dorothy Miller who hails out
of Portage des Sioux, Mo.
Bill...
Check these reflections out. Its so cool looks fake!
It was picturesque.. Tuesday round 11am and lasted over an hour
or more as the clouds moved across the sky...
Dorothy
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BLACK FRIDAY
Friday, November 27th
through Sunday, November 29th.
It's that time of the year again! I hope
that you're just as excited about our
holiday specials, just as much as we
are. Black Friday is upon us, and we
have some amazing deals headed your way.
Northshore Marina is a place we want you
to be able to call home, with these
specials, you might be able to do so!
Here are the following prices for our
boat slips for the 2021 season:
If you're interested in our outdoor
storage at Northshore Marina, we have an
option for you to only pay $850 in full
or $75 monthly.
Ramping now available for $225 a year
(tremendous savings for daily and or
weekly rampers)
Looking for a yearly spot for your RV?
Welcome to the Northshore Marina RV
Resort. Majestic view of the
Mississippi with your own private beach.
Amenities include:
• DSL
• Water
• Bathhouse
with laundry facilities. All this for
$3000 a year.
With your business, we have one gift we
wanted to give to our customers, and
that is a discount card! You will
receive $.10 off every gallon you
receive at the fuel dock, and 10% off
when you come and dine with us at The
Boathouse Food & Deck (food only). (Must
be paid in full)
All this and more, available starting
November 27 through Sunday November
29th, 12pm until 6 pm. 10% off all
slips. Retail is buy one get one, and
for any $100 or more of a gift card
purchase, you will receive a $10
complimentary gift card to enjoy
yourself! The Boathouse will be open
this weekend only, for pizzas and
drinks! Arrangements may be made via
email or phone, due to the current covid
situation.
WE DO NOT DO BUSINESS ON FACEBOOK.
Thank you, stay healthy, be blessed
Northshore
Marina
Boathouse Food & Deck
RV Resort
Northshore fuel dock
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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First
Mate is a boat brokerage located on the
beautiful upper Mississippi.
We sell
boats and will find you the perfect boat!
Click
here
for Facebook
Click here
for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of this
Day in
2019.......were sent to us by
Mary Tiemann
Grafton Helicopter
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Featured Classifieds
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here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED November 18, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing
until November 22, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary
chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to
navigation for repair. The main
chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure.
Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special
instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) in the vicinity of Mile
200.5, is experiencing deterioration.
Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the
main lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall
bullnose. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 50 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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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 7,493 members as of
11-18-20.......
Click here
and check it out.
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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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Longshot
Marina
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
https://longshotmarina.com/
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Living Lands and Waters
Back In Ole St. Lou......
Reprinted
from Living Lands and Waters Facebook...
click here
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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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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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Upcoming Events
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Grafton Holiday Wonderland........
Re-posted from Grafton Chamber of Commerce Facebook...
click here
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Pere Marquette State Park
Hiking Trails and Scenic Drive.........
Re-posted from Pere Marquette State Park Facebook...
click here
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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St. Louis Aquarium At Union Station
SCUBA Claus To Visit The
Aquarium..........
Tammy Brown, the executive director of the
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station has announced that SCUBA
Santa Claus and his elf will be swimming in the aquarium's shark
tank starting the Friday after Thanksgiving, and going Saturdays
and Sundays through Christmas........
Click here to
watch this news story from stltoday.com.
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Mississippi River Ports
Corn Belt Ports Gain Fed
Recognition On U.S. Port List........
Even though the so-called "Corn Belt
Ports" along the Mississippi River have been handling
millions of tons of grain and other goods for decades, they
had not been ranked or recognized on the principal U.S.
ports list.
This changed in 2020, as three new Port
Statistical Areas in the tri-state region of Illinois, Iowa
and Missouri made their debut on the list: the Illinois
Waterway Ports and Terminals, the Mid-America Port and the
Mississippi River Ports of Eastern Iowa and Western
Illinois.
All together, the new Port Statistical
Areas accounted for over 31 million tons of freight during
2019, ranking in as the 22nd largest port in the United
States. By size, that is comparable to the Port of Tampa,
Florida.........
Click here to
read this news report from wqad.com. With
Video.
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here Facebook Page..click
here
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River
History....
18 November 2009 in River History
A mudslide at Piasa Park, just north of downtown Alton, Illinois,
was attributed to heavy rains. Mud fell approximately 150 feet from the top
off the bluff and landed at the entrance to the cave.
No injuries were reported
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Boat Sales
Jump In Powerboat Sales During
September........
According to new data released by the
National Marine Manufactures Association, new powerboat sales
increased during September, following the slowdown during July
and August after record growth in June.
New boat sales had increased 22 percent over
August, compared to August 2019, and was up 9 percent
year-to-date compared to 2019. September 2020 ranks as the
second highest single-month total of new powerboats sold in over
a decade.
NMMA business intelligence director Vicky Yu
says that new powerboat retail sales are strong across the
board, from the high volume fishing and pontoon segments that
make up nearly half of all new boat sales, to the wakesports and
offshore fishing segments........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photos.
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Dam News From The Oregon/California
Border
Deal Renews Plans For Largest U.S. Dam
Removal Project........
On Tuesday, officials announced that an
agreement was made that will kick off the largest dam demolition
project in U.S. history. This project will reopen hundreds of
miles of the Klamath River along the Oregon - California border.
The project revives plans for removing four
hydroelectric dams and intends to restore the waterway to
benefit the salmon that are critical to the American Indian
tribes, but have dwindled away over the years.
The removal of the dams would empty giant
reservoirs and reopen potential fish habitat that has been
blocked for more than a century. The project would head up a
trend towards dam removals in the U.S., as the structures age
and become less economically viable........
Click here to
read this news article from stltoday.com. With
Photo
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News
Release From BoatUS
ANNAPOLIS,
MD, Nov. 17, 2020 – This year,
Americans are sending more holiday cards than ever. So where
can a boater find cards that make the personal connection we
crave? The BoatUS Foundation’s nautically themed cards from Salt
Harbor Studios offer customizable card designs crafted on
high-quality
FSC Certified paper in the U.S. using natural inks with 0%
VOC.
A portion of each card purchase supports the nonprofit BoatUS
Foundation’s mission of promoting safe and clean boating,
including offering the only free online boating safety course
for 36 states, on-water training, kids life jacket loaner
program, EPIRB rentals and more.
To order, simply go to
BoatUS.org/HolidayCards, choose your favorite design and
create your greeting.
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
here
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
11-10-20
7 days a week we have the whole
catfish dinner. Two large fillets with your choice of two
sides.
10-24-20
This is the menu for our Alton
location however Alton has steaks and Grafton facility
doesn’t!..
click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
11-15-20
Closed for the season
Fuel and water available
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
10-27-20
We are going to continue to follow
the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we
will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or
CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing.
We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through
Sunday. Thank you
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
BLACK FRIDAY
Fri, Nov 27 through Sun, Nov 29
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Christmas Party at the Duck Club
Saturday December 5th.
Doors open at 5
Appetizers at 6:00
Announcements at 6:30
Dinner at 7:00
Music by Samurai 5
Open Bar
$55 per person, choice of beef or chicken
50/50 Drawing to benefit Christmas gifts to needy families.
Come gussied up and be ready to party Christmas style!
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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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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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
10-29-20
The Arrrr Bar is still Open for your
business We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like
to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this
year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it
and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward
to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Nov 11 thru Nov 25...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
11-14-20
Grafton Oyster Bar is open for two more weeks!! Our last day
for the season will be Sunday, November 29th. We will reopen
February 2021. Please use any Groupon's you may have by this
date. We have indoor and outdoor seating available as well
as a enclosed heated patio. Join us Tuesday through Sunday
from 11am until 10pm. Full menu available. Come get your
Oyster Bar fix before it's to late!!
Tuesdays are $1.00 Gulf Oysters from open until close.
FREE BREAD PUDDING November 17th through November 29th.
* One per table with purchase of entre. Not valid with any
other offer. Not valid with Groupon.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
See you in 2021 !
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in town! Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Effective Nov.
2, 2020
Winter Hours
Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm
Saturday................. 9am - 1pm
Sunday & Monday... Closed
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
December 5,2020
Sandbar Christmas Extravaganza
Click here
for flyer
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
10-31-20
This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the
pump out. Enjoy the sunshine
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
ground !
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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
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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 |
Alton Marina Deli |
Closed for the season |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Last
day open Nov 29
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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TUESDAY
17
NOVEMBER 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
One from
Enterprise tonight
Toenail
click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Zac Miller
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BLACK FRIDAY
November 27 through
Sunday November 29th.
It's that time of the year again! I hope
that you're just as excited about our
holiday specials, just as much as we
are. Black Friday is upon us, and we
have some amazing deals headed your way.
Northshore Marina is a place we want you
to be able to call home, with these
specials, you might be able to do so!
Here are the following prices for our
boat slips for the 2021 season:
If you're interested in our outdoor
storage at Northshore Marina, we have an
option for you to only pay $850 in full
or $75 monthly.
Ramping now available for $225 a year
(tremendous savings for daily and or
weekly rampers)
Looking for a yearly spot for your RV?
Welcome to the Northshore Marina RV
Resort. Majestic view of the
Mississippi with your own private beach.
Amenities include:
• DSL
• Water
• Bathhouse
with laundry facilities. All this for
$3000 a year.
With your business, we have one gift we
wanted to give to our customers, and
that is a discount card! You will
receive $.10 off every gallon you
receive at the fuel dock, and 10% off
when you come and dine with us at The
Boathouse Food & Deck (food only). (Must
be paid in full)
All this and more, available starting
November 27 through Sunday November
29th, 12pm until 6 pm. 10% off all
slips. Retail is buy one get one, and
for any $100 or more of a gift card
purchase, you will receive a $10
complimentary gift card to enjoy
yourself! The Boathouse will be open
this weekend only, for pizzas and
drinks! Arrangements may be made via
email or phone, due to the current covid
situation.
WE DO NOT DO BUSINESS ON FACEBOOK.
Thank you, stay healthy, be blessed
Northshore
Marina
Boathouse Food & Deck
RV Resort
Northshore fuel dock
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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First
Mate is a boat brokerage located on the
beautiful upper Mississippi.
We sell
boats and will find you the perfect boat!
Click
here
for Facebook
Click here
for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
A Woodland Winter Wonderland
in 2014
Click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of this
Day in
2014.......were sent to us by Ramjet who hails out of Woodland
Marina.......
Bill,
Yesterday was a productive and beautiful day on the river. A
late day boat ride continued the beauty. Cold yes but
breathtaking!
Ramjet
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED November 10, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing
until November 22, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary
chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to
navigation for repair. The main
chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure.
Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special
instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) in the vicinity of Mile
200.5, is experiencing deterioration.
Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the
main lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall
bullnose. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 50 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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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 7,493 members as of
11-17-20.......
Click here
and check it out.
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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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Longshot
Marina
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
https://longshotmarina.com/
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Sad News
Captain Mike Coyle Obituary.......
Captain Michael K. Coyle, Off The M.V.
Twyla Luhr, Passed On Thur. Nov. 12, 2020. Beloved husband
of Vera Coyle (nee: Pobrizgayeva); loving father of Jamie
Coyle, Kathleen (Philip) Braswell, Danielle (Alex) Coyle and
Michelle (Jason) Lehde; dearest grandfather of Allison,
Emmie, Riley and Sam; cherished son of the late Charles J.
and Marilyn (nee: Johnson) Coyle; dear brother of Tony
(Denise) Coyle, Theresa (John) Bundstein, Patty (Matt)
Mertens, Jim Coyle and Johanna Coyle; our dear uncle,
nephew, cousin and friend.
Mike earned his captain’s license at the age of 21. He was
employed by Luhr Bros. Inc. for 29 years and was the captain
of the M.V. Twyla Luhr for 22 years. He held his Master
Inland license and Master Near-Coastal license as well. Mike
was an encyclopedia of river history. He enjoyed traveling
and bluegrass music festivals.
Services: Funeral at
Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Tue. Nov. 17,
10 am. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers donation to St. Louis Mercantile Library,
appreciated. Visitation Monday 4-8 pm
Reposted from
Mississippi River Photos...
click here
Click here
to go to Captain
Mike Coyle Obituary on Kurtis Funeral Homes |
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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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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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West Alton Bar & Grill
To Become
3rd Chhute West........
The new adventure begins 3rd chute West. In West Alton
Missouri About 3 minutes across the Alton bridge great
little location hope to open up in the Spring of 2021 in
March with a big event keep up with us to see what happens
Reprinted
from Wayne Draper Facebook...
click here |
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Big Muddy Adventures
Upcoming Events.......
Want to try something different ? Check these out !
Reprinted
from Big Muddy Adventures Facebook...
click here |
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Upcoming Events
Friday, November 27, 2020
Grafton Christmas Tree
Lighting........
Re-posted from Grafton Chamber of Commerce Facebook...
click here |
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Gifts for That History Buff
Lewis & Clark Boathouse and Museum........
Re-posted from Lewis and Clark Boathouse Facebook...
click here |
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Support Missouri River Relief
Thru smile.amazon.com........
Re-posted from Missouri River Relief Facebook...
click here |
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Mississippi River Near Hastings,
Minnesota
Corps May Construct An Island To
Protect Dam........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is
planning on building a protective 40 acre island just a few
hundred yards upstream of Lock and Dam No.2 near Hastings,
Minnesota.
The island will be constructed from the
sand and mud dredged from the lock itself, and will act as a
wind break. It will be planted with willows and native
grasses to block wind, ice and waves.
Nick Castellane, project manager for the
Corps says that they would like to design a beach for a
variety of shorebirds, then install grasses and a wetlands
habitat where they hope they will get turtles
nesting........
Click here to
read this news article from startribune.com.
With Photos.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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River
History....
November 17, 1796 in River History
Joseph Chartrand of St. Charles received a land grant to operate a
Missouri River ferry. It was to be bordered by "A passage for inhabitants
crossing into St. Charles." The passage developed into the St. Charles Road.
It was rocked in 1865, and has been known as the St. Charles Rock Road ever
since. (Even though it has been a paved highway since 1921)
Source: Vintage St. Louis &
Route 66
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Mississippi River Near La Crosse,
Wisconsin
Four Asian Carp Fitted With Tracking
Devices, Released Into The River........
As part of the attempts to prevent the spread
of Asian carp, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
recently announced that four silver carp were recently caught,
fitted with tracking devices and released into Pool 8 of the
Mississippi River near La Crosse, Wisconsin.
The Minnesota DNR contracted a commercial
fishing operation to capture the invasive carp. Contract
commercial fishing operations will continue into the fall as
long as weather conditions allow.
This operation was in response to the capture
of Asian carp in pool 8 during the spring carp surveillance.
This was the first time multiple carp have been tagged in a
single operation. So far, no breeding populations have been
detected in Minnesota waters.........
Click here to
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Boat Show News
The 2021 Detroit Boat Show Has Been
Cancelled........
The Michigan Boating Industries Association
recently announced the cancellation of the 63rd annual Detroit
Boat Show that was scheduled to run from January 16 - 24, 2021
at Detroit's TIFF Center.
Nicki Polan, Show Manager and Executive
Director stated that they must suspend the Progressive Detroit
Boat Show until 2022 in response to many policy challenges and
limiting the spread of COVID-19/.
Polan goes on to say that due to interest
from exhibitors to host a show, the organizers made every effort
to make the show happen. Organizers were recently assured that
it is unlikely that they could host the show during the first
quarter of 2021........
Click here to
read this news article from boatingindustry.com
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Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Volvo Penta Developed Hybrid Drive
System........
Volvo Penta was recently tapped by one of the
world's largest wind farm operators to produce a hybrid-powered
crew transfer vessel. The end result combines electric Inboard
Performance Systems, five variable speed Volvo D8 gensets, two
D13 diesel engines and a battery pack.
The 112 foot crew transfer vessels are set to
launch next summer. They will feature eight cabins and can
carry up to 24 crew members. The vessels will be used to ferry
workers out to wind farms located 56 to 65 nautical miles off
the Yorkshire Coast of England.
Peter Granqvist, Volvo Penta's chief
technology officer says that one of the best ways to advance
technology is to take on bold projects and collaborate with
other technological leaders........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photo.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
11-10-20
7 days a week we have the whole
catfish dinner. Two large fillets with your choice of two
sides.
10-24-20
This is the menu for our Alton
location however Alton has steaks and Grafton facility
doesn’t!..
click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
11-15-20
Closed for the season
Fuel and water available
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
10-27-20
We are going to continue to follow
the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we
will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or
CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing.
We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through
Sunday. Thank you
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Closed For The Season
See You Spring 2021.
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Christmas Party at the Duck Club
Saturday December 5th.
Doors open at 5
Appetizers at 6:00
Announcements at 6:30
Dinner at 7:00
Music by Samurai 5
Open Bar
$55 per person, choice of beef or chicken
50/50 Drawing to benefit Christmas gifts to needy families.
Come gussied up and be ready to party Christmas style!
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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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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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
10-29-20
The Arrrr Bar is still Open for your
business We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like
to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this
year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it
and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward
to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Nov 11 thru Nov 25...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
11-14-20
Grafton Oyster Bar is open for two more weeks!! Our last day
for the season will be Sunday, November 29th. We will reopen
February 2021. Please use any Groupon's you may have by this
date. We have indoor and outdoor seating available as well
as a enclosed heated patio. Join us Tuesday through Sunday
from 11am until 10pm. Full menu available. Come get your
Oyster Bar fix before it's to late!!
Tuesdays are $1.00 Gulf Oysters from open until close.
FREE BREAD PUDDING November 17th through November 29th.
* One per table with purchase of entre. Not valid with any
other offer. Not valid with Groupon.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
See you in 2021 !
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com |
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in town! Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Effective Nov.
2, 2020
Winter Hours
Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm
Saturday................. 9am - 1pm
Sunday & Monday... Closed
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
December 5,2020
Sandbar Christmas Extravaganza
Click here
for flyer
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
10-31-20
This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the
pump out. Enjoy the sunshine
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
ground !
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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
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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 |
Alton Marina Deli |
Closed for the season |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
........................................ |
Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Last
day open Nov 29
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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MONDAY
16
NOVEMBER 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Captain Carl Tiemann who hails
out of RiverBills Place at Woodland Marina
Doors and Windows
Looking Good !
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Click pic to
enlarge
Another photo taken last week from
Dardenne Slough !
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CLOSED FOR THE
SEASON
SEE YOU IN THE SPRING OF 2021
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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First
Mate is a boat brokerage located on the
beautiful upper Mississippi.
We sell
boats and will find you the perfect boat!
Click
here
for Facebook
Click here
for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
at
Palisades Yacht Club
Scott, Becky, Chucky Cheese,
Amy and Lieutenant Dan
Click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of this
Day in
2013.......was
from Palisades Yacht Club's "Customer Appreciation Dinner"
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED November 10, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing
until November 22, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary
chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to
navigation for repair. The main
chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure.
Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special
instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) in the vicinity of Mile
200.5, is experiencing deterioration.
Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the
main lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall
bullnose. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 50 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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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 7,492 members as of
11-16-20.......
Click here
and check it out.
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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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Longshot
Marina
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
https://longshotmarina.com/
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Sad News
Captain Mike Coyle Obituary.......
Captain Michael K. Coyle, Off The M.V.
Twyla Luhr, Passed On Thur. Nov. 12, 2020. Beloved husband
of Vera Coyle (nee: Pobrizgayeva); loving father of Jamie
Coyle, Kathleen (Philip) Braswell, Danielle (Alex) Coyle and
Michelle (Jason) Lehde; dearest grandfather of Allison,
Emmie, Riley and Sam; cherished son of the late Charles J.
and Marilyn (nee: Johnson) Coyle; dear brother of Tony
(Denise) Coyle, Theresa (John) Bundstein, Patty (Matt)
Mertens, Jim Coyle and Johanna Coyle; our dear uncle,
nephew, cousin and friend.
Mike earned his captain’s license at the age of 21. He was
employed by Luhr Bros. Inc. for 29 years and was the captain
of the M.V. Twyla Luhr for 22 years. He held his Master
Inland license and Master Near-Coastal license as well. Mike
was an encyclopedia of river history. He enjoyed traveling
and bluegrass music festivals.
Services: Funeral at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay
Ferry Rd. Tue. Nov. 17, 10 am. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donation to St. Louis Mercantile Library,
appreciated.
Visitation Monday 4-8 pm
Reposted from
Mississippi River Photos...
click here
Click here
to go to Captain
Mike Coyle Obituary on Kurtis Funeral Homes |
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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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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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Upcoming Event....December 05, 2020
Con Trios yacht Club
Christmas Party........
Christmas Party at the Duck
Club
Saturday December 5th.
Doors open at 5
Appetizers at 6:00
Announcements at 6:30
Dinner at 7:00
Music by Samurai 5
Open Bar
$55 per person, choice of beef or chicken
50/50 Drawing to benefit Christmas gifts to needy families.
Come gussied up and be ready to party Christmas style!
CHRISTMAS DINNER MENU
Hors d'oeuvres
Trashed wings
Bacon wrapped water chestnuts
Assorted flatbreads
1st Course
House salad-assorted mixed green tossed in red wine
vinaigrette, mozzarella cheese, sliced red onion and roasted
red pepper.
Entrée
Choice of Chicken Parmesan or sliced Sirloin Steak with
peppercorn sauce
Roasted garlic mashed potato
Grean beans tossed with bacon and onion
Dessert
Chocolate chip créme burne with crushed peppermint and
strawberries
Reprinted
from Trish O'Day Hamm Facebook...
click here |
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Gateway Arch National Park
Extending Hours For Thanksgiving Weekend........
The National Park Service is inviting
visitors down to the Gateway Arch National Park over the
Thanksgiving holiday weekend to discover history, as well as
explore the St. Louis Riverfront.
The Gateway Arch will be closed on
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th, 2020. The
Gateway Arch grounds, however, will remain open, allowing
visitors to explore the park's five miles of pathways on
foot or bicycle.
The Gateway Arch will reopen on Friday,
November 27th and operate on an extended holiday schedule of
9 am to 8 pm, through Sunday, November 29th. Over the
holiday weekend, visitors will have the opportunity to take
the Tram Ride to the top of the Arch and check out the
dazzling St. Louis skyline after dark........
Click here to
read this news article from riverbender.com. With
Photo.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Life
Preserver History....
November 16, 1811 in Life Jacket History
Life preservers made of cork were patented by Napoleon Guerin in NYC
From Wikipedia
Napoleon Guerin of New York City, United States is an inventor who obtained
a U.S. patent for the first life preserver made of cork on November 16,
1841. It was constructed in jacket form, with two layers of material between
which the cork could be inserted. Guerin suggested using between 18 and 20
quarts of rasped or grated cork, depending on the weight of the person, but
he was not specific about the type of fabric to be used in the jacket,
saying only that it could be "made of cotton or any other material."
Click here for images of
Cork Life Preservers |
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Boat Maintenance
Do Old Boats Go To Heaven?
When fiberglass boats reach the end of their
useful lives, what happens to them? Until recently, they would
likely end up in a landfill somewhere. Now, an innovative
recycling business could change that.
Dennis Nixon, University of Rhode Island Sea
Grant director has been asking what to do with derelict hulls
for years. Nixon says that marina managers have told him that
they need to come up with something other than smashing the
hulls up and sending them to the landfill.
URI graduate research student and head of the
program Evan Ridley took the reins on the fiberglass debacle and
launched the Rhode Island Fiberglass Vessel Recycling Pilot
Project. Ridley took the group's focus and aimed it at
exploring the use of fiberglass boat hulls as a fuel source for
the cement industry.........
Click here to
read this news report from BoatUS.com. With
Photo.
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Belle of Louisville
Ohio River At Louisville, Kentucky
The Belle Of Louisville Is In Drydock
For Inspection, Repairs........
The excursion steamboat Belle of
Louisville recently traveled up the Ohio River to
Gallipolis, Ohio for it's five year Coast Guard inspection and
other repair work prior to shutting down for the winter.
The Coast Guard's inspection of the 106 year
old Belle of Louisville found no serious issues, so crews
began working on painting the hull and winterizing the vessel.
Workers made preventative repairs to a cooler box on the side of
the vessel, and will need to work on the transom bulkhead, just
forward of the paddlewheel.
When the Belle of Louisville heads
back home, the vessel will be pushed by a towboat. While the
tow boat and towing company have not been chosen, there will be
barges included in the tow as a way to protect the Belle........
Click here to
read this news story from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Lower Mississippi River
Mississippi River Pump Proposal Garners
Strong Reactions........
Officials, farmers and rural shopkeepers are
voicing their approval of the Yazoo Backwater Project, a
proposed flood control project that will pump water from
portions of the south Delta.
Environmental groups are opposed to the
project, claiming for decades that it would be an expensive
wasteful project that would help agribusiness at the expense of
harming wetlands.
Last month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
posted a draft of a new environmental impact statement that
supports the pump project. This is a reversal of an earlier
report that stated that wetlands will be damaged.........
Click here to
read this news report from clarionledger.com. With
Photo and Video.
For more information about the Yazoo Backwater Project...
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Ohio River At Cave-In-Rock, Illinois
Cave-In-Rock Ferry Reopened After Brief
Closure........
Officials report that the Cave-In-Rock Ferry
along the Ohio River has reopened after being closed for several
hours due to high winds. Reportedly, winds along the Ohio River
were blowing about 21 miles per hour out of the west at the
ferry crossing.
Whenever high winds are blowing upstream,
hazardous river conditions are created. The Cave-In-Rock Ferry
was shut down around 7:45 am Sunday morning, and reopened around
6:40 pm........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kfvs12.comi. With
Photo.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
11-10-20
7 days a week we have the whole
catfish dinner. Two large fillets with your choice of two
sides.
10-24-20
This is the menu for our Alton
location however Alton has steaks and Grafton facility
doesn’t!..
click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
11-15-20
Closed for the season
Except for fuel and water
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
10-27-20
We are going to continue to follow
the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we
will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or
CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing.
We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through
Sunday. Thank you
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Closed For The Season
See You Spring 2021.
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Christmas Party at the Duck Club
Saturday December 5th.
Doors open at 5
Appetizers at 6:00
Announcements at 6:30
Dinner at 7:00
Music by Samurai 5
Open Bar
$55 per person, choice of beef or chicken
50/50 Drawing to benefit Christmas gifts to needy families.
Come gussied up and be ready to party Christmas style!
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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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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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
10-29-20
The Arrrr Bar is still Open for your
business We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like
to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this
year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it
and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward
to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Nov 11 thru Nov 25...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
11-14-20
Grafton Oyster Bar is open for two more weeks!! Our last day
for the season will be Sunday, November 29th. We will reopen
February 2021. Please use any Groupon's you may have by this
date. We have indoor and outdoor seating available as well
as a enclosed heated patio. Join us Tuesday through Sunday
from 11am until 10pm. Full menu available. Come get your
Oyster Bar fix before it's to late!!
Tuesdays are $1.00 Gulf Oysters from open until close.
FREE BREAD PUDDING November 17th through November 29th.
* One per table with purchase of entre. Not valid with any
other offer. Not valid with Groupon.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
See you in 2021 !
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com |
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in town! Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Effective Nov.
2, 2020
Winter Hours
Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm
Saturday................. 9am - 1pm
Sunday & Monday... Closed
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
December 5,2020
Sandbar Christmas Extravaganza
Click here
for flyer
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
10-31-20
This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the
pump out. Enjoy the sunshine
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
ground !
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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
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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
|
Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Closed for the season |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
........................................ |
Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Last
day open Nov 29
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN...14, 15
NOVEMBER 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
1956
Sun Pic
Photos extracted from film clip
mentioned below
Click pic to enlarge
The Video of the Day..... was
sent to us by Martin Berkemeyer from Bremerhaven, Germany with
the following note:
Hello, my name is Martin Berkemeyer,
I am from Bremerhaven, Germany and saw before some minutes an
old tv movie. A German reporter, with his family was driving
through the states in 1956. They crossed the Mississippi with a
ferry, in the back I could see Kinders Tavern. After watching
the movie I wanted to check on Google Maps if I find the place
and I did. I also saw the Kinders exists until 2019 but can´t
find a e-mail account. Maybe you can send the link to Amanda
from Kinders Restaurant, maybe it´s interesting for her or maybe
anybody is seeing one of the men on the ferry and it was the
grandfather of somebody?
After 8.48 minutes the
little scene is coming. Here is the youtube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTFDcL3V40U
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RiverBill says... Thanks Martin for the link to the movie.
Above are a couple of pictures we pulled from it and enhanced
them a bit. We also sent your email on to Amanda and the
Calhoun Ferry Company. (the owner of the Golden Eagle Ferry
these days.)
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sun Pic
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day..... was
sent to us by Capt'n Mike Stanczak
November 12th
2020 Blursday!
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
was sent to us by Captain Brad Maher who hails
out of the Alton Motor Boat Club on Piasa Creek of the
Mississippi River...
Friday
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
was sent to us by Captain Zac Miller
11-13-20 pictures from 521
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Grafton, IL
3rd Chute
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was sent to us by RiverBills niece.....Kathy
Kelley Ferraro
Lookie here. Grafton is dead, I’m
here on a retreat and I had to stop and get a pic !
Kathy
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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CLOSED FOR THE
SEASON
SEE YOU IN THE SPRING OF 2021
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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First
Mate is a boat brokerage located on the
beautiful upper Mississippi.
We sell
boats and will find you the perfect boat!
Click
here
for Facebook
Click here
for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Sat Pic
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Grafton, IL
click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of the
Day in
2019.......the
Grafton Ferry was headed towards it's ferry landing as the flag
catches a bit of wind.
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Added Sunday
Sad News
Captain Mike Coyle Obituary.......
Reposted from
Mississippi River Photos...
click here
Click here
to go to Captain
Mike Coyle Obituary on Kurtis Funeral Homes |
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Added Sunday
Upper Mississippi River Basin
Tundra Swans Have Returned To The
Region........
The Upper Mississippi River National
Wildlife and Fish Refuge recently announced the return of
swans along the waters surrounding the Mississippi River.
Each fall, tundra swans migrate along the refuge.
At their peak, which is typically around
the second week of November, there may be upwards of 50,000
swans at the refuge. They will remain in the backwater
areas where they will feed until the water freezes over, and
then, often in one evening, the all disappear, heading to
Chesapeake Bay and the Carolina shore........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from postbulletin.com. With
Photo.
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Added Sunday
Missouri River Basin
A Dry 2020 Leaves Missouri River In
Good Shape For Possible 2021 Floods........
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials
are saying that this year's drought conditions within the
Missouri River Basin has left the basin in a good position
concerning flood conditions in 2021.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently
held their annual public meetings to update stakeholders on
river conditions and flood forecasts heading into the new
year. John Remus, the chief of the Missouri River Basin
Water Management Division says that the dry year places les
emphasis on evacuating water for flood storage and more
emphasis on keeping the Lower Missouri River Basin open for
navigation.
Remus says that they have shifted their
management focus from floodwater evacuation to meeting the
downstream flow targets. He adds that he wants to reassure
the public that the Corps is committed to their flood risk
reduction mission, in protecting stakeholders where possible
from significant hydrological events that endanger human
health and safety........
Click here to
read this news article from kmaland.com. With
Photo.
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Added Sunday
Boating Safety
American Boat & Yacht Council
Standards Week........
The American Boat & Yacht Council has
announced that registration has begun for their 12th annual
Standards Week -- Virtual & Extended, which will be held
from January 5 through January 28, 2021.
The American Boat & Yacht Council is a
non-profit organization that develops safety standards for
the design, construction and maintenance of recreational
boats.
Standards Week typically takes place over
a week of day-long meetings, but with the COVID-19 outbreak,
the event will be extended to limit the length of virtual
sessions, and allow for global participation. Some of the
ABYC's virtual events will include:
○ ABYC’s annual meeting and happy hour,
Jan. 5
○ Project Technical Committee (PTC) meetings, Jan. 11-22.
○ Sur/Tech 2021, surveyor and technician training, Jan. 6-7
○ ABYC Standards Certification course, Jan. 26-28
Click here to
read this news article from boatignindustry.com.
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Added Saturday
Afternoon
Grafton Oyster Bar
Open For Two More Weeks.......
Reposted from
Grafton Oyster Bar...
click here |
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Added Saturday
Afternoon
New Facebook Page
L.J.'s Fabrication........
Check it out...
click here |
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED November 10, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing
until November 22, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary
chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to
navigation for repair. The main
chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure.
Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special
instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) in the vicinity of Mile
200.5, is experiencing deterioration.
Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the
main lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall
bullnose. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 50 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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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 7,492 members as of
11-15-20.......
Click here
and check it out.
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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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Longshot
Marina
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
https://longshotmarina.com/
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Sad News
Captain Mike Coyle Passed Away.....
Re-printed from
Joe Jan Desherlia Facebook
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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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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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River Journeys
Couple Traveling Down The Missouri
River Hit A Snag........
An Iowa Couple in their mid-forties
decided to take a trip to Florida to get away from it all,
but they chose a unique way to get there. Back in July,
they purchased a 34 foot Sea Ray and charted a course to a
Florida marina.
About a month ago, they ran into some
trouble after getting stuck on a sandbar near Omaha and
springing a leak. After maneuvering to the shore, the
couple took a cab and bought a heavy duty pump to keep their
boat afloat.
The ankle-deep river water makes the
boat's cabin unlivable and the colder temperatures hinders
camping, so, the couple has been crashing at a friend's
apartment. They have also gotten help from the Omaha River
Rats, who have offered transportation and are helping to
plan repairs........
Click here to
read this news story from wowt.com. With
Video.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Port Charles Harbor Update
Travel Lift.......
Reprinted from Port Charles Harbor Facebook...
click here
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Ohio River Near Covington, Kentucky
River Closed Following Fiery Crash,
Explosion........
Officials have closed the Ohio River to
water traffic after the fiery crash and explosion that
closed the Brent Spence Bridge earlier in the week. Jim
Gray, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary made the
announcement following the visual inspection of the span,
which was conducted Friday evening.
Gray reports that advanced steel testing
is currently underway, and after experts review the results,
they will update the public. The Kentucky Transportation
Cabinet says that the advanced testing results could be
available as soon as this weekend.........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from wlwt.com. With
Video
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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River
History....
14 November 2013 in River History
Officials turned ceremonial dirt on Leonor
K. Sullivan Boulevard, kicking off the second major project in the $380
million Gateway Arch Grounds overhaul.
The plan included raising the boulevard 2 1/2 feet to keep it above most of
the floods and the construction of pedestrian and bicycle paths.
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Boat Sales
The 3rd Quarter Of 2020 Was
Overwhelmingly Positive........
The National Marine Manufacturers Association
has released their Marine CEO Sentiment Report for the third
quarter of 2020, and the results are overwhelmingly positive.
An impressive 96 percent of the CEOs that
responded reported either stable or expanding business
conditions as strong summer sales trends are continuing into the
fall.
72 percent of CEOs surveyed reported that
third quarter sales were up compared to the third quarter of
2019, with 76 percent reporting that new orders are up compared
to the same period of time........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photos.
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River Cruising News
Cruise Planners Offering Exclusive
Deals........
Cruise Planners recently held their latest Where2Next virtual
event entitled Once Upon A River, during which they
invited customers to virtually travel along the world's rivers
with three selected cruise lines offering special promotions:
AmaWaterways, American Cruise Lines and Uniworld Boutique River
Cruise Collection.
Michelle Fee, Cruise Planners' Founder and
CEO says that some 25 percent of their bookings are of river
cruises, and the pent-up consumer demand is trending high in
that category, even into late 2021. As a result, travelers are
working with their travel advisors to get the best possible
cruises, lock in the best rates and claim their cabins.
Cruise Planners has teamed up with three
selected cruise lines to offer travelers access to some special
promotions on 2021-2022 river cruises. American Cruise Lines is
offering savings of up to $1,000 per stateroom on selected
Mississippi River sailings, plus an additional $100 per
stateroom shipboard credit as a Cruise Planners Exclusive
amenity........
Click here to
read this news article from travelpulse.com. With
Photos.
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River Cruising News
Cruise Planners Offering Exclusive
Deals........
Several hundred thousand enthusiasts visit boat shows held
coast-to-coast every year — most between September and February
— to get an up-close view of the latest and greatest in all
things boaty. Enter 2020 and COVID-19. The breezy, carefree,
dream-a-little-dream boat show experience we all know and love
is mostly on hold for now. A few show managers are pressing
ahead as of press time. But most shows have been canceled.
Despite these headwinds, new and used boats are selling strongly
at local dealerships and at the private-seller level according
to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. After a quiet
March and April, it seems even nonboaters figured out that
escaping to the water was one of the most viable and compelling
recreational options. By May, new boat sales jumped 59% from
April — up 9% even from prepandemic levels, according to NMMA's
Sarah Salvatori. "Total sales in May were the highest they've
been in a decade," she says, "with upticks across all segments."
Other notable statistics:
• Personal watercraft sales in June were up 41% from a year ago.
• Saltwater fishing boat sales were up 9% in May, compared to a
year ago.
• Jet boat sales were up 31% in May, compared to a year ago.
• Outboard engine sales in June were up an average 28% from
prepandemic levels
Reprinted from BoatU.S....
click here to continue reading
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
11-10-20
7 days a week we have the whole
catfish dinner. Two large fillets with your choice of two
sides.
10-24-20
This is the menu for our Alton
location however Alton has steaks and Grafton facility
doesn’t!..
click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
10-29-20
We are still going
The store is available
We have fuel
No Pump outs
KAREN AND THE CREW
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
11-12-20
Fri & Sat
Loaded Bleu Cheese Cheese House
Chips
Smothered Sirloin
10-27-20
We are going to continue to follow
the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we
will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or
CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing.
We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through
Sunday. Thank you
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Closed For The Season
See You Spring 2021.
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Save the Date
Con Trios Christmas party
December 5th
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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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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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
10-29-20
The Arrrr Bar is still Open for your
business We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like
to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this
year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it
and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward
to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Nov 11 thru Nov 25...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
11-14-20
Grafton Oyster Bar is open for two more weeks!! Our last day
for the season will be Sunday, November 29th. We will reopen
February 2021. Please use any Groupon's you may have by this
date. We have indoor and outdoor seating available as well
as a enclosed heated patio. Join us Tuesday through Sunday
from 11am until 10pm. Full menu available. Come get your
Oyster Bar fix before it's to late!!
Tuesdays are $1.00 Gulf Oysters from open until close.
FREE BREAD PUDDING November 17th through November 29th.
* One per table with purchase of entre. Not valid with any
other offer. Not valid with Groupon.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
See you in 2021 !
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com |
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in town! Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Effective Nov.
2, 2020
Winter Hours
Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm
Saturday................. 9am - 1pm
Sunday & Monday... Closed
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the
Services Tab.
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
10-31-20
This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the
pump out. Enjoy the sunshine
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
ground !
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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
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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 |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
........................................ |
Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open..
last day open Nov 29
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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FRIDAY
13
NOVEMBER 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Mississippi
River at Kimmswick, Mo
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
was sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out of
Hoppie's Marina in Kimmswick, Mo.
Hi Bill,
It was a busy day at Hoppie’s Marina as Ted and Sarah
arrived in the Manatee along some other folks! We’re headed
to the winery in Kimmswick for supper.
See you on the river!
Hoppie’s Marina Correspondent
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Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was posted by Marty McKay
Pretty sunset along the river
this evening
Check out
more of Marty's photos...
click here
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CLOSED FOR THE
SEASON
SEE YOU IN THE SPRING OF 2021
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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First
Mate is a boat brokerage located on the
beautiful upper Mississippi.
We sell
boats and will find you the perfect boat!
Click
here
for Facebook
Click here
for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Veterans Day
2016
Sunset over Two Branch
Island
click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of the
Day in
2016.......Was
sent to us by Frank Cunetto
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED November 10, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing
until November 22, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary
chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to
navigation for repair. The main
chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure.
Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special
instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) in the vicinity of Mile
200.5, is experiencing deterioration.
Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the
main lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall
bullnose. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 50 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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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 7,486 members as of
11-13-20.......
Click here
and check it out.
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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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Longshot
Marina
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
https://longshotmarina.com/
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Boating Safety
Sea Tow Taking Life Jacket Loaner
Station Applications........
The Sea Tow Foundation recently announced
that they will be accepting applications for hosting a
lifejacket loaner station or restock
This year, the Sea Tow Foundation has
received enough funding to work with communities across the
nation to add at least 30 new Life Jacket Loaner Stations,
as well as restocking hundreds existing stations prior to
the 2021 boating season.
Any organization, company or family that
would be interested in receiving a new station or restocking
an existing one has until February 1, 2021 to fill out an
application........
Click here to
read this news article from boatingindustry.com.
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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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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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Missouri River Relief
Expanding Education Advisory
Committee........
Reprinted from Missouri
River Relief Facebook....
click here
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Reprinted from Pere
Marquette State Park Facebook....
click here
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Artist rendering courtesy Wikipedia
Mississippi River At Bettendorf,
Iowa
The New I-74 Bridge Is Opening
Friday........
On Friday, the span carrying the four
westbound lanes of Interstate 74 over the Mississippi River
between Bettendorf, Iowa and Moline, Illinois. When the
eastbound span opens next year, the bridge will have eight
lanes ferrying traffic across the Mississippi River.
According to George Ryan, the Interstate
74 corridor manager, this is an exciting time for the Quad
Cities, as the new bridge is a striking and iconic bridge
design.
The 12 billion project is replacing the
original bridge, which opened to traffic in 1935. The
bridge had become too small to handle the traffic
requirements, so a replacement was constructed. The old
bridge will remain in service until the new eastbound span
is complete........
Click here to
read this news story from thegazette.com. With
Photos
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River
History....
13 November 1991 in River History
The Arabia Steamboat Museum opened it's doors in Kansas City, Mo. It houses
artifacts salvaged from the Arabia steam boat and is advertised as the
largest single collection of pre-Civil War artifacts in the world.
The Steamboat Arabia sunk on the Missouri River in 1856 after hitting a
snag. Over the years the Missouri River channel changed and it was
rediscovered in 1988 lying 45 feet below a corn field. The steamboat was
excavated and the well preserved contents are in the museum
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Mississippi River At Cape Girardeau,
Missouri
First Responders Train Onboard A
Barge........
Living along the Mississippi River can result
in many different challenges for first responders to deal with,
which is why on-water training is essential for gaining hands-on
experience for rescue scenarios.
Some members of the Southeast Missouri
Homeland Security Response Team recently had the opportunity to
train with fire and rescue crews from Cape Girardeau, Jackson
and Sikeston on a barge at the Buzzi Unicem concrete facility.
Brad Dillow, Battalion Chief of the Cape
Girardeau Fire Department said that the responders are being
exposed to the challenges of operating aboard a barge. One of
the bigger challenges responders face is getting their equipment
safely out onto the barge........
Click here to
read this news story from kfvs12.com. With
Video.
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Rend Lake
Corps: Portions Of Rend Lake Closing
For Firearm Deer Season........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake
has announced that several portions of the lake will be closed
to all vehicle and foot traffic, during Missouri's firearm deer
hunting season.
These areas will be closed from November 20
through 22, 2020:
○ the North Sandusky
picnic area, boat ramp, and campground
○ South Sandusky picnic area,
campground, beach and boat ramp
○ South Marcum picnic area and
campground
○ the Blackberry Nature Trail
Click here to
read this news article from kfvs12.com.
With Video.
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Boat Manufacturer
MasterCraft Posts Most Profitable 1st
Quarter Ever........
Even though net sales for MasterCraft Boat
Holdings Inc. decreased by 5.5 percent during the first quarter
of the company's first fiscal quarter of 2021, their $103.7
million in sales beat out Wall Street's forecasted $96 million,
resulting in the company's most profitable Q1 ever.
Net income for the quarter was $9.6 million,
or $0.52 per diluted share, an increase of 10.9 percent from
$0.46 posted during the first quarter of fiscal 2020. The
company is expecting net sales to increase in the mid-30
percentile year -over-year.
MasterCraft chairman and CEO Fred Brightbill
says that the company delivered a strong first quarter,
highlighted by record profit and consistent execution of the
company's key strategies in what is still a challenging and
dynamic operating environment........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
11-10-20
7 days a week we have the whole
catfish dinner. Two large fillets with your choice of two
sides.
10-24-20
This is the menu for our Alton
location however Alton has steaks and Grafton facility
doesn’t!..
click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
10-29-20
We are still going
The store is available
We have fuel
No Pump outs
KAREN AND THE CREW
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
11-12-20
Fri & Sat
Loaded Bleu Cheese Cheese House
Chips
Smothered Sirloin
10-27-20
We are going to continue to follow
the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we
will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or
CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing.
We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through
Sunday. Thank you
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Closed For The Season
See You Spring 2021.
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Save the Date
Con Trios Christmas party
December 5th
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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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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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
10-29-20
The Arrrr Bar is still Open for your
business We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like
to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this
year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it
and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward
to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Nov 11 thru Nov 25...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last
customer leaves
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
See you in 2021 !
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com |
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in town! Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Effective Nov.
2, 2020
Winter Hours
Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm
Saturday................. 9am - 1pm
Sunday & Monday... Closed
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the
Services Tab.
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
10-31-20
This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the
pump out. Enjoy the sunshine
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
ground !
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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
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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 |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
........................................ |
Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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THURSDAY
12
NOVEMBER 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Grafton Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Captain Carl Tiemann
Snowbirds still passing through
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Grafton Oyster
Bar
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
At Grafton
Harbor
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Captain Carl Tiemann
Kathy and Lindsay
Ready to serve you at the
Grafton Oyster bar
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by April Clark
Floating home on Dardenne
Slough
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CLOSED FOR THE
SEASON
SEE YOU IN THE SPRING 2021
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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First
Mate is a boat brokerage located on the
beautiful upper Mississippi.
We sell
boats and will find you the perfect boat!
Click
here
for Facebook
Click here
for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
A
Snowy Day on the River
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Woodland Marina Gas
Dock. Look at that flag !
Entrance to the harbor
from Dardenne Slough
The Point at
Woodland....
That's Dardenne Slough
in the distance
A backwater slough
click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Pictures of the
Day in
2019.......were
taken on this day last year after a
60° Sunday
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED November 10, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing
until November 22, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary
chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to
navigation for repair. The main
chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure.
Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special
instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) in the vicinity of Mile
200.5, is experiencing deterioration.
Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the
main lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall
bullnose. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 50 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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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 7,485 members as of
11-12-20.......
Click here
and check it out.
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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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Longshot
Marina
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
https://longshotmarina.com/
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Riverboats At The Gateway Arch
Offering Holiday Cruising........
The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are
inviting the public to come celebrate the Thanksgiving and
Christmas holiday season aboard a riverboat, enjoying a
holiday themed cruise.
Throughout the remainder of November and
into December, the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch along the
St. Louis riverfront is offering visitors the chance to
enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with friends, breakfast with Santa
as well as a holiday-themed dinner cruise.
The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are
also offering something new this holiday season with
Thanksgiving Feasts To-Go, which are fully cooked take home
Thanksgiving dinners that only require heating up........
Click here to
read this news story from thetelegraph.com.
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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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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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Grafton Fun Facts
Boystown........
Reposted from Enjoy
Grafton Facebook....
click here
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Nov 11 thru Nov 25...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Boating And The Economy
Outdoor Recreation Made Up 2.1% of
2019's GDP........
The Bureau of Economic Analysis recently
released data for 2019, which reveals that outdoors
recreation generated some $788 billion in economic output.
supported 5.2 million jobs and made up 2.1 percent of the
nation's Gross Domestic Product.
Topping the list in terms of conventional
outdoor recreational activities and economic output is
boating and fishing. Together, they were the largest
conventional activity for the nation, at $23.6 billion in
current dollar value added.
According to BEA, boating and fishing was
the largest conventional activity in 30 states and in the
District of Columbia, and the second largest in 11 other
states........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
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Missouri Fishing News
Trout Fishing Begins On
Thursday.........
Officials with the Hannibal Parks and
Recreation department report that trout fishing in Huckleberry
Park will begin on Thursday, after approximately 200 pounds of
trout are delivered to the park pond.
There are a few rules about fishing at the
Huckleberry Park pond:
○ There is only catch-and-release fishing
allowed.
○ Catch-and-keep harvest will be allowed
sometime during February 2021
○ Only trout fishing will be allowed.
○ A fishing license is required for all,
except Missouri residents 65 or older, youth 15 or younger,
Veterans and active military personnel
○ A fishing license and a trout permit will
be required for catch=and-keep season........
Click here to
read this news article from hannibal.net.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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River
History....
12 November 1974 In River History
A salmon was discovered in the River Thames, England, for the first time
since 1833.
Note: The Thames has had a
"significant" salmon population, the researchers write. "It is mentioned as
far back as the Magna Carta (1215), and a substantial fishery existed until
the early 19th century. The industrial revolution and urbanization brought
pollution and the last record was in 1833."
Since
1974many attempts have been made to to reintroduce salmon to the
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Boat Manufacturer
Malibu Boats Releases Q1
Results........
Malibu Boats, Inc. recently released their
financial results for the first quarter of Fiscal 2021. During
the first quarter, net sales increased 5.2 percent to $181.0
million.
Unit volume decreased by 5.3 percent, while
gross profit increased by 14.3 percent to $45.7 million. Net
income rose 32.1 percent to $22 million, and the adjusted EBITDA
rose 28 percent to $36.3 million.
The adjusted fully distributed net income per
share rose by 36.1 percent to $1.13 on a fully distributed
weighted average share count of 21.5 million shares of Class A
Common Stock........
Click here to
read more from boatingindustry.com. With
Photo.
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Boat Manufacturer
Brunswick Named To Forbes' Best
Employers For Veterans List........
Forbes recently released their 2020 list of
America's Best Employers for Veterans, and out of thousands of
companies considered for this honor, Brunswick Corporation was
among the 150 companies that made the final cut.
Brunswick was ranked number 43 overall, and
number one in the Engineering and Manufacturing category.
Brenna Preisser, President - Business
Acceleration & Chief People and Strategy Officer said that they
are honored to be named to the list of America's Best Employers
for Veterans. She added that the award recognizes Brunswick's
commitment to the Veteran community.........
Click here to
read this news report from boatingindustry.com.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
11-10-20
7 days a week we have the whole
catfish dinner. Two large fillets with your choice of two
sides.
10-24-20
This is the menu for our Alton
location however Alton has steaks and Grafton facility
doesn’t!..
click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
10-29-20
We are still going
The store is available
We have fuel
No Pump outs
KAREN AND THE CREW
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
10-27-20
We are going to continue to follow
the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we
will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or
CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing.
We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through
Sunday. Thank you
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
11-04-20 So
you wanna hang out? Thursday through Sunday? We are just
winterizing and the crew said they would open the doors!
Ok so Thursday- Sunday 12-7 . Impromptu party.
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Save the Date
Con Trios Christmas party
December 5th
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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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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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Nov 02, 2020
*This weeks soup*
**Hamburger Stew &
**Polish Sausage/Cabbage
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm
click here
for more information
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
10-29-20
The Arrrr Bar is still Open for your
business We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like
to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this
year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it
and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward
to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Nov 11 thru Nov 25...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last
customer leaves
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
See you in 2021 !
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com |
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Sat.. Nov 7, 2020
Music on the patio
Sisters Magnolia and The
Weeds at 3pm
Sat.. Nov 7, 2020
St. Charles Jaycees
Brews & Bags Corn Hole
Tournament
At Riviera Too
click here for more info
Best ICE in town! Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Effective Nov.
2, 2020
Winter Hours
Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm
Saturday................. 9am - 1pm
Sunday & Monday... Closed
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the
Services Tab.
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
10-31-20
This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the
pump out. Enjoy the sunshine
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
ground !
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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
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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 |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
........................................ |
Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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VETERANS DAY
WEDNESDAY..11
NOVEMBER 2020
We Salute
all Veterans !
Thanks for
your Service
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Vessel Delivery
Sandusky, Ohio
to La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Glen Sadowski
Hi RiverBill and fellow RiverBills followers,
Well, we completed another successful Vessel delivery.
The boat was a beautiful Cruisers, 540 Sports Coupe with triple
Volvo Penta IPS 600 drives.
We brought her 1,555 miles from Sandusky, Ohio to her new home
in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
The trip went really well.
Best wishes to all,
Diane, Greg, & Glenn
BTW
Please keep us in mind for any and all of your vessel relocation
needs.
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CLOSED FOR THE
SEASON
SEE YOU IN THE SPRING 2021
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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First
Mate is a boat brokerage located on the
beautiful upper Mississippi.
We sell
boats and will find you the perfect boat!
Click
here
for Facebook
Click here
for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Jefferson Barracks Park
Click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of the
Day in
2014.......was
taken last year on this day at Jefferson Barracks Park in south St. Louis.
The Battle
of the Bulge Monument
with the Mississippi River
in the background
The Battle of the Bulge
was the largest and bloodiest battle fought by the United States
in World War II
(16 December 1944 – 25
January 1945)
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED November 10, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing
until November 22, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary
chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to
navigation for repair. The main
chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure.
Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special
instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) in the vicinity of Mile
200.5, is experiencing deterioration.
Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the
main lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall
bullnose. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 50 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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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 7,483 members as of
11-11-20.......
Click here
and check it out.
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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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Longshot
Marina
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
https://longshotmarina.com/
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Sad News
Missouri River At St. Charles,
Missouri
Construction Foreman Died After
Fall From The Blanchette Bridge........
On Tuesday, a construction foreman died
after he and his construction equipment fell approximately
75 feet from the Blanchette Bridge onto a sand embankment
below. The man was identified as 59 year old Alan Jackson
of Pevely, Missouri.
Shaunda White, a spokeswoman with the
Missouri Department of Transportation says that Jackson
worked for KCI Construction Co., who was awarded a $33
million contract for a rehab project on the Blanchette
Bridge.
Corporal Dallas Thompson of the Missouri
State Highway Patrol says that Jackson was in a piece of
equipment removing construction decking from under the
bridge, when the weight shifted and the equipment fell from
the bridge........
Click here to
read this news report from stltoday.com. With
Photo
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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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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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Mikes Shipyard
Celebration Belle.......
Celebration Belle on dry
dock for our 5 year hull inspection
at Mike's Inc. Down by St. Louis.
Scott Schadler
Reprinted from
Mississippi River Photos..
click here for more pics |
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Living Lands and Waters
Headed South From The Quad
Cities.........
Reprinted from Living Lands and Waters Facebook...
click here
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Development near Creve Coeur Park
Missouri River Floodplain.........
Reprinted from the Missouri River Relief Facebook...
click here
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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River
History....
11 November, 2007 In River History
Capt'n Jack's Bar & Grill closed it's doors. Huge party that Saturday night
! The business was sold. |
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Canoeing from the Pacific to the Atlantic
Waterways Journal.........
Reprinted from the Waterways Journal Facebook...
click here
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Airman Surprised Family With Homecoming
At The Top Of The Arch.........
Airman Kevin Walton had been deployed to
Saudi Arabia for five months, and he dreamed of surprising his
family when he got to come home. On Tuesday, he did just that
at the top of the Gateway Arch.
With the assistance of friends, Walton's wife
Celeste and their three kids headed to the Gateway Arch for a
fun ride to the top. Celeste did not take the tram ride up, so
Walton surprised his kids atop the Arch, and then his wife when
he and the little ones came back down.
Celeste Walton said that she was quite
surprised as she was not expecting Kevin to come home for
another month. She added that she would mo longer have to cook
Thanksgiving dinner by herself........
Click here to
read this news story from fox2now.com. With
Video.
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Boat Show News
The Ft. Myers Boat Show Set TO
Go........
Even as the latest tropical storm, Eta, is
rumbling about in the Gulf of Mexico, the sole remainder of the
recreational boating industry's fall in-water boat shows is set
to open in Ft. Myers, Florida.
Show producer John Good says that they are
keeping an eye on Eta, but the boats for the land exhibits are
arriving as scheduled, and the accessory displays are mostly in
the new convention center building.
The Ft. Myers In-Water Boat Show runs from
November 12th through the 15th. This show is one of three
produced annually by the Southwest Florida Marine Industries
Association and the Tampa Bay Marine Association........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photos.
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Boat Manufacturer
Brunswick Named To Forbes' Best
Employers For Veterans List........
Forbes recently released their 2020 list of
America's Best Employers for Veterans, and out of thousands of
companies considered for this honor, Brunswick Corporation was
among the 150 companies that made the final cut.
Brunswick was ranked number 43 overall, and
number one in the Engineering and Manufacturing category.
Brenna Preisser, President - Business
Acceleration & Chief People and Strategy Officer said that they
are honored to be named to the list of America's Best Employers
for Veterans. She added that the award recognizes Brunswick's
commitment to the Veteran community.........
Click here to
read this news report from boatingindustry.com.
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Boat Manufacturer
Brunswick Increasing Electrification
Capabilities........
Brunswick Corporation is working to develop
solutions to better boater experiences by improving the
efficiency and capabilities of it's core product lineup via it's
Autonomy, Connectivity, Electrification & Shared Access
strategy.
In order to advance their ACES strategy,
Brunswick has hired new leaders with strong backgrounds in
technology. They are also bolstering their developmental
capabilities in investing in electrification technology and
programs.
Dave Foulkes, CEO of Brunswick Corporation
says that they have hired John Oenick as their Director,
Enterprise Electrification. Foulkes added that Oenick is part
of a cadre of new employees with vast electrification experience
hired within the past six months........
Click here to
read this news article from boatingindustry.com.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
11-10-20
7 days a week we have the whole
catfish dinner. Two large fillets with your choice of two
sides.
10-24-20
This is the menu for our Alton
location however Alton has steaks and Grafton facility
doesn’t!..
click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
10-29-20
We are still going
The store is available
We have fuel
No Pump outs
KAREN AND THE CREW
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
10-27-20
We are going to continue to follow
the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we
will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or
CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing.
We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through
Sunday. Thank you
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
11-04-20 So
you wanna hang out? Thursday through Sunday? We are just
winterizing and the crew said they would open the doors!
Ok so Thursday- Sunday 12-7 . Impromptu party.
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Save the Date
Con Trios Christmas party
December 5th
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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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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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Nov 02, 2020
*This weeks soup*
**Hamburger Stew &
**Polish Sausage/Cabbage
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm
click here
for more information
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
10-29-20
The Arrrr Bar is still Open for your
business We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like
to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this
year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it
and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward
to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Nov 11 thru Nov 25...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last
customer leaves
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
See you in 2021 !
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com |
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Sat.. Nov 7, 2020
Music on the patio
Sisters Magnolia and The
Weeds at 3pm
Sat.. Nov 7, 2020
St. Charles Jaycees
Brews & Bags Corn Hole
Tournament
At Riviera Too
click here for more info
Best ICE in town! Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Effective Nov.
2, 2020
Winter Hours
Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm
Saturday................. 9am - 1pm
Sunday & Monday... Closed
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the
Services Tab.
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
10-31-20
This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the
pump out. Enjoy the sunshine
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
ground !
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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
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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 |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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