TUESDAY
10 March 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Duck Blind Island
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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The Pictures of the Day....
were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
RiverBill,
Made it out on the river over the weekend. Put up a new flag but
it needs a longer pole. Enjoyed a nice bonfire and sunset.
Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club
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The Boathouse
is CLOSED
for some cosmetic projects
March 2 through
Thursday April 2
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Phone: 636 250 3300
April Music Schedule..
click here
The Boathouse will OPEN for the 2020 Season on April 2
@12:00pm.
April hours are Thursday thru Sunday
with bands every Saturday afternoon and night , Sunday
afternoons.
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for Facebook
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for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
Grafton Harbor River
Adventure Cruises
Mark your Calendars, Start Booking Those Cruises, our
website has been updated for 2020 and is ready for your
reservations! We've added more dinner cruises catered by the
award winning Grafton Oyster Bar !
Every Saturday & Sunday
Beginning May 2, 2020
Click
here
for 2020 cruise schedule
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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 Pic of
the Day
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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YesterYears Pictures on this Day in
2019....
.were sent to us by Capt'n Mark Dinzebach
Here's a couple pictures of a double
rainbow that was visible at Yacht Club of St Louis on Saturday
afternoon.
Think warm boat - spring is coming!
Mark Dinzebach
Sunny Isles out of Yacht Club of St Louis
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Spring is right around
the corner.
List your Boat on RiverBills
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
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OPEN OPEN
OPEN
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& THUR.. |
11AM - 10PM |
FRI & SAT...... |
11AM - 10PM |
SUN............... |
11AM - 10PM |
CLOSED
MON & TUE |
2020 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
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Menu..
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Website..
click here Facebook..
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River News
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED MARCH 4, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 5:00 p.m., March 31, 2020, L/D 24 in the
vicinity of Mile 273.4, will be closed for maintenance. All
navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.
MILE 241.4 - L/D
CLOSURE
Continuing until 5:00 p.m., March 31, 2020, L/D 25 in the
vicinity of Mile 241.4, will be closed for maintenance. All
navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions that may be issued by 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 5 Havana
(Mile 128.9 – 102.0) and
Zone 4,
Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3).
High water and
drift potential may be encountered in this area. Mariners are
advised to minimize wake and exercise caution. Avoid laying up
on saturated levees. Mariners should be experienced in high
water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations if
possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in
debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of
debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate
actions to prevent breakaways. Exercise caution in all meeting
and overtaking situations, as swift currents may be present.
Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain
cautious while transiting.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News
and Media" Page
Page contains
river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River
Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
Click
here
and check it
out
The "Boaters
Group" Page
It's a group
for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST.
LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that
wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout
outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 5,827 members as of
03-09-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Cedar Hill Resort
For Sale........
There has been a lot of discussion
about Cedar Hill on various facebook pages lately. RiverBill
contacted the owner yesterday and it is FOR SALE....
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FOR SALE
Cedar Hill Resort
219 S. Dogtown
Batchtown, IL 62006
1 Mile Down the Mississippi River from Winfield Dam
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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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, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Click here
and check out Grafton's
Event and Music Calendar...Mar 9 - 23, 2020
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Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Hannibal Marina
Pool 22 of the Mississippi River at Hannibal, Mo........
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Reprinted from Hannibal's Marina Facebook ....
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Boat Handling
A Quick Primer On Setting An
Anchor........
There is considerably more to setting a boat
anchor than chucking it over the side and hoping the boat
doesn't go away in the meantime. Entire books have been written
on the subject, and setting anchors even has a complete chapter
in Chapman Piloting and Seamanship. Boating Magazine has
put together a quick primer on setting an anchor, which offers
some solid tips and techniques........
Click here
to read this article from boatingmag.com.
With Photo.
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How To Safely Boat Thru A Lock
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District......
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Reprinted from the US Army Corps of
Engineers St. Paul District Facebook...
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District
February/March issue of the Tower
Times........
The February/March issue of the Tower Times is now available
online. This issue includes information about winter
maintenance, District realignment, flood season preparation and
much more! Check it out by clicking here:
https://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Media/Publications/Tower-Times/
Reprinted from US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District
facebook...
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125 HARBOR DR, ST. CHARLES, MO 63301
636 250-3446
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Some RiverBills Stats....
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Osage County Angler Continues Record-Breaking Streak
Missouri Department of Conservation......
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Reprinted from the Missouri Dept of
Conservation Facebook...
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Mississippi River In Marion County,
Missouri
Marion County Seats Port Authority
Board........
On Monday, the Marion County Commission
approved a new board of commissioners to the Marion County Port
Authority. Corey Mehaffy, the executive director of the
Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council says that the
port commission will meet soon to work on creating a port.
Mehaffy says that the Marion County Port
Authority, which was established in 1988, has pretty much been
dormant over the past several years. As part of Mehaffy's role
as executive director of the HREDC, he has taken on the
administrative duties for the port authority.
Mehaffy said that early last year, he was
contacted by the Missouri Department of Transportation's
multimodal staff in regards to the status of the Marion County
Pot Authority and what the board's plans were for moving
forward.........
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to read more from hannibal.net.
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Upcoming Events Sunday, March 22, 2020
Mississippi River Near Cahokia,
Illinois
Cahokia Mounds Hosting Spring Equinox
Event........
On Sunday, March 22, 2020, the Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site will be hosting a Spring Equinox Observance
at a structure called Woodhenge.
Woodhenge was originally constructed by the
Cahokia Indian society close to 1,000 years ago. It marks the
sunrise at the equinox with posts at the front of Monks Mound.
The structure was basically a calendar for the ancient
Mississippians, similar to Stonehenge, which was constructed in
pre-Roman Britain.
Linda Sinco, spokesperson for the Cahokia
Mounds says that an archaeologist will be on hand to discuss the
historical significance of Woodhenge. Event attendees should
plan to arrive by 6:45 am........
Click here
to read more from riverbender.com. With
Photo and Audio.
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River
History....
March 10, 1993 in River History
The National Weather Service issued a statement predicting "below average"
precipitation for the coming summer.
The flood of 1993 is indeed river history.
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Horseshoe Lake
Volunteers Cleaned Up Around The Lake........
On Sunday, over a dozen volunteers with the Illinois Park
Project spent some time gathering 40 pounds of trash during a cleanup of the
trails, roadways and shoreline.
Jen Glasgow Pitts, the Director of the Illinois Park
Project put together the team that cleaned up around the lake. Pitts said
that she hosted a small cleanup around the lake back in September, where
they removed 26 pounds of trash.
Pitts says that her goal with the Illinois Park Project
is to teach by actions, such as getting families and individuals to
experience the outdoors, while helping out with a cleanup........
Click here to read
this news story from thetelegraph.com. With Photos.
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News
Release From BoatUS
Course for beginners, women and those with some experience;
Includes show admission
STEVENSVILLE,
Md., Mar. 9, 2020 – Want to get a taste of the boating life or
improve your on-water boat handling skills? The nonprofit
BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water will
bring affordable on-water boat training courses taught aboard
single-engine powerboats to the Bay Bridge Boat Show, April
17-19, held at Bay Bridge Marina, Stevensville.
Boats are provided by the BoatUS Foundation and class size
limited to four students per vessel, ensuring each student gets
sufficient time at the helm under the watchful eye of a U.S.
Coast Guard-licensed captain. All course takers enjoy free
admission to the show.
“Intro to Boating” and “Women Making Waves” are both three hours
long and offered at $149. Intro to Boating covers shifting,
steering and throttle control, basic docking, open-water
handling and basic navigation. It’s offered Friday and Saturday
at 10:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m., and Sunday at 10:15 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The ladies-only course, Women Making Waves, offers the same
curriculum and is the perfect opportunity to spend a half day
learning boat-handling techniques in a supportive environment.
It’s offered Friday at 10:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m., Saturday at
10:15 a.m. and Sunday at 10:15 a.m.
For those with more experience or simply looking to pick up new
boat handling skills, “Precision Docking and Boat Handling” may
be for you. The three-hour course, also affordably priced at
$149, covers 180-degree turnarounds, docking on both port and
starboard sides, departing from a dock, and
how to use S.C.A.N. procedures to avoid distracted driving.
It’s available on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at 10:15
a.m. and 2 p.m.
For students with some experience and who have completed
Precision Docking and Boat Handling, “Open Water Boat Handling”
includes utilizing boat trim, displacement and planing modes,
object avoidance,
ferrying and emergency stopping. It’s available Saturday at
2:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
The goal of the courses is to address the high costs typically
associated with at-the-helm training, making hands-on boating
education more accessible. The courses also offer area residents
the chance to try out recreational boating and give current
boaters the opportunity to improve their boat-handling skills.
Space is limited. Students must be 18 years or older. To sign up
for any on-water training course from the BoatUS Foundation, go
to
BoatUS.org/On-Water.
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
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Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
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Swings out of the way to
the "Walk
Thru"
position on the dock
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
03-10-20
Grafton 3rd Chute will be kicking it this Saturday plenty of
green beads lots of corned beef and cabbage come get you
some. St Patty's Day
OPEN
DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
$5.00 lunch specials
Mon - Fri from 11am till 2pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
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Alton Marina is the cover photo for the
2020 edition of Quimby's Cruising Guide
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Tuesday Specials...
Two Piece Fried Chicken,
Your choice of white or dark meat that is hand breaded and deep
fried. Chicken is served with mashed potatoes, white gravy,
traditional green beans, and choice of soup or salad $10.99
Chicken Livers,
Hand battered chicken livers fried golden and served with honey
dijon mustard dipping sauce. Livers are served with mashed
potatoes, white gravy, traditional green beans, and choice of
soup or salad $10.99
Spinach Salad,
Baby Spinach tossed with Goat Cheese, Chopped Applewood Smoked
Bacon, Red Onions, Tomatoes, fresh mushrooms and Diced Eggs in a
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing $9.99
Add Grilled Chicken $2.99
Add Grilled Shrimp $3.99
$2 Bud Light Pints
House Wine
$4 per glass
$15 per bottle
Friday, April
17, 2020
We are super excited for Boots, Beer and
Borderline | Line Dancing Event coming up on FRIDAY APRIL 17,
2020 in the banquet room at Bluff City Grill in Alton, IL. We
will be playing ALL COUNTRY line dance tunes with a dj keeping
the line dancing going during band breaks. Doors open at 6:30p
with music starting at 7pm, and there is a $5 cover charge at
the door. Bluff City Grill has an awesome HARD WOOD dance floor
and plenty of room for everyone. Cash bar. You DONT want to miss
this event. We'll see y'all there. Bring your friends!
Order online for take out
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Open 7 Days a week
Upcoming Events..
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
March 2 through Thursday April 2 The Boathouse will be
CLOSING for some cosmetic projects.
The Boathouse will OPEN for the
2020 Season on April 2 @12:00pm.
April hours are Thursday thru Sunday with bands every
Saturday afternoon and night , Sunday afternoons.
Memorial Day through Labor Day OPEN 7 days a week.
We have so many exciting events this season we can’t wait to
see you and share .
Hiring event Mid- March.
Bands and entertainment booking now.
Planning parties now .
New menu items for our Keto and gluten sensitivity folks.
On the river as always xoxo The
Boathouse Crew
Winter hours are : Friday for parties and reservations only.
Saturday 12-7(except parties and events)
Sunday 12-7
Upcoming Events..
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed
For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
March 20 -22, 2020
IceBreaker 2020
Alton Best Western Premier
3559 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
Registration is Open...
https://ctyc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx…
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Closed for the season
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
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We will be serving Corned beef, cabbage & taters this Saturday,
March 7th 11am until sold out or 10pm.
Pool Tournament every Sunday 6pm starting 2/2/20, straight 8,
double elimination, $5 sign up fee
Sat, May 2
Customer Appreciation DAY
Froge's Bar and Grill · Portage Des Sioux
March 20th Kitchen will be open Sunday thru Thursday
11am-9pm.
We are CLOSED on Mondays. Kitchen is always open year round
Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Mark your Calendars, Start Booking Those Cruises, our website
has been updated for 2020 and is ready for your reservations!
We've added more dinner cruises catered by the award winning
Grafton Oyster Bar!
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Grafton Harbor
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Mark your Calendars, Start
Booking Those Cruises, our website has been updated for 2020 and
is ready for your reservations! We've added more dinner cruises
catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar!
Every Saturday & Sunday
Beginning May 2,
2020
Click
here
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Click here
and check out Grafton's
Event and Music Calendar...Mar 9 - 23, 2020
.
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Open for your Dining Pleasure
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
03-04-20 Guess
what??! Gassie boy new and improved is working and we have been
selling gas.
So if u need gas. We are open 24/7
Whopee
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
Currently tearing down the old building
and then rebuilding
"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
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
.
March 7, 2020
Our gas dock is up and running for you.
Have a great weekend boaters!!
Reposted from Lake Center marina Facebook....
click here
We’re excited to announce
40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members in 2020 !
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Feb 28 - Mar 14, 2020
Lewis Boats I-70 Boat Show
Come out to the Lewis Boats I-70 Boat Show February 28th- March
14th. We will have boats on display from Barletta Pontoon Boats,
Crestliner Boats, Monterey Boats, Sylvan Pontoon Boats, Phoenix
Bass Boats and Caymas Boats with factory rebates and incentives.
Giveaways on Saturday as well as local tackle vendors and bass
and crappie fishing seminars on Saturday the 14th. Stay tuned
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 2, 2020
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 21, 2020
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Dock Rentals on the Mississippi River
Safe Harbor Yacht Sales
The Canvas Man, LLC
Vessel Surveyor / Marine Consulting
Quality Marine Repair
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Port Charles Harbor
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
TowBoat U.S.
Our Safeboat will be on display at the show
Save money & purchase your 2020
Membership at the Boat Show
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
REOPENING IN THE SPRING FOR THE 2020 SEASON.
KEEP YOUR ANCHOR RIGHT HERE FOR UPDATES.
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Pizza is here always here
for you....
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Winter Hours
Tue - Fri..9am - 5pm
Sat - 9am - 2pm
Sun & Mon..Closed
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Leasing slips for the 2020 season.
Discount for first time residents!!! residents enjoy a discount
on selected items at our store too! Amenities include pool,
shower house, on site mechanic, retail store, beer & ice,
restaurant, campground and camp sights! Message us, visit the
website or call!!.
02-27-20 Update..Fat Boys Restaurant at
Two Rivers Marina
Hi Bill,
They are diligently working to get things in order. The have
been working long hours trying to get the building in shape,
lots of painting and cleaning. It is going to happen, however
they are a bit behind because of Illinois paperwork. I expect an
opening sometime in March. They are keeping the name "Fat Boys".
Cindy Blaylock
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Woodland Marina
UMR
222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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02-28-20 Update:
Woodland
Marina is looking forward to an exciting boating season. Our
office and bathrooms are currently being renovated and made
handicap accessible. Woodland Marina lies at mile marker 222.5
on the Dardenne Slough and is the largest full-service marina on
the Mississippi – family owned since 1959.
We would like
to thank our customers and friends for their support during the
flooding and our reconstruction.
Look for that
Silver Lining!
Diane, Carl
and Company
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
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Yacht Club tore down due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on Higher ground !
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 ..Closed for
the Season
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
Abigail's Tap
Room |
Open All Year |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed for the Season |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed for the Season |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed for the season |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Opening May 2, 2020 |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening May 21, 2020 |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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MONDAY
09 March 2020
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Great River Road Sunset
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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The Picture of the Day....
was sent taken by Capt'n Mary Tiemann last
Thursday evening
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The Boathouse
is CLOSED
for some cosmetic projects
March 2 through
Thursday April 2
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Phone: 636 250 3300
April Music Schedule..
click here
The Boathouse will OPEN for the 2020 Season on April 2
@12:00pm.
April hours are Thursday thru Sunday
with bands every Saturday afternoon and night , Sunday
afternoons.
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website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
Grafton Harbor River
Adventure Cruises
Mark your Calendars, Start Booking Those Cruises, our
website has been updated for 2020 and is ready for your
reservations! We've added more dinner cruises catered by the
award winning Grafton Oyster Bar !
Every Saturday & Sunday
Beginning May 2, 2020
Click
here
for 2020 cruise schedule
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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!
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here
for Facebook
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for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's Pic of
the Day
Robin Tuff
Port of Kirkwood, Mo
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YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2019....
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was
was sent to us by Capt'n Mark Adams, retired president of the St. Louis Boat and Sports
Show
Ahoy Capt'n Bill,
Here rests Robin Tuff in the port of Kirkwood. Today is a
melting day as we get closer to taking her on the river.
Warm wishes
Capt'n Mark Adams
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Spring is right around
the corner.
List your Boat on RiverBills
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
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FRI & SAT...... |
11AM - 10PM |
SUN............... |
11AM - 10PM |
CLOSED
MON & TUE |
2020 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
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River News
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED MARCH 4, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 5:00 p.m., March 31, 2020, L/D 24 in the
vicinity of Mile 273.4, will be closed for maintenance. All
navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.
MILE 241.4 - L/D
CLOSURE
Continuing until 5:00 p.m., March 31, 2020, L/D 25 in the
vicinity of Mile 241.4, will be closed for maintenance. All
navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions that may be issued by 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 5 Havana
(Mile 128.9 – 102.0) and
Zone 4,
Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3).
High water and
drift potential may be encountered in this area. Mariners are
advised to minimize wake and exercise caution. Avoid laying up
on saturated levees. Mariners should be experienced in high
water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations if
possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in
debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of
debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate
actions to prevent breakaways. Exercise caution in all meeting
and overtaking situations, as swift currents may be present.
Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain
cautious while transiting.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News
and Media" Page
Page contains
river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River
Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
Click
here
and check it
out
The "Boaters
Group" Page
It's a group
for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST.
LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that
wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout
outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 5,823 members as of
03-09-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Lake Center Marina
Gas
Dock Is Up and Running.....
March 7, 2020
Our gas dock is up and running for you.
Have a great weekend boaters!!
Reposted from Lake Center marina Facebook....
click here
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Cedar Hill Resort
1 Mile Down The Mississippi River from Winfield Dam
RiverBills contacted Jay-Nguyen, the owner, on Sunday and was
informed that Cedar Hill is "For Sale."
Keep your anchor right here as more information becomes
available.
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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 Management
Record River Releases Are Being
Curbed........
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials
recently announced that the upstream Missouri River reservoirs
are now ready for spring snowmelt and possible flooding.
Mike Swenson, with the Corp's Omaha office
stated that they have hit their flood storage goals and are
beginning to reduce flows from the Gavins Point Dam.
Swenson says that releases from the Gavins
Point Dam average around 34,800 cubic feet per second during
February, and that the releases were decreased from 38,000 cfs
to 35,000 cfs last week........
Click here
to read this news story from kmaland.com.
With Photo.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Mississippi River Management
Headwaters Reservoirs Winter Draw-Down
Continues........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul
District is continuing to lower the water elevations in the six
Mississippi River Headwaters reservoirs in preparation for the
spring snow melt.
The Corps has wrapped up the winter drawdown
of Gulf Lake, located near Brainerd, Cross Lake near Crosslake
and Big Sandy Lake near McGregor.
The elevation of Gull Lake is currently at
1,193 feet, with an outflow of 224 cubic feet per second. Cross
Lake is at 1,227.37 feet, with an outflow of 276 cfs. Big Sandy
Lake is at 1,214.38 feet, with an outflow of 164 cfs.......
Click here
to read more from brainerddispatch.com.
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125 HARBOR DR, ST. CHARLES, MO 63301
636 250-3446
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U.S. Waterways
American Marine Highway Program
Received Funding.........
The U.S. Department of Transportation's
Maritime Administration recently announced a $9.5 million
funding grant for the America's Maine Highway Program.
According to Transportation Secretary Elaine
L. Chao, marine highways are a cost-effective and efficient way
of moving fright and passengers in America.
The AMHP backs the increased use of America's
navigable waterways to ease congestion, provide new and
efficient transportation options and increase the productivity
of the surface transportation system........
Click here
to read this news report from dredgingtoday.com.
With Photo.
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United States Department of Transportation
MARAD Maritime Administration
America's Marine Highway
America has a versatile and expansive network of navigable
waterways including: rivers, bays, channels, coasts, the Great
Lakes, open-ocean routes and the Saint Lawrence Seaway System.
We like to think of this as "America's marine highway," a
network of maritime expressways having as many benefits (in some
cases more) as America's road network.
However, America's waterways are underused. The benefits of
using our marine waterways -- such as reducing landside
congestion and reducing system wear and tear -- are not
perceived on an individual level. Using our waterways more
consistently would create more public benefits and incentivize
shippers to use these critical transportation channels.
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River
History....
March 9, 2013 in River History
A Retirement Party was held at the Boathouse for Cindra. She retired from
bar tending after serving up drinks on the river for 17 years and took the
job of Office Manager at Northshore Marina.
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Cool Amphibious Manufacturers International
Boating Oddities
A Look Back At The Ultimate Amphibious
Vehicle........
Back in 2004, John Giljam, the president of Cool
Amphibious Manufacturers International constructed the Terra Wind, an
amphibious motor home to demonstrate what the company's capabilities are.
He says that they have taken the Terra Wind from coast to coast, and even
though there is always interest,
they haven't sold another one.
The Terra Wind is a 42 1/2 foot long, 15 1/2 ton motor
home that is power by a rear-mounted diesel that drives an axle on land and
twin inboards in the water. The props spin in tunnels built into the
aluminum hull. The motor home has a top speed of 80 mph on land and
approximately 8 mph on water. The price tag is around $1.2 million,
depending upon options.
CAMI has constructed 79 amphibious passenger tour busses
that are used in 27 countries. Giljam says that the tour busses meet all
emissions standards, and they are unsinkable. He adds that they have
conceived a way to encase floatation foam, which forms a pontoon on each
side of the hull itself, meaning water can only flood the hull
center........
Click here to read
this news story from tradeonlytoday.com. With Photo.
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Mississippi River At New Orleans, Louisiana
Flood Warning Issued For City........
The National Weather Service recently issued a flood
warning for the Mississippi River at New Orleans, Louisiana, which will
remain in effect until Friday, March 13.
As of Thursday morning, the Mississippi River had risen
to the minor flood stage of 17 feet at the New Orleans Carrollton Gauge, and
is expected to remain around that level until Thursday, March 12.
Thankfully, the City of New Orleans is protected by
levees ip to 20 feet, so no flooding is expected within the levee protection
area. The Bonnet Carre Spillway is not expected to be opened at this
time........
Click here to read
this news article from wwltv.com. With Video.
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Lower Mississippi River
NASA Studying Mississippi Delta Subsidence........
Last month, the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration announced the start of a new program that will utilize
overflights to look a causes and potential remedies for the shrinking
Mississippi River Delta.
The project, known as Delta-X, will involve two field
campaigns, one in April, the other in the fall, and will be focused on two
areas, the Atchafalaya Basin, which has added land, and northwest of
Terrebonne Bay, which has lost land.
Starting in April, Marc Simard of NASA's Jet Propulsion
Laboratory will head up the Delta-X team in collecting data by air to better
understand why some areas are gaining land, while others are sinking........
Click here to read
this news report from waterwaysjournal.net.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
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Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
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Swings out of the way to
the "Walk
Thru"
position on the dock
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
If you didn't already know 3rd Chute both locations have the
monster Chute Burger that is 3 buns 2 half pound burgers
pulled pork all the toppings with cheese with a side
OPEN
DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
$5.00 lunch specials
Mon - Fri from 11am till 2pm
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Abigail's
Tap Room
217 E. Main St. Grafton, IL
Chef Brad Hagen's newest venture located in the
Ruebel Hotel. Featuring dishes such as: Appetizers, Gourmet
Burgers, Steaks, Smoked Meat, Pizza, Pasta & Fresh Fish.
Featuring Craft Beers, a Large Outdoor Patio & a bar from the
1904 World's Fair.
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
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Alton Marina is the cover photo for the
2020 edition of Quimby's Cruising Guide
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Slider Monday!
Mix and
Match or Ala Carte $3 each!!
Southwest Chicken Salad Slider,
Southwest Chicken Salad served with Lettuce and Tomato on a
Toasted Slider Bun $3
Ham and Bacon Slider,
Grilled Ham topped with Applewood Smoked Bacon, American Cheese
and Bluff City BBQ Sauce on a Toasted Slider Bun $3
Jalapeńo Cheddar Burger Slider,
Mini Burger grilled and topped with Jalapeńos and Cheddar Cheese
served with Lettuce and Red Onion on a Toasted Slider Bun $3
$5 Martini’s all day!!
Friday, April
17, 2020
We are super excited for Boots, Beer and
Borderline | Line Dancing Event coming up on FRIDAY APRIL 17,
2020 in the banquet room at Bluff City Grill in Alton, IL. We
will be playing ALL COUNTRY line dance tunes with a dj keeping
the line dancing going during band breaks. Doors open at 6:30p
with music starting at 7pm, and there is a $5 cover charge at
the door. Bluff City Grill has an awesome HARD WOOD dance floor
and plenty of room for everyone. Cash bar. You DONT want to miss
this event. We'll see y'all there. Bring your friends!
Order online for take out
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Open 7 Days a week
Upcoming Events..
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
March 2 through Thursday April 2 The Boathouse will be
CLOSING for some cosmetic projects.
The Boathouse will OPEN for the
2020 Season on April 2 @12:00pm.
April hours are Thursday thru Sunday with bands every
Saturday afternoon and night , Sunday afternoons.
Memorial Day through Labor Day OPEN 7 days a week.
We have so many exciting events this season we can’t wait to
see you and share .
Hiring event Mid- March.
Bands and entertainment booking now.
Planning parties now .
New menu items for our Keto and gluten sensitivity folks.
On the river as always xoxo The
Boathouse Crew
Winter hours are : Friday for parties and reservations only.
Saturday 12-7(except parties and events)
Sunday 12-7
Upcoming Events..
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed
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Con Trios Yacht Club
March 20 -22, 2020
IceBreaker 2020
Alton Best Western Premier
3559 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
Registration is Open...
https://ctyc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx…
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Closed for the season
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
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We will be serving Corned beef, cabbage & taters this Saturday,
March 7th 11am until sold out or 10pm.
Pool Tournament every Sunday 6pm starting 2/2/20, straight 8,
double elimination, $5 sign up fee
Sat, May 2
Customer Appreciation DAY
Froge's Bar and Grill · Portage Des Sioux
March 20th Kitchen will be open Sunday thru Thursday
11am-9pm.
We are CLOSED on Mondays. Kitchen is always open year round
Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Mark your Calendars, Start Booking Those Cruises, our website
has been updated for 2020 and is ready for your reservations!
We've added more dinner cruises catered by the award winning
Grafton Oyster Bar!
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures![](ad_pics/hakuna_matata_tour_boat/050916_hakuna_matata_glenn_sadowski_235x.jpg)
Mark your Calendars, Start
Booking Those Cruises, our website has been updated for 2020 and
is ready for your reservations! We've added more dinner cruises
catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar!
Every Saturday & Sunday
Beginning May 2,
2020
Click
here
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
02-26-20 Aeries Winery
Good news! The popular Sugarfire Brunch is now a weekly thing on
Sundays. Be sure and check it out (arrive hungry).
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Open for your Dining Pleasure
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
03-04-20 Guess
what??! Gassie boy new and improved is working and we have been
selling gas.
So if u need gas. We are open 24/7
Whopee
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
Currently tearing down the old building
and then rebuilding
"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
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
.
March 7, 2020
Our gas dock is up and running for you.
Have a great weekend boaters!!
Reposted from Lake Center marina Facebook....
click here
We’re excited to announce
40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members in 2020 !
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Feb 28 - Mar 14, 2020
Lewis Boats I-70 Boat Show
Come out to the Lewis Boats I-70 Boat Show February 28th- March
14th. We will have boats on display from Barletta Pontoon Boats,
Crestliner Boats, Monterey Boats, Sylvan Pontoon Boats, Phoenix
Bass Boats and Caymas Boats with factory rebates and incentives.
Giveaways on Saturday as well as local tackle vendors and bass
and crappie fishing seminars on Saturday the 14th. Stay tuned
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 2, 2020
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 21, 2020
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Dock Rentals on the Mississippi River
Safe Harbor Yacht Sales
The Canvas Man, LLC
Vessel Surveyor / Marine Consulting
Quality Marine Repair
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Port Charles Harbor
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
TowBoat U.S.
Our Safeboat will be on display at the show
Save money & purchase your 2020
Membership at the Boat Show
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
REOPENING IN THE SPRING FOR THE 2020 SEASON.
KEEP YOUR ANCHOR RIGHT HERE FOR UPDATES.
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Pizza is here always here
for you....
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Winter Hours
Tue - Fri..9am - 5pm
Sat - 9am - 2pm
Sun & Mon..Closed
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Leasing slips for the 2020 season.
Discount for first time residents!!! residents enjoy a discount
on selected items at our store too! Amenities include pool,
shower house, on site mechanic, retail store, beer & ice,
restaurant, campground and camp sights! Message us, visit the
website or call!!.
02-27-20 Update..Fat Boys Restaurant at
Two Rivers Marina
Hi Bill,
They are diligently working to get things in order. The have
been working long hours trying to get the building in shape,
lots of painting and cleaning. It is going to happen, however
they are a bit behind because of Illinois paperwork. I expect an
opening sometime in March. They are keeping the name "Fat Boys".
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Woodland Marina
UMR
222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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02-28-20 Update:
Woodland
Marina is looking forward to an exciting boating season. Our
office and bathrooms are currently being renovated and made
handicap accessible. Woodland Marina lies at mile marker 222.5
on the Dardenne Slough and is the largest full-service marina on
the Mississippi – family owned since 1959.
We would like
to thank our customers and friends for their support during the
flooding and our reconstruction.
Look for that
Silver Lining!
Diane, Carl
and Company
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
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Yacht Club tore down due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on Higher ground !
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More Things Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 ..Closed for
the Season
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
Abigail's Tap
Room |
Open All Year |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed for the Season |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed for the Season |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed for the season |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Opening May 2, 2020 |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening May 21, 2020 |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
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THE WEEKEND
Sat, Sun... 07, 08 March 2020
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Video of the Day
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sun
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click pic to play
The Video of the Day....
was sent to us by Capt'n Mark Newlin
Mark says...
Pretty sure he snagged one!
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Two Rivers Marina
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River
Sat Pic
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click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us by Capt'n Ryan Kolb
RiverBill,
Two Rivers Marina was covered in SeaGulls tonight while I was
checking on the Gibson.
Ryan Kolb
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Lock and Dam 26
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sat Pic
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The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
RiverBill,
Sea gulls were enjoying another tug test at Melvin Price on
Thursday.
Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club
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The Boathouse
is CLOSED
for some cosmetic projects
March 2 through
Thursday April 2
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Phone: 636 250 3300
April Music Schedule..
click here
The Boathouse will OPEN for the 2020 Season on April 2
@12:00pm.
April hours are Thursday thru Sunday
with bands every Saturday afternoon and night , Sunday
afternoons.
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for Facebook
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for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
Grafton Harbor River
Adventure Cruises
Mark your Calendars, Start Booking Those Cruises, our
website has been updated for 2020 and is ready for your
reservations! We've added more dinner cruises catered by the
award winning Grafton Oyster Bar !
Every Saturday & Sunday
Beginning May 2, 2020
Click
here
for 2020 cruise schedule
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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 Pic of
the Day
The RiverBills Girls at
the
2015 St. Louis Boat &
Sport Show
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YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2015....
.
was of the RiverBills
Girls on RiverBills Night at the St. Louis Boat and Sportshow !
Sherri, Jill, Emily, Jess, Alla,
Alexa and Lauren
Wow !
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Spring is right around
the corner.
List your Boat on RiverBills
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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More Boats
on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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OPEN OPEN
OPEN
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WED
& THUR.. |
11AM - 10PM |
FRI & SAT...... |
11AM - 10PM |
SUN............... |
11AM - 10PM |
CLOSED
MON & TUE |
2020 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
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Menu..
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Website..
click here Facebook..
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Added Sunday
A Look Up The Mississippi River
Alton, IL to St. Paul, MN....
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Tail Water
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• Most of the gauges show river levels well below flood
stage.
• A few locations are forecasting river levels rising very near the
"Action" stage by next Sunday such as::
• Louisiana, Mo
• Canton, Mo
• Burlington, Iowa
• Keithsburg
• Rock Island, IL
• Debuque (Railroad Bridge)
• A few locations are forecasting river levels to be in the "Action"
stage by next Sunday such as:
• Hannibal, Mo
• Genoa, WI
• Wabash, MN
• Hastings, MN
• St. Paul, MN
Action Stage:
The stage which, when reached by a rising stream, represents the
level where the NWS or a partner/user needs to take some type of
mitigation action in preparation for possible signifÂicant
hydrologic activity.
National Weather Service
Check out RiverBills River Gages
Page...
St. Louis, MO to St. Paul, MN ....
click here
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Added Sunday
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River......
March 6, 2020
Dredging under J-Dock is complete and dock is moved back. Dredge
pipe is still in water, stay to the A-Dock side of harbor when
leaving or entering. Have an awesome weekend!
Reprinted from Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook....
click here
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Added Sunday
World Wide Marine Training
Upcoming Classes
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Grafton, Il......
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Reprinted from World Wide marine Training Facebook....
click here
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Added Sunday
World Wide Marine Training
Upcoming Classes
Osage Beach, Lake Of The Ozarks......
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Reprinted from World Wide marine Training Facebook....
click here
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Quincy, Illinois
Funding Has Been Secured For Quincy Bay
Area Restoration & Enhancement...
Last week, members of the Quincy Bay Area
Restoration and Enhancement Association received word that their
proposal for the restoration of Quincy Bay will be one of six
projects funded between 2020 and 2025.
Depending upon the final design, the project
is estimated to be between $15 million and $25 million. The
project will be 100 percent paid for by the federal government
in accordance with the Water Resources Development Act of 1986.
The plans call for dredging 118 acres of the
upper bay to a depth of 10 feet, constructing a dike and weir
structure at the Bay Island Access Channel and constructing
above flood level islands on Bay Island and northeast of
Triangle Lake for reforestation........
Click here
to read this news report from whig.com.
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Google maps
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Added Sunday
Great River Road
Order a FREE 10-State Map........
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Reprinted from Great River Road....click
here
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American Countess
Photo Courtesy American Steamboat Company
Added Sunday
River Cruising
Renaissance Of River Cruising
Continues........
There is a long and storied history of river
cruising in the United States, from the tales woven by Mark
Twain during the 1800s to the fabled steamboat races of the 20th
Century. River cruising is now in it's 3rd century, and is
seeing a resurgence.
Last month, the Port of New Orleans reported
their 2019 cruise stats, finding that they had set a "modern day
record" of over 31,000 passenger movements aboard the six
riverboats that are based in New Orleans. There are more
riverboats on the way for 2020.
On April 4, the American Steamboat Company
will be christening their latest riverboat, the American
Countess. The next day, the 245 passenger vessel will depart
for Memphis, Tennessee........
Click here
to read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net.
With Photo
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Added Sunday
Upcoming Events Saturday, March 14,
2020
Lake Of The Ozarks
The Annual St. Patrick's Day Water
Parade Will Feature Two Cruise Boats.........
The annual St. Pat's Water Parade is a go for
2020, with two cruise vessels, as over 200 people get ready to
embark on the festive bar-hopping event. The event is set for
Saturday, March 14th, beginning at 8 am at Captain Ron's Bar and
Grill.
Paul Hooper, the Lake West Chamber of
Commerce Director says that last year, only one cruise boat was
available, but this year there will be two.
Originally, the Celebration and the
Tropic Island boats had been scheduled for the event, but
the Tropic Island boat suddenly became unavailable.
Captain Joe Harvey with Celebration Cruises has stepped up and
made the Celebration II available........
Click here
to read this news story from lakeexpo.com.
With Photos.
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Baton Rouge,
Louisiana
Flooding Mississippi River Almost
Covering 'Baton Rouge' Letters On Downtown Levee........
While Trolling The Internet.... We reeled in
a photo gallery that looks at the swollen Mississippi River
along the Baton Rouge riverfront. The 'Baton Rouge' lettering
along the levee is nearly obscured by the high water........
Click here
to check out this photo gallery from theadvocate.com.
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Added Saturday
Afternoon...
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED MARCH 4, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 5:00 p.m., March 31, 2020, L/D 24 in the
vicinity of Mile 273.4, will be closed for maintenance. All
navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.
MILE 241.4 - L/D
CLOSURE
Continuing until 5:00 p.m., March 31, 2020, L/D 25 in the
vicinity of Mile 241.4, will be closed for maintenance. All
navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions that may be issued by 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 5 Havana
(Mile 128.9 – 102.0) and
Zone 4,
Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3).
High water and
drift potential may be encountered in this area. Mariners are
advised to minimize wake and exercise caution. Avoid laying up
on saturated levees. Mariners should be experienced in high
water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations if
possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in
debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of
debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate
actions to prevent breakaways. Exercise caution in all meeting
and overtaking situations, as swift currents may be present.
Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain
cautious while transiting.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News
and Media" Page
Page contains
river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River
Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
Click
here
and check it
out
The "Boaters
Group" Page
It's a group
for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST.
LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that
wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout
outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 5,819 members as of
03-08-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Mighty Mighty Mississippi Exhibit
Missouri History Museum........
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Mighty Mississippi
Exhibit Dates: 11/23/2019 - 04/18/2021
Admission to the Missouri History Museum and this special
exhibit is free.
Mighty Mississippi puts the grandeur of North America’s greatest
river in context with the cultures that have grown and thrived
around it, from the largest and most influential American Indian
centers of the Mississippian cultural period; to the vast
European and Indian fur trade networks that forever changed the
continent; to the revolutionary steamboats, factories, and
immigration of the Industrial Age. Discover the regional
heritage of the Middle Mississippi watershed as revealed through
a diverse range of stories and artifacts that stem from the
Mother of Rivers and its tributaries. Through this mix of
historic objects, images, and media, Mighty Mississippi also
sheds light on how sustaining surrounding communities has long
depended on wisely caring for the river environment and its
resources.
Organized by the Missouri History Museum.
https://mohistory.org/museum
Hey
Bill,
I don’t know if You had posted this already. But this Exhibit is
still there and it looks like it will be there through Mid
April.
See Ya On Da River !
Brian
Schaffer
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March 8, 2020
Daylight Savings Time Starts........
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Daylight savings time starts Sunday March 8,2020
"Spring Forward’ tomorrow morning.......
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Levee Litigation
Maryland Heights Files Suit Against
Levee District.... Questions Spending, Tax Collections....
The City of Maryland Heights recently filed
suit against the Howard Bend Levee District in an effort to
recover more than $112,000 paid in 2019 levee taxes and alleged
that the district has unnecessary and excessive administration
costs.
The lawsuit is just the latest controversy
over the future of a sizable, low-lying area of bottomland along
the Missouri River, which has been sought after by developers
and protected by a levee district that some claim is in
financial trouble.
Last year, one of the biggest taxpayers in
the levee district, the Hollywood Casino, had filed suit
disputing more than $1 million paid in taxes to the district
during 2018 and 2019. The suit is disputing how the levee
district figures it's taxes and accuses the district of using
Hollywood's payments for nonpermitted expenses.........
Click here
to read this news article from stltoday.com.
With Photo.
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125 HARBOR DR, ST. CHARLES, MO 63301
636 250-3446
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Alton Preparing For Spring
Flooding........
Spring flooding along rivers in the Riverbend
are nothing new, so the river towns are not going to be
surprised to hear the latest forecasts from the National Weather
Service.
The NWS says that flooding along the
Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois Rivers is a definite
possibility, but a variety of factors will determine how severe
the flooding will be.
Bob Barnet, Alton's Public Work Director says
that they have learned from every flood event and will put that
knowledge to good use when necessary........
Click here
to read this news tidbit from altondailynews.com.
With Photo and Audio.
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enlarge
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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Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Ice Skating Ending At The Loading
Dock........
Officials say that The Loading Dock's Ice
Rink in Grafton, Illinois will be closing for the season on
Monday. The final sessions will run from noon to 10 pm on
Saturday, March 7 and noon to 8 pm on Sunday, March 8.
Afton Hughes, the event coordinator for The
Loading Dock says that this ice skating season was really fun,
nut they are looking forward to warmer weather and music on the
patio.
Over the nest week, the ice rink will be
dismantled in preparation for the Riverside Flea Markets, which
are held on the fourth weekend of each month from April through
October........
Click here
to read more from thetelegraph.com.
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River
History....
March 7, 2016 in River History
Remainder Of The Boone Bridge over the Missouri River at Chesterfield, Mo
was demolished by explosives and dropped into the river .
The bridge consisted of three spans, the original 1930s era three lane
westbound span, the 1980s era eastbound span, and a new eastbound bridge.
The first section of the old Boone Bridge was removed in February of 2016
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Flooding Awareness
What Makes Flooding Dangerous? What Lurks Below
The Water's Surface?
One never knows just what may be hidden within the murky,
muddy floodwaters. KMOV News 4's Meteorologist Meghan Danahey recently took
a look at what is hiding in floodwaters and what makes them dangerous and
deadly........
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
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Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
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Swings out of the way to
the "Walk
Thru"
position on the dock
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
If you didn't already know 3rd Chute both locations have the
monster Chute Burger that is 3 buns 2 half pound burgers
pulled pork all the toppings with cheese with a side
OPEN
DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
$5.00 lunch specials
Mon - Fri from 11am till 2pm
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Abigail's
Tap Room
217 E. Main St. Grafton, IL
Chef Brad Hagen's newest venture located in the
Ruebel Hotel. Featuring dishes such as: Appetizers, Gourmet
Burgers, Steaks, Smoked Meat, Pizza, Pasta & Fresh Fish.
Featuring Craft Beers, a Large Outdoor Patio & a bar from the
1904 World's Fair.
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
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Alton Marina is the cover photo for the
2020 edition of Quimby's Cruising Guide
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Saturday Specials...
Fried Artichoke Hearts,
Hand Battered Artichoke Hearts Fried Golden topped with Parmesan
Cheese served with House Marinara $9.99
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich,
Chicken Breast hand Breaded and Fried Golden tossed in Buffalo
Hot Sauce topped with Bleu Cheese Sauce served with Lettuce and
Red Onion on a Split Top Gourmet Bun with House Chips $9.99
Teriyaki Glazed Salmon,
8 oz Salmon Fillet topped with a Teriyaki Glaze served with
White Rice and Sugar Snapped Peas with choice of soup or salad
$17.99
Snow Crab Legs & Fried Tiger Shrimp,
Two Clusters of Snow Crab Legs with Butter paired with Four Hand
Breaded Fried Tiger Shrimp served with choice of soup or salad,
Loaded Garlic Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes and Fried Corn on the
Cob $29.99
$5 Schlafly Pale Ale Pints
$6 Passion Fruit Martini
Friday, April
17, 2020
We are super excited for Boots, Beer and
Borderline | Line Dancing Event coming up on FRIDAY APRIL 17,
2020 in the banquet room at Bluff City Grill in Alton, IL. We
will be playing ALL COUNTRY line dance tunes with a dj keeping
the line dancing going during band breaks. Doors open at 6:30p
with music starting at 7pm, and there is a $5 cover charge at
the door. Bluff City Grill has an awesome HARD WOOD dance floor
and plenty of room for everyone. Cash bar. You DONT want to miss
this event. We'll see y'all there. Bring your friends!
Order online for take out
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Open 7 Days a week
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
March 2 through Thursday April 2 The Boathouse will be
CLOSING for some cosmetic projects.
The Boathouse will OPEN for the
2020 Season on April 2 @12:00pm.
April hours are Thursday thru Sunday with bands every
Saturday afternoon and night , Sunday afternoons.
Memorial Day through Labor Day OPEN 7 days a week.
We have so many exciting events this season we can’t wait to
see you and share .
Hiring event Mid- March.
Bands and entertainment booking now.
Planning parties now .
New menu items for our Keto and gluten sensitivity folks.
On the river as always xoxo The
Boathouse Crew
Winter hours are : Friday for parties and reservations only.
Saturday 12-7(except parties and events)
Sunday 12-7
Upcoming Events..
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed
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Con Trios Yacht Club
March 20 -22, 2020
IceBreaker 2020
Alton Best Western Premier
3559 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
Registration is Open...
https://ctyc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx…
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Closed for the season
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
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We will be serving Corned beef, cabbage & taters this Saturday,
March 7th 11am until sold out or 10pm.
Pool Tournament every Sunday 6pm starting 2/2/20, straight 8,
double elimination, $5 sign up fee
Sat, May 2
Customer Appreciation DAY
Froge's Bar and Grill · Portage Des Sioux
March 20th Kitchen will be open Sunday thru Thursday
11am-9pm.
We are CLOSED on Mondays. Kitchen is always open year round
Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Mark your Calendars, Start Booking Those Cruises, our website
has been updated for 2020 and is ready for your reservations!
We've added more dinner cruises catered by the award winning
Grafton Oyster Bar!
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures![](ad_pics/hakuna_matata_tour_boat/050916_hakuna_matata_glenn_sadowski_235x.jpg)
Mark your Calendars, Start
Booking Those Cruises, our website has been updated for 2020 and
is ready for your reservations! We've added more dinner cruises
catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar!
Every Saturday & Sunday
Beginning May 2,
2020
Click
here
for 2020 cruise schedule |
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
02-26-20 Aeries Winery
Good news! The popular Sugarfire Brunch is now a weekly thing on
Sundays. Be sure and check it out (arrive hungry).
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Open for your Dining Pleasure
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
03-04-20 Guess
what??! Gassie boy new and improved is working and we have been
selling gas.
So if u need gas. We are open 24/7
Whopee
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
Currently tearing down the old building
and then rebuilding
"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
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
.
We’re excited to announce
40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members in 2020 !
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Feb 28 - Mar 14, 2020
Lewis Boats I-70 Boat Show
Come out to the Lewis Boats I-70 Boat Show February 28th- March
14th. We will have boats on display from Barletta Pontoon Boats,
Crestliner Boats, Monterey Boats, Sylvan Pontoon Boats, Phoenix
Bass Boats and Caymas Boats with factory rebates and incentives.
Giveaways on Saturday as well as local tackle vendors and bass
and crappie fishing seminars on Saturday the 14th. Stay tuned
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 2, 2020
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed For The Season
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Dock Rentals on the Mississippi River
Safe Harbor Yacht Sales
The Canvas Man, LLC
Vessel Surveyor / Marine Consulting
Quality Marine Repair
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Port Charles Harbor
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
TowBoat U.S.
Our Safeboat will be on display at the show
Save money & purchase your 2020
Membership at the Boat Show
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
REOPENING IN THE SPRING FOR THE 2020 SEASON.
KEEP YOUR ANCHOR RIGHT HERE FOR UPDATES.
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Pizza is here always here
for you....
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Winter Hours
Tue - Fri..9am - 5pm
Sat - 9am - 2pm
Sun & Mon..Closed
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Leasing slips for the 2020 season.
Discount for first time residents!!! residents enjoy a discount
on selected items at our store too! Amenities include pool,
shower house, on site mechanic, retail store, beer & ice,
restaurant, campground and camp sights! Message us, visit the
website or call!!.
02-27-20 Update..Fat Boys Restaurant at
Two Rivers Marina
Hi Bill,
They are diligently working to get things in order. The have
been working long hours trying to get the building in shape,
lots of painting and cleaning. It is going to happen, however
they are a bit behind because of Illinois paperwork. I expect an
opening sometime in March. They are keeping the name "Fat Boys".
Cindy Blaylock
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Woodland Marina
UMR
222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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02-28-20 Update:
Woodland
Marina is looking forward to an exciting boating season. Our
office and bathrooms are currently being renovated and made
handicap accessible. Woodland Marina lies at mile marker 222.5
on the Dardenne Slough and is the largest full-service marina on
the Mississippi – family owned since 1959.
We would like
to thank our customers and friends for their support during the
flooding and our reconstruction.
Look for that
Silver Lining!
Diane, Carl
and Company
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
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Yacht Club tore down due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on Higher ground !
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More Things Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 ..Closed for
the Season
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
Abigail's Tap
Room |
Open All Year |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed for the Season |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed for the Season |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed for the season |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Opening May 2, 2020 |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening May 21, 2020 |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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FRIDAY
06 March 2020
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Never Know Who
You Will Run Into From The River
Tony's Restaurant, Alton, IL
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(L/R) Kyndall and Jas Sullivan,
RiverBill, Sue and Bob Sullivan
The Picture of the Day....
was taken last night at Tony's Restaurant in Alton, IL
It's the Sullivan Family
who hail out of the Alton
Motorboat Club.
Bob and Sue cruise the river in
"Miss Chef"
Kyndall and Jas cruise the river
in a Blue Ridge Plate Boat
RiverBill says.... So
glad to meet all of you last night.
Thanks for saying Hello
!
Happy boating !
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The Hawg Pitt BBQ Barn
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Grafton, IL
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(L/R )
Mary Tiemann abd Cory
Wiement
with Cory's Motorcycle
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day....
were taken last night at the
Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in Grafton, IL
It's Mary and Cory
Cory signed up the Hawg Pit BBQ
as one of the stops for this
year's
Pool 26 River Crawl for the Cure
for
Alzheimer's
Saturday, June 20,
2020.
How do you get to the Hawg Pit
from the Marina ?
The Hawg Pit is one of the
Aries Winery's 10 Shuttle Bus stops
The shuttle runs 7 days a
week....
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L/R
RiverBill, Mary & Cory
click pic to enlarge
1st Donation !
Next time your at the Hawg Pit
make sure to get your name
and boat name
on the wall by buying a
pinup for this year's event.
You choose the amount...
Keep your anchor right
here for more information as this year's event develops....
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The Boathouse
is CLOSED
for some cosmetic projects
March 2 through
Thursday April 2
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Phone: 636 250 3300
April Music Schedule..
click here
The Boathouse will OPEN for the 2020 Season on April 2
@12:00pm.
April hours are Thursday thru Sunday
with bands every Saturday afternoon and night , Sunday
afternoons.
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for Facebook
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for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
Grafton Harbor River
Adventure Cruises
Mark your Calendars, Start Booking Those Cruises, our
website has been updated for 2020 and is ready for your
reservations! We've added more dinner cruises catered by the
award winning Grafton Oyster Bar !
Every Saturday & Sunday
Beginning May 2, 2020
Click
here
for 2020 cruise schedule
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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 Pic of
the Day
Pool 26 of
the Mississippi River
At Grafton,
IL
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YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2019....
The Birds
on the Grafton riverfront by
the lighthouse
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Spring is right around
the corner.
List your Boat on RiverBills
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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More Boats
on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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OPEN
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WED
& THUR.. |
11AM - 10PM |
FRI & SAT...... |
11AM - 10PM |
SUN............... |
11AM - 10PM |
CLOSED
MON & TUE |
2020 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
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Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
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River News
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
MARCH 4, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 5:00 p.m., March 31, 2020, L/D 24 in the
vicinity of Mile 273.4, will be closed for maintenance. All
navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.
MILE 241.4 - L/D
CLOSURE
Continuing until 5:00 p.m., March 31, 2020, L/D 25 in the
vicinity of Mile 241.4, will be closed for maintenance. All
navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions that may be issued by 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 5 Havana
(Mile 128.9 – 102.0) and
Zone 4,
Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3).
High water and
drift potential may be encountered in this area. Mariners are
advised to minimize wake and exercise caution. Avoid laying up
on saturated levees. Mariners should be experienced in high
water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations if
possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in
debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of
debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate
actions to prevent breakaways. Exercise caution in all meeting
and overtaking situations, as swift currents may be present.
Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain
cautious while transiting.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News
and Media" Page
Page contains
river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River
Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
Click
here
and check it
out
The "Boaters
Group" Page
It's a group
for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST.
LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that
wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout
outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 5,816 members as of
03-06-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
Illinois
Amanda Kinder Ensuring Family Legacy By
Rebuilding Riverfront Restaurant........
After being condemned due to last spring's
flooding, the owners of Kinders Restaurant are in the process of
rebuilding the beloved riverfront restaurant.
Kinders originally started as a bar and
grocery store in 1939 when Oliver Kinder purchased the
property, The establishment has been in the family ever since,
seeing the bar expanded in 1971 and a dining room added in 1981.
Current owner Amanda Kinder says that after
last year's flood, the county condemned the building, leaving
them with two options, rebuild or gut the old building and raise
it above the 1993 flood level.
Amanda decided to take over the establishment
and will rebuild Kinders. Some of the old bar will be
incorporated into the new one, and the restaurant will be in the
same spot, but seven feet higher.
Amanda said that it was difficult deciding
whether she wanted to take over the restaurant. Her grandmother
Ida said that she "would love to see the restaurant remain in
the family, at least until I'm gone". Amanda quipped that she
couldn't say no to that and is hoping she can run Kinders as
well as her family had........
Click here
to read this news story from ksdk.com.
With Photos.
RiverBill
says... One of our fellow boaters "Jason Walden" got
one of his photo's in the news story ! Congrats Jason and
thanks for sending it in to RiverBills.com !
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Mississippi River Cruising
Officials Monitoring River Travel Amid
Coronavirus Concerns........
U.S. Coast Guard and American Cruise Line
officials are keeping tabs on the international travel at the
Port of Greater Baton Rouge along the Mississippi River.
The riverboat cruise ships often stop in
Baton Rouge, bringing people from as close as Texas to as far
away as Canada. Due to the wide range of travelers American
Cruise Lines has implemented coronavirus prevention measures.
The actions from the Cruise Lines
International Association are:
○ CLIA Members are to deny
boarding to all persons who have traveled from, visited or
transited via airports in Iran, South Korea and China, including
Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days before embarkation.
○ CLIA Members are to deny
boarding to all persons who, within 14 days before embarkation,
have had close contact with, or helped care for, anyone
suspected or diagnosed as having COVID-19, or who is currently
subject to health monitoring for possible exposure to COVID-19.
○ CLIA Members are to conduct
preboarding screening necessary to effectuate these prevention
measures. Enhanced screening and initial medical support are to
be provided, as needed, to any persons exhibiting symptoms of
suspected COVID-19.......
Click here
to read this news report from wbrz.com.
With Video.
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125 HARBOR DR, ST. CHARLES, MO 63301
636 250-3446
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Missouri River Management
Legislators Call For Changes To
Mitigate Flooding........
U.S. Senators from four states affected by
severe flooding along the Missouri River are backing legislation
that would require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers the alter
their management of the Missouri River to reduce the risk of
flooding.
The legislation was introduced on Thursday
and comes on the heels of criticism from residents of flooded
regions that the Corps should place flood protection as a higher
priority than environmental, recreational or other needs.
The measure will require the Corps to take
action to reduce flooding risks along the Lower Missouri River
by altering the way they manage dams and strengthen the levees
along the river. The legislation has been backed by all of the
Senators from Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska.........
Source:
stltoday.com.
With Photo.
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enlarge
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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Mississippi River At Quincy, Illinois
Some Aspects Of Quincy Bay Project
Approved........
Thursday morning, the Quincy Bay Area
Restoration and Enhancement Association and the Quincy Park
District hosted a press conference, where they announced recent
approvals for the Quincy Bay project.
During the feasibility study, officials will
look at a variety of alternatives for the proposed project,
including dredging parts of Quincy Bay, the construction of a
rock dike/weir structure at the Small Boat Access Channel to
reduce sediment transport and the creation of a topically
diverse areas higher than flood stage for reforestation.
The necessary approval was granted by the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Interagency Committee, River Resources
Coordinating Team and the Upper Mississippi River Restoration
Program Coordinating Committee........
Click here
to read this news report from khqa.com.
With Video.
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Mississippi River At Grand Tower, Illinois
Riverfront Campground Funding Hinges On
Locomotive........
The Devil's Backbone Park and Campground is tucked away
along the Mississippi River in Grand Tower, Illinois. Last year, the park
was decimated by the Great Flood of 2019.
To acquire the FEMA grant to rebuild the park, there must
be changes made, which includes the relocation of a locomotive. This
stipulation has some residents upset.
All of the park's buildings will need to be relocated to
the highest point in the park, which is where the locomotive is currently
residing. Park officials wish to preserve the history of the train, and if
the funding can be raised to move it, it will remain in the area........
Click here to read
this news story from kfvs12.com. With Video.
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Lower Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is High Right Now........
Last night, the Mississippi River rose to 17.1 feet in
New Orleans, Louisiana. This level is considered to be minor flood stage.
The Mississippi River did fall a bit lower Thursday,
however, the river did rise to 17 feet later in the day. The level of the
Mississippi River as of Thursday evening was at 16.3 feet.
The current river flow past New Orleans is still below
the trigger point for opening the Bonnet Carre Spillway. The Mississippi
River is forecasted to fall by Thursday of next week........
Click here to read
this news article from wdsu.com. With Video.
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THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
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Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
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Swings out of the way to
the "Walk
Thru"
position on the dock
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
If you didn't already know 3rd Chute both locations have the
monster Chute Burger that is 3 buns 2 half pound burgers
pulled pork all the toppings with cheese with a side
OPEN
DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
$5.00 lunch specials
Mon - Fri from 11am till 2pm
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Abigail's
Tap Room
217 E. Main St. Grafton, IL
Chef Brad Hagen's newest venture located in the
Ruebel Hotel. Featuring dishes such as: Appetizers, Gourmet
Burgers, Steaks, Smoked Meat, Pizza, Pasta & Fresh Fish.
Featuring Craft Beers, a Large Outdoor Patio & a bar from the
1904 World's Fair.
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
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Alton Marina is the cover photo for the
2020 edition of Quimby's Cruising Guide
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Friday Specials...
Hand Battered Fried Green Beans
served with Cajun Ranch $8.99
Blackened Tilapia Sandwich,
Lightly Blackened Tilapia Fillet served on a Toasted Hoagie Bun
with lettuce and onion and topped with Cajun Aioli served with
House Chips $9.99
Teriyaki Glazed Salmon,
8 oz Salmon Fillet topped with a Teriyaki Glaze served with
White Rice and Sugar Snapped Peas with choice of soup or salad
$17.99
Snow Crab Legs & Fried Tiger Shrimp,
Two Clusters of Snow Crab Legs with Butter paired with Four Hand
Breaded Fried Tiger Shrimp served with choice of soup or salad,
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes and Fried Corn on the Cob $29.99
$6 Red Sangria
$6 Blood Orange Margarita
Friday, April
17, 2020
We are super excited for Boots, Beer and
Borderline | Line Dancing Event coming up on FRIDAY APRIL 17,
2020 in the banquet room at Bluff City Grill in Alton, IL. We
will be playing ALL COUNTRY line dance tunes with a dj keeping
the line dancing going during band breaks. Doors open at 6:30p
with music starting at 7pm, and there is a $5 cover charge at
the door. Bluff City Grill has an awesome HARD WOOD dance floor
and plenty of room for everyone. Cash bar. You DONT want to miss
this event. We'll see y'all there. Bring your friends!
Order online for take out
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Open 7 Days a week
Upcoming Events..
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
March 2 through Thursday April 2 The Boathouse will be
CLOSING for some cosmetic projects.
The Boathouse will OPEN for the
2020 Season on April 2 @12:00pm.
April hours are Thursday thru Sunday with bands every
Saturday afternoon and night , Sunday afternoons.
Memorial Day through Labor Day OPEN 7 days a week.
We have so many exciting events this season we can’t wait to
see you and share .
Hiring event Mid- March.
Bands and entertainment booking now.
Planning parties now .
New menu items for our Keto and gluten sensitivity folks.
On the river as always xoxo The
Boathouse Crew
Winter hours are : Friday for parties and reservations only.
Saturday 12-7(except parties and events)
Sunday 12-7
Upcoming Events..
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed
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Con Trios Yacht Club
March 20 -22, 2020
IceBreaker 2020
Alton Best Western Premier
3559 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
Registration is Open...
https://ctyc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx…
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Closed for the season
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
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We will be serving Corned beef, cabbage & taters this Saturday,
March 7th 11am until sold out or 10pm.
Pool Tournament every Sunday 6pm starting 2/2/20, straight 8,
double elimination, $5 sign up fee
Sat, May 2
Customer Appreciation DAY
Froge's Bar and Grill · Portage Des Sioux
March 20th Kitchen will be open Sunday thru Thursday
11am-9pm.
We are CLOSED on Mondays. Kitchen is always open year round
Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Mark your Calendars, Start Booking Those Cruises, our website
has been updated for 2020 and is ready for your reservations!
We've added more dinner cruises catered by the award winning
Grafton Oyster Bar!
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures![](ad_pics/hakuna_matata_tour_boat/050916_hakuna_matata_glenn_sadowski_235x.jpg)
Mark your Calendars, Start
Booking Those Cruises, our website has been updated for 2020 and
is ready for your reservations! We've added more dinner cruises
catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar!
Every Saturday & Sunday
Beginning May 2,
2020
Click
here
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Click here
and check out Grafton's
Event and Music Calendar...Feb 10 - Feb 24, 2020
02-26-20 Aeries Winery
Good news! The popular Sugarfire Brunch is now a weekly thing on
Sundays. Be sure and check it out (arrive hungry).
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Open for your Dining Pleasure
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
03-04-20 Guess
what??! Gassie boy new and improved is working and we have been
selling gas.
So if u need gas. We are open 24/7
Whopee
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
Currently tearing down the old building
and then rebuilding
"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
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
.
We’re excited to announce
40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members in 2020 !
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Feb 28 - Mar 14, 2020
Lewis Boats I-70 Boat Show
Come out to the Lewis Boats I-70 Boat Show February 28th- March
14th. We will have boats on display from Barletta Pontoon Boats,
Crestliner Boats, Monterey Boats, Sylvan Pontoon Boats, Phoenix
Bass Boats and Caymas Boats with factory rebates and incentives.
Giveaways on Saturday as well as local tackle vendors and bass
and crappie fishing seminars on Saturday the 14th. Stay tuned
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 2, 2020
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed For The Season
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Dock Rentals on the Mississippi River
Safe Harbor Yacht Sales
The Canvas Man, LLC
Vessel Surveyor / Marine Consulting
Quality Marine Repair
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Port Charles Harbor
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
TowBoat U.S.
Our Safeboat will be on display at the show
Save money & purchase your 2020
Membership at the Boat Show
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
REOPENING IN THE SPRING FOR THE 2020 SEASON.
KEEP YOUR ANCHOR RIGHT HERE FOR UPDATES.
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Pizza is here always here
for you....
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Winter Hours
Tue - Fri..9am - 5pm
Sat - 9am - 2pm
Sun & Mon..Closed
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Leasing slips for the 2020 season.
Discount for first time residents!!! residents enjoy a discount
on selected items at our store too! Amenities include pool,
shower house, on site mechanic, retail store, beer & ice,
restaurant, campground and camp sights! Message us, visit the
website or call!!.
02-27-20 Update..Fat Boys Restaurant at
Two Rivers Marina
Hi Bill,
They are diligently working to get things in order. The have
been working long hours trying to get the building in shape,
lots of painting and cleaning. It is going to happen, however
they are a bit behind because of Illinois paperwork. I expect an
opening sometime in March. They are keeping the name "Fat Boys".
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Woodland Marina
UMR
222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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02-28-20 Update:
Woodland
Marina is looking forward to an exciting boating season. Our
office and bathrooms are currently being renovated and made
handicap accessible. Woodland Marina lies at mile marker 222.5
on the Dardenne Slough and is the largest full-service marina on
the Mississippi – family owned since 1959.
We would like
to thank our customers and friends for their support during the
flooding and our reconstruction.
Look for that
Silver Lining!
Diane, Carl
and Company
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
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Yacht Club tore down due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on Higher ground !
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More Things Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 ..Closed for
the Season
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
Abigail's Tap
Room |
Open All Year |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed for the Season |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed for the Season |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed for the season |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Opening May 2, 2020 |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening May 21, 2020 |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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THURSDAY
05 March 2020
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Alton Motorboat Club Demolition
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Piasa Creek
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The Pictures of the Day....
were taken by Jennifer Sorrells Gillis
Check out more of Jennifer's photo's
of the demolition of the Alton Motorboat Club
...
click here
RiverBill says... Thanks for letting us post a couple of your
pictures Jennifer
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Alton Motorboat Club Update........
RiverBill,
It’s been a long road dealing with COE, FEMA and Jersey County
not to mention all the hard labor involved with this. We built a
wall and had pumps running but the crest was too much. Anyway we
hired Jun construction to build a new elevated clubhouse shell.
We will then work on finishing the inside. With good weather and
no flooding the building should be up in 90 days.
Brad Maher
Alton MotoBoat Club
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The Boathouse
is CLOSED
for some cosmetic projects
March 2 through
Thursday April 2
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Phone: 636 250 3300
April Music Schedule..
click here
The Boathouse will OPEN for the 2020 Season on April 2
@12:00pm.
April hours are Thursday thru Sunday
with bands every Saturday afternoon and night , Sunday
afternoons.
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for Facebook
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for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
Grafton Harbor River
Adventure Cruises
Mark your Calendars, Start Booking Those Cruises, our
website has been updated for 2020 and is ready for your
reservations! We've added more dinner cruises catered by the
award winning Grafton Oyster Bar !
Every Saturday & Sunday
Beginning May 2, 2020
Click
here
for 2020 cruise schedule
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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
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for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's Pic of
the Day
Lots of Ice
Dardenne Slough
Pool
26 of the Mississippi River
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Spring is right around
the corner.
List your Boat on RiverBills
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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More Boats
on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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OPEN OPEN
OPEN
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WED
& THUR.. |
11AM - 10PM |
FRI & SAT...... |
11AM - 10PM |
SUN............... |
11AM - 10PM |
CLOSED
MON & TUE |
2020 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
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Menu..
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Website..
click here Facebook..
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River News
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
MARCH 4, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 5:00 p.m., March 31, 2020, L/D 24 in the
vicinity of Mile 273.4, will be closed for maintenance. All
navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.
MILE 241.4 - L/D
CLOSURE
Continuing until 5:00 p.m., March 31, 2020, L/D 25 in the
vicinity of Mile 241.4, will be closed for maintenance. All
navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions that may be issued by 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 5 Havana
(Mile 128.9 – 102.0) and
Zone 4,
Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3).
High water and
drift potential may be encountered in this area. Mariners are
advised to minimize wake and exercise caution. Avoid laying up
on saturated levees. Mariners should be experienced in high
water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations if
possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in
debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of
debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate
actions to prevent breakaways. Exercise caution in all meeting
and overtaking situations, as swift currents may be present.
Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain
cautious while transiting.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News
and Media" Page
Page contains
river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River
Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
Click
here
and check it
out
The "Boaters
Group" Page
It's a group
for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST.
LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that
wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout
outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 5,813 members as of
03-05-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Riverview Drive Plans May Be Revealed
Next Week........
It has been almost two months since the
mudslide destroyed the wall along Riverview Drive, and officials
will likely be able to submit a proposal for repairing the wall
next week.
According to Alton City Public Works Director
Bob Barnhart, Sheppard Morgan and Schwaab will most likely have
some proposals to show to the Alton City Council during next
week's meeting.
Barnhart says that the project is quite
unique in nature, and until a repair plan has been chosen, an
accurate price or timeline for the project cannot be
established........
Click here
to read this news story from altondailynews.com.
With Audio.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Fishing News
New Fishing Rod Records Where and When
A Fish Is Caught........
ANGLR, Lowrance and Abu Garcia recently
announced the development of a virtual fishing rod that has the
abillity to plan, record and relive experiences while using data
to catch more fish.
The ANGLR app is basically a link between the
Abu Garcia Virtual Rod and compatible Lowrance plotters and
fishfinders. Anglers can record fishing data by depressing a
button on the rod, thus eliminating the need to stop fishing to
record data.
ANGLR CEO Henry Gnad says that when linked
via the ANGLR app, Abu Garcia's Virtual Fishing Rod and
Lowrance's premier fishfinders, anglers can auto-record fishing
trips without missing a moment of the action........
Click here
to read this news story from tradeonlytoday.com
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125 HARBOR DR, ST. CHARLES, MO 63301
636 250-3446
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Mississippi River Near New Orleans,
Louisiana
River Road Covered By Mississippi River
Water........
While Trolling The Internet.... We reeled in
a photo gallery showing some scenes of flooding as water from
the Mississippi River is pouring through the pins in the Bonnet
Carre Spillway.
River Road, which runs through the spillway,
has been closed due to the high water flowing through the flood
control structure. Portions of the roadway have been damaged
as well........
Click here
to check out these photos from nola.com.
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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
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
03-04-20 Guess
what??! Gassie boy new and improved is working and we have been
selling gas.
So if u need gas. We are open 24/7
Whopee
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US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District
Lake Pepin Ice Measurements.......
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Reprinted from US Army Corps of Engineers, St.
Paul District Facebook...
click here
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St. Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers
Veterans Curation Program........
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Reprinted from St. Louis District, Us Army
Corps of Engineers Facebook...
click here
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Missouri River At St. Charles, Missouri
Traffic Switch To Cause Delays On Blanchette
Bridge........
The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced
that this weekend, there will be significant delays along Interstate 70 at
the Blanchette Bridge as crews prepare for the traffic switch.
On Thursday, March 5, from 8 am to 2 pm, up to two
westbound lanes will be closed. On Friday, March 6, the northbound Route
141 to Westbound I-70 ramp will be closed until 5 pm Saturday. Up to three
westbound lanes will be shut down as well on Saturday in preparation for
transferring two eastbound lanes to the westbound span.
Starting Monday, March 9th, the westbound span will be
reduced to three lanes until Mid-November 2020, and the eastbound span will
be reduced to four lanes through November 2020........
Click here to read
this news article from kmov.com.
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Upcoming Events March 5 - 8, 2020
Boat Show News
St. Charles Boat Show Opening Today........
This weekend, the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers
Association will be hosting the 2020 St. Charles Boat Show at the St.
Charles Convention Center.
The 2020 St. Charles Boat Show will run from Thursday,
March 5 through Sunday, March 8. Tickets are $9 for adults, $5 for kids 6 -
12 and free for kids under 6.
There will be a wide variety of boats, accessories and
boating lifestyle add-on exhibited at the show. Among the boat dealers at
the show will be Big Thunder Marine, MarineMax, Premier 54, Surdyke Yamaha
and many more.........
Click here to read
more from lakeexpo.com. With Photos.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
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Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
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Swings out of the way to
the "Walk
Thru"
position on the dock
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
If you didn't already know 3rd Chute both locations have the
monster Chute Burger that is 3 buns 2 half pound burgers
pulled pork all the toppings with cheese with a side
OPEN
DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
$5.00 lunch specials
Mon - Fri from 11am till 2pm
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Abigail's
Tap Room
217 E. Main St. Grafton, IL
Chef Brad Hagen's newest venture located in the
Ruebel Hotel. Featuring dishes such as: Appetizers, Gourmet
Burgers, Steaks, Smoked Meat, Pizza, Pasta & Fresh Fish.
Featuring Craft Beers, a Large Outdoor Patio & a bar from the
1904 World's Fair.
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
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Alton Marina is the cover photo for the
2020 edition of Quimby's Cruising Guide
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Thursday Specials...
Caprese Chicken Flatbread,
Crispy Oven Baked Flatbread topped with Basil, Baby Spinach,
Mozzarella Cheese, Diced Tomatoes and Grilled Chicken then
drizzled with Balsamic Vinaigrette served with House Chips $9.99
Fiesta Chicken Pasta,
Blackened Chicken Breast sautéed with onions, green peppers,
tomatoes and roasted red peppers tossed in a Spicy Alfredo Sauce
with Bow Tie Pasta topped with Parmesan Cheeses served with
choice of soup or salad $14.99
$2 Bud Light Pints
Hop Slam on Tap!!
Friday, April
17, 2020
We are super excited for Boots, Beer and
Borderline | Line Dancing Event coming up on FRIDAY APRIL 17,
2020 in the banquet room at Bluff City Grill in Alton, IL. We
will be playing ALL COUNTRY line dance tunes with a dj keeping
the line dancing going during band breaks. Doors open at 6:30p
with music starting at 7pm, and there is a $5 cover charge at
the door. Bluff City Grill has an awesome HARD WOOD dance floor
and plenty of room for everyone. Cash bar. You DONT want to miss
this event. We'll see y'all there. Bring your friends!
Order online for take out
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Open 7 Days a week
Upcoming Events..
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
March 2 through Thursday April 2 The Boathouse will be
CLOSING for some cosmetic projects.
The Boathouse will OPEN for the
2020 Season on April 2 @12:00pm.
April hours are Thursday thru Sunday with bands every
Saturday afternoon and night , Sunday afternoons.
Memorial Day through Labor Day OPEN 7 days a week.
We have so many exciting events this season we can’t wait to
see you and share .
Hiring event Mid- March.
Bands and entertainment booking now.
Planning parties now .
New menu items for our Keto and gluten sensitivity folks.
On the river as always xoxo The
Boathouse Crew
Winter hours are : Friday for parties and reservations only.
Saturday 12-7(except parties and events)
Sunday 12-7
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed
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Con Trios Yacht Club
March 20 -22, 2020
IceBreaker 2020
Alton Best Western Premier
3559 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
Registration is Open...
https://ctyc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx…
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Closed for the season
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![](ad_pics/froges_bar_&_grill/102214_froges_bar_and_grill_building_fron_facebook_235x.jpg)
We will be serving Corned beef, cabbage & taters this Saturday,
March 7th 11am until sold out or 10pm.
Pool Tournament every Sunday 6pm starting 2/2/20, straight 8,
double elimination, $5 sign up fee
Sat, May 2
Customer Appreciation DAY
Froge's Bar and Grill · Portage Des Sioux
March 20th Kitchen will be open Sunday thru Thursday
11am-9pm.
We are CLOSED on Mondays. Kitchen is always open year round
Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Mark your Calendars, Start Booking Those Cruises, our website
has been updated for 2020 and is ready for your reservations!
We've added more dinner cruises catered by the award winning
Grafton Oyster Bar!
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures![](ad_pics/hakuna_matata_tour_boat/050916_hakuna_matata_glenn_sadowski_235x.jpg)
Mark your Calendars, Start
Booking Those Cruises, our website has been updated for 2020 and
is ready for your reservations! We've added more dinner cruises
catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar!
Every Saturday & Sunday
Beginning May 2,
2020
Click
here
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Click here
and check out Grafton's
Event and Music Calendar...Feb 10 - Feb 24, 2020
02-26-20 Aeries Winery
Good news! The popular Sugarfire Brunch is now a weekly thing on
Sundays. Be sure and check it out (arrive hungry).
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Open for your Dining Pleasure
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
03-04-20 Guess
what??! Gassie boy new and improved is working and we have been
selling gas.
So if u need gas. We are open 24/7
Whopee
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
Currently tearing down the old building
and then rebuilding
"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
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
.
We’re excited to announce
40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members in 2020 !
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Feb 28 - Mar 14, 2020
Lewis Boats I-70 Boat Show
Come out to the Lewis Boats I-70 Boat Show February 28th- March
14th. We will have boats on display from Barletta Pontoon Boats,
Crestliner Boats, Monterey Boats, Sylvan Pontoon Boats, Phoenix
Bass Boats and Caymas Boats with factory rebates and incentives.
Giveaways on Saturday as well as local tackle vendors and bass
and crappie fishing seminars on Saturday the 14th. Stay tuned
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 2, 2020
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed For The Season
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Dock Rentals on the Mississippi River
Safe Harbor Yacht Sales
The Canvas Man, LLC
Vessel Surveyor / Marine Consulting
Quality Marine Repair
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Port Charles Harbor
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
TowBoat U.S.
Our Safeboat will be on display at the show
Save money & purchase your 2020
Membership at the Boat Show
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
REOPENING IN THE SPRING FOR THE 2020 SEASON.
KEEP YOUR ANCHOR RIGHT HERE FOR UPDATES.
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Pizza is here always here
for you....
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Winter Hours
Tue - Fri..9am - 5pm
Sat - 9am - 2pm
Sun & Mon..Closed
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Leasing slips for the 2020 season.
Discount for first time residents!!! residents enjoy a discount
on selected items at our store too! Amenities include pool,
shower house, on site mechanic, retail store, beer & ice,
restaurant, campground and camp sights! Message us, visit the
website or call!!.
02-27-20 Update..Fat Boys Restaurant at
Two Rivers Marina
Hi Bill,
They are diligently working to get things in order. The have
been working long hours trying to get the building in shape,
lots of painting and cleaning. It is going to happen, however
they are a bit behind because of Illinois paperwork. I expect an
opening sometime in March. They are keeping the name "Fat Boys".
Cindy Blaylock
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Woodland Marina
UMR
222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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02-28-20 Update:
Woodland
Marina is looking forward to an exciting boating season. Our
office and bathrooms are currently being renovated and made
handicap accessible. Woodland Marina lies at mile marker 222.5
on the Dardenne Slough and is the largest full-service marina on
the Mississippi – family owned since 1959.
We would like
to thank our customers and friends for their support during the
flooding and our reconstruction.
Look for that
Silver Lining!
Diane, Carl
and Company
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
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Yacht Club tore down due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on Higher ground !
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More Things Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 ..Closed for
the Season
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
Abigail's Tap
Room |
Open All Year |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed for the Season |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed for the Season |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed for the season |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Opening May 2, 2020 |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening May 21, 2020 |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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WEDNESDAY
04 March 2020
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Melvin Price Lock and Dam
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
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The Pictures of the Day....
were sent to us b Capt'n Brad Maher
RiverBill,
Gates are down at Melvin Price but lower end of pool 26 still
fairly low. There is no normal pool anymore. Also COE put in a
lot of big rock by auxiliary lock and Boat Club has a few open
slips if anyone is interested.
Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club
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Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL
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The Picture of the Day....
Work going on yesterday at Lock and Dam15
Photo from
US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District webcam..
click here
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The Boathouse
is CLOSED
for some cosmetic projects
March 2 through
Thursday April 2
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Phone: 636 250 3300
April Music Schedule..
click here
The Boathouse will OPEN for the 2020 Season on April 2
@12:00pm.
April hours are Thursday thru Sunday
with bands every Saturday afternoon and night , Sunday
afternoons.
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for Facebook
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for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
Grafton Harbor River
Adventure Cruises
Mark your Calendars, Start Booking Those Cruises, our
website has been updated for 2020 and is ready for your
reservations! We've added more dinner cruises catered by the
award winning Grafton Oyster Bar !
Every Saturday & Sunday
Beginning May 2, 2020
Click
here
for 2020 cruise schedule
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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 Pic of
the Day
Always
Changing
Pool 26 of
the Mississippi River
At Portage
des Sioux, Mo
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YesterYears Picture of the Day in
2019....
were posted on
RiverBills Boater's Group facebook page by Capt'n Mark
Newlin who hails out of Portage des Sioux, Mo
Mark posted an AM shot of the
Mississippi River
with the fog so thick the river
wasn't visible from his house
and
an afternoon shot of a north
bound tow after fog lifted.
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Spring is right around
the corner.
List your Boat on RiverBills
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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OPEN OPEN
OPEN
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WED
& THUR.. |
11AM - 10PM |
FRI & SAT...... |
11AM - 10PM |
SUN............... |
11AM - 10PM |
CLOSED
MON & TUE |
2020 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
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Menu..
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Website..
click here Facebook..
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River News
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
MARCH 4, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 5:00 p.m., March 31, 2020, L/D 24 in the
vicinity of Mile 273.4, will be closed for maintenance. All
navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.
MILE 241.4 - L/D
CLOSURE
Continuing until 5:00 p.m., March 31, 2020, L/D 25 in the
vicinity of Mile 241.4, will be closed for maintenance. All
navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions that may be issued by 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 5 Havana
(Mile 128.9 – 102.0) and
Zone 4,
Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3).
High water and
drift potential may be encountered in this area. Mariners are
advised to minimize wake and exercise caution. Avoid laying up
on saturated levees. Mariners should be experienced in high
water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations if
possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in
debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of
debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate
actions to prevent breakaways. Exercise caution in all meeting
and overtaking situations, as swift currents may be present.
Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain
cautious while transiting.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News
and Media" Page
Page contains
river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River
Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
Click
here
and check it
out
The "Boaters
Group" Page
It's a group
for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST.
LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that
wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout
outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 5,809 members as of
03-04-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Missouri River Management
Corps Reducing Releases Into The Lower
Missouri River........
On Monday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
announced that they will be reducing the amount of water being
released from the Gavins Point Dam into the Lower Missouri River
so that the river levels won't interfere with ongoing levee
repairs.
The Corps said that the releases will be
reduced from 35,000 cubic feet per second from 38,000 cubic feet
per second. Even at this new level, the releases are more than
double what is usual for this time of year.
Currently, the Corps is working to clear out
as much water storage space in the reservoirs in anticipation of
what will likely be another wet year........
Source: stltoday.com.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Man And Dog Rescued From The
River........
A couple was walking their leashed dog along
the Alton riverfront Monday evening. The man and the dog,
however, took a swim in the Mississippi River as well.
According to Alton Fire Chief Jesse Jemison,
the couple was walking their dog shortly before 6 pm, when the
dog broke free and ran to the river's edge. As the couple
approached the dog, it startled and fell into the water.
The unidentified man jumped into the river
and was able to reach the dog. They made it to a piling and the
man held on. First on scene was Battalion Chief Robert Franke,
who was able to lower a rope the man, and he and the woman
pulled the man to safety. Alton's Fire/Rescue boat arrived by
that time and picked up the dog........
Click here
to read this news story from thetelegraph.com.
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Alton Motorboat Club
File Photo
Alton Motorboat Club
Starting Teardown Wednesday March 4, 2020
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at
Piasa Creek........
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Reprinted from Alton Motorboat Club Facebook..
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125 HARBOR DR, ST. CHARLES, MO 63301
636 250-3446
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Good News !
US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District
Headwaters Resivoirs Drawdown Update........
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Reprinted from US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District
Facebook..
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enlarge
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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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
We will be serving corned beef, cabbage & taters this Saturday,
March 7th 11am until sold out or 10pm.
Reprinted from Froge's Bar & Grill Facebook ..
click here
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Mississippi River At Clarksville, Missouri
Clarksville Calls On FEMA To Help Prep For This
Year's Flooding........
The Emergency Management team in Clarksville, Missouri is
focused on possible flooding occurring in the near future. Team members
shared flooding forecasts with community members Tuesday evening.
Flooding caused considerable damage in Clarksville in
2019, and Mayor JoAnne Smiley says that this destruction is what the town
wants to bring to FEMA's attention to help avoid future damage.
Smiley says that the once per year flood events are
getting to be quite tiresome and difficult to deal with. She adds that
flood fight efforts can cost the city $100,000........
Click here to read
this news article from khqa.com. With Video.
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Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri
Change Of Order Approved For Riverfront
Project........
Hannibal City officials report that the contractors
working on the Hannibal Riverfront project are about 65 percent complete,
and this winter's mild temperatures have helped drive progress on the
project.
Contractor Bleigh Construction recently submitted a
second change order to remove additional unknown concrete foundations
throughout the riverfront.
The change order will also include the addition of chain
loops to the light poles along the sidewalk. Andy Dorian, Director of
Central Services says that the chain loops will be used to section off areas
for special events........
Click here to read
this news article from khqa.com. With Photo.
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River
History....
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March
4, 2016 in River History
The Grafton Oyster Bar opened it's doors for business to the public at Grafton Harbor.
What a great addition to Grafton, IL and Pool 26 of the Mississippi River !
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Boat Gas News
Poll Shows Continued Consumer Confusion About
Fuels........
According to a new study commissioned by the Outdoor
Power Equipment Institute reveals that consumers remain confused about the
variety of fuel product offerings in the marketplace.
The study, which has been conducted annually for seven
years show that lack of consumer education, inadequate labeling, and
dangerous marketing tactics surrounding new products, such as higher ethanol
content fuels, are likely causing consumers to misfuel.
According to OPEI's President and CEO, Kris Kiser, the
confusion surrounding fuels and subsequent misfueling could potentially lead
to expensive repairs........
Click here to read
this news article from boatingindustry.com.
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News
Release From BoatUS
BoatUS Spring
Commissioning Checklist Helping Boaters Prepare for a Summer on
the Water
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Inspecting hoses should be a part of your boat’s Spring
Commissioning.
Any found too old and stiff, like this decades-old
reinforced
potable water line, should be on your list to replace.
Here’s the BoatUS Spring
Commissioning Checklist
That’s Helping Recreational Boaters Prep for the Summer Boating
Season
New videos show you how
SPRINGFIELD, Va., March 3, 2020 – Getting the boat ready for the
summer boating season is an exciting time for America’s nearly
12 million recreational boaters. Boat Owners Association of The
United States (BoatUS)
has a Spring Commissioning Checklist to help boaters start the
season right, along with a
new YouTube Spring Fitting Out video library that shows you how
to do some basic tasks, from changing the outdrive oil or
fixing broken trailer lights to replacing zincs or changing a
propeller.
Before You Launch Drive...
click here
to go to BoatUS and
continue reading
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
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Boating Legislation
NMMA Hosted Congressional Aquatic Invasive Species
Event........
Last week, the National Marine Manufacturers Association,
in conjunction with the Congressional Boating Caucus, hosted a briefing
event for close to 50 congressional staff in Washington D.C. to look at the
role the Congress can play in fighting aquatic invasive species (AIS).
The event, entitled How Congress Can Help Address
Aquatic Invasive Species featured opening remarks from Representative
John Garamendi (D-CA-03), who discussed the affects AIS have in his
district.
Garamendi notes that halting and reversing the spread of
AIS is a nation-wide issue and Congress should address that issue. He added
that robust federal investing will be needed to combat the issue........
Click here to read
this news report from boatingindustry.com
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Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
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Swings out of the way to
the "Walk
Thru"
position on the dock
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
If you didn't already know 3rd Chute both locations have the
monster Chute Burger that is 3 buns 2 half pound burgers
pulled pork all the toppings with cheese with a side
OPEN
DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
$5.00 lunch specials
Mon - Fri from 11am till 2pm
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Abigail's
Tap Room
217 E. Main St. Grafton, IL
Chef Brad Hagen's newest venture located in the
Ruebel Hotel. Featuring dishes such as: Appetizers, Gourmet
Burgers, Steaks, Smoked Meat, Pizza, Pasta & Fresh Fish.
Featuring Craft Beers, a Large Outdoor Patio & a bar from the
1904 World's Fair.
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
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Alton Marina is the cover photo for the
2020 edition of Quimby's Cruising Guide
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Wednesday Specials...
Traditional Italian Beef Pot Pie,
Our homemade pot pie filled with Italian beef, potatoes, celery,
carrots, onions, and a creamy beef gravy that is baked golden in
a flaky pie crust served with choice of soup or salad $12.99
10" Personal Pizza,
One topping personal pizza topped with our house pizza sauce and
five cheese blend $5.99
Additional toppings .50 cents
Spinach Salad,
Baby Spinach tossed with Feta Cheese, Chopped Applewood Smoked
Bacon, Red Onions, Tomatoes, black olives and Diced Eggs in a
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing $9.99
Add Grilled Chicken $2.99
Add Grilled Shrimp $3.99
$2.25 Domestic Beer Bottles
Friday, April
17, 2020
We are super excited for Boots, Beer and
Borderline | Line Dancing Event coming up on FRIDAY APRIL 17,
2020 in the banquet room at Bluff City Grill in Alton, IL. We
will be playing ALL COUNTRY line dance tunes with a dj keeping
the line dancing going during band breaks. Doors open at 6:30p
with music starting at 7pm, and there is a $5 cover charge at
the door. Bluff City Grill has an awesome HARD WOOD dance floor
and plenty of room for everyone. Cash bar. You DONT want to miss
this event. We'll see y'all there. Bring your friends!
Order online for take out
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Open 7 Days a week
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
March 2 through Thursday April 2 The Boathouse will be
CLOSING for some cosmetic projects.
The Boathouse will OPEN for the
2020 Season on April 2 @12:00pm.
April hours are Thursday thru Sunday with bands every
Saturday afternoon and night , Sunday afternoons.
Memorial Day through Labor Day OPEN 7 days a week.
We have so many exciting events this season we can’t wait to
see you and share .
Hiring event Mid- March.
Bands and entertainment booking now.
Planning parties now .
New menu items for our Keto and gluten sensitivity folks.
On the river as always xoxo The
Boathouse Crew
Winter hours are : Friday for parties and reservations only.
Saturday 12-7(except parties and events)
Sunday 12-7
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed
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Con Trios Yacht Club
March 20 -22, 2020
IceBreaker 2020
Alton Best Western Premier
3559 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
Registration is Open...
https://ctyc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx…
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Closed for the season
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![](ad_pics/froges_bar_&_grill/102214_froges_bar_and_grill_building_fron_facebook_235x.jpg)
We will be serving Corned beef, cabbage & taters this Saturday,
March 7th 11am until sold out or 10pm.
Pool Tournament every Sunday 6pm starting 2/2/20, straight 8,
double elimination, $5 sign up fee
Sat, May 2
Customer Appreciation DAY
Froge's Bar and Grill · Portage Des Sioux
March 20th Kitchen will be open Sunday thru Thursday
11am-9pm.
We are CLOSED on Mondays. Kitchen is always open year round
Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Mark your Calendars, Start Booking Those Cruises, our website
has been updated for 2020 and is ready for your reservations!
We've added more dinner cruises catered by the award winning
Grafton Oyster Bar!
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures![](ad_pics/hakuna_matata_tour_boat/050916_hakuna_matata_glenn_sadowski_235x.jpg)
Mark your Calendars, Start
Booking Those Cruises, our website has been updated for 2020 and
is ready for your reservations! We've added more dinner cruises
catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar!
Every Saturday & Sunday
Beginning May 2,
2020
Click
here
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Click here
and check out Grafton's
Event and Music Calendar...Feb 10 - Feb 24, 2020
02-26-20 Aeries Winery
Good news! The popular Sugarfire Brunch is now a weekly thing on
Sundays. Be sure and check it out (arrive hungry).
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Open for your Dining Pleasure
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
02-10-20 If we have
an early spring, and if we do not have a record breaking flood
is your boat ready for the water??? I believe Pat has some open
time, and if your boat needs a tune up or what ever, give Pat a
call. You need to be ready
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
Currently tearing down the old building
and then rebuilding
"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
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
.
We’re excited to announce
40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members in 2020 !
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Feb 28 - Mar 14, 2020
Lewis Boats I-70 Boat Show
Come out to the Lewis Boats I-70 Boat Show February 28th- March
14th. We will have boats on display from Barletta Pontoon Boats,
Crestliner Boats, Monterey Boats, Sylvan Pontoon Boats, Phoenix
Bass Boats and Caymas Boats with factory rebates and incentives.
Giveaways on Saturday as well as local tackle vendors and bass
and crappie fishing seminars on Saturday the 14th. Stay tuned
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 2, 2020
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed For The Season
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Dock Rentals on the Mississippi River
Safe Harbor Yacht Sales
The Canvas Man, LLC
Vessel Surveyor / Marine Consulting
Quality Marine Repair
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Port Charles Harbor
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
TowBoat U.S.
Our Safeboat will be on display at the show
Save money & purchase your 2020
Membership at the Boat Show
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
REOPENING IN THE SPRING FOR THE 2020 SEASON.
KEEP YOUR ANCHOR RIGHT HERE FOR UPDATES.
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Pizza is here always here
for you....
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Winter Hours
Tue - Fri..9am - 5pm
Sat - 9am - 2pm
Sun & Mon..Closed
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Leasing slips for the 2020 season.
Discount for first time residents!!! residents enjoy a discount
on selected items at our store too! Amenities include pool,
shower house, on site mechanic, retail store, beer & ice,
restaurant, campground and camp sights! Message us, visit the
website or call!!.
02-27-20 Update..Fat Boys Restaurant at
Two Rivers Marina
Hi Bill,
They are diligently working to get things in order. The have
been working long hours trying to get the building in shape,
lots of painting and cleaning. It is going to happen, however
they are a bit behind because of Illinois paperwork. I expect an
opening sometime in March. They are keeping the name "Fat Boys".
Cindy Blaylock
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Woodland Marina
UMR
222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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02-28-20 Update:
Woodland
Marina is looking forward to an exciting boating season. Our
office and bathrooms are currently being renovated and made
handicap accessible. Woodland Marina lies at mile marker 222.5
on the Dardenne Slough and is the largest full-service marina on
the Mississippi – family owned since 1959.
We would like
to thank our customers and friends for their support during the
flooding and our reconstruction.
Look for that
Silver Lining!
Diane, Carl
and Company
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
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Yacht Club tore down due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on Higher ground !
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 ..Closed for
the Season
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
Abigail's Tap
Room |
Open All Year |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed for the Season |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed for the Season |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed for the season |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Opening May 2, 2020 |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening May 21, 2020 |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
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TUESDAY
03 March 2020
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Illinois River at Grafton, IL
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The Picture of the Day....
A northbound tow headed up the
Illinois River.
Taken from the outside deck at
Drifters Eats & Drinks
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The Boathouse
is CLOSED for some cosmetic projects March 2 through
Thursday April 2
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Phone: 636 250 3300
April Music Schedule..
click here
The Boathouse will OPEN for the 2020 Season on April 2
@12:00pm.
April hours are Thursday thru Sunday
with bands every Saturday afternoon and night , Sunday
afternoons.
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for Facebook
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for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
Grafton Harbor River
Adventure Cruises
Mark your Calendars, Start Booking Those Cruises, our
website has been updated for 2020 and is ready for your
reservations! We've added more dinner cruises catered by the
award winning Grafton Oyster Bar !
Every Saturday & Sunday
Beginning May 2, 2020
Click
here
for 2020 cruise schedule
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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
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for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's Pic of
the Day
Hoppie's Marina
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YesterYears Picture of the Day in
2016.... was sent to us by Claudia
Burris who hails out of Hoppie's Marina in Kimmswick, Mo
Hi Bill!
It was really windy down at Hoppies Marina yesterday! (2-28-16)
Looking forward to smooth waters this summer.
See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
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Spring is right around
the corner.
List your Boat on RiverBills
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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More Boats
on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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OPEN OPEN
OPEN
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WED
& THUR.. |
11AM - 10PM |
FRI & SAT...... |
11AM - 10PM |
SUN............... |
11AM - 10PM |
CLOSED
MON & TUE |
2020 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
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click here Facebook..
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 5:00 p.m., March 31, 2020, L/D 24 in the
vicinity of Mile 273.4, will be closed for maintenance. All
navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.
MILE 241.4 - L/D
CLOSURE
Continuing until 5:00 p.m., March 31, 2020, L/D 25 in the
vicinity of Mile 241.4, will be closed for maintenance. All
navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions that may be issued by 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 5 Havana
(Mile 128.9 – 102.0) and
Zone 4,
Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3).
High water and
drift potential may be encountered in this area. Mariners are
advised to minimize wake and exercise caution. Avoid laying up
on saturated levees. Mariners should be experienced in high
water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations if
possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in
debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of
debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate
actions to prevent breakaways. Exercise caution in all meeting
and overtaking situations, as swift currents may be present.
Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain
cautious while transiting.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News
and Media" Page
Page contains
river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River
Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
Click
here
and check it
out
The "Boaters
Group" Page
It's a group
for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST.
LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that
wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout
outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 5,801members as of
03-03-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Missouri River Management
Corps Reducing Releases Into The Lower
Missouri River........
On Monday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
announced that they will be reducing the amount of water being
released from the Gavins Point Dam into the Lower Missouri River
so that the river levels won't interfere with ongoing levee
repairs.
The Corps said that the releases will be
reduced from 35,000 cubic feet per second from 38,000 cubic feet
per second. Even at this new level, the releases are more than
double what is usual for this time of year.
Currently, the Corps is working to clear out
as much water storage space in the reservoirs in anticipation of
what will likely be another wet year........
Source: stltoday.com.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Wood River Creek Near Alton, Illinois
Tanker Overturned, Diesel Fuel Spilled
Into Creek........
On Monday, a tanker semi truck overturned,
spilling diesel fuel into Wood River Creek, and eventually into
the Mississippi River. Alton Assistant Fire Chief Brad Sweetman
says that the spill was of clear and dyed diesel fuel.
Reportedly, there was up to 3,000 gallons
vacuumed up, but still approximately 2,000 gallons went into the
ground or Wood River Creek. The amount of fuel that went into
the Mississippi River is unknown.
Sweetman reports that the U.S. Coast Guard,
the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and Wood River Levee District
has been alerted about the spill........
Click here
to read this news article from riverbender.com.
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125 HARBOR DR, ST. CHARLES, MO 63301
636 250-3446
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Marine Jobs
Surroundings Trade Only....
A few of the jobs listed this week include:
~ Boat Deliveries - Koch Marine
~ Marketing Manager and Regional Sales Manager – Everglades
Boats
~Product Development Engineer-World Cat
Check out the marine jobs on Trade Only Job Board... click here
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Tennessee River In Obion County,
Tennessee
Search And Recovery Workforce Has Been
Reduced........
Two fifteen year old boys and 43 year old
Kenneth Driver have been missing since a weekend fishing
tournament, and on Monday, officials with the Tennessee Wildlife
Resources Agency announced that they have reduced recovery
operations, as they are expecting heavy rain and rising river
levels.
The search and recovery effort on Saturday,
February 29 included 30 boats with 70 volunteers conducting
surface and sonar scans along the Tennessee River below the
Pickwick Dam.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officials
report that the three boaters had been reported missing after
the anglers failed to return from an Obion County Club Bass
Tournament........
Click here
to read this news report from kfvs12..com.
With Photos and Video.
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SouthShore
Marina
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Click here and also check out basement and garage storage
from the RafterPackers
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Reprinted from
Drifters' Eats & Drinks Facebook... click here
Mardi Gras-fton
Bangin Noise Parade Grafton, IL
February 28, 2020........
Ran across this YouTube video of the "Bangin Noise Parade" they
had in Grafton a couple of weeks ago.
Check it out...
click here
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We offer full fiberglass
repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer
rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts
department, an accessories department, as well as many other
services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest,
Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
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Tearing Down The Quincy Boat Club To Rebuild
Pool 21 of the
Mississippi River
Capt'n Ryan Kolb of the Quincy Boat Club sent us a news article
about tearing down and rebuilding the club house....
Click here to go to the Herald-Whig and check it out
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River
History....
March 3, 1875 in River History
The United States Congress authorized the construction of a pontoon
wagon-bridge across the Mississippi River at or near the city of Dubuque,
Iowa.
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Hop
On A Plane For A Mini-Vacation....
News
Release From BoatUS
Get a Taste of the
Boating Life By Taking An Affordable 3-Hour On-Water Boat
Training Course in Savannah
Intro to
Boating and Women Making Waves offered March 28, 29
SAVANNAH,
Ga., March 2, 2020 – Want to get a taste of the boating life or
improve your on-water boat handling skills? The nonprofit
BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water
together with
Freedom Boat Club Savannah offer a choice of two fun
on-water boat training courses taught aboard single-engine
powerboats: Intro to Boating and Women Making Waves, Saturday,
March 28, and Sunday, March 29, at the club’s location at 2812
River Drive.
Both the Intro to Boating and Women Making Waves courses are
three hours long and affordably priced at $149 per person. Intro
to Boating covers shifting and steering, basic docking,
open-water handling and basic navigation, and is offered both
days at 9 a.m.
The ladies-only course, Women Making Waves, offers the same
curriculum and is the perfect opportunity to spend a half-day
learning boat-handling techniques in a supportive environment.
It’s offered both days at 9:00 a.m.
Class size is limited to four students per vessel, ensuring each
student gets sufficient time at the helm under the watchful eye
of a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain.
The goal of the BoatUS Foundation and Freedom Boat Club Savannah
courses is to address the high costs typically associated with
at-the-helm training, making hands-on boating education more
accessible. The courses also offer area residents the chance to
try out recreational boating and give boaters the opportunity to
brush up on their boat-handling skills.
Space is limited. Must be 21 years or older. To sign up for a
course or seek out others, go to
BoatUS.org/On-Water.
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
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for ease of loading and boarding
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
If you didn't already know 3rd Chute both locations have the
monster Chute Burger that is 3 buns 2 half pound burgers
pulled pork all the toppings with cheese with a side
OPEN
DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
$5.00 lunch specials
Mon - Fri from 11am till 2pm
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Abigail's
Tap Room
217 E. Main St. Grafton, IL
Chef Brad Hagen's newest venture located in the
Ruebel Hotel. Featuring dishes such as: Appetizers, Gourmet
Burgers, Steaks, Smoked Meat, Pizza, Pasta & Fresh Fish.
Featuring Craft Beers, a Large Outdoor Patio & a bar from the
1904 World's Fair.
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
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Alton Marina is the cover photo for the
2020 edition of Quimby's Cruising Guide
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Check Out Today's Specials
https://www.facebook.com/BluffCityGrill/
Friday, April
17, 2020
We are super excited for Boots, Beer and
Borderline | Line Dancing Event coming up on FRIDAY APRIL 17,
2020 in the banquet room at Bluff City Grill in Alton, IL. We
will be playing ALL COUNTRY line dance tunes with a dj keeping
the line dancing going during band breaks. Doors open at 6:30p
with music starting at 7pm, and there is a $5 cover charge at
the door. Bluff City Grill has an awesome HARD WOOD dance floor
and plenty of room for everyone. Cash bar. You DONT want to miss
this event. We'll see y'all there. Bring your friends!
Order online for take out
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Open 7 Days a week
Upcoming Events..
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
March 2 through Thursday April 2 The Boathouse will be
CLOSING for some cosmetic projects.
The Boathouse will OPEN for the
2020 Season on April 2 @12:00pm.
April hours are Thursday thru Sunday with bands every
Saturday afternoon and night , Sunday afternoons.
Memorial Day through Labor Day OPEN 7 days a week.
We have so many exciting events this season we can’t wait to
see you and share .
Hiring event Mid- March.
Bands and entertainment booking now.
Planning parties now .
New menu items for our Keto and gluten sensitivity folks.
On the river as always xoxo The
Boathouse Crew
Winter hours are : Friday for parties and reservations only.
Saturday 12-7(except parties and events)
Sunday 12-7
Upcoming Events..
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed
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Con Trios Yacht Club
March 20 -22, 2020
IceBreaker 2020
Alton Best Western Premier
3559 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
Registration is Open...
https://ctyc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx…
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Closed for the season
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![](ad_pics/froges_bar_&_grill/102214_froges_bar_and_grill_building_fron_facebook_235x.jpg)
Pool Tournament every Sunday 6pm starting 2/2/20, straight 8,
double elimination, $5 sign up fee
Sat, May 2
Customer Appreciation DAY
Froge's Bar and Grill · Portage Des Sioux
March 20th Kitchen will be open Sunday thru Thursday
11am-9pm.
We are CLOSED on Mondays. Kitchen is always open year round
Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Mark your Calendars, Start Booking Those Cruises, our website
has been updated for 2020 and is ready for your reservations!
We've added more dinner cruises catered by the award winning
Grafton Oyster Bar!
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures![](ad_pics/hakuna_matata_tour_boat/050916_hakuna_matata_glenn_sadowski_235x.jpg)
Mark your Calendars, Start
Booking Those Cruises, our website has been updated for 2020 and
is ready for your reservations! We've added more dinner cruises
catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar!
Every Saturday & Sunday
Beginning May 2,
2020
Click
here
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Click here
and check out Grafton's
Event and Music Calendar...Feb 10 - Feb 24, 2020
02-26-20 Aeries Winery
Good news! The popular Sugarfire Brunch is now a weekly thing on
Sundays. Be sure and check it out (arrive hungry).
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Open for your Dining Pleasure
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
02-10-20 If we have
an early spring, and if we do not have a record breaking flood
is your boat ready for the water??? I believe Pat has some open
time, and if your boat needs a tune up or what ever, give Pat a
call. You need to be ready
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
Currently tearing down the old building
and then rebuilding
"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
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
.
We’re excited to announce
40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members in 2020 !
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Feb 28 - Mar 14, 2020
Lewis Boats I-70 Boat Show
Come out to the Lewis Boats I-70 Boat Show February 28th- March
14th. We will have boats on display from Barletta Pontoon Boats,
Crestliner Boats, Monterey Boats, Sylvan Pontoon Boats, Phoenix
Bass Boats and Caymas Boats with factory rebates and incentives.
Giveaways on Saturday as well as local tackle vendors and bass
and crappie fishing seminars on Saturday the 14th. Stay tuned
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 2, 2020
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed For The Season
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Dock Rentals on the Mississippi River
Safe Harbor Yacht Sales
The Canvas Man, LLC
Vessel Surveyor / Marine Consulting
Quality Marine Repair
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Port Charles Harbor
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
TowBoat U.S.
Our Safeboat will be on display at the show
Save money & purchase your 2020
Membership at the Boat Show
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
REOPENING IN THE SPRING FOR THE 2020 SEASON.
KEEP YOUR ANCHOR RIGHT HERE FOR UPDATES.
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Pizza is here always here
for you....
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Winter Hours
Tue - Fri..9am - 5pm
Sat - 9am - 2pm
Sun & Mon..Closed
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Leasing slips for the 2020 season.
Discount for first time residents!!! residents enjoy a discount
on selected items at our store too! Amenities include pool,
shower house, on site mechanic, retail store, beer & ice,
restaurant, campground and camp sights! Message us, visit the
website or call!!.
02-27-20 Update..Fat Boys Restaurant at
Two Rivers Marina
Hi Bill,
They are diligently working to get things in order. The have
been working long hours trying to get the building in shape,
lots of painting and cleaning. It is going to happen, however
they are a bit behind because of Illinois paperwork. I expect an
opening sometime in March. They are keeping the name "Fat Boys".
Cindy Blaylock
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Woodland Marina
UMR
222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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02-28-20 Update:
Woodland
Marina is looking forward to an exciting boating season. Our
office and bathrooms are currently being renovated and made
handicap accessible. Woodland Marina lies at mile marker 222.5
on the Dardenne Slough and is the largest full-service marina on
the Mississippi – family owned since 1959.
We would like
to thank our customers and friends for their support during the
flooding and our reconstruction.
Look for that
Silver Lining!
Diane, Carl
and Company
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
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Yacht Club tore down due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on Higher ground !
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 ..Closed for
the Season
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
Abigail's Tap
Room |
Open All Year |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed for the Season |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed for the Season |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed for the season |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Opening May 2, 2020 |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening May 21, 2020 |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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MONDAY
02 March 2020
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Kinder's
Teardown
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
at Golden Eagle, IL
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The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us by Capt'n Jason Walden
Kinder's Is
Gone
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Kinder's Teardown Photo Album...
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Kinder's
Teardown
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
at Golden Eagle, IL
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The Pictures of the Day....
were sent to us by Cynthia Kinder
Here's
what Kinder's Restaurant
looks
like today
Sunday, March 1,
2020
Kinder's Teardown Photo Album...
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Tearing Down
The Quincy Boat
Club
Pool 21 of the
Mississippi River
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The Pictures of the Day....
were sent to us Bob Crockett who hails out of the
Quincy Boat Club
RiverBill says... Thanks for sharing the pictures Bob !
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The Boathouse
is CLOSED for some cosmetic projects March 2 through
Thursday April 2
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Phone: 636 250 3300
April Music Schedule..
click here
The Boathouse will OPEN for the 2020 Season on April 2
@12:00pm.
April hours are Thursday thru Sunday
with bands every Saturday afternoon and night , Sunday
afternoons.
Music Schedule for April
April 4, Levee Boys 7pm-11pm,
April 5, Lone Rangers Duo 2pm-5pm
April 11, Teddy McCready 2pm-5pm
April 12, 3 of a Perfect Pair 2pm-5pm
April 18, Dawn Turlinton 2pm-5pm
April 19, Jennifer Thompson Duo 2pm -5pm
April 25 Levee Boys 7pm-11pm
April 26, Pat Liston 2pm-5pm
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for Facebook
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for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
Grafton Harbor River
Adventure Cruises
Mark your Calendars, Start Booking Those Cruises, our
website has been updated for 2020 and is ready for your
reservations! We've added more dinner cruises catered by the
award winning Grafton Oyster Bar !
Every Saturday & Sunday
Beginning May 2, 2020
Click
here
for 2020 cruise schedule
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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!
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here
for Facebook
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for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's Pic of
the Day
Ice Patties
Dardenne
Slough of
Pool 26 of
the Mississippi River
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Dardenne Slough
at the entrance to Woodland Marina
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Yesteryears Pictures On This Day 2019
.......
were sent to us by Capt'n Bred Maher
Ice Patties floating down the
lower end of Dardenne Slough past Woodland Marina
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Spring is right around
the corner.
List your Boat on RiverBills
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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More Boats
on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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OPEN
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& THUR.. |
11AM - 10PM |
FRI & SAT...... |
11AM - 10PM |
SUN............... |
11AM - 10PM |
CLOSED
MON & TUE |
2020 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 5:00 p.m., March 31, 2020, L/D 24 in the
vicinity of Mile 273.4, will be closed for maintenance. All
navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.
MILE 241.4 - L/D
CLOSURE
Continuing until 5:00 p.m., March 31, 2020, L/D 25 in the
vicinity of Mile 241.4, will be closed for maintenance. All
navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by, any
special instructions that may be issued by 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 5 Havana
(Mile 128.9 – 102.0) and
Zone 4,
Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3).
High water and
drift potential may be encountered in this area. Mariners are
advised to minimize wake and exercise caution. Avoid laying up
on saturated levees. Mariners should be experienced in high
water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations if
possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in
debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of
debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate
actions to prevent breakaways. Exercise caution in all meeting
and overtaking situations, as swift currents may be present.
Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain
cautious while transiting.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News
and Media" Page
Page contains
river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River
Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
Click
here
and check it
out
The "Boaters
Group" Page
It's a group
for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST.
LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that
wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout
outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 5,788members as of
03-02-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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March 8, 2020
Daylight Savings Time Starts........
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Daylight Savings Time starts next weekend.
Get ready to ‘Spring Forward’ on March 8, 2020 at 2AM.
...Ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 1
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Dave Murray's
Spring Forecast........
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Click here to continue reading DaveMurrayWeather Facebook
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125 HARBOR DR, ST. CHARLES, MO 63301
636 250-3446
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United States Coast Guard
News Release.....
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Reprinted from the United States
Coast Guard Facebook..
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SouthShore
Marina
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Click here and also check out basement and garage storage
from the RafterPackers
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Mississippi River At Quincy, Illinois
The Flood Markers Have Been Reinstalled
In Kesler Park........
The flood markers in Quincy's Kesler Park
have returned, thanks to a local Boy Scout who was planning to
install new ones for his Eagle Scout project.
The markers had been removed because they
were deteriorating, however, they were reinstalled as Brian
Seeland's project, which includes a plaque in front of the
markers. They were supposed to be installed sooner, but the
2019 floods delayed the installation.
The new markers also include an additional
flood marker for the second highest crest in recorded history,
where the Mississippi River crested at 31.16 feet in Quincy on
June 1, 2019. Quincy's record crest is still 32.13 feet set on
July 13, 1993.........
Click here to read this news story from whig.com.
With Photo.
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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....March 20 - 22, 2020
Con Trios yacht Club
2020 Ice Breaker........
Alton Best Western Premier
3559 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
Reprinted from Con Trios Facebook...
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The Great Lakes
Suit Filed To Name Lake Sturgeon As
Federally Endangered........
Environmentalists in Illinois and Indiana
recently filed suit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
in an effort to force the completion of a review that may
designate lake sturgeon as a federally endangered species.
The lake sturgeon are a prehistoric fish that
were abundant in the Great Lakes at one time, however, their
numbers have dwindled due to overfishing, pollution and habitat
destruction.
The lake sturgeon already has been listed as
endangered in several states, including Indiana. The federal
designation would include more protection for the lake sturgeon,
including funding........
Click here to read this news report from bnd.com.
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Upcoming Events March 5 - 8, 2020
Boat Show News
The 2020 St Charles Boat Show Is Coming
Up........
The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers
Association will be hosting the St. Charles Boat Show for 2020
over the weekend of March 5, 2020 to March 8, 2020.
St. Charles Boat Show attendees will be able
to check out the latest in cruisers, runabouts, performance
boats, ski boats, tritoons, personal watercraft, boating
accessories, lifts, docks and much more.
The St. Charles Boat Show will be held at the
St. Charles Convention Center, and features extended hours:
○ March 5th 12 pm to 9 pm
○ March 6th 12 pm to 9 pm
○ March 7th 10 am to 9 pm
○ March 8th 10 am to 5 pm
Click here
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
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Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
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Swings out of the way to
the "Walk
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position on the dock
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
If you didn't already know 3rd Chute both locations have the
monster Chute Burger that is 3 buns 2 half pound burgers
pulled pork all the toppings with cheese with a side
OPEN
DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
$5.00 lunch specials
Mon - Fri from 11am till 2pm
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Abigail's
Tap Room
217 E. Main St. Grafton, IL
Chef Brad Hagen's newest venture located in the
Ruebel Hotel. Featuring dishes such as: Appetizers, Gourmet
Burgers, Steaks, Smoked Meat, Pizza, Pasta & Fresh Fish.
Featuring Craft Beers, a Large Outdoor Patio & a bar from the
1904 World's Fair.
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
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Alton Marina is the cover photo for the
2020 edition of Quimby's Cruising Guide
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Slider Monday!! Mix and Match or Ala
Carte $3 each
Pulled Pork Slider,
Smoked Pulled Pork topped with Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce and House
Slaw on a Toasted Slider Bun $3
Chipotle Chicken Burger Slider,
Ground Chicken Burger grilled topped with PepperJack Cheese and
Chipotle Mayo served with Lettuce and Tomato on a Toasted Slider
Bun $3
Italian Beef Slider,
Marinated Slow Cooked Italian Beef topped with Provolone Cheese
on a Toasted Slider Bun $3
$5 Martini’s all day!!
Friday, April
17, 2020
We are super excited for Boots, Beer and
Borderline | Line Dancing Event coming up on FRIDAY APRIL 17,
2020 in the banquet room at Bluff City Grill in Alton, IL. We
will be playing ALL COUNTRY line dance tunes with a dj keeping
the line dancing going during band breaks. Doors open at 6:30p
with music starting at 7pm, and there is a $5 cover charge at
the door. Bluff City Grill has an awesome HARD WOOD dance floor
and plenty of room for everyone. Cash bar. You DONT want to miss
this event. We'll see y'all there. Bring your friends!
Order online for take out
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Open 7 Days a week
Upcoming Events..
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
March 2 through Thursday April 2 The Boathouse will be
CLOSING for some cosmetic projects.
The Boathouse will OPEN for the
2020 Season on April 2 @12:00pm.
April hours are Thursday thru Sunday with bands every
Saturday afternoon and night , Sunday afternoons.
Memorial Day through Labor Day OPEN 7 days a week.
We have so many exciting events this season we can’t wait to
see you and share .
Hiring event Mid- March.
Bands and entertainment booking now.
Planning parties now .
New menu items for our Keto and gluten sensitivity folks.
On the river as always xoxo The
Boathouse Crew
Winter hours are : Friday for parties and reservations only.
Saturday 12-7(except parties and events)
Sunday 12-7
Upcoming Events..
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed
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Con Trios Yacht Club
March 20 -22, 2020
IceBreaker 2020
Alton Best Western Premier
3559 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
Registration is Open...
https://ctyc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx…
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Closed for the season
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![](ad_pics/froges_bar_&_grill/102214_froges_bar_and_grill_building_fron_facebook_235x.jpg)
Pool Tournament every Sunday 6pm starting 2/2/20, straight 8,
double elimination, $5 sign up fee
Sat, May 2
Customer Appreciation DAY
Froge's Bar and Grill · Portage Des Sioux
March 20th Kitchen will be open Sunday thru Thursday
11am-9pm.
We are CLOSED on Mondays. Kitchen is always open year round
Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Mark your Calendars, Start Booking Those Cruises, our website
has been updated for 2020 and is ready for your reservations!
We've added more dinner cruises catered by the award winning
Grafton Oyster Bar!
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Grafton Harbor
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Mark your Calendars, Start
Booking Those Cruises, our website has been updated for 2020 and
is ready for your reservations! We've added more dinner cruises
catered by the award winning Grafton Oyster Bar!
Every Saturday & Sunday
Beginning May 2,
2020
Click
here
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Click here
and check out Grafton's
Event and Music Calendar...Feb 10 - Feb 24, 2020
02-26-20 Aeries Winery
Good news! The popular Sugarfire Brunch is now a weekly thing on
Sundays. Be sure and check it out (arrive hungry).
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Open for your Dining Pleasure
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
02-10-20 If we have
an early spring, and if we do not have a record breaking flood
is your boat ready for the water??? I believe Pat has some open
time, and if your boat needs a tune up or what ever, give Pat a
call. You need to be ready
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
Currently tearing down the old building
and then rebuilding
"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
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
.
We’re excited to announce
40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members in 2020 !
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Feb 28 - Mar 14, 2020
Lewis Boats I-70 Boat Show
Come out to the Lewis Boats I-70 Boat Show February 28th- March
14th. We will have boats on display from Barletta Pontoon Boats,
Crestliner Boats, Monterey Boats, Sylvan Pontoon Boats, Phoenix
Bass Boats and Caymas Boats with factory rebates and incentives.
Giveaways on Saturday as well as local tackle vendors and bass
and crappie fishing seminars on Saturday the 14th. Stay tuned
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 2, 2020
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed For The Season
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Dock Rentals on the Mississippi River
Safe Harbor Yacht Sales
The Canvas Man, LLC
Vessel Surveyor / Marine Consulting
Quality Marine Repair
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Port Charles Harbor
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
TowBoat U.S.
Our Safeboat will be on display at the show
Save money & purchase your 2020
Membership at the Boat Show
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
REOPENING IN THE SPRING FOR THE 2020 SEASON.
KEEP YOUR ANCHOR RIGHT HERE FOR UPDATES.
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Pizza is here always here
for you....
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Winter Hours
Tue - Fri..9am - 5pm
Sat - 9am - 2pm
Sun & Mon..Closed
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Leasing slips for the 2020 season.
Discount for first time residents!!! residents enjoy a discount
on selected items at our store too! Amenities include pool,
shower house, on site mechanic, retail store, beer & ice,
restaurant, campground and camp sights! Message us, visit the
website or call!!.
02-27-20 Update..Fat Boys Restaurant at
Two Rivers Marina
Hi Bill,
They are diligently working to get things in order. The have
been working long hours trying to get the building in shape,
lots of painting and cleaning. It is going to happen, however
they are a bit behind because of Illinois paperwork. I expect an
opening sometime in March. They are keeping the name "Fat Boys".
Cindy Blaylock
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Woodland Marina
UMR
222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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02-28-20 Update:
Woodland
Marina is looking forward to an exciting boating season. Our
office and bathrooms are currently being renovated and made
handicap accessible. Woodland Marina lies at mile marker 222.5
on the Dardenne Slough and is the largest full-service marina on
the Mississippi – family owned since 1959.
We would like
to thank our customers and friends for their support during the
flooding and our reconstruction.
Look for that
Silver Lining!
Diane, Carl
and Company
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
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Yacht Club tore down due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on Higher ground !
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 ..Closed for
the Season
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
Abigail's Tap
Room |
Open All Year |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed for the Season |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed for the Season |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed for the season |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Opening May 2, 2020 |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening May 21, 2020 |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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