THURSDAY
30 APRIL 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of
the Mississippi River
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Picture of the Day.....
A Grafton Harbor Sunset
From last Fall
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OPENING FRIDAY, May 1st !
Wow what a year!
We are excited to get back to work. After careful thought
and prayer we are opening the Boathouse
Parking lot for pickup and curbside delivery.
The
Boathouse Restaurant and deck will remain closed until
we are allowed to reopen our doors.
We will be practicing
social distancing , cooking and serving masked and
gloved.
The
Boathouse is honoring all front line workers who have
sacrificed so much during the pandemic with 25% off all
orders .
We are
starting small, menu and beverages we will post on
Friday April 24. Of course Pizzas are back.
We are
planning a great first weekend ( within the law) .
Courtesy docks are ONLY for Boathouse customers. NO
pickup drop off . We are anticipating the Boathouse Fuel
Dock opening on May 15 for all your boating needs.
This is
new for all of us let’s be kind to one another.
We wish
we could hug everyone, not yet. ❤️
If
you are in the industry and cannot feed yourself or you
family please message, we will do all we can to help in
these difficult times.
Questions? Call 6362503300
or 6362503800
Or text 6365412140 this phone is for texting only.
Website..
N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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WE BOAT NOT TO ESCAPE LIFE,
BUT FOR LIFE NOT TO ESCAPE US!
CALL 618-786-7678 TODAY!
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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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Yesteryears
Pic of the Day
Great Weekend
at ALSA
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Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2018.... was sent to us by Capt'n Scott
RiverBill,
Great weekend weather, here’s a pic of Captain Bob enjoying the
breeze on Saturday.
Captain Scott
Alton Lake Sailing Association
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River News
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
Important Notice Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This
Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are
doing well. Please note that we have one person in our
office working and taking phone calls at this time. Our
front door is locked, but our ramp is open. Please leave
your ramping payment in the box located at the ramp. Our gas
dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or
something from our ships store just give us a call and we
can get it for you and arrange how you can pick it up.
Because of the size of our shops we feel confident
that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one another
so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of our
scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop
off times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue
to think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor.
Because we are a emergency response team we are open for
calls during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED APRIL
30, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4 - L/D RESTRICTION
Continuing until further notice,
north-bound tows requiring double lockage, will be required to
use an assist vessel at L/D 24 in the vicinity of Mile
273.4. All navigation interest should be alert for, and abide by
any special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.
MILE 273.4/MILE 241.4 - LOCKAGE AND CREW CHANGE SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT
Due to concerns regarding the
spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and effective immediately
for L/D’s 24 and 25, in the vicinity of Mile 273.4 and 241.4: No
industry personnel shall be allowed inside USACE lock control
houses or other buildings during crew changes, except in the
case of medical emergency. Crew changes will still be allowed,
but industry personnel must go directly from the vehicle to the
motor vessel. At both facilities (L/D’s 24/25) the crew van will
be required to park outside of the exterior fenced area during
the crew change. Also effective immediately Locks 24 and 25 will
not accept incoming or outgoing boat mail. Industry personnel
will be required to use their own facilities while navigating
through the lock. Changes are effective immediately and until
further notice. All navigation interest 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 – Mile 102.0),
Zone 4 Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
Zone 3 Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0),
Zone 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Zone 1 Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
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 6,001 members as of
04-30-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Illinois River At Grafton, Illinois
Some State Parks Reopening.... Pere
Marquette Remains Closed....
On Friday, some of Illinois' state parks will
be reopening, however, Pere Marquette State Park will remain
closed. Horseshoe Lake State Park will remain closed to the
public as well.
According to Rachel Torbert, the deputy
director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the
parks selected to reopen provide a wide variety of recreational
opportunities, with the acreage to allow for social distancing,
providing necessary restroom and handwashing facilities, and
adequate on site staff to guarantee visitor safety.
The Illinois state sites opening on Friday
include:
○ Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area in
Carlyle.
○ Washington County State Recreation Area in Nashville.
○ Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area in Kinmundy, located
in Marion County.
○ Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area in Whittington,
located in Franklin County.
○ Giant City State Park in Makanda, located in Jackson County.
○ Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis.
Click here to
read more from bnd.com. With Map.
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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 Department Of Natural
Resources
Missouri State Parks Beginning Phase
One Of Resuming Normal Operations........
The Missouri State Parks division of the
Missouri Department of Natural Resources has announced the
commencement of phase one of a phased plan for resuming normal
park operations.
The majority of the Missouri state parks and
historical sites have remained open for day use, however,
Missouri State Parks had instituted a variety of measures
intended to maintain the required social distancing protocols.
Missouri State Parks will implement the
following measures as part of phase one of the resumption of
normal operations:
○ On May 4, concession-operated lodging,
dining, marina and retail operations will begin reopening at the
discretion of the individual concessionaires and following
Governor Parson’s recommended guidelines.
○ On May 11, Castlewood State Park, Elephant Rocks State Park,
Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site and State Park and
Weston Bend State Park will reopen for day use only.
○ On May 18, the off-road-vehicle riding area at St. Joe State
Park will reopen and will require daily permits to be purchased
online; quantities may be limited to manage capacity.
○ Park campgrounds and park-run lodging will remain closed
through May 18. Missouri State Parks continues to evaluate
public-health data, applicable social-distancing guidelines and
operational requirements to determine when it would be
appropriate to resume these operations.
○ Visitor centers, park offices, tours, programs, group camps,
enclosed shelters, playgrounds, pools and beaches will remain
closed as Missouri State Parks evaluates the implementation of
phase one. Events, including third-party events planned in the
month of May, may be postponed or cancelled.
Click here to
read this news article from kfvs12.com. With
Photo.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Milestones
RiverBills Boaters Group.........
We surpassed the 6,000 members
milestone this morning !
A big thanks to everyone that made this
possible...
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 6,001 members as of
04-30-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
It’s official! We’re opening for the 2020 Watersports season
this Friday, May 1st. Call us at 314-800-5695 to reserve your
rental in advance.
Visit our website
www.stljetski.com for our
updated social distancing process.
Jet Ski Rentals
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Mike's LaRosa Bar
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux,
Mo.........
The La Rosa Bar opening has been rescheduled for the week before
Memorial Day if the water stays down.
Andy Dallwitz
Longshot Marina
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Lewis Boats
Where Are You Going To Take Your Boat
The 1st Chance You Get ?
Reprinted from Lewis Boats Facebook...
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Marine Jobs
Surroundings Trade Only....
A few of the jobs listed this week include:
~ Marine Electronics Installers &
Technicians- Young's Electronics
~ Parts Dept Manager-All Island Marine Corp
~ Yacht Sales Professionals - SkipperBud's
Check out the marine jobs on the Trade
Only Job Board...
click here
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Costello Lock and Dam
Kaskaskia River at Modoc, IL.......
Reprinted from River Road Watersports Facebook...
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Upcoming Event....Tuesday, May 12,2020
Big Muddy Speaker Series
In Your Living Room !
Reprinted from Big Muddy Speaker Series Facebook...
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Lake Of The Ozarks
LOTO Restaurant Delivering Food Via
Zipline........
During the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent
closures, some restaurants at the Lake of the Ozarks have begun
to offer curbside or even dockside service. One LOTO
restaurant, perched atop a bluff has come up with a novel
solution to this less than ideal situation.
Paradise Tropical Restaurant & Bar has
introduced their zipline service, available 7 days a week:
"Lakefront dinner descending from Paradise".
Richard Enyart, Paradise's head of
maintenance, came up with the whimsical idea as a joke.
Restaurants were trying to figure out ways to provide dockside
service, so Enyart suggested using a zipline. 2 days later, it
was operational........
Click here to
read this news story from lakeexpo.com.
With Photos.
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Mississippi River At Rock Island, Illinois
A Look Back At The Day The Mississippi River Broke
The Record Of 1993........
History was made on May 2, 2019, as the Mississippi River
in the Quad Cities rose dramatically following heavy rainfall, which
officially pushed the river level over the previous all-time record of 22.63
feet, set on July 9, 1993.
As of 12:20 pm on May 2, 2019, the Mississippi River rose
to 22.64 feet on the Rock Island gauge. Stormtrack 8 Meteorologist Eric
Sorensen says that this flooding differs from the Greta Flood of 1993 in
that much of what was flowing through the region is from record snowfall in
Minnesotan and Wisconsin, combined with heavy spring rainfall over Illinois
and Iowa........
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Illinois River Near Lacon, Illinois
Pelicans Take Over An Illinois River Island........
While Trolling The Internet.... We reeled in a photo of
a large gathering of pelicans gathered on an island along the Illinois River
near Lacon. The group gradually thinned out as they headed towards the
backwaters to snag a bite to eat....
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way to
the "Walk
Thru"
position on the dock
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
4-24-20
Well on a positive note the 3rd Chute has its first
billboard..Yahoo!!! We have several changes at both
locations a lot of new stuff coming. We will start posting
pics of everything this week. Hopefully this s*** gets over
with and we get the Rock and Rollin. The only thing that has
been canceled is what we're not having while we're closed.
We aren't going any advance cancellations. As soon as we
open everything on schedule remains the same so check out
the Events tab.
As always Chute first ask questions later!!
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
03-24-20...Temporarily Closed
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
04-27-20
Hello Facebook Fans! Just wanted to
update everyone of our current status. Bluff City Grill will
remain closed as the stay at home order has been extended yet
again. We are hoping that we are getting closer to reopening as
the new extension of the stay at home order does have some
revisions allowing other businesses to reopen with restrictions
to accommodate social distancing. We miss all of you & cant wait
to see everyone as soon as we are allowed to reopen the doors.
We will continue to update with any status changes here on our
Facebook page. Make sure to like our page to prevent missing any
updates. If anyone has any questions in regard to a scheduled
event please follow this link:
https://bluffcitygrillalton.com/contact/ We truly appreciate
everyone’s support during this trying time & ask everyone to
come together as a community. Please support our community’s
small businesses & continue to follow the guidelines the CDC &
WHO has recommended to help end this pandemic. Stay Safe & Stay
Healthy!
#healthiswealth
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
04-24-20
Wow what a year!
We are excited to get back to work. After careful thought
and prayer we are opening the Boathouse
Parking lot for pickup and curbside delivery.
The Boathouse Restaurant
and deck will remain closed until we are allowed to
reopen our doors.
We will
be practicing social distancing , cooking and serving
masked and gloved.
The
Boathouse is honoring all front line workers who have
sacrificed so much during the pandemic with 25% off all
orders .
We are
starting small, menu and beverages we will post on
Friday April 24. Of course Pizzas are back.
We are
planning a great first weekend ( within the law) .
Courtesy docks are ONLY for Boathouse customers. NO
pickup drop off . We are anticipating the Boathouse Fuel
Dock opening on May 15 for all your boating needs.
This is
new for all of us let’s be kind to one another.
We wish
we could hug everyone, not yet. ❤️
If you are in the industry
and cannot feed yourself or you family please message,
we will do all we can to help in these difficult times.
Questions? Call 6362503300 or 6362503800
Or text 6365412140 this phone is for texting only.
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Website.... N/a
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
03/20/2020
Calhoun Ferry Company’s priority is
the health and safety of our crew and passengers.
We received a call today from the U.S. Coast Guard advising us
that all passengers will be required to stay in their vehicles
when crossing the ferry. This is in response to the restrictions
placed on gatherings of 10 or more people. This will remain in
effect until the restrictions are lifted.
We are cleaning and disinfecting all crew areas and all ferry
passes as we receive them.
Starting tomorrow 03/21/2020 we will be reducing our hours to
eliminate the late night shift on Friday and Saturday. This will
remain in effect until the restrictions are lifted. Hours will
be Monday through Saturday 5am to 9pm and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
We will all get through this together by working together for a
better tomorrow. Stay safe!
Thank You,
The Calhoun Ferry Company
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and
For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
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Duck Club Yacht Club
3-18-20
Because of the CDC recommendations the restaurant management
has decided to close the restaurant this weekend until
further notice.
MJB
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
This Saturday, May 2nd,
we are going to have BBQ smoked chicken plates w/2 sides $10
togo outside and $1 beers, first come first serve 12-til gone!
Cash only ....
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
03-24-20
The winery, gift shop, fuel dock and Grafton Oyster Bar are
"Closed."
March 16, 2020
For the safety of our family, customers and employees, we at
Grafton Harbor, have decided to close the gift shop and winery
during this pandemic. We will keep you all in our love and
prayers during this difficult time. Stay well everyone and thank
you all so much for your support.
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
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
We all know how hard the past year hit Grafton businesses. In
light of the closures caused by the 2019 Flood and COVID-19, the
Law Firm of Wittman & Lorton, P.C. and Preferred Title & Escrow,
Inc. purchased 50 $100 gift cards to giveaway on our FB page.
They also purchased 50 $100 gift cards from Grafton SkyTour.
Starting March 23rd, and continuing for 50 days we will give
away a $100 gift card to a Grafton restaurant or bar along with
a $100 gift card to Grafton SkyTour sponsored by Wittman &
Lorton and Preferred Title & Escrow! The goal is to encourage
others during this difficult time to purchase gift cards from
all Grafton businesses to be used once our businesses reopen!
Make sure you visit The Grafton Illinois FB page daily:
https://www.facebook.com/enjoygrafton/.
All you need to do is like and share Grafton Chamber of Commerce
FB page each day to enter the daily giveaway. We thank everyone
for your continued support of Grafton businesses! We can’t wait
to see you come back again! Stay Safe
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
04-28-20
We are
excited to announce that we will reopen this Friday, May 1st for
carry out!!! We will be open every Friday through Sunday from
11am to 8pm for the time being and look forward to expanding our
hours as soon as possible. We understand the importance of
social distancing, offering a sanitized place for pick up and
the importance of keeping our guests and employees safe. We will
be taking every safety measure possible to ensure this. It has
been a long 6 weeks for all of u...s
and with no end in sight, we just have to get back to doing what
love!!
It’s time for oysters, shrimp voodoo, and bread pudding. We will
have most of our menu available. We will also be selling beer
and package liquor. We encourage guests to call ahead and place
your orders. We have one of the largest parking lots in Grafton.
You are allowed to eat IN you cars. We ask that you do not
congregate or socialize with others while eating.
Thank you for supporting for the Oyster Bar, local businesses
and for supporting Grafton!!
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
04-11-20 Our office
will move back to the river on Monday morning. The office door
will be locked, you are welcome to come into the office one at a
time. We will try and disinfectant after each person, as we do
not want to make anyone ill, or nor do we want to get ill. Hope
you realize why we are taking these precautions. If everyone
works together, this may get over pretty soon. No one needs this
to stretch out any longer than necessary. We need warm weather,
sunshine and more boating. So wave at us at the end of the
road..
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
The old building
has been torn down.
Waiting on permits for new building.
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will
be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
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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
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Reprinted from Lewis Boats Facrbook...
click here.
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Longshot
Marina
Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
04-18-20
Longshot Saloon..Closed
03-24-20
Marina is open.
Just got excavator delivered for spring and summer projects
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
04-30-20
The La Rosa Bar opening has been rescheduled for the week before
Memorial Day if the water stays down.
Andy Dallwitz
Longshot Marina
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
03-24-20
Operating on a skeleton crew.
If there is a need or emergency, call 636 250-3008
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
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
03-31-20
Important Notice Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This
Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are doing well. Please note that we
have one person in our office working and taking phone calls at
this time. Our front door is locked, but our ramp is open.
Please leave your ramping payment in the box located at the
ramp. Our gas dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or something from our ships store
just give us a call 📞 and we can get it for you and arrange how
you can pick it up. Because of the size of our shops 🏢 we feel
confident that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one
another so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of
our scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop off
times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue to
think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor. Because
we are a emergency response team we are open for calls
during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
04-28-20
It’s official! We’re opening for the 2020 Watersports season
this Friday, May 1st. Call us at 314-800-5695 to reserve your
rental in advance. Visit our website
www.stljetski.com for our
updated social distancing process.
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
04-03-20
Happy Friday!
We are here for the weekend!
Call in ahead for food at 636-723-0005!
Click here for menu
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
04-08-20
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03-23-20
St. Charles Boat & Motor update:
Due to the unprecedented time that
the country is experiencing, we are implementing some additions
to our normal routine:
At this time, we remain open for business, operating with a
small staff. For the safety of our customers, our staff, and our
families, in addition to our normal operations, we are offering
some alternative means of interacting with us as well – for both
purchasing products (from parts to a new boat) and for your
service needs.
If you’d like to shop any new or used inventory with us with
minimized social interaction, we can schedule individual
appointments or send you a virtual video tour of a unit. You can
always shop our inventory on our website as well, at
www.stcharlesboat.com. We currently have some huge discounts
on our in stock inventory! If you’re interested in a private
appointment, please e-mail us at zeke@stcharlesboat.com or you
can call us at 636-947-0106 during normal business hours.
For your service needs, we can schedule a touchless drop off and
pick-up with you. For touchless drop off or pick-up, e-mail
Jerry at jerry@stcharlesboat.com or Zeke at zeke@stcharlesboat.com
for scheduling and instructions.
We realize that this too will pass and we can return to a more
normal routine, which means getting back to boating for many of
us!
We will keep our customer’s updated by posting on our
website and
Facebook page.
Winter Hours
Tue - Fri..9am - 5pm
Sat - 9am - 2pm
Sun & Mon..Closed
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
04-09-19
We have a full beer cooler..
Let us know what you want us to stock..we are trying our best to
be competitive versus across the bridge..there are only few that
I cant...so check us out..part of being competitive is counting
on you...this will go for groceries as well...let us know what
you need..
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
04-08-20
When you look across the harbor and can see the green peeking
through on the tree line, you know summer is right around the
corner!
Due to the recent events, we are doing our part in maintaining
social distance. Harbor members can call ahead to get a fuel
appointment, and splashing boats will be on a case by case
basis.
We can’t prevent anyone from gathering, but we can avoid being a
part of the problem by keeping VERY limited services.
We hope everyone is staying safe, and we look forward to seeing
the river crowded with boaters when this calms down!!
Happy boating!
Wood marina Spring Promotion
Attention - New Slip Customers
50% Off Any Available Slip |
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
Currently we are open. Although things may change. My wife is in
healthcare sales so I may be working from home more. Service
guys are currently working when work can be done outside of
shop. Hope this helps I will Let you know if things change more.
Andy
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 ......................... |
Closed |
Abigail's Tap
Room |
Closed |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Reopening May 1st for
Pickup Service & Possible delivery |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Closed |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Closed |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Closed |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening May 2, 2020 |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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WEDNESDAY
29 APRIL 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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The Ups and
Downs of River Life
Our Lady Of The
Rivers
Pool 26 of
the Mississippi River
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day..... were
all
posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Capt'n Mark Newlin who hails out
of Portage des Sioux, Mo.
RiverBill says... Thanks for letting us repost your pictures
Mark
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OPENING FRIDAY, May 1st !
Wow what a year!
We are excited to get back to work. After careful thought
and prayer we are opening the Boathouse
Parking lot for pickup and curbside delivery.
The
Boathouse Restaurant and deck will remain closed until
we are allowed to reopen our doors.
We will be practicing
social distancing , cooking and serving masked and
gloved.
The
Boathouse is honoring all front line workers who have
sacrificed so much during the pandemic with 25% off all
orders .
We are
starting small, menu and beverages we will post on
Friday April 24. Of course Pizzas are back.
We are
planning a great first weekend ( within the law) .
Courtesy docks are ONLY for Boathouse customers. NO
pickup drop off . We are anticipating the Boathouse Fuel
Dock opening on May 15 for all your boating needs.
This is
new for all of us let’s be kind to one another.
We wish
we could hug everyone, not yet. ❤️
If
you are in the industry and cannot feed yourself or you
family please message, we will do all we can to help in
these difficult times.
Questions? Call 6362503300
or 6362503800
Or text 6365412140 this phone is for texting only.
Website..
N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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WE BOAT NOT TO ESCAPE LIFE,
BUT FOR LIFE NOT TO ESCAPE US!
CALL 618-786-7678 TODAY!
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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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Yesteryears
Pic of the Day
Full Moon Over
The River
Click pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2018....was sent to us by Capt'n Frank Cunetto
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Featured Classifieds
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Classifieds Page"
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
Important Notice Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This
Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are
doing well. Please note that we have one person in our
office working and taking phone calls at this time. Our
front door is locked, but our ramp is open. Please leave
your ramping payment in the box located at the ramp. Our gas
dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or
something from our ships store just give us a call and we
can get it for you and arrange how you can pick it up.
Because of the size of our shops we feel confident
that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one another
so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of our
scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop
off times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue
to think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor.
Because we are a emergency response team we are open for
calls during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED APRIL
22, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4/MILE 241.4 - LOCKAGE AND CREW CHANGE SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT
Due to concerns regarding the
spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and effective immediately
for L/D’s 24 and 25, in the vicinity of Mile 273.4 and 241.4: No
industry personnel shall be allowed inside USACE lock control
houses or other buildings during crew changes, except in the
case of medical emergency. Crew changes will still be allowed,
but industry personnel must go directly from the vehicle to the
motor vessel. At both facilities (L/D’s 24/25) the crew van will
be required to park outside of the exterior fenced area during
the crew change. Also effective immediately Locks 24 and 25 will
not accept incoming or outgoing boat mail. Industry personnel
will be required to use their own facilities while navigating
through the lock. Changes are effective immediately and until
further notice. All navigation interest should be alert for, and
abide by, any special instructions that may be issued by the
lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D MAINTENANCE/TEMPORARY DELAYS
Continuing until April 27, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.,
each day, maintenance will be conducted at the Mel Price L/D in
the vicinity of Mile 200.5. During these work periods, temporary
delays may be necessary to facilitate crane operations. Mariners
should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from
the lockmaster.
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants
Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating around both
left and right descending navigation piers and the right
descending pier of the center span. Work barges should not
encroach more than 50 feet into the navigation channel, at any
time. For work barge locations, mariners are encouraged to
contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM
Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217) 248-9077.
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - Update
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 13 (Mile 556.6 – Mile 522.4),
Pool 15 (Mile 493.2 – Mile 482.9),
Pool 16 (Mile 482.8 – Mile 457.2),
Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2),
Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9),
Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 – Mile 301.2),
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 241.4),
Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 160.1) and
Pool 29 (Mile 160.0 – Mile 109.9).
Down-streaming operations are not recommended unless the vessel
is equal to or greater than 75 feet in length and the vessel has
a minimum of 1,800 h.p. Towboat operators should use caution,
minimize wake where possible, and be experienced in high water
operations. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in
debris in the water and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a
buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take
appropriate action to prevent any breakaways from occurring. Use
caution in all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of
all charted bridge navigational clearances. Buoys may have been
dragged off station so remain cautious while transiting.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The
following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 17 (Mile 457.1 – Mile 437.1) and
Zone 18 (Mile 437.0 – Mile 410.5).
In St. Louis Harbor, south-bound tows greater than 600 feet in
length, excluding the towboat, limit their transit to daylight
hours. North-bound tows have enough horsepower to maintain a
minimum of 3 MPH, on approach to the St. Louis Harbor Bridges.
It is recommended that all towing vessels have a pilot onboard
with recent high water experience with similar size tows,
through St. Louis Harbor Bridges. All towing vessels should have
a minimum of 250 h.p., for every 2,000 tons of cargo. Barges
should not be carried on the hip. Down-streaming operations are
not recommended unless the vessel is equal to or greater than 75
feet in length and the vessel has a minimum of 1,800 h.p.
Mariners are advised to favor the center of the channel and
proceed at their slowest safe operating speed based upon the
prevailing conditions to minimize wake damage. Vessels should
avoid laying up on levees or pushing in where railroad tracks
are charted near the bank, assess bridge clearances in advance
and ensure fleets are tendered at all times. Mariners should
review anchoring requirements and pre-identify layup areas in
the event of a river closure or barge breakaway. Mariners should
ensure that moored vessels and barges are adequately secured
with the anticipation of increased velocity and high water.
Drift and debris may be a hazard to navigation and drag buoys
off station.
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 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Zone 1 Grafton (Mile 9.0 – Mile 0.0).
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 5,996 members as of
04-29-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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River Flooding Mitigation
Trends Leading Towards Natural Flood
Controls........
Across the U.S., there are some communities
taking a more natural approach towards preventing the types of
flooding that has devastated the region in recent years.
As the flooding seems to be occurring more
often, the system of levees and walls that keep rivers like the
Mississippi and Missouri Rivers in check have come under greater
stress.
The emerging idea is to allow the rivers to
behave in a more natural way, such as reverting to wetlands,
rather than attempt to corral the rivers........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
With Photos.
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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 &
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More Flood Mitigation
Beleaguered By Flooding, River
Communities Trying New Solutions........
At one time, weekend cottages lined the
Meramec River in suburban Arnold, Missouri. Over the years,
flooding had taken it's toll, leaving behind crumbling
foundations, with the region slowly becoming reclaimed by
nature.
Instead of constructing levees to protect the
properties, the City of Arnold utilized federal and local tax
dollars to buy out hundreds of homeowners so that the land could
revert to wetlands which absorb the overflow waters.
In 2019, those wetlands helped Arnold avoid
major damage when the Mississippi River rose to it's second
highest recorded levels........
Click here to
read this news report from thetelegraph.com. With
Photos.
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Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Grafton Mayor Appeals Stay Home Order
Extension........
As Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's stay at
home mandate trudges towards another month, the Mayor of Grafton
has joined an increasing number of legislators calling on the
state to take a more regionalized approach.
Grafton's economy is driven by tourism, and
Mayor Rick Eberlin says that there is not much revenue coming in
at this time, and that is the reason he is calling on the
Governor to change his policy.
While there are a small number of restaurants
still open and offering carry-out or curbsite delivery, Eberlin
says that thereis not much business being done within the
city.........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from altondailynews.com.
With Photo and Audio.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Reopening Friday, May 1st for
Carryout........
Reprinted from Grafton Oyster Bar Facebook...
click here |
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River Road Watersports
Reopening Friday, May 1st.......
Reprinted from River Road Watersports Facebook...
click here |
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Froge's Bar & Grill
Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux,
Mo.......
Reprinted from Froge's Bar & Grill Facebook...
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Costello Lock and Dam
Kaskaskia River at Modoc, IL.......
Reprinted from River Road Watersports Facebook...
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River
History....
April
29, 2017 in River History
Lake Center Marina was hit by a tornado in the late afternoon.
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Boat Manufacturer
Smoker Craft Resumed Production........
Smoker Craft, Inc., manufacturer of aluminum,
fiberglass and pontoon boats sold under the Smoker Craft,
Starcraft, Sylvan and SunChaser brands, resumed limited
production on Monday, and will resume full production on Monday,
May 4.
The resumption of production has ended a five
week shutdown in compliance with Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb's
executive order for Indiana residents to remain at home due to
the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senior vice president of marketing and
corporate development, Peter Barrett says that Smoker Craft Inc.
counts the health and welfare of their staff, dealers and
partners as their top priority, and will implement a carefully
phased return to full production under guidance of health and
safety protocols........
Click here to
read this news report from boatingindustry.com.
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Upper Mississippi River
Coast Guard Warns Against Illegal Passenger Vessel
Operations........
The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River has
issued a warning to the public to avoid unlawful passenger vessel
operations.
A recent Coast Guard bulletin stated that there are
continuing reports of illegal commercial vessel services, including water
taxis, excursion vessels and transportation services reserved on-line via
apps at popular tourist locations.
The Coast Guard bulleting defines unlawful operations as
including, but not limited to:
○ Charter services that carry “passenger(s) for hire”
without a valid Coast Guard issued merchant mariner’s credential suitable
for the vessel’s service. “Passenger for hire” is defined as someone who
cannot participate in the voyage without paying or contributing something.
○ Bareboat charter services that provide a vessel with a crew or carry more
than 12 passengers onboard. A “bareboat charter” is defined as paying only
for the use of a vessel.
○ Charter services that carry more than six passengers, at least one of
which is for hire, and are not certificated by the Coast Guard.
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Mississippi River At New Orleans, Louisiana
All Bonnet Carre Spillway Bays To Close By
Friday........
On Monday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported that
all bays of the Bonnet Carre Spillway structure should be closed by Friday,
since the Mississippi River at New Orleans continues to fall.
On Friday, the Corps started closing 10 bays a day or the
remaining 80 open bays. The closure will mean that the spillway had been
open for just under a month.
The Bonnet Carre Spillway was opened on April 3rd for an
unprecedented sixth time over the past decade, as floodwaters from the Upper
Mississippi and Ohio Rivers threatened to flow past New Orleans........
Click here to read
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
03-24-20...Temporarily Closed
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
04-27-20
Hello Facebook Fans! Just wanted to
update everyone of our current status. Bluff City Grill will
remain closed as the stay at home order has been extended yet
again. We are hoping that we are getting closer to reopening as
the new extension of the stay at home order does have some
revisions allowing other businesses to reopen with restrictions
to accommodate social distancing. We miss all of you & cant wait
to see everyone as soon as we are allowed to reopen the doors.
We will continue to update with any status changes here on our
Facebook page. Make sure to like our page to prevent missing any
updates. If anyone has any questions in regard to a scheduled
event please follow this link:
https://bluffcitygrillalton.com/contact/ We truly appreciate
everyone’s support during this trying time & ask everyone to
come together as a community. Please support our community’s
small businesses & continue to follow the guidelines the CDC &
WHO has recommended to help end this pandemic. Stay Safe & Stay
Healthy!
#healthiswealth
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
04-24-20
Wow what a year!
We are excited to get back to work. After careful thought
and prayer we are opening the Boathouse
Parking lot for pickup and curbside delivery.
The Boathouse Restaurant
and deck will remain closed until we are allowed to
reopen our doors.
We will
be practicing social distancing , cooking and serving
masked and gloved.
The
Boathouse is honoring all front line workers who have
sacrificed so much during the pandemic with 25% off all
orders .
We are
starting small, menu and beverages we will post on
Friday April 24. Of course Pizzas are back.
We are
planning a great first weekend ( within the law) .
Courtesy docks are ONLY for Boathouse customers. NO
pickup drop off . We are anticipating the Boathouse Fuel
Dock opening on May 15 for all your boating needs.
This is
new for all of us let’s be kind to one another.
We wish
we could hug everyone, not yet. ❤️
If you are in the industry
and cannot feed yourself or you family please message,
we will do all we can to help in these difficult times.
Questions? Call 6362503300 or 6362503800
Or text 6365412140 this phone is for texting only.
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Website.... N/a
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
03/20/2020
Calhoun Ferry Company’s priority is
the health and safety of our crew and passengers.
We received a call today from the U.S. Coast Guard advising us
that all passengers will be required to stay in their vehicles
when crossing the ferry. This is in response to the restrictions
placed on gatherings of 10 or more people. This will remain in
effect until the restrictions are lifted.
We are cleaning and disinfecting all crew areas and all ferry
passes as we receive them.
Starting tomorrow 03/21/2020 we will be reducing our hours to
eliminate the late night shift on Friday and Saturday. This will
remain in effect until the restrictions are lifted. Hours will
be Monday through Saturday 5am to 9pm and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
We will all get through this together by working together for a
better tomorrow. Stay safe!
Thank You,
The Calhoun Ferry Company
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and
For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
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Duck Club Yacht Club
3-18-20
Because of the CDC recommendations the restaurant management
has decided to close the restaurant this weekend until
further notice.
MJB
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
This Saturday, May 2nd,
we are going to have BBQ smoked chicken plates w/2 sides $10
togo outside and $1 beers, first come first serve 12-til gone!
Cash only ....
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
03-24-20
The winery, gift shop, fuel dock and Grafton Oyster Bar are
"Closed."
March 16, 2020
For the safety of our family, customers and employees, we at
Grafton Harbor, have decided to close the gift shop and winery
during this pandemic. We will keep you all in our love and
prayers during this difficult time. Stay well everyone and thank
you all so much for your support.
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
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
We all know how hard the past year hit Grafton businesses. In
light of the closures caused by the 2019 Flood and COVID-19, the
Law Firm of Wittman & Lorton, P.C. and Preferred Title & Escrow,
Inc. purchased 50 $100 gift cards to giveaway on our FB page.
They also purchased 50 $100 gift cards from Grafton SkyTour.
Starting March 23rd, and continuing for 50 days we will give
away a $100 gift card to a Grafton restaurant or bar along with
a $100 gift card to Grafton SkyTour sponsored by Wittman &
Lorton and Preferred Title & Escrow! The goal is to encourage
others during this difficult time to purchase gift cards from
all Grafton businesses to be used once our businesses reopen!
Make sure you visit The Grafton Illinois FB page daily:
https://www.facebook.com/enjoygrafton/.
All you need to do is like and share Grafton Chamber of Commerce
FB page each day to enter the daily giveaway. We thank everyone
for your continued support of Grafton businesses! We can’t wait
to see you come back again! Stay Safe
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
04-28-20
We are
excited to announce that we will reopen this Friday, May 1st for
carry out!!! We will be open every Friday through Sunday from
11am to 8pm for the time being and look forward to expanding our
hours as soon as possible. We understand the importance of
social distancing, offering a sanitized place for pick up and
the importance of keeping our guests and employees safe. We will
be taking every safety measure possible to ensure this. It has
been a long 6 weeks for all of u...s
and with no end in sight, we just have to get back to doing what
love!!
It’s time for oysters, shrimp voodoo, and bread pudding. We will
have most of our menu available. We will also be selling beer
and package liquor. We encourage guests to call ahead and place
your orders. We have one of the largest parking lots in Grafton.
You are allowed to eat IN you cars. We ask that you do not
congregate or socialize with others while eating.
Thank you for supporting for the Oyster Bar, local businesses
and for supporting Grafton!!
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
04-11-20 Our office
will move back to the river on Monday morning. The office door
will be locked, you are welcome to come into the office one at a
time. We will try and disinfectant after each person, as we do
not want to make anyone ill, or nor do we want to get ill. Hope
you realize why we are taking these precautions. If everyone
works together, this may get over pretty soon. No one needs this
to stretch out any longer than necessary. We need warm weather,
sunshine and more boating. So wave at us at the end of the
road..
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
The old building
has been torn down.
Waiting on permits for new building.
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will
be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
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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
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Reprinted from Lewis Boats Facrbook...
click here.
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Longshot
Marina
Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
04-18-20
Longshot Saloon..Closed
03-24-20
Marina is open.
Just got excavator delivered for spring and summer projects
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 2, 2020
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
03-24-20
Operating on a skeleton crew.
If there is a need or emergency, call 636 250-3008
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
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
03-31-20
Important Notice Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This
Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are doing well. Please note that we
have one person in our office working and taking phone calls at
this time. Our front door is locked, but our ramp is open.
Please leave your ramping payment in the box located at the
ramp. Our gas dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or something from our ships store
just give us a call 📞 and we can get it for you and arrange how
you can pick it up. Because of the size of our shops 🏢 we feel
confident that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one
another so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of
our scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop off
times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue to
think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor. Because
we are a emergency response team we are open for calls
during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
04-28-20
It’s official! We’re opening for the 2020 Watersports season
this Friday, May 1st. Call us at 314-800-5695 to reserve your
rental in advance. Visit our website www.stljetski.com for our
updated social distancing process.
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
04-03-20
Happy Friday!
We are here for the weekend!
Call in ahead for food at 636-723-0005!
Click here for menu
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
04-08-20
SPRING SALES OFFERS | $2,000 Instant Savings on New Yamaha
Boats; Zero Down, Zero Interest, Zero Payments for 3 Months;
$7,500 Off 275 Series boats.
03-23-20
St. Charles Boat & Motor update:
Due to the unprecedented time that
the country is experiencing, we are implementing some additions
to our normal routine:
At this time, we remain open for business, operating with a
small staff. For the safety of our customers, our staff, and our
families, in addition to our normal operations, we are offering
some alternative means of interacting with us as well – for both
purchasing products (from parts to a new boat) and for your
service needs.
If you’d like to shop any new or used inventory with us with
minimized social interaction, we can schedule individual
appointments or send you a virtual video tour of a unit. You can
always shop our inventory on our website as well, at
www.stcharlesboat.com. We currently have some huge discounts
on our in stock inventory! If you’re interested in a private
appointment, please e-mail us at zeke@stcharlesboat.com or you
can call us at 636-947-0106 during normal business hours.
For your service needs, we can schedule a touchless drop off and
pick-up with you. For touchless drop off or pick-up, e-mail
Jerry at jerry@stcharlesboat.com or Zeke at zeke@stcharlesboat.com
for scheduling and instructions.
We realize that this too will pass and we can return to a more
normal routine, which means getting back to boating for many of
us!
We will keep our customer’s updated by posting on our
website and
Facebook page.
Winter Hours
Tue - Fri..9am - 5pm
Sat - 9am - 2pm
Sun & Mon..Closed
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
04-09-19
We have a full beer cooler..
Let us know what you want us to stock..we are trying our best to
be competitive versus across the bridge..there are only few that
I cant...so check us out..part of being competitive is counting
on you...this will go for groceries as well...let us know what
you need..
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
04-08-20
When you look across the harbor and can see the green peeking
through on the tree line, you know summer is right around the
corner!
Due to the recent events, we are doing our part in maintaining
social distance. Harbor members can call ahead to get a fuel
appointment, and splashing boats will be on a case by case
basis.
We can’t prevent anyone from gathering, but we can avoid being a
part of the problem by keeping VERY limited services.
We hope everyone is staying safe, and we look forward to seeing
the river crowded with boaters when this calms down!!
Happy boating!
Wood marina Spring Promotion
Attention - New Slip Customers
50% Off Any Available Slip |
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
Currently we are open. Although things may change. My wife is in
healthcare sales so I may be working from home more. Service
guys are currently working when work can be done outside of
shop. Hope this helps I will Let you know if things change more.
Andy
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 ......................... |
Closed |
Abigail's Tap
Room |
Closed |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Reopening May 1st for
Pickup Service & Possible delivery |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Closed |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Closed |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Closed |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening May 2, 2020 |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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TUESDAY
28 APRIL 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
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day..... was
sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher who hails out of the Alton Motor
Boat Club
Beautiful day on river Sunday and even found a few nice shrooms.
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Our Lady Of The
Rivers
Pool 26 of
the Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day..... was
posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Capt'n Mark Newlin who hails out
of Portage des Sioux, Mo.
RiverBill says... Thanks for letting us repost your pictures
Mark
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OPENING FRIDAY !
Wow what a year!
We are excited to get back to work. After careful thought
and prayer we are opening the Boathouse
Parking lot for pickup and curbside delivery.
The
Boathouse Restaurant and deck will remain closed until
we are allowed to reopen our doors.
We will be practicing
social distancing , cooking and serving masked and
gloved.
The
Boathouse is honoring all front line workers who have
sacrificed so much during the pandemic with 25% off all
orders .
We are
starting small, menu and beverages we will post on
Friday April 24. Of course Pizzas are back.
We are
planning a great first weekend ( within the law) .
Courtesy docks are ONLY for Boathouse customers. NO
pickup drop off . We are anticipating the Boathouse Fuel
Dock opening on May 15 for all your boating needs.
This is
new for all of us let’s be kind to one another.
We wish
we could hug everyone, not yet. ❤️
If
you are in the industry and cannot feed yourself or you
family please message, we will do all we can to help in
these difficult times.
Questions? Call 6362503300
or 6362503800
Or text 6365412140 this phone is for texting only.
Website..
N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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WE BOAT NOT TO ESCAPE LIFE,
BUT FOR LIFE NOT TO ESCAPE US!
CALL 618-786-7678 TODAY!
click here
for Facebook
click here
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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Yesteryears
Pic of the Day
The Confederate Soldier Memorial,
the remaining section of the Old Alton Dam
and the city of Alton across the
River
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Click pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2015....sunset at Lincoln Shields Park on the
Missouri side of the Mississippi River across from Alton, IL.
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Featured Classifieds
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Classifieds Page"
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
Important Notice Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This
Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are
doing well. Please note that we have one person in our
office working and taking phone calls at this time. Our
front door is locked, but our ramp is open. Please leave
your ramping payment in the box located at the ramp. Our gas
dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or
something from our ships store just give us a call and we
can get it for you and arrange how you can pick it up.
Because of the size of our shops we feel confident
that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one another
so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of our
scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop
off times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue
to think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor.
Because we are a emergency response team we are open for
calls during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED APRIL
22, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4/MILE 241.4 - LOCKAGE AND CREW CHANGE SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT
Due to concerns regarding the
spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and effective immediately
for L/D’s 24 and 25, in the vicinity of Mile 273.4 and 241.4: No
industry personnel shall be allowed inside USACE lock control
houses or other buildings during crew changes, except in the
case of medical emergency. Crew changes will still be allowed,
but industry personnel must go directly from the vehicle to the
motor vessel. At both facilities (L/D’s 24/25) the crew van will
be required to park outside of the exterior fenced area during
the crew change. Also effective immediately Locks 24 and 25 will
not accept incoming or outgoing boat mail. Industry personnel
will be required to use their own facilities while navigating
through the lock. Changes are effective immediately and until
further notice. All navigation interest should be alert for, and
abide by, any special instructions that may be issued by the
lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D MAINTENANCE/TEMPORARY DELAYS
Continuing until April 27, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.,
each day, maintenance will be conducted at the Mel Price L/D in
the vicinity of Mile 200.5. During these work periods, temporary
delays may be necessary to facilitate crane operations. Mariners
should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from
the lockmaster.
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants
Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating around both
left and right descending navigation piers and the right
descending pier of the center span. Work barges should not
encroach more than 50 feet into the navigation channel, at any
time. For work barge locations, mariners are encouraged to
contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM
Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217) 248-9077.
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - Update
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 13 (Mile 556.6 – Mile 522.4),
Pool 15 (Mile 493.2 – Mile 482.9),
Pool 16 (Mile 482.8 – Mile 457.2),
Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2),
Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9),
Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 – Mile 301.2),
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 241.4),
Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 160.1) and
Pool 29 (Mile 160.0 – Mile 109.9).
Down-streaming operations are not recommended unless the vessel
is equal to or greater than 75 feet in length and the vessel has
a minimum of 1,800 h.p. Towboat operators should use caution,
minimize wake where possible, and be experienced in high water
operations. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in
debris in the water and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a
buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take
appropriate action to prevent any breakaways from occurring. Use
caution in all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of
all charted bridge navigational clearances. Buoys may have been
dragged off station so remain cautious while transiting.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The
following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 17 (Mile 457.1 – Mile 437.1) and
Zone 18 (Mile 437.0 – Mile 410.5).
In St. Louis Harbor, south-bound tows greater than 600 feet in
length, excluding the towboat, limit their transit to daylight
hours. North-bound tows have enough horsepower to maintain a
minimum of 3 MPH, on approach to the St. Louis Harbor Bridges.
It is recommended that all towing vessels have a pilot onboard
with recent high water experience with similar size tows,
through St. Louis Harbor Bridges. All towing vessels should have
a minimum of 250 h.p., for every 2,000 tons of cargo. Barges
should not be carried on the hip. Down-streaming operations are
not recommended unless the vessel is equal to or greater than 75
feet in length and the vessel has a minimum of 1,800 h.p.
Mariners are advised to favor the center of the channel and
proceed at their slowest safe operating speed based upon the
prevailing conditions to minimize wake damage. Vessels should
avoid laying up on levees or pushing in where railroad tracks
are charted near the bank, assess bridge clearances in advance
and ensure fleets are tendered at all times. Mariners should
review anchoring requirements and pre-identify layup areas in
the event of a river closure or barge breakaway. Mariners should
ensure that moored vessels and barges are adequately secured
with the anticipation of increased velocity and high water.
Drift and debris may be a hazard to navigation and drag buoys
off station.
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 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Zone 1 Grafton (Mile 9.0 – Mile 0.0).
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 5,980 members as of
04-28-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Illinois Boating Laws
Law States Family Can Only Legally Be
On Their Boat When It Is In Their Garage........
On Saturday, Illinois Governor J.D. Pritzker
said that social distancing restricts boaters from having more
than two people aboard a boat at a time.
The ruling means that a family of four or
five, a husband, wife and kids may not all be on the boat at the
same time, but only two at a time may be on the vessel.
Boaters are discussing their frustration with
the rule. Monty Osborn of Granite City says that it doesn't
make sense if there are more than two people in a boat. He adds
that if family is involved, you all live in the same house
anyway........
Click here to
read this news story from fox2now.com.
With Video.
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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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Missouri Floating News
You May Want To Start Planning Tubing
Trips Now........
Summertime is coming up soon, and that means
many hot, sunny days spent outside, looking for ways to cool
off. One way is taking a float trip along one of Missouri's
lazy rivers.
Only in your state has put together a list of
six Missouri tubing trips, with some on the Current River, a few
on the Meramec River and one each on the Huzzah and Jacks Fork
Rivers........
Click here to
read more from onlyinyourstate.com. With
Photos.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Photo courtesy Wikipedia
Old US-8 Bridge in foreground with the new I-20 Bridge in
Background
Mississippi River At Vicksburg,
Mississippi
Barges Allided With A Mississippi River
Bridge........
On Monday afternoon, several barges allided
with a bridge spanning the Mississippi River at Vicksburg,
Mississippi. The barges struck the Old U.S. 8- Bridge prior to
scattering along the river.
The U.S. Coast Guard had recovery vessels
working to secure the barges. Traffic on the adjacent
Interstate 20 Bridge was not affected........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from knoe.com. With
Photo.
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wikipedia Map
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River History....
28
April 1960 in River History
70 mph winds destroyed the Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse in Hannibal, Mo
Source. Missouri Life Magazine
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New York State Canal System
The Canal System Will Not Reopen Until
May 15th........
Officials have recently announced that the
New York State Canal System will not be opened to navigational
traffic until May 15th.
Late Thursday, the state Canal Corporation
released a statement saying that they have suspended all
non-essential construction and maintenance activities, so
therefore, the canal system will not be open for through
navigation of the locks until May 15.
The statement continues, stating that in
order to support the canal's use as a prime recreational
waterway, the Canal Corporation is considering operational
options that would guarantee access to the canal system this
season, even if only on a regional basis........
Click here to
read this news article from newyorkupstate.com.
With Photo.
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Ohio River Near Brookport, Illinois
U.S. 45 Ohio River Bridge Closing For Walk-Through
Inspection........
On Thursday morning, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
intends to close the U.S. 45 Ohio River "Brookport" Bridge for it's annual
walk through inspection. The span is expected to be reopened by noon on
Thursday.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet states that all
Kentucky bridges are subjected to a detailed inspection every two years.
The long-span river and lake bridges are subjected to an annual walk-through
safety check as well.
The bridge carries a 15 ton weight limit because of the
deck width. It is also restricted to vehicles no more than eight feet in
width, and has a 9 foot, 6 inch height restriction........
Click here to read
this news article from kfvs12.com. With Photo.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way to
the "Walk
Thru"
position on the dock
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
03-24-20...Temporarily Closed
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
04-27-20
Hello Facebook Fans! Just wanted to
update everyone of our current status. Bluff City Grill will
remain closed as the stay at home order has been extended yet
again. We are hoping that we are getting closer to reopening as
the new extension of the stay at home order does have some
revisions allowing other businesses to reopen with restrictions
to accommodate social distancing. We miss all of you & cant wait
to see everyone as soon as we are allowed to reopen the doors.
We will continue to update with any status changes here on our
Facebook page. Make sure to like our page to prevent missing any
updates. If anyone has any questions in regard to a scheduled
event please follow this link:
https://bluffcitygrillalton.com/contact/ We truly appreciate
everyone’s support during this trying time & ask everyone to
come together as a community. Please support our community’s
small businesses & continue to follow the guidelines the CDC &
WHO has recommended to help end this pandemic. Stay Safe & Stay
Healthy!
#healthiswealth
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
04-24-20
Wow what a year!
We are excited to get back to work. After careful thought
and prayer we are opening the Boathouse
Parking lot for pickup and curbside delivery.
The Boathouse Restaurant
and deck will remain closed until we are allowed to
reopen our doors.
We will
be practicing social distancing , cooking and serving
masked and gloved.
The
Boathouse is honoring all front line workers who have
sacrificed so much during the pandemic with 25% off all
orders .
We are
starting small, menu and beverages we will post on
Friday April 24. Of course Pizzas are back.
We are
planning a great first weekend ( within the law) .
Courtesy docks are ONLY for Boathouse customers. NO
pickup drop off . We are anticipating the Boathouse Fuel
Dock opening on May 15 for all your boating needs.
This is
new for all of us let’s be kind to one another.
We wish
we could hug everyone, not yet. ❤️
If you are in the industry
and cannot feed yourself or you family please message,
we will do all we can to help in these difficult times.
Questions? Call 6362503300 or 6362503800
Or text 6365412140 this phone is for texting only.
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Website.... N/a
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
03/20/2020
Calhoun Ferry Company’s priority is
the health and safety of our crew and passengers.
We received a call today from the U.S. Coast Guard advising us
that all passengers will be required to stay in their vehicles
when crossing the ferry. This is in response to the restrictions
placed on gatherings of 10 or more people. This will remain in
effect until the restrictions are lifted.
We are cleaning and disinfecting all crew areas and all ferry
passes as we receive them.
Starting tomorrow 03/21/2020 we will be reducing our hours to
eliminate the late night shift on Friday and Saturday. This will
remain in effect until the restrictions are lifted. Hours will
be Monday through Saturday 5am to 9pm and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
We will all get through this together by working together for a
better tomorrow. Stay safe!
Thank You,
The Calhoun Ferry Company
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and
For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
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Duck Club Yacht Club
3-18-20
Because of the CDC recommendations the restaurant management
has decided to close the restaurant this weekend until
further notice.
MJB
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
Closed until further notice ....
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
03-24-20
The winery, gift shop, fuel dock and Grafton Oyster Bar are
"Closed."
March 16, 2020
For the safety of our family, customers and employees, we at
Grafton Harbor, have decided to close the gift shop and winery
during this pandemic. We will keep you all in our love and
prayers during this difficult time. Stay well everyone and thank
you all so much for your support.
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
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
We all know how hard the past year hit Grafton businesses. In
light of the closures caused by the 2019 Flood and COVID-19, the
Law Firm of Wittman & Lorton, P.C. and Preferred Title & Escrow,
Inc. purchased 50 $100 gift cards to giveaway on our FB page.
They also purchased 50 $100 gift cards from Grafton SkyTour.
Starting March 23rd, and continuing for 50 days we will give
away a $100 gift card to a Grafton restaurant or bar along with
a $100 gift card to Grafton SkyTour sponsored by Wittman &
Lorton and Preferred Title & Escrow! The goal is to encourage
others during this difficult time to purchase gift cards from
all Grafton businesses to be used once our businesses reopen!
Make sure you visit The Grafton Illinois FB page daily:
https://www.facebook.com/enjoygrafton/.
All you need to do is like and share Grafton Chamber of Commerce
FB page each day to enter the daily giveaway. We thank everyone
for your continued support of Grafton businesses! We can’t wait
to see you come back again! Stay Safe
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Closed Until Further Notice
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
04-11-20 Our office
will move back to the river on Monday morning. The office door
will be locked, you are welcome to come into the office one at a
time. We will try and disinfectant after each person, as we do
not want to make anyone ill, or nor do we want to get ill. Hope
you realize why we are taking these precautions. If everyone
works together, this may get over pretty soon. No one needs this
to stretch out any longer than necessary. We need warm weather,
sunshine and more boating. So wave at us at the end of the
road..
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
The old building
has been torn down.
Waiting on permits for new building.
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will
be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down..
click here
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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
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Reprinted from Lewis Boats Facrbook...
click here.
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Longshot
Marina
Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
04-18-20
Longshot Saloon..Closed
03-24-20
Marina is open.
Just got excavator delivered for spring and summer projects
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 2, 2020
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
03-24-20
Operating on a skeleton crew.
If there is a need or emergency, call 636 250-3008
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
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
03-31-20
Important Notice Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This
Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are doing well. Please note that we
have one person in our office working and taking phone calls at
this time. Our front door is locked, but our ramp is open.
Please leave your ramping payment in the box located at the
ramp. Our gas dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or something from our ships store
just give us a call 📞 and we can get it for you and arrange how
you can pick it up. Because of the size of our shops 🏢 we feel
confident that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one
another so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of
our scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop off
times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue to
think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor. Because
we are a emergency response team we are open for calls
during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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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
04-03-20
Happy Friday!
We are here for the weekend!
Call in ahead for food at 636-723-0005!
Click here for menu
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
04-08-20
SPRING SALES OFFERS | $2,000 Instant Savings on New Yamaha
Boats; Zero Down, Zero Interest, Zero Payments for 3 Months;
$7,500 Off 275 Series boats.
03-23-20
St. Charles Boat & Motor update:
Due to the unprecedented time that
the country is experiencing, we are implementing some additions
to our normal routine:
At this time, we remain open for business, operating with a
small staff. For the safety of our customers, our staff, and our
families, in addition to our normal operations, we are offering
some alternative means of interacting with us as well – for both
purchasing products (from parts to a new boat) and for your
service needs.
If you’d like to shop any new or used inventory with us with
minimized social interaction, we can schedule individual
appointments or send you a virtual video tour of a unit. You can
always shop our inventory on our website as well, at
www.stcharlesboat.com. We currently have some huge discounts
on our in stock inventory! If you’re interested in a private
appointment, please e-mail us at zeke@stcharlesboat.com or you
can call us at 636-947-0106 during normal business hours.
For your service needs, we can schedule a touchless drop off and
pick-up with you. For touchless drop off or pick-up, e-mail
Jerry at jerry@stcharlesboat.com or Zeke at zeke@stcharlesboat.com
for scheduling and instructions.
We realize that this too will pass and we can return to a more
normal routine, which means getting back to boating for many of
us!
We will keep our customer’s updated by posting on our
website and
Facebook page.
Winter Hours
Tue - Fri..9am - 5pm
Sat - 9am - 2pm
Sun & Mon..Closed
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
04-09-19
We have a full beer cooler..
Let us know what you want us to stock..we are trying our best to
be competitive versus across the bridge..there are only few that
I cant...so check us out..part of being competitive is counting
on you...this will go for groceries as well...let us know what
you need..
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
Two Rivers Marina. |
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Woodland Marina
UMR
222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
04-08-20
When you look across the harbor and can see the green peeking
through on the tree line, you know summer is right around the
corner!
Due to the recent events, we are doing our part in maintaining
social distance. Harbor members can call ahead to get a fuel
appointment, and splashing boats will be on a case by case
basis.
We can’t prevent anyone from gathering, but we can avoid being a
part of the problem by keeping VERY limited services.
We hope everyone is staying safe, and we look forward to seeing
the river crowded with boaters when this calms down!!
Happy boating!
Wood marina Spring Promotion
Attention - New Slip Customers
50% Off Any Available Slip |
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
Currently we are open. Although things may change. My wife is in
healthcare sales so I may be working from home more. Service
guys are currently working when work can be done outside of
shop. Hope this helps I will Let you know if things change more.
Andy
Yacht Club tore down due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on Higher ground !
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More Things Going On This Week
click here
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 ..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 ......................... |
Closed |
Abigail's Tap
Room |
Closed |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Reopening May 1st for
Pickup Service & Possible delivery |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Closed |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Closed |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Closed |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening May 2, 2020 |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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MONDAY
27 APRIL 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Our Lady Of The
Rivers
Pool 26 of
the Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day..... were
posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Capt'n Mark Newlin who hails out
of Portage des Sioux, Mo.
Water is creeping over sidewalk. Giant river-rat seen nearby
RiverBill says... Thanks for letting us repost your pictures
Mark
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The Boathouse
Pool 26 of
the Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day..... was
posted on
The Boathouse
Facebook page and it says it
all
Cleaning Day At
The Boathouse
The Boathouse Re-Opens
This Friday
For Pickup Only
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Wow what a year!
We are excited to get back to work. After careful thought
and prayer we are opening the Boathouse
Parking lot for pickup and curbside delivery.
The
Boathouse Restaurant and deck will remain closed until
we are allowed to reopen our doors.
We will be practicing
social distancing , cooking and serving masked and
gloved.
The
Boathouse is honoring all front line workers who have
sacrificed so much during the pandemic with 25% off all
orders .
We are
starting small, menu and beverages we will post on
Friday April 24. Of course Pizzas are back.
We are
planning a great first weekend ( within the law) .
Courtesy docks are ONLY for Boathouse customers. NO
pickup drop off . We are anticipating the Boathouse Fuel
Dock opening on May 15 for all your boating needs.
This is
new for all of us let’s be kind to one another.
We wish
we could hug everyone, not yet. ❤️
If
you are in the industry and cannot feed yourself or you
family please message, we will do all we can to help in
these difficult times.
Questions? Call 6362503300
or 6362503800
Or text 6365412140 this phone is for texting only.
Website..
N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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WE BOAT NOT TO ESCAPE LIFE,
BUT FOR LIFE NOT TO ESCAPE US!
CALL 618-786-7678 TODAY!
click here
for Facebook
click here
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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Yesteryears
Pic of the Day
Pickett Hastings
Passing through Pool 26 in 2016
Click pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2016.....was
sent to us by Capt'n Scott Shipman who hails out of harbor Point
yacht Club in the boat...... "Eyevalue."
Bill,
Thanks for all the work on the website. The Pickett Hastings was
traveling through the pool on Sunday. The following is an
article about the Captain, wish we could have had an opportunity
to visit with him....
click here
Scott & Chris Shipman
"Eyevalue"
Harbor Point Yacht Club
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The captain of the
"Pickett Hasting"
passed away in
2017. He was
A True River Legend
Ike
was probably best known for his infatuation with the
Mississippi River and boats. He spent his summers and free
time commercial fishing and building boats. Besides the 47
different boats he built, he also built an amphibious
biplane and obtained an aeronautical pilots license along
with his Riverboat pilot license.
His two most well-known boats were the sternwheeler Lilly
Belle, a 60 foot boat started in 1958, and an all-aluminum
hull 100 ft boat started in 2003 called the Pickett
Hastings. The Lilly Belle was used for both personal family
vacations and chartered excursions. It also hosted the
National Audubon educational trips up and down the river for
several years.
The Pickett Hastings was much faster and larger and like its
predecessor made many trips up and down both the Mississippi
and Ohio Rivers. Ike was especially fond of the River
Regattas, River Festivals, and stern wheel races, which he
often won. It was estimated that he logged over 80,000 miles
on the Mississippi and Ohio River. The Pickett Hastings
entertained a filming crew from the History channel in 2014
and Ike was excited to see his excursions documented in the
episodes of “Mississippi Men,” which aired in early 2015. He
always said that his greatest accomplishment was his “boys”,
Jim and Jeff.
Leabonfh.com
More about Capt. Ike
Hastings
Big River Magazine..
click here
Journal Standard.com... click
here
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
Important Notice Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This
Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are
doing well. Please note that we have one person in our
office working and taking phone calls at this time. Our
front door is locked, but our ramp is open. Please leave
your ramping payment in the box located at the ramp. Our gas
dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or
something from our ships store just give us a call and we
can get it for you and arrange how you can pick it up.
Because of the size of our shops we feel confident
that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one another
so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of our
scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop
off times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue
to think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor.
Because we are a emergency response team we are open for
calls during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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Port Charles Harbor
Marine Mechanic / Technician Wanted......
Reprinted from Port Charles Harbor Facebook....
click here
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED APRIL
22, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4/MILE 241.4 - LOCKAGE AND CREW CHANGE SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT
Due to concerns regarding the
spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and effective immediately
for L/D’s 24 and 25, in the vicinity of Mile 273.4 and 241.4: No
industry personnel shall be allowed inside USACE lock control
houses or other buildings during crew changes, except in the
case of medical emergency. Crew changes will still be allowed,
but industry personnel must go directly from the vehicle to the
motor vessel. At both facilities (L/D’s 24/25) the crew van will
be required to park outside of the exterior fenced area during
the crew change. Also effective immediately Locks 24 and 25 will
not accept incoming or outgoing boat mail. Industry personnel
will be required to use their own facilities while navigating
through the lock. Changes are effective immediately and until
further notice. All navigation interest should be alert for, and
abide by, any special instructions that may be issued by the
lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D MAINTENANCE/TEMPORARY DELAYS
Continuing until April 27, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.,
each day, maintenance will be conducted at the Mel Price L/D in
the vicinity of Mile 200.5. During these work periods, temporary
delays may be necessary to facilitate crane operations. Mariners
should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from
the lockmaster.
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants
Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating around both
left and right descending navigation piers and the right
descending pier of the center span. Work barges should not
encroach more than 50 feet into the navigation channel, at any
time. For work barge locations, mariners are encouraged to
contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM
Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217) 248-9077.
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - Update
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 13 (Mile 556.6 – Mile 522.4),
Pool 15 (Mile 493.2 – Mile 482.9),
Pool 16 (Mile 482.8 – Mile 457.2),
Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2),
Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9),
Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 – Mile 301.2),
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 241.4),
Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 160.1) and
Pool 29 (Mile 160.0 – Mile 109.9).
Down-streaming operations are not recommended unless the vessel
is equal to or greater than 75 feet in length and the vessel has
a minimum of 1,800 h.p. Towboat operators should use caution,
minimize wake where possible, and be experienced in high water
operations. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in
debris in the water and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a
buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take
appropriate action to prevent any breakaways from occurring. Use
caution in all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of
all charted bridge navigational clearances. Buoys may have been
dragged off station so remain cautious while transiting.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The
following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 17 (Mile 457.1 – Mile 437.1) and
Zone 18 (Mile 437.0 – Mile 410.5).
In St. Louis Harbor, south-bound tows greater than 600 feet in
length, excluding the towboat, limit their transit to daylight
hours. North-bound tows have enough horsepower to maintain a
minimum of 3 MPH, on approach to the St. Louis Harbor Bridges.
It is recommended that all towing vessels have a pilot onboard
with recent high water experience with similar size tows,
through St. Louis Harbor Bridges. All towing vessels should have
a minimum of 250 h.p., for every 2,000 tons of cargo. Barges
should not be carried on the hip. Down-streaming operations are
not recommended unless the vessel is equal to or greater than 75
feet in length and the vessel has a minimum of 1,800 h.p.
Mariners are advised to favor the center of the channel and
proceed at their slowest safe operating speed based upon the
prevailing conditions to minimize wake damage. Vessels should
avoid laying up on levees or pushing in where railroad tracks
are charted near the bank, assess bridge clearances in advance
and ensure fleets are tendered at all times. Mariners should
review anchoring requirements and pre-identify layup areas in
the event of a river closure or barge breakaway. Mariners should
ensure that moored vessels and barges are adequately secured
with the anticipation of increased velocity and high water.
Drift and debris may be a hazard to navigation and drag buoys
off station.
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 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Zone 1 Grafton (Mile 9.0 – Mile 0.0).
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 5,977 members as of
04-27-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Missouri River Near Chesterfield,
Missouri
Paddlers Rescued From The Missouri
River Near Howell Island........
Early Wednesday morning, first responders
were called out to the Missouri River near the Howell Island
Conservation Area to rescue three kayakers.
Emergency responders report that one paddler
was in the water and stuck on rocks between an island and the
St. Louis County bank of the Missouri River near the
conservation area. That paddler was able to get out of the
kayak and onto the island.
Another of the three paddlers was able to
call for help. All three kayakers were out hunting. They were
all able to get out of the water safely, but were cold........
Click here to
read this news story from kmov.com. With
Video.
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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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Illinois COVID-19 Response
The State Will Reopen Some Recreation
Areas........
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources
recently announced that they will be reopening some select state
parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreation areas and trails
starting on May 1.
The visitors to the reopened sites will
expected to comply with all social distancing guidelines, as
well as other COVID-19 best practices.
The visitors to the reopened sites should
bring in alcohol-based hand sanitizer, containing at least 60
percent alcohol and face covering........
Click here to
read this news article from advantagenews.com. With
Photo
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Upper Mississippi River
Dredge Goetz Preparing To Work The
Upper Mississippi River........
The Dredge Goetz and her crew of over
50 men and women, support equipment and vessels are preparing to
hit the Mississippi River over the coming week, were they will
work to keep the river open for commerce.
The U.S. Army Corps or Engineers, St Paul
District says that like many other endeavors, COVID-19 has
altered many routines, and in order to keep the crews safe from
infection the Corps has altered their procedures as well.
The crew will be required to follow social
distancing protocols, as well as constantly disinfecting
constantly and the kitchen staff are finalizing plans for food
handling........
Click here to
read this news report from dredgingtoday.com. With
Photos;
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A Long Boat Ride, But....
E-Town River Restaurant
Opening for Carry Out May 1
Ohio River At Elizabethtown,
Illinois.......
Reprinted from E-Town River Restaurant Facebook...
click here
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Mississippi River At Dubuque, Iowa
Annual Great River Rumble Has Been Canceled........
An annual kayak and canoe trip along the Mississippi
River has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Great River
Rumble was originally scheduled to start on July 26th in Dubuque, Iowa.
The 92 mile paddling event typically takes place over a
period of 7 days, and wraps up in LeClaire, Iowa. The event will be held in
2021.
Next year's Great River Rumble will start on August 1st
in Dubuque and follow this year's scheduled route, with stops planned in
Massey Marina, Iowa, Bellevue, Iowa, Savanna, Illinois, Thomson, Illinois,
Clinton, Iowa, Rick Creek Campground and LeClaire........
Click here to read
this news tidbit from telegraphherald.com.
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US Coast Guard Heartland
Boating Safety App....
Reprinted from US Coast
Guard Heartland...
click here
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River History....
27
April 1865 in River History
The Steamboat "Sultana" exploded on the Mississippi River, near Memphis,
Tennessee.
The explosion killed 1,700 people. 1450 of them were paroled Union POWs on
their way home after the Civil War..
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Lake Of The Ozarks
A Look Back At The Beginning Of The
Lake........
On April 26, 1931, the Bagnell Dam was put
into operation and started generating electricity for the first
time. This was less than two years after crews began
demolishing the town of Linn Creek and clearing the land that
would become the Lake of the Ozarks.
The lake of the Ozarks officially opened to
boat traffic on May 30, 1931. Some four months after that,
crews inside the Bagnell Dam turned on the switches allowing
current to flow from the dam's large hydroelectric generators.
High tension power lines carried power to a large feeder station
in Wellston and to modern-day Park Hills.
At the time, the Union Electric Light and
Power Co's dam along the Osage River was hailed for it's ability
to generate electricity. Along the lake, a few rough fishing
camps popped up, however, it would take nearly three decades
before the reservoir would become a busy summertime
destination........
Click here to
read this news story from stltoday.com. With
Photos.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
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
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
03-24-20...Temporarily Closed
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
04-08-20
As everyone is aware, Governor Pritzker
has extended the order that all Bars & Restaurants must
discontinue dine in services, effective 3/17/2020 through a
minimum of 4/30/2020. At
this time, Bluff City Grill will remain closed without curbside
or delivery services. We have taken this down time to
ensure all our staff members are taking the necessary
precautions to help slow/stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
During this shut down, we have been working on many projects to
reopen a stronger & more efficient establishment. We look
forward to seeing everyone when the ban is lifted. If the ban
continues further than 4/30/2020 (prayers we don't cross that
bridge) we will revisit the idea of curbside services & keep
everyone informed on that decision. If anyone has any questions
in regard to a scheduled event please follow this link: https://bluffcitygrillalton.com/contact/
We truly appreciate everyone’s support during this trying time &
ask everyone to come together as a community. Please support our
community’s small businesses & continue to follow the guidelines
the CDC & WHO has recommended to help end this pandemic. Stay
Safe & Stay Healthy! #healthiswealth
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
04-24-20
Wow what a year!
We are excited to get back to work. After careful thought
and prayer we are opening the Boathouse
Parking lot for pickup and curbside delivery.
The Boathouse Restaurant
and deck will remain closed until we are allowed to
reopen our doors.
We will
be practicing social distancing , cooking and serving
masked and gloved.
The
Boathouse is honoring all front line workers who have
sacrificed so much during the pandemic with 25% off all
orders .
We are
starting small, menu and beverages we will post on
Friday April 24. Of course Pizzas are back.
We are
planning a great first weekend ( within the law) .
Courtesy docks are ONLY for Boathouse customers. NO
pickup drop off . We are anticipating the Boathouse Fuel
Dock opening on May 15 for all your boating needs.
This is
new for all of us let’s be kind to one another.
We wish
we could hug everyone, not yet. ❤️
If you are in the industry
and cannot feed yourself or you family please message,
we will do all we can to help in these difficult times.
Questions? Call 6362503300 or 6362503800
Or text 6365412140 this phone is for texting only.
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Website.... N/a
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
03/20/2020
Calhoun Ferry Company’s priority is
the health and safety of our crew and passengers.
We received a call today from the U.S. Coast Guard advising us
that all passengers will be required to stay in their vehicles
when crossing the ferry. This is in response to the restrictions
placed on gatherings of 10 or more people. This will remain in
effect until the restrictions are lifted.
We are cleaning and disinfecting all crew areas and all ferry
passes as we receive them.
Starting tomorrow 03/21/2020 we will be reducing our hours to
eliminate the late night shift on Friday and Saturday. This will
remain in effect until the restrictions are lifted. Hours will
be Monday through Saturday 5am to 9pm and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
We will all get through this together by working together for a
better tomorrow. Stay safe!
Thank You,
The Calhoun Ferry Company
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and
For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
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Duck Club Yacht Club
3-18-20
Because of the CDC recommendations the restaurant management
has decided to close the restaurant this weekend until
further notice.
MJB
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
Closed until further notice ....
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
03-24-20
The winery, gift shop, fuel dock and Grafton Oyster Bar are
"Closed."
March 16, 2020
For the safety of our family, customers and employees, we at
Grafton Harbor, have decided to close the gift shop and winery
during this pandemic. We will keep you all in our love and
prayers during this difficult time. Stay well everyone and thank
you all so much for your support.
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
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
We all know how hard the past year hit Grafton businesses. In
light of the closures caused by the 2019 Flood and COVID-19, the
Law Firm of Wittman & Lorton, P.C. and Preferred Title & Escrow,
Inc. purchased 50 $100 gift cards to giveaway on our FB page.
They also purchased 50 $100 gift cards from Grafton SkyTour.
Starting March 23rd, and continuing for 50 days we will give
away a $100 gift card to a Grafton restaurant or bar along with
a $100 gift card to Grafton SkyTour sponsored by Wittman &
Lorton and Preferred Title & Escrow! The goal is to encourage
others during this difficult time to purchase gift cards from
all Grafton businesses to be used once our businesses reopen!
Make sure you visit The Grafton Illinois FB page daily:
https://www.facebook.com/enjoygrafton/.
All you need to do is like and share Grafton Chamber of Commerce
FB page each day to enter the daily giveaway. We thank everyone
for your continued support of Grafton businesses! We can’t wait
to see you come back again! Stay Safe
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Closed Until Further Notice
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
04-11-20 Our office
will move back to the river on Monday morning. The office door
will be locked, you are welcome to come into the office one at a
time. We will try and disinfectant after each person, as we do
not want to make anyone ill, or nor do we want to get ill. Hope
you realize why we are taking these precautions. If everyone
works together, this may get over pretty soon. No one needs this
to stretch out any longer than necessary. We need warm weather,
sunshine and more boating. So wave at us at the end of the
road..
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
The old building
has been torn down.
Waiting on permits for new building.
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will
be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
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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
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Reprinted from Lewis Boats Facrbook...
click here.
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Longshot
Marina
Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
04-18-20
Longshot Saloon..Closed
03-24-20
Marina is open.
Just got excavator delivered for spring and summer projects
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 2, 2020
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
03-24-20
Operating on a skeleton crew.
If there is a need or emergency, call 636 250-3008
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
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
03-31-20
Important Notice Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This
Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are doing well. Please note that we
have one person in our office working and taking phone calls at
this time. Our front door is locked, but our ramp is open.
Please leave your ramping payment in the box located at the
ramp. Our gas dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or something from our ships store
just give us a call 📞 and we can get it for you and arrange how
you can pick it up. Because of the size of our shops 🏢 we feel
confident that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one
another so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of
our scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop off
times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue to
think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor. Because
we are a emergency response team we are open for calls
during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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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
04-03-20
Happy Friday!
We are here for the weekend!
Call in ahead for food at 636-723-0005!
Click here for menu
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
04-08-20
SPRING SALES OFFERS | $2,000 Instant Savings on New Yamaha
Boats; Zero Down, Zero Interest, Zero Payments for 3 Months;
$7,500 Off 275 Series boats.
03-23-20
St. Charles Boat & Motor update:
Due to the unprecedented time that
the country is experiencing, we are implementing some additions
to our normal routine:
At this time, we remain open for business, operating with a
small staff. For the safety of our customers, our staff, and our
families, in addition to our normal operations, we are offering
some alternative means of interacting with us as well – for both
purchasing products (from parts to a new boat) and for your
service needs.
If you’d like to shop any new or used inventory with us with
minimized social interaction, we can schedule individual
appointments or send you a virtual video tour of a unit. You can
always shop our inventory on our website as well, at
www.stcharlesboat.com. We currently have some huge discounts
on our in stock inventory! If you’re interested in a private
appointment, please e-mail us at zeke@stcharlesboat.com or you
can call us at 636-947-0106 during normal business hours.
For your service needs, we can schedule a touchless drop off and
pick-up with you. For touchless drop off or pick-up, e-mail
Jerry at jerry@stcharlesboat.com or Zeke at zeke@stcharlesboat.com
for scheduling and instructions.
We realize that this too will pass and we can return to a more
normal routine, which means getting back to boating for many of
us!
We will keep our customer’s updated by posting on our
website and
Facebook page.
Winter Hours
Tue - Fri..9am - 5pm
Sat - 9am - 2pm
Sun & Mon..Closed
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
04-09-19
We have a full beer cooler..
Let us know what you want us to stock..we are trying our best to
be competitive versus across the bridge..there are only few that
I cant...so check us out..part of being competitive is counting
on you...this will go for groceries as well...let us know what
you need..
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
Two Rivers Marina. |
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Woodland Marina
UMR
222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
04-08-20
When you look across the harbor and can see the green peeking
through on the tree line, you know summer is right around the
corner!
Due to the recent events, we are doing our part in maintaining
social distance. Harbor members can call ahead to get a fuel
appointment, and splashing boats will be on a case by case
basis.
We can’t prevent anyone from gathering, but we can avoid being a
part of the problem by keeping VERY limited services.
We hope everyone is staying safe, and we look forward to seeing
the river crowded with boaters when this calms down!!
Happy boating!
Wood marina Spring Promotion
Attention - New Slip Customers
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
Currently we are open. Although things may change. My wife is in
healthcare sales so I may be working from home more. Service
guys are currently working when work can be done outside of
shop. Hope this helps I will Let you know if things change more.
Andy
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 ......................... |
Closed |
Abigail's Tap
Room |
Closed |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Reopening May 1st for
Pickup Service & Possible delivery |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Closed |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Closed |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Closed |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening May 2, 2020 |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN ...25, 26 APRIL 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Sunset Over
Tara Point
Pool 26 of
the Mississippi River
Sun Pic
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day.....
What A Sunset
On the Bluffs
Overlooking Grafton
and
The Confluence
of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Check out Tara Point...
click here
RiverBill says... Thanks
Alison for allowing us to repost your photo
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Pool 26 of
the Mississippi River
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day..... was
sent to us by Becky Dallwitz
Noah and Baja
getting ready to
drive the pile
@ Longshot
Marina
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Friday
Evening
Pool 26 of
the Mississippi River
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day..... were
sent to us by Dorothy Miller
Looked frightening but was mostly lightening! Storm approaching
Grafton at Mississippi and Illinois Confluence.
Dorothy Miller
Docked For Now
Portage Des Sioux Mo
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Thursday Sunset
Pool 26 of
the Mississippi River
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day..... were
sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher who hails out of the Alton Motor
Boat Club
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Wow what a year!
We are excited to get back to work. After careful thought
and prayer we are opening the Boathouse
Parking lot for pickup and curbside delivery.
The Boathouse Restaurant
and deck will remain closed until we are allowed to
reopen our doors.
We will
be practicing social distancing , cooking and serving
masked and gloved.
The
Boathouse is honoring all front line workers who have
sacrificed so much during the pandemic with 25% off all
orders .
We are
starting small, menu and beverages we will post on
Friday April 24. Of course Pizzas are back.
We are
planning a great first weekend ( within the law) .
Courtesy docks are ONLY for Boathouse customers. NO
pickup drop off . We are anticipating the Boathouse Fuel
Dock opening on May 15 for all your boating needs.
This is
new for all of us let’s be kind to one another.
We wish
we could hug everyone, not yet. ❤️
If you are in the industry
and cannot feed yourself or you family please message,
we will do all we can to help in these difficult times.
Questions? Call 6362503300 or 6362503800
Or text 6365412140 this phone is for texting only.
Website..
N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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WE BOAT NOT TO ESCAPE LIFE,
BUT FOR LIFE NOT TO ESCAPE US!
CALL 618-786-7678 TODAY!
click here
for Facebook
click here
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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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2013..... was
sent to us by Monica Jeanis with the caption.....
Lowell's Motor Boat
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Get Away From It All
Practice Social
Distancing in a BOAT
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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More Boats
on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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River News
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Added Sunday
Flooding And The Pandemic
COVID-19 Could Complicate Riverbend
Risk During Flood Season........
Over the past several years, major flooding
has almost become an annual occurrence around the United States,
especially in the St. Louis region, where the Mississippi River
has risen to four of it's nine highest recorded levels within
the past decade.
The flooding outlook for this year is
optimistic for the major waterways in the Midwest, but officials
are warning that any major flooding event may be more dangerous
if it happened during the ongoing pandemic.
According to David Stokes, head of the Great
Rivers Habitat Alliance, a not-for-profit group that focuses on
river management issues, if a flood occurs while the pandemic is
still going around, it would be difficult to manage........
Click here to
read this news article from stltoday.com.
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Added Sunday
US Coast Guard Cutter Cheyenne
Overnight At The Loading Dock
Grafton, IL........
Reposted from Peter Allen Facebook
The Coast Guard Cutter Cheyenne is a river buoy tender
homeported in St. Louis that works the upper Mississippi,
Missouri and Kaskaskia River!
Information about the USCGC Cheyenne
Facebook....
click here
Wikipedia....
click here
RiverBill says.... Hats
Off to Peter Allen and the Loading Dock Bar & Grill
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Added Sunday
Boathouse On The River 2020 Video........
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River Shipping
35 BUNGE Grain Elevators On The
Mississippi River Purchased By Japanese Company........
On Wednesday, the Zen-Noh Grain Corporation
announced that they were purchasing 35 Bunge grain origination
elevators along the Mississippi River. The transaction is
awaiting regulatory approval.
ZGC's affiliate, CGB Enterprises, Inc. of
Covington, Louisiana would operate the former Bunge facilities
through it's subsidiary, Consolidated Grain and Barge.
So far, CGB operates over 100 grain
origination facilities across the United States, which offer
purchasing, storing, selling, shipping, financing and risk
management services to farmers........
Click here to
read this news article from agweb.com. With
Photo.
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The BUNGE Company
From
farm to consumer, we manage production, distribution flows,
quality, risk and provide transparency across fully integrated
end-to-end value chains.
Connecting farmers and consumers globally, Bunge brings food and
feed products from where it’s produced to where it’s needed. Our
integrated value chain links origination, storage and
transportation to activities further down the line, including
processing, packaging and distribution. This helps farmers and
communities prosper, puts better food on the shelf, increases
sustainability, strengthens global food security and improves
diets.
Bunge’s operations include buying grains, oilseeds and softseeds
from farmers, then storing, transporting and selling them to
domestic and export customers. We also provide financial, risk
management and logistics services. Our global network of
facilities spans six continents and includes grain elevators,
oilseed processing plants and strategically located port
terminals.
Reprinted from the BUNGE Company website...
click here
Zen-Noh Grain Corporation
was established in New Orleans, LA, in 1979 with the goal of
establishing a safe and stable supply of U.S. corn, milo,
soybeans, and other U.S. foodstuffs for the production of
compound feed by ZEN-NOH’s feed mills in Japan
Reprinted from the Zen-Noh Website...
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Added Sunday
Illinois River At Henry, Illinois
Middle River Marine Expanding Their
Fleeting Area........
Mokena, Illinois based barging and towing
company, Middle River Marine, was recently given the go-ahead to
more than double the size of their fleeting areas at one of
their most strategic transloading points along the Illinois
River.
Middle River Marine received permits from the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District for the
addition of 100 fleeting spaces located along the left
descending bank of the Illinois River between Mile Markers 197
and 198.2.
The construction work and placement of 29
deadman anchors, buoys and positioning signage had begun on
April 3rd. The new fleeting spaces will be available later in
April, and throughout the second quarter of 2020........
Click here to
read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net.
Henry, IL is located
on the Illinois River about 34 miles North of Peoria.
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Dorena, Missouri
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry Has
Reopened........
At 8 am Saturday morning, the Dorena-Hickman
Ferry resumed service, after the Mississippi River floodwaters
receded from the Kentucky landing in Hickman Harbor.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry had been shut down
since April 17th. The ferry typically shuts down when the
Mississippi River rises above 44 feet on the Cairo gauge,
putting floodwaters above the level where the ferry can safely
operate.
After being closed just over a week, the
Dorena-Hickman Ferry is now running on their normal summer
schedule........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kfvs12.com. With
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services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest,
Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
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04-08-20
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED APRIL
22, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4/MILE 241.4 - LOCKAGE AND CREW CHANGE SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT
Due to concerns regarding the
spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and effective immediately
for L/D’s 24 and 25, in the vicinity of Mile 273.4 and 241.4: No
industry personnel shall be allowed inside USACE lock control
houses or other buildings during crew changes, except in the
case of medical emergency. Crew changes will still be allowed,
but industry personnel must go directly from the vehicle to the
motor vessel. At both facilities (L/D’s 24/25) the crew van will
be required to park outside of the exterior fenced area during
the crew change. Also effective immediately Locks 24 and 25 will
not accept incoming or outgoing boat mail. Industry personnel
will be required to use their own facilities while navigating
through the lock. Changes are effective immediately and until
further notice. All navigation interest should be alert for, and
abide by, any special instructions that may be issued by the
lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D MAINTENANCE/TEMPORARY DELAYS
Continuing until April 27, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.,
each day, maintenance will be conducted at the Mel Price L/D in
the vicinity of Mile 200.5. During these work periods, temporary
delays may be necessary to facilitate crane operations. Mariners
should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from
the lockmaster.
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants
Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating around both
left and right descending navigation piers and the right
descending pier of the center span. Work barges should not
encroach more than 50 feet into the navigation channel, at any
time. For work barge locations, mariners are encouraged to
contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM
Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217) 248-9077.
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - Update
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 13 (Mile 556.6 – Mile 522.4),
Pool 15 (Mile 493.2 – Mile 482.9),
Pool 16 (Mile 482.8 – Mile 457.2),
Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2),
Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9),
Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 – Mile 301.2),
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 241.4),
Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 160.1) and
Pool 29 (Mile 160.0 – Mile 109.9).
Down-streaming operations are not recommended unless the vessel
is equal to or greater than 75 feet in length and the vessel has
a minimum of 1,800 h.p. Towboat operators should use caution,
minimize wake where possible, and be experienced in high water
operations. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in
debris in the water and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a
buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take
appropriate action to prevent any breakaways from occurring. Use
caution in all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of
all charted bridge navigational clearances. Buoys may have been
dragged off station so remain cautious while transiting.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The
following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 17 (Mile 457.1 – Mile 437.1) and
Zone 18 (Mile 437.0 – Mile 410.5).
In St. Louis Harbor, south-bound tows greater than 600 feet in
length, excluding the towboat, limit their transit to daylight
hours. North-bound tows have enough horsepower to maintain a
minimum of 3 MPH, on approach to the St. Louis Harbor Bridges.
It is recommended that all towing vessels have a pilot onboard
with recent high water experience with similar size tows,
through St. Louis Harbor Bridges. All towing vessels should have
a minimum of 250 h.p., for every 2,000 tons of cargo. Barges
should not be carried on the hip. Down-streaming operations are
not recommended unless the vessel is equal to or greater than 75
feet in length and the vessel has a minimum of 1,800 h.p.
Mariners are advised to favor the center of the channel and
proceed at their slowest safe operating speed based upon the
prevailing conditions to minimize wake damage. Vessels should
avoid laying up on levees or pushing in where railroad tracks
are charted near the bank, assess bridge clearances in advance
and ensure fleets are tendered at all times. Mariners should
review anchoring requirements and pre-identify layup areas in
the event of a river closure or barge breakaway. Mariners should
ensure that moored vessels and barges are adequately secured
with the anticipation of increased velocity and high water.
Drift and debris may be a hazard to navigation and drag buoys
off station.
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 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Zone 1 Grafton (Mile 9.0 – Mile 0.0).
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 5,972 members as of
04-26-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Riverbend Flooding Outlook
Flood Risk Situation Has
Improved........
The National Weather Service reports that
below normal rainfall over the past two months has considerably
reduced the risk of flooding along the Mississippi and Missouri
Rivers in Missouri.
Earlier this year, forecasters had warned
that the saturated ground and significant snowpack up north,
there was a high risk of flooding along the Mississippi and
Missouri Rivers and their tributaries.
The latest spring flooding outlook reveals
that the snow has melted and rainfall has been below normal,
especially over the past month. Hydrologist Mark Fuchs says
that the flood probabilities are now considered to be normal for
this time of year........
Source: stltoday.com.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Boating Lifestyles
Discover Boating Website Sees Bump In
Traffic During Quarantine........
Discover Boating has been seeing strong
growth and performance on their website over the past year,
which provides an early indicator of consumer intent.
The Discover Boating crew has been tapping
into real time data on consumer interests, allowing them to
provide relevant and helpful content. This approach has
resulted in record traffic on the website.
Some of the stats comparing March 2020 to
arch 2019 are:
○ 30% increase in website visitors
○ 44% increase in organic traffic due to new content attracting
more people to the site
○ 118% increase in visitors to the Boat Loan Calculator—a
strong indicator of consumer interest
○ DiscoverBoating.com is also reaching more women and younger
demographics, with a 45% increase in female visitors and a 78%
increase in visitors ages 18-24........
Click here to
read this news report from boatingindustry.com.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
Important Notice
Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are
doing well. Please note that we have one person in our
office working and taking phone calls at this time. Our
front door is locked, but our ramp is open. Please leave
your ramping payment in the box located at the ramp. Our gas
dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or
something from our ships store just give us a call and we
can get it for you and arrange how you can pick it up.
Because of the size of our shops we feel confident
that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one another
so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of our
scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop
off times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue
to think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor.
Because we are a emergency response team we are open for
calls during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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Kentucky Flooding Aftermath
Counties Affected By Flooding Receive
Disaster Declaration........
President Trump recently authorized
assistance for a few counties in Kentucky that sustained damage
from flooding, land and mudslides after severe storms that
started February 3rd and continued through February 29, 2020.
The public assistance will be used to repair
roads, bridges and other infrastructure in the affected
counties. The disaster declaration will also provide flood
mitigation funding.
The majority of the damage was done to
highways, bridges, local and electrical infrastructure.
Affected municipalities and certain non-profits can apply for
Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance........
Click here to
read this news article from kfvs12.com.
With Video
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River History....
25
April 1969 in River History
The Santa Maria replica ship moored on the St. Louis Riverfront was
dedicated as a tourist attraction.
Source: St. Louis
Post-Dispatch..
click here
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Upper Mississippi River
Corps Calling For Comments For Lake
Pepin Plan........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul
District has proposed the construction of a habitat
rehabilitation project near the head of Lake Pepin using
material dredged from the Mississippi River.
The Corps recently released the draft
Environmental Assessment of the project, and are accepting
public comments through May 11.
The proposed project is intended to enhance
and restore backwater habitats in Lake Pepin. It will include
the construction of four peninsulas, overwintering dredged
areas, water level management and shoreline protection
features........
Click here to
read this news article from dredgingtoday.com.
With Photo.
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THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
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
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
03-24-20...Temporarily Closed
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
04-08-20
As everyone is aware, Governor Pritzker
has extended the order that all Bars & Restaurants must
discontinue dine in services, effective 3/17/2020 through a
minimum of 4/30/2020. At
this time, Bluff City Grill will remain closed without curbside
or delivery services. We have taken this down time to
ensure all our staff members are taking the necessary
precautions to help slow/stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
During this shut down, we have been working on many projects to
reopen a stronger & more efficient establishment. We look
forward to seeing everyone when the ban is lifted. If the ban
continues further than 4/30/2020 (prayers we don't cross that
bridge) we will revisit the idea of curbside services & keep
everyone informed on that decision. If anyone has any questions
in regard to a scheduled event please follow this link: https://bluffcitygrillalton.com/contact/
We truly appreciate everyone’s support during this trying time &
ask everyone to come together as a community. Please support our
community’s small businesses & continue to follow the guidelines
the CDC & WHO has recommended to help end this pandemic. Stay
Safe & Stay Healthy! #healthiswealth
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
04-24-20
Wow what a year!
We are excited to get back to work. After careful thought
and prayer we are opening the Boathouse
Parking lot for pickup and curbside delivery.
The Boathouse Restaurant
and deck will remain closed until we are allowed to
reopen our doors.
We will
be practicing social distancing , cooking and serving
masked and gloved.
The
Boathouse is honoring all front line workers who have
sacrificed so much during the pandemic with 25% off all
orders .
We are
starting small, menu and beverages we will post on
Friday April 24. Of course Pizzas are back.
We are
planning a great first weekend ( within the law) .
Courtesy docks are ONLY for Boathouse customers. NO
pickup drop off . We are anticipating the Boathouse Fuel
Dock opening on May 15 for all your boating needs.
This is
new for all of us let’s be kind to one another.
We wish
we could hug everyone, not yet. ❤️
If you are in the industry
and cannot feed yourself or you family please message,
we will do all we can to help in these difficult times.
Questions? Call 6362503300 or 6362503800
Or text 6365412140 this phone is for texting only.
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Website.... N/a
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
03/20/2020
Calhoun Ferry Company’s priority is
the health and safety of our crew and passengers.
We received a call today from the U.S. Coast Guard advising us
that all passengers will be required to stay in their vehicles
when crossing the ferry. This is in response to the restrictions
placed on gatherings of 10 or more people. This will remain in
effect until the restrictions are lifted.
We are cleaning and disinfecting all crew areas and all ferry
passes as we receive them.
Starting tomorrow 03/21/2020 we will be reducing our hours to
eliminate the late night shift on Friday and Saturday. This will
remain in effect until the restrictions are lifted. Hours will
be Monday through Saturday 5am to 9pm and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
We will all get through this together by working together for a
better tomorrow. Stay safe!
Thank You,
The Calhoun Ferry Company
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and
For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
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Duck Club Yacht Club
3-18-20
Because of the CDC recommendations the restaurant management
has decided to close the restaurant this weekend until
further notice.
MJB
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
Closed until further notice ....
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
03-24-20
The winery, gift shop, fuel dock and Grafton Oyster Bar are
"Closed."
March 16, 2020
For the safety of our family, customers and employees, we at
Grafton Harbor, have decided to close the gift shop and winery
during this pandemic. We will keep you all in our love and
prayers during this difficult time. Stay well everyone and thank
you all so much for your support.
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
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
We all know how hard the past year hit Grafton businesses. In
light of the closures caused by the 2019 Flood and COVID-19, the
Law Firm of Wittman & Lorton, P.C. and Preferred Title & Escrow,
Inc. purchased 50 $100 gift cards to giveaway on our FB page.
They also purchased 50 $100 gift cards from Grafton SkyTour.
Starting March 23rd, and continuing for 50 days we will give
away a $100 gift card to a Grafton restaurant or bar along with
a $100 gift card to Grafton SkyTour sponsored by Wittman &
Lorton and Preferred Title & Escrow! The goal is to encourage
others during this difficult time to purchase gift cards from
all Grafton businesses to be used once our businesses reopen!
Make sure you visit The Grafton Illinois FB page daily:
https://www.facebook.com/enjoygrafton/.
All you need to do is like and share Grafton Chamber of Commerce
FB page each day to enter the daily giveaway. We thank everyone
for your continued support of Grafton businesses! We can’t wait
to see you come back again! Stay Safe
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Closed Until Further Notice
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
04-11-20 Our office
will move back to the river on Monday morning. The office door
will be locked, you are welcome to come into the office one at a
time. We will try and disinfectant after each person, as we do
not want to make anyone ill, or nor do we want to get ill. Hope
you realize why we are taking these precautions. If everyone
works together, this may get over pretty soon. No one needs this
to stretch out any longer than necessary. We need warm weather,
sunshine and more boating. So wave at us at the end of the
road..
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
The old building
has been torn down.
Waiting on permits for new building.
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will
be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
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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
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Reprinted from Lewis Boats Facrbook...
click here.
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Longshot
Marina
Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
04-18-20
Longshot Saloon..Closed
03-24-20
Marina is open.
Just got excavator delivered for spring and summer projects
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 2, 2020
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
03-24-20
Operating on a skeleton crew.
If there is a need or emergency, call 636 250-3008
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
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
03-31-20
Important Notice Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This
Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are doing well. Please note that we
have one person in our office working and taking phone calls at
this time. Our front door is locked, but our ramp is open.
Please leave your ramping payment in the box located at the
ramp. Our gas dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or something from our ships store
just give us a call 📞 and we can get it for you and arrange how
you can pick it up. Because of the size of our shops 🏢 we feel
confident that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one
another so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of
our scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop off
times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue to
think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor. Because
we are a emergency response team we are open for calls
during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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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
04-03-20
Happy Friday!
We are here for the weekend!
Call in ahead for food at 636-723-0005!
Click here for menu
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
04-08-20
SPRING SALES OFFERS | $2,000 Instant Savings on New Yamaha
Boats; Zero Down, Zero Interest, Zero Payments for 3 Months;
$7,500 Off 275 Series boats.
03-23-20
St. Charles Boat & Motor update:
Due to the unprecedented time that
the country is experiencing, we are implementing some additions
to our normal routine:
At this time, we remain open for business, operating with a
small staff. For the safety of our customers, our staff, and our
families, in addition to our normal operations, we are offering
some alternative means of interacting with us as well – for both
purchasing products (from parts to a new boat) and for your
service needs.
If you’d like to shop any new or used inventory with us with
minimized social interaction, we can schedule individual
appointments or send you a virtual video tour of a unit. You can
always shop our inventory on our website as well, at
www.stcharlesboat.com. We currently have some huge discounts
on our in stock inventory! If you’re interested in a private
appointment, please e-mail us at zeke@stcharlesboat.com or you
can call us at 636-947-0106 during normal business hours.
For your service needs, we can schedule a touchless drop off and
pick-up with you. For touchless drop off or pick-up, e-mail
Jerry at jerry@stcharlesboat.com or Zeke at zeke@stcharlesboat.com
for scheduling and instructions.
We realize that this too will pass and we can return to a more
normal routine, which means getting back to boating for many of
us!
We will keep our customer’s updated by posting on our
website and
Facebook page.
Winter Hours
Tue - Fri..9am - 5pm
Sat - 9am - 2pm
Sun & Mon..Closed
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
04-09-19
We have a full beer cooler..
Let us know what you want us to stock..we are trying our best to
be competitive versus across the bridge..there are only few that
I cant...so check us out..part of being competitive is counting
on you...this will go for groceries as well...let us know what
you need..
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
04-08-20
When you look across the harbor and can see the green peeking
through on the tree line, you know summer is right around the
corner!
Due to the recent events, we are doing our part in maintaining
social distance. Harbor members can call ahead to get a fuel
appointment, and splashing boats will be on a case by case
basis.
We can’t prevent anyone from gathering, but we can avoid being a
part of the problem by keeping VERY limited services.
We hope everyone is staying safe, and we look forward to seeing
the river crowded with boaters when this calms down!!
Happy boating!
Wood marina Spring Promotion
Attention - New Slip Customers
50% Off Any Available Slip |
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
Currently we are open. Although things may change. My wife is in
healthcare sales so I may be working from home more. Service
guys are currently working when work can be done outside of
shop. Hope this helps I will Let you know if things change more.
Andy
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 ......................... |
Closed |
Abigail's Tap
Room |
Closed |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Reopening May 1st for
Pickup Service & Possible delivery |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Closed |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Closed |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Closed |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening May 2, 2020 |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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FRIDAY
24 APRIL 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Clouds
Pool 25 of
the Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day..... were
taken by Sharon Gwillim
Beautiful afternoon, crazy sky
RiverBill says... Thanks for
letting us repost you photos Sharon.
Great Pictures !
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Courtesy docks are for Boathouse Guests ONLY!
No pickup or drop off allowed on docks.
Boathouse Ice and fuel will be opening May 15 for ramping , fuel
and convenience items. (Barring any hiccups)
Website..
N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Grafton Harbor
click here
for Facebook
click here
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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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Pink Barges
Click to
pic to play
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2018.....
Mark Newlin, who hails out of Portage des
Sioux, Mo spotted a pink barge yesterday afternoon. He
didn't get a picture of it but sent us the following text
message:
"Tug pushing big bargeline just
passed. Everything normal except for one bright pink barge! It's
heading towards Alton and pinky is on the mo side of line"
Mark
Despite the efforts of multiple people,
we were never able to capture a picture of her, but they are out
there.
Jeffboat manufactured the pink barges for Breast Cancer
Awareness
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Get Away From It All
Practice Social
Distancing in a BOAT
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Featured Classifieds
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on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
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River News
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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
04-08-20
SPRING SALES OFFERS | $2,000 Instant Savings on New Yamaha
Boats; Zero Down, Zero Interest, Zero Payments for 3 Months;
$7,500 Off 275 Series boats.
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED APRIL
22, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4/MILE 241.4 - LOCKAGE AND CREW CHANGE SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT
Due to concerns regarding the
spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and effective immediately
for L/D’s 24 and 25, in the vicinity of Mile 273.4 and 241.4: No
industry personnel shall be allowed inside USACE lock control
houses or other buildings during crew changes, except in the
case of medical emergency. Crew changes will still be allowed,
but industry personnel must go directly from the vehicle to the
motor vessel. At both facilities (L/D’s 24/25) the crew van will
be required to park outside of the exterior fenced area during
the crew change. Also effective immediately Locks 24 and 25 will
not accept incoming or outgoing boat mail. Industry personnel
will be required to use their own facilities while navigating
through the lock. Changes are effective immediately and until
further notice. All navigation interest should be alert for, and
abide by, any special instructions that may be issued by the
lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D MAINTENANCE/TEMPORARY DELAYS
Continuing until April 27, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.,
each day, maintenance will be conducted at the Mel Price L/D in
the vicinity of Mile 200.5. During these work periods, temporary
delays may be necessary to facilitate crane operations. Mariners
should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from
the lockmaster.
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants
Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating around both
left and right descending navigation piers and the right
descending pier of the center span. Work barges should not
encroach more than 50 feet into the navigation channel, at any
time. For work barge locations, mariners are encouraged to
contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM
Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217) 248-9077.
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - Update
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 13 (Mile 556.6 – Mile 522.4),
Pool 15 (Mile 493.2 – Mile 482.9),
Pool 16 (Mile 482.8 – Mile 457.2),
Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2),
Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9),
Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 – Mile 301.2),
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 241.4),
Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 160.1) and
Pool 29 (Mile 160.0 – Mile 109.9).
Down-streaming operations are not recommended unless the vessel
is equal to or greater than 75 feet in length and the vessel has
a minimum of 1,800 h.p. Towboat operators should use caution,
minimize wake where possible, and be experienced in high water
operations. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in
debris in the water and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a
buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take
appropriate action to prevent any breakaways from occurring. Use
caution in all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of
all charted bridge navigational clearances. Buoys may have been
dragged off station so remain cautious while transiting.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The
following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 17 (Mile 457.1 – Mile 437.1) and
Zone 18 (Mile 437.0 – Mile 410.5).
In St. Louis Harbor, south-bound tows greater than 600 feet in
length, excluding the towboat, limit their transit to daylight
hours. North-bound tows have enough horsepower to maintain a
minimum of 3 MPH, on approach to the St. Louis Harbor Bridges.
It is recommended that all towing vessels have a pilot onboard
with recent high water experience with similar size tows,
through St. Louis Harbor Bridges. All towing vessels should have
a minimum of 250 h.p., for every 2,000 tons of cargo. Barges
should not be carried on the hip. Down-streaming operations are
not recommended unless the vessel is equal to or greater than 75
feet in length and the vessel has a minimum of 1,800 h.p.
Mariners are advised to favor the center of the channel and
proceed at their slowest safe operating speed based upon the
prevailing conditions to minimize wake damage. Vessels should
avoid laying up on levees or pushing in where railroad tracks
are charted near the bank, assess bridge clearances in advance
and ensure fleets are tendered at all times. Mariners should
review anchoring requirements and pre-identify layup areas in
the event of a river closure or barge breakaway. Mariners should
ensure that moored vessels and barges are adequately secured
with the anticipation of increased velocity and high water.
Drift and debris may be a hazard to navigation and drag buoys
off station.
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 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Zone 1 Grafton (Mile 9.0 – Mile 0.0).
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 5,967 members as of
04-24-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Message In A Bottle Update
Mystery Of The Message In A Bottle Has
Been Solved........
The mystery of who placed a message inside of
a Dr. Pepper bottle and tossed it into the Big Piney River back
in 1984 has been solved.
On Monday, 12 year old Jimmy Humphrey
discovered the bottle along the banks of the Gasconade River
near Hermann, Missouri. The note inside did not have a name,
but rather an address, and Facebook sleuths turned up the person
who threw the message in the bottle into the river.
41 year old John Thomas, a police officer in
Willow Springs, Missouri says that he was a boy of 6 when he
dropped the bottle in the river. His wife Krista spotted a
story about the discovery on Facebook........
Click here to read this news story from stltoday.com.
With Photos and Map.
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Melvin Price Lock and Dam at Alton, IL
Maintenance / Temporary Delays........
MILE 200.5 - L/D MAINTENANCE/TEMPORARY DELAYS
Continuing until April 27, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.,
each day, maintenance will be conducted at the Mel Price L/D in
the vicinity of Mile 200.5. During these work periods, temporary
delays may be necessary to facilitate crane operations. Mariners
should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from
the lockmaster.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri
Commercial River Traffic Flowing........
While Trolling The Internet.... We reeled in
a photo shot along the Mississippi River, showing barges plying
the river near Hannibal, Missouri. According to the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, barge traffic has not been affected by the
coronavirus pandemic....
Click here to
check out this photo from hannibal.net.
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Missouri River Relief
A Win For Water.......
Reprinted from Missouri River Relief Facebook...
click here
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
Important Notice
Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are
doing well. Please note that we have one person in our
office working and taking phone calls at this time. Our
front door is locked, but our ramp is open. Please leave
your ramping payment in the box located at the ramp. Our gas
dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or
something from our ships store just give us a call and we
can get it for you and arrange how you can pick it up.
Because of the size of our shops we feel confident
that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one another
so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of our
scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop
off times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue
to think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor.
Because we are a emergency response team we are open for
calls during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Energy's Water Power
Technologies Office
PNNL researchers retrieve the Sensor Fish
after they’ve traveled through the dam
U.S. Department of Energy's Water Power
Technologies Office
Celebrating Earth Day
R&D to Protect Our River and Marine
Environments........
Since 1970, people across the globe have celebrated Earth Day
and used the opportunity to discuss ideas that could protect our
environment and natural resources for future generations. At the
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, we work with
partners across government, industry, and our National Labs to
advance technologies that improve our country’s access to clean,
affordable, and reliable electricity.
This Earth Day, I’d like to acknowledge some of the successes
within my office, the Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO),
which supports research, development, and testing of marine
energy, hydropower, and pumped storage systems for a flexible,
reliable grid. The primary goal of WPTO’s work is to drive
improvement in these water power technologies—lowering costs,
increasing efficiency, and continually increasing the ability to
safeguard the environment and the many aquatic species in our
lakes, rivers, and oceans. Our diverse portfolio of
environmentally focused projects includes cutting-edge solutions
to better characterize, avoid, and reduce potentially harmful
impacts from water power technologies while still leveraging
water power’s benefits. We work closely with environmental
scientists and technology innovators as we pursue these
important efforts.....Click
here to
continue reading.
Reprinted from
www.energy.gov...
click here
RiverBill says... Thanks
Robert Boteler for the news link
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Photo courtesy Metal Shark Boats
Boat Manufacturer
Metal Shark Constructing Law Enforcement
Vessels........
Boat builder Metal Shark recently reported
that they are enjoying an increase in popularity amongst law
enforcement agencies, as 20 additional law enforcement agencies
have purchased over 35 welded aluminum law enforcement vessels
either recently delivered, or currently in production.
In addition to many new builds, Metal Shark
is constructing five custom Relentless center console patrol
boats for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, while
continuing to deliver 26 and 28 foot Relentless models foe the
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Dean Jones, Metal Shark's vice president of
sales for law enforcement, fire and specialty markets, says that
their in house team of more than 60 engineers and naval
architects and close to 2,000 vessel delivered to date, they
offer law enforcement agencies a wide range of proven hulls and
unmatched design expertise........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net. With
Photo
Metal Shark Boats Website...
click here
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River History....
24
April 2018 in River History
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District shut down the Lower St.
Anthony Falls locks and Lock and Dam No.1 to recreational vessel traffic due
to high water flows. The locks remained open to commercial traffic.
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Loading Dock Bar & Grill
Parking Lot is an Available Wifi Spot
for Students
Grafton, IL........
Reprinted from Grafton United Facebook
RiverBill says....
Hats Off to Peter Allen and the Loading Dock
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Mississippi River Navigation
Maps........
Reprinted from US Army Corps of Engineer St. Paul District
Facebook...
click here
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Boater Education
Use Your Quarantine Time To Hone Your
Boating Skills........
While some boaters are able to enjoy a kind
of early summer, with the kids out of school, parents working
from home pretty much anywhere and warm weather, other boaters
wishing to be on the water are having to delay for a few more
weeks.
Boat Owners Association of The United States
has put together a list of eight tips and educational courses
boaters can use to take their boating skills to the next level,
which can make you an improved and safer boater........
Click here to
read more from lakeexpo.com.
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Delaware River
Named America's River of the
Year........
Reprinted from Only In Delaware Facebook...
click here
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Boat Retailer
MarineMax Released Their Second Quarter
Results........
MarineMax, Inc. recently released the results
for their fiscal second quarter, which ended on March 31, 2020.
Revenue for the quarter from $303.6 million for the same quarter
last year.
Same store sales for the fiscal second
quarter of 2020 increased over 1 percent, on top of the 12
percent increase from last year.
Income prior to taxes was $6.7 million for
the quarter, compared to $7.2 million for the same quarter last
year. Net income was $5.1 million, or $0.23 per diluted share,
compared to last year's net income of $5.3 million or $0.23 per
diluted share.........
Click here to
read this news report from boatingindustry.com.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
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
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
03-24-20...Temporarily Closed
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
04-08-20
As everyone is aware, Governor Pritzker
has extended the order that all Bars & Restaurants must
discontinue dine in services, effective 3/17/2020 through a
minimum of 4/30/2020. At
this time, Bluff City Grill will remain closed without curbside
or delivery services. We have taken this down time to
ensure all our staff members are taking the necessary
precautions to help slow/stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
During this shut down, we have been working on many projects to
reopen a stronger & more efficient establishment. We look
forward to seeing everyone when the ban is lifted. If the ban
continues further than 4/30/2020 (prayers we don't cross that
bridge) we will revisit the idea of curbside services & keep
everyone informed on that decision. If anyone has any questions
in regard to a scheduled event please follow this link: https://bluffcitygrillalton.com/contact/
We truly appreciate everyone’s support during this trying time &
ask everyone to come together as a community. Please support our
community’s small businesses & continue to follow the guidelines
the CDC & WHO has recommended to help end this pandemic. Stay
Safe & Stay Healthy! #healthiswealth
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
04-08-20
The Boathouse is Re-opening
May 1st
with "Pickup Service" and possible delivery!
Menu coming soon
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Website.... N/a
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
03/20/2020
Calhoun Ferry Company’s priority is
the health and safety of our crew and passengers.
We received a call today from the U.S. Coast Guard advising us
that all passengers will be required to stay in their vehicles
when crossing the ferry. This is in response to the restrictions
placed on gatherings of 10 or more people. This will remain in
effect until the restrictions are lifted.
We are cleaning and disinfecting all crew areas and all ferry
passes as we receive them.
Starting tomorrow 03/21/2020 we will be reducing our hours to
eliminate the late night shift on Friday and Saturday. This will
remain in effect until the restrictions are lifted. Hours will
be Monday through Saturday 5am to 9pm and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
We will all get through this together by working together for a
better tomorrow. Stay safe!
Thank You,
The Calhoun Ferry Company
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and
For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
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Duck Club Yacht Club
3-18-20
Because of the CDC recommendations the restaurant management
has decided to close the restaurant this weekend until
further notice.
MJB
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
Closed until further notice ....
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
03-24-20
The winery, gift shop, fuel dock and Grafton Oyster Bar are
"Closed."
March 16, 2020
For the safety of our family, customers and employees, we at
Grafton Harbor, have decided to close the gift shop and winery
during this pandemic. We will keep you all in our love and
prayers during this difficult time. Stay well everyone and thank
you all so much for your support.
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
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
We all know how hard the past year hit Grafton businesses. In
light of the closures caused by the 2019 Flood and COVID-19, the
Law Firm of Wittman & Lorton, P.C. and Preferred Title & Escrow,
Inc. purchased 50 $100 gift cards to giveaway on our FB page.
They also purchased 50 $100 gift cards from Grafton SkyTour.
Starting March 23rd, and continuing for 50 days we will give
away a $100 gift card to a Grafton restaurant or bar along with
a $100 gift card to Grafton SkyTour sponsored by Wittman &
Lorton and Preferred Title & Escrow! The goal is to encourage
others during this difficult time to purchase gift cards from
all Grafton businesses to be used once our businesses reopen!
Make sure you visit The Grafton Illinois FB page daily:
https://www.facebook.com/enjoygrafton/.
All you need to do is like and share Grafton Chamber of Commerce
FB page each day to enter the daily giveaway. We thank everyone
for your continued support of Grafton businesses! We can’t wait
to see you come back again! Stay Safe
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Closed Until Further Notice
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
04-11-20 Our office
will move back to the river on Monday morning. The office door
will be locked, you are welcome to come into the office one at a
time. We will try and disinfectant after each person, as we do
not want to make anyone ill, or nor do we want to get ill. Hope
you realize why we are taking these precautions. If everyone
works together, this may get over pretty soon. No one needs this
to stretch out any longer than necessary. We need warm weather,
sunshine and more boating. So wave at us at the end of the
road..
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
The old building
has been torn down.
Waiting on permits for new building.
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will
be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down..
click here
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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
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Reprinted from Lewis Boats Facrbook...
click here.
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Longshot
Marina
Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
04-18-20
Longshot Saloon..Closed
03-24-20
Marina is open.
Just got excavator delivered for spring and summer projects
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 2, 2020
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
03-24-20
Operating on a skeleton crew.
If there is a need or emergency, call 636 250-3008
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
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
03-31-20
Important Notice Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This
Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are doing well. Please note that we
have one person in our office working and taking phone calls at
this time. Our front door is locked, but our ramp is open.
Please leave your ramping payment in the box located at the
ramp. Our gas dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or something from our ships store
just give us a call 📞 and we can get it for you and arrange how
you can pick it up. Because of the size of our shops 🏢 we feel
confident that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one
another so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of
our scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop off
times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue to
think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor. Because
we are a emergency response team we are open for calls
during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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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
04-03-20
Happy Friday!
We are here for the weekend!
Call in ahead for food at 636-723-0005!
Click here for menu
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
04-08-20
SPRING SALES OFFERS | $2,000 Instant Savings on New Yamaha
Boats; Zero Down, Zero Interest, Zero Payments for 3 Months;
$7,500 Off 275 Series boats.
03-23-20
St. Charles Boat & Motor update:
Due to the unprecedented time that
the country is experiencing, we are implementing some additions
to our normal routine:
At this time, we remain open for business, operating with a
small staff. For the safety of our customers, our staff, and our
families, in addition to our normal operations, we are offering
some alternative means of interacting with us as well – for both
purchasing products (from parts to a new boat) and for your
service needs.
If you’d like to shop any new or used inventory with us with
minimized social interaction, we can schedule individual
appointments or send you a virtual video tour of a unit. You can
always shop our inventory on our website as well, at
www.stcharlesboat.com. We currently have some huge discounts
on our in stock inventory! If you’re interested in a private
appointment, please e-mail us at zeke@stcharlesboat.com or you
can call us at 636-947-0106 during normal business hours.
For your service needs, we can schedule a touchless drop off and
pick-up with you. For touchless drop off or pick-up, e-mail
Jerry at jerry@stcharlesboat.com or Zeke at zeke@stcharlesboat.com
for scheduling and instructions.
We realize that this too will pass and we can return to a more
normal routine, which means getting back to boating for many of
us!
We will keep our customer’s updated by posting on our
website and
Facebook page.
Winter Hours
Tue - Fri..9am - 5pm
Sat - 9am - 2pm
Sun & Mon..Closed
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
04-09-19
We have a full beer cooler..
Let us know what you want us to stock..we are trying our best to
be competitive versus across the bridge..there are only few that
I cant...so check us out..part of being competitive is counting
on you...this will go for groceries as well...let us know what
you need..
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
04-08-20
When you look across the harbor and can see the green peeking
through on the tree line, you know summer is right around the
corner!
Due to the recent events, we are doing our part in maintaining
social distance. Harbor members can call ahead to get a fuel
appointment, and splashing boats will be on a case by case
basis.
We can’t prevent anyone from gathering, but we can avoid being a
part of the problem by keeping VERY limited services.
We hope everyone is staying safe, and we look forward to seeing
the river crowded with boaters when this calms down!!
Happy boating!
Wood marina Spring Promotion
Attention - New Slip Customers
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
Currently we are open. Although things may change. My wife is in
healthcare sales so I may be working from home more. Service
guys are currently working when work can be done outside of
shop. Hope this helps I will Let you know if things change more.
Andy
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 ......................... |
Closed |
Abigail's Tap
Room |
Closed |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Reopening May 1st for
Pickup Service & Possible delivery |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Closed |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Closed |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Closed |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening May 2, 2020 |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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THURSDAY
23 APRIL 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Thanks For The
Memories
Kinder's
Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day..... is
an oldie taken by Captain George Shindel in 2006. We ran
across it recently and had to repost it !
RiverBill says... What a
great shot George !
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Courtesy docks are for Boathouse Guests ONLY!
No pickup or drop off allowed on docks.
Boathouse Ice and fuel will be opening May 15 for ramping , fuel
and convenience items. (Barring any hiccups)
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Phone: 636 250 3300
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Grafton Harbor
click here
for Facebook
click here
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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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Never Know
What You Might See on The River
click pic to enlarge
Yesteryears Picture On This Day in
2011......
was from Capt'n Joe Grygiel who hails out of Woodland
Marina.
Bill,
We were out on the river yesterday floating to Grafton and saw
this tug we thought looked funny, when we got closer we realizes
that it was 3 tugs, the back one is pushing the front two and 6
barges, 3 full and 3 empty, must be heading up to get the grain.
Also if you look in the second picture up close on the top deck,
the deck hand started playing the air guitar with his mop....
Just another day on the river....
Joe Grygiel
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out RiverBills
Never
Know What You Will See On The River page
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Get Away From It All
Practice Social
Distancing in a BOAT
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Featured Classifieds
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River News
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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
04-08-20
SPRING SALES OFFERS | $2,000 Instant Savings on New Yamaha
Boats; Zero Down, Zero Interest, Zero Payments for 3 Months;
$7,500 Off 275 Series boats.
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED APRIL
22, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4/MILE 241.4 - LOCKAGE AND CREW CHANGE SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT
Due to concerns regarding the
spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and effective immediately
for L/D’s 24 and 25, in the vicinity of Mile 273.4 and 241.4: No
industry personnel shall be allowed inside USACE lock control
houses or other buildings during crew changes, except in the
case of medical emergency. Crew changes will still be allowed,
but industry personnel must go directly from the vehicle to the
motor vessel. At both facilities (L/D’s 24/25) the crew van will
be required to park outside of the exterior fenced area during
the crew change. Also effective immediately Locks 24 and 25 will
not accept incoming or outgoing boat mail. Industry personnel
will be required to use their own facilities while navigating
through the lock. Changes are effective immediately and until
further notice. All navigation interest should be alert for, and
abide by, any special instructions that may be issued by the
lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D MAINTENANCE/TEMPORARY DELAYS
Continuing until April 27, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.,
each day, maintenance will be conducted at the Mel Price L/D in
the vicinity of Mile 200.5. During these work periods, temporary
delays may be necessary to facilitate crane operations. Mariners
should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from
the lockmaster.
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants
Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating around both
left and right descending navigation piers and the right
descending pier of the center span. Work barges should not
encroach more than 50 feet into the navigation channel, at any
time. For work barge locations, mariners are encouraged to
contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM
Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217) 248-9077.
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - Update
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 13 (Mile 556.6 – Mile 522.4),
Pool 15 (Mile 493.2 – Mile 482.9),
Pool 16 (Mile 482.8 – Mile 457.2),
Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2),
Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9),
Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 – Mile 301.2),
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 241.4),
Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 160.1) and
Pool 29 (Mile 160.0 – Mile 109.9).
Down-streaming operations are not recommended unless the vessel
is equal to or greater than 75 feet in length and the vessel has
a minimum of 1,800 h.p. Towboat operators should use caution,
minimize wake where possible, and be experienced in high water
operations. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in
debris in the water and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a
buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take
appropriate action to prevent any breakaways from occurring. Use
caution in all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of
all charted bridge navigational clearances. Buoys may have been
dragged off station so remain cautious while transiting.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The
following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 17 (Mile 457.1 – Mile 437.1) and
Zone 18 (Mile 437.0 – Mile 410.5).
In St. Louis Harbor, south-bound tows greater than 600 feet in
length, excluding the towboat, limit their transit to daylight
hours. North-bound tows have enough horsepower to maintain a
minimum of 3 MPH, on approach to the St. Louis Harbor Bridges.
It is recommended that all towing vessels have a pilot onboard
with recent high water experience with similar size tows,
through St. Louis Harbor Bridges. All towing vessels should have
a minimum of 250 h.p., for every 2,000 tons of cargo. Barges
should not be carried on the hip. Down-streaming operations are
not recommended unless the vessel is equal to or greater than 75
feet in length and the vessel has a minimum of 1,800 h.p.
Mariners are advised to favor the center of the channel and
proceed at their slowest safe operating speed based upon the
prevailing conditions to minimize wake damage. Vessels should
avoid laying up on levees or pushing in where railroad tracks
are charted near the bank, assess bridge clearances in advance
and ensure fleets are tendered at all times. Mariners should
review anchoring requirements and pre-identify layup areas in
the event of a river closure or barge breakaway. Mariners should
ensure that moored vessels and barges are adequately secured
with the anticipation of increased velocity and high water.
Drift and debris may be a hazard to navigation and drag buoys
off station.
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 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Zone 1 Grafton (Mile 9.0 – Mile 0.0).
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............
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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 5,964 members as of
04-23-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Gasconade River Near Hermann, Missouri
Boy Finds Message In A Bottle From
1984........
On Monday, 12 year old Jimmy Humphrey was
riding his four wheeler along the Gasconade River near Hermann,
Missouri when he spied a glass Dr. Pepper bottle with a message
inside.
Inside, there was a note written on a napkin,
which said: “To whom it may concern: This bottle was thrown in
at Dog’s Bluff! (Houston, MO) If you find it please reply to
Occupant
712 N Grand
Houston, Mo. 65483
Happy fishing!!
March 24, 1984
3:00 pm”
The bottle would have had to have travelled
along the Big Piney River from Dog's Bluff, 77 miles to the
Gasconade River. From there, it would have travelled over 100
miles north towards the Missouri River........
Click here to
read this news story from stltoday.com. With
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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News Release
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River
Contact: Lt. James Long
Office: (314) 269-2951
After Hours: (314) 269-2332
Eighth District online newsroom
Illegal
passenger vessel operations in Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi
River
ST. LOUIS – Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi
River is warning the public to avoid unlawful passenger vessel
operations.
There are continued reports of illegal commercial
vessel services including water taxis, excursion vessels and
transportation services reserved via on-line applications in popular
tourist locations.
Unlawful operations include but are not
limited to:
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Charter services that carry “passenger(s) for hire” without a
valid Coast Guard issued merchant mariner’s credential suitable
for the vessel’s service. “Passenger for hire” is defined as
someone who cannot participate in the voyage without paying or
contributing something.
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Bareboat charter services that provide a vessel with a crew or
carry more than 12 passengers onboard. A "bareboat charter" is
defined as paying only for the use of a vessel.
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Charter services that carry more than six passengers, at least
one of which are for hire, and are not certificated by the Coast
Guard.
The Coast Guard continues to address potential
illegal chartering operations in an effort to bring them into
compliance with applicable Federal rules and regulations. Charter
services that are found to be operating illegally can be subject to
civil or criminal penalties.
The basic laws and definitions governing charter
services can be found in Title 46 United States Code 2101 and Title
46 Code of Federal Regulations 175.400.
“Safety is our primary concern,” said Lt. James
Long, chief of emergency management and force readiness, Coast Guard
Sector Upper Mississippi River. “Passengers that ride any charter
service are cautioned to be on the lookout for unlawful practices.
In many cases, operations outside of the law undermine safety and
expose passengers to undue risk. Passengers could face unnecessary
danger on a vessel that has not been inspected by the Coast Guard or
is operated by someone without a Coast Guard issued credential.”
Any suspected violations can be reported to Coast
Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River’s 24-hour Command Center at
(314) 269-2332.
-USCG-
Reprinted from US Coast Guard
e-mailing
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Mississippi River In St. Paul, Minnesota
Woman Stranded On Bridge Pillar
Rescued........
After climbing down a rope from the Ford
Parkway Bridge to go fishing in the Mississippi River, a 29 year
old woman became stranded on a bridge pillar.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reports
that the woman shouted to a passer-by on shore to contact her
father, who called 911 just before 1:30 pm Tuesday.
Sheriff Bob Fletcher says that this was a
dangerous situation for both the woman and the first responders,
as the Mississippi River is running high with a strong current,
combined with the close proximity of the Lock and Dam........
Click here to
read this news story from twincities.com.
With Photo.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
Important Notice
Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are
doing well. Please note that we have one person in our
office working and taking phone calls at this time. Our
front door is locked, but our ramp is open. Please leave
your ramping payment in the box located at the ramp. Our gas
dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or
something from our ships store just give us a call and we
can get it for you and arrange how you can pick it up.
Because of the size of our shops we feel confident
that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one another
so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of our
scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop
off times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue
to think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor.
Because we are a emergency response team we are open for
calls during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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The Tug Fest Is On !
Tug of War Across the Mississippi River
LaClair, Iowa vs. Port Bryon Illinois........
22 April 2020
Tug Fest - Iowa
Good evening Tug Fest friends! I hope this message finds you all
well.
Team Iowa would like everyone to know that as of right now, we
are moving ahead with the planning process for our 34th Annual
Tug Fest, August 13 - 15, 2020. As we move forward into the
coming months, we will be continuing to keep an eye on the
COVID-19 situation and will reevaluate the situation as our
event gets closer.
We know that these are trying times for many and we pray that
you all stay strong...together we will get through this!
Reprinted
from Tug Fest Iowa Facebook...
click here
22 April 2020
Tug Fest - Illinois
Getting things ready to Tug Fest 2020. We are looking for some
recommendations for sanitation services for Tug Fest weekend in
Illinois. This would be a company that would setup the trash
receptacles and empty them throughout the 3 day festival along
with other clean up duties. If you know someone, please let us
know!
Reprinted
from Tug Fest Illinois Facebook...
click here
Port Bryon, Illinois Won
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Alton Motor Boat Club Tear Down Video
March 4, 2020........
Reprinted
from Alton Motor Boat Club Facebook...
click here
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River History....
23
April 1904 in River History
The first trolley crossed the Old St. Charles Bridge carrying dignitaries
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COVID-19
Boat Manufacturer
Marine Products Corp. Announced
$100,000 Donation ........
Marine Products Corporation, the parent
company of Chaparral Boats, recently announced that they are
donating $100,000 through the O. Wayne Rollins Foundation to the
Caring Place, a Nashville, Georgia area non-profit.
The Caring Place offers access to basic
resources to the residents of Nashville, GA. and Berren County,
where Chaparral is headquartered. Chaparral's donation will
increase the frequency of The Caring Place's food distribution
program during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Chaparral Boats has also made donations of
hundreds of N95 masks to local south Georgia nursing homes,
South Georgia Medical Center, Berren Campus, Tift General
Hospital and the Chaparral Health Clinic........
Click here to
read this news article from boatingindustry.com
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Boat Manufacturer
Scout Boats Resumes Production........
Scout Boats has announced that they are
resuming production across their entire lineup in Summerville,
South Carolina following a production pause of some models while
the company implemented guidelines from the Centers for Disease
Control.
Dave Wallace, vice president and COO of Scout
Boats says that they are balancing the need for crisis
management while preparing for new opportunities and
challenges. He adds that the crisis will pass, and they intend
to turn this situation into an opportunity.
While South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster
did not make a Stay-At-Home order for manufacturing operations,
Scout voluntarily stopped production in areas of operation where
it was difficult to maintain social distancing.........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photo.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way to
the "Walk
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
03-24-20
Temporarily Closed
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
04-08-20
As everyone is aware, Governor Pritzker
has extended the order that all Bars & Restaurants must
discontinue dine in services, effective 3/17/2020 through a
minimum of 4/30/2020. At
this time, Bluff City Grill will remain closed without curbside
or delivery services. We have taken this down time to
ensure all our staff members are taking the necessary
precautions to help slow/stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
During this shut down, we have been working on many projects to
reopen a stronger & more efficient establishment. We look
forward to seeing everyone when the ban is lifted. If the ban
continues further than 4/30/2020 (prayers we don't cross that
bridge) we will revisit the idea of curbside services & keep
everyone informed on that decision. If anyone has any questions
in regard to a scheduled event please follow this link: https://bluffcitygrillalton.com/contact/
We truly appreciate everyone’s support during this trying time &
ask everyone to come together as a community. Please support our
community’s small businesses & continue to follow the guidelines
the CDC & WHO has recommended to help end this pandemic. Stay
Safe & Stay Healthy! #healthiswealth
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
04-08-20
The Boathouse is Re-opening
May 1st
with "Pickup Service" and possible delivery!
Menu coming soon
03-24-20
The harbor is open and I have a few slips available for
rent.
New customers receive 25% off for 2020 season.
Website..... N/A
On the river as always xoxo The
Boathouse Crew
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
03/20/2020
Calhoun Ferry Company’s priority is
the health and safety of our crew and passengers.
We received a call today from the U.S. Coast Guard advising us
that all passengers will be required to stay in their vehicles
when crossing the ferry. This is in response to the restrictions
placed on gatherings of 10 or more people. This will remain in
effect until the restrictions are lifted.
We are cleaning and disinfecting all crew areas and all ferry
passes as we receive them.
Starting tomorrow 03/21/2020 we will be reducing our hours to
eliminate the late night shift on Friday and Saturday. This will
remain in effect until the restrictions are lifted. Hours will
be Monday through Saturday 5am to 9pm and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
We will all get through this together by working together for a
better tomorrow. Stay safe!
Thank You,
The Calhoun Ferry Company
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and
For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
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Duck Club Yacht Club
3-18-20
Because of the CDC recommendations the restaurant management
has decided to close the restaurant this weekend until
further notice.
MJB
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
Closed until further notice ....
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
03-24-20
The winery, gift shop, fuel dock and Grafton Oyster Bar are
"Closed."
March 16, 2020
For the safety of our family, customers and employees, we at
Grafton Harbor, have decided to close the gift shop and winery
during this pandemic. We will keep you all in our love and
prayers during this difficult time. Stay well everyone and thank
you all so much for your support.
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
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
We all know how hard the past year hit Grafton businesses. In
light of the closures caused by the 2019 Flood and COVID-19, the
Law Firm of Wittman & Lorton, P.C. and Preferred Title & Escrow,
Inc. purchased 50 $100 gift cards to giveaway on our FB page.
They also purchased 50 $100 gift cards from Grafton SkyTour.
Starting March 23rd, and continuing for 50 days we will give
away a $100 gift card to a Grafton restaurant or bar along with
a $100 gift card to Grafton SkyTour sponsored by Wittman &
Lorton and Preferred Title & Escrow! The goal is to encourage
others during this difficult time to purchase gift cards from
all Grafton businesses to be used once our businesses reopen!
Make sure you visit The Grafton Illinois FB page daily:
https://www.facebook.com/enjoygrafton/.
All you need to do is like and share Grafton Chamber of Commerce
FB page each day to enter the daily giveaway. We thank everyone
for your continued support of Grafton businesses! We can’t wait
to see you come back again! Stay Safe
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Closed Until Further Notice
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
04-11-20 Our office
will move back to the river on Monday morning. The office door
will be locked, you are welcome to come into the office one at a
time. We will try and disinfectant after each person, as we do
not want to make anyone ill, or nor do we want to get ill. Hope
you realize why we are taking these precautions. If everyone
works together, this may get over pretty soon. No one needs this
to stretch out any longer than necessary. We need warm weather,
sunshine and more boating. So wave at us at the end of the
road..
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
The old building
has been torn down.
Waiting on permits for new building.
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will
be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down..
click here
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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
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Reprinted from Lewis Boats Facrbook...
click here.
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Longshot
Marina
Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
04-18-20
Longshot Saloon..Closed
03-24-20
Marina is open.
Just got excavator delivered for spring and summer projects
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 2, 2020
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
03-24-20
Operating on a skeleton crew.
If there is a need or emergency, call 636 250-3008
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
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
03-31-20
Important Notice Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This
Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are doing well. Please note that we
have one person in our office working and taking phone calls at
this time. Our front door is locked, but our ramp is open.
Please leave your ramping payment in the box located at the
ramp. Our gas dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or something from our ships store
just give us a call 📞 and we can get it for you and arrange how
you can pick it up. Because of the size of our shops 🏢 we feel
confident that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one
another so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of
our scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop off
times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue to
think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor. Because
we are a emergency response team we are open for calls
during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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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
04-03-20
Happy Friday!
We are here for the weekend!
Call in ahead for food at 636-723-0005!
Click here for menu
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
04-08-20
SPRING SALES OFFERS | $2,000 Instant Savings on New Yamaha
Boats; Zero Down, Zero Interest, Zero Payments for 3 Months;
$7,500 Off 275 Series boats.
03-23-20
St. Charles Boat & Motor update:
Due to the unprecedented time that
the country is experiencing, we are implementing some additions
to our normal routine:
At this time, we remain open for business, operating with a
small staff. For the safety of our customers, our staff, and our
families, in addition to our normal operations, we are offering
some alternative means of interacting with us as well – for both
purchasing products (from parts to a new boat) and for your
service needs.
If you’d like to shop any new or used inventory with us with
minimized social interaction, we can schedule individual
appointments or send you a virtual video tour of a unit. You can
always shop our inventory on our website as well, at
www.stcharlesboat.com. We currently have some huge discounts
on our in stock inventory! If you’re interested in a private
appointment, please e-mail us at zeke@stcharlesboat.com or you
can call us at 636-947-0106 during normal business hours.
For your service needs, we can schedule a touchless drop off and
pick-up with you. For touchless drop off or pick-up, e-mail
Jerry at jerry@stcharlesboat.com or Zeke at zeke@stcharlesboat.com
for scheduling and instructions.
We realize that this too will pass and we can return to a more
normal routine, which means getting back to boating for many of
us!
We will keep our customer’s updated by posting on our
website and
Facebook page.
Winter Hours
Tue - Fri..9am - 5pm
Sat - 9am - 2pm
Sun & Mon..Closed
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
04-09-19
We have a full beer cooler..
Let us know what you want us to stock..we are trying our best to
be competitive versus across the bridge..there are only few that
I cant...so check us out..part of being competitive is counting
on you...this will go for groceries as well...let us know what
you need..
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
Two Rivers Marina. |
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Woodland Marina
UMR
222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
04-08-20
When you look across the harbor and can see the green peeking
through on the tree line, you know summer is right around the
corner!
Due to the recent events, we are doing our part in maintaining
social distance. Harbor members can call ahead to get a fuel
appointment, and splashing boats will be on a case by case
basis.
We can’t prevent anyone from gathering, but we can avoid being a
part of the problem by keeping VERY limited services.
We hope everyone is staying safe, and we look forward to seeing
the river crowded with boaters when this calms down!!
Happy boating!
Wood marina Spring Promotion
Attention - New Slip Customers
50% Off Any Available Slip |
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
Currently we are open. Although things may change. My wife is in
healthcare sales so I may be working from home more. Service
guys are currently working when work can be done outside of
shop. Hope this helps I will Let you know if things change more.
Andy
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 ......................... |
Closed |
Abigail's Tap
Room |
Closed |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Reopening May 1st for
Pickup Service & Possible delivery |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Closed |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Closed |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Closed |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening May 2, 2020 |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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WEDNESDAY
22 APRIL 2020
EARTH DAY
50th Anniversary
Earth Day is an annual event
celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate
support for environmental protection. First celebrated in
1970, it now includes events coordinated globally by the
Earth Day Network[1] in more than 193 countries.
Source: Wikipedia
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day..... was
taken on the point at Woodland Marina
Monday Sunset
There was an yellowish orange glow in
the sky on Monday evening as the sun dipped below the trees
leaving just a bit of a reflection on Dardenne Slough.
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Courtesy docks are for Boathouse Guests ONLY!
No pickup or drop off allowed on docks.
Boathouse Ice and fuel will be opening May 15 for ramping , fuel
and convenience items. (Barring any hiccups)
Website.... N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Phone: 636 250 3300
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Grafton Harbor
click here
for Facebook
click here
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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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Boater's
Boat of the Day
click pic to enlarge
Yesteryears Picture On This Day in
2013......
17 ft.
1958 Chris Craft Cavalier
Richard
& Marsha Rodgers
of O'Fallon,
Missouri
Members ACBS Mississippi Valley Chapter
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RiverBills
Boater's Boats Page
Email a picture of your boat, along with some information like,
boat name, owner, year, brand to riverbill@prodigy.net and
we will consider it for "Picture of the Day" and we will post it
on the BOATER'S
BOATS Page....
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Practice Social
Distancing in a BOAT
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River News
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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
04-08-20
SPRING SALES OFFERS | $2,000 Instant Savings on New Yamaha
Boats; Zero Down, Zero Interest, Zero Payments for 3 Months;
$7,500 Off 275 Series boats.
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED APRIL
15, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4/MILE 241.4 - LOCKAGE AND CREW CHANGE SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT
Due to concerns regarding the
spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and effective immediately
for L/D’s 24 and 25, in the vicinity of Mile 273.4 and 241.4: No
industry personnel shall be allowed inside USACE lock control
houses or other buildings during crew changes, except in the
case of medical emergency. Crew changes will still be allowed,
but industry personnel must go directly from the vehicle to the
motor vessel. At both facilities (L/D’s 24/25) the crew van will
be required to park outside of the exterior fenced area during
the crew change. Also effective immediately Locks 24 and 25 will
not accept incoming or outgoing boat mail. Industry personnel
will be required to use their own facilities while navigating
through the lock. Changes are effective immediately and until
further notice. All navigation interest 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.
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - Update
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 5A (Mile
738.0 – Mile 728.6),
Pool 10 (Mile
647.8 – Mile 615.1),
Pool 11 (Mile
615.0 – Mile 583.0),
Pool 13 (Mile
556.6 – Mile 522.4),
Pool 14 (Mile
522.3 – Mile 493.3),
Pool 21 (Mile
343.1 – Mile 324.9),
Pool 22 (Mile
324.8 – Mile 301.2),
Pool 24 (Mile
301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Pool 25 (Mile
273.3 – Mile 241.4),
Pool 28 (Mile
185.4 – Mile 160.1) and
Pool 29 (Mile
160.0 – Mile 109.9).
Down-streaming
operations are not recommended unless the vessel is equal to or
greater than 75 feet in length and the vessel has a minimum of
1,800 h.p. Towboat operators should use caution, minimize wake
where possible, and be experienced in high water operations.
Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris in the
water and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of
debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate
action to prevent any breakaways from occurring. Use caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all charted
bridge navigational clearances. Buoys may have been dragged off
station so remain cautious while transiting.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The
following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 15 (Mile
493.2 – Mile 482.9),
Zone 16 (Mile
482.8 – Mile 457.2),
Zone 17 (Mile
457.1 – Mile 437.1),
Zone 18 (Mile
437.0 – Mile 410.5) and
Zone 20 (Mile
364.1 – Mile 343.2).
In St.
Louis Harbor, south-bound tows greater than 600 feet in length,
excluding the towboat, limit their transit to daylight hours.
North-bound tows have enough horsepower to maintain a minimum of
3 MPH, on approach to the St. Louis Harbor Bridges. It is
recommended that all towing vessels have a pilot onboard with
recent high water experience with similar size tows, through St.
Louis Harbor Bridges. All towing vessels should have a minimum
of 250 h.p., for every 2,000 tons of cargo. Barges should not be
carried on the hip. Down-streaming operations are not
recommended unless the vessel is equal to or greater than 75
feet in length and the vessel has a minimum of 1,800 h.p.
Mariners are advised to favor the center of the channel and
proceed at their slowest safe operating speed based upon the
prevailing conditions to minimize wake damage. Vessels should
avoid laying up on levees or pushing in where railroad tracks
are charted near the bank, assess bridge clearances in advance
and ensure fleets are tendered at all times. Mariners should
review anchoring requirements and pre-identify layup areas in
the event of a river closure or barge breakaway. Mariners should
ensure that moored vessels and barges are adequately secured
with the anticipation of increased velocity and high water.
Drift and debris may be a hazard to navigation and drag buoys
off station
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 – Mile
102.0),
Zone 4 Beardstown (Mile 101.9 –
Mile 80.3),
Zone 3 Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile
50.0),
Zone 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 –
Mile 10.0) and
Zone 1 Grafton (Mile 9.0 – Mile
0.0).
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 5,963 members as of
04-22-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Boating And The Coronavirus
Three Governors Reopening Marinas And
Boatyards........
Phil Murphy, Governor of New Jersey, Andrew
M. Cuomo, Governor of New York an Ned Lamont, Governor of
Connecticut have announced that marinas, boatyards and marine
manufacturers will be allowed to reopen for personal use, so
long as strict social distancing and sanitization protocols are
followed.
Chartered watercraft services or rentals will
not be permitted, and restaurant services at these locations has
to be limited to take-out or delivery only, like all other
establishments in the three states.
Governor Murphy says that his state is
committed to working with their regional partners during the
pandemic by aligning their policies when and where
appropriate........
Click here to
read this news article from boatingindustry.com. With
Photo.
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Flooding
Road Closures .......
It's that time of the year again.
Just a few low lying roads in the St. Louis area are flooded at
this time. Check it out:
• St. Charles County Road Closures.....
click here
• MODOT's Traveler information Map....
click here
• Illinois Department of Transportation...
click here
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee
Empty Boat Leads Officers To Mascoutah,
IL Man's Body........
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
reports that on Sunday, the body of a 63 year old man from
Mascoutah, Illinois was recovered from a Tennessee Lake.
Officers with the Tennessee Wildlife
Resources Agency responded to Reelfoot Lake after receiving
reports of an unoccupied boat on the lake.
Officers found the empty boat, which belongs
to David Blue, near the Grassy Island Boat Ramp. Officials
report that Blue was fishing on the lake without wearing a life
jacket........
Click here to
read this news story from bnd.com. With
Video.
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It's Time To Get Back Out On The
Water
A Reminder of What Boat Whistles
Mean....
"Boat
Whistles"
1 SHORT: I am directing my course to
starboard (right) for a port to port passing
2 SHORT: I am directing my course to port (left) for a
starboard to starboard passing
5 or MORE SHORT BLASTS – Sounded Rapidly means DANGER!
1 PROLONGED: Vessel leaving dock
3 SHORT: Vessel moving astern
1 PROLONGED – Sounded Once a Minute: Vessel moving in fog
1 SHORT, 1 PROLONGED, 1 SHORT: Vessel at anchor in fog
3 PROLONGED and 2 SHORT Salute
1 PROLONGED and 2 SHORT: Captain Salute - "Howdy"
Posted of RiverBills Facebook by
Michael Coyle in
2017
Life on the River with Capt. Mike
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Mississippi River At Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri
Our Lady Of The Rivers Shrine Focal Point Of
Prayer During COVID-19 Outbreak........
The flooding in 1951 could have been
devastating for the town of Portage Des Sioux as the Mississippi
and Missouri Rivers were rising. The priest of the parish in
Portage Des Sioux started to pray the rosary, and asked Our Lady
to intervene and protect the parish, the town and surrounding
region from flooding.
Even though the rivers were rising, the town
of Portage Des Sioux was spared. Father Jeremy Paulin, pastor
of St. Mary's Parish in nearby Alton, Illinois says that it was
a miraculous occurrence because of the prayer of the
priest and the invitation of the people to pray. The Our Lady
of the Rivers statue was erected several years later.
One of the priests at St. Mary's created a
prayer, and the local community of Oblates of the Virgin Mary
are leading these prayers of intercession asking that the
Riverbend region would not be overcome by the COVID-19
pandemic. When the virus has run it's course, Father Paulin
intends to lead a pilgrimage to the shrine........
Click here to
read this news story from kmox.radio.com.
With Photos and Video.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
Important Notice
Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are
doing well. Please note that we have one person in our
office working and taking phone calls at this time. Our
front door is locked, but our ramp is open. Please leave
your ramping payment in the box located at the ramp. Our gas
dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or
something from our ships store just give us a call and we
can get it for you and arrange how you can pick it up.
Because of the size of our shops we feel confident
that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one another
so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of our
scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop
off times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue
to think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor.
Because we are a emergency response team we are open for
calls during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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Boat Sales
Powerboat Registrations Down During
March........
As businesses reacted to the coronavirus
outbreak, new powerboat registrations decreased by 18 percent
overall during the month of March.
According to preliminary data from
Statistical Surveys, new boat registrations were down 16 percent
in the main categories, with cruisers and yachts taking the
biggest hit.
In the main powerboat segment, pontoons fared
the best, falling close to 10 percent, but still up 0.3 percent
year-to-date. Aluminum fishing boats fell by 12.7 percent
compared with March 2019, but htey also are up 3.7 percent
year-to-date........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
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River History....
22
April 2010 in River History
At Dam 25 near Winfield, Mo a large steel dam gate some 100-feet long, failed
when the chain mechanism that raises and lowers it broke at its connection
point. The failure was attributed to a faulty mechanical-electric limit
switch. It occurred while lock maintenance personnel were lubricating the
dam’s gate chains.
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Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Mercury Marine Named 2020 Red Dot
Design Winner........
Mercury Marine was recently awarded a 2020
Red Dot Design Award for their V6, V8 FourStroke and V8 AMS
Verado outboard engines. Mercury won the award with their
long-time product design partner, Designworks, a BMW Group
Company.
Chris Drees, president of Mercury Marine said
that they are honored to receive a Red Dot design award, because
that means that Mercury Marine belongs to the best in design and
business.
Drees adds that Mercury's V6 and V8 engines
are deserving of the honor, as both platforms have been well
received by customers, and the engine's success is a testament
to extensive design work that went into them........
Click here to
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
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
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
03-24-20
Temporarily Closed
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
04-08-20
As everyone is aware, Governor Pritzker
has extended the order that all Bars & Restaurants must
discontinue dine in services, effective 3/17/2020 through a
minimum of 4/30/2020. At
this time, Bluff City Grill will remain closed without curbside
or delivery services. We have taken this down time to
ensure all our staff members are taking the necessary
precautions to help slow/stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
During this shut down, we have been working on many projects to
reopen a stronger & more efficient establishment. We look
forward to seeing everyone when the ban is lifted. If the ban
continues further than 4/30/2020 (prayers we don't cross that
bridge) we will revisit the idea of curbside services & keep
everyone informed on that decision. If anyone has any questions
in regard to a scheduled event please follow this link: https://bluffcitygrillalton.com/contact/
We truly appreciate everyone’s support during this trying time &
ask everyone to come together as a community. Please support our
community’s small businesses & continue to follow the guidelines
the CDC & WHO has recommended to help end this pandemic. Stay
Safe & Stay Healthy! #healthiswealth
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
04-08-20
The Boathouse is Re-opening
May 1st
with "Pickup Service" and possible delivery!
Menu coming soon
03-24-20
The harbor is open and I have a few slips available for
rent.
New customers receive 25% off for 2020 season.
Website.... N/A
On the river as always xoxo The
Boathouse Crew
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
03/20/2020
Calhoun Ferry Company’s priority is
the health and safety of our crew and passengers.
We received a call today from the U.S. Coast Guard advising us
that all passengers will be required to stay in their vehicles
when crossing the ferry. This is in response to the restrictions
placed on gatherings of 10 or more people. This will remain in
effect until the restrictions are lifted.
We are cleaning and disinfecting all crew areas and all ferry
passes as we receive them.
Starting tomorrow 03/21/2020 we will be reducing our hours to
eliminate the late night shift on Friday and Saturday. This will
remain in effect until the restrictions are lifted. Hours will
be Monday through Saturday 5am to 9pm and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
We will all get through this together by working together for a
better tomorrow. Stay safe!
Thank You,
The Calhoun Ferry Company
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and
For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
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Duck Club Yacht Club
3-18-20
Because of the CDC recommendations the restaurant management
has decided to close the restaurant this weekend until
further notice.
MJB
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
Closed until further notice ....
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
03-24-20
The winery, gift shop, fuel dock and Grafton Oyster Bar are
"Closed."
March 16, 2020
For the safety of our family, customers and employees, we at
Grafton Harbor, have decided to close the gift shop and winery
during this pandemic. We will keep you all in our love and
prayers during this difficult time. Stay well everyone and thank
you all so much for your support.
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
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
We all know how hard the past year hit Grafton businesses. In
light of the closures caused by the 2019 Flood and COVID-19, the
Law Firm of Wittman & Lorton, P.C. and Preferred Title & Escrow,
Inc. purchased 50 $100 gift cards to giveaway on our FB page.
They also purchased 50 $100 gift cards from Grafton SkyTour.
Starting March 23rd, and continuing for 50 days we will give
away a $100 gift card to a Grafton restaurant or bar along with
a $100 gift card to Grafton SkyTour sponsored by Wittman &
Lorton and Preferred Title & Escrow! The goal is to encourage
others during this difficult time to purchase gift cards from
all Grafton businesses to be used once our businesses reopen!
Make sure you visit The Grafton Illinois FB page daily:
https://www.facebook.com/enjoygrafton/.
All you need to do is like and share Grafton Chamber of Commerce
FB page each day to enter the daily giveaway. We thank everyone
for your continued support of Grafton businesses! We can’t wait
to see you come back again! Stay Safe
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Closed Until Further Notice
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
04-11-20 Our office
will move back to the river on Monday morning. The office door
will be locked, you are welcome to come into the office one at a
time. We will try and disinfectant after each person, as we do
not want to make anyone ill, or nor do we want to get ill. Hope
you realize why we are taking these precautions. If everyone
works together, this may get over pretty soon. No one needs this
to stretch out any longer than necessary. We need warm weather,
sunshine and more boating. So wave at us at the end of the
road..
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
The old building
has been torn down.
Waiting on permits for new building.
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will
be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
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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
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Reprinted from Lewis Boats Facrbook...
click here.
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Longshot
Marina
Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
04-18-20
Longshot Saloon..Closed
03-24-20
Marina is open.
Just got excavator delivered for spring and summer projects
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 2, 2020
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
03-24-20
Operating on a skeleton crew.
If there is a need or emergency, call 636 250-3008
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
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
03-31-20
Important Notice Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This
Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are doing well. Please note that we
have one person in our office working and taking phone calls at
this time. Our front door is locked, but our ramp is open.
Please leave your ramping payment in the box located at the
ramp. Our gas dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or something from our ships store
just give us a call 📞 and we can get it for you and arrange how
you can pick it up. Because of the size of our shops 🏢 we feel
confident that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one
another so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of
our scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop off
times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue to
think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor. Because
we are a emergency response team we are open for calls
during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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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
04-03-20
Happy Friday!
We are here for the weekend!
Call in ahead for food at 636-723-0005!
Click here for menu
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
04-08-20
SPRING SALES OFFERS | $2,000 Instant Savings on New Yamaha
Boats; Zero Down, Zero Interest, Zero Payments for 3 Months;
$7,500 Off 275 Series boats.
03-23-20
St. Charles Boat & Motor update:
Due to the unprecedented time that
the country is experiencing, we are implementing some additions
to our normal routine:
At this time, we remain open for business, operating with a
small staff. For the safety of our customers, our staff, and our
families, in addition to our normal operations, we are offering
some alternative means of interacting with us as well – for both
purchasing products (from parts to a new boat) and for your
service needs.
If you’d like to shop any new or used inventory with us with
minimized social interaction, we can schedule individual
appointments or send you a virtual video tour of a unit. You can
always shop our inventory on our website as well, at
www.stcharlesboat.com. We currently have some huge discounts
on our in stock inventory! If you’re interested in a private
appointment, please e-mail us at zeke@stcharlesboat.com or you
can call us at 636-947-0106 during normal business hours.
For your service needs, we can schedule a touchless drop off and
pick-up with you. For touchless drop off or pick-up, e-mail
Jerry at jerry@stcharlesboat.com or Zeke at zeke@stcharlesboat.com
for scheduling and instructions.
We realize that this too will pass and we can return to a more
normal routine, which means getting back to boating for many of
us!
We will keep our customer’s updated by posting on our
website and
Facebook page.
Winter Hours
Tue - Fri..9am - 5pm
Sat - 9am - 2pm
Sun & Mon..Closed
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
04-09-19
We have a full beer cooler..
Let us know what you want us to stock..we are trying our best to
be competitive versus across the bridge..there are only few that
I cant...so check us out..part of being competitive is counting
on you...this will go for groceries as well...let us know what
you need..
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
Two Rivers Marina. |
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Woodland Marina
UMR
222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
04-08-20
When you look across the harbor and can see the green peeking
through on the tree line, you know summer is right around the
corner!
Due to the recent events, we are doing our part in maintaining
social distance. Harbor members can call ahead to get a fuel
appointment, and splashing boats will be on a case by case
basis.
We can’t prevent anyone from gathering, but we can avoid being a
part of the problem by keeping VERY limited services.
We hope everyone is staying safe, and we look forward to seeing
the river crowded with boaters when this calms down!!
Happy boating!
Wood marina Spring Promotion
Attention - New Slip Customers
50% Off Any Available Slip |
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
Currently we are open. Although things may change. My wife is in
healthcare sales so I may be working from home more. Service
guys are currently working when work can be done outside of
shop. Hope this helps I will Let you know if things change more.
Andy
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 ......................... |
Closed |
Abigail's Tap
Room |
Closed |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Reopening May 1st for
Pickup Service & Possible delivery |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Closed |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Closed |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Closed |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening May 2, 2020 |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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TUESDAY
21 APRIL 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Saturday Sunset
Pictures of the Day..... were
taken by Capt'n Brad Maher who hails out of the Alton Motorboat
Club......
RiverBill says... Thanks for all the pictures you send us
Brad !
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The
Boathouse is Reopening Friday, May 1st
with
"Pickup Service" and possible delivery!
Menu
coming soon
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Phone: 636 250 3300
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Grafton Harbor
click here
for Facebook
click here
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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Yesteryears
Pic of the Day
"Some Beach"
on Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
click pic to enlarge
Yesteryears Picture On This Day in 2017 .....
Capt'n Carl Tiemann who hails out of Camp Carl on Wilson Road
Slough of the Mississippi River.
Getting the Fire
Going
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Get Away From It All
Practice Social
Distancing in a BOAT
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on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
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National
Weather Service
River Levels Graphs / Flood Warnings
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Mississippi River
Gauges
Check out RiverBills River Gages
Page...
Alton, IL to St. Paul, MN
....
click here
Missouri River
Gauges
Check out National Weather Service
River Gages
Sioux City, IA to St.
Charles, MO ....click
here
Illinois River
Missouri River
Click here
for RiverBills Mississippi River Gauge Page
Click here for
current weather conditions on WunderMap
Click here for U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, St. Louis District, River & Reservoir Daily Report.
Click here
to activate map from NOAA's National Weather Service website then click on
gauge location for current river levels, river forecast and flood watches,
warnings and advisories.
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River News
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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
04-08-20
SPRING SALES OFFERS | $2,000 Instant Savings on New Yamaha
Boats; Zero Down, Zero Interest, Zero Payments for 3 Months;
$7,500 Off 275 Series boats.
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
APRIL 15, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4/MILE 241.4 - LOCKAGE AND CREW CHANGE SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT
Due to concerns regarding the
spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and effective immediately
for L/D’s 24 and 25, in the vicinity of Mile 273.4 and 241.4: No
industry personnel shall be allowed inside USACE lock control
houses or other buildings during crew changes, except in the
case of medical emergency. Crew changes will still be allowed,
but industry personnel must go directly from the vehicle to the
motor vessel. At both facilities (L/D’s 24/25) the crew van will
be required to park outside of the exterior fenced area during
the crew change. Also effective immediately Locks 24 and 25 will
not accept incoming or outgoing boat mail. Industry personnel
will be required to use their own facilities while navigating
through the lock. Changes are effective immediately and until
further notice. All navigation interest 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.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - Update
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 5A (Mile
738.0 – Mile 728.6),
Pool 10 (Mile
647.8 – Mile 615.1),
Pool 11 (Mile
615.0 – Mile 583.0),
Pool 13 (Mile
556.6 – Mile 522.4),
Pool 14 (Mile
522.3 – Mile 493.3),
Pool 21 (Mile
343.1 – Mile 324.9),
Pool 22 (Mile
324.8 – Mile 301.2),
Pool 24 (Mile
301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Pool 25 (Mile
273.3 – Mile 241.4),
Pool 28 (Mile
185.4 – Mile 160.1) and
Pool 29 (Mile
160.0 – Mile 109.9).
Down-streaming
operations are not recommended unless the vessel is equal to or
greater than 75 feet in length and the vessel has a minimum of
1,800 h.p. Towboat operators should use caution, minimize wake
where possible, and be experienced in high water operations.
Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris in the
water and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of
debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate
action to prevent any breakaways from occurring. Use caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all charted
bridge navigational clearances. Buoys may have been dragged off
station so remain cautious while transiting.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The
following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 15 (Mile
493.2 – Mile 482.9),
Zone 16 (Mile
482.8 – Mile 457.2),
Zone 17 (Mile
457.1 – Mile 437.1),
Zone 18 (Mile
437.0 – Mile 410.5) and
Zone 20 (Mile
364.1 – Mile 343.2).
In St. Louis
Harbor, south-bound tows greater than 600 feet in length,
excluding the towboat, limit their transit to daylight hours.
North-bound tows have enough horsepower to maintain a minimum of
3 MPH, on approach to the St. Louis Harbor Bridges. It is
recommended that all towing vessels have a pilot onboard with
recent high water experience with similar size tows, through St.
Louis Harbor Bridges. All towing vessels should have a minimum
of 250 h.p., for every 2,000 tons of cargo. Barges should not be
carried on the hip. Down-streaming operations are not
recommended unless the vessel is equal to or greater than 75
feet in length and the vessel has a minimum of 1,800 h.p.
Mariners are advised to favor the center of the channel and
proceed at their slowest safe operating speed based upon the
prevailing conditions to minimize wake damage. Vessels should
avoid laying up on levees or pushing in where railroad tracks
are charted near the bank, assess bridge clearances in advance
and ensure fleets are tendered at all times. Mariners should
review anchoring requirements and pre-identify layup areas in
the event of a river closure or barge breakaway. Mariners should
ensure that moored vessels and barges are adequately secured
with the anticipation of increased velocity and high water.
Drift and debris may be a hazard to navigation and drag buoys
off station
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 – Mile
102.0),
Zone 4 Beardstown (Mile 101.9 –
Mile 80.3),
Zone 3 Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile
50.0),
Zone 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile
10.0) and
Zone 1 Grafton (Mile 9.0 – Mile
0.0).
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 5,962
members as of 04-21-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Mississippi River Near Dubuque, Iowa
Train Derails Into The Mississippi
River........
Monday morning, a locomotive and about a
dozen railcars derailed after striking a large boulder on the
tracks in Grant County, Wisconsin.
Several of the railcars ended up partially in
the Mississippi River, however, a BNSF Railway Spokeswoman says
that the railcars were empty, and that there are no obvious
signs of leakage into the river.
The train derailment occurred shortly before
11 am Monday morning between the Fenley State Recreation Area
and the confluence of the Platte River and the Mississippi
River. The derailment site is somewhat across the river
from the John Deere Dubuque Works.........
Click here to
read this news report from thetelegraphherald.com.
With Photo.
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Flooding
Road Closures .......
It's that time of the year again.
Just a few low lying roads in the St. Louis area are flooded at
this time. Check it out:
• St. Charles County Road Closures.....
click here
• MODOT's Traveler information Map....
click here
• Illinois Department of Transportation...
click here
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Mississippi River In The Riverbend
Quarantine Hits Tourism Industry
Hard........
Once the stay-at-home order is lifted, the
Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau will be springing into
action, however, they recognize that the shutdown has devastated
the tourism industry.
Several Riverbend attractions have been
closed down for over a month, however, there are still some
public places that can be visited when social distancing
guidelines are followed.
According to Brett Stawar, the President of
the Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau says that once the
ban on activities is lifted, visitors will be ready to see the
sights, and the Riverbend will be prepared........
Click here to
read this news story from altondailynews.com.
With Photo and Audio.
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Living Lands and Waters
Going Live.......
Reprinted from Living Lands and Waters Facebook...
click here
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Land of Lincoln Power Squadron
On-Line Boating ABC's Class.......
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
Important Notice
Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are
doing well. Please note that we have one person in our
office working and taking phone calls at this time. Our
front door is locked, but our ramp is open. Please leave
your ramping payment in the box located at the ramp. Our gas
dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or
something from our ships store just give us a call and we
can get it for you and arrange how you can pick it up.
Because of the size of our shops we feel confident
that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one another
so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of our
scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop
off times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue
to think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor.
Because we are a emergency response team we are open for
calls during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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Boater Education
In-Command Seamanship Training Introducing
Virtual Classroom........
In-Command Seamanship Training has partnered
with Wickford Boat Rentals to offer safe and practical learning
programs and recreational opportunities, including virtual
classrooms.
According to Captain David Featherston,
president and CEO of In-Command Seamanship Training, the
establishment has become a center of excellence for a wide
variety of classrooms and on-the-water programs. He adds
that in order to help ease the stress of social distancing, they
are introducing their new In-Command Virtual Classroom.
The In-Command Seamanship Training lectures
are going to be live and interactive, and given bu In-Command's
certified Captains with a defined class schedule. The
exams will be administered remotely, and all necessary paperwork
for student credentials will be filed electronically........
Click here to
read this news article from boatingindustry.com.
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Marine Jobs
Surroundings Trade Only....
A few of the jobs listed this week
include:
• Boat Brokerage Business for Sale -
Lake of the Ozarks, MO
• Parts Counter Specialist, Service Manager, Electronics &
Rigging Technician Positions - Eric's Outboard
• Parts Dept Manager-All Island Marine Corp
Check out the marine jobs on the Trade
Only Job Board...
click here
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River
History....
April 21, 1855 in River
History
1st train crosses Mississippi River's 1st bridge, Rock
Island, Illinois to Davenport Iowa.
April 21, 1910 in River
History
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain died on
this day.
(November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910),
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Missouri Depart of Conservation
Mussels.......
Reprinted from Misouri Dept of Conservation Facebook...
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Illinois River Near Henry, Illinois
Middle River Marine Expanding Barge
Fleeting Space.........
Middle River Marine recently announced that
they had recently received permitting from the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, Rock Island District to add another 100-plus
fleeting spaces along the Illinois River between Mile Markers
197 and 198.2 along the left descending bank (east shore) of the
Illinois River.
The location is opposite of the Henry Port,
and provides critically needed fleeting and staging areas
necessary to efficiently run boat operations, both up and down
the Illinois River.
According to Steve King, EVP of Sales &
Business Development for Middle River Marine, adding fleeting
space at that point along the Illinois River will help alleviate
future congestion while providing new capacity during the 2020
lock closures.........
Click here to
read this news report from marinelog.com.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
SeaRay Collided With Docked Bass
Boat........
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports
that on Saturday, two boats were damaged in a collision on the
Lake of the Ozarks, however, no injuries were reported.
The MSHP reports that around 3:45 pm
Saturday, 61 year old Ralph McLaughlin was piloting a 1998
SeaRay 210 near Public Beach No.2, when he crashed into a docked
2017 Skeeter FX21.
The SeaRay sustained minor damage and was
able to be driven from the scene. The Skeeter was
significantly damaged and had to be towed.........
Click here to
read this news report from lakeexpo.com.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way
to the
"Walk Thru"
position on the dock
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Just a short walk from Grafton
Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
03-24-20
Temporarily Closed
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
04-08-20
As everyone is aware, Governor Pritzker
has extended the order that all Bars & Restaurants must
discontinue dine in services, effective 3/17/2020 through a
minimum of 4/30/2020. At
this time, Bluff City Grill will remain closed without curbside
or delivery services. We have taken this down time to
ensure all our staff members are taking the necessary
precautions to help slow/stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
During this shut down, we have been working on many projects to
reopen a stronger & more efficient establishment. We look
forward to seeing everyone when the ban is lifted. If the ban
continues further than 4/30/2020 (prayers we don't cross that
bridge) we will revisit the idea of curbside services & keep
everyone informed on that decision. If anyone has any questions
in regard to a scheduled event please follow this link: https://bluffcitygrillalton.com/contact/
We truly appreciate everyone’s support during this trying time &
ask everyone to come together as a community. Please support our
community’s small businesses & continue to follow the guidelines
the CDC & WHO has recommended to help end this pandemic. Stay
Safe & Stay Healthy! #healthiswealth
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
04-08-20
The Boathouse is Re-opening
May 1st
with "Pickup Service" and possible delivery!
Menu coming soon
03-24-20
The harbor is open and I have a few slips available for
rent.
New customers receive 25% off for 2020 season.
On the river as always xoxo The
Boathouse Crew
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
03/20/2020
Calhoun Ferry Company’s priority is
the health and safety of our crew and passengers.
We received a call today from the U.S. Coast Guard advising us
that all passengers will be required to stay in their vehicles
when crossing the ferry. This is in response to the restrictions
placed on gatherings of 10 or more people. This will remain in
effect until the restrictions are lifted.
We are cleaning and disinfecting all crew areas and all ferry
passes as we receive them.
Starting tomorrow 03/21/2020 we will be reducing our hours to
eliminate the late night shift on Friday and Saturday. This will
remain in effect until the restrictions are lifted. Hours will
be Monday through Saturday 5am to 9pm and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
We will all get through this together by working together for a
better tomorrow. Stay safe!
Thank You,
The Calhoun Ferry Company
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
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Duck Club Yacht Club
3-18-20
Because of the CDC recommendations the restaurant management
has decided to close the restaurant this weekend until
further notice.
MJB
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
Closed until further notice ....
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
03-24-20
The winery, gift shop, fuel dock and Grafton Oyster Bar are
"Closed."
March 16, 2020
For the safety of our family, customers and employees, we at
Grafton Harbor, have decided to close the gift shop and winery
during this pandemic. We will keep you all in our love and
prayers during this difficult time. Stay well everyone and thank
you all so much for your support.
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
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
We all know how hard the past year hit Grafton businesses. In
light of the closures caused by the 2019 Flood and COVID-19, the
Law Firm of Wittman & Lorton, P.C. and Preferred Title & Escrow,
Inc. purchased 50 $100 gift cards to giveaway on our FB page.
They also purchased 50 $100 gift cards from Grafton SkyTour.
Starting March 23rd, and continuing for 50 days we will give
away a $100 gift card to a Grafton restaurant or bar along with
a $100 gift card to Grafton SkyTour sponsored by Wittman &
Lorton and Preferred Title & Escrow! The goal is to encourage
others during this difficult time to purchase gift cards from
all Grafton businesses to be used once our businesses reopen!
Make sure you visit The Grafton Illinois FB page daily:
https://www.facebook.com/enjoygrafton/.
All you need to do is like and share Grafton Chamber of Commerce
FB page each day to enter the daily giveaway. We thank everyone
for your continued support of Grafton businesses! We can’t wait
to see you come back again! Stay Safe
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
Closed Until Further Notice
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
04-11-20 Our office
will move back to the river on Monday morning. The office door
will be locked, you are welcome to come into the office one at a
time. We will try and disinfectant after each person, as we do
not want to make anyone ill, or nor do we want to get ill. Hope
you realize why we are taking these precautions. If everyone
works together, this may get over pretty soon. No one needs this
to stretch out any longer than necessary. We need warm weather,
sunshine and more boating. So wave at us at the end of the
road..
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
The old building has been torn down.
Waiting on permits for new building.
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will
be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
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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
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Reprinted from Lewis Boats Facrbook...
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Longshot
Marina
Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
04-18-20
Longshot Saloon..Closed
03-24-20
Marina is open.
Just got excavator delivered for spring and summer projects
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening May 2, 2020
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
03-24-20
Operating on a skeleton crew.
If there is a need or emergency, call 636 250-3008
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
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
03-31-20
Important Notice Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This
Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are doing well. Please note that we
have one person in our office working and taking phone calls at
this time. Our front door is locked, but our ramp is open.
Please leave your ramping payment in the box located at the
ramp. Our gas dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or something from our ships store
just give us a call 📞 and we can get it for you and arrange how
you can pick it up. Because of the size of our shops 🏢 we feel
confident that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one
another so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of
our scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop off
times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue to
think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor. Because
we are a emergency response team we are open for calls
during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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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
04-03-20
Happy Friday!
We are here for the weekend!
Call in ahead for food at 636-723-0005!
Click here for menu
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
04-08-20
SPRING SALES OFFERS | $2,000 Instant Savings on New Yamaha
Boats; Zero Down, Zero Interest, Zero Payments for 3 Months;
$7,500 Off 275 Series boats.
03-23-20
St. Charles Boat & Motor update:
Due to the unprecedented time that
the country is experiencing, we are implementing some additions
to our normal routine:
At this time, we remain open for business, operating with a
small staff. For the safety of our customers, our staff, and our
families, in addition to our normal operations, we are offering
some alternative means of interacting with us as well – for both
purchasing products (from parts to a new boat) and for your
service needs.
If you’d like to shop any new or used inventory with us with
minimized social interaction, we can schedule individual
appointments or send you a virtual video tour of a unit. You can
always shop our inventory on our website as well, at
www.stcharlesboat.com. We currently have some huge discounts
on our in stock inventory! If you’re interested in a private
appointment, please e-mail us at zeke@stcharlesboat.com or you
can call us at 636-947-0106 during normal business hours.
For your service needs, we can schedule a touchless drop off and
pick-up with you. For touchless drop off or pick-up, e-mail
Jerry at jerry@stcharlesboat.com or Zeke at zeke@stcharlesboat.com
for scheduling and instructions.
We realize that this too will pass and we can return to a more
normal routine, which means getting back to boating for many of
us!
We will keep our customer’s updated by posting on our
website and
Facebook page.
Winter Hours
Tue - Fri..9am - 5pm
Sat - 9am - 2pm
Sun & Mon..Closed
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
04-09-19
We have a full beer cooler..
Let us know what you want us to stock..we are trying our best to
be competitive versus across the bridge..there are only few that
I cant...so check us out..part of being competitive is counting
on you...this will go for groceries as well...let us know what
you need..
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
04-08-20
When you look across the harbor and can see the green peeking
through on the tree line, you know summer is right around the
corner!
Due to the recent events, we are doing our part in maintaining
social distance. Harbor members can call ahead to get a fuel
appointment, and splashing boats will be on a case by case
basis.
We can’t prevent anyone from gathering, but we can avoid being a
part of the problem by keeping VERY limited services.
We hope everyone is staying safe, and we look forward to seeing
the river crowded with boaters when this calms down!!
Happy boating!
Wood marina Spring Promotion
Attention - New Slip Customers 50% Off Any Available Slip |
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
Currently we are open. Although things may change. My wife is in
healthcare sales so I may be working from home more. Service
guys are currently working when work can be done outside of
shop. Hope this helps I will Let you know if things change more.
Andy
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 ......................... |
Closed |
Abigail's Tap
Room |
Closed |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Reopening May 1st for
Pickup Service & Possible delivery |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Closed |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Closed |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Closed |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening May 2, 2020 |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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