WEDNESDAY
20 May 2020
"NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK"
May 16 - 22
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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The
Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher who hails out of the
Alton Motor Boat Club at Piasa Creek of the Mississippi River
RiverBill,
Gates back up at Melvin Price and sounds like a ton of water
coming down the Illinois river. Some areas to the north got 8
inches of rain.
Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club.
Click here for the current
River Level and forecast at Alton, IL
Illinois River
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Never Know What You
Might See
on Hwy 94
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The
Picture of the Day.....
was taken
yesterday evening on Hwy 94 near Hyw 370 in St. Charles.
You just don't usually see a large boat
parked in the middle of Hyw 94 ! When I got closer and pulled
into the filling station to take a couple of pictures I seen the
driver and "follow truck" where there getting eats and drinks
for the trip.
Destination unknown
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The Boathouse Is Open
Tiki Bar opens this weekend!!!!
Thur 11am- 10pm, Fri 11am- 10pm, Sat
11am
Entertainment:
Sat .. Dawn
Turlington @ 1pm riverside tiki deck.
Jambone @ 6-10pm riverside tiki deck
Sun...Pat
Liston @ 2-5 riverside tiki deck
Gypsy Soul 7-11 riverside tiki deck
Mon... TBA
Foodies: Pork
Steaks Saturday, Sunday, Monday.
Chicken Tenders and Chicken Sandwich and coleslaw are back on
the menu.
The Boathouse is a happy , positive place filled with great
energy.
We work very hard to ensure you have a great time.
Here again it is a CHOICE to visit.
Reservations are best again... you must be here when
reservations are scheduled or we will release the table. If you
are messaging LOOK at all the page info. Please I am pretty sure
we answered your question already. See you on the river.
We are Officially Setup With
Online Ordering!
You Can Now Order
Your Favorite Food and Drinks Through Our Online Ordering.
Click on "Shop Now" or Simply Use this Link Below
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Website..
N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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OPEN OPEN
OPEN
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for Facebook
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for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
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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
Grafton Flood
Party
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Wayne Draper of the 3rd Chute, Mary Tiemann of RiverBills.com
and Brad Hagen of the Grafton Oyster Bar. They are standing in
front of the Grafton Shuttle that Brad was driving
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pic to enlarge
The Pictures On This
Day in
2019.....
were taken at the
Grafton Flood Party . 2019 Grafton Flood Party.
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Featured Classifieds
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on RiverBills.com
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
is OPEN For Carry Out
Thur, Fri, Sat
& Sun This Week
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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
May 20, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4) and
Zone 25 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 241.4).
The following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 28 (Mile 185.0 – 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. A buildup of debris in fleeting areas
may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent
breakaways from occurring.
Exercise caution in all passing and meeting situations and be
mindful of all charted bridge navigational clearances.
Navigation buoys may have ben dragged off station, so remain
cautious while transiting. In St. Louis Harbor (Mile 184.0 –
Mile 179.0), south-bound tows greater than 600 feet in length,
excluding the towboat, limit their transit to daylight hours.
All towing vessels should have a minimum of 250 h.p., for every
2,000 tons of cargo. If a towing vessel has barges in tow loaded
to more than 2,000 tons, it should have a minimum of 250 h.p.,
for every 2,000 tons of cargo.
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 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). The following areas are in the high water action phase IAW
the Western Rivers WAP Annex: Zone 7 Peoria (Mile 187.0 – Mile
145.6) Zone 6 Copperas Creek (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0) and Zone
5 Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0). High water and drift
potential may be encountered in this area. Mariners are advised
to minimize wake and exercise caution. Laying up on saturated
levees is prohibited. 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.
Recreational traffic is
discouraged.
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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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We offer full fiberglass
repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer
rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts
department, an accessories department, as well as many other
services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest,
Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News
and Media" Page
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 6,107 members as of
05-20-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Illinois River At Peoria, Illinois
Living Lands & Waters Cleaning Up The
Illinois River........
The Living Lands & Waters crew is currently
docked along the Illinois River at Peoria, Illinois, and are
working away to remove trash from the Illinois River and it's
banks.
Chad Pregracke, LL&W president and founder
says that if you see several flat bottomed boats out on the
water full of garbage, they're here to clean up and leave the
place better than when they found it.
Since it's founding in 1997, Pregracke and
his crew has cleaned up close to 11 million pounds of trash from
the rivers across Mid-America. His fleet has expanded as well,
including five barges, two towboats and six 30 foot
workboats.........
Click here to
read more from centralillinoisproud.com. With
Photo
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More !
Living Lands & Waters Cleaning Up The
Illinois River........
Reprinted from Living lands and Waters Facebook...
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40% Off - New Members
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Illinois River Near Ottawa, Illinois
The Wayward Barge Stuck Under A Bridge
Has Been Recovered........
At around 3 am Monday, a half loaded barge
was reported missing and was found to be pinned against a pier
underneath the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Ottawa, Illinois.
Members of the Illinois Department of
Transportation, ADM, the U.S. Coast Guard and responders from
Ottawa worked together to recover the barge. It has since been
towed away.
According to Tom Hufnagel, operations
engineer with IDOT, the barge ended up against a shore wall.
The span remained open to vehicular traffic, however, the
Illinois Department of Transportation will be inspecting the
bridge for any damage........
Click here to
read this news story from mywebtimes.com. With
Photo.
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here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri
Changes Adds $34,382 To Riverfront
Renovation Project........
Changes to the Hannibal Riverfront Renovation
project intended to protect electrical infrastructure during
future flooding events will add $34,382 to the total cost of the
project.
This change order, which is the third one so
far, had been approved by the Hannibal City Council during
Tuesday night's meeting. The latest change order increases the
project's price tag to $6,695,285. The original contract cost
was $6,648,000
The change order was requested to better
protect electrical infrastructure located east of the downtown
flood levee from flooding. The latest cost addition will be
paid for by the Hannibal Board of Public Works........
Click here to
read this news article from whig.com.
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U.S. Coast Guard News
Commander Mick Scott Taking Over Sector
Upper Mississippi River........
This month, the U.S. Coast Guard will be
making leadership changes for the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River, which includes the Riverbend region.
Captain Scott Stoermer, the current
commander, and incoming Commander Mick Scott, the current deputy
commander talked about the leadership change on Monday during
the first session of this year's FreightWeekSTL, which is a
conference for the region's transportation and logistics
industries.
Scott will be taking over the Sector Upper
Mississippi River in late May........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from thetelegraph.com.
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River
History....
May
20, 1804 in River History
Meriwether Lewis arrived in St. Charles from St. Louis in preparation for
their expedition, not by boat as William Clark did a few days earlier, but
instead via St. Charles Rock Road.
FYI: St. Charles Rock Road is
the current name of what was the first road to traverse present-day St.
Louis County, Missouri between St. Louis and St. Charles (source Wikipedia
Encyclopedia )
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Historic Vessel Wrecks
Judge Rules Scavengers May Open Titanic
To Retrieve Marconi Radio.........
Federal District Judge, Rebecca Beach Smith
recently ruled that RMS Titanic, Inc may proceed with their
plans to cut into the Titanic shipwreck and attempt to
retrieve the Marconi wireless telegraph machine used to send out
distress calls 108 years ago,.
In the order, Judge Smith said that RMS
Titanic Inc, the court-designated salvage firm for the Titanic made
the case for having enough historical value to justify sending
the specially equipped robot into the wreck. The remotely
operated submersible will be outfitted with the tools needed to
cut into the deckhouse, if necessary.
In her ruling, Judge Smith says that
retrieving the Marconi wireless telegraph machine "will
contribute to the legacy left by the indelible loss of the Titanic, those
who survived, and those who gave their lives in the
sinking"........
Click here to
read this news article from yahoo.com. With
Photo.
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News
Release From BoatUS
SPRINGFIELD,
Va., May 19, 2020 – Recreating outdoors has become an important
survival tool in the era of the coronavirus pandemic, and
recreational boaters are no different. The nationwide on-water
towing fleet with more than 600 red response vessels, TowBoatUS,
expects this Memorial Day holiday weekend to be a busy one,
responding to an increased number of requests for assistance by
recreational boaters.
“While there are some locations where recreational boating
hasn’t quite returned yet, those will be the exception this
Memorial Day weekend,” said BoatUS Vice President of Towing
Services John Condon. “Boating is an approved activity and
boaters are social distancing, so we believe they will be on the
water in a big way, trying to get to back to what’s familiar and
enjoyable with the family.”
Condon predicts calls for assistance over VHF channel 16,
cellphone and via the time-saving BoatUS App by recreational
boaters experiencing engine breakdowns, dead batteries, running
aground or needing a tow home will be up 20%. “We think that’s a
conservative number,” he added.
Calls for assistance to BoatUS’s 24-hour dispatch is a
traditional barometer of the nation’s on-water boating activity.
To prevent having to
call TowBoatUS for help, ensure your boat is ready to go and
spring commissioning is fully completed. Breakdowns this early
in the season are often attributed to rushing to get the boat in
the water.
If you’re trailering to the launch ramp for the first time,
BoatUS dispatch reports the No. 1 request for roadside Trailer
Assist service is for flat tires/no spare. Wheel bearings and
trailer axle troubles follow, so be sure all three of these are
up to snuff before you go.
What to do if the best laid plans collide with the unexpected?
Be prepared by having a BoatUS on-water Unlimited Towing
membership for freshwater boaters for just $85 per year or $159
for saltwater boaters. Included are more than 25 benefits and
discounts, a subscription to BoatUS Magazine, free DSC-VHF radio
registration, and more. Boaters without a towing membership face
an average nationwide cost of $750 per towing incident.
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
here
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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
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Thru"
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
5-13-20
3rd Chute is taking applications for all positions both
locations we are opening Alton Friday message on Facebook
thank you
Wayne Draper
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
05-13-20
We are so grateful Madison County is
supporting Businesses Opening Back Up! In light of Madison
County opening with guidelines, Bluff City Grill will continue
to remain closed at this time. We plan to announce an Opening
date as soon as we have one! Due to our licensing being both
County & State, we are not able to just open our doors with the
decision made by Madison County, but hopefully this gets the
ball rolling. Choosing to go against the State’s order could
result in ...
See More
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
OPEN OPEN OPEN
Thurs- Sun open at 11am
Thurs..close at 9
Fri..... close at 9
Sat.....close at 10
Sun....close at 9
Hours change on Memorial Day weekend
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Weather may change bands .
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
05-11-20
We want to thank everyone who came out to eat & drink on
Saturday. I'm very excited to annouce we will be opening back to
normal starting next Tuesday, May 19th.
We will have our new COVID-19 shirts available for $15 each.
Bingo..... May 21st
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
May 1, 2020 Grafton Harbor is OPEN!!
Please come check out our variety of packaged liquor, treats for
the kids, gift shop and ships store!! If you would like curb
service call: 618-786-7678.
Friday Open until 5:00
Saturday 11:00 - 5:00
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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!
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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
05-08-20
BOAT-IN AND CARRY OUT !
OPEN FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY 11AM-8PM
Expanding our hours next week to include Thursday. Please call
ahead to place your order @ 618-786-3000.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
05-18-20 Had a
question about the pump out. At least that is working. Remember
what you are working with and be careful. Pat and Julio got it
going today. Maybe the weather will improve for the week end.
See you at the end of the road. 05-16-20
Know everyone is curious when our bath rooms will open. Not for awhile I am sorry to report. We cannot open until we can make sure you guys are all safe. We do not have the necessary supplies to keep it completely sanitized on a daily basis. Also the Missouri DNR just sent us a new email regarding EPA new guidelines on our water systems. SO will order another blue box, sorry for the inconvenience, but not going to be forever we hope.
Think positive.
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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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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
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
05-12-20
Opening Memorial Day Weekend with live music Saturday-Monday
Becky 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
05-09-20
Gas dock and boat ramp are open. See you soon !
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
Store Hours
Sun..... 10-9
M-Th....10-10
Fri Sat..10-11
Call ahead for an order
or come in !
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
05-01-20
Wanting to re-power your
boat? Don’t miss out on this great promotion. Call us for
details...click
here
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.
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
05-18-19
The Two Rivers Marina Boat club will be holding a membership
drive/meeting Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Two
Rivers Boat Club pavilion.. This is a great opportunity to get
involved!!!
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
Woodland 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
3-25-20
Due the COVID-19 outbreak
the service yard is experiencing delays in shipping which is
causing a slight backup. If you have any questions or concerns
please email the service manager Jeff Digman.
jeff@yachtclubstl.com.
Shop and office will be closed to customer walk-ins. Please just
give us a call or email!
Thank you
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..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open for Carryouts |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Mike's LaRosa@
Longshot Marina |
Opening Memorial Day
Weekend |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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TUESDAY
19 May 2020
"NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK"
May 16 - 22
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
The
Picture of the Day.....
was posted by Capt'n Mark Newlin on
RiverBills Boaters Group yesterday
Water is coming
back up. Going over the road to the shrine yesterday
afternoon.
Click here for the current Grafton River Level and forecast
RiverBill says.... Thanks for the update Mark !
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Grounded
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to
enlarge
Another Update:
Hi River Bill,
Like David Young, I also had problems at the top of chute 4. On
Friday evening, I was about three quarters of the way through to
the Mississippi when I grounded hard. I was unable to float,
push or power off. A big thank you to the greatguys at TowBoat
US who got me away and towed me back to Sioux Harbor, arriving
just before dark. Also a big thank you to the boater who
couldn’t reach me to help out but hung around until I got freed
up.
TowBoat US could not get their boat in from the top of the chute
and had to go around and take me out the way I came in, so as
David Young said, the area is a BIG problem now!
Dan Maher
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The Boathouse Is Open
We are Officially Setup With
Online Ordering!
You Can Now Order
Your Favorite Food and Drinks Through Our Online Ordering.
Click on "Shop Now" or Simply Use this Link Below
https://www.restaurantlogin.com/api/fb/z0q_xp
Website..
N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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OPEN OPEN
OPEN
click here
for Facebook
click here
for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
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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
Grafton Flood
Party
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture On This
Day in
2019.....
was
sent to us by Capt'n Tim Crawford
RiverBill,
It took Gumption to get there. 2019 Grafton Flood Party.
Tim
RiverBill says.... A
little flood water won't stop real river rats |
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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More Boats
on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
is OPEN For Carry Out
Thur, Fri, Sat
& Sun This Week
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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
May 13, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
.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 7 Peoria (Mile 187.0 – Mile 145.6),
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) and
Zone 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0).
High water and drift potential may be encountered in this area.
Mariners are advised to minimize wake and exercise caution.
Laying up on saturated levees is prohibited. 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.
MISSOURI RIVER
The following
areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers
WAP Annex:
Washington Reach
(Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0) and
Jefferson Reach
(Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0).
Mariners should use caution and minimize wake. Laying up on
saturated levees is prohibited. Mariners should be experienced
in high water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations,
remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be mindful of all bridge
navigational clearances and aware that a buildup of debris in
fleeting areas may have occurred. Take appropriate action to
prevent any breakaways from occurring. Use caution in all
passing and meeting situations as swift currents may be present.
Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station so remain
alert while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged.
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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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enlarge
We offer full fiberglass
repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer
rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts
department, an accessories department, as well as many other
services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest,
Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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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 6,099 members as of
05-19-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Mississippi River In The Riverbend
Heavy Storms Send Riverbend Rivers Into
Floodstage.........
The heavy rainfall over the weekend has sent
the rivers in the Riverbend into flood stage. As of 5 am
Saturday, the Mississippi River at the Melvin Price Locks and
Dam, the Mississippi River was at 15.63 feet. By 1 am Monday,
the river river had risen over five feet to the flood stage of
21 feet.
By 4 pm Monday, the Mississippi River was at
21.9 feet, with a crest of 23.5 feet expected be early Wednesday
morning. The Mississippi River is expected to fall below flood
stage by early Friday morning.
The Mississippi River in Grafton also rose
rapidly over the weekend, shooting from 16.53 feet at 1 pm
Saturday to the flood stage of 18 feet by 5 am Sunday. By 4 pm
Monday, the River had risen to 20.6 feet, with a crest of 21.2
feet expected by Tuesday evening.........
Click here to
read this news report from thetelegraph.com. With
Photos.
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Website
40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
The Amphitheater Is Still Planning For
A Partial Season........
Last week, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the
cancellation of the Fireworks on the Mississippi Festival at the
Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater. The good news is that the head
of the Amphitheater Commission says that they are still planning
for a partial schedule for the 2020 season.
According to Robert Stephan, the fireworks
festival is the only cancellation set in stone. He adds that it
remains to be seen which of the events will survive as the
schedule is still being changed.
Stephan states that they are still in talks
with a national musical act, but are not able to announce who or
when due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Stephan says that
both parties remain flexible, and are hopefully announcing who
and a date within the next few weeks........
Click here to
read this news article from altondailynews.com. With
Photo and Audio.
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Obituary Raymond DeClue
August 20, 1957 - May 15, 2020........
.
Reprinted from Paul Funeral Home...
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Re-Opening Today........
05-11-20
I'm very excited to announce
we will be opening back to
normal starting next Tuesday, May 19th.
We will have our new COVID-19 shirts available for $15 each.
Bingo..... May 21st
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Mississippi State Highway Patrol News
Release
Memorial Day Weekend........
MISSOURI
STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop F Headquarters - 2920 North Shamrock Road -
Jefferson City, MO 65102
NEWS RELEASE
For further
information please contact: Sergeant Scott White
(573) 751-1000
F200502
May 18, 2020
EMPHASIS: Troop F Prepares For Memorial Day Weekend
Captain Corey J. Schoeneberg, commanding officer of Troop F,
announces that Troop F will be participating in enforcement
operations throughout the Memorial Day weekend. The goal of the
operations is to promote safety and reduce traffic crashes.
Throughout the holiday weekend, troopers within Troop F and
throughout the state will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E.
(Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort). Troopers will be watching
for all traffic violations and will be especially vigilant
regarding distracted driving, impaired driving, aggressive
driving, excessive speed, and seat belt violations. Troopers
also will be available to help motorists in need of assistance.
This year's counting period for the holiday weekend begins at 6
p.m., Friday, May 22, and ends at 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 25,
2020.
In addition to Operation C.A.R.E., Troop F will participate in
special enforcement operations during the peak travel periods on
Friday, May 22, and Monday, May 25 on Interstate 70, U.S.
Highway 63, U.S. Highway 54, U.S. Highway 50, and Missouri
Highway 5.
Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri.
The choices you make when you’re behind the wheel matter. Make
good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go
back …”
The Memorial Day weekend
is also an unofficial start to the boating season. Boating is a
great pastime and troopers want everyone to enjoy themselves in
a safe manner. Troop F troopers will be targeting all boating
violations and will be especially vigilant regarding careless
watercraft operations throughout the entire holiday weekend.
Never operate a boat while you are impaired, and never ride with
an impaired operator. Please be courteous to others on the
water, wear a life jacket, and obey the law regarding safe
operation of a vessel and no wake zones. Troopers will also be
available to help boaters in need of assistance.
Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have
on others: Share the waterway and use common sense, good
judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets
save lives. Wear It!!
Follow Troop F on Twitter for the most current news @MSHPTrooperF
Reprinted from the Missouri State
Highway Patrol..
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Source:
Wikipedia
Click here for Map
River
History....
May 19,
1937 in River History
The St. Paul District completes the construction of the lock
at Lock and Dam 7 in La Crescent, Minnesota.
Source: US Army Corps of Engineers
PS:
we had the wrong date on yesterday's edition for the completion of Winfield
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Mississippi River Near Ste. Genevieve,
Missouri
Cave City Sand Building Private
Port........
Cave City Sand is constructing a private port
along the Mississippi River at Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, as well
as a proppant and industrial sand processing facility.
According to chief executive officer, Josh
Lehde, Cave City Sand expects to break ground on the 780 acre
facility this summer, following two years of design, engineering
and permitting work.
Because of market conditions and the overall
project schedule, the port will go in before the sand processing
facility. The green field site at Upper Mississippi River Ile
Marker 135 has 1.6 miles of river frontage, and permitted space
for fleeting 50 barges........
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Duck Boat News
Senator Hawley Calls On Coast Guard To
Adopt NTSB Recommendations........
Recently, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley penned a
letter to Admiral Karl L. Schultz, Commandant of the U.S. Coast
Guard requesting the adoption of the National Transportation
Safety Board's recommendations released in last month's report
on the 2018 duck boat sinking on Table Rock Lake.
In the letter, Hawley says that the accident
on Table Rock Lake and the subsequent loss of 17 lives may have
been avoided if the NTSB's recommendations, which date as far
back as 1999, had been adopted and enforced.
Hawley wrote that the common sense safety
measures are necessary to prevent more families from meeting the
same tragic end. he adds that it is within the Admiral's power
to guarantee that the term "duck boat" is not synonymous with
"floating metal death trap"........
Click here to
read this news story from kfvs12.com. With
Photo.
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Boating News
Sailors Stuck At Sea Aboard Small Boats
During Pandemic........
During the course of a year, it is estimated
that there are some 10,000 small boats sailed by individuals and
families exploring the oceans around the world. During one
couple's five day, 750 mile sailing voyage from Sri Lanka to the
Maldives, the world had changed
Leslie and Andrew Godfrey did not have
internet access during their trip, and did not learn that the
COVID-19 virus had grown to pandemic status. Between March 7
and 12, ports began closing at a rate no small vessel could keep
pace with.
By the time the Godfreys arrived in the
Maldives, a state of emergency had been declared. Officials
have isolated boats in one area, delivering basic supplies and
permitting access to a deserted atoll. At this time, the
Godfreys are really unable to go forward with their journey or
back........
Click here to
read this article from stltoday.com. With
Photo and Video.
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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
5-13-20
3rd Chute is taking applications for all positions both
locations we are opening Alton Friday message on Facebook
thank you
Wayne Draper
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
05-13-20
We are so grateful Madison County is
supporting Businesses Opening Back Up! In light of Madison
County opening with guidelines, Bluff City Grill will continue
to remain closed at this time. We plan to announce an Opening
date as soon as we have one! Due to our licensing being both
County & State, we are not able to just open our doors with the
decision made by Madison County, but hopefully this gets the
ball rolling. Choosing to go against the State’s order could
result in ...
See More
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
OPEN OPEN OPEN
Thurs- Sun open at 11am
Thurs..close at 9
Fri..... close at 9
Sat.....close at 10
Sun....close at 9
Hours change on Memorial Day weekend
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Weather may change bands .
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
05-11-20
We want to thank everyone who came out to eat & drink on
Saturday. I'm very excited to annouce we will be opening back to
normal starting next Tuesday, May 19th.
We will have our new COVID-19 shirts available for $15 each.
Bingo..... May 21st
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
May 1, 2020 Grafton Harbor is OPEN!!
Please come check out our variety of packaged liquor, treats for
the kids, gift shop and ships store!! If you would like curb
service call: 618-786-7678.
Friday Open until 5:00
Saturday 11:00 - 5:00
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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!
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
05-08-20
BOAT-IN AND CARRY OUT !
OPEN FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY 11AM-8PM
Expanding our hours next week to include Thursday. Please call
ahead to place your order @ 618-786-3000.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
05-16-20
Know everyone is curious when our bath rooms will open. Not for awhile I am sorry to report. We cannot open until we can make sure you guys are all safe. We do not have the necessary supplies to keep it completely sanitized on a daily basis. Also the Missouri DNR just sent us a new email regarding EPA new guidelines on our water systems. SO will order another blue box, sorry for the inconvenience, but not going to be forever we hope.
Think positive.
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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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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
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
05-12-20
Opening Memorial Day Weekend with live music Saturday-Monday
Becky 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
05-09-20
Gas dock and boat ramp are open. See you soon !
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
Store Hours
Sun..... 10-9
M-Th....10-10
Fri Sat..10-11
Call ahead for an order
or come in !
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
05-01-20
Wanting to re-power your
boat? Don’t miss out on this great promotion. Call us for
details...click
here
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.
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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
Woodland 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
3-25-20
Due the COVID-19 outbreak
the service yard is experiencing delays in shipping which is
causing a slight backup. If you have any questions or concerns
please email the service manager Jeff Digman.
jeff@yachtclubstl.com.
Shop and office will be closed to customer walk-ins. Please just
give us a call or email!
Thank you
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..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Reopening Tue, May 19 |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Closed |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open for Carryouts |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Mike's LaRosa@
Longshot Marina |
Opening Memorial Day
Weekend |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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MONDAY
18 May 2020
"NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK"
May 16 - 22
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Sunday Sunset
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to
enlarge
The
Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher who hails out of the Alton
Motor Boat Club on Piasa Creek
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Grounded
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to
enlarge
Hey River Bill,
We were out yesterday to get our fix of Voo Doo Shrimp, Crawfish
Enchiladas and Long Island Iced Tea at the Grafton Oyster Bar.
Upon returning the Yacht Club, we went up the slough between the
Illinois and the Mississippi and were grounded near the top
before reaching the main channel of the Mississippi. We tried to
find some deeper water, but gave up, floated off and turned
around. Another boat was grounded there as well and two more
boats warned us off. I’ve been boating up that slough for35
years and never had a problem. It’s a BIG problem now.
David Young
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The Boathouse Is Open
We are Officially Setup With
Online Ordering!
You Can Now Order
Your Favorite Food and Drinks Through Our Online Ordering.
Click on "Shop Now" or Simply Use this Link Below
https://www.restaurantlogin.com/api/fb/z0q_xp
Website..
N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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OPEN OPEN
OPEN
click here
for Facebook
click here
for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
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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 River
Travels of Mike Stanczak
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Flood of 2019
Went to Grafton Wednesday
had to do some parallel parking at the 3rd chute
Almost ran a STOP sign ! LOL
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture On This
Day in
2019.....
were
sent to us by Capt'n Mike Stanczak
RiverBill says.... With
the reflection in the water
Looks like it spells "EIOB"
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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More Boats
on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
is OPEN For Carry Out
Thur, Fri, Sat
& Sun This Week
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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
May 13, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
.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 7 Peoria (Mile 187.0 – Mile 145.6),
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) and
Zone 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0).
High water and drift potential may be encountered in this area.
Mariners are advised to minimize wake and exercise caution.
Laying up on saturated levees is prohibited. 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.
MISSOURI RIVER
The following
areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers
WAP Annex:
Washington Reach
(Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0) and
Jefferson Reach
(Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0).
Mariners should use caution and minimize wake. Laying up on
saturated levees is prohibited. Mariners should be experienced
in high water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations,
remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be mindful of all bridge
navigational clearances and aware that a buildup of debris in
fleeting areas may have occurred. Take appropriate action to
prevent any breakaways from occurring. Use caution in all
passing and meeting situations as swift currents may be present.
Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station so remain
alert while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged.
.
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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enlarge
We offer full fiberglass
repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer
rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts
department, an accessories department, as well as many other
services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest,
Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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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 6,091 members as of
05-18-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Mississippi River Near St. Louis,
Missouri
An Overturned Boat Was Not
Distressed........
At around 6:40 pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2020
responders with the Columbia Fire Department investigated a
report of a possible overturned boat near the Illinois bank of
the Mississippi River north of Interstate 255.
The report was made by a person in the area
of Grant Drive in Jefferson Barracks Park on the Missouri side
of the river. The witness was not certain if it was indeed a
boat that was spotted.
By 7:20 pm, it was determined that the vessel
was an out-of-commission sailboat that had been there for
several weeks. There was no emergency, nor further actions
necessary........
Click here to
read this news story from republictimes.net. With
Map.
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The Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois
Rivers
Forecasted to Rise........
The weekend rainfall is causing the Mississippi, Illinois and
Missouri Rivers to rise quickly over the next few days !
The Mississippi River at Winfield, Grafton and Alton are all
forecasted to be in "Minor Flood Stage" this week.
The Illinois River at Hardin is forecasted to be
in "Minor Flood Stage" this week and places like LaGrange is
forecasted to be at "Major Flood Stage."
The Missouri River at St. Charles and Washington are forecasted
to be in "Minor Flood Stage.
Click here
latest River Levels Charts
Click
here
latest National
Weather Service River Level Graphs
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Website
40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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Grafton Ferry Update........
The Grafton Ferry is closed and will open
for the season when Stay At Home restrictions are lifted.
Reprinted from rivers and routes...
click here
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Illinois River Near La Salle, Illinois
On The Rise Again........
The Illinois River is on the way up again,
and is expected to rise at La Salle until Tuesday night. The
river is expected to flood roads in Peru, Utica and La Salle, as
well as threaten the La Salle pump station.
The heavy rainfall Saturday and Sunday added
to the already high river levels. The Illinois River is
expected to be about 10.5 feet above flood stage at 30.5 feet
around 7 pm Tuesday night, and then it is expected to start to
fall.
The Illinois River at Utica, Illinois is
forecasted to be just shy of threatening structures by about a
half a foot. The river at Ottawa is forecasted to go as high as
7.5 feet above flood stage........
Click here to
read this news report from newstrib.com.
With Graph.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
A Look Back At The Great Fire Of
1849........
Over the night of May 17 - 18, 1849, St.
Louis' Great Fire broke out along the St. Louis riverfront after
crewmembers from the steamboat White Cloud extinguished a
mattress fire, aired it out on the deck and dragged it back into
a cabin.
The crewmen must have missed an ember, as
flames burst through the passenger deck around 10 pm. The
watchmen on the landing rang the alarm bells, and volunteers of
Fire Co. No.5 arrived in time to see fire jumping from the White
Cloud to the adjacent steamboat, the Edward Bates.
The Bates burned free of it's mooring
along the riverfront now known as Laclede's Landing, drifted
downstream, spreading fire along the way. In a half hour's
time, some 23 steamboats were burning along the St. Louis
riverfront........
Click here to
read this news story from stltoday.com. With
Photo.
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Winfield Lock and Dam
River
History....
May 18,
1979 in River History
1st day of operation for Winfield Lock and Dam No.25 on the Mississippi
River at Winfield, Mo
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Seven Lake Of The Ozarks Hotspots For
Sale........
Anyone looking to operate a restaurant, run a
marina or a cruise boat operation now has an opportunity, as
some iconic lakefront and off the water commercial venues around
the Lake of the Ozarks are available.
A few of the businesses that are up for sale
include:
○ Beavers At The Dam
○ J.J.'s At The Copper Pot
○ Mexicali Blues
○ Niangua Falls
○ Top Sider
○ Tropic Island Cruises
○ T's Fish Tales Bar & Grill
Click here to
read more from lakeexpo.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
5-13-20
3rd Chute is taking applications for all positions both
locations we are opening Alton Friday message on Facebook
thank you
Wayne Draper
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
05-13-20
We are so grateful Madison County is
supporting Businesses Opening Back Up! In light of Madison
County opening with guidelines, Bluff City Grill will continue
to remain closed at this time. We plan to announce an Opening
date as soon as we have one! Due to our licensing being both
County & State, we are not able to just open our doors with the
decision made by Madison County, but hopefully this gets the
ball rolling. Choosing to go against the State’s order could
result in ...
See More
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
OPEN OPEN OPEN
Thurs- Sun open at 11am
Thurs..close at 9
Fri..... close at 9
Sat.....close at 10
Sun....close at 9
Hours change on Memorial Day weekend
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Weather may change bands .
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
05-11-20
We want to thank everyone who came out to eat & drink on
Saturday. I'm very excited to annouce we will be opening back to
normal starting next Tuesday, May 19th.
We will have our new COVID-19 shirts available for $15 each.
Bingo..... May 21st
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
May 1, 2020 Grafton Harbor is OPEN!!
Please come check out our variety of packaged liquor, treats for
the kids, gift shop and ships store!! If you would like curb
service call: 618-786-7678.
Friday Open until 5:00
Saturday 11:00 - 5:00
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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!
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
05-08-20
BOAT-IN AND CARRY OUT !
OPEN FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY 11AM-8PM
Expanding our hours next week to include Thursday. Please call
ahead to place your order @ 618-786-3000.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
05-16-20
Know everyone is curious when our bath rooms will open. Not for awhile I am sorry to report. We cannot open until we can make sure you guys are all safe. We do not have the necessary supplies to keep it completely sanitized on a daily basis. Also the Missouri DNR just sent us a new email regarding EPA new guidelines on our water systems. SO will order another blue box, sorry for the inconvenience, but not going to be forever we hope.
Think positive.
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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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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
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
05-12-20
Opening Memorial Day Weekend with live music Saturday-Monday
Becky 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
05-09-20
Gas dock and boat ramp are open. See you soon !
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
Store Hours
Sun..... 10-9
M-Th....10-10
Fri Sat..10-11
Call ahead for an order
or come in !
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
05-01-20
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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.
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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
Woodland 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
3-25-20
Due the COVID-19 outbreak
the service yard is experiencing delays in shipping which is
causing a slight backup. If you have any questions or concerns
please email the service manager Jeff Digman.
jeff@yachtclubstl.com.
Shop and office will be closed to customer walk-ins. Please just
give us a call or email!
Thank you
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..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Reopening Tue, May 19 |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Closed |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open for Carryouts |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Mike's LaRosa@
Longshot Marina |
Opening Memorial Day
Weekend |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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THE WEEKEND
Sat, Sun...16, 17 May 2020
"NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK"
May 16 - 22
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Mississippi River at
Kimmswick, Mo
Sun Pic
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enlarge
The
Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us
by Claudia Burris who hails out of Hoppie's Marina in Kimmswick,
Mo
Hi Bill!
It’s a great day down at Hoppie’s Marina! I got my boat in! Hope
to see you soon! Come down and see us!
Claudia Ruth Burris
Hoppie’s Marina Correspondent
RiverBill says.... Congrats Claudia
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New Fire and
Rescue dock
Mississippi River at
Kimmswick, Mo
Sun Pic
click pic to
enlarge
The
Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us
by Claudia Burris who hails out of Hoppie's Marina in Kimmswick,
Mo
Hi Bill!
It was just another beautiful day on the river! Here’s the view
from my boat where you can see the new Fire and Rescue dock in
Kimmswick. This facility will improve Rock Community Fire
District’s ability to effect water rescues and to fight both
water- and land-based fires. This project was made possible by
the cooperative effort between Rock Fire District, the Anheuser
Estate and the City of Kimmswick, according to Kimmswick Mayor
Phil Stang.
See you on the river!
Claudia Ruth Burris
Hoppie’s Marina Correspondent
Claudia wrote
that the new Fire and Rescue dock is a few feet upriver from
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Friday Night Sunset
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sun
Pic
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enlarge
The
Picture of the Day.....
was taken by Capt'nErnie Moretti who hails out of the Yacht Club
of St. Louis in the cruiser " Livin' on Spongecake"
Hi Bill...
Friday night sunset from bank of Dardenne Slough at YC-STL. Some
beautiful things haven’t changed.
Ernie
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Buoy Tender
Loading Dock Bar &
Grill
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
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enlarge
The
Pictures of the Day..... were taken by Capt'n
Gina Allen
We love Grafton.
There is something magical about our river. I don’t imagine I
could ever put it into words.
Gina
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North Shore Marina
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
Vinnie and Brad
click pic to
enlarge
The
Pictures of the Day..... were taken Friday evening at
North Shore Marina.
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The Boathouse Is Open
Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun This Week
Thurs- Sun
Open at 11am
Thurs, Fri & Sun..close
at 9
Sat....close at 10
Hours change on Memorial Day
weekend
This Weekend's Bands
Sat...May 16...TNT
Teddy and Tony.....2pm
Sun...May 17...Ticket
To The Beatles... 3pm
We are Officially Setup With
Online Ordering!
You Can Now Order
Your Favorite Food and Drinks Through Our Online Ordering.
Click on "Shop Now" or Simply Use this Link Below
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Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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OPEN OPEN
OPEN
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for Facebook
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for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
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brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.
We sell boats and will find
you the perfect boat!
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Yesteryears
Pic of the Day
More of the River Travels of
Capt'n Carl
Tiemann 2019
Flood of 2019
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
The Yacht Club
of St. Louis
The Boathouse
Food and Deck
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture On This
Day in
2019.....
were
sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann who hails out of Park Carl on
Wilson Road Slough in St. Charles County, Mo
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
is OPEN For Carry Out
Thur, Fri, Sat
& Sun This Week
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BOAT-IN
AND
CARRY
OUT
!
OPEN
FRIDAY
THRU
SUNDAY
11AM-8PM
5-14-20
We
are
open
this
week
Thursday
through
Sunday
from
11am
to
8pm
for
carry
out.
Great
weather
and
great
food.
Sounds
like
a
road
trip
to
Grafton
this
weekend!!
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forward
to
seeing
you.
Place
your
order
by
calling
618-786-3000.
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River News
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Officials Discuss Future Of
Amphitheater Schedule........
On Wednesday, the Alton Amphitheater
Commission held a meeting to discuss future scheduled events at
the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater. The council had voted
unanimously to cancel events scheduled for July 3rd, which would
have included performances from the Air Force Band and the Alton
Municipal Band.
The commission did approve postponing the
annual Fireworks on the Mississippi, with the intention of
rescheduling them for later in the year, potentially in
September during the Alton Expo.
The commission is still planning events for
August, September and October 2020, including the Food Truck
Festival, the Alton Expo, Jazz and Wine Festival as well as
other events........
Click here to
read this news report from advantagenews.com. With
Photo.
The Alton Amphitheater is a short
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Added Sunday
Illinois River Shipping
Towboat Workers Practicing Social
Distancing........
Towboat crews have adopted some safety
precautions to protect their employees from the COVID-19
pandemic. Aboard a towboat captained by Russ Edwards, deckhands
Aaron Rusher and Cayden Edwards put on protective masks
Edwards is hoping that the extra step will
help keep his crew safer in the already dangerous and
challenging work environment along the Mississippi River.
Edwards says that most of the interactions with the crew are
during the transfer process with the line boats.
The crew members of the line boats, which are
larger towboats that ply the Illinois River from St. Louis to
Chicago and beyond, work in close proximity with the Trumbull
crew. Trumbull River Services operates out of Lacon, Illinois
and offers fleeting services........
Click here to
read this news article from bnd.com.
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
A Look Back At The History Of The SS
Admiral........
The SS Admiral was a fixture along the
Mississippi River at St. Louis for many decades, and her story
has more twists and turns than the Mississippi River on which
she used to cruise.
The Admiral's hull dated to 1907. The
vessel , then known as the Albatross, was constructed to
ferry railroad cars across the Mississippi River at Vicksburg,
Mississippi.
Streckfus purchased the steamer and
constructed the five deck stainless steel streamlined structure
for day cruises. The first cruise from the St. Louis Levee
departed on June 12, 1940.
Fast Forward to May 16, 1979, which was the
day that ended the Admiral's cruising career, when a U.S.
Coast Guard inspector's hammer went through the Admiral's corroded
hull........
Click here to
read this news story from stltoday.com. With
Photos.
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The SS
Admiral's Final Journey
Converting the SS Admiral
Riverboat to scrap metal
A series of photos showing the
progress of converting the SS Admiral Riverboat to scrap metal in
2011
Photos by Ken Goode....
click here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Reprinted from John's Boat Harbor Facebook...
click here
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Added Sunday
The Buffalo Gnats are Back
Home Made Repellant.....
The Buffalo gnats are back ! Below are a few homemade repellents.....
Vanilla Repellent:
Gnats hate the smell of Vanilla. You can apply vanilla repellent over the
exposed areas of your body to make sure they are not attacked by gnats.
To make the repellent, you need to buy pure vanilla extract from the market.
Make sure that the vanilla extract that you have brought is sugarless. After
this take 10 ml of vanilla extract and mix it with 10 ml of water.
Stir the solution so that the vanilla and water get mixed properly. Then dip a
cotton ball in the solution and it apply the mixture over the exposed areas of
your body using the cotton ball.
Note: Please note that high concentrations of vanilla may cause skin irritation.
Also some please are allergic to vanilla so it is better to test the solution by
applying it in small quantity over skin before using it actually.
RiverBill says..... I like to put my mixture in a small
spray bottle
Citronella oil Spray:
Citronella oil is one of few things that gnats and other breeds of flies hate
the most. You can prepare a spray from Citronella oil that you can use to deter
gnats.
To make the spray you need:
An empty spray bottle
Citronella oil
Dish soap
To make the spray, mix two cups of water with two spoons of the oil add 3 – 6
drops of dish soap. Pour the mixture in the spray bottle and you are ready with
your own anti gnat natural spray.
You can spray this mixture around your home, near your plants or near garbage
cans. The best thing about the mixture is that it is harmless for your pets or
plants and on top of it will leave a pleasant citrus like smell around your home
How to Treat a Gnat Bite:
If unfortunately you get bitten by a gnat. Then you may
experience that the bitten area will begin to swell and becomes
itchy. To treat the byte you should:
• Wash the bite with soap and water as early as possible. This
will help you to get rid of any bacteria that the gnat bite
might have injected.
• Next, apply an antiseptic cream.
• If the bite is very itchy, you can have an oral anti itch
medicine.
• You can also use an icepack to reduce the pain
Reprinted
from
Fliesonly.com
For more information on how to get
rid if gnats check out
Fliesonly.com
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Added Saturday at
10:30AM
Sad News
Ray DeCLue........
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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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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
May 13, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
.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 7 Peoria (Mile 187.0 – Mile 145.6),
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) and
Zone 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0).
High water and drift potential may be encountered in this area.
Mariners are advised to minimize wake and exercise caution.
Laying up on saturated levees is prohibited. 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.
MISSOURI RIVER
The following
areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers
WAP Annex:
Washington Reach
(Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0) and
Jefferson Reach
(Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0).
Mariners should use caution and minimize wake. Laying up on
saturated levees is prohibited. Mariners should be experienced
in high water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations,
remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be mindful of all bridge
navigational clearances and aware that a buildup of debris in
fleeting areas may have occurred. Take appropriate action to
prevent any breakaways from occurring. Use caution in all
passing and meeting situations as swift currents may be present.
Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station so remain
alert while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged.
.
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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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 6,076 members as of
05-16-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Alton Considering A Flood Wall........
As flooding seems to be threatening Alton
more frequently, the city has been spending more time and money
putting up and then tearing down temporary flood walls to
protect downtown businesses.
Now, the Alton City Council is considering a
more permanent response to flooding and has approved the search
for potential candidates and firms to complete engineering work
for mitigation grants for flood work and flood restoration
efforts.
According to Alton Public Works Director Bob
Barnhart, one of the options being considered is a permanent
flood wall. He adds that they are not considering building a
levee, and guarantees that what ever they come up with, there
will be bicycle and pedestrian access........
Click here to
read this news article from altondailynews.com. With
Photo and Audio.
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National Safe Boating Week........
Reprinted from US Army Corps of
Engineers |
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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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Boating Safety
Tips For Social Distancing On The
Water........
National Safe Boating Week kicks off
Saturday, May 16, and will run through Friday, May 22. This
week is the traditional early boating season reminder for
recreational boaters to embrace safety all season long.
This year's boating safety week is a bit
different with the COVID-19 outbreak. The crucial National Safe
Boating Week message calling for the use of life jackets is
joined with another boating safety message: How To Stay Save
During The Coronavirus Outbreak.
According to BoatUS Foundation for Boating
Safety and Clean Water President, Chris Edmonston, they are
learning new things about the COVID-19 virus every day, but
boaters have a responsibility to look out for others at the
launch ramp, marina or boat club docks........
Click here to
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River
History....
16 May of 1979 in River History
The news along the St. Louis Riverfront was grim on May 16, 1979, as that
was the day a Coast Guard inspector's hammer went right through the thin,
corroded hull of the S.S. Admiral. The owners announced that cruises would
stop that year.
Tom Dunn with Streckfus Steamers Inc. said that the Admiral would be sent to
New Orleans for repairs, which was the nearest location with a big enough
dry dock large enough to handle the Admiral.
Dunn said that they would definitely get the Admiral fixed, since they would
have the entire winter to make repairs. After assessing the damage in New
Orleans, Streckfus announced that the necessary repairs were unaffordable.
The Admiral would never cruise the Mississippi River again.......
Source Stltoday.com
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The Old Man And The Sea
Sailor Returns To Land After Three
Months At Sea.... Finds Different World Upon Arrival....
Canadian sailor, 67 year old Bill Norrie, has
been alone at sea for the past three months. He recently arrived
at Christchurch, New Zealand, and has found a completely
different world.
Norrie, whose only knowledge of the COVID-19
outbreak has come from the snippets his wife shared with him via
satellite connections, says that the six foot social distancing
practice seems kind of strange to him.
Norrie had left on his trip in September,
sailing around South America, Africa and Australia as he rounded
the globe. His last stop was three months ago, in South
Africa........
Click here to
read this news story from fox2now.com.
With Video.
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Photo courtesy of Belle of Louisville
Belle of Louisville
Ohio River At Louisville, Kentucky
Belle Of Louisville Hit Hard By
Pandemic........
The recent COVID-19 outbreak has had a
devastating effect on the Belle of Louisville, a 1914
paddlewheel-driven steam powered vessel, which is the last
operational riverboat of it's kind in the world. The vessel was
added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
As a result, the Belle of Louisville is
seeking donations, as well as gift certificate purchases in
order to remain afloat financially. The vessel is owned by the
Louisville Metro Government, but it is operated by a separate
non-profit entity.
Over the past years, the vessel was granted
an operational subsidy from the local government, but last year,
that was halted due to budget cuts. Private support from the
community had filled the funding shortfall........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Boating Safety
National Safe Boating Week Kicks Off On
Saturday........
Beginning on Saturday, May 16, and running
through Friday, May 22, National Safe Boating Week is the
traditional reminder for recreational boaters at the beginning
of the boating season to practice safety all season long.
With this year's outbreak of the coronavirus,
the National Safe Boating Week recommendation for life jacket
usage is combined with the message of staying safe during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
The BoatUS Foundation is offering two tips
for National Safe Boating Week: Do everything possible to
social distance, and wearing your lifejacket can save your
life........
Click here to
read more from boatingindustry.com. With
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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
5-13-20
3rd Chute is taking applications for all positions both
locations we are opening Alton Friday message on Facebook
thank you
Wayne Draper
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
05-13-20
We are so grateful Madison County is
supporting Businesses Opening Back Up! In light of Madison
County opening with guidelines, Bluff City Grill will continue
to remain closed at this time. We plan to announce an Opening
date as soon as we have one! Due to our licensing being both
County & State, we are not able to just open our doors with the
decision made by Madison County, but hopefully this gets the
ball rolling. Choosing to go against the State’s order could
result in ...
See More
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
OPEN OPEN OPEN
Thurs- Sun open at 11am
Thurs..close at 9
Fri..... close at 9
Sat.....close at 10
Sun....close at 9
Hours change on Memorial Day weekend
This weekend
Sat..May 16...TNT Teddy and Tony...2pm
Sun..May 17..Ticket To The Beatles..3-7pm
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Weather may change bands .
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
05-11-20
We want to thank everyone who came out to eat & drink on
Saturday. I'm very excited to annouce we will be opening back to
normal starting next Tuesday, May 19th.
We will have our new COVID-19 shirts available for $15 each.
Bingo..... May 21st
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
May 1, 2020 Grafton Harbor is OPEN!!
Please come check out our variety of packaged liquor, treats for
the kids, gift shop and ships store!! If you would like curb
service call: 618-786-7678.
Friday Open until 5:00
Saturday 11:00 - 5:00
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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!
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
05-08-20
BOAT-IN AND CARRY OUT !
OPEN FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY 11AM-8PM
Expanding our hours next week to include Thursday. Please call
ahead to place your order @ 618-786-3000.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
05-16-20
Know everyone is curious when our bath rooms will open. Not for awhile I am sorry to report. We cannot open until we can make sure you guys are all safe. We do not have the necessary supplies to keep it completely sanitized on a daily basis. Also the Missouri DNR just sent us a new email regarding EPA new guidelines on our water systems. SO will order another blue box, sorry for the inconvenience, but not going to be forever we hope.
Think positive.
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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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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
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
05-12-20
Opening Memorial Day Weekend with live music Saturday-Monday
Becky 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
05-09-20
Gas dock and boat ramp ae open. See you soon !
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
Store Hours
Sun..... 10-9
M-Th....10-10
Fri Sat..10-11
Call ahead for an order
or come in !
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
05-01-20
Wanting to re-power your
boat?Don’t miss out on this great promotion. Call us for
details...click
here
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.
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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
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
3-25-20
Due the COVID-19 outbreak
the service yard is experiencing delays in shipping which is
causing a slight backup. If you have any questions or concerns
please email the service manager Jeff Digman.
jeff@yachtclubstl.com.
Shop and office will be closed to customer walk-ins. Please just
give us a call or email!
Thank you
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..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Reopening Tue, May 19 |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Closed |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open for Carryouts |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Mike's LaRosa@
Longshot Marina |
Opening Memorial Day
Weekend |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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FRIDAY
15 May 2020
It's "Wear Your Life jacket To Work" Day
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to
enlarge
The
Picture of the Day..... was taken by Capt'n Mark Newlin
who hails out of Portage des Sioux, Mo
A Flock
of Pelicans
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The Boathouse Is Open
Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun This Week
Thurs- Sun
Open at 11am
Thurs, Fri & Sun..close
at 9
Sat....close at 10
Hours change on Memorial Day
weekend
This Weekend's Bands
Sat...May 16...TNT
Teddy and Tony.....2pm
Sun...May 17...Ticket
To The Beatles... 3pm
Website..
N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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OPEN OPEN
OPEN
click here
for Facebook
click here
for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
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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
Portage des Sioux
Sunset
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture On This
Day in
2018......
was taken by Capt'n Mark Newlin who hails out of Portage
des Sioux, Mo
Monday's Sunset
after the storm
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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More Boats
on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
is OPEN For Carry Out
Thur, Fri, Sat
& Sun This Week
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BOAT-IN
AND
CARRY
OUT
!
OPEN
FRIDAY
THRU
SUNDAY
11AM-8PM
5-14-20
We
are
open
this
week
Thursday
through
Sunday
from
11am
to
8pm
for
carry
out.
Great
weather
and
great
food.
Sounds
like
a
road
trip
to
Grafton
this
weekend!!
Look
forward
to
seeing
you.
Place
your
order
by
calling
618-786-3000.
Our
specials
for
this
weekend,
Friday
through
Sunday
include
Jumbo
fried
pretzel
with
beer
cheese
dipping
sauce.
$9.99
.50
cent
chicken
wings
are
back
by
popular
demand
with
the
following
sauces,
Asian
BBQ,
Cajun
Tequila,
Voodoo,
Jalapeno
Honey
Mustard
and
Spicy
tropical
fusion!!
Panko
fried
shrimp
with
a
sweet
chili
citrus
dipping
sauce.
Half
dozen
$10.99
/
Dozen
$15.99
Cajun
Chicken
Parmesan
over
linguini
pasta
$13.99
Choose
the
family
style
option
which
includes
chicken
parmesan
over
linguini
pasta,
house
salad
with
choice
of
dressings
and
bread
and
butter
for
$50.00.
Feeds
four
or
more..
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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River News
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enlarge
We offer full fiberglass
repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer
rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts
department, an accessories department, as well as many other
services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest,
Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
May 13, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
.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 7 Peoria (Mile 187.0 – Mile 145.6),
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) and
Zone 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0).
High water and drift potential may be encountered in this area.
Mariners are advised to minimize wake and exercise caution.
Laying up on saturated levees is prohibited. 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.
MISSOURI RIVER
The following
areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers
WAP Annex:
Washington Reach
(Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0) and
Jefferson Reach
(Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0).
Mariners should use caution and minimize wake. Laying up on
saturated levees is prohibited. Mariners should be experienced
in high water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations,
remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be mindful of all bridge
navigational clearances and aware that a buildup of debris in
fleeting areas may have occurred. Take appropriate action to
prevent any breakaways from occurring. Use caution in all
passing and meeting situations as swift currents may be present.
Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station so remain
alert while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged.
.
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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Website
40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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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 6,070 members as of
05-12-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Fireworks On The Mississippi Has Been
Cancelled........
Alton officials have announced that the
Fireworks on the Mississippi festival has been cancelled. The
event was originally scheduled to be held at the Liberty Bank
Alton Amphitheater on July 3rd.
The cancellation is the result of the global
COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the current precautions being
laid out to protect the public from potential exposure.
According to Robert Stephan, the decision to
pull the plug on the event had to be made now due to financial
considerations. The City of Alton would still be liable for the
costs of the event is it were cancelled at a later date........
Click here to read this news
report from altondailynews.com.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Illinois River Project
Closures Along The Illinois River On
Schedule........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently
announced that the coronavirus pandemic is not expected to
interrupt the lock and dam closures this summer along the
Illinois River.
The closures will occur on schedule between
July and October, and will allow for urgently needed
rehabilitation on five locks on the Illinois Waterway system,
which offers a navigable link between Lake Michigan and the
Mississippi River north of St. Louis.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who is
heading up the project, was awarded the remaining funds for the
project on April 20th. Neither the Corps, nor their contractors
are anticipating any delays........
Click here to
read this news report from workboat.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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3rd Chute Update
Alton, IL
Madison County
Reprinted from Wayne Draper Facebook
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Mississippi River at St. Louis,
Missouri
Conservation Groups Sue Corps Over
Mississippi River Management.......
Five conservation groups have filed suit
against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, claiming that the
Corps did not properly consider the effects of it's plans for
managing the 195 mile section of the Mississippi River between
St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois.
The suit was filed by the National Wildlife
Federation, American Rivers, Prairie Rivers Network, the
Missouri Coalition for the Environment and the Great Rivers
Habitat Alliance.
Melissa Samet, the senior water resources
council for the National Wildlife Federation says that the Corps
has recklessly continued with a century old plan for managing
the Mississippi River, which increases the risk of flooding
while destroying crucial wildlife habitat........
Click here to
read this news article from advantagenews.com. With
Photo.
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River
History....
May 15, 1831 in River History
The first steamboat navigated the Illinois River past Beardstown, then the
head of navigation. The steamboat Caroline departed from St. Louis to
Beardstown and then continued up the river to the mouth of the Little
Vermilion Shipping- port.
Source "History of Bureau
County, Illinois"
The Little Vermilion River is a tributary of the
Illinois River, which it joins near LaSalle, Illinois
Source: Wikipedia
Encyclopedia |
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Two Branch Island
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River.......
There is a report that something happened yesterday evening
around the Two Branch Island area of Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River. The Central Community Fire and Rescue boat was
launched from Two Branch Marina yesterday evening and there was
a waiting ambulance in the parking lot.
No further information at this time....
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Quimby's Cruising Guide
Cruising The Inland Waterways
Navigating Barges & Tows........
Quimby's Cruising Guide has a good article titled "Cruising The
Inland Waterways: Navigating Barges & Tows."
Click here and check it out
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Mississippi River At West Alton,
Missouri
The Ellis Island Trails Are Now
Closed........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers
Project Office has announced that as of 6 am Friday, May 15th,
they will be closing Ellis Island and the Ellis Island walking
trails in West Alton, Missouri to anglers and pedestrians.
The closure will remain in effect until
further notice due to rehabilitation efforts. The closure will
reopen as soon as the rehabilitation project is completed.
The walking trails at the Audubon Center at
Riverlands and throughout the Riverlands Migratory Bird
Sanctuary will still be open to the public........
Click here to read this news
tidbit from advantagenews.com
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Boating Safety
National Safe Boating Week Kicks Off On
Saturday........
Beginning on Saturday, May 16, and running
through Friday, May 22, National Safe Boating Week is the
traditional reminder for recreational boaters at the beginning
of the boating season to practice safety all season long.
With this year's outbreak of the coronavirus,
the National Safe Boating Week recommendation for life jacket
usage is combined with the message of staying safe during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
The BoatUS FOundation is offering two tips
for National Safe Boating Week: Do everything possible to
social distance, and wearing your lifejacket can save your
life........
Click here to
read more from boatingindustry.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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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
5-13-20
3rd Chute is taking applications for all positions both
locations we are opening Alton Friday message on Facebook
thank you
Wayne Draper
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
05-13-20
We are so grateful Madison County is
supporting Businesses Opening Back Up! In light of Madison
County opening with guidelines, Bluff City Grill will continue
to remain closed at this time. We plan to announce an Opening
date as soon as we have one! Due to our licensing being both
County & State, we are not able to just open our doors with the
decision made by Madison County, but hopefully this gets the
ball rolling. Choosing to go against the State’s order could
result in ...
See More
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
OPEN OPEN OPEN
Thurs- Sun open at 11am
Thurs..close at 9
Fri..... close at 9
Sat.....close at 10
Sun....close at 9
Hours change on Memorial Day weekend
This weekend
Sat..May 16...TNT Teddy and Tony...2pm
Sun..May 17..Ticket To The Beatles..3-7pm
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Weather may change bands .
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
05-11-20
We want to thank everyone who came out to eat & drink on
Saturday. I'm very excited to annouce we will be opening back to
normal starting next Tuesday, May 19th.
We will have our new COVID-19 shirts available for $15 each.
Bingo..... May 21st
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
May 1, 2020 Grafton Harbor is OPEN!!
Please come check out our variety of packaged liquor, treats for
the kids, gift shop and ships store!! If you would like curb
service call: 618-786-7678.
Friday Open until 5:00
Saturday 11:00 - 5:00
Sunday 11:00 - 4:00 |
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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!
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
05-08-20
BOAT-IN AND CARRY OUT !
OPEN FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY 11AM-8PM
Expanding our hours next week to include Thursday. Please call
ahead to place your order @ 618-786-3000.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
05-09-20
Hey. We just had a 28’ dock with pontoon
hoist open up. Won’t last long
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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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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
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
05-12-20
Opening Memorial Day Weekend with live music Saturday-Monday
Becky 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
05-09-20
Gas dock and boat ramp ae open. See you soon !
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
Store Hours
Sun..... 10-9
M-Th....10-10
Fri Sat..10-11
Call ahead for an order
or come in !
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
05-01-20
Wanting to re-power your
boat?Don’t miss out on this great promotion. Call us for
details...click
here
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.
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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
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
3-25-20
Due the COVID-19 outbreak
the service yard is experiencing delays in shipping which is
causing a slight backup. If you have any questions or concerns
please email the service manager Jeff Digman.
jeff@yachtclubstl.com.
Shop and office will be closed to customer walk-ins. Please just
give us a call or email!
Thank you
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..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Reopening Tue, May 19 |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Closed |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open for Carryouts |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Mike's LaRosa@
Longshot Marina |
Opening Memorial Day
Weekend |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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THURSDAY
14 May 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Dock Dynasty
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to
enlarge
The
Picture of the Day..... was sent to us by Capt'n
Brian Schaffer
Hey River Bill,
I hope Ray and I didn't jump the Gun and put down the gravel too
early this year.
We can't wait any longer!! It's time for some Socializing while
Social Distancing!
Captain Brian
out of DOCK DYNASTY !!
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The Boathouse Is Open
Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun This Week
Thurs- Sun
Open at 11am
Thurs, Fri & Sun..close
at 9
Sat....close at 10
Hours change on Memorial Day
weekend
This Weekend's Bands
Sat...May 16...TNT
Teddy and Tony.....2pm
Sun...May 17...Ticket
To The Beatles... 3pm
Website..
N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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OPEN OPEN
OPEN
click here
for Facebook
click here
for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
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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
Click pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2010
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was sent to us
by Capt'n Kevin Clooney simply titled..
Floaten The River
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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More Boats
on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
is OPEN For Carry Out
Thur, Fri, Sat
& Sun This Week
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BOAT-IN
AND
CARRY
OUT
!
OPEN
FRIDAY
THRU
SUNDAY
11AM-8PM
Expanding
our
hours
next
week
to
include
Thursday.
Please
call
ahead
to
place
your
order
@
618-786-3000.
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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River News
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enlarge
We offer full fiberglass
repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer
rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts
department, an accessories department, as well as many other
services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest,
Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
May 13, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
.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 7 Peoria (Mile 187.0 – Mile 145.6),
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) and
Zone 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0).
High water and drift potential may be encountered in this area.
Mariners are advised to minimize wake and exercise caution.
Laying up on saturated levees is prohibited. 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.
MISSOURI RIVER
The following
areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers
WAP Annex:
Washington Reach
(Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0) and
Jefferson Reach
(Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0).
Mariners should use caution and minimize wake. Laying up on
saturated levees is prohibited. Mariners should be experienced
in high water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations,
remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be mindful of all bridge
navigational clearances and aware that a buildup of debris in
fleeting areas may have occurred. Take appropriate action to
prevent any breakaways from occurring. Use caution in all
passing and meeting situations as swift currents may be present.
Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station so remain
alert while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged.
.
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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Website
40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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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 6,068 members as of
05-12-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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The Boathouse Food and Deck
2020 Best of St. Charles Award........
The Boathouse Food and Deck received the
"2020 Best of St,Charles" Award in the food service catagory by
the St. Charles Award Prorgram!
"Each year, the St. Charles Award Program identifies companies
that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in
their local community and business category."
Click here to read the News Release
RiverBill
says ... Congratulations to Toni and Richard and the entire
Boathouse Crew.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Conservation Groups Sue Corps
Over Mississippi River Management.........
A few conservation groups have filed
a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
alleging that the recent spate of flooding along the Mississippi
River Basin may have been avoided if the 195 mile stretch of the
river between St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois had been better
managed.
The lawsuit, which was filed in the
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois in
East St. Louis, Illinois, fingers the continued construction of
river-training structures as the cause of narrowing river
channels in the Mid-Mississippi River.
River training structures are
structures constructed along the riverbanks such as dikes, weirs
and chevrons, as well as the placement of bank hardening
structures called revetments........
Click here to read this news article from dtnpf.com.
With Photo.
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Mississippi River Paddlers
Two Men With Disabilities Paddling Full Length Mississippi.....
Reprinted from Mississippi River Paddlers 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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Help Wanted
The Boathouse Food and Deck
Mississippi River at Northshore Marina......
Reprinted from the Boathouse Facebook...
click here
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Bluff City Grill
Alton, IL.....
Reprinted from Bluff City Grill Facebook...
click here
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Help Wanted
3rd Chute
Grafton & Alton, IL.....
Reprinted from Wayne Draper Facebook...
click here
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Alton Motor Boat Club Update
Mississippi River at Piasa Creek......
Includes info on rebuilding the Clubhouse !
Reprinted from Alton Motor Boat Club Facebook...
click here
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Mel's Riverdock Restaurant
Illinois River at Hardin, IL.....
Reprinted from Mel's RIverdock Resturant Facebook...
click here
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Missouri River Management
Missouri River Recently Drier Than
During The Dust Bowl........
A recent study indicates that during the
first ten years of the new century, the Upper Missouri River
Basin was the driest it had been in 1,200 years. even more so
than during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s.
The study claims that the decrease in water
levels at the mouth of the Missouri River was due to an increase
in temperatures caused by climate change reducing the amount of
snowfall in the Rocky Mountains of Montana and North Dakota.
The Missouri River Basin has seen droughts
during the second decade of the 2000s, in 2012, 2013 and 2017,
however, their severity in comparison with historic droughts are
unknown........
Click here to
read this article from washingtonpost.com.
With Photo.
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River
History....
May 14, 1969 in River History
A Christening Banquet and Ball was held for the Santa Maria Replica Ship
that was moored on the St. Louis Riverfront.
A ceremonial bottle of champagne was dropped into the Mississippi River from
the deck of the ship because no one could reach the sharply sloped bow.
The banquet was held at the Mayan Room of the Bel Air East Hotel (now the
Hampton Inn at the Arch). Mayor Alfonso J. Cervantes and his wife, Carmen,
led everyone in dancing to "Spanish Eyes." All in attendance were named as
honorary admirals of the ship.
Source St. Louis Post-Dispatch |
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Old Hickory Lake Near Nashville,
Tennessee
9 Year Old Boy Reels In 80 Pound Lake
Sturgeon........
9 year old Coye Price of Tennessee recently
became the third child in his family to catch a huge fish when
he reeled in an 80 pound lake sturgeon that outweighed him by a
good bit.
According to a Facebook post from the
Tennessee Wildlife and Resource Agency, Price was keen to catch
a big one after his 11 year old sister Caitlin caught a 40 pound
striper and his 8 year old sister Farrah caught a 58 pound blue
catfish.
The endangered lake sturgeon are some of the
biggest and longest living fish in Tennessee. They can grow up
to eight feet in length and weigh up to 150 pounds. There have
been efforts to restore the species after their population
declined from overfishing and loss of habitat........
Click here to
read this news story from semissourian.com.
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News
Release From BoatUS
SPRINGFIELD,
Va., May 13, 2020 – National Safe Boating Week, which begins
this Saturday, May 16, and runs through Friday, May 22, is the
traditional early boating season reminder to help recreational
boaters embrace safety all season long. However, the important
National Safe Boating week recommendation urging life jacket
wear is now joined by an equally important boating safety
message — how to stay safe during the time of COVID-19.
“While we’re learning new things about the virus almost every
day, we don’t anticipate additional safety challenges on the
water this year,” said
BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water
President Chris Edmonston. “We have a responsibility to look out
for all of us sharing a launch ramp, marina or boat club dock as
well as those assigned to keep us safe on the water or entrusted
with the care and maintenance of our boats.”
The BoatUS Foundation offers two National Safe Boating Week
tips:
1. Do everything you can to social distance:
Boats should maintain a 50-foot separation on the water and not
raft up; wash your hands and/or use sanitizer frequently; and
pack all essentials. Additional tips can be found at the
National Safe Boating Council’s CDC-based Tips for Navigating
Social Distancing + Boating. The Marine Retailers
Association of Americas offers boat storage facilities such as
marinas, dealers or boat clubs a downloadable
Communicate Safe Boating to Your Customers with tips for
arriving at a marina, launching, storing and returning to the
dock.
2. Your life jacket will save you. If there was one
action a boater could easily take to dramatically increase
safety aboard, it’s wearing his/her life jacket more often.
According to
U.S. Coast Guard statistics, approximately 84% of those who
drowned were not wearing one. “The best life jacket is the one
your will wear,” says Edmonston. “Inflatable
life jackets are light, comfortable, keep you cool on a hot
day, and are easily worn because you forget you are wearing
one.” Boaters also need to have a properly sized U.S. Coast
Guard-approved life jacket for every person aboard, and can
borrow a child’s life jacket for free at over 575 BoatUS Life
Jacket Loaner Program sites.
For more information on National Safe Boating Week, go to
safeboatingcampaign.com.
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
here
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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
5-13-20
3rd Chute is taking applications for all positions both
locations we are opening Alton Friday message on Facebook
thank you
Wayne Draper
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
05-13-20
We are so grateful Madison County is
supporting Businesses Opening Back Up! In light of Madison
County opening with guidelines, Bluff City Grill will continue
to remain closed at this time. We plan to announce an Opening
date as soon as we have one! Due to our licensing being both
County & State, we are not able to just open our doors with the
decision made by Madison County, but hopefully this gets the
ball rolling. Choosing to go against the State’s order could
result in ...
See More
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
OPEN OPEN OPEN
Thurs- Sun open at 11am
Thurs..close at 9
Fri..... close at 9
Sat.....close at 10
Sun....close at 9
Hours change on Memorial Day weekend
This weekend
Sat..May 16...TNT Teddy and Tony...2pm
Sun..May 17..Ticket To The Beatles..3-7pm
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Weather may change bands .
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
05-11-20
We want to thank everyone who came out to eat & drink on
Saturday. I'm very excited to annouce we will be opening back to
normal starting next Tuesday, May 19th.
We will have our new COVID-19 shirts available for $15 each.
Bingo..... May 21st
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
May 1, 2020 Grafton Harbor is OPEN!!
Please come check out our variety of packaged liquor, treats for
the kids, gift shop and ships store!! If you would like curb
service call: 618-786-7678.
Friday Open until 5:00
Saturday 11:00 - 5:00
Sunday 11:00 - 4:00 |
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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!
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
05-08-20
BOAT-IN AND CARRY OUT !
OPEN FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY 11AM-8PM
Expanding our hours next week to include Thursday. Please call
ahead to place your order @ 618-786-3000.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
05-09-20
Hey. We just had a 28’ dock with pontoon
hoist open up. Won’t last long
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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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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
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
05-12-20
Opening Memorial Day Weekend with live music Saturday-Monday
Becky 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
05-09-20
Gas dock and boat ramp ae open. See you soon !
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
Store Hours
Sun..... 10-9
M-Th....10-10
Fri Sat..10-11
Call ahead for an order
or come in !
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
05-01-20
Wanting to re-power your
boat?Don’t miss out on this great promotion. Call us for
details...click
here
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.
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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
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
3-25-20
Due the COVID-19 outbreak
the service yard is experiencing delays in shipping which is
causing a slight backup. If you have any questions or concerns
please email the service manager Jeff Digman.
jeff@yachtclubstl.com.
Shop and office will be closed to customer walk-ins. Please just
give us a call or email!
Thank you
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..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Reopening Tue, May 19 |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Closed |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open for Carryouts |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Mike's LaRosa@
Longshot Marina |
Opening Memorial Day
Weekend |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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WEDNESDAY
13 May 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Melvin Price Lock and
Dam
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
At Alton, IL
click pic to
enlarge
The
Picture of the Day..... was sent to us by Capt'n
Brad maher who hails out of the Alton Motor Boat Club
Gates down a
little at MP
Brad
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The Boathouse Is Open
Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun This Week
Thurs- Sun
Open at 11am
Thurs, Fri & Sun..close
at 9
Sat....close at 10
Hours change on Memorial Day
weekend
This Weekend's Bands
Sat...May 16...TNT
Teddy and Tony.....2pm
Sun...May 17...Ticket
To The Beatles... 3pm
Website..
N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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OPEN OPEN
OPEN
click here
for Facebook
click here
for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
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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
Our Lady of the
Rivers
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Flood of 2008
Click pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2008...was
a shot of Our Lady of the Rivers and an American Flag in the
flood waters.
Sorry, we have lost the name of the
photographer
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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More Boats
on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
is OPEN For Carry Out
Thur, Fri, Sat
& Sun This Week
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BOAT-IN
AND
CARRY
OUT
!
OPEN
FRIDAY
THRU
SUNDAY
11AM-8PM
Expanding
our
hours
next
week
to
include
Thursday.
Please
call
ahead
to
place
your
order
@
618-786-3000.
Menu..
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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
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
May 7, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4 - L/D RESTRICTION
Repairs at L/D 24 in the vicinity of Mile
273.4, are complete. The USACE restriction has been cancelled.
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 200.5 - L/D
MAINTENANCE/TEMPORARY DELAYS
Continuing until approximately May 9,
2020, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., each day, minor temporary
delays may be experienced at Mel Price L/D (main chamber) in the
vicinity of Mile 200.5, for use of a crane for maintenance.
Delays may also be experienced at the auxiliary chamber for
sediment removal. These operations may involve the use of
divers. Delays are expected to be less than 4 hours. 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.
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:
Peoria (Mile 187.0 - Mile 145.6),
Zone 4 Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
Zone 3 Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0) and
Zone 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0).
High water and drift potential may be encountered in this area.
Mariners are advised to minimize wake and exercise caution.
Laying up on saturated levees is prohibited. 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
MISSOURI RIVER
The following
areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers
WAP Annex:
Washington Reach
(Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0) and
Jefferson Reach
(Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0).
Mariners should use caution and minimize wake. Laying up on
saturated levees is prohibited. Mariners should be experienced
in high water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations,
remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be mindful of all bridge
navigational clearances and aware that a buildup of debris in
fleeting areas may have occurred. Take appropriate action to
prevent any breakaways from occurring. Use caution in all
passing and meeting situations as swift currents may be present.
Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station so remain
alert while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged.
.
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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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 6,062 members as of
05-12-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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llinois Boating Regulations
Comprehending Illinois' New Boating
Restrictions........
While boating along Illinois waterways is
permitted once again, there are some that are objecting to the
limits being placed on the number of people allowed onboard at
one time.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently
issued revised stay-at-home regulations that also includes a
rule limiting the number of people on a boat to two. State
Representative Jeff Keicher says that the recent warmer weather
means that families are just now learning of the new rule.
Keicher said that people that people are
incredulous that they are unable to take the four other people
that they have been cooped up with in their house for the past
six weeks out on their boat........
Click here to
read this news article from altondailynews.com. With
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Missouri River Basin
Reduced Precipitation Prompts Lower
Runoff Forecast, Reduced Dam Releases........
On Friday, May 8th, releases from the Gavins
Point Dam were to be reduced to 33,000 cubic feet per second
after a reduction in this year's predicted runoff into the
Missouri River basin.
Since the beginning of 2020, precipitation in
the Upper Missouri River Basin has been well below normal, which
prompts a reduction in river forecast. Some parts of the Dakotas
have seen less than half of their normal precipitation during
the first four months of 2020.
The Upper Basin Forecast for 2020 has been
reduced to 32.2 million acre feet. John Remus, chief of the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Missouri River Basin Water
Management Division says that the reduced forecast is still
above normal. The runoff for the rest of the 2020 season will
depend upon the mountain snowmelt and rainfall........
Click here to
read this news report from newsrepublican.com. With
Map.
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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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Clarksville Boat Club Update
Mississippi River at Clarksville, Mo......
Reprinted from Clarksville Boat Club Facebook...
click here for more pics
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Mississippi River Journeys
Paddler Rescued From The River
Was Attempting To Kayak The Mississippi
To Louisiana........
Over the weekend, responders were called out
to a northern Minnesota lake to rescue a kayaker that got
stranded. Reportedly, the kayaker was attempting to paddle to
Louisiana by traveling down the Mississippi Rive.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
reports that they received a call about a kayaker in distress,
who was unable to maneuver in windy conditions and large waves
on Lake Winnibigoshish. Conservation officers responded and
were able to get the paddler to safety.
Officials say that the kayaker was making
their way down the Mississippi River, from the headwaters to
Louisiana. They note that the paddler had all of the necessary
supplies to make the trip, except a life jacket........
Click here to
read this news story from fox9.com
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More River Music
It Never Gets Old ......
"Getting" Down In A River Town
Tim Mauldin and Jess
at Palisades Yacht Club
Click here
to play !
Tim is a local guitarist, singer, songwriter known as
T-Maul
Jess was the manager at Palisades Yacht Club, a former
RiverBills Girl and is now an owner at
Hatrick's Irish Sports Pub
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River
History....
May 13th 2017 in River History
Grafton Oyster Bar's opening day for their new outside deck/bar. |
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Marine Jobs
Surroundings Trade Only....
A few of the jobs listed this week include:
~ Store Manager, Sirocco Marine, Fort
Lauderdale
~ Outboard Engine Technician-Resort Marine and Service, MN
~ Parts Dept Manager-All Island Marine Corp
Check out the marine jobs on the Trade
Only Job Board...
click here
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Good News
June 27 - July 4, 2020
Tom Sawyer Days Is On !
Mississippi River at Hannibal, Mo......
Reprinted from 97.9 KICK-FM Facebook...
click here
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Mississippi River a Louisiana, Mo
4th of July Celebration
Cancelled........
Reprinted from Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Facebook...
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Mark Twain Lake
Campground Changes And Opening Info For
Mark Twain Lake........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark
Twain Lake recently implemented changes to their camping policy
in order to protect the health and safety or the public and
USACE employees as they reopen the park.
The greatest change in policy for all
campground sites is that campers must reserve campsites ahead of
time, and there will be no more first-come, first-served
campsites.
According to Mary Ann Heitmeyer, the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers' natural resource specialist, the
campgrounds and boat ramps will be busy over the Memorial Day
Weekend, as people have been cooped up and are anxious to get
out........
Click here to
read this news report from hannibal.net.
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Boating Legislation
American Boating Congress Begins
Wednesday.........
The National Marine Manufacturers Association
has released the schedule of events for the American Boating
Congress, which will be held virtually on May 13th and 14th,
from 1 pm to 2:30 pm.
Frank Hugelmeyer says that this year's
speakers are some of the most influential people in government
and politics. The lineup will include cabinet members, elected
officials as well as political strategists who will discuss how
the crisis has shaped policy and politics.
Hugelmeyer added that even though ABC
participants are not able to meet in person, it is crucial to
participate and present a united front on issues that are
important to the marine industry........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Spring Rainfall Push Lake Levels
Higher........
Currently, the Lake of the Ozarks is
approximately two feet below it's normal summertime levels,
however, the rainfall expected this week should bump the lake
levels closer to the 660 foot elevation that is considered to be
full pool.
The owner and operator of the Bagnell Dam,
Amren Missouri, states that they anticipate heavy generation
this week as dam operators handle inflows from rainfall while
following the guide curve that sets Memorial Day weekend as a
target date for full pool.
As of 8 am Tuesday morning, the level of the
Lake of the Ozarks was 657.61 feet at the Bagnell Dam, and the
dam was discharging 35,932 cubic feet per second. The dam's
turbines can discharge up to 45,000 cfs without any assistance
from the floodgates........
Click here to
read this news article from lakeexpo.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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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!
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
OPEN OPEN OPEN
Thurs- Sun open at 11am
Thurs..close at 9
Fri..... close at 9
Sat.....close at 10
Sun....close at 9
Hours change on Memorial Day weekend
This weekend
Sat..May 16...TNT Teddy and Tony...2pm
Sun..May 17..Ticket To The Beatles..3-7pm
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Weather may change bands .
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
05-11-20
We want to thank everyone who came out to eat & drink on
Saturday. I'm very excited to annouce we will be opening back to
normal starting next Tuesday, May 19th.
We will have our new COVID-19 shirts available for $15 each.
Bingo..... May 21st
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
May 1, 2020 Grafton Harbor is OPEN!!
Please come check out our variety of packaged liquor, treats for
the kids, gift shop and ships store!! If you would like curb
service call: 618-786-7678.
Friday Open until 5:00
Saturday 11:00 - 5:00
Sunday 11:00 - 4:00 |
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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!
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
05-08-20
BOAT-IN AND CARRY OUT !
OPEN FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY 11AM-8PM
Expanding our hours next week to include Thursday. Please call
ahead to place your order @ 618-786-3000.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
05-09-20
Hey. We just had a 28’ dock with pontoon
hoist open up. Won’t last long
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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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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
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
05-12-20
Opening Memorial Day Weekend with live music Saturday-Monday
Becky 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
05-09-20
Gas dock and boat ramp ae open. See you soon !
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
Store Hours
Sun..... 10-9
M-Th....10-10
Fri Sat..10-11
Call ahead for an order
or come in !
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
05-01-20
Wanting to re-power your
boat?Don’t miss out on this great promotion. Call us for
details...click
here
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.
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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
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
3-25-20
Due the COVID-19 outbreak
the service yard is experiencing delays in shipping which is
causing a slight backup. If you have any questions or concerns
please email the service manager Jeff Digman.
jeff@yachtclubstl.com.
Shop and office will be closed to customer walk-ins. Please just
give us a call or email!
Thank you
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..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Reopening Tue, May 19 |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Closed |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open for Carryouts |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Mike's LaRosa@
Longshot Marina |
Opening Memorial Day
Weekend |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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TUESDAY
12 May 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 25 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to
enlarge
The
Picture of the Day..... was taken by Sharon Gwillim who
hails out of Pool 25 of the Mississippi River
Early
Evening Color !
RiverBill says... Great photo Sharon.
Thanks for letting us repost it..
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Longshot Marina Update
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
New band stage..... Mike's
LaRosa Bar
click pic to
enlarge
The
Pictures of the Day..... were sent to us by Becky
Dallwitz of Longshot Marina
Hey Bill,
Looking forward to opening Mike’s LaRosa
on Memorial Day Weekend with live music Saturday-Monday.
A big thanks to Seyler Concrete for the
cabana bar improvements including a band stage! Also to STL
Tattoo for the hard work on our dock renovation.
Becky
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The Boathouse Is Open
Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun This Week
05-11-12
Open Thurs, Fri, Sat and
Sun this week
Some changes: 6ft between tables
10 folks tops, at 1 table.
All disposable utensils, cups , plates. Disposable Menus.
Reservations are Best.
Curbside pickup , dockside continues, we should have our app to
order food and drinks by Saturday.. Or call 636-250-3300.
These are new times for all of us we are doing our best to
follow guidelines while still providing our guest with the
amazing experience of The Boathouse on the River.
Please be kind to one another.
Website..
N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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First Mate is a boat
brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.
We sell boats and will find
you the perfect boat!
Click
here
for Facebook
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for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryears
Pic of the Day
More of the River Travels of
Capt'n Carl
Tiemann
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Flood of 2019
Driving down the
street
Notice...Slowly
with No Wake
Click pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2019...were
sent to us by Capt'n Joe DeSherlia of Grafton Harbor
Friday Evening
in Grafton
Carl Headed to
the 3rd Chute for Chicken Wings
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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More Boats
on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
is OPEN For Carry Out
Thur, Fri, Sat
& Sun This Week
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BOAT-IN
AND
CARRY
OUT
!
OPEN
FRIDAY
THRU
SUNDAY
11AM-8PM
Expanding
our
hours
next
week
to
include
Thursday.
Please
call
ahead
to
place
your
order
@
618-786-3000.
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
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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
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
May 7, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4 - L/D RESTRICTION
Repairs at L/D 24 in the vicinity of Mile
273.4, are complete. The USACE restriction has been cancelled.
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
200.5 - L/D MAINTENANCE/TEMPORARY DELAYS
Continuing until approximately May 9,
2020, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., each day, minor temporary
delays may be experienced at Mel Price L/D (main chamber) in the
vicinity of Mile 200.5, for use of a crane for maintenance.
Delays may also be experienced at the auxiliary chamber for
sediment removal. These operations may involve the use of
divers. Delays are expected to be less than 4 hours. 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.
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:
Peoria (Mile 187.0 - Mile 145.6),
Zone 4 Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
Zone 3 Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0) and
Zone 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0).
High water and drift potential may be encountered in this area.
Mariners are advised to minimize wake and exercise caution.
Laying up on saturated levees is prohibited. 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
MISSOURI RIVER
The following
areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers
WAP Annex:
Washington Reach
(Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0) and
Jefferson Reach
(Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0).
Mariners should use caution and minimize wake. Laying up on
saturated levees is prohibited. Mariners should be experienced
in high water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations,
remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be mindful of all bridge
navigational clearances and aware that a buildup of debris in
fleeting areas may have occurred. Take appropriate action to
prevent any breakaways from occurring. Use caution in all
passing and meeting situations as swift currents may be present.
Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station so remain
alert while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged.
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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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Website
40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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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 6,059 members as of
05-12-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Missouri River
Levees, Kansas City District
Additional Levee
Repair Contracts Have Been Awarded........
The U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, Kansas City District recently announced that
further progress ands more contracts have been awarded in their
levee rehabilitation program. They report that 66 levee systems
are slated for repair; some have breaches, others have surface
damage such as scour holes or grass kill.
Currently, the
district has 24 levee repair contracts in place, with another 16
out for bids, or pending awarding. As of May 1st, contractors
had begun moving dirt on eight of the 24 projects.
The original level of
protection is in place or has been restored on 38 levees, with
28 levees have breaches that must be repaired. The district
states that they anticipate contractors will wrap up many of the
projects over the summer and fall, while some won't be completed
until 2021........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
05-11-20
We want to thank everyone who came out to eat & drink on
Saturday. I'm very excited to announce we will be opening back
to normal starting next Tuesday, May 19th.
We will have our new COVID-19 shirts available for $15 each
Bingo May 21st !
Reprinted from Froge's bar and Grill Facebook...
click here |
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Living lands and Waters
Illinois River at Peroria, IL......
Reprinted from Living lands and Waters Facebook...
click here
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Missouri Fishing News
River Bass Season
Opening Soon........
While legal sized
bass may be caught and kept at the Lake of the Ozarks
year-round, however, in Missouri streams, that is not the case.
Starting May 23rd, through February 28th, 2021, anglers may
catch and keep black bass such as large and smallmouth and
spotted/Kentucky bass in most streams south of the Missouri
River.
In most state waters,
the daily limit on black bass is six. Fish caught in most
streams and rivers must be 12 inches long. There may be
additional specific regulations in effect for specific areas and
waters.
Anglers must have a
valid fishing permit or be exempt. Additional information on
bass fishing is available in the Missouri Department of
Conservation's 2020 Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations,
available where permits are sold, or online at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Znv.
Click here to
read this news article from lakeexpo.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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River Music
It Never Gets Old ......
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River
History....
May 12, 2009 in River History
The US Army Corps of Engineers issued a News Release that Sherwood Marina,
operated by Donler Inc under a lease agreement with the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers, was permanently closed due to lack of quality service to the
public and failure of the concessionaire to meet health and safety
requirements.
The marina had been closed previously for the entire 2008 recreation season
for public health and safety violations.
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Mississippi River Art
Fountain Sculptures
Outside Union Station Represent River Confluence........
On May 11, 1940,
bronze sculptures were unveiled amid the fountains across Market
street from Union Station. The sculptures represented the
joining of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.
The main sculptures
were of men and women facing one another to represent the
merging of two great rivers. The figures were nude, and the
males were anatomically complete. Some were shocked by the
representations, with the commissioner suggesting fig leaves for
the figures.
Swedish sculptor Carl
Milles created the sculpture to showcase St. Louis' origin along
the river. He wanted to name the sculpture Wedding of the
Waters, however, city leaders looking to be a bit less
controversial, changed the name to Meeting of the Waters........
Click here to
read this news story from stltoday.com.
With Photo and Map.
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Ohio River At
Paducah, Kentucky
Two Men Arrested
After Boat Fire........
Two men have been
charged with arson following a boat fire. Reportedly, a Paducah
police officer was checking the transient dock area along N.
Water Street at around 1:20 am Sunday morning, when he saw
flames coming from the cabin of an abandoned houseboat.
54 year old Randy A.
Roy and 70 year old William T. Jenkins were onboard the boat and
taken to the riverbank for questioning. Police say the pair
admitted to setting the fire, claiming they were trying to rid
the boat of fleas and bedbugs.
Roy was arrested on
charges of third degree arson, alcohol intoxication and first
degree criminal trespass. Jenkins was arrested on charges of
third degree arson and first degree criminal trespass........
Click here to
read this news report from kfvs12.com.
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Boat
Manufacturer
Century Boats Has
Acquired Vanquish Boats........
Century Boats of
Zephyrhills, Florida has reported that they have acquired
Vanquish Boats of Newport, Rhode Island. Century intends to
rebrand the Vanquish models and will relocate production to
Florida.
The Vanquish models
will be rebranded as Century Coronado, which was the name of
popular boats Century built after World War II. The Doug Zurn-designed
line of center consoles and runabouts will keep their
distinctive styling.
Production of the
Vanquish line will be relocated to the main Century
manufacturing facility in Zephyrhills. The company intends to
increase production, dealer distribution and the service network
for the Coronado line........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photos.
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News
Release From BoatUS
SPRINGFIELD,
Va., May 11, 2020 – Most insurance is straightforward, until
it’s not. When you have an accident or property damage, you file
an insurance claim. But filing an insurance claim on a boat
trailer isn’t so straightforward. That’s because it depends on
how and what type of damage occurred that will determine which
insurance coverage – auto, homeowners, or your boat insurance
policy’s trailer coverage – that will pay the claim. By looking
at some common ways claims happen,
BoatUS dissects
boat trailer insurance to help trailer boaters understand
what they need to know.
If you’re
driving to the lake with boat and trailer in tow and the trailer
is damaged in an accident on the road, it’s the separate
trailer coverage provided by your boat’s insurance policy that
will pay for repairs or replacement of the trailer.
Now let’s suppose you back your trailer into fence or stone
wall, or the trailer strikes someone walking across busy launch
ramp parking lot. In these cases, it’s your auto insurance
policy’s liability coverage that would pay for damages to other
property or vehicles, or any medical claims. And again, your
boat insurance policy’s trailer coverage would take care of
repairs to the trailer itself.
What happens if while parked in your driveway, a tree falls on
your trailer? Winter storms are notorious for damaging boat
trailers. There are two possible answers here. It may be the
trailer coverage in your boat’s insurance policy that will
compensate you, or you may also be able to make a claim on your
homeowner’s policy. However, if a trailer is damaged or stolen
when stored at a marina or other storage facility, the separate
trailer coverage in the boat’s insurance policy will compensate
you.
What this all really means is that trailer boaters need to
ensure their tow vehicle’s (auto) insurance policy includes
liability coverage for any damage to others’ property while
trailering. Next, trailer boaters should ask their homeowners
insurance company if the trailer is covered when stored at home.
If the trailer is stored at a marina or storage facility, read
the fine print in your storage contract as many hold these
facilities harmless. Having separate trailer coverage may,
again, take care of this.
Not all boat insurance policies automatically provide boat
trailer coverage, so ask. Also find out if there are geographic
limits on where you may trailer the boat.
If you do choose to add trailer coverage to your boat’s
insurance policy, ensure that your insurer knows the cost of the
boat and trailer separately. If you don’t, they may have
difficulty in fairly compensating you for a claim.
One final important consideration is roadside assistance. No one
wants to leave a disabled boat trailer with your pride and joy
on its bunks alone on the side of the highway. While many auto
insurance policies offer roadside assistance, boat trailers
aren’t likely to be included. All BoatUS boat insurance policies
include
BoatUS Trailer Assist, which will cover towing both a boat
trailer and its disabled towing vehicle up to 100 miles.
Alternatively, it may be added to a BoatUS membership for an
additional $14.
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
here
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
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!
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Some changes: 6ft between tables
10 folks tops, at 1 table.
All disposable utensils, cups , plates. Disposable Menus.
Reservations are Best.
Curbside pickup , dockside continues, we should have our app
to order food and drinks by Saturday.. Or call 636-250-3300.
These are new times for all of us we are doing our best to
follow guidelines while still providing our guest with the
amazing experience of The Boathouse on the River.
Please be kind to one another.
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
05-11-20
We want to thank everyone who came out to eat & drink on
Saturday. I'm very excited to annouce we will be opening back to
normal starting next Tuesday, May 19th.
We will have our new COVID-19 shirts available for $15 each.
Bingo..... May 21st
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
May 1, 2020 Grafton Harbor is OPEN!!
Please come check out our variety of packaged liquor, treats for
the kids, gift shop and ships store!! If you would like curb
service call: 618-786-7678.
Friday Open until 5:00
Saturday 11:00 - 5:00
Sunday 11:00 - 4:00 |
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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!
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
05-08-20
BOAT-IN AND CARRY OUT !
OPEN FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY 11AM-8PM
Expanding our hours next week to include Thursday. Please call
ahead to place your order @ 618-786-3000.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
05-09-20
Hey. We just had a 28’ dock with pontoon
hoist open up. Won’t last long
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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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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
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
05-12-20
Opening Memorial Day Weekend with live music Saturday-Monday
Becky 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
05-09-20
Gas dock and boat ramp ae open. See you soon !
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
Store Hours
Sun..... 10-9
M-Th....10-10
Fri Sat..10-11
Call ahead for an order
or come in !
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
05-01-20
Wanting to re-power your
boat?Don’t miss out on this great promotion. Call us for
details...click
here
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.
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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
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
3-25-20
Due the COVID-19 outbreak
the service yard is experiencing delays in shipping which is
causing a slight backup. If you have any questions or concerns
please email the service manager Jeff Digman.
jeff@yachtclubstl.com.
Shop and office will be closed to customer walk-ins. Please just
give us a call or email!
Thank you
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..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Reopening Tue, May 19 |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Closed |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open for Carryouts |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Mike's LaRosa@
Longshot Marina |
Opening Memorial Day
Weekend |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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MONDAY
11 May 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 Boathouse
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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enlarge
The
Pictures of the Day..... were sent to us by Mary Tiemann
who hails out of Camp Carl's in her boat .....The Queen Mary
Riverside
Dining Oasis !
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The Boathouse Is Open !
Some changes: 6ft between tables
10 folks tops, at 1 table.
All disposable utensils, cups , plates. Disposable Menus.
Reservations are Best.
Curbside pickup , dockside continues, we should have our app to
order food and drinks by Saturday.. Or call 636-250-3300.
These are new times for all of us we are doing our best to
follow guidelines while still providing our guest with the
amazing experience of The Boathouse on the River.
Please be kind to one another.
Website..
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Facebook..
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Events..
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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Grafton Harbor is OPEN!!
Please come check out our variety of packaged liquor, treats for
the kids, gift shop and ships store!!
If you would like curb
service call: 618-786-7678.
Friday Open until 5:00
Saturday 11:00 - 5:00
Sunday 11:00 - 6:00
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for Facebook
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for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
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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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Yesteryears
Pic of the Day
The Boathouse
Food & Deck
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Flood of 2019
It's Capt'n Carl
Tiemann and Richard chatting
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Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2019...
was
sent to us by Toni Luttrell of the
Boathouse Food and Deck
Toni says...
Well I guess we
could start something like this. Lol
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AND
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OPEN
FRIDAY
THRU
SUNDAY
11AM-8PM
Expanding
our
hours
next
week
to
include
Thursday.
Please
call
ahead
to
place
your
order
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618-786-3000.
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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 &
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
May 7, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 273.4 - L/D RESTRICTION
Repairs at L/D 24 in the vicinity of Mile
273.4, are complete. The USACE restriction has been cancelled.
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
200.5 - L/D MAINTENANCE/TEMPORARY DELAYS
Continuing until approximately May 9,
2020, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., each day, minor temporary
delays may be experienced at Mel Price L/D (main chamber) in the
vicinity of Mile 200.5, for use of a crane for maintenance.
Delays may also be experienced at the auxiliary chamber for
sediment removal. These operations may involve the use of
divers. Delays are expected to be less than 4 hours. 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.
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:
Peoria (Mile 187.0 - Mile 145.6),
Zone 4 Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
Zone 3 Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0) and
Zone 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0).
High water and drift potential may be encountered in this area.
Mariners are advised to minimize wake and exercise caution.
Laying up on saturated levees is prohibited. 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
MISSOURI RIVER
The following
areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers
WAP Annex:
Washington Reach
(Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0) and
Jefferson Reach
(Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0).
Mariners should use caution and minimize wake. Laying up on
saturated levees is prohibited. Mariners should be experienced
in high water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations,
remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be mindful of all bridge
navigational clearances and aware that a buildup of debris in
fleeting areas may have occurred. Take appropriate action to
prevent any breakaways from occurring. Use caution in all
passing and meeting situations as swift currents may be present.
Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station so remain
alert while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged.
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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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Accessories on-line..
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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.....
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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 6,055 members as of
05-11-20.......
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and check it
out.
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Mississippi River Journeys
Two Men Paddling The Mississippi To Inspire Others With
Disabilities....
While paddling the length of the Mississippi
River is enough of a challenge with barges, weather and wildlife
to contend with, two men with disabilities are taking up the
challenge to raise funds and awareness for the nonprofit Courage
Incorporated.
Nate Denofre, a double amputee and Don Jokinen, a disabled
combat veteran, launched their two 17 foot Old Town canoes into
the Mississippi River headwaters at Lake Itaska, with the plan
to paddle the entire 2,350 mile river to the Gulf of Mexico in
around 100 days.
The duo’s journey, named Paddling to Preserve will benefit
Courage Incorporated, which was founded by Denofre and a friend
in 2015, and takes veterans and other adults with disabilities
on wilderness adventures in northeastern Wisconsin and
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula……..
Click here to read this news story from jsonline.com. With
Photos.
Follow
their Journey at
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Illinois Waterways
A Bucket List For People Obsessed With Water Congress....
For people that crave the peaceful serenity
of spending time on the water, Only In Your State has come up
with some water attractions in Illinois that water lovers should
consider visiting.
The list ranges from waterfalls, to rivers and lakes, and
includes:
○ Chain O’Lakes State Park
○ Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
○ Cave In Rock State Park
○ Mississippi Palisades State Park
○ Matthiessen State Park
○ Thunder Bay Falls
○ Starved Rock State Park
○ Illinois Beach State Park
Click here to read more from onlyinyourstate.com.
With Photo.
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May 15 - 22, 2020
Upcoming Events In the Nest Few Weeks
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Looking for outreach resources for National
Safe Boating Week? While COVID-19 has changed how we communicate
with boaters, in many areas the water is open.
Browse this FREE partner outreach toolkit from the Safe Boating
Campaign. Join us in sharing these boating safety messages from
May 15 - 22, 2020.
May 15: Wear Your Life Jacket to Work (or Home) Day
May 16-22: National Safe Boating Week
May 15:
Wear Your Life Jacket
to Work
(or Home) Day |
May 16-22:
National Safe Boating
Week |
Reprinted from US
Coast Guard Auxiliary Facebook...
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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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River Music
It Never Gets Old ......
Play it for us Tim !
Click here
RiverBill says...
Thanks for allowing us to post some of your music Tim
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River
History....
May 11, 2008 in River History
Flood of 2008
~Mississippi River Lock and Dams 16, 17, 20, 22 reopen to Navigation
~Grafton Ferry was closed due to high water
~Brussels Ferry just re-opened for business
“Farmer Wants A Wife,” staring Matt Neustadt, a bachelor from Orchard Farm,
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Rend Lake
Southern, Illinois
Corps Extending Rend Lake Closures........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has
announced that because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they will be
extending the closure of Corps-managed managed facilities and
campgrounds at Rend Lake through May 31st.
The closure affects all Corps managed facilities at rend Lake
including North and South Sandusky campground and day use, Gun
Creek campground and day use, North and South Markham recreation
area, Spillway recreation area, Dam West recreation area, Dale
Miller group camp and Shagbark group camp.
All reservations for the month of May will be cancelled. People
with reservations affected by this closure can modify the
reservation in order to avoid cancellation of reservations that
extend past the end of the month……..
Click here to read this news story from kfvs12.com.
With Photo
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Dredging News
Dredge Owners Must Compensate During COVID 19 Outbreak…….
Like many areas of the marine industry,
dredging has been deemed essential by the Cybersecurity &
Infrastructure Security Agency, meaning that during the fight
against COVID-19l, dredge work will continue.
Mark Sickles, the head of corporate and government relationship
for Weeks Marine says that they are grateful to be considered
essential, and they are implementing protocols to prevent
spreading the COVID-19 virus while continuing operations.
Sickles adds that the Weeks Marine president has stressed the
importance of following social distancing protocols during their
off time. He says that before employees may travel on the job,
they must complete a questionnaire about their life
circumstances……..
Click here to read this news article from
waterwaysjournal.net.
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Mississippi River At Bettendorf, Iowa
Crews Working To Complete The New I-74 Mississippi River Bridge
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Last week, crews hoisted the final segment of
the Interstate 74 Mississippi River Bridge arch into it’s final
resting place on the span that links Moline, Illinois and
Bettendorf, Iowa.
According to Danielle Alvarez with the Iowa Department of
Transportation, crews had their work cut out for them as they
connected the 38 foot long keystone to the rest of the arch
segments with thousands of bolts.
Cranes will be supporting the keystone segment until workers are
able to complete several more steps to bring the two sides of
the arch together, and they will work around the clock to make
the final connections……..
Click here to read this news article from radioiowa.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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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!
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Some changes: 6ft between tables
10 folks tops, at 1 table.
All disposable utensils, cups , plates. Disposable Menus.
Reservations are Best.
Curbside pickup , dockside continues, we should have our app
to order food and drinks by Saturday.. Or call 636-250-3300.
These are new times for all of us we are doing our best to
follow guidelines while still providing our guest with the
amazing experience of The Boathouse on the River.
Please be kind to one another.
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
Saturday, May 9th
We will be serving $2 can beer, $10 pulled pork plates w/2 sides
from 12-til gone this Saturday, May 9th. We will still be
practicing social distancing, thank you!
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
May 1, 2020 Grafton Harbor is OPEN!!
Please come check out our variety of packaged liquor, treats for
the kids, gift shop and ships store!! If you would like curb
service call: 618-786-7678.
Friday Open until 5:00
Saturday 11:00 - 5:00
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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!
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
05-08-20
BOAT-IN AND CARRY OUT !
OPEN FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY 11AM-8PM
Expanding our hours next week to include Thursday. Please call
ahead to place your order @ 618-786-3000.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
05-09-20
Hey. We just had a 28’ dock with pontoon
hoist open up. Won’t last long
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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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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
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
05-09-20
Gas dock and boat ramp ae open. See you soon !
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
Store Hours
Sun..... 10-9
M-Th....10-10
Fri Sat..10-11
Call ahead for an order
or come in !
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
05-01-20
Wanting to re-power your
boat?Don’t miss out on this great promotion. Call us for
details...click
here
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.
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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
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Wood Marina Spring Promotion
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
3-25-20
Due the COVID-19 outbreak
the service yard is experiencing delays in shipping which is
causing a slight backup. If you have any questions or concerns
please email the service manager Jeff Digman.
jeff@yachtclubstl.com.
Shop and office will be closed to customer walk-ins. Please just
give us a call or email!
Thank you
Yacht Club tore down due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on Higher ground !
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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.............................. |
BBQ Some Weekends |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Closed |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open for Carryouts |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Opening Weekend before
Memorial Day |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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