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THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN...30, 31 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 Webcam
Dardenne Slough of
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sun Pic
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pic to enlarge
The Pictures of
the Day ..... are from the
Boathouse Food and Deck WebCam yesterday afternoon in the 4
o'clock hour
The Webcam uploads a new picture every 6 minutes..
Go to
www.RiverWebCams.com
for the last 10 pictures
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Mike's LaRosa Bar
Updated 05-30-20
Longshot Marina
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
at Portage des Sioux,
Mo
Sat Pic
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pic to enlarge
The Picture of
the Day .....
The water forecast changed yet again. No bands this weekend but
hopefully it drops quick and we’ll see you real soon!
Reprinted
from Mike's LaRosa Caqbana Bar Facebook...
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Ominous Clouds
and
Melvin Price Lock &
Dam
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
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pic to enlarge
The Pictures of
the Day..... were sent to us by Capt'n
Brad Maher
RiverBill,
Some ominous clouds on river Thursday and big equipment at
Melvin Price Friday.
Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club
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Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm, Sun...11am-10pm
May 30 ..Ask and You
Shall Receive band.. 2pm
Tiki Bar is Open
Fuel Dock and Ramp Now 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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Grafton Harbor is Open !
click here
for Facebook
click here
for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
The ARRR Bar opens
Sat, May 30 at noon !
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First Mate is a boat
brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.
We sell boats and will find
you the perfect boat!
Click
here
for Facebook
Click here
for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryears
Pic of the Day
Sat Pic
Flood of 2019
Kinder's
Restaurant
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
At Golden
Eagle, IL
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pic to enlarge
The Picture of Yesteryear's on this Day in 2019....
were
sent to us by Jill Pikesley
Getting ready for the rising flood
waters.
Moving stuff out of Kinder's.
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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 Outdoor Dinning and Carry Out |
We
will
now
be
open
full
time
Tuesday
-
Thursday
11am-9pm
and
Friday
and
Saturday
11am-til
the
last
customer
leaves
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
5-29-20
The wait is over!
The lockdown is over. Grafton Oyster Bar is open for outdoor
dining starting today. We have 40 outdoor tables on two
decks overlooking the beautiful Illinois and Mississippi
rivers. We also have two outdoor bars for you to enjoy on
Illinois' only floating restaurant!!
Come enjoy your favorite dish and the great weather this
weekend. Full menu is available all weekend. In addition we
have two great seafood specials to offer you.
Pan seared scallops with grilled watermelon. Served over
avocado grits and topped with a chili cucumber salad and a
balsamic lime reduction.
Fresh grilled jerk salmon with blackened green beans and
grilled plantains.
Of course we are following all social distancing and
COVID-19 guidelines to protect our guests and employee's.
Carry out and curb side still available for those who are
not interested in dining out just yet.
We will now be open full time Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
and Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last customer leaves.
www.graftonoysterbar.com 618-786-3000
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River News
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Business Owners Eager To Reopen In
Grafton........
Tourism is a major economic driver for
Grafton, Illinois and the COVID-19 outbreak and recent flooding
have been devastating for the restaurants and other businesses
there. Some 60 percent of Grafton's revenue comes from tourism.
The Loading Dock Bar and Grill has been
fortunate as the majority of their seating is outside. The
establishment still had to reduce the number of seats from 800
to 600 to maintain social distancing.
Peter Allen, co-owner of The Loading Dock
says that they are glad to be reopening as funds were starting
to run a bit short and the bills keep coming, whether you're
open for business or not........
Click here to read more from fox2now.com. With
Video.
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Added Sunday
Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5........
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Reprinted from the Port Charles
Harbor Facebook ....
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
State Rep.
Urges Preparation For Flooding........
In order to get local residents ready for
heavy rainfall and flooding, Illinois State Representative
Monica Bristow (D-Alton) is recommending everyone make
preparations for severe weather.
Bristow says that the area has been adapting
to flooding for years, but it is always important to go over
ways to best prepare and remain safe. He adds that with the
current COVID-19 situation, it is also been easy to be
distracted from preparing for the spring weather as they
normally would.
Bristow
suggest that residents living within the flood-prone regions to
develop an emergency supply kit and have it ready to go. The
kit should include a battery powered radio with extra batteries,
flashlights, bottled drinking water, a three day supply of
non-perishable food and a first aid kit.
Bristow is
also suggesting that residents of flood-prone areas keep
important documents in a safe deposit box or other secure
location to ensure that they are safe from flooding........
Click here to read this news article from advantagenews.com. With
Photo.
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Added Sunday
Evandy's Boatel Update
Illinois River at Naples, IL.......
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Reprinted from the Evanday's Boatel
Facebook ....
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Added Sunday
River Cruising News
Two River Cruise Lines Release 2020
Cruising Schedules........
Recently, two American river cruise passenger
lines released their cruise schedules for the summer of 2020.
American Cruise Lines will be first to resume operations, with
the American Song departing on June 20 along the Columbia
and Snake River systems. ACL's new vessel, American Harmony is
slated to depart from Memphis, Tennessee on June 28th.
The American Queen Steamboat Company had
originally intended to resume river cruising around the end of
June, however, American Queen CEO and President John Waggoner
announced on May 27th that they would be extending their cruise
resumption dates into July.
The company states that the revised timeline
was in response to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 outbreak
and following continued governmental restrictions at many ports,
cities and public institutions. AQSC has also partnered with
Ochsner Health to help with new health protocols to protect
their passengers........
Click here to
read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
5-29-20
Boating season has arrived and we are ready to take care of
all of your boating needs!
Our parts and service area is open for walk in customers,
following the guidelines set out of by the CDC and local HHS
offices.
For the safety of our customers and employees masks are
required for walk-in customers. We do still offer curbside
service on parts and contact-less drop offs for service for
your convenience.
The ownership and staff would like to thank you all for your
continued business and support as we navigate these
challenging times.
Here’s to a safe summer with lots of time spent family and
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
May 27, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
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).
Towboat operators should exercise caution, minimize wake where
possible and be experienced in high water operations.
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. Be
aware of 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 been
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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the
high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Zone 1 Grafton (Mile 9.9 – 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), mariners are requested
to minimize their wake between approximate Miles 179.0 and
162.0,
Zone 6 Copperas Creek (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
Zone 5 Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0), mariners are requested
to minimize their wake between approximate Miles 128.5 and
127.5,
Zone 4 Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3) and,
Zone 3 Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0).
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
strongly discouraged due to debris and swift currents.
Mariners should avoid pushing in along the RDB, in the vicinity
of Mile 167.0, due to railroad tracks in close proximity to the
bank line..
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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 6,159 members as of
05-29-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Golden Eagle Ferry / Grafton Ferry Update
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River........
05/29/2020
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with regular operating hours of
Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm, Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and
Sunday 8am to 9pm.
The Grafton Ferry is closed for flooding. We hope to get it open
again soon.
Please remember the Golden Eagle Ferry is open along with both
the State Ferry's so come aboard for a very beautiful and scenic
ride on the river.
Thank You and Take Care,
The Calhoun Ferry Company
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Reprinted from the Calhoun Ferry
Company 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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Lake Of The Ozarks
LOTO Partier Tests Positive For
COVID-19........
According to the Camden County Health
Department, a person that was at the Lake of the Ozarks last
weekend has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The visitor
is a Boone County resident and was at the Lake on May 23 and 24,
and was likely infectious at that time.
This past week, there were no COVID-19 cases
reported in Camden County residents. Health officials have
released a schedule of the visitor's weekend at the Lake:
Saturday, May 23
○ Backwater Jacks, about 1-5 p.m.
○ Shady Gators and Lazy Gators Pool, 5:40 p.m.-9 p.m.
○ Backwater Jacks, 9:40 p.m. -10 p.m.
Sunday, May 24
○ Buffalo Wild Wings, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
○ Shady Gators, about 2:30pm-about 6:30-7 p.m.
○ Taxi from Shady Gators to a private residence, around 7 p.m.
Click here to
read more from stltoday.com. With Photo.
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Website
40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference
Center Update
Illinois River.......
Reprinted from Pere
Marquette Lodge and Conference Center Facebook...
click here
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Mel's Illinois River Dock
Restaurant
Illinois River at Hardin, IL
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Reprinted from
Mel's Illinois River Dock Restaurant Facebook...
click here
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River History....
May 30, 2015 in River History......
More than 100 barges broke loose on the Mississippi River at St. Louis
between Jefferson Barracks Bridge and Sauget, Illinois just before 7:00am.
Tugboats rounded them up and there was no injuries and damage to critical
river infastucture..
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Mississippi River In The Riverbend
Minor Flooding Expected In Southwestern
Illinois........
The National Weather Service in St. Louis
reports that minor flooding is expected for the Mississippi
River in southwestern Illinois, including Grafton, Alton and
Chester.
Meteorologist Gary Schmocker with the
National Weather Service says that there is flooding, but that
is normal for the Mississippi River during this time of year..
In Grafton, the Mississippi River is
forecasted to crest by early Saturday afternoon near 21.8 feet.
Flood stage is 18 feet.
In Alton, the Mississippi River is forecasted
to crest at 25.9 feet at the Melvin Price Lock and Dam. Flood
stage is 21 feet.
In Chester, the Mississippi River is
forecasted to crest at 34.6 feet by early Tuesday afternoon.
Flood stage is 27 feet........
Click here to
read more from bnd.com. With Video
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The St. Louis Aquarium
Union Station Attractions Announcing
Plans For Reopening........
The public will soon know when two of St.
Louis' popular family attractions will be reopening to the
public. The St. Louis Aquarium and the St. Louis Wheel will
announce their plans for reopening on Monday.
The St. Louis Aquarium and other attractions
inside Union Station have been shut down since mid-March, when
restrictions on crowd gatherings began to be put into place in
the St. Louis region.
While the City of St. Louis has eased
restrictions on restaurants already, the larger "Cultural
Institutions" such as the St. Louis Aquarium, may begin to
reopen on June 8th........
Click here to
read this news story from ksdk.com. With
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
05-22-20
Good Morning ! ! ! Fuel Will Be
Available Starting Saturday Morning At 9 am.
Gas $2.59.9 Diesel $2.19.9
Selling gas and ice!!! Store not open
yet!!
Karen
Manager Alton Marina
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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
Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm, Sun...11am-10pm
Tiki Bar is Open
Fuel Dock and Ramp Now Open
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Website.... N/A
Upcoming Events..
click here
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 Calhoun
Ferry Company
05-26-20
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours. Starting this Friday, May 29th we will
be back open for the late night hours on Friday and Saturdays.
Hours are as follows: Monday-Thursday 5am - 9pm, Friday &
Saturday 5am-2am and Sunday 8am-9pm.
We will also be opening the Grafton Ferry on Friday with the
hours of Friday& Saturday 10am-10pm and Sunday 8am-8pm.
Thank You,
The Calhoun Ferry Company
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
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
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Grafton Harbor
 Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
The ARRR Bar
Opens Sat, 5-30-20 at 12 Noon
05-25-20
The ARRR Bar
Wine / Beer Bartender and Server Needed at Grafton Harbor. Call
618-786-7678. |
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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
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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 Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
JOIN OUR TEAM!!
Grafton Oyster Bar has immediate openings for multiple
server, host, and dishwasher positions.
Candidates should be highly motivated and able to work in a
fast pace environment. Candidate should possess good
organization and communication skills and ability to work
quickly under pressure in a team environment.
Grafton Oyster Bar offers above average hourly pay for most
positions and offers excellent tip income for servers.
Positions are full time and seasonal.
Please inquire within at 215 west water street, Grafton IL.
62037. Located at the Grafton Harbor Marina.
May also email brad.hagen@sbcglobal.net
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
5-25-20
Cooks Wanted
Sat...May 30... Led Sled... 3pm
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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
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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
5-29-20
Boating season has arrived and we are ready to take care of all
of your boating needs!
Our parts and service area is open for walk in customers,
following the guidelines set out of by the CDC and local HHS
offices.
For the safety of our customers and employees masks are required
for walk-in customers. We do still offer curbside service on
parts and contact-less drop offs for service for your
convenience.
The ownership and staff would like to thank you all for your
continued business and support as we navigate these challenging
times.
Here’s to a safe summer with lots of time spent family and
friends!
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 Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Click here
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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 Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
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
Sat.. 30th 3-7pm Rogers & Nienhaus
Sun.. 31st 3-7pm Skylark Brothers.
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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
05-30-20
PCH Fuel Dock Is Open!
Gas 2.10 per gallon
Diesel 2.10 per gallon
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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 orderor 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
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
May 21, 2020·
Woohoo!!!!!....Extra Extra..Don't just read all about it...Fatboys,
the Two Rivers Marina Restaurant is open for business starting
with curbside beginning tomorrow..Let's all rally up and support
them.
They have worked so hard only to be
shut down by the Illinois Covid guidelines.....HERE IS TO YOUR
SUCCESS FATBOYS!!!!
Check out Fatboys
Facebook page....
click here
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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 |
| Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed |
| Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
| 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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FRIDAY
29 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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Mike's LaRosa Bar
Longshot Marina
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
at Portage des Sioux,
Mo
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture of
the Day..... was sent
to us by Becky Dallwaitz of Longshot Marina
Hey Bill,
We’ve got high water on the front entrance, but it looks like
it’ll hold off at Mikes LaRosa for our weekend party.
We’ve moved one of the front courtesy docks to allow access to
the bar. We also have additional parking at the gas dock. Bikes
and cars can use our back entrance on Le Clair Street.
Looking forward to having Rogers and Nienhaus and the Skylark
Brothers back again!
Becky
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Our Lady of the Rivers
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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pic to enlarge
The Picture of
the Day..... was posted
on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Capt'n Mark Newlin who hails out
of Portage des Sioux
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Sunset and Melvin
Price Lock and Dam
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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pic to enlarge
The Pictures of
the Day..... were sent to us by Capt'n
Brad Maher
RiverBill,
Okay sunset Wednesday and Melvin Price main chamber busy on
Thursday.
Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club
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Catch of the Day
click pic to
enlarge
The
Catch of the Day..... photo by Michelle Shelton
Today's catch
by Mike Shelton & Jeff Potter!
115 pounds!
(May 25, 2020)
RiverBill says... Thanks for letting us post your photo Michelle
Catch of the Day
Page
Click here
and check
it out
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Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm, Sun...11am-10pm
Tiki Bar is Open
Fuel Dock and Ramp Now 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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Grafton Harbor is Open !
click here
for Facebook
click here
for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
The ARRR Bar opens
Sat, May 30 at noon !
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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 Fun
Jonboat Wednesday
2015
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pic to enlarge
The Picture of Yesteryear's on this Day in 2015....
Was sent to us by Laura DeSherlia Stemm
Pictured are the boaters of Grafton partying to our traditional
Jonboat Wednesday. Cocktails, good food and great friends,
perfect formula for hump day festivities!!
You will have to join us someday Bill!
Laura DeSherlia Stemm
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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 Outdoor Dinning and Carry Out |
OPEN
THURS
THRU
MONDAY
11AM-8PM
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
Beginning next
Friday (05-29-20) we will be open for outdoor dining as well as carry
out. How about a Hell Yea!!!
Full menu will be available and we cannot wait to see you.
Of course staff will be wearing masks, sanitizing hands and
surfaces like crazy and practicing all steps of social
distancing to the best of our ability. We will be abiding by
all local, state and federal COVID-19 guidelines for the
safety of our staff and customers.
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River News
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
May 27, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
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).
Towboat operators should exercise caution, minimize wake where
possible and be experienced in high water operations.
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. Be
aware of 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 been
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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the
high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Zone 1 Grafton (Mile 9.9 – 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), mariners are requested
to minimize their wake between approximate Miles 179.0 and
162.0,
Zone 6 Copperas Creek (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
Zone 5 Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0), mariners are requested
to minimize their wake between approximate Miles 128.5 and
127.5,
Zone 4 Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3) and,
Zone 3 Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0).
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
strongly discouraged due to debris and swift currents.
Mariners should avoid pushing in along the RDB, in the vicinity
of Mile 167.0, due to railroad tracks in close proximity to the
bank line..
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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 6,159 members as of
05-29-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Aerie's And The Grafton SkyTour
Reopening Friday........
On Friday, the Winery at Aerie's Resort will
be reopening for outdoor seating from noon to 8 pm. They will
be offering a limited menu, socially distanced shade via canopy
tents and music on the weekend.
Reportedly, the Aerie's Resort and the
Grafton SkyTour management team have come up with a company-wide
response plan that will adopt all parts of the Restore Illinois
Phase 3 Business Toolkit for Restaurants and Bars as standard
operating procedure.
Aerie's has restricted access to their site
via Grafton SkyTour, who is requiring mandatory temperature
screening of employees and guests. The Enclosed gondola cars
are temporarily offline........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.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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Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
The Grafton Ferry Will Reopen
Friday........
Starting on Friday, the Grafton Ferry will
once again be making trips between St. Charles County in
Missouri and Grafton, Illinois. For those who travel to and
from Grafton into Missouri, the ferry's reopening is welcome
news.
Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin says that the
local business owners are especially glad to see the ferry
resume service, as it gives a sizable boost to the local tourism
industry.
The Grafton Ferry cuts the trip from Grafton
the the St. Louis and St. Charles region by approximately a half
hour. Last weekend, the town of Grafton saw the greatest
turnouts of visitors since the stay-at-home mandate was issued
in March........
Click here to
read this news report from altonjdailynews.com. With
Audio
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Website
40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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Alton Motor Boat Club
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Piasa Creek........
Reprinted from
Alton Motor Boat Club Facebook...
click here
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River Destinations
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
City To Close Portion of State
Street........
Reprinted from
RiverBender.com Facebook...
click here
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River Destinations
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
Fast Eddies Bon Air Re-Opening
Today.......
Reprinted from Fast
Eddies Bon Air Facebook...
click here
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Fat Boys Restaurant
Two Rivers Matina
Mississippi River at Louisiana,
Mo........
Reprinted from Fat
Boys Facebook...
click here
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Kaskaskia River at Modoc, IL
Flooding........
Reprinted from
Kaskaskia River Project Facebook...
click here
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Missouri River Near Washington,
Missouri
The 2020 Washington Boat Club
Parade........
While Trolling The Internet.... We reeled in
a photo gallery showing the Washington Boat Club's 2020 Parade
along the Missouri River....
Click here to
read more from emissourian.com.
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River History....
On May 29, 1993 in River History...
Memorial Day Weekend
The Alton Bell Casino II opened it's doors on the riverfront in Alton, Il
replacing the smaller Alton Bell Casino. The riverboat casino cruised the
Mississippi River until June of 1999 when legislation allowed the facility
to remain moored for gaming purposes.
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Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
BRP To Cease Production Of Evinrude
Outboard Engines........
Canadian company Bombardier Recreational
Products recently dropped a bombshell on the recreational
boating industry with the announcement that they will stop
manufacturing Evinrude outboard engines effective immediately.
Jose' Boisjoli, president and CEO of BRP says
that their outboard engine business has been particularly hard
hit by COVID-19, obliging the company to cease outboard engine
production immediately.
Following the announcement, they signed an
agreement with Mercury Marine to supply boat packages and
continue to supply outboard engines for BRP's boat
brands........
Click here to
read this news report from boatingindustry.com. With
Photo.
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Tennessee River Journeys
Friends Taking A Pontoon Boat Trip Down
The River........
Three long-time friends from Paducah,
Kentucky are looking to promote Tennessee River tourism by
taking a pontoon boat trip down the entire 652 navigable miles
of the river beginning over Memorial Day Weekend.
The men were to leave from Knoxville,
Tennessee at 8 am on May 23rd, with the intention of spending
the next week or so on the river, stopping here and there at
marinas, hotels and restaurants to promote the Tennessee River
and the available amenities.
Captain Bob Cherry Jr. had suggested the trip
aboard his 21 foot pontoon boat, named My Cheri for his
wife, as a way to promote Explore TRV and the Tennessee
RiverLine Project........
Click here to
read this news story from waterwaysjournal.net. 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
05-22-20
Good Morning ! ! ! Fuel Will Be
Available Starting Saturday Morning At 9 am.
Gas $2.59.9 Diesel $2.19.9
Selling gas and ice!!! Store not open
yet!!
Karen
Manager Alton Marina
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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
Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm, Sun...11am-10pm
Tiki Bar is Open
Fuel Dock and Ramp Now Open
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Website.... N/A
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
05-26-20
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours. Starting this Friday, May 29th we will
be back open for the late night hours on Friday and Saturdays.
Hours are as follows: Monday-Thursday 5am - 9pm, Friday &
Saturday 5am-2am and Sunday 8am-9pm.
We will also be opening the Grafton Ferry on Friday with the
hours of Friday& Saturday 10am-10pm and Sunday 8am-8pm.
Thank You,
The Calhoun Ferry Company
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
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
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
The ARRR Bar
Opens Sat, 5-30-20 at 12 Noon
05-25-20
The ARRR Bar
Wine / Beer Bartender and Server Needed at Grafton Harbor. Call
618-786-7678. |
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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
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
JOIN OUR TEAM!!
Grafton Oyster Bar has immediate openings for multiple
server, host, and dishwasher positions.
Candidates should be highly motivated and able to work in a
fast pace environment. Candidate should possess good
organization and communication skills and ability to work
quickly under pressure in a team environment.
Grafton Oyster Bar offers above average hourly pay for most
positions and offers excellent tip income for servers.
Positions are full time and seasonal.
Please inquire within at 215 west water street, Grafton IL.
62037. Located at the Grafton Harbor Marina.
May also email brad.hagen@sbcglobal.net
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
5-25-20
Cooks Wanted
Sat...May 30... Led Sled... 3pm
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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
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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
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
Sat.. 30th 3-7pm Rogers & Nienhaus
Sun.. 31st 3-7pm Skylark Brothers.
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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
05-21-20
Port Charles Harbor is a Full
Service Marina located on the Mississippi River in Saint
Charles, MO. Just a 30 min drive outside of the greater St.
Louis area but tucked away in a peaceful waterfront environment.
We are currently looking to expand our service team with the
right dedicated service orientated service technician. Our
compensation package is extremely competitive and ideal for
someone looking to make a long term commitment to a better work
environment.
Benef...
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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 orderor 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
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
May 21, 2020·
Woohoo!!!!!....Extra Extra..Don't just read all about it...Fatboys,
the Two Rivers Marina Restaurant is open for business starting
with curbside beginning tomorrow..Let's all rally up and support
them.
They have worked so hard only to be
shut down by the Illinois Covid guidelines.....HERE IS TO YOUR
SUCCESS FATBOYS!!!!
Check out Fatboys
Facebook page....
click here
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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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THURSDAY
28 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 Girls Of Pool 26
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture of
the Day..... was sent to us by Capt'n Andrew Zeller of
STL Go Fast Boats
Fast
Boats and Pretty Girls
Check out our
Girls of Pool 26 page...
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The Boathouse Is Open
Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm, Sun...11am-10pm
Tiki Bar 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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Grafton Harbor is Open !
click here
for Facebook
click here
for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
The ARRR Bar opens
Sat, May 30 at noon !
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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
Redneck Picnic
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Portage des Sioux, Mo
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pic to enlarge
A
2015 RiverBills Sticker Sighting....
was
sent to us by Capt'n Barry Munsell of
Sail St. Louis
Hi Bill,
My good friends captain Jerry Groeblinghoff and captain Michael
Costello stopped by to cheer me up what with the coming flood.
So we took the opportunity to enjoy a cold one together before I
start moving to higher ground. My house is across from the Post
Office which will also get wet. I was here in 93 and if this
forecast is correct, it will take the number 2 spot as far as
records .
Barry
Check out our
"You Never Know What You Will See On The River" page
click here
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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 Outdoor Dinning and Carry Out |
OPEN
THURS
THRU
MONDAY
11AM-8PM
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
Beginning next
Friday (05-29-20) we will be open for outdoor dining as well as carry
out. How about a Hell Yea!!!
Full menu will be available and we cannot wait to see you.
Of course staff will be wearing masks, sanitizing hands and
surfaces like crazy and practicing all steps of social
distancing to the best of our ability. We will be abiding by
all local, state and federal COVID-19 guidelines for the
safety of our staff and customers.
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River News
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
May 27, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
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).
Towboat operators should exercise caution, minimize wake where
possible and be experienced in high water operations.
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. Be
aware of 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 been
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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the
high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Zone 1 Grafton (Mile 9.9 – 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), mariners are requested
to minimize their wake between approximate Miles 179.0 and
162.0,
Zone 6 Copperas Creek (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
Zone 5 Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0), mariners are requested
to minimize their wake between approximate Miles 128.5 and
127.5,
Zone 4 Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3) and,
Zone 3 Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0).
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
strongly discouraged due to debris and swift currents.
Mariners should avoid pushing in along the RDB, in the vicinity
of Mile 167.0, due to railroad tracks in close proximity to the
bank line..
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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
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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 6,150 members as of
05-28-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Good Memorial Day Turnout In
Grafton........
Despite the warnings against large
gatherings, many people headed to Grafton, Illinois over the
Memorial Day Weekend. At least four restaurants were open and
offering carryout and outdoor seating service.
Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin says that the
tourist traffic was not comparable to a normal year. He adds
that the businesses apparently followed the guidelines set by
the federal government.
The State of Illinois is expecting to move to
Phase III of their reopening plans by the end of the
week.........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from altondailynews.com. With
Audio
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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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Illinois River Flooding
Illinois Governor Toured
Flooding........
On Wednesday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
spent some time touring the flood preparations being made along
the Illinois River in Meredosia, Illinois, which is
approximately 60 miles west of Springfield.
Approximately 60 Illinois National Guard
soldiers have been deployed to Meredosia to assist local
emergency management officials with placing close to 150,000
sandbags, which will shore up the town's levee. The levee
protects the town of around 980 residents.
As of Wednesday, Morgan and Pike counties in
Illinois were under flood warnings, as the Illinois River rose
to a height of 25.3 feet, which is over eight feet above flood
stage........
Click here to
read this news report from bnd.com. With
Video.
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40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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Mike's La Rosa
Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo
Weekend Entertainment
Sat.. 30th 3-7pm Rogers & Nienhaus
Sun.. 31st 3-7pm Skylark Brothers.
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Longshot Marina Update
Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo
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Clarksville Boat Club Update
At Lock and Dam 24 of the Mississippi River......
Reprinted from Clarksville Boat Club Facebook..
click here for more pics
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River History....
On May 28, 2011 in River History...
A bluff near Alton, IL gave way and spilled tons of mud on the Great River
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Norris Lake Near Knoxville, Tennessee
Man Thrown From Boat, Boat Continued In
"Circle Of Death"........
This week, a Tennessee man saw his day on the
lake go from bad to worse when he was thrown from his boat while
not wearing a life jacket and then his boat sped away with no
one at the controls.
The boat did not go too far, however. It
settled into a pattern referred to as the "circle of death",
where the vessel is going round and round in circles, as the
boater is left treading water.
The boater reports that he was thrown from
his boat after hitting rough water at 33 MPH. He was able to
swim away from the boat and was rescued by some nearby anglers.
After an hour and a half of the boat circling, wildlife officers
managed to snag the boat's propeller with a rope, stalling the
engine........
Click here to
read this news story from bnd.com. With
Video.
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Illinois State Parks
Remaining State Parks Set To Reopen
Friday........
Earlier this month, many Illinois state parks
reopened, but several remained closed. On Friday, those
remaining state parks will be reopened, but with some
restrictions.
Normal park hours will be observed at all of
the parks, however, the shelters, playgrounds and visitors
centers will be remaining closed until further notice. If there
are concession operations on site, they will be reopened.
Campgrounds and camping will be reopened,
however, Tim Schweizer with the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources is calling on campers to keep health and safety
practices in mind........
Click here to
read this news article from altondailynews.com. With
Photo and Audio.
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Historic Warships
The Sunken USS Nevada Has Been Found
Off Of Hawaii........
Researchers recently discovered the final
resting place of the sunken USS Nevada off the coast of
Hawaii. The discovery brinks closure to the story of the
historic battleship that saw duty during both world wars and
survived two nuclear explosion tests.
James Delgado, a maritime archaeologist
announced the find, reporting that the USS Nevada was
located approximately 75 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor on
Oahu.
Delgado said that the Nevada is an
iconic ship that speaks to American stubbornness and resilience,
as the vessel was raised after being sunk during the attack on
Pearl Harbor, repaired and returned to duty, where it survived
torpedoes, bombs, shells and two atomic blasts........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com. With
Photo.
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A
Smoko
for
Sweet
Fanny
Adams
May
26,
2020
~
jalsails
Ex
Libris
leaving
Sioux
Harbor,
Alton
Pool,
Mississippi
River.
Photo
by
Connie
Pickering.
Ex
Libris
leaving
Sioux
Harbor,
Alton
Pool,
Mississippi
River.
Photo
by
Connie
Pickering.
A
lot
of
things
that
we
think
matter
a
lot
turn
out
to
be
worthless.
During
this
pandemic
I’ve
spent
substantial
time
reflecting
on
what
holds
value
and
what
is
just
a
Sweet
Fanny
Adams[1].
Another
Fanny,
this
one
from
Broadway,
sang,
“people
who
need
people,
are
the
luckiest
people
in
the
world.”
They
are
the
same
folks
who
will
always
remember
Spring
2020
as a
bleak
and
lonely
season.
Regardless
of
the
plight
of
humanity,
the
earth
continued
to
spin
on
its
axis,
days
grew
longer,
and
boating
season
returned.
People
who
need
boats
are
the
second
luckiest
people.
Joshua
Slocum
was
a
self-sufficient
19th
century
sailor
who
circumvented
the
globe
alone.
His
life
partner
was
his
boat,
Spray.
He
found
people
were
like
Sweet
Fanny
Adams,
they
were
insignificant,
except
to
buy
his
book.
While
Seaman
Slocum
preferred
single-handed
sailing,
I
prefer
Noah’s
two
by
two
crew.
I
can’t
do
with
both
hands
what
Slocum
did
with
a
pinky
finger.
Sometimes
it
takes
four
or
six
hands
to
keep
Ex
Libris
afloat.
Click
here
to
continue
reading
RiverBill
says...
Thanks
for
allowing
us
repost
your
blog
Jeri
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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
05-22-20
Good Morning ! ! ! Fuel Will Be
Available Starting Saturday Morning At 9 am.
Gas $2.59.9 Diesel $2.19.9
Selling gas and ice!!! Store not open
yet!!
Karen
Manager Alton Marina
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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 ...
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Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
OPEN OPEN OPEN
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.
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Website.... N/A
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
05-26-20
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours. Starting this Friday, May 29th we will
be back open for the late night hours on Friday and Saturdays.
Hours are as follows: Monday-Thursday 5am - 9pm, Friday &
Saturday 5am-2am and Sunday 8am-9pm.
We will also be opening the Grafton Ferry on Friday with the
hours of Friday& Saturday 10am-10pm and Sunday 8am-8pm.
Thank You,
The Calhoun Ferry Company
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
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
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
The ARRR Bar
Opens Sat, 5-30-20 at 12 Noon
05-25-20
The ARRR Bar
Wine / Beer Bartender and Server Needed at Grafton Harbor. Call
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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
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
JOIN OUR TEAM!!
Grafton Oyster Bar has immediate openings for multiple
server, host, and dishwasher positions.
Candidates should be highly motivated and able to work in a
fast pace environment. Candidate should possess good
organization and communication skills and ability to work
quickly under pressure in a team environment.
Grafton Oyster Bar offers above average hourly pay for most
positions and offers excellent tip income for servers.
Positions are full time and seasonal.
Please inquire within at 215 west water street, Grafton IL.
62037. Located at the Grafton Harbor Marina.
May also email brad.hagen@sbcglobal.net
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
5-25-20
Cooks Wanted
Sat...May 30... Led Sled... 3pm
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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
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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
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
Sat.. 30th 3-7pm Rogers & Nienhaus
Sun.. 31st 3-7pm Skylark Brothers.
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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
05-21-20
Port Charles Harbor is a Full
Service Marina located on the Mississippi River in Saint
Charles, MO. Just a 30 min drive outside of the greater St.
Louis area but tucked away in a peaceful waterfront environment.
We are currently looking to expand our service team with the
right dedicated service orientated service technician. Our
compensation package is extremely competitive and ideal for
someone looking to make a long term commitment to a better work
environment.
Benef...
See More
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 orderor 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
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
May 21, 2020·
Woohoo!!!!!....Extra Extra..Don't just read all about it...Fatboys,
the Two Rivers Marina Restaurant is open for business starting
with curbside beginning tomorrow..Let's all rally up and support
them.
They have worked so hard only to be
shut down by the Illinois Covid guidelines.....HERE IS TO YOUR
SUCCESS FATBOYS!!!!
Check out Fatboys
Facebook page....
click here
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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
click here
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 ..Closed for
the Season
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
| 3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Closed |
| Abigail's Tap
Room |
Closed |
| Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed |
| Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed |
| Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
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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WEDNESDAY
27 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 26 of the
Mississippi River
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture of
the Day..... was
taken by Marty McKay, photographer
extraordinaire
Alton, IL
sunset the other day
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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 .....
Tuesday
sunset
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The Boathouse Is Open
Tiki Bar is Open !
Thur 11am- 10pm, Fri 11am- 10pm, Sat
11am
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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Grafton Harbor is Open !
click here
for Facebook
click here
for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
The ARRR Bar opens
Sat, May 30 at noon !
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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
A 2015 RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Two Rivers Marina
Pool 24 of the
Mississippi River a Rockport, IL
(right to left)
Captain Steve, deck hand Joel, Kelley, Zack and 1st mate
Christy.
(Rght to left)
1st mate Annie, River Boy Nick and
Captain Steve Wiersch
click
pic to enlarge
A
2015 RiverBills Sticker Sighting....
was sent to us by Capt'n Steve Wiersch who hails out of Port
Charles in the boat.... Cool Change
Hi Bill,
Guess where we seen a RBS sighting this Memorial Day Weekend?
The 1st pic
The Hilliard crew that port out of the Yacht Club on the boat
Outbound.(right to left) Captain Steve, deck hand Joel, Kelley,
Zack and 1st mate Christy.
2nd pic
The crew of Cool Change that trailered up and ports out of Port
Charles. 1st mate Annie, River Boy Nick and me.
Had fun up their and the staff of Two Rivers was great.
See you on the river
Steve Wiersch
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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 Outdoor Dinning and Carry Out |
OPEN
THURS
THRU
MONDAY
11AM-8PM
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
Beginning next
Friday we will be open for outdoor dining as well as carry
out. How about a Hell Yea!!!
Full menu will be available and we cannot wait to see you.
Of course staff will be wearing masks, sanitizing hands and
surfaces like crazy and practicing all steps of social
distancing to the best of our ability. We will be abiding by
all local, state and federal COVID-19 guidelines for the
safety of our staff and customers.
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River News
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We will be closed
the 23rd, 24th, and 25th for the Memorial Day holiday and
will reopen Tuesday the 26th at 8AM. Have a safe and happy
holiday!
Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
May 27, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
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).
Towboat operators should exercise caution, minimize wake where
possible and be experienced in high water operations.
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. Be
aware of 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 been
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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the
high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 2 Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Zone 1 Grafton (Mile 9.9 – 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), mariners are requested
to minimize their wake between approximate Miles 179.0 and
162.0,
Zone 6 Copperas Creek (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
Zone 5 Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0), mariners are requested
to minimize their wake between approximate Miles 128.5 and
127.5,
Zone 4 Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3) and,
Zone 3 Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0).
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
strongly discouraged due to debris and swift currents.
Mariners should avoid pushing in along the RDB, in the vicinity
of Mile 167.0, due to railroad tracks in close proximity to the
bank line..
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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 6,150 members as of
05-27-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
STL Mayor Calls For Self-Quarantine For
Party Revelers........
St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson has joined St.
Louis County Executive Sam Page in calling for people that
partied within six feet of others at the Lake of the Ozarks
should remain at home for two weeks.
On Monday night, Mayor Krewson tweeted that
if you were part of a group that did not observe social
distancing protocols or wear masks, to please stay home for the
safety of family, coworkers and friends.
Viral videos and photos showed people
gathered in pools and at popular lakefront bars without masks on
beneath large signage that called on patrons to maintain a safe
distance from each other........
Click here to
read this news article from ksdk.com. With
Video.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
Important Notice Regarding Port Charles Harbor During This
Difficult Time.
We hope all of our friends are
doing well. Please note that we have one person in our
office working and taking phone calls at this time. Our
front door is locked, but our ramp is open. Please leave
your ramping payment in the box located at the ramp. Our gas
dock is also open during normal business hours.
If you are in need of a part or
something from our ships store just give us a call and we
can get it for you and arrange how you can pick it up.
Because of the size of our shops we feel confident
that we are staying at least 6 feet apart from one another
so please be assured we are continuing to work on all of our
scheduled service work. At this time we are still taking
orders for service work and would be happy to arrange drop
off times for your boat.
We hope to see everyone soon! Please stay safe and continue
to think about all the wonderful sunny boating days ahead!
From all of us at
Port Charles Harbor
TowBoatUS St Charles is located at Port Charles Harbor.
Because we are a emergency response team we are open for
calls during this time. If you do go out on your boat please
remember all of the necessary safety equipment you would
normally take while boating. Stay safe and enjoy the
sunshine!
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Great Rivers Habitat Alliance
Living in Floodplains........
Reprinted from Great Rivers habitat Alliance Facebook..
click here
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Mo. Gov: Not Our Job To Break Up LOTO
Parties........
Following a holiday weekend with crowds
ignoring the social distancing recommendation at the Lake of the
Ozarks, Missouri Governor Mike Parson says that there is not
much he can do to regulate gatherings.
Even though Governor Parson called the people
standing around shoulder-to-shoulder at lakeside pool bars
potentially dangerous ways to spread the coronavirus, he notes
that local health departments are responsible for ensuring
people remain six feet apart.
Parson adds that he will not be sending the
National Guard or the Missouri State Highway Patrol to monitor
social distancing. Instead, he will leave enforcement to city
and county level officials........
Click here to
read this news article from stltoday.com. With
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Website
40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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Kinder's Restaurant Rebuild Update
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, Il.......
Currently receiving bids and working with blueprints
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
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Calhoun Ferry Company
Golden Eagle and Grafton Ferry
Update........
Reprinted from Grafton, Illinois Facebook...
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Grafton Harbor's ARRR Bar
Pool 26 Mississippi River at Grafton, IL........
Opens this Saturday at 12 Noon
Jan DeSherlia
Grafton Harbor |
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The Loading Dock
Pool 26 Mississippi River at Grafton, IL........
Opens this Saturday at 11 o'clock !
Peter Allen
The Loading Dock |
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The Grafton Riverside Flea Market at The Loading Dock
Pool 26 Mississippi River at Grafton, IL........
Hoping to open the end of June
Peter Allen
The Loading Dock |
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Grafton's Music in the Park
June 4th Cancelled
Pool 26 Mississippi River at Grafton, IL........
Reprinted from
Grafton's Music in the Park Facebook...
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River History....
27
May, 2019 in River History
Flood of 2019
Residents of West Alton, east of Highway 67, towards the Confluence of the
Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, were advised to evacuate prior to the
controlled release of water from the Mississippi River.
The release was set to start along Riverland Way, which is a natural
spillway designed to mitigate damage to the levee system ahead of the 37
foot crest forecast,
Officials with the City of West Alton, the St. Charles County Regional
Emergency Management and the Rivers Pointe Fire Protection District went
door-to-door warning residents of the water release
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Marine Jobs
Surroundings Trade Only....
A few of the jobs listed this week include:
~ Boatyard Manager-Boatworks, CT
~ Production Supervision-Monterey & Blackfin Boats
~ Store Manager, Sirocco Marine, Fort Lauderdale
~ Franchise Opportunity For Unique and
Patented Watercraft with Great Potential
Check out the marine jobs on the Trade
Only Job Board...
click here
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rollerboat.com........
We were cruising around on the internet late last night and ran
across this. Jst had to re-post. Can you imagine
this rig pulling up to the beach ?
Reprinted from Trade Only Today..click
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
FreightWeekSTL Resuming Operations With
Guidelines........
On Tuesday, FreightWeekSTL was held for the
third consecutive year, however, with a twist: the panel
session was held virtually due to current social distancing
requirements,
The first portion of the panel discussion
focused on the creative approaches used by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers and Kaskaskia Regional Port District to keep the
Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam open longer during last year's
flooding.
The Kaskaskia River is a crucial
transportation link for many commodities, included coil steel
and scrubber stone inbound, and grain and slag outbound.
Approximately 1.2 million tons of cargo moves through the
Kaskaskia Lock and Dam each year........
Click here to
read this news report from riverbender.com
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Rend Lake
Corps Reopening
Campgrounds........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has
announced that the campgrounds at Rend Lake will be reopening on
June 1. The campgrounds, which include North and South
Sandusky, South Marcum and Gun Creek will be reopening at 8 am.
There are some procedural changes that have
been implemented including reservations are required, the
facilities will be cleaned at regular intervals. SOme of the
facilities will remain closed and there are some updated visitor
guidelines........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kfvs12.com. With
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Missouri Sate Highway Patrol
News Release
May 26, 2020
EMPHASIS: Patrol: Preliminary Reports
Indicate Six Traffic Fatalities, Zero Boating Fatalities, Two
Drownings Over Memorial Day Weekend
Six people died in traffic crashes over the 2020 Memorial Day
weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 22, through 11:59
p.m., Monday, May 25, 2020.
Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers investigated the
following over the 2020 Memorial Day holiday weekend:
Traffic Statistics
Crashes -- 341
Injuries -- 112
Fatalities -- 5
DWI -- 111
Drug Arrests -- 112
Boating Statistics
Crashes -- 10
Injuries -- 7
Fatalities -- 0
Drownings -- 2
BWI -- 11
Drug Arrests -- 3
(Note: During the 2019 counting period, the Patrol investigated
296 traffic crashes, which included 127 injuries and seven of
the eight fatalities. Troopers made 96 arrests for driving while
intoxicated last year. Also, over
the 2019 Memorial Day holiday: Marine operations troopers
investigated seven boating crashes involving three injuries and
two fatalities; and arrested 10 people for boating while
intoxicated on the state’s rivers and lakes. No one drowned over
the 2019 Memorial Day holiday.)
One person drowned on Friday, May 22, 2020. Frankie O. Mills,
50, of Rockaway Beach, MO, drowned after he fell from a boat
dock into the water. The drowning occurred in Taney County in
Lake Taneycomo. Deputy Coroner Bryan Koppitz pronounced Mills
dead at the scene. Mills was not wearing a life jacket when the
incident occurred.
One person drowned on Saturday, May 23, 2020. Fredgrikas M.
Hardiman, 34, of Fayetteville, AR, exited a boat, was swept
downstream by a swift current and went under a log jam. The
drowning occurred in McDonald County on the Elk River one mile
north of Noel, MO. Assistant McDonald County Coroner Jonathan
Fletcher pronounced Hardiman dead at the scene.
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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
05-22-20
Good Morning ! ! ! Fuel Will Be
Available Starting Saturday Morning At 9 am.
Gas $2.59.9 Diesel $2.19.9
Selling gas and ice!!! Store not open
yet!!
Karen
Manager Alton Marina
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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
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.
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Website.... N/A
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
05-26-20
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours. Starting this Friday, May 29th we will
be back open for the late night hours on Friday and Saturdays.
Hours are as follows: Monday-Thursday 5am - 9pm, Friday &
Saturday 5am-2am and Sunday 8am-9pm.
We will also be opening the Grafton Ferry on Friday with the
hours of Friday& Saturday 10am-10pm and Sunday 8am-8pm.
Thank You,
The Calhoun Ferry Company
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
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
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
The ARRR Bar
Opens Sat, 5-30-20 at 12 Noon
05-25-20
The ARRR Bar
Wine / Beer Bartender and Server Needed at Grafton Harbor. Call
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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
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
JOIN OUR TEAM!!
Grafton Oyster Bar has immediate openings for multiple
server, host, and dishwasher positions.
Candidates should be highly motivated and able to work in a
fast pace environment. Candidate should possess good
organization and communication skills and ability to work
quickly under pressure in a team environment.
Grafton Oyster Bar offers above average hourly pay for most
positions and offers excellent tip income for servers.
Positions are full time and seasonal.
Please inquire within at 215 west water street, Grafton IL.
62037. Located at the Grafton Harbor Marina.
May also email brad.hagen@sbcglobal.net
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
5-25-20
Cooks Wanted
Sat...May 30... Led Sled... 3pm
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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
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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
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
Open
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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
05-21-20
Port Charles Harbor is a Full
Service Marina located on the Mississippi River in Saint
Charles, MO. Just a 30 min drive outside of the greater St.
Louis area but tucked away in a peaceful waterfront environment.
We are currently looking to expand our service team with the
right dedicated service orientated service technician. Our
compensation package is extremely competitive and ideal for
someone looking to make a long term commitment to a better work
environment.
Benef...
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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 orderor 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
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
May 21, 2020·
Woohoo!!!!!....Extra Extra..Don't just read all about it...Fatboys,
the Two Rivers Marina Restaurant is open for business starting
with curbside beginning tomorrow..Let's all rally up and support
them.
They have worked so hard only to be
shut down by the Illinois Covid guidelines.....HERE IS TO YOUR
SUCCESS FATBOYS!!!!
Check out Fatboys
Facebook page....
click here
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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
26 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 26 of the
Mississippi River
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture of
the Day..... was sent to us by Kimberly Mueller.
She named it:
MEMORIAL
DAY PRIDE
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The Boathouse Is Open
Tiki Bar is Open !
Thur 11am- 10pm, Fri 11am- 10pm, Sat
11am
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
2019 Antique &
Classic Boat Show
Lake St. Louis
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures On This
Day in
2019 ....were
sent to us by Susan Bullington
Bill,
Thanks for posting the event last week on
short notice. Here are some pics that are not flood related.
A good time was had by all!
Susan Bullington
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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 Outdoor Dinning and Carry Out |
OPEN
THURS
THRU
MONDAY
11AM-8PM
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
Beginning next
Friday we will be open for outdoor dining as well as carry
out. How about a Hell Yea!!!
Full menu will be available and we cannot wait to see you.
Of course staff will be wearing masks, sanitizing hands and
surfaces like crazy and practicing all steps of social
distancing to the best of our ability. We will be abiding by
all local, state and federal COVID-19 guidelines for the
safety of our staff and customers.
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River News
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We will be closed
the 23rd, 24th, and 25th for the Memorial Day holiday and
will reopen Tuesday the 26th at 8AM. Have a safe and happy
holiday!
Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
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.
.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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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 6,142 members as of
05-26-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Illinois River Flooding News
Towns Monitoring Rain-Swollen
Rivers........
River cities and towns all across western and
central Illinois are keeping tabs on the rain-swollen rivers as
they creep towards crests considerably higher than flood stages.
According to Phil McCarty, the Morgan County
Emergency Management Coordinator, crews in Meredosia, Illinois
have been working on sandbagging since last week.
As of Sunday, the Illinois River at Meredosia
was at 24.8 feet. The National Weather Service National
Hydrologic Prediction Service is forecasting that the Illinois
River will crest around 25.6 feet on Tuesday afternoon........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.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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Illinois River At Peoria, Illinois
River Hits
7th Highest Level On Record........
Over the weekend, the Illinois River at
Peoria, Illinois rose to a crest of 27.91 feet and is already
receding. As of 7 am Sunday morning, the Illinois River at River
Station is around 27.2 feet, but the flood warning remains in
effect.
This flood measures in amongst the top 10
crests for the Illinois River at Peoria, besting the former
number 7 spot, the December 21982 flood that crested at 27.4
feet.
Flood Fighters with the Peoria Public Works
remain on site at the rear of River Station along Water Street.
Two hydraulic water pumps are continuously running to return
water to the other side of the 2,000 foot long floodwall........
Click here to
read this news report from hoiabc.com. With
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Illinois River Flooding.........
Reprinted from Riverweather.com...
click here latest data
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40% Off - New Members
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KMOV4........
Reprinted from KMOV 4...
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Kaskaskia River Near New Athens,
Illinois
Emergency Responders Had No Boat To
Help Boat in Distress........
Shortly after 1 pm Sunday afternoon, the
Monroe County Sheriff's Department and other agencies assisted
Illinois Conservation Police as they attempted to locate and
retrieve an occupied boat that broke down on the Kaskaskia River
near New Athens, Illinois.
A woman had made contact with emergency
dispatchers to report that her boat had broken down on the
river. Emergency responders worked to find access to a boat to
navigate the river for the search effort.
The New Athens Fire Department reported that
the broken-down vessel was towed back to shore by another boat
out on the river, drawing the situation to a close.........
Click here to
read this news report from republictimes.net. With
Map.
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Help Wanted
The ARRR Bar
Pool 26 Mississippi River at Grafton, Harbor........
Wine / Beer Bartender and Server Needed at Grafton Harbor. Call
618-786-7678.
Reprinted from Grafton, Illinois Facebook...
click here |
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Help Wanted
Grafton Oyster Bar
Pool 26 Mississippi River at Grafton, Harbor........
Reprinted from Grafton Oyster bar Facebook...
click here |
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Help Wanted
Hawg Pit Barbecue Barn
Pool 26 Mississippi River at Grafton, Harbor........
Reprinted from Hawg Pit Facebook...
click here |
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River History....
May 26, 1780, in River History
The Battle of St. Louis, also know as the Battle of Fort San Carlos
took place on what is now Ball Park Village in downtown St. Louis, Mo.
It was the only battle of the American Revolution fought west
of the Mississippi River.
Check it out on Wikipedia...
click here
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Lake Of The Ozarks
STL, State Officials Issue Warnings
Following LOTO Parties........
Missouri State and St. Louis area officials
issued dire warnings as videos of partiers at the Lake of the
Ozarks pool bars over the Memorial Day Weekend went viral.
On Monday, Missouri's health director, Dr.
Randall Williams chastised those who ignored precautions
intended to minimize the spread of the potentially deadly
coronavirus.
Williams said in a statement that COVID-19 is
still around and social distancing should continue to prevent
the further spread of infections. He added that decisions to
ignore the orders may have long-lasting and tragic
effects........
Click here to
read this news report from stltoday.com.
With Photo and Video.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Page Calls For Self Quarantine For LOTO
Partiers........
If you were at the Lake of the Ozarks over
the weekend and ignored social distancing protocols, then St.
Louis County Executive Sam Page wants you to self-quarantine for
14 days or until a COVID-19 test comes back negative.
Page has asked the St. Louis County
Department of Health to issue a travel advisory as "some workers
return to work after ignoring social distancing protocols
recommended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Page says that this reckless behavior
endangers countless people and risks setting back the progress
made in slowing the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak........
Click here to
read this news article from kmov.com.
With Video
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Camden County Sheriff Says Nothing
Illegal About LOTO Parties........
While photos and videos of people partying
and ignoring social distancing guidelines at the Lake of the
Ozarks over the Memorial Day Weekend went viral, the Camden
County Sheriff says that the partiers broke no rules.
Camden County Sheriff Tony Helms released a
statement on Monday saying that his department was busy keeping
order in the county and enforcing laws which does not include
enforcing social distancing and other measures intended to limit
the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Sheriff Helms says that social distancing is
not a crime and therefore the Sheriff's Office has no authority
to enforce actions in that regard. He adds that they expect
visitors and residents alike to exhibit personal responsibility
when at the Lake........
Click here to
read this news story from ksdk.com. With
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
05-22-20
Good Morning ! ! ! Fuel Will Be
Available Starting Saturday Morning At 9 am.
Gas $2.59.9 Diesel $2.19.9
Selling gas and ice!!! Store not open
yet!!
Karen
Manager Alton Marina
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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
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.
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
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
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
05-25-20
The ARRR Bar
Wine / Beer Bartender and Server Needed at Grafton Harbor. Call
618-786-7678. |
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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
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
JOIN OUR TEAM!!
Grafton Oyster Bar has immediate openings for multiple
server, host, and dishwasher positions.
Candidates should be highly motivated and able to work in a
fast pace environment. Candidate should possess good
organization and communication skills and ability to work
quickly under pressure in a team environment.
Grafton Oyster Bar offers above average hourly pay for most
positions and offers excellent tip income for servers.
Positions are full time and seasonal.
Please inquire within at 215 west water street, Grafton IL.
62037. Located at the Grafton Harbor Marina.
May also email brad.hagen@sbcglobal.net
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
5-25-20
Cooks Wanted
Sat...May 30... Led Sled... 3pm
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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
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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
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
Open
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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
05-21-20
Port Charles Harbor is a Full
Service Marina located on the Mississippi River in Saint
Charles, MO. Just a 30 min drive outside of the greater St.
Louis area but tucked away in a peaceful waterfront environment.
We are currently looking to expand our service team with the
right dedicated service orientated service technician. Our
compensation package is extremely competitive and ideal for
someone looking to make a long term commitment to a better work
environment.
Benef...
See More
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 orderor 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
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
May 21, 2020·
Woohoo!!!!!....Extra Extra..Don't just read all about it...Fatboys,
the Two Rivers Marina Restaurant is open for business starting
with curbside beginning tomorrow..Let's all rally up and support
them.
They have worked so hard only to be
shut down by the Illinois Covid guidelines.....HERE IS TO YOUR
SUCCESS FATBOYS!!!!
Check out Fatboys
Facebook page....
click here
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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
click here
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 ..Closed for
the Season
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
| 3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Closed |
| Abigail's Tap
Room |
Closed |
| Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed |
| Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed |
| Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
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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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
SAT, SUN, MON... 23, 24, 25 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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Saturday at the Boat
House
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Mon Pic
Mary and Toni
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures of
the Day..... were sent to us by
Mary Tiemann who hails out of Park
Carl in the boat "Proud Mary."
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Catch of the Day
Alton Motor Boat Club
Mon Pic
click pic to
enlarge
The
Catch of the Day..... photos are
from Capt'n Patrick Wrischnik
Congrats to
River Wrischnik !
Nice Catch
Catch of the Day
Page
Click here
and check
it out
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Enterprise Island
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sun Pic
Police are here
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures of
the Day..... were sent to us by Capt'n
Ryan Kolb who hails out of Grafton
Harbor in the houseboat.... "Current Address."
Hi Bill,
521 is small, but full!
Greetings from the boat Current Address
Port of Hannibal
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Sun Pic
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was sent to us by Karen Sanders, owner of
Froge's Bar and Grill in Portage des Sioux, Mo
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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Enterprise Island
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
click pic to
enlarge
The
Picture of the Day..... was sent to us by Capt'n
Todd Sutherland
Hi Bill,
Here's a picture from Enterprise Thursday evening. Beautiful
night!
Take care,
Todd Sutherland
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Mike's LaRosa Bar
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
click pic to
enlarge
The
Picture of the Day..... is fromthe Longshot
Marina
The Newly
Expanded Mike's LaRosa Bar
Opens today
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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
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
Flood of 2019
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures On This
Day in
2019 ....
was
the view of the flood waters from the Tree House of the 3rd Chute Bar & Grill in
Grafton, IL
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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 Outdoor Dinning and Carry Out |
OPEN
THURS
THRU
MONDAY
11AM-8PM
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
Come down and enjoy some great
carry out for our last weekend of lock down.
Beginning next
Friday we will be open for outdoor dining as well as carry
out. How about a Hell Yea!!!
Full menu will be available and we cannot wait to see you.
Of course staff will be wearing masks, sanitizing hands and
surfaces like crazy and practicing all steps of social
distancing to the best of our ability. We will be abiding by
all local, state and federal COVID-19 guidelines for the
safety of our staff and customers.
For this weekend we are open today through Monday 11am -
8pm. Call 618-786-3000 to place an order. Check the bottom
of this post out for our special Memorial Day side dishes!!
Specials for this weekend in the spirit of Memorial Day
weekend are as follows:
•
Jumbo Pretzel with your choice of beer cheese or Cajun pub
mustard. $9.99
•
25 chickens wings with your choice of sauce and a 6 pack of
beer to go for $20.00
• Two
loaded beer brats served on a pretzel bun topped with fried
peppers and onions as well as you choice of beer cheese or
Cajun pub mustard. Served with your choice of one side.
$12.99
•
14 oz. marinated grilled pork
steak with your choice of two sides and your choice of the
following sauces " St. Louis BBQ, Texas BBQ, Jamaican Jerk
or Jalapeno Honey Mustard". $16.99
Sides available:
• Orange Chili Cucumber Salad
•
Cajun Potato Salad
•
Fresh Grilled Watermelon
•
Chipotle Mac n' Cheese
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Regular sides available as
well.
Come get you some. Hope to see you
this weekend.
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River News
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The Hawg Pit BBQ
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Grafton Illinois........
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Added Monday
Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Grafton Feeling The Economic Pain
During Memorial Day Weekend........
The Memorial Day Weekend is typically the
kick off to summer in tourist towns such as Grafton, Illinois ,
however, lockdowns prompted by the COVID-19 outbreak have taken
their toll on local businesses.
According to Ben Allen, co-owner of The
Loading Dock, the past several months have "been bad". The
popular restaurant and bar remain empty, with a sign outside the
locked gate reading "Opening May 29".
On Sunday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
made the announcement that all four regions of the state may be
able to move into Phase III of the reopening plan over the next
several days. Phase III allows bars, restaurants, retail
outlets and salons may reopen to the public........
Click here to
read more from kmov.com. With Video.
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Added Monday
A Look Up The Illinois River.........
Reprinted from Riverweather.com...
click here latest data
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Added Monday
Mel's River Dock Restaurant
Illinois River at Hardin, IL
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Reprinted from Mel's River Dock Restaurant Facebook...
click here
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Added Monday
Fishy Tales From Kentucky Lake
An Alligator Was Discovered In Kentucky
Lake........
Saturday morning, a couple and their daughter
were out on Kentucky Lake when they discovered an alligator in
the Kentucky Dam Marina area near the paddle Boat area.
According to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife
officials, it appears that the alligator was struck in the head
by a boat propeller and left the water,.as it was dead by the
time that officers arrived in scene.
This is the third alligator found in the
region in the past five years. Kentucky Department of Fish and
Wildlife officials say that alligators cannot survive in waters
colder than 40 degrees, so they will die if released in the
region........
Click here to
read this news story from kfvs12.com.
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Added Monday
Lake Of The Ozarks
LOTO Packed Despite COVID-19
Outbreak........
Reportedly, the coronavirus pandemic has not
stopped people from heading to the Lake of the Ozarks for the
Memorial Day Weekend, despite orders to maintain social
distancing.
Crowds packed into some restaurants and bars
around the Lake, which draws in visitors from the surrounding
states including Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa and Kansas. A video
making the rounds on social media shows people lounging closely
together at a pool without masks.
On Sunday, Captain Chris Twitchell of the
Camden County Sheriff's Department said that the typically busy
resort region is even more crowded this year, noting that second
homeowners moved in to quarantine there months ago, and Memorial
Day vacationers too worried to travel by air have flocked to the
Lake instead........
Click here to
read this news article from semissourian.com.
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River
History....
May 25, 2012 in River History
Friday evening of Memorial Day Weekend. A man was injured seriously in a
boat fire at the North Shore Harbor located along the Mississippi River in
St. Charles County. Apparently, the man was servicing a fuel pump aboard a
boat when it exploded. A dock and another vessel caught fire as well. The
man was burned over 60% of his body, and was airlifted to Mercy Hospital. |
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Boater Safety
Situational Awareness Crucial To Safe
Boating........
The captain of a boat of any type and size
must understand that having situational awareness is probably
the most important factor in safely navigating the waters. A
captain has to not only be aware of what conditions are on the
surface of the water for 360 degrees around the vessel, but also
what is above and below the water surface as well.
Captains need to keep their heads on a swivel
and constantly scan all around the boat to keep an eye out for
other vessels overtaking from the stern, vessels crossing from
port to starboard, as well as traffic dead ahead no matter what
heading they are on.
Captains also need to consider that their
vessel is not operating on a flat surface, that there are
hazards lurking beneath the vessel's keel. Captains should
learn to read the water and look out for signs of submerged
obstacles.
Keeping an eye on the skies is almost a
no-brainer, as the weather on the water can change almost in an
instant. Knowing the weather forecast could mean the difference
in a pleasant day on the water, and a miserable and dangerous
run back to the dock in the rain........
Click here to
read this article from lakeexpo.com. With
Photo.
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Added Sunday
River Road Watersports
Grafton Harbor........
Reprinted from River Road Watersports Facebook...
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Added Sunday
Port Charles Harbor
Open and Ready........
Reprinted from Port Charles harbor Facebook...
click here
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Added Sunday
John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8........
Reprinted From John's Boat Harbor Facebook...
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Added Sunday
The Hawg Pit BBQ
Mississippi River at Grafton, IL........
Reprinted From Duck Club Facebook...
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Added Sunday
The Hawg Pit BBQ
Mississippi River at Grafton, IL........
The Hawg Pit in Grafton, IL is
OPEN
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River Education
Memphis, Tennessee
The River School Reopening Next
Month........
Bill Kline, the president and CEO of The
River School in Memphis, Tennessee says that they are planning
on fully reopening in June. The reopening will happen with all
of the appropriate safety measures protecting against COVID-19
in place.
Kline says that they had offered one
tankerman course remotely during the COVID-19 lockdown at the
request of a river company in the Vicksburg region, but the
virtual courses never really worked, as Rivermen and women tend
to be more hands-on people.
One major consideration for the school will
be when the U.S. Coast Guard will be reopening their Regional
Exam Centers, as the River School trains their students to pass
the Coast Guard exams, which are given at the Regional Exam
Centers........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
Check out the River School Facebook
page...
click here
Check out EUD
Marine River School website..
click here
U.S. Coast Guard Approved License
Training (Western Rivers & Great Lakes); Maritime Security,
Tankerman & Other Programs in Memphis TN |
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Dubuque, Iowa
National Mississippi River Museum &
Aquarium Reopened........
This weekend, the National Mississippi River
Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa reopened after being closed
for nearly two months due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Some of the exhibits, such as the stingray
exhibit will be open, however, some others, such as the William
M. Black Steamboat will remain closed. This is intended to
allow the staff to take a phased approach to reopening.
As of Saturday, the museum is open to the
general public, however, visitors will beed to visit the
museum's website to get a ticket time in advance. Visitors are
encouraged to wear masks, however, it is not a
requirement........
Click here to
read this news story from kcrg.com. With
Photo.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
People At The Lake Not Practicing
Social Distancing........
Now that the state of Missouri has begun to
reopen, doctors are still recommending that people continue to
practice social distancing to help prevent the spread of the
COVID-19 virus.
An anonymous person at the Redhead Lakeside
Grill and Yacht Club on the Lake of the Ozarks texted photos to
KSDK showing people close together with no masks on, even though
there is a sign reminding people to remain 6 feet apart.
The Camden County Sheriff's Department says
that even though the state has social distancing guidelines,
there is no penalty to enforce, as there are no orders requiring
social distancing........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from ksdk.com. With
Photos and Video..
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At New Orleans,
Louisiana
Cities Work On Green Flood Control
Methods........
For over a century, the city of New Orleans
has been dependant upon canals and pump to remove stormwater
because approximately half of the city's land is below sea
level.
The busy port along the Mississippi River
that expanded by filling in wetlands is currently spending $270
million creating spaces for rainwater. The plan is similar to a
water garden set to go on a 25 acre site donated by nuns that
lived there prior to Hurricane Katrina.
New Orleans city is planning on installing
underground water holding tanks, porous pavement and other
methods of reducing storm flooding as well as reducing the
city's reliance on pumps built during the 1910s........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph;com.
With Photos
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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
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 6,133 members as of
05-25-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Grafton Still Fighting For 2019 FEMA,
IEMA Funds........
The city of Grafton, Illinois is among the
municipalities devastated by the historic flooding of 2019 who
are also waiting reimbursement from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
for flood-related expenses.
Grafton Building and Zoning Administrator Jay
Wrubel says that he has no confidence in FEMA or IEMA after
dealing with them for the past nine months. He adds that all of
his efforts could be for naught rather easily, in that they
could contest FEMA or IEMA's decisions and not get anything from
them.
Grafton is currently operating at a $267,518
loss, and is hoping to receive between $300,000 and $350,000 for
flood related expenses from 2019. The issue is that paperwork
redundancies and changes in agency representatives has thrown
promise of funds into uncertainty........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
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Website
40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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Illinois Flooding News
The Illinois National Guard Has Been
Activated For Flood Fight........
Sixty soldiers with the Illinois National
National Guard have been activated to help out with flooding
response efforts in four counties along the Illinois River,
including Pike, Grundy, Scott and Morgan Counties.
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency has
consulted with the National Weather Service and local officials,
and as a result, will be initiating sandbagging efforts to help
communities along the Illinois River with flood fight
operations.
The National Weather Service is calling for
major flooding along the Illinois River over the next several
days, as well as some minor flooding along nine other smaller
rivers within the state........
Click here to
read this news report from whig.com.
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We will be closed
the 23rd, 24th, and 25th for the Memorial Day holiday and
will reopen Tuesday the 26th at 8AM. Have a safe and happy
holiday!
Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Missouri State Highway Patrol
Memorial Day Weekend........
Reprinted from OzarksFirst.com...
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Mike's LaRosa Bar
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo........
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3rd Chute Bar and Grill
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Grafton, IL........
Wayne Draper
Friday, 22 April 2020
Reposted from Wayne Draper Facebook...
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Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum
Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo........
Reposted from Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum Facebook...
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Alton Marina
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton, IL........
Reposted from Alton Marina Facebook...
click here
Selling gas and ice!!! Store not open yet!!
Karen
Alton Marina |
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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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Fat Boys Restaurant
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River at Two Rivers Marina........
Reposted from Fat Boys Restautant Facebook...
click here
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Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri
The Mark Twain Riverboat Has Resumed
Cruises........
On Tuesday, the Mark Twain riverboat at
Hannibal, Missouri resumed cruising operations along the Mississippi
River. The Sandy and Captain Steve Terry had delayed their usual
mid-March reopening schedule due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
New rules include requesting that passengers
observe social distancing, as well as asking passengers to wear
masks, although they are not required. Steve Terry says that they
have changed their boarding procedures and have reduced the number
of passengers per cruise to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.
Terry says that daily one-hour cruises are
scheduled at 1:30 pm, with boarding to begin at 1:00 pm. The first
dinner cruise of the season will be held Saturday, May 23rd from
6:30 to 8:30 pm, with boarding beginning at 6:00 pm........
Click here to
read this news article from hannibal.net. With
Photo.
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River History....
May
23, 2019 in River History
Two barges broke free on the Arkansas River and hit the dam near Webbers
Falls, Oklahoma. The Dam was already under strain from flood waters.
Mandatory evacuations were put into place for residents of the city.
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Riverbend Tourism
Tourism Bureau Working Towards
Reopening........
Tourism in the Riverbend region is a major
economic driver, and it has been at a virtual standstill since the
middle of March when the COVID-19 pandemic fight prompted shutdowns.
The tourism industry pumps millions of dollars in
spending into local economies, and officials are hoping that the end
of the shutdown is in sight. Phase Three of the Reopen Illinois
plan is offering more flexibility in reopening businesses with
restrictions.
Stephanie Tate, the Great Rivers and Routes
Tourism Bureau spokeswoman says that as the region reopens, there
will still be people that want to avoid crowds, and many local
attractions are working on plans that will get the tourism industry
moving again.........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from altondailynews.com. With
Photo and Audio.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Lake Race 2020 Has Been
Cancelled........
Officials have announced that Lake Race 2020
has been cancelled. The event was scheduled for May 29 - 30,
but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lake Race organizers are now focusing on
planning for Lake Race 2021, which is scheduled for June 4 - 6,
2021.
Tom Abbett, the Lake Race President says that
because of the busy tourism season on the Lake, and with two
other large annual boating events planned, it was not possible
to close a large enough section of the Lake of the Ozarks
waterway for the Lake Race to be held as well........
Click here to
read this news report from lakeexpo.com. With
Photos.
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Mississippi River Near Lansing, Iowa
Teens Injured After Head-On PWC
Collision........
On Wednesday, two teenagers were injured
after two personal watercrafts collided on the Mississippi River
near Lansing, Iowa. Lansing first responders were dispatched to
the river north of Lansing at around 4:50 pm.
Reportedly, 17 year old Tyler Wild and 17
year old Clayton Little were operating the PWCs when they
collided head-on. At the time of the collision, Little's PWC
went over the top of Wild's, striking him in the head. Wild was
knocked unconscious and was face down in the water until Little
was able to help Wild into a nearby boat.
Wild was taken to shore, where he received
medical attention prior to being taken to a hospital in La
Crosse, Wisconsin. Little was treated on scene and was
released. Both teens were wearing lifejackets.......
Click here to
read this news story from kwwl.com.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way to
the "Walk
Thru"
position on the dock
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
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
05-22-20
Good Morning ! ! ! Fuel Will Be
Available Starting Saturday Morning At 9 am.
Gas $2.59.9 Diesel $2.19.9
Selling gas and ice!!! Store not open
yet!!
Karen
Manager Alton Marina
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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
Tiki Bar opens this weekend!!!!
Thur 11am- 10pm, Fri 11am- 10pm, Sat 11am
Entertainment:
Sat .. Dawn Turlington @ 1pm 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.
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
5-23-20
Join us poolside on Monday from 1-4 (Weather Permitting) for
music from Captain Tim Woodson
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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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
Sun,
May 24...Top Pop Nijas 2-6pm
Mon, May 25.. Blues "N" Grass Band 2-6pm
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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
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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 by Soulard Island
Dudes, Rogers and Nienhaus and Jonathan Baker Duo
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
05-21-20
Port Charles Harbor is a Full
Service Marina located on the Mississippi River in Saint
Charles, MO. Just a 30 min drive outside of the greater St.
Louis area but tucked away in a peaceful waterfront environment.
We are currently looking to expand our service team with the
right dedicated service orientated service technician. Our
compensation package is extremely competitive and ideal for
someone looking to make a long term commitment to a better work
environment.
Benef...
See More
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
May 21, 2020·
Woohoo!!!!!....Extra Extra..Don't just read all about it...Fatboys,
the Two Rivers Marina Restaurant is open for business starting
with curbside beginning tomorrow..Let's all rally up and support
them.
They have worked so hard only to be
shut down by the Illinois Covid guidelines.....HERE IS TO YOUR
SUCCESS FATBOYS!!!!
Check out Fatboys
Facebook page....
click here
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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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FRIDAY
22 May 2020
It's National Maritime Day
It is a
time to observe its maritime heritage, to honor those who
served as merchant mariners, and to recognize the benefits
of the maritime industry.
"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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North Shore Marina
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to
enlarge
The
Pictures of the Day..... were sent to us by Toni
Luttrell of the Boathouse
The North Shore
Marina ramping and fuel are back open !
For all our BOATERS..... after
catastrophic flood of 2019, we had to redo all fuel tanks ! As
you know we were out of businesss all of 2019.
This has been done and we are ready!
Fuel and ramping are OPEN!
Convenient Store (ships store) is not open yet.
Looking forward to seeing your faces this weekend.
$10.00 ramp
$200.00 season pass
Toni
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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
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
Lovely night
on the Mississippi River!
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures On This
Day in
2016 ....
were sent to us by Debbie Chambers
who hails out of the Two Branch area of the Mississippi River in
the boat....... UnCorked
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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 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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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 6,111 members as of
05-22-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Illinois Flooding
National Guard Activated To Help With
Flood Fight........
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently
activated 60 Illinois National Guard soldiers and ordered
additional measures by the state to prep for projected flooding
along the Illinois River and other waterways.
The National Weather Service is forecasting
that the Illinois River will rise to major flood stage Saturday
morning at Meredosia and will keep rising through the middle of
next week. Pritzker says that without additional flood control
measures, several levees could be overtopped threatening
residents and flooding roads.
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency has
started sandbagging efforts to assist communities along the
Illinois River. Pritzker has issued a state disaster
declaration for Grundy, Pike Scott and Morgan Counties........
Click here to
read this news report from bnd.com.
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Website
40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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Illinois River Near Godfrey, Illinois
Man Arrested After Pursuit Ends Up In
The Illinois River........
Last weekend, 27 year old Cory Johnson of St.
Louis, Missouri was arrested and faces multiple charges after
leading police on a high speed chase through Jersey County.
Johnson allegedly fled a traffic stop for
speeding, where he was driving 105 in a 55 mph zone in Grafton.
He later tried to evade capture by jumping into the Illinois
River.
Two nearby residents assisted police with the
use of a boat to bring Johnson into custody. He was charged
with aggravated fleeing and eluding, aggravated assault,
resisting a peace officer, driving with a suspended license,
aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and speeding........
Click here to
read this news story from altondailynews.com
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We will be closed
the 23rd, 24th, and 25th for the Memorial Day holiday and
will reopen Tuesday the 26th at 8AM. Have a safe and happy
holiday!
Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Grafton, IL
Re-Opening On Friday, May 22........
The 3rd Chute Grafton Illinois we open Friday
May 22. 11am to 8pm... 7 days a week. Carry out and walk-ins for
now. 618 786-8888.
See ya then!
Reprinted from 3rd Chute Facebook...
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Loading Dock Bar & Grill
Pool 2 of the Mississippi River at Grafton, IL
Re-Opening May 29, 2020........
Reprinted Loading
Dock Bar & Grill Facebook...
click here
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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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Port Charles Harbor
Help Wanted........
Reprinted Loading
Dock Bar & Grill Facebook...
click here
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Fatboys Restaurant
Two Rivers Marina
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo........
Reprinted from Two
Rivers Marina Facebook...
click here
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Illinois River Lock Closures Update
Upcoming 2020 Closure Schedule ........
LaGrange Lock and Dam – Major Rehabilitation & Lock Machinery
Replacement
◾Full closure scheduled July 1-Sept. 30
Peoria Lock and Dam – Dewatering for Maintenance and Inspection
◾Full closure scheduled July 6 - Sept. 30 (Updated 10/21/2019)
Starved Rock Lock and Dam – Upper & Lower Miter Gate
Installation
◾Full closure scheduled July 1-Oct. 29 (Updated 8/2/2019)
Marseilles Lock and Dam – Upper Miter Gate Installation
◾Full closure scheduled July 6-Oct. 29 (Updated 10/21/2019)
Dresden Island & Brandon Road Lock and Dam (see schedule change
notice above) – Upper Bulkhead Recess Installation
◾Partial Closure scheduled July 6-Oct. 3 and Oct. 25-Oct. 28
(Updated 10/21/2019) ◦Locks operational from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
with a 70-ft width restriction and no ability to pull unpowered
barges.
◾Full Closure scheduled Oct. 4-Oct. 24 (Updated 10/21/2019)
Reprinted form the
US Army Corps of Engineers...
click here
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Boating News
Big Turnout Expected For Memorial Day
Weekend........
In the new era of the coronavirus pandemic,
outdoor recreation in general and boating in particular, have
become important outlets. Boat sales are strong, traffic at the
dealerships is returning, lines at public boat ramps are long,
and TowBoatUS expects that the Memorial Day Weekend will be one
for the record books.
BoatUS vice president John Condon says that
there are some locations that recreational boating has yet to
return, but those areas will be the exceprtion this Memorial Day
Weekend.
Condon adds that boating is an approved
activity and boaters are social distancing, so officials believe
that boaters will be hitting the water in a big way attempting
to get back to what's familiar and enjoyable with the
family........
Click here to
read this news article from boatingindustry.com. With
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River History....
May
22, 2005 in River History
The 124 pound "World Record " blue cat caught on May 22nd in the Mississippi
River was indeed an Illinois "State Record" and a "World Record".
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Missouri Dept of Conservation
Northern Snakehead........
Reprinted from
Missouri Dept of Conservatoin Facebook...
click here
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Tittabawassee River Near Edenville,
Michigan
River Dams Break Prompting Mass
Evacuations........
Earlier in the week, rapidly rising water
levels along the Tittabawassee River in central Michigan caused
the failure of two dams, prompting the evacuation of some 10,000
residents.
Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service
recommended that those living near the river seek higher ground
after catastrophic dam failures occurred at the Edenville Dam,
approximately 140 miles upstream of Detroit, and the Sandford
Dam, which is about seven miles downstream..
According to Selina Tisdale, spokeswoman for
Midland County, Michigan, the evacuations include the towns of
Edenville, Sanford and portions of Selina. Emergency responders
had even gone door-to-door early Tuesday morning to get the word
out........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com. With
Photos.
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Mississippi River Near Lansing, Iowa
Teens Injured After Head-On PWC
Collision........
On Wednesday, two teenagers were injured
after two personal watercrafts collided on the Mississippi River
near Lansing, Iowa. Lansing first responders were dispatched to
the river north of Lansing at around 4:50 pm.
Reportedly, 17 year old Tyler Wild and 17
year old Clayton Little were operating the PWCs when they
collided head-on. At the time of the collision, Little's PWC
went over the top of Wild's, striking him in the head. Wild was
knocked unconscious and was face down in the water until Little
was able to help Wild into a nearby boat.
Wild was taken to shore, where he received
medical attention prior to being taken to a hospital in La
Crosse, Wisconsin. Little was treated on scene and was
released. Both teens were wearing lifejackets.......
Click here to
read this news story from kwwl.com.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way to
the "Walk
Thru"
position on the dock
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
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 ...
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Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
OPEN OPEN OPEN
Tiki Bar opens this weekend!!!!
Thur 11am- 10pm, Fri 11am- 10pm, Sat 11am
Entertainment:
Sat .. Dawn Turlington @ 1pm 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.
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
05-18-20 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
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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 by Soulard Island
Dudes, Rogers and Nienhaus and Jonathan Baker Duo
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
05-21-20
Port Charles Harbor is a Full
Service Marina located on the Mississippi River in Saint
Charles, MO. Just a 30 min drive outside of the greater St.
Louis area but tucked away in a peaceful waterfront environment.
We are currently looking to expand our service team with the
right dedicated service orientated service technician. Our
compensation package is extremely competitive and ideal for
someone looking to make a long term commitment to a better work
environment.
Benef...
See More
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
click here
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 ..Closed for
the Season
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
| 3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Closed |
| Abigail's Tap
Room |
Closed |
| Alton Marina
Deli |
Closed |
| Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed |
| Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
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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THURSDAY
21 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
click pic to
enlarge
The
Picture of the Day.....
The remaining
section of the old Lock and Dam 26
at Lincoln Shields Recreation Area
West Alton, Mo
More
information about Lincoln Shields Recreation Area....
click here
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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
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
Upbound to Grafton 2013
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures On This
Day in
2013 ....
were sent to us by
Capt'n John Reed
The Nina and
Pinta at Portage Island
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi 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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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.
.
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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click pic to
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 6,109 members as of
05-21-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Missouri Flooding News
Storms Caused Minor Flooding In Eastern
Missouri........
Lingering wet weather has caused a rise in
the rivers in the eastern Missouri region, resulting in minor
flooding along portions of the Mississippi, and other rivers.
Over the past week, the eastern part of the state had around 3
inches of rainfall.
Currently, the Mississippi River is at flood
stage in the northeastern towns of Louisiana and Clarksville,
resulting in a few road closures and wet farm fields.
On Wednesday, the Mississippi River at Cape
Girardeau was close to two feet above technical flood stage.
Much of the town is protected by a floodwall.
The Meramec River is flooding at Arnold as
well........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kmov.com. With
Photo
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Record flooding ~ Illinois River.......
Reposted from US Army Corps of
Engineers, Rock Island District Facebook....
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Lock Status
Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.......
Mississippi River
Locks & Dam 14 (Aux)
(RM 493.5) Pleasant Valley, IA CLOSED (Until further notice)
Locks & Dam 15 (Aux)
(RM 483) Rock Island, IL CLOSED (High Water)
Illinois River
Marseilles (RM 245) Marseilles, IL CLOSED
Starved Rock (RM 231) Ottawa, IL CLOSED
Check out the US Army Corps of Engineers "Lock Status"...
click here
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Website
40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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Missouri State Highway Patrol
News Release.........
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
TROOP C HEADQUARTERS
891 Technology Drive
Weldon Spring, MO 63304
NEWS RELEASE
For further information please
contact: Corporal Dallas Thompson
(636)300-2800 ext.3340
C2020-003
05/20/2020
EMPHASIS: Troop C Prepares For Memorial Day Weekend
Captain Stephen B. Ferrier, commanding officer of Troop C,
announces that Troop C will be participating in enforcement
operations throughout the Memorial Day weekend holiday counting
period of 6 p. m., Friday, May 22, through 11:59 p.m., Monday
May 25, 2020. The goals of the operations are to promote safety
and reduce traffic crashes. Throughout the holiday weekend,
troopers within Troop C 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.
In addition to Operation C.A.R.E., Troop C will conduct
enforcement operations on May 22 and May 25. These operations
will include speed saturations, DWI or criminal patrol
operations, and hazardous moving operations.
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 C marine enforcement troopers will be
enforcing all boating laws and will be especially vigilant
regarding careless watercraft operations throughout the 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.
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 …”
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 C on Twitter for the most current news @MSHPTrooperC
Reprinted
from Missouri Stat Highway Patrol...
click here
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We will be closed
the 23rd, 24th, and 25th for the Memorial Day holiday and
will reopen Tuesday the 26th at 8AM. Have a safe and happy
holiday!
Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Maintenance and Repair Crew
Illinois River.......
Reposted from
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District Facebook....
click here |
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Kaskaskia River at Modoc, IL
Boat Ramps.......
Reposted from
the Kaskaskia River
Project Facebook....
click here |
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Upcoming Events...June 6 & 7 , 2020
Missouri Fishing News
MDC's Free Fishing Weekend Coming
Up.........
Missouri residents looking to go fishing have
been required to possess a valid fishing permit since April
15th. They will need to carry the permit for the remainder of
the summer, except for a few days during June.
According to Sara Turner, the Missouri
Department of Conservation Nature Center Manager, Missouri
anglers must have a valid permit if they are between 16 and 64
years of age, except on June 6th and 7th during the MDC's free
fishing weekend.
Turner said that during the free fishing
weekend, anyone can fish in the state of Missouri, whether they
are a resident of not, without having to purchase a
permit........
Click here to
read this news story from kfvs12.com. With
Photo.
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Marine Jobs
Surroundings Trade Only....
A few of the jobs listed this week include:
~ Marine Electronics Installers &
Technicians- Young's Electronics
~ Franchise Opportunity For Unique and Patented Watercraft with
Great Potential
~ Outboard Engine Technician-Resort Marine and Service, MN
Check out the marine jobs on the Trade
Only Job Board...
click here
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River History....
May
21, 1804 in River History
Lewis and Clark launched their expedition from St. Charles in keelboats at
3:30 pm.
St. Charles was the last established American town they would
visit for more than two and a half years.
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Fishy Tales From Charlestown, South
Carolina
A 6 Year Old Boy Reeled In a Stolen
Safe........
After recently taking up magnet fishing, 6
year old Knox Brewer was doing a little fishing on Mother's Day.
he discovered something big on the bottom of Whitney Lake.
With the assistance of a nearby stranger, the
boy reeled in a locked safe. They pried it open to find some
treasure that included jewelry, a notebook and a checkbook.
The boy's father Jonathan called police and
found out that the safe had been reported stolen eight years
before from a neighbor. While the expensive items were gone,
the woman was pleased to get some of her missing charm pieces
back........
Click here to
read this news story from kmov.com. With
Video.
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Mississippi River Near Hannibal,
Missouri
Local Farmers Have Avoided Major
Flooding........
This year, local farmers have been able to
avoid any major Mississippi River flooding issues, even though a
flood warning was issued earlier this week. The Mississippi
River is expected to crest at 16.1 feet, which is just over the
16 foot flood stage.
Kenny Lovelace, a Marion County Soil and
Water Conservation District board member says that the region
was able to avoid snow melt from Minnesota, which caused last
year's flooding. The Mississippi River crested at 29 feet in
2019.
Lovelace says that there were some fields
flooded earlier in the year and it was a bit wet trying to get
crops in, but overall they have not had any issues due to
flooding........
Click here to
read this news story from hannibal.net. With
Photo.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way to
the "Walk
Thru"
position on the dock
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
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
Tiki Bar opens this weekend!!!!
Thur 11am- 10pm, Fri 11am- 10pm, Sat 11am
Entertainment:
Sat .. Dawn Turlington @ 1pm 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.
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
05-18-20 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
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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 by Soulard Island
Dudes, Rogers and Nienhaus and Jonathan Baker Duo
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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