TUESDAY
30 JUNE 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Boat Trip To
Kampsville, IL
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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pic to
play
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us Lisa Hickey who hails
out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis on the houseboat.... Texas
Lady
Bill
A group of us rode to Kampsville on Saturday and went to the
Pavilion for lunch. We found it best to beach the boats on the
opposite side of the river and take the ferry over. Good
Friends, Good Food and fun times!
Lisa
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Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
It’s a party this
weekend at the Boathouse live on the Tiki Deck 3 great Bands !
Friday KAPOW @ 7
Saturday Bad Medicine tribute to Styx @7
Sunday Foreigner Tribute Band @1
BBQ and all the festive drinks celebrating this special 4
weekend!
Can’t wait to see you
Summer Menu..
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Fuel Dock and Ramp Now Open
You Can Now Order Your
Favorite Food and Drinks Through Our Online Ordering.
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Facebook..
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Events..
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Boathouse
Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Grafton Harbor is Open !
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for Facebook
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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!
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here
for Facebook
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for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2019....
was sent to us by Capt'n Mike Stanczak...
Monday night on Enterprise
Island
Mike
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
is OPEN For Outdoor Dinning and Carry
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Open
Tue
-
Thurs
11am-9pm
and
Fri
&
Sat
11am-til
the
last
customer
leaves
For
all
of
those
interested
in
breakfast,
we
will
now
be
serving
breakfast
Saturdays
and
Sunday’s
from
8am
to
10am.
See
you
soon!
Come
enjoy
your
favorite
dish
as
well
as
the
beautiful
view
of
the
river
from
the
decks
of
our
floating
restaurant.
Both
upstairs
and
downstairs
outdoor
decks
will
be
open
for
dining.
Menu..
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Website..
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
June 24, 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:
Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – 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.
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.
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 7:00 p.m., June 27, 2020, the Mel Price L/D
(auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, will be
closed to navigation for repairs. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
OSAGE
RIVER/MISSOURI RIVER/UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
OSAGE
RIVER/MISSOURI RIVER/UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - MARINE EVENT
On July 22, 2020, the Three Rivers Run, a
personal watercraft race will be held on the Osage, Missouri and
Upper Mississippi Rivers. The event will start at the Bagnell
Dam on the Osage River and will enter the Missouri River thence
proceed down bound to the Upper Mississippi River. The race will
end in the vicinity of the St. Louis Arch. Mariners are urged to
exercise caution in these areas when race participants are
present.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE 271.5 - TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 4,
2020, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each day, the Dresden
Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be closed for
maintenance. The L/D will be able to pass traffic from 6:00 p.m.
until 6:00 a.m., each day, with a 70-foot width restriction and
no ability to pull unpowered barges.
MILE 244.6 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 30,
2020, the Marseilles L/D in the vicinity of Mile 244.6, will be
closed for maintenance.
MILE 231.0 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 1, 2020 and continuing until October 30,
2020, the Starved Rock L/D in the vicinity of Mile 231.0, will
be closed for maintenance.
MILE 157.7 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 1,
2020, the Peoria L/D in the vicinity of Mile 157.7, will be
closed for maintenance.
MILE 80.2 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 1, 2020 and continuing until October 1,
2020, the LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2, will be
closed for maintenance
MILE 1.5 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
On July 2, 2020, from 9:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., the City of
Grafton fireworks display will be held in the vicinity of Miles
1.5. The COTP Upper Mississippi River has closed the river for
this event.
MISSOURI RIVER
MILE 28.8 - MILE
28.2 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE.
On July 4, 2020, from 8:30 p.m. until 10:00, the City of St.
Charles River Fest fireworks display will be held between
approximate Miles 28.8 and 28.2. The COTP Upper Mississippi
River has established a Safety Zone for this event.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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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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Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Pere Marquette Lodge, Conference Center Has
Reopened........
Officials have announced that the Pere Marquette
Lodge and Conference Center has reopened. The official reopening
occurred on Friday as Illinois began Phase IV of Governor J.B.
Pritzker's Restore Illinois plan.
All of the activities that the Lodge and
Conference Center have to offer, including lodging, hiking, swimming
pool and dining room have all been put back into service for guests
to enjoy.
The hours of the dining room are 7 am to 10:45 am
for breakfast, 10:45 am to 4 pm for lunch and 4 pm to 8 pm, Sunday
through Thursday for dinner, and 4 pm to 9 pm for dinner on Friday
and Saturday........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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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 6,414 members as of 06-30-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Missouri River At St., Charles,
Missouri.
The Fireworks Show Must Go On........
While many 4th of July activities have been
cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak, officials in St. Charles,
Missouri announced that their fireworks show will take place as
planned, but, there will be CDC guidelines in place........
Click here to
watch this news report from fox2now.com.
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River Fireworks
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River.......
Thursday, July 2......Grafton, IL.. 9pm..Grafton
Riverfront..
click here
Saturday, July 4...... Mike's LaRosa Bar,Longshot
Marina, Portage des Sioux, Mo
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 4...... Louisiana, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Pool 22 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 4...... Hannibal, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo.......
Saturday, July 4...... Riverfront Park, St. Charles ..
click here
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WWW.LONGSHOTMARINA.COM
Good
News !
The
front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Mike's LaRosa
Cantina Bar Facebook..click
here
Don’t miss this weekend at LONGSHOT MARINA! Live music ALL
weekend long starting Friday night. Mike’s Larosa Cabana Bar
opens @ 3pm, music 5pm-9pm. Saturday, July 4th, opening @
11am, music by ROGERS & NIENHAUS 1pm-5pm, PLASTIC KINGS take
the stage 5pm-9pm followed by FIREWORKS and bonfire @ dark.
Sunday, July 5th opening @ 11am, music by SKYLARK BROTHERS
3pm-7pm.
Food and holiday drink specials all weekend long!
Limited boat slips for day or overnight stay and RV spots
are available.
Call now for reservation 314-566-5403.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 30 thru July 13 ....
click here
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Xtreme Bar Bingo ..Every Thursday
Xtreme
Bar Bingo is a NO COST, NO COVER bingo consisting of 9
games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as: cash
prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! At Xtreme Bar Bingo has a
progressive cash Jackpot game that starts out at $500 that
increases $250 plus a ball every week until its hit! Since
2018 Xtreme Bar Bingo has given away over $160,000 in cash
and prizes! Join us to be our next big winner
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Upcoming
Events
JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
JUL
11 |
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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JUL
12 |
Blessing of The Bikes
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JUL
12 |
Tripwire at The Hawg Pit
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JUL
18 |
Whiskey Revolution |
JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
JUL
26 |
FRY PROJECT |
Check the Hawg Pit
Facebook Page for times..click
here
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River
History....
June 30, 2016 in River History
A cruiser caught on fire in the docks at Northshore Marina. Rich Luttrell
and Barry Munsell pulled it out of the harbor into Dardenne Slough where the
fire department extinguished the blaze. No one was injured |
Sad News
Connie L. Saatkamp
September 22, 1947 - June 24, 2020
Obituary
Connie L. Saatkamp, 72, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at
2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in
Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
She was born September 22, 1947 in Granite City, a daughter of the
late Edward Monroe Compton and Betty (Wilson) Mowery.
She had 13 years of dedicated service as a bus driver with RiverBend
Head Start. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Centralia. Connie
will be remembered for the love and special times shared with her
family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Saatkamp who she
married in 1979 and he passed away on July 3, 2007; a sister, Judy
Leach and two brothers, Daniel Mowery and Johnny Mowery.
She is survived by a son, James Castello of Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri; four grandchildren, Breanna Castello of Barkley, Kentucky,
Chandler Castello of St. Peters, Missouri, Eric Saatkamp of Iuka,
Illinois and Stephen Saatkamp of Kell, Illinois; two stepsons, Troy
(Susan) Saatkamp of Kell, Illinois and Michael (Jenna) Saatkamp of
Salem, Illinois; other extended family and friends.
In celebration of her life, friends and family will gather from
10:30 a.m. until time of a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. at the
Alma Cemetery in Alma, Illinois on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
Memorials may be made to the Moose Lodge in Centralia.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Connie L.
Saatkamp please visit our
Tribute Store.
Reprinted from Irwin Chapel...
click here
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Responders Call Off Search For Missing
Woman........
Monday evening, responders were called out to
the Mississippi River near the St. Louis Riverfront for reports
of a woman that reportedly went underwater and did not
resurface.
The St. Louis Fire Department was called just
before 6 pm to search for the woman. Garon Mosby, spokesperson
with the St. Louis Fire Department said that the search was
concluded just after 7 pm.
Mosby says that an eyewitness reported seeing
the woman go underwater and she sis not come back up. The
search area was near the Gateway Arch........
Click here to
read this news story from stltoday.com.
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Illinois River At Utica, Illinois
Blue-Green Algal Bloom Detected At
Starved Rock State Park........
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
reports that a blue-green algal bloom has been detected at the
Starved Rock Lock and Dam near Utica, Illinois, prompting
warnings to avoid that section of the river.
A sampling of the bloom reveals an algal
toxin called microcystin has risen to 138 parts per billion,
considerably higher than the federal health advisory threshold
of eight parts per billion.
Kim Biggs, spokeswoman for the IEPA says that
the algae blooms can expand, they do not move downriver. She
adds that multiple factors can cause a bloom, including warmer
river temperatures and lack of rain........
Click here to
read this news article from pjstar.com. With
Photo
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Google Maps
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File Photo courtesy Great River Tug Fest
Mississippi River at La Clair, Iowa / Port Brian, IL
Tug Fest Cancelled
Tug-Of-War Across the Mississippi River
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Iowa Tug Fest Update
6/29/2020
It is with a sad and heavy heart that we write to inform you
that we have chosen to cancel Tug Fest 2020 in LeClaire, IA.
On Sunday, June 28th our Board met to discuss the most recent
proclamation from our Governor and changes in insurance policies
with regards to Covid-19. We felt the amount of modifications
that would need to be made to our festival would render it
unrecognizable as our beloved Tug Fest and would not be anywhere
near what our fans have come to expect from us. This was not an
easy decision for us and we held out as long as we could but in
the end we felt that it was our responsibility and duty to do
our part in keeping our fans, volunteers, tuggers and community
as safe as we possibly can. From the bottom of our hearts, we
thank you for your undying support of Tug Fest and your patience
while we made this most difficult decision. Rest assured that we
will be back in action planning Tug Fest 2021 very soon so that
we can give you the biggest and best event so far.
Sincerely,
Kari Long
President, Tug Fest Iowa
**Any fundraiser gift certificates for Tug Fest 2020 will be
valid for Tug Fest 2021 so please keep them safe if you have
them**
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Tug Fest Iowa
June 24 at 6:43 PM ·
Sadly our friends from Illinois Tug Fest have been forced to
cancel their festivities for 2020 due to restrictions set forth
by their Governor. Iowa Tug Fest is still planning to hold our
event on a modified level. Obviously this means that the tug of
war across the Mississippi River will not be happening HOWEVER,
we are hard at work planning a tug of war on land. We
wholeheartedly hope that our Illinois tuggers will consider
joining us for a day of fun on the rope. Next year, we will go
back to our normal River Tug.
Stay tuned for more details!!!
Reprinted from Tug Fest Iowa Facebook...
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Arkansas River Near Tulsa, Oklahoma
Angler Snagged 146 Pound World Record
Paddlefish........
On Sunday, James Lukehart and his wife
Caitlin were snagging paddlefish on the Arkansas River near
Tulsa with guide Jeremiah Mefford of Reel Good Rime Guide
Service, when he snagged a record-breaker.
The monster paddlefish James Lukehart snagged
weighed in at 146 pounds, 11 ounces, besting the current
Oklahoma record by several pounds. The fish is likely a world
record breaker as well.
THe paddlefish was snagged at Keystone Lake,
which is a portion of the Arkansas River west of Tulsa. They
were fishing in rough conditions, with winds blowing 20 - 25 MPH
and powerful rolling waves........
Click here to
read this news article from lakenewsonline.com. With
Photo.
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Boating Safety
FCC Order May Affect Reliability Of GPS
Units.........
Boat Owners of the United States (BoatUS)
reports that a decision by the Federal Communications Commission
that gives mobile satellite services operator Ligado Networks
permission to construct and operate a land-based 5G wireless
network will affect the reliability of the nation's Global
Positioning System, and harm boating safety.
Ligado's section of licensed L-Band spectrum
designated for space-based navigation and communications is
located close to lower frequency bands used by hundreds of
millions of GPS units used for public safety, health,
government, transportation, military, commerce, agriculture and
much more.
BoatUS, a founding member of the recently
launched Keep GPS Working Coalition, believes that as Ligado's
network is rolled out, instances of signal interference will
increase, giving current GPS unit users the only option of
purchasing new GPS units or face potential interference........
Click here to
read this news report from boatingindustry.com. With
Photo.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way
to the
"Walk Thru"
position on the dock
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
06-24-20
Come on down to the 3rd Chute ( both
locations) 50 Cent peel and eat shrimp that is deveined...we
have it in regular and Cajun style..they are Monster shrimp best
in the Riverbend area!!
We have our catfish dinner.. our own signature catfish...you got
to try it!!!
About our wings...we do have a new raspberry, blueberry and a
rub Wing. Come check it out!!
Always a good time at the 3rd chute!!!
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
The Alton Marina is currently open for
business but we are limited on our amenities. We are selling
fuel and doing pump outs every Thursday to Sunday from the hours
of 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
We will have take out service in our
Deli/Ship's Store starting June 13th. The Deli hours are Friday
3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M....Saturday 9:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M......Sunday
9:00 until 1:00 P.M.
We hope as the next few weeks progress
we will be adding more and more of the everyday services we
usually offer!
Please watch our website as we will post
what is new each week.
Please be safe and God Bless All Of Us!!
KAREN AND THE CREW
06-05-20
Fuel Dock is Open Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm
Pump Out Available
Marina Store & Deli are open Fri, Sat & Sun
Pool & shower house opening is pending |
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Starting June 26th..., We will be open
for Indoor Dining, Curbside, Carry Out.... Wed - Sun
We will also have Outside Dining on Fri
& Sat.. 5-10pm
Closed Mon & Tue through July
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Fri.. July 3..7:30pm.. Flip the Frog
band
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
It’s a party this weekend at the Boathouse live on the Tiki Deck
3 great Bands !
Fri.. KAPOW @ 7
Sat...Bad Medicine tribute to Styx @7
Sun.. Foreigner Tribute Band @1
BBQ and all the festive drinks celebrating this special 4
weekend!
Can’t wait to see you
Summer Menu ..
click here
Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm, Sun...11am-10pm
Fuel Dock and Ramp Now Open
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
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
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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
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Meet & Greet at the Boathouse
click here for more info
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Open.......
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
is Open on Weekends |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Our River Boat Cruises are OPENING
Saturday, June 27th.
Book your cruise at www.graftonharbor.com and enter code ~ 2OFF
~ in the promo box at checkout for a $2 discount per total
purchase or call 618-786-7678.
We have Covid guidelines in place.
Please arrive 30 minutes early for all cruises.
23 passengers will be allowed on the lower level and 26
passengers will be allowed on the upper level. Temperatures will
be taken and questions will be asked before everyone enters the
boat. Social distancing guidelines will incur.
Click here
for 2020 cruise schedule |
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 30 thru July 13 ....
click here
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
06-18-2020
Grafton Oyster bar is now serving breakfast every Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 11am. Bring Dad out Sunday and check it out!... click here for menu
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last customer leaves
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
Xtreme Bar Bingo ..Every Thursday
Upcoming Events
JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
JUL
11 |
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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JUL
12 |
Blessing of The Bikes
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JUL
12 |
Tripwire at The Hawg Pit
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JUL
18 |
Whiskey Revolution |
JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
JUL 26 |
FRY PROJECT |
Check the Hawg Pit Facebook Page for times...click
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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.
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
06-18-20
Permits in place. Getting bids on
foundation work
"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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LAST CHANCE
40% OFF SLIPS AND RACKS
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
Longshot Saloon..Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Good News !
The front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Dock Rentals on the Mississippi River
Safe Harbor Yacht Sales
The Canvas Man, LLC
Vessel Surveyor / Marine Consulting
Quality Marine Repair
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Port Charles Harbor
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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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
RT Pregame Patio Soft
Opening
Sat June 27.. 5 PM – 9 PM
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
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
4th of July Party
Sat Afternoon
~Music on the lawn
~Pool is Open
~Doc Hop. Best Appetizer Contest
Sat Evening
~ Lighted Boat Parade Contest
~ Fireworks at Louisiana, Mo
Riverfront
Sun
~10am - 12pm Blood Mary's
and Mimosas
Slip Reservation 217 437 2321
Click here for flyer
Check out Fatboys
Restaurant
Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
OUR FUEL DOCK IS OPEN & we now have 93 OCTANE with
ValvTect!Diesel is also available.
THE SHOWERS& BATHROOMS in the BACK of the Rack Room are also
open!!!
We hope to see all of you soon! Call 636.250.4547 to schedule
your splash!!
Be safe & happy boating!
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
6-20-20
Footings are poured. Foundation started.
Finally some progress after permits were received.
Terry Alexander
6-12-20
Ice is finally here!!!
Located in front of marina office (old service office). Enjoy
your weekend on the water!!
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
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City
Grill ........................................ |
Open |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Mike's LaRosa@
Longshot Marina |
Open |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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MONDAY
29 JUNE 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 River Crawl For a Cure
Prize Drawing
Duck Club Yacht
Club
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click
pic to
play
The Video of the Day.....
We drew the winners of the "Pool 26
River Crawl for a Cure" prizes on Sunday afternoon aboard Ricky
and Christa's boat.... "Dream Big."
Thanks everyone for being a part of the
Pool 26 River Crawl for a Cure !
You can still donate to help find a Cure
Click link below
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The Huzzah
River
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Mark Adams, retired president of the
St. Louis Boat & Sportshow.
River fun is River fun especially if the river is a charming
Ozark stream. Sunday I enjoyed the Huzzah River with our
son in law August, daughter Lindsay, grand children Nancy
and Gus! The float was fantastic and the kids can’t wait to
go again. Neither can I!
Captain Mark Adams
Robin Tuff
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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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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
River Ladies
in all of their Glory
.
YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2015....
was sent to us by Capt'n Craig Tredway who hails out of the Yacht Club
of St. Louis in the boat ..... Wet Load
Hi Bill!
River Ladies in all of their glory!
Craig
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Alton Marina
click here
for Facebook
Click
here for website
Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860
Fuel Dock is Open
Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm
Pump Out Available
Marina Store & Deli
are open Fri, Sat & Sun
Pool & shower house
opening is pending
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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
Tue
-
Thurs
11am-9pm
and
Fri
&
Sat
11am-til
the
last
customer
leaves
For
all
of
those
interested
in
breakfast,
we
will
now
be
serving
breakfast
Saturdays
and
Sunday’s
from
8am
to
10am.
See
you
soon!
Come
enjoy
your
favorite
dish
as
well
as
the
beautiful
view
of
the
river
from
the
decks
of
our
floating
restaurant.
Both
upstairs
and
downstairs
outdoor
decks
will
be
open
for
dining.
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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River News
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Website
40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
June 24, 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:
Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – 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.
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.
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 7:00 p.m., June 27, 2020, the Mel Price L/D
(auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, will be
closed to navigation for repairs. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
OSAGE
RIVER/MISSOURI RIVER/UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
OSAGE
RIVER/MISSOURI RIVER/UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - MARINE EVENT
On July 22, 2020, the Three Rivers Run, a
personal watercraft race will be held on the Osage, Missouri and
Upper Mississippi Rivers. The event will start at the Bagnell
Dam on the Osage River and will enter the Missouri River thence
proceed down bound to the Upper Mississippi River. The race will
end in the vicinity of the St. Louis Arch. Mariners are urged to
exercise caution in these areas when race participants are
present.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE 271.5 - TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 4,
2020, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each day, the Dresden
Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be closed for
maintenance. The L/D will be able to pass traffic from 6:00 p.m.
until 6:00 a.m., each day, with a 70-foot width restriction and
no ability to pull unpowered barges.
MILE 244.6 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 30,
2020, the Marseilles L/D in the vicinity of Mile 244.6, will be
closed for maintenance.
MILE 231.0 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 1, 2020 and continuing until October 30,
2020, the Starved Rock L/D in the vicinity of Mile 231.0, will
be closed for maintenance.
MILE 157.7 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 1,
2020, the Peoria L/D in the vicinity of Mile 157.7, will be
closed for maintenance.
MILE 80.2 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 1, 2020 and continuing until October 1,
2020, the LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2, will be
closed for maintenance
MILE 1.5 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
On July 2, 2020, from 9:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., the City of
Grafton fireworks display will be held in the vicinity of Miles
1.5. The COTP Upper Mississippi River has closed the river for
this event.
MISSOURI RIVER
MILE 28.8 - MILE
28.2 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE.
On July 4, 2020, from 8:30 p.m. until 10:00, the City of St.
Charles River Fest fireworks display will be held between
approximate Miles 28.8 and 28.2. The COTP Upper Mississippi
River has established a Safety Zone for this event.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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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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Missouri River Near Jefferson Coty,
Missouri
Crews Making Progress On Levee
Repairs........
Federal and local officials are happy with
the progress being made on the repairs of the levees along the
Missouri River levees that were damaged by last year's flooding.
On Thursday, Colonel William Hannan,
commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City
District visited the Capital View Levee in Jefferson City,
Missouri. Hannan says that crews are making steady progress and
are ahead of schedule.
Hannan adds that there were 65 levees
breached or damaged along the Missouri River in the Missouri
District, and 52 of them have had either repair work awarded to
a contractor or are out for bidding........
Click here to
read this news article from newstribune.com.
With Photo.
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Missouri River At St. Charles, Missouri
4th Of July Fireworks Will
Commence........
Officials have announced that the Fourth of
July fireworks show will go on. The show is scheduled for 9:20
pm on the Fourth of July, and the city is encouraging the use of
social distancing and facemasks.
The City of St. Charles made the announcement
tha tthe coronavirus cases had decreased enough that they
believe that the fireworks show can be safely held along the
riverfront.........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kmov.com. With
Video.
Check
out more locations for River Fireworks...
click here
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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 6,404members as of 06-29-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Mississippi River Cruising
The Mississippi
River May Be The Best Bet For First U.S. Cruises........
American Cruise Lines were supposed to be the
first to resume cruise operations along the nation's inland
waterways with a week-long trip through the Pacific Northwest
aboard the American Song on July 20th. Then Oregon
revised it's Phased Reopening Plan to exclude overnight river
cruises.
Things are looking better along the
Mississippi River, as American Cruise Lines intends to sail the
Mississippi River starting on July 12thwhich would make the
vessel the first to depart a U.S. Port since the worldwide
cruising suspension went into effect in Mid-March.
The American Queen Steamboat Company has also
shifted their focus from the Pacific Northwest to the
Mississippi River. They also had plans to resume cruising in
the Pacific Northwest, and had those plans cancelled, but they
are set to resume cruising the Mississippi River in July........
Click here to
read more from cruisecritic.com. With
Photo.
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River Fireworks
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River.......
Thursday, July 2......Grafton, IL.. 9pm..Grafton
Riverfront..
click here
Saturday, July 4...... Mike's LaRosa Bar,Longshot
Marina, Portage des Sioux, Mo
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 4...... Louisiana, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Pool 22 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 4...... Hannibal, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo.......
Saturday, July 4...... Riverfront Park, St. Charles ..
click here
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WWW.LONGSHOTMARINA.COM
Good
News !
The
front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Mike's LaRosa
Cantina Bar Facebook..click
here
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Boat Propulsion
Green Is The Future Of Marine
Power........
Over the next decade, boats will likely look,
sound and perhaps even smell differently than they do today, and
Steve Trkla, president of Torquudo North America says boat
builders know it and are beginning to prepare for the future.
The emissions free marine propulsion system
of tomorrow will likely electric motors and hydrogen fuel
cells. These green propulsion systems will probably be
completely off of the grid, running on solar, wind and
regenerated power.
The technology required to make this leap
currently exists and is in use in a variety of applications
worldwide, including trains, buses and cargo ships. As this
technology becomes more mainstream, the transition into the
recreational market will become easier........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photo.
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Xtreme Bar Bingo ..Every Thursday
Xtreme
Bar Bingo is a NO COST, NO COVER bingo consisting of 9
games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as: cash
prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! At Xtreme Bar Bingo has a
progressive cash Jackpot game that starts out at $500 that
increases $250 plus a ball every week until its hit! Since
2018 Xtreme Bar Bingo has given away over $160,000 in cash
and prizes! Join us to be our next big winner
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Upcoming
Events
JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
JUL
11 |
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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JUL
12 |
Blessing of The Bikes
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JUL
12 |
Tripwire at The Hawg Pit
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JUL
18 |
Whiskey Revolution |
JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
JUL
26 |
FRY PROJECT |
Check the Hawg Pit
Facebook Page for times..click
here
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Sad News
Connie L. Saatkamp
September 22, 1947 - June 24, 2020
Obituary
Connie L. Saatkamp, 72, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at
2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in
Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
She was born September 22, 1947 in Granite City, a daughter of the
late Edward Monroe Compton and Betty (Wilson) Mowery.
She had 13 years of dedicated service as a bus driver with RiverBend
Head Start. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Centralia. Connie
will be remembered for the love and special times shared with her
family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Saatkamp who she
married in 1979 and he passed away on July 3, 2007; a sister, Judy
Leach and two brothers, Daniel Mowery and Johnny Mowery.
She is survived by a son, James Castello of Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri; four grandchildren, Breanna Castello of Barkley, Kentucky,
Chandler Castello of St. Peters, Missouri, Eric Saatkamp of Iuka,
Illinois and Stephen Saatkamp of Kell, Illinois; two stepsons, Troy
(Susan) Saatkamp of Kell, Illinois and Michael (Jenna) Saatkamp of
Salem, Illinois; other extended family and friends.
In celebration of her life, friends and family will gather from
10:30 a.m. until time of a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. at the
Alma Cemetery in Alma, Illinois on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
Memorials may be made to the Moose Lodge in Centralia.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Connie L.
Saatkamp please visit our
Tribute Store.
Reprinted from Irwin Chapel...
click here
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Boat Caught Fire Near Coconuts........
Authorities report that on Friday evening, a
boat caught fire on the Gravois Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks.
The boat's driver and passengers were able to escape to safety.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports
that Richard Sullivan was operating the 1987 Chris Craft near
the 6 Mile Marker and Coconuts Bar & Grill. Sullivan had been
towing tubers when he noticed smoke and flames coming from the
engine compartment.
All occupants of the boat were able to get
off the vessel safely, and were assisted out of the water by a
passing boater. The Chris Craft quickly turned into a floating
fireball and drifted to the shore........
Click here to
read this news story from lakeexpo.com.
With Photo.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way
to the
"Walk Thru"
position on the dock
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
06-24-20
Come on down to the 3rd Chute ( both
locations) 50 Cent peel and eat shrimp that is deveined...we
have it in regular and Cajun style..they are Monster shrimp best
in the Riverbend area!!
We have our catfish dinner.. our own signature catfish...you got
to try it!!!
About our wings...we do have a new raspberry, blueberry and a
rub Wing. Come check it out!!
Always a good time at the 3rd chute!!!
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
The Alton Marina is currently open for
business but we are limited on our amenities. We are selling
fuel and doing pump outs every Thursday to Sunday from the hours
of 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
We will have take out service in our
Deli/Ship's Store starting June 13th. The Deli hours are Friday
3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M....Saturday 9:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M......Sunday
9:00 until 1:00 P.M.
We hope as the next few weeks progress
we will be adding more and more of the everyday services we
usually offer!
Please watch our website as we will post
what is new each week.
Please be safe and God Bless All Of Us!!
KAREN AND THE CREW
06-05-20
Fuel Dock is Open Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm
Pump Out Available
Marina Store & Deli are open Fri, Sat & Sun
Pool & shower house opening is pending |
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Starting June 26th..., We will be open
for Indoor Dining, Curbside, Carry Out.... Wed - Sun
We will also have Outside Dining on Fri
& Sat.. 5-10pm
Closed Mon & Tue through July
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Fri.. July 3..7:30pm.. Flip the Frog
band
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Summer Menu ..
click here
Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm, Sun...11am-10pm
Fuel Dock and Ramp Now Open
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
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
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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
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Meet & Greet at the Boathouse
click here for more info
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Open.......
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
is Open on Weekends |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Our River Boat Cruises are OPENING
Saturday, June 27th.
Book your cruise at www.graftonharbor.com and enter code ~ 2OFF
~ in the promo box at checkout for a $2 discount per total
purchase or call 618-786-7678.
We have Covid guidelines in place.
Please arrive 30 minutes early for all cruises.
23 passengers will be allowed on the lower level and 26
passengers will be allowed on the upper level. Temperatures will
be taken and questions will be asked before everyone enters the
boat. Social distancing guidelines will incur.
Click here
for 2020 cruise schedule |
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 23 thru July 6 ....
click here
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
06-18-2020
Grafton Oyster bar is now serving breakfast every Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 11am. Bring Dad out Sunday and check it out!... click here for menu
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last customer leaves
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
Xtreme Bar Bingo ..Every Thursday
Upcoming Events
JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
JUL
11 |
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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JUL
12 |
Blessing of The Bikes
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JUL
12 |
Tripwire at The Hawg Pit
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JUL
18 |
Whiskey Revolution |
JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
JUL 26 |
FRY PROJECT |
Check the Hawg Pit Facebook Page for times...click
here
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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.
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
06-18-20
Permits in place. Getting bids on
foundation work
"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
.
LAST CHANCE
40% OFF SLIPS AND RACKS
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
Longshot Saloon..Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Good News !
The front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Dock Rentals on the Mississippi River
Safe Harbor Yacht Sales
The Canvas Man, LLC
Vessel Surveyor / Marine Consulting
Quality Marine Repair
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Port Charles Harbor
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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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
RT Pregame Patio Soft
Opening
Sat June 27.. 5 PM – 9 PM
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
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
4th of July Party
Sat Afternoon
~Music on the lawn
~Pool is Open
~Doc Hop. Best Appetizer Contest
Sat Evening
~ Lighted Boat Parade Contest
~ Fireworks at Louisiana, Mo
Riverfront
Sun
~10am - 12pm Blood Mary's
and Mimosas
Slip Reservation 217 437 2321
Click here for flyer
Check out Fatboys
Restaurant
Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
OUR FUEL DOCK IS OPEN & we now have 93 OCTANE with
ValvTect!Diesel is also available.
THE SHOWERS& BATHROOMS in the BACK of the Rack Room are also
open!!!
We hope to see all of you soon! Call 636.250.4547 to schedule
your splash!!
Be safe & happy boating!
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
6-20-20
Footings are poured. Foundation started.
Finally some progress after permits were received.
Terry Alexander
6-12-20
Ice is finally here!!!
Located in front of marina office (old service office). Enjoy
your weekend on the water!!
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
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City
Grill ........................................ |
Open |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Mike's LaRosa@
Longshot Marina |
Open |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN...27, 28 JUNE 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Polestar Marina
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sun Pic
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pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
Ahoy Bill,
Hope you're doing well, crazy times we live in!
Well, the Skipperliner, christened Mae Belle, that's dry docked
on Polestar's Point was built by my wife and I in 1993 and
berthed at Duck Club for the first 3 years of its journey. We
brought her down the Mississippi during the flood of "93" during
nearly impossible conditions where fuel and marinas were all but
unavailable. Pete Tully, and his wife Pat, joined us for the
last leg from Louisiana Mo to Duck Club.
We eventually moved her to Sioux Harbor where we owned 2 slips
Ron Buchanan built in 1996. She saw service as far away as Dog
River Marina on Mobile Bay with many nights hanging on the hook
in Pool 26. We traded Mae Belle to Port Arrowhead for a new 1998
Sea Ray 370. Unfortunately she suffered extensive damage at
Harbor Point during an ice storm that collapsed the dock. True
to form she lived up to her sturdy reputation keeping the roof
from damaging boats around her.
Eventually she was sold to the second owner and berthed at
Harbor Point for many more years. Finally a third couple bought
her and was brought back to Polestar for the remainder of her
time afloat. Apparently she had suffered more damage over the
dock collapse incident and developed rust and corrosion from
water penetration. The cost to repair the hull was just too much
and she ended on long life afloat.
Pete Tully acquired her from the last owners and has decided to
permanently dry dock her on Polestar Point. He plans to turn her
into an AirBnB where people can enjoy her rich history with
commanding views of Dardenne Slough. A far cry from the miles
under her keel but on full view of those who still travel Pool
26.
So, the next time a boater cruises by "Mae Belle" hoist one in a
toast to a once proud vessel.
Capt. Arlie Appler (Ret.)
PS:
My wife reminded of Mae Belle's great
stories afloat.
We were cruising upstream at Chester Illinois when I sensed
something from the fly bridge. I looked over my shoulder and a
F-15 out of McDonnell Douglas/Boeing flight test was flying nap
of the earth up the river. The test pilot gave us the aviators
salute, at eye level, lit the afterburners and disappeared in a
hurry! Our own personal air show.
On another voyage we had been traveling in really bad weather
the entire day when reaching the Cape Girardeau bend. A south
bound tow hailed us and said it's about to get worse. We had
planned a one horn passing when a micro burst appeared with a
complete loss of visibility. My radar was on but the rain
attenuation was too great and we lost visual with one another. I
turned toward the shore to exit the channel and not tangle with
a 20 barge tow. We both came out the other side and
congratulated ourselves from dodging and bad encounter. We layer
up for the night in the Cape Diversion Channel and drank many
grogs.
We could go on and on but those are some of her rich history.
This one is
going into
Just Never Know What You Will See on The
River Page ..
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Friday Sunset
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sun Pic
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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 of the
Mississippi River
Friday Sunset and
look out on north side of Eagles Nest Island. Flooding brought
down a lot of silt
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
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pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were posted by Laura Walker
on
RiverBills Boaters Group
Friday Fun Sight
This one is
going into
Just Never Know What You Will See on The
River Page ..
click here
RiverBill says.... Thanks for allowing us reposting your
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
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
Sunset Bar &
Grill
Godfrey, IL
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
Check
out the Sunset Bar & Grill
2807 W
Delmar Ave , Godfrey, Illinois
click here
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Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
Sat Afternoon.. June 27
3
of a Perfect Pair..1-4 pm
Sat Evening .. June 27
Gypsy Soul
Sun.. June 28
Pat Liston
Summer Menu..
click here
Fuel Dock and Ramp Now Open
You Can Now Order Your
Favorite Food and Drinks Through Our Online Ordering.
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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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Illinois
River at Kampsville, IL
.
YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2019 ....
was sent to us by Ferry Worker
The Kampsville Ferry
Wednesday Morning Sunrise
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Alton Marina
click here
for Facebook
Click
here for website
Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860
Fuel Dock is Open
Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm
Pump Out Available
Marina Store & Deli
are open Fri, Sat & Sun
Pool & shower house
opening is pending
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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
Tue
-
Thurs
11am-9pm
and
Fri
&
Sat
11am-til
the
last
customer
leaves
For
all
of
those
interested
in
breakfast,
we
will
now
be
serving
breakfast
Saturdays
and
Sunday’s
from
8am
to
10am.
See
you
soon!
Come
enjoy
your
favorite
dish
as
well
as
the
beautiful
view
of
the
river
from
the
decks
of
our
floating
restaurant.
Both
upstairs
and
downstairs
outdoor
decks
will
be
open
for
dining.
CRAB
FESTIVAL...
this
Sat
June
27 &
Sun
June
28
starting
at
noon!
click
here
for
menu
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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River News
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Added Sunday
Lock Closures
Illinois River........
Reprinted from Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps
Engineers) Facebook...
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Added Sunday
Where Did Our Pelicans Go ?
Mississippi River Near Clinton, Iowa
Pelicans Have Returned To Pool
13........
The American white pelicans have returned to
their summer paradise along the Mississippi River near Clinton,
Iowa once again. White pelicans have been in the region since
the early 1990s, when small groups lazily summered on the sand
bars.
In 2007, the first nesting colony took up
residence on two islands in the lower Pool 13 region of the
Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. This is
the only known pelican nesting colony on the Upper Mississippi
River.
The pelicans are now a common sight along the
Mississippi River and many of it's tributaries. Squadrons of
pelicans often leave the nesting colony to fly the skies over
Clinton, gliding along the air currents at great heights, and
travel miles inland........
Click here to
read more from clintonherald.com. With
Photo.
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Added Sunday
Ohio River At Olmstead, Illinois
First 2020 Tows Locked Through Olmstead
Locks And Dam........
River traffic recently locked through the
twin 1,200 foot-by-110 foot chambers at the Olmstead Locks and
Dam for the first time this year, and only the fourth time in
the project's history.
Ryan Lawrence, assistant operations manager
for the Louisville Engineer District's Locks and Dam project
office says that the weather conditions over the past few years
have been unique, but raising the wicket dam in June is much
more normal.
Crews at the Olmstead Locks and Dam started
raising the wicket dam on June 18th. It had also been raised in
August 2018, August 2019 and in November 2019 for a total of
around 100 days........
Click here to
read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net.
With Photo.
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River Cruising
American Queen Steamboat Company
Resuming Cruising Next Month........
The American Queen Steamboat Company has
announced that they will be resuming cruising along the
Mississippi River later this summer. John Waggoner, founder and
CEO of the American Queen Steamboat Company says that they are
thrilled to resume cruising on July 20th.
Wagoner added that they are hopeful that
guests will be ready to cruise the river and allow them continue
to offer the high quality, extraordinary cruising experience
that cruisers expect.
Gail Bryant, director of the Hannibal
Convention and Visitors Bureau says that Mark Twain's hometown
is excited to see the large riverboats return. Bryant adds that
Hannibal tourism will definitely benefit from the riverboat's
return........
Click here to
read this news story from hannibal.net. With
Photo.
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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
June 24, 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:
Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – 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.
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.
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 7:00 p.m., June 27, 2020, the Mel Price L/D
(auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, will be
closed to navigation for repairs. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
OSAGE
RIVER/MISSOURI RIVER/UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
OSAGE
RIVER/MISSOURI RIVER/UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - MARINE EVENT
On July 22, 2020, the Three Rivers Run, a
personal watercraft race will be held on the Osage, Missouri and
Upper Mississippi Rivers. The event will start at the Bagnell
Dam on the Osage River and will enter the Missouri River thence
proceed down bound to the Upper Mississippi River. The race will
end in the vicinity of the St. Louis Arch. Mariners are urged to
exercise caution in these areas when race participants are
present.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE 271.5 - TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 4,
2020, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each day, the Dresden
Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be closed for
maintenance. The L/D will be able to pass traffic from 6:00 p.m.
until 6:00 a.m., each day, with a 70-foot width restriction and
no ability to pull unpowered barges.
MILE 244.6 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 30,
2020, the Marseilles L/D in the vicinity of Mile 244.6, will be
closed for maintenance.
MILE 231.0 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 1, 2020 and continuing until October 30,
2020, the Starved Rock L/D in the vicinity of Mile 231.0, will
be closed for maintenance.
MILE 157.7 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 1,
2020, the Peoria L/D in the vicinity of Mile 157.7, will be
closed for maintenance.
MILE 80.2 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 1, 2020 and continuing until October 1,
2020, the LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2, will be
closed for maintenance
MILE 1.5 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
On July 2, 2020, from 9:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., the City of
Grafton fireworks display will be held in the vicinity of Miles
1.5. The COTP Upper Mississippi River has closed the river for
this event.
MISSOURI RIVER
MILE 28.8 - MILE
28.2 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE.
On July 4, 2020, from 8:30 p.m. until 10:00, the City of St.
Charles River Fest fireworks display will be held between
approximate Miles 28.8 and 28.2. The COTP Upper Mississippi
River has established a Safety Zone for this event.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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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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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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The Longest Day
Pool 26 River Crawl For A Cure.....
Thanks to everyone
that
came out and donated to the
Pool
26 River Crawl for a Cure last Saturday !
The Grand Prize Drawing will be
held this Sunday 6/28/2020 at 1pm live via Facebook.
Keep your anchor right here for more information
Some of our Sponsors
The 3rd
Chute, Ad creations, All American Painting, Alton Marina,
Boathouse Food & Deck, Con Trios, Grafton Harbor, The Hawg Pit,
Long Shot Marina, Midwest Clearance Center, Mike LaRosa Cabana
Bar, Polestar Marina, Port Charles Marina, RiverBills.com, The River Hut/Jill
Johnson,
River Roads Water Sports, Rivera Too Liquor, Tailored Senior Services, Tara Point,
Yacht Club Marina
Some of the Prizes
Boat Haul Out from Yacht Club Marine
Boat Haul Out from Port Charles Harbor
2 (Two) Alton Marina 2 night slip certificates
$100 Polestar Fuel card
1 NIGHT Stay At Tara Point Inn
$25 Gift Certificate at Grafton Harbor
2 person Float Tube from The River Hut
Mike's LaRosa Bar basket
Booze Baskets
You can still donate to help find a Cure
Click link below
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Missouri River At St. Charles, Missouri
4th Of July Fireworks Will
Commence........
Officials have announced that the Fourth of
July fireworks show will go on. The show is scheduled for 9:20
pm on the Fourth of July, and the city is encouraging the use of
social distancing and facemasks.
The City of St. Charles made the announcement
tha tthe coronavirus cases had decreased enough that they
believe that the fireworks show can be safely held along the
riverfront.........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kmov.com. With
Video.
Check
out more locations for River Fireworks...
click here
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor 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 6,390members as of 06-27-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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WWW.LONGSHOTMARINA.COM
Good
News !
The
front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Mike's LaRosa
Cantina Bar Facebook..click
here
Happy Luau weekend!
Soulard Island Dudes starting at 3, pig roast dinner at 5
and a bonfire at 8! Come try one of our sand bucket rum
cocktails! Perfect for two
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Mississippi River At West Alton,
Missouri
Public Access Areas Shut Down
Temporarily........
Starting on Friday, July 3rd, the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers will be closing down several public access
areas in West Alton, including Riverlands Way and Lincoln
Shields.
On July 3 - 5, Riverlands Way and Lincoln
Shields will be closed from 7 pm to 7 am.
Lincoln Shields South will be closed July 3 -
5.
All areas will reopen 7 am Monday, July
6th........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from advantagenews.com
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River Fireworks
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River.......
Thursday, July 2......Grafton, IL.. 9pm..Grafton
Riverfront..
click here
Saturday, July 4...... Mike's LaRosa Bar,Longshot
Marina, Portage des Sioux, Mo
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 4...... Louisiana, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Pool 22 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 4...... Hannibal, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo.......
Saturday, July 4...... Riverfront Park, St. Charles ..
click here
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Xtreme Bar Bingo ..Every Thursday
Xtreme
Bar Bingo is a NO COST, NO COVER bingo consisting of 9
games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as: cash
prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! At Xtreme Bar Bingo has a
progressive cash Jackpot game that starts out at $500 that
increases $250 plus a ball every week until its hit! Since
2018 Xtreme Bar Bingo has given away over $160,000 in cash
and prizes! Join us to be our next big winner
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Upcoming
Events
JUN 27 |
Backwoods Burden 5 Piece Band
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JUN 28 |
Decades Apart debut at The Hawg Pit
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
JUL
11 |
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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JUL
12 |
Blessing of The Bikes
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JUL
12 |
Tripwire at The Hawg Pit
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JUL
18 |
Whiskey Revolution |
JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
Check the Hawg Pit
Facebook Page for times..click
here
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Amphitheater Area Remains Cordoned Off For
Flood Repairs........
The area around Alton's Liberty Bank
Amphitheater Park remains cordoned off with signage that reads
"closed due to flooding", as there is still work to be
done to a fountain and some other pump work changes that will be
completed before the park reopens.
Alton Mayor Brant Walker says that he is
hoping that the park will be reopened by fall of 2020, however,
that will be dependant upon the COVID-19 outbreak and if the
required work is completed.
Walker says that there is still damage in the
park area caused by the 2019 floods that needs to be repaired.
He believes that Alton is close to receiving FEMA reimbursement
on the fountain work, which would help out considerably with the
project........
Click here to
read this news article from riverbender.com. With
Photo.
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Sad News
Connie L. Saatkamp
September 22, 1947 - June 24, 2020
Obituary
Connie L. Saatkamp, 72, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at
2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in
Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
She was born September 22, 1947 in Granite City, a daughter of the
late Edward Monroe Compton and Betty (Wilson) Mowery.
She had 13 years of dedicated service as a bus driver with RiverBend
Head Start. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Centralia. Connie
will be remembered for the love and special times shared with her
family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Saatkamp who she
married in 1979 and he passed away on July 3, 2007; a sister, Judy
Leach and two brothers, Daniel Mowery and Johnny Mowery.
She is survived by a son, James Castello of Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri; four grandchildren, Breanna Castello of Barkley, Kentucky,
Chandler Castello of St. Peters, Missouri, Eric Saatkamp of Iuka,
Illinois and Stephen Saatkamp of Kell, Illinois; two stepsons, Troy
(Susan) Saatkamp of Kell, Illinois and Michael (Jenna) Saatkamp of
Salem, Illinois; other extended family and friends.
In celebration of her life, friends and family will gather from
10:30 a.m. until time of a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. at the
Alma Cemetery in Alma, Illinois on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
Memorials may be made to the Moose Lodge in Centralia.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Connie L.
Saatkamp please visit our
Tribute Store.
Reprinted from Irwin Chapel...
click here
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 23 thru July 6 ....
click here
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Wednesday & Thursday...July 17 - 18, 2020
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
Catfishing Clinic......
Reprinted from Missouri Dept. of Conservation ...
click here |
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American Duchess
Setting Sail July 20, 2020......
Reprinted from Riverboat Enthusiasts Facebook...
click here |
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River
History....
June 27, 2006 in River History
The Boat at the RiverBend, the floating entertainment complex on the Alton,
IL riverfront, opened it's doors for business. |
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Living lands and Waters
Illinois River at Peoria.......
Reprinted from Living Lands and Waters Facebook...
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Missouri River At Jefferson City, Missouri
Legislature Approves Jeff City Port Authority, Governor To
Sign........
Last month, legislation that would create an official port
district in Jefferson City, Missouri passed the state
legislature, and is currently awaiting signing by Governor Mike
Parsons.
The legislation was sponsored by Missouri State Representative
Rudy Velt, who represents Jefferson City and a surrounding area
of Cole County. Velt notes the importance of container-on-vessel
in his idea for the future of the port project.
Velt says that the port is a part of the larger future plans for
having a larger type of vessel moving up and down the Missouri
and Mississippi Rivers, carrying more than 1,500 containers at a
time........
Click here to
read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Missouri River near Omaha, Nebraska
Wastewater Dumped Into The Missouri
River........
On Wednesday, the Nebraska Department of
Natural Resources allowed the City of Council Bluffs to
discharge up to 200,000 gallons of untreated wastewater into the
Missouri River.
The City of Council Bluffs had made the
request in order to repair a collapsed sewer pipe. People and
pets were encouraged to avoid the Missouri River downstream of
that area for the next several days........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from 3newsnow.com.
With Photo.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way
to the
"Walk Thru"
position on the dock
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
06-24-20
Come on down to the 3rd Chute ( both
locations) 50 Cent peel and eat shrimp that is deveined...we
have it in regular and Cajun style..they are Monster shrimp best
in the Riverbend area!!
We have our catfish dinner.. our own signature catfish...you got
to try it!!!
About our wings...we do have a new raspberry, blueberry and a
rub Wing. Come check it out!!
Always a good time at the 3rd chute!!!
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
The Alton Marina is currently open for
business but we are limited on our amenities. We are selling
fuel and doing pump outs every Thursday to Sunday from the hours
of 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
We will have take out service in our
Deli/Ship's Store starting June 13th. The Deli hours are Friday
3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M....Saturday 9:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M......Sunday
9:00 until 1:00 P.M.
We hope as the next few weeks progress
we will be adding more and more of the everyday services we
usually offer!
Please watch our website as we will post
what is new each week.
Please be safe and God Bless All Of Us!!
KAREN AND THE CREW
06-05-20
Fuel Dock is Open Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm
Pump Out Available
Marina Store & Deli are open Fri, Sat & Sun
Pool & shower house opening is pending |
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
OPEN Friday at 11AM June 26th, FULL MENU
& DRAFT & Drink List! INDOOR Dining, Carry Out & Curb Side....
Out Side Dining available 5-10pm
We are READY! We miss you
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Fri.. July 3..7:30pm.. Flip the Frog
band
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Sat Afternoon.. June 27
...3
of a Perfect Pair..1-4 pm
Sat Evening .. June 27
...Gypsy Soul
Sun.. June 28
...Pat Liston
Summer Menu ..
click here
Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm, Sun...11am-10pm
Fuel Dock and Ramp Now Open
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
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
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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
Open.......
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
6-27-20
We will be having a Celebration of life for Mark Flynn June 27th
12-??? Come share your memories and pictures.
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
The ARRR Bar
is Open on Weekends |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Our River Boat Cruises are OPENING
Saturday, June 27th.
Book your cruise at www.graftonharbor.com and enter code ~ 2OFF
~ in the promo box at checkout for a $2 discount per total
purchase or call 618-786-7678.
We have Covid guidelines in place.
Please arrive 30 minutes early for all cruises.
23 passengers will be allowed on the lower level and 26
passengers will be allowed on the upper level. Temperatures will
be taken and questions will be asked before everyone enters the
boat. Social distancing guidelines will incur.
Click here
for 2020 cruise schedule |
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 23 thru July 6 ....
click here
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
06-18-2020
Grafton Oyster bar is now serving breakfast every Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 11am. Bring Dad out Sunday and check it out!... click here for menuOur first Crab Festival will be next weekend June 27th & 28th from 11am to 9pm. Menu to follow.
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last customer leaves
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
Xtreme Bar Bingo ..Every Thursday
Upcoming Events
JUN 27 |
Backwoods Burden 5 Piece Band
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JUN 28 |
Decades Apart debut at The Hawg Pit
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
JUL
11 |
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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JUL
12 |
Blessing of The Bikes
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JUL
12 |
Tripwire at The Hawg Pit
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JUL
18 |
Whiskey Revolution |
JUL
18 |
Robert "Lefty Preacher"
Sampson |
JUL
19 |
Sonic Tonic |
Check the Hawg Pit Facebook Page for times...click
here
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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.
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
06-18-20
Permits in place. Getting bids on
foundation work
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will
be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
.
March 7, 2020
Our gas dock is up and running for you.
Have a great weekend boaters!!
Reposted from Lake Center marina Facebook....
click here
We’re excited to announce
40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members in 2020 !
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
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
Longshot Saloon..Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Good News !
The front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Dock Rentals on the Mississippi River
Safe Harbor Yacht Sales
The Canvas Man, LLC
Vessel Surveyor / Marine Consulting
Quality Marine Repair
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Port Charles Harbor
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
RT Pregame Patio Soft
Opening
Sat June 27.. 5 PM – 9 PM
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
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
4th of July Party
Sat Afternoon
~Music on the lawn
~Pool is Open
~Doc Hop. Best Appetizer Contest
Sat Evening
~ Lighted Boat Parade Contest
~ Fireworks at Louisiana, Mo
Riverfront
Sun
~10am - 12pm Blood Mary's
and Mimosas
Slip Reservation 217 437 2321
Click here for flyer
Check out Fatboys
Restaurant
Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
06-11-20
LOOK AT THIS FORECAST!!!
It’s shaping up to be a perfect weekend on the water!!
Are you gonna be out?
We’ll be here all weekend from 8:30am til 5:00pm!
OUR FUEL DOCK IS OPEN & we now have 93 OCTANE with
ValvTect!Diesel is also available.
THE SHOWERS& BATHROOMS in the BACK of the Rack Room are also
open!!!
We hope to see all of you soon! Call 636.250.4547 to schedule
your splash!!
Be safe & happy boating!
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
6-20-20
Footings are poured. Foundation started.
Finally some progress after permits were received.
Terry Alexander
6-12-20
Ice is finally here!!!
Located in front of marina office (old service office). Enjoy
your weekend on the water!!
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
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City
Grill ........................................ |
Open |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Mike's LaRosa@
Longshot Marina |
Open |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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FRIDAY
26 JUNE 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Illinois River
at Grafton, IL
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann
The Living Lands
and Waters
work barges
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Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
Sat... June 27.... 3
of a Perfect Pair.... 1-4 pm
Fuel Dock and Ramp Now Open
You Can Now Order Your
Favorite Food and Drinks Through Our Online Ordering.
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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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Flood of
2019
Road To
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Pool 26 of
the Mississippi River
Could see yellow line so was only about 8 inches so I drove my Crown-Vic to
Portage. And again Mother-Nature seemed against me leaving town. Car is very
clean at least. Water didn’t get inside but waves were breaking over bow
click pic to enlarge
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YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2019 ....
was sent to us by Capt'n Mark Newlin who hails out
of Portage des Sioux, Mo
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Alton Marina
click here
for Facebook
Click
here for website
Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860
Fuel Dock is Open
Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm
Pump Out Available
Marina Store & Deli
are open Fri, Sat & Sun
Pool & shower house
opening is pending
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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
full
time
Tuesday
-
Thursday
11am-9pm
and
Friday
and
Saturday
11am-til
the
last
customer
leaves
Grafton
Oyster
bar
is
now
serving
breakfast
every
Saturday
&
Sunday
from
8am
to
11am.
...
Come
enjoy
your
favorite
dish
as
well
as
the
beautiful
view
of
the
river
from
the
decks
of
our
floating
restaurant.
Both
upstairs
and
downstairs
outdoor
decks
will
be
open
for
dining.
Crab
Festival
...
June
27th
&
28th
from
11am
to
9pm.
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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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
June 24, 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:
Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – 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.
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.
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 7:00 p.m., June 27, 2020, the Mel Price L/D
(auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, will be
closed to navigation for repairs. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
OSAGE
RIVER/MISSOURI RIVER/UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
OSAGE
RIVER/MISSOURI RIVER/UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - MARINE EVENT
On July 22, 2020, the Three Rivers Run, a
personal watercraft race will be held on the Osage, Missouri and
Upper Mississippi Rivers. The event will start at the Bagnell
Dam on the Osage River and will enter the Missouri River thence
proceed down bound to the Upper Mississippi River. The race will
end in the vicinity of the St. Louis Arch. Mariners are urged to
exercise caution in these areas when race participants are
present.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE 271.5 - TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 4,
2020, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each day, the Dresden
Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be closed for
maintenance. The L/D will be able to pass traffic from 6:00 p.m.
until 6:00 a.m., each day, with a 70-foot width restriction and
no ability to pull unpowered barges.
MILE 244.6 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 30,
2020, the Marseilles L/D in the vicinity of Mile 244.6, will be
closed for maintenance.
MILE 231.0 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 1, 2020 and continuing until October 30,
2020, the Starved Rock L/D in the vicinity of Mile 231.0, will
be closed for maintenance.
MILE 157.7 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 1,
2020, the Peoria L/D in the vicinity of Mile 157.7, will be
closed for maintenance.
MILE 80.2 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 1, 2020 and continuing until October 1,
2020, the LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2, will be
closed for maintenance
MILE 1.5 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
On July 2, 2020, from 9:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., the City of
Grafton fireworks display will be held in the vicinity of Miles
1.5. The COTP Upper Mississippi River has closed the river for
this event.
MISSOURI RIVER
MILE 28.8 - MILE
28.2 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE.
On July 4, 2020, from 8:30 p.m. until 10:00, the City of St.
Charles River Fest fireworks display will be held between
approximate Miles 28.8 and 28.2. The COTP Upper Mississippi
River has established a Safety Zone for this event.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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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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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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The Longest Day
Pool 26 River Crawl For A Cure.....
Thanks to everyone
that
came out and donated to the
Pool
26 River Crawl for a Cure last Saturday !
The Grand Prize Drawing will be
held this Sunday 6/28/2020 at 1pm live via Facebook.
Keep your anchor right here for more information
Some of our Sponsors
The 3rd
Chute, Ad creations, All American Painting, Alton Marina,
Boathouse Food & Deck, Con Trios, Grafton Harbor, The Hawg Pit,
Long Shot Marina, Midwest Clearance Center, Mike LaRosa Cabana
Bar, Polestar Marina, Port Charles Marina, RiverBills.com, The River Hut/Jill
Johnson,
River Roads Water Sports, Rivera Too Liquor, Tailored Senior Services, Tara Point,
Yacht Club Marina
Some of the Prizes
Boat Haul Out from Yacht Club Marine
Boat Haul Out from Port Charles Harbor
2 (Two) Alton Marina 2 night slip certificates
$100 Polestar Fuel card
1 NIGHT Stay At Tara Point Inn
$25 Gift Certificate at Grafton Harbor
2 person Float Tube from The River Hut
Mike's LaRosa Bar basket
Booze Baskets
You can still donate to help find a Cure
Click link below
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Missouri River At St. Charles, Missouri
4th Of July Fireworks Will
Commence........
Officials have announced that the Fourth of
July fireworks show will go on. The show is scheduled for 9:20
pm on the Fourth of July, and the city is encouraging the use of
social distancing and facemasks.
The City of St. Charles made the announcement
tha tthe coronavirus cases had decreased enough that they
believe that the fireworks show can be safely held along the
riverfront.........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kmov.com. With
Video.
Check
out more locations for River Fireworks...
click here
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor 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 6,373members as of 06-25-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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WWW.LONGSHOTMARINA.COM
Good
News !
The
front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Mike's LaRosa
Cantina Bar Facebook..click
here
Good
News !
The
front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Lock and Dam Closures.......
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 7:00 p.m., June 27, 2020, the Mel Price L/D
(auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, will be
closed to navigation for repairs. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE 271.5 - TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 4, 2020,
from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each day, the Dresden Island L/D
in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be closed for maintenance.
The L/D will be able to pass traffic from 6:00 p.m. until 6:00
a.m., each day, with a 70-foot width restriction and no ability
to pull unpowered barges.
MILE 244.6 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 30, 2020,
the Marseilles L/D in the vicinity of Mile 244.6, will be closed
for maintenance.
MILE 231.0 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 1, 2020 and continuing until October 30, 2020,
the Starved Rock L/D in the vicinity of Mile 231.0, will be
closed for maintenance.
MILE 157.7 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 1, 2020,
the Peoria L/D in the vicinity of Mile 157.7, will be closed for
maintenance.
MILE 80.2 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 1, 2020 and continuing until October 1, 2020,
the LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2, will be closed
for maintenance
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River Fireworks
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River.......
Thursday, July 2......Grafton, IL.. 9pm..Grafton
Riverfront..
click here
Saturday, July 4...... Mike's LaRosa Bar,Longshot
Marina, Portage des Sioux, Mo
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 4...... Louisiana, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Pool 22 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 4...... Hannibal, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo.......
Saturday, July 4...... Riverfront Park, St. Charles ..
click here
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Xtreme Bar Bingo ..Every Thursday
Xtreme
Bar Bingo is a NO COST, NO COVER bingo consisting of 9
games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as: cash
prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! At Xtreme Bar Bingo has a
progressive cash Jackpot game that starts out at $500 that
increases $250 plus a ball every week until its hit! Since
2018 Xtreme Bar Bingo has given away over $160,000 in cash
and prizes! Join us to be our next big winner
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Upcoming
Events
JUN 27 |
Backwoods Burden 5 Piece Band
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JUN 28 |
Decades Apart debut at The Hawg Pit
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
JUL
11 |
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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JUL
12 |
Blessing of The Bikes
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JUL
12 |
Tripwire at The Hawg Pit
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JUL
18 |
Whiskey Revolution |
JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
Check the Hawg Pit
Facebook Page for times..click
here
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Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois
Rivers At Grafton, Illinois
Riverboat Cruises Resuming
Saturday........
The Grafton Harbor recently announced that
riverboat tours along the Mississippi River aboard the Hakuna
Matata are scheduled to resume on Saturday, June 27th.
Grafton Harbor will be following pandemic
guidelines and are requesting that passengers arrive 30 minutes
early for all cruises. Guest temperatures will be taken and
health questions will be asked prior to anyone boarding the
boat. Social distancing guidelines will be in effect as well.
The 90 minute riverboat cruises will begin at
6:30 pm through July. In addition to Saturday's cruise, there
are others scheduled for July 2nd - 4th, 11th, 18th and the
25th........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
Click here to
visit the Grafton Harbor website for more information.
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Website
40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 23 thru July 6 ....
click here
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
OPEN Friday at 11AM June 26th, FULL MENU
& DRAFT & Drink List! INDOOR Dining, Carry Out & Curb Side....
Out Side Dining available 5-10pm
We are READY! We miss you
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Mel's Illinois Riverdock Restaurant
Illinois River at Hardin, IL........
Reprinted from Mel's Illinois River Dock Restaurant Facebook..
click here
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Upcoming Events.....July 4, 2020
Two Rivers Marina
Lighted Boat Parade
Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo........
Reprinted from the Two Rivers Marina Facebook..
click here
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Friday -Sunday, July 3 - 5, 2020
Operation Dry Water....
Reprinted
from Operation Dry Water Facebook...Click
here |
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Upcoming Events.....Thursday, July 9, 2020
Con Trios Yacht Club
Meet & Greet at the Boathouse......
Reposted from
Con Trios Yacht Club Facebook ...
click here
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River
History....
June
26, 2019 River History....Flood of 2019
Kinders announced they would not be opening for the 2019 season because
of all of the work that needs to be done to the recently flooded building |
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Boating Safety
Coast Guard: Boating Deaths Continue To Decrease........
The U.S. Coast Guard recently released their 2019 Recreational
Boating Statistics Report, which reveals a continuing decrease
in the number of American boating deaths.
This downward trend is in it's third straight year. The total
boating deaths reflect a decrease of 3.2 percent, falling from
633 boating deaths in 2018 to 613 during 2019.
The 61st annual report, the 2019 Recreational Boating
Statistics. contains statistics on recreational boating
accidents as well as state registration information........
Click here to
read this news article from boatingindustry.com.
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U.S. Warships
USS St. Louis Heads To Florida For
Commissioning........
On Saturday, the newest ship in the U.S.
Naval fleet set sail from Marinette, Wisconsin and headed for
Florida, where the vessel will be officially commissioned and
added to the Navy's operating fleet on August 8th.
During the ship's one month voyage, known as
a "sailaway" the LCS-19 is flying the flags of the St. Louis
Blues and the St. Louis Cardinals among others. The sailaway
marks the end of the vessel's construction period. She will be
officially named the USS St. Louis when she is
commissioned.
This is the seventh ship to bear St. Louis'
name, beginning with a sloop of war launched in 1828. After
that, the name was carried by a Civil War gunboat, a
Spanish-American War troop ship, a World War I cruiser, a World
War II light cruiser and most recently, a cargo ship
decommissioned in 1991........
Click here to
read this news report from stltoday.com. With
Photo.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way
to the
"Walk Thru"
position on the dock
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
06-24-20
Come on down to the 3rd Chute ( both
locations) 50 Cent peel and eat shrimp that is deveined...we
have it in regular and Cajun style..they are Monster shrimp best
in the Riverbend area!!
We have our catfish dinner.. our own signature catfish...you got
to try it!!!
About our wings...we do have a new raspberry, blueberry and a
rub Wing. Come check it out!!
Always a good time at the 3rd chute!!!
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
The Alton Marina is currently open for
business but we are limited on our amenities. We are selling
fuel and doing pump outs every Thursday to Sunday from the hours
of 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
We will have take out service in our
Deli/Ship's Store starting June 13th. The Deli hours are Friday
3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M....Saturday 9:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M......Sunday
9:00 until 1:00 P.M.
We hope as the next few weeks progress
we will be adding more and more of the everyday services we
usually offer!
Please watch our website as we will post
what is new each week.
Please be safe and God Bless All Of Us!!
KAREN AND THE CREW
06-05-20
Fuel Dock is Open Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm
Pump Out Available
Marina Store & Deli are open Fri, Sat & Sun
Pool & shower house opening is pending |
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
OPEN Friday at 11AM June 26th, FULL MENU
& DRAFT & Drink List! INDOOR Dining, Carry Out & Curb Side....
Out Side Dining available 5-10pm
We are READY! We miss you
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Sat.. June 27...3 of a Perfect Pair..1-4 pm
Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm, Sun...11am-10pm
Fuel Dock and Ramp Now Open
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
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
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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
Open.......
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
6-27-20
We will be having a Celebration of life for Mark Flynn June 27th
12-??? Come share your memories and pictures.
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
The ARRR Bar
is Open on Weekends |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Our River Boat Cruises are OPENING
Saturday, June 27th.
Book your cruise at www.graftonharbor.com and enter code ~ 2OFF
~ in the promo box at checkout for a $2 discount per total
purchase or call 618-786-7678.
We have Covid guidelines in place.
Please arrive 30 minutes early for all cruises.
23 passengers will be allowed on the lower level and 26
passengers will be allowed on the upper level. Temperatures will
be taken and questions will be asked before everyone enters the
boat. Social distancing guidelines will incur.
Click here
for 2020 cruise schedule |
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 23 thru July 6 ....
click here
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
06-18-2020
Grafton Oyster bar is now serving breakfast every Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 11am. Bring Dad out Sunday and check it out!... click here for menuOur first Crab Festival will be next weekend June 27th & 28th from 11am to 9pm. Menu to follow.
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last customer leaves
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
Xtreme Bar Bingo ..Every Thursday
Upcoming Events
JUN 27 |
Backwoods Burden 5 Piece Band
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JUN 28 |
Decades Apart debut at The Hawg Pit
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
JUL
11 |
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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JUL
12 |
Blessing of The Bikes
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JUL
12 |
Tripwire at The Hawg Pit
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JUL
18 |
Whiskey Revolution |
JUL
18 |
Robert "Lefty Preacher"
Sampson |
JUL
19 |
Sonic Tonic |
Check the Hawg Pit Facebook Page for times...click
here
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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.
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
06-18-20
Permits in place. Getting bids on
foundation work
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will
be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
.
March 7, 2020
Our gas dock is up and running for you.
Have a great weekend boaters!!
Reposted from Lake Center marina Facebook....
click here
We’re excited to announce
40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members in 2020 !
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
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
Longshot Saloon..Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Good News !
The front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Dock Rentals on the Mississippi River
Safe Harbor Yacht Sales
The Canvas Man, LLC
Vessel Surveyor / Marine Consulting
Quality Marine Repair
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Port Charles Harbor
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
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
4th of July Party
Sat Afternoon
~Music on the lawn
~Pool is Open
~Doc Hop. Best Appetizer Contest
Sat Evening
~ Lighted Boat Parade Contest
~ Fireworks at Louisiana, Mo
Riverfront
Sun
~10am - 12pm Blood Mary's
and Mimosas
Slip Reservation 217 437 2321
Click here for flyer
Check out Fatboys
Restaurant
Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
06-11-20
LOOK AT THIS FORECAST!!!
It’s shaping up to be a perfect weekend on the water!!
Are you gonna be out?
We’ll be here all weekend from 8:30am til 5:00pm!
OUR FUEL DOCK IS OPEN & we now have 93 OCTANE with
ValvTect!Diesel is also available.
THE SHOWERS& BATHROOMS in the BACK of the Rack Room are also
open!!!
We hope to see all of you soon! Call 636.250.4547 to schedule
your splash!!
Be safe & happy boating!
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
6-20-20
Footings are poured. Foundation started.
Finally some progress after permits were received.
Terry Alexander
6-12-20
Ice is finally here!!!
Located in front of marina office (old service office). Enjoy
your weekend on the water!!
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
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City
Grill ........................................ |
Open |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Mike's LaRosa@
Longshot Marina |
Open |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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THURSDAY
25 JUNE 2020
National
Catfish Day
In 1987 President Ronald Regan proclaimed June 25th as
national Catfish Day, so celebrate today by cruising on up
to your favorite River Eatery and ordering one up or get out
the ol' rod and reel and catch some of those whiskered fish
today….
There are over 3,000 different species of catfish in the
world, but river cats rule !
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.....
A shot looking
across the Mississippi River
from Mike's
LaRosa Cantina at Longshot Marina in Portage des Sioux, Mo
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Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
Sat... June 27.... 3
of a Perfect Pair.... 1-4 pm
Fuel Dock and Ramp Now Open
You Can Now Order Your
Favorite Food and Drinks Through Our Online Ordering.
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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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
The
Original Golden
Eagle Ferry
click pic to enlarge
.
YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2019 ....
was sent to us by Captain John Reed
The original golden eagle ferry
still floating.
It is on the Illinois river north
of the Kampsville Ferry, the paddle wheel has been removed.
John
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File photo of
Golden Eagle Ferry in the 50"s courtesy Boat Photo Museum
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Alton Marina
click here
for Facebook
Click
here for website
Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860
Fuel Dock is Open
Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm
Pump Out Available
Marina Store & Deli
are open Fri, Sat & Sun
Pool & shower house
opening is pending
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More Boats
on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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National
Weather Service
River Levels Graphs / Flood Warnings
.........
Mississippi River
Gauges
Check out RiverBills River Gages
Page...
Alton, IL to St. Paul, MN
....
click here
Missouri River
Gauges
Check out National Weather Service
River Gages
Sioux City, IA to St.
Charles, MO ....click
here
Illinois River
Missouri River
Click here
for RiverBills Mississippi River Gauge Page
Click here for
current weather conditions on WunderMap
Click here for U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, St. Louis District, River & Reservoir Daily Report.
Click here
to activate map from NOAA's National Weather Service website then click on
gauge location for current river levels, river forecast and flood watches,
warnings and advisories.
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
is OPEN For Outdoor Dinning and Carry
Out |
Open
full
time
Tuesday
-
Thursday
11am-9pm
and
Friday
and
Saturday
11am-til
the
last
customer
leaves
Grafton
Oyster
bar
is
now
serving
breakfast
every
Saturday
&
Sunday
from
8am
to
11am.
...
Come
enjoy
your
favorite
dish
as
well
as
the
beautiful
view
of
the
river
from
the
decks
of
our
floating
restaurant.
Both
upstairs
and
downstairs
outdoor
decks
will
be
open
for
dining.
Crab
Festival
...
June
27th
&
28th
from
11am
to
9pm.
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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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
June 24, 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:
Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – 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.
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.
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 7:00 p.m., June 27, 2020, the Mel Price L/D
(auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, will be
closed to navigation for repairs. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
OSAGE
RIVER/MISSOURI RIVER/UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
OSAGE
RIVER/MISSOURI RIVER/UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - MARINE EVENT
On July 22, 2020, the Three Rivers Run, a
personal watercraft race will be held on the Osage, Missouri and
Upper Mississippi Rivers. The event will start at the Bagnell
Dam on the Osage River and will enter the Missouri River thence
proceed down bound to the Upper Mississippi River. The race will
end in the vicinity of the St. Louis Arch. Mariners are urged to
exercise caution in these areas when race participants are
present.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE 271.5 - TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 4,
2020, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each day, the Dresden
Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be closed for
maintenance. The L/D will be able to pass traffic from 6:00 p.m.
until 6:00 a.m., each day, with a 70-foot width restriction and
no ability to pull unpowered barges.
MILE 244.6 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 30,
2020, the Marseilles L/D in the vicinity of Mile 244.6, will be
closed for maintenance.
MILE 231.0 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 1, 2020 and continuing until October 30,
2020, the Starved Rock L/D in the vicinity of Mile 231.0, will
be closed for maintenance.
MILE 157.7 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 6, 2020 and continuing until October 1,
2020, the Peoria L/D in the vicinity of Mile 157.7, will be
closed for maintenance.
MILE 80.2 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing July 1, 2020 and continuing until October 1,
2020, the LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2, will be
closed for maintenance
MILE 1.5 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
On July 2, 2020, from 9:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., the City of
Grafton fireworks display will be held in the vicinity of Miles
1.5. The COTP Upper Mississippi River has closed the river for
this event.
MISSOURI RIVER
MILE 28.8 - MILE
28.2 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE.
On July 4, 2020, from 8:30 p.m. until 10:00, the City of St.
Charles River Fest fireworks display will be held between
approximate Miles 28.8 and 28.2. The COTP Upper Mississippi
River has established a Safety Zone for this event.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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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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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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The Longest Day
Pool 26 River Crawl For A Cure.....
Thanks to everyone
that
came out and donated to the
Pool
26 River Crawl for a Cure last Saturday !
The Grand Prize Drawing will be
held this Sunday 6/28/2020 at 1pm live via Facebook.
Keep your anchor right here for more information
Some of our Sponsors
The 3rd
Chute, Ad creations, All American Painting, Alton Marina,
Boathouse Food & Deck, Con Trios, Grafton Harbor, The Hawg Pit,
Long Shot Marina, Midwest Clearance Center, Mike LaRosa Cabana
Bar, Polestar Marina, Port Charles Marina, RiverBills.com, The River Hut/Jill
Johnson,
River Roads Water Sports, Rivera Too Liquor, Tailored Senior Services, Tara Point,
Yacht Club Marina
Some of the Prizes
Boat Haul Out from Yacht Club Marine
Boat Haul Out from Port Charles Harbor
2 (Two) Alton Marina 2 night slip certificates
$100 Polestar Fuel card
1 NIGHT Stay At Tara Point Inn
$25 Gift Certificate at Grafton Harbor
2 person Float Tube from The River Hut
Mike's LaRosa Bar basket
Booze Baskets
You can still donate to help find a Cure
Click link below
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Missouri River At St. Charles, Missouri
4th Of July Fireworks Will
Commence........
Officials have announced that the Fourth of
July fireworks show will go on. The show is scheduled for 9:20
pm on the Fourth of July, and the city is encouraging the use of
social distancing and facemasks.
The City of St. Charles made the announcement
tha tthe coronavirus cases had decreased enough that they
believe that the fireworks show can be safely held along the
riverfront.........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kmov.com. With
Video.
Check
out more locations for River Fireworks...
click here
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor 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 6,373members as of 06-25-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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WWW.LONGSHOTMARINA.COM
Good
News !
The
front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Mike's LaRosa
Cantina Bar Facebook..click
here
Good
News !
The
front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
National Great Rivers Museum Reopening
Next Week........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has
announced that the National Great Rivers Museum adjacent to the
Melvin Price Locks and Dam at Alton, Illinois will be reopening
on Wednesday, July 1.
Corps officials say that health and safety
standards at the museum are a priority, so they will be
following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, as well as guidelines from state and local public
health organizations.
Tours of the National Great Rivers Museum
will be confined to the back promenade beginning at 10 am, 1 pm
and 3 pm. Visitors are advised to maintain social distancing,
follow signage and floor markings and museum staff
directions........
Click here to
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River Fireworks
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River.......
Thursday, July 2......Grafton, IL.. 9pm..Grafton
Riverfront..
click here
Saturday, July 4...... Mike's LaRosa Bar,Longshot
Marina, Portage des Sioux, Mo
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 4...... Louisiana, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Pool 22 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 4...... Hannibal, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo.......
Saturday, July 4...... Riverfront Park, St. Charles ..
click here
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Xtreme Bar Bingo ..Every Thursday
Xtreme
Bar Bingo is a NO COST, NO COVER bingo consisting of 9
games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as: cash
prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! At Xtreme Bar Bingo has a
progressive cash Jackpot game that starts out at $500 that
increases $250 plus a ball every week until its hit! Since
2018 Xtreme Bar Bingo has given away over $160,000 in cash
and prizes! Join us to be our next big winner
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Upcoming
Events
JUN 27 |
Backwoods Burden 5 Piece Band
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JUN 28 |
Decades Apart debut at The Hawg Pit
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
JUL
11 |
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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JUL
12 |
Blessing of The Bikes
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JUL
12 |
Tripwire at The Hawg Pit
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JUL
18 |
Whiskey Revolution |
JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
Check the Hawg Pit
Facebook Page for times..click
here
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Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois
Summer Programs Offered By The Nature
Institute........
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic is still in
effect, The Nature Institute in Godfrey, Illinois has announced
that they will be offering a variety of summer programs.
Approximately a month ago, The Nature
Institute cancelled their summer camps, however, there are
plenty of activities being offered at the facility, such as
picnics.
The Nature Institute Executive Director
Angela Moan says that they will be looking to add programming
later in the year if the opportunity arises........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from riverbender.com. With
Photo and Audio.
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Website
40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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Grafton Harbor
River Boat Cruises Opening Sat, June 27........
Reprinted from the Grafton Harbor Facebook..
click here
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill........
Reprinted from the 3rd Chute Facebook..
click here
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Lower Mississippi River
Corps Begins Revetment Season........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District started their
riverbank revetment season on June 11, 2020. The Corps' Mat
Sinking Unit installs articulated concrete mattresses along the
banks of the Mississippi River in order to stabilize the bank
and maintain the proper navigation channel alignment.
According to Memphis District Commander Colonel Zachary Miller,
protecting the banks of the Mississippi River helps keep the
channel in place, which maintains the necessary depth and
alignment that allows thousands of tows to travel the river each
year.
Miller says that without the revetments, the Mississippi River
would shift, resulting in new shallow cutoffs that would be
hazardous to travel through. He adds that the revetment program
helps keep the river in it's place, preventing it from directly
striking the levees........
Click here to
read this news report from waterwasyjournal.net. With
Photo.
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River
History....
June
25, 1906 In River History
U.S. Congress passes bill authorizing construction of a bridge spanning
the Mississippi River at St. Louis. The bridge was initially called the "St.
Louis Municipal Bridge" and known popularly as the "Free Bridge" due to the
original lack of tolls.
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Boating Mishaps On Indiana's Cedar Lake
Family Sinks Two Trucks Trying To Save Sinking
Boat........
A family recently attempted to save their sinking boat on Cedar
Lake in Indiana by using two trucks. Their efforts were not
successful. Reportedly, a Jeep Wrangler and a Ford Raptor were
swamped in the attempt to save the sinking $300,000 Pavati AL 26
wakeboat.
Chris Bruce, a writer for motor1.com wrote that while those
vehicles are rugged, they should not be driven into a lake.
Caleb Jacobs of The Drive called the move a "headscratcher",
noting that the water was pretty shallow for a boat, but for a
couple of truck, no matter their four-wheeling pedegree, it was
too deep.........
Click here to
read this news story from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photos and Video
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The Lock and Dam 10 lockmaster house, in Guttenberg, Iowa, is
currently being repaired to ensure it continues to serve as a
symbol of the 1930s and the construction of the 9-foot
navigation channel. The lockmaster house was built between 1937
and 1938 and is the last remaining lockmaster residence in its
original location on the Mississippi River.
Photo courtesy US Army Corps of Engineers
Mississippi River At Guttenberg, Iowa
Corps Starting Repairs To Lockmaster House.........
Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul
District have started on the repair work at the Lock and Dam
No.10 lockmaster house at Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam
No.10 in Guttenberg, Iowa.
The Corps awarded the contract for the project to Aegean
Construction Supply Corporation of Shalimar, Florida to complete
the rehabilitation work. Crews began work back in May and hope
to wrap up the project by fall's end.
The Corps developed a historic preservation management plan for
the house last year, and they are now implementing the
recommendations that will improve visitor safety, including the
removal of lead paint, restoring the roof, wood siding and
chimney, as well as reconditioning the shutters and
windows........
Click here to
read this news story from waterwaysjournal.net.
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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
06-24-20
Come on down to the 3rd Chute ( both
locations) 50 Cent peel and eat shrimp that is deveined...we
have it in regular and Cajun style..they are Monster shrimp best
in the Riverbend area!!
We have our catfish dinner.. our own signature catfish...you got
to try it!!!
About our wings...we do have a new raspberry, blueberry and a
rub Wing. Come check it out!!
Always a good time at the 3rd chute!!!
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
The Alton Marina is currently open for
business but we are limited on our amenities. We are selling
fuel and doing pump outs every Thursday to Sunday from the hours
of 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
We will have take out service in our
Deli/Ship's Store starting June 13th. The Deli hours are Friday
3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M....Saturday 9:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M......Sunday
9:00 until 1:00 P.M.
We hope as the next few weeks progress
we will be adding more and more of the everyday services we
usually offer!
Please watch our website as we will post
what is new each week.
Please be safe and God Bless All Of Us!!
KAREN AND THE CREW
06-05-20
Fuel Dock is Open Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm
Pump Out Available
Marina Store & Deli are open Fri, Sat & Sun
Pool & shower house opening is pending |
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Thank you to everyone that came out to
Dine & got Carry Out with Us this past weekend! We appreciate
your support and patience while we are adjusting to the new
normal ❤
We will be back open this Thursday for
OUTSIDE Dining/ Curb Side & Carry Out
Thursday June 18- 4-10pm
Friday June 19- 3-10pm
Saturday June 20- 12-10pm
Sunday June 21- 12-8pm
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Sat.. June 27...3 of a Perfect Pair..1-4 pm
Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm, Sun...11am-10pm
Fuel Dock and Ramp Now Open
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
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
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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
Open.......
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
6-27-20
We will be having a Celebration of life for Mark Flynn June 27th
12-??? Come share your memories and pictures.
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
The ARRR Bar
is Open on Weekends |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Our River Boat Cruises are OPENING
Saturday, June 27th.
Book your cruise at www.graftonharbor.com and enter code ~ 2OFF
~ in the promo box at checkout for a $2 discount per total
purchase or call 618-786-7678.
We have Covid guidelines in place.
Please arrive 30 minutes early for all cruises.
23 passengers will be allowed on the lower level and 26
passengers will be allowed on the upper level. Temperatures will
be taken and questions will be asked before everyone enters the
boat. Social distancing guidelines will incur.
Click here
for 2020 cruise schedule |
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 23 thru July 6 ....
click here
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
06-18-2020
Grafton Oyster bar is now serving breakfast every Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 11am. Bring Dad out Sunday and check it out!... click here for menuOur first Crab Festival will be next weekend June 27th & 28th from 11am to 9pm. Menu to follow.
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last customer leaves
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
Xtreme Bar Bingo ..Every Thursday
Upcoming Events
JUN 27 |
Backwoods Burden 5 Piece Band
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JUN 28 |
Decades Apart debut at The Hawg Pit
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
JUL
11 |
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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JUL
12 |
Blessing of The Bikes
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JUL
12 |
Tripwire at The Hawg Pit
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JUL
18 |
Whiskey Revolution |
JUL
18 |
Robert "Lefty Preacher"
Sampson |
JUL
19 |
Sonic Tonic |
Check the Hawg Pit Facebook Page for times...click
here
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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.
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
06-18-20
Permits in place. Getting bids on
foundation work
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will
be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
.
March 7, 2020
Our gas dock is up and running for you.
Have a great weekend boaters!!
Reposted from Lake Center marina Facebook....
click here
We’re excited to announce
40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members in 2020 !
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
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
Longshot Saloon..Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Good News !
The front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Dock Rentals on the Mississippi River
Safe Harbor Yacht Sales
The Canvas Man, LLC
Vessel Surveyor / Marine Consulting
Quality Marine Repair
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Port Charles Harbor
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
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
4th of July Party
Sat Afternoon
~Music on the lawn
~Pool is Open
~Doc Hop. Best Appetizer Contest
Sat Evening
~ Lighted Boat Parade Contest
~ Fireworks at Louisiana, Mo
Riverfront
Sun
~10am - 12pm Blood Mary's
and Mimosas
Slip Reservation 217 437 2321
Click here for flyer
Check out Fatboys
Restaurant
Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
06-11-20
LOOK AT THIS FORECAST!!!
It’s shaping up to be a perfect weekend on the water!!
Are you gonna be out?
We’ll be here all weekend from 8:30am til 5:00pm!
OUR FUEL DOCK IS OPEN & we now have 93 OCTANE with
ValvTect!Diesel is also available.
THE SHOWERS& BATHROOMS in the BACK of the Rack Room are also
open!!!
We hope to see all of you soon! Call 636.250.4547 to schedule
your splash!!
Be safe & happy boating!
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
6-20-20
Footings are poured. Foundation started.
Finally some progress after permits were received.
Terry Alexander
6-12-20
Ice is finally here!!!
Located in front of marina office (old service office). Enjoy
your weekend on the water!!
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
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City
Grill ........................................ |
Open |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Mike's LaRosa@
Longshot Marina |
Open |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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WEDNESDAY
24 JUNE 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Polestar Marina
Pool 26 Mississippi
River
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us By Wench Martha
The Latest River Creation
By Capt Tim and
Pete Tully
This one is
going into
Just Never Know What You Will See on The
River Page ..
click here |
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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 Alton
Motor Boat Club on Piasa Creek of the Mississippi River
Cool Clouds !
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Longshot Marina
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
At Portage des
Sioux, Mo
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Becky Dallwitz of Longshot Marina.
Moving docks & dirt for more developments @
Longshot Marina &
Mikes LaRosa Cabana Bar.
It’s coming up on year of clean up from 2019 disastrous flood.
We’ve come a long way and we’re excited to keep the projects and
improvements going!
Becky
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Northwoods
Three Lakes
Wisconsin
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Andrew Zeller of
STL Go Fast Boats
STL invades
the Northwoods
Three Lakes Wisconsin
From the
Three Lakes Chamber of Commerce:
Three
Lakes is a cozy community on the south end of 28 interconnected
lakes – the largest chain of inland freshwater lakes in the
world. Here, anglers find some of the finest musky, walleye and
trout fishing in the Northwoods. Three Lakes is also on the
western edge of the spectacular 650,000-acre Chequamegon-Nicolet
National Forest offering scenic bicycling, hiking, camping, and
hunting...click
here
Map...
click here
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Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
Sat... June 27.... 3
of a Perfect Pair.... 1-4 pm
Fuel Dock and Ramp Now Open
You Can Now Order Your
Favorite Food and Drinks Through Our Online Ordering.
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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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Flood of 2019
Boathouse Sunset !
Richard and I, after working all day,
found this amazing sunset
.
YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2019 ....
was sent to us by Toni Luttrell of the
Boathouse Food & Deck...
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Alton Marina
click here
for Facebook
Click
here for website
Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860
Fuel Dock is Open
Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm
Pump Out Available
Marina Store & Deli
are open Fri, Sat & Sun
Pool & shower house
opening is pending
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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
full
time
Tuesday
-
Thursday
11am-9pm
and
Friday
and
Saturday
11am-til
the
last
customer
leaves
Grafton
Oyster
bar
is
now
serving
breakfast
every
Saturday
&
Sunday
from
8am
to
11am.
...
Come
enjoy
your
favorite
dish
as
well
as
the
beautiful
view
of
the
river
from
the
decks
of
our
floating
restaurant.
Both
upstairs
and
downstairs
outdoor
decks
will
be
open
for
dining.
Crab
Festival
...
June
27th
&
28th
from
11am
to
9pm.
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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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
June 17, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges
continue excavating around both left and right descending
navigation piers and the right descending pier of the center
span. Work barges should not encroach more than 50 feet into the
navigation channel, at any time. For work barge locations,
mariners are encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V
KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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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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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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The Longest Day
Pool 26 River Crawl For A Cure.....
Thanks to everyone
that
came out and donated to the
Pool
26 River Crawl for a Cure last Saturday !
The Grand Prize Drawing will be
held this Sunday 6/28/2020 at 1pm live via Facebook.
Keep your anchor right here for more information
Some of our Sponsors
The 3rd
Chute, Ad creations, All American Painting, Alton Marina,
Boathouse Food & Deck, Con Trios, Grafton Harbor, The Hawg Pit,
Long Shot Marina, Midwest Clearance Center, Mike LaRosa Cabana
Bar, Polestar Marina, Port Charles Marina, RiverBills.com, The River Hut/Jill
Johnson,
River Roads Water Sports, Rivera Too Liquor, Tailored Senior Services, Tara Point,
Yacht Club Marina
Some of the Prizes
Boat Haul Out from Yacht Club Marine
Boat Haul Out from Port Charles Harbor
2 (Two) Alton Marina 2 night slip certificates
$100 Polestar Fuel card
1 NIGHT Stay At Tara Point Inn
$25 Gift Certificate at Grafton Harbor
2 person Float Tube from The River Hut
Mike's LaRosa Bar basket
Booze Baskets
You can still donate to help find a Cure
Click link below
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Missouri River At St. Charles, Missouri
4th Of July Fireworks Will
Commence........
Officials have announced that the Fourth of
July fireworks show will go on. The show is scheduled for 9:20
pm on the Fourth of July, and the city is encouraging the use of
social distancing and facemasks.
The City of St. Charles made the announcement
tha tthe coronavirus cases had decreased enough that they
believe that the fireworks show can be safely held along the
riverfront.........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kmov.com. With
Video.
Check
out more locations for River Fireworks...
click here
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor 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 6,366
members as of 06-24-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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WWW.LONGSHOTMARINA.COM
Good
News !
The
front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Mike's LaRosa
Cantina Bar Facebook..click
here
Good
News !
The
front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Living Lands and Waters
Life In The Trash
Lane....
Reprinted from Living Lands and Waters... click here
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Reprinted from Living lands and
Waters.. Life in the Trash Lane...
click here
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River Fireworks
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River.......
Thursday, July 2......Grafton, IL.. 9pm..Grafton
Riverfront..
click here
Saturday, July 4...... Mike's LaRosa Bar,Longshot
Marina, Portage des Sioux, Mo
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 4...... Louisiana, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Pool 22 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 4...... Hannibal, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo.......
Saturday, July 4...... Riverfront Park, St. Charles ..
click here
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Xtreme Bar Bingo ..Every Thursday
Xtreme
Bar Bingo is a NO COST, NO COVER bingo consisting of 9
games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as: cash
prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! At Xtreme Bar Bingo has a
progressive cash Jackpot game that starts out at $500 that
increases $250 plus a ball every week until its hit! Since
2018 Xtreme Bar Bingo has given away over $160,000 in cash
and prizes! Join us to be our next big winner
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Upcoming
Events
JUN 27 |
Backwoods Burden 5 Piece Band
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JUN 28 |
Decades Apart debut at The Hawg Pit
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
JUL
11 |
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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JUL
12 |
Blessing of The Bikes
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JUL
12 |
Tripwire at The Hawg Pit
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JUL
18 |
Whiskey Revolution |
JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
Check the Hawg Pit
Facebook Page for times..click
here
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Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois
National Great Rivers Museum Reopening
Next Week........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has
announced that the National Great Rivers Museum will be
reopening on Wednesday, July 1st. Tours will be limited to the
back promenade beginning at 10 am, 1 pm and 3 pm.
The health and safety standards at the
National Great Rivers Museum are a top priority, and the museum
will be following guidance from the Center for Disease Control
and Prevention, in addition to recommendations from regional and
state public health authorities.
Under Phase 4 of Restore Illinois, the
maximum allowable occupancy is 50 visitors at any given time.
The occupancy numbers will be monitored as visitors enter and
leave the museum, which will be open 7 days a week from 9 am to
5 pm........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
With Photo.
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Saturday, June 27, 2020
Two Rivers Marina
1st Annual Seasonal Catfish Tournament.......
Reposted from
Two Rivers Marina Facebook ...
click here
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Illinois Conservation Police
Conservation Police To Boaters: Stay
Sober Behind The Wheel........
Summer is here and Illinoisans are preparing
to hit the water for Independence Day, so, the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police officers are
reminding boaters to remain sober when they will be behind the
wheel.
Lieutenant Curt Lewis, boating law
administrator for the ISP says that boaters should remember that
just like a car or truck, boats are large, heavy machinery that
become dangerous to operate when under the influence.
Lewis adds that all too often, boating
accidents and fatalities occur because the vessel operators are
impaired while operating the watercraft. He acknowledges that
people want to enjoy the water with friends and family, but they
should do so responsibly........
Click here to
read this news article from advantagenews.com.
With Photo.
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Website
40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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Ohio River At Paducah, Kentucky
Dredging This Summer Near New Transient Dock........
Later this summer, the City of Paducah, Kentucky expects to
start dredging near it's transient boat dock after the arrival
of a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
According to Pam Spenser, the Paducah City Spokeswoman, the
flooding over the past three years has greatly increased the
amount of sedimentation just downstream of the transient boat
dock.
The cost estimate to permit, engineer and remove a portion of
the sediment is expected to be about $5.5 million, with the City
to pay 12 percent and the state picking up 12 percent of the
costs.........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Mississippi River Near New Orleans, Louisiana
Louisiana Joins Lawsuits Filed Over The Bonnet Carre'
Spillway.........
Jeff Landry, the Attorney General for Louisiana, recently joined
a pair of lawsuits which challenge the method in which the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers operates the Bonnet Carre' Spillway,
which is the southernmost flood control structure along the
Lower Mississippi River.
The lawsuits are challenging the way that the Corps operates the
spillway, which diverts freshwater from the Mississippi River
into Lake Pontchartrain and into the Mississippi Sound in the
Gulf of Mexico.
The suit alleges that the discharge of freshwater into the
brackish lake and the salty sound caused a decimation of the
region's commercial fishing industry as well as the closure of
beaches due to algae blooms........
Click here to
read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net.
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News
Release From BoatUS
SPRINGFIELD,
Va., June 23, 2020 – Boat Owners Association of The United
States (BoatUS) has helped hundreds of thousands of boat owners
make good boat-buying decisions. But things sometimes don’t go
so well, such as when a buyer fails to do his or her research,
doesn’t understand the role of a boat dealer or what it offers,
or perhaps trusts the seller just a little too much. Here’s a
short list of things to know before shopping for a boat.
What to know about the boat you are buying:
If you’re shopping for a new outboard-powered
boat, the engine may not be the same model year as the boat.
Most engine manufacturers have stopped designating model years
for outboard engines and have replaced the model-year designator
on the engine’s serial number with a code that signifies an
“era” in which all engines are supposed to be the same, with
similar upgrades and technology.
• The hull identification number (HIN) on the transom doesn’t
lie.
Check the HIN on any boat you consider buying (new or used)
to make sure that the age of the boat is correct.
The last two digits indicate the boat’s model year.
• The
marine survey on the boat you are looking at isn’t a diamond
and doesn’t last forever. Even a survey that’s a couple months
old may not be up to date enough, and never rely on a seller’s
old survey he got when he bought the boat. Hire a surveyor
familiar with the type of boat you’re interested in and
affiliated with either the National Association of Marine
Surveyors (NAMS) or the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS).
It’s not wise to hire a surveyor recommended by the seller or
broker.
• The “lightly used” theory debunked: If a preowned boat has
been sitting for two or three years, it almost always will need
more work than you think. Boats and engines last longer when
they’re regularly used, and problems compound when they’re idle
for long stretches.
What you should know about a boat dealer or broker:
click
here to continue reading
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way
to the
"Walk Thru"
position on the dock
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Just a short walk from Grafton
Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Alton Marina is currently open for
business but we are limited on our amenities. We are selling
fuel and doing pump outs every Thursday to Sunday from the hours
of 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
We will have take out service in our
Deli/Ship's Store starting June 13th. The Deli hours are Friday
3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M....Saturday 9:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M......Sunday
9:00 until 1:00 P.M.
We hope as the next few weeks progress
we will be adding more and more of the everyday services we
usually offer!
Please watch our website as we will post
what is new each week.
Please be safe and God Bless All Of Us!!
KAREN AND THE CREW
06-05-20
Fuel Dock is Open Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm
Pump Out Available
Marina Store & Deli are open Fri, Sat & Sun
Pool & shower house opening is pending |
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Thank you to everyone that came out to
Dine & got Carry Out with Us this past weekend! We appreciate
your support and patience while we are adjusting to the new
normal ❤
We will be back open this Thursday for
OUTSIDE Dining/ Curb Side & Carry Out
Thursday June 18- 4-10pm
Friday June 19- 3-10pm
Saturday June 20- 12-10pm
Sunday June 21- 12-8pm
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Sat.. June 27...3 of a Perfect Pair..1-4 pm
Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm, Sun...11am-10pm
Fuel Dock and Ramp Now Open
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
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
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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
Open.......
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
6-27-20
We will be having a Celebration of life for Mark Flynn June 27th
12-??? Come share your memories and pictures.
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
The ARRR Bar
is Open on Weekends |
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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
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 1 thru June 8 ....
click here
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
06-18-2020
Grafton Oyster bar is now serving breakfast every Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 11am. Bring Dad out Sunday and check it out!... click here for menuOur first Crab Festival will be next weekend June 27th & 28th from 11am to 9pm. Menu to follow.
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last customer leaves
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
Xtreme Bar Bingo ..Every Thursday
Upcoming Events
JUN 27 |
Backwoods Burden 5 Piece Band
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JUN 28 |
Decades Apart debut at The Hawg Pit
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
JUL
11 |
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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JUL
12 |
Blessing of The Bikes
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JUL
12 |
Tripwire at The Hawg Pit
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JUL
18 |
Whiskey Revolution |
JUL
18 |
Robert "Lefty Preacher"
Sampson |
JUL
19 |
Sonic Tonic |
Check the Hawg Pit Facebook Page for times...click
here
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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.
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
06-18-20
Permits in place. Getting bids on
foundation work
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will
be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
.
March 7, 2020
Our gas dock is up and running for you.
Have a great weekend boaters!!
Reposted from Lake Center marina Facebook....
click here
We’re excited to announce
40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members in 2020 !
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
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
Longshot Saloon..Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Good News !
The front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Dock Rentals on the Mississippi River
Safe Harbor Yacht Sales
The Canvas Man, LLC
Vessel Surveyor / Marine Consulting
Quality Marine Repair
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Port Charles Harbor
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
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
4th of July Party
Sat Afternoon
~Music on the lawn
~Pool is Open
~Doc Hop. Best Appetizer Contest
Sat Evening
~ Lighted Boat Parade Contest
~ Fireworks at Louisiana, Mo
Riverfront
Sun
~10am - 12pm Blood Mary's
and Mimosas
Slip Reservation 217 437 2321
Click here for flyer
Check out Fatboys
Restaurant
Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
06-11-20
LOOK AT THIS FORECAST!!!
It’s shaping up to be a perfect weekend on the water!!
Are you gonna be out?
We’ll be here all weekend from 8:30am til 5:00pm!
OUR FUEL DOCK IS OPEN & we now have 93 OCTANE with
ValvTect!Diesel is also available.
THE SHOWERS& BATHROOMS in the BACK of the Rack Room are also
open!!!
We hope to see all of you soon! Call 636.250.4547 to schedule
your splash!!
Be safe & happy boating!
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
6-20-20
Footings are poured. Foundation started.
Finally some progress after permits were received.
Terry Alexander
6-12-20
Ice is finally here!!!
Located in front of marina office (old service office). Enjoy
your weekend on the water!!
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
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City
Grill ........................................ |
Open |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Mike's LaRosa@
Longshot Marina |
Open |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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TUESDAY
23 JUNE 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Some
harbor...Pool 26 of the Mississippi
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Johnny
Patrico 3
River day with the dog !
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Mississippi River at
Kimmswick, Mo
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
was sent to us by Claudia Burris
who hails out of Hoppies marina in Kimmswick, Mo
Hi Bill,
It was a stormy, yet beautiful, evening at Hoppie’s Marina.
See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
Hoppie’s Marina Correspondent
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Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
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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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
2018
Look who is back in town !
.
YesterYears Picture of the Day ....
was taken at the Boathouse yesterday evening by Capt
Mary Tiemann who hails out of Park Carl in her boat... The Proud
Mary
It's
Wes, Kim and
Tyler
or maybe it's
Tyler, Kim and
Wes
(You decide )
The three are visiting St.
Louis from Florida
Wes is the manager of the
Light House Point Marina in Light House Point, FL. Mile marker
69 on the I.C.W.
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Alton Marina
click here
for Facebook
Click
here for website
Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860
Fuel Dock is Open
Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm
Pump Out Available
Marina Store & Deli
are open Fri, Sat & Sun
Pool & shower house
opening is pending
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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
full
time
Tuesday
-
Thursday
11am-9pm
and
Friday
and
Saturday
11am-til
the
last
customer
leaves
Grafton
Oyster
bar
is
now
serving
breakfast
every
Saturday
&
Sunday
from
8am
to
11am.
Come
enjoy
your
favorite
dish
as
well
as
the
beautiful
view
of
the
river
from
the
decks
of
our
floating
restaurant.
Both
upstairs
and
downstairs
outdoor
decks
will
be
open
for
dining.
Our
first
Crab
Festival
will
be
next
weekend
June
27th
&
28th
from
11am
to
9pm.
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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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
June 17, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges
continue excavating around both left and right descending
navigation piers and the right descending pier of the center
span. Work barges should not encroach more than 50 feet into the
navigation channel, at any time. For work barge locations,
mariners are encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V
KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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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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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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The Longest Day
Pool 26 River Crawl For A Cure.....
Thanks to everyone
that
came out and donated to the
Pool
26 River Crawl for a Cure last Saturday !
The Grand Prize Drawing will be
held next Sunday 6/28/2020 at 1pm live via Facebook.
Keep your anchor right here for more information
Some of our Sponsors
The 3rd
Chute, Ad creations, All American Painting, Alton Marina,
Boathouse Food & Deck, Con Trios, Grafton Harbor, The Hawg Pit,
Long Shot Marina, Midwest Clearance Center, Mike LaRosa Cabana
Bar, Polestar Marina, Port Charles Marina, RiverBills.com, The River Hut/Jill
Johnson,
River Roads Water Sports, Rivera Too Liquor, Tailored Senior Services, Tara Point,
Yacht Club Marina
Some of the Prizes
Boat Haul Out from Yacht Club Marine
Boat Haul Out from Port Charles Harbor
2 (Two) Alton Marina 2 night slip certificates
$100 Polestar Fuel card
1 NIGHT Stay At Tara Point Inn
$25 Gift Certificate at Grafton Harbor
2 person Float Tube from The River Hut
Mike's LaRosa Bar basket
Booze Baskets
You can still donate to help find a Cure
Click link below
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Missouri River At St. Charles, Missouri
4th Of July Fireworks Will
Commence........
Officials have announced that the Fourth of
July fireworks show will go on. The show is scheduled for 9:20
pm on the Fourth of July, and the city is encouraging the use of
social distancing and facemasks.
The City of St. Charles made the announcement
tha tthe coronavirus cases had decreased enough that they
believe that the fireworks show can be safely held along the
riverfront.........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kmov.com. With
Video.
Check
out more locations for River Fireworks...
click here
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor 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 6,354
members as of 06-23-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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WWW.LONGSHOTMARINA.COM
Good
News !
The
front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Good
News !
The
front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Living Lands and Waters
Headed to Grafton, IL
Reprinted from Living lands and
Waters Facebook...
click here
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River Fireworks
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River.......
Thursday, July 2......Grafton, IL.. 9pm..Grafton
Riverfront..
click here
Saturday, July 4...... Mike's LaRosa Bar,Longshot
Marina, Portage des Sioux, Mo
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 4...... Louisiana, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Pool 22 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 4...... Hannibal, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo.......
Saturday, July 4...... Riverfront Park, St. Charles ..
click here
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Xtreme Bar Bingo ..Every Thursday
Xtreme
Bar Bingo is a NO COST, NO COVER bingo consisting of 9
games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as: cash
prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! At Xtreme Bar Bingo has a
progressive cash Jackpot game that starts out at $500 that
increases $250 plus a ball every week until its hit! Since
2018 Xtreme Bar Bingo has given away over $160,000 in cash
and prizes! Join us to be our next big winner
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Upcoming
Events
JUN 27 |
Backwoods Burden 5 Piece Band
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JUN 28 |
Decades Apart debut at The Hawg Pit
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
JUL
11 |
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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JUL
12 |
Blessing of The Bikes
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JUL
12 |
Tripwire at The Hawg Pit
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JUL
18 |
Whiskey Revolution |
JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
Check the Hawg Pit
Facebook Page for times..click
here
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Upcoming Events... July
1, 2020
Arabia Steamboat
Museum
Missouri River at
Kansas City, Kansas
Reprinted from Arabia Steamboat
Museum Facebook...
click here
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News
Release From BoatUS
A New
Boating Safety Concern This July 4BoatUS
Foundation: Don’t try to have your own fireworks show
ANNAPOLIS,
Md., June 22, 2020 – Celebrating America’s birthday, thousands
of boaters are expected to hit the water this Fourth of July
holiday weekend, recreational boating’s traditional busiest time
of the year. With COVID-19 it certainly won’t be the same. The
BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has a few
boating safety reminders just in time for the holiday.
While boaters will need to follow social distancing guidelines,
that’s not the only COVID-19 concern, according to the
Foundation. While many local community fireworks displays have
been canceled this year, some boaters may wish to offer their
own fireworks show and take to the water with pyrotechnics.
“With gallons of fuel aboard and other flammable materials –
your boat – you would be truly risking lives,” said BoatUS
Foundation Assistant Director of Boating Safety Ted
Sensenbrenner. “It’s not worth the risk. There is no safe place
aboard a boat suitable for using fireworks.”
As the captain, you can’t head out without remembering that your
passengers become your responsibility as soon as you pull away
from the dock. Think twice about loading up the boat with a
cooler full with beer, wine and other alcoholic drinks as
alcohol use is the leading known contributing factor in fatal
boating accidents.
“Just because the captain is sober doesn’t mean alcohol should
be free-flowing aboard your boat,” said Sensenbrenner. “The
stressors of a hot sun, wind and waves all day when combined
with alcohol can intensify the effects of inebriation,
increasing the risk of a passenger slip or fall overboard or
worse. Save the alcohol for celebrating after you have safely
returned home for the night.”
Lastly, remember that you won’t be out on the water alone.
Operation Dry Water will heighten BUI awareness and enforcement
during the three-day weekend of July 3−5, and law enforcement
officers will be on alert for those violating boating under the
influence laws. Agencies from all 50 states and are expected to
participate for increased enforcement.
This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
here
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Website
40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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River
History....
June 23, 1939 in River History
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary was founded in 1939 by an Act of
Congress as the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve.
A volunteer force of men and women created to assist the Coast Guard and the
recreational boating public. Re-designated as the Auxiliary in 1941
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Marine Jobs
Surroundings Trade Only....
A few of the jobs listed this week include:
~ Purchasing Agent-CWR Wholesale
~ Outboard Engine Sales-Saunders Marine Center, AL
~ Outboard Engine Technician-The Boat Guy
Check out the marine jobs on the Trade
Only Job Board...
click here
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Mississippi River At Quincy, Illinois
City Seeking Grant For Barge Dock
Improvements........
City officials in Quincy are saying that a
proposed $1.3 million project that would make improvements to
the city's barge dock would likely cause a ripple effect of
positive economic growth.
The project would raise the city's barge
docks form 19.5 feet to 23 feet, allowing them to remain open to
river traffic during times of flooding, until the river rises to
heights in excess of 22.5 feet. Quincy records show that the
Mississippi River has risen to 23 feet five times over the past
decade.
The improvement project would also raise West
Harrison and South First Streets near the dock, raising
approximately 540 feet of the dock wall to 23 feet,
reconstructing the dock's loading pad and raising existing
utilities to the new height........
Click here to
read this news report from whig.com. With
Photo.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol
News Release........
June 22, 2020
EMPHASIS: Patrol: Summer Water Safety Tips
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State
Highway Patrol, is encouraging everyone to incorporate safety
into any plans to enjoy Missouri’s waterways. Troopers patrol
the state’s waterways to enforce Missouri’s boating laws and
assist where needed. Everyone enjoying these areas is asked to
do their part!
Swimming Safety
Wear a life jacket, take a friend with you, know your swimming
ability, and stay sober around water. Pay close attention to
children around water. Missouri’s lakes and rivers can include
currents, drop-offs, and floating debris that make swimming more
challenging. Exhaustion is a very real possibility if you’ve
been swimming for a long period of time. Don’t make the mistake
of overestimating your swimming ability. All swimmers are
encouraged to use a life jacket, especially young children and
inexperienced swimmers. Younger, inexperienced swimmers may
become exhausted before they realize they are in trouble.
Avoid putting yourself at risk when trying to assist someone who
is struggling in the water. Assist them by tossing a floatation
device or extending an object to them. Keep yourself safe! If
you do have to enter the water to assist them, always put on a
life jacket first.
Floating Safety
Check the weather and the river level before you go floating. A
lot of rain affects the speed of the current and the amount of
debris in the water. Know the river conditions before you go. Be
aware of changing conditions downstream which may endanger
yourself or your group. Consider each person's level of
experience, and base your float plan on the person with the
least experience. Pair inexperienced floaters with those who
have more experience, and make sure everyone in your group knows
your rescue plan.
Bring a life jacket for each person, dry clothing, and a first
aid kit. Store extra items in watertight containers. Everyone
should use a life jacket, especially those vulnerable to
drowning, such as children and adults drinking alcohol.
It takes a lot of energy to navigate a canoe, kayak, or inner
tube on a float trip. Packing snacks and beverages to help you
refuel is a good idea. Make sure you follow the law for these
types of watercraft: Glass beverage containers are not allowed.
Ensure coolers are sealed. Collect your trash and take it with
you after the float. Leave no trace, so Missouri’s waterways
remain beautiful for others.
If you capsize in swift water conditions, hold onto your craft
and move immediately to the upstream side to avoid being trapped
between the boat and an obstacle. Float on your back, feet
together and pointed downstream, and release your craft only if
it improves your safety.
Boating Safety
Pay attention to other boats and watercraft, so you can make
boating maneuvers early and deliberately when encountering other
vessels. Understand that distractions and alcohol consumption
slow reaction time. Please designate a sober captain. Drinking
alcohol irresponsibly on the water puts you at greater risk of
being involved in a boating crash or becoming a drowning victim.
Alcohol affects your judgement, reaction time, vision,
coordination, and comprehension. It affects you more on the
water than on land due to boating stressors. The movement of the
boat, vibration and noise from the boat’s motor, sun, and wind
are all boating stressors and enhance the effect of alcohol on
your body. If alcohol is part of your water activities, drink
responsibly: Never operate a vessel if you’ve consumed alcohol.
Many injuries suffered on our lakes during the boating season
occur when boats travel across large wakes and the operator or
passengers are injured from the impact. Each boater should do
their best to reduce the size of their wake and know how to
navigate across large wakes. Reducing your speed, approaching
the waves at a 45- to 90-degree angle, and keeping the bow of
your boat elevated is the safest way to navigate a large wake.
Be alert to rough water conditions to protect yourself and your
passengers.
Inspect the engine compartment each time you fuel up. Use your
engine’s blower system to properly ventilate the compartment for
several minutes after fueling up and prior to starting the boat.
Gas fumes can result in a fire or explosion if not vented
properly.
At night, remember to check your vessel’s navigation lights
before heading out, and be sure to have spare bulbs on board.
Avoid overloading your boat with too many passengers. This can
cause the boat to become swamped and affect the handling of the
boat. Observe Missouri’s nighttime speed limit of 30 miles per
hour on the water. Slow down and take your time. Nighttime
crashes tend to involve more serious injuries and damage.
If you need assistance or witness criminal activity on
Missouri’s waterways contact the nearest Highway Patrol troop
headquarters by calling the Patrol Emergency Report Line at
1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone.
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!!
Reprinted from the Missouri State Highway Patrol..
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Mississippi River Near Dorena, Missouri
Dorena-Hickman Ferry Expected To Remain
Closed Tuesday........
Officials with the Dorena-Hickman Ferry have
announced that the temporary closure of the ferry for mechanical
repairs will run through at least Tuesday, June 23rd.
The ferry had temporarily shut down
operations on June 15th due to an issue with one of the ferry's
engines. The need for additional repairs and the delivery time
needed for parts has caused the extended closiure.
When the Dorena-Hickman Ferry is closed, it
creates a 75 mile detour and adds an additional 90 minutes or
travel time for ferry users. The ferry links Missouri Routes A
and 77 near Dorena, Missouri with KY 1354 near Hickman,
Kentucky........
Click here to
read this news story from kfvs12.com. With
Photo
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way
to the
"Walk Thru"
position on the dock
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Just a short walk from Grafton
Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Alton Marina is currently open for
business but we are limited on our amenities. We are selling
fuel and doing pump outs every Thursday to Sunday from the hours
of 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
We will have take out service in our
Deli/Ship's Store starting June 13th. The Deli hours are Friday
3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M....Saturday 9:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M......Sunday
9:00 until 1:00 P.M.
We hope as the next few weeks progress
we will be adding more and more of the everyday services we
usually offer!
Please watch our website as we will post
what is new each week.
Please be safe and God Bless All Of Us!!
KAREN AND THE CREW
06-05-20
Fuel Dock is Open Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm
Pump Out Available
Marina Store & Deli are open Fri, Sat & Sun
Pool & shower house opening is pending |
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Thank you to everyone that came out to
Dine & got Carry Out with Us this past weekend! We appreciate
your support and patience while we are adjusting to the new
normal ❤
We will be back open this Thursday for
OUTSIDE Dining/ Curb Side & Carry Out
Thursday June 18- 4-10pm
Friday June 19- 3-10pm
Saturday June 20- 12-10pm
Sunday June 21- 12-8pm
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm, Sun...11am-10pm
Fuel Dock and Ramp Now Open
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
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
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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
Open.......
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
6-27-20
We will be having a Celebration of life for Mark Flynn June 27th
12-??? Come share your memories and pictures.
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
The ARRR Bar
is Open on Weekends |
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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
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 1 thru June 8 ....
click here
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
06-18-2020
Grafton Oyster bar is now serving breakfast every Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 11am. Bring Dad out Sunday and check it out!... click here for menuOur first Crab Festival will be next weekend June 27th & 28th from 11am to 9pm. Menu to follow.
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last customer leaves
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
Xtreme Bar Bingo ..Every Thursday
Upcoming Events
JUN 27 |
Backwoods Burden 5 Piece Band
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JUN 28 |
Decades Apart debut at The Hawg Pit
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
JUL
11 |
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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JUL
12 |
Blessing of The Bikes
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JUL
12 |
Tripwire at The Hawg Pit
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JUL
18 |
Whiskey Revolution |
JUL
18 |
Robert "Lefty Preacher"
Sampson |
JUL
19 |
Sonic Tonic |
Check the Hawg Pit Facebook Page for times...click
here
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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.
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
06-18-20
Permits in place. Getting bids on
foundation work
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will
be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
.
March 7, 2020
Our gas dock is up and running for you.
Have a great weekend boaters!!
Reposted from Lake Center marina Facebook....
click here
We’re excited to announce
40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members in 2020 !
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
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
Longshot Saloon..Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Good News !
The front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Dock Rentals on the Mississippi River
Safe Harbor Yacht Sales
The Canvas Man, LLC
Vessel Surveyor / Marine Consulting
Quality Marine Repair
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Port Charles Harbor
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
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
4th of July Party
Sat Afternoon
~Music on the lawn
~Pool is Open
~Doc Hop. Best Appetizer Contest
Sat Evening
~ Lighted Boat Parade Contest
~ Fireworks at Louisiana, Mo
Riverfront
Sun
~10am - 12pm Blood Mary's
and Mimosas
Slip Reservation 217 437 2321
Click here for flyer
Check out Fatboys
Restaurant
Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
06-11-20
LOOK AT THIS FORECAST!!!
It’s shaping up to be a perfect weekend on the water!!
Are you gonna be out?
We’ll be here all weekend from 8:30am til 5:00pm!
OUR FUEL DOCK IS OPEN & we now have 93 OCTANE with
ValvTect!Diesel is also available.
THE SHOWERS& BATHROOMS in the BACK of the Rack Room are also
open!!!
We hope to see all of you soon! Call 636.250.4547 to schedule
your splash!!
Be safe & happy boating!
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
6-20-20
Footings are poured. Foundation started.
Finally some progress after permits were received.
Terry Alexander
6-12-20
Ice is finally here!!!
Located in front of marina office (old service office). Enjoy
your weekend on the water!!
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
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City
Grill ........................................ |
Open |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Mike's LaRosa@
Longshot Marina |
Open |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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MONDAY
22 JUNE 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 Travels of Captain
Mark Adams
Kaskaskia River
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pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n mark Adams,
retired president of the St. Louis Boatshow
Hi Captain Bill,
The Father Day fun continues. Brother Jim, myself and Mitch
Noris are jugg’en on the Kaskaskia River. Always a great time
had by all!
That ‘‘tis all,
Captain Mark Adams
Robin Tuff
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Sunday Evening
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were
taken Sunday evening from the point at
Woodland Marina.
Water Patrol
bringing someone into Woodland Marina on Sunday Evening.
Followed by
Towboat US
Not sure what
was going on....
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Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
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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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
2019
Just Never Know Who
You
Might Run Into From The River
.
It's Jay, owner of Cedar
Hill Resort at his Florissant store,
the J.N. Market
J.N. Market
The Spot House
The Spot House Crew
(L/R) RiverBill, Dalinna,
Victoria, Mary, Lisa and Kathi
You might recognize some of
these smiling faces from Cedar Hill
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2019 .... were taken in Florissant, Mo
I was driving down Lindbergh Blvd,
stopped in at the J.N. Market and went inside to introduce
myself to Jay, the owner. Jay is also the owner of Cedar
Hill Resort, located one mile down the Mississippi River from
Winfield Lock and Dam. Jay has been advertising on
www.RiverBills.com for
years, but we have never met! What the heck !
During our conversation, Jay told me that
he had just opened a new restaurant, "The Spot House," so
we decided to check it out while we were in the area.
It's a sister restaurant to Cedar Hill
Resort, serving up the same great food ! Yah Mon....
The
Spot House Restaurant and Bar
2&3 Mullanphy Garden Shopping Center
Florissant, Mo 63031
314-755-1500
Mon - Sun 10am - 10pm
We had the egg rolls and the spring rolls ! Just as you
would expect..They were great !
Bill
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Alton Marina
click here
for Facebook
Click
here for website
Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860
Fuel Dock is Open
Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm
Pump Out Available
Marina Store & Deli
are open Fri, Sat & Sun
Pool & shower house
opening is pending
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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
full
time
Tuesday
-
Thursday
11am-9pm
and
Friday
and
Saturday
11am-til
the
last
customer
leaves
Grafton
Oyster
bar
is
now
serving
breakfast
every
Saturday
&
Sunday
from
8am
to
11am.
Come
enjoy
your
favorite
dish
as
well
as
the
beautiful
view
of
the
river
from
the
decks
of
our
floating
restaurant.
Both
upstairs
and
downstairs
outdoor
decks
will
be
open
for
dining.
Our
first
Crab
Festival
will
be
next
weekend
June
27th
&
28th
from
11am
to
9pm.
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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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
June 17, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges
continue excavating around both left and right descending
navigation piers and the right descending pier of the center
span. Work barges should not encroach more than 50 feet into the
navigation channel, at any time. For work barge locations,
mariners are encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V
KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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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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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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The Longest Day
Pool 26 River Crawl For A Cure.....
Thanks to everyone
that
came out and donated to the
Pool
26 River crawl for a Cure on Saturday !
The Grand Prize Drawing will be
held next Sunday 6/28/2020 at 1pm live via Facebook.
Keep your anchor right here for more information
Some of our Sponsors
The 3rd
Chute, Ad creations, All American Painting, Alton Marina,
Boathouse Food & Deck, Con Trios, Grafton Harbor, The Hawg Pit,
Long Shot Marina, Midwest Clearance Center, Mike LaRosa Cabana
Bar, Polestar Marina, Port Charles Marina, RiverBills.com, The River Hut/Jill
Johnson,
River Roads Water Sports, Tailored Senior Services, Tara Point,
Yacht Club Marina
Some of the Prizes
Boat Haul Out from Yacht Club Marine
Boat Haul Out from Port Charles Harbor
2 (Two) Alton Marina 2 night slip certificates
$100 Polestar Fuel card
1 NIGHT Stay At Tara Point Inn
$25 Gift Certificate at Grafton Harbor
2 person Float Tube from The River Hut
Mike's LaRosa Bar basket
Booze Baskets
You can still donate to help find a Cure
Click link below
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Waterway Shipping
$9.5 Million In Marine Highway Grants
Awarded........
On June 15th, the U.S. Department of
Transportation's Marine Administration announced the awarding of
$9.5 million in grants for America's Marine Highway Program.
Out of the eight grants, five are earmarked
for inland waterways projects. The funding will allow for the
enhancement of navigable waterways and will expand existing
waterbourne freight services in several states including
Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao says
that these federal funds will provide additional options to
reduce congestion on the roads, as well as help out the
surrounding communities' economic recovery.........
Click here to
read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor 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 6,350
members as of 06-22-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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WWW.LONGSHOTMARINA.COM
Good
News !
The
front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Good
News !
The
front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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LST-325 News
A New Home At Evansville,
Indiana........
Over the past 15 years, the LST-325 has
called Inland Marina home, but after the Tropicana Casino
Riverboat shifted to a land-based operation, the vessel will be
relocated to the casino's former mooring spot.
The LST-325's new dock has been updated with
a passive mooring system that raises and lowers with the
changing river levels, even with no crew aboard. THe dock is
adjacent to it's new $3.6 million visitors center and gift shop.
81 year old Captain Bob Jornlin took a six
hour trip to see the World War II amphibious ship that he once
captained arrive at it's new home. Jornlin says that he has a
lot of love for the LST-325 and wanted to see it arrive along
the Evansville riverfront.........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
With Photo.
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Fireworks
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River.......
Thursday, July 2......Grafton, IL.. 9pm..Grafton
Riverfront..
click here
Saturday, July 4...... Mike's LaRosa Bar,Longshot
Marina, Portage des Sioux, Mo
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 4...... Louisiana, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Pool 22 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 4...... Hannibal, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo.......
Saturday, July 4...... Riverfront Park, St. Charles ..
click here
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Xtreme Bar Bingo ..Every Thursday
Xtreme
Bar Bingo is a NO COST, NO COVER bingo consisting of 9
games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as: cash
prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! At Xtreme Bar Bingo has a
progressive cash Jackpot game that starts out at $500 that
increases $250 plus a ball every week until its hit! Since
2018 Xtreme Bar Bingo has given away over $160,000 in cash
and prizes! Join us to be our next big winner
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Upcoming
Events
JUN 27 |
Backwoods Burden 5 Piece Band
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JUN 28 |
Decades Apart debut at The Hawg Pit
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
JUL
11 |
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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JUL
12 |
Blessing of The Bikes
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JUL
12 |
Tripwire at The Hawg Pit
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JUL
18 |
Whiskey Revolution |
JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
Check the Hawg Pit
Facebook Page for times..click
here
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Obituary William "Bill" Francis Sr.
March 31, 1938 - June 17, 2020......
William
“Bill” Ray Francis Sr., son of the late Joe Francis and Mable
Joseph Francis, was born on March 31, 1938 in Pontiac, Michigan,
and departed this life on June 17, 2020 at Bethesda Dilworth
Skilled Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 82 years.
Mr. Francis was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves and
the United States Air Force. He owned and operated a motorcycle
shop and auto body repair shop; and he was an auto body
repairman and mechanic. In later years, he loved working on
boats.
He was united in marriage to Joyce Lee Creed in 1958, together
they had five children and a lifetime companionship.
He is survived by his daughter, Joy Shaw of Edwardsville,
Illinois; by four sons, William “Bill” Francis Jr. of St. Louis,
Missouri, Richard Francis of St. Charles, Missouri, Steven
Francis of St. Charles, Missouri, and Kenny Francis of St.
Louis, Missouri; by his brother, Don Francis of Jacksonville,
Florida; by his sister, Ruth Avery of Essex, Missouri; by
fifteen grandchildren; and by seventeen great-grandchildren.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brother, Vernon Francis.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday,
June 22, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will
then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Monday, June
22, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Essex
Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Stoddard County Honor Guard, PO Box
323, Bloomfield, Missouri 63825 or Stray Rescue of St. Louis,
2320 Pine Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63103.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements
Reprinted from Mathis Funeral Homes...
click here
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Mississippi River Near Baton Rouge,
Louisiana
Finally Fallen Below Flood
Stage........
The Mississippi River at Baton Rouge has
fallen below flood stage for the first time in 156 days. As of
9 am Sunday morning, the Mississippi River was at 34.8 feet.
Flood stage at Baton Rouge is 35.0 feet. The river is expected
to keep falling to 23.98 feet by Saturday, July 18th.
This year's Mississippi River flooding has
not gotten as much attention as the river levels had not
threatened the area with any significant flood damage. So far,
the peak crest for this year was at 44.58 feet on April 16.
Last year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
had considered operating the Morganza Spillways for only the
third time in it's history. The Bonnet Carre Spillway was
opened in 2019, the first time that it has been used in
consecutive years.........
Click here to
read this news article from wbrz.com. With
Graphs.
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Mississippi River Near Natchez,
Mississippi
Check Out A Lightning Strike Along The
Mississippi River.........
While Trolling The Internet.... We reeled in
a drone photo of a lightning strike over the Mississippi River
at Natchez. Mississippi, near the Natchez Bluff........
Click here to
check out this photo from natchezdemocrat.com.
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Website
40% Off - New Members
Facebook
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Illinois River Near LaSalle, Illinois
Man Survived Jump From Bridge Into The
River.........
Authorities report that no charges have been
filed against a man that had jumped from an interstate highway
bridge into the Illinois River last month in LaSalle County,
Illinois.
The Illinois State Police report that the
incident had occurred at around 11 am on May 23 at the Abraham
Lincoln Memorial Bridge, which carries Interstate 39 between
LaSalle and Oglesby.
Several responding agencies searched the
river for several hours and did not find anything. Eventually a
33 year old man was located, and he admitted to jumping from the
bridge, swimming to shore and heading home........
Click here to
read this news story from pjstar.com.
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River
History....
June 22, 1884 in River History
The Riverboat Montana sank in Missouri River across from St. Charles where
she can still be seen today in periods of low water.
The Montana was built in 1879 and was the largest paddle wheeler on the
Missouri River...280 feet long. The boat had three decks and stood more than
50 feet tall.
The Montana struck the railroad bridge at St. Charles while trying to pass
under it and took on water before running aground on the St. Louis County
side of the river. No one was hurt, but the Montana split in half.
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Meramec River Near Steelville, Missouri
St. Louis Man Drowned On Float
Trip........
On Saturday, a man on a float trip along the
Meramec River in Crawford County, Missouri drowned after
entering the water.
According to the Missouri State Highway
Patrol, 39 year old Andrew Leffert stopped at a gravel bar to
swim with a group of people. Reportedly, Leffert entered the
water, but did not resurface. His body was recovered shortly
thereafter........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from thetelegraph.com.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way
to the
"Walk Thru"
position on the dock
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Just a short walk from Grafton
Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Alton Marina is currently open for
business but we are limited on our amenities. We are selling
fuel and doing pump outs every Thursday to Sunday from the hours
of 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
We will have take out service in our
Deli/Ship's Store starting June 13th. The Deli hours are Friday
3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M....Saturday 9:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M......Sunday
9:00 until 1:00 P.M.
We hope as the next few weeks progress
we will be adding more and more of the everyday services we
usually offer!
Please watch our website as we will post
what is new each week.
Please be safe and God Bless All Of Us!!
KAREN AND THE CREW
06-05-20
Fuel Dock is Open Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm
Pump Out Available
Marina Store & Deli are open Fri, Sat & Sun
Pool & shower house opening is pending |
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Thank you to everyone that came out to
Dine & got Carry Out with Us this past weekend! We appreciate
your support and patience while we are adjusting to the new
normal ❤
We will be back open this Thursday for
OUTSIDE Dining/ Curb Side & Carry Out
Thursday June 18- 4-10pm
Friday June 19- 3-10pm
Saturday June 20- 12-10pm
Sunday June 21- 12-8pm
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm, Sun...11am-10pm
Fuel Dock and Ramp Now Open
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
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
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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
Open.......
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
6-27-20
We will be having a Celebration of life for Mark Flynn June 27th
12-??? Come share your memories and pictures.
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
The ARRR Bar
is Open on Weekends |
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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
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 1 thru June 8 ....
click here
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
06-18-2020
Grafton Oyster bar is now serving breakfast every Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 11am. Bring Dad out Sunday and check it out!... click here for menuOur first Crab Festival will be next weekend June 27th & 28th from 11am to 9pm. Menu to follow.
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last customer leaves
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
Xtreme Bar Bingo ..Every Thursday
Upcoming Events
JUN 27 |
Backwoods Burden 5 Piece Band
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JUN 28 |
Decades Apart debut at The Hawg Pit
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
JUL
11 |
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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JUL
12 |
Blessing of The Bikes
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JUL
12 |
Tripwire at The Hawg Pit
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JUL
18 |
Whiskey Revolution |
JUL
18 |
Robert "Lefty Preacher"
Sampson |
JUL
19 |
Sonic Tonic |
Check the Hawg Pit Facebook Page for times...click
here
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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.
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
06-18-20
Permits in place. Getting bids on
foundation work
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will
be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
.
March 7, 2020
Our gas dock is up and running for you.
Have a great weekend boaters!!
Reposted from Lake Center marina Facebook....
click here
We’re excited to announce
40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members in 2020 !
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
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
Longshot Saloon..Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Good News !
The front entrance road that goes past the Shrine is OPEN
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Dock Rentals on the Mississippi River
Safe Harbor Yacht Sales
The Canvas Man, LLC
Vessel Surveyor / Marine Consulting
Quality Marine Repair
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Port Charles Harbor
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
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
4th of July Party
Sat Afternoon
~Music on the lawn
~Pool is Open
~Doc Hop. Best Appetizer Contest
Sat Evening
~ Lighted Boat Parade Contest
~ Fireworks at Louisiana, Mo
Riverfront
Sun
~10am - 12pm Blood Mary's
and Mimosas
Slip Reservation 217 437 2321
Click here for flyer
Check out Fatboys
Restaurant
Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
06-11-20
LOOK AT THIS FORECAST!!!
It’s shaping up to be a perfect weekend on the water!!
Are you gonna be out?
We’ll be here all weekend from 8:30am til 5:00pm!
OUR FUEL DOCK IS OPEN & we now have 93 OCTANE with
ValvTect!Diesel is also available.
THE SHOWERS& BATHROOMS in the BACK of the Rack Room are also
open!!!
We hope to see all of you soon! Call 636.250.4547 to schedule
your splash!!
Be safe & happy boating!
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
6-20-20
Footings are poured. Foundation started.
Finally some progress after permits were received.
Terry Alexander
6-12-20
Ice is finally here!!!
Located in front of marina office (old service office). Enjoy
your weekend on the water!!
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
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City
Grill ........................................ |
Open |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same
location |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Mike's LaRosa@
Longshot Marina |
Open |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt in new
location |
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