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FRIDAY
10 JULY 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us Jewelz Elizabeth
Blursday
Thursday on Enterprise !
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Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm THIS SUNDAY AT 3 PM
Ticket To The Beatles
Summer Menu..
click here Fuel Dock and Ramp Are 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..
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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 !
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!
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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
Found Flag In
Neighbors Tree
Dwyer Club
Road, St. Charles County
Pool 26 0f the
Mississippi River
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YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2019.... was
sent to use by Capt'n Bobby
Hello RiverBill and All,
This was stuck in neighbors tree, may be a neighbors but I
couldn't leave it. Had to give it the respect it deserves.
Thanks and Happy late 4th!
Bobby
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and
Fri
&
Sat
11am-til
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last
customer
leaves
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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.
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River News
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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
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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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 |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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JUL
26 |
FRY PROJECT |
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AUG 1 |
2020 Cassens River Road Jeep Run |
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AUG 1 |
Outlaw Opry
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AUG
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Champagne Fixx at The Hawg
Pit |
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AUG
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Ledsled @ Hawg Pit
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Check the Hawg Pit
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
July 08, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 241.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Commencing July 15, 2020
and continuing until approximately July 17, 2020, the Dredge
POTTER will conduct dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile
241.0. The floating plant will consist of the Dredge POTTER,
tender boats, small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged material
will be transported via pontoon or self-floating pipeline that
may cross the channel, for placement outside of the navigation
channel. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16.
Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe
speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution, after
passing arrangements have been made.
MILE 236.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
On July 14, 2020, the
Dredge POTTER will conduct dredging operations in the vicinity
of Mile 236.5. The floating plant will consist of the Dredge
POTTER, tender boats, small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged
material will be transported via pontoon or self-floating
pipeline that may cross the channel, for placement outside of
the navigation channel. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM
Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to transit the area at
their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with
caution, after passing arrangements have been made.
MILE 223.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
Commencing July 12, 2020
and continuing until continuing until approximately July 14,
2020, the Dredge POTTER will conduct dredging operations in the
vicinity of Mile 223.5. The floating plant will consist of the
Dredge POTTER, tender boats, small boats, barges and pipeline.
Dredged material will
be transported via pontoon or self-floating pipeline that may
cross the channel, for placement outside of the navigation
channel. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16.
Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe
speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution, after
passing arrangements have been made.
MILE
221.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing
until approximately July 12, 2020, the Dredge POTTER will
conduct dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 221.0. The
floating plant will consist of the Dredge POTTER, tender boats,
small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged material will be
transported via pontoon or self-floating
pipeline that may cross the channel, for placement outside of
the navigation channel. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM
Channel 13 or 16.
Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe
speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution, after
passing arrangements have been made.
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.
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.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click
here
to
buy your River T-shirts
and Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you
mailbox in a few short days
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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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 6,545 members as of 07-10-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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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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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Piasa Island Project........
Bill,
After 18 years of work on this project it finally came to
reality today with the sighing by the director of the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources.
Many thanks to Migratory Waterfowl Hunters Inc, IFOR, the Alton
Motorboat Club, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and
the Core of Engineers. This will bring great things for Pool 26.
Thank you,
Craig Sondker
President Migratory Waterfowl Hunters, Inc
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USACE Map...
click here
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Mississippi River At Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri
Liberty Harbor Boasts Unique Airbnb
Accommodations........
While some people get away from it all at a
hotel or at a campsite, boaters have been left out in the cold,
at least until now. Liberty Harbor in Portage Des Sioux has an
Airbnb in the form of a vintage houseboat.
The Vintage Houseboat Airbnb offers a unique
and relaxing place to stay and unwind. The one bedroom
houseboat can comfortably sleep up to six people. The front
deck features a hammock, and the vessel is outfitted with cable
TV, a fireplace, free on-site parking and the use of the owner's
golf cart, bikes and BBQ grill.........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from onlyinyourstate.com. With
Photos.
From WIkipedia
Airbnb, Inc. (pronounced /ˈɛərbiːɛnbiː/ AIR-bee-ehn-bee[5] and
stylized as airbnb) is an American online marketplace company
based in San Francisco, California, United States. Airbnb offers
arrangement for lodging, primarily homestays, or tourism
experiences. The company does not own any of the real estate
listings, nor does it host events; it acts as a broker,
receiving commissions from each booking.[6]
The company was conceived after its founders put an air mattress
in their living room, effectively turning their apartment into a
bed and breakfast, to offset the high cost of rent in San
Francisco; Airbnb is a shortened version of its original name,
AirBedandBreakfast.com.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Photo courtesy
thames clippers
Boating News From Across The Pond
Uber Boats Have Arrived In
London........
Uber has hit the water in London, as the
city's famous Thames Clippers have been renamed Uber
Boats By Thames Clippers, and Uber users will be able to
book trips via the Uber app.
This summer, a formal partnership will be
launched that will allow Uber users to obtain a QR code through
the app in a rolling contract that is set to be in effect for
three years.
This is not the first time the Uber has
offered boating services, however, it is the first time that the
company has ventured into fixed-schedule commuter boats........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photo.
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WWW.LONGSHOTMARINA.COM
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Mike's LaRosa
Cantina Bar Facebook..click
here
More Music on Sun.. July 12... Redline Band...3pm - 7pm
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Cole Freeman
American Daredevil to perform at
Longshot Marina........
American Daredevil
COLE FREEMAN
Cole Freeman of Saint Louis Missouri travels the world thrilling
spectators like a legend from the past. His adrenaline fueled,
fast paced riding style is taking the sport to a new level. Many
of the stunts that Cole dares to attempt have never been tried
and most of them, for good reason. In the most recent feat Cole
jumped a Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ninety Nine Feet Ten Inches
shattering his ramps, bike and the record. Cole is on a mission
to keep the industry thriving through extreme entertainment
while paying homage to his childhood hero Evel Knievel.
Reprinted from Cole
Freeman Facebook...
click here
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 River
History....
10 July 1950 in River History
Captain Tom Greene had a heart attack onboard the Delta
Queen and passed away on July 10, 1950 at the age of 46. His
widow Letha Greene was left to run the company.
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Upcoming Event...Saturday... August 15, 2020
Kaskaskia
River Run
Kaskaskia and Mississippi Rivers
 Kaskaskia
River Run 2020( Boating Event)
We are excited to announce that this year All donations made
will be going to Shriner's Hospital for Children.
August 15, 2020
Meeting Point will be next to the Old Riverhouse which is
currently shutdown in the main channel. ( Plenty of trailer
parking for boats in the parking lot) There is Also A ramp in
Evansville Next to Waterstreet if wanting to meet along the
way.)The Run will take off at 11am.
The Run will go all the way to the Sandbar on the Mississippi
With a DJ Playing music all day... So Bring your BBQ
Grills,Volleyballs, Games, ETC.
Please be Responsible and Obey the No wake zones as the Run will
go through many of them & Also the Lock & Damn Rules. We are
hoping for another great turnout and weather again!
If you or your company is interested in Donating please reach
out to me. All donations that will be made will have your
company logo on the back of the shirt.
All Tshirts Sold 100% of Donations will be going to Shriner's
Hospital for Children.
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Upcoming Event...Saturday... July 11, 2020
2020Duck Boat Run
Kaskaskia and Mississippi Rivers
New Athens boat ramp,
heading south at 10am sharp so get there early. Plan is to lock
through and meet at Moro island sand bar. We will have a DJ
setting up in the center of the sand bar. All boats welcome
Reprinted from 2020 Duck Boat Run
Facebook...
click here
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Mississippi River Near Bettendorf, Iowa
Veteran's Boat Lost Power, Nearly
Pinned Under Barge.......
Tuesday afternoon, Vietnam Veteran Charles
Cox had a heck of a scare along the Mississippi River near
Bettendorf, Iowa when his boat's engine died and would not
restart.
After the boat died, Cox found himself
drifting towards the construction site and ended up pinned
against a barge. He called his wife, who then called 911.
Responders from Bettendorf arrived and carried out the rescue in
about 15 minutes.
Cox says that the boat's 5 year warranty
expired just a few days prior. He has been boating along the
Mississippi River for around 60 years........
Click here to
read this news story from ourquadcities.com. With
Video.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Swimmer Injured After Propeller
Strike.......
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports
that on Wednesday afternoon, 33 year old Dhaval Patel from
Wisconsin was hospitalized with serious injuries after being
struck by a boat propeller.
The MSHP says that Patel was swimming near a
2019 Lowe pontoon near the 1.4 Mile Marker of the Little Niangua
Arm at around 1 pm on Wedensday, July 8th. He tried to climb
aboard the vessel while it was idling and he was struck by the
prop.
Patel sustained serious injuries and was
taken to the hospital for treatment........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from lakeexpo.com.
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Boat Manufacturer
BRP Kicking Off Experience-Based Pilot
Program........
BRP recently introduced a new pilot program,
Uncharted Society, which offers participants over 40 expertly
cultivated experiences using powersports equipment in the United
States.
Participants will be able to live out unique
experiences in places such and the Grand Canyon, the Gulf of
Mexico, the Rockies, Joshua Tree and many other bucket list
destinations using Sea-Doo, Can-Am on and off road vehicles and
Ski-Doo snowmobiles.
Uncharted Society has also begun an exclusive
collaboration with GetMyBoat, which is the world's largest boat
rental and water experience marketplace to launch a series of
Sea-Doo Experiences and rental options........
Click here to
read this news report from boatingindustry.com.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat for ease of loading and boarding
 Swings out of the way to the "Walk Thru"
position on the dock
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
07-03-20
Starting this Saturday (July 4th) at 3rd
Chute Grafton Illinois we are launching out the third
level...The new karaoke bar!!! It is a full bar for drinks and
$3 can beers all weekend every weekend!! Come out get your
karaoke on from 7p till 11p every Saturday night!! Soon we'll be
adding a couple more nights to it but this Saturday the new
karaoke bar on the third level is opening.
Let's get it on!!
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
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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
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
THIS SUNDAY (July 12) AT 3 PM
Ticket To The Beatles 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
July 18, 2020
An Evening with Charles and Nikki Glenn! Come join us for a fun evening with Charles and Nikki Glenn! We
will be serving a BBQ Dinner at 6pm. The cost will be $35 per
person.
The menu will include:
Pulled Pork
Quarter Leg Chicken
Sliced Chicken Breast
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Potato Salad
Brioche Buns
RSVP by July 11th 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
07-04-20
Overnight and day slips have opened up! Hope to see you at Grafton Harbor
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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
07-03-2020
Effective tomorrow July 4th we will be temporarily suspending breakfast. We hope to be offering breakfast in the very near future. If you are in Grafton and looking for breakfast try Abigails at the Ruebel Hotel. Thanks.
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
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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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 |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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JUL
26 |
FRY PROJECT |
| AUG 1 |
2020 Cassens River Road Jeep Run |
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AUG 1 |
Outlaw Opry |
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AUG
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Champagne Fixx at The Hawg
Pit |
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AUG
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Ledsled @ Hawg Pit
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Check the Hawg Pit Facebook Page for times...click
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
07-04-20 Wonderful.
Electric back on. Tip of the hat to the guys at Ameron. You guys
are great |
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Kaskaskia
River Run
Kaskaskia and Mississippi Rivers
Kaskaskia River Run 2020( Boating Event)
We are excited to announce that this year All donations made
will be going to Shriner's Hospital for Children.
August 15, 2020
Meeting Point will be next to the Old Riverhouse which is
currently shutdown in the main channel. ( Plenty of trailer
parking for boats in the parking lot) There is Also A ramp in
Evansville Next to Waterstreet if wanting to meet along the
way.)The Run will take off at 11am.
The Run will go all the way to the Sandbar on the Mississippi
With a DJ Playing music all day... So Bring your BBQ
Grills,Volleyballs, Games, ETC.
Please be Responsible and Obey the No wake zones as the Run will
go through many of them & Also the Lock & Damn Rules. We are
hoping for another great turnout and weather again!
If you or your company is interested in Donating please reach
out to me. All donations that will be made will have your
company logo on the back of the shirt.
All Tshirts Sold 100% of Donations will be going to Shriner's
Hospital for Children.
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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
Longshot Marina Summer Bike
Rally
Cole Freeman American Daredevil Stunt shows @2, 4, 6pm
Sat... July 11... Bitter Pill... 2-6pm
Sun.. July 12... Redline Band...3pm - 7pm
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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
6 July 2020
WINNER, WINNER!! Congratulations to Gary
Orf and Heather Morrison-Orf , winners of the Lighted Boat
Parade! (Due to technological issues, Holly Turner Leverenz and
Danny Leverenz were awarded the “super boater award” too).
Thanks to everyone for their efforts...what a fun weekend
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!
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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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THURSDAY
09 JULY 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt' Brad Maher who hails out of the Alton
Motor Boat Club......
RiverBill,
I would not use Alton boat ramp to launch anything bigger than a
canoe. That ramp is known for destroying trailers during low
water. Gates going down at Melvin Price but seems like they
always empty the lower end of pool 26 to a mud pit before they
bring it up. Grafton was at 16.1 on Wednesday morning seems like
they could give us some water.
Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club
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Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
THIS SUNDAY AT 3 PM
Ticket To The Beatles
Summer Menu..
click here
Fuel Dock and Ramp Are 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
Spirit of
Peoria
click pic to enlarge
.
YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2019....
was
sent to use by Capt'n Tim Crawford
Hello Bill,
Always a pleasure to see one of the paddle wheelers on the
river. Took this shot Sunday in front of Grafton.
Capt. Tim Crawford
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
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Open
Tue
-
Thurs
11am-9pm
and
Fri
&
Sat
11am-til
the
last
customer
leaves
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..
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River News
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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
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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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 |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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JUL
26 |
FRY PROJECT |
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AUG 1 |
2020 Cassens River Road Jeep Run |
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AUG 1 |
Outlaw Opry
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AUG
1 |
Champagne Fixx at The Hawg
Pit
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AUG
2 |
Ledsled @ Hawg Pit |
Check the Hawg Pit
Facebook Page for times..click
here
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
July 08, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 241.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Commencing July 15, 2020
and continuing until approximately July 17, 2020, the Dredge
POTTER will conduct dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile
241.0. The floating plant will consist of the Dredge POTTER,
tender boats, small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged material
will be transported via pontoon or self-floating pipeline that
may cross the channel, for placement outside of the navigation
channel. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16.
Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe
speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution, after
passing arrangements have been made.
MILE 236.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
On July 14, 2020, the
Dredge POTTER will conduct dredging operations in the vicinity
of Mile 236.5. The floating plant will consist of the Dredge
POTTER, tender boats, small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged
material will be transported via pontoon or self-floating
pipeline that may cross the channel, for placement outside of
the navigation channel. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM
Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to transit the area at
their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with
caution, after passing arrangements have been made.
MILE 223.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
Commencing July 12, 2020
and continuing until continuing until approximately July 14,
2020, the Dredge POTTER will conduct dredging operations in the
vicinity of Mile 223.5. The floating plant will consist of the
Dredge POTTER, tender boats, small boats, barges and pipeline.
Dredged material will
be transported via pontoon or self-floating pipeline that may
cross the channel, for placement outside of the navigation
channel. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16.
Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe
speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution, after
passing arrangements have been made.
MILE
221.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing
until approximately July 12, 2020, the Dredge POTTER will
conduct dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 221.0. The
floating plant will consist of the Dredge POTTER, tender boats,
small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged material will be
transported via pontoon or self-floating
pipeline that may cross the channel, for placement outside of
the navigation channel. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM
Channel 13 or 16.
Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe
speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution, after
passing arrangements have been made.
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.
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.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click
here
to
buy your River T-shirts
and Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you
mailbox in a few short days
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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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 6,535 members as of 07-09-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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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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File photo of Dredge Potter
Dredge Potter
Working Pool 26 of the Mississippi River....
MILE 221.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing
until approximately July 12, 2020,
the Dredge POTTER will conduct dredging operations in the vicinity
of Mile 221.0. The floating plant will consist of the Dredge POTTER,
tender boats, small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged material
will be transported via pontoon or self-floating pipeline that may
cross the channel, for placement outside of the navigation channel.
The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16.
Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed
to minimize their wake and proceed with caution, after passing
arrangements have been made.
MILE 223.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
Commencing
July 12, 2020 and continuing
until continuing until approximately July 14, 2020, the Dredge
POTTER will conduct dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile
223.5. The floating plant will consist of the Dredge POTTER, tender
boats, small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged material will be
transported via pontoon or self-floating pipeline that may cross the
channel, for placement outside of the navigation channel. The Dredge
POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake
and proceed with caution, after passing arrangements have been made.
MILE 236.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
On July 14,
2020, the Dredge POTTER will
conduct dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 236.5. The
floating plant will consist of the Dredge POTTER, tender boats,
small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged material will be
transported via pontoon or self-floating pipeline that may cross the
channel, for placement outside of the navigation channel. The Dredge
POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake
and proceed with caution, after passing arrangements have been made.
MILE 241.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Commencing
July 15, 2020 and continuing
until approximately July 17, 2020, the Dredge POTTER will conduct
dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 241.0. The floating
plant will consist of the Dredge POTTER, tender boats, small boats,
barges and pipeline. Dredged material will be transported via
pontoon or self-floating pipeline that may cross the channel, for
placement outside of the navigation channel. The Dredge POTTER will
monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to transit the
area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed
with caution, after passing arrangements have been made.
Reprinted from United States Coast Guard
Local Notice to Mariners
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Good News !
Two Branch Sand
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River........
Reprinted from Tim Ward's post in RiverBills Boaters Group Facebook....
click here
RiverBill says... Thanks
for the update Tim
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Mississippi River Near Wood River,
Illinois
Online Grocery Ordering System
Launched........
Economy Boat Store recently announced the
launch of their new online grocery ordering system for all
boaters along the Mississippi River. The custom system makes it
easier for mariners to place and manage their grocery orders via
the internet.
David Reynolds. vice president of EBS' parent
company Pilot Thomas Logistics says that their system allows for
minimal physical interaction between the company's front-line
staff and customer's crew members.
Customers may access the new system via the
EBS website and order groceries from any of the EBS locations,
including Wood River, Illinois, Wickliffe, Kentucky and Memphis,
Tennessee........
Click here to
read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Economy Boat Store
www.economyboat.com
May 7, 2019 - Since
1936, Economy Boat Store has been providing quality products and
services to the barge transportation industry. Economy Boat
sells diesel fuel, lube oil, groceries, meat, rope, rigging and
many assorted marine supplies and services to our US Inland
Waterway and Gulf Coast customers.
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WWW.LONGSHOTMARINA.COM
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Mike's LaRosa
Cantina Bar Facebook..click
here
More Music on Sun.. July 12... Redline Band...3pm - 7pm
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River
History....
July 9, 2009 in River History
The Army Corps of Engineers announced the completion of the closing of
the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet on this day in 2009.
The channel was built in the 1960s to provide a shipping shortcut from
the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. It was blamed for the loss
of thousands of acres of protective wetlands over the years and many
elected officials and residents of the area loudly blamed the waterway
for the massive flooding that decimated the region after Hurricane
Katrina.
The Mississippi River Gulf Outlet was blocked by dumping 352,000 tons of
rock into the waterway at a cost of $11.2 million. Pine Bluff Sand and
Gravel Co. of Arkansas spent six months to build the barrier. The
barrier stretches 950 feet across the MRGO channel, and has a 12-foot
top crown, a 450-foot bottom width, and stands 7 feet above the water
level.
Source.. Nola.com
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Illinois River
Lock Closurers ........
Reprinted from Mississippi valley Division (US Army Corps of
Engineers Facebook...
click here
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
MLK Bridge To Reopen Next Month........
After being closed
for nearly two years, the Martin Luther King Bridge spanning the
Mississippi River at St. Louis, Missouri will be reopening soon. The
span had closed during August of 2018 for a rehabilitation
project.
On Tuesday, the Illinois Department of
Transportation announced that significant progress had been made
on the span's rehabilitation project and the bridge is expected
to reopen in August.
The MLK Bridge had shut down in August 2018
for the rehabilitation project and was supposed to reopen in the
fall of 2019. The flooding last year forced trains to be
rerouted through tracks under the MLK Bridge, causing
significant delays........
Click here to
read this news article from ksdk.com. With
Photo.
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Lake Murray, South Carolina
Boat Parade Honoring President Trump
May Be Recordbreaker........
A President Trump themed boat parade held
last weekend on Lake Murray, South Carolina brought out an
estimated 3,417 boats and over 30,000 people, numbers which has
event organizers saying that they may have broken a world
record.
The Lake of the Ozarks hosted a Trump boat
parade on June 14th, and it drew a considerable number of large
vessels, however, the "Trumptilla" event held on July 5th
dwarfed it.
The Guinness Book of World Records reports
that the world's largest parade of boats was 1,180 boats that
participated in a parade in Malaysia. While that page is no
longer found, it may soon be replaced with one portraying Lake
Murray Trumptilla as the new recordholder for the largest parade
of boats........
Click here to
read this news story from lakeexpo.com. With
Photo.
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Boat Sales
Despite Prices, Boats Are
Selling........
Close to 90 percent of dealers responding to
a recent survey about June market conditions reported that
retail growth during June was up a whopping 70 percent from May.
Solid retail demand combined with
manufacturing shutdowns prompted by COVID-19 fears prompted 86
of the 103 respondents to characterize new boat inventory as too
low.
Dozens of boat dealers stated that they are
unable to keep boats in stock, with one respondent claiming that
all boats are selling, regardless of pricing. Another dealer
stated that the limited inventory........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Lower Kanawha River Near Leon, West
Virginia
Biologists Electrofishing To Study
Catfish Populations........
Researchers with the West Virginia Division
of Natural Resources are using special electrofishing techniques
to capture and study the state's flathead and blue catfish
populations.
Nate Taylor, a district fisheries biologist
says that this method is different from that used to catch other
fish, in that the low frequency does not stun the fish, but
merely irritates them into coming towards the surface of the
water to escape.
The research is focusing on blue and flathead
catfish, which are protected by special regulations, and are
gaining popularity with anglers, especially with more people at
home due to the COVID-19 outbreak........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com. With
Photos.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way
to the
"Walk Thru"
position on the dock
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
07-03-20
Starting this Saturday (July 4th) at 3rd
Chute Grafton Illinois we are launching out the third
level...The new karaoke bar!!! It is a full bar for drinks and
$3 can beers all weekend every weekend!! Come out get your
karaoke on from 7p till 11p every Saturday night!! Soon we'll be
adding a couple more nights to it but this Saturday the new
karaoke bar on the third level is opening.
Let's get it on!!
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
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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
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
THIS SUNDAY (July 12) AT 3 PM
Ticket To The Beatles
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
July 18, 2020
An Evening with Charles and Nikki Glenn!
Come join us for a fun evening with Charles and Nikki Glenn! We
will be serving a BBQ Dinner at 6pm. The cost will be $35 per
person.
The menu will include:
Pulled Pork
Quarter Leg Chicken
Sliced Chicken Breast
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Potato Salad
Brioche Buns
RSVP by July 11th
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
07-04-20
Overnight and day slips have opened up! Hope to see you at Grafton Harbor
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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
07-03-2020
Effective tomorrow July 4th we will be temporarily suspending breakfast. We hope to be offering breakfast in the very near future. If you are in Grafton and looking for breakfast try Abigails at the Ruebel Hotel. Thanks.
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
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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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 |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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JUL
26 |
FRY PROJECT |
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AUG 1 |
2020 Cassens River Road Jeep Run |
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AUG 1 |
Outlaw Opry
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AUG
1 |
Champagne Fixx at The Hawg
Pit
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AUG
2 |
Ledsled @ Hawg Pit |
Check the Hawg Pit Facebook Page for times...click
here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
07-04-20 Wonderful.
Electric back on. Tip of the hat to the guys at Ameron. You guys
are great |
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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
Longshot Marina Summer Bike
Rally
Cole Freeman American Daredevil Stunt shows @2, 4, 6pm
Sat... July 11... Bitter Pill... 2-6pm
Sun.. July 12... Redline Band...3pm - 7pm
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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
6 July 2020
WINNER, WINNER!! Congratulations to Gary
Orf and Heather Morrison-Orf , winners of the Lighted Boat
Parade! (Due to technological issues, Holly Turner Leverenz and
Danny Leverenz were awarded the “super boater award” too).
Thanks to everyone for their efforts...what a fun weekend
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!
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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
08 JULY 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Larry Hellrung
The Dredge Potter North bound at
the confluence heading up the Mississippi July 7 at 7:30 P M.
Hopefully they are going to make
some new sandbars in the area.
Larry Hellrung
Liberty
Grafton Harbor
RiverBill says....
Did you know that the Dredge Potter
is 88 years old ?
Dredge Potter was named after Brig.
Gen. Charles Lewis Potter, an engineer for the Memphis District
from 1900 to 1903, and then President of the Mississippi River
Commission from 1920-1928, the Dredge Potter was built in 1932
by Dravo contracting Co. in Pittsburg, PA at a cost of $520,000.
Click here for more
info about the dredge
From the US Coast
Guard:
MILE 221.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately July 12, 2020, the Dredge POTTER
will conduct dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 221.0.
The floating plant will consist of the Dredge POTTER, tender
boats, small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged material will
be transported via pontoon or self-floating
pipeline that may cross the channel, for placement outside of
the navigation channel. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM
Channel 13 or 16.
Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe
speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution, after
passing arrangements
have been made. |
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Open Thur, Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
THIS SUNDAY AT 3 PM
Ticket To The Beatles
Summer Menu..
click here
Fuel Dock and Ramp Are 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
Queen of the Mississippi
and
American Queen
click pic to enlarge
.
YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2013....
The Queen of the Mississippi and
American Queen Riverboats sit moored on the St. Louis
riverfront after arriving for the Fair St. Louis activities
in St. Louis on July 5, 2013 . UPI/Bill Greenblatt
RiverBill sends out a Big Muddy Thanks to Bill Greenblat for
allowing us to post his picture and thanks to Mark Dinzebach
for sending it to us.
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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
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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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
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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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 |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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JUL
26 |
FRY PROJECT |
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AUG 1 |
2020 Cassens River Road Jeep Run |
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AUG 1 |
Outlaw Opry
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AUG
1 |
Champagne Fixx at The Hawg
Pit
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AUG
2 |
Ledsled @ Hawg Pit |
Check the Hawg Pit
Facebook Page for times..click
here
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
July 01, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 241.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Commencing July 15, 2020
and continuing until approximately July 17, 2020, the Dredge
POTTER will conduct dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile
241.0. The floating plant will consist of the Dredge POTTER,
tender boats, small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged material
will be transported via pontoon or self-floating pipeline that
may cross the channel, for placement outside of the navigation
channel. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16.
Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe
speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution, after
passing arrangements have been made.
MILE 236.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
On July 14, 2020, the
Dredge POTTER will conduct dredging operations in the vicinity
of Mile 236.5. The floating plant will consist of the Dredge
POTTER, tender boats, small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged
material will be transported via pontoon or self-floating
pipeline that may cross the channel, for placement outside of
the navigation channel. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM
Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to transit the area at
their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with
caution, after passing arrangements have been made.
MILE 223.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
Commencing July 12, 2020
and continuing until continuing until approximately July 14,
2020, the Dredge POTTER will conduct dredging operations in the
vicinity of Mile 223.5. The floating plant will consist of the
Dredge POTTER, tender boats, small boats, barges and pipeline.
Dredged material will
be transported via pontoon or self-floating pipeline that may
cross the channel, for placement outside of the navigation
channel. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16.
Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe
speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution, after
passing arrangements have been made.
MILE
221.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing
until approximately July 12, 2020, the Dredge POTTER will
conduct dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 221.0. The
floating plant will consist of the Dredge POTTER, tender boats,
small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged material will be
transported via pontoon or self-floating
pipeline that may cross the channel, for placement outside of
the navigation channel. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM
Channel 13 or 16.
Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe
speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution, after
passing arrangements have been made.
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.
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.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click
here
to
buy your River T-shirts
and Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you
mailbox in a few short days
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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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 6,517 members as of 07-08-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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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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Missouri State Highway Patrol
News Release.....
EMPHASIS: Troop B To Host Boater Safety
Certification Course
Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon,
announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from
8 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Friday, July 17, 2020, at the Long Branch Lake
Corps of Engineers Visitor Center, 30174 Visitor Center Road, Macon,
Missouri. There is no fee for this course; however, students are
required to pre-register online as seating will be limited. There
will be a break for lunch, but it will not be provided. For more
information, to register for the course, or to obtain a complete
listing of where other courses are being offered, you may visit the
Missouri State Highway Patrol’s website, www.mshp.dps.mo.gov. A Boat
Safety Education & Certification link can be found on the left side
of the Patrol’s home page under “Training.” For further information
please call Corporal Darren P. Mueller at (660) 385-2132.
Missouri law requires any person born after January 1, 1984, to
carry a boater safety education certification card anytime they
operate a vessel, which includes personal watercraft, on Missouri
lakes. Captain Wilt would like to remind the public the
certification is also required if you intend to operate a rental
boat or personal watercraft on one of Missouri’s lakes. Participants
who successfully pass the course will be eligible to order a boater
safety certification card for $15. The boater safety certification
card does not expire and does not need to be renewed.
Social distancing guidelines will be followed during the class.
Participants may wear a face covering, but doing so is not required
in order to attend the class. Face coverings will not be provided.
Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have on
others: Share the waterway and use common sense, good judgement, and
courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets save lives. Wear
It!!
Follow Troop B on Twitter for the most current news @MSHPTrooperB
Reprinted from the Missouri State Highway Patrol....
click here
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Good News !
Fast Jax Grocery Reopening in New
Location
North Highway 94, St. Charles,
Mo........
Reprinted from FastJax Grocery Facebook....
click here
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Pool 24 of the Mississippi River
Two Rivers Marina........
Reprinted from Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Facebook....
click here
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Lower Mississippi River
Study Looks At Adding Diversions To
Reduce Bonnet Carre' Flow........
The Bonnet Carre' Spillway is the
southernmost of five spillways distributed throughout the
Mississippi River & Tributaries Project, which is part of an
effort to reduce the risk of flooding within the Mississippi
River Valley.
This spillway is designed to divert up to
250,000 cubic feet per second or river water to Lake
Pontchartrain, a brackish lake in Southeastern Louisiana. From
there, the river water empties into the Mississippi Sound and
the Gulf of Mexico. It is designed to keep the Mississippi
River below 17 feet at New Orleans.
The Tulane University Department of
River-Coastal and Science Engineering recently conducted a study
that suggest the construction of diversions upriver could lower
flows at the Bonnet Carre' Spillway........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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WWW.LONGSHOTMARINA.COM
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Mike's LaRosa
Cantina Bar Facebook..click
here
More Music on Sun.. July 12... Redline Band...3pm - 7pm
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Water Skiing
History....
8 July 1925
Ralph Samuelson, the man who invented water skiing and the water ski,
became the first ever water ski jumper. He smeared cooking lard on a
half-sunken diving platform and then proceeded to make a jump.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ralph Wilford Samuelson
(July 3, 1904–August 28, 1977) was the inventor of water skiing, which
he first performed in the summer of 1922 in Lake City, Minnesota, just
before his 19th birthday. Samuelson was already skilled at
aquaplaning—standing on a board while being pulled by a powerboat—but he
hoped to create something like snow skiing on the water. Lake Pepin, a
wide portion of the Mississippi River between Minnesota and Wisconsin,
was the venue for his experiments.
Source: Wikipedia Encyclopedia
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Marine Jobs
Surroundings Trade Only....
A few of the jobs listed this week include:
~ Lamination Manager – Sea Born,
Sundance, Spyder
~ Marine Carpenter (Foreman)- Atlantic Yacht Basin
~ Shop Foreman, Marine Technician, Boatyard Laborer, Plymouth MA
Check out the marine jobs on the Trade
Only Job Board...
click here
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Mississippi River In Alexander County,
Mississippi
Boot With Leg Bone Still Attached
Discovered Along The Riverbank.,.......
On Monday, a boot with a human leg bone till
attached was discovered along the bank of the Mississippi River
in Adams County, Mississippi. Adams County Coroner James Lee
says that the Adams County Sheriff's Office alerted him Monday
afternoon.
The boot was found in an area known as Anna's
Bottom, which is along the Mississippi River in Adams County.
The boot was discovered by the Mississippi Department of
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks officials.
Investigators have received information about
a person that went missing in htat area following a boating
accident a year and a half ago. Lee says that the boot and
bones were sent to the State Crime Lab for an examination by a
forensic anthropologist who can identify the remains........
Click here to
read this news story from wlbt.com. With
Photo.
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
COVID-19 Increase Means No Tram To The
Top Of The Arch........
On Tuesday, the Gateway Arch National Park
announced that they will indefinitely delay it's phased
reopening of tram rides to the top of the Gateway Arch,
documentary screenings and National Park Service programming.
These attractions were slated to reopen Wednesday.
The delay is in response to an up-tick in
COVID-19 cases in Missouri, as well as guidance from the White
House, the CDC and public health authorities. The visitor
center, museum, store and cafe at the Gateway Arch will still be
open. The Old Courthouse remains closed........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from stltoday.com. With
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Jet Skier Seriously Injured In
Collision With A Boat........
On Monday, a man was airlifted after his
personal watercraft collided with a boat. The Missouri State
Highway Patrol reports that 24 year old Charles Phelps was
operating a 1998 Arctic Jet Ski and 25 year oldf Tyler Crocker
was running a 1992 Wellcraft Runabout near the 4 Mile Marker.
The MSHP says that both men were operating
their vessels in a careless and imprudent manner. The PWC
traveled into the path of the Wellcraft and was hit by it.
Phelps sustained serious injuries and was flown by MU Air to
University Hospital for treatment........
Click here to
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way
to the
"Walk Thru"
position on the dock
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
07-03-20
Starting this Saturday (July 4th) at 3rd
Chute Grafton Illinois we are launching out the third
level...The new karaoke bar!!! It is a full bar for drinks and
$3 can beers all weekend every weekend!! Come out get your
karaoke on from 7p till 11p every Saturday night!! Soon we'll be
adding a couple more nights to it but this Saturday the new
karaoke bar on the third level is opening.
Let's get it on!!
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
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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
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
THIS SUNDAY (July 12) AT 3 PM
Ticket To The Beatles
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
July 18, 2020
An Evening with Charles and Nikki Glenn!
Come join us for a fun evening with Charles and Nikki Glenn! We
will be serving a BBQ Dinner at 6pm. The cost will be $35 per
person.
The menu will include:
Pulled Pork
Quarter Leg Chicken
Sliced Chicken Breast
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Potato Salad
Brioche Buns
RSVP by July 11th
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
07-04-20
Overnight and day slips have opened up! Hope to see you at Grafton Harbor
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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
07-03-2020
Effective tomorrow July 4th we will be temporarily suspending breakfast. We hope to be offering breakfast in the very near future. If you are in Grafton and looking for breakfast try Abigails at the Ruebel Hotel. Thanks.
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
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
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JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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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 |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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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
07-04-20 Wonderful.
Electric back on. Tip of the hat to the guys at Ameron. You guys
are great |
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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
07-04-20
The LaRosa Expansion!
Come check out our new layout this weekend with a second
bar!
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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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TUESDAY
07 JULY 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were posted by Pat DiFatta
They have started the new Yacht
Club of St. Louis building
Pat
RiverBill says.... Thanks for the update and for letting
us to repost you pictures Pat |
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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
Kampsville
Ferry Sunrise
click pic to enlarge
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YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2019....was sent to us by Ferry Worker
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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
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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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
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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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 |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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JUL
26 |
FRY PROJECT |
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AUG 1 |
2020 Cassens River Road Jeep Run |
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AUG 1 |
Outlaw Opry
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AUG
1 |
Champagne Fixx at The Hawg
Pit
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AUG
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Ledsled @ Hawg Pit |
Check the Hawg Pit
Facebook Page for times..click
here
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
July 01, 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.
MILE 283.0
- MILE 282.0 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
On July 4, 2020, from 9:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., the Louisiana,
MO., Fireworks Display will be held between approximate Miles
283.0 and 282.0. The COTP Upper Mississippi River has
established a Safety Zone closing the river for this event.
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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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click
here
to
buy your River T-shirts
and Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you
mailbox in a few short days
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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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 6,512 members as of 07-07-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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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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Ed on June 20, 2020 in front of The Longest Day flyer
Mississippi River Ferries
A Look At Life Aboard The Grafton
Ferry........
During Eddie Klunk's five years working as a
deckhand aboard the Grafton Ferry, he has seen quite a bit,
including marriage proposals, a wedding and people spreading their
loved one's ashes into the river.
Klunk is responsible for making sure that the
vehicles board the ferry safely, pay their fares and exit the barge
safely on the opposite bank. He also has to make sure that the
ferry passengers "don't do something silly" and watches out for
other river traffic.
The Grafton Ferry is the only ferry that crosses
the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers in one trip. The ferry takes
passengers between Grafton, Illinois and St. Charles County,
Missouri........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com. With
Photos.
Check out the Grafton Ferry website....
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Upcoming Event... Saturday, July 25, 2020
Party To Support the 2020 Blessing of the
Fleet organization
Mike's LaRosa Cabańa at Longshot
Marina........
Please join us at Mike's La Rosa Cabana at Longshot's marina in
Portage des Sioux on July 25th for a party to support the Blessing
of the Fleet organization.
Live band, drinks/food available at La Rosa Cabana..T Shirts for
2020 - Year of the Viking theme- will be available for sale...still
at the regular price of $10 each.
50/50 drawing, and a fun get together to help make up for the good
times we've missed due to all the crazy things we have had to
endure...let's party and help support the Blessing of the Fleet..
Rick Flier
President Blessing of the Fleet
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Missouri State Highway Patrol
News Release
2020 July Fourth
Holiday Traffic Statistics
Troopers worked 294 traffic
crashes, which included 107 injuries and all five fatalities.
Troopers also made 139 DWI arrests and 126 drug arrests over the
holiday weekend.
2020 July Fourth
Holiday Boating Statistics
Troopers worked nine boating crashes, which included four
injuries and zero fatalities. Troopers made six BWI arrests and
25 drug arrests. There was one drowning over the holiday
weekend.
The 2020 July Fourth holiday counting period began at 6 p.m.,
Thursday, July 2, and ended at 11:59 p.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020.
[During the 2019 counting period, 15 people were killed and 457
injured statewide in Missouri over the holiday in 1,109 traffic
crashes. Troopers arrested 162 people for driving while
intoxicated last year. Over
the 2019 July Fourth holiday, there were nine boating crashes,
which included four injuries and zero fatalities. Three people
drowned during last year's holiday. Troopers made 13 boating
while intoxicated arrests during the 2019 counting period.]
Traffic fatalities occurred in the Troop A, Lee’s Summit, MO,
Troop C, Weldon Spring, MO, Troop E, Poplar Bluff, MO, and Troop
F, Jefferson City, MO, areas. Troopers worked all five traffic
fatalities.
There were no traffic or boating fatalities or drownings on
Thursday, July 2, 2020, during the counting period.
One person drowned Friday, July 3, 2020. Gregory J. Muller, 62,
of O’Fallon, MO, drowned when he was swimming off a sandbar and
got caught in an eddy. Muller was not wearing a life jacket. The
incident occurred at the 54-mile marker of the Missouri River in
St. Charles County. St. Charles Ambulance District personnel
pronounced Muller deceased at the scene.
One person died in a
traffic crash on Friday, July 3, 2020. Samuel T. Jakubczak, 24,
of Troy, MO, died when another driver failed to yield and the
motorcycle he was operating struck the driver’s side of the
vehicle. Jakubczak was wearing a helmet at the time of the
crash, which occurred on Missouri Highway J south of Pear Tree
Road in Lincoln County. Lincoln County Coroner R. Parker
pronounced Jakubczak deceased at the scene. The driver of the
other vehicle was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the
crash; she sustained serious injuries.
Two people died on Saturday, July 4, 2020. A one-year-old male
from Kansas City, MO, died after being struck by a vehicle. The
child was in the roadway at the time of the crash. The crash
occurred on Shawnee View Drive in Camden County, MO. Dr. W.T.
Cooper pronounced the child deceased at Lake Regional Hospital.
The driver of the vehicle was wearing a seat belt at the time of
the crash. He was not injured.
Regino Puente, 63, of Dallas, TX, died when he lost control of
the vehicle he was driving, and it ran off the left side of the
roadway, and overturned. He was wearing a seat belt at the time
of the crash. The crash occurred on Interstate 55 at the 33-mile
marker in New Madrid County, MO. New Madrid County Coroner
George DeLisle pronounced Puente deceased at the scene. There
were two passengers in Puente’s vehicle. One passenger was not
wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle, and sustained
serious injuries. The other passenger was wearing a seat belt
and sustained serious injuries.
Two people died in fatal traffic crashes on Sunday, July 5,
2020. Bryan H. Sanders, 53, of Odessa, MO, died when the
motorcycle he was driving traveled off the roadway, struck a
fence and several trees. Sanders was wearing a helmet at the
time of the crash. The crash occurred on Missouri Route OO at NW
521st Road in Johnson County, MO. Dr. C. Hirsch pronounced
Sanders deceased at Western Missouri Medical Center. A passenger
on the motorcycle sustained moderate injuries. She was wearing a
helmet at the time of the crash.
Information about the remaining fatality is being withheld
pending notification of next of kin. The crash occurred in
Butler County, MO.
NOTE: The fatality statistics in this news release could change
if late deaths occur, if other departments report fatalities
after this news release was sent out, or if a fatality is
determined to be caused by a medical condition rather than a
traffic incident.
Reprinted
from Missouri State Highway Patrol...Click
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WWW.LONGSHOTMARINA.COM
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Mike's LaRosa
Cantina Bar Facebook..click
here
More Music on Sun.. July 12... Redline Band...3pm - 7pm
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River
History....
July 7, 2019 in River History
Three tugboats and a deck barge that were tied together and began
taking on water at mile marker 21 on the Illinois River near Hardin, IL and
sank.
The sinking tugboats held approximately 4,850 gallons of diesel and oil.
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File Photo
River Eateries
Grafton Boasts The Best Riverfront
Dining At The Loading Dock........
Visitors to The Loading Dock in Grafton,
Illinois have the opportunity to dine at the confluence of the
Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. The establishment offers the
best river dining in the state for families, couples and groups
of friends.
While the outdoor dining area offers the best
river views, the nautical themed indoor dining area is available
for year-round dining as well as entertainment including live
music, an ice rink and a flea market.
When the weather is agreeable, the outdoor
seating area is the ideal place for enjoying a meal. If you can
time your visit just right, you can dine with the sunset........
Click here to
read this news article from onlyinyourstate.com. With
Photos.
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Missouri River
Joseph LaBarge ......
Reprinted from Missouri River Relief
Facebook... click here
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The Joseph LaBarge at Port Charles Harbor in St. Charles County
in 2017
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US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Phonetic Alphabet.......
Reprinted from US Coast Guard Aux
Facebook... click here
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Upcoming Event... Thursday, July 9, 2020
Grafton's Music in the Park
The Mad Baileys
Reprinted from Grafton's Music In The Park
Facebook... click here
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Two Rivers Marina
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River
Lighted Boat Parade Winner......
Reposted from
Two River Marina Facebook ...
click here
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Mississippi River Journeys
Men Paddling The River For Disability
Awareness........
Two men living with physical disabilities
have undertaken a trip down the Mississippi River in a canoe in
order to raise awareness for people with similar conditions.
Nate Denofre was born without both of his
legs, however, he has found strength by staying active and
spending time outdoors. He founded the not-for-profit Courage
Incorporated, which helps people with physical disabilities take
outdoor excursions.
Back in early May, Denofre teamed up with his
friend and Iraqi War Veteran Don Jokinen to take a trip down the
length of the Mississippi River. The pair started their trip in
Lake Itaska, and will end up in the Gulf of Mexico........
Click here to
read this news story from kwwl.com. With
Video.
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Cave-In-Rock Ferry
Ohio River At Cave-In-Rock, Illinois
Cave-In-Rock Ferry Still Operating
After Last-Minute Agreement........
Recently, the private owner of the
Cave-In-Rock Ferry over the Ohio River had announced that they
were ceasing operations, but in the final hours of the contract,
which expired on June 30th, a tentative agreement had been
reached with Kentucky and Illinois.
The Cave-In-Rock Ferry links Illinois 1 in
Hardin County with Kentucky 91 in Crittenden County. The
Illinois Department of Transportation and the Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet both provide funding for the ferry via
the Ohio River Ferry Authority.
The Cave-In-Rock Ferry had agreed to a new
contract for ferry operations for FY 20 - 22 with the same terms
as the prior contract and no price increase. Illinois agreed to
the terms immediately, however, Kentucky did not. With three
hours left on the current contract, the Cave-In-Rock Ferry
announced a tentative agreement had been reached and details
would be forthcoming.......
Click here to
read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net. With
Photo.
Google Maps
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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
07-03-20
Starting this Saturday (July 4th) at 3rd
Chute Grafton Illinois we are launching out the third
level...The new karaoke bar!!! It is a full bar for drinks and
$3 can beers all weekend every weekend!! Come out get your
karaoke on from 7p till 11p every Saturday night!! Soon we'll be
adding a couple more nights to it but this Saturday the new
karaoke bar on the third level is opening.
Let's get it on!!
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
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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
Sunday Specials!
(7-5-20)
Grandma's Meatloaf,
Homemade meatloaf loaded with cheese, bell peppers, and onions
served with garlic red skinned mashed potatoes & gravy and
sautéed green beans and choice of soup or salad $11.99
$12 Domestic Beer Buckets
$5 Bloody Mary’s
$4 Mimosa’s
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
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
SAT, JUL 18 AT 6 PM
An Evening with Charles and Nikki Glenn!
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
07-04-20
Overnight and day slips have opened up! Hope to see you at Grafton Harbor
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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
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
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JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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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 |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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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
07-04-20 Wonderful.
Electric back on. Tip of the hat to the guys at Ameron. You guys
are great |
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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
07-04-20
The LaRosa Expansion!
Come check out our new layout this weekend with a second
bar!
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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
06 JULY 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 25 of the
Mississippi River
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was posted by Sharon Gwillim
yesterday evening.
RiverBill says.... What a great shot Sharon.
Look at those colors !
Thanks for letting us repost it !
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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 LIFE
Woodland Marina
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to enlarge
.
YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2019....was sent to us by Capt'n Lawrence Schulte
Hi Bill,
Thought this picture is worth a thousand words. Captain Bill
Nichols of the Chrissy Shell is taking his turn at cleaning the
mud off the road in front of his boat at Woodland. We have been
using snow shovels as well as pumping water from the river to
try and clear the mud off the road. Sorry to say most of the
harbors equipment was lost in the flood. We are determined to
get things done at our harbor.
Captain Larry of the MintToBe
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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
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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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
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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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 |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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JUL
26 |
FRY PROJECT |
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AUG 1 |
2020 Cassens River Road Jeep Run |
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AUG 1 |
Outlaw Opry
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AUG
1 |
Champagne Fixx at The Hawg
Pit
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AUG
2 |
Ledsled @ Hawg Pit |
Check the Hawg Pit
Facebook Page for times..click
here
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
July 01, 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.
MILE 283.0
- MILE 282.0 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
On July 4, 2020, from 9:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., the Louisiana,
MO., Fireworks Display will be held between approximate Miles
283.0 and 282.0. The COTP Upper Mississippi River has
established a Safety Zone closing the river for this event.
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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Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Sale............
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here
to
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Lewis Boat
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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 6,500 members as of 07-06-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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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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Mississippi River At Granite City, Illinois
Federal Funding Awarded To America's
Central Port........
U.S. Representatives Mike Bost (IL-12), Rodney
Davis (IL-13) and John Shimkus (IL-15) recently announced that
America's Central Port in Granite City, Illinois had been awarded
just under $1.27 million in funding from the U.S. Department of
Transportation's Maritime Administration.
The funding will be used in the purchase of a 275
ton crane, a container tilter and eighteen cameras.
Bost says that this is great news, but suggests
that the focus of the Marine Administration's funding should go
towards inland ports such as Granite City as opposed to coastal
ports........
Click here to
read this news article from altondailynews.com. With
Photo and Audio.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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July 6 - Oct 4, 2020
Illinois River
Marseilles Lock and Dam....
Marseilles Lock and Dam – Upper Miter
Gate Installation
Full closure scheduled July 6-Oct. 4 (Updated 8/2/2019)
Reprinted
from US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock island District...Click
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July 6 - Oct 4, 2020
Illinois River
Dresden Island & Brandon Road Lock
and Dam....
Dresden Island & Brandon Road Lock and
Dam – Upper Bulkhead Recess Installation
Partial Closure scheduled July 6-Sept. 27 and Oct. 11-Oct. 14
Locks operational from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. with a 70-ft width
restriction and no ability to pull unpowered barges.
Full Closure scheduled Sept. 27-Oct. 10
Reprinted
from US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock island District...Click
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WWW.LONGSHOTMARINA.COM
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Mike's LaRosa
Cantina Bar Facebook..click
here
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River
History....
6 July 1962 in Mercy River History
The Beatles performed their second of four appearances aboard the MV Royal
Iris river ferry on the River Mercy at Liverpool, England. The ferry was
commonly known as The Fish And Chip Boat.
The events, known as Riverboat Shuffles were put on by the Cavern Club.
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Missouri Paddling News
Free Learn To Kayak Clinics In Mo.
State Parks........
There are plenty of ways to explore the lakes
and rivers around Missouri, and kayaking, for example, is an
easy and fun way to get out onto the water. Over the summer,
some Missouri State Parks are offering learn to kayak clinics to
help people get started.
People can learn to kayak for free at one of
the Learn2Paddlke Clinics scheduled throughout this summer at
several Missouri State Parks, including Finger Lakes State Park
in Columbia, Missouri.
The family-friendly two-hour clinics are
hosted by Missouri State Parks and are intended for adventurers
10 years old and older. Paddlers 17 years old and younger must
have a parent of guardian with them........
Click here to read this news report from onlyinyourstate.com.
With Photos.
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Upcoming Event... Friday, July 10, 2020
T.G.I.F.... "To Grafton It's Friday"
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Mississippi River Cruising
Viking Seeing Heavy Demand For New
Cruises........
Viking Cruise Lines reports that they are
seeing strong demand for their Mississippi River cruises,
prompting the company to announce new voyages sooner than
expected.
Several cruises that were previously
announced have already sold out, and some new cruises for 2023
are now available for reservation sooner than initially expected
because of the number of bookings already received.
Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen says that they
are pleased at the initial response and support received from
guests and community partners along the Mississippi River. He
adds that many travelers are planning ahead for when the
COVID-19 pandemic dies down and travel resumes........
Click here to read this news article from foxbusiness.com.
With Photos and Video.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way
to the
"Walk Thru"
position on the dock
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
07-03-20
Starting this Saturday (July 4th) at 3rd
Chute Grafton Illinois we are launching out the third
level...The new karaoke bar!!! It is a full bar for drinks and
$3 can beers all weekend every weekend!! Come out get your
karaoke on from 7p till 11p every Saturday night!! Soon we'll be
adding a couple more nights to it but this Saturday the new
karaoke bar on the third level is opening.
Let's get it on!!
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
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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
Sunday Specials!
(7-5-20)
Grandma's Meatloaf,
Homemade meatloaf loaded with cheese, bell peppers, and onions
served with garlic red skinned mashed potatoes & gravy and
sautéed green beans and choice of soup or salad $11.99
$12 Domestic Beer Buckets
$5 Bloody Mary’s
$4 Mimosa’s
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
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
SAT, JUL 18 AT 6 PM
An Evening with Charles and Nikki Glenn!
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
07-04-20
Overnight and day slips have opened up! Hope to see you at Grafton Harbor
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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
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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
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
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JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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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 |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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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
07-04-20 Wonderful.
Electric back on. Tip of the hat to the guys at Ameron. You guys
are great |
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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
07-04-20
The LaRosa Expansion!
Come check out our new layout this weekend with a second
bar!
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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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WEEKEND REPORT
Sat,
Sun...04, 05 July
2020
Operation Dry
Water
July 3 - 5,
2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sun Pic
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann
Bob Marley,
Appleton and a full moon floating down the river
Carl
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Southern
Florida
Sun Pic
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Tyler Mitchell
a former Pool 26 boater now living in Southern Florida
Happy 4th from
us river rats that drifted south with the current.
As Jimmy Buffett
sang- "The night I painted the sky"
GO USA! Greatest
country ever!!!!!
View from out
back yard!
Tyler
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
at Portage des
Sioux, Mo
Sat Pic
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Becky Dallwitz of
Longshot Marina
The LaRosa
Expansion!
Come check out
our new layout this weekend with a second bar!
Happy July 4th
Weekend!
Becky
Mike's LaRosa Cantina Bar Facebook..click
here
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher who
hails out of the Alton Motor Boat Club on Piasa Creek of the
Mississippi River
River Fireworks
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher who
hails out of the Alton Motor Boat Club on Piasa Creek of the
Mississippi River
Friday Sunset
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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..
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
Pam Gilroy's Sunsets
click pic to enlarge
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YesterYears Pictures on this Day in
2014....
were sent to us by Pam
Gilroy
Hey there!
These are some sunset photos taken on June 10th at the Duck
Club. I'd say the torrential downpour was well worth it!!!!
Enjoy
Pam Gilroy
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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
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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Added Sunday
Missouri River Near St. Charles, Missouri
Swimmer Drowned........
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that on
Friday afternoon, 62 year old Gregory J. Mueller of O'Fallon,
Missouri drowned while swimming in the Missouri River.
Reportedly, Mueller was swimming off a sandbar
near the 54 Mile Marker at around 4 pm when he was caught up in an
eddy. Less than an hour later, he was pronounced dead at the scene
by St. Charles County Ambulance District personnel........
Click here to
read this news article from stltoday.com.
Click here for the Missouri Water patrol report.
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri
Angler Reels In 112 Pound Catfish........
On Friday, Wade Kaminski of St. Charles was
fishing in the Mississippi River near the St. Louis Riverfront when
he reeled in a 112 pound, approximately 5 foot long blue catfish.
Initially thinking he got into a snag, the fish
ended up fighting for eight minutes before Kaminski was able to get
it into the boat. He believes that the fish was a female and had
already spawned, so it likely weighed more a few weeks ago.
After the obligatory high fives, fist bumps and
photos, Kaminski released the catfish back into the river so future
generations will have the chance to experience the thrill he
had........
Click here to
read this news story from ksdk.com. With
Photo.
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Added Sunday
Grafton Harbor
Overnight and Day Slips Have Opened
Up......
Reprinted from Grafton harbor Facebook...
click here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
07-04-20 Wonderful.
Electric back on. Tip of the hat to the guys at Ameren. You guys
are great |
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Added Sunday
Missouri River At St. Charles, Missouri
Despite Riverfest Cancellation, St.
Charles' Held Their Fireworks Display........
The St. Charles Riverfest 2020 celebration may
have been cancelled due to COVID-19, the city still presented their
annual Fourth of July fireworks show anyway.
Riverfest was originally set to be a two-day
celebration with vendors and concerts, but was instead pared down to
just the fireworks display, which was launched from a barge along
the Missouri River.
Some of the event attendees were pleased with St.
Charles' decision to hold the annual fireworks show. First time
visitor Kaili Martin says that she believes that the show will give
some people relief after the crazy start to 2020.........
Click here to
read this news article from fox2now.com. With
Videos
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At St. Paul, Minnesota
Man Pinned To A Barge Rescued From The
River.........
The Ramsay County Sheriff's Office reports that
deputies rescued a man after he became pinned against a barge by the
current of the Mississippi River in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Water Patrol responded to a report of a
missing man believed to be in the river in downtown around midnight
Thursday. A friend of the man called for help after finding the
man's clothing on the shore.
It was believed that the man had gone for a swim,
but that information had not been confirmed. Deputies Jeremy Bolen,
David Wingate and Bryce Takemoto spotted the man and pulled him from
the river........
Click here to
read this news report from twincities.com.
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
July 01, 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.
MILE 283.0
- MILE 282.0 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
On July 4, 2020, from 9:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., the Louisiana,
MO., Fireworks Display will be held between approximate Miles
283.0 and 282.0. The COTP Upper Mississippi River has
established a Safety Zone closing the river for this event.
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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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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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News
and Media" Page
Page contains
river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River
Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
Click here
and check it
out
The "Boaters
Group" Page
It's a group
for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST.
LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that
wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout
outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 6,469 members as of 07-04-20.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Grafton's Fireworks Display Has Set The
Bar........
Thursday night, the City of Grafton's Fourth of
July fireworks display set the bar rather high during the
Riverbend's first Independence Day show in a pandemic-pared
fireworks season.
Grafton officials reported a huge turnout for the
fireworks show, which at one point looked to be cancelled due to the
development of rain showers. Luckily, the storms held off.
Due to pandemic precautions, there are only a few
more fireworks shows scheduled for the Riverbend region, including
Jerseyville, who will host fireworks at the fairgrounds and Alhambra
who will host fireworks at Alhambra Park. Both shows are slated for
Saturday evening at duck........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from thetelegraph.com. With
Photos.
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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
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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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Bruno the Black Bear.....
 
Reprinted from Ryan
Kerr Facebook post on RiverBills Boaters Group
Reprinted
from KSDK Facebook...
click here
Click here to read this news story on fox2now.com
7-4-20
Well known
Boater Spots Bruno
 Hello
River Bill
I was going home west on Hwy 47 last night, Thursday July 2nd
around 8pm and had to stop my truck to let Bruno the Black Bear
cross Hwy 47. I was almost to the Hwy EE junction in the
Winfield area. Bruno stopped about 20 yards from my truck and
looked at me, he shook his head as if to say, “do not bother me
and I will not bother you.” Bruno was heading south towards
O’Fallon Mo. and disappeared in a corn field. See you on the
river!
Thanks
Mississippi Joe Kaufman |
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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
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Grafton Fireworks |
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Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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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 |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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JUL
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FRY PROJECT |
Check the Hawg Pit
Facebook Page for times..click
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River
History....
July 4, 1995 in River History
The Delta Queen, American Queen, & Mississippi Queen arrived in
St. Louis for Fair St. Louis, marking the first time since the
1920s that three overnight passenger steamboats were tied up in
St Louis.
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July 4, 2020
Two Rivers Marina
Lighted Boat Parade
Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo........
Reprinted from the Two Rivers Marina Facebook..
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Illinois River
Starved Rock Lock and Dam in Ottawa,
Illinois........
Reprinted from the US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island
District....
click here
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Boater Safety
Operation Dry Water Kicked Off This
Weekend........
The U.S. Coast Guard, state and local law
enforcement, recreational boating safety advocates and the
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators have
teamed up to highlight the dangers of boating under the
influence.
Operation Dry Water is a year-round awareness
and enforcement campaign which begins on July 3 - 5, over the
Independence Day weekend. The Fourth of July celebration
typically brings bigger crowds to the water as well as a bump in
accidents, some of which are the result of boating under the
influence.
NASBLA chair Cody Jones says that the
decision to boat under the influence is a decision every boater
is faced with. The point of Operation Dry Water is to reduce
the number of alcohol and drug related deaths on the
water........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
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Boater Safety
Boaters: Don't Launch Fireworks From
Your Boat........
This weekend, we are celebrating America's
birthday, and thousands of boaters will be hitting the water
over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, which is traditionally
the busiest time of the year on the water.
Just in time for the Fourth of July holiday
weekend, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean
Water has come up with a few boating safety reminders
Since the COVID-19 outbreak has cancelled
many local community fireworks shows, some boaters may be
inclined to offer their own fireworks show. BoatUS Foundation
Assistant Director of Boating Safety Ted Sensenbrenner says
don't. He says that the risk is not worth it as there are no
safe places aboard a boat to use fireworks........
Click here to
read more from lakeexpo.com. With Photo.
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Boat Handling
Captains Pay Attention To What Is Going
On Within "The Bubble"........
The captain of any vessel on the water must
decide what needs to be considered as part of their situational
awareness at the helm. The easy answer is everything is
important.
Consider the helm to be more than just the
center of a two dimensional circle, but rather the center of a
sphere or "bubble". The boat's captain not only has to be aware
of the water's surface for 360 degrees around the compass, but
also what is above and below the vessel.
THe captain must look around for traffic
crossing their path, traffic overtaking from the stern and
traffic dead ahead. Boaters must also consider what is going on
beneath the water's surface, as well as the weather conditions
in the sky........
Click here to
read more from lakeexpo.com. With Photo
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Boater Assistance
TowBoatUS Expects To Be Busy This
Weekend........
TowBoatUS is expecting this Fourth of July
weekend to be exceptionally busy, and they have prepared for
what they believe will be an estimated 40 percent increase in
activity over last year's holiday.
The on-water boater assistance provider is
expecting that they will be assisting some 3,500 boaters with a
tow, a jump start, running out of fuel or pulling many boaters
off of unintentional groundings.
Each year, the 600 plus TowBoatUS fleet,
which is the nation's largest on-water towing and assistance
provider for recreational boaters, responds to over 70,000
assistance requests each year........
Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photos,.
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Happy 4th of July Weekend,
To all my friends spending this unique, American weekend in the
blazing desert, sky high mountains, sea coasts, inlands, cities,
backyards, and porch steps - it's time for a summer blog. Of course
it's not required summer reading where you need to grab some Cliff
Notes and No Doz to get through it - just my wave to all and wish
for a great summer.
Be Safe and Kind!
Jeri
Sunrise
Portal
to a
Fresh
Summer
Day.
Photo
by
Scott
Berstein,
Narragansett,
RI
 ireworks
blazing
in
the
night
sky
on
the
4th
of
July,
not
the
longest
day
of
the
year,
are
the
starting
shots
that
herald
the
arrival
of
American
summertime.
Let
the
games
of
summer
begin!
Summer
reigns
great
power
over
the
imagination
as
we
all
contemplate
all
of
the
things
we
are
free
to
do.
Coming
of
age
a
couple
of
miles
from
Long
Island
Sound,
each
summer
brought
forth
a
new
sense
of
independence.
When
the
birthday
candles
reached
double
digits,
my
parents
brought
forth
the
first
rules
of
freedom;
“get
outside
early,
drink
from
the
hose,
don’t
hurt
your
siblings,
be
back
in
time
to
wash
your
hands
for
dinner.”
Freedom
to
go
to
the
beach
unsupervised
by
parents
required
passing
obligatory
early
morning
Red
Cross
swim
lessons.
They
were
always
scheduled
for
before
the
fourth
of
July
during
the
first
week
of
high
tide
(frigid
but
clean
water)
and
finished
the
following
week
at
dead
low
tide.
The
swim
test
was
at
low
tide
when
the
water
was
warmer
but
smelled
like
Sulphur
and
rotting
fish.
I
was
informed
by
our
biology
teacher
that
this
distinct,
obnoxious
tidal
scent
was
due
to
sex
pheromones
produced
by
seaweed
eggs
to
attract
sperm.
A
few
years
later
I
understood
that
bikinis
served
the
same
purpose.
 Transforming
from
a
teen
to a
young
adult
brought
forth
the
understanding
that
if
my
passion
for
playing
with
boats
was
to
endure,
I’d
have
to
learn
to
take
care
of
myself,
my
boat,
and
everyone
else
aboard.
I
accepted
the
notion
that
the
freedom
to
explore
coastlines
came
with
the
burden
of
responsibility
for
my
decisions.
Reading
the
skies
and
listening
to
weather
forecasts
do
not
ensure
a
calm
day
on
the
water.
Being
careful
was
part
of
being
responsible.
If
either
of
those
traits
were
absent,
my
decisions
could
jeopardize
the
crew’s
wellbeing.
Playing
it
safe
on
the
water
seemed
to
be a
small
cost
of
freedom.
I
violated
the
rule
once
(as
most
youth
do),
sauntered
into
harm’s
way,
and
nearly
drowned
behind
a
sloop
pirated
from
a
friend’s
parents.
This
4th
of
July
is
different.
There
are
no
fireworks
scheduled
in
coastal
communities.
Yet
the
spirit
of
freedom
burns
brightly
as
star
spangled
buntings
are
hoisted
and
flags
wave
jauntily
in
the
sea
breeze.
There
is
an
undercurrent
though
that
is
binding
some
folks
together
while
tearing
others
apart.
Wearing
sunscreen
is
an
option.
Wearing
a
mask
inside
public
places
is
not
an
option.
I
don’t
know
the
odds
of
getting
skin
cancer
compared
to
spreading
the
virus.
I do
believe
communal
liberty
depends
on
respecting
and
caring
for
others.
The
poet
Kahlil
Gibran,
whose
poetry
guided
me
through
teen
angst-ridden
summers
that
smelled
like
Johnson’s
Baby
Oil
and
Noxema,
said
it
best,
“let
there
be
spaces
in
your
togetherness.”
Let
the
love
for
independence
and
community
be
like
“a
moving
sea
between
your
souls.”
Throughout
the
games
of
summer,
“may
the
odds
be
ever
in
your
favor.”
Reprinted
from
Jalsails.com
with
Jeri.Levesque
permission..
click
here
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way
to the
"Walk Thru"
position on the dock
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
07-03-20
Starting this Saturday (July 4th) at 3rd
Chute Grafton Illinois we are launching out the third
level...The new karaoke bar!!! It is a full bar for drinks and
$3 can beers all weekend every weekend!! Come out get your
karaoke on from 7p till 11p every Saturday night!! Soon we'll be
adding a couple more nights to it but this Saturday the new
karaoke bar on the third level is opening.
Let's get it on!!
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
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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
Sunday Specials!
(7-5-20)
Grandma's Meatloaf,
Homemade meatloaf loaded with cheese, bell peppers, and onions
served with garlic red skinned mashed potatoes & gravy and
sautéed green beans and choice of soup or salad $11.99
$12 Domestic Beer Buckets
$5 Bloody Mary’s
$4 Mimosa’s
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
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
SAT, JUL 18 AT 6 PM
An Evening with Charles and Nikki Glenn!
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
07-04-20
Overnight and day slips have opened up! Hope to see you at Grafton Harbor
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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
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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
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
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JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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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 |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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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
07-04-20 Wonderful.
Electric back on. Tip of the hat to the guys at Ameron. You guys
are great |
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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
07-04-20
The LaRosa Expansion!
Come check out our new layout this weekend with a second
bar!
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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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FRIDAY
03 JULY 2020
Operation Dry
Water Starts Today
July 3 - 5,
2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
at Grafton
harbor
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
The Grafton
Oyster Bar
Check out The Grafton Oyster Bar
Facebook...
click here
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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..
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
A 2019 RiverBills
Sticker Sighting
FAST JAX
Grocery
St. Charles, Mo
click pic to enlarge
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YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2019....
Captain Joe Jackson
RiverBill
says... Missing your Store and your smoked Cowboy Chicken....
Yah Mon
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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
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
July 01, 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.
MILE 283.0
- MILE 282.0 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
On July 4, 2020, from 9:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., the Louisiana,
MO., Fireworks Display will be held between approximate Miles
283.0 and 282.0. The COTP Upper Mississippi River has
established a Safety Zone closing the river for this event.
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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Mayfly....Photo
courtesy Britannica
Upper Mississippi River
Mayfly Hatch Expected Soon........
The first big mayfly hatch of the summer is
expected soon, and the City of Hastings, Minnesota will be preparing
for the annual event by turning off all of the lights.
The city started Wednesday and will continue to
shut off street lighting around the river to help reduce the impact
of the insects, who are attracted to bright lights during their
short lifespan.
Mayflies are found in just about all freshwater
systems that have adequate oxygen levels. The insects are an
indicator of the health of a body of water and when it is time to
hatch, mayflies often do it all together. The hatches can be large
enough to be picked up by weather radar.......
Click here to
read this news article from bringmethenews.com. With
Photos
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
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 6,461 members as of 07-03-20.......
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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Grafton Ferry
A Lot of Questions about the Grafton Ferry's Days / Hours.......
FERRY HOURS
Friday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday - Thursday: Closed
For more information...
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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
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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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Bruno the Black Bear.....
Reprinted from Ryan
Kerr Facebook post on RiverBills Boaters Group
Reprinted
from KSDK Facebook...
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
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
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JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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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 |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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JUL
26 |
FRY PROJECT |
Check the Hawg Pit
Facebook Page for times..click
here
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River
History....
July 3, 1981 in River History
Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri
The Veiled Prophet Fair opened at the St. Louis Riverfront, with the finish
of a steamboat race from New Orleans to St. Louis between the Delta Queen
and the Mississippi Queen.
At about 9:15 am, the Delta Queen crossed the finish line first, by passing
the MacArthur Bridge, about a length ahead of her larger and newer sister
ship.
The Delta Queen celebrated her victory with spouts of water sprayed from her
fire hoses. The actress Helen Hayes came ashore, and officially named the
Delta Queen the victor........
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Upcoming Event... Saturday, 4 July 2020
Keep America Great Boat Ride
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River........
Reprinted from Keep America Great Boat Ride Facebook...
click here
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Mel's Illinois Riverdock Restaurant
Illinois River at Hardin, IL.......
Reprinted from Mel's Facebook...
click here |
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Boater Safety
NMMA Urging Boaters To Wear
Masks........
Millions of Americans are expected to hit the
water over the Fourth of July weekend, and the National Marine
Manufacturers Association is calling on boaters to recreate
responsibly and follow health and social distancing guidelines.
Based on input from federal, state and local
health officials, the NMMA is strongly recommending that
everyone wear a mask in appropriate areas, including entering
and exiting marinas, waterfront dining areas, boat ramps and
fuel docks.
Outdoor recreation activities such as boating
is one of the safest atmospheres for people to spend time
relaxing and unplugging over the summer, and it is suggested
that you only boat with people within your immediate household
or quarantine circle........
Click here to
read this news article from boatingindustry.com.
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Bourbeuse River Near Union, Missouri
The River Seems To Have Been
Renamed........
It seems as though Google Maps is now calling
the entire Bourbeuse River Brush Creek. The Bourbeuse River is
a tributary of the Meramec River located in the region around
Union, Missouri
There has been a long-standing proposal for
the construction of a dam on the Bourbeuse River just south of
Reikers Ford Road. As recently as 2017, the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers studied the project and determined that it was
inconclusive as to whether damming the river would prevent major
flooding in Union.
A quick search of Google Maps for the
proposed dam located near Reikers Ford Road shows the label of
the non-existant "Union Lake" near the Reikers Ford boat
access.
One theory is that the federal government is
trying to change the name of the river to somehow make it easier
to secure the river and land needed for the "Union Dam" project,
which has been an on again - off again proposal for about 80
years........
Click here to
read this column from emissourian.com.
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Missouri River At St. Charles,
Missouri
Nightly Lane Closures Scheduled For The
Blanchette Bridge........
Beginning Monday, July 6th the eastbound
lanes of the Interstate 70 Blanchette Missouri River Bridge will
begin nightly closures. The two eastbound lanes will close at 9
pm and will reopen at 5 am each night until Friday, July 10th.
The ramp from 5th Street to eastbound I-70 will be closed as
well.
During the closure, all eastbound Interstate
70 traffic will be shifted to two lanes on the westbound span.
Motorists may use Route 94 as a detour........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kmov.com.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Kneeboarder Injured After Being Struck By
A Boat........
Wednesday evening, 41 year old John Decker
fell off of a kneeboard and was hospitalized after being hit by
a boat on the Lake of the Ozarks in the Warsaw, Missouri area.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports
that between 8 and 8:30 pm, 29 year old Tyler Decker was towing
John Decker on a kneeboard behind a 2007 Lowe jonboat. John
Decker fell off the kneeboard and was floating in the water.
Tyler Decker slowed down to retrieve John from the water.
45 year old Matthew Gardner was piloting a
1976 Crestliner in the area and veered to port to avoid the
jonboat. Gardner did not see John Decker in the water and
struck him with the right rear portion of the boat. He
sustained serious injuries and was flown to a hospital for
treatment........
Click here to
read this news report from lakeexpo.com
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way
to the
"Walk Thru"
position on the dock
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
07-01-20
Only at the both 3rd chute. Cheapest and
best peel and eat shrimp in the area.. Alton and Grafton. come
on down and get you some and a cold beer always a great time at
both location
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
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
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JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
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12 |
Blessing of The Bikes
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12 |
Tripwire at The Hawg Pit
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JUL
18 |
Whiskey Revolution |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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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
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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
02 JULY 2020
Operation Dry
Water
July 3 - 5,
2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
Alton Motor Boat Club
Ground Breaking
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
RiverBill says.... Congratulations !
Check out The Alton Motor Boat Club
Facebook...
click here
Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois
Alton Boat Club Getting Ready To
Rebuild........
Tuesday evening, around 50 members of the
Alton Motor Boat Club got together for a ceremony that
commemorates the groundbreaking of the new clubhouse. The event
included a cookout, a club meeting and a group photo.
James Neimann, the club's board chairman says
that once the waters from the Flood of 2019 receded, it was
determined that the old clubhouse, which sat at ground level,
must be rebuilt and raised.
Neumann stated that the new laws required the
old building be razed, as it was considered to be beyond
repair. When building the new clubhouse, they had a choice,
elevated the building or have to gut it every time the
Mississippi River floods.........
Click here to
read this news story from thetelegraph.com. With
Photos.
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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..
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
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to enlarge
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YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2019....
was sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
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RiverBill,
Friday sunset was Awesome.
Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club
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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
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
July 01, 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.
MILE 283.0
- MILE 282.0 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
On July 4, 2020, from 9:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., the Louisiana,
MO., Fireworks Display will be held between approximate Miles
283.0 and 282.0. The COTP Upper Mississippi River has
established a Safety Zone closing the river for this event.
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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Mississippi River Flooding Outlook
Recent Rains Cause Mississippi River
Rise.... Little Flooding Elsewhere....
The heavy rainfall Tuesday and Wednesday was
primarily north of St. Louis near Quincy and Hannibal, and according
to Mark Fuchs, senior hydrologist with the national weather service,
minor flooding is expected along the Mississippi River from Canton,
Missouri down to Winfield and Grafton.
Flooding along the Mississippi River downstream
of St. Louis is not expected due to a lack of inflow from the
Missouri River. The tributaries such as the Meramec, Cuivre,
Illinois and Kaskaskia Rivers did fill their banks, but did not
overtop them.
2020 ended up being pretty good as far as spring
flooding is concerned, despite high soil moisture, a heavy northern
snowpack and rivers running high throughout the winter. Luckily,
March, May and June were fairly dry........
Click here to
read this news report from fox2now.com. With
Video.
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
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 6,434 members as of 07-02-20.......
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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Riverbend Fireworks
Grafton Fireworks Show To Be Held
Thursday........
This year's Fourth of July Fireworks Display is
set to go on Thursday evening around dusk. While fireworks have
been held in river towns for years, Grafton is one of the only ones
that has not cancelled their display.
Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin says that the
fireworks show will be launched from just west of the Hawg Pit. He
adds that there are plenty of good vantage points to watch the show
from, including aboard a boat on the Mississippi River
itself........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from altondailynews.com. With
Photo and Audio
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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
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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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US Army Corps of
Engineers
St. Paul District
News Release
Celebrate the 4th of July by practicing water safety
ST. PAUL, Minn. – As we begin our 4th of July celebrations
across the Upper Midwest, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St.
Paul District, wants to remind everyone to celebrate it safely,
especially near the water.
As COVID-19 continues to change plans and traditions, boating
and swimming are becoming better opportunities to enjoy the
summer while practicing social distancing. There are several
great areas to get out on the water whether you are looking for
a leisurely float on a lake or a chance to catch a walleye on a
river. Regardless of your plans, Corps staff want to remind
everyone to do it safely and to always wear your life jacket.
In addition to the 4th of July, Corps staff want to remind
everyone that this weekend is Operation Dry Water, a water
safety and boating safety campaign created by the National
Association of State Boating Law Administrators. This means more
law enforcement will be on the water patrolling to ensure you
are safe and sober while operating your boat. Remember, drunk
boating is drunk driving.
Finally, here are a few additional tips to ensure you are safe
while on the water:
• Carry a marine radio – tuned to channel 16, designated as the
international distress frequency;
• Carry an appropriate-sized anchor – the anchor should be able
to still your vessel, with enough line to remain secure at
alternate depths;
• Observe restricted areas – set at 600-feet upstream of a dam
and 150-feet below; and
• Be courteous of other vessels – especially commercial tows,
which will be more prevalent on the water and take up to a
quarter-mile to stop.
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Marine Jobs
Surroundings Trade Only....
A few of the jobs listed this week include:
~ Outboard Engine Sales-Saunders
Marine Center, AL
~ Outboard Engine Technician-Resort Marine and Service, MN
~ Shop Foreman, Marine Technician, Boatyard Laborer, Plymouth MA
Check out the marine jobs on the Trade
Only Job Board...
click here
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Mississippi River Near Clarksville,
Missouri
Black Bear Spotted Swimming Across The
River........
A black bear, nicknamed "Bruno" on social
media, has traveled from Wisconsin, into Iowa and Illinois, and
may be heading to Missouri. On Tuesday evening, Joe Hartsock
shot some video of Bruno swimming across the Mississippi River
at Clarksville, Missouri, just below the dam.
Bruno did not cross the river all the way to
Missouri, however. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources
did confirm that he crossed the river to Island 464 near
Clarksville.
IDNR biologists have been keeping an eye on
Bruno since he crossed into Illinois from Wisconsin on June
10th. It is believed that Bruno is just passing through while
searching for a mate........
Click here to
read this news story from wgem.com. With
Photos and Video
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Bruno the Black Bear.....
Reprinted from Ryan
Kerr Facebook post on RiverBills Boaters Group |
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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
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
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JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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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 |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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JUL
26 |
FRY PROJECT |
Check the Hawg Pit
Facebook Page for times..click
here
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Mural at Arabia Museum, Kansas
City, Kansas
River
History....
July 1987 in River History
The sunken Steamboat Arabia was rediscovered 45 feet below a farm field
about a half a mile from the present day channel of the Missouri River. The
steamboat had been concealed for 132 years after sinking on September 5,
1856.
On November 26, 1988, after much digging, the Arabia was
exposed. Below is a photo if the dig.
Check out the Arabia Steamboat Museum....
click here
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Mississippi River Near Maeystown,
Illinois
Responders Called Out For Reports Of A
Sinking Boat........
Around 3:30 pm Tuesday afternoon, responders
from three fire departments were called out to the Mississippi
River west of Maeystown, Illinois for a report from the U.S.
Coast Guard of a vessel in distress and sinking in the river.
The Columbia Fire Department responded with
their fire boat, as did the Maeystown and Valmeyer Fire
Departments. Responders from Jefferson County, Missouri and
other Missouri agencies responded as well.
An emergency response boat was able to rescue
the boater in distress a short time later near Herculaneum,
Missouri. The sinking vessel was secured on the Missouri side
of the river........
Click here to
read this news article from republictimes.net. With
Map.
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St. Anthony Falls
Mississippi River at Minneapolis,
MN........
Reprinted from 1 Mississippi Facebook...
click here |
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River Shipping News
Illinois Rep Introduced Bill For Inland
Ports........
On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Mike Bost
(R-ILL) introduced a bipartisan bill that would increase access
to crucial federal funding for inland ports, terminals and
waterways.
The Coastal and Inland Ports and Terminals
Commerce Improvements Act sets up a competitive grant matching
program for projects at smaller ports and terminals, and also
would make privately held terminals eligible for assistance.
Bost says that 575 million tons of cargo
travels through our inland ports and waterways annually,
including America's Central Port and Kaskaskia Port. He adds
that these ports are at a disadvantage for acquiring federal
grants for improvements, which could in turn boost the
economy........
Click here to
read this news article from advantagenews.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
07-01-20
Only at the both 3rd chute. Cheapest and
best peel and eat shrimp in the area.. Alton and Grafton. come
on down and get you some and a cold beer always a great time at
both location
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
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
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JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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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 |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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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.
See you at the end of the road. |
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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
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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
01 JULY 2020
Operation Dry Water
July 3 - 5, 2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Sunset
Pool 25 of the
Mississippi River
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were posted in
RiverBills Boaters Group yesterday by Sharon Gwillim
Pool 25 Tonight
(Tuesday)
RiverBill says.... Great photos
Thanks
for allowing us to re-post them Sharon
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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..
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
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to enlarge
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YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2018....
It's the Spirit
of Peoria Riverboat
headed upriver from Alton, IL
Check out the Spirit of
Peoria...
click here |
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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More Boats
on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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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
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
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 283.0
- MILE 282.0 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY/SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
On July 4, 2020, from 9:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., the Louisiana,
MO., Fireworks Display will be held between approximate Miles
283.0 and 282.0. The COTP Upper Mississippi River has
established a Safety Zone closing the river for this event.
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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Boating Safety
Operation Dry Water Campaign Is This
Weekend........
Officials have announced that Operation Dry
Water, the nationwide campaign that addresses boating under the
influence will be taking place from July 3rd through July 5th.
The U.S. Coast Guard, state and local law
enforcement agencies, recreational boating safety advocates and the
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators are
preparing to raise awareness and attempt to prevent incidents caused
by boating under the influence.
Over the Fourth of July weekend, law enforcement
officers and outreach partners will be out on the water educating
the public about the dangers associated with boating under the
influence........
Click here to
read this news report from boatingindustry.com. With
Photo.
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Illinois Conservation Police,
Missouri State Highway Patrol,
Water Patrol Division and
USCG Sector Upper Mississippi River
will participate in Operation Dry Water 2020.
Click here for more info |
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News
and Media" Page
Page contains
river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River
Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
Click here
and check it
out
The "Boaters
Group" Page
It's a group
for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST.
LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that
wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout
outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 6,420 members as of 07-01-20.......
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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News
Release From BoatUS
 ANNAPOLIS,
Md., June 30, 2020 – Most boaters don’t like making mistakes,
especially when it comes to safety. With the recent release of
the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2019 Recreational Boating Statistics, the
BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water recommends
avoiding these three common boating mistakes to increase safety
for all aboard.
1. Using your cellphone to make a call, check social media, use
a nonboating app, send emails, watch videos or anything else
that distracts you from safely operating your boat. This all
adds up to operator inattention and improper lookout, which
combined with operator inexperience, excessive speed, and
alcohol use rank in the top five primary contributing factors in
accidents. Just like you do in your car, stay off your phone or
other portable devices. Boaters should learn the S.C.A.N.
(Search, Concentrate, Analyze, and Negotiate) method to help you
navigate safely and stay clear of other traffic.
2. Not taking a boating safety course. Many boaters only learn
about boating safety from family or friends, which may not be
the best education. Where instruction information was known, the
2019 report notes that 70% of deaths occurred on boats where the
operator did not receive boating safety instruction. Don’t wait
until your state requires boating safety instruction – taking a
course now will improve your chance for a safe day on the water.
The BoatUS Foundation offers the only free, NASBLA-approved
online boating safety course for 36 states.
3. Allowing guests to consume unlimited amounts of alcohol
aboard your boat, even if the captain is sober. Recreational
vessels operate under a wide range of hazardous conditions from
the hot blazing sun to wind-whipped waves kicked up by a late
afternoon thunderstorm. All of these combined with alcohol
create a challenge for the person at the helm, who is legally
responsible for everyone aboard. Alcohol use is the leading
known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents, and
statistics show it may be better to save it for when you and
your guests are safely back at the dock.
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...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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WWW.LONGSHOTMARINA.COM
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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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Gary Lucy Painting
Jefferson City: Capital City River and Rail Transportation,
1856.
Installed in the Missouri Governor's Mansion
Well known boater
and painter extraordinaire, Gary Lucy had one of his paintings
installed in the Missouri Governor's Mansion in Jefferson City,
Mo yesterday.
Congratulations
Gary !
Click here for
photo of Gary and First Lady Teresa Parson watching the
installation.
Click here for a photo of Gary working on his painting back
in March 2020
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Fire
Mississippi River at Highway C in St. Charles County
We received
reports of a fire near highway C and the Mississippi River in
St. Charles County yesterday evening. No further
information available right now.
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Upcoming Event.... July 25, 2020
Anchor Yankers
Christmas in July
Reprinted
from Anchor Yankers Facebook...
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
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
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JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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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 |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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JUL
26 |
FRY PROJECT |
Check the Hawg Pit
Facebook Page for times..click
here
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River
History....
July 1927 in River History
Construction began on the old Clark Bridge in July 1927.
The bridge crossed the Mississippi River at Alton, IL and was down river
from the old Alton Lock and Dam. It was demolished in the summer / fall of
1994.
The old Clark Bridge had the infamous turn on the Illinois side.
Click here for pic from the Alton Web
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Boat Registrations
9.2 Percent Decrease In New Boat
Registrations During May........
According to preliminary data released by
Statistical Surveys Inc., new boat registrations decrease by
12.1 percent year-to-date and 9.2 percent year-over-year in the
main powerboat categories during May.
Overall, the boating industry was down 1.5
percent year-over-year and down 11 percent year-to-date, which
reflects strong activity in the personal watercraft and jet boat
segments.
The jet boat segment saw a 27.6 percent
increase in registrations, increasing from 554 in May 2019 to
707 in May 2020. PWC registrations increased by 18.6 percent
from 7,189 vessels in May 2019 to 8,527 in May 2020........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Tram To The Top Of The Arch Has
Reopened........
Officials with the Gateway Arch have
announced that the tram ride to the top of the Arch and access
to the documentary movie will resume next week on July 8th.
Back in mid-June, the Visitor Center, museum, Arch Store and
Arch Cade' had reopened.
The tram ride to the top of the Arch, the
documentary movie experiences as well as the outdoor national
park service programming will resume at 9 am on July 9th.
Mandatory free ticket reservations are required to enter the
Arch grounds.
Arch officials say that there is reduced
capacity within the Arch facility........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kmov.com. With
Photo.
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Mississippi River Near Dorena, Missouri
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry Has Resumed
Service........
Tuesday morning, the Dorena-Hickman Ferry
crossing the Mississippi River between Missouri and Kentucky
resumed service after being shut down on Monday by sand blocking
the Missouri landing.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reports
that considerable amounts of sand were deposited near the ferry
landing on the Missouri side of the river during the extended
high river levels this spring. As the river levels dropped to
more normal levels, the sand bar blocked the Missouri landing.
Heavy rainfall upstream has raised the river
levels allowing for the resumption of ferry service. The U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers are currently in talks with ferry
management about dredging the Missouri landing area........
Click here to
read this news article from kfvs12.com. With
Photo.
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Ohio River Near Cave-In-Rock, Illinois
Agreement Reached To Keep The
Cave-In-Rock Ferry Running........
Officials with the Cave-In-Rock Ferry have
come into an agreement to enter a new contract with the State of
Illinois and the Commonwealth of Kentucky to continue operating
the ferry.
Ferry operator Lonnie Lewis posted on the
company's Facebook page that they had reached a tentative
agreement, meaning that the ferry will remain in service on a
normal schedule.
The Cave-In-Rock Ferry is an independently
owned and operated ferry that has been in operation since the
early 1800s. The ferry is owned and operated bu Lonnie Ray
Lewis., Inc, DBA Cave in Rock Ferry........
Click here to
read this news report from kfvs12.com. With
Video.
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OFFERING
THE SWINGING DOCK STEP
Swings out
to bridge the gap between the dock and your boat
for ease of loading and boarding
Swings out of the way
to the
"Walk Thru"
position on the dock
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
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
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JUL 02 |
Grafton Fireworks |
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JUL 04 |
Tie Dye Band Returns to The Hawg Pit
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JUL 05 |
Kickstart |
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JUL
11 |
4th
St. Band |
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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 |
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JUL
18 |
Robert
"Lefty Preacher" Sampson |
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JUL
19 |
Sonic
Tonic |
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JUL 25 |
LED SLED |
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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.
See you at the end of the road. |
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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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