WEDNESDAY
20 BOATOBER
2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Welcome
New Advertiser !
Sioux Harbor
UMR 212 at
Portage des Sioux, MO
(636) 288-1111
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The Picture of the Day....
was posted by Marty Mckay
Click here and check out more of Marty's photos !
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Open Fri, Sat &
Sun
THURSDAY AT 12 PM CDT
Kandace going away Party
HALLOWEEN PARTY SATURDAY OCTOBER 24
You
all know how we do this! Costume contests ,
giveaways , great bands !
All costumes must be made( no rentals) .
$500.00 in cash and prizes.
$10.00 at the door.
Claudia Rose @ 2 o'clock, Plastic Kings @7
This is a outdoor event.
click here for flyer
Last weekend open October 29
You Can Now
Order Your Favorite Food and Drinks Through
Our Online Ordering.
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Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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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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for Facebook
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for
Website
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
The 2019 Con Trios Membership
Party
RiverBills Place
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Denny and Nora Moore
setting up for the party
It's the beautiful
Marissa and RiverBill
Marissa selling raffle tickets to Capt'n Rick Haines
The 2020 Con
Trios Board
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in
2019..
Just a few pictures
from Saturday's Con Trios Yacht Club Membership party at
RiverBills Place, Woodland Marina
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED October 14, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until November 9, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26
(auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed
to navigation for repair. The main chamber is available to
pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert
for and abide by any special instructions from the
lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) is experiencing
deterioration. Continuing until further notice, all tows
transiting the main lock are requested to stay off the lower
long wall bullnose. Mariners should be alert for and abide
by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
194.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the USACE contract
vessel M/V GRAND TOWER is conducting dredging operations in
the vicinity of Mile 194.0, Upper Chain of Rocks Canal
Entrance. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m., each day. The M/V GRAND TOWER will monitor VHF-FM
Channel 13 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of
passage. No channel closures are expected with this
operation. Mariners are requested 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
271.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 6:00 p.m., October 24, 2020, the
Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be
closed for maintenance. Mariners are requested not to tie up
to the guidewalls during this time, unless directed by lock
staff.
MILE 271.5
- TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Commencing October 25, 2020 and continuing until October
29, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., each day, the
Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be
closed to navigation. In addition, a 70-foot width
restriction will be in place and the lock will not be able
to pull cuts in either direction. Mariners are requested not
to tie up to the guidewalls during this time, unless
directed by lock staff.. MILE 231.0 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until October 30, 2020, the Starved Rock L/D
in the vicinity of Mile 231.0, will be closed for
maintenance..
MISSOURI RIVER
MISSOURI
RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following areas are in the
low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels
SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting
areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting
areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are
requested to transit these areas with caution and contact
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM
Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at
sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous
conditions or missing aids to navigation.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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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 7,468 members as of
10-20-20.......
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and check it out.
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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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here Facebook Page..click
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Missouri River Management
Climate Stations Monitoring Moisture In
The Upper Missouri River Basin........
A $48 million project will be used to fund
climate monitoring stations along the Upper Missouri River Basin
in five states, including Wyoming. Ginger Paige, University of
Wyoming Professor of Water Resources says that the project will
monitor the plains.
Paige says that the overall goal of the
project is to set up a fairly dense network of climate
monitoring stations around the Upper Missouri River Basin at
elevations of about 5,500 feet and below.
The climate stations will measure moisture,
temperature and wind. Paige noted that the flooding that has
occurred in the past has been because of moisture in the
plains. She adds that there is not a lot of climate data for
that region, and the information will help with prediction
models........
Click here to
read this news report from wyomingpublicmediia.org.
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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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Boat Manufacturer
Brunswick Facility Achieves Zero Waste
To Landfill Designation.........
Brunswick Corporation recently announced that
their Fort Wayne Operations is their first boat manufacturing
facility to earn Zero Waste to Landfill status. The achievement
represents a major milestone in Brunswick's efforts to advance
their sustainability mission.
The Zero Waste to Landfill designation
process requires the facility to show that 90 percent of it's
waste materials are being recycled, reused or otherwise
eliminated. The Fort Wayne Team was able to pass their goal by
achieving 97 percent during the last evaluation period.
Brunswick's Fort Wayne facility is where they
construct their Harris and Cypress Cay pontoon boats. The
facility is also home to the Brunswick Pontoon Technology
Center........
Click here to
read this news article from boatingindustry.com. With
Photo.
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here Facebook Page..click
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Boating Lifestyles
Do Presidents And Boating Go Hand-In-Hand?
With only two weeks before election day, it is still
anyone's guess as to who will win the election. It seems, however, that
Trump may have cornered an untapped demographic, the boater.
There have been multiple boat parades held in recent
weeks featuring boats mostly decked out in Trump signage and flags. There
has also been attempts at setting a Guinness World Record for the most
participants in a Trump-themed parade.
Many presidents have been avid boaters, including George
H.W. Bush, who had multiple fishing boats bearing the name Fidelity,
John F. Kennedy and Jackie were often out sailing aboard a boat dubbed Victura. During
World War II, Kennedy served aboard PT109 and others in the Pacific Theater.
Eight Presidents, from Herbert Hoover through Gerald
Ford, spent time aboard the presidential yacht Sequoia. The
104 foot long Trumpy-designed presidential yacht was sold off by Jimmy
Carter, who claimed it was a waste of taxpayer money........
Click here to read
this news story from tradeonlytoday.com.
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SEE OUR BOATS
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Mississippi River Near Marquette, Iowa
Car Stolen 14 Years Ago Recovered From
The Mississippi River........
Last week, responders recovered a car stolen
in 2006 in Muscoda, Wisconsin from the Mississippi River near
the Marquette City boat ramp in Iowa. The Clayton County
Sheriff's Office and Mar-Mac Police Department in Iowa were able
to successfully recover the vehicle from the west channel of the
Mississippi River.
The car, a yellow 1985 Lincoln Town Car was
first discovered in 2017 by a local angler. The Lacrosse County
Dive Unit examined the vehicle in November 2017.
Over the next three years, river levels and
environmental restrictions had prevented further efforts to
remove the vehicle. Thanks to low and stable river levels, the
Delhi Fire Department Dive Team and Tegeler Wrecker and Crane
were able to recover the car........
Click here to
read this news article from wkow.com.
With Photo and 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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River
History....
21
July 2011 in River History
Alex Linnell passes through downtown St. Louis on his paddle board trip
down the Mississippi River.
Alex began his 2350 mile/60+ day trip from the headwaters of Lake Itasca in
Minnesota down the Mississippi River to New Orleans to raise money for the
American Red Cross to assist Spring 2011 Mississippi River flood victims and
to promote enthusiasm for the emerging sport of SUP in America’s Heartland.
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Pool
26
Halloween Parties
Bluff City Grill.........................................
Sat, Oct 31
Boathouse...............................................
Sat, Oct
24
Fat Boy's at
Two Rivers Marina..............
Sat, Oct 31
Froge's Bar &
Grill................................... Sat, Nov 7
Grafton Oyster
Bar.................................. Sat, Oct
31
Look for updates as they become available
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Marine Jobs
Surroundings Trade Only....
A few of the jobs listed this week include:
~ Technical Account Manager
Positions (2) - Mercury Marine
~ Composites/Lamination Manager and Mold Maintenance
Supervisor-Scout Boats
~ West Coast of Florida and Gulf Sales & Technical
Representative - Propspeed
Check out the marine jobs on the Trade
Only Job Board...
click here
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The Titanic
Plans For Retrieving Titanic's Radio
Prompts Debate About Human Remains........
The company that owns the salvage rights to
the wreck of the Titanic are planning on
retrieving the ship's Marconi radio equipment from the wreck,
and concerns have arisen that there may still be remains of
passengers and crew within the wreck.
Lawyers for the U.S. Government has raised
that question as part of a continuing battle in court to block
the planned expedition. Archaeologists say remains could still
be aboard the wreck, and they believe that the company does not
consider the possibility in their dive plans.
The company, RMS Titanic Inc. wants to
display the Titanic's Marconi wireless telegraph machine, which
broadcast the sinking vessel's distress calls and helped save
the lives of around 700 people........
Click here to
read this news report from thetelegraph.com.
With Photos.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
09-29-20
Don't forget 3rd Chute still has to
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp Cajun and regular 7 days a week
dine-in only we also have the two piece catfish dinner
served 7 days a week both locations
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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
Sat..Oct 31..
Stubbefield Band in the Sports Bar
7-11pm
Drink Specials
Costume Contest at 9:30pm
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Kitchen Hours
Wed & Thurs...11-9pm
Fri & Sat.........11-10pm
Sun.................11-9pm
Check out our Daily Drink & Food
Specials
Call (618) 433-8288 for Reservation
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
THURSDAY AT 12 PM CDT
Kandace going away Party
HALLOWEEN PARTY SAT OCT 24
You all know how we do this! Costume contests ,
giveaways , great bands !
All costumes must be made( no rentals) . $500.00 in cash
and prizes.
$10.00 at the door. More details coming soon. Plastic
Kings @7
This is a outdoor event.
Last weekend Open October 29
Open Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Update 06/06/2020
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
The Grafton Ferry just opened at 10am today, 06/06/2020 The
river levels have not been kind to us lately but today the
river level is down just enough to get open.
The Golden Eagle Ferry, Grafton Ferry, Brussels State Ferry
and the Kampsville State Ferry are all open so come aboard
for a very beautiful and scenic ride on the river.
Thank You and Take Care,
The Calhoun Ferry Company |
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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
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm22
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm
click here
for more information
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Fall Foliage Sunset Cruises
4:15-6:15pm, Oct. 17 & 24 • $29/person,
4-6pm November 7 * $29/person
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 Oct 20 thru Nov 3....
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
Halloween Party... Sat...Oct 31
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last
customer leaves
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"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 & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security Where the fish are bitin’ and the bugs aren’t!
Weekly Mosquito Control
Need to fill up for your weekend water activities? Stop by for 24/7 pump outs & fuel docks
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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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
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com |
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
What’s for dinner
tonight?
We’ll make it easy for you!
C H I C K E N B A C O N R A N C H P I Z Z A
Call in 636-723-0005 or order online at
rivtoo.com
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer
Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
The 2021 Yamaha Boats are here with 14 new models. There’s
an all-new 25-platform, new 25-foot wake boats, new 25-foot
FSH center console boats, four new 21-foot boats, the
expansion of our award-winning Drive Technology across the
line, and tons more.
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the
Services Tab.
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
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
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Last weekend
open Oct 29 |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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TUESDAY
20 BOATOBER
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'n Mike Stanczak
Friday evening
October 16, 2020 on
Enterprise Island
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi
River
At Portage des
Sioux, Mo
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was posted by Marty McKay
Our Lady of the
Rivers Shrine
Check out more of Marty's photos..
click here
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
New
Orleans
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was sent to us by Jewelz Elizabeth.
It's Harrahs
Casino!
RIVERBILLS
sticker sighting!
— in New Orleans, Louisiana.
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here
and check it out...
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Open Fri, Sat &
Sun
THURSDAY AT 12 PM CDT
Kandace going away Party
HALLOWEEN PARTY SATURDAY OCTOBER 24
You
all know how we do this! Costume contests ,
giveaways , great bands !
All costumes must be made( no rentals) .
$500.00 in cash and prizes.
$10.00 at the door.
Claudia Rose @ 2 o'clock, Plastic Kings @7
This is a outdoor event.
click here for flyer
Last weekend open October 29
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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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
Grafton Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in
2019....
was sent to us by Jan
DeSherlia of Grafton Harbor
Witches on the
Water
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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on
RiverBills.com
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Classifieds Page"
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We have been informed
that we have an employee who has tested positive for Covid-19.
We are working closely with the Jersey County Health Department
and are following all suggested guidelines and procedures. To
protect our guests and employee’s from any further spread,
Grafton Oyster Bar will be closed through Monday, October 26th.
We will disinfect the restaurant and reopen Tuesday the 27th. We
apologize for any inconvenience.
Halloween Party... Sat...Oct 31
Open Tue - Thurs 11am-9pm and Fri & Sat 11am-til the last customer leaves
Menu..
click here
Website.. click here Facebook.. click here
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River News
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED October 14, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until November 9, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26
(auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed
to navigation for repair. The main chamber is available to
pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert
for and abide by any special instructions from the
lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) is experiencing
deterioration. Continuing until further notice, all tows
transiting the main lock are requested to stay off the lower
long wall bullnose. Mariners should be alert for and abide
by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
194.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the USACE contract
vessel M/V GRAND TOWER is conducting dredging operations in
the vicinity of Mile 194.0, Upper Chain of Rocks Canal
Entrance. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m., each day. The M/V GRAND TOWER will monitor VHF-FM
Channel 13 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of
passage. No channel closures are expected with this
operation. Mariners are requested 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
271.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 6:00 p.m., October 24, 2020, the
Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be
closed for maintenance. Mariners are requested not to tie up
to the guidewalls during this time, unless directed by lock
staff.
MILE 271.5
- TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Commencing October 25, 2020 and continuing until October
29, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., each day, the
Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be
closed to navigation. In addition, a 70-foot width
restriction will be in place and the lock will not be able
to pull cuts in either direction. Mariners are requested not
to tie up to the guidewalls during this time, unless
directed by lock staff.. MILE 231.0 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until October 30, 2020, the Starved Rock L/D
in the vicinity of Mile 231.0, will be closed for
maintenance..
MISSOURI RIVER
MISSOURI
RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following areas are in the
low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels
SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting
areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting
areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are
requested to transit these areas with caution and contact
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM
Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at
sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous
conditions or missing aids to navigation.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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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 7,468 members as of
10-20-20.......
Click here
and check it out.
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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
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Employee Tested Positive........
Reprinted
from Grafton Oyster Bar Facebook...
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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Lower Missouri River
Research Reveals Effects Of Human
Engineered Missouri River On Pallid Sturgeon........
A recent study of the endangered pallid
sturgeon along the Lower Missouri River reveals a bleak picture
of it's future. Apparently, pallid sturgeon are dying off at a
considerably younger age than previously thought, and are
spawning at only a fraction of normal.
The report, published this summer in
Scientific Reports/Nature also has confirmed how inhospitable
the reengineered lower Missouri River is to the pallid
sturgeon's health, as compared to more naturally flowing parts
of the Upper Missouri River.
Kirk Steffensen, a fisheries biologist with
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says that this affects how
many fish they believe are out there and the number of times the
fish would become reproductively ready. He adds that for the
time being, maintaining the population will require stocking the
river........
Click here to
read this news report from omaha.com.
With Photo
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Oct 20 thru Nov 3....
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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River Shipping
Corps Approved 3 Corn Belt Statistical Port
Districts........
Earlier this month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Navigation and Civil Works Decision Support Center and the Waterborne
Commerce Statistics Center approved the creation of three Port Statistical
Areas within the heart of the Corn Belt.
The Pass are the Illinois Waterway Ports and Terminals
PSA, the Mississippi River Ports of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois PSA
and the Mid-America PSA, which is defined as the confluence of the
Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.
Together, these three ports include the core of the
largest grain producing and exporting region in the United States. A PSA is
roughly the equivalent of a Metropolitan Statistical Area, however, no new
governing organizations are necessary........
Click here to read
this news report from hpj.com.
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SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
https://longshotmarina.com/
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Stay Safe
Make Sure To Look Before Sticking
Fingers In Fishes Mouth........
Over the weekend, Tennessee wildlife
officials posted a warning for anglers that was a bit odd: Make
sure to look before sticking your fingers into a fish's mouth.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
reports that earlier this month, a man caught a fish that had a
snake stuck in it's throat. Angler Dan Boudrie says that he
believes that he fish ate the snake just before being caught.
It turns out that the fish was not venomous,
it was a water snake. Boudrie ended up throwing the fish back
into the water, as he doesn't eat fish. He just enjoys fishing
for relaxation.........
Click here to
read this news story from bnd.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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Photo courtesy
maritimecyprus.com.
River
History....
On October 20, 1976 in River History
The
George Prince Ferry sank in the Mississippi River near Luling, Louisiana
following a collision with the tankship Frosta. Of the 94 persons on the
ferry, 76 died, including the pilot. The USCGÂ investigation states that the
ferry departed its moorings at Luling for a routine nighttime crossing to
Destrehan on the west bank. Unusually, it sounded no sign of its departure
and did not proceed upstream prior to crossing, but headed straight across
the navigable channel. Frosta was upbound with a pilot on board.
Analysis later determined that the George Prince pilot had a blood-alcohol
level of 0.9. Subsequently, the maximum blood-alcohol level for mariners in
safety positions was lowered to 0.4 and the rules of the road were changed
to make it clear that vessels crossing a river must give way to vessels
transiting upstream or downstream.
Source: www.MaritimeCyprus.com
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Pool
26
Halloween Parties
Bluff City Grill.........................................
Sat, Oct 31
Boathouse...............................................
Sat, Oct
24
Fat Boy's at
Two Rivers Marina..............
Sat, Oct 31
Froge's Bar &
Grill................................... Sat, Nov 7
Grafton Oyster
Bar.................................. Sat, Oct
31
Look for updates as they become available
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Boat Show News
TrawlerFest Goes Virtual This
Year........
Passagemaker Magazine recently announced tat
TrawlerFest will be held in a virtual format this year. This
year's online only TrawlerFest LIVE is scheduled to run from
November 12th through the 14th.
Organizers say that they will be trying to
mimic as closely as possible an in-person event. The three day
event will feature 12 educational seminars, online
demonstrations of products, expert troubleshooting advise and
boat handling techniques.
Sponsors and exhibitors will be demonstrating
products and services and vessels on an interactive digital
platform with the with the ability to communicate directly with
attendees via live demonstrations, chats, boat tours and
seminars........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Asian Carp Update
Great Lakes Anglers Concerned About
Asian Carp Invasion........
The saga of the Asian carp will not go away
until the Asian carp themselves go away, and from all
indicators, the invasive species, which includes bighead, silver
and black carp are not going anywhere anytime soon.
Through a series of floods and poor
decisions, the Asian carp escaped from southern fish farms into
the Lower Mississippi River and have spread into large portions
of U.S. rivers, much to the determent of the native fish
species.
The main concern amongst conservationists,
charter captains and recreational anglers is that the Asian carp
will weasel their way into the Great Lakes, which could cause
unhappy outcomes for native fish and anglers.
The most likely entry point for the carp is
Chicago, where the lakes are linked to the Illinois and
Mississippi Rivers by a shipping canal. The Illinois River is
infested with many Asian carp especially bigheads and silvers.
Bigheads are known for their enormous size potential and eating
capacity. Silvers are known for leaping out of the
water at the sound of passing motorboats........
Click here to
read this news article from dispatch.com. With
Photo
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
09-29-20
Don't forget 3rd Chute still has to
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp Cajun and regular 7 days a week
dine-in only we also have the two piece catfish dinner
served 7 days a week both locations
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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
Sat..Oct 31..
Stubbefield Band in the Sports Bar
7-11pm
Drink Specials
Costume Contest at 9:30pm
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Kitchen Hours
Wed & Thurs...11-9pm
Fri & Sat.........11-10pm
Sun.................11-9pm
Check out our Daily Drink & Food
Specials
Call (618) 433-8288 for Reservation
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
THURSDAY AT 12 PM CDT
Kandace going away Party
HALLOWEEN PARTY SAT OCT 24
You all know how we do this! Costume contests ,
giveaways , great bands !
All costumes must be made( no rentals) . $500.00 in cash
and prizes.
$10.00 at the door. More details coming soon. Plastic
Kings @7
This is a outdoor event.
Last weekend Open October 29
Open Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Update 06/06/2020
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
The Grafton Ferry just opened at 10am today, 06/06/2020 The
river levels have not been kind to us lately but today the
river level is down just enough to get open.
The Golden Eagle Ferry, Grafton Ferry, Brussels State Ferry
and the Kampsville State Ferry are all open so come aboard
for a very beautiful and scenic ride on the river.
Thank You and Take Care,
The Calhoun Ferry Company |
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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
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm22
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm
click here
for more information
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Fall Foliage Sunset Cruises
4:15-6:15pm, Oct. 17 & 24 • $29/person,
4-6pm November 7 * $29/person
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 Oct 20 thru Nov 3....
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
Halloween Party... Sat...Oct 31
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last
customer leaves
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"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 & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security Where the fish are bitin’ and the bugs aren’t!
Weekly Mosquito Control
Need to fill up for your weekend water activities? Stop by for 24/7 pump outs & fuel docks
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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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
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com |
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
What’s for dinner
tonight?
We’ll make it easy for you!
C H I C K E N B A C O N R A N C H P I Z Z A
Call in 636-723-0005 or order online at
rivtoo.com
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer
Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
The 2021 Yamaha Boats are here with 14 new models. There’s
an all-new 25-platform, new 25-foot wake boats, new 25-foot
FSH center console boats, four new 21-foot boats, the
expansion of our award-winning Drive Technology across the
line, and tons more.
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the
Services Tab.
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
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..................... |
Last weekend
open Oct 29 |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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MONDAY
19 BOATOBER
2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Meramec
River
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out
of Hoppies Marina in Kimmswick, Mo
Hi Bill!
It was a beautiful day for bluegrass music at our friends’ house
on the Meramec River! They live in the St Clair area. What a
wonderful place!
See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
Hoppie’s Marina Correspondent
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Open Fri, Sat &
Sun
HALLOWEEN PARTY SATURDAY OCTOBER 24
You
all know how we do this! Costume contests ,
giveaways , great bands !
All costumes must be made( no rentals) .
$500.00 in cash and prizes.
$10.00 at the door.
Claudia Rose @ 2 o'clock, Plastic Kings @7
This is a outdoor event.
click here for flyer
Last weekend open October 29
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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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
The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in
2018..
were sent to us by
Capt'n Mike Stanczak
Hey Bill.
Took a jet ski ride tonight was beautiful!
Nobody was out. Must be winterizing. LOL
Mike
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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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Halloween Party... Sat...Oct 31
Open Tue - Thurs 11am-9pm and Fri & Sat 11am-til the last customer leaves
Menu..
click here
Website.. click here Facebook.. click here
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River News
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED October 14, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until November 9, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26
(auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed
to navigation for repair. The main chamber is available to
pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert
for and abide by any special instructions from the
lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) is experiencing
deterioration. Continuing until further notice, all tows
transiting the main lock are requested to stay off the lower
long wall bullnose. Mariners should be alert for and abide
by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
194.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the USACE contract
vessel M/V GRAND TOWER is conducting dredging operations in
the vicinity of Mile 194.0, Upper Chain of Rocks Canal
Entrance. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m., each day. The M/V GRAND TOWER will monitor VHF-FM
Channel 13 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of
passage. No channel closures are expected with this
operation. Mariners are requested 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
271.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 6:00 p.m., October 24, 2020, the
Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be
closed for maintenance. Mariners are requested not to tie up
to the guidewalls during this time, unless directed by lock
staff.
MILE 271.5
- TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Commencing October 25, 2020 and continuing until October
29, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., each day, the
Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be
closed to navigation. In addition, a 70-foot width
restriction will be in place and the lock will not be able
to pull cuts in either direction. Mariners are requested not
to tie up to the guidewalls during this time, unless
directed by lock staff.. MILE 231.0 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until October 30, 2020, the Starved Rock L/D
in the vicinity of Mile 231.0, will be closed for
maintenance..
MISSOURI RIVER
MISSOURI
RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following areas are in the
low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels
SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting
areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting
areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are
requested to transit these areas with caution and contact
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM
Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at
sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous
conditions or missing aids to navigation.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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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 7,463 members as of
10-19-20.......
Click here
and check it out.
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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
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Mississippi River Near Grafton,
Illinois
The Annual Grafton Rendezvous Was This
Weekend.........
The annual Grafton Rendezvous was held
Saturday and Sunday, and the event was one of the few frontier
re-enactments that had not been cancelled because of the
COVID-19 outbreak.
The Grafton Rendezvous is a free annual
public event that takes attendees back in time to the era of the
1700s and 1800s frontier life with re-enactors, authentic
campsites, music and food, demonstrations and traders selling
period wares.
During a traditional rendezvous, trappers
gathered in open markets bearing furs to sell to buyers, such as
the St. Louis Bay Co. and the Hudson Bay Co.. The companies
would trade or sell items to the trappers, who would restock and
head back into the wilderness..........
Click here to
read this news story from thetelegraph.com.
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Two Rivers Marina Fall Fling
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo...
Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook...
click here
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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DID YOU KNOW ?
Mississippi River At Kaskaskia, Illinois
The Wandering Mississippi River Made Tiny Town a
Bit Of An Anomaly....
What the tiny town of Kaskaskia, Illinois lacks in
population, it makes up for in history. During the Revolutionary War,
George Rogers Clark captured the fort from the British, and secured a large
portion of Illinois country south of St. Louis. When Illinois became a
state in 1818, Kaskaskia was the first capitol.
Kaskaskia is a geographical oddity, in that it is the
only Illinois town that is located on the western bank of the Mississippi
River, as years before, the meandering Mississippi River cut a new channel
eastward, making Kaskaskia island a bit of Illinois, surrounded by land
belonging to Missouri.
Located in Randolph County, Kaskaskia was named for the
Native American tribe that inhabitant the region prior to the arrival of
European explorers. The tiny town is one of the smallest in Illinois,
boasting only 14 residents.........
Click here to read
this news article from mdjonliune.com.
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SEE OUR BOATS
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Meramec River In Franklin County,
Missouri
Access Road To Conservation Area
Reopened After Public Outcry........
After being closed for a short while earlier
in the month, the road to a popular boat access area in Southern
Franklin County has reopened. St. Mary's Road connects Highway
AH and the Chouteau Claim Access Conservation Area.
The road closure prompted several calls to
the Missouri Department of Conservation, as well as the Franklin
County Commission, who own the road. The sign on the gate
blocking the road stated that the area was private property.
While there is a public comment period going
on prior to a January 2021 vote on whether to close the roadway
or not, no one is certain who built the gate or posted road
closed signs. Officials stated that it is not legal to block
the public's access to state owned property........
Click here to
read this news story from emissourian.com. With
Photo.
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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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Pool
26
Halloween Parties
Bluff City Grill.........................................
Sat, Oct 31
Boathouse...............................................
Sat, Oct
24
Fat Boy's at
Two Rivers Marina..............
Sat, Oct 31
Froge's Bar &
Grill................................... Sat, Nov 7
Grafton Oyster
Bar.................................. Sat, Oct
31
Look for updates as they become available
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Illinois River Near Glasford, Illinois
More Human Remains Found Along The
Illinois River........
On Wednesday, an Illinois River angler found
more bones that are likely linked to human remains found in the
same area in August and September. These remains have only
become visible as the river had recently receded by about five
feet.
Peoria County Sheriff Brian Asbell says that
the newest find are likely parts of a tibia or fibula.
Investigators believe that the remains belong to the same person
as the skull, pelvis and other remains found along a 200 foot
section of riverbank.
On Thursday, members of the Peoria Fire
Department Dive Team scoured the region for any other
indications of remains. Sheriff Asbell says that animal
activity can affect the spread of bones as well........
Click here to
read this news report from pjstar.com.
Glasford, IL is located on the
Illinois River about 18 miles south west of Peoria
click here for map
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Missouri River At Kansas City, Missouri
Port KC Received Grant For Intermodal
Terminal Project........
The U.S. Department of Transportation
recently awarded the Kansas City Port Authority a nearly $10
million federal grant to help develop the Missouri River
Terminal Project.
The grant will fund advanced project planning
and redevelopment tasks for the terminal site, including
flooding preventative maintenance, environmental remediation
efforts, site design, land acquisition and some pavement and
rail access development.
The Missouri River Terminal will be located
on the site of a former steel mill close to the confluence of
the Missouri and Blue Rivers. Port KC had purchased the site
back in 2018........
Click here to
read this news article from progressiverailroading.com. With
Photo.
Intermodal freight transport
involves the transportation of freight in an intermodal
container or vehicle, using multiple modes of transportation
(e.g., rail, ship, and truck), without any handling of the
freight itself when changing modes. The method reduces cargo
handling, and so improves security, reduces damage and loss, and
allows freight to be transported faster. Reduced costs over road
trucking is the key benefit for inter-continental use. This may
be offset by reduced timings for road transport over shorter
distances.
Wikipedia
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
09-29-20
Don't forget 3rd Chute still has to
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp Cajun and regular 7 days a week
dine-in only we also have the two piece catfish dinner
served 7 days a week both locations
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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
Sat..Oct 31..
Stubbefield Band in the Sports Bar
7-11pm
Drink Specials
Costume Contest at 9:30pm
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Kitchen Hours
Wed & Thurs...11-9pm
Fri & Sat.........11-10pm
Sun.................11-9pm
Check out our Daily Drink & Food
Specials
Call (618) 433-8288 for Reservation
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
HALLOWEEN PARTY SAT OCT 24
You all know how we do this! Costume contests ,
giveaways , great bands !
All costumes must be made( no rentals) . $500.00 in cash
and prizes.
$10.00 at the door. More details coming soon. Plastic
Kings @7
This is a outdoor event.
Last weekend Open October 29
Open Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Update 06/06/2020
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
The Grafton Ferry just opened at 10am today, 06/06/2020 The
river levels have not been kind to us lately but today the
river level is down just enough to get open.
The Golden Eagle Ferry, Grafton Ferry, Brussels State Ferry
and the Kampsville State Ferry are all open so come aboard
for a very beautiful and scenic ride on the river.
Thank You and Take Care,
The Calhoun Ferry Company |
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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
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm22
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm
click here
for more information
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Fall Foliage Sunset Cruises
4:15-6:15pm, Oct. 17 & 24 • $29/person,
4-6pm November 7 * $29/person
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 Oct 13 thru Oct 27....
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
Halloween Party... Sat...Oct 31
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last
customer leaves
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"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 & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security Where the fish are bitin’ and the bugs aren’t!
Weekly Mosquito Control
Need to fill up for your weekend water activities? Stop by for 24/7 pump outs & fuel docks
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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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
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com |
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
What’s for dinner
tonight?
We’ll make it easy for you!
C H I C K E N B A C O N R A N C H P I Z Z A
Call in 636-723-0005 or order online at
rivtoo.com
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer
Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
The 2021 Yamaha Boats are here with 14 new models. There’s
an all-new 25-platform, new 25-foot wake boats, new 25-foot
FSH center console boats, four new 21-foot boats, the
expansion of our award-winning Drive Technology across the
line, and tons more.
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the
Services Tab.
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
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
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Last weekend
open Oct 29 |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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THE WEEKEND
Sat, Sun..17, 18 BOATOBER
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
Sunset
Sun Pic
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher last week.
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
Larger view not available
The Pictures of the Day....
were sent to us by Capt'n Peter Schiffer
I came across these photos after cleaning out my Mom’s closet.
Thought you would enjoy. They were taken in September 1967. I
was 2 years old. We were taking a day trip from StL. Looks like
the large tree along the waterfront has seen better days.
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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
RiverBill,
A couple pics of Melvin Price (Lock and Dam) and Alton Marina on
Friday.
Brad
Alton Motorboat Club
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
Friday Sunset
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Mississippi
River at Kimmswick, Mo
Sat Pic
click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day....
were sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out
of Hoppies Marina in Kimmswick, Mo
Hi Bill,
This 1961 Chris Craft was purchased in St Paul, Minnesota and is
being delivered to Paducah, Kentucky. That’s a lot of gas on
front! Hopefully Hoppie’s will have gas available again soon.
See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
Hoppie’s Marina Correspondent
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RiverBill says...
I ask Claudia about the boaters getting fuel while in Kimmswick
and she replied that she was going to take them in the morning
to get gasoline.... .
Later on Friday Evening
James, the Captain of the Chris Craft
They had a
nice dinner in Kimmswick and then spent the evening at the
winery listening to music.
Claudia
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Open Fri, Sat &
Sun
Sat..Oct
17...The A.L.I. Band..2:30pm
Sun..Oct 18...R&N..2pm
HALLOWEEN PARTY SATURDAY OCTOBER 24
You
all know how we do this! Costume contests ,
giveaways , great bands !
All costumes must be made( no rentals) .
$500.00 in cash and prizes.
$10.00 at the door.
Claudia Rose @ 2 o'clock, Plastic Kings @7
This is a outdoor event.
click here for flyer
Last weekend open October 29
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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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
Sat Pic
Old Man River
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in
2016.. was sent to us by We-Z
Hi River Bill,
Old Man River is following me around! Today he showed up dressed
like a Vampire...I guess he's ready for Halloween!
Cheers!
We-Z
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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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Sat & Sun..Oct 17 & 18 – Shrimp & Crab Fest 12pm
Sat..October 17th – Outlaw Opry 7pm
Sun..October 18th – Steve Mellas 1pm
Halloween Party... Sat...Oct 31
Open Tue - Thurs 11am-9pm and Fri & Sat 11am-til the last customer leaves
Menu..
click here
Website.. click here Facebook.. click here
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River News
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Added
Sunday
Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Woman Jumped Into The Mississippi River
From The MLK Bridge.........
While Trolling The Internet.... We reeled in
a photo taken by Bill Greenblatt showing a St. Louis Firefighter
swimming from the Stan Musial Marine Unit 6 to a woman that had
jumped into the Mississippi River from the Martin Luther King
Bridge on Saturday morning,,,,
Click here to
check out this photo from UPI.com.
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Added
Sunday
Mississippi River At Granite City,
Illinois
Report Of Chain Of Rocks Bridge Jumper
Prompts Search........
Saturday afternoon, law enforcement agencies
and other first responders were called out to search the
Mississippi River following a report of a bridge jumper at the
Chain of Rocks Bridge near Granite City, Illinois.
Multiple agencies launched a boat near the
shore of the Chain of Rocks Canal near the Chain of Rocks
Bridge. Representatives from the Madison County Sheriffs office
and the Illinois State Police were present for the
investigation.
No further details have been released at this
time........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from riverbender.com. With
Photo
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Added
Sunday
Mississippi River Near Hastings,
Minnesota
Minnesota DNR Seeks Public Comment On
Proposed Island........
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
is calling for public comments on a proposed project involving
the construction of a 38 acre island in the Mississippi River,
upstream of Lock and Dam No.2 near Hastings, Minnesota.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul
District has proposed using dredged material from Mississippi
River Pool 2 to construct the island. THe project could begin
as soon as next year.
The proposed island would provide a barrier
from water and ice erosion. It would also be seeded to provide
a variety of habitats for wildlife, including forest,
brush/grasslands and wetlands.........
Click here to
read this news report from twincit
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED October 14, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until November 9, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26
(auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed
to navigation for repair. The main chamber is available to
pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert
for and abide by any special instructions from the
lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) is experiencing
deterioration. Continuing until further notice, all tows
transiting the main lock are requested to stay off the lower
long wall bullnose. Mariners should be alert for and abide
by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
194.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the USACE contract
vessel M/V GRAND TOWER is conducting dredging operations in
the vicinity of Mile 194.0, Upper Chain of Rocks Canal
Entrance. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m., each day. The M/V GRAND TOWER will monitor VHF-FM
Channel 13 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of
passage. No channel closures are expected with this
operation. Mariners are requested 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
271.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 6:00 p.m., October 24, 2020, the
Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be
closed for maintenance. Mariners are requested not to tie up
to the guidewalls during this time, unless directed by lock
staff.
MILE 271.5
- TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Commencing October 25, 2020 and continuing until October
29, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., each day, the
Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be
closed to navigation. In addition, a 70-foot width
restriction will be in place and the lock will not be able
to pull cuts in either direction. Mariners are requested not
to tie up to the guidewalls during this time, unless
directed by lock staff.. MILE 231.0 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until October 30, 2020, the Starved Rock L/D
in the vicinity of Mile 231.0, will be closed for
maintenance..
MISSOURI RIVER
MISSOURI
RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following areas are in the
low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels
SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting
areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting
areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are
requested to transit these areas with caution and contact
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM
Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at
sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous
conditions or missing aids to navigation.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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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 7,458 members as of
10-17-20.......
Click here
and check it out.
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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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Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri
Work On Riverfront Project May Run Into
November........
The October 31 deadline for having the
Hannibal riverfront project completed is coming soon, however,
Andy Dorian, the city's director of central services says that
the project may run past the deadline.
Dorian says that if work still needs to be
completed after the deadline arrives, they will simply
continue. He added that the weather will be the determining
factor.
Overall, Dorian is pleased with how much
progress has been made over the past several weeks. He notes
that they had a productive summer, with some concrete work and
the dock installation nearing completion........
Click here to
read this news report from hannibal.net.
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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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Quincy Boat Club Update
Pool 21 of the Mississippi
River.......
Reprinted from the
Quincy Boat Club Facebook...
click here
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Saturday, October 17, 2020
Con Trios Yacht Club
Membership Meeting
Our Lady of the Rivers....
Reprinted from Con Trios Yacht Club Facebook...
click here
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Saturday, October 17, 2020
Two Rivers Marina
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo...
Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook...
click here
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Saturday & Sunday, October 17 -18, 2020
Grafton Rendezvous
Grafton, IL........
Reprinted from Grafton Rendezvous
Facebook....
click here
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Mike's LaRosa
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
See You in 2021
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Winterization
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Re-posted from the
Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook...
click here
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Fall Colors
Predictions......Missouri
Department of Conservation foresters update "Fall Color" reports
weekly from mid-September through early-November.
The peak of fall color in Missouri is usually around
mid-October. This is when maples, ashes, oaks, and hickories are at the
height of their fall display. Normally by late October, the colors are
fading and the leaves beginning to drop from the trees. Fall color is
usually finished by the middle of November.
St. Louis Region:
PEAK COLOR
Across the St. Louis Region, fall color is a tale of urban versus rural
areas. Trees in outlying areas seem to be farther along than trees closer to
the metro area. In the outlying areas, most trees are either in color or are
already brown or bare due to drought conditions and early spring foliar
diseases. High winds are taking their toll as well; combined with the
drought, they are causing early defoliation. Most oaks are rather dull,
although you can find some with nice color. Closer to the metro area, most
oaks are still green, but similar to the cooler countryside, maples,
hickories, dogwoods, sassafras, black gum, sycamore, pawpaw, spicebush,
Virginia creeper, and poison ivy are showing decent color in most areas.
You’ll tend to find better color in low-lying areas or sites closer to
water.
(Updated: 10/15/2020 - 3:47pm)
Click here for the latest information about the "Fall Colors" forecast.
The above
partially re-printed from the Missouri Department of Conservation website
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Fall Color Outlook..... Nation Wide
The Fall Foliage Prediction Map Has
Been Updated.........
Fall is upon us and one of the best
things about the season is the color changing of the
foliage, from a variety of shades of green to brilliant
yellows, reds, oranges and ambers.
The crew at SmokyMountains.com have
recently updated their interactive fall foliage map which
details when the fall colors will peak in every county
across the nation.
David Angotti, the statistical expert
that founded SmokyMountains.com says that the interactive
map should be expecially useful to leaf peepers, travelers
and photographers as they plan they plan future trips to see
fall colors in each area of the United States........
Click here to
read this news article from ksdk.com. With
Interactive Map and Video
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Illinois Department of Natural
Resources
IDNR Hosting Asian Carp Cookouts
Saturday........
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources
is partnering up with a fish supplier and restaurants to provide
free samples of Asian carp at nine locations around Illinois on
Saturday. The menu will include Asian carp sliders, fish tacos
and Asian carp hush puppies.
The statewide fish cookout is intended to
show the versatility and nutritional benefits of Asian carp.
Ted Penesis, director of community outreach for the IDNR says
that they are working to change people's minds about Asian carp.
Some of the towns hosting the cookouts
include Quincy, Springfield, Carterville and Carbondale.
Students and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and
Southern Illinois University will also have opportunities for
Asian carp sampling at select dining hall locations........
Click here to
read this news story from thetelegraph.com. With
Photo.
Click here to
visit the IDNR website
for more information
on the Asian carp cookouts.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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River
History....
October 17, 1869 in River History
Construction began on the east pier of the Eads Bridge tha crosses the
Mississippi River at St. Louis, Mo. They reached bedrock on February 28,
1870. |
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Pool
26
Halloween Parties
Bluff City Grill.........................................
Sat, Oct 31
Boathouse...............................................
Sat, Oct
24
Fat Boy's at
Two Rivers Marina..............
Sat, Oct 31
Froge's Bar &
Grill................................... Sat, Nov 7
Grafton Oyster
Bar.................................. Sat, Oct
31
Look for updates as they become available
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Artist concept courtesy BFW Contractors, St. Louis, Mo
River Destinations
Ohio River At Paducah, Kentucky
Artist's Rendition Shows Vision For
Paducah's Riverfront........
Even though two years may pass before ground
is broken on a proposed riverboat landing along Paducah's
riverfront, officials are reviewing concept art for the project.
Nearly a year ago, Paducah was awarded a
$10.4 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage
Development (BUILD) grant for the project, which includes a
riverboat excursion pier and a riverfront plaza.
The design features an elevated concrete
walkway extending from shallow water to deep water, allowing
riverboats to tie up no matter where the river levels are
currently at........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net. With
Photo
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Mississippi River Commission
Holland's Appointment To Head MRC Made
History........
President
Donald Trump recently appointed Major General Diana M. Holland
as a member of, and the 41st President of the Mississippi River
Commission. Holland in the first woman to serve as the MRC
President .
Holland took control of the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers Mississippi Valley Division on June 30, 2020 and is
the senior military officer in the division, which is
headquartered in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Holland is responsible for the water
resources engineering solutions for the 370,000 square mile area
that spans from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico and encompassing
parts of 12 states........
Click here to
read this news report from vicksburgpost.com
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
09-29-20
Don't forget 3rd Chute still has to
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp Cajun and regular 7 days a week
dine-in only we also have the two piece catfish dinner
served 7 days a week both locations
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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
Sat..Oct 31..
Stubbefield Band in the Sports Bar
7-11pm
Drink Specials
Costume Contest at 9:30pm
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Kitchen Hours
Wed & Thurs...11-9pm
Fri & Sat.........11-10pm
Sun.................11-9pm
Check out our Daily Drink & Food
Specials
Call (618) 433-8288 for Reservation
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Sat..Oct 17...The A.L.I. Band..2:30pm
Sun..Oct 18...R&N..2pm
HALLOWEEN PARTY SAT OCT 24
You all know how we do this! Costume contests ,
giveaways , great bands !
All costumes must be made( no rentals) . $500.00 in cash
and prizes.
$10.00 at the door. More details coming soon. Plastic
Kings @7
This is a outdoor event.
Last weekend Open October 29
Open Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Update 06/06/2020
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
The Grafton Ferry just opened at 10am today, 06/06/2020 The
river levels have not been kind to us lately but today the
river level is down just enough to get open.
The Golden Eagle Ferry, Grafton Ferry, Brussels State Ferry
and the Kampsville State Ferry are all open so come aboard
for a very beautiful and scenic ride on the river.
Thank You and Take Care,
The Calhoun Ferry Company |
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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
Sat..Oct 17...General Membership
Meeting
Our Lady of the Rivers
Come by Land or Sea
4:00 -6:30pm
BBQ, Burgwes & Hot Dogs
click here for flyer
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm22
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm
click here
for more information
$1.50 can beers during all televised St. Louis Blues games!!
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Fall Foliage Sunset Cruises
4:30-6:30pm Oct 3 & 10 • $29/person
4:15-6:15pm, Oct. 17 & 24 • $29/person,
4-6pm November 7 * $29/person
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 Oct 13 thru Oct 27....
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
Sat & Sun..Oct 17 & 18
Shrimp & Crab Fest 12pm
Sat..Oct 17th – Outlaw Opry 7pm
Sun..Oct 18th – Steve Mellas 1pm
Halloween Party... Sat...Oct 31
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last
customer leaves
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"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 & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security Where the fish are bitin’ and the bugs aren’t!
Weekly Mosquito Control
Need to fill up for your weekend water activities? Stop by for 24/7 pump outs & fuel docks
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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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
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com |
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
What’s for dinner
tonight?
We’ll make it easy for you!
C H I C K E N B A C O N R A N C H P I Z Z A
Call in 636-723-0005 or order online at
rivtoo.com
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer
Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
The 2021 Yamaha Boats are here with 14 new models. There’s
an all-new 25-platform, new 25-foot wake boats, new 25-foot
FSH center console boats, four new 21-foot boats, the
expansion of our award-winning Drive Technology across the
line, and tons more.
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the
Services Tab.
In The Water Oil Change Day
Sat... Oct 10,2020..
click here
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
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..................... |
Last weekend
open Oct 29 |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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FRIDAY
16 BOATOBER
2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Illinois River
click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day....
were sent to us by Caryl and Karlan Kastendieck
Hey Bill,
Went out on Wednesday to enjoy the
day. Saw this coming down the Illinois River just above
Brussels Ferry. Pretty cool!!
FYI, that's one big crane!!
Caryl and Karlan Kastendieck
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day....
were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher who hails
out of the Alton Motor Boat Club on Piasa Creek of the
Mississippi River
Thursday Sunset
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It's River Dog
"Maya Brock"
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg of the Day .....
was posted by Tammy Brock on
RiverBills Boaters Group
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
click here
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Open Fri, Sat &
Sun
Sat..Oct
17...The A.L.I. Band..2:30pm
Sun..Oct 18...R&N..2pm
HALLOWEEN PARTY SATURDAY OCTOBER 24
You
all know how we do this! Costume contests ,
giveaways , great bands !
All costumes must be made( no rentals) .
$500.00 in cash and prizes.
$10.00 at the door.
Claudia Rose @ 2 o'clock, Plastic Kings @7
This is a outdoor event.
click here for flyer
Last weekend open October 29
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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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
Mark Twain Riverboat
Pool 22 of the
Mississippi River at Hannibal, Mo
Click pic to enlarge
The
Pictures of YesterYear's On This Day in
2019.. was taken by Craig Schulte.
The Mark Twain Riverboat...
The Mark Twain has
been a unique feature on the Hannibal riverfront for more than
30 years. As a family-owned business since 1997, we strive to
offer you a unique riverboat experience on the Mighty
Mississippi, whether you’re a Hannibal resident or visitor.
Choose between our two daily cruise offerings: our Sightseeing
Cruise and our evening Dinner Cruise. Whether you are looking to
spend the day on the river taking in the sights or dining on the
river at sunset, Mark Twain Riverboat has something for
everyone.
Mark Twain Riverboat
Built in 1964 at Dubuque Boiler and Boatworks
120 feet long, 33 feet wide, 6-foot draft
350 passenger capacity
Inspected annually by the USCG
Wheelchair accessible w/limitations (not 100% wheelchair access)
Reprinted from the
Mark Twain Riverboat website.
Click here
and check it out
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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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Sat & Sun..Oct 17 & 18 – Shrimp & Crab Fest 12pm
Sat..October 17th – Outlaw Opry 7pm
Sun..October 18th – Steve Mellas 1pm
Halloween Party... Sat...Oct 31
Open Tue - Thurs 11am-9pm and Fri & Sat 11am-til the last customer leaves
Menu..
click here
Website.. click here Facebook.. click here
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River News
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED October 14, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until November 9, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26
(auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed
to navigation for repair. The main chamber is available to
pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert
for and abide by any special instructions from the
lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) is experiencing
deterioration. Continuing until further notice, all tows
transiting the main lock are requested to stay off the lower
long wall bullnose. Mariners should be alert for and abide
by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
194.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the USACE contract
vessel M/V GRAND TOWER is conducting dredging operations in
the vicinity of Mile 194.0, Upper Chain of Rocks Canal
Entrance. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m., each day. The M/V GRAND TOWER will monitor VHF-FM
Channel 13 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of
passage. No channel closures are expected with this
operation. Mariners are requested 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
271.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 6:00 p.m., October 24, 2020, the
Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be
closed for maintenance. Mariners are requested not to tie up
to the guidewalls during this time, unless directed by lock
staff.
MILE 271.5
- TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Commencing October 25, 2020 and continuing until October
29, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., each day, the
Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be
closed to navigation. In addition, a 70-foot width
restriction will be in place and the lock will not be able
to pull cuts in either direction. Mariners are requested not
to tie up to the guidewalls during this time, unless
directed by lock staff.. MILE 231.0 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until October 30, 2020, the Starved Rock L/D
in the vicinity of Mile 231.0, will be closed for
maintenance..
MISSOURI RIVER
MISSOURI
RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following areas are in the
low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels
SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting
areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting
areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are
requested to transit these areas with caution and contact
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM
Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at
sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous
conditions or missing aids to navigation.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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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 7,453 members as of
10-16-20.......
Click here
and check it out.
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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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Water Management
NMMA Approves Water Management,
Infrastructure Executive Order........
This week, the White House issued an
executive order to improve water resource management, modernize
the nation's water infrastructure and prioritize the
availability of safe, clean and reliable water supplies.
The order would form a new Water Policy
Committee, or Water Subcabinet, which will be co-chaired by the
Interior and Environmental Protection Agency Chiefs.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association
says that the committee will assemble several recommendations
that will address issues specific to the recreational boating
industry, including:
○ Actions to increase water storage and
supply reliability;
○ Actions to improve water quality, source water protection,
and to promote restoration activities;
○ Implementing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)
Action plan III;
○ Increasing coordination between agencies and members of the
South Florida Ecosystem Restoration;
○ Task Force, and implementing and completing the activities
included in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan;
○ Coordinating with the Federal Interagency Floodplain
Management Task Force on Federal flood risk management policies
and programs to better support community needs; and actions
to improve water data management, research, modeling, and
forecasting.
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
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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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Alton Motor Boat Club Update
Piasa Creek of the
Mississippi River.......
Reprinted from the
Alton Motor Boat Club Facebook...
click here
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Mike's LaRosa Bar Update
Longshot Marina at Portage
des Sioux, Mo.......
A photo posted by
Mark Newlin on Facebook.
Andy loading up the plants from Mike's LaRosa bar for winter
storage |
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Alton Motor Boat Club Update.......
Reprinted from the
Alton Motor Boat Club Facebook...
click here
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Mike's LaRosa
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
See You in 2021
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Lower Mississippi River
Revetment Work Delayed By Hurricane
Delta........
The Big River Coalition has confirmed
that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been forced to
adjust their previous schedule for revetment and stone berm
operations because of shutdowns associated with the recent
Hurricane Delta.
The Mat Sinking Unit will resume work at
Algiers Point (Mile 93.7 Above Head of Passes) each day
until Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Crews will be performing
revetment work from 6 am to 4 pm, with one-way transits
being coordinated by the U.S. Coast Guard's Lower
Mississippi River Vessel Traffic Service and the Contact
Pilot aboard the MSU.
Stone berm placement operations at
Plaquemine Bend (Mile 208.5 Above Head of Passes) had also
been delayed by the hurricane and are now expected to be
completed on Friday, November 6th, 2020. THe bank
stabilization operations will be carried out from 6 am to 4
pm with a one way transit restriction as well........
Click here to
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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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Ohio River At Cairo, Illinois
More Public Input Sought For New U.S.
51 Ohio River Cairo Bridge........
While construction on a new U.S. 51 "Cairo"
Bridge is not expected to begin for five to ten years, the
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Illinois Department of
Transportation are hosting another public comment period on
plans for the new span.
The preliminary engineering, environmental
analysis and planning for the new bridge spanning the Ohio River
linking Wickliffe in Ballard County, Kentucky and Cairo in
Alexander County, Illinois continues.
THe 82 year old bridge is i9n fair condition
and has narrow shoulders. Officials say the span would be
replaced to improve cross-river mobility by addressing the
functional limitations of the current span and approach
spans........
Click here to
read this news report from kfvs12.com. With
Video
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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River
History....
October 16, 1940 in River History
The Delta Queen was chartered by the U.S. Navy on 16 Oct, 1940 and served as
a floating barracks, a training facility, and troop transport in San
Francisco bay until 1946.
She ferried (up to 3,200 men at once) wounded Pearl Harbor victims ashore
from large ships. For which she was awarded two medals American Campaign
Medal and World War II Victory Medal.
Source: DeltaQueenHotel.net |
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Pool
26
Halloween Parties
Boathouse...............................................
Sat, Oct
24
Fat Boy's at
Two Rivers Marina..............
Sat, Oct 31
Froge's Bar &
Grill................................... Sat, Nov 7
Grafton Oyster
Bar.................................. Sat, Oct
31
Look for updates as they become available
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Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri
A Wrinkle Developed During The Arch's Construction........
Later this month, the
Gateway Arch will be turning 55 years old, and like many of us,
some wrinkles will develop over that period of time. The
Gateway Arch actually had visible wrinkles when it was still
under construction.
When the work on the Arch reached 300 feet, crews noticed that
there were some wrinkles on the stainless steel outer skin.
Those sections were the first to be all steel, while the lower
sections below 300 feet were reinforced with concrete.
Engineers ended up adding more concrete to the legs, up to 324
feet on the north leg and up to 312 feet on the south leg. They
also modified their welding techniques.
According to Bob Moore, a National Park Service historian, all
of the legs are technically wrinkled. He notes that if you look
at the Arch in the right light, with the light glancing off of
the side of the Arch, you can see the wrinkles in the stainless
steel........
Click here to
read this news story from ksdk.com. With
Video
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
09-29-20
Don't forget 3rd Chute still has to
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp Cajun and regular 7 days a week
dine-in only we also have the two piece catfish dinner
served 7 days a week both locations
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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
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Kitchen Hours
Wed & Thurs...11-9pm
Fri & Sat.........11-10pm
Sun.................11-9pm
Check out our Daily Drink & Food
Specials
Call (618) 433-8288 for Reservation
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Sat..Oct 17...The A.L.I. Band..2:30pm
Sun..Oct 18...R&N..2pm
HALLOWEEN PARTY SAT OCT 24
You all know how we do this! Costume contests ,
giveaways , great bands !
All costumes must be made( no rentals) . $500.00 in cash
and prizes.
$10.00 at the door. More details coming soon. Plastic
Kings @7
This is a outdoor event.
Last weekend Open October 29
Open Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Update 06/06/2020
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
The Grafton Ferry just opened at 10am today, 06/06/2020 The
river levels have not been kind to us lately but today the
river level is down just enough to get open.
The Golden Eagle Ferry, Grafton Ferry, Brussels State Ferry
and the Kampsville State Ferry are all open so come aboard
for a very beautiful and scenic ride on the river.
Thank You and Take Care,
The Calhoun Ferry Company |
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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
Sat..Oct 17...General Membership
Meeting
Our Lady of the Rivers
Come by Land or Sea
4:00 -6:30pm
BBQ, Burgwes & Hot Dogs
click here for flyer
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm22
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm
click here
for more information
$1.50 can beers during all televised St. Louis Blues games!!
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Fall Foliage Sunset Cruises
4:30-6:30pm Oct 3 & 10 • $29/person
4:15-6:15pm, Oct. 17 & 24 • $29/person,
4-6pm November 7 * $29/person
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 Oct 13 thru Oct 27....
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
Sat & Sun..Oct 17 & 18
Shrimp & Crab Fest 12pm
Sat..Oct 17th – Outlaw Opry 7pm
Sun..Oct 18th – Steve Mellas 1pm
Halloween Party... Sat...Oct 31
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last
customer leaves
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"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 & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security Where the fish are bitin’ and the bugs aren’t!
Weekly Mosquito Control
Need to fill up for your weekend water activities? Stop by for 24/7 pump outs & fuel docks
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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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
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com |
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
What’s for dinner
tonight?
We’ll make it easy for you!
C H I C K E N B A C O N R A N C H P I Z Z A
Call in 636-723-0005 or order online at
rivtoo.com
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer
Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
The 2021 Yamaha Boats are here with 14 new models. There’s
an all-new 25-platform, new 25-foot wake boats, new 25-foot
FSH center console boats, four new 21-foot boats, the
expansion of our award-winning Drive Technology across the
line, and tons more.
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the
Services Tab.
In The Water Oil Change Day
Sat... Oct 10,2020..
click here
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
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..................... |
Last weekend
open Oct 29 |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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THURSDDAY
15 BOATOBER
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 Alton, IL
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher who hails out
of Alton Motor Boat Club on Piasa Creek of the Mississippi River
RiverBill,
Lots of big equipment around the auxiliary chamber at Melvin
Price this week. Water low on the downstream side.
Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club
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From the US
Coast Gurard, Notice to Local Mariners:
MILE 200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until November 9, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26
(auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to
navigation for repair. The main chamber is available to pass
traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert for and
abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE 200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of the
Mel Price L/D (main chamber) is experiencing deterioration.
Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the main
lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall bullnose.
Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special
instruction
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was sent to us a few days ago by Capt'n Brandon Bauer
RiverBill
says... Thanks for taking RiverBills with you Brandon !
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here
and check it out...
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Open Fri, Sat &
Sun
Sat..Oct
17...The A.L.I. Band..2:30pm
Sun..Oct 18...R&N..2pm
HALLOWEEN PARTY SATURDAY OCTOBER 24
You
all know how we do this! Costume contests ,
giveaways , great bands !
All costumes must be made( no rentals) .
$500.00 in cash and prizes.
$10.00 at the door.
Claudia Rose @ 2 o'clock, Plastic Kings @7
This is a outdoor event.
click here for flyer
Last weekend open October 29
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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Hey goons & gals, if you have ever been to a
boathouse Halloween 🎃 party, you know not
to miss it !! This is an OUTDOOR event !
Claudia rose will go on @ 2 o’clock and
Plastic Kings will hit the stage @ 7 o’clock
! Hope to see everyone there !!
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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
Alton, IL
Click pic to enlarge
The
Pictures of YesterYear's On This Day in
2019.. were sent to us by Dale
and Misti Hackman
Hi RiverBill,
We continued our
tradition of a Fast
Eddie's Run by Boat on
Saturday. This year
marked our 15th year of
the tradition. It was a
little chilly, but a
great day!
Dale & Misti Hackmann
Lake Center Marina
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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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Sat & Sun..Oct 17 & 18 – Shrimp & Crab Fest 12pm
Sat..October 17th – Outlaw Opry 7pm
Sun..October 18th – Steve Mellas 1pm
Halloween Party... Sat...Oct 31
Open Tue - Thurs 11am-9pm and Fri & Sat 11am-til the last customer leaves
Menu..
click here
Website.. click here Facebook.. click here
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River News
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Website..click
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED October 14, 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until November 9, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26
(auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed
to navigation for repair. The main chamber is available to
pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert
for and abide by any special instructions from the
lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) is experiencing
deterioration. Continuing until further notice, all tows
transiting the main lock are requested to stay off the lower
long wall bullnose. Mariners should be alert for and abide
by any special instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
194.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the USACE contract
vessel M/V GRAND TOWER is conducting dredging operations in
the vicinity of Mile 194.0, Upper Chain of Rocks Canal
Entrance. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m., each day. The M/V GRAND TOWER will monitor VHF-FM
Channel 13 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of
passage. No channel closures are expected with this
operation. Mariners are requested 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
271.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 6:00 p.m., October 24, 2020, the
Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be
closed for maintenance. Mariners are requested not to tie up
to the guidewalls during this time, unless directed by lock
staff.
MILE 271.5
- TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Commencing October 25, 2020 and continuing until October
29, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., each day, the
Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be
closed to navigation. In addition, a 70-foot width
restriction will be in place and the lock will not be able
to pull cuts in either direction. Mariners are requested not
to tie up to the guidewalls during this time, unless
directed by lock staff.. MILE 231.0 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until October 30, 2020, the Starved Rock L/D
in the vicinity of Mile 231.0, will be closed for
maintenance..
MISSOURI RIVER
MISSOURI
RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following areas are in the
low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels
SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting
areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting
areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are
requested to transit these areas with caution and contact
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM
Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at
sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous
conditions or missing aids to navigation.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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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 7,450 members as of
10-15-20.......
Click here
and check it out.
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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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Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois
Lock Parts Transported On Barges Lock
Through At Alton........
An unusual sight along the Mississippi River
had boaters talking on Wednesday, as a barge carrying upright
lock gates was headed downriver near Alton, Illinois.
According to a long-time Alton historian, Don
Huber, the barge was carrying the old swing-type lock gates,
which were likely headed downriver to another lock and dam
area. Huber added that you don't see that kind of thing
everyday.
A person at the Melvin Price Lock and Dam
No.26 confirmed that the parts would indeed be used as parts for
miter gates. The Melvin Price Lock and Dam staff locked the
barge through and it headed on it's way........
Click here to
read this news article from riverbender.com. With
Photo.
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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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Boaters tip from Uncle Alan.......
Item of interest. Forever
Stamp
Available at
usps.com
20 on a page @ .55 cents each = $11
note: They deliver for $1.25
Another tip from Uncle Alan |
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LaGrange Lock and Dam Update
Illinois Waterway ay Versailles, IL
Reprinted form
US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District Facebook...
click here
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Mike's LaRosa
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
See You in 2021
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Mississippi River At Quincy,
Illinois
Quincy Bay Restoration Project Has
Been Approved........
On Tuesday afternoon, U.S. Senator Dick
Durbin, D-Ill released a statement saying that he had been
informed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi
Valley Division that the Quincy Bay Restoration Project will
be receiving funds via the Upper Mississippi River
Restoration program.
Durbin says that the news is a crucial
step forward in the effort to restore the bay. He adds that
the project will reverse the effects of sedimentation and
erosion on the area's ecosystem, improve waterways for
boaters and provide the community with a place for
recreation once again.
Over the years, Quincy Bay has
experienced severe sedimentation and erosion that is
affecting the region's ecosystem. Current water depths in
Quincy Bay are only between 1 and 3 feet, with better than a
70 percent loss of water volume over the past 80
years........
Click here to
read this news article from whig.com. With
Photo.
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Missouri River At Kansas City, Missouri
Federal Funding May Jump Start
Intermodal Terminal Project........
Plans for converting 420 acres of brownfield
into a huge water, road and rail intermodal terminal is getting
a $9.88 million grant from the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
On Friday, the U.S. DOT announced the award
of the Port Infrastructure Development Grant for the Missouri
River Terminal project. The proposed port site is close to the
confluence of the blue and Missouri Rivers.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson says that
Kansas City is already a major freight hub for the central
United States, and the grant will help with building on critical
transportation infrastructure, spurring economic development
within the region and the state.........
Click here to
read this news report from bizjournals.com.
With Photo.
In urban planning,
brownfield land
is any previously developed land that is not currently in use
that may be potentially contaminated. The term is also used to
describe land previously used for industrial or commercial
purposes with known or suspected pollution including soil
contamination due to hazardous waste.
Wikipedia |
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Pool
26
Halloween Parties
Boathouse...............................................
Sat, Oct
24
Fat Boy's at
Two Rivers Marina..............
Sat, Oct 31
Froge's Bar &
Grill................................... Sat, Nov 7
Grafton Oyster
Bar.................................. Sat, Oct
31
Look for updates as they become available
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Boat Sales
2020 Has Been An Outstanding Year For Retail Boat
Sales........
According to new information released by the National Marine
Manufacturers Association, powerboat retail sales were up by 8
percent year-to-date compared to a year ago, on a seasonally
adjusted basis.
Even though powerboat sales slowed down 13 percent during August
compared to July, following the huge increases in the early
summer months, sales are still strong with increases in all
major categories year-to-date.
Year to date, the sales of freshwater fishing boats, personal
watercraft and pontoons were up by 10 percent, 2 percent and 9
percent, respectively. Cruisers, yachts, tow boats and
saltwater fishing boats each saw growth ranging from 11 to 15
percent compared to 2019........
Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
09-29-20
Don't forget 3rd Chute still has to
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp Cajun and regular 7 days a week
dine-in only we also have the two piece catfish dinner
served 7 days a week both locations
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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
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Kitchen Hours
Wed & Thurs...11-9pm
Fri & Sat.........11-10pm
Sun.................11-9pm
Check out our Daily Drink & Food
Specials
Call (618) 433-8288 for Reservation
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Sat..Oct 17...The A.L.I. Band..2:30pm
Sun..Oct 18...R&N..2pm
HALLOWEEN PARTY SAT OCT 24
You all know how we do this! Costume contests ,
giveaways , great bands !
All costumes must be made( no rentals) . $500.00 in cash
and prizes.
$10.00 at the door. More details coming soon. Plastic
Kings @7
This is a outdoor event.
Last weekend Open October 29
Open Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Update 06/06/2020
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
The Grafton Ferry just opened at 10am today, 06/06/2020 The
river levels have not been kind to us lately but today the
river level is down just enough to get open.
The Golden Eagle Ferry, Grafton Ferry, Brussels State Ferry
and the Kampsville State Ferry are all open so come aboard
for a very beautiful and scenic ride on the river.
Thank You and Take Care,
The Calhoun Ferry Company |
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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
Sat..Oct 17...General Membership
Meeting
Our Lady of the Rivers
Come by Land or Sea
4:00 -6:30pm
BBQ, Burgwes & Hot Dogs
click here for flyer
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm22
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm
click here
for more information
$1.50 can beers during all televised St. Louis Blues games!!
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Fall Foliage Sunset Cruises
4:30-6:30pm Oct 3 & 10 • $29/person
4:15-6:15pm, Oct. 17 & 24 • $29/person,
4-6pm November 7 * $29/person
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 Oct 13 thru Oct 27....
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
Sat & Sun..Oct 17 & 18
Shrimp & Crab Fest 12pm
Sat..Oct 17th – Outlaw Opry 7pm
Sun..Oct 18th – Steve Mellas 1pm
Halloween Party... Sat...Oct 31
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last
customer leaves
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"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 & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security Where the fish are bitin’ and the bugs aren’t!
Weekly Mosquito Control
Need to fill up for your weekend water activities? Stop by for 24/7 pump outs & fuel docks
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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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
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com |
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Still pumped up from the
RAT RUN!
Hope everyone has a great week!!
Come by and see us! Order food or margs online at rivtoo.com
or call ahead at 636-723-0005
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line
Click here for website and menus
Sat, Sept 26 at
4-8pm....
Classic Saturday Car
Show..
click here
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
The 2021 Yamaha Boats are here with 14 new models. There’s
an all-new 25-platform, new 25-foot wake boats, new 25-foot
FSH center console boats, four new 21-foot boats, the
expansion of our award-winning Drive Technology across the
line, and tons more.
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the
Services Tab.
In The Water Oil Change Day
Sat... Oct 10,2020..
click here
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
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..................... |
Last weekend
open Oct 29 |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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WEDNESDAY
14 BOATOBER
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 Portage des
Sioux, Mo
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us by Capt'n Mark Newlin
Our Lady of the Rivers
Sunrise
Our Lady of the Rivers
Shrine was dedicated at Portage Des Sioux, Mo on October 13,
1957. She was 63 years old yesterday.
RiverBill says...
amazing photograph Mark !
Thanks for sharing it
with us...
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day....
were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher who hails
out of the Alton Motor Boat Club on Piasa Creek of the
Mississippi River
Tuesday Ride
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Open Fri, Sat &
Sun
Sat..Oct
17...The A.L.I. Band..2:30pm
Sun..Oct 18...R&N..2pm
HALLOWEEN PARTY SATURDAY OCTOBER 24
You
all know how we do this! Costume contests ,
giveaways , great bands !
All costumes must be made( no rentals) .
$500.00 in cash and prizes.
$10.00 at the door. More details coming
soon🎃👻 Plastic Kings @7
This is a outdoor event.
Get ready it’s gonna be another big one..
Riverstyle ..details coming soon.
Last weekend open October 29
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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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
Our Lady of
the Rivers
Mississippi
River at
Portage des
Sioux
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in
2017.. was taken by John F Sullivan an administrator with the
Mississippi River Paddlers
Facebook group.
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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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Sat & Sun..Oct 17 & 18 – Shrimp & Crab Fest 12pm
Sat..October 17th – Outlaw Opry 7pm
Sun..October 18th – Steve Mellas 1pm
Halloween Party... Sat...Oct 31
Open Tue - Thurs 11am-9pm and Fri & Sat 11am-til the last customer leaves
Menu..
click here
Website.. click here Facebook.. click here
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River News
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED October 06 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITIONS/SAFETY ADVISORY
Low water conditions have been reported from approximate
Mile 110.0, Upper Mississippi River to approximate Mile
869.0, Lower Mississippi River. Mariners are advised
to review the latest USACE surveys of the area before
transiting. The channel markers (buoys) are being
repositioned
based on best water and the availability of U.S. Coast Guard
assets. Mariners may contact U.S. Coast Guard MSU Paducah at
(270) 442-1621, for additional information
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until November 9, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26
(auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed
to navigation for repair. The main chamber is available to
pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert
for and abide by any special instructions from the
lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) is experiencing
deterioration. Continuing until further
notice, all tows transiting the main lock are requested to
stay off the lower long wall bullnose. Mariners should be
alert for and abide by any special
instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
194.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the USACE contract
vessel M/V GRAND TOWER is conducting dredging operations in
the vicinity of Mile 194.0, Upper Chain of Rocks Canal
Entrance. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m., each day. The M/V GRAND TOWER will monitor VHF-FM
Channel 13 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of
passage. No channel closures are expected with this
operation. Mariners are requested 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
271.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing 6:00 a.m., October 4, 2020 and continuing
until 6:00 p.m., October 24, 2020, the Dresden Island L/D in
the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be closed for maintenance.
Mariners are requested not to tie up to the guidewalls
during this time, unless directed by lock staff.
MILE 271.5
- TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Commencing October 25, 2020 and continuing until October
29, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., each day, the
Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be
closed to navigation. In addition, a 70-foot width
restriction will be in place and the lock will not be able
to pull cuts in either direction. Mariners are requested not
to tie up to the guidewalls during this time, unless
directed by lock staff.. MILE 231.0 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until October 30, 2020, the Starved Rock L/D
in the vicinity of Mile 231.0, will be closed for
maintenance.. MILE 80.2 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until October 13,
2020, the LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2, will be
closed for maintenance.
MISSOURI RIVER
MISSOURI
RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following areas are in the
low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels
SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting
areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting
areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are
requested to transit these areas with caution and contact
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM
Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at
sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous
conditions or missing aids to navigation.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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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 7,446 members as of
10-14-20.......
Click here
and check it out.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Woodland Marina Update
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Dardenne Slough
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Reprinted from Great River Greenway e-mailing
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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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October 24 - 31, 2020
River des Peres Trash Bash.......
Our annual clean-up event will be a little different this year,
but we still need your help to take care of greenways and parks
in the River des Peres Watershed! Instead of a one day cleanup,
you can remove trash and debris at your chosen site anytime
between October 24-31. Volunteers and members of their immediate
household can choose from multiple cleanup sites within the
watershed. Work gloves and trash bags will be provided.
Pre-registration is required so you can choose your specific
cleanup site and get more information on where to pick up
supplies. Because this is a self-guided cleanup, we'll send you
a map, details on where to dispose of the trash you find along
with important safety tips. Thanks in advance for your help!
Choose from multiple cleanup locations along greenways and in
parks in the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, University
City, Webster Groves, Shrewsbury, Crestwood and more!
Register for Trash Bash Here
Reprinted from Great Rivers
Greenway e-mailing
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Oct 13 thru Oct 27....
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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November 5-8 & 12-15, 2020
World Wide Marine Training
November Classes at New Classroom in Chesterfield, Mo
Reprinted form
World Wide Marine Training Facebook...
click here
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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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Mike's LaRosa
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
See You in 2021
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Mississippi River At Quincy,
Illinois
IDNR Encouraging People To Try
Asian Carp.........
The Illinois Department of Natural
Resources, Midwest Fish Co-Op and Sorce Freshwater have
partnered up to host a few cookouts this weekend which will
be featuring Asian carp samples.
The Asian carp are an invasive fish
species that have taken hold in the Mississippi and Illinois
Rivers. The IDNR is hoping that the free samples will
encourage more people to fish the species, helping to
control the population and encourage more restaurants to
serve Asian carp dishes.
From noon to 2 pm Saturday, diners art
the Red Light Bar and Grill, 428 Main in Quincy, will be
able to order Asian carp sliders. The sliders will also be
a daily special at the restaurant next week.........
Click here to
read this news article from whig.com.
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
City Hoping For FEMA To Help With
Riverview Drive Collapse........
The City of Alton, Illinois and the U.S.
federal government are still in talks concerning federal
reimbursement to help defray costs associated with repair work
on the wall and road at Riverview Drive.
The city is hoping to get FEMA to cover part
of the repair costs, as the wall and surrounding areas collapsed
following heavy rainfall. According to Alton Public Works
Director Bob Barnhart, the process is slow, but it is headed in
the right direction........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from altondailynews.com.
With Photo and Audio.
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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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Photo courtesy Harley Davidson Museum
Boating Oddities
Rare Harley-Davidson Tomahawk Boat
Still Cruises The Lake........
Last month, the Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest
brought in over 100,000 motorcyclists to the area, and a lot of
them were Harley-Davidsons. Something that most bikers, and
boaters, may not know is that for a short period of time,
Harley-Davidson was in the boatbuilding business.
The Tomahawk Boat Manufacturing Corporation
was founded in August 1945. By 1957, production shifted from
wood to fiberglass, and in the spring of 1962, Harley-Davidson
stepped in and purchased a controlling share of the company.
The company was operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of H-D,
and also began molding motorcycle parts as well.
For another few years, boats were built
wearing the emblem Tomahawk Boat - A Division of
Harley-Davidson. In July 1965, H-D officially shut down
production of boats and narrowed their focus to motorcycles once
again.
Fast forward to 2016, Eric Miller's wife,
Joleena gave him a one-of-a-kind gift, a 1964 Harley-Davidson
Tomahawk boat. The couple runs the boat on the Lake of the
Ozarks, typically avoiding the busier times on the water........
Click here to
read this news story from lakeexpo.com. With
Photos.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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The Boathouse Food and Deck
River
History....
October 14, 2011 in River History
Tim Tighe & Dutch Haughe announced that Sharky's Restaurant had been sold to
Rich and Toni Luttrell.
The restaurant was renamed to "The Boathouse Food and Deck".
Location UMR222.2 |
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Pool
26
Halloween Parties
Boathouse...............................................
Sat, Oct
24
Fat Boy's at
Two Rivers Marina..............
Sat, Oct 31
Froge's Bar &
Grill................................... Sat, Nov 7
Grafton Oyster
Bar.................................. Sat, Oct
31
Look for updates as they become available
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Marine Jobs
Surroundings Trade Only....
A few of the jobs listed this week include:
~ Marine Fiberglass Technicians and
Marine Mechanics-Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas
~ Marine Tech, Service Mgr & Parts Dept Mgr Positions- Pirie
Marine
~ General Manager -Pikes Bay Marina, Bayfield WI
Check out the marine jobs on the Trade
Only Job Board...
click here
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Photo courtesy AquaNaut Boats
Boat Manufacturer
An Electric Folding Boat Has Entered THe
Market.........
AquaNaut Boats has entered the recreational
market after five years of research and development with a new
folding boat that is specifically designed for use with an
electric outboard.
The AquaNaut 270 is an eight foot twin hull
boat that folds down to three inches for easy roof-rack
transport. the heaviest component weighs in at 36 pounds, and
assembly can be completed in about eight minutes.
THe AquaNaut 270 features a twin V-hull
design that provides a claimed cruising speed of three to four
knots with four people aboard on just 300 watts of electric
outboard power........
Click here to
read this news report from boatingindustry.com.
With Photo.
Check out the AquaNaut Boats
website...
click here |
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
09-29-20
Don't forget 3rd Chute still has to
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp Cajun and regular 7 days a week
dine-in only we also have the two piece catfish dinner
served 7 days a week both locations
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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
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Kitchen Hours
Wed & Thurs...11-9pm
Fri & Sat.........11-10pm
Sun.................11-9pm
Check out our Daily Drink & Food
Specials
Call (618) 433-8288 for Reservation
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Sat..Oct 17...The A.L.I. Band..2:30pm
Sun..Oct 18...R&N..2pm
HALLOWEEN PARTY SAT OCT 24
You all know how we do this! Costume contests ,
giveaways , great bands !
All costumes must be made( no rentals) . $500.00 in cash
and prizes.
$10.00 at the door. More details coming soon. Plastic
Kings @7
This is a outdoor event.
Last weekend Open October 29
Open Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Update 06/06/2020
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
The Grafton Ferry just opened at 10am today, 06/06/2020 The
river levels have not been kind to us lately but today the
river level is down just enough to get open.
The Golden Eagle Ferry, Grafton Ferry, Brussels State Ferry
and the Kampsville State Ferry are all open so come aboard
for a very beautiful and scenic ride on the river.
Thank You and Take Care,
The Calhoun Ferry Company |
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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
Sat..Oct 17...General Membership
Meeting
Our Lady of the Rivers
Come by Land or Sea
4:00 -6:30pm
BBQ, Burgwes & Hot Dogs
click here for flyer
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm22
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm
click here
for more information
$1.50 can beers during all televised St. Louis Blues games!!
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Fall Foliage Sunset Cruises
4:30-6:30pm Oct 3 & 10 • $29/person
4:15-6:15pm, Oct. 17 & 24 • $29/person,
4-6pm November 7 * $29/person
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 Oct 13 thru Oct 27....
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
Sat & Sun..Oct 17 & 18
Shrimp & Crab Fest 12pm
Sat..Oct 17th – Outlaw Opry 7pm
Sun..Oct 18th – Steve Mellas 1pm
Halloween Party... Sat...Oct 31
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last
customer leaves
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"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 & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security Where the fish are bitin’ and the bugs aren’t!
Weekly Mosquito Control
Need to fill up for your weekend water activities? Stop by for 24/7 pump outs & fuel docks
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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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
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com |
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Still pumped up from the
RAT RUN!
Hope everyone has a great week!!
Come by and see us! Order food or margs online at rivtoo.com
or call ahead at 636-723-0005
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line
Click here for website and menus
Sat, Sept 26 at
4-8pm....
Classic Saturday Car
Show..
click here
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
The 2021 Yamaha Boats are here with 14 new models. There’s
an all-new 25-platform, new 25-foot wake boats, new 25-foot
FSH center console boats, four new 21-foot boats, the
expansion of our award-winning Drive Technology across the
line, and tons more.
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the
Services Tab.
In The Water Oil Change Day
Sat... Oct 10,2020..
click here
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
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..................... |
Last weekend
open Oct 29 |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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TUESDAY
13 BOATOBER
2020
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Never Know Who
You Will Run Into On The River
Neal Moore ~
Journey of a lifetime
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us by Capt'n Tim Crawford
Hello Bill,
and fellow boaters,
I saw in
Monday’s Columbus Day edition of RverBills the story of Neal
Moore and his incredible journey in a canoe across The
United States crossing 22 states, utilizing 22 rivers,
traveling 7,500 miles! Attached is a photo of Neal just
above Portage Island on Sept 24. He had just come down the
Missouri River, turned his canoe upriver onto the
Mississippi to go up and visit Hannibal. He came back down
river landing in St Louis Sunday, Oct. 11.
I thought
your site needed a photo of him on pool 26. It was inspiring
to meet him. Check him out on
22rivers.com
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Mississippi River
at Kimmswick, Mo
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out of
Hoppie's Marina in Kimmswick, Mo.
It was just
another beautiful morning on the river! Love this time of
year!
Claudia
Burris
Hoppie’s Marina Correspondent
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Some Sandbar
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day....
were sent to us by Capt'n Mike Stanczak
Nice Monday
evening October 12
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
at Grafton
Harbor
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us by Capt'n Alan Twillmann
Saturday Night
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Open Fri, Sat &
Sun
HALLOWEEN PARTY SATURDAY OCTOBER 24
Get ready it’s gonna be another big one..
Riverstyle ..details coming soon.
Last weekend open October 29
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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First
Mate is a boat brokerage located on the
beautiful upper Mississippi.
We sell
boats and will find you the perfect boat!
Click
here
for Facebook
Click here
for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
2019 Catch of the Day
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture Day
in 2019....
Cliff caught a bucket load of fish yesterday
Here is just a few of them
Catch of the Day
Page
Click here
and check
it out
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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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Sat & Sun..Oct 17 & 18 – Shrimp & Crab Fest 12pm
Sat..October 17th – Outlaw Opry 7pm
Sun..October 18th – Steve Mellas 1pm
Halloween Party... Sat...Oct 31
Open Tue - Thurs 11am-9pm and Fri & Sat 11am-til the last customer leaves
Menu..
click here
Website.. click here Facebook.. click here
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River News
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED October 06 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITIONS/SAFETY ADVISORY
Low water conditions have been reported from approximate
Mile 110.0, Upper Mississippi River to approximate Mile
869.0, Lower Mississippi River. Mariners are advised
to review the latest USACE surveys of the area before
transiting. The channel markers (buoys) are being
repositioned
based on best water and the availability of U.S. Coast Guard
assets. Mariners may contact U.S. Coast Guard MSU Paducah at
(270) 442-1621, for additional information
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until November 9, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26
(auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed
to navigation for repair. The main chamber is available to
pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert
for and abide by any special instructions from the
lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) is experiencing
deterioration. Continuing until further
notice, all tows transiting the main lock are requested to
stay off the lower long wall bullnose. Mariners should be
alert for and abide by any special
instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
194.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the USACE contract
vessel M/V GRAND TOWER is conducting dredging operations in
the vicinity of Mile 194.0, Upper Chain of Rocks Canal
Entrance. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m., each day. The M/V GRAND TOWER will monitor VHF-FM
Channel 13 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of
passage. No channel closures are expected with this
operation. Mariners are requested 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
271.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing 6:00 a.m., October 4, 2020 and continuing
until 6:00 p.m., October 24, 2020, the Dresden Island L/D in
the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be closed for maintenance.
Mariners are requested not to tie up to the guidewalls
during this time, unless directed by lock staff.
MILE 271.5
- TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Commencing October 25, 2020 and continuing until October
29, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., each day, the
Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be
closed to navigation. In addition, a 70-foot width
restriction will be in place and the lock will not be able
to pull cuts in either direction. Mariners are requested not
to tie up to the guidewalls during this time, unless
directed by lock staff.. MILE 231.0 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until October 30, 2020, the Starved Rock L/D
in the vicinity of Mile 231.0, will be closed for
maintenance.. MILE 80.2 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until October 13,
2020, the LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2, will be
closed for maintenance.
MISSOURI RIVER
MISSOURI
RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following areas are in the
low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels
SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting
areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting
areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are
requested to transit these areas with caution and contact
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM
Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at
sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous
conditions or missing aids to navigation.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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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 7,441 members as of
10-13-20.......
Click here
and check it out.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Piasa Bird
Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois
Filmmaker Seeking Stories About The
Piasa Bird........
Documentary filmmaker, Raymond Castile is
putting together a personal, non-commercial project for YouTube
and is looking for information and stories about the legend of
the Piasa Bird.
Castile says that he is studying the topic as
regional folklore and focusing mainly on the cultural impact,
such as it's inspiration on local artists and it's use as a
mascot. The documentary will also look at the history of the
legend and will attempt to correct some popular misconceptions
along the way.
Castile reiterates that his Piasa project is
a personal project that will go on YouTube, and it won't be
appearing on the History Channel or PBS Documentary. He notes
that he intends to make the presentation as credible as
possible, given the resources at his disposal........
Click here to
read this news story from thetelegraph.com.
With Photos
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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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Mississippi River At The Old Chain of
Rocks Bridge
Riverview Drive, Bellefontaine
Neighbors, Mo
New Vision........
Reprinted from Great River Greenway e-mailing
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Mississippi River At Cape Girardeau,
Missouri
Flip The Switch Ceremony Will Light Up
Cape's River Murals........
On Thursday, October 15th, the City of Cape
Girardeau, Missouri will be hosting a "Flip the Switch" event,
which will illuminate the 24 new light fixtures along the mural
wall in downtown Cape Girardeau.
The historic Mississippi River Tales murals
gracing the floodwall were recently cleaned, and 24 LED lights
were installed. Board President Danny Essner says that the
lighting will allow visitors to view the murals after dark, it
will also make the riverfront brighter and safer for
pedestrians.
Old Town Cape reports that the cleaning and
lighting of the mural panels began 12 years ago, and was
recently made possible following advances in lighting technology
that made the project feasible........
Click here to
read this news story from kfvs12.com. With
Video.
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Three of Cape's
24 Murals
Click here for more information on Cape Girardeau's Murals
from Wikipedia
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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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Mike's LaRosa
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
See You in 2021
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Upcoming Event....Saturday, October 17, 2020
Con Trios Yacht Club
Membership Meeting
Our Lady of the Rivers....
Reprinted from Con Trios Yacht Club Facebook...
click here
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2020 Race To The Dome Results......
Reprinted From Missouri River Relief facebook...click
here
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Mississippi River Near Quincy, Illinois
Quincy, Peoria & Quad Cities Receive
Special Port Designation........
A bipartisan federal initiative helped to
expedite the approval of port designations for Quincy, Peoria
and the Quad Cities. With the approval of the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, these three communities will create Port
Statistical Areas.
This special designation will make the Corn
Belt region more competitive as it competes with other regions
for federal funding as well as investments in infrastructure.
Marcel Wagner, president of the Great River
Economic Development Foundation says that increasing the
awareness of the significant waterborne commerce advantages via
this designation is crucial for the economic development of this
entire region........
Click here to
read this news report from whig.com
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Mississippi River Shipping
Some Parts Of The Mississippi River Are
Running Low.........
While the fall harvest season is winding up,
the water levels along the Mississippi River are low, and along
the lower Mississippi River, barges are encountering draft and
tow size restrictions.
The lock and dam system along the Upper
Mississippi River maintains a 9 foot deep channel with barge
drafts at 9 feet. When barges head south of St. Louis, the
drafts may increase to 12 feet.
Ceres Barge Line released a daily barge
freight report on October 1 stating that they had reduced drafts
to 10 feet, six inches, which removes 100 tons per barge away
from the 13 and 14 foot barges. This means that a shipper would
require 18 barges instead of 17 to move the same amount of grain
purchased from St. Louis and points south........
Click here to
read this news report from dtnpf.com. With
Photo.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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River
History....
October 13, 1957 River in History
Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine was dedicated at Portage Des Sioux, Mo |
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Pool
26
Halloween Parties
Boathouse...............................................
Sat, Oct
24
Fat Boy's at
Two Rivers Marina..............
Sat, Oct 31
Froge's Bar &
Grill................................... Sat, Nov 7
Grafton Oyster
Bar.................................. Sat, Oct
31
Look for updates as they become available
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
The Alton Amphitheater Was Damaged Over
The Weekend........
The Alton Police Department reports that
there was damage done to the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater,
which is a short walk from the Alton Marina, on Sunday morning.
According to Alton Police Chief Marcos Pulido,
light fixtures and a nearby circuit breaker box were found to
have been damaged shortly before 8 am Sunday morning.
Pulido says that investigators are following
up on leads, however, there are no current suspects. Alton city
workers had the broken glass cleaned up Monday morning........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com
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Boating Mishaps From Port St. Lucie,
Florida
Driverless Boat Circles Out Of Control,
Damages Docks........
On Saturday, three men conducting a photo
shoot aboard a 24 foot boat in the St. Lucie River reportedly
fell out of the boat, leaving it unmanned and out of control.
The vessel circled the men several times, forcing them to duck
beneath the waves to avoid being run over.
The Martin County Sheriff's department
reports that the boat reportedly straightened it's course, hit a
concrete dock, went airborne, striking a second dock before
coming to rest.
The men were able to swim to a nearby
sailboat. One of the men sustained a minor injury. The
investigation into the cause of the accident has been turned
over to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission........
Click here to
read this news article from kmov.com. With
Video
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
09-29-20
Don't forget 3rd Chute still has to
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp Cajun and regular 7 days a week
dine-in only we also have the two piece catfish dinner
served 7 days a week both locations
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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
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Kitchen Hours
Wed & Thurs...11-9pm
Fri & Sat.........11-10pm
Sun.................11-9pm
Check out our Daily Drink & Food
Specials
Call (618) 433-8288 for Reservation
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
HALLOWEEN PARTY SAT OCT 24
Last weekend Open October 29
Open Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Update 06/06/2020
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
The Grafton Ferry just opened at 10am today, 06/06/2020 The
river levels have not been kind to us lately but today the
river level is down just enough to get open.
The Golden Eagle Ferry, Grafton Ferry, Brussels State Ferry
and the Kampsville State Ferry are all open so come aboard
for a very beautiful and scenic ride on the river.
Thank You and Take Care,
The Calhoun Ferry Company |
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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
Sat..Oct 17...General Membership
Meeting
Our Lady of the Rivers
Come by Land or Sea
4:00 -6:30pm
BBQ, Burgwes & Hot Dogs
click here for flyer
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm22
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm
click here
for more information
$1.50 can beers during all televised St. Louis Blues games!!
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Fall Foliage Sunset Cruises
4:30-6:30pm Oct 3 & 10 • $29/person
4:15-6:15pm, Oct. 17 & 24 • $29/person,
4-6pm November 7 * $29/person
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 Oct 07 thru Oct 21....
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
Sat & Sun..Oct 17 & 18
Shrimp & Crab Fest 12pm
Sat..Oct 17th – Outlaw Opry 7pm
Sun..Oct 18th – Steve Mellas 1pm
Halloween Party... Sat...Oct 31
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last
customer leaves
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"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 & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Gated Entry and Video Security Where the fish are bitin’ and the bugs aren’t!
Weekly Mosquito Control
Need to fill up for your weekend water activities? Stop by for 24/7 pump outs & fuel docks
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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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
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com |
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Still pumped up from the
RAT RUN!
Hope everyone has a great week!!
Come by and see us! Order food or margs online at rivtoo.com
or call ahead at 636-723-0005
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line
Click here for website and menus
Sat, Sept 26 at
4-8pm....
Classic Saturday Car
Show..
click here
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
The 2021 Yamaha Boats are here with 14 new models. There’s
an all-new 25-platform, new 25-foot wake boats, new 25-foot
FSH center console boats, four new 21-foot boats, the
expansion of our award-winning Drive Technology across the
line, and tons more.
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the
Services Tab.
In The Water Oil Change Day
Sat... Oct 10,2020..
click here
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
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..................... |
Last weekend
open Oct 29 |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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MONDAY
12 BOATOBER
2020
Columbus Day
Over 10.5 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us by Capt'n Barry Munsell of
Sail St. Louis
Principia College
under a changing cloud
formation on Saturday
Barry Munsell
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Headed Up the
Illinois River
click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day....
were sent to us by Capt'n Glen Whittaker
Bill,
Traveled up the Illinois river this weekend with Captain Dan
Rhoades for a wonderful lunch at Mel's Restaurant in Hardin,
IL. Thought I'd share a few pictures of the fall colors and
people out enjoying the rivers.
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Open Fri, Sat &
Sun
HALLOWEEN PARTY SATURDAY OCTOBER 24
Get ready it’s gonna be another big one..
Riverstyle ..details coming soon.
Last weekend open October 29
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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First
Mate is a boat brokerage located on the
beautiful upper Mississippi.
We sell
boats and will find you the perfect boat!
Click
here
for Facebook
Click here
for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Flood of 2019
My River Home
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture Day
in 2019....
The Mighty Mississippi has surrounded Mike's LaRosa bar at my
River Home, but the weekend party is still on. Andy and his crew
are moving it to higher ground !
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Featured Classifieds
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on
RiverBills.com
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Classifieds Page"
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Halloween Party... Sat...Oct 31
Open Tue - Thurs 11am-9pm and Fri & Sat 11am-til the last customer leaves
Menu..
click here
Website.. click here Facebook.. click here
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River News
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED October 06 2020
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITIONS/SAFETY ADVISORY
Low water conditions have been reported from approximate
Mile 110.0, Upper Mississippi River to approximate Mile
869.0, Lower Mississippi River. Mariners are advised
to review the latest USACE surveys of the area before
transiting. The channel markers (buoys) are being
repositioned
based on best water and the availability of U.S. Coast Guard
assets. Mariners may contact U.S. Coast Guard MSU Paducah at
(270) 442-1621, for additional information
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until November 9, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26
(auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed
to navigation for repair. The main chamber is available to
pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert
for and abide by any special instructions from the
lockmaster.
MILE
200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of
the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) is experiencing
deterioration. Continuing until further
notice, all tows transiting the main lock are requested to
stay off the lower long wall bullnose. Mariners should be
alert for and abide by any special
instructions from the lockmaster.
MILE
194.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the USACE contract
vessel M/V GRAND TOWER is conducting dredging operations in
the vicinity of Mile 194.0, Upper Chain of Rocks Canal
Entrance. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m., each day. The M/V GRAND TOWER will monitor VHF-FM
Channel 13 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of
passage. No channel closures are expected with this
operation. Mariners are requested 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
271.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Commencing 6:00 a.m., October 4, 2020 and continuing
until 6:00 p.m., October 24, 2020, the Dresden Island L/D in
the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be closed for maintenance.
Mariners are requested not to tie up to the guidewalls
during this time, unless directed by lock staff.
MILE 271.5
- TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Commencing October 25, 2020 and continuing until October
29, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., each day, the
Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be
closed to navigation. In addition, a 70-foot width
restriction will be in place and the lock will not be able
to pull cuts in either direction. Mariners are requested not
to tie up to the guidewalls during this time, unless
directed by lock staff.. MILE 231.0 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until October 30, 2020, the Starved Rock L/D
in the vicinity of Mile 231.0, will be closed for
maintenance.. MILE 80.2 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until October 13,
2020, the LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2, will be
closed for maintenance.
MISSOURI RIVER
MISSOURI
RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following areas are in the
low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels
SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting
areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting
areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are
requested to transit these areas with caution and contact
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM
Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at
sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous
conditions or missing aids to navigation.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
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Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
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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 7,430 members as of
10-12-20.......
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Mississippi River At Kimmswick,
Missouri
Historic River Town Calling For
Donations To Stay Alive........
The Mayor of Kimmswick, Missouri, Phil Stang,
is calling for donations to keep the quaint, vibrant city
alive. Stang says that the city is facing a financial crisis
mainly caused by the COVID-19 related event cancellations.
Kimmswick's budget is mainly funded by
business sales taxes from local businesses, as well as the
town's two biggest festivals, The Strawberry Festival and the
Apple Butter Festival. The festivals were cancelled due to the
COVID-19 outbreak.
City officials say that some 80 percent of
Kimmswick's annual revenue is generated by the two festivals.
Stang says that the city is not eligible for county, state or
federal aid. The majority of it's reserve funds were used up
preparing for last year's flooding........
Click here to
read this news report from kmov.com. With
Video
Kimmswick, Mo is located on the
Mississippi River about 24 miles south of St. Louis
City of Kimmswick Facebook page...
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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Grafton Rendezous Update
October 17 & 18, 2020 ........
Reprinted from
Grafton Rendezvous Facebook...
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River Journeys
Man Paddling Coast-To-Coast Stopped In
St. Louis........
Neil Moore has undertaken a journey of a
lifetime, with the goal of paddling over 7,000 miles across the
nation. He started off on the west coast in an expedition canoe
loaded with 500 pounds of gear.
Moore will first go down to New Orleans, and
then he will head for the Hudson River and New York City. On
Sunday, Moore stopped in St. Louis.
Moore says that he has his tent, enough
freeze-dried food for the end of the year, all the way down to
New Orleans. He says connect two rivers and 22 states: a total
of 2,200 miles coast to coast, via the Gulf and the Great
Lakes........
Click here to
read this news story from kmov.com. With
Photo and Video.
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Reprinted from Judy Feltmann
/Mississippi River Paddlers Facebook...
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River Journeys
Troy Pugh Headed Our Way........
Reprinted from Troy
Pugh Facebook...
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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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Mike's LaRosa
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
See You in 2021
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US Snagboat Montgomery
Photo courtesy Google maps
Historic River Workboats
A Look At The Snagboat, Montgomery
The snagboat, Montgomery, was
reportedly one of the hardest working riverboats in the
Southeastern region. The Montgomery was built for the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by the Charleston Dry Dock &
Machine Company of Charleston, S.C., in 1926.
The Montgomery was constructed on a
steel hull, and measured 156 feet in length by 34 feet in width,
with a depth of 6 feet. A single Scotch marine boiler system
provided up to 210 psi of steam to the 14 inch cylinders that
has a 6 foot stroke. THe machinery was rated at 325 Horsepower.
The single-stack Montgomery served on
the Coosa and Alabama Rivers until 19i33, when the Montgomery
District was merged with the Mobile District. The Montgomery helped
raise the remains of the Confederate gunboat Chattahoochee from
the Chattahoochee River in November 1964.........
Click here to
read more from waterwaysjournal.net. With
Photo
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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 Shipping
Some Parts Of The Mississippi River Are
Running Low.........
While the fall harvest season is winding up,
the water levels along the Mississippi River are low, and along
the lower Mississippi River, barges are encountering draft and
tow size restrictions.
The lock and dam system along the Upper
Mississippi River maintains a 9 foot deep channel with barge
drafts at 9 feet. When barges head south of St. Louis, the
drafts may increase to 12 feet.
Ceres Barge Line released a daily barge
freight report on October 1 stating that they had reduced drafts
to 10 feet, six inches, which removes 100 tons per barge away
from the 13 and 14 foot barges. This means that a shipper would
require 18 barges instead of 17 to move the same amount of grain
purchased from St. Louis and points south........
Click here to
read this news report from dtnpf.com. With
Photo.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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River
History....
October 13, 2012 in River History
The American Queen Steamboat became stranded in Hannibal, Mo on its trip
from St. Paul, Minnesota to St. Louis, Mo when there was trouble with down
steam lock at Dam 25 |
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Pool
26
Halloween Parties
Boathouse...............................................
Sat, Oct
24
Fat Boy's at
Two Rivers Marina..............
Sat, Oct 31
Froge's Bar &
Grill................................... Sat, Nov 7
Grafton Oyster
Bar.................................. Sat, Oct
31
Look for updates as they become available
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AQUAPATIO TWIN
Photo courtesy Godfrey Marine
Boat Manufacturer
Godfrey Marine Introduced New AquaPatio
Twin Models........
Godfrey Marine has redesigned their AquaPatio
pontoon boat lineup to add an integrated swim platform which
allows for the installation of twin outboard engines, all while
maintaining an eight foot, six inch beam for easy trailering.
The revised AquaPatio Twin models will be
available in lengths from 25 to 28 feet in four configurations:
the AP256 SB (Split Bench), the AP256 UL (Ultra Lounge), the
AP256 SBW (Split Bench Windshield) and the AP256 ULW (Ultra
Lounge Windshield).
The Elkhart, Indiana manufacturer will offer
twin 150 to 300 horsepower outboard engines from your choice of
Mercury, Suzuki and Yamaha, with available optional joystick
controls........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
Check out Godfrey Pontoon Boats webpage..
click here
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill 211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
09-29-20
Don't forget 3rd Chute still has to
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp Cajun and regular 7 days a week
dine-in only we also have the two piece catfish dinner
served 7 days a week both locations
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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
Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link
2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive
Kitchen Hours
Wed & Thurs...11-9pm
Fri & Sat.........11-10pm
Sun.................11-9pm
Check out our Daily Drink & Food
Specials
Call (618) 433-8288 for Reservation
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
HALLOWEEN PARTY SAT OCT 24
Last weekend Open October 29
Open Fri, Sat... 11am - 11pm,
Sun...11am-10pm
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Update 06/06/2020
The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with
regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm,
Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.
The Grafton Ferry just opened at 10am today, 06/06/2020 The
river levels have not been kind to us lately but today the
river level is down just enough to get open.
The Golden Eagle Ferry, Grafton Ferry, Brussels State Ferry
and the Kampsville State Ferry are all open so come aboard
for a very beautiful and scenic ride on the river.
Thank You and Take Care,
The Calhoun Ferry Company |
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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
Sat..Oct 17...General Membership
Meeting
Our Lady of the Rivers
Come by Land or Sea
4:00 -6:30pm
BBQ, Burgwes & Hot Dogs
click here for flyer
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm22
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close
Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm
click here
for more information
$1.50 can beers during all televised St. Louis Blues games!!
1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
We have
pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Fall Foliage Sunset Cruises
4:30-6:30pm Oct 3 & 10 • $29/person
4:15-6:15pm, Oct. 17 & 24 • $29/person,
4-6pm November 7 * $29/person
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 Oct 07 thru Oct 21....
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
Halloween Party... Sat...Oct 31
Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last
customer leaves
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
10-09-20 Ok I
am in Northern MO. Daily crew needs a rest. So Office is
closed. Will still answer the phones. Hope u all understand.
Attending my brother in laws funeral. Gas works. Plenty of
ice. So every one have a great week end at the end of the
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden
Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"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
Gated Entry and Video Security Where the fish are bitin’ and the bugs aren’t!
Weekly Mosquito Control
Need to fill up for your weekend water activities? Stop by for 24/7 pump outs & fuel docks
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
10-01-20
Don't get caught off-guard by the
freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for
pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages
Welcome
to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company
that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building
relationships by providing the best in products and
services.
We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department
with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine
industry to take care of all of your parts and service
needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta,
and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and
Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner
aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury,
Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.
Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat,
performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat,
or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants
will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants
and needs.
It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest
and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years.
Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find
the right boat or service for your family's needs.
We are conveniently located in between the Missouri
Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated
since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting
service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!
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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
Closed for remodeling
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Mike's La Rosa at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com |
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Still pumped up from the
RAT RUN!
Hope everyone has a great week!!
Come by and see us! Order food or margs online at rivtoo.com
or call ahead at 636-723-0005
Patio Open Thu - Sat..
5-10pm
Store Hours: Sun..10-9,
M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line
Click here for website and menus
Sat, Sept 26 at
4-8pm....
Classic Saturday Car
Show..
click here
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
The 2021 Yamaha Boats are here with 14 new models. There’s
an all-new 25-platform, new 25-foot wake boats, new 25-foot
FSH center console boats, four new 21-foot boats, the
expansion of our award-winning Drive Technology across the
line, and tons more.
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the
Services Tab.
In The Water Oil Change Day
Sat... Oct 10,2020..
click here
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
October 9, 2020
The mouth of the harbor is back open
October 09, 2020
WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Yacht Club was tore down
due to flood damage.
Rebuilding on hgher
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
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Last weekend
open Oct 29 |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina |
Closed
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for
remodeling |
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Closed for the
season |
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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