FRIDAY
30
April
2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Becky Dallwitz of Longshot Marina
Trees being set up.
Ready to open the Longshot Tiki
Bar
this weekend !
Becky
Check out the
Longshot Tiki Bar Facebook....
click here
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River
Dawgs
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group
by Capt'n Carl Sondker
It's River Dawg
"Riley"
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
click here
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Friday @7 Happy Ending Band @7
Saturday @7 KAPOW
Sunday@2 John Hughes Expierence
All bands outside Tiki will be OPEN
Foodies:
Pork Steak dinners
Shrimp scampi
Cajun chicken pasta, Cajun shrimp, shrimp
and broccoli Alfredo!!!
Frozen drinks are back
Surprise Jade will be returning to the
Boathouse this weekend taking care of all
things at the Tiki Bar.
We love you Alicia Boo
Save the date July 24
Big news coming soon
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Click to
pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2018....was sent to us by Capt'n Scott
RiverBill,
Great weekend weather, here’s a pic of Captain Bob enjoying the
breeze on Saturday.
Captain Scott
Alton Lake Sailing Association
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www.RiverBills.com
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
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
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
APRIL 28,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water watch phase
IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Zone 25 (Mile 373.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Zone 26 (Mile 241.1 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE
324.9 - L/D RESTRICTIONS
Due to a mechanical failure, L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile
324.9, is open with restrictions. Vessels are requested to
contact L/D to make locking arrangements and vessels may
need the use of an assist boat. Mariners may contact the L/D
via VHF-FM Channel 14 or by calling (217) 222-0918MILE 305.7
- MILE 305.1 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately May 13, 2021, the M/V CLINTON
or the M/V MOLINE is conducting dredging operations between
approximate Miles 305.7 and 305.1, Harris Island. Work will
be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., 7-days a week.
The M/V CLINTON or the M/V MOLINE will
monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests
30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution after passing
arrangements have been made
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 65 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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Mark Your Calendar.... Saturday, May 8, 2021
Complete Car & RV Repair Center
Back to Spring Party
Featuring Rail Reloaded
Check out Complete
Car & RV Repair Center Website...
click here
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,077 as of 04-30-21....
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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River
History....
April 30, 1931 in Lake History
Lake of the Ozarks officially opened to boat traffic |
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Mississippi River At Grafton,
Illinois
The Grafton Ferry Resumes
Operations Today........
Friday morning, the Grafton Ferry
will be resuming operations for the 2021 season. This year, the
ferry will expanding their hours in order to give visitors
better access to the Grafton region.
The ferry, which can accommodate
personal vehicles, vans and busses, reduces the travel time
between Missouri and Illinois by approximately 30 minutes.
During the river crossing, passengers are allowed to get out of
their vehicles during the river crossing.
Denise Knight with the Calhoun Ferry
Company, the operator of the Grafton Ferry. says that everything
will be ready to go at 10 am on April 30th. Beginning on May 6,
the ferry will run from 2 pm to 10 pm, 10 am to t0 pm Fridays,
8 am to 10 pm Saturdays and 8 am to 8 pm on Sundays........
Click here to read this news article from thetelegraph.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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RiverRat Personals....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
I am blind and have a pontoon boat in Portage des Sioux.
I live in Florissant, Mo and I am looking for someone to drive
me to and from the river and "Captain" my boat.
Please call Mike
Cell: 314 402 5755
Land: 314 741 8577
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Cedar Hill Resort Update
For Sale
PCRE Real Estate....
Reposted from
PCRE Real Estate & Auction Facebook..
click here
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2,
2021
Spring Ice Breaker!
FINALLY!!!! JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST OFFICIAL WEEKEND OF
2021!!! April 30-May 2 we hope you’ll make our way to Two
Rivers Marina to celebrate the new boating season. Friday
evening we encourage everyone to socialize and get
reacquainted with your neighbors on the docks and in the
campground. The fire pit has plenty of wood, Fatboys will be
serving up good food and drinks. WELCOME to your River Home!
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Reprinted from
Two Rivers Marina Facebook...
click here
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Fast Jax Grocery Update
Dive Bar & Weekend Specials......
Reposted from
FastJax Facebook..
click here
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Froge's bar & Grill Update
Portage des Sioux, Mo......
Reposted from
Frobe's Bar & Grill Facebook..
click here
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Photo
courtesy Missouri Dept of Conservation
Missouri
Dept. of Conservation congratulates Anthony Schnur, Jr. on
reeling in a record-breaking 32-pound, 10-ounce longnose gar
from Table Rock Lake. Holding the gar is local fishing guide
and Schnur’s girlfriend, Cindy Dennison. The latest catch is
the fourth state record fish recorded for 2021.
Table Rock Lake
Man Fishing In Memory Of
Friend Catches Record Gar........
Earlier this month, Anthony Schnur
Jr. received word that his good friend of 30 years had just
passed away. He was preparing for a fishing trip to Table Rock
Lake when he learned of his friend's passing. His friend's wife
had one request for Schnur, catch a fishing his name.
On April 7th, Schnur caught a fish
that would honor his friend in a big way. Using a pole and
line, Schnur caught a record breaking longnose gar, which tipped
the scales at 32 pounds, 10 ounces.
Schnur says that he hopes to mount
his record breaking gar in his friend's memory. He added that
he believes that it would be a beautiful way to honor his
friend........
Click here to read this news story from bnd.com.
With Photo.
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Congrats Murl Stull, 98
Missouri Dept of Conservation.......
Photo
courtesy Missouri Dept of Conservation
CONGRATS! Murl Stull, 98, had a goal this year to catch a
spoonbill. With just one day left in snagging season, Murl
was able to snag a nice paddlefish down at the Lake of the
Ozarks today. Snagging season runs through April 30!.
Reposted from
Missouri Dept of Conservation Facebook..
click here
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Boat Manufacturer
Marine Products Numbers Up
Across The Board........
During the first quarter of fiscal
2021, Marine Products Corp. sold more boats for more money
compared to the same quarter of last year. This resulted in a
33 percent increase in net sales to $59.1 million.
MPC, the parent company of
Chaparral, Robalo and Vortex boats stated that the main driver
behind the increases was an 18 percent increase in the number of
units sold, combined with an average price that was 15.5 percent
higher that last year.
Gross profit increased 52.5 percent
to $18.4 million, and gross margin rose 23.6 percent from 20.5
percent last year, MPC reported, pointing to increases in
production and it's model mix........
Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Boat Manufacturer
French Builder Adds
Hydrogen Power Generator To Catamarans........
Fountaine Pajot, the La
Rochelle, France-based manufacturer of sailing and power
catamarans recently announced their first use of alternative
power sources with the integration of a hydrogen power
generator aboard their Samana 59 sailboat.
The manufacturer's "Odyssea
2024" development plan pairs the Samana 59 with a fuel cell
system from EODev, which utilizes the same Toyota-based
modules that power ongoing Yanmar projects. Yanmar is a
boat propulsion manufacturer.
Fountaine Pajot CEO Romain
Motteau says that the shift towards fossil fuel free boating
is part of the company's plans for achieving zero carbon
emissions in both production and boat usage by 2050........
Click here to read this news article from
tradeonlytoday.com. With Photo.
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#longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#portagedessioux
SEE OUR BOATS
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LONGSHOT
TIKI BAR 2021 BAND & EVENT SCHEDULE
Longshot Tiki Bar
Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 3 PM – 7 PM
Soulard Island Dudes
play
all your favorite "Floribbean" (Jimmy Buffet style) and
Caribbean (Bob Morley style) hits, along with original songs!
Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 3 PM - 7 Pm
The
GTB Band
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
April 13
Here what's happening at 3rd Chute II.
We are finally getting
our new parking lot going to be awesome also we are pouring
a 1800 sq.ft˛ patio out back adding to some bigger venues
and more space Plus don't forget our shuttle bus will be
taking off 1st June and will be going to all 3 bars
including Grafton where you can barhop will post details
here pretty soon it will run all day Saturday and Sunday on
a schedule And I almost forgot 3rd chute west in West Alton
is coming along really good gonna be a great addition can't
wait to get open
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Friday @7 Happy Ending Band @7
Saturday @7 KAPOW
Sunday@2 John Hughes Expierence
All bands outside Tiki will be OPEN
Foodies:
Pork Steak dinners
Shrimp scampi
Cajun chicken pasta, Cajun shrimp, shrimp and broccoli
Alfredo!!!
Frozen drinks are back
Surprise Jade will be returning to the Boathouse this
weekend taking care of all things at the Tiki Bar.
We love you Alicia Boo
Save the date July 24
Big news coming soon
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
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 mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 28 - May 12... click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
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
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
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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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Reopening Saturday, May 1, 2021
We OPEN this weekend
ON SATURDAY, MAY 1
Open Saturday and Sunday at 11am, with live music all
weekend!!
SATURDAY: Soulard Island Dudes 3-7pm
SUNDAY: The GTB Band 3-7pm
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Gas Dock is Open
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
It’s almost the weekend!
FRIDAY
Live Music
First time on the RT Pregame Patio, Connor and Rachel!
SATURDAY
Cornhole Tournament
Sign up your team by calling 636-399-6516
See you all there!
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
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
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2,
2021
Spring Ice Breaker!
FINALLY!!!! JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST OFFICIAL WEEKEND OF
2021!!! April 30-May 2 we hope you’ll make our way to Two
Rivers Marina to celebrate the new boating season. Friday
evening we encourage everyone to socialize and get
reacquainted with your neighbors on the docks and in the
campground. The fire pit has plenty of wood, Fatboys will be
serving up good food and drinks. WELCOME to your River Home!
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Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
April 27, 2021...
I am excited to announce that after
2 years the Yacht Club of St Louis Restaurant and Bar will
be reopening in May.
We will be having a soft opening weekend for slip holders
and their families May 7th-9th.
*Opening to the general public the following weekend.*
I am blessed to start this new chapter on the river with a
loyal core of returning staff as well as a great bunch of
new staff. Please be patient as we work out all the kinks
that come with a new facility, kitchen, staff and computer
system. We will be working hard to provide you with the best
service and food on the river that you are used to.
A huge thank you to Andy Alexander and all those responsible
for the last 2 years of hard work and headaches to make this
possible
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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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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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 |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Opening
Friday, May 1, 2021
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Opening Soon |
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THURSDAY
29
April
2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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Good News !
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Steve Wiersch
We are getting closer to a
Party
at the New Yacht Club !!!!!
Steve
Reposted from
RiverBills Boaters Group.....
click here
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River
Dawgs
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group
by Capt'n Philip Jost
It's 1st Mate
"Jesse"
Lazy afternoon
floating the Mississippi River on "AquaHolic"
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
click here
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Friday @7 Happy Ending Band @7
Saturday @7 KAPOW
Sunday@2 John Hughes Expierence
All bands outside Tiki will be OPEN
Foodies:
Pork Steak dinners
Shrimp scampi
Cajun chicken pasta, Cajun shrimp, shrimp
and broccoli Alfredo!!!
Frozen drinks are back
Surprise Jade will be returning to the
Boathouse this weekend taking care of all
things at the Tiki Bar.
We love you Alicia Boo
Save the date July 24
Big news coming soon
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Full Moon Over
The River
Click to
pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2018....was sent to us by Capt'n Frank Cunetto
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Featured Classifieds
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
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
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
APRIL 28,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water watch phase
IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Zone 25 (Mile 373.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Zone 26 (Mile 241.1 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE
324.9 - L/D RESTRICTIONS
Due to a mechanical failure, L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile
324.9, is open with restrictions. Vessels are requested to
contact L/D to make locking arrangements and vessels may
need the use of an assist boat. Mariners may contact the L/D
via VHF-FM Channel 14 or by calling (217) 222-0918MILE 305.7
- MILE 305.1 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately May 13, 2021, the M/V CLINTON
or the M/V MOLINE is conducting dredging operations between
approximate Miles 305.7 and 305.1, Harris Island. Work will
be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., 7-days a week.
The M/V CLINTON or the M/V MOLINE will
monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests
30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution after passing
arrangements have been made
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 65 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,075 as of 04-29-21....
click here and check it out.
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River
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April
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Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Riverboat Cruising Resumes In
May.........
On May 27, cruises aboard the Spirit of
Peoria paddlewheel riverboat are scheduled to resume. The
Great Rivers and Route Tourism Bureau has teamed up with the Spirit
of Peoria to present sightseeing, lunch and dinner cruises
aboard the replica sternwheeler along the Mississippi and
Illinois Rivers from July 14 through October 6.
Full day cruises along the Mississippi River
from Grafton To St. Louis are scheduled for May 27, July 13,
August 24, September 21 and October 5. These cruises will
include all-you-can-eat meals, unlimited complementary soft
drinks, historic information, professional storytelling, shuttle
transportation to St. Louis and much more. Tickets are $152 per
person.
90 minute morning and afternoon sightseeing
cruises are slated for July 14, August 25, September 22 and
October 6. The cruises will depart at 9:30 am and 4 pm
respectively. Tickets are $27.50 for adults, $25.30 for seniors
and $15.40 for kids 4-12. Lunch cruises will be offered from
12:30 - 2:30 on July 14, August 25, September 22 and October 6.
Tickets are $49.50 per person.
The sightseeing and lunch cruises will depart
from The Loading Dock in Grafton........
Click here to
read more from thetelegraph.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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Blessing of the Fleet
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Reposted from
Blessing of the Fleet Facebook..
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Pool 22 of the Mississippi River
Hannibal Riverfront.......
Reposted from
Hannibal Parks and Recreation Facebook..
click here
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Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri
Issues Still Being Sorted Out On The
Riverfront........
As work continues along the Hannibal
Riverfront, Hannibal's Director of Central Services, Andy Dorian
says that there are a lot of things going on with the riverfront
at this time.
Dorian said that an adjustment is necessary
to the boat gangways, as the far gangway goes underwater too
early. He adds that they will have to make an adjustment on how
they pivot that to the higher sidewalk, and perhaps make the
first dock the ADA dock, and maybe add an additional gangway in
the future.
Dorian says that another gangway issue is the
one that leads out tot he actual boat ramp. He adds that they
are working on that, as it will ultimately go underwater, but at
15 to 16 feet, it should not be submerged........
Click here to
read this news article from hannibal.net.
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Reader Commentary
Mississippi Speed Record........
Hi Bill.
I don't know if you are aware, but 4 guys
in a canoe are going to try to set the speed record paddling
the Mississippi from MN to New Orleans. They may be through
pool 26 sometime after the 7th of May. The details are on FB
under Mississippi Speed Record. One of the guys, Adam Mocht
is a good friend of ours. We are going to try to follow them
through the pool. Some of your subscribers may be
interested. They have a Garmin site set up to track their
progress..
Bob Sullivan
Click here
check out their Facebook page
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Mark Your Calendar.... Saturday, May 8, 2021
Complete Car & RV Repair Center
Back to Spring Party
Featuring Rail Reloaded
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Mississippi Speed Record Update
Reposted from
Mississippi Speed Record Facebook..
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Lewis Boat
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Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri
Hannibal High School Students Work To
Keep Plastic Out Of The River.........
Students from the Hannibal High School
Environment Club recently returned to the Hannibal riverfront
area as they continued their efforts to remove and tabulate
trash for the Mississippi RIver Plastic Pollution Initiative.
The students, led by Quintin Heaton, Missouri
Science and Physical Science teacher, were accompanied by Andrea
Campbell, the utility resource coordinator with Hannibal Board
of Public Works.
Working along the riverfront and the levee,
the group picked up 875 pieces of trash in approximately 11 1/2
hours. In contrast, as of April 23, some 35, 408 pieces of
trash have been collected throughout the entire Mississippi
River Basin since April 1........
Click here to
read this news story from hannibal.net. With
Photo.
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Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Boat Gear Manufacturer
Garmin Reports Strong First
Quarter........
Garmin recently released the results of
their fiscal first quarter of 2021. They report a strong
first quarter with consolidated net sales of $1.07 billion,
which is a 25 percent increase over the first quarter of
fiscal 2020.
Gross margin was at 59.8 percent and the
operating margin was 23.3 percent. Operating income tallied
up to $250 million, which reflects a 41 percent increase
compared to 2020.
Bolstered by demand for chart plotters
and Panoptix LiveScope sonar, Garmin's marine segment posted
sales of $209.4 million, which is a 28 percent increase in
revenue........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photos.
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#boating
#boatlife
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LONGSHOT
TIKI BAR 2021 BAND & EVENT SCHEDULE
Longshot Tiki Bar
Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 3 PM – 7 PM
Soulard Island Dudes
play
all your favorite "Floribbean" (Jimmy Buffet style) and
Caribbean (Bob Morley style) hits, along with original songs!
Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 3 PM - 7 Pm
The
GTB Band
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
April 13
Here what's happening at 3rd Chute II.
We are finally getting
our new parking lot going to be awesome also we are pouring
a 1800 sq.ft˛ patio out back adding to some bigger venues
and more space Plus don't forget our shuttle bus will be
taking off 1st June and will be going to all 3 bars
including Grafton where you can barhop will post details
here pretty soon it will run all day Saturday and Sunday on
a schedule And I almost forgot 3rd chute west in West Alton
is coming along really good gonna be a great addition can't
wait to get open
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Friday @7 Happy Ending Band @7
Saturday @7 KAPOW
Sunday@2 John Hughes Expierence
All bands outside Tiki will be OPEN
Foodies:
Pork Steak dinners
Shrimp scampi
Cajun chicken pasta, Cajun shrimp, shrimp and broccoli
Alfredo!!!
Frozen drinks are back
Surprise Jade will be returning to the Boathouse this
weekend taking care of all things at the Tiki Bar.
We love you Alicia Boo
Save the date July 24
Big news coming soon
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
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 mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 28 - May 12... click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
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
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
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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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Reopening Saturday, May 1, 2021
We OPEN this weekend
ON SATURDAY, MAY 1
Open Saturday and Sunday at 11am, with live music all
weekend!!
SATURDAY: Soulard Island Dudes 3-7pm
SUNDAY: The GTB Band 3-7pm
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
April 5
Dredging Update:
Dock 5 dredging is complete. This dock is one of the hardest
docks to move and to dredge. Because there is no room to
bring the barge into the area all the dredge mud must be
dumped into a dump truck. It was then dumped at the front of
the harbor by the road. When it is dry enough it will be
spread out and grass seed will be planted!
Happy Spring!
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
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
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,
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2,
2021
Spring Ice Breaker!
FINALLY!!!! JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST OFFICIAL WEEKEND OF
2021!!! April 30-May 2 we hope you’ll make our way to Two
Rivers Marina to celebrate the new boating season. Friday
evening we encourage everyone to socialize and get
reacquainted with your neighbors on the docks and in the
campground. The fire pit has plenty of wood, Fatboys will be
serving up good food and drinks. WELCOME to your River Home!
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Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
New restaurant opening soon....
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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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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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 |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Opening
Friday, May 1, 2021
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Opening Soon |
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WEDNESDAY
28
April
2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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River
Dawgs
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photos of the Day.....
were sent to us by Alan Twillman who hails out of Grafton harbor
in the houseboat.... It's About Time
It's River Dawg
"Smokey"
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
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Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
The Confederate Soldier Memorial,
the remaining section of the Old Alton Dam
and the city of Alton across the
River
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Click to
pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2015.....Lincoln Shields Park on the
Missouri side of the Mississippi River across from Alton, IL.
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
APRIL 21,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water watch phase
IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Zone 25 (Mile 373.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Zone 26 (Mile 241.1 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
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 65 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
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ILLINOIS
RIVER
MILE 59.0 -
SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTIONS and be experienced in high water
operations. High water and drift could
Submerged concrete blocks have been reported in the vicinity
of Mile 59.0, LDB. These underwater obstructions could
impact the left descending
side of the channel. Water depths over the top of these
obstructions is approximately 11 feet, at minimum pool.
These obstructions are
unmarked. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area..
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 8,066 as of 04-28-21....
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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Captain Jack's before the deck
was added
Original Tiki Bar
before the deck was added
River History....
28 April 2006 in River History
Capt'n Jack's Bar and Grill opened it's doors for business after the
building was raised above the 1993 flood level and remodeled. The band Rail
provided the music.
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant
At Yacht Club of St. Louis
Soft Opening May 7- 9th
Reposted from
Yacht Club of St. Louis 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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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 28 - May 12... click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Mel's RiverDock Retaurant
Illinois River at Hardin, IL
Mel's Phone No....618-576-2DOC (2362)
Reposted from
Mel's Illinois RiverDock Restaurant Facebook..
click here
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here Facebook Page..click
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Boating Safety
West Marine Kicks Off Safe Boating
Month........
During the month of May, West Marine has
teamed up with America's Boating Club and National Safe
Boating Council and other boating safety organizations to
provide safety and educational resources.
With the increase in popularity
recreational boating has had in recent years, West Marine
has been dedicated to promoting safe boating via educational
resources, safety products and partnerships in the boating
community.
Throughout Safe Boating Month, West
Marine will be offering several resources in their stores,
including free safety checklists, and information for local
vendors that can perform a free safety check, life jacket
fittings and discounted towing via BoatUS........
Click hereto
read this news article from boatingindustry.com.
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Boat Sales
New Boat Sales Remain Strong In
2021........
According to the New Powerboat Registrations
Report from the National Marine Manufacturers Association, the
retail unit sales of new powerboats were up 34 percent during
February 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.
The data reveals that the total new boat
sales are averaging 31,000 units per month since the summer of
2020. The above normal demand has been attributed to the
COVID-19 outbreak.
Vicky Yu, the senior director of business
intelligence for the NMMA says that the inventory levels are the
lowest they have ever been, with boats selling as soon as they
hit the showroom floor........
Click here to
read this news report from boatingindustry.com.
With Photo.
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here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Boat Manufacturer
Cruisers Yachts Expanding Their
Operations in Pulaski, Wisconsin........
KCS International, the parent company of
Cruisers Yachts has announced that they have purchased the
former Carver and Marquis yacht facility, which is a
purpose-built 216,000 square foot manufacturing facility, which
will allow Cruisers to expand production significantly.
The facility is located in Pulaski,
Wisconsin, approximately 30 miles from the KCS headquarters in
Oconto. The location boasts an experienced boatbuilding
workforce and Cruisers expects to hire around 150 workers at the
Pulaski facility and add 75 people in Oconto.
KCS president Mark Pedersen says that the
chance to acquire the world-class facility will allow them to
meet customer demands and expand on their extremely aggressive
new product development schedule........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photos
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Mississippi River At Cairo,
Illinois
New Port Will Bring Jobs To
Southern Illinois........
Officials believe that the construction
of a new inland port at the confluence of the Mississippi
and Ohio Rivers at Cairo, Illinois will bring more than 500
jobs to the region.
The Alexander Cairo Port District
recently secured a project labor agreement with the Illinois
AFL-CIO, which guarantees jobs for Illinois union workers.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says that more than 500
Illinois workers will have access to union jobs in the next
phases in the port's construction.
Pritzker went on to say that the Cairo
Port District represents the best of Rebuild Illinois, which
is not only investing in infrastructure, but jobs and
economic prosperity for a region that has been left out for
far too long.........
Click here to
read this news report from kfvs12.com. With
Video.
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Fishing News
Shimano Fishing School Has
Returned........
Shimano School has returned with a new
season for 2021. The school features livestreaming video
workshops, hosted buy JP DeRose, and featuring special
guests and engaging fishing topics.
The workshops are slated to be released
every two weeks, starting at 8 pm (ET) Tuesday, April 27.
This episode featured Shimano pro Benny Ortiz covering "Slow
Pitch Jigging" on the Shimano Facebook page or the Shimano
YouTube Channel.
DeRose says that the Shimano School
seminars were put together to connect their customers and
fishing dans with some of the best anglers in the
industry........
Click here to
read more from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photo
Check out Shimano North America
Fishing Facebook for April 27 workshop....
click here
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#longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#portagedessioux
SEE OUR BOATS
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LONGSHOT
TIKI BAR 2021 BAND & EVENT SCHEDULE
Longshot Tiki Bar
Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 3 PM – 7 PM
Soulard Island Dudes
play
all your favorite "Floribbean" (Jimmy Buffet style) and
Caribbean (Bob Morley style) hits, along with original songs!
Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 3 PM - 7 Pm
The
GTB Band
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
April 13
Here what's happening at 3rd Chute II.
We are finally getting
our new parking lot going to be awesome also we are pouring
a 1800 sq.ft˛ patio out back adding to some bigger venues
and more space Plus don't forget our shuttle bus will be
taking off 1st June and will be going to all 3 bars
including Grafton where you can barhop will post details
here pretty soon it will run all day Saturday and Sunday on
a schedule And I almost forgot 3rd chute west in West Alton
is coming along really good gonna be a great addition can't
wait to get open
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
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 mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 28 - May 12... click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
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
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
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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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Reopening Saturday, May 1, 2021
We OPEN this weekend
ON SATURDAY, MAY 1
Open Saturday and Sunday at 11am, with live music all
weekend!!
SATURDAY: Soulard Island Dudes 3-7pm
SUNDAY: The GTB Band 3-7pm
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
April 5
Dredging Update:
Dock 5 dredging is complete. This dock is one of the hardest
docks to move and to dredge. Because there is no room to
bring the barge into the area all the dredge mud must be
dumped into a dump truck. It was then dumped at the front of
the harbor by the road. When it is dry enough it will be
spread out and grass seed will be planted!
Happy Spring!
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
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
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
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2,
2021
Spring Ice Breaker!
FINALLY!!!! JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST OFFICIAL WEEKEND OF
2021!!! April 30-May 2 we hope you’ll make our way to Two
Rivers Marina to celebrate the new boating season. Friday
evening we encourage everyone to socialize and get
reacquainted with your neighbors on the docks and in the
campground. The fire pit has plenty of wood, Fatboys will be
serving up good food and drinks. WELCOME to your River Home!
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Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
New restaurant opening soon....
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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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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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 |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Opening
Friday, May 1, 2021
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Opening Soon |
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TUESDAY
27
April
2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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One Picture Is Worth A 1,000
Words
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day..... was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group by Josh Major
Island Teeter
Totter
Happy Monday!
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River
Dawgs
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photos of the Day..... were posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group by Brandi Wilson !
It's River Dawg
"Harlow"
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
click here
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Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Pickett Hastings
Passing through Pool 26 in 2016
Click to
pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2016.....was
sent to us by Capt'n Scott Shipman who hails out of harbor Point
yacht Club in the boat...... "Eyevalue."
Bill,
The Pickett Hastings was
traveling through the pool on Sunday. The following is an
article about the Captain, wish we could have had an opportunity
to visit with him....
click here
Scott & Chris Shipman
"Eyevalue"
Harbor Point Yacht Club
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www.RiverBills.com
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
APRIL 21,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water watch phase
IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Zone 25 (Mile 373.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Zone 26 (Mile 241.1 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
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 65 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
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ILLINOIS
RIVER
MILE 59.0 -
SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTIONS and be experienced in high water
operations. High water and drift could
Submerged concrete blocks have been reported in the vicinity
of Mile 59.0, LDB. These underwater obstructions could
impact the left descending
side of the channel. Water depths over the top of these
obstructions is approximately 11 feet, at minimum pool.
These obstructions are
unmarked. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area..
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 8,059 as of 04-27-21....
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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River History....
27
April 1865 in River History
The Steamboat "Sultana" exploded on the Mississippi River, near Memphis,
Tennessee.
The explosion killed 1,700 people. 1450 of them were paroled Union POWs on
their way home after the Civil War..
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Mississippi River At Grafton,
Illinois
The Grafton Ferry Will Reopen
Friday........
The Grafton Ferry is set to begin it's
2021 season on Friday. Over the spring and summer, the
ferry will carry motorists, especially tourists, across the
Mississippi RIver between Grafton and St. Charles County.
Cory Jobe, Great Rivers and Routes
Tourism Bureau President and CEO says that they are hoping
to have the ferry operating seven days a week,. Currently,
the ferry is set to operate on the weekends.
The Grafton Ferry cuts about a half hour
off of the trip from the St. Louis and St. Charles region to
Grafton. For now, the ferry will run from 10 am to 10pm on
Fridays and Saturdays and 8 am to 8 pm on Sundays.........
Click here to
read this news story from altondailynews.com.
With Photo and Audio.
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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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Saturday, May 5, 2021
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River At Portage des Sioux, Mo
Longshot Tiki Bar Opens
Longshot Marina
Reposted from
Longshot Tiki Bar Facebook..
click here
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$1,500 Reward.........
Reposted from
Complete Car & RV Repair Center Facebook..
click here
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Upcoming Events...November 4-7 & November 11-14
OUPV Class
World Wide Marine Training
Chesterfield, Mo
2-long weekend (8-day) OUPV Class in Chesterfield, Mo.
November 4-7 and November 11-14
Call 252-249-2135
Click here for World Wide Marine Training facebook
FYI....
OUPV is
the acronym for
"Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels"
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here Facebook Page..click
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Illinois River At Grafton, Illinois
City Receives Additional FEMA
Assistance........
The City of Grafton has received
additional federal assistance from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, as they recently approved an additional
$115,000 for flood relief related to the historic 2019
flood. This brings the total amount of assistance received
by the city to $230,000.
According to Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin,
the majority of the costs incurred during the 2019 floods
was related to the construction of a floodwall through the
center of town.
FEMA also announced that the City of
Alton would be receiving $3.7 million to assist with repairs
along Riverview Drive and the wall that collapsed following
heavy rainfall in 2019........
Click here to
read this news article from altondailynews.com.
With Photo and Audio
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here Facebook Page..click
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Ohio River Near Louisville, Kentucky
Barge Workers Saved Four Boaters After
Collision........
On April 17th a boat cruising along the Ohio
RIver near Louisville, Kentucky collided with a barge. Four of
the seven passengers were saved by the actions of the barge
crew, who leapt into action following the collision.
According to Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Chief
Doug Recktenwald, four people were rescued by the barge workers
and were taken ashore, where they were transported to the
hospital.
Mark Dougherty is the training manager for
American Commercial Barge Line, and he says that barge crews are
required to train for multiple issues on the water, including
man-overboard scenarios........
Click here to
read this news story frmo kfvs12.com. With
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News
Release From BoatUS
ANNAPOLIS,
Md., April 26, 2021 – The nation’s biggest recreational boating
safety event of the year, National Safe Boating Week, is right
around the corner, May 22–28. The annual event helps remind
boaters to keep boating safety front and center all season long.
How can you be a safety hero aboard your boat? Here are three
tips from the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean
Water.
1. The best life jacket is the one you will wear, meaning one
that’s comfortable. There are many lightweight inflatable life
jackets that fit the bill. Check the jacket’s label to ensure
it’s approved for your type of boating. If the kids are
visiting, don’t be tempted to put a child in an ill-fitting
adult life jacket. The BoatUS Foundation’s Life Jacket Loaner
program for kids offers a free and easy way to
borrow an infant, child or teen life jacket for the day or
weekend with locations at nearly 600 marinas, boat clubs, and
other waterfront locations across the country.
2. Learn from what the U.S. Coast Guard boating safety reports
tell us: Operator inattention, improper lookout, operator
inexperience, excessive speed, and alcohol rank as the top five
primary contributing factors in accidents. This summer,
recreational boaters can focus on these factors by putting down
the cellphone,
practicing using S.C.A.N. procedures to avoid distracted boating,
taking a
free boating safety course, slowing down, and driving more
defensively, especially in congested boating areas. Alcohol use
is the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating
accidents, so save the celebration for after the boat is safely
tied up for the night. Boat operators also need to recognize
they are responsible for the safety of their guests, including
inebriated ones.
3. Remember to wear an engine cutoff switch
if your boat is less than 26-feet, traveling on plane or above
displacement speed. Some exemptions apply to this
new rule went into effect April 1, including if the vessel
has an enclosed helm. Engine cutoff switches can prevent boat
strike injuries after an operator has been ejected from the
vessel or displaced from the helm.
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
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Lake Of The Ozarks
The Bagnell Dam Was Completed 90
Years Ago........
On April 26, 1931, the Bagnell Dam was
put into operation and started generating electricity for
the first time. Several weeks later, on May 30, 1931, the
Lake of the Ozarks was officially opened to boat traffic.
Four months later, workers inside the
Bagnell Dam's powerhouse tripped the switches to generate
current from it's large hydroelectric generators.
High-power lines strung through densely forested hilly
terrain carried power to a feeder station in Wellston and to
present day Park Hills in Missouri's old Lead Belt.
Soon after the lake was opened to boat
traffic, a few rough fishing camps popped up along it's
shores. It would take close to three decades for the 60,000
acre reservoir to become the bustling summer playground it
is now........
Click here to
read this article from stltoday.com.
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
April 13
Here what's happening at 3rd Chute II.
We are finally getting
our new parking lot going to be awesome also we are pouring
a 1800 sq.ft˛ patio out back adding to some bigger venues
and more space Plus don't forget our shuttle bus will be
taking off 1st June and will be going to all 3 bars
including Grafton where you can barhop will post details
here pretty soon it will run all day Saturday and Sunday on
a schedule And I almost forgot 3rd chute west in West Alton
is coming along really good gonna be a great addition can't
wait to get open
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
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 mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 14 - Apr 28... click here
Click here
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"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
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..
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
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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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Reopening Saturday, May 1, 2021
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
April 5
Dredging Update:
Dock 5 dredging is complete. This dock is one of the hardest
docks to move and to dredge. Because there is no room to
bring the barge into the area all the dredge mud must be
dumped into a dump truck. It was then dumped at the front of
the harbor by the road. When it is dry enough it will be
spread out and grass seed will be planted!
Happy Spring!
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
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
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,
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2,
2021
Spring Ice Breaker!
FINALLY!!!! JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST OFFICIAL WEEKEND OF
2021!!! April 30-May 2 we hope you’ll make our way to Two
Rivers Marina to celebrate the new boating season. Friday
evening we encourage everyone to socialize and get
reacquainted with your neighbors on the docks and in the
campground. The fire pit has plenty of wood, Fatboys will be
serving up good food and drinks. WELCOME to your River Home!
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Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
New restaurant opening soon....
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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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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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....
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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 |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Opening
Friday, May 1, 2021
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Opening Soon |
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MONDAY
26
April
2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
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enlarge
The Picture of the Day....... was sent to us by
Connie Pickering
So happy to see boats on the river (especially sailboats). My
friends, the owners of Betty Lou in the foreground and Kay Ann
in the (colorful) background.
See you on the river,
Connie Pickering
s/v Nikawa Sioux Harbor Portage De Sioux
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
click pic to
enlarge
The Picture of the Day....... was sent to us by Mary
Tiemann
Something you don’t see often—The ferry was delivering a bobcat
to the power line area that is being worked on.
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River
Dawgs
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day..... was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group by Josh Sieker
It's River Dawg
"Bonnie"
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
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Facebook..
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Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Sunset Over
Tara Point
Pool 26 of
the Mississippi River
Click to
pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2020.....
What A Sunset
On the Bluffs
Overlooking Grafton
and
The Confluence
of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
APRIL 21,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water watch phase
IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Zone 25 (Mile 373.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Zone 26 (Mile 241.1 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
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 65 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
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ILLINOIS
RIVER
MILE 59.0 -
SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTIONS and be experienced in high water
operations. High water and drift could
Submerged concrete blocks have been reported in the vicinity
of Mile 59.0, LDB. These underwater obstructions could
impact the left descending
side of the channel. Water depths over the top of these
obstructions is approximately 11 feet, at minimum pool.
These obstructions are
unmarked. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area..
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 8,053 as of 04-26-21....
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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River Destinations....
Illinois River At Kampsville,
Illinois
The Pavilion Restaurant Opened For
Fifth Season........
The Pavilion Restaurant officially opened
for what is their fifth season on April 15th, and owners
Debbie and Mark Becker are looking forward to having
customers back in their restaurant and for takeouts.
The Pavilion is located along the
Illinois RIver at 200 S. Second St. in Kampsville, making it
the perfect stop for visitors to Kampsville arriving via car
or boat.
The restaurant is known for their tasty
fish, tenderloins and homemade salad dressings. The menu
also features river-oriented foods such as half pound
burgers, an 8 ounce ribeye sandwich, catfish filets and
fritters and much more.........
Click here to
read this news story from riverbender.com. With
Photos.
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Google maps
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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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Polestar Boating Center
Open to Serve Gas.......
Reposted from
RiverBills Boaters Group Facebook..
click here
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Upcoming Event... Friday - Sunday, April 30 - May 2, 2021
Two Rivers Marina Ice breaker
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo
Reposted from
Two Rivers Marina Marina Facebook..
click here
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Two Rivers Boat Club
Lance Hustedde, Commodore for 2021
TWO RIVERS BOAT CLUB
CONGRATULATIONS to Lance Hustedde, Commodore for 2021! Joy
will be Vice Commodore… power couple for sure! TRM is
excited to work with you guys! Also re-elected were Dave
Barron as Fleet Captain and Marsha Burnett as Secretary
Treasurer. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join the
boat club. The next meeting will be held at the Pavillion on
May 15th at 11:00 am. Lunch is served afterwards for a small
fee and of course Bloody Marys’ are available to purchase.
Reposted from
Two Rivers Marina Marina Facebook..
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Upcoming Event... Saturday, May 1, 2021
Walk For Wildlife
Illinois River at Pere Marquette State Park
Get some RiverBills Swag at the Walk !
Reposted from
Two Rivers Marina Marina Facebook..
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Photo courtesy US Army Corps of Engineers
Mississippi River At Quincy,
Illinois
Corps' New M/V Quincy To Be
Christened Friday........
The latest motor/vessel to be added to
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Rock Island District, the
M/V Quincy will be christened during a public
ceremony scheduled for noon on Friday at Clat Adams
Bicentennial Park.
The public will have an opportunity to
take a closer look at the towboat and learn more about the
Corps' operations by attending a tour which will be
available from 9 am to 4 pm Thursday and following the
christening until 4 pm Friday.
THe M/V Quincy will mainly be used
as a tow vessel for the fleet's new Quad Cities Crane barge,
which is a heavy lift crane used in the maintenance and
repairing of locks and dams. The vessel will be part of the
maintenance fleet at the Mississippi RIver Project Office in
Pleasant Valley, Iowa........
Click here to
read this news report from whig.com. With
Photo.
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Riverboats At The Gateway Arch Now
Hiring........
Full-time and seasonal employment
opportunities are being filled now at the Riverboats at the
Gateway Arch, located along the St. Louis Riverfront below the
Gateway Arch. The job openings include riverboat specific and
culinary positions.
As the 2021 travel and tourism season gets
going, the riverboats are hosting safe, in-person open hiring
events that allow applicants to meet with riverboat leadership,
apply and interview during the event.
Outgoing and customer focused people
interested in a fun working environment along the Mississippi
River should attend one of the in-person hiring events on
Tuesday, April 27th through Saturday, May 1 from 1 to 4 pm
daily........
Click here to
read this news article from riverbender.com. With
Photo.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Mississippi River At Cape
Girardeau, Missouri
Riverfront Market Season Starting
Saturday........
Weather permitting, the Cape Riverfrotn
Market in Cape Girardeau, Missouri will begin it's 10th
season on Saturday in the public parking area on Spanish
Street, south of Independence Street in the city's downtown
district.
Organized and managed by Old Town Cape,
the market will be open on Saturdays from 8 am until noon
through October. This year, the weekly markets will be
larger than ever with booths extending out into Spanish
Street.
Representatives of Old Town Cape will be
on hand every Saturday morning, handing out insulated
beverage coolies and a variety of vegetable, herb and flower
seed packets........
Click here to
read this news story from semissourian.com.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Mark Twain Lake
Corps Suspends Day Use Fees At Mark
Twain Lake........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark
Twain Lake has announced that they will be suspending the
collection of fees at all boat ramps, the John F. Spalding
swimming beach and the David C. Berti shooting range until
further notice. The annual boat ramp passes are not being
issued at this time as well.
Currently, the Corps at Mark Twain Lake
are working to transition to credit/debit card only fee
machines at these areas as the only accepted form of
payment. The old honor vault system with envelopes for cash
collection have already been removed, as cash payments will
no longer be accepted at the lake.
The Corps will issue another press
release when the fee machines are in place and day use fee
collection resumes........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from hannibal.net.
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#boating
#boatlife
#portagedessioux
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
April 13
Here what's happening at 3rd Chute II.
We are finally getting
our new parking lot going to be awesome also we are pouring
a 1800 sq.ft˛ patio out back adding to some bigger venues
and more space Plus don't forget our shuttle bus will be
taking off 1st June and will be going to all 3 bars
including Grafton where you can barhop will post details
here pretty soon it will run all day Saturday and Sunday on
a schedule And I almost forgot 3rd chute west in West Alton
is coming along really good gonna be a great addition can't
wait to get open
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
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 mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 14 - Apr 28... click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
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
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
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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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Reopening Saturday, May 1, 2021
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
April 5
Dredging Update:
Dock 5 dredging is complete. This dock is one of the hardest
docks to move and to dredge. Because there is no room to
bring the barge into the area all the dredge mud must be
dumped into a dump truck. It was then dumped at the front of
the harbor by the road. When it is dry enough it will be
spread out and grass seed will be planted!
Happy Spring!
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
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
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,
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2,
2021
Spring Ice Breaker!
FINALLY!!!! JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST OFFICIAL WEEKEND OF
2021!!! April 30-May 2 we hope you’ll make our way to Two
Rivers Marina to celebrate the new boating season. Friday
evening we encourage everyone to socialize and get
reacquainted with your neighbors on the docks and in the
campground. The fire pit has plenty of wood, Fatboys will be
serving up good food and drinks. WELCOME to your River Home!
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Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
New restaurant opening soon....
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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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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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 |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Opening
Friday, May 1, 2021
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Opening Soon |
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THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN...24, 25
April
2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Sun Pic
click pic to
enlarge
The Picture of the Day....... was sent to us by
Capt'n Tim Crawford
Saturday Sunset
Somewhere between Alton and
Portage. No filters, no enhancement. Pure nature.
Capt Tim Crawford
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Sun Pic
click pic to
enlarge
The Pictures of the Day....... were sent to us by
Tina Bohrer and Capt'n Carl Tiemann
The 521 Boat Club
election of
Admiral Dennis Fischer
at
the Boathouse Saturday Night
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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 Bonfire
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Never Know Who You Are
Going To Run
Into From The River
Sat Pic
click pic to
enlarge
The Picture of the Day....... was taken yesterday
evening at
Bluff City in Alton, IL....
It's Josh
who hails out of Alton Marin in
the
"Lazy E"
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River
Dawgs
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day..... was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group by Jim Purcell
It's River Dawg
"Chloe"
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
click here
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WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT
4-23-21...Friday night Hot Koolaid @7
4-24-21...Saturday Foreplay @7
4-25-21...Sunday Pat Liston @2
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Pink Barges
Click to
pic to play
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2018.....
Mark Newlin, who hails out of Portage des
Sioux, Mo spotted a pink barge yesterday afternoon. He
didn't get a picture of it but sent us the following text
message:
"Tug pushing big bargeline just
passed. Everything normal except for one bright pink barge! It's
heading towards Alton and pinky is on the mo side of line"
Mark
Despite the efforts of multiple people,
we were never able to capture a picture of her, but they are out
there.
Jeffboat manufactured the pink barges for Breast Cancer
Awareness
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Added Sunday
New Approach to Levee Management
Give the River More Room.....
Reposted from
Great Rivers Habitat Alliance Facebook..
click here
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Added Sunday
Missouri River Management
Flooding Solutions Remain
Elusive........
The Flood of 2019 may be long over, but
it is still fresh in the mind of federal and state
officials, as well as landowners near the Missouri River,
who are looking for ways to mitigate flooding in the future.
A community in Northwestern Missouri
thinks that moving levees farther back from the Missouri
River banks, giving it room to swell during rainy years
would be a good solution.
A bipartisan group of legislators from
Missouri and other states along the river believe that the
answer lays with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers using the
authority Congress granted them to reduce flooding along the
lower Missouri River........
Click here to
read this news report from fultonsun.com.
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Added Sunday
Help Wanted
AmeriCorps VISTA: Education Assistant
Missouri River Relief....
Reposted from
Missouri River Relief Facebook..
click here
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River Near New Orleans,
Louisiana
Diverting The River May Save
Receding Coast........
In two year's time, the Mid-Barataria
Diversion, a huge ecosystem engineering experiment 50 years
in the making and costing upwards of $50 billion may finally
come to being.
If all goes to plan, engineers will blow
open a nearby Mississippi River levee, allowing the
Mississippi River to carry sediment and sand from the river
to the bay, where it will be deposited, helping to restore
lost land.
Researchers are predicting that the
diversion could move enough sediment to bury Manhattan
Island under 3 meters of sediment and create at lease 54
square kilometers of new land........
Click here to
read this news article from sciencemag.org. With
Photo.
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
APRIL 21,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water watch phase
IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Zone 25 (Mile 373.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Zone 26 (Mile 241.1 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
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 65 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
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ILLINOIS
RIVER
MILE 59.0 -
SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTIONS and be experienced in high water
operations. High water and drift could
Submerged concrete blocks have been reported in the vicinity
of Mile 59.0, LDB. These underwater obstructions could
impact the left descending
side of the channel. Water depths over the top of these
obstructions is approximately 11 feet, at minimum pool.
These obstructions are
unmarked. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area..
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 8,053 as of 04-25-21....
click here and check it out.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..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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Chicago River At Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Harbor Lock Opened For The
Season........
On April 15th, the Chicago Harbor Lock
opened for the shipping season following a five month
closure, during which crews reconstructed a part of the
north chamber wall. Similar closures are slated to take
place during the next four winters.
These closures are part of a larger
rehabilitation project being carried out because of the age
of the 600 by 80 foot lock, which was constructed between
1936 and 1938 by the Sanitary District of Chicago as part of
the plan to reverse the flow of the Chicago River from
flowing into Lake Michigan to flowing away from it.
Tim Kroll, chief of the U.S> Army Corps
of Engineers, Chicago District says that crews performed
exploratory demolition and interim repairs, and the wall
resurfacing project will continue over the next two wingers,
into the spring of 2024........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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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Upcoming Event... Saturday, June 5, 2020
Con Trios Champagne Brunch
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Reposted from
Alton Marina Facebook..
click here
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Photo courtesy Great Rivers & Routes
Saturday & Sunday... April 24 & 25, 2021
Grafton Riverside Flea Market
Loading Dock
The Loading Dock is host to one of the region's largest flea
markets. Guaranteed treasure-hunting fun through a wide
selection of antiques, crafts, collectibles, and more.
The Riverside Flea Market is held the fourth Saturday and Sunday
of the month, April through October, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Reprinted from Great Rivers and Routes...
click here
Riverside Flea Market website...
click here
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River History....
24 April 2018 in River History
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District shut down the Lower St.
Anthony Falls locks and Dam No.1 to recreational vessel traffic due to high
water flows. The locks remained open to commercial traffic. |
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Illinois Waterways
Waterways Pump $36 Billion Into The
State's Economy........
A study was recently released that looked
at the amount and direction of waterborne freight in
Illinois and helped quantify it's economic impact as well as
offering recommendations of how to better invest in economic
development
THe Illinois Department of Transportation
recently finalized the Illinois Marine Transportation System
Plan and Economic Impact Analysis Study and published it on
their website.
The plan revealed that the marine
transportation industry supports some 166,000 Illinois jobs
and contributes $36 billion to the state's economy. This
accounts for 4 percent of Illinois' Gross State
Product........
Click here to
read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Boat Maintenance
Tips To Avoid Common Springtime
Problems........
Spring has sprung and that means it is time
to pull your boat out from it's wintry slumber and hit the
water, right? Not so fast, Mr./Mrs. Boater. There are many
things involved in preparing a boat to get out on the water not
only for the sake of the vessel, but for the safety of those
onboard as well.
BoatUS has put together an article that goes
over the five most common boat failure claims, and how to avoid
them.......
Click here to
read this article from boatus.com. With
Photos.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Friday, April 30, 2021
Grafton Ferry
Scheduled to Re-Open at the End of the Month....
The Calhoun Ferry Company informed RiverBills.com that the
Grafton Ferry is tentatively scheduled to start
running on April 30.
Check out the Grafton Ferry website...
click here
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#longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#portagedessioux
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
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Lake Of The Ozarks
LOTO's Waterfront Hotspots Open
This Spring........
THe weather is getting warmer and the
level of the Lake of the Ozarks is on the rise and that
means that most boaters are free to launch their boats and
head out to their favorite watering holes.
During the winter months, many of the
lakefront hotspots close. LakeExpo.com has come up with a
list every restaurant and watering hole on the water showing
when they will be open in the spring........
Click here to
read more from lakeexpo.com. With
Photos.
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
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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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
April 13
Here what's happening at 3rd Chute II.
We are finally getting
our new parking lot going to be awesome also we are pouring
a 1800 sq.ft˛ patio out back adding to some bigger venues
and more space Plus don't forget our shuttle bus will be
taking off 1st June and will be going to all 3 bars
including Grafton where you can barhop will post details
here pretty soon it will run all day Saturday and Sunday on
a schedule And I almost forgot 3rd chute west in West Alton
is coming along really good gonna be a great addition can't
wait to get open
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
4-23-21...Fri night Hot Koolaid @7
4-24-21...Saturday Foreplay @7
4-25-21...Sunday Pat Liston @2
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
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 mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 14 - Apr 28... click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
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
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
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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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Reopening Saturday, May 1, 2021
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
April 5
Dredging Update:
Dock 5 dredging is complete. This dock is one of the hardest
docks to move and to dredge. Because there is no room to
bring the barge into the area all the dredge mud must be
dumped into a dump truck. It was then dumped at the front of
the harbor by the road. When it is dry enough it will be
spread out and grass seed will be planted!
Happy Spring!
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
THIS WEEKEND...
Friday & Saturday live music at RT Pregame Patio!
🎤 Friday April 23rd
The Rusty Tomcats join the pregame patio lineup for the
first time
🎤 Saturday April 24th
Kenny Lee Hall makes a return for a night of good music
Patio opens at 5pm
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
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
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
.
Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
New restaurant opening soon....
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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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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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 |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Opening
Friday, May 1, 2021
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Opening Soon |
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FRIDAY
23
April
2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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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
Thursday Ride
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River
Dawgs
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day..... was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group by Jay Kish
It's River Dawgs
"Leo" and
"Shady"
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
click here
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WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT
4-23-21...Friday night Hot Koolaid @7
4-24-21...Saturday Foreplay @7
4-25-21...Sunday Pat Liston @2
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryear's Pic of
the Day
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Thanks For The
Memories
Kinder's
Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to enlarge
YesterYears Picture of this Day in
2020 .....
was an oldie taken by Captain George Shindel in 2006.
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
APRIL 21,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water watch phase
IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Zone 25 (Mile 373.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Zone 26 (Mile 241.1 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
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 65 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
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ILLINOIS
RIVER
MILE 59.0 -
SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTIONS and be experienced in high water
operations. High water and drift could
Submerged concrete blocks have been reported in the vicinity
of Mile 59.0, LDB. These underwater obstructions could
impact the left descending
side of the channel. Water depths over the top of these
obstructions is approximately 11 feet, at minimum pool.
These obstructions are
unmarked. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area..
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 8,047
as of 04-23-21....
click here and check it out.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..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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Mississippi River At Alton,
Illinois
FEMA Approved Funding For Riverview
Wall Repairs........
Officials recently announced that funding
for the Alton Riverview Wall repair has been approved by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency as part of the 2019
disaster declaration.
Bob Barnhart, the City of Alton Public
Works Director says that it is a relief to get the funding
for the damages to the Riverview Wall. Barnhart added that
they are eager to get the wall restored back to per-disaster
condition.
FEMA has approved work totaling
$5,012,240, of which FEMA will reimburse the City of Alton
$3,759,186, A mitigation project costing $581,532, that
will prevent future re-occurrences is included in the
funding. That project involves the installation of a
stormwater collection and diversion system........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.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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Help Wanted
Lake Center Marina....
Reprinted from Lake
Center Marina Facebook...
click here
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Help Wanted
Pere Marquette Lodge &
Conference Center....
Reprinted from Pere
Marquette Lodge & Conference Center...
click here
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Quimby's 2021 Photo Contest....
Reprinted from
Quimby's....
click here
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2021 Blessing of the Fleet
T-Shirts......
Reposted from
Blessing of the Fleet Facebook..
click here
Check out the 2021 Blessing of the
Fleet website too..
click here
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River History....
23 April 1904 in River History
The first trolley crossed the Old St. Charles Bridge carrying dignitaries.
Construction on the bridge began in August, 1902 with the sinking of the
piers. Construction was completed in the spring of 1904 in time for the
world's fair in St. Louis. The bridge was a combination highway and
streetcar bridge. The streetcar station at the western terminus of the
bridge still stands at 2nd and Adams in St. Charles. It was operated as toll
by the St. Charles and St. Louis County Bridge Company until December 1931.
At that time it was incorporated in the state highway system as part of U.S.
Route 40. Tolls and trolleys ceased in January 1932
Source
Wikipedia |
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Ohio River Near Louisville, Kentucky
Belle Of Louisville Cruising Despite Financial
Shortfalls........
The 107 year old Belle of Louisville is once again
plying the Ohio River, however, the steamer's operators say
that without additional funding in the amount of $4.1
million spread over the next five years, continuing
operations will be difficult.
Belle of Louisville CEO Krista Snider recently
presented a request for funding to the Louisville Metro
Council budget committee meeting, which included $725,000 in
emergency funding for the year, in addition to the $528,000
the council previously earmarked for the 2020-21 fiscal
year.
$201,000 of the requested emergency relief is due to
shipyard-related labor costs, which are not able to be
booked to the capital budget. Snider says that the
Department of Homeland Security requires watches to be kept
24 hours per day. An additional $525,000 in losses was due
to COVID-19........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net. With
Photo.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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River Destinations: Chicago
Take A Fireboat Tour Of The Chicago
River, Lake Michigan........
The Fred A Busse, also known as Engine
41 is a former fireboat that served Chicago from 1937 to
1981. At one time, Engine 41 was the largest diesel
powered fireboat in the world, and it responded to many
emergencies, including huge fires along the Chicago River.
These days, the Fred A Busse is owned
by two Navy Veterans and friends who have converted the fireboat
into a tour boat. There is a small museum on board that
features artifacts and photos of the vessel in action during
it's years of service.
The Fred A. Busse offers many cruises,
including sunset and fireworks cruises, but the Historical and
Architectural Cruise starts on Lake Michigan before traversing
the Chicago Locks onto the Chicago River, where passengers will
get an up-close look at the breathtaking Chicago skyline........
Click here to
read more from onlyinyourstate.com. With
Photos.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Boat Retailer
MarineMax Posts Record Second
Quarter........
Following on the heels of their most
profitable fourth quarter and fiscal year, MarineMax
continued the upward trend with a record second quarter,
posting a 70 percent increase in revenue, going from $214
million to $523.1 million, compared to the second quarter of
2020.
MarineMax posted a 45 percent increase in
same-store sales during the second quarter of 2021,
primarily driven by an increase in the comparable new units
sold.
Net income and earnings per diluted share
increased sevenfold to 38.9 million and $1.68 respectively.
During the six month period that ended on March 31, revenue
was up 52 percent to $935 million, with a 33 percent
increase in same-store sales........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
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#longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#portagedessioux
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
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LONGSHOT
TIKI BAR 2021 BAND & EVENT SCHEDULE
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Longshot Tiki Bar
Longshot Marina
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo
New Band Schedule !
1st Band Saturday, May 1st
Reposted from
Longshot Tiki Bar Facebook..
click here
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
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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Lake Of The Ozarks
The Spring In-Water Boat Show........
While Trolling The Internet.... We reeled in
a photo gallery from last weekend's annual Lake of the Ozarks
Spring In-Water Boat Show hosted by Dog Days....
Click here to
check out these photos from lakeexpo.com.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
April 13
Here what's happening at 3rd Chute II.
We are finally getting
our new parking lot going to be awesome also we are pouring
a 1800 sq.ft˛ patio out back adding to some bigger venues
and more space Plus don't forget our shuttle bus will be
taking off 1st June and will be going to all 3 bars
including Grafton where you can barhop will post details
here pretty soon it will run all day Saturday and Sunday on
a schedule And I almost forgot 3rd chute west in West Alton
is coming along really good gonna be a great addition can't
wait to get open
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
4-23-21...Fri night Hot Koolaid @7
4-24-21...Saturday Foreplay @7
4-25-21...Sunday Pat Liston @2
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
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 mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 14 - Apr 28... click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
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
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
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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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Reopening Saturday, May 1, 2021
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
April 5
Dredging Update:
Dock 5 dredging is complete. This dock is one of the hardest
docks to move and to dredge. Because there is no room to
bring the barge into the area all the dredge mud must be
dumped into a dump truck. It was then dumped at the front of
the harbor by the road. When it is dry enough it will be
spread out and grass seed will be planted!
Happy Spring!
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
THIS WEEKEND...
Friday & Saturday live music at RT Pregame Patio!
🎤 Friday April 23rd
The Rusty Tomcats join the pregame patio lineup for the
first time
🎤 Saturday April 24th
Kenny Lee Hall makes a return for a night of good music
Patio opens at 5pm
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
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
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
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Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
New restaurant opening soon....
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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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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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 |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Opening
Friday, May 1, 2021
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Opening Soon |
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THURSDAY
22
April
2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Yacht Club of St. Louis
1935 Grebe
"NAIDA"
click pic to
enlarge
click pic to play
video
The Pictures of the Day....... were posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Jeff Digman of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
After 5 months
of hard work
the 1935 Grebe all wood
yacht "NAIDA"
is finally back in
the water.
Jeff
RiveBill says... Wow. Thanks Jeff for letting us repost
your photos
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Here is a couple of photos of her when she was at Grafton Harbor
last November
She
reportedly once belonged to Humphrey Bogart!
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enlarge
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Wednesday Evening Rain
The Pictures of the Day.......
The Boathouse Food and Deck WebCam
Mississippi River on Dardenne Slough UMR 222.2
Go to
www.RiverWebCams.com
for the last 10 pictures from the
above camera!
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Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day..... was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group by Dave Hill
It's River Dawg
"Ole Cooper"
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
click here
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Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's Pic of
the Day
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Pool 24 of the Mississippi River
Two
Rivers Boat Club
click pic to enlarge
YesterYears Picture of this Day in
2008 .....
were sent to us by Capt'n Ed Shahan of Boat Nuts Brokerage fame
Two Rivers Marina
Boat Club Meeting
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
APRIL 21,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water watch phase
IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Zone 25 (Mile 373.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Zone 26 (Mile 241.1 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
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 65 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
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ILLINOIS
RIVER
MILE 59.0 -
SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTIONS and be experienced in high water
operations. High water and drift could
Submerged concrete blocks have been reported in the vicinity
of Mile 59.0, LDB. These underwater obstructions could
impact the left descending
side of the channel. Water depths over the top of these
obstructions is approximately 11 feet, at minimum pool.
These obstructions are
unmarked. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area..
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.
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need a couple of RiverBills.com stickers ?
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Mail it to:
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Arch Lights To Go Dark Next
Month........
Next month, the Gateway Arch will look a
bit different at nighttime, as the National Park Service
will be leaving the lights off at the Arch from May 1 - 14
because of bird migration.
Tarona Armstrong, Deputy Superintendent,
Gateway Arch National Park says that after spending the
winter months in the south, birds will be making their way
home, and each migration season, spring and fall, they turn
off the upwards lighting on the Arch's exterior to avoid
possibly disorienting the birds migrating at night.
The exterior lighting will be turned back
on starting on the evening of May 15th. THe lights were
previously turned off in September 2020........
Click here to
read this news story from ksdk.com.
With Video.
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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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It's Time To Get Back Out On The
Water
A Reminder of What Boat Whistles
Mean....
"Boat
Whistles"
1 SHORT: I am directing my course to
starboard (right) for a port to port passing
2 SHORT: I am directing my course to port (left) for a
starboard to starboard passing
5 or MORE SHORT BLASTS – Sounded Rapidly means DANGER!
1 PROLONGED: Vessel leaving dock
3 SHORT: Vessel moving astern
1 PROLONGED – Sounded Once a Minute: Vessel moving in fog
1 SHORT, 1 PROLONGED, 1 SHORT: Vessel at anchor in fog
3 PROLONGED and 2 SHORT Salute
1 PROLONGED and 2 SHORT: Captain Salute - "Howdy"
Posted to RiverBills Facebook by
Michael Coyle in
2017
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Food Pantry Donation......
Reposted from
Con Trios Yacht Club Facebook..
click here
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River History....
22
April 2010 in River History
At Dam 25 near Winfield, Mo a large steel dam gate some 100-feet long, failed
when the chain mechanism that raises and lowers it broke at its connection
point. The failure was attributed to a faulty mechanical-electric limit
switch. It occurred while lock maintenance personnel were lubricating the
dam’s gate chains.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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State Record Sucker
Missouri Dept of Conservation.......
Reprinted from Missouri Department of COnservation Facebook...
click here
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State Record Sucker
Missouri Dept of Conservation.......
Reprinted from Missouri Department of COnservation Facebook...
click here
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Boating Legislation
American Boating Congress Starts
Wednesday........
The recreational boating industry's annual
legislative advocacy evemt, the American Boating Congress, will
begin on Wednesday, April 21, and will continue through
Thursday, April 22. Registration is still open for the virtual
event, which will run from 1:30 pm to 3 pm, Eastern Time.
Wednesday's agenda will include an opening
statement from National Marine Manufacturers Association
president Frank Hugelmeyer, who will discuss the state of the
recreational boating industry and the NMMA's legislative agenda.
The National Marine Manufactures Association
senior vice president of government and legal affairs Nicole
Vasilaros will discuss policy updates and remarks from the
Offices of Outdoor Recreation and others will follow........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Carlyle Lake
Go Sailing With Carlyle Sailing
Association........
Whether you are an experienced sailor or
interested in learning how to sail, the Carlyle Sailing
Association has just what you need to get out onto the water.
If you are new to sailing, Carlyle Sailing
Association, a not-for-profit sailing organization, can help get
you on the water. According to Ted Beier, a member of the CSA
board of directors and race program director, you don't have to
own a boat or know how to sail.
Beier adds that CSA can supply a boat and
teach you how to sail. He says that they can get you started,
and then you will be ready to enjoy sailing on your own.
Carlyle Lake is approximately an hour east of
St. Louis and is reportedly one of the best sailing lakes in the
Midwest, offering great sailing for newbies and old salts
alike.......
Click here to
read this news article from stltoday.com.
With Photo and Video.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Boat Gear Manufacturer
Mercury Marine Expanding VesselView
Capabilities.........
Mercury Marine recently announced that
they have increased the access to VesselView functionality
with the release of SmartCraft Connect, which allows users
to view information about SmartCraft compatible engines on
Garmin and Raymarine multifunction displays.
Mercury says that the system will post
data such as engine rpm,. fuel flow, oil temperature, trim
and much more. SmartConnect can monitor up to four engines
at the same time.
Rob Hackbarth, SmartCraft product
category director says that the VesselView system which is
now available to Garmin and Raymarine users through
SmartCraft Connect monitors everything and will alert the
user in the event of an issue........
Click here to
read this news report frmo tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photos.
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#longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#portagedessioux
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LONGSHOT
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Longshot Tiki Bar
Longshot Marina
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo
New Band Schedule !
1st Band Saturday, May 1st
Reposted from
Longshot Tiki Bar Facebook..
click here
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
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 Cruising
News
Viking Offering More
Mississippi River Cruises........
Cruise provider Viking recently
announced that their new 2024 Mississippi River cruises were now
on sale. In August 2022, the Viking Mississippi will
debut and will cruise the Mississippi River from New Orleans,
Louisiana to St. Paul, Minnesota.
Viking's first U.S. river cruises
have been highly anticipated since they were announced in April
2020, and several cruises have sold out through the 2023 sailing
season, prompting the company to start booking 2024 sailing
dates.
Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking
says that they are pleased with the continued support and
response from loyal guests and partners prior to the new
Mississippi RIver sailings. He adds that they are looking
forward to beginning Mississippi River voyages........
Click here to read this news article from
cruiseindustrynews.com. With Photo.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
April 13
Here what's happening at 3rd chuteII We are finally getting
our new parking lot going to be awesome also we are pouring
a 1800 sq.ft˛ patio out back adding to some bigger venues
and more space Plus don't forget our shuttle bus will be
taking off 1st June and will be going to all 3 bars
including Grafton where you can barhop will post details
here pretty soon it will run all day Saturday and Sunday on
a schedule And I almost forgot 3rd chute west in West Alton
is coming along really good gonna be a great addition can't
wait to get open
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Mike Mattews Project
at 7 Friday evening doors open at 11 am.
Saturday Mike Matthews solo 2-5 doors open at 11.
Saturday @7 Rock Bottom Band
Sunday R&N @2
Foodies: new pizza #onelove
Pork Steak dinners
And pasta favorites
Love your face hope to see you on the river
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
2-26-21
Golden Eagle Ferry has reopened.
Winfield Ferry is closed
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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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
Saturday, April 17, 2021
CTYC Trivia Night
American Legion Post 312
2500 Raymond Drive, Saint Charles, MO 63301
Click here for event info
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 mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 14 - Apr 28... click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
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
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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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
Reopening Friday, May 28, 2021
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
April 5
Dredging Update:
Dock 5 dredging is complete. This dock is one of the hardest
docks to move and to dredge. Because there is no room to
bring the barge into the area all the dredge mud must be
dumped into a dump truck. It was then dumped at the front of
the harbor by the road. When it is dry enough it will be
spread out and grass seed will be planted!
Happy Spring!
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
THIS WEEKEND...
Friday & Saturday live music at RT Pregame Patio!
🎤 Friday April 23rd
The Rusty Tomcats join the pregame patio lineup for the
first time
🎤 Saturday April 24th
Kenny Lee Hall makes a return for a night of good music
Patio opens at 5pm
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
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,
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Winter Hours
Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm
Saturday................. 9am - 1pm
Sunday & Monday... Closed
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
April 15, 2021
Two Rivers Boat Club meeting this Saturday at 11:00 am...if
you're not a member yet..please join us and sign up...
Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
New restaurant opening soon....
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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More Things
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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....
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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....
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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 |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Opening
Friday, May 1, 2021
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Opening Soon |
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WEDNESDAY
21
April
2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day....... were sent to us by
Dorothy Miller who hails out of Portage des Sioux, MO
Hi Bill,
What a wild Tuesday! Wind, snow, Pelicans everywhere,
Pelicans gone, Sun comes out and of course an Awesome sunset!!
Cant wait till we can ALL see such live from the WATER!!
Dorothy
RiverBill says....
Yes Indeed..... What a wild ride yesterday was and
as the song
says....
Every
Picture Tells A Story
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Mississippi
River at Kimmswick, Mo
Delta Queen Landing Update
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day....... was sent to us Claudia
Burris who hails out of Hoppie's Marina in Kimmswick, Mo.
Hi Bill,
Here’s a shot of the new landing they are building in Kimmswick
for the Delta Queen. Not quite sure how that’s going to work
when the water goes down! Rumor has it The American Queen is
going to stop by on its route as well.
See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
Hoppie’s Marina Correspondent
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News Article from April
20, 2021
Mississippi River At Kimmswick,
Missouri
Landing Dock Completed At Kimmswick........
Neal Breitweiser, the executive director of
the Jefferson County Port Authority, reports that the new boat
landing dock at Kimmswick Missouri has been completed.
Kimmswick is the official homeport of the Delta Queen steamboat.
The Kimmswick City Board has voted to pave a
street connecting the dock to downtown Kimmswick. The project
will also include making upgrades to landscaping in the
frontage.
The Port of Kimmswick has also been in talks
with other river cruise operators, including the American
Queen and the Gateway Arch Riverboat Cruises of St. Louis
about adding historic Kimmswick to their itineraries........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Chili Dog Day
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The Pictures of the Day....... were sent to us by
Capt'n Paul Geiser
Bill,
I try to thank the service guys
at Yacht Club every so often with chili dogs on the dock.
These were taken today, had a great day for chili dogs.
This is my grandson, Jack. It’s always a great gesture to
thank the service team, Jeff and his team do an excellent
job!
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The River Dawg Photo of the Day..... was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group by Jake Erlinger
It's River Dawg
"Willow"
and her
master... Jake
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Lake Havasu,
Arizona
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group
by Jake Jen Ziegler.
RiverBills
sticker sighting.
93°
and Sunny today at Lake Havasu.
Boating on Fred
Smith’s Nordic Flam
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
From
Wikipedia:
Lake Havasu
is a large reservoir formed by Parker Dam on the Colorado River,
on the border between San Bernardino County, California and La
Paz County, Arizona. Lake Havasu City sits on the Arizona
(eastern) side of the lake with its Californian counterpart of
Havasu Lake directly across the lake. The reservoir has an
available capacity of 619,400 acre feet (764,000,000 m3). The
concrete arch dam was built by the United States Bureau of
Reclamation between 1934 and 1938. The lake's primary purpose is
to store water for pumping into two aqueducts. Prior to the dam
construction, the area was home to the Mojave Indians. The lake
was named (in 1939) after the Mojave word for blue.[1] In the
early 19th century, it was frequented by beaver trappers.
Spaniards also began to mine the areas along the river.
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Events..
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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's Pic of
the Day
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"Some Beach"
on Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
click pic to enlarge
YesterYears Picture of this Day in
2017 .....
Capt'n Carl Tiemann who hails out of Camp Carl on Wilson Road
Slough of the Mississippi River.
Getting the Fire
Going
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
APRIL 14,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water watch phase
IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2),
Zone 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9),
Zone 22 (Mile 324.8 – Mile 301.2),
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4) and
Zone 25 (Mile 373.3 – Mile 241.4).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on
prevailing conditions, to minimize wake damage to personal
property. Towboat operators should be experienced in high
water operations,
exercise caution in all passing and meeting situations and
be mindful of all charted bridge navigational clearances.
Down-streaming operations
are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose navigation
obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off station, so
remain cautious while
transiting.
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE
206.0 - ADRIFT BOAT DOCK
An adrift boat dock has been reported in the vicinity of
Mile 206.0, RDB, as of p.m., April 12, 2021. The boat dock
is described as approximately 8 feet by 12 feet, with a roof
on top. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
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 65 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
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ILLINOIS
RIVER
MILE 59.0 -
SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTIONS and be experienced in high water
operations. High water and drift could
Submerged concrete blocks have been reported in the vicinity
of Mile 59.0, LDB. These underwater obstructions could
impact the left descending
side of the channel. Water depths over the top of these
obstructions is approximately 11 feet, at minimum pool.
These obstructions are
unmarked. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area..
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high
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).
All towboat operators should use caution, minimize wake
where possible be experienced. Exercise caution during
down-streaming operations and be aware of bridge clearances.
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 8,039 members as of
04-21-21.......
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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Mississippi River At Alton,
Illinois
Riverview Dr. Repairs Await FEMA
Decision.........
The discussions between the City Alton
and the Federal Emergency Management Agency continues, as
the City is looking to get reimbursed some of the cost of
repairing the wall and road as well as the surrounding area,
noting that it was heavy rainfall that caused the issue.
According to Alton Public Works Director
Bob Barnhart, the FEMA process is slow. He adds that he
area is still closed off to the public and is being
monitored for any changes in stability.
Barnhart said that if FEMA doesn't come
through, there are still other options the city pursue to
get the area repaired........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from altondailynews.com. With
Photo and Audio
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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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Upcoming Event...Thursday 22 April 2021
Lewis & Clark Boathouse & Museum
FOX2 Fly-Over ......
Reposted from
Lewis & Clark Boathouse & Museum Facebook..
click here
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Con Trios yacht Club
Pizza FundRaiser......
Reposted from
Con Trios Yacht Club Facebook..
click here
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World Wide Marine Training
Summer, Fall and Winter Classes
Reprinted from World Wide marine Training Facebook...
click here
Click here for Website
Phone: (866) 249-2135
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River
History....
21 April 2020 in River History
The Priest at St. Mary's parish in Alton, IL prayed to Our Lady of the
Rivers to hold back corona virus.
Source KMOX NewsRadio 1120 |
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
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Mississippi River At Granite City,
Illinois
America's Central Port Has Upgraded
Buildings........
America's Central Port, located in Granite
City, Illinois, just upstream from St. Louis has renovated and
upgraded two of their buildings for potential commercial
tenants. Both of the buildings are relics of the site's past
history as a military complex.
Alex Burkhart, director of strategic
marketing and economic outreach for the port said that after
undergoing an extensive evaluation, both buildings were
determined to be worth renovating.
Building 202 was a former U.S. Army Steam
Plant, and prior to this round of renovations ha had asbestos
and lead containing materials removed, as well as a new roof and
interior demolition. Building 203 was a former locomotive
repair shop, and recently underwent Phase 1 reconstruction that
included roof replacement, structural repairs and other
improvements........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Boating Legislation
American Boating Congress Starts
Wednesday........
The recreational boating industry's annual
legislative advocacy evemt, the American Boating Congress, will
begin on Wednesday, April 21, and will continue through
Thursday, April 22. Registration is still open for the virtual
event, which will run from 1:30 pm to 3 pm, Eastern Time.
Wednesday's agenda will include an opening
statement from National Marine Manufacturers Association
president Frank Hugelmeyer, who will discuss the state of the
recreational boating industry and the NMMA's legislative agenda.
The National Marine Manufactures Association
senior vice president of government and legal affairs Nicole
Vasilaros will discuss policy updates and remarks from the
Offices of Outdoor Recreation and others will follow........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Mississippi River At Quincy, Illinois
Next Step In Riverfront Development
Process Revealed.........
Officials in Quincy say that now that the
Quincy Riverfrotn Master Plan has been approved at the county
and city level, there are some ambitious plans they are hoping
to roll out by next summer.
Chuck Bevelheimer , Quincy's Planning and
Development Director says that the idea is to wait for the
approval of the Quincy Park District Board, who will be voting
on the master plan next month.
Once the Quincy Park District Board gives
their approval, the Quincy Riverfront Master Plan will go before
the Illinois Department of Transportation as well as potential
donors.........
Click here to
read this news article from whig.com. With
Photo.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Friday, April 30, 2021
Grafton Ferry
Scheduled to Re-Open at the End of the Month....
The Calhoun Ferry Company informed RiverBills.com that the
Grafton Ferry is tentatively scheduled to start
running on April 30.
Check out the Grafton Ferry website...
click here
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#longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#portagedessioux
SEE OUR BOATS
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MIKE'S
LAROSA BAR 2021 BAND & EVENT SCHEDULE
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May 1st, 8th and 15th, 2021
Boating ABC's Class
Land of Lincoln Power Squadron
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
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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Lake Of The Ozarks
MarineMax Hosting Wake for Warriors
Event........
This summer, MarineMax will be hosting
injured military Veterans at the Lake of the Ozarks for a
special event presented by Wake for Warriors, whose goal is to
connect with injured Veterans by sharing their passion for wake
and water sports.
Their intention is to help heal the emotional
and psychological wounds of military Veterans and their
families. The LOTO Wake for Warriors event is scheduled for July
21 - 25.
MarineMax General Manager Dale Law says that
their partnership with Wake for Warriors offers them the chance
to help connect people with their "water gene", but also assist
with the healing process for those who have served out
country........
Click here to
read this news story from lakeexpo.com. With
Photo.
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
April 13
Here what's happening at 3rd chuteII We are finally getting
our new parking lot going to be awesome also we are pouring
a 1800 sq.ft˛ patio out back adding to some bigger venues
and more space Plus don't forget our shuttle bus will be
taking off 1st June and will be going to all 3 bars
including Grafton where you can barhop will post details
here pretty soon it will run all day Saturday and Sunday on
a schedule And I almost forgot 3rd chute west in West Alton
is coming along really good gonna be a great addition can't
wait to get open
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Mike Mattews Project
at 7 Friday evening doors open at 11 am.
Saturday Mike Matthews solo 2-5 doors open at 11.
Saturday @7 Rock Bottom Band
Sunday R&N @2
Foodies: new pizza #onelove
Pork Steak dinners
And pasta favorites
Love your face hope to see you on the river
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
2-26-21
Golden Eagle Ferry has reopened.
Winfield Ferry is closed
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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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
Saturday, April 17, 2021
CTYC Trivia Night
American Legion Post 312
2500 Raymond Drive, Saint Charles, MO 63301
Click here for event info
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 mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 14 - Apr 28... click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
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
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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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
Reopening Friday, May 28, 2021
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
April 5
Dredging Update:
Dock 5 dredging is complete. This dock is one of the hardest
docks to move and to dredge. Because there is no room to
bring the barge into the area all the dredge mud must be
dumped into a dump truck. It was then dumped at the front of
the harbor by the road. When it is dry enough it will be
spread out and grass seed will be planted!
Happy Spring!
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
Everybody’s working for
the weekend! .. IT’S HERE!
See you on the patio!
Fri....April 16..
Anthony Russo
Sat.. April 17...Lucy
Switalski
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
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,
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Winter Hours
Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm
Saturday................. 9am - 1pm
Sunday & Monday... Closed
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
April 15, 2021
Two Rivers Boat Club meeting this Saturday at 11:00 am...if
you're not a member yet..please join us and sign up...
Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
and an in-ground pool by mid-summer 2021. |
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
New restaurant opening soon....
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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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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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Opening
Friday, May 28, 2021
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Being rebuilt
in new location |
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