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It's
the Weekend
Sat,
Sun ..23, 24 Sept 2017
Over 86 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing
e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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River Dawg
Sun Pic
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The Picture of the
Day.... was sent to
us by Terrie Tiemann
Bill,
This is a true River Dawg !
Tobie
Terrie
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The Girls of
Grafton Harbor
Sat Pic
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The Pictures of the
Day....
were sent to us by Jan DeSherlia of Grafton Harbor
Girls of Grafton Harbor, Mackenzie and Tammy from Kenzie Lou
organized a paint and wine party at the ARRR Bar tonight!! We
had an amazing time!! We have promised the river gals we would
do it again!!
We will post in on RiverBills the next time, so that you can all
join us!!
Big River Hugs!!
Jan
Grafton Harbor
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Weekend
Entertainment
Fri.. Jennifer
Thompson Duo.. 7pm
Sat..Bill Roemer
..2pm
Sat..Steamboat
Willie..7pm
Sun..Pat Liston..3pm
Website..
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Facebook..
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor Facebook
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Grafton Harbor's website
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Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
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Reserve your space now!
Limited space available for the Rat Run weekend. RV spots
are $125.00 for weekend, tent camping $50.00 for weekend and
boat slips are $50.00 per night with some under cover docks
available. Riverrooms are completely sold out.
Make reservations by calling
636.899.0903
My River Home
website &
facebook
Longshot Saloon
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The Cabana at the La Rosa
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MRH Yacht Club
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2017 Event
/ Band Schedule...
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Sat Pic
2015 Dream Trip
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pic to enlarge
The
Pictures of YesterYear's in
2015.... were sent to us by Capt. Tim Crawford
Bill,
Brother and sister, Bruce and Elaine from California were at
Alton marina Tuesday preparing to launch their home made
houseboat which they towed here from California to start their
dream trip down the Mississippi River from Alton to Mobile.
I'm sure they will have a great adventure!
Capt. Tim Crawford
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Alton Marina
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SPECIAL"
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 National
Weather Service
River Levels Graphs / Flood Warnings
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Mississippi River
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Page...
Alton, IL to Guttenberg, IA....
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Grafton
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Hardin
LaGrange
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Missouri River
St. Charles, Mo
Washington,
Mo
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LOUIS DISTRICT, RIVER & RESERVOIR DAILY REPORT.
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to activate map from
NOAA's
National Weather Service website then click on gauge location for current
river levels, river forecast and flood
watches, warnings and advisories.
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Sat, Sun.. Sep 23,
24.. Po'Boy Festival
Sat.
Sept 23
Jake
Weber & the Lonesome Drifters 7PM~11PM
Sun.
Sept 24
Neil
Salsich 2PM~6PM
Monday: CLOSED Tuesday-
Friday: 11- 1 AM
Saturday: 11- 2AM, Sunday: 11- 12 AM
FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
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River News
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ADDED SUNDAY
Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois
11th
Annual Great Mississippi River Clean Up Was Saturday........
Saturday, 78
volunteers turned out to participate in the 11th Annual
Mississippi Earthtones Festival's Great Mississippi River Clean
Up.
The Sierra
Club teamed up with the Missouri River Relief, Beasley Fish
Brothers, Brent Pregracke, the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency and Illinois American Water to make the clean up
possible.
The
volunteers participating in the Great Mississippi River Clean Up
worked on cleaning the river and island shorelines downstream
from the Melvin Price Lock and Dam........
Click here to read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
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Photo courtesy US Coat Guard
ADDED SUNDAY
Mississippi River At Downtown St. Louis, Missouri
Search
On For Possible Person In The River.........
On Saturday,
the U.S. Coast Guard was searching for a possible person in the
Upper Mississippi River near Mile Marker 183.2 at St. Louis,
Missouri.
The Motor
Vessel Ms. Shelia advised the Coast Guard that they had
spotted a 20 foot red aluminum canoe unmanned and adrift near
the Merchant's Bridge.
The St.
Louis Metropolitan Police Department dispatched a helicopter,
and the Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River launched a 25
foot Response Boat - Small crew to search for signs of
distress........
Click here to read this news report from coastguardnews.com.
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ADDED SUNDAY
Missouri River Near St. Joseph, Missouri
Responders Rescue Man From The River........
Wednesday
afternoon, a frantic search for a man in the Missouri River
south of St. Joseph, Missouri ended well when he was safely
pulled from the water.
Shortly
before 1:30 pm, a boater alerted authorities after spotting a
man struggling in the river. Reportedly, the man advised the
boater that he was O.K..
When
responders arrived, they found the man crying for help in the
river. The St. Joseph Fire Department launched their boat, and
about ten minutes later, the man was safely ashore, and on the
way to the hospital with minor injuries........
Click here to read this news story from newspressnow.com.
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ADDED SUNDAY
Illinois Barge Shipping News
Barge
Traffic Disrupted By Low Water Conditions........
On September
17, low water conditions along the Illinois River closed a
portion of the river near La Grange Lock and Dam at Beadstown,
IL. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduled to begin
dredging. There is no completion at this time.
Through
September 21, there were traffic delays along the Ohio River at
Locks and Dam 52 and 53 also because of repair projects and low
water conditions. Lock 52 is about 1.5 miles downstream of
Brookport, IL. Lock and Dam 53 is at Grand Chain, IL.
These issues
caused long waiting times for barges transiting the locks. Low
water conditions typically lowers the carrying capacity of
barges, causing freight rates to rise........
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No new incident
reports
Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol
website for "all" incident reports
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River Gear For Sale............
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to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox
in a few short days
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We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades,
transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new
& used parts department, an accessories department, as well
as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage &
Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles
Boat & Motor
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Updated 20 September 2017
US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Mississippi River
MILE 274.4 - CHANNEL CONDITION
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of
Mile 274.4, along the RDB, north of L/D 24. Mariners are
urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE 254.4 - CHANNEL CONDITION
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 254.4,
RDB. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area
MILE 220.5 - CHANNEL CONDITION
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 220.5,
LDB. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
Illinois River
MILE 77.5 - MILE 77.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION
Shoaling has been reported between
approximate Miles 77.5 and 77.0. The COTP Upper Mississippi
River has closed the river until an USACE Survey of the area
can be completed.
The above info is reprinted from the US Army
Corps of Engineers website for your "reference."
Click
here
for the
complete current
Navigation Channel Condition Status Report
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News
and Media" Page
This page contains river news, RiverBills
Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info from
RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.
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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.
Click here
and check it out.
We have 2,351 Members as of 09-23-17
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"YOU" ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR "YOUR
WAKE"
"YOU" ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR "TRASH"
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Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois
Crews
Working To Bolster Wood River Lower Levee........
Currently,
crews are working on another phase of the project intended to
secure the Wood River Levee from sand boil damage. The work
involves relocating utilities from the bike trail area near the
former Dynegy plant.
Amanda
Kruse, the public affairs chief for the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers St. Louis District says that the utility relocations
are necessary for a future federal project for the Lower Wood
River Levee System.
The future
project involves the installation of slurry walls under the
levee which will prevent underseepage during times of high
water. The project is still in the planning phases, as the
Corps has yet to award a contract........
Click here to read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
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Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
The
Riverside Flea Market Is This Weekend........
The Loading
Dock in Grafton, Illinois is hosting one of the largest flea
markets in the Riverbend region this weekend. The Riverside
Flea Market is held on the fourth Saturday and Sunday, April
through October, from 9 am to 5 pm. The event features a wide
selection of antiques, crafts, collectibles and much
more........
Click here to read this news tidbit from riverbender.com.
With Photo.
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Facebook Page...
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Mississippi River At Minneapolis, Minnesota
How
Many Waterfalls Are There Along The Mississippi River?
The
Mississippi River only has one natural waterfall, and that is
the St. Anthony Falls, located on the Upper Mississippi River in
the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The St.
Anthony Falls was instrumental in the growth of Minneapolis.
Since canoes were not able to easily travel upstream, they had
to be portaged around the waterfall. This made the location a
logical place to rest and trade with the Native Americans.
In 1869, the
natural waterfall collapsed, and a concrete overflow was
constructed in it's place. During the 1960s, locks and dams
were added to the waterfall........
Click here to read this news story from worldatlas.com
With Photo.
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River
History....
 September 23,
1806
In River History
The Lewis and Clark expedition ended on the St. Louis riverfront after a
journey along the Missouri River to it's headwaters, a passage over the
Rocky Mountains and a descent to the Pacific Coast via the Columbia River.
Returning by roughly the same route, they arrived in St. Louis after two
years, four months and nine days of exploring the lands an encountering the
people of the American West.
Source: Plaque on Lewis and Clark Statue on
St. Louis Riverfront
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Mississippi River Near Brainerd, Minnesota
Crews
Making Repairs To Brainerd's Hydro Dam........
This week,
crews have been busy reinforcing the hydro dam on the
Mississippi River at the former Potlatch site in northeastern
Brainerd, Minnesota.
Scott
Magnuson, the Brainerd Public Utilities superintendant reports
that the project involves the installation of an 11 inch
concrete overlay across the entire apron and the tainter gate
spillway, and the installation of a new training wall between
the two large bascule gates and the tainter gate.
Magnuson
added that the project should be mostly completed by early
November........
Click here to read this news report from
brainerddispatch.com.
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Brainerd Dam along the Mississippi River was originally
built in 1888 by the Crow Wing Boom Company, who sorted and
classified logs floated down the river to the local sawmills.
In 1898, the Northwest Paper Company bought the dam and water
rights for a future mill. By 1903, they began operating a
grinder plant which converted logs into wood fiber which was
sent to a paper mill. In 1915, construction began on a full
process paper mill, and as part of the project, the dam was
rebuilt and raised from 16 feet to 20 feet........
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Check out the Polestar Boating Center website ...
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Mississippi River Near Chalmette, Louisiana
Green
Dye Spilled Into The Mississippi River........
Officials in
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana are saying that the green liquid
that spilled into the Mississippi River near Chalmette,
Louisiana is harmless.
John Rahaim,
the Parish Director of Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness, stated that the green liquid is in fact a
non-toxic dye that was used on one of the Chalmette Refinery's
new storage tanks to check for leaks.
Rahaim said
that the refinery had advised the parish that they would be
using the dye, and it had been approved by the Louisiana
Department of Environmental Quality........
Click here to read this news tidbit from fox8live.com.
With Photo and Video.
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Boat
Manufacturer
Sea
Doo Reveals 2018 New Model Platform........
BRP recently
unveiled a new platform for certain models in the 2018 Sea-Doo
stable of personal watercraft. The new platform is intended to
change the onboard experience, as well as broaden the number of
activities that riders can do on a Sea-Doo.
The new
platform will be available on seven models across the Sea-Doo
GTX, RXT and Wake Pro families. The new PWC features a
reconfigurable rear seat that can transform from a three seat
configuration to a flat lounge where two people can face each
other for a picnic.
The new
lineup also includes a factory installed waterproof bluetooth
audio system, which will allow riders to enjoy their playlists
while relaxing on their PWC's rear deck........
Click here to read this news report from boatingindustry.com.
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Mississippi River Studies
LSU's
Mississippi River Model Nearing Completion........
Workers are
putting the finishing touches on a model of the Lower
Mississippi River, which is part of the Louisiana State
University's Center for River Studies at The Water Campus.
When
completed, researchers will be able to run water with a
silt-like substance through the model, and by adjusting water
flow and opening various flood gates and diversion canals, they
can determine how and where sediment will be deposited.
Project
manager Rudy Simoneaux says that computer modeling works for
looking at particular projects in a narrow area, but when
officials want to see how a particular diversion affects the
entire system, running water through the physical model is the
way to go........
Click here to read this
news article from theadvocate.com. With
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Little John's Moptorsports...
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Little Johns Marine Service...
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What's Going on This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Sat.. Sep 23..
Leadfoot..5pm
Sun.. Sep 24..
Steve Kyle Acoustic of Rebel Train
The new 3rd Chute Treehouse is open
OPEN DAILY
Just a short walk from the marina |
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Alton Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Alton Marina Welcomes Loopers
To Spend As Much Time As They Like
With The Finest 5 Anchor Marina
6 Days For The Price of 3 !
Deli is Open
Come
And See What's New
And
Enjoy a Great Meal
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Fri.. Jennifer Thompson Duo.. 7pm
Sat..Bill Roemer ..2pm
Sat..Steamboat Willie..7pm
Sun..Pat Liston..3pm |
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Duck Club Yacht Club
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Illinois River at
Naples, IL
 Evandy's
Boatel
Sat.. Sep 23..
Breach of Peace
Concert..8pm
Sun.. Sep 24..
Deep Lunar Blue..2pm
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Froge's Bar and
Grill
Portage des Sioux,
Mo
Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm
Open year round
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 Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Click here
and check out Grafton's Event and Music Calendar
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Sat.. May 28
Grafton Harbor
Fri - Sun.. Sep 29 - Oct 1
Boating St. Louis
Grafton Boat Show
The Arrr Bar
Fantastic Fridays 3:00 - Close
Wine Slushies $5
Buckets $12
Blue Moon $3
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The Grafton Oyster
Bar
Grafton Harbor
Sat, Sun.. Sep 23, 24.. Po'Boy Festival
Sat. Sept 23
Jake Weber & the Lonesome Drifters
7PM~11PM
Sun. Sept 24 Neil Salsich 2PM~6PM
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday- Friday: 11- 1 AM
Saturday: 11- 2AM
Sunday: 11- 12 AM
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Kinder's Restaurant
 Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
Kinder's Business hours.
Mon.............Closed
Tue...............Closed
Wed.............11am - 5pm
Thurs............11am - 7pm
Fri & Sat...... 11am - 9pm
Sun............. 11am - 7pm
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Portage des Sioux
My River Home
Sep 30 - Oct 1...
Rat Run
Weekend..
click here
Longshot Saloon
Sat.. Sep 23..
Catfish Willie Duo..8pm
Mike's LaRosa Bar
Sat.. Sep 23..
T-Maul 2 - 6pm
Sun..Sep 24..
Rogers and Nienhaus
Sep 30 - Oct 1...
Rat Run
Weekend..
click here
Both harbors are now dredged and courtesy
parking is available on both sides of Driftwood
Facebook links:
Mikes
LaRosa & Cabana
Longshot
Saloon
My
River Home
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 Yacht Club of St.
Louis Restaurant
***THIS WEEKENDS SPECIALS AND INFO***
* NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
* SEA SCALLOPS - SEARED OR BLACKENED
* BANANA CHEECAKE W/ CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE
*** THURSDAY - WIGS FOR KIDS WITH CANCER BENEFIT - UPSTAIRS
RESERVED
*** SATURDAY - CLUB RESTAURANT AND BAR WILL BE CLOSED IN
PREPARATION AND HOSTING OF THE NOVEL / BLAIR WEDDING & RECEPTION
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More Things Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry..............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ......618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry...............618- 535-5759
Grafton Ferry............... 1-800-258-6645
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last
weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's
Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd Chute........................... |
Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck.............................. |
Open |
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Cedar Hill Resort......................................... |
Open |
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Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort |
TBD
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Duck Club Yacht
Club.................................. |
Open |
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Evandy's
Boatel........................................... |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill....................................... |
Open All Year |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop.............. |
Open For The Season |
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Grafton Oyster Bar....................................... |
Open All Year |
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Kinder's Restaurant..................................... |
Open |
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Longshot Saloon......................................... |
Open |
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LaRosa Cantina........................................... |
Open
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Yacht Club of St. Louis................................ |
Open |
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