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THURSTY THURSDAY
16 August 2018
August 16th is National Rum Day
How did this day get such special recognition ? Not sure
anyone knows.....
So....River Pirates and boaters alike
Mix up your fav Rum Drink
Raise your glass and celebrate this occasion.... Arrg !
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Last
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on the
River
Pool
26 Of The Mississippi River
A view of the river from the Aeries Winery
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enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Glen Whittaker
Bill,
I'm sharing a few more of my favorites shots from Saturday.
Glen
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Blessing of the Fleet
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The Picture of the Day....
was sent to us Sherry Doster
RiverBill says.....t's a pic taken at the LaRosa Bar after the
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US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
Updated
August 15, 2018
Mississippi River
MILE 179.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Poplar Street Bridge; A safespan is installed following the
contours of the bridge. The platform will extend approximately 3
feet below low steel of the bridge. At various times, work
barges will be spud down on the backside of both left and right
descending main navigation piers. Barges will remain in place
overnight and be properly lit.
MILE 225.0 - MILE 202.5 - MARINE
EVENT
On August 18, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., the Blessing
of the Fleet regatta will be held between approximate Miles
225.0 and 202.5. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area during the event period.MILE
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MILE 241.4 - L/D CLOSURE
On August 25 and 26, 2018, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each
day, L/D 24 in the vicinity of Mile 241.4, will be closed for
maintenance. All navigation interest should be alert for, and
abide by, any special instructions that may be issued by the
Lockmaster.
MILE 273.4 - L/D CLOSURE
On August 20 and 21, 2018, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each
day, L/D 24 in the vicinity of Mile 273.4, will be closed for
maintenance. All navigation interest should be alert for, and
abide by, any special instructions that may be issued by the
Lockmaster
MILE 283.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Louisiana Highway Bridge; The navigation channel will be
reduced, during daylight hours, due to steel erection on the
following dates: August 21 and 22, 2018, clearance of 250 feet,
August 28, 2018, clearance of 260 feet. Mariners may contact the
M/V BILOXI via VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16, with a 1 hour advance
notice to request assistance while transiting the area. The
navigation channel will be completely blocked, during daylight
hours, on September 4 and 5, 2018, while center steel erection
is being conducted
MILE 301.2 - USACE ADVISORY
As a result of an allision at L/D 22 in the vicinity of Mile
301.2, multiple protection timbers were destroyed. Tows should
exercise caution when making south-bound approaches and when
transiting the L/D. Towboat operators should be alert for, and
abide by, any special instructions that may be issued by the
lockmaster. Mariners may contact the L/D via VHF-FM Channel 14
or at (573) 221-0294, for additional information or assistance.
Missouri River
MILE 67.61 - BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Washington Bridge Replacement; Horizontal clearance in the
navigation span is reduced to 350 feet due to ongoing
construction work. Mariners may contact M/V PIASA via VHF-FM
Channel 13 or 16, for more information.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS
On August 25 and 26, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., each
day, the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, a power boat race, will be
held between approximate Miles 36.0 and 31.5. The COTP Upper
Mississippi River has issued a Safety Zone closing the river for
this even
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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.
We have 2,990 members as of 08-16-18.
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and check it
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We offer full fiberglass
repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer
rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts
department, an accessories department, as well as many other
services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest,
Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Missouri State Water Patrol
Former Trooper Suing To Get Peace Officer
License Back........
Former Missouri State Trooper, Anthony Piercy
has filed suit against the Missouri Department of Public Safety
and it's director, and is seeking to get his peace officer's
license back.
In May 2014, Piercy was transporting a
handcuffed man on the Lake of the Ozarks, who ended up falling
from the boat and drowning.
In September, Piercy was sentenced for
misdemeanor negligent operation of a vehicle in the drowning
death of 20 year old Brandon Ellingson. Piercy lost his job
with the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Earlier this summer, a Cole County judge
ruled that the director of the Highway Patrol did not have the
authority to fire Piercy, however, he cannot return to the
Highway Patrol without a peace officer license........
Click here to read this news story from stltoday.com
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Dining room/ lounge bar
& sports bar that offers live video gaming
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THIS SATURDAY...... THIS SATURDAY
2018
Blessing of the Fleet
Pool
26 of the Mississippi River
Info below reprinted from the
Blessing of the Fleet
Parade Route
The "Upper Pool" Parade of Boats lead by Captain Lou Lenkman in
the "Follow Me" boat "Willpower" will begin at 1 PM in front of
Yacht Club of St. Louis heading downstream.
The "Lower Pool" Parade of Boats heading upstream will be lead
by Captain John Bloch in the "Follow Me" boat "Audy B II" will
begin at 1 PM in front of Alton Marina by the Alton Bridge
heading upstream.
Both of these parades will merge just below the Statue with the
Antique and Classic Boat group and will pass the Shrine for the
Blessing at 2:15 PM.
As always, boaters are invited to join the parades anywhere
along
the routes and pass the Shrine for a Blessing with the others.
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The "Follow Me"
Boats
Photo courtesy Blessing of the
Fleet
The upper pool
"Follow
Me" boat
"Willpower"
.... Tom and Lenkman
Photo courtesy Blessing of the
Fleet
The lower pool
"Follow
Me" boat
the "Audry B
II" ... Captain John Bloch
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The RiverBills
Girls
Marissa
(L)
and Lauren (M)
will be there
handing out
RiverBills Goodies
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Judges for "Best Decorated
Boat"
Barbara Rhoades
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Brian Hamm
Commodore
Con Trios Yacht Club
Bill Kelley
RiverBills.com
See you at the Blessing
Click here
for more info
Blessing of the Fleet facebook
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for more info
BlessingoftheFleetSTL.com
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Polestar Boating Center
UnCharted Service
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Meramec River At Ballwin, Missouri
Drowned Woman's Family Call For
Changes........
The family of Rose Shaw, who recently drowned
in the Meramec River while trying to save a 12 year old girl
that had gone underwater, is calling for a swimming ban along
the Meramec River.
Shaw's family says that too many people have
lost their lives in the Meramec River, so swimming should not be
allowed in order to prevent this type of tragedy from happening
again.
Currently, there are signs posted stating
that "Drowning Hazard Exists, Swimming and Wading Not
Recommended"........
Click here to read this news article from kmov.com.
With Video.
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 River
History....
August 16, 2005 in River History
The International Game Fish Association approved the 124 pound blue catfish
caught in mid May just below Lock and Dam 26 by Tim Pruitt of Alton, Ill.
The IGFA certified Pruitt's catfish for two new records; an all-tackle world
record for the heaviest species caught and a freshwater 50 pound line class.
Tim's record has since been
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August 24-26, 2018
Hogback Trip from
St. Charles, Mo to Quincy,
IL
Mississippi River
........
Heading to Quincy, IL Friday AM
Huge beach party in Quincy all day Saturday.
Groups have been going on this trip for almost 30 years.
Boats of all shapes and sizes from 18'-40'+
Never locked through before? Don’t worry, many experienced
boaters to help you.
Sleep on your boat or discounted hotel room
rates secured.
Limited spots left. Call now to reserve yours.
Contact Dan Grosvenor for more information
Phone:314-610-3163
Email: dan@5starcar.com
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BE RESPONSIBLE FOR "YOUR WAKE"
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR "YOUR TRASH"
www.RiverBills.com
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OPEN
7 DAYS A WEEK DURING SEASON !
Click here...... Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Monday, September
17,
2018
Lincoln County Floodplain Administration
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
LINCOLN COUNTY FLOODPLAIN ORDINANCE
PUBLIC NOTICE is given to all persons in the County of Lincoln
that a public meeting will be held on Monday, September 17, 2018
at 6:00 PM at the Lincoln County Courthouse to solicit comments
on proposed floodplain ordinance revisions that are required by
state and federal law. These revisions govern development in
mapped floodplain areas. The proposed ordinance revisions are on
file in the Lincoln County Floodplain Administration Office.
The proposed regulations are intended to protect life, health,
and property in floodplain areas, and will govern the activities
permitted in mapped floodplains. Those activities include, but
are not limited to, construction of new facilities or buildings,
additions to existing structures, repairs of damaged structures,
altering the height, grade, or slope of the land, etc. A copy of
the proposed ordinance is on file and open for public inspection
at the Lincoln County Floodplain Administration Office.
All persons interested are invited to attend this meeting.
Written comments may be submitted to:
Lincoln County Floodplain Office
Emma Epplin, Director
250 West College Street
Troy, MO 63379
Reprinted from
Lincoln County Flood Plain Administration..
click here
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Mississippi River Journeys
Man Paddling The Mississippi River To
Raise Disaster Relief Funds........
Eric Elsea is taking a canoe trip down the
Mississippi River, from source to sea, in order to raise
awareness and funds for a Rotary Club effort to assist areas hut
by natural disasters.
Elsea said that the Rotary program is called
Shelterbox U,S,A,, and it prepositions life-saving equipment at
11 locations around the world, which can be quickly deployed in
the event of an emergency.
The shelterbox contains items such as a tent,
blankets, solar lighting, a water purification system and
mosquito netting. Elsea is looking to raise $225,200 on this
trip........
Click here to read this news story from radioiowa.com.
With Photos.
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Saturday, Sept 1,
2018
Longshot Saloon
Summer Bike Rally
Mississippi
River at Portage des Sioux .......
WHAT A SHOW THIS IS GOING TO BE!!!! DONT MISS IT!!
POWERHOUSE 747 & MINI KISS!!!!!
SEPTEMBER 1ST 2018 SUMMER BIKE RALLY!!!!!!!
Tickets for the night
show Mini Kiss go on sale at noon $10
Limited amount available
pre book for $8.50
No entry fee. It’s tickets to see the midget band
Mini Kiss Detroit Rock City
All proceeds go to the red white and blue tour
Homeless veterans
RV camping, tents and boats all available
Overnight boat slips available
Call Andy
314 566-5403
Click here
for more information
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Boat Registrations
2017 Saw An Increase In Registrations
Over 2016........
In 2017, 12 million boats were registered and
documented in the United States, an increase of 0.8 percent over
2016. Leading the way was Florida, with registrations
increasing 1.4 percent over 2016.
Following Florida was Minnesota, Michigan,
California and Wisconsin, according to the National Marine
Manufacturers Association, who recently released the final
section of their 2017 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical
Abstract on total boat registrations.
The states with the greatest increase in boat
registrations last year were Oregon, Ohio and California, with
registrations increasing by 8.2 percent, 7.3 percent and 6.9
percent respectively........
Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Take A Ride-Along With The Water
Patrol........
Recently, columnist Amy Wilson spent the day
aboard one of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 29 foot Donzi
patrol boats. Wilson documents the interactions MSHP Corporal
Stacey Mosher has with boaters during a sobriety checkpoint on
the Lake of the Ozarks........
Click here to read this news article from lakenewsonline.com
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U.S. Levees
A Look At Levees Across The
Nation........
The levees of the United States span more
than 100,000 miles across the nation, and around 2,100 miles of
those levees are operated by the federal government. The
Congressional Research Service reports that around 22 percent of
counties in the U.S., representing nearly half of the U.S.
population contain levees........
Click here to read more about U.S. levees from
dredgingtoday.com. With Illustrations.
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Providing insurance coverage where ever you go
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for website and more information
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Little John's Moptorsports...
Click here
Little Johns Marine Service...
Click here
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Sat, Jun 2 – Sun, Jun 3, 2018 |
Kentucky Lake |
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Fri, Jun 8 – Sun, Jun 10, 2018 |
Wheatland, Mo |
Sat, Jul 7 – Sun,
Jul 8, 2018 |
Kentucky Lake |
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Sat, Jul
21 – Sun, Jul 22, 2018 |
Evansville, IL |
| Sat, Aug
25 – Sun, Aug 26, 2018 |
Livermore, Ky |
| Fri,
Aug 31 – Sun, Sep 2, 2018 |
Wheatland, Mo |
| Fri, Nov 2
- Sun, Nov 4, 2018 |
Phoenix, AZ |
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What's Going on This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Sun..Aug 19.. Rolens Brothers..2pm
OPEN DAILY
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm$5.00 lunch specials
from 11am till 2pm
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 Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
Sat.....
Aug 25, 2018
The Alton Marina 22nd Anniversary Party 2018
Black Iron BBQ Will Start Serving At 6 pm
Smash Band Will Start At 7:30 pm Till 11 pm
Big Screen Show At 9:15 pm
The Alton Marina Deli and Ship’s Store
is Open
Come see all our new goodies, check out
our sale items and enjoy Beth’s yummy new menu
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Thurs..Aug 16.. Grafton Winery Wine
Tasting..6pm
Open 7 Days
A Week
Just a short walk from Alton Marina
HAPPY
HOUR SPECIALS
Monday Thru Friday from 3-6pm! $2.25
Domestic Beer Bottles, $3.00 Well Drinks and 6 Wings and a
Domestic Beer $5.99
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 Blessing
of the Fleet
Our Lady Of The Rivers
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Portage des Sioux, Mo
This year's theme will be:
First Responders and Armed
Services
Save the Date
2018 Blessing of the Fleet
August 18, 2018
http://www.blessingofthefleetstl.com/
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Sat.. Aug 18...Gypsy Soul ..7pm
Open Thursday thru Sunday
Thursday & Friday.... Open at 12:00 Noon
Saturday & Sunday. Open at 11:00 AM
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Music lineup for the month of August
(Sat) 18th- The Outlaw Opry (7-11pm)
(Fri) 31st- DJ Doc
Flowing right into the Holiday weekend. ( Labor Day Weekend)
SEPT
(Sat) 1st- Piasia Project
(Sun) 2nd- Nick Stergos
(Mon) 3rd- Labor Day - no live music
ALL MUSIC IS BOOKED FROM 8-12pm
Summer Hours
Thurs 5pm - 10:pm
Fri 12pm - 1am Sat 12pm - 1am
Sun 12pm - 10 pm
Kitchen closes every night at
9pm
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Illinois River at Naples, IL
 Evandy's
Boatel
Sat..Aug 18.. Tim hart..2pm
Sun..Aug 19..Skyline Ridge
Life is Good on The River!
Evandy's Boatel Upcoming Events..
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Portage des Sioux, MO
Froge's Bar and Grill
1" smoked pork steaks w/2 sides every
Saturday 2pm-gone $11.49
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
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence of
Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Grafton Harbor offers weekday specials on
Boat Rental. Rent one of our beautiful Landau Pontoon Boats for
4 hours get 2 additional hours FREE!! Just $295 for rental, gas
and tax!! Need a guide? No problem! You can hire a guide to
drive your boat for just an additional $25 / hour! (When
Available)
2 Hour Rental: $195
Full Day: $488
Call 618-786-7678
Offer excludes holidays
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Full Moon Cruises
5:45-7:45pm • August 25 • $29/person
Come cruise with us this weekend!!
Saturday 4:00-5:00
Saturday 6:00-8:00
(Thank You Teachers Discount!)
Sunday 2:00-3:00
Reservations:
www.graftonharbor.com
Or call 618-786-7678
Saturdays from 3-4pm &
Sundays from 2-3pm from May-November!*
The River Rambler Tour is a fun and
educational 1 hour boat ride on the Mississippi and Illinois
Rivers highlighting the historical and geographical points of
interest
For more information ...
click here
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Grafton Oyster Bar
 Grafton Harbor
Sat.. Aug 18..Great
Escape Band..7pm
Sun..AUg 19..Steve & Jackie..2pm
OPEN
MONDAY
11AM-6PM
FOR
LUNCH
&
EARLY
DINNER
TUE - THUR & SUN.. 11AM-11PM
FRI & SAT............... 11AM-1AM
FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
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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 ....
8-06
thru 8-19-2018
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
Kinders Restaurant i
Business Hours
Wed........... 11am-5pm
Thur........... 11am-8pm
Fri & Sat.... 11am-9pm
Sun........... 11am-8pm
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The Loading Dock
 Confluence
Illinois & Mississippi Rivers Grafton Illinois
Fri...Aug 17..Jonathan Baker Duo..6pm
Sat..Aug 18.. Everyday People..6pm
Sun.Aug 19..Trilogy..3pm
Click here
for the Loading Dock's band schedule
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Longshot Saloon
Mississippi River at Portage des
Sioux...
Sat.. Sept 1, 2018
WHAT A SHOW THIS IS GOING TO BE!!!! DONT
MISS IT!!
POWERHOUSE 747 & MINI KISS!!!!!
SUMMER BIKE RALLY!!!!!!!
Click here for more info
Thursday is $.99 Taco Night!
Longshot Saloon is OPEN
Thursday-Sunday’s until end of October.
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Mike's La Rosa at My River Home
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Sat...Aug 18..Blessing of the Fleet
STL Dogs.. 3pm
Sun..Aug 19..Rogers & Niehaus..3pm
Click here
for Mike's Larosa Bar Sat band Schedule
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough of Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Hours of operation
for August
Thurs open at 5pm
Fri thru Sun open at 12pm
Kitchen open til 9pm Thurs & Sun
Kitchen open til 10pm on Fri & Sat
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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
..Open Fri, Sat, Sun
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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 All Year |
| Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
| bluff city
grill..................... |
Open All Year |
| Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open All Year |
| Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Open |
| Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
TBD |
| Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open |
| Evandy's_Boatel................................ |
Open |
| Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
| Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
| Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open All Year |
| Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Open |
| Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Open |
| LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Open |
| Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Open |
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Your
Eye on the River
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The Boathouse Food
and Deck WebCam
Live Image
Mississippi River on Dardenne
Slough UMR 222.2
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The Webcam uploads a new picture every 6
minutes..
Hit refresh to update to the latest picture
Go to
www.RiverWebCams.com
for the last 10 pictures from the above camera!
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Lock &
Dam 15 Webcam
Live Image
Mississippi River at Rock
Island, IL
. 
US Army Corps of Engineers
Lock and Dam 15....
US Army Corps of
Engineers Camera
Live Image of
Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL ...
Click here
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Open
Golden Eagle Ferry
Mon - Thur.. 5AM- 9PM
Fri - Sat.......5AM-2AM
Sun .......... 8AM- 9PM
On Board Phone
618- 535-5759
Click here for website
Winfield Ferry
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PROPS
AREN'T JUST FOR
BOATS
Call Kirk Blomgren
for all your Private Aircraft Needs
Meisinger
Aviation
Spirit of St. Louis Airport
636-536-3976
Aircraft Sales
Management
Acquisition
e-mail
Kirk.blomgren@mallcstl.com
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website
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211 W. Main St. Grafton,
IL
OPEN DAILY
Breakfast Buffet
Sun & Sun 8-12
618.786.8888
click here for Events
click here for Facebook
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Marina dredged
to 8ft
Docks are now set
One of the best views on
the River!
Call Andy at
314.566.5403
for pricing and to reserve for the
2018 Season
My
River Home website
My River Home Facebook
.
2018 Event Calendar
Mike's LaRosa Bar Music Schedule
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Kitchen open
til 9PM
Tue, Wed, Thurs
& Sun!
Facebook
Map
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Phone 314-517-6079
RealtorAimeeDavison@Gmail.com
SCHNEIDER Real
Estate, Inc
1551 Wall Street, Suite 140
St. Charles, Mo 63303
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Little John's
Moptorsports website
Click here
Little John's Marine Service website
Click here
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Call office at
636-250-7500 for information on dockage, rack storage,
winter storage, winterizing and service or repairs.
Click here for website
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TWO LOCATIONS
Close to where you are
on the river
STORAGE
short & long term
MOBILE SERVICE
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Click here
2018 Slip Rates:
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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click here for map
click here for Menu
Call
636.723.0005 when your headed to the river and they will
have your food ready when you arrive at the store !
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Modular Floating
Swim-up bar
personal floats
and
accessories
Phone:
(573) 204-1000
Email
myfloatingbar@gmail.com
Website
myfloatingbar.com
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Website
Facebook
Map
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Landmap
from Alton IL
Landmap from St.Charles Mo
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Located at
Grafton Harbor
Website
Facebook
Map
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Grafton Harbor
Winery
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UMR 222.2
Marine Gas,
Diesel Fuel, Ice
Docks, Rack Storage
40 Ton Travel Lift
Repairs all makes
& models
636-250-3446
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Map..
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here
Website..
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FACEBOOK
OR OUR
WEBSITE
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Join
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6257 Highway V
St. Charles, Mo
Club 636-250-4333
Marina 636-250-4321
Click here for
Duck Club Yacht Club website
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Toll-Free:
866-249-2135
Class
schedule..
click here
Website.....
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Let's Plan a
River Get-Away
Click here
Fun,
friendly atmosphere
Five
Anchor Marina
Beautiful area of the
Mississippi
River
Restaurants & wineries
nearby
Explore the historic
town of
Louisiana, MO
Click here for website
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Docks-Dry Storage-Ramp-Repairs-Gas 24/7 Transients
welcome
We have Pump Out
Ramp Passes &
Storage
636-946-2073
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No Wake Inn
Rooms Available Year Round
Call 314-620-1971
or
618-883-2356
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Evandy's Boatel
100 Bob Michael St.
Naples, IL 62665
217-754-3700
www.evandysboatel.com
Open 7 Days a Week
A unique dining experience set on the banks of the Illinois
River. Great food, exceptional service, and scenic views.
Visit our website to view our menu and summer band
schedule...
click here
Evandy's Boatel Jingle
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riverbill@prodigy.net
RiverBill hails out of Woodland Marina
UMR 222.2
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ACCESSORIES
Alarm 24
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
BOAT
DEALERS
Lewis Boat
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
BOAT
MATTRESS
Verlo Mattress
of St. Charles
BOAT
RENTALS
Grafton Harbor
FIBERGLASS
Fiberglass By Lehman
DETAILING
Super Sparkle
Mobile Detailing
FERRIES
Golden Eagle Ferry
JET
SKI SALES/SERVICE
BIG St. Charles
Motorsports
INSURANCE
Mixon Insurance
Agency
LODGING
DeShrilia Landing Suites
MARINAS
The Alton Marina
Duck Club Y.C. St.Louis
Grafton Harbor
John's Boat Harbor
Lake Center Marina
My River Home
MRH Yacht Club
North Shore Marina
Polestar Boating
Center
Port Charles Harbor
River Island Marina
Two Rivers Marina
Woodland Marina
Yacht Club of St. Louis
MARINE
SERVICE
Bloch Marine Service
Lewis Boats
Little Johns Marine
Service
Matt's Prop Shop
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
PHOTOGRAPHY
Crystal Photography
PROP REPAIR
Matt's Prop Shop
RESTAURANTS
3rd Chute Bar & Grill
bluff city grill
Boathouse Food &
Deck
Cedar Hill Resort
Evendy's Boatel
Froge's Bar & Grill
Grafton Oyster Bar
Kinder's
Loading Dock Bar & Grill
Longshot Saloon
SECURITY
Alarm 24
TOWING
TowBoatUS
St Charles & St Louis
TRAILER REPAIR
Little John's Marine
Service
UPHOLSTERY
Express Upholstery
Kate's Covers
WELDING
Little John's Marine
Service
WINERIES
Grafton Harbor Winery
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