THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN...
30th, 31st of BOATOBER 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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Who Is That
Behind Those
RiverBills Sun
Glasses ?
Sun Pic
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sun Glasses
Sighting.....
was posted by Aggie Doe
It's Aggie
kissing
Bret Hull
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
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Catch of the Day
Sun Pic
Caught on 10/28/2021 one of three
fish caught of same spot 15 minutes apart. A trifecta to end
season.
Another
Click pic for larger view
The Catch of the Day .....was
sent to us by Capt'n Mike Breuer
Catch of the Day
Page
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and check
it out
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Aboard a 64 x
18 Skipperliner
(click
here)
Sat Pic
Flipping For RiverBills
Capt'n Glenn
Sadowski
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was posted on RiverBills Facebook by Capt'n Greg
Sadowski
RiverBill says... Thanks
so much for taking us with you !
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
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Upcoming save the dates
November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
#isabellastrong #riverlife
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
Picture on this Day
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in
20120
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Dardenne Slough Sunset
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Added Sunday
More info on the
Missouri River Management
Corp Hears Resident's Concerns
During Meeting........
Wednesday evening, the Missouri
River and it's levels were the topics of discussion at a meeting
in Nebraska City, Nebraska hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Northwest Division, Which manages water flow along
the Missouri River.
John Remus, chief of the Missouri
RIver Basin Water Management division says that the Missouri
River Basin is primarily in a drought. He says that the
reservoir levels have fallen, affecting recreational access in
the upper basin. He adds accessing boat ramps could be tricky
in the coming months.
Another concern raised during the
meeting was the effect low river levels would have on water
supplies. Remus says that Municipalities may have issues with
access, however, there will be plenty of water in the river for
water supplies........
Click here to read this news report from 3newsnow.com.
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Added Sunday
The Pavillion
The Illinois River at Kampsville, IL.....
Reposted from
Pavillion Facebook..
click here
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Added Sunday
More info on the
Sierra Club Planning River Clean-Ups,
Recording Plastic Pollution Data
Mississippi River in the Riverbend........
The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club
Illinois is seeking volunteers to participate in a multi-site
clean-up of trash and debris that pollutes the rivers and
endangers aquatic wildlife and affects their habitats.
The clean-ups will be held on Saturday,
November 6th from 9 am to 11:30 am. These clean-ups are a
crucial part of the Three River's Project's work on protecting
the watersheds that are vital to the region.
The Three Rivers Project is partnering with
the Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative, which
records data on the state of plastic pollution along the river.
The data is used to create a "map" of plastic pollution which
can help officials, citizens and business owners combat the
problem........
Click here to
read this news article from riverbender.com. With
Photo.
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Added Sunday
Propeller Strikes
US Coast Guard Auxiliary.......
Reposted from
Pavillion Facebook..
click here
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TODAY
TODAY
TODAY
TODAY
Added Sunday
Steamboat Disasters
Lower Missouri, River
On-Line Event....
Reposted from
KCLibrary Facebook..
click here
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Added Sunday
River Lifestyles
#RiversMoveUS Photo Contest Winners
Announced........
This year, more than 230 photographs were
submitted for the #RiversMoveUS photo contest, which is
sponsored by RiverWorks Discovery, The Waterways Council Inc.
and The Waterways Journal.
The photo contest had four categories,
Careers, Commerce, Conservation and Culture.
Click here to
check out the photo contest winners at waterwaysjournal.net.
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Reposted from
Alton Marina Facebook..
click here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED OCTOBER 27, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 6:00 p.m., November 2, 2021, the Melvin
Price L/D Auxiliary Chamber in the vicinity of Mile 200.5,
is closed for repair. During this closure, the main chamber
is available to pass traffic. Navigation interests should be
alert for and abide by any special instructions issued by
the lockmaster
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
MILE 112.4 - MILE 112.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is
conducting dredging operations/strike removal between
approximate Miles 112.4 and 112.0, LDB, Otter Creek. Work
will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each day.
The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 14 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.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase in
accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels
shall transit these reaches at their slowest safe speed near
fleeting areas to minimize damage, due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place their heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas
in the event of a river closure.
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 10,290 as of
10-3121....
click here and check it out.
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
New website...
http://www.longshotmarina.com
Looking for boat slips or need work done on your boat?
Contact Andy today at 314-566-5403!
10-29-21
Just a reminder: We will be open SATURDAY & SUNDAY this
weekend!
Specials: $2 16oz beers, along with hot dogs and nachos!
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
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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River
History....
October 30, 2013 in River History
St. Louis firefighters put the new "Stan Musial" fire boat through its paces
hours after arriving on the St. Louis riverfront of the Mississippi River in
St. Louis. It's radio call sign, "Marine Unit 6" for St. Louis Cardinals
slugger Stan Musial, is a 44-foot, state of the art fire boat able to reach
speeds of 38 knots. The design allows for a large pumping capacity of 4000
gallons per minute (GPM) @ 150 pounds per square inch (PSI) while underway
and 8000 GPM @ 150 PSI while shore side as well as providing fire
suppression capability for flammable liquid fires through its inline foam
eductof system.
UPI/Bill Greenblatt |
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Sunday, November 7, 2021
2021 Turkey Shoot
Alton MotorBoat Club
Check out
their
Facebook.
page....
click here
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "March 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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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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Update
Route 67 expansion in West
Alton........
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KCI Construction Company
Most in St. Louis see the beautiful Lewis & Clark bridge
only when they're on a party bus to #Fasteddies in Alton.
Our crews see it every day, even here on a dreary Friday,
placing rock for the Route 67 expansion in West Alton!
Reposted from
KCI Construction Company Facebook..
click here
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Melvin Price L/D Aux. Chamber Closure
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
Continuing
until 6:00 p.m., November 2, 2021, the Melvin Price L/D
Auxiliary Chamber in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed for
repair. During this closure, the main chamber is available to
pass traffic. Navigation interests should be alert for and abide
by any special instructions issued by the lockmaster
Reprinted from Navigation Center Website
Reposted from
National Navigation Center website
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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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Bass Pro Shop's Missouri Veterans Fishing Contest
Win A Brand-New Bass Tracker XL!
Reposted from
Alton Marina Facebook..
click here
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File Photo
Fall Color Outlook
Where To Go To See Fall Colors In The
Riverbend Region........
Fall has arrived and the foliage in the
bi-state region has started to change colors, making it the
perfect time to get out of the house to see the dazzling colors
in the Riverbend.
The Missouri Department of Conservation says
that the color change has started off slowly this year due to
the warmer than usual weather, especially the warmer nighttime
temperatures.
While peak colors should be arriving in the
majority of the St. Louis Region over the next couple weeks, the
foliage closer to downtown St. Louis will be slower due to the
heat island effect........
Click here to
read this news report from ksdk.com. With
Video.
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Coast Guard Issues A Safety Alert For
Tow Vessel Steering Rams........
The U.S. Guard's Office of Investigations and
Analysis recently issued an alert concerning the potential loss
of steering due to defective steering rams installed on towing
vessels.
According to the Coast Guard's Safety Alert
06-21, which was issued on October 20, 2021, improperly
machined threads can lead to a steering ram failure.
The Coast Guard reports that a towing vessel
experienced a reduction in steering when the port hydraulic
steering ram failed. The ram was replaced, and within 24 hours,
the starboard ram failed........
Click here to
read this news story from waterwaysjournal.net.
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here Facebook Page..click
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More Info:
Ohio River Near Marietta, Ohio
Man In Custody After Possible Explosive Devices
Found On Three Tows........
The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that on
October 28, 2021, 42 year old Nathaniel Blayn Becker of Marietta, Ohio was
charged in connection with possible explosive devices discovered aboard
three commercial tows along the Ohio River. The devices were discovered
between October 21 and October 26.
The U.S. Coast Guard established a safety zone from Mile
Marker 145 to 151 along the Ohio River after a potential explosive device
was reportedly found in an open hopper barge. The device was x-rayed and
was determined to be missing parts that would make it active.
On October 25, two more explosive devices were found in
the bow of a tow vessel after crew members heard metallic objects striking
the vessel while passing under the Interstate 77 Bridge at Marietta, Ohio.
The Ohio RIver was closed between Mile Marker 170 and 174.
The third incident occurred when additional potential
explosive devices were found aboard a Marathon Petroleum towboat. The
devices were located on a tank barge loaded with crude oil. The Ohio RIver
was shut down between Mile Marker 175 and 179.
Becker has been charged with the possession of one or
more unregistered destructive devices. The criminal complaint alleges that
Becker purchased pipes and other components used in the construction of the
devices from a Lowe's story in Marietta on several occasions........
Click here to read
this news report frmo waterwaysjournal.net.
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Mississippi River Near Cassville,
Wisconsin
Kitten Tossed From Bridge, Swims To
Angler, Earns River-Inspired Name........
Over the summer, 18 year old Laura Walker was
fishing along the banks of the Mississippi River near Cassville,
Wisconsin, when she spotted a man toss something into the
river. She was shocked to hear meowing, and quickly realized
that it was a kitten.
Walker called to the kitten, who swam over to
her. She brought the kitten home and discovered that it's rear
legs were not working normally. After a visit to a vet, it was
determined that the cat was not paralyzed, but had two fractures
in it's back.
A man identified as Brandon Klein reportedly
believed the kitten was paralyzed and tossed it into the river
intending to kill it. Charges of mistreatment of animals has
been referred to the District Attorney.
Walker has adopted the kitten and has been
nursing him back to health. She says that the kitten was such a
strong swimmer against the Mississippi River current, he earned
a name inspired by the river: Finn........
Click here to
read this news story from coleandmarmalade.com. With
Photos.
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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Coldwater Creek In North St. Louis
County
Police Calling For Assistance In
Identifying Human Remains........
Police are asking for the public's assistance
in identifying partial human remains discovered earlier this
month in Coldwater Creek, a tributary of the Missouri River
located in north St. Louis County.
Officers recovered the remains in Coldwater
Creek near the 6700 block of Finchdale Court back on October
8th. Responders searched the area but were unable to find any
other remains.
So far, investigators have determined that
the remains are that of an adult male, at least 6 feet tall with
a previously broken ankle that had healed. The man was wearing
a black Sketcher shoe, sized 10 1/2........
Click here to
read this news article from fox2now.com.
With Photo.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
10-08-21
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
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
Sat...Oct 30, 2021
Alton Halloween Parade
Serving Limited menu outside,
Full Menu inside..
click here
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Upcoming save the dates November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
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
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
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
Sat, Oct 30...Halloween Party.
click here
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Oct 27 - Nov 7...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
October Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
The last Day for the Grafton
Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be Sunday, November 14,
2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
New Slip Holder Special...click
here 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.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
08-06-21
Unfortunately everything that we ordered has been pushed
back. We are waiting to get materials. Still plan on being
open by summer of next year!
Amanda
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
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
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
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
10-29-21
Just a reminder: We will be open SATURDAY & SUNDAY this
weekend!
Specials: $2 16oz beers, along with hot dogs and nachos!
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Dardenne Slough
at 221.5
It's Time to Winterize
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
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
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
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
Nov. 13, 2021
Holiday Open House..
click here
CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION
FOR OCTOBER
Fri open @ 5pm
Sat and Sun open @ 12pm
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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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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
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................................ |
Reopening in a few weeks when the Tiki Bar
Closes |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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FRIDAY
29th of BOATOBER 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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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Grafton Ferry
Landings
Sign on
Missouri Side
Looking closer at sign on
Missouri Side
Sign on Grafton
Ferry Landing
Looking closer
at sign on Grafton Ferry Landing
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
Spotted a couple of RiverBills
stickers last Sunday on the Grafton Ferry Landings on both sides
of the river....
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
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Upcoming save the dates November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
#isabellastrong #riverlife
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
Picture on this Day
Chasing Sunsets
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in
2016
..... was sent to us by Capt'n Tim Crawford
Hello Bill,
We have been enjoying all the sunset photos on the site. Wanted
to share this one from last Sunday. We were heading into the
mouth of Piasa Creek. You can see the Portage water tower in the
glow of the sun.
Capt. Tim Crawford
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Featured Classifieds
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED OCTOBER 27, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
200.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 6:00 p.m., November 2, 2021, the Melvin
Price L/D Auxiliary Chamber in the vicinity of Mile 200.5,
is closed for repair. During this closure, the main chamber
is available to pass traffic. Navigation interests should be
alert for and abide by any special instructions issued by
the lockmaster
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
MILE 112.4 - MILE 112.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is
conducting dredging operations/strike removal between
approximate Miles 112.4 and 112.0, LDB, Otter Creek. Work
will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each day.
The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 14 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.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase in
accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels
shall transit these reaches at their slowest safe speed near
fleeting areas to minimize damage, due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place their heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas
in the event of a river closure.
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 10,273 as of
10-29-21....
click here and check it out.
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
New website...
http://www.longshotmarina.com
Looking for boat slips or need work done on your boat?
Contact Andy today at 314-566-5403!
Longshot Tiki Bar is OPEN this weekend, Friday Oct 22 -
Sunday Oct 24th!
Come out & see us at the Tiki Bar while the beautiful
weather lasts and trees changing colors!
Enjoy $2 16oz aluminum beers all weekend!
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
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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River
History....
October 29, 2020 in River History
The NMMA announced that the 2021 Progressive Insurance St. Louis Boat &
Sportshow was cancelled |
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Sunday, November 7, 2021
2021 Turkey Shoot
Alton MotorBoat Club
Check out
their
Facebook.
page....
click here
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "March 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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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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Missouri River Management
Drought Conditions Expected To Remain
Through The Winter........
John Remus, the chief of the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers' Missouri RIver Basin Water Management Division
believes that this year's winter weather will not alleviate the
drought stress within the Missouri RIver basin.
Remus says that whether the Missouri RIver is
in a drought, a flood or in between, the Corps must operate the
Missouri River Dam System in accordance with congressionally
authorized purposes including navigation, flood control, water
supply, irrigation, hydropower generation, water quality
control, recreation and fish and wildlife preservation.
The Corps reports that during September, the
runoff above Sioux City, Iowa was 0.8 million acre-feet of
water, which is 67 percent of the long term average. For the
year, the runoff forecast is 57 percent of average, with only
14.8 MAF of water compared to the average of 25.8 MAF........
Click here to
read this news article from drgnews.com.
With Audio.
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Ohio River Bomb Scares
Reposted from
Bob Aaron Facebook..
click here
Bob Aaron is a general assignment reporter for WCHS & WVAH
TV in Charleston, West Virginia.
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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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Pool
26 Halloween Parties
3rd
Chute (Alton)................................
Sat, Oct 30, 2021...click
here
Bluff
City (Alton Halloween Parade).. Sat, Oct
30, 2021...click
here
Boat
House......................................... Sat,
Oct 16, 2021...click
here
Froge's
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Oct 30, 2021...click
here
And
....There Will Be Lots of Halloween Parties All Around
Grafton too
Look for updates as they become available
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Weekend Hours and Kelly Haines Birthday Party
Reposted from
Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook..
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Living Lands and Waters
Removed 500,000 Pounds From Our Waterways ....
Reposted from
Living Lands and Waters Facebook..
click here
RiverBill says..... Thanks So Much For What You Do ! ! !
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Saturday, November 6, 2021
Two Rivers Marina
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo
Pumpkin Chuckin.....
Reposted from
Two Rivers Marina Facebook..
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Sierra Club
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Contact:
Hannah Flath,
hannahlee.flath@sierraclub.org, 860-634-0225
Christine Favilla, christine.favilla@sierraclub.org, 618-401-7870
Sierra Club Plans Fall Litter
Clean-Ups and Plastic Pollution Data Collection
ALTON, IL -- The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois is
calling for volunteers to support a multi-site litter clean-up
to help rid the environment of debris that harms habitats,
threatens aquatic life, pollutes our rivers, and endangers
marine and coastal environments. The clean-ups, which will be
held on Saturday, November 6 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, are
critical to the Three Rivers Projects’ work to protect the
watersheds that are so important to our region. Learn more and
register for the river clean-up at
sierraclub.org/illinois/piasa-palisades/events.
The Mississippi River flows over 2,000 miles from its headwaters
in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, and items that we use every
day can make their way to our river, thus impacting the
environment. In Alton, the Three Rivers Project partners with
the Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative (a project of
the United Nations Environment Programme, National Geographic
Society, and the University of Georgia) to tackle this issue.
The local host, the Mississippi River Cities and Towns
Initiative (MRCTI), is a consortium of mayors who reside along
the ten main stem states up and down the Mississippi River.
The
Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative records data on
the state of plastic pollution along the river to generate a
‘plastic pollution map.’ This map helps policymakers,
businesses, and citizens alike take action to reduce the
problem. As more people log debris data they find along the
Mississippi River, more points will be generated on the map.
“We are asking community members to join the Mississippi River
Plastic Pollution Initiative to help combat plastic pollution
along the Mississippi River,” says Christine Favilla, Three
Rivers Project Co-Coordinator with Sierra Club Illinois. “Up to
80% of marine plastic originates on land, and rivers are a major
route for plastic litter to be transported from inland
communities to the ocean.”
This past year, the Three Rivers Project has held numerous clean
ups, most recently as part of the Mississippi Earthtones
Festival River Clean Up on National Public Lands Day. That event
brought 48 volunteers to the banks of the Mississippi River,
where they boarded boats piloted by Grafton’s Beasley Brothers.
The volunteers netted over a ton of trash and easily filled a 15
yard drop off dumpster, plus eight tires and a buoy.
“We can’t thank our volunteers enough for their work as citizen
scientists,” says Christine Favilla. “With the help of our
partners like the National Great Rivers Research and Education
Center and the Army Corps of Engineers, we have cleaned up more
than 37 tons of trash from the islands and shores of the
Mississippi River through the Mississippi Earthtones Festival’s
Great River Clean-ups.”
The final Sierra Club sponsored cleanup in 2021 will be on
Saturday, November 6. In order to keep volunteers and partners
safe, a maximum number of volunteers will be allowed at each of
the three clean-up sites. Participants should bring their own
water bottle and wear boots or sturdy shoes. Organizers will
provide trash bags, gloves, and safety vests. Please learn more
and register to volunteer for one of the clean-up sites, listed
below:
•
The Great River Road from Clifton Terrace Park
•
The Great River Road from Ardent Mills
• Registration for these events can also be accessed at our
website at
sierraclub.org/illinois/piasa-palisades/events.
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Take A Look Back At The Construction Of
The Gateway Arch........
On October 28, 1965, the final section of the
Gateway Arch was installed, marking a major milestone in the
project that was decades in the making. The Arch is a simple
design featuring a sweeping curve of stainless steel rising 630
feet above the ground, there was nothing simple about building
it.
The foundations supporting the Gateway Arch
are anchored deep into limestone bedrock and were constructed
with 26,000 tons of concrete. The so-called "cans" that made up
the sections of the Arch were carbon steel on the inside and
stainless steel on the outside. For the first 312 feet, crews
poured concrete between the walls and installed tensioned
reinforcement rods. From then on, the segments are welded
together.
As the work on the Arch progressed, the
engineers and iron workers proved their skill and precision in
fitting the cans together. When the final segment was placed on
October 28, 1965, the legs were only 3/8 of an inch off, making
for an easy fit........
Click here to
read this news story from stltoday.com.
With Photos.
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Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Vision Marine Headed For Mass Manufacturing........
Montreal-based Vision Marine Technologies recently
announced that they are partnering with McLaren Engineering in order to
scale production of their E-Motion 180E electric outboard and powertrain
system.
McLaren will carry out testing and tooling development
with the intention of mass producing the electric outboard. Linamar, the
parent company of McLaren will provide the facilities.
Vision co-founder Alexandre Mongeon says that this
partnership is a significant event in the effort to ramp-up
commercialization of the E-Motion powertrain technology........
Click here to read
this news article from tradeonlytoday.com. With Photo
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Boat Manufacturer
Brunswick Reports Strong 3rd Quarter
Increases........
Brunswick Corporation recently announced that
the third quarter of fiscal 2021 marked the fifth consecutive
quarterly record for adjusted operating earnings and adjusted
EPS via strong operational performance, successfully navigating
supply chain issues and keeping costs and net inflation under
control.
During the third quarter of 2021, the company
reported consolidated net sales of $1,427.2 million, an increase
of $194.1 million over the third quarter of 2020. Diluted EPS
for the quarter were $1.85 on a GAAP basis, and $2.07 on an
adjusted basis.
Brunswick's propulsion segment saw a 19
percent increase in sales based upon strong demand globally.
Parts and Accessories saw a 7 percent increase in sales with a
modest increase in operating earnings. The boat segment
reported a 22 percent increase in sales thanks to increased
deliveries to dealers in response to continued retail
demand........
Click here to
read this news report from boatignindustry.com
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Boat Manufacturer
Marine Products Corp. Released 3Q
Results........
Marine Products Corporation, parent company
of Robalo and Chaparral released the financial results of their
third quarter of fiscal 2021., which ended on September 30,
2021.
During the third quarter, Marine Products
Corp. reported net sales of $75,843,000, a 10.3 percent increase
over $68,778,000 posted during the third quarter of 2020. The
net sales increase was credited to a 5.3 percent increase in the
number of units shipped during the quarter compared tot the same
period in 2020.
Gross profits were down slightly during the
third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020,
ending at $16,044,000. Gross margin decreased from 23.6 percent
during the third quarter of 2020 to 21.2 percent. This decrease
was attributed to increased raw material and component
costs........
Click here to
read this news report from boatingindustry.com.
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
10-08-21
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
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
Sat...Oct 30, 2021
Alton Halloween Parade
Serving Limited menu outside,
Full Menu inside..
click here
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Upcoming save the dates November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
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
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
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
Sat, Oct 30...Halloween Party.
click here
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Oct 27 - Nov 7...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
October Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
The last Day for the Grafton
Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be Sunday, November 14,
2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
New Slip Holder Special...click
here 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.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
08-06-21
Unfortunately everything that we ordered has been pushed
back. We are waiting to get materials. Still plan on being
open by summer of next year!
Amanda
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
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
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
The Longshot Saloon Reopens
Friday (10-15-21) at 4pm
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Dardenne Slough
at 221.5
It's Time to Winterize
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
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
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
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
Nov. 13, 2021
Holiday Open House..
click here
CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION
FOR OCTOBER
Fri open @ 5pm
Sat and Sun open @ 12pm
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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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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
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................................ |
Reopening in a few weeks when the Tiki Bar
Closes |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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THURSDAY
28th of BOATOBER 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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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Taco Tuesday
Grafton, IL
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A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Rick Haines,
Hi Bill,
No Drama took out one last crew to Taco Tuesday and brought you
along.
Rick.
RiverBill says....
thanks so much for taking RiverBills with you ... Yah mon
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
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Upcoming save the dates November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
#isabellastrong #riverlife
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
Picture on this Day
Cold and Breezy
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in
2017
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was
sent to us by Capt'n Barry Munsell of
Sail St. Louis
Bill,
These two pirate boats had their flags unfurled for the stiff
breeze in Sioux Harbor.
Captain Jerry and Captain Bloody Bruce are the skippers.
Barry
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED OCTOBER 13, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
194.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately October 14, 2021, the Dredge
GOETZ is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of
Mile 194.0, Upper Chain of Rocks Canal Entrance. Due to the
channel width in the area, the river will be closed to
navigation tows, to facilitate this operation. The river
will be open for transit from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and
will be closed for dredging from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.
The Dredge GOETZ will monitor VHF FM Channel 13, 16 or 82.
Navigation interests should be alert for and abide by any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.MILE
179.2 - Mile 192.7 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Douglas MacArthur Bridge; Two suspended platforms are
located in the center navigation span. Each platform
measures 9 feet wide and hang 5 feet below low steel. One
platform is located 60 feet channelward of the right
descending pier and the other platform is located 120 feet
channelward of the left descending pier. There are also 3
platforms located at various locations in the Illinois span.
Mariners are urged to transit the bridge with caution.
MILE
190.2 - AGROUND VESSEL
A 40-foot S/V has been reported aground in the vicinity of
Mile 190.2. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
MILE 112.4 - MILE 112.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is
conducting dredging operations/strike removal between
approximate Miles 112.4 and 112.0, LDB, Otter Creek. Work
will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each day.
The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 14 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.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase in
accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize their wake in
these areas. Mariners should be experienced in low water
conditions.
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 10,252 as of
10-28-21....
click here and check it out.
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
New website...
http://www.longshotmarina.com
Looking for boat slips or need work done on your boat?
Contact Andy today at 314-566-5403!
Longshot Tiki Bar is OPEN this weekend, Friday Oct 22 -
Sunday Oct 24th!
Come out & see us at the Tiki Bar while the beautiful
weather lasts and trees changing colors!
Enjoy $2 16oz aluminum beers all weekend!
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
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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River
History....
28 October, 1965 in River History
The Gateway Arch, located on the banks of the Mississippi River at St.
Louis, Mo, was completed on this day in 1965 |
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Sunday, November 7, 2021
2021 Turkey Shoot
Alton MotorBoat Club
Check out
their
Facebook.
page....
click here
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "March 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Gateway Arch Turns 56.... Meet The
Builders....
Following years of planning, preparation and
construction, the Gateway Arch went from just a dream to the
iconic monument we know today when it's final section was
installed on October 28, 1965.
The Gateway Arch National Park is situated
along the Mississippi River at St. Louis and remains the tallest
monument in the United States and North America at 630 feet
high.
On Thursday, October 28, the public will have
the chance to celebrate the Arch's 56th anniversary with the
builders of the Arch, who will be on hand in the tram lobby from
10 am to noon sharing personal memorabilia and signing
autographs........
Click here to
read more from thetelegraph.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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Pool
26 Halloween Parties
3rd
Chute (Alton)................................
Sat, Oct 30, 2021...click
here
Bluff
City (Alton Halloween Parade).. Sat, Oct
30, 2021...click
here
Boat
House......................................... Sat,
Oct 16, 2021...click
here
Froge's
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Oct 30, 2021...click
here
And
....There Will Be Lots of Halloween Parties All Around
Grafton too
Look for updates as they become available
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Miss Augusta
Hoffmann Family of Companies.....
Reposted from
hoffmannfamilyofcompanies.com..
click here
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History Coming Alive
Lewis and Clark Boat House Museum.....
Reposted from
Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum Facebook..
click here
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Oct 27 - Nov 7...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
October Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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October 31, 2021
Missouri Frog Season Ends
Missouri Department of Conservation........
Bullfrog & Green Frog Season
June 30 - October 31, 2021
Season opens at sunset on opening day.
Click here
for more information
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Monday, November 1, 2021
Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Closes
Mississippi River at Minneapolis
Reposted from
US Army Corps of Engineers St Paul District Facebook..
click here
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Hunting Waterfowl Season
Safety
Reposted from
Alton Marina Facebook..
click here
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Boat Show News
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Begins
Today........
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat show is opening on
Thursday, October 28 and will be running through Sunday, October 31.
Organizers are hoping to match the success of the 2019 boat show, which
generated $1.3 billion in economic output for Florida.
Organizers report that over 80 percent of the show is in
open-air spaces, and will feature the North American and global debuts of
the Absolute 64 Flybridge and 48 Coupe, Azimut Verve 42, Beneteau Grand
Trawler 62, Burger 50 Cruiser, the Cruisers 34 GLS, Jaguar 36 Offshore Fish,
Nordhavn 80, the Rivera 645 SUV and Viking 64 Convertible.
The Ferretti Group will be debuting models from Ferretti,
Rive and Pershing and Ocean Alexander will be unveiling three vessels.
Princess, Horizon and Sunseeker are also slated to make world premiers as
well........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photos.
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Mississippi River Destinations
Historic Fulton, Illinois Celebrates
Dutch Heritage
The tiny city of Fulton, Illinois is located
along the banks of the Mississippi River and is home to some
3,100 residents. The town was founded in 1835 and was named for
Robert Fulton, the inventor of the steamboat.
The Fulton Commercial Historic Downtown is
listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features
31 historic buildings boasting Italianate, Classic Revival and
Modern designs. Some of the buildings date back as far as 1856.
Sitting atop a levee overlooking the
Mississippi River is the de Immigrant Windmill, which is a nod
to the town's Dutch history and heritage. The 100 foot windmill
was manufactured in the Netherlands and then shipped and
assembled in Fulton by Dutch craftsmen........
Click here to
read this news article from onlyinyourstate.com.
With Photos.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Missouri River At Jefferson City,
Missouri
Route 54/63 Bridge Project Is Nearing
Completion........
A $4.1 million project involving the
rehabilitation of the Route 54/63 bridge spanning the Missouri
River at Jefferson City, Missouri is almost finished and could
completed ahead of schedule.
Contractors for the Missouri Department of
Transportation have been working on the rehabilitation project
since March. The spans lead in and out of Jefferson City and
carry around 26,000 vehicles over the Missouri River each day.
The $4.12 million project was awarded to KCI
Construction and includes making repairs tot he bridge deck and
installing an overlay to the eastbound span's roadway. Work has
shifted underneath the span, with repairs being made to the
girders and substructure........
Click here to
read this news report from newstribune.com.
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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Boat Gear Manufacturer
Garmin Releases Third Quarter
Results........
Garmin recently released the results of their
third quarter of fiscal 2021. The company reports consolidated
net sales of $1.19 billion during the third quarter, which is a
7 percent increase over the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Gross margin for the third quarter was 58
percent, while the operating margin was 24 percent. Operating
income, however, decreased by 11 percent to $283 million.
Garmin's marine segment reported a 25 percent
increase in net sales, ending up at $207.5 million, compared to
$165.4 million posted during the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
The main driver behind the increases was the demand for
plotters........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photos.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
10-08-21
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
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
Sat...Oct 30, 2021
Alton Halloween Parade
Serving Limited menu outside,
Full Menu inside..
click here
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Upcoming save the dates November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
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
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
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
Sat, Oct 30...Halloween Party.
click here
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Oct 27 - Nov 7...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
October Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
The last Day for the Grafton
Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be Sunday, November 14,
2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
New Slip Holder Special...click
here 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.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
08-06-21
Unfortunately everything that we ordered has been pushed
back. We are waiting to get materials. Still plan on being
open by summer of next year!
Amanda
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
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
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
The Longshot Saloon Reopens
Friday (10-15-21) at 4pm
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Dardenne Slough
at 221.5
It's Time to Winterize
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
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
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
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
Nov. 13, 2021
Holiday Open House..
click here
CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION
FOR OCTOBER
Fri open @ 5pm
Sat and Sun open @ 12pm
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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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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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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 |
Open |
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................................ |
Reopening in a few weeks when the Tiki Bar
Closes |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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WEDNESDAY
27th of BOATOBER 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
Spooky cloud formation
click pic
to enlarge
The Picture of the
Day..... was sent to us by Capt'n Mike Costello
Sunday evening's
cloud formation coming back from the river. Had to pull over
and take a photo of this. Kind of spooky on a couple of
levels.
Absolutely true.
The Best To You,
Mike Costello
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Upcoming save the dates November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
#isabellastrong #riverlife
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
Picture on this Day
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
They're Back !
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in
2020..
..... were sent to us by Capt'n Larry
Hellrung
Bill
Great picture of flock of white pelicans in Grafton.
Larry Hellrung
Liberty
Grafton Harbor
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED OCTOBER 13, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
194.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately October 14, 2021, the Dredge
GOETZ is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of
Mile 194.0, Upper Chain of Rocks Canal Entrance. Due to the
channel width in the area, the river will be closed to
navigation tows, to facilitate this operation. The river
will be open for transit from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and
will be closed for dredging from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.
The Dredge GOETZ will monitor VHF FM Channel 13, 16 or 82.
Navigation interests should be alert for and abide by any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.MILE
179.2 - Mile 192.7 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Douglas MacArthur Bridge; Two suspended platforms are
located in the center navigation span. Each platform
measures 9 feet wide and hang 5 feet below low steel. One
platform is located 60 feet channelward of the right
descending pier and the other platform is located 120 feet
channelward of the left descending pier. There are also 3
platforms located at various locations in the Illinois span.
Mariners are urged to transit the bridge with caution.
MILE
190.2 - AGROUND VESSEL
A 40-foot S/V has been reported aground in the vicinity of
Mile 190.2. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
MILE 112.4 - MILE 112.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is
conducting dredging operations/strike removal between
approximate Miles 112.4 and 112.0, LDB, Otter Creek. Work
will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each day.
The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 14 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.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase in
accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize their wake in
these areas. Mariners should be experienced in low water
conditions.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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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.....
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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 10,246 as of
10-27-21....
click here and check it out.
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
New website...
http://www.longshotmarina.com
Looking for boat slips or need work done on your boat?
Contact Andy today at 314-566-5403!
Longshot Tiki Bar is OPEN this weekend, Friday Oct 22 -
Sunday Oct 24th!
Come out & see us at the Tiki Bar while the beautiful
weather lasts and trees changing colors!
Enjoy $2 16oz aluminum beers all weekend!
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
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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River
History....
27 September 2018 in River History
A southbound towboat pushing 12 barges at Lock & Dam 25 at Winfield, Mo came
apart Wednesday morning putting 6 barges up against the Winfield dam.
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Sunday, November 7, 2021
2021 Turkey Shoot
Alton MotorBoat Club
Check out
their
Facebook.
page....
click here
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "March 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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More Info
Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Lease Agreement Reached Between City of
Grafton and Marina........
The Grafton City Council has arrived at a
lease agreement with Grafton Marina owners Joe and Jan DeShirlia
to continue marina operations and make improvements to the
facility.
The lease agreement will be for a term of 98
years and includes financial aspects of slip rentals and the
resumption of fueling operations.
According to Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow,
Resuming fuel service has been a goal of all parties involved.
It has been close to three years since fuel has been pumped at
the marina........
Click here to
read this news article from advantagenews.com.
With Photo
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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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Pool
26 Halloween Parties
3rd
Chute (Alton)................................
Sat, Oct 30, 2021...click
here
Bluff
City (Alton Halloween Parade).. Sat, Oct
30, 2021...click
here
Boat
House......................................... Sat,
Oct 16, 2021...click
here
Froge's
............................................... Sat,
Oct 30, 2021...click
here
And
....There Will Be Lots of Halloween Parties All Around
Grafton too
Look for updates as they become available
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Port Charles Harbor
New Sunday Hours.......
Reposted from
Port Charles Facebook..
click here
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
Gift Certificates.......
Reposted from
3rd Chute Bar & Grill Facebook..
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Reader Commentary
Cool Website....
Hey Bill,
I didn’t know if You have seen this already. I was just looking
around and came upon this. I thought that You might be in the
hunt for a new boat. This is a great place to start.
https://www.superyachtfan.com/
Brian Schaffer {DOCK DYNASTY }
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Missouri River Management
Corps Hosting Public Meetings Addressing Dry
Conditions........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been hosting public
meetings along the Missouri RIver Basin to provide updates on this year's
runoff and reservoir operations.
The Drought Mitigation Center reports that approximately
88 percent of the Missouri River Basin is currently undergoing abnormally
dry conditions or drought, meaning that 2021 is the 21st driest year in over
120 years worth of record keeping.
John Remus, Chief of the Corps' Missouri River Basin
Water Management says that they are forecasting below normal runoff for
2022. The prediction is based upon drier than normal soil, which will
absorb the runoff from normal snowpack and precipitation........
Click here to read
this news report from siouxlandproud.com. With Video. |
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Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Possibility Of Expanding Ferry
Operations Under Discussion........
Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow says the odds are
good that the Grafton Ferry will be operating on a year-round
schedule Morrow recently hosted a team from the Illinois
Department of Transportation, where he discussed the idea.
The proposal would include funding or a
possible partnership based on the model being used in southern
Illinois with the State of Kentucky. Morrow says that the Great
Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau President and CEO Cory Jobe
discussed the financial benefits of year-round service.
The Grafton Ferry decreases the amount of
time that a trip from the St. Louis and St. Charles region to
Grafton by up to a half hour. The ferry is currently operating
on a weekend schedule........
Click here to
read this news article from advantagenews.com. With
Photo and Audio.
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Mississippi River Near La Crosse,
Wisconsin
Several Agencies Work On Removing Asian
Carp From The River........
In recent years, Mississippi River Pool 8
near La Crosse, Wisconsin has had issues with the invasive Asian
carp and for a second time this year, the invasive species is
being cleared from the region.
Wisconsin DNR Mississippi River Team
Supervisor Jordan Weeks said that a few years ago, a commercial
fisherman caught close to 50 Asian carp, prompting them into
action.
Currently, the Wisconsin DNR is working with
the Minnesota DNR, the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service to remove the carp from Mississippi River
Pool 8........
Click here to
read this news story from weau.com. With
Video.
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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 4th Quarter,
Fiscal Year........
MarineMax has reported the best numbers in
company history for the second consecutive quarter as well as
the fiscal year. During the Fourth Quarter, Marine Max posted a
16 percent increase in revenue, rising from $399 million last
year to $462.3 million.
Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal
2021 was $32.8 million, or $1.45 per diluted share, compared to
$25.6 million, or $1.13 per diluted share during the fourth
quarter of 2020.
MarineMax states that the growth was mainly
driven by acquisitions. Back in May, the company acquired
Cruisers Yachts for $63 million. It also acquired Nisswa Marine
and Intrepid Yachts........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photos.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
10-08-21
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
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
Sat...Oct 30, 2021
Alton Halloween Parade
Serving Limited menu outside,
Full Menu inside..
click here
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Upcoming save the dates November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
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
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
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
Sat, Oct 30...Halloween Party.
click here
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Oct 13 - Oct 24...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
October Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
The last Day for the Grafton
Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be Sunday, November 14,
2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
New Slip Holder Special...click
here 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.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
08-06-21
Unfortunately everything that we ordered has been pushed
back. We are waiting to get materials. Still plan on being
open by summer of next year!
Amanda
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
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
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
The Longshot Saloon Reopens
Friday (10-15-21) at 4pm
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Dardenne Slough
at 221.5
It's Time to Winterize
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
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
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
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
Nov. 13, 2021
Holiday Open House..
click here
CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION
FOR OCTOBER
Fri open @ 5pm
Sat and Sun open @ 12pm
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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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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
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................................ |
Reopening in a few weeks when the Tiki Bar
Closes |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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TUESDAY
26th of BOATOBER 2021
It's National Howl at the Moon Night
Head
out on the water for a night-time fall cruise and "Release
your innner wolf"…… Howl at the moon !
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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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
TreeHouse
Wildlife Center
Dow, IL
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
Happened Sunday Afternoon at the "Owl Fest" at the
TreeHouse Wildlife Center
It's Sherri and Jeff Easley
Sherri
was recently promoted to
Director of the Center
and
Jeff
volunteers his time as the
animal rescue person
Click here and checkout the TreeHouse Wildlife Center
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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RiverBills Stuff Sighting
Key West,
Florida
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Stuff
Sighting.....
was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group by Trish
O'Day Hamm
Fishing and beaches with
Captain Carlos
Fun in the Sun Golf Cart & Boat Rentals
RiverBill says....
Thanks for taking RiverBills with you !
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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Upcoming save the dates November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
#isabellastrong #riverlife
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
Picture on this Day
Beautiful Day at Harbor Point
Yacht Club
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in
2019..
..... was sent to us by Claudia Burris who
hails out of Hoppies Marina in Kimmswick, Mo
Hi Bill,
In spite of the flood damage (or maybe because of it!) it was
just another beautiful day at Harbor Point Yacht Club. See you
on the river!
Claudia Burris
Hoppies Marina Correspondent
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED OCTOBER 13, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
194.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately October 14, 2021, the Dredge
GOETZ is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of
Mile 194.0, Upper Chain of Rocks Canal Entrance. Due to the
channel width in the area, the river will be closed to
navigation tows, to facilitate this operation. The river
will be open for transit from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and
will be closed for dredging from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.
The Dredge GOETZ will monitor VHF FM Channel 13, 16 or 82.
Navigation interests should be alert for and abide by any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.MILE
179.2 - Mile 192.7 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Douglas MacArthur Bridge; Two suspended platforms are
located in the center navigation span. Each platform
measures 9 feet wide and hang 5 feet below low steel. One
platform is located 60 feet channelward of the right
descending pier and the other platform is located 120 feet
channelward of the left descending pier. There are also 3
platforms located at various locations in the Illinois span.
Mariners are urged to transit the bridge with caution.
MILE
190.2 - AGROUND VESSEL
A 40-foot S/V has been reported aground in the vicinity of
Mile 190.2. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
MILE 112.4 - MILE 112.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is
conducting dredging operations/strike removal between
approximate Miles 112.4 and 112.0, LDB, Otter Creek. Work
will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each day.
The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 14 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.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase in
accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize their wake in
these areas. Mariners should be experienced in low water
conditions.
Click here for
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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 10,225 as of
10-26-21....
click here and check it out.
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
New website...
http://www.longshotmarina.com
Looking for boat slips or need work done on your boat?
Contact Andy today at 314-566-5403!
Longshot Tiki Bar is OPEN this weekend, Friday Oct 22 -
Sunday Oct 24th!
Come out & see us at the Tiki Bar while the beautiful
weather lasts and trees changing colors!
Enjoy $2 16oz aluminum beers all weekend!
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
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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River
History....
October 26 & 27 in River History
The Grafton Ferry Grand Opening Weekend was October 26 & 27, 2002. The
ferry began regular operation the following week
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Sunday, November 7, 2021
2021 Turkey Shoot
Alton MotorBoat Club
Check out
their
Facebook.
page....
click here
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "March 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Mississippi River Near Granite City,
Illinois
Following Recent Storm, Snagged
Sailboat Has Disappeared........
Overnight Sunday, Michael Weber's 44 foot
sailboat, the White Widow, which had been stuck on the
Chain of Rocks since October 5th after missing the turn into the
navigational channel disappeared without a trace.
According to Dustin Witt, the parts manager
for Port Charles Harbor in St. Charles County, harbor workers
were out at 8 am Monday morning searching for the vessel, but it
is believed that the vessel has sunk. After hours of searching,
the only thing found was the vessel's dinghy floating
downstream.
Michael Weber, owner of the White Widow blames
insurance companies for delaying the recovery of his boat,
likely costing him most of his possessions and the dream of
spending a year sailing around the Florida Keys and the
Bahamas........
Click here to
read this news story from stltoday.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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Pool
26 Halloween Parties
3rd
Chute (Alton)................................
Sat, Oct 30, 2021...click
here
Bluff
City (Alton Halloween Parade).. Sat, Oct
30, 2021...click
here
Boat
House......................................... Sat,
Oct 16, 2021...click
here
Froge's
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Oct 30, 2021...click
here
And
....There Will Be Lots of Halloween Parties All Around
Grafton too
Look for updates as they become available
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Mississippi River At West Alton,
Missouri
MoDOT Project Looks To Mitigate
Flooding Along Highway 67........
For decades, the section of Highway 67 west
of the Clark Bridge linking Alton, Illinois and West Alton,
Missouri has been prone to flooding, however, a construction
project intends to change all of that.
Last month, the Missouri Department of
Transportation approved the $7.1 million project to elevate
approximately 1 mile of the southbound lanes, which were
constructed in the 1930s and often submerged when the river
levels are high and levees are overtopped.
The southbound lanes are considerably lower
than the northbound lanes, which were constructed in the 1970s
after floodplain standards had been established. Lisa Kuntz,
who is heading up the project for MoDOT, says that the current
northbound lanes will become the southbound lanes, with new
northbound lanes being constructed nearby.
Kuntz added that the project will not all
flooding along Highway 67, especially when river levels rise to
levels seen in 1993 and again in 2019. The roadway will only be
raised about 1 mile south of the Mississippi River........
Click here to
read this news report from stltoday.com. With
Photos.
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Upcoming Events.... Saturday, October 30, 2021
Pumpkin Drop
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Reposted from
Commemorative Air Force Missouri Wing and Commemorative Air
Force Facebook..
click here
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Boat Fire
Next to Structure.......
Reposted from
River Pointe Fire protection District Facebook..
click here
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Upcoming Events... Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Big Muddy Adventures Grand Opening Party
New Date
Reposted from
Big Muddy Adventures Facebook..
click here
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Mississippi River Management
WIMO Members Learn River Operation
Basics Via Webinars........
Earlier this month, Women in Maritime
Operations presented Barging 101 the first in a series of
webinars intended to educate their membership in the basics of
the towboat industry.
WIMO founder and director Kasey Eckstein says
that they intend to host a Dredging 101 webinar on
November 9th, with information presented by Great Lakes Dredge
and Dock, and a Barging 102 course during the first
quarter of 2022.
Eckstein says that they intend to present the
webinars as often as possible, since the majority of the group's
members work in the maritime industry, but not in the day-to-day
operations along the river........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Boat Manufacturer
Cobalt Adds To Family Day Boat
Line........
Cobalt Boats recently introduced their
all-new R4 Outboard, a family-sized sport runabout which is
24'3" in length with an 8'6" beam and can accommodate up to 13
passengers. The R4 Outboard can be rigged with Yamaha or
Mercury outboards, up to 350 horsepower.
The R4 offers standard features such as a 6
speaker audio system, a dual Garmin glass cockpit, gloss black
switch panels with illuminated switches, accessory and USB power
plugs, a depth and water temperature package, removable fore and
aft carpeting, a walk through bow door, an aft sunpad with
folding backrest, a flip-backrest passenger seat a Delmar
captain's chair and much more.
Jason Turner, Cobalt's Vice President of
Operations and Engineering says that the innovative R4OB
elevates the outboard experience with Cobalt's trademark
reliability, performance, comfort and luxury
appointments........
Click here to
read this news article from boatingindustry.com.
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Boat Manufacturer
Harris Boats Unveils New Pontoon
Series........
Harris Boats recently introduced the all-new
redesigned Grand Mariner Pontoon Series in three lengths, 23, 25
and 27 feet, and offering premium features and several
customization options.
Chris Bernauer, President of Harris Boats
said that the Grand Mariner series launch is a pivotal moment of
the company, as they continue to attract and engage the next
generation of boaters.
Bernauer adds that the redesigned Grand
Mariner shows off the passion and talent of Harris' team of
experts that have taken customer and dealer feedback and
developed a bold, sleek new style with unparalleled technology
providing comfort and convenience on the water........
Click here to
read this news report from boatingindustry.com.
With Photo.
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
10-08-21
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
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
Sat...Oct 30, 2021
Alton Halloween Parade
Serving Limited menu outside,
Full Menu inside..
click here
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Upcoming save the dates November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
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
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
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
Sat, Oct 30...Halloween Party.
click here
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Oct 13 - Oct 24...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
October Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
The last Day for the Grafton
Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be Sunday, November 14,
2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
New Slip Holder Special...click
here 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.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
08-06-21
Unfortunately everything that we ordered has been pushed
back. We are waiting to get materials. Still plan on being
open by summer of next year!
Amanda
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
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
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
The Longshot Saloon Reopens
Friday (10-15-21) at 4pm
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Dardenne Slough
at 221.5
It's Time to Winterize
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
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
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
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
Nov. 13, 2021
Holiday Open House..
click here
CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION
FOR OCTOBER
Fri open @ 5pm
Sat and Sun open @ 12pm
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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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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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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 |
Open |
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................................ |
Reopening in a few weeks when the Tiki Bar
Closes |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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MONDAY
25th of BOATOBER 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
Octoberfest
Cruise on the MURPHY II
Beautiful sky
above docks at Woodland Harbor
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Lawrence Schulte
Hi Bill,
Thought we would share pictures of the MURPHY II Octoberfest
Cruise. Our crew ended the day with Margaritas at the new
Woodland courtesy docks. Can’t wait for next year to have our
pool and restaurant open!
Capt Larry of The Mint To Be
Woodland Marina
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann
Miss Augusta
Maiden Voyage
Sunday Afternoon
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day.....
was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group by Kim Graff
Super yacht MiMi
heading down river this morning. (10-24-21)
RiverBill
says:
MiMi
is a 1977 yacht built by Burger Boat and owned by
Staney Hubbard, owner of Hubbard Broadcasting. MiMi is
for sale and available for charters.
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group by Capt'n
Matt Hahn
RiverBills sticker sighting.
Staniel Cay Yacht Club
Exumas, Bahamas
Click here for more photos on Facebook
Click here for more information about
Staniel Cay Yacht Club
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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Upcoming save the dates November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
#isabellastrong #riverlife
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
Picture on this Day
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in
2020..
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was sent to us by Capt'n Patrick Wrischnik
Last Warm Night on the River
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED OCTOBER 13, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
194.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately October 14, 2021, the Dredge
GOETZ is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of
Mile 194.0, Upper Chain of Rocks Canal Entrance. Due to the
channel width in the area, the river will be closed to
navigation tows, to facilitate this operation. The river
will be open for transit from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and
will be closed for dredging from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.
The Dredge GOETZ will monitor VHF FM Channel 13, 16 or 82.
Navigation interests should be alert for and abide by any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.MILE
179.2 - Mile 192.7 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Douglas MacArthur Bridge; Two suspended platforms are
located in the center navigation span. Each platform
measures 9 feet wide and hang 5 feet below low steel. One
platform is located 60 feet channelward of the right
descending pier and the other platform is located 120 feet
channelward of the left descending pier. There are also 3
platforms located at various locations in the Illinois span.
Mariners are urged to transit the bridge with caution.
MILE
190.2 - AGROUND VESSEL
A 40-foot S/V has been reported aground in the vicinity of
Mile 190.2. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
MILE 112.4 - MILE 112.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is
conducting dredging operations/strike removal between
approximate Miles 112.4 and 112.0, LDB, Otter Creek. Work
will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each day.
The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 14 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.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase in
accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize their wake in
these areas. Mariners should be experienced in low water
conditions.
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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 10,141 as of
10-25-21....
click here and check it out.
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
New website...
http://www.longshotmarina.com
Looking for boat slips or need work done on your boat?
Contact Andy today at 314-566-5403!
Longshot Tiki Bar is OPEN this weekend, Friday Oct 22 -
Sunday Oct 24th!
Come out & see us at the Tiki Bar while the beautiful
weather lasts and trees changing colors!
Enjoy $2 16oz aluminum beers all weekend!
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
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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River
History....
24 October 2016 In River History
It was announced that the big and beautiful Delta Queen riverboat was moving
its home to Kimmswick, Missouri.
Source:This day in Missouri History, writer Ross
Malone
25 October 1795 in River History
Pinckney's Treaty, an agreement between the United States and Spain, was
signed, giving the United States navigation rights on the Mississippi River.
Source: Britannica.com
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Sunday, November 7, 2021
2021 Turkey Shoot
Alton MotorBoat Club
Check out
their
Facebook.
page....
click here
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "March 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Mississippi River Near Granite City,
Illinois
Sailboat Owner Missed Channel,
Boat Still Hung Up On The Chain Of
Rocks........
Retired Marine and former businessman Michael
Weber and his girlfriend were on the sailing trip of a lifetime
when the Mississippi River left them high and dry north of
downtown St. Louis, Missouri.
Before the accident, 63 year old Weber, who
is sailing out of the Port of Hell, Michigan aboard his 44 foot
sailboat, the White Widow, was on what was supposed to be
a year-long trip tot he Florida Keys and Bahamas.
Weber's dream trip is on hold at least
temporarily as his insurance companies and maritime lawyers
raised concerns over liabilities. He is hoping that a third
attempt to free up his boat will happen later this week........
Click here to
read this news article from stltoday.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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Pool
26 Halloween Parties
3rd
Chute (Alton)................................
Sat, Oct 30, 2021...click
here
Bluff
City (Alton Halloween Parade).. Sat, Oct
30, 2021...click
here
Boat
House......................................... Sat,
Oct 16, 2021...click
here
Froge's
............................................... Sat,
Oct 30, 2021...click
here
And
....There Will Be Lots of Halloween Parties All Around
Grafton too
Look for updates as they become available
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Mississippi River At St. Charles,
Missouri
Miss Augusta Christened, Makes Maiden
Voyage........
On Sunday, the Miss Augusta, a 105
foot Skipperliner Yacht featuring three decks, dining and two
bars, was christened and set sail for the first time out of the
Yacht Club of St. Louis in St. Charles, Missouri.
The Miss Augusta is owned by Jerri and
David Hoffman and the Hoffman Family of Companies, who have been
working to create a national wine and tourism hot spot in the
Augusta and Washington, Missouri region.
On November 11, 2021, the Miss Augusta will
begin hosting public and private cruises out of St. Charles,
however, when the spring rolls around, the Hoffmanns expect to
shift their operation to Klondike Park in Augusta, where a new
dock is under construction........
Click here to
read this news article from emissourian.com. With
Photo.
Click here to
check out a photo gallery of Sunday's events.
Click here to
watch a ksdk.com interview with the Hoffmanns, as they discuss
their plans for Augusta.
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Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Fall Is The Perfect Time To
Visit.........
Fall is the perfect time to visit the
historic riverside town of Grafton, Illinois, which is located
at the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, along
the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway.
Grafton was founded in 1832 and has a
population of approximately 700 people. The town may be small,
but it offers stunning scenery, restaurants, wineries, shops and
much more.
Grafton is home to Pere Marquette State Park
and also Aerie's Resort and Winery, which features amenities
such as a winery, a restaurant, a zipline, the sky tour on top
of majestic river views........
Click here to
read more from onlyinyourstate.com. With
Photos
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here Facebook Page..click
here
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Mississippi River At Louisiana,
Missouri
City Boasts Rich History, River
Views........
The small town of Louisiana, Missouri
combines a historic location with nature to provide the perfect
destination for a day trip or a weekend getaway. Louisiana is
nestled along the Mississippi River and was founded in 1816.
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources
says that the small town has "the most intact Victorian
Streetscape in the state of Missouri". Ten of the town's
buildings and homes have earned spots on the National Register
of Historic Places.
John B. Henderson Riverfront Park provides
some of the best river views. On a clear day, one can see up to
20 miles away into Illinois. The park is an excellent place to
relax and watch riverboats and barges pass by........
Click here to
read more from onlyinyourstate.com. With
Photos.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Shootout Donated $53,500 To Make-A
Wish........
On Wednesday, October 20, the Lake of the
Ozarks Shootout made a donation of $53,500 to the Make-A-Wish
Foundation during a check presentation ceremony at OakStar Bank
in Camdenton, Missouri.
Each year, Make-A-Wish teams up with the
Shootout in a special event called Wishing on a Ride,
during which kids and adults with serious illnesses get an
opportunity to ride on a powerboat.
This past year's Wishing on a Ride provided
156 boat rides, as well as over 20 helicopter rides provided by
Tom Cline Helicopter. Kids and adults were also given the
chance to ride in a Lamborghini and on motorcycles........
Click here to
read this news story from lakeexpo.com. With
Photo.
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
10-08-21
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
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
Sat...Oct 30, 2021
Alton Halloween Parade
Serving Limited menu outside,
Full Menu inside..
click here
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Upcoming save the dates November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
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
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
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
Sat, Oct 30...Halloween Party.
click here
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Oct 13 - Oct 24...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
October Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
The last Day for the Grafton
Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be Sunday, November 14,
2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
New Slip Holder Special...click
here 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.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
08-06-21
Unfortunately everything that we ordered has been pushed
back. We are waiting to get materials. Still plan on being
open by summer of next year!
Amanda
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
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
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
The Longshot Saloon Reopens
Friday (10-15-21) at 4pm
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Dardenne Slough
at 221.5
It's Time to Winterize
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
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
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
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
Nov. 13, 2021
Holiday Open House..
click here
CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION
FOR OCTOBER
Fri open @ 5pm
Sat and Sun open @ 12pm
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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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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
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................................ |
Reopening in a few weeks when the Tiki Bar
Closes |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN...23rd & 24th of BOATOBER 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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Welcome
New Advertiser !
Boschert Brothers Boat, Camper & RV Storage
Boschert
Brothers Storage is NOW OPEN and running!!!
We would love to have your boat, RV, or camper at our storage
lot.
Inside, Covered and Outside storage available
We are located in St. Charles County ( Beautiful Orchard Farm
area)
This storage lot is out of the flood zone and has never
flooded
Click here
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Sun Pic
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Mark Adams, retired President
of the St. Louis Sports and Boatshow.
Hey Bill!!
Look what was happening Friday whilst tooling around on the
Mississippi near Grafton... Sunset Heaven!!
Dorothy Miller
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Somewhere on the Mississippi
River
Sun Pic
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Mark Adams, retired President
of the St. Louis Sports and Boatshow.
Hi Cap’n Bill,
Today I was a citizen conservation agent for the MDC. My job was
to count as many tiny channel cats as I could. As you can see by
this sample it was a very successful day. You can’t beat fun on
the Mississippi!
Cap’n Mark Adams
Robin Tuff
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Pool 26 0f the Mississippi
River
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Richard Burrus
Moon River at Winfield lock and dam.
Friday, Oct 22, 2021
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Pool 26 0f the Mississippi
River
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Kurt Jaeger
Hi Bill.
Some pictures of beautiful
cloud formations Friday just before sunset. What a great
evening.
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Somewhere in
Florida
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Ron Ramjet
Sunset Boogie had a pleasant
surprise coming back in!
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The Mississippi
River
at
the Chain of
Rocks Canal
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day.....
was posted by Brian Captian Simon
The sign
Says It All
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River Dawgs
click pic
to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted sent to us by Capt'n Tom Homeyer
It's
River Dawg
"Spenser"
Going to the beach?
From Tom Homeyer
River Island
Check out all of
our River Dawgs....
click here
To get your River Dawg featured on
RiverBills.com
just e-mail your favorite photo to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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Last weekend of season
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday @11am.
Sale in the club room.
Unpacking from flood 2019 storage unit. Everything must go.
Boating decor, props, home goods, pictures, tools and so
much more.
Sunday Tiki … Ticket to the Beatles Abby Road here we come
@2 Rain or shine..Going out with a bang
Upcoming save the dates November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
Always bittersweet, but 2022 season is only 5 months away.
Get some rest, it’s going to be a nonstop adventure out here
on the Mississippi. See you soon
#isabellastrong #riverlife
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
Picture on this Day
2018 "D" Dock Ribbon
Cutting
Grafton Harbor
Confluence of
the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in
2018..
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was sent to us by Capt'n Bob
Steffen of
First Mate Boat Sales
It's the Ribbon Cutting ceremony
for the new "D" Dock at
Grafton Harbor !
RiverBill had the honors.
D Dock is
Home to:
St. Louis Jet Ski Rentals
First Mate Boat Sales
and
Docking for Transient
Boaters
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Added Sunday
Ohio River Near Belmont, West Virginia
Responders Dismantled Bomb Found On A
Barge........
On Thursday, the West Virginia State Police
dismantled a home-made explosive device discovered on a barge
along the Ohio River near the Willow Island Locks and Dam.
The U.S. Coast Guard had closed the Ohio
RIver and established a safety zone between Ohio RIver Mile
Markers 141 and 145. Barges could be seen stopped at several
points along the Ohio RIver.
The barge where the bomb was found was loaded
with gravel. It is not immediately clear who owns the barge,
where it came from or where it was headed. A tug boat and a
second barge was spotted at the scene next to the initial barge,
possibly unloading the gravel........
Click here to
read this news article from newsandsentinel.com. With
Photos.
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Rock Island,
Illinois
Arsenal Island Offers A Look At
History........
Rock Island was originally named for the Rock
River which flows through Illinois into the Mississippi RIver.
The island is also home to the Rock Island Arsenal, which is the
largest federally owned and operated arsenal. It has produced
supplies for every U.S.-involved conflict since the Civil War.
In addition to the arsenal, the island is the
home of the oldest house in the region, a mansion owned by
Colonel George Davenport, the first permanent white settler and
the founder of the Iowa town named for him.
The island also features the Mississippi
River Visitor Center, with an observation deck overlooking the
Locks and Dam No.15, Memorial Park's display of artillery, the
remaining pier of the first railroad bridge across the
Mississippi River and a museum, which is currently undergoing
renovations........
Click here to
read more from stltoday.com. With Photos.
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Added Sunday
Missouri Fall Color Outlook
The Best Places To See Fall
Colors........
The Missouri Department of Conservation
reports that fall colors will be on full display in southeastern
Missouri very soon. According to Community Forester, Jennifer
Behnken, sassafras, blackgum, flowering dogwood, sugar maple,
hickories and oaks are all starting to show more colors.
Behnken suggests Highway 21, primarily in the
Ironton and Arcadia Valley. Other beautiful scenes can be found
along highways 61, 67, 32, 25, 72 and 49. She advises choosing
locations along rivers, hillsides and bluffs in forested
locations.
The MDC fall color report is updated weekly.
The MDC says that since leaves change color at different times,
Missouri's fall color season could last 4 to 6 weeks........
Click here to
read this news report from kfvs12.com. With
Photo.
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Added Sunday
Boat Gear Retailer
One Water Marine Acquiring T-H
Marine........
One Water Marine recently announced that they
have entered into a definitive agreement to purchase T-H Marine,
a provider of branded marine parts and accessories for
approximately $185 million. The transaction is expected to be
wrapped up by the end of the year.
Austin Singleton, chief executive officer for
One Water Marine says that they are looking forward to adding
T-H Marine to their portfolio, and that company's addition will
enhance One Water's long term growth strategy.
T-H Marine was founded in 1975 and was
primarily an OEM parts supplier. The company has gone on to
expand into the aftermarket parts and accessories market........
Click here to
read this news report from boatingindustry.com.
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED OCTOBER 13, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
194.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately October 14, 2021, the Dredge
GOETZ is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of
Mile 194.0, Upper Chain of Rocks Canal Entrance. Due to the
channel width in the area, the river will be closed to
navigation tows, to facilitate this operation. The river
will be open for transit from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and
will be closed for dredging from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.
The Dredge GOETZ will monitor VHF FM Channel 13, 16 or 82.
Navigation interests should be alert for and abide by any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.MILE
179.2 - Mile 192.7 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Douglas MacArthur Bridge; Two suspended platforms are
located in the center navigation span. Each platform
measures 9 feet wide and hang 5 feet below low steel. One
platform is located 60 feet channelward of the right
descending pier and the other platform is located 120 feet
channelward of the left descending pier. There are also 3
platforms located at various locations in the Illinois span.
Mariners are urged to transit the bridge with caution.
MILE
190.2 - AGROUND VESSEL
A 40-foot S/V has been reported aground in the vicinity of
Mile 190.2. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
MILE 112.4 - MILE 112.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is
conducting dredging operations/strike removal between
approximate Miles 112.4 and 112.0, LDB, Otter Creek. Work
will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each day.
The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 14 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.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase in
accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize their wake in
these areas. Mariners should be experienced in low water
conditions.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
New website...
http://www.longshotmarina.com
Looking for boat slips or need work done on your boat?
Contact Andy today at 314-566-5403!
Longshot Tiki Bar is OPEN this weekend, Friday Oct 22 -
Sunday Oct 24th!
Come out & see us at the Tiki Bar while the beautiful
weather lasts and trees changing colors!
Enjoy $2 16oz aluminum beers all weekend!
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
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 10,110 as of
10-23-21....
click here and check it out.
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Sunday, November 7, 2021
2021 Turkey Shoot
Alton MotorBoat Club
Check out
their
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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River
History....
23 October 2006 In River History
Dozens passengers aboard the Mississippi Queen Riverboat got sick from a
stomach virus on a trip from Cincinnati to St. Louis. The boat had to make
un-planned stops in Paducah, Ky and then Cape Girardeau, Mo. where the sick
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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 &
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website St. Charles Boat &
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "March 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Mississippi River Near Granite City,
Illinois
Tow Crew Says Recovery Effort Too
Risky........
The 44 foot sailboat, the White Widower,
is still lodged on the Chain of Rocks in the middle of the
Mississippi River and it is uncertain how much longer it will
remain there.
According to Captain John Ward with
Pensacola, Florida - based Sea Tow, his team was in the area for
five days attempting to recover the vessel, but he determined
that the vessel was in too precarious of a position.
Captain Ward said that he had been recovering
boats for quite some time, but this was one for the record
books. He adds that his crew gave a solid effort to recovering
the sailboat, but they could not safely get a tow line on the
vessel. He says it was not worth the risk to his crew to
attempt to move it........
Click here to
read this news report from fox2now.com. With
Video..
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Pool
26 Halloween Parties
3rd
Chute (Alton)................................
Sat, Oct 30, 2021...click
here
Bluff
City (Alton Halloween Parade).. Sat, Oct
30, 2021...click
here
Boat
House......................................... Sat,
Oct 16, 2021...click
here
Froge's
............................................... Sat,
Oct 30, 2021...click
here
And
....There Will Be Lots of Halloween Parties All Around
Grafton too
Look for updates as they become available
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Witches On The Water
Grafton, IL.......
Reposted from
Witches On The Wate Facebook..
click here
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Mark Twain Lake
Corps Reminds Public Of Waterfowl
Refuge, No-Hunting Zones........
During the waterfowl season, the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers manages a waterfowl refuge along the Middle
Fork and Elk Fork branches of Mark Twain Lake, providing about
3,000 acres of habitat for migratory waterfowl to rest and feed
prior to continuing their journey south for the winter.
The waterfowl refuge will be closing on
Saturday, October 30 and will remain closed through December
28. There will be signs posted in the refuge and lake buoys set
indicating the prohibition of all boat traffic and waterfowl
hunting.
Land-based activities, such as bank fishing,
waterfowl viewing and other in-season hunting is still
permitted........
Click here to
read more from hannibal.net.
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here Facebook Page..click
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Boat Sales
Fraud Spiking In Used Boat
Market........
Boat manufacturers are predicting production
backlogs running well into next year, causing many boat buyers
to turn to the pre-owned market. However, Grant Brooks, founder
and CEO of Boat History Report, says that the used boat
market has been flooded with damaged and in some cases stolen
boats.
Brooks says that fraud in the pre-owned boat
market has spiked by 123 percent since the COVID-19 driven boat
buying spree began. Boat History Report assists buyers
avoid some of the possible dangers in purchasing a pre-owned
boat, including hidden damage.
Brooks says that a possible explanation for
the increase in fraud is the significant decrease in available
boats driving a greater sense of urgency in acquiring any
available boat........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Near
Amory, Mississippi
A Lock Along The Tenn-Tom Was Renamed
TO Honor Late Senator........
On October 15th, the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Authority held a
ceremony to rename the Amory Lock as the Thad Cochran Lock &
Dam. The lock is located at the 371.1 Mile Marker of the Tenn-Tom
Waterway.
The legislation to rename the lock was
included in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 and
honors Cochran for his decades of service and his support of the
Tenn-Tom Waterway.
The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway was opened
to commerce in 1985 and 36 years later, it has proven itself to
be a vital transportation route for shipping raw materials and
other bulk items between Mid-America and the Southeast........
Click here to
read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net.
With Photos. |
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Vision Marine Technologies Quickly
Becoming "The Tesla Of Powerboating"........
Back in August, Vision Marine Technologies
showed up at the Lake of the Ozarks for the Lake of the Ozarks
Shootout, which is the largest unsanctioned boat race in the
nation, with the intention proving that electric propulsion was
the wave of the future.
During the Shootout, Vision unveiled and
demonstrated their E-Motion 180E installed on their signature
model, the Bruce 22. The classic-looking vessel features the
world's most powerful electric outboard motor powered by a
lithium battery. The Bruce 22 was able to reach a speed of 49
MPH.
Reportedly, Vision is already working with
some unnamed major boat manufacturers to bring electric boats to
the mainstream consumer market. Xavier Montagne, Chief
Technology Officer for Vision says that the first electric
models could be hitting the dealerships as early as next
year........
Click here to
read this news story from lakeexpo.com. With
Photos.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
10-08-21
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
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
Sat...Oct 30, 2021
Alton Halloween Parade
Serving Limited menu outside,
Full Menu inside..
click here
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Last weekend of season news
Open Friday Saturday and Sunday @11am.
Sale in the club room.
Unpacking from flood 2019 storage unit. Everything must go.
Boating decor, props, home goods, pictures, tools and so
much more.
Sunday Tiki … Ticket to the Beatles
Abby Road here we come @2 Rain or shine..Going out with a
bang
Upcoming save the dates November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
Always bittersweet , but 2022 season is only 5 months away.
Get some rest, it’s going to be a nonstop adventure out here
on the Mississippi. See you soon
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
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
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
Sat, Oct 30...Halloween Party.
click here
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Oct 13 - Oct 24...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
October Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
The last Day for the Grafton
Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be Sunday, November 14,
2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
New Slip Holder Special...click
here 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.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
08-06-21
Unfortunately everything that we ordered has been pushed
back. We are waiting to get materials. Still plan on being
open by summer of next year!
Amanda
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
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
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
The Longshot Saloon Reopens
Friday (10-15-21) at 4pm
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Longshot Tiki Bar is OPEN this weekend, Friday Oct 22 -
Sunday Oct 24th!
Come out & see us at the Tiki Bar while the beautiful
weather lasts and trees changing colors!
Enjoy $2 16oz aluminum beers all weekend!
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Dardenne Slough
at 221.5
It's Time to Winterize
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
Sept 2021 events...
click here
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
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
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
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
Nov. 13, 2021
Holiday Open House..
click here
CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION
FOR OCTOBER
Fri open @ 5pm
Sat and Sun open @ 12pm
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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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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
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................................ |
Reopening in a few weeks when the Tiki Bar
Closes |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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FRIDAY
22nd of BOATOBER 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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Welcome
New Advertiser !
Boschert Brothers Boat, Camper & RV Storage
Boschert
Brothers Storage is NOW OPEN and running!!!
We would love to have your boat, RV, or camper at our storage
lot.
Inside, Covered and Outside storage available
We are located in St. Charles County ( Beautiful Orchard Farm
area)
This storage lot is out of the flood zone and has never
flooded
Click here
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Alton Marina
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Karen Brncic, manager of the
Alton Marina
Miss Augusta
More
photos on Facebook...
click here
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day.....
was posted by Capt'n Dale Johnson
Dale wrote:
Well look what showed up today. Snapped a pic of this boat this
morning. This is Miss Augusta which is part of the 100 million
being spent in Wine country in St. Charles county. I think she
will cruising the Missouri River area. Her Christening is this
Sunday at Yacht Club of St. Louis.
Miss Augusta’s launch Sunday will not be open to the public,
Gazella said. However, the press, local officials and others
will be invited to attend the event, which is going to be held
in a private marina.
“Sunday is our christening where Mr. Hoffmann will pop a bottle
of champagne and commence the maiden voyage,” she said.
The event will take place at the Yacht Club of St. Louis in St.
Charles. At 1 p.m., the grand christening will begin at 1:30
p.m., the boat will set off on the river.
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
Hole in the sky by Alton Motor Boat Club
Turkey Shoot should be a great party and it is one of the few
events we have that are open to the public. Come check out the
Palace in the Sky.
Click here for more info
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Last weekend of season news
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday @11am.
Sale in the club room.
Unpacking from flood 2019 storage unit. Everything must go.
Boating decor, props, home goods, pictures, tools and so
much more.
Sunday Tiki … Ticket to the Beatles Abby Road here we come
@2 Rain or shine..Going out with a bang
Upcoming save the dates November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
Always bittersweet, but 2022 season is only 5 months away.
Get some rest, it’s going to be a nonstop adventure out here
on the Mississippi. See you soon
#isabellastrong #riverlife
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
Picture on this Day
Another Beautiful Evening
Meramec River
Click pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
in 2018...
was sent to us by Claudia Burris, Queen of
the Camera !
Hi Bill,
It was just another beautiful evening on the Meramec River!
See you soon.
Claudia Burris
Hoppies Marina Correspondent
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED OCTOBER 13, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
194.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately October 14, 2021, the Dredge
GOETZ is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of
Mile 194.0, Upper Chain of Rocks Canal Entrance. Due to the
channel width in the area, the river will be closed to
navigation tows, to facilitate this operation. The river
will be open for transit from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and
will be closed for dredging from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.
The Dredge GOETZ will monitor VHF FM Channel 13, 16 or 82.
Navigation interests should be alert for and abide by any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.MILE
179.2 - Mile 192.7 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Douglas MacArthur Bridge; Two suspended platforms are
located in the center navigation span. Each platform
measures 9 feet wide and hang 5 feet below low steel. One
platform is located 60 feet channelward of the right
descending pier and the other platform is located 120 feet
channelward of the left descending pier. There are also 3
platforms located at various locations in the Illinois span.
Mariners are urged to transit the bridge with caution.
MILE
190.2 - AGROUND VESSEL
A 40-foot S/V has been reported aground in the vicinity of
Mile 190.2. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
MILE 112.4 - MILE 112.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is
conducting dredging operations/strike removal between
approximate Miles 112.4 and 112.0, LDB, Otter Creek. Work
will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each day.
The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 14 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.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase in
accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize their wake in
these areas. Mariners should be experienced in low water
conditions.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
New website...
http://www.longshotmarina.com
Looking for boat slips or need work done on your boat?
Contact Andy today at 314-566-5403!
Longshot Tiki Bar is OPEN this weekend, Friday Oct 22 -
Sunday Oct 24th!
Come out & see us at the Tiki Bar while the beautiful
weather lasts and trees changing colors!
Enjoy $2 16oz aluminum beers all weekend!
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
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 10,096 as of
10-22-21....
click here and check it out.
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Sunday, November 7, 2021
2021 Turkey Shoot
Alton MotorBoat Club
Check out
their
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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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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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "March 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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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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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River At
Grafton, Illinois
Possibility Of Expanding Ferry
Operations Under Discussion........
According to Mike Morrow, Mayor of Grafton,
Illinois, the odds of the Grafton Ferry launching a year-round
service schedule are looking better than they have in a long
time. Morrow had recently hosted a team from the Illinois
Department of Transportation, where he proposed the idea.
The proposal would include funding or the
possible partnership based upon the model used in southern
Illinois with the State of Kentucky. Morrow states that the
Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau President and CEO Cory Jobe
discussed the financial benefits of year-round service.
The Grafton Ferry decreases the amount of
time that a trip from the St. Louis and St. Charles region to
Grafton by up to a half hour. The ferry currently runs on a
weekend schedule........
Click here to
read this news article from advantagenews.com. With
Photo and Audio.
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Pool
26 Halloween Parties
3rd
Chute (Alton)................................
Sat, Oct 30, 2021...click
here
Bluff
City (Alton Halloween Parade).. Sat, Oct
30, 2021...click
here
Boat
House......................................... Sat,
Oct 16, 2021...click
here
Froge's
............................................... Sat,
Oct 30, 2021...click
here
And
....There Will Be Lots of Halloween Parties All Around
Grafton too
Look for updates as they become available
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Witches On The Water
Grafton, IL.......
Reposted from
Witches On The Wate Facebook..
click here
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Saturday, October 23, 2021
Auditions at Longshot Saloon
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo
FYI: these auditions will be held at
the Longshot
Tiki Bar directly
in front of Longshot Saloon!
We
will have the cords mixer and speakers.
Reposted from
Alton Marina Facebook..
click here
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Mississippi River Near Granite City,
Illinois
Sailboat Remains Stuck on The Chain of
Rocks........
The sailboat that has been stranded on the
Chain of Rocks in the Mississippi River since October 5th is
still there with no word on when it will be able to be removed.
The U.S. Coast Guard is monitoring the
situation as the wreckage is being assessed by a private salvage
company. Reportedly, the vessel owners are soliciting bid from
tow companies for recovering the vessel.
TowBoatUS in St. Charles had submitted an
estimate for recovering the sailboat, however, the bid was
turned down. Another company had been hired to recover the
vessel, but their efforts were unsuccessful. TowBoatUS
submitted another bid on Wednesday, and are awaiting
approval........
Click here to
read this news story from ksdk.com. With
Videos.
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Miss Augusta Update
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Dardenne Slough of Mississippi River
File photo courtesy of Miss Augusta
Facebook.
Andy Alexander of the Yacht Club of St. Louis gave
RiverBills the following update on the Miss Augusta
yesterday:
"The
boat will stay here until the dock in Augusta is complete.
We are getting power service down to the dock. They would
like to do cruises with it and can be booked thru them."
.
Click here and check her out
as well as some information
on her upcoming cruises
in St. Charles in November
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click pic to
enlarge ad
Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Long Term Marina Lease Approved
Following Months Of Negotiations........
When Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow took office,
one of his goals was to settle the issues surrounding the
long-term lease between the city and DeShirlia Marina (Grafton
Harbor), a crucial part of Grafton's economy.
This week, the Grafton City Council and Joe
and Jan DeShirlia , the owners of DeShirlia Marina ironed out
the terms of the 98 year lease, which the council approved on a
6 - 0 vote.
DeShirlia Marina has agreed to bring in new
fuel tanks with the latest safety features, and they will also
pay a fee of transient and permanent rental slips at the
marina........
Click here to
read this news report from riverbender.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
Winnebago Reports Record Fourth
Quarter, Fiscal Year........
Winnebago Industries, the parent company of
Chris Craft and Barletta, reported record fourth quarter
revenues, increasing 40 percent to one billion dollars, compared
to the fourth quarter of 2020, and record revenue for fiscal
2021, which increased 54 percent to $3.6 billion.
Fourth quarter operating income rose by 75
percent to $120 million, and fiscal net income increased 98
percent to $84.1 million compared to the same quarter in 2020.
Operating income was $407 million for fiscal
2021, compared to $114 million during fiscal 2020. Net income
skyrocketed some 359 percent to $282 million for the
year........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
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Boat Manufacturer
Groupe Beneteau Has Acquired Starfisher........
Groupe Beneteau recently released a statement
announcing that they had acquired the Starfisher brand, which
will bolster the company's position in the 25 to 35 foot
powerboat segment, while establishing a presence in Portugal.
Jerome de Metz, chairman and CEO of Groupe
Beneteau says that the acquisition of Starfisher will bolster
production capacity for smaller vessels as well as establish a
presence in Portugal.
Starfisher had been known as a subcontractor
for Groupe Beneteau as well as for some other brands. The
Starfisher shipyard will now be called GB Portugal........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
Groupe Beneteau is a worldwide
leading company in the boating industry. It has operations in
France, Poland, Italy and the USA, employing 8,300 persons....
click here
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
10-08-21
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
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
Sat...Oct 30, 2021
Alton Halloween Parade
Serving Limited menu outside,
Full Menu inside..
click here
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Last weekend of season news
Open Friday Saturday and Sunday @11am.
Sale in the club room.
Unpacking from flood 2019 storage unit. Everything must go.
Boating decor, props, home goods, pictures, tools and so
much more.
Sunday Tiki … Ticket to the Beatles
Abby Road here we come @2 Rain or shine..Going out with a
bang
Upcoming save the dates November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
Always bittersweet , but 2022 season is only 5 months away.
Get some rest, it’s going to be a nonstop adventure out here
on the Mississippi. See you soon
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
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
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
Sat, Oct 30...Halloween Party.
click here
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Oct 13 - Oct 24...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
October Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
The last Day for the Grafton
Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be Sunday, November 14,
2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
New Slip Holder Special...click
here 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.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
08-06-21
Unfortunately everything that we ordered has been pushed
back. We are waiting to get materials. Still plan on being
open by summer of next year!
Amanda
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
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
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
The Longshot Saloon Reopens
Friday (10-15-21) at 4pm
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Longshot Tiki Bar is OPEN this weekend, Friday Oct 22 -
Sunday Oct 24th!
Come out & see us at the Tiki Bar while the beautiful
weather lasts and trees changing colors!
Enjoy $2 16oz aluminum beers all weekend!
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Dardenne Slough
at 221.5
It's Time to Winterize
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
Sept 2021 events...
click here
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
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
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
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
Nov. 13, 2021
Holiday Open House..
click here
CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION
FOR OCTOBER
Fri open @ 5pm
Sat and Sun open @ 12pm
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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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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
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................................ |
Reopening in a few weeks when the Tiki Bar
Closes |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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THURSDAY
21st of BOATOBER 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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Welcome
New Advertiser !
Boschert Brothers Boat, Camper & RV Storage
Boschert
Brothers Storage is NOW OPEN and running!!!
We would love to have your boat, RV, or camper at our storage
lot.
Inside, Covered and Outside storage available
We are located in St. Charles County ( Beautiful Orchard Farm
area)
This storage lot is out of the flood zone and has never
flooded
Click here
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day.....
Woodland Marina
Sunset on Tuesday
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Last weekend of season news
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday @11am.
Sale in the club room.
Unpacking from flood 2019 storage unit. Everything must go.
Boating decor, props, home goods, pictures, tools and so
much more.
Sunday Tiki … Ticket to the Beatles Abby Road here we come
@2 Rain or shine..Going out with a bang
Upcoming save the dates November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
Always bittersweet, but 2022 season is only 5 months away.
Get some rest, it’s going to be a nonstop adventure out here
on the Mississippi. See you soon
#isabellastrong #riverlife
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
Picture on this Day
Old Glory
Click pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
in 2018...
was sent to us by
Capt'n Dave Bullington
Bill,
This is looking down river from the deck at the Boathouse.
Dave Bullington
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National
Weather Service
River Levels Graphs / Flood Warnings
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Mississippi River
Gauges
Check out RiverBills
River Gages Page...
Alton, IL
to St. Paul, MN ....
click here
Missouri River
Gauges
Check out National
Weather Service River Gages
Sioux City, IA
to St. Charles, MO ....click
here
Illinois River
Missouri River
Click
here
for RiverBills Mississippi River Gauge Page
Click
here
for current weather conditions on WunderMap
Click here
for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, River
& Reservoir Daily Report.
Click here
to activate map from NOAA's National Weather Service website
then click on gauge location for current river levels, river
forecast and flood watches, warnings and advisories.
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED OCTOBER 13, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
194.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately October 14, 2021, the Dredge
GOETZ is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of
Mile 194.0, Upper Chain of Rocks Canal Entrance. Due to the
channel width in the area, the river will be closed to
navigation tows, to facilitate this operation. The river
will be open for transit from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and
will be closed for dredging from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.
The Dredge GOETZ will monitor VHF FM Channel 13, 16 or 82.
Navigation interests should be alert for and abide by any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.MILE
179.2 - Mile 192.7 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Douglas MacArthur Bridge; Two suspended platforms are
located in the center navigation span. Each platform
measures 9 feet wide and hang 5 feet below low steel. One
platform is located 60 feet channelward of the right
descending pier and the other platform is located 120 feet
channelward of the left descending pier. There are also 3
platforms located at various locations in the Illinois span.
Mariners are urged to transit the bridge with caution.
MILE
190.2 - AGROUND VESSEL
A 40-foot S/V has been reported aground in the vicinity of
Mile 190.2. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
MILE 112.4 - MILE 112.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is
conducting dredging operations/strike removal between
approximate Miles 112.4 and 112.0, LDB, Otter Creek. Work
will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each day.
The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 14 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.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase in
accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize their wake in
these areas. Mariners should be experienced in low water
conditions.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
New website...
http://www.longshotmarina.com
Looking for boat slips or need work done on your boat?
Contact Andy today at 314-566-5403!
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
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 10,064 as of
10-21-21....
click here and check it out.
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Sunday, November 7, 2021
2021 Turkey Shoot
Alton MotorBoat Club
Check out
their
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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River
History....
Photo courtesy
Goldenrod Showboat
Oct. 21, 2017 in River History.
In the early hours of Saturday morning, the remnants of the historic 108
year old Goldenrod showboat were destroyed by an unexplained fire. The
showboat was moored on the Illinois River at Kampsville, 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
Facebook
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6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "March 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Grafton Marina Lease Approved
Grafton City Council.....
Reposted from
Mike Morrow Grafton, IL Mayor Facebook..
click here
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Pool
26 Halloween Parties
3rd
Chute (Alton)................................
Sat, Oct 30, 2021...click
here
Bluff
City (Alton Halloween Parade).. Sat, Oct
30, 2021...click
here
Boat
House......................................... Sat,
Oct 16, 2021...click
here
Froge's
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Oct 30, 2021...click
here
Look for updates as they become available
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Mississippi River Near Granite City,
Illinois
Private Company Hired To Recover Boat
From The Chain Of Rocks........
The 44 foot sailboat remains stuck on the
Chain of Rocks in the Mississippi River near Granite City,
Illinois. As of Tuesday, the vessel had been stuck for two
weeks.
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced that a
private salvage company has been hired to recover the boat. So
far, crews have placed a small barge to assist with the recovery
effort.
At this time, there is no word on when the
crews will begin to recover the boat. The U.S. Coast Guard is
not directly involved with the recovery operations........
Click here to
read this news article from kmov.com. With
Video.
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Miss Augusta
Spotted on Dardenne Slough of Mississippi River
File photo courtesy of Miss Augusta
Facebook.
We seen several photos floating around on the
internet yesterday of Miss Augusta, a 105ft Skipperliner,
docked at the Yacht Club of St. Louis.....
Click here and check her out
as well as some information on her upcoming
cruises
in St. Charles in November
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Flood Map
St Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers.....
Reposted from
St Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook..
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Upper Mississippi River
Maintaining The Navigational Channel
Crucial To The Economy........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul
District recently released a video entitled Maintaining the
Mississippi River Navigation Channel is Vital To The Regional
Economy.
Dan DeVaney, the channel maintenance
coordinator for the U.S> Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul
District discusses the importance of maintaining the navigation
channel in the Mississippi River, as well as the economic
importance of the river.
Sedimentation of the navigation channel
occurs as part of the normal cycle of silt movement, erosion
caused by high water, heavy rains or changes in the river
currents. dredging operations remove this sediment in order to
maintain a 9 foot navigational channel........
Click here to
read this news article from dredgingtoday.com. With
Video
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enlarge ad
Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Mississippi River Management
Corps, Coast Guard Keep The Mississippi
River Navigable Despite Low Levels........
The dry summer months upstream has resulted
in low levels in the Riverbend region. Lieutenant Commander Dan
Every, a Prevention Department Head with the U.S. Coast Guard
Upper Mississippi RIver Sector says that to the casual passerby,
the Mississippi River appears low.
Lt. Cmdr. Every added that the region is not
officially into low water at this time. Low water begins at
around minus two feet on the St. Louis Gauge. Right now, the
Mississippi River is at a plus three.
Lt. Cmdr. Every says that the Mississippi
River at St. Louis has been hovering just above the low water
range for the past several months, but the channel between St.
Louis and St. Paul is in good shape........
Click here to
read this news story from fox2now.com. With
Video.
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Yanmar Achieves Fuel Cell
Milestone........
Boat Propulsion manufacturer Yanmar Marine
has announced that they are continuing field demos of their
hydrogen fuel cell system and recently achieved the first ever
high pressure (70-MPa [megapascal] or 10,153 psi [pounds per
square inch]) hydrogen refueling of the company's EX39A FC test
boat.
This historic refueling was coordinated by
Yanmar Power Technology and Toyota Tusho Corp, who had provided
the high pressure facility and prototype hydrogen refueling
hose.
Yanmar states that the 70 MPa high pressure
refueling process results in over three times longer cruising
times as compared to their prior refueling process. Yanmar's
300 kW class marine fuel cell was developed with Toyota and uses
modules taken from the Mirai fuel cell vehicle........
Click here to
read this news report frmo tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photos.
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Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Ingenity's Super Air Nautique GS22E Is
A Finalist For Boat Of The Year........
Boating Magazine recently announced that they
have selected Ingenity's Super Air Nautique GS22E as one of five
finalists for their 2021 Boat of the Year award.
The GS22E is powered by Ingenity's electric
propulsion system and a 124 kWh battery and features the highest
energy density of any recreational electric-drive boat on the
market.
The boat can provide up to three hours of
typical watersports use per charge. At idle, the vessel is
nearly silent and at speed, the cockpit is considerably quieter
than it's gasoline powered counterpart, with the only sound
being the water breaking against the hull........
Click here to
read this news article from boatingindustry.com.
With Photo.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
10-08-21
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
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
Sat...Oct 30, 2021
Alton Halloween Parade
Serving Limited menu outside,
Full Menu inside..
click here
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Last weekend of season news
Open Friday Saturday and Sunday @11am.
Sale in the club room.
Unpacking from flood 2019 storage unit. Everything must go.
Boating decor, props, home goods, pictures, tools and so
much more.
Sunday Tiki … Ticket to the Beatles
Abby Road here we come @2 Rain or shine..Going out with a
bang
Upcoming save the dates November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
Always bittersweet , but 2022 season is only 5 months away.
Get some rest, it’s going to be a nonstop adventure out here
on the Mississippi. See you soon
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
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
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
Sat, Oct 30...Halloween Party.
click here
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Oct 13 - Oct 24...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
October Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
The last Day for the Grafton
Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be Sunday, November 14,
2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
New Slip Holder Special...click
here 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.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
08-06-21
Unfortunately everything that we ordered has been pushed
back. We are waiting to get materials. Still plan on being
open by summer of next year!
Amanda
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
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
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
The Longshot Saloon Reopens
Friday (10-15-21) at 4pm
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Dardenne Slough
at 221.5
It's Time to Winterize
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
Sept 2021 events...
click here
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
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
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
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
Nov. 13, 2021
Holiday Open House..
click here
CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION
FOR OCTOBER
Fri open @ 5pm
Sat and Sun open @ 12pm
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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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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
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................................ |
Reopening in a few weeks when the Tiki Bar
Closes |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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