MONDAY
10
MAY 2021
National Water Safety Month...
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American Wetlands Month...
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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 25 of the
Mississippi River
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Picture of the Day.....
was posted by Sharon Gwillim
Mother's Day Sunset
RiverBill says...
Thanks for allowing us to repost your photo Sharon
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River Dawgs
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The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group by Alan Hartsock
It's River Dawg
"Shooter"
12 year old Rat
Terrier
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#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
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Facebook..
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Events..
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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Catch of the
Day
Missouri River
So this happened......
Nice Catch
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Looks like this cat is smiling
That's because he knows
Dale is going to throw him
back !
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The Picture on this
Day in
2019...
was sent to us by Capt'n Dale
Williams
Dale and his crew return
all fish over 30 pounds
back to the river !
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED May 5,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE
324.9 - L/D RESTRICTIONS
Due to a mechanical failure, L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile
324.9, is open with restrictions. Vessels are requested to
contact L/D to make locking arrangements and vessels may
need the use of an assist boat. Mariners may contact the L/D
via VHF-FM Channel 14 or by calling (217) 222-0918
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier
of the center span. Work barges should not encroach more
than 65 feet into the navigation channel, at any time. For
work barge locations,
mariners are encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V
KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at
(217) 248-9077
MILE 99.0 -
MILE 47.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Multiple
buoys have been reported missing between approximate Miles
99.0 and 47.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE 59.0 - SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTIONS
Submerged concrete blocks have been reported in the
vicinity of Mile 59.0, LDB. These underwater obstructions
could impact the left descending
side of the channel. Water depths over the top of these
obstructions is approximately 11 feet, at minimum pool.
These obstructions are
unmarked. The USACE has updated the IENC’s to include a note
for the area. Attached as an enclosure to this LNM, is USACE
St. Louis District
Notice to Navigation Interests 21-04, a screen shot with the
note for the area. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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#boating
#boatlife
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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.....
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and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,135 as of 05-10-21....
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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Mississippi Speed Record
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Live tracker:
https://share.garmin.com/Mississippispeedrecord
They are scheduled
to be in:
Hannibal on day
9....May 12
St Louis on day
10...May 13
1. Day 1: Bemidji, MN
2. Day 2: Grand Rapids, MN
3. Day 3: Palisade and Aitkin, MN
4. Day 4: Little Falls, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities
5. Day 5: Twin Cities, Lake City, MN
6. Day 6: Winona, MN, LaCrosse, WI
7. Day 7: Dubuque, IA, Camanche, IA
8. Day 8: Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA
9. Day 9: Hannibal, MO
10. Day 10: St. Louis, MO
11. Day 11: Cape Girardeau, MO
12. Day 12: Ashport, TN
13. Day 13: Memphis, TN
14. Day 14: Greenville, MS
15. Day 15: Natchez, LA
16. Day 16: Baton Rouge, LA
17. Day 17: New Orleans, LA / end of River
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If you take a
picture or a video of them, they would love it if you’d post
it as a comment on the attached link, and write the date,
time and location of where you saw them This will help with
the Guinness documentation.
https://www.facebook.com/mississippispeedrecord/
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Mississippi Speed Record
Stops......
Reposted from
Mississippi Speed Record Facebook..
click here
click map for latest location
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River
History....
10 May 2003 in River History
Clark Eid and Bob Bradford launched their specially designed Kruger racing
canoe in the still waters of a northern Minnesotan lake and started their
trip down the Mississippi River in an attempt to break the existing world
record. They arrived 2,348 miles later at the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday,
May 28, at 10:51 AM. They paddled the entire length of the Mississippi River
with no time outs or breaks ! Time....18 days, 4 hours, 51 minutes
They shattered the previous records set in 1984 and 1989 by over 5 days !
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "November 2021"
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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RiverRat Personals....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
I am blind and have a pontoon boat in Portage des Sioux.
I live in Florissant, Mo and I am looking for someone to drive
me to and from the river and "Captain" my boat.
Please call Mike
Cell: 314 402 5755
Land: 314 741 8577
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Missouri River Near St. Charles,
Missouri
Reconnecting Rivers To Floodplains Key
In Urban Areas........
Cora Island is a 1,400 acre section of former
farmland located along the Missouri River. It was made into an
island by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who dug a channel in
an effort to reconnect the Missouri River to it's floodplain.
The water along the river side of the island
flows on towards the confluence with the Mississippi River,
while the water in the Corps' channel calmly fills wetlands and
copses of willow and cottonwood trees.
The Cora Island project is part of the Big
Muddy Fish and Wildlife Refuge, a statewide flood control and
environmental protection project managed by the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service at 17 locations along the Missouri
River........
Click here to
read this column from stltoday.com. With
Photos and Video
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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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Upcoming Event... May 22, 2021
Free vessel Safety Checks
Grafton Harbor......
Reposted from
Grafton Harbor Facebook..
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Upcoming Events.....
Reposted from
Con Trios yacht Club Facebook..
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Waterstreet Bar & Grill
Kaskaskia River at Evansville, IL
Opening Next Friday, May 12, 2021
Fri...12 noon to 1am
Sat...12 noon to 1am
Sun..12 noon to 10pm
210 South Waterstreet,
Evansville, IL
Click here for map
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June 10 -20th, 2021
River Days of Action
In-person and Virtual Events
Reposted from 1
Mississippi Facebook..
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Mississippi River Near Cairo, Illinois
Cairo Port Authority, Organized Labor
Come To An Agreement........
Recently, the inland port project at Cairo,
Illinois took a giant stride forward with the completion of a
project labor agreement between the Alexander-Cairo Port
District and the Illinois AFL-CIO.
The agreement was finalized late last month,
and guarantees over 500 jobs created through the construction of
the port will be filled by local Illinois union workers.
Once completed, the 150 acre Alexander-Cairo
Port will represent a public/private investment of between $125
and $150 million, and will be one to the biggest investments in
Southern Illinois on years.......
Click here to
read this news article from semissourian.com.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Upcoming Events... Saturday, June 12, 2021
Paddle Festival
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Riverlands Migratory Bird
Sanctuary
Reposted from
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary Facebook..
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
U.S. FWS Promoting Public Access
Expansion........
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service recently
announced plans for new or expanded hunting and sportfishing
opportunities for game species across 2.1 million acres of
90 national wildlife refuges as well as on the grounds of a
fish hatcheries.
According to Martha Williams, FWS
principal deputy director, they are committed to guarantee
that all Americans have access to hunting, fishing and other
outdoor recreational activities on public lands.
The proposed rule would open or expand
939 opportunities for hunting or sportfishing on public
lands ands waterways........
Click here to
read this news report from boatignindustry.com.
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here Facebook Page..click
here
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Boating Lifestyle
Boaters Covering Ownership Costs Via "AirBNB
For Boats".......
Is your boat sitting on a lift gathering
dust? GetMuBoat may have an an answer to that question/ as well
as a way to get the boat to help pay it's way,
GetMyBoat is an app and website that pairs
boat owners with people who are interested in a short term boat
rental. The company recently announced their intention to
expand their fleet of rental or charter to the Lake of the
Ozarks.........
Click here to
read this article from lakeepo.com. With
Photo.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
May 1, 2020
We got the all new powered Mackie DJ/ Karaoke system
installed at 3rd Chute Bar & Grill in Grafton, Il. Come
check it out!!
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for May 5 - May 19... click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
May Events and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
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
Gas Dock is Open
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
May 3, 2021...
Due to things out of my control,
mainly the parking lot needing to be asphalted and with rain
in the forecast Tuesday and Thursday we will be pushing slip
holders opening weekend to Friday May 14th.
We open to the general public Friday May 21st.
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Opening
Friday, May 1, 2021
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
May 7
- 9...Soft opening for members & families
Open
to the general the following weekend |
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THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN... 8, 9
MAY 2021
Mother's Day Weekend
National Water Safety Month...
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American Wetlands Month...
click here
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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Mississippi Speed Record Update
Sun Pic
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Mississippi Speed Record Update
Currently Ahead of World Record......
Reposted from
Mississippi Speed Record Facebook..
click here
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Christina Ann
and her
River Dawgs
Sun Pic
Winter movie day on the boat!
The black one eyed dog is Roscoe, the old pit Nessa and Casey
Ann is the shepherd chow
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photos of the Day.....
were posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group by Christina Ann
It's River Dawgs
"Roscoe,
Nessa and Casey"
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
click here
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Lock & Dam 15 Webcam
Mississippi River at Rock Island,
IL
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Photo courtesy US Army Corps of Engineers
The Picture of the Day.....
is from the US Army Corps of Engineers
river camera at Rock Island, IL Saturday afternoon.
A tow and it's barges passing thru the lock chamber with the
swing bridge closed at the time.
In the upper left had corner of the photo is a work barge
containing a crane and new gates.
Live
Image of Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL ...
Click here
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GOOD NEWS !
Mississippi
River at Kimmswick, Mo
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Claudia Burris
The guys from Home Service Oil put
the finishing touches to the new gas pumps at Hoppie’s
Marina! Boaters can now fill up on their way to their
destinations! Woohoo!
Claudia Burris
Hoppie’s Marina Correspondent
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
Friday Sunset
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River Dawgs
Sat Pic
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The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group by Tammy Brock
It's River Dawg
"Maya"
on her first
ride of the season
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Thursday OPEN at 11 am John Shanahan and co.
Plays at 7.
Friday KAPOW @7 maybe deck maybe inside
Saturday Jonathan Baker duo at 2.
Sunday Mother’s Day ,
honoring
all mamas with a rose and Mimosas
compliments of the Boathouse. Copper Reign
plays at 2. Lunch Special Prime Rib yum!
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Photo From
Rooftop Garden/Deck Riverbender.com Community Center
Alton, IL
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture on this
Day in
2019...
were
sent to us by Capt'n Michael Hentrich
Not sure if you are flooded with flood pics but here are a couple
more! Taken from the rooftop garden/deck of the Riverbender.com
community center in Alton while on break from manning the pumps
and shop vacs. If there has to be a flood I wish we could all
sit on the roof and just watch it go by……….
Thanks,
Mike
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Added Sunday
Longshot Tiki Bar Closed For The Weekend
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo
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Longshot Tiki Bar Facebook..
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Added Sunday
Help Wanted.....
Reposted from
national Great Rivers Research and Education Center Facebook..
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At. Alton,
Illinois
The Alton Farmer's & Artisan's Market
Opened Saturday........
Saturday morning, the Alton Farmer's &
Artisan's Market kicked off their 2021 season. The market will
run every Saturday, from 8 am to noon, rain or shine, through
October 16th.
The Farmer's & Artisan's Market offers
locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, grass fed beef,
pasture-raised poultry. The market also offers local honey,
farm fresh bread and other baked goods. The market also offers
fresh cut flowers, potted plants and hand-crafted artwork.
This year marks the 29rh year for the Alton
Farmer's & Artisan's Market. The event is presented by Alton
Main Street as part of their efforts to revitalize downtown
Alton's Historic district........
Click here to
read this news story from thetelegraph.com.
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Google maps
The Farmers Market is just a short
distance from Alton Marina, located at the corner of Landmarks
Blvd and Henry St.
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Added Sunday
Missouri History
A Look At The Little River Drainage
District........
While it may be hard to believe today, but
there was a time when swamplands covered more than a million
acres in the Missouri Bootheel area, which produced the \term "Swampeast
Missouri"
According to Kenneth R. Olsen, a professor of
soil science at the University of Illinois-Urbana, American
river lowlands and swamps were considered to be wastelands that
are of no value for development.
The Little River Drainage District is some
620,000 acres across seven Southeastern Missouri Counties.
Historian Frank Nickell says that if the Little River
Drainage District did not exist, the region would have reverted
back to swampland........
Click here to
read this news article from semissourian.com.
With Photos.
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#boating
#boatlife
#portagedessioux
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED May 5,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE
324.9 - L/D RESTRICTIONS
Due to a mechanical failure, L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile
324.9, is open with restrictions. Vessels are requested to
contact L/D to make locking arrangements and vessels may
need the use of an assist boat. Mariners may contact the L/D
via VHF-FM Channel 14 or by calling (217) 222-0918
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier
of the center span. Work barges should not encroach more
than 65 feet into the navigation channel, at any time. For
work barge locations,
mariners are encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V
KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at
(217) 248-9077
MILE 99.0 -
MILE 47.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Multiple
buoys have been reported missing between approximate Miles
99.0 and 47.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE 59.0 - SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTIONS
Submerged concrete blocks have been reported in the
vicinity of Mile 59.0, LDB. These underwater obstructions
could impact the left descending
side of the channel. Water depths over the top of these
obstructions is approximately 11 feet, at minimum pool.
These obstructions are
unmarked. The USACE has updated the IENC’s to include a note
for the area. Attached as an enclosure to this LNM, is USACE
St. Louis District
Notice to Navigation Interests 21-04, a screen shot with the
note for the area. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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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
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& Haul Rite trailers
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Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
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contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
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The "Boaters Group"
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It's a
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OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,129 as of 05-09-21....
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Mark Your Calendar.... Saturday, May 8, 2021
Complete Car & RV Repair Center
Back to Spring Party
Featuring Rail Reloaded
Check out Complete
Car & RV Repair Center Website...
click here
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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Mississippi Speed Record
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Live tracker:
https://share.garmin.com/Mississippispeedrecord
They are scheduled
to be in:
Hannibal on day
9....May 12
St Louis on day
10...May 13
1. Day 1: Bemidji, MN
2. Day 2: Grand Rapids, MN
3. Day 3: Palisade and Aitkin, MN
4. Day 4: Little Falls, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities
5. Day 5: Twin Cities, Lake City, MN
6. Day 6: Winona, MN, LaCrosse, WI
7. Day 7: Dubuque, IA, Camanche, IA
8. Day 8: Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA
9. Day 9: Hannibal, MO
10. Day 10: St. Louis, MO
11. Day 11: Cape Girardeau, MO
12. Day 12: Ashport, TN
13. Day 13: Memphis, TN
14. Day 14: Greenville, MS
15. Day 15: Natchez, LA
16. Day 16: Baton Rouge, LA
17. Day 17: New Orleans, LA / end of River
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If you take a
picture or a video of them, they would love it if you’d post
it as a comment on the attached link, and write the date,
time and location of where you saw them This will help with
the Guinness documentation.
https://www.facebook.com/mississippispeedrecord/
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Mississippi Speed Record
Stops......
Reposted from
Mississippi Speed Record Facebook..
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River
History....
May 8, 1541 in River History
Hernando de Soto discovers Mississippi River which he called "Rio de
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "November 2021"
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
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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RiverRat Personals....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
I am blind and have a pontoon boat in Portage des Sioux.
I live in Florissant, Mo and I am looking for someone to drive
me to and from the river and "Captain" my boat.
Please call Mike
Cell: 314 402 5755
Land: 314 741 8577
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Metro East Flooding
East St. Louis Residents Stuck In A
Flood Plain........
The residents of an East St. Louis
neighborhood say that they are living on a street that never
dries. Terrace Drive is located adjacent to Harding Ditch,
which is a 100 year old drainage canal that stretches for miles
before joining the Mississippi River.
Other nearby neighborhoods have been bought
out by the government and the houses torn down. The land that
remains always seems to be underwater. FEMA will not buy out
Terrace Drive, however, as that cannot get the leaders of East
St. Louis to approve the buyout.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin toured the area
back in April, and promised to dedicate resources and
maintenance to help keep Harding Ditch clear. No
representatives from East St. Louis met with the Senator........
Click here to
read this news article from fox2now.com.
With Video.
Click here
for map
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Boat Sales
Despite Backlogs, Shortages, Boat Sales
Soaring........
According to preliminary data released by
Statistical Surveys, there is a near-crazed demand for new
boats. With 31 states representing approximately 63 percent of
the U.S. boating market, registrations were up 55 percent during
March in the main powerboat categories and 34 percent on a
year-over-year basis.
The comparisons to March 2020 may be a bit
skewed because of the COVID-related shutdowns and work-from-home
orders, however, they do reflect a pattern established over the
past several months with no signs of slowing down.
Across the recreational boating industry,
total registrations were up 44 percent year-over-year, with
46,407 boats sold. For March, registrations for all categories
tallied up to 22,238, a 67 percent jump over the same period
last year........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Ohio River Near Brookport, Illinois
Former Lock & Dam 52 Property To Be
Transferred To Metropolis-Massac Port Authority........
Later this year, the former Lock & Dam 52
property located along the Ohio River near Brookport, Illinois
will be transferred to the Metropolis-Massac Port Authority.
The deed transfer will take place once the final contract for
the dam demolition has been fulfilled.
Scott Garrett, the Metropolis-Massac
Executive Director said that they have had their eyes on the Dam
52 property for quite some time. THe port authority has been
around since 2009, but has never had any tangible assets.
Once the port authority takes possession of
the property, they will own 19.1 acres of land at Ohio River
Mile Marker 938.9, with approximately 1,800 feet of river
frontage. THe board will consider lease options on parts of the
property, but they are not interested in operating a riverport........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Upcoming Events June 12, 2021
Lake Of The Ozarks
LOTO Boat Parade Looks To Break
Guinness Record........
This year, the State of Missouri is
turning 200 years old, and the Bagnell Dam will be
celebrating it's 90th birthday, and Lake of the Ozarks
community leaders are preparing for the best boating
destination in the Midwest to celebrate with the "Best Dam
Birthday Bash".
Event organizers have celebration plans
scheduled throughout the summer months, however, a unique
boating event is slated for June 12, 2021, where an attempt
to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Boat
Parade.
Mary Kay von Brendel, organizer of the
Best Dam Birthday Bash says that Guinness has approved the
official record attempt. She added that boaters will be
required to pre-register in order to count towards
attendance........
Click here to
read this news story from lakeexpo.com. With
Photo.
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Cruising News
Norwegian May Avoid Florida Over
Vaccination Checks........
On Thursday, Frank Del Rio, CEO of Norwegian
Cruise Line Holdings Ltd announced that Florida's new law that
prohibits businesses from asking whether employees or customers
have been vaccinated against COVID-19 may cause the company to
halt operations in Florida.
Del Rio says that if they cannot operate in
the state of Florida for whatever reason, there are other states
that Norwegian operates from. He adds that they can operate out
of the Caribbean for a ship that would have gone to Florida.
Last month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
signed an executive order banning the use of COVID-19 passports
in the state. He says that a person's personal choice regarding
vaccinations will be protected and no business or government
entity will be able to deny you services based upon their
decision........
Click here to
read this news article from kmov.com. With
Photo.
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Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
May 1, 2020
We got the all new powered Mackie DJ/ Karaoke system
installed at 3rd Chute Bar & Grill in Grafton, Il. Come
check it out!!
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Fri...May 7.... The Band Money Shot.. 7-11pm
Friday Specials!!
$2 Bud Light Pints
$6 Sangria
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Thursday OPEN at 11 am John Shanahan and co.
Plays at 7.
Friday KAPOW @7 maybe deck maybe inside
Saturday Jonathan Baker duo at 2.
Sunday Mother’s Day ,
honoring all mamas with a rose and
Mimosas compliments of the Boathouse. Copper
Reign plays at 2. Lunch Special Prime Rib
yum!
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for May 5 - May 19... click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
May Events and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
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
Gas Dock is Open
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2,
2021
Spring Ice Breaker!
FINALLY!!!! JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST OFFICIAL WEEKEND OF
2021!!! April 30-May 2 we hope you’ll make our way to Two
Rivers Marina to celebrate the new boating season. Friday
evening we encourage everyone to socialize and get
reacquainted with your neighbors on the docks and in the
campground. The fire pit has plenty of wood, Fatboys will be
serving up good food and drinks. WELCOME to your River Home!
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Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
May 3, 2021...
Due to things out of my control,
mainly the parking lot needing to be asphalted and with rain
in the forecast Tuesday and Thursday we will be pushing slip
holders opening weekend to Friday May 14th.
We open to the general public Friday May 21st.
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Opening
Friday, May 1, 2021
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
May 7
- 9...Soft opening for members & families
Open
to the general the following weekend |
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FRIDAY
MAY 7, 2021
National Water Safety Month...
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American Wetlands Month...
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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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Thursday Nite At The Boathouse
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Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann
John Shanahan
and friends
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River Dawgs
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The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was sent to us by Joey Kaltenbach
It's River Dawg
"Luna"
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Thursday OPEN at 11 am John Shanahan and co.
Plays at 7.
Friday KAPOW @7 maybe deck maybe inside
Saturday Jonathan Baker duo at 2.
Sunday Mother’s Day ,
honoring
all mamas with a rose and Mimosas
compliments of the Boathouse. Copper Reign
plays at 2. Lunch Special Prime Rib yum!
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
One Night's Work
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture on this
Day in 2015
.... was sent to us by Capt'n Ken
Longar who hails out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis
Bill,
I just spent the afternoon riding up and down the river with my
son. It put me in a reminiscent mood. This old photo is of my
Dad, my Uncle Pam (Elsworth Black) AKA Blackie and I believe the
guy on the left is Harvey Hatfield of Elsberry, MO- a true river
rat. Harvey took his living from the river in a little fishing
camp just out of Elsberry. My uncle Pam (Blackie) had a cabin
just down stream from Hatfield's place that we got to in our old
wooden boats with 5 HP or maybe a 7.5 HP outboard. As a little
guy I thought it took for ever to get there.
The fish were one nights work with the trot lines. You know the
type, free floating three bricks and oil can floats on one end.
This photo pre-dates me I believe this was 1938-1940 but don't
know for sure. I spent a lot of weekends playing on the bank, or
in the river, It is where I learned to fish, swim, run a boat
and most of all to love the Mississippi. I owe a lot to guys who
worked harder on weekends than they did all week, just for the
fun of it. When you think of a River Rat you just think of guys
that look like these.
Ken
YCSL
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED May 5,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE
324.9 - L/D RESTRICTIONS
Due to a mechanical failure, L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile
324.9, is open with restrictions. Vessels are requested to
contact L/D to make locking arrangements and vessels may
need the use of an assist boat. Mariners may contact the L/D
via VHF-FM Channel 14 or by calling (217) 222-0918
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier
of the center span. Work barges should not encroach more
than 65 feet into the navigation channel, at any time. For
work barge locations,
mariners are encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V
KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at
(217) 248-9077
MILE 99.0 -
MILE 47.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Multiple
buoys have been reported missing between approximate Miles
99.0 and 47.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE 59.0 - SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTIONS
Submerged concrete blocks have been reported in the
vicinity of Mile 59.0, LDB. These underwater obstructions
could impact the left descending
side of the channel. Water depths over the top of these
obstructions is approximately 11 feet, at minimum pool.
These obstructions are
unmarked. The USACE has updated the IENC’s to include a note
for the area. Attached as an enclosure to this LNM, is USACE
St. Louis District
Notice to Navigation Interests 21-04, a screen shot with the
note for the area. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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 &
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,123 as of 05-07-21....
click here and check it out.
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Mark Your Calendar.... Saturday, May 8, 2021
Complete Car & RV Repair Center
Back to Spring Party
Featuring Rail Reloaded
Check out Complete
Car & RV Repair Center Website...
click here
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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Mississippi Speed Record
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Live tracker:
https://share.garmin.com/Mississippispeedrecord
They are scheduled
to be in:
Hannibal on day
9....May 12
St Louis on day
10...May 13
1. Day 1: Bemidji, MN
2. Day 2: Grand Rapids, MN
3. Day 3: Palisade and Aitkin, MN
4. Day 4: Little Falls, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities
5. Day 5: Twin Cities, Lake City, MN
6. Day 6: Winona, MN, LaCrosse, WI
7. Day 7: Dubuque, IA, Camanche, IA
8. Day 8: Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA
9. Day 9: Hannibal, MO
10. Day 10: St. Louis, MO
11. Day 11: Cape Girardeau, MO
12. Day 12: Ashport, TN
13. Day 13: Memphis, TN
14. Day 14: Greenville, MS
15. Day 15: Natchez, LA
16. Day 16: Baton Rouge, LA
17. Day 17: New Orleans, LA / end of River
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If you take a
picture or a video of them, they would love it if you’d post
it as a comment on the attached link, and write the date,
time and location of where you saw them This will help with
the Guinness documentation.
https://www.facebook.com/mississippispeedrecord/
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Mississippi Speed Record
Stops......
Reposted from
Mississippi Speed Record Facebook..
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Mississippi Speed Record....
People have been setting and breaking the record for fastest
paddle down the Mississippi River since 1937. The record is
recognized by the Guinness World Records under the title
“Fastest Time to Row the Length of the Mississippi River by a
Team”. Most of the teams that have set the world record have
done so in a canoe, though per the guidelines issued by Guinness
a scull, rowing boat, kayak or canoe would be permissible.
The first time the record was set was in 1937. Joe Tagg, Gerald
Capers and Charles Saunders paddled from Itasca to New Orleans
in 56 days......click
here to read more
Note.......
There are 2 different groups currently traveling down the
Mississippi trying to break the speed record. One
passed thru he St. Louis area a few days ago.
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Mississippi Speed Record
Team MMZero 2021....
Reprinted from Mississippi River Paddlers Facebook..
click here
Note.......
There are 2 different groups currently traveling down the
Mississippi trying to break the speed record. Team
MMZero thru he St. Louis area a few days ago.
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River
History....
07 May 2011 in River History
Cedar Hill Resort opened it's doors under the new ownership of Jay and Lisa
Nguyen |
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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RiverRat Personals....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
I am blind and have a pontoon boat in Portage des Sioux.
I live in Florissant, Mo and I am looking for someone to drive
me to and from the river and "Captain" my boat.
Please call Mike
Cell: 314 402 5755
Land: 314 741 8577
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Grafton Riverbeat
May Events, News & Things To Do
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Upcoming Events.... May 15, 2021
Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Sip, Sample & Stroll Event Coning
Up........
On May 15, from 11 am to 6 pm, the Jersey
County Business Association and the City Of Grafton will be
hosting the event, Sip, Sample & Stroll. Tickets to the event
are $35 per person and must be purchased in advance.
The ticket price includes food and drink
samples from Aerie's Winery, the Bloody Bucket Saloon, Grafton
Harbor, the Grafton Oyster Bar The Grafton Winery, the Grafton
Pub, The Hawg Pig BBQ and Pere Marquette Lodge.
THere will also be a drawing for a prize.
Participants must turn in their tickets after going to each
location. Participants much se 21 to purchase a ticker. IDs
will be checked at each location........
Click here to
read this news story from thetelegraph.com. With
Photo
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2021 Blessing of the Fleet
Reposted from
BlessingoftheFleetSTL Facebook..
click here
Hey, It's Aimee
Davison
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April Tonnage Report
Melvin Price Lock........
Reposted from
National Great Rivers Museum Facebook..
click here
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Invasive Round Globies From Europe / Asia
Spotted Across From Alton, IL
click here
to continue reading
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Upcoming Events Saturday, Sunday,
May 8 - 9, 2021
Mississippi River Near Hartford,
Illinois
Camp DuBois Will Come Alive This
Weekend........
This year's second Camp DuBois Rendezvous
will be held this weekend at Camp DuBois, which is a replica
of the original encampment built in December 1803, near
present day Wood River.
The Lewis and Clark Flotilla arrived in
Wood River on December 12, 1803 and set up a campsite on
high ground near the keel boat and wagon trail to Cahokia.
They Wintered at Camp DuBois for five months. The current
Camp DuBois was built in 2003 and is maintained by
volunteers.
The May Rendezvous scheduled for this
weekend is organized by re-enactors from the site. During
good weather, the Rendezvous will attract 20 - 40
volunteers, however, rain is in the forecast for the
weekend........
Click here to
read more from thetelegraph.com. With
Photo
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Missouri River Near Rock Port, Missouri
Levee Project Gives Missouri River Room
To Flood........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working
on rebuilding Atchison County Levee L-536, which was breached
during the flood of 2019. They are not just repairing the
damaged section, but instead, they are constructing a new levee
set further inland to give the river more room to roam.
This change is historic, and has been the
recommendation pushed by scientists and river experts for over a
century. THe move could be considered common sense, in that if
a levee protecting farmland and an interstate is repeatedly
overtopped, shouldn't it be moved back?
Typically that hasn't happened with this
levee, nor the thousands of others along the Missouri River in
the 10 states that make up the Missouri RIver Basin........
Click here to
read this news column from stltoday.com. With
Photo
Note: Rockport is located in the
northwest corner of the state of Missouri
click here for more information
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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
May 1, 2020
We got the all new powered Mackie DJ/ Karaoke system
installed at 3rd Chute Bar & Grill in Grafton, Il. Come
check it out!!
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Fri...May 7.... The Band Money Shot.. 7-11pm
Friday Specials!!
$2 Bud Light Pints
$6 Sangria
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Thursday OPEN at 11 am John Shanahan and co.
Plays at 7.
Friday KAPOW @7 maybe deck maybe inside
Saturday Jonathan Baker duo at 2.
Sunday Mother’s Day ,
honoring all mamas with a rose and
Mimosas compliments of the Boathouse. Copper
Reign plays at 2. Lunch Special Prime Rib
yum!
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for May 5 - May 19... click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
May Events and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
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
Gas Dock is Open
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2,
2021
Spring Ice Breaker!
FINALLY!!!! JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST OFFICIAL WEEKEND OF
2021!!! April 30-May 2 we hope you’ll make our way to Two
Rivers Marina to celebrate the new boating season. Friday
evening we encourage everyone to socialize and get
reacquainted with your neighbors on the docks and in the
campground. The fire pit has plenty of wood, Fatboys will be
serving up good food and drinks. WELCOME to your River Home!
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Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
May 3, 2021...
Due to things out of my control,
mainly the parking lot needing to be asphalted and with rain
in the forecast Tuesday and Thursday we will be pushing slip
holders opening weekend to Friday May 14th.
We open to the general public Friday May 21st.
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Opening
Friday, May 1, 2021
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
May 7
- 9...Soft opening for members & families
Open
to the general the following weekend |
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THURSDAY
MAY 6, 2021
National Water Safety Month...
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American Wetlands Month...
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Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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River Dawgs
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was sent to us by Kimberly Mueller
It's
"River Bentrup"
I took this picture of my nephew River Bentrup 3 years ago
yesterday....He looks so regal! He is now in heaven, but I smile
every time I see this.
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
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The
Boathouse Opens At 11:00AM Today
For It's
First Thursday Of The Year
John
Shanahan and Co Plays at 7
Thursday OPEN at 11 am John Shanahan and co.
Plays at 7.
Friday KAPOW @7 maybe deck maybe inside
Saturday Jonathan Baker duo at 2.
Sunday Mother’s Day ,
honoring
all mamas with a rose and Mimosas
compliments of the Boathouse. Copper Reign
plays at 2. Lunch Special Prime Rib yum!
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture on this Day in 2020
.... was
sent to us by Tom Hawkins and Sarah
Face on Rock bluffs on Illinois
side by Winfield Dam
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
APRIL 28,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water watch phase
IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Zone 25 (Mile 373.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Zone 26 (Mile 241.1 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE
324.9 - L/D RESTRICTIONS
Due to a mechanical failure, L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile
324.9, is open with restrictions. Vessels are requested to
contact L/D to make locking arrangements and vessels may
need the use of an assist boat. Mariners may contact the L/D
via VHF-FM Channel 14 or by calling (217) 222-0918MILE 305.7
- MILE 305.1 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately May 13, 2021, the M/V CLINTON
or the M/V MOLINE is conducting dredging operations between
approximate Miles 305.7 and 305.1, Harris Island. Work will
be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., 7-days a week.
The M/V CLINTON or the M/V MOLINE will
monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests
30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution after passing
arrangements have been made
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 65 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,118 as of 05-06-21....
click here and check it out.
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Mark Your Calendar.... Saturday, May 8, 2021
Complete Car & RV Repair Center
Back to Spring Party
Featuring Rail Reloaded
Check out Complete
Car & RV Repair Center Website...
click here
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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Mississippi Speed Record
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Live tracker:
https://share.garmin.com/Mississippispeedrecord
They are scheduled
to be in:
Hannibal on day
9....May 12
St Louis on day
10...May 13
1. Day 1: Bemidji, MN
2. Day 2: Grand Rapids, MN
3. Day 3: Palisade and Aitkin, MN
4. Day 4: Little Falls, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities
5. Day 5: Twin Cities, Lake City, MN
6. Day 6: Winona, MN, LaCrosse, WI
7. Day 7: Dubuque, IA, Camanche, IA
8. Day 8: Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA
9. Day 9: Hannibal, MO
10. Day 10: St. Louis, MO
11. Day 11: Cape Girardeau, MO
12. Day 12: Ashport, TN
13. Day 13: Memphis, TN
14. Day 14: Greenville, MS
15. Day 15: Natchez, LA
16. Day 16: Baton Rouge, LA
17. Day 17: New Orleans, LA / end of River
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If you take a
picture or a video of them, they would love it if you’d post
it as a comment on the attached link, and write the date,
time and location of where you saw them This will help with
the Guinness documentation.
https://www.facebook.com/mississippispeedrecord/
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Mississippi Speed Record....
People have been setting and breaking the record for fastest
paddle down the Mississippi River since 1937. The record is
recognized by the Guinness World Records under the title
“Fastest Time to Row the Length of the Mississippi River by a
Team”. Most of the teams that have set the world record have
done so in a canoe, though per the guidelines issued by Guinness
a scull, rowing boat, kayak or canoe would be permissible.
The first time the record was set was in 1937. Joe Tagg, Gerald
Capers and Charles Saunders paddled from Itasca to New Orleans
in 56 days......click
here to read more
Note.......
There are 2 different groups currently traveling down the
Mississippi trying to break the speed record. One
passed thru he St. Louis area a few days ago.
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River
History....
May 6, 1879 in River History
The Montana Riverboat was completed in Pittsburg, PA and turned her wheel
for the first time. On June 22, 1884 she hit the Old Wabash Railroad Bridge
on the Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo and sank.
At low water her hull can still be spotted a bit upriver from the current
370 bridge.
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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RiverRat Personals....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
I am blind and have a pontoon boat in Portage des Sioux.
I live in Florissant, Mo and I am looking for someone to drive
me to and from the river and "Captain" my boat.
Please call Mike
Cell: 314 402 5755
Land: 314 741 8577
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for May 5 - May 19... click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Mississippi River Near Cairo, Illinois
Cairo Port District Signs Project Labor
Agreement........
The developers of the new port at Cairo,
Illinois recently signed a project labor agreement with the
Illinois AFL-CIO, which will guarantee at least 500 union jobs
building it.
Back in August, Illinois Governor J.B.
Pritzker said that the Alexander-Cairo Port District is one of
the largest investments being made in southwesters Illinois in
decades.
Illinois' Rebuild Illinois capitol plan is
putting up $40 million for the port's construction, with the
remaining funding coming from private investment via a
public-private partnership........
Click here to
read more from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Fishing News
Recreational Fishing Is Up ........
According to preliminary data released by the
Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation's 2021 Special Report
on Fishing, some 55 million Americans aged 6 and up went fishing
last year.
Stephanie Vatalaro, RBFF Senior Vice
President of Marketing & Communications said that fishing, like
all other outdoor activities saw an increase in participation
due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Vatalaro added that 2020 ended up being the
perfect storm for fishing participation, and consumer sentiment
is primed for continued growth during 2021........
Click here to
read this news article from boatignindustry.com.
With Photo.
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New State Redear Sunfish Record
Missouri Department of Conservation.......
Click here continue reading
Reprinted
from the Missouri Department of Conservation
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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May 13, 16, 17 & 21, 2021
Captains Class
World Wide Marine Training
Grafton Harbor ........
Reprinted from Grafton Harbor Facebook...
click here
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Upcoming Event... Saturday, June 5, 2021
Master of the "MAC" Open Buddy Bass Tournament
Reposted from
Meramec Marina & Yacht Club Facebook..
click here
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Uocoming Event...Saturday, May 22, 2021
Flathead Trotline Tournament
Clarksville Boat Club......
Reprinted from Clarksville Boat Club....click here
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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
April 13
Here what's happening at 3rd Chute II.
We are finally getting
our new parking lot going to be awesome also we are pouring
a 1800 sq.ft² patio out back adding to some bigger venues
and more space Plus don't forget our shuttle bus will be
taking off 1st June and will be going to all 3 bars
including Grafton where you can barhop will post details
here pretty soon it will run all day Saturday and Sunday on
a schedule And I almost forgot 3rd chute west in West Alton
is coming along really good gonna be a great addition can't
wait to get open
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Fri...May 7.... The Band Money Shot.. 7-11pm
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Thursday OPEN at 11 am John Shanahan and co.
Plays at 7.
Friday KAPOW @7 maybe deck maybe inside
Saturday Jonathan Baker duo at 2.
Sunday Mother’s Day ,
honoring all mamas with a rose and
Mimosas compliments of the Boathouse. Copper
Reign plays at 2. Lunch Special Prime Rib
yum!
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for May 5 - May 19... click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
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
Gas Dock is Open
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2,
2021
Spring Ice Breaker!
FINALLY!!!! JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST OFFICIAL WEEKEND OF
2021!!! April 30-May 2 we hope you’ll make our way to Two
Rivers Marina to celebrate the new boating season. Friday
evening we encourage everyone to socialize and get
reacquainted with your neighbors on the docks and in the
campground. The fire pit has plenty of wood, Fatboys will be
serving up good food and drinks. WELCOME to your River Home!
.
Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
May 3, 2021...
Due to things out of my control,
mainly the parking lot needing to be asphalted and with rain
in the forecast Tuesday and Thursday we will be pushing slip
holders opening weekend to Friday May 14th.
We open to the general public Friday May 21st.
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Opening
Friday, May 1, 2021
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
May 7
- 9...Soft opening for members & families
Open
to the general the following weekend |
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WEDNESDAY
MAY 5, 2021
Happy Cinco de Mayo
National Water Safety Month...
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American Wetlands Month...
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Just
Never Know
Who
You Are Going To Run Into
From
The River
The Picture of the Day....... was taken Tuesday
evening at the Sports Cafe in Bridgeton, Mo
It's Terry and Christie
who hail out of Lake Center Marina
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River Dawgs
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawgs Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group
by Brit Trudo
It's River Dawg
"Captain Jack"
at the helm
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
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Thursday OPEN at 11 am John Shanahan and co.
Plays at 7.
Friday KAPOW @7 maybe deck maybe inside
Saturday Jonathan Baker duo at 2.
Sunday Mother’s Day ,
honoring
all mamas with a rose and Mimosas
compliments of the Boathouse. Copper Reign
plays at 2. Lunch Special Prime Rib yum!
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
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Events..
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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Kinder's
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
at Golden
Eagle, IL
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture on this Day in 2019
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was
sent to us by Jill Pikesley of the Kinder's Family.
The water is about 2 feet below
the floor
of Kinder's Restaurant
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
APRIL 28,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water watch phase
IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Zone 25 (Mile 373.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Zone 26 (Mile 241.1 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE
324.9 - L/D RESTRICTIONS
Due to a mechanical failure, L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile
324.9, is open with restrictions. Vessels are requested to
contact L/D to make locking arrangements and vessels may
need the use of an assist boat. Mariners may contact the L/D
via VHF-FM Channel 14 or by calling (217) 222-0918MILE 305.7
- MILE 305.1 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately May 13, 2021, the M/V CLINTON
or the M/V MOLINE is conducting dredging operations between
approximate Miles 305.7 and 305.1, Harris Island. Work will
be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., 7-days a week.
The M/V CLINTON or the M/V MOLINE will
monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests
30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution after passing
arrangements have been made
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 65 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077
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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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and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,114 as of 05-05-21....
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Mark Your Calendar.... Saturday, May 8, 2021
Complete Car & RV Repair Center
Back to Spring Party
Featuring Rail Reloaded
Check out Complete
Car & RV Repair Center Website...
click here
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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Mississippi Speed Record
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Live tracker:
https://share.garmin.com/Mississippispeedrecord
They are scheduled
to be in:
Hannibal on day
9....May 12
St Louis on day
10...May 13
1. Day 1: Bemidji, MN
2. Day 2: Grand Rapids, MN
3. Day 3: Palisade and Aitkin, MN
4. Day 4: Little Falls, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities
5. Day 5: Twin Cities, Lake City, MN
6. Day 6: Winona, MN, LaCrosse, WI
7. Day 7: Dubuque, IA, Camanche, IA
8. Day 8: Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA
9. Day 9: Hannibal, MO
10. Day 10: St. Louis, MO
11. Day 11: Cape Girardeau, MO
12. Day 12: Ashport, TN
13. Day 13: Memphis, TN
14. Day 14: Greenville, MS
15. Day 15: Natchez, LA
16. Day 16: Baton Rouge, LA
17. Day 17: New Orleans, LA / end of River
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If you take a
picture or a video of them, they would love it if you’d post
it as a comment on the attached link, and write the date,
time and location of where you saw them This will help with
the Guinness documentation.
https://www.facebook.com/mississippispeedrecord/
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Mississippi Speed Record....
People have been setting and breaking the record for fastest
paddle down the Mississippi River since 1937. The record is
recognized by the Guinness World Records under the title
“Fastest Time to Row the Length of the Mississippi River by a
Team”. Most of the teams that have set the world record have
done so in a canoe, though per the guidelines issued by Guinness
a scull, rowing boat, kayak or canoe would be permissible.
The first time the record was set was in 1937. Joe Tagg, Gerald
Capers and Charles Saunders paddled from Itasca to New Orleans
in 56 days......click
here to read more
Note.......
There are 2 different groups currently traveling down the
Mississippi trying to break the speed record. One
passed thru he St. Louis area a few days ago.
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River
History....
05 May, 2011 in River History
Flood of 2011
The Bird's Point Levee was breached by the US Army Corps of Engineers to
save Cairo, Illinois from the rising waters during the 2011 floods.
Bird's Point Levee is a "setback levee." It was built during 1927 -31 away
from the river between Bird's Point and New Madrid, Missouri. It was
constructed with a low spot to a height that allowed water to spill over the
top during a catastrophic flood, filling over 130,000 acres of land and
saving Cairo, Illinois from flooding. The low spot was designed to fail
during such a flood, but it held up, so the US Army Corps had to blow it up.
The plan has been on the books since 1928 and this was the second time in
the levee's history that the levee has been opened up.
Source; Southeast Missourian
Click here for more
information on the Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway from Wikipedia
Encyclopedia
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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RiverRat Personals....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
I am blind and have a pontoon boat in Portage des Sioux.
I live in Florissant, Mo and I am looking for someone to drive
me to and from the river and "Captain" my boat.
Please call Mike
Cell: 314 402 5755
Land: 314 741 8577
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Farmer's & Artisan's Market Opens
Saturday........
At 8 am Saturday morning, the 2021 season of
the Alton Farmer's and Artisan's Market will begin. It will be
held in the parking lot at the corner of Landmarks Boulevard and
Henry Street, rain or shine.
The Alton Farmer's and Artisan's Market will
be held each Saturday morning, from 8 am until noon through
October 16th. Live entertainment, artist demonstrations and
other special activities are scheduled for each week.
Attendees will find a wide variety of locally
grown seasonal fruit and vegetables, organically grown crops,
grass fed beef, pasture raised poultry, farm-fresh eggs, local
honey and much more........
Click here to read this news article from thetelegraph.com. With
Photo.
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Upcoming Event.... Tuesday, may 11, 2021
Big Muddy Speaker Series
Beyond Water......
Reposted from
Big Muddy Speaker Series ..
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St. Charles County Parks
"Blueway Under Development at Riverside
Landing........
Located at the junction of Dardenne Creek and
the Mississippi River is one of St. Charles County’s newest
parks – Riverside Landing. The park currently is closed for the
construction of a variety of new and exciting amenities,
including the first “blueway” for the county that will provide
new opportunities for canoeing and kayaking on our beautiful
creeks and rivers.
Called the Dardenne Creek Blueway, this water trail will connect
nearly six miles of water from the City of St. Peters’ Lakeside
370 Park to Riverside Landing. St. Charles County Parks staff
began planning for this waterway when the park was purchased in
2018; however, pollution – debris from trees and man-made trash
– impeded the connection and flow between the creek and the
river. Staff cleaned up the connection, and next will create a
habitat to protect wildlife, plant vegetation along the banks of
the creek to filter water, develop a long-term maintenance plan,
and apply for grant funding to further maintain the blueway. The
canoe/kayak landing and launch areas already are under
construction at both Riverside Landing and Lakeside 370...
click here to continue reading
Reprinted from St. Charles County Government
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Pool 22 of Mississippi River at Hannibal, Mo
Mark Twain Is Dressed Like a Banana
Photo courtesy
Hannibal Parks and Recreation
Mark Twain wasn’t
wearing a disguise but may not have been recognizable at his
post on the new Hannibal riverfront. The statue was wearing a
banana suit Saturday to mark the start of Skin Cancer Awareness
month.
In a one-day guerrilla marketing initiative, sunscreen brand Sun
Bum outfitted 50 famous statues (one in each state) with a
banana suit.
“We look at a banana as the ideal protection messaging,”
marketing vice president Russell Radebaugh of Sun Bum said.
“It’s covered from head to toe, just like you should be. And
since we are not covered head to toe, we need to protect
ourselves with things like SPF or shade or sunglasses or other
sorts of clothing. So we’ve kind of adopted [the banana] as a
metaphor for us to promote education without using scare
tactics.”
Representatives from Sun Bum had banana suits to give out on
Saturday, along with free give-aways to urge the use of
sunscreen to stop skin cancer.
Reposted from
Hannibal Parks and Recreation..
click here
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Saturday, May 15, 2021
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Water Patrol Division
Safety Education Class........
City |
Date(s) |
Location |
Phone # |
Test Date |
Time(s) |
Weldon Spring |
05/15/2021 |
Troop C Headquarters
891 Technology Dr, Weldon Spring, MO 63304 |
(636) 300- 2800 |
05/15/2021 |
8:00AM - 4:00PM |
Jefferson City |
05/15/2021 |
Troop F Headquarters
2920 N. Shamrock Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65102 |
(573) 751- 1000 |
05/15/2021 |
9:00AM - 3:00PM |
Click here for
more information and additional classes
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Boat Retailer
MarineMax Purchased Cruisers
Yachts........
MarineMax recently announced that they have
purchased KCS International, the parent company of Cruisers
Yachts for $63 million. The 68 year old company is based in
Oconto, Wisconsin.
Just last week, Cruisers announced that they
had purchased the former Carver and Marquis facility, which is a
216,000 square foot, purpose-built manufacturing facility, which
would expand the company's manufacturing capabilities
considerably.
Cruisers Yachts already had strong ties to
MarineMax, as it's dealer network included SkipperBud's and
Silver Seas Yachts. Both firms were acquired last year........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photo.
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Boat Manufacturer
Malibu Posts Record Third
Quarter.......
Malibu Boats has released the results of
their fiscal third quarter of 2021, and it is one for the record
books, with net sales coming in at $273.2 million, which is a 50
percent increase.
Net income ended up as $35.1 million, which
is a 47.2 percent increase. Gross profits were up significantly
as well, increasing by 57 percent to $72 million.
Malibu attributes the strong third quarter to
a favorable lineup of Malibu and Cobalt models, as well as an
increase in production volume in the saltwater segment, mainly
due to their acquisition of Maverick Boat Group.......
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
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here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Ohio River Near Olmstead, Illinois
Riverbank Eroding, Landowners, Corps At
Odds Over Cause........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and property
owners along the Ohio River near Olmstead, Illinois both agree
that there is riverbank erosion occurring, but they are at odds
as to why it is happening.
According to resident and Air Force Veteran,
Sandra Thornton claims that the replacement of two locks and
dams with the Olmstead Lock and Dam has sped up the erosion.
Thornton says other factors including the placement of four
large barge mooring cells, a relocated boat ramp and the
propulsion systems of passing tows increase the erosion.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville
DIstrict Commander Colonel Eric Crispino and his crew say that
high water in 2018 and 2019 is the cause of erosion, and that
was coincidental to the Olmstead Locks opening, which took place
on September 6, 2018........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net. With
Photo.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Mississippi River At Dorena, Missouri
Ferry Shut Down For Engine
Maintenance........
Officials have announced that the Dorena-Hickman
Ferry will be closed on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. The closure
will allow crews to perform required engine maintenance.
The closure may run into Thursday. The
Dorena-Hickman Ferry will post timely updates on when service is
able to resume........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kfvs12.com.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
April 13
Here what's happening at 3rd Chute II.
We are finally getting
our new parking lot going to be awesome also we are pouring
a 1800 sq.ft² patio out back adding to some bigger venues
and more space Plus don't forget our shuttle bus will be
taking off 1st June and will be going to all 3 bars
including Grafton where you can barhop will post details
here pretty soon it will run all day Saturday and Sunday on
a schedule And I almost forgot 3rd chute west in West Alton
is coming along really good gonna be a great addition can't
wait to get open
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Thursday OPEN at 11 am John Shanahan and co.
Plays at 7.
Friday KAPOW @7 maybe deck maybe inside
Saturday Jonathan Baker duo at 2.
Sunday Mother’s Day ,
honoring all mamas with a rose and
Mimosas compliments of the Boathouse. Copper
Reign plays at 2. Lunch Special Prime Rib
yum!
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 28 - May 12... click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
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
Gas Dock is Open
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2,
2021
Spring Ice Breaker!
FINALLY!!!! JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST OFFICIAL WEEKEND OF
2021!!! April 30-May 2 we hope you’ll make our way to Two
Rivers Marina to celebrate the new boating season. Friday
evening we encourage everyone to socialize and get
reacquainted with your neighbors on the docks and in the
campground. The fire pit has plenty of wood, Fatboys will be
serving up good food and drinks. WELCOME to your River Home!
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Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
May 3, 2021...
Due to things out of my control,
mainly the parking lot needing to be asphalted and with rain
in the forecast Tuesday and Thursday we will be pushing slip
holders opening weekend to Friday May 14th.
We open to the general public Friday May 21st.
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Opening
Friday, May 1, 2021
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
May 7
- 9...Soft opening for members & families
Open
to the general the following weekend |
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TUESDAY
MAY 4, 2021
May the 4th Be
With You
National Water Safety Month...
click here
American Wetlands Month...
click here
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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Picture of the Day
The Picture of the Day....... sent to us by Dorothy
Miller
Orange you glad were back on the water seeing the beautiful
sunsets the Mississippi has to offer!! This was Saturday night.
It was the most orange sunset I've ever seen..
Dorothy Marti Miller
Hails out of Portage Des Sioux
RiverBill says.... Wow !
Great photo Dorothy !
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Happy
Birthday Ryan
The Picture of the Day....... sent to us by Tom
Marshal
These pictures where taken on Enterprise Island beach in 1985,
my son Ryan is still a river rat at 38,
Lynne and I still have our boat “Great Escape”
At the Yacht Club of St Louis
Happy Birthday Ryan
at Yacht Club of St Louis…
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River Dawgs
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawgs Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group
by Capt'n Dan Howard
It's River Dawg
"Snoop Dogg"
on M/V Italia
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
click here
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#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Jumping
For Joy
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture on this Day in 2014
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was sent to us by
John Love who hails
out of the Duck Club
Marina
Bill,
This is
picture
was
taken
across
from
Duck
Club on
island
521 of
Jessica,
Morgan
and
Paige
jumping
for joy
because
they
where
together
at the
beach
for the
first
time
this
year.
John
Love,
Duck
Club
Marina
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
APRIL 28,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water watch phase
IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Zone 25 (Mile 373.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Zone 26 (Mile 241.1 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE
324.9 - L/D RESTRICTIONS
Due to a mechanical failure, L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile
324.9, is open with restrictions. Vessels are requested to
contact L/D to make locking arrangements and vessels may
need the use of an assist boat. Mariners may contact the L/D
via VHF-FM Channel 14 or by calling (217) 222-0918MILE 305.7
- MILE 305.1 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately May 13, 2021, the M/V CLINTON
or the M/V MOLINE is conducting dredging operations between
approximate Miles 305.7 and 305.1, Harris Island. Work will
be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., 7-days a week.
The M/V CLINTON or the M/V MOLINE will
monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests
30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution after passing
arrangements have been made
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 65 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,106as of 05-04-21....
click here and check it out.
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Mark Your Calendar.... Saturday, May 8, 2021
Complete Car & RV Repair Center
Back to Spring Party
Featuring Rail Reloaded
Check out Complete
Car & RV Repair Center Website...
click here
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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....
May 4, 1963 in River History
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began the project of
creating Lake Shelbyville by damming up part of the frequently flooding
Kaskaskia River.
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Yacht Club of St Louis Update
Change of Opening Dates
Reposted from Yacht Club of St.
Louis Facebook..
click here
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Mississippi Speed Record
Launching Today at 6:00AM
From the Headwaters
Live tracker
will be turned on around 5:30am:
https://share.garmin.com/Mississippispeedrecord
They are scheduled
to be in:
Hannibal on day
9....May 12
St Louis on day
10...May 13
1. Day 1: Bemidji, MN
2. Day 2: Grand Rapids, MN
3. Day 3: Palisade and Aitkin, MN
4. Day 4: Little Falls, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities
5. Day 5: Twin Cities, Lake City, MN
6. Day 6: Winona, MN, LaCrosse, WI
7. Day 7: Dubuque, IA, Camanche, IA
8. Day 8: Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA
9. Day 9: Hannibal, MO
10. Day 10: St. Louis, MO
11. Day 11: Cape Girardeau, MO
12. Day 12: Ashport, TN
13. Day 13: Memphis, TN
14. Day 14: Greenville, MS
15. Day 15: Natchez, LA
16. Day 16: Baton Rouge, LA
17. Day 17: New Orleans, LA / end of River
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If you take a
picture or a video of them, they would love it if you’d post
it as a comment on the attached link, and write the date,
time and location of where you saw them This will help with
the Guinness documentation.
https://www.facebook.com/mississippispeedrecord/
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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RiverRat Personals....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
I am blind and have a pontoon boat in Portage des Sioux.
I live in Florissant, Mo and I am looking for someone to drive
me to and from the river and "Captain" my boat.
Please call Mike
Cell: 314 402 5755
Land: 314 741 8577
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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Grafton Ferry Update
New Hours including Thursdays..........
Reposted from
riversandroutes.com..
click here
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Missouri State Highway Patrol
News Release.....
May 3, 2021
EMPHASIS: May 22-28 Is National Safe Boating Week!
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State
Highway Patrol, would like to stress the importance of safe
boating by making the public aware of National Safe Boating
Week, which takes place May 22-28, 2021. National Safe Boating
Week is purposefully scheduled just prior to Memorial Day
weekend, which many people consider the kickoff to the boating
season.
Boaters are encouraged to make time for a thorough inspection of
their boat prior to taking it out on the water this boating
season. Weather, time, and other elements may affect the
readiness of your boat. The Patrol’s marine operations troopers
are available to inspect the required equipment on your boat, at
your request, to make sure you’re in compliance with state law.
To help facilitate these inspections, marine operations troopers
will be at the following boat equipment inspection stations on
Saturday, May 22, 2021...
click here
Includes:
Meramec River -- 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. George Winter Park, 401
Allen Road, Fenton, MO
Yacht Club of St. Louis -- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 105 Lake Village
Drive, St. Charles, MO
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Help Wanted
Illinois Conservation Police.......
Reposted from
Illinois Conservation Police Facebook..
click here
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Con Trios yacht Club
Happy Hour & Game Night.......
Reposted from
Con Trios Yacht Club Facebook..
click here
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Waterkeeper Alliance
Filed Suit Against US Army Corps of Engineers
Oil and Gas Pipelines Through Wetlands......
Reposted from
Waterkeeper Alliance Facebook..
click here
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Mississippi River Cruises
Scheduled In The Riverbend........
The Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau
has teamed up with the Spirit of Peoria in order to offer
a series of cruises along the Mississippi River during this
summer into the fall.
Returning this year will be the popular
interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises, which will feature
the cast of the Alton Little Theater. There will also be
sightseeing cruises offered between July 14th and October 6th.
According to Cory Jobe, President and CEO of
the Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau, there will be other
cruise ships expected in the Riverbend, including Viking
cruises, which will be docking at St. Louis........
Click here to
read this news article from altondailynews.com. With
Photo and Audio.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Clarks River Near Paducah, Kentucky
Angler Catches Grenade While Fishing
Off Bridge........
On Monday, a Paducah man fishing off of the
Clarks River Bridge on Sheehan Bridge Road near Paducah,
Kentucky reeled in a grenade. Around 4:15 pm McCracken County
Sheriff's Deputies responded to the Clarks River Bridge.
After the Deputies arrived, they found a man
that had been magnet fishing off of the bridge when he felt
something and pulled up his line. He then discovered he had
caught a grenade.
The Paducah Police Bomb Squad responded to
the scene as well to take possession of the grenade and safely
dispose of it. Police report that there is no indication that
the community is in danger........
Click here to
read this news story from kfvs12.com. With
Photo.
The Clarks River is a tributary of the Tennessee River, which
joins the Tennessee River just upstream from it's confluence
with the Ohio RIver near Paducah, Kentucky..... Click
here to
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Ohio River Near Louisville, Kentucky
Belle Of Louisville Won The Great
Steamboat Race........
Last Wednesday evening, three steamboats went
head to head in the 59th annual Great Steamboat Race, which is
traditionally held along the Ohio RIver before the Kentucky
Derby.
The Belle of Louisville, the American
Duchess and the Belle of Cincinnati raced 14 miles
along the Ohio River, with the race beginning and ending at the
Clark Memorial Bridge.
This year, the Belle of Louisville won
the Great Steamboat Race and was awarded the 12 point silver
antlers. All of the steamboats participating in this year's
race had a lower capacity and observed CDC COVID-19
guidelines.........
Click here to
read this news article from khou.com. With
Photo and Video.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
April 13
Here what's happening at 3rd Chute II.
We are finally getting
our new parking lot going to be awesome also we are pouring
a 1800 sq.ft² patio out back adding to some bigger venues
and more space Plus don't forget our shuttle bus will be
taking off 1st June and will be going to all 3 bars
including Grafton where you can barhop will post details
here pretty soon it will run all day Saturday and Sunday on
a schedule And I almost forgot 3rd chute west in West Alton
is coming along really good gonna be a great addition can't
wait to get open
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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Grafton Ferry
Added Thursdays......
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
We love you Alicia Boo
Save the date July 24
Big news coming soon
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 28 - May 12... click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
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
Gas Dock is Open
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2,
2021
Spring Ice Breaker!
FINALLY!!!! JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST OFFICIAL WEEKEND OF
2021!!! April 30-May 2 we hope you’ll make our way to Two
Rivers Marina to celebrate the new boating season. Friday
evening we encourage everyone to socialize and get
reacquainted with your neighbors on the docks and in the
campground. The fire pit has plenty of wood, Fatboys will be
serving up good food and drinks. WELCOME to your River Home!
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Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
May 3, 2021...
Due to things out of my control,
mainly the parking lot needing to be asphalted and with rain
in the forecast Tuesday and Thursday we will be pushing slip
holders opening weekend to Friday May 14th.
We open to the general public Friday May 21st.
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Opening
Friday, May 1, 2021
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
May 7
- 9...Soft opening for members & families
Open
to the general the following weekend |
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MONDAY
03 MAY 2021
National Water Safety Month...
click here
American Wetlands Month...
click here
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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Picture of the Day
The Picture of the Day....... was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Josh Major on May 1st.
RiverBill says.... Wow !
Great photo Josh !
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Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawgs Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group
by Alica Hester
It's River Dawg
"Tina"
with owners
Alica & Gary Hester
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
click here
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#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Longshot Saloon
Crew
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture on this Day in 2014
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was taken
at the Longshot
Saloon in Portage
Des Sioux.
It's Jackson, Greg,
Jamie, Noah and
Andy.
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#boating
#boatlife
#portagedessioux
SEE OUR BOATS
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
APRIL 28,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water watch phase
IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Zone 25 (Mile 373.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Zone 26 (Mile 241.1 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE
324.9 - L/D RESTRICTIONS
Due to a mechanical failure, L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile
324.9, is open with restrictions. Vessels are requested to
contact L/D to make locking arrangements and vessels may
need the use of an assist boat. Mariners may contact the L/D
via VHF-FM Channel 14 or by calling (217) 222-0918MILE 305.7
- MILE 305.1 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately May 13, 2021, the M/V CLINTON
or the M/V MOLINE is conducting dredging operations between
approximate Miles 305.7 and 305.1, Harris Island. Work will
be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., 7-days a week.
The M/V CLINTON or the M/V MOLINE will
monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests
30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution after passing
arrangements have been made
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 65 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,099as of 05-03-21....
click here and check it out.
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Mark Your Calendar.... Saturday, May 8, 2021
Complete Car & RV Repair Center
Back to Spring Party
Featuring Rail Reloaded
Check out Complete
Car & RV Repair Center Website...
click here
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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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Mural by Rip Kastaris
River
History....
03 May, 2010 In River
History
Renowned artist Rip Kastaris began a 60’ x 70’ mural on the
building in Alton at 500 Place.
A person can see this mural as they come off the Clark Bridge
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May is National Water Safety Month!
Summer is just around the corner and all of us at USACE want you
to enjoy our more than 400 lake and river projects, but please
Recreate Responsibly. Be prepared for the unexpected by wearing
your life jacket. Remember, Life Jackets Worn --Nobody Mourns!
Visit the USACE National Water Safety Program website for wealth
of information:
click here
Head over to Bobber the Water Safety Dog's website for tons of
free and fun activities:
click here
Reprinted from the US Army Corps of Engineers..
click here
Check out the National Water Safety Month
website....
click here |
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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RiverRat Personals....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
I am blind and have a pontoon boat in Portage des Sioux.
I live in Florissant, Mo and I am looking for someone to drive
me to and from the river and "Captain" my boat.
Please call Mike
Cell: 314 402 5755
Land: 314 741 8577
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Alton Marina
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
According to the Alton Marina Facebook page
POOL IS OPEN
Check out the
Alton Marina Facebook page...Click here
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Mississippi Speed Record
Launching Tuesday at 6:00AM
From the Headwaters
Live tracker
will be turned on around 5:30am:
https://share.garmin.com/Mississippispeedrecord
They are scheduled
to be in:
Hannibal on day
9....May 12
St Louis on day
10...May 13
1. Day 1: Bemidji, MN
2. Day 2: Grand Rapids, MN
3. Day 3: Palisade and Aitkin, MN
4. Day 4: Little Falls, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities
5. Day 5: Twin Cities, Lake City, MN
6. Day 6: Winona, MN, LaCrosse, WI
7. Day 7: Dubuque, IA, Camanche, IA
8. Day 8: Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA
9. Day 9: Hannibal, MO
10. Day 10: St. Louis, MO
11. Day 11: Cape Girardeau, MO
12. Day 12: Ashport, TN
13. Day 13: Memphis, TN
14. Day 14: Greenville, MS
15. Day 15: Natchez, LA
16. Day 16: Baton Rouge, LA
17. Day 17: New Orleans, LA / end of River
If you take a picture or a video of us, we would love it if
you’d post it as a comment on this post, and write the date,
time and location of where you saw us! This will help us with
our Guinness documentation.
https://www.facebook.com/mississippispeedrecord/
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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2020- 2021 Upper Mississippi River Maintenance Projects
St. Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers
click pic
to watch Facebook video
Reposted from
US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook..
click here
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Lake Michigan Near East Chicago,
Illinois
Boat Capsized
With 4 Aboard.... 1 Still Missing....
Saturday afternoon at around 2:15 pm, the
Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Coast Guard
were called out to Lake Michigan due to a report of a boat
capsized near East Chicago Marine.
Reportedly, there were four people aboard the
16 foot pleasure boat when it capsized. IDNR Officer Alex Neel
says that three of the four men were able to put their life
jackets on.
Two of the men were rescued from Lake
Michigan by the Coast Guard after being spotted by a Chicago
Fire Department helicopter. A third man was picked up by
another boater who happened to be passing by. The fourth man
remains missing and crews are searching for him........
Click here to
read this news article from bnd.com.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Cruising News
Oceangoing Cruises Still Tied Up....
River Cruises Underway....
In early April, the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention updates their "Framework for Conditional
Sailing Order" with new recommendations for travelers returning
from cruise ships and river cruise ships worldwide.
In an article dated April 12, 2021, the CDC
recommends that all people avoid traveling on cruise ships,
including river cruises worldwide, due to the chance of getting
COVID-19 on cruise ships is high since the virus seems to spread
more easily aboard a close-quarters ship.
The article then goes on to list
recommendations for people returning from cruises; vaccinated
passengers should be tested for COVID-19 between 3-5 days after
a cruise, isolate if positive. Regardless of test result, self
monitor for 14 days. Vaccinated passengers don't need to
self-quarantine.
Passengers that are not fully vaccinated are
recommended to follow the same testing protocols, however, they
should self-quarantine for sever days after cruise travel even
if you test negative. If you don't get tested, you should
self-quarantine for 10 days after cruise travel........
Click here to
read more from waterwaysjournal.net. With
Photo.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Boat Manufacturer
Hurricane Moving To New
Facility..........
Godfrey Marine, parent company of Hurricane
deckboats announced that they will be increasing the production
of their deckboats in a new 180,000 square foot facility.
The facility is located in Syracuse, Indiana
and is owned by parent company Polaris Boat Group. The property
features 120,000 square feet of production space and 20,000
square feet of shipping and warehouse space.
Hurricane states that they will likely be
adding up to 60 workers for positions in assembly, lamination,
maintenance, fiberglass repair and quality assurance........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
April 13
Here what's happening at 3rd Chute II.
We are finally getting
our new parking lot going to be awesome also we are pouring
a 1800 sq.ft² patio out back adding to some bigger venues
and more space Plus don't forget our shuttle bus will be
taking off 1st June and will be going to all 3 bars
including Grafton where you can barhop will post details
here pretty soon it will run all day Saturday and Sunday on
a schedule And I almost forgot 3rd chute west in West Alton
is coming along really good gonna be a great addition can't
wait to get open
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
We love you Alicia Boo
Save the date July 24
Big news coming soon
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 28 - May 12... click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
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
Gas Dock is Open
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2,
2021
Spring Ice Breaker!
FINALLY!!!! JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST OFFICIAL WEEKEND OF
2021!!! April 30-May 2 we hope you’ll make our way to Two
Rivers Marina to celebrate the new boating season. Friday
evening we encourage everyone to socialize and get
reacquainted with your neighbors on the docks and in the
campground. The fire pit has plenty of wood, Fatboys will be
serving up good food and drinks. WELCOME to your River Home!
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Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
April 27, 2021...
I am excited to announce that after
2 years the Yacht Club of St Louis Restaurant and Bar will
be reopening in May.
We will be having a
soft opening weekend for slip holders and their families May
7th-9th.
*Opening to the general public the following weekend.*
I am blessed to start this new chapter on the river with a
loyal core of returning staff as well as a great bunch of
new staff. Please be patient as we work out all the kinks
that come with a new facility, kitchen, staff and computer
system. We will be working hard to provide you with the best
service and food on the river that you are used to.
A huge thank you to Andy Alexander and all those responsible
for the last 2 years of hard work and headaches to make this
possible
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Opening
Friday, May 1, 2021
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
May 7
- 9...Soft opening for members & families
Open
to the general the following weekend |
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THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN...01, 02 MAY 2021
American Wetlands Month
click here
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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You Never Know What You Will See
On The River
The Picture of the Day....... is one frame out of a
video posted by Dawm Rowe on
RiverBills Boaters Group
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Pere Marquette
State Park
Sun Pic
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker Sighting..... was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group
by Jeff Easley
It's Sherri
Easley at
Treehouse's
"Walk for Wildlife"
Check out the
Treehouse Wildlife Center Facebook....
click here
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River Dawgs
Sun Pic
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawgs Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group
by Laura Walker
It's River
Dawgs
"Gunner" &
"Buddy"
love a boat
ride with Brett & Erin Walker
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
click here
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River Dawgs
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group
by Tina Bohrer
It's River Dawg
"Scooby"
On Cabo Wabo
Dreaming
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
click here
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Friday @7 Happy Ending Band @7
Saturday @7 KAPOW
Sunday@2 John Hughes Expierence
All bands outside Tiki will be OPEN
Foodies:
Pork Steak dinners
Shrimp scampi
Cajun chicken pasta, Cajun shrimp, shrimp
and broccoli Alfredo!!!
Frozen drinks are back
Surprise Jade will be returning to the
Boathouse this weekend taking care of all
things at the Tiki Bar.
We love you Alicia Boo
Save the date July 24
Big news coming soon
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Sat Pic
Click to
pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2015....
was sent to us by Capt'n Scott
The Cruiser
"
Willpower"
1953 Chris Craft Commander 42' x 12
Owned by Tom and Lou Lenkman
Moored at a private dock UMR227.5
Dardenne Slough.
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Added Sunday
Help Wanted
3rd Chute Bar & Grill.......
Reposted from
Wayne Draper Facebook..
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Added
Sunday
Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri
Students Celebrate Arbor Day By
Planting A Tree On The Riverfront........
On Friday, several students from Holy Family
Catholic Church and Stowell Elementary School teamed up to plant
a swamp white oak tree along Hannibal/s recently revamped
riverfront to celebrate National Arbor Day.
Also on hand to participate in the ceremony
were representatives from the Hannibal Tree Board, Hannibal
Parks and Recreation and rhea Missouri Department of
Conservation.
According to Hannibal Tree Board President
Kristy Trevethan, kids have traditionally planted trees in
Hannibal to celebrate National Arbor Day. The swamp white oak
joins 11 other trees along the riverfront, seven birches and
four sycamores. These particular trees are known for their
ability to withstand "getting their feet wet" during
flooding........
Click here to
read this news story from hannibal.net. With
Photo.
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Added Sunday
Missouri River Near Huntsdale, Missouri
Researchers To Dye The River To Study
Endangered Fish........
Next week, scientists intend to dye the
Missouri River in an effort to study the larvae of pallid
sturgeon. THe dye will allow researchers to map their travels.
The reddish dye will be dumped into the
Missouri River on Monday near Huntsdale in Boone County.
Scientists will be in boats downstream and will be monitoring
the dye's progress.
The pallid sturgeon are critically endangered
and scientists are looking to provide a supportive habitat in
the Missouri River........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kmov.com. With
Video
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Wikipedia
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Added Sunday
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Reposted from
Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook..
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Added Sunday
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Reposted from
Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook..
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Added
Sunday
Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Brunswick Posts Record First
Quarter........
Brunswick Corp recently reported a record
first quarter of fiscal 2021, and officials are crediting strong
demand across all of the company's business segments.
Brunswick reported net sales of $1.43
billion, which is a 48.4 percent increase over the same quarter
of fiscal 2020. Brunswick's top performer was their propulsion
segment, which filed $657.7 million in sales, a 47 percent
increase over the same period last year.
Back in February, Mercury Marine introduced
their new V-12 600 HP Mercury engine, and states that they
continued to gain market share in every segment over 50
HP........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.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 &
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED
APRIL 28,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water watch phase
IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Zone 25 (Mile 373.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Zone 26 (Mile 241.1 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE
324.9 - L/D RESTRICTIONS
Due to a mechanical failure, L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile
324.9, is open with restrictions. Vessels are requested to
contact L/D to make locking arrangements and vessels may
need the use of an assist boat. Mariners may contact the L/D
via VHF-FM Channel 14 or by calling (217) 222-0918MILE 305.7
- MILE 305.1 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately May 13, 2021, the M/V CLINTON
or the M/V MOLINE is conducting dredging operations between
approximate Miles 305.7 and 305.1, Harris Island. Work will
be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., 7-days a week.
The M/V CLINTON or the M/V MOLINE will
monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests
30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution after passing
arrangements have been made
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 65 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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Mark Your Calendar.... Saturday, May 8, 2021
Complete Car & RV Repair Center
Back to Spring Party
Featuring Rail Reloaded
Check out Complete
Car & RV Repair Center Website...
click here
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,092 as of 05-02-21....
click here and check it out.
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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River
History....
May 1, 2019 in River History
Flood of 2019
The Winfield Ferry shut down it's operation because of the quickly rising
Mississippi River flood waters. It remained closed for the duration of the
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Mississippi River Near Roxana, Illinois
Mike Marko To Be Awarded The 2021 IMX
Achievement Award........
The Waterways Journal has announced that
Michael Marko, owner and president of South Roxana, Illinois
shipyard, Mike's Inc., has been chosen as the 2021 IMX
Achievement Award.
Marko will be honored with a special ceremony
during the Inland Marine Expo, which will be held in St. Louis
May 24 - 26, 2021.
The IMX Achievement Award is awarded to
recognize standout individuals that have dedicated their career
to making significant contributions to the maritime industry,
making it the most cost-efficient, safe and environmentally
friendly mode of transportation for a wide variety of
cargos........
Click here to
read this post from the Mike's Inc. Shipyard Facebook 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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RiverRat Personals....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
I am blind and have a pontoon boat in Portage des Sioux.
I live in Florissant, Mo and I am looking for someone to drive
me to and from the river and "Captain" my boat.
Please call Mike
Cell: 314 402 5755
Land: 314 741 8577
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Grafton Riverbeat
May Events, News & Things to do
Click here and check it out
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Illinois Fishing News
IHSA Bass Fishing Tournament Will
Return........
This year, the Illinois High School
Association state tournament in bass fishing is returning after
being cancelled last spring due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Over two dozen southwestern Illinois high
schools participate in the IHSA bass tournaments including
Marquette, Edwardsville, Granite City Fr. McGivney and Bunker
Hill. IHSA's Kurt Gibson says that 289 schools are entered,
with 25 sectionals taking place on May 6.
Coffeen Lake and Rend Lake will be hosting
the tournaments in the Riverbend region. The IHSA state bass
fishing champ will be crowned on May 22 at Carlyle Lake........
Click here to
read this news article from altondailynews.com With
Photo and Audio.
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here Facebook Page..click
here
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Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri
New Study Looks At Preservation Methods
For The Gateway Arch........
Over the years, the Gateway Arch has lost
some of it's silvery luster, slowly being replaced with a dull
patina caused by pollution, salt, body oils and graffiti.
The good news is that a group of national
nonprofit organizations and preservationists have suggested a
few ways that the National Park Service can start to clean the
Arch's stainless steel skin.
A study looked at the use of a variety of
methods for cleaning the Arch, including the use of lasers,
drones and rappelling, as well as more conventional use of
cleaning agents.......
Click here to
read this news article from stltoday.com.
With Photos.
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here Facebook Page..click
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Detroit River Near Grosse Ile, Michigan
240 Pound Sturgeon Amongst Largest
Caught, Recorded........
Last week, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
crew caught a 240 pound sturgeon. It is among the largest ever
caught in the United States. The fish was 6 feet, 10 inches
long, with a girth of close to 4 feet. The sturgeon is a
native, and threatened, species in Michigan.
The sturgeon was caught by a crew of 3 in a
boat near Grosse Ile in the Detroit River. In addition to the
essential photos, the crew measured and tagged the female fish
prior to releasing it. Before catching the monster, the only
thing they caught was a 5 pound bucket.
The scientists are estimating that the
sturgeon had hatched in the Detroit River some time during the
1920s.........
Click here to
read this news story from stltoday.com. With
Photos.
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Mississippi River At Quincy, Illinois
Corps Christened The M/V Quincy........
On Friday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers'
latest addition to their maintenance fleet, the M/V Quincy,
was on the Quincy riverfront for a christening ceremony.
This ceremony, featuring the breaking of
bottles of "champagne celebrated the towboat prior to it's
departure for the Quad Cities for a few weeks worth of
outfitting after which it will head to St. Paul, Minnesota for
the summer months.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island
District Commander Colonel Steven Sattinger says that Quincy's
namesake boat will be around, as it will be pushing the Quad
Cities' heavy lift crane wherever it is needed for lock and dam
maintenance........
Click here to
read this news report from whig.com. With
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Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Upcoming Event... Saturday, May 1, 2021
Walk For Wildlife
Pere Marquette Visitor's Center.......
RiverBills.com has
teamed up with the Treehouse Wildlife Center and giving away
RiverBills sway at the event !
Reprinted Treehouse Wildlife Center Facebook....click
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#longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#portagedessioux
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LONGSHOT
TIKI BAR 2021 BAND & EVENT SCHEDULE
Longshot Tiki Bar
Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 3 PM – 7 PM
Soulard Island Dudes
play
all your favorite "Floribbean" (Jimmy Buffet style) and
Caribbean (Bob Morley style) hits, along with original songs!
Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 3 PM - 7 Pm
The
GTB Band
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Saturday, May 1, 2021
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River At Portage des Sioux, Mo
Longshot Tiki Bar Opens
Longshot Marina
Reposted from
Longshot Tiki Bar Facebook..
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
April 13
Here what's happening at 3rd Chute II.
We are finally getting
our new parking lot going to be awesome also we are pouring
a 1800 sq.ft² patio out back adding to some bigger venues
and more space Plus don't forget our shuttle bus will be
taking off 1st June and will be going to all 3 bars
including Grafton where you can barhop will post details
here pretty soon it will run all day Saturday and Sunday on
a schedule And I almost forgot 3rd chute west in West Alton
is coming along really good gonna be a great addition can't
wait to get open
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Friday @7 Happy Ending Band @7
Saturday @7 KAPOW
Sunday@2 John Hughes Expierence
All bands outside Tiki will be OPEN
Foodies:
Pork Steak dinners
Shrimp scampi
Cajun chicken pasta, Cajun shrimp, shrimp and broccoli
Alfredo!!!
Frozen drinks are back
Surprise Jade will be returning to the Boathouse this
weekend taking care of all things at the Tiki Bar.
We love you Alicia Boo
Save the date July 24
Big news coming soon
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 28 - May 12... click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Reopening Saturday, May 1, 2021
We OPEN this weekend
ON SATURDAY, MAY 1
Open Saturday and Sunday at 11am, with live music all
weekend!!
SATURDAY: Soulard Island Dudes 3-7pm
SUNDAY: The GTB Band 3-7pm
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Gas Dock is Open
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
It’s almost the weekend!
FRIDAY
Live Music
First time on the RT Pregame Patio, Connor and Rachel!
SATURDAY
Cornhole Tournament
Sign up your team by calling 636-399-6516
See you all there!
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2,
2021
Spring Ice Breaker!
FINALLY!!!! JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST OFFICIAL WEEKEND OF
2021!!! April 30-May 2 we hope you’ll make our way to Two
Rivers Marina to celebrate the new boating season. Friday
evening we encourage everyone to socialize and get
reacquainted with your neighbors on the docks and in the
campground. The fire pit has plenty of wood, Fatboys will be
serving up good food and drinks. WELCOME to your River Home!
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Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
and an in-ground pool by mid-summer 2021. |
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
April 27, 2021...
I am excited to announce that after
2 years the Yacht Club of St Louis Restaurant and Bar will
be reopening in May.
We will be having a soft opening weekend for slip holders
and their families May 7th-9th.
*Opening to the general public the following weekend.*
I am blessed to start this new chapter on the river with a
loyal core of returning staff as well as a great bunch of
new staff. Please be patient as we work out all the kinks
that come with a new facility, kitchen, staff and computer
system. We will be working hard to provide you with the best
service and food on the river that you are used to.
A huge thank you to Andy Alexander and all those responsible
for the last 2 years of hard work and headaches to make this
possible
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Opening
Friday, May 1, 2021
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Opening Soon |
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