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September 2019

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OF THE 

MISSISSIPPI, ILLINOIS, MISSOURI, MERAMEC AND KASKASKIA RIVERS

 

MONDAY

30 Sept 2019

 

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Grafton's Flag

 

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The Pictures of the Day.... were sent to us by Capt. Tim Crawford

 

 

Hello Bill,


Some images of the dedication of the Grafton Flag. 40'x80' largest American flag flying over the Mississippi River. A sight to behold.


Capt. Tim Crawford

 

St. Louis

to

Sitte River, Belize

Central America

 

 

 

 

 

 

click pic to enlarge


September 30, 1993


To catch your readers up a little. I had left blue eyed girls a week ago Friday to return home to wait on repairs of her generator. I was notified Tuesday by the owner the repairs would be complete on Wednesday morning,so, another 10 hour drive back to NOLA early Wednesday morning.

As these things usually go.. of course the part didn’t arrive on Wednesday so when I arrived I began working on a couple of other gremlins. Hvac sump pump, primary fresh water pump pressure valve replaced and a bunch of other minor annoyances corrected.

The part arrived Thursday and while it was replaced the tech noted an extreme wobble to the fly wheel. It could last 10 more years or fail on the next start causing major damage to the Luger engine. The yard said they could replace the entire generator that day and have us on our way. 10 boat unit later and a whole lot of $&@“#%! Coming from the bilge,6 hours later we had a new generator! Seabrook harbor was amazing.

We decided to make up lost time and cross to Clearwater from Gulfport rather than bumping down the icw to Pensacola or Carabelle. It would be a 40+ hour crossing and like 55 hours port to port. All systems go, we left site of land at Gulfport around 5pm after spending most of the day bumping down the icw.

There’s just two of us, so we went with 6 hour watches and let the autopilot steer us as we watched for oil rigs, freighters and the occasional other pleasure craft. We had east winds at 10 kts which had pushing into 2 ft seas with 3 second periods. Sloppy but not dangerous. Somewhere during the Saturday afternoon we started getting a hesitation on the port engine. We shut her down and I went down and swapped out the racor filter and cleaned the bowl. Fired her back up after topping off the filter. About an hour later, same issue. I guessed in my haste to change the filter I hadn’t got the filter head seated well. I reseated it, refilled the bowl and this time no issues.

Sunday morning about 3am I was awoke by the boat rocking and rolling pretty hard and the owner telling me we’d just been hit by a squal line and all the electronics on the upper helm were going crazy. Sleep is overrated so back to work....

I slowed the boat down to 5kts and went to the upper helm to figure things out. We’d taken a series of big waves over the whole boat and the water pressure had caused the touch screens to change what was displayed. The owner had panicked and with little sleep had not understood what happened. I got the displays reading English, and reset the autopilot as we were now on our way to Cuba rather than Clearwater. Owner changed clothes and we continued on with close to gale winds and 3-5 ft unorganized waves sloshing is around. Speed was now 5kts over ground.

After a couple of hours the sun came up and we got our speed back up to 8 kts... 90 miles to go.

About 3 hours out the port engine started misbehaving again. Fuel bowl in the racor was almost empty so I topped it off (filter was clean) and resealed the lid. The hesitation was better but continued... we’re sucking air some place. We made Clearwater about 3pm.

Clearwater was a zoo of traffic. There wa Some big offshore race going on! We pulled into the fuel dock expecting no room at the inn.,but, they found us a slip.

We took on 180
Gallons of fuel... not bad 410nm and 47 hours of generator use. It looks like we’ll have the range we need with the 2 x 55 gallon drums and 300 in the main tanks for our 740 crossing later this week.

Well I’m off to track down the port engine suction leak and it’s time for the 50 hour generator break in oil change and hopefully we’re off to fort Meyers today.


Capt Matt
Fumbled from my iPhone that thanks it can spoil better than me

USCG Licensed Ton 100 Master
M/V Distinctively Lost
http://www.capt-matt.com


 

Follow Capt Matt's progress at https://share.garmin.com/CaptMatt.

 

 

 

Open Thursday through Sunday at 11AM

 

 

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Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

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YesterYear's Picture of the Day

 

RiverBills Sticker Sighting

Meramec Marina

Meramec River

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A 2018 RiverBills Sticker Sighting.....  was sent to us by Capt'n Darryll Weil

 

 

Bill:


Went to a benefit for a friend of a friend at the Meramec Marina on the Meramec River just downstream from Gravois Road down here in our neck of the woods. Put up a RiverBills sticker on their front door! Here's a pic from Maureen of Mike and me after putting up the sticker along with some other pics of the Marina. This is the only marina / fuel stop on the Meramec.

 

More pictures from the day are in my facebook album at https://www.facebook.com/darryll.weil/media_set?set=a.2156148714398002&type=3

 

Darryll

 

 

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Open Tuesday through Sunday 11AM to 1AM

 

GRAFTON OYSTER BAR FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

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Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex: Pool 3 (Mile 815.1 – Mile 796.9) and

Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).

High water and drift potential may be encountered in this area. Mariners are advised to minimize their wake, exercise caution and avoid laying up on levees. Recreational traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

MILE 332.9 - MILE 331.6 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is conducting dredging operations between approximate Miles 332.9 and 331.5. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution

MILE 256.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge POTTER is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 256.0. Work will be conducted 24hours a day, 7-days a week. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.

 

MISSOURI RIVER

Continuing until approximately 4:00 p.m., September 25, 2019, the Paddle Missouri, a kayak/canoe marine event will be held between approximate Miles 98.0 and 0.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area during the event period.
 

Click here  for the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report

 on the Navigation Center Website

 


 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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The "River News and Media" Page

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The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 5,235 members as of 09-30-19....... Click here and check it out. 

 

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

 

Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois

Grand, New American Flag Dedicated Saturday........

 

On Saturday, about 1,000 people headed to Grafton Lighthouse Park, where a 40 foot by 80 foot American flag was raised and dedicated in a special ceremony with first responders and Veterans from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces participating.

 

The flag is the largest to fly along the Mississippi River, and was hoisted up a special 130 foot flagpole placed at the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

 

Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin said that the flag was dedicated to the U.S. Military Veterans, as well as first responders in the Riverbend area........

 

Click here to read this news story from thetelegraph.com.  With Photos.

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday...October 4, 5 & 6

2019 Rat Rally

Longshot Saloon at My River Home

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo........

 

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My River Home website

Longshot Saloon Facebook         Mike's LaRosa Bar Facebook

Illinois River Flooding

The River Is Headed For Flood Stage Again........

 

Public Works Director Sie Maroon announced that because of expected rainfall, the Illinois River at Peoria will rise to flood stage and crest at 22 feet on Wednesday.

 

Director of Public Works, Rick Powers said that it is possible that they will discover new sinkholes surfacing that were not previously known about, and erosion at outfalls.

 

Powers also said that the Peoria Public Works Department will be closely monitoring the levels of the Illinois River over the next several days.........

 

Click here to read this news article from centralillinoisproud.com.  With Photo.

 

 

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

 

Illinois River Near Peoria, Illinois

Bow Hunters Target Asian Carp........

 

A firefighter and archery enthusiast has a side job taking paying customers out for boat rides along the Illinois River to hunt the invasive Asian carp with bows and arrows.

 

Captain Nathan "Nate" Wallick, proprietor of Peoria Carp Hunters, is one of several private operators capitalizing on the bowfishing craze which helps keep the invasive carp out of the Great Lakes.

 

As Wallick pilots his specially outfitted boat along the river, his patrons test their archery skills by shooting the fish as they leap from several feet out of the water........

 

Click here to read this news story from yahoo.com.  With Photos.

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 Pool 26 Halloween Parties

 

  Boathouse...............................................  Sat, Oct 26

  Froge's .................................................... Sat, Nov 02

  Grafton Oyster Bar...................................  Sat, Oct 26

  Kinders ...................................................   N/A

 

 

 

Look for updates as they become available

  

Mississippi River At Clarksville, Missouri

Flood Waters Receded, But Challenges Remain........

 

While Trolling The Internet....  We reeled in a photo gallery showing some of the recent flooding in Clarksville, Missouri, as well as some of the damage left behind.  The Clarksville Boat Club building will be a casualty of the flood, as FEMA says that it must come down....

 

Click here to check out these photos from stltoday.com.

 

River History....

30 September 1993 in River History


 

Flood of 1993…..The Mississippi River at St. Louis, Missouri, was above flood stage for 144 days between April 1 and September 30, 1993

Mississippi River At Clarksville, Missouri

Clarksville Awarded Federal Grant For Floodwall Design........

 

Clarksville, Missouri recently was awarded a $700,000 federal grant for the design of a movable flood wall that would protect the town from the Mississippi River.

 

On Friday, U.S. Representative Sam Graves said that the Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration will award $695,310 for an engineering study for a movable floodwall.  The town must contribute an additional $14,190 for the study.

 

According to Clarksville Mayor, Jo Anne Smiley, the grant is a "baby step" towards acquiring the long-sought floodwall.  During the past 20 years, the town of about 450 people has fought flooding in all but one of those years........

 

Click here to read this news report from khqa.com. 

 

Boat Gear Manufacturer

Johnson Outdoors Exempted From Section 301 Tariffs........

 

Johnson Outdoors Inc. has announced that they have been granted exclusions for some of their product's components that are subject to Section 301 tariffs.

 

The tariff exclusions are for components that are currently sourced from China for products manufactured at Johnson's North American production facilities and sold across the globe.

 

As a result of the exclusion, the company will be decreasing the estimated effect of Section 301 tariffs on fiscal 2019 profits from $5 to 7 million to around $3 million........

 

Click here to read this news article from boatingindustry.com. 

 

Click here to visit the Johnson Outdoors website.

 

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LITTLE JOHN'S MARINE AND FABRICATION

NOW OFFERING TRAILER REHAB AND CLEANUP

Boat trailers, Campers, RV's

 

If your trailer, whether it be a boat trailer or a camper was stranded in the flood water and the wheels have been submerged for any amount of time they are going to have muck, mud, and rust in them. If not attended to, they will be locked up in no time at all.

 

We will remove tires, drums, bearings and properly clean or replace as needed or as agreed upon.

 

Washing entire trailer and repairing wiring are also options.

 

 e-mail... LITTLEJOHNSINC@aol.com 

Phone or text to... 636 541 2962

Thank You,

LJ

 

Rehabbing a trailer that was underwater during the flood

Alex washing off the flood muck off & tear down for inspection.

One wheel on trailer was completely locked up and not rotating.

 

. The brake and backing plate assembly loaded with mud and muck

 

A new complete brake and backing plate assembly ready to go on.

 

Little Johns Marine Service... click here

Little John's Moptorsports... click here

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

 

OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am till 12pm

$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm Monday thru Friday from 11am till 2pm.

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

 

Check out the Deli's

Lunch Specials..click here

Breakfast Specials... click here

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

Open 7 Days a week

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

 

Open Thurs - Sun at 11AM

 

 Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 
 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN

 

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

 

Closed Due to Flooding

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

 

Sat.. Oct 19.. Membership Drive.. Huebner Haven

                    click here for flyer

                     

 

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 mm22

Fastjax

A Mom and Pop Grocery

One Stop Boat Shop

 

Get your boating supplies at Fastjax

Boat sandwiches, beer, wine, liquor !

 

3502 North Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

 

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

 

$1.50 can beer during all Blues & Cardinals televised games

 

Smoked Pork Steaks

Sat - 2pm-til gone. 1 1/2 inch smoked pork steaks w/2 sides $11.49

 

CLOSED on Monday's

 

Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm

 

Fall Kitchen hours

Tu-Th 11am-8pm,  Sunday 12-8pm,  Friday & Saturday never change

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers

 


Grafton Harbor has brand new Landau Pontoon Boats! Come rent a boat with us! We boat thru the Fall Season! Pack a picnic lunch and just enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Illinois River!. click here

 

 

Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery is open 7 day a week

 

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

 

 

Call 618-786-7678 for reservations

 

1 hour cruises offered every Sat & Sun thru Nov.3

Click here for more info

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

Two Week Activity  Calendar


 

Click here and check out Grafton's

Event and Music Calendar ....    Sept 26 - Oct 6

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

 

 

Open Tuesday - Sunday

11AM to 1AM

 

If your have not been yet...make sure to check out our sister restaurant @Abigail's Tap Room for BREAKFAST Sat & Sun mornings 8 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. LUNCH or DINNER Wed-Sun 11 a.m.~ 10 p.m. Located in the historic Ruebel Hotel on E. Main St.

 

 

2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

Sept 10, 2019

CODE IS BEING CHANGED ON THE BATH ROOM. IF YOU WANT NEW CODE, COME TO THE OFFICE. ONE MORE TIME------------IF YOU MAKE A MESS YOU BETTER CLEAN IT UP. BE AN ADULT.
 

Kaskaskia River Run

Kaskaskia River

 

Brian Shackelford
July 27 at 10:25 AM ·

As the weather we have had this year with Heavy heart The event is going to be pushed till next year. 2020 The River levels we have had this year there is still no docks currently at New Athens, Water is still high on the Mississippi and the sandbar is still currently under water & still alot of floating logs in the Mississippi and Safety is a top priority. All Company's that have donated towards the event will remain the same. If anyone is interested in their Company joining for next year please reach out to me. All Tshirts sales will remain the same and Store will open up next year to purchase Tshirts. If you are interested in a Refund please always reach out if not your order will remain the same and your order will be sent out before the event next year. A date is not set in stone but will be set shortly. Possibly Labor day weekend have a tie up in party cove on Kaskaskia for people that will be staying local. Thank you Any thoughts please post below...Happy Boating
 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON

 

Public Auction
Kinder’s Restaurant & Bar Equip. Auction
Tractor, Walk In Freezer & Coolers, Boat Docks,
& Stainless Steel Restaurant Equipment

When: Sat. Oct.12th, 2019 @ 10:00A.M.

 

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We are auctioning off all the equipment, not the building. The plan is to tear down the old building and build a brand new Kinders!
Once everything is out of the old building, after the auction, we will be able to start tearing down and hopefully get started on the build of the new one. The plan, if everything goes smoothly, is to be open for next summer.

Amanda
 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

September 6 at 3:21 PM ·
Come fill up for the weekend!!!
The automatic gas system is running again at Lake Center Marina.
$3.40 for 93 octane .

 

We’re excited to announce 40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members

 

Longshot Saloon

My River Home Marina and Resort

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux

 

The Longshot Saloon will be re-opening Thursday October 3rd for the 2019 Rat Run weekend

 

Rat Rally

Fri, Sat, Sun... Oct 4,5,6

Click here for flyer

 

Mike's La Rosa at My River Home

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

Mike's LaRosa Bar

Music Schedule.. click here

 

 

Port Charles Harbor

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

 

TowBoatUS St. Charles/St. Louis
August 8 at 9:14 PM ·

27/7 with 365 days a year coverage for only 85.00 per year
Can’t beat this deal! Call 636.250.2628 to enroll before the weekend!

 

River Road Watersports

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Grafton Harbor

 

WE ARE OPEN

 

Jet Ski Rentals

Boat Rental

Rafting Float Trip

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Cheers to the weekend!
Come grab your favorite wine or spirit!

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor

The Complete Marine

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

Sunday- Wednesday 9-4 and

Thursday-Saturday 9-6

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.... click here

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Woodland Marina is feeling excited.
August 2 at 10:10 AM ·
Marina Update: We are open with limited services! However, we are working off-site as we cannot occupy the office. Please feel free to email woodlandmarina1@gmail.com if you have any questions or need assistance. Woodland Marina’s main line, 636-250-3446, is being monitored. You can leave a message for rack storage at 636-250-4547, and most importantly, we are splashing boats!

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

08-23-19
Fuel dock is open, please use pump #1. Hope everyone has great weekend on the water!!

 

07-08-19

Plans for the club.....
The Clubhouse is insured with FEMA. The adjusters have been through the club and will hopefully be letting us know in the next coming weeks whether or not the building is repairable. We are on hold until that point.
The club got approximately 6 ft of water, covering all electric panels and all AC units. So clean up of building is taking longer while getting temp electric/water going.
I understand there is a lot of speculation, but there will be a club/pool at the harbor
We are doing the best we can and I will keep you informed as we hear.
Sorry, as I know this is not the season you were hoping for.

 

Reprinted from Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook.. click here


 

Facebook Event Calender.. click here

 

More Things Going On This Week

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River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645  ..Open for the Season

Will close after Veterans Day on November 11th. We will be open on the 11th from 10am to 6pm  and we will be giving all Veterans free ferriage that day.!

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed
Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. Closed Due To Flooding
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Closed for the 2019 Season
Longshot Saloon................................ Opening for the Rat Run
LaRosa Cantina................................. Opening for Blessing of Fleet August 17
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Closed Due To Flooding

 

THE WEEKEND

Sat, Sun...28, 29 Sept 2019

 

Over 9.4 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Claudia's New Boat

Sun Pic

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The Picture of the Day.... was sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out of Hoppies Marina in Kimmswick, Mo...

 

Hi Bill!
Guess what? I bought a boat today! It’s a 1972 42-foot Gibson houseboat. I bought it from the nicest guy, JD Brock and Chrissie at Woodland Marina! Dave Haas says he will teach me how to drive it!

 

See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
Hoppies Marina Correspondent

 

RiverBill says.... Congrats !

 

Boater's Boats

1954 Raveau 16ft race boat.

Sun Pic

 

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My son Brady, pictured with his 1954 Raveau 16ft race boat. Powered by a 1957 35hp Johnson. We just bought the boat Labor Day weekend. This will be a father/son restoration project over the winter.

Dan Ebbing

 

Melvin Price Lock and Dam

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Sat Pic

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of the Day ..... was sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher

 

RiverBill,

Gates all the way up at Melvin Price and lower end of pool 26 real low.

Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club

 

Sat.. Sept 28..3 of a Perfect Pair..3pm

Sun.. Sept 29.. Pat Liston ..3pm

 

Open Thursday through Sunday at 11AM

 

 

Website.. click here        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

 

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

 Click here for Facebook    Click here for Website    Browse Our Boats

YesterYear's Picture of the Day

 

Palisades Sunrise

click pic to enlarge

 

 

Picture of the Day in 2014.......was sent to us by Jess Hovanec

 

Bill:


Beautiful sunrise at Palisades Yacht Club (09-27-14)

Jessica Hovanec

 

www.RiverBills.com

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Sat...Sept 28 – Ledsled 7pm
Sun..Sept 29 – Jonathan Baker 1pm

 

If your have not been yet...make sure to check out our sister restaurant @Abigail's Tap Room for BREAKFAST Sat & Sun mornings 8 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. LUNCH or DINNER Wed-Sun 11 a.m.~ 10 p.m. Located in the historic Ruebel Hotel on E. Main St.
 

 

Open Tuesday through Sunday 11AM to 1AM

 

GRAFTON OYSTER BAR FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

Menu..  click here   Website.. click here   Facebook.. click here

 

River News !  

 

 

Added Sunday

Illinois Flooding Aftermath

Illinois Denied Disaster Aid, State Appealing........

 

On Friday, Illinois State officials announced that the state's request for public assistance funding for individuals and businesses affected by this year's flooding has been denied.

 

According to FEMA Associate Administrator Jeff Byard, federal officials have decided that the impact to households and individuals was not severe enough to warrant individual assistance.

 

State officials stated that they are appealing the decision.  They will have until October 18th to file the required paperwork for federal public assistance funding.........

 

Click here to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.  With Photo.

 

Added Sunday

Mississippi River At Clarksville, Missouri

Problems Remain After Flood Waters Recede........

 

Towns along the Mississippi River have a bit of a problem following the river's nearly annual flooding.  Often times, federal aid does not cover the installation of flood protection measures, nor does it cover the cost of rebuilding afterwards.

 

The homeowners, businesses and communities have to decide if reconstruction is feasible.  Mayors of river towns complain that the loss of homes and businesses located within the floodplain that the communities' essence would be lost if they don't rebuild.

 

In the meantime, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is responding to more frequent and costly disasters, and they are pushing for the reduction in flooding vulnerability........

 

Click here to read this news article from stltoday.com.  With Photos.

 

Added Sunday

Mississippi River At Vicksburg, Mississippi

Hundreds Turn Out For Supper On The Sip........

 

On Thursday evening, hundreds of people headed to the Mississippi River at Vicksburg for the annual Supper on the 'Sip event, which is a fundraising kickoff for the United Way of West Central Mississippi.

 

Officially named the "Dine and Stroll the Old Mississippi River Bridge:  Supper on the 'Sip, the event allowed attendees to walk along the Old Mississippi River Bridge, enjoy local entertainment and sample food from vendors while viewing the sunset over the Mississippi River.

 

United Way executive director Michele Connelly said that 100 percent of the ticket sales funds will go to their 18 partner agencies.  All told, ticket sales for the event totaled approximately $30,000........

 

Click here to read this news story from vicksburgpost.com.  With Photo. 

 

Added Sunday

Boat Propulsion Manufacurer

Outboard  Manufacturer Releases 300 HP Diesel........

 

During the recent Genoa Boat Show, outboard engine manufacturer OXE introduced their first 300 horsepower diesel outboard engine.

 

According to Ralf Losch, chief commercial officer of Sweden based Cimco Marine, the parent company of OXE, the new OXW diesel gained a lot of attention at the Genoa Boat Show.

 

Losch added that it is apparent that environmental awareness, fuel economy, high operational availability and end user safety is crucial, especially amongst the many commercial and government customers........

 

Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.  With Photo.

 

Added Sunday

 

Added Sunday

Calhoun Ferry Company

Missouri Highway B ........

 

Reprinted from the Calhoun Ferry Company Facebook... click here

 

Added Sunday

Port Charles

Fuel Prices........

 

 

 

Reprinted from the Port Charles Facebook... click here

 

Added Sunday

Duck Club Yacht Club

New Hours........

 

 

Reprinted from the Duck Club Facebook... click here

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex: Pool 3 (Mile 815.1 – Mile 796.9) and

Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).

High water and drift potential may be encountered in this area. Mariners are advised to minimize their wake, exercise caution and avoid laying up on levees. Recreational traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

MILE 332.9 - MILE 331.6 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is conducting dredging operations between approximate Miles 332.9 and 331.5. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution

MILE 256.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge POTTER is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 256.0. Work will be conducted 24hours a day, 7-days a week. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.

 

MISSOURI RIVER

Continuing until approximately 4:00 p.m., September 25, 2019, the Paddle Missouri, a kayak/canoe marine event will be held between approximate Miles 98.0 and 0.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area during the event period.
 

Click here  for the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report

 on the Navigation Center Website

 


 No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

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It's 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 5,219 members as of 09-27-19....... Click here and check it out. 

 

Friday, Saturday & Sunday...October 4, 5 & 6

2019 Rat Rally

Longshot Saloon at My River Home

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo........

 

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My River Home website

Longshot Saloon Facebook         Mike's LaRosa Bar Facebook

Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois

Small Business Revolution Returned To Alton........

 

Last year, the Hulu streaming series Small Business Revolution spent close to a year grooming six Alton businesses for success and filmed their efforts. 

 

After making the updates and the episodes aired, it seems that all of the businesses have benefitted considerably.  The success stories culminated in a closing ceremony at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater.

 

This week, Small Business Revolution, co-hosted by Amanda Brinkman and Ty Pennington, released a new episode on Alton.  Brinkman returned to Alton during the 2019 flood, the second highest on record........

 

Click here to read this news story from thetelegraph.com.  With Photo and Video.

 

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

 

Mississippi River At Clarksville, Missouri

Clarksville Awarded Federal Grant For Flood Wall........

 

The tiny town of Clarksville was recently awarded a federal grant of nearly $700,000 for the design of a removable floodwall that would protect it from the Mississippi River.

 

On Friday, U.S. Representative Sam Graves said that the Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration will be awarding $695,310 for an engineering analysis for the movable floodwall.  Clarksville will contribute $14,190 to the effort.

 

Clarksville Mayor Jo Anne Smiley stated that the grant is a "baby step" toward acquiring the long-sought floodwall.  The town of 450 residents has seen flooding in all but one of the past 20 years........

 

Click here to read this news article from fox2now.com.  With Photo.

 

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

 

Mississippi River And Tributaries

Corps Reveals Their Plans For Public Law 116-20 Funds........

 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently announced what they will do with Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies, Operation and Maintenance, and Mississippi River and Tributaries account funds that were provided for emergency recovery efforts in the Additional Supplemental Appropriations Disaster Relief Act, 2019, Public Law 116-20.

 

Public Law 116-20 supplies the Corps with $3.258 billion in five appropriations accounts, Investigations, Construction, Mississippi River and Tributaries, Operation and Maintenance and Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies.  $2.483 billion of that finding will go towards short term repairs to projects and activities.

 

The Corps will be using the $1 billion provided in the Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies account to repair damage resulting from natural disasters to 103 locally owned flood risk management projects in eight states........

 

Click here to read this news report from dredgingtoday.com.  With Photo.

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Beer Day....

 

While many boaters celebrate Beer Day almost every day, today is the day to go national and celebrate it with all the boaters in the US. This could well be one of the biggest parties in the nation.

Calling all captains and sailors, first mates and deck hands..... Grab Some Brews and headon out to your boat and celebrate the day in style all across this great country of ours ! IT's NATIONAL DRINK A BEER DAY

Of course it goes without saying - drink responsibly.

Note..Not to be confused with INTERNATIONAL Beer Day, which is held on August 5th

 

 Pool 26 Halloween Parties

 

  Boathouse...............................................  Sat, Oct 26

  Froge's .................................................... Sat, Nov 02

  Grafton Oyster Bar...................................  Sat, Oct 26

  Kinders ...................................................   N/A

 

 

 

Look for updates as they become available

  

Boat Manufacturer

Brunswick Formed Aluminum Boat Group........

 

Brunswick Corp recently announced that they have formed an Aluminum Boat Group for seven of their brands.  The move is similar to what the Brunswick Boat Group has done in the past in putting their boat companies under separate corporate umbrellas.

 

Jeff Behan, president of the Aluminum Commercial Operations division, says that the Aluminum Boat Group will be more than just a collection of different brands. 

 

Behan says that this will be different than past aluminum groups, in that many functions such as sales and operations will be leveraged across the brands........

 

Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.  With Photo.

 

Mississippi River Near Le Claire, Iowa

Maine Woman Became First To Logroll Across The River........

 

On Thursday, Maine resident Alissa Wetherbee became the first person to logroll across the Mississippi River.  She competed the logroll attempt from the city of Port Byron, Illinois to Le Claire, Iowa.

 

For approximately 30 minutes, Wetherbee balanced on a Key Log floating on the Mississippi River.  A key Log is constructed of synthetic materials and is specifically designed for the sport of Log Rolling.

 

In her home state of Maine, Wetherbee formed a group of "Lumberjills" called the Axe Women Loggers of Maine.  The group participates in professional timber sports athletic events........

 

Click here to read this news story from wbir.com. With Photos and Video.

 

Mississippi River At Davenport, Iowa

Barge Struck Bike Trail Railing In Davenport........

 

On Monday, a barge on the Mississippi River struck a railing along a bike trail in Davenport, Iowa, just east of the Crescent Bridge.

 

Shortly before 5 pm, two tugs and barges were spotted in the vicinity in relation to the collision.  It is not certain what caused the incident.

 

People aboard the barge said that they were headed downstream, when they drifted too far to the right.   No injuries were reported........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from wqad.com.  With Photos.

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LITTLE JOHN'S MARINE AND FABRICATION

NOW OFFERING TRAILER REHAB AND CLEANUP

Boat trailers, Campers, RV's

 

If your trailer, whether it be a boat trailer or a camper was stranded in the flood water and the wheels have been submerged for any amount of time they are going to have muck, mud, and rust in them. If not attended to, they will be locked up in no time at all.

 

We will remove tires, drums, bearings and properly clean or replace as needed or as agreed upon.

 

Washing entire trailer and repairing wiring are also options.

 

 e-mail... LITTLEJOHNSINC@aol.com 

Phone or text to... 636 541 2962

Thank You,

LJ

 

Rehabbing a trailer that was underwater during the flood

Alex washing off the flood muck off & tear down for inspection.

One wheel on trailer was completely locked up and not rotating.

 

. The brake and backing plate assembly loaded with mud and muck

 

A new complete brake and backing plate assembly ready to go on.

 

Little Johns Marine Service... click here

Little John's Moptorsports... click here

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

Sat..Sept 28..DJ/Karaoke Circus

Sun..Sept 29..Acoustic Rock Show

 

OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am till 12pm

$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm Monday thru Friday from 11am till 2pm.

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

 

Check out the Deli's

Lunch Specials..click here

Breakfast Specials... click here

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Friday Specials...(09-27-19)
Peppered Pork Medallion Sandwich,
Marinated Pork Medallions topped with a mushroom gravy and American Swiss Cheese on a Toasted Split Top Bun served with Steak Fries $10.99
Steak Oscar,
8 oz Hand Cut Filet chargrilled and topped with steamed crab meat and Hollandaise Sauce served with Broccoli Florets and Rice Pilaf with choice of soup or salad $27.99
$5.50 Angry Orchard Pints
$5 Schlafly Kolsch Pints

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

Open 7 Days a week

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Sat...Sep 28..3 of a Perfect Pair..3pm

Sun..Sep 29.. Pat Liston ..3pm

 

Open Thurs - Sun at 11AM

 

 Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 
 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN

 

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

 

Closed Due to Flooding

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

 

Sat.. Oct 19.. Membership Drive.. Huebner Haven

                    click here for flyer

                     

 

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

Friday, September 27...5pm

Surf and Turf

$60 per person.

Cocktails start at 6, dinner at 7.

Music by Charles Glenn!

 

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 mm22

Fastjax

A Mom and Pop Grocery

One Stop Boat Shop

 

Get your boating supplies at Fastjax

Boat sandwiches, beer, wine, liquor !

 

3502 North Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

 

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Sat.. Sep 28 River Riot 2019

Click here for more information

 

$1.50 can beer during all Blues & Cardinals televised games

 

Smoked Pork Steaks

Sat - 2pm-til gone. 1 1/2 inch smoked pork steaks w/2 sides $11.49

 

CLOSED on Monday's

 

Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm

 

Fall Kitchen hours

Tu-Th 11am-8pm,  Sunday 12-8pm,  Friday & Saturday never change

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers

 


Grafton Harbor has brand new Landau Pontoon Boats! Come rent a boat with us! We boat thru the Fall Season! Pack a picnic lunch and just enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Illinois River!. click here

 

 

Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery is open 7 day a week

 

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

Booze Sunset Cruise
Sat.. Sept 28...

 

Call 618-786-7678 for reservations

 

1 hour cruises offered every Sat & Sun thru Nov.3

Click here for more info

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

Two Week Activity  Calendar


 

Click here and check out Grafton's

Event and Music Calendar ....    Sept 26 - Oct 6

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

Sat...Sept 28 – Ledsled 7pm
Sun..Sept 29 – Jonathan Baker 1pm

 

Open Tuesday - Sunday

11AM to 1AM

 

If your have not been yet...make sure to check out our sister restaurant @Abigail's Tap Room for BREAKFAST Sat & Sun mornings 8 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. LUNCH or DINNER Wed-Sun 11 a.m.~ 10 p.m. Located in the historic Ruebel Hotel on E. Main St.

 

 

2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

Sept 10, 2019

CODE IS BEING CHANGED ON THE BATH ROOM. IF YOU WANT NEW CODE, COME TO THE OFFICE. ONE MORE TIME------------IF YOU MAKE A MESS YOU BETTER CLEAN IT UP. BE AN ADULT.
 

Kaskaskia River Run

Kaskaskia River

 

Brian Shackelford
July 27 at 10:25 AM ·

As the weather we have had this year with Heavy heart The event is going to be pushed till next year. 2020 The River levels we have had this year there is still no docks currently at New Athens, Water is still high on the Mississippi and the sandbar is still currently under water & still alot of floating logs in the Mississippi and Safety is a top priority. All Company's that have donated towards the event will remain the same. If anyone is interested in their Company joining for next year please reach out to me. All Tshirts sales will remain the same and Store will open up next year to purchase Tshirts. If you are interested in a Refund please always reach out if not your order will remain the same and your order will be sent out before the event next year. A date is not set in stone but will be set shortly. Possibly Labor day weekend have a tie up in party cove on Kaskaskia for people that will be staying local. Thank you Any thoughts please post below...Happy Boating
 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON

 

Public Auction
Kinder’s Restaurant & Bar Equip. Auction
Tractor, Walk In Freezer & Coolers, Boat Docks,
& Stainless Steel Restaurant Equipment

When: Sat. Oct.12th, 2019 @ 10:00A.M.

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

We are auctioning off all the equipment, not the building. The plan is to tear down the old building and build a brand new Kinders!
Once everything is out of the old building, after the auction, we will be able to start tearing down and hopefully get started on the build of the new one. The plan, if everything goes smoothly, is to be open for next summer.

Amanda
 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

September 6 at 3:21 PM ·
Come fill up for the weekend!!!
The automatic gas system is running again at Lake Center Marina.
$3.40 for 93 octane .

 

We’re excited to announce 40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members

 

Longshot Saloon

My River Home Marina and Resort

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux

 

The Longshot Saloon will be re-opening Thursday October 3rd for the 2019 Rat Run weekend

 

Rat Rally

Fri, Sat, Sun... Oct 4,5,6

Click here for flyer

 

Mike's La Rosa at My River Home

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Sat..Sep 28..Modin..3-7pm

Sun.Sep 29..Soulard Island Dudes..3-7pm

 

Mike's LaRosa Bar

Music Schedule.. click here

 

 

Port Charles Harbor

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

Sat.. Sept 28...4-10pm

Port Charles Harbor Fall Party

Food served 5-7pm

Music ~ Bonfire ! Fireworks ~ Fod ~ BYOB

 

TowBoatUS St. Charles/St. Louis
August 8 at 9:14 PM ·

27/7 with 365 days a year coverage for only 85.00 per year
Can’t beat this deal! Call 636.250.2628 to enroll before the weekend!

 

River Road Watersports

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Grafton Harbor

 

WE ARE OPEN

 

Jet Ski Rentals

Boat Rental

Rafting Float Trip

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Cheers to the weekend!
Come grab your favorite wine or spirit!

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor

The Complete Marine

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

Sunday- Wednesday 9-4 and

Thursday-Saturday 9-6

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.... click here

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Woodland Marina is feeling excited.
August 2 at 10:10 AM ·
Marina Update: We are open with limited services! However, we are working off-site as we cannot occupy the office. Please feel free to email woodlandmarina1@gmail.com if you have any questions or need assistance. Woodland Marina’s main line, 636-250-3446, is being monitored. You can leave a message for rack storage at 636-250-4547, and most importantly, we are splashing boats!

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

08-23-19
Fuel dock is open, please use pump #1. Hope everyone has great weekend on the water!!

 

07-08-19

Plans for the club.....
The Clubhouse is insured with FEMA. The adjusters have been through the club and will hopefully be letting us know in the next coming weeks whether or not the building is repairable. We are on hold until that point.
The club got approximately 6 ft of water, covering all electric panels and all AC units. So clean up of building is taking longer while getting temp electric/water going.
I understand there is a lot of speculation, but there will be a club/pool at the harbor
We are doing the best we can and I will keep you informed as we hear.
Sorry, as I know this is not the season you were hoping for.

 

Reprinted from Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook.. click here


 

Facebook Event Calender.. click here

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645  ..Open for the Season

Will close after Veterans Day on November 11th. We will be open on the 11th from 10am to 6pm  and we will be giving all Veterans free ferriage that day.!

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed
Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. Closed Due To Flooding
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Closed for the 2019 Season
Longshot Saloon................................ Opening for the Rat Run
LaRosa Cantina................................. Opening for Blessing of Fleet August 17
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Closed Due To Flooding

 

FRIDAY

27 Sept 2019

 

Over 9.4 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Just Never Know

Who You Will Run Into On The River

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Rich and Scotty

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of the Day .....

 

Last Saturday afternoon a few of us gathered at RiverBills Headquarters at Woodland Marina for drinks. Up walks my friend, Rich Streicher and after the hellos and some conversation Rich looks at Scott Hickey and says.... "I think I know you." 

 

Come to find out they worked together 35-36 years ago and they ran into each other that day again on the river.  What's the chances....

 

Rich and Scott worked together in approximately 1983/84 at a company called Spartan Industries in Fenton where they manufactured dental instruments and ultrasonic scalers used to clean teeth. Rich was the jig and fixture guy making the tooling and Scott assembled it. 

 

Oh Yeah.... It's a RiverBills Sticker Sighting too

 

RiverBills Sticker Sighting

Mike's LaRosa

My River Home

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 Click pic to enlarge

 

A RiverBills Sticker Sighting.....  was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group last weekend by Alex Wilson

 

 

It's RiverBill and Mary enjoying an afternoon beverage at Mike's LaRosa Bar.

 

Thanks for the picture Alex !

 

RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page

Click here and check it out...

 

Sat.. Sept 28..3 of a Perfect Pair..3pm

Sun.. Sept 29.. Pat Liston ..3pm

 

Open Thursday through Sunday at 11AM

 

 

Website.. click here        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

 

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

 Click here for Facebook    Click here for Website    Browse Our Boats

YesterYear's Picture of the Day

 

Winfield Dam ~ 2018

Pool 25 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

click pic to enlarge

 

 

The Pictures of the Day in 2018... were sent to us by Craig Weber.

 

According to various news sources:

A southbound towboat pushing 12 barges at Lock & Dam 25 at Winfield came apart Wednesday morning putting 6 barges up against the dam.

 

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Sat...Sept 28 – Ledsled 7pm
Sun..Sept 29 – Jonathan Baker 1pm

 

If your have not been yet...make sure to check out our sister restaurant @Abigail's Tap Room for BREAKFAST Sat & Sun mornings 8 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. LUNCH or DINNER Wed-Sun 11 a.m.~ 10 p.m. Located in the historic Ruebel Hotel on E. Main St.
 

 

Open Tuesday through Sunday 11AM to 1AM

 

GRAFTON OYSTER BAR FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

Menu..  click here   Website.. click here   Facebook.. click here

 

River News !  

 

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex: Pool 3 (Mile 815.1 – Mile 796.9) and

Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).

High water and drift potential may be encountered in this area. Mariners are advised to minimize their wake, exercise caution and avoid laying up on levees. Recreational traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

MILE 332.9 - MILE 331.6 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is conducting dredging operations between approximate Miles 332.9 and 331.5. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution

MILE 256.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge POTTER is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 256.0. Work will be conducted 24hours a day, 7-days a week. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.

 

MISSOURI RIVER

Continuing until approximately 4:00 p.m., September 25, 2019, the Paddle Missouri, a kayak/canoe marine event will be held between approximate Miles 98.0 and 0.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area during the event period.
 

Click here  for the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report

 on the Navigation Center Website

 


 No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

 

 

 

 

Click here to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

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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 5,219 members as of 09-27-19....... Click here and check it out. 

 

Friday, Saturday & Sunday...October 4, 5 & 6

2019 Rat Rally

Longshot Saloon at My River Home

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo........

 

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My River Home website

Longshot Saloon Facebook         Mike's LaRosa Bar Facebook

Friday, October 4, 2019

Mississippi River At West Alton, Missouri

MoDOT Hosting Public Meeting On U.S. 67 Improvements........

 

The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced that they will be hosting a public meeting on October 15th, 2019, where they will be discussing the upcoming Route 67 in West Alton, Missouri.

 

The proposed project would raise the southbound lanes of U.S. 67 to the level of the northbound lanes for approximately one mile south of the Clark Bridge spanning the Mississippi River.  While this project will not completely eliminate flooding along the southbound U.S. 67 lanes, it will reduce the frequency flooding occurs in that area.

 

The public meeting is scheduled for 4 tp 6 pm on October 15, 2019, and will be held at the Audubon Center at Riverlands, located at 301 Riverlands Way in West Alton, Missouri........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from the Rivers Pointe Fire Protection District's Facebook Page.

 

 Missouri River

 Smashing Records ........

 

Reprinted from Missouri River Relief Facebook... click here

 

 

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

 

Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri

Riverfront Project Completion Pushed Back To Next Year........

 

During last week's meeting of the Hannibal Park Board, Andy Dorian, Director of Central Services stated that the Hannibal riverfront renovation project should be completed by June of next year.  It was originally estimated to be completed by this fall.

 

Dorian noted that there are several factors that will determine when the project will be completed, mainly the weather and flooding.  He said that if this year is a mild winter, the project may be completed sooner.  If the spring is harsh, the completion date may ne pushed back.

 

Last winter, progress on the project was delayed by a winter storm that dropped almost 14 inches of snow on Hannibal.  The record sub-zero temperatures also played a part in delaying progress.  The spring and summer months of possible progress were lost due to extended flooding........

 

Click here to read this news article from hannibal.net.  With Photo.

 

National Weather Service

Boaing in the Fog......

 

 

The National weather Service has published a brief, but good common sense article about boating in the fog. 

 

Click here and check it out

 

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

 

Illinois Flooding Aftermath

East STL, Others May Get Less Flood Assistance Than Requested........

 

After this year's spring flooding, East St. Louis had requested $2.5 million from the federal government for damage repair, however, the city may only receive a fraction of what they asked for.

 

East St. Louis is one of two dozen local governments that applied for $33 million in assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 

 

Several months after the near-historic flooding, officials are starting to determine how much they will be receiving as FEMA teams investigate claims.  East St. Louis has been temporarily approved for about $210,000 for sewer system repairs........

 

Click here to read this news report from bnd.com.  With Video.

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River History....

27 September 2018 in River History


 

A southbound towboat pushing 12 barges at Lock & Dam 25 at Winfield, Mo came apart Wednesday morning putting 6 barges up against the Winfield dam.

 Pool 26 Halloween Parties

 

  Boathouse...............................................  Sat, Oct 26

  Froge's .................................................... Sat, Nov 02

  Grafton Oyster Bar...................................  Sat, Oct 26

  Kinders ...................................................   N/A

 

 

 

Look for updates as they become available

  

 Saturday, September 28, 2019

 National Public Lands Day........

 

Reprinted from Missouri River Relief Facebook... click here

 

Missouri River Relief

2019 Weldon Spring Missouri River Cleanup

 

On Saturday, September 14th, Missouri River Relief hosted a river clean up near the Weldon Spring Conservation Area Boat Launch.  Crews found and cleaned up large trash deposits near the Howell Island Conservation Area and along Centaur Chute.  All told, some 4.6 tons of trash were collected along the 10 mile stretch of the Missouri River.  1.2 tons of trash were sent to the recycling center and 51 tires headed to the scrap yard........

 

Click here to read this news story from riverrelief.org.

 

Upcoming Events... Saturday, October 5, 2019

Missouri River Races

Race To The Dome Coming Up........

 

On Saturday, October 5, 2019 paddlers will be able to participate in the 10th annual Race to the Dome, with proceeds to benefit Missouri River Relief's efforts to link people with the Missouri River via river clean-ups, recreation and education.

 

There are two courses set for the canoe/kayak race, including a 15.8 mile course from Hartsburg to Jefferson City, and a 27.6 mile course, from Providence to Jefferson City. 

 

Registration for the Race to the Dome will will close on October 3, 2019 at midnight........

 

Click here to read more from racetothedome.org.

Boating Legislation

CEO Of Correct Craft Will Chair Recreation Advisory Panel........

 

President and CEO of Correct Craft, Bill Yeargin was recently elected to serve as Chair of the Department of the Interior's "Made in America" Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee.

 

The committee is made up of representatives of the recreation industry who are tasked with advising Interior Secretary David Bernhardt on policies that will expand access to and improve infrastructure on public land and waterways.

 

Yeargin says that he hopes to help our nation by assisting the all-star ORAC committee with identifying ways to help Americans enjoy outdoor recreation........

 

Click here to read this news report from boatingindustry.com.

 

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LITTLE JOHN'S MARINE AND FABRICATION

NOW OFFERING TRAILER REHAB AND CLEANUP

Boat trailers, Campers, RV's

 

If your trailer, whether it be a boat trailer or a camper was stranded in the flood water and the wheels have been submerged for any amount of time they are going to have muck, mud, and rust in them. If not attended to, they will be locked up in no time at all.

 

We will remove tires, drums, bearings and properly clean or replace as needed or as agreed upon.

 

Washing entire trailer and repairing wiring are also options.

 

 e-mail... LITTLEJOHNSINC@aol.com 

Phone or text to... 636 541 2962

Thank You,

LJ

 

Rehabbing a trailer that was underwater during the flood

Alex washing off the flood muck off & tear down for inspection.

One wheel on trailer was completely locked up and not rotating.

 

. The brake and backing plate assembly loaded with mud and muck

 

A new complete brake and backing plate assembly ready to go on.

 

Little Johns Marine Service... click here

Little John's Moptorsports... click here

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

Sat..Sept 28..DJ/Karaoke Circus

Sun..Sept 29..Acoustic Rock Show

 

OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am till 12pm

$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm Monday thru Friday from 11am till 2pm.

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

 

Check out the Deli's

Lunch Specials..click here

Breakfast Specials... click here

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Friday Specials...(09-27-19)
Peppered Pork Medallion Sandwich,
Marinated Pork Medallions topped with a mushroom gravy and American Swiss Cheese on a Toasted Split Top Bun served with Steak Fries $10.99
Steak Oscar,
8 oz Hand Cut Filet chargrilled and topped with steamed crab meat and Hollandaise Sauce served with Broccoli Florets and Rice Pilaf with choice of soup or salad $27.99
$5.50 Angry Orchard Pints
$5 Schlafly Kolsch Pints

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

Open 7 Days a week

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Sat...Sep 28..3 of a Perfect Pair..3pm

Sun..Sep 29.. Pat Liston ..3pm

 

Open Thurs - Sun at 11AM

 

 Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 
 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN

 

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

 

Closed Due to Flooding

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

 

Sat.. Oct 19.. Membership Drive.. Huebner Haven

                    click here for flyer

                     

 

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

Friday, September 27...5pm

Surf and Turf

$60 per person.

Cocktails start at 6, dinner at 7.

Music by Charles Glenn!

 

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 mm22

Fastjax

A Mom and Pop Grocery

One Stop Boat Shop

 

Get your boating supplies at Fastjax

Boat sandwiches, beer, wine, liquor !

 

3502 North Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

 

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Sat.. Sep 28 River Riot 2019

Click here for more information

 

$1.50 can beer during all Blues & Cardinals televised games

 

Smoked Pork Steaks

Sat - 2pm-til gone. 1 1/2 inch smoked pork steaks w/2 sides $11.49

 

CLOSED on Monday's

 

Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm

 

Fall Kitchen hours

Tu-Th 11am-8pm,  Sunday 12-8pm,  Friday & Saturday never change

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers

 


Grafton Harbor has brand new Landau Pontoon Boats! Come rent a boat with us! We boat thru the Fall Season! Pack a picnic lunch and just enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Illinois River!. click here

 

 

Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery is open 7 day a week

 

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

Booze Sunset Cruise
Sat.. Sept 28...

 

Call 618-786-7678 for reservations

 

1 hour cruises offered every Sat & Sun thru Nov.3

Click here for more info

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

Two Week Activity  Calendar


 

Click here and check out Grafton's

Event and Music Calendar ....    Sept 26 - Oct 6

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

Sat...Sept 28 – Ledsled 7pm
Sun..Sept 29 – Jonathan Baker 1pm

 

Open Tuesday - Sunday

11AM to 1AM

 

If your have not been yet...make sure to check out our sister restaurant @Abigail's Tap Room for BREAKFAST Sat & Sun mornings 8 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. LUNCH or DINNER Wed-Sun 11 a.m.~ 10 p.m. Located in the historic Ruebel Hotel on E. Main St.

 

 

2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

Sept 10, 2019

CODE IS BEING CHANGED ON THE BATH ROOM. IF YOU WANT NEW CODE, COME TO THE OFFICE. ONE MORE TIME------------IF YOU MAKE A MESS YOU BETTER CLEAN IT UP. BE AN ADULT.
 

Kaskaskia River Run

Kaskaskia River

 

Brian Shackelford
July 27 at 10:25 AM ·

As the weather we have had this year with Heavy heart The event is going to be pushed till next year. 2020 The River levels we have had this year there is still no docks currently at New Athens, Water is still high on the Mississippi and the sandbar is still currently under water & still alot of floating logs in the Mississippi and Safety is a top priority. All Company's that have donated towards the event will remain the same. If anyone is interested in their Company joining for next year please reach out to me. All Tshirts sales will remain the same and Store will open up next year to purchase Tshirts. If you are interested in a Refund please always reach out if not your order will remain the same and your order will be sent out before the event next year. A date is not set in stone but will be set shortly. Possibly Labor day weekend have a tie up in party cove on Kaskaskia for people that will be staying local. Thank you Any thoughts please post below...Happy Boating
 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON

 

Public Auction
Kinder’s Restaurant & Bar Equip. Auction
Tractor, Walk In Freezer & Coolers, Boat Docks,
& Stainless Steel Restaurant Equipment

When: Sat. Oct.12th, 2019 @ 10:00A.M.

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

We are auctioning off all the equipment, not the building. The plan is to tear down the old building and build a brand new Kinders!
Once everything is out of the old building, after the auction, we will be able to start tearing down and hopefully get started on the build of the new one. The plan, if everything goes smoothly, is to be open for next summer.

Amanda
 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

September 6 at 3:21 PM ·
Come fill up for the weekend!!!
The automatic gas system is running again at Lake Center Marina.
$3.40 for 93 octane .

 

We’re excited to announce 40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members

 

Longshot Saloon

My River Home Marina and Resort

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux

 

The Longshot Saloon will be re-opening Thursday October 3rd for the 2019 Rat Run weekend

 

Rat Rally

Fri, Sat, Sun... Oct 4,5,6

Click here for flyer

 

Mike's La Rosa at My River Home

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Sat..Sep 28..Modin..3-7pm

Sun.Sep 29..Soulard Island Dudes..3-7pm

 

Mike's LaRosa Bar

Music Schedule.. click here

 

 

Port Charles Harbor

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

Sat.. Sept 28...4-10pm

Port Charles Harbor Fall Party

Food served 5-7pm

Music ~ Bonfire ! Fireworks ~ Fod ~ BYOB

 

TowBoatUS St. Charles/St. Louis
August 8 at 9:14 PM ·

27/7 with 365 days a year coverage for only 85.00 per year
Can’t beat this deal! Call 636.250.2628 to enroll before the weekend!

 

River Road Watersports

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Grafton Harbor

 

WE ARE OPEN

 

Jet Ski Rentals

Boat Rental

Rafting Float Trip

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Cheers to the weekend!
Come grab your favorite wine or spirit!

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor

The Complete Marine

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

Sunday- Wednesday 9-4 and

Thursday-Saturday 9-6

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.... click here

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Woodland Marina is feeling excited.
August 2 at 10:10 AM ·
Marina Update: We are open with limited services! However, we are working off-site as we cannot occupy the office. Please feel free to email woodlandmarina1@gmail.com if you have any questions or need assistance. Woodland Marina’s main line, 636-250-3446, is being monitored. You can leave a message for rack storage at 636-250-4547, and most importantly, we are splashing boats!

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

08-23-19
Fuel dock is open, please use pump #1. Hope everyone has great weekend on the water!!

 

07-08-19

Plans for the club.....
The Clubhouse is insured with FEMA. The adjusters have been through the club and will hopefully be letting us know in the next coming weeks whether or not the building is repairable. We are on hold until that point.
The club got approximately 6 ft of water, covering all electric panels and all AC units. So clean up of building is taking longer while getting temp electric/water going.
I understand there is a lot of speculation, but there will be a club/pool at the harbor
We are doing the best we can and I will keep you informed as we hear.
Sorry, as I know this is not the season you were hoping for.

 

Reprinted from Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook.. click here


 

Facebook Event Calender.. click here

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645  ..Open for the Season

Will close after Veterans Day on November 11th. We will be open on the 11th from 10am to 6pm  and we will be giving all Veterans free ferriage that day.!

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed
Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. Closed Due To Flooding
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Closed for the 2019 Season
Longshot Saloon................................ Opening for the Rat Run
LaRosa Cantina................................. Opening for Blessing of Fleet August 17
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Closed Due To Flooding

 

THURSDAY

26 Sept 2019

 

Over 9.4 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of the Day .....

 


A Grafton Ferry Sunset

 

 

Sat.. Sept 28..3 of a Perfect Pair..3pm

Sun.. Sept 29.. Pat Liston ..3pm

 

Open Thursday through Sunday at 11AM

 

 

Website.. click here        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

 

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

 Click here for Facebook    Click here for Website    Browse Our Boats

YesterYear's Picture of the Day

 

The Band RAIL @ Woodland Stock 2010

click pic to enlarge

 

 

The Picture of YesterYear's in 2010... was a shot of the River Rock n Roll Band.... RAIL on stage entertaining the crowd at the Woodland Stock Party .
 

Lots of food, great music, bon fire and river friends !

 

www.RiverBills.com

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Sat...Sept 28 – Ledsled 7pm
Sun..Sept 29 – Jonathan Baker 1pm

 

If your have not been yet...make sure to check out our sister restaurant @Abigail's Tap Room for BREAKFAST Sat & Sun mornings 8 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. LUNCH or DINNER Wed-Sun 11 a.m.~ 10 p.m. Located in the historic Ruebel Hotel on E. Main St.
 

 

Open Tuesday through Sunday 11AM to 1AM

 

GRAFTON OYSTER BAR FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

Menu..  click here   Website.. click here   Facebook.. click here

 

River News !  

 

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex: Pool 3 (Mile 815.1 – Mile 796.9) and

Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).

High water and drift potential may be encountered in this area. Mariners are advised to minimize their wake, exercise caution and avoid laying up on levees. Recreational traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

MILE 332.9 - MILE 331.6 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is conducting dredging operations between approximate Miles 332.9 and 331.5. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution

MILE 256.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge POTTER is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 256.0. Work will be conducted 24hours a day, 7-days a week. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.

 

MISSOURI RIVER

Continuing until approximately 4:00 p.m., September 25, 2019, the Paddle Missouri, a kayak/canoe marine event will be held between approximate Miles 98.0 and 0.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area during the event period.
 

Click here  for the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report

 on the Navigation Center Website

 


 No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here  to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

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RiverBills Facebook

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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 5,220 members as of 09-265-19....... Click here and check it out. 

 

Friday, Saturday & Sunday...October 4, 5 & 6

2019 Rat Rally

Longshot Saloon at My River Home

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo........

 

.

My River Home website

Longshot Saloon Facebook         Mike's LaRosa Bar Facebook

Mississippi River

Minor Flooding Expected In Iowa This Week........

 

Minor flooding is expected in the Iowa towns lining the Mississippi River.  The National Weather Service reports that runoff from recent heavy rainfall in Iowa and Wisconsin has caused the river to swell.

 

The Mississippi River was expected to crest approximately a foot and a half above minor flood stage at Davenport.  Earlier in the spring, a barrier had failed allowing the river to inundate downtown Davenport.

 

Thursday morning, the Mississippi River is expected to crest approximately a foot above flood stage at Muscatine.  Overnight Thursday into Friday, the Mississippi River is forecasted to crest about 8 inches over minor flood stage at Burlington........

 

Click here to read this news article from chron.com.

 

 Illinois River

Locks at Lockport, Marseilles and Starved Rock........

 

Reprinted from US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District Facebook... click here

 

 

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

 

Metro East Flooding News

Heartlands Conservancy Hosted Open House........

 

On Wednesday, the Heartlands Conservancy hosted an open house for residents that live in the area drained by the Wood River and Piasa Creek Watersheds.

 

Heartlands Conservancy is currently working on an project that would deal with water runoff and flooding problems.  The group is gathering information about the problems as they intend to fix what is needed.

 

Janet Buchanan, Conservancy Project Manager said that watershed plans are an effective way to acquire funding for stormwater solutions, and open houses are part of that process........

 

Click here to read this news story from riverbender.com.  With Photo and Audio.

 

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

 

2019 Flooding Aftermath

Fisheries Disaster Declared Due To Flooding, Bonnet Carre' Spillway Opening........

 

The U.S. Department of Commerce recently declared a federal fisheries disaster for Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama due to freshwater flooding on the Gulf of Mexico from the extended opening of the Bonnet Carre' Spillway.

 

The Bonnet Carre' Spillway was opened to ease flooding along the Mississippi River and is being blamed for a large number of oysters, dolphins and other aquatic life dying out.

 

Back in 2011, a fisheries disaster declaration was declared after the Bonnet Carre' Spillway opened.  The declaration freed up federal funding for replanting oyster beds, which have died once again........

 

Click here to read this news report from sunherald.com.  With Video.

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River History....

26 September 2018 in River History


Our Lady of the Rivers shrine at Portage des Sioux, Mo was vandalized.
The walls and visitor seats surrounding the Catholic Virgin Mary statue were covered in anti-Christian graffiti and vulgar words.

 Pool 26 Halloween Parties

 

  Boathouse...............................................  Sat, Oct 26

  Froge's ....................................................  Fri, Nov 22

  Grafton Oyster Bar...................................  Sat, Oct 26

  Kinders ...................................................   N/A

 

 

 

Look for updates as they become available

  

Boat Manufacturer

BRP Introduces New Line Of Boat Care Products, Lubricants........

 

BRP recently introduced a new lineup of boat care products and lubricants under their XPS brand.  BRP announced that the 20 lubricants and 21 care products will be compatible with all marine and powersports brands.

 

The XPS product line will include synthetic oils, personal watercraft fiberglass and aluminum hull cleaners, washes and waxes, degreasers and other products.  BRP states that several of the lubricants had been tested under racing conditions.

 

BRP says that their best engineers have been tasked with guaranteeing that BRP engines and vehicles deliver premier performance over the long haul, and that mandate has been broadened to include lubricants and care products........

 

Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.

 

Creve Coeur Lake

Concerns Arise Over Motorized Scooters In Creve Coeur Park.........

 

Members of the Creve Coeur City Council are working to begin an educational effort on the hazards of riding motorized scooters along the park's trails.

 

Councilwoman Alexis Travers says that the newer motorized scooters are able to travel at speeds up to 18 mph.  She adds that the park paths are only 5 feet wide, and there could be safety risks to pedestrians.

 

Councilwoman Heather Silverman proposed posting speed limit signs along park paths and trails.  Travers says that these regulations would be difficult to enforce........

 

Click here to read this news article from stltoday.com

Lake Of The Ozarks

Take A Look At The In Water Boat Show........

 

While Trolling The Internet....  We reeled in a photo gallery that show some of the cruisers, pontoons and wake boats available at this years Fall In-Water Boat Show at Captain Ron's....

 

Click here to check out this photo gallery from lakeexpo.com.

 

List Your Boat

on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "March 2020" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

Six months on the Classified Page.  

 

e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

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We will bill you after the ad is on-line

 

 

LITTLE JOHN'S MARINE AND FABRICATION

NOW OFFERING TRAILER REHAB AND CLEANUP

Boat trailers, Campers, RV's

 

If your trailer, whether it be a boat trailer or a camper was stranded in the flood water and the wheels have been submerged for any amount of time they are going to have muck, mud, and rust in them. If not attended to, they will be locked up in no time at all.

 

We will remove tires, drums, bearings and properly clean or replace as needed or as agreed upon.

 

Washing entire trailer and repairing wiring are also options.

 

 e-mail... LITTLEJOHNSINC@aol.com 

Phone or text to... 636 541 2962

Thank You,

LJ

 

Rehabbing a trailer that was underwater during the flood

Alex washing off the flood muck off & tear down for inspection.

One wheel on trailer was completely locked up and not rotating.

 

. The brake and backing plate assembly loaded with mud and muck

 

A new complete brake and backing plate assembly ready to go on.

 

Little Johns Marine Service... click here

Little John's Moptorsports... click here

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

Sat..Sept 28..DJ/Karaoke Circus

Sun..Sept 29..Acoustic Rock Show

 

OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am till 12pm

$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm Monday thru Friday from 11am till 2pm.

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

 

Check out the Deli's

Lunch Specials..click here

Breakfast Specials... click here

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

Open 7 Days a week

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Sat...Sep 28..3 of a Perfect Pair..3pm

Sun..Sep 29.. Pat Liston ..3pm

 

Open Thurs - Sun at 11AM

 

 Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 
 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN

 

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

 

Closed Due to Flooding

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

 

Sat.. Oct 19.. Membership Drive.. Huebner Haven

                    click here for flyer

                     

 

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

Friday, September 27...5pm

Surf and Turf

$60 per person.

Cocktails start at 6, dinner at 7.

Music by Charles Glenn!

 

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 mm22

Fastjax

A Mom and Pop Grocery

One Stop Boat Shop

 

Get your boating supplies at Fastjax

Boat sandwiches, beer, wine, liquor !

 

3502 North Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

 

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Sat.. Sep 28 River Riot 2019

Click here for more information

 

$1.50 can beer during all Blues & Cardinals televised games

 

Smoked Pork Steaks

Sat - 2pm-til gone. 1 1/2 inch smoked pork steaks w/2 sides $11.49

 

CLOSED on Monday's

 

Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm

 

Fall Kitchen hours

Tu-Th 11am-8pm,  Sunday 12-8pm,  Friday & Saturday never change

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers

 


Grafton Harbor has brand new Landau Pontoon Boats! Come rent a boat with us! We boat thru the Fall Season! Pack a picnic lunch and just enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Illinois River!. click here

 

 

Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery is open 7 day a week

 

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

Booze Sunset Cruise
Sat.. Sept 28...

 

Call 618-786-7678 for reservations

 

1 hour cruises offered every Sat & Sun thru Nov.3

Click here for more info

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

Two Week Activity  Calendar


 

Click here and check out Grafton's

Event and Music Calendar ....    Sept 26 - Oct 6

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

Sat...Sept 28 – Ledsled 7pm
Sun..Sept 29 – Jonathan Baker 1pm

 

Open Tuesday - Sunday

11AM to 1AM

 

If your have not been yet...make sure to check out our sister restaurant @Abigail's Tap Room for BREAKFAST Sat & Sun mornings 8 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. LUNCH or DINNER Wed-Sun 11 a.m.~ 10 p.m. Located in the historic Ruebel Hotel on E. Main St.

 

 

2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

Sept 10, 2019

CODE IS BEING CHANGED ON THE BATH ROOM. IF YOU WANT NEW CODE, COME TO THE OFFICE. ONE MORE TIME------------IF YOU MAKE A MESS YOU BETTER CLEAN IT UP. BE AN ADULT.
 

Kaskaskia River Run

Kaskaskia River

 

Brian Shackelford
July 27 at 10:25 AM ·

As the weather we have had this year with Heavy heart The event is going to be pushed till next year. 2020 The River levels we have had this year there is still no docks currently at New Athens, Water is still high on the Mississippi and the sandbar is still currently under water & still alot of floating logs in the Mississippi and Safety is a top priority. All Company's that have donated towards the event will remain the same. If anyone is interested in their Company joining for next year please reach out to me. All Tshirts sales will remain the same and Store will open up next year to purchase Tshirts. If you are interested in a Refund please always reach out if not your order will remain the same and your order will be sent out before the event next year. A date is not set in stone but will be set shortly. Possibly Labor day weekend have a tie up in party cove on Kaskaskia for people that will be staying local. Thank you Any thoughts please post below...Happy Boating
 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON

 

Public Auction
Kinder’s Restaurant & Bar Equip. Auction
Tractor, Walk In Freezer & Coolers, Boat Docks,
& Stainless Steel Restaurant Equipment

When: Sat. Oct.12th, 2019 @ 10:00A.M.

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

We are auctioning off all the equipment, not the building. The plan is to tear down the old building and build a brand new Kinders!
Once everything is out of the old building, after the auction, we will be able to start tearing down and hopefully get started on the build of the new one. The plan, if everything goes smoothly, is to be open for next summer.

Amanda
 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

September 6 at 3:21 PM ·
Come fill up for the weekend!!!
The automatic gas system is running again at Lake Center Marina.
$3.40 for 93 octane .

 

We’re excited to announce 40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members

 

Longshot Saloon

My River Home Marina and Resort

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux

 

The Longshot Saloon will be re-opening Thursday October 3rd for the 2019 Rat Run weekend

 

Rat Rally

Fri, Sat, Sun... Oct 4,5,6

Click here for flyer

 

Mike's La Rosa at My River Home

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Sat..Sep 28..Modin..3-7pm

Sun.Sep 29..Soulard Island Dudes..3-7pm

 

Mike's LaRosa Bar

Music Schedule.. click here

 

 

Port Charles Harbor

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

Sat.. Sept 28...4-10pm

Port Charles Harbor Fall Party

Food served 5-7pm

Music ~ Bonfire ! Fireworks ~ Fod ~ BYOB

 

TowBoatUS St. Charles/St. Louis
August 8 at 9:14 PM ·

27/7 with 365 days a year coverage for only 85.00 per year
Can’t beat this deal! Call 636.250.2628 to enroll before the weekend!

 

River Road Watersports

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Grafton Harbor

 

WE ARE OPEN

 

Jet Ski Rentals

Boat Rental

Rafting Float Trip

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Cheers to the weekend!
Come grab your favorite wine or spirit!

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor

The Complete Marine

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

Sunday- Wednesday 9-4 and

Thursday-Saturday 9-6

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.... click here

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Woodland Marina is feeling excited.
August 2 at 10:10 AM ·
Marina Update: We are open with limited services! However, we are working off-site as we cannot occupy the office. Please feel free to email woodlandmarina1@gmail.com if you have any questions or need assistance. Woodland Marina’s main line, 636-250-3446, is being monitored. You can leave a message for rack storage at 636-250-4547, and most importantly, we are splashing boats!

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

08-23-19
Fuel dock is open, please use pump #1. Hope everyone has great weekend on the water!!

 

07-08-19

Plans for the club.....
The Clubhouse is insured with FEMA. The adjusters have been through the club and will hopefully be letting us know in the next coming weeks whether or not the building is repairable. We are on hold until that point.
The club got approximately 6 ft of water, covering all electric panels and all AC units. So clean up of building is taking longer while getting temp electric/water going.
I understand there is a lot of speculation, but there will be a club/pool at the harbor
We are doing the best we can and I will keep you informed as we hear.
Sorry, as I know this is not the season you were hoping for.

 

Reprinted from Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook.. click here


 

Facebook Event Calender.. click here

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645  ..Open for the Season

Will close after Veterans Day on November 11th. We will be open on the 11th from 10am to 6pm  and we will be giving all Veterans free ferriage that day.!

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed
Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. Closed Due To Flooding
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Closed for the 2019 Season
Longshot Saloon................................ Opening for the Rat Run
LaRosa Cantina................................. Opening for Blessing of Fleet August 17
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Closed Due To Flooding

 

WEDNESDAY

25 Sept 2019

 

Over 9.4 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Pictures of the Day ..... were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher

 


RiverBill,

Spirit of Peoria headed into auxiliary chamber at Melvin Price on Tuesday.

Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club

 

Monday Sunset

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Pictures of the Day ..... were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher

 


RiverBill,


Sunset from Duck Blind Island on Monday.

Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club

 

 

Sat.. Sept 28..3 of a Perfect Pair..3pm

Sun.. Sept 29.. Pat Liston ..3pm

 

Open Thursday through Sunday at 11AM

 

 

Website.. click here        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

 

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

 Click here for Facebook    Click here for Website    Browse Our Boats

YesterYear's Picture of the Day

 

Boater's Boats

1954 Raveau

click pic to enlarge

 

 

Boat of the Day in 2017.......
 

1954 Raveau 16ft. With twin 1958 Mercury Mark 58's

Owner.. Dan Ebbing

 

Picture taken on the beach just across from Grafton.
The boat was fully restored 17 years ago by Rob Ebbing and Todd Young of Quincy IL. I get to play with it here in Grafton.

Dan

 

Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....  Click here

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

More Boats on RiverBills.com "All Classifieds Page"

click here

Click here for website           Click here for Facebook

 

 

Sat...Sept 28 – Ledsled 7pm
Sun..Sept 29 – Jonathan Baker 1pm

 

If your have not been yet...make sure to check out our sister restaurant @Abigail's Tap Room for BREAKFAST Sat & Sun mornings 8 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. LUNCH or DINNER Wed-Sun 11 a.m.~ 10 p.m. Located in the historic Ruebel Hotel on E. Main St.
 

 

Open Tuesday through Sunday 11AM to 1AM

 

GRAFTON OYSTER BAR FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

Menu..  click here   Website.. click here   Facebook.. click here

 

River News !  

 

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

 

   US Army Corps of Engineers
   St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition

 

 

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 18, 2019    

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 338.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge GOETZ is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 338.5. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Mariners are requested to contact the Dredge GOETZ via VHF-FM Channel 13, 16 or 82, 30-minutes prior to transiting the area, for passing arrangements. 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 332.9 - MILE 331.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is conducting dredging operations between approximate Miles 332.9 and 331.5. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.

MILE 221.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately September 20, 2019, the Dredge POTTER is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 221.5. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.

 

Click here  for the current Navigation Channel Condition Status Report 

 


 No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here  to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

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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 5,217 members as of 09-25-19....... Click here and check it out. 

 

Friday, Saturday & Sunday...October 4, 5 & 6

2019 Rat Rally

Longshot Saloon at My River Home

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo........

 

.

My River Home website

Longshot Saloon Facebook         Mike's LaRosa Bar Facebook

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Floodi Gras

Mason Hollow Park

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers at Grafton, IL....

 

Citizens of Grafton Relief Fund
Floodi Gras 2019

 

Come join in the fun as we support the residence of Grafton that were effected by the flood of 2019. Christine Brame and Bob Beloit from Grafton are organizing a fundraiser on October 5th at 7:00 in Mason Hollow Park!

 

Tickets can be purchased at Grafton Harbor for $25!

 

Bring your lawn chairs and coolers as you sit back and enjoy the tunes of “One More Round” a tribute to Johnny Cash!

 

Missouri River Levels

River Levels Rising Again........

 

Following the recent heavy rainfall, the water levels along the Missouri River are rising once again.  Officials are not expecting the flooding to be severe.

 

The National Weather Service is forecasting moderate flooding in St. Joseph, where the river is predicted to crest Tuesday night.  Minor flooding is predicted in several other Missouri towns, including Boonville, Napoleon and Waverly.

 

There are approximately 40 roads in Missouri that are closed, primarily in the northwestern part of the state, where flooding earlier this year battered levees........

 

Click here to read this news article from fox2now.com. With Photo

 

 

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

 

Upcoming Events Saturday, September 28, 2019

Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois

Dedication Of Largest American Flag Along The River Is Saturday........

 

This weekend, the City of Grafton will be dedicating the largest American Flag along the Mississippi River as well as along America's Great Loop during a ceremony at 5 pm Saturday, Sept

 

The 130 foot tall flagpole and the 40' X 80' American flag will be installed at the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, next to Grafton's Lighthouse Park.

 

The City of Grafton announced that  the ceremony is slated to begin around 5 pm, with a presentation by visiting dignitaries, following the flag being raised by a Color Guard and Americans Veterans honoring all Armed Forces branches........

 

Click here to read this news story from riverbender.com.  With Photo.

 

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

 

Mississippi River Near Rock Island, Illinois

Man Attempting To Float To Kentucky On A Log Rescued........

 

Monday afternoon, a man was rescued from the Mississippi River near Rock Island, Illinois, after he was attempting to float to Kentucky on a log.

 

Responders with the Rock Island Fire Department received reports of a man in the river near the Crescent Bridge on Monday afternoon.

 

The Fire Department launched their rescue boat, and quickly discovered the man floating down the river holding onto a log.  After being pulled from the river, the man told responders that he was intending to relocate to Kentucky........

 

Click here to read this news story from wqad.com.  With Video.  

 

 

 

River History....

24 September 2009 in River History

 

The Illinois Department of Transportation received a $1.76 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for a new push boat and vehicle barge for the Brussels Ferry to replace 12-vehicale car barge that was built in 1979.


The new push boat was named "Liberty Belle".

 Pool 26 Halloween Parties

 

  Boathouse...............................................  Sat, Oct 26

  Froge's ....................................................  Fri, Nov 22

  Grafton Oyster Bar...................................  Sat, Oct 26

  Kinders ...................................................   N/A

 

 

 

Look for updates as they become available

  

File Photo

 

 

Fall Color Outlook

The Fall Colors Will Likely Be Late........

 

The St. Louis Metro Region typically sees the fall colors peaking in mid-to-late October, however, this year the fall colors may be late.

 

The fall foliage outlooks are indicating that the colors will peak nearer to mid-November, and the St. Louis weather may be to blame.

 

Even with the colors showing up later, the foliage should be worth the wait.  The reason is that plenty of rainfall during the growing season means that the trees are healthy........

 

Click here to read this news story from fox2now.com.  With Video.

 

Marine Jobs & Business Opportunities

TradeOnlyToday.com....

 

A few of the jobs listed include:

~ Marine Carpenter - Midnight Express Powerboats
~ District Sales Manager Position - Suzuki
~ Sr. Harbor Manager-Port of Olympia

 

Check out the marine jobs on Trade Only... click here
 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

Two Week Activity  Calendar


 

Click here and check out Grafton's

Event and Music Calendar ....    Sept 26 - Oct 6

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Boating Accidents

Wife Of Shark Tank Star Charged In Fatal Boat Crash........

 

The Ontario Provincial Police reported that Linda O'Leary, wife of Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary, has been charged with careless operation of a vessel following a fatal boating accident last month.

 

Richard Ruh, driver of the second vessel, was charged with failing to exhibit navigation lights while underway.  The accident occurred on August 24th on Lake Joseph in Ontario, Canada.  Two people were killed and three others were injured.

 

The OPP got hold of several videos and determined that Linda was driving 17 miles per hour around 11:30 pm.  According to the OPP, Ruh was running his boat without navigation lights and reportedly left the scene of the accident........

 

Click here to read this news report from yahoo.com.  With Photo.

 

Boat Sales

Powerboat Registrations Increased Last Month.........

 

During August, registrations in the main powerboat categories increased by 0.8 percent, compared to August 2018.  Registrations were still down 5.2 percent year-to-date in the main powerboat categories.

 

This data from Statistical Surveys Inc. did not include Florida, as the state is having issues with gathering registration data.  SSI says that the omission may skew the initial results.

 

Typically, the industry has a good handle on overall registrations for the year, as about 78 percent of sales are made during August.  SSI director Ryan Kloppe says that if Florida has a good month, the figured will trend higher........

 

Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.

 

List Your Boat

on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "March 2020" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

Six months on the Classified Page.  

 

e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page

We will bill you after the ad is on-line

 

 

LITTLE JOHN'S MARINE AND FABRICATION

NOW OFFERING TRAILER REHAB AND CLEANUP

Boat trailers, Campers, RV's

 

If your trailer, whether it be a boat trailer or a camper was stranded in the flood water and the wheels have been submerged for any amount of time they are going to have muck, mud, and rust in them. If not attended to, they will be locked up in no time at all.

 

We will remove tires, drums, bearings and properly clean or replace as needed or as agreed upon.

 

Washing entire trailer and repairing wiring are also options.

 

 e-mail... LITTLEJOHNSINC@aol.com 

Phone or text to... 636 541 2962

Thank You,

LJ

 

Rehabbing a trailer that was underwater during the flood

Alex washing off the flood muck off & tear down for inspection.

One wheel on trailer was completely locked up and not rotating.

 

. The brake and backing plate assembly loaded with mud and muck

 

A new complete brake and backing plate assembly ready to go on.

 

Little Johns Marine Service... click here

Little John's Moptorsports... click here

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

Sat..Sept 28..DJ/Karaoke Circus

Sun..Sept 29..Acoustic Rock Show

 

OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am till 12pm

$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm Monday thru Friday from 11am till 2pm.

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

 

Check out the Deli's

Lunch Specials..click here

Breakfast Specials... click here

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

Open 7 Days a week

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Sat...Sep 28..3 of a Perfect Pair..3pm

Sun..Sep 29.. Pat Liston ..3pm

 

Open Thurs - Sun at 11AM

 

 Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 
 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN

 

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

 

Closed Due to Flooding

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

 

Sat.. Oct 19.. Membership Drive.. Huebner Haven

                    click here for flyer

                     

 

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

Friday, September 27...5pm

Surf and Turf

$60 per person.

Cocktails start at 6, dinner at 7.

Music by Charles Glenn!

 

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 mm22

Fastjax

A Mom and Pop Grocery

One Stop Boat Shop

 

Get your boating supplies at Fastjax

Boat sandwiches, beer, wine, liquor !

 

3502 North Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

 

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Sat.. Sep 28 River Riot 2019

Click here for more information

 

$1.50 can beer during all Blues & Cardinals televised games

 

Smoked Pork Steaks

Sat - 2pm-til gone. 1 1/2 inch smoked pork steaks w/2 sides $11.49

 

CLOSED on Monday's

 

Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm

 

Fall Kitchen hours

Tu-Th 11am-8pm,  Sunday 12-8pm,  Friday & Saturday never change

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers

 


Grafton Harbor has brand new Landau Pontoon Boats! Come rent a boat with us! We boat thru the Fall Season! Pack a picnic lunch and just enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Illinois River!. click here

 

 

Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery is open 7 day a week

 

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

Booze Sunset Cruise
Sat.. Sept 28...

 

Call 618-786-7678 for reservations

 

1 hour cruises offered every Sat & Sun thru Nov.3

Click here for more info

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

Two Week Activity  Calendar


 

Click here and check out Grafton's

Event and Music Calendar ....    Sept 26 - Oct 6

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

Sat...Sept 28 – Ledsled 7pm
Sun..Sept 29 – Jonathan Baker 1pm

 

Open Tuesday - Sunday

11AM to 1AM

 

If your have not been yet...make sure to check out our sister restaurant @Abigail's Tap Room for BREAKFAST Sat & Sun mornings 8 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. LUNCH or DINNER Wed-Sun 11 a.m.~ 10 p.m. Located in the historic Ruebel Hotel on E. Main St.

 

 

2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

Sept 10, 2019

CODE IS BEING CHANGED ON THE BATH ROOM. IF YOU WANT NEW CODE, COME TO THE OFFICE. ONE MORE TIME------------IF YOU MAKE A MESS YOU BETTER CLEAN IT UP. BE AN ADULT.
 

Kaskaskia River Run

Kaskaskia River

 

Brian Shackelford
July 27 at 10:25 AM ·

As the weather we have had this year with Heavy heart The event is going to be pushed till next year. 2020 The River levels we have had this year there is still no docks currently at New Athens, Water is still high on the Mississippi and the sandbar is still currently under water & still alot of floating logs in the Mississippi and Safety is a top priority. All Company's that have donated towards the event will remain the same. If anyone is interested in their Company joining for next year please reach out to me. All Tshirts sales will remain the same and Store will open up next year to purchase Tshirts. If you are interested in a Refund please always reach out if not your order will remain the same and your order will be sent out before the event next year. A date is not set in stone but will be set shortly. Possibly Labor day weekend have a tie up in party cove on Kaskaskia for people that will be staying local. Thank you Any thoughts please post below...Happy Boating
 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON

 

Public Auction
Kinder’s Restaurant & Bar Equip. Auction
Tractor, Walk In Freezer & Coolers, Boat Docks,
& Stainless Steel Restaurant Equipment

When: Sat. Oct.12th, 2019 @ 10:00A.M.

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

We are auctioning off all the equipment, not the building. The plan is to tear down the old building and build a brand new Kinders!
Once everything is out of the old building, after the auction, we will be able to start tearing down and hopefully get started on the build of the new one. The plan, if everything goes smoothly, is to be open for next summer.

Amanda
 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

September 6 at 3:21 PM ·
Come fill up for the weekend!!!
The automatic gas system is running again at Lake Center Marina.
$3.40 for 93 octane .

 

We’re excited to announce 40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members

 

Longshot Saloon

My River Home Marina and Resort

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux

 

The Longshot Saloon will be re-opening Thursday October 3rd for the 2019 Rat Run weekend

 

Rat Rally

Fri, Sat, Sun... Oct 4,5,6

Click here for flyer

 

Mike's La Rosa at My River Home

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Sat..Sep 28..Modin..3-7pm

Sun.Sep 29..Soulard Island Dudes..3-7pm

 

Mike's LaRosa Bar

Music Schedule.. click here

 

 

Port Charles Harbor

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

Sat.. Sept 28...4-10pm

Port Charles Harbor Fall Party

Food served 5-7pm

Music ~ Bonfire ! Fireworks ~ Fod ~ BYOB

 

TowBoatUS St. Charles/St. Louis
August 8 at 9:14 PM ·

27/7 with 365 days a year coverage for only 85.00 per year
Can’t beat this deal! Call 636.250.2628 to enroll before the weekend!

 

River Road Watersports

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Grafton Harbor

 

WE ARE OPEN

 

Jet Ski Rentals

Boat Rental

Rafting Float Trip

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Cheers to the weekend!
Come grab your favorite wine or spirit!

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor

The Complete Marine

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

Sunday- Wednesday 9-4 and

Thursday-Saturday 9-6

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.... click here

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Woodland Marina is feeling excited.
August 2 at 10:10 AM ·
Marina Update: We are open with limited services! However, we are working off-site as we cannot occupy the office. Please feel free to email woodlandmarina1@gmail.com if you have any questions or need assistance. Woodland Marina’s main line, 636-250-3446, is being monitored. You can leave a message for rack storage at 636-250-4547, and most importantly, we are splashing boats!

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

08-23-19
Fuel dock is open, please use pump #1. Hope everyone has great weekend on the water!!

 

07-08-19

Plans for the club.....
The Clubhouse is insured with FEMA. The adjusters have been through the club and will hopefully be letting us know in the next coming weeks whether or not the building is repairable. We are on hold until that point.
The club got approximately 6 ft of water, covering all electric panels and all AC units. So clean up of building is taking longer while getting temp electric/water going.
I understand there is a lot of speculation, but there will be a club/pool at the harbor
We are doing the best we can and I will keep you informed as we hear.
Sorry, as I know this is not the season you were hoping for.

 

Reprinted from Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook.. click here


 

Facebook Event Calender.. click here

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645  ..Open for the Season

Will close after Veterans Day on November 11th. We will be open on the 11th from 10am to 6pm  and we will be giving all Veterans free ferriage that day.!

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed
Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. Closed Due To Flooding
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Closed for the 2019 Season
Longshot Saloon................................ Opening for the Rat Run
LaRosa Cantina................................. Opening for Blessing of Fleet August 17
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Closed Due To Flooding

 

TUESDAY

24 Sept 2019

First "Full Day" of Fall

 

Over 9.4 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

 

Hoppies Marina

Mississippi River at Kimmswick, Mo

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of the Day ..... was sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out of Hoppies Marina in Kimmswick, Mo....

 

Hi Bill,


These “Loopers” began their journey on Mother’s Day and are now headed home to Tennessee.

 

It was just another beautiful day on the river!


Claudia Burris
Hoppies Marina Correspondent
 

Friday Sunset

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of the Day ..... was sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher

 

RiverBill,

A little rain moved in on us Friday but didn’t last long.

Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club
 

 

 

Open Thursday through Sunday at 11AM

 

 

Website.. click here        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

 

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

 Click here for Facebook    Click here for Website    Browse Our Boats

YesterYear's Picture of the Day

Golden Eagle Ferry

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

click pic to enlarge

 

 

The Picture of YesterYear's in 2011.... was of the Golden Eagle Ferry as it approached the Illinois ferry landing...

 

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If your have not been yet...make sure to check out our sister restaurant @Abigail's Tap Room for BREAKFAST Sat & Sun mornings 8 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. LUNCH or DINNER Wed-Sun 11 a.m.~ 10 p.m. Located in the historic Ruebel Hotel on E. Main St.
 

 

Open Tuesday through Sunday 11AM to 1AM

 

GRAFTON OYSTER BAR FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

Menu..  click here   Website.. click here   Facebook.. click here

 

River News !  

 

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

 

   US Army Corps of Engineers
   St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition

 

 

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 18, 2019    

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 338.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge GOETZ is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 338.5. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Mariners are requested to contact the Dredge GOETZ via VHF-FM Channel 13, 16 or 82, 30-minutes prior to transiting the area, for passing arrangements. 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 332.9 - MILE 331.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is conducting dredging operations between approximate Miles 332.9 and 331.5. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.

MILE 221.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately September 20, 2019, the Dredge POTTER is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 221.5. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.

 

Click here  for the current Navigation Channel Condition Status Report 

 


 No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here  to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

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RiverBills Facebook

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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 5,209 members as of 09-24-19....... Click here and check it out. 

 

Friday, Saturday & Sunday...October 4, 5 & 6

2019 Rat Rally

Longshot Saloon at My River Home

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo........

 

.

My River Home website

Longshot Saloon Facebook         Mike's LaRosa Bar Facebook

Saturday, September 28, 2019

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Grafton Flag Dedication........

 

 

Details
The City of Grafton will be dedicating the 130 foot tall Flagpole at the public Boat Launch near the confluence of the Illinois & Mississippi Rivers.
In order to to make this event a success, the City of Grafton would like to honor our region's Veterans & First Responders.
Please accept this invitation to the dedication as we plan to acknowledge the devotion and sacrifice our men & women have given to our region and our country.

 

Reprinted from Grafton, Illinois Facebook... click here

Mississippi Fiver Flooding

Minor Flooding Expected In Iowa........

 

This week, minor flooding is expected in Iowa communities along the Mississippi River.  According to the National Weather Service, the Mississippi River is rising due to the recent heavy rainfall in southern Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa.

 

The Mississippi River at Davenport is expected to crest around a half foot above minor flood stage by Wednesday morning.  Back in April, floodwaters inundated downtown Davenport when a flood barrier failed.

 

At Muscatine, the Mississippi River is expected to crest a foot above minor flood stage sometime overnight Thursday into Friday........

 

Click here to read this news article from fox2now.com.  With Photo.

 

 

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Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL

Click here

 

What's Going On Up-River ?

Check out RiverBills River Gages Page...

Mississippi River from St. Louis, MO  to  St. Paul, MN ....  click here

 

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

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Grafton, IL

Bobby G's Now Open........

 

 

Reprinted from Grafton, Illinois Facebook... click here

Missouri River Near Maryland Heights, Missouri

Maryland Heights Floodplain Development Proceeding........

 

The development of 2,400 low-lying acres along the Missouri River could begin with the help of a special taxing district that would finance over $100 million worth of storm-water pumps, levees and roads in the Howard Bend region.

 

For many years, developers, property owners and Maryland Heights officials have been looking to develop one of the final large agricultural areas remaining in St. Louis County into another Chesterfield Valley.

 

The property owners had formed a levee district and taxed themselves in order to construct a 500 year levee, however, no major development has begun in the low-lying area referred to as the Maryland Park Lake District........

 

Click here to read this news report from stltoday.com.  With Photo.

 

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

 

Mississippi River Journeys

Woman Paddling The Mississippi River........

 

The Mississippi River is approximately 2,400 miles in length, and a drop of water takes about 90 days to make the trip from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico.  A woman on a paddle board is making the journey in about three months time.

 

LouAnne Harris started her paddle boarding trip in August 2019.  She began the trip at the river's source and intends to paddle into November until she reaches the Gulf.

 

Harris is taking the trip as part of a fundraiser for 'Rivers For Change', which is a not-for-profit organization that operates as an advocate for getting people out on the water......

 

Click here to read this news article from wqad.com.  With

 

River History....

24 September 2009 in River History

 

The Illinois Department of Transportation received a $1.76 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for a new push boat and vehicle barge for the Brussels Ferry to replace 12-vehicale car barge that was built in 1979.


The new push boat was named "Liberty Belle".

 

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Mississippi River Management

Research Indicates Diversions Causing Louisiana Land Losses........

 

Louisiana has plenty of plans for using the Mississippi River's power to save it's disappearing coastlines.  The state wants to construct two huge river diversions, cuts in the levees, intended to redirect water and sediment into eroding wetlands.

 

These man-made diversions are intended to mimic the natural process that occurred before the levees were constructed.  The river sometimes rises out of it's banks, depositing sediment in new areas and building new land.

 

A recent study indicates that river diversions don't necessarily lead to gains in land mass.  This has caused researchers to call for better models of planned diversions prior to the state spends money on this restoration efforts........

 

Click here to read this news article from eos.org.  With Photo.

 

Boating Disasters

Investigators Examine Electrical System In Fatal Dive Boat Blaze........

 

Federal officials are looking into the electrical system aboard the dive boat Conception, which caught fire, killing 34 people in the worst maritime disaster in modern California history.

 

Reportedly, investigators are focusing on the outlets concealed in the back of the galley's foam filled bench seats.  It is ikely that all of the outlets were occupied by electronic devices that needed to be charged.

 

The 75 foot Conception was constructed during the 1980s, and investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is if the vessel's outdated electrical system was up to the task of charging so many devices........

 

Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.  With Photo.

 

Creve Coeur Lake

Maryland Heights, Mo

Responders Save Man From Submerged SUV........

 

At around 8 am Monday, firefighters rescued a man from a SUV that was sinking in Creve Coeur Lake.  Responders believe the man suffered a medical emergency before driving through a fence and crashing into the lake.

 

The water rescue team was quick to respond and freed the man from the submerged SUV.  He was taken to a hospital for treatment, however, his condition and identity has not been released.

 

A wrecker was called in to salvage the vehicle from the lake........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from fox2now.com.  With Photos

 

 

Ex Libris near the Great River Bluffs of the Alton Pool, Mississippi River
A recent study compared the mental health of women who abstained from alcohol, preferring to sip mineral water, and women who consume moderate amounts of fermented and distilled spirits. It was a rock water vs fire water study. The question posed was; does alcohol boost women’s mental health? Easy answer – depends why you’re drinking. If you start or keep drinking booze because you’re not happy it doesn’t matter what spirits are in the glass – they aren’t going to lift yours – you lose. Research articulates the obvious – researchers found that drinking alcohol won’t make you a better physical specimen or improve your life. But if you are miserable and drinking a lot of fire water then quitting drinking will make you just about as happy as the rock water crew.

 

 

It’s the equinox. For a brief celestial moment, twice per
circle around the sun, we Northern Hemispherers acknowledge that day and night
have equality. This equinox is the apex of balance but just like reaching the
peak of a Ferris wheel it’s a fall from here. I’m prepared. I just bought a coat
that would’ve been coveted by Shackleton’s crew of the Endurance (during
their endless winter on Antarctica). I don’t study wooly caterpillars to forecast
winter – I count sweaters. Knowing that summer lies a ‘stern and winter always
follows fall – I’m really content to enjoy the changing foliage, shuffle
through leaf piles, saturate my olfactory and taste senses with pumpkin spice,
and slide on down to winter. Then again, whether I’m quaffing rocks or hops, I’m
generally a happy person.
With a steady eye on the research study, at around 5 o’clock
one evening this weekend I’ll join the surviving members of the Cold Beer Club
to issue and partake in an extra tot of spirits; we will splice the mainbrace. We’ll
toast the change of watch as summer turns to autumn. We’ll pluck a posy and hoist the next round to
Rosie, who promised us, in endless rounds of song, “we all fall down.”

 

We never know when it's the last fall.
Cheers.

 

RIP Karla - Our strongest "memba".

 

 

Reprinted with permission from Jalsails's Blog

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LITTLE JOHN'S MARINE AND FABRICATION

NOW OFFERING TRAILER REHAB AND CLEANUP

Boat trailers, Campers, RV's

 

If your trailer, whether it be a boat trailer or a camper was stranded in the flood water and the wheels have been submerged for any amount of time they are going to have muck, mud, and rust in them. If not attended to, they will be locked up in no time at all.

 

We will remove tires, drums, bearings and properly clean or replace as needed or as agreed upon.

 

Washing entire trailer and repairing wiring are also options.

 

 e-mail... LITTLEJOHNSINC@aol.com 

Phone or text to... 636 541 2962

Thank You,

LJ

 

Rehabbing a trailer that was underwater during the flood

Alex washing off the flood muck off & tear down for inspection.

One wheel on trailer was completely locked up and not rotating.

 

. The brake and backing plate assembly loaded with mud and muck

 

A new complete brake and backing plate assembly ready to go on.

 

Little Johns Marine Service... click here

Little John's Moptorsports... click here

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

Sat..Sept 28..DJ/Karaoke Circus

Sun..Sept 29..Acoustic Rock Show

 

OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am till 12pm

$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm Monday thru Friday from 11am till 2pm.

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

 

Check out the Deli's

Lunch Specials..click here

Breakfast Specials... click here

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

Open 7 Days a week

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

 

Open Thurs - Sun at 11AM

 

 Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 
 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN

 

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

 

Closed Due to Flooding

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

 

Sat.. Oct 19.. Membership Drive.. Huebner Haven

                    click here for flyer

                     

 

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

Friday, September 27...5pm

Surf and Turf

$60 per person.

Cocktails start at 6, dinner at 7.

Music by Charles Glenn!

 

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 mm22

Fastjax

A Mom and Pop Grocery

One Stop Boat Shop

 

Get your boating supplies at Fastjax

Boat sandwiches, beer, wine, liquor !

 

3502 North Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

 

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Fall Kitchen hours

Tu-Th 11am-8pm
Sunday 12-8pm
Friday & Saturday never change

 

Sat.. Sep 28 River Riot 2019

Click here for more information

 

$1.50 can beer during all Blues & Cardinals televised games

 

Smoked Pork Steaks

Sat - 2pm-til gone. 1 1/2 inch smoked pork steaks w/2 sides $11.49

 

CLOSED on Monday's

 

Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers

 


Grafton Harbor has brand new Landau Pontoon Boats! Come rent a boat with us! We boat thru the Fall Season! Pack a picnic lunch and just enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Illinois River!. click here

 

 

Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery is open 7 day a week

 

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

Booze Sunset Cruise
Sat.. Sept 28...

 

Call 618-786-7678 for reservations

 

 

1 hour cruises offered every Sat & Sun thru Nov.3

Click here for more info

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

Two Week Activity  Calendar


The Mississippi River carries the mud of thirty states and two provinces 2,000 miles south to the delta and deposits 500 million tons of it there every year.
The business of the Mississippi, which it will accomplish in time, is methodically to transport all of Illinois to the Gulf of Mexico. --- Charles Kuralt

 

Click here and check out Grafton's

Event and Music Calendar ....    Sept 17 - 29

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

Sat...Sept 28 – Ledsled 7pm
Sun..Sept 29 – Jonathan Baker 1pm

 

Open Tuesday - Sunday

11AM to 1AM

 

If your have not been yet...make sure to check out our sister restaurant @Abigail's Tap Room for BREAKFAST Sat & Sun mornings 8 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. LUNCH or DINNER Wed-Sun 11 a.m.~ 10 p.m. Located in the historic Ruebel Hotel on E. Main St.

 

 

2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

Sept 10, 2019

CODE IS BEING CHANGED ON THE BATH ROOM. IF YOU WANT NEW CODE, COME TO THE OFFICE. ONE MORE TIME------------IF YOU MAKE A MESS YOU BETTER CLEAN IT UP. BE AN ADULT.
 

Kaskaskia River Run

Kaskaskia River

 

Brian Shackelford
July 27 at 10:25 AM ·

As the weather we have had this year with Heavy heart The event is going to be pushed till next year. 2020 The River levels we have had this year there is still no docks currently at New Athens, Water is still high on the Mississippi and the sandbar is still currently under water & still alot of floating logs in the Mississippi and Safety is a top priority. All Company's that have donated towards the event will remain the same. If anyone is interested in their Company joining for next year please reach out to me. All Tshirts sales will remain the same and Store will open up next year to purchase Tshirts. If you are interested in a Refund please always reach out if not your order will remain the same and your order will be sent out before the event next year. A date is not set in stone but will be set shortly. Possibly Labor day weekend have a tie up in party cove on Kaskaskia for people that will be staying local. Thank you Any thoughts please post below...Happy Boating
 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON

 

Public Auction
Kinder’s Restaurant & Bar Equip. Auction
Tractor, Walk In Freezer & Coolers, Boat Docks,
& Stainless Steel Restaurant Equipment

When: Sat. Oct.12th, 2019 @ 10:00A.M.

 

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We are auctioning off all the equipment, not the building. The plan is to tear down the old building and build a brand new Kinders!
Once everything is out of the old building, after the auction, we will be able to start tearing down and hopefully get started on the build of the new one. The plan, if everything goes smoothly, is to be open for next summer.

Amanda
 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

September 6 at 3:21 PM ·
Come fill up for the weekend!!!
The automatic gas system is running again at Lake Center Marina.
$3.40 for 93 octane .

 

We’re excited to announce 40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members

 

Longshot Saloon

My River Home Marina and Resort

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux

 

The Longshot Saloon will be re-opening Thursday October 3rd for the 2019 Rat Run weekend

 

Rat Rally

Fri, Sat, Sun... Oct 4,5,6

Click here for flyer

 

Mike's La Rosa at My River Home

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Sat..Sep 28..Modin..3-7pm

Sun.Sep 29..Soulard Island Dudes..3-7pm

 

Mike's LaRosa Bar

Music Schedule.. click here

 

 

Port Charles Harbor

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

Sat.. Sept 28...4-10pm

Port Charles Harbor Fall Party

Food served 5-7pm

Music ~ Bonfire ! Fireworks ~ Fod ~ BYOB

 

TowBoatUS St. Charles/St. Louis
August 8 at 9:14 PM ·

27/7 with 365 days a year coverage for only 85.00 per year
Can’t beat this deal! Call 636.250.2628 to enroll before the weekend!

 

River Road Watersports

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Grafton Harbor

 

WE ARE OPEN

 

Jet Ski Rentals

Boat Rental

Rafting Float Trip

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Cheers to the weekend!
Come grab your favorite wine or spirit!

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor

The Complete Marine

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

Sunday- Wednesday 9-4 and

Thursday-Saturday 9-6

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.... click here

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Woodland Marina is feeling excited.
August 2 at 10:10 AM ·
Marina Update: We are open with limited services! However, we are working off-site as we cannot occupy the office. Please feel free to email woodlandmarina1@gmail.com if you have any questions or need assistance. Woodland Marina’s main line, 636-250-3446, is being monitored. You can leave a message for rack storage at 636-250-4547, and most importantly, we are splashing boats!

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

08-23-19
Fuel dock is open, please use pump #1. Hope everyone has great weekend on the water!!

 

07-08-19

Plans for the club.....
The Clubhouse is insured with FEMA. The adjusters have been through the club and will hopefully be letting us know in the next coming weeks whether or not the building is repairable. We are on hold until that point.
The club got approximately 6 ft of water, covering all electric panels and all AC units. So clean up of building is taking longer while getting temp electric/water going.
I understand there is a lot of speculation, but there will be a club/pool at the harbor
We are doing the best we can and I will keep you informed as we hear.
Sorry, as I know this is not the season you were hoping for.

 

Reprinted from Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook.. click here


 

Facebook Event Calender.. click here

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645  ..Open for the Season

Will close after Veterans Day on November 11th. We will be open on the 11th from 10am to 6pm  and we will be giving all Veterans free ferriage that day.!

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed
Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. Closed Due To Flooding
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Closed for the 2019 Season
Longshot Saloon................................ Opening for the Rat Run
LaRosa Cantina................................. Opening for Blessing of Fleet August 17
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Closed Due To Flooding

 

MONDAY

23 Sept 2019

 

Over 9.4 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Just Never Know Who You Run Into On The River

Mike's LaRosa

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

(L/R) It's RiverBill, Mary, Joe, Meagen and Matthew

Click pic to enlarge

 

Picture of the Day.....  happened Sunday afternoon.

 

Mary and I just met Meagan and Matthew last Thursday evening at the Alzheimer's Luau and we run into them again on Sunday afternoon at Mike's La Rosa at My River Home.  And this time Meagen's father, Joe was with them !  They had just returned from a boat ride.

 

 

Hoppies Marina

Mississippi River at Kimmswick, Mo

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of the Day ..... was sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out of Hoppies Marina in Kimmswick, Mo....

 

Hi Bill,


Ray from Hoppies Marina assists Dave and Kate from New Bern, North Carolina, who are doing the Great Loop on their 32-foot Nordic Tug.


See you on the river!


Claudia Burris
Hoppies Marina Correspondent


 

 

 

Open Thursday through Sunday at 11AM

 

 

Website.. click here        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

 

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

 Click here for Facebook    Click here for Website    Browse Our Boats

YesterYear's Picture of the Day

 

2018 "D" Dock Ribbon Cutting

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers

 

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

Yesteryear's Pictures on this day in 2018........ were sent to us by Capt'n Bob Steffen of First Mate Boat Sales

 

It's the Ribbon Cutting ceremony 

for the new "D" Dock at Grafton Harbor !

RiverBill had the honors.

 

D Dock is Home to:

St. Louis Jet Ski Rentals

First Mate Boat Sales

and

Docking for Transient Boaters

 

 

Congrats to Grafton Harbor !

Hats off to Jan and Joe DeSherlia

For All They Do !!

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

More Boats on RiverBills.com "All Classifieds Page"

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If your have not been yet...make sure to check out our sister restaurant @Abigail's Tap Room for BREAKFAST Sat & Sun mornings 8 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. LUNCH or DINNER Wed-Sun 11 a.m.~ 10 p.m. Located in the historic Ruebel Hotel on E. Main St.
 

 

Open Tuesday through Sunday 11AM to 1AM

 

GRAFTON OYSTER BAR FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

Menu..  click here   Website.. click here   Facebook.. click here

 

River News !  

 

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

 

   US Army Corps of Engineers
   St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition

 

 

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 18, 2019    

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 338.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge GOETZ is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 338.5. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Mariners are requested to contact the Dredge GOETZ via VHF-FM Channel 13, 16 or 82, 30-minutes prior to transiting the area, for passing arrangements. 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 332.9 - MILE 331.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is conducting dredging operations between approximate Miles 332.9 and 331.5. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.

MILE 221.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately September 20, 2019, the Dredge POTTER is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 221.5. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.

 

Click here  for the current Navigation Channel Condition Status Report 

 


 No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here  to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

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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 5,206 members as of 09-23-19....... Click here and check it out. 

 

Friday, Saturday & Sunday...October 4, 5 & 6

2019 Rat Rally

Longshot Saloon at My River Home

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo........

 

.

My River Home website

Longshot Saloon Facebook         Mike's LaRosa Bar Facebook

Missouri River Journeys

Paddle Mo 2019 Underway........

 

An educational journey along the final 100 miles of the Missouri River called Paddle Mo 2019 is currently underway, running from September 21st through the 25th.

 

The event began at Hermann and will wrap up at the Missouri River's confluence with the Mississippi River.  The five day journey by canoe or kayak features stops in the historic river towns of New Haven, Washington, Augusta and St. Charles.

 

This year's Paddle Mo trip is the fourth annual event and is hosted by the Missouri Stream Team Watershed Coalition (Stream Teams United), the non-profit coalition of Missouri Stream Teams........

 

Click here to read this news story from emissourian.com.

 

Mississippi River

Winfield, Grafton and Alton

Forecasted to go above "Action Stage"........

 

 Mississippi River

Click here  Click here

 

 Click here 

Forecasts as of 6:00 AM 9-23-19

 

What's Going On Up-River ?

Check out RiverBills River Gages Page...

Mississippi River from St. Louis, MO  to  St. Paul, MN ....  click here

Missouri River

Washington, and St. Charles, Mo

Forecasted to go above "Action Stage"........

 

Forecasts as of 6:00 AM 9-23-19

 

 

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

 

Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois

Thousands Turn Out For Annual River Festival........

 

On Saturday, the Mississippi Earthtones Festival returned to Alton with artisans and vendors, live music on two stages, a scavenger hunt, a freecycle fashion show, food and drink and a time machine.

 

The annual festival was co-sponsored by Alton Main Street and Piasa Palisades Sierra Club and drew in thousands of people into Alton for a celebration of the Mississippi River via art, music and conservation.

 

Alton Main Street Executive Director Sara McGibany says that this year's festival could not have gone off any better.  She added that the artists brought many creative expressions of this year's theme, Time........

 

Click here to read this news article from thetelegraph.com.  With Photos.

 

 

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

 

  Caution !

  Don't Leave Your Keys In Your Boat........

 

Don't leave your keys in your boat at the harbor !

 

RiverBills has received reports of folks using other people's boats and jet skis at night, and when they know the owner will not there.

 

 

Mississippi River Shipping

Promoting Increase Natural Gas Use On The River........

 

Cleancor Energy Solutions recently teamed up with barge transportation and logistics company SCF Marine to promote the use of liquid and compressed natural gas along the Mississippi River system.

 

SCF Marine offers an in-depth knowledge of the U.S. Inland Waterways, strategically placed ports, terminals and barge fleets which provide Cleancor a place to deploy modern and mobile CNG and LNG equipment for bunkering towboats.

 

With it's fleet of cryogenic and high pressure storage, transportation and gas conditioning equipment, Cleancor supplies millions of gallons of LNG annually to locations all over the U.S........

 

Click here to read this news report from marinelink.com.  With Photo.

 

Mississippi River At Chester, Illinois

Work On A Replacement Chester Bridge May Not Begin Until 2026........

 

On Tuesday, officials stated that due to several factors, construction work to build a new bridge over the Mississippi River at Chester, Illinois may not begin until 2026.

 

More than 60 people attended the meeting sponsored by the Chester Chamber of Commerce.  Project manager for the proposed Chester Bridge, Buddy Desai and Jason Williams, the Missouri Department of Transportation's bridge transportation engineer spoke at the meeting.

 

In discussing the proposed bridge project, they said that the Chester Bridge is listed as as the number two priority for the state of Missouri, following the Chain Of Rocks Bridge at St. Louis........

 

Click here to read this news article from randolphcountyheraldtribune.com.

 

Outdoor Recreation Economy

Boating, Fishing Main Drivers Of Outdoor Recreation........

 

On Friday, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released data for the outdoor recreation economy at the state and national levels for all of 50 states.

 

Just last year, the BEA released national level data that established the outdoor recreation economy, which includes boating and fishing as an important part of the nation's economy.

 

This year's data indicated that the outdoor recreation economy is growing faster than the domestic economy as a whole.  In all, outdoor recreation makes up 2.2 percent of the U.S. GDP, creating $778 billion in gross output and supporting 5.2 million jobs........

 

Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com

 

Boat Manufacturer

Marquis Yachts, Lexus Partnered Up On The New Lexus 650........

 

On Thursday, Lexus and Marquis Yachts held a "soft launch" in Boca Raton, Florida for their new collaboration, the Lexus 650.  The event, called Beyond the Road, was attended by 50 journalists from lifestyle publications around the globe.

 

This multimedia event in Boca Raton was the culmination of two years of labor by Marquis.  The 650 isn't a one-off project, but rather a semi-custom design, intended to compete with Sunseeker, Ferretti, Princess and Azimut, to name a few. 

 

Engineers from Toyota Motor Corporation were involved with the project from the beginning.  The 650 follows up on an earlier joint project between Marquis and Lexus, a 42 foot concept yacht that is now displayed in the Toyota Museum in Japan........

 

Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.  With Photo.  

 

List Your Boat

on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "March 2020" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

Six months on the Classified Page.  

 

e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page

We will bill you after the ad is on-line

 

 

LITTLE JOHN'S MARINE AND FABRICATION

NOW OFFERING TRAILER REHAB AND CLEANUP

Boat trailers, Campers, RV's

 

If your trailer, whether it be a boat trailer or a camper was stranded in the flood water and the wheels have been submerged for any amount of time they are going to have muck, mud, and rust in them. If not attended to, they will be locked up in no time at all.

 

We will remove tires, drums, bearings and properly clean or replace as needed or as agreed upon.

 

Washing entire trailer and repairing wiring are also options.

 

 e-mail... LITTLEJOHNSINC@aol.com 

Phone or text to... 636 541 2962

Thank You,

LJ

 

Rehabbing a trailer that was underwater during the flood

Alex washing off the flood muck off & tear down for inspection.

One wheel on trailer was completely locked up and not rotating.

 

. The brake and backing plate assembly loaded with mud and muck

 

A new complete brake and backing plate assembly ready to go on.

 

Little Johns Marine Service... click here

Little John's Moptorsports... click here

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

Sat..Sept 28..DJ/Karaoke Circus

Sun..Sept 29..Acoustic Rock Show

 

OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am till 12pm

$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm Monday thru Friday from 11am till 2pm.

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

 

Check out the Deli's

Lunch Specials..click here

Breakfast Specials... click here

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

Open 7 Days a week

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

 

Open Thurs - Sun at 11AM

 

 Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 
 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN

 

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

 

Closed Due to Flooding

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

 

Sat.. Oct 19.. Membership Drive.. Huebner Haven

                    click here for flyer

                     

 

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

Friday, September 27...5pm

Surf and Turf

$60 per person.

Cocktails start at 6, dinner at 7.

Music by Charles Glenn!

 

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 mm22

Fastjax

A Mom and Pop Grocery

One Stop Boat Shop

 

Get your boating supplies at Fastjax

Boat sandwiches, beer, wine, liquor !

 

3502 North Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

 

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Fall Kitchen hours

Tu-Th 11am-8pm
Sunday 12-8pm
Friday & Saturday never change

 

Sat.. Sep 28 River Riot 2019

Click here for more information

 

$1.50 can beer during all Blues & Cardinals televised games

 

Smoked Pork Steaks

Sat - 2pm-til gone. 1 1/2 inch smoked pork steaks w/2 sides $11.49

 

CLOSED on Monday's

 

Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers

 


Grafton Harbor has brand new Landau Pontoon Boats! Come rent a boat with us! We boat thru the Fall Season! Pack a picnic lunch and just enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Illinois River!. click here

 

 

Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery is open 7 day a week

 

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

Booze Sunset Cruise
Sat.. Sept 28...

 

Call 618-786-7678 for reservations

 

 

1 hour cruises offered every Sat & Sun thru Nov.3

Click here for more info

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

Two Week Activity  Calendar


The Mississippi River carries the mud of thirty states and two provinces 2,000 miles south to the delta and deposits 500 million tons of it there every year.
The business of the Mississippi, which it will accomplish in time, is methodically to transport all of Illinois to the Gulf of Mexico. --- Charles Kuralt

 

Click here and check out Grafton's

Event and Music Calendar ....    Sept 17 - 29

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

Sat...Sept 28 – Ledsled 7pm
Sun..Sept 29 – Jonathan Baker 1pm

 

Open Tuesday - Sunday

11AM to 1AM

 

If your have not been yet...make sure to check out our sister restaurant @Abigail's Tap Room for BREAKFAST Sat & Sun mornings 8 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. LUNCH or DINNER Wed-Sun 11 a.m.~ 10 p.m. Located in the historic Ruebel Hotel on E. Main St.

 

 

2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

Sept 10, 2019

CODE IS BEING CHANGED ON THE BATH ROOM. IF YOU WANT NEW CODE, COME TO THE OFFICE. ONE MORE TIME------------IF YOU MAKE A MESS YOU BETTER CLEAN IT UP. BE AN ADULT.
 

Kaskaskia River Run

Kaskaskia River

 

Brian Shackelford
July 27 at 10:25 AM ·

As the weather we have had this year with Heavy heart The event is going to be pushed till next year. 2020 The River levels we have had this year there is still no docks currently at New Athens, Water is still high on the Mississippi and the sandbar is still currently under water & still alot of floating logs in the Mississippi and Safety is a top priority. All Company's that have donated towards the event will remain the same. If anyone is interested in their Company joining for next year please reach out to me. All Tshirts sales will remain the same and Store will open up next year to purchase Tshirts. If you are interested in a Refund please always reach out if not your order will remain the same and your order will be sent out before the event next year. A date is not set in stone but will be set shortly. Possibly Labor day weekend have a tie up in party cove on Kaskaskia for people that will be staying local. Thank you Any thoughts please post below...Happy Boating
 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON

 

Public Auction
Kinder’s Restaurant & Bar Equip. Auction
Tractor, Walk In Freezer & Coolers, Boat Docks,
& Stainless Steel Restaurant Equipment

When: Sat. Oct.12th, 2019 @ 10:00A.M.

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

We are auctioning off all the equipment, not the building. The plan is to tear down the old building and build a brand new Kinders!
Once everything is out of the old building, after the auction, we will be able to start tearing down and hopefully get started on the build of the new one. The plan, if everything goes smoothly, is to be open for next summer.

Amanda
 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

September 6 at 3:21 PM ·
Come fill up for the weekend!!!
The automatic gas system is running again at Lake Center Marina.
$3.40 for 93 octane .

 

We’re excited to announce 40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members

 

Longshot Saloon

My River Home Marina and Resort

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux

 

The Longshot Saloon will be re-opening Thursday October 3rd for the 2019 Rat Run weekend

 

Rat Rally

Fri, Sat, Sun... Oct 4,5,6

Click here for flyer

 

Mike's La Rosa at My River Home

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Sat..Sep 28..Modin..3-7pm

Sun.Sep 29..Soulard Island Dudes..3-7pm

 

Mike's LaRosa Bar

Music Schedule.. click here

 

 

Port Charles Harbor

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

Sat.. Sept 28...4-10pm

Port Charles Harbor Fall Party

Food served 5-7pm

Music ~ Bonfire ! Fireworks ~ Fod ~ BYOB

 

TowBoatUS St. Charles/St. Louis
August 8 at 9:14 PM ·

27/7 with 365 days a year coverage for only 85.00 per year
Can’t beat this deal! Call 636.250.2628 to enroll before the weekend!

 

River Road Watersports

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Grafton Harbor

 

WE ARE OPEN

 

Jet Ski Rentals

Boat Rental

Rafting Float Trip

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Cheers to the weekend!
Come grab your favorite wine or spirit!

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor

The Complete Marine

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

Sunday- Wednesday 9-4 and

Thursday-Saturday 9-6

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.... click here

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Woodland Marina is feeling excited.
August 2 at 10:10 AM ·
Marina Update: We are open with limited services! However, we are working off-site as we cannot occupy the office. Please feel free to email woodlandmarina1@gmail.com if you have any questions or need assistance. Woodland Marina’s main line, 636-250-3446, is being monitored. You can leave a message for rack storage at 636-250-4547, and most importantly, we are splashing boats!

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

08-23-19
Fuel dock is open, please use pump #1. Hope everyone has great weekend on the water!!

 

07-08-19

Plans for the club.....
The Clubhouse is insured with FEMA. The adjusters have been through the club and will hopefully be letting us know in the next coming weeks whether or not the building is repairable. We are on hold until that point.
The club got approximately 6 ft of water, covering all electric panels and all AC units. So clean up of building is taking longer while getting temp electric/water going.
I understand there is a lot of speculation, but there will be a club/pool at the harbor
We are doing the best we can and I will keep you informed as we hear.
Sorry, as I know this is not the season you were hoping for.

 

Reprinted from Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook.. click here


 

Facebook Event Calender.. click here

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645  ..Open for the Season

Will close after Veterans Day on November 11th. We will be open on the 11th from 10am to 6pm  and we will be giving all Veterans free ferriage that day.!

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed
Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. Closed Due To Flooding
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Closed for the 2019 Season
Longshot Saloon................................ Opening for the Rat Run
LaRosa Cantina................................. Opening for Blessing of Fleet August 17
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Closed Due To Flooding

 

THE WEEKEND

 Sat, Sun....21, 22 Sept 2019

 

Over 9.4 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

RiverBills Sticker Sighting

RiverBills Headquarters

Woodland Marina

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Sun Pic

 Click pic to enlarge

 

 

A RiverBills Sticker Sighting.....  happened Saturday afternoon

 

(L/R) It's Mary, Nicole, Lisa, Beth and Trish

Five Lovely Ladies of Pool 26

 

RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page

Click here and check it out...

Sat Pic

St. Louis

to

Sitte River, Belize

Central America

 

 

 

 

 

click pic to enlarge


Day 8 and we’re off the Mississippi River!

We completed the last 46+/- river miles to NOLA and entered the Industrial Canal Lock to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GICW) at around 10:45 AM. The lock got us through in about 30 minutes and we putted up to Seabrook Harbor Marina on the Inner Harbor Canal which connects Lake Pontchartrain with the GICW. Lance had already contacted them concerning the generator, refrigeration and flaky anchor light. They said the could have a mechanic take a look at the generator as soon as we pulled in.

Sure enough, the mechanic jumped on while we were fueling, measured the voltage, tried a jump box and still no joy. The next step is to unbolt the generator and get to the side that has the starter, solenoid, etc.. and see if they are working properly. Everything else looked like it was fine. Unfortunately, unbolting the generator and turning it around will take the good part of a day and Seabrook was getting ready for a big Poker Run on Saturday so they couldn’t really do anything more until Monday.

I don’t like just waiting for 2 days, however, Seabrook is well respected, a Northern Lights generator dealer and Lance pulled a background check on like everyone there and he said he wouldn’t have to call his ex-detective buddies and arrest anyone. So, Monday will be the next update. I’m actually sitting in my home back in St. Peters writing this. It didn’t make sense for the owner to pay me to sit for 3-5 days helping him watch the quarter slot on mechanics butt, so, I grabbed a one way car rental and drove home late yesterday arriving home at around 1:00 AM. A very long day.

It took 8 days to get to NOLA from St. Louis, 10 hours to drive home! We traveled a total of 1100 (1081 plus in/out of anchorages, marinas, etc.) Statue Miles in 8 days, burning a total of 418 gallons of fuel. We ran at around 1800 RPM half the day at 11-13kts and 2800 RPM when the afternoons needed more breeze and ran 17-18kts. Overall, 2.6 GPM (statute mile), or 2.28 GPNM (nautical mile) with a lot of help from old man river. We’re going to need to check our burn rates now that we’re in salt water running at a consistent RPM for 8-10 hours. The boat is supposed to have a range of 900-1100 miles without carrying extra fuel, but, I’m not seeing it. I suspect we’ll be adding to our 55 gallon drum collection.

I hope to be driving or flying back to NOLA as soon as we have a repair ETA on the generator and refrigeration. I’m hopeful it will be something easy to correct for both, but, I won’t know the rest of the schedule until late Monday.

I guess I’m off to my boat today… can’t get enough!


Matt Hahn
USCG Licensed Ton 100 Master
M/V Distinctively Lost
http://www.capt-matt.com


 

Follow Capt Matt's progress at https://share.garmin.com/CaptMatt.

 

 

Mississippi River at Kimmswick, Mo

Sat Pic

 

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The Picture of the Day ..... was sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out of Hoppies Marina in Kimmswick, Mo....

 

Hi Bill,
Gary and Lennie bringing in their 38-foot Sabre to Hoppies Marina! The residents of northern Ohio are “doing the loop.”

See you on the river!

Claudia Burris
Hoppies Marina Correspondent


 

 

Sun..Sept 22..R&N..3pm

 

Open Thursday through Sunday at 11AM

 

 

Website.. click here        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

 

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

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YesterYear's Picture of the Day

 

RiverBills Sticker Sighting

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers

Sat Pic

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Yesteryear's Picture on this day in 2018........ was sent to us by Rick and Kelley Haines of the cruiser.... "No Drama."

 

Another "No Drama" Sunday

 at Grafton with RiverBills
 

 

RiverBill says... What a crew and

Thanks for taking RiverBills with you !

 

 

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Sat...Sept 21 – Worth the Fight 7pm
Sun..Sept 22 – Graham Band 1pm

 

If your have not been yet...make sure to check out our sister restaurant @Abigail's Tap Room for BREAKFAST Sat & Sun mornings 8 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. LUNCH or DINNER Wed-Sun 11 a.m.~ 10 p.m. Located in the historic Ruebel Hotel on E. Main St.
 

 

Open Tuesday through Sunday 11AM to 1AM

 

GRAFTON OYSTER BAR FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

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River News !  

 

 

 

Added Sunday

Missouri River

A Little More Flooding On The Way.......

 

The forecast for the Missouri River shows a little more flooding on the way.....

 

 

Added Sunday

Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois

Argosy Recovered From Flooding,.......

 

The Argosy Casino is Alton is working to recover from this year's historic flooding.  August was the best month for the casino, and the second best for the year.

 

During August, the casino posted an adjusted gross income of $3,907,401, up from $3,673,045 in July, and $30,000 more than the casino posted during August 2018.

 

Admissions increased 6 percent during August, rising to $38,596 from $36,745 during July.  The casino posted admissions of 41,296 during August 2018........

 

Click here to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.  With Photos

 

Added Sunday

Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois

Grafton Debates The Establishment Of Historic District........

 

This year's near historic flooding has caused the Grafton Aldermen to consider options for protecting the town's historic homes.  Officials are considering establishing a historic district.

 

According to guidelines set up by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a structure must be raised or demolished once the damage surpasses 50 percent of the structure's value.

 

Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin stated that with so many structures damaged by the flooding, the town is considering the establishment of a historic district to protect these structures in the future.......

 

Click here to read this news article from altondailynews.com. With Photo and Audio.

 

Added Sunday

The Great Lakes

History Enthusiast Finds Ships That Sank In 1878........

 

Diver and history aficionado Bernie Hellstrom discovered the wrecks of two schooners that collided and sank in the cold abyss of northern Lake Michigan in 1878.

 

Approximately 10 years ago, Hellstrom was searching for wrecks, when a depth sounder on his boat detected a large obstruction about 200 feet below on the lake's bottom near Beaver Island.

 

In June, Hellstrom returned to the area armed with a custom made camera system, and discovered the wrecks of the Peshtigo and the St. Andrews about 10 feet apart with their masts on top of each other.  One of the vessels has a large gash in it's hull........

 

Click here to read this news story from khqa.com.  With Photo.

 

 

On Land & In The Water Boat Show

Grafton Harbor

September 20, 21 & 22, 2019

 

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

 

 

   US Army Corps of Engineers
   St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition

 

 

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 18, 2019    

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 338.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge GOETZ is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 338.5. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Mariners are requested to contact the Dredge GOETZ via VHF-FM Channel 13, 16 or 82, 30-minutes prior to transiting the area, for passing arrangements. 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 332.9 - MILE 331.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is conducting dredging operations between approximate Miles 332.9 and 331.5. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.

MILE 221.5 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately September 20, 2019, the Dredge POTTER is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 221.5. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage, for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.

 

Click here  for the current Navigation Channel Condition Status Report 

 


 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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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 5,204 members as of 09-21-19....... Click here and check it out. 

 

The Hawg Pit BBQ Barn

Illinois River at Grafton, IL

 

Reprinted from The Hawg Pit BBQ Barn Facebook... click here

 

Boat Ramp and Truck/Trailer Parking !

 

Mississippi River Maintenance

U.S. Reps Call For Keeping The River Operational........

 

Earlier this week, U.S. Representatives Betty McCollum, Angie Craig and Ron Kind penned a letter to the Office of Management and Budget calling for the disbursement of $100 million for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to address the effects of this year's near-record flooding along the Mississippi River.

 

The funding was included in the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, which was signed into law in June 2019.  The funds have yet to be distributed so the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could do their jobs.

 

The immediate concern now is to keep the Mississippi River navigable for commercial traffic.  This will require additional dredging due to excessive sediment left behind by the flooding.  One-sixth of the nation's intercity cargo and 25 percent of foreign exports are moved along the Mississippi River........

 

Click here to read this news article from dredgingtoday.com.  With Photo. 

 

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois

The Alton Expo Was A Success.........

 

Brett Stawar, President of the Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau, says that the Alton Expo was a great success.  The five day festival was held along Alton's riverfront and featured carnival rides, games, live music and mud volleyball.

 

Stawar added that a new addition to the expo this year stole the show for some festival goers.  He said that the inaugural Alton Catfish Classic was a big hit.

 

Other popular events at the Alton Expo included meet-and-greets of former Cardinals and Blues players, as well as live music on the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater stage........

 

Click here to read this news article from altondailynews.com.  With Photo and Audio.

 

 

Sad News

Linda Parks

 

 

The memorial for Linda will be held on Saturday September 21st from 1-4 at Baue Funeral Home (3950 West Clay St. Charles, MO 63301)

 

Linda M. Parks of Defiance, MO, passed away at the age of 64 on Sunday, September 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Attilio “Ransom” and Mary Rancilio; and her grandchild, Braden T. Parks.
Linda is survived by her loving husband, Colin Parks; her son, Shannon Parks; her grandchildren, Gavin, Emma, Josslyn, and Astrid Parks; and she was a loving aunt, cousin, sister-in-law, and friend to many.
Contributions in Linda’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

     Obituary reprinted from Baue... click here

 

 

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Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

  Caution !

  Don't Leave Your Keys In Your Boat........

 

Don't leave your keys in your boat at the harbor !

 

RiverBills has received reports of folks using other people's boats and jet skis at night, and when they know the owner will not there.

 

 

 

Illinois Flooding Aftermath

Alton Receiving Lion's Share Of Madison County Flood Recovery Grants........

 

After the floodwaters receded, President Donald Trump had declared Madison County a major disaster area, and several municipalities within the county will receive recovery assistance.

 

Alton will be receiving a total of $3.65 million in assistance, Granite City will receive $3.391 million.  The Wood River Levee and Drainage District will be receiving $1.172 million.

 

Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler applauds the President for responding to the state's request for federal assistance.  He added that the communities worked hard to guarantee public safety and to protect businesses and residents from the floodwaters at a great cost........

 

Click here to read this news report from riverbender.com. With Photo.

 

Boat Manufacturer

Sea Ray Celebrates Their 60th Anniversary........

 

Sear Ray recently celebrated their 60 years of building boats with an event at the Sea Ray Tellico Manufacturing Facility in Vonore, Tennessee.  Since the facility opened in 1983, over 160,000 boats were built there.

 

Steve Langlais, president of Sea Ray said that it is important to celebrate milestones like Sea Ray's anniversary.  He adds that the celebration started back in May with a dealer celebration.  They will continue the celebration at the Tennessee and Florida manufacturing facilities.

 

During the celebration, over 600 employees enjoyed a luncheon, raffle prizes and a video showing highlights of the past 60 years.  99 employees were honored for working at the Tellico facility for more than 25 years.........

 

Click here to read this news story from boatingindustry.com.

Mississippi River Near Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Responders Towed Stalled Vessel Off Of The River........

 

On Friday evening, September 20th, fire crews were called out to the Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau to assist a boat which had lost power.

 

The fire department reported that the stalled vessel had taken on some water and had some electrical problems.  While the disabled boat's crew was able to make it to shore near the casino, the fire department towed the boat to the Red Star Boat Ramp..........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from kfvs12.com.  With Photo

 

Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois

Lane Restrictions In Effect For Construction Project........

 

Around the middle of November, traffic on the Clark Bridge spanning the Mississippi River at Alton, Illinois will be reduced to one lane in each direction while crews make repairs to the bridge.

 

Officials report that commuters and visitors alike will see delays during rush hour, especially heading into Illinois on weekday afternoons and in the evenings.

 

The Missouri Department of Transportation is encouraging motorists to take advantage of both traffic lanes when approaching the construction zone and utilize the zipper merge.  MoDOT reports that by using the zipper merge, backups could be reduced by up to 50 percent........

 

Click here to read this news story from thetelegraph.com. 

 

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LITTLE JOHN'S MARINE AND FABRICATION

NOW OFFERING TRAILER REHAB AND CLEANUP

Boat trailers, Campers, RV's

 

If your trailer, whether it be a boat trailer or a camper was stranded in the flood water and the wheels have been submerged for any amount of time they are going to have muck, mud, and rust in them. If not attended to, they will be locked up in no time at all.

 

We will remove tires, drums, bearings and properly clean or replace as needed or as agreed upon.

 

Washing entire trailer and repairing wiring are also options.

 

 e-mail... LITTLEJOHNSINC@aol.com 

Phone or text to... 636 541 2962

Thank You,

LJ

 

Rehabbing a trailer that was underwater during the flood

Alex washing off the flood muck off & tear down for inspection.

One wheel on trailer was completely locked up and not rotating.

 

. The brake and backing plate assembly loaded with mud and muck

 

A new complete brake and backing plate assembly ready to go on.

 

Little Johns Marine Service... click here

Little John's Moptorsports... click here

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

Sat..Sept 21..DJ/Karaoke Circus

Sun..Sept 22..Pretty Weeds

 

OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am till 12pm

$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm Monday thru Friday from 11am till 2pm.

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

 

Check out the Deli's

Lunch Specials..click here

Breakfast Specials... click here

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Thursday Specials...
Philly Cheesesteak Flatbread,
Oven Baked Flatbread topped with Cheese Sauce, tender cuts of steak, onions, green peppers and topped with a Five Cheese Blend served with Pesto Greek Pasta Salad $9.99
Chipotle Chicken Burger,
Third Pound Chicken Burger grilled and topped with PepperJack Cheese, Chipotle Mayo and Applewood Smoked Bacon served with Lettuce and Tomato on a Split Top Gourmet Bun with Pesto Greek Pasta Salad $9.99
$2 Bud Light Pints

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

Open 7 Days a week

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

 

Sun..Sept 22..R&N..3pm

 

Open Thurs - Sun at 11AM

 

 Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 
 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN

 

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

 

Closed Due to Flooding

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

 

Sat.. Oct 19.. Membership Drive.. Huebner Haven

                    click here for flyer

                     

 

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

Friday, September 27...5pm

Surf and Turf

$60 per person.

Cocktails start at 6, dinner at 7.

Music by Charles Glenn!

 

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 mm22

Fastjax

A Mom and Pop Grocery

One Stop Boat Shop

 

Get your boating supplies at Fastjax

Boat sandwiches, beer, wine, liquor !

 

3502 North Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

 

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Fall Kitchen hours start Tuesday, September 24th
Tu-Th 11am-8pm
Sunday 12-8pm
Friday & Saturday never change

 

Sat.. Sep 28 River Riot 2019

Click here for more information

 

$1.50 can beer during all Blues & Cardinals televised games

 

Smoked Pork Steaks

Sat - 2pm-til gone. 1 1/2 inch smoked pork steaks w/2 sides $11.49

 

CLOSED on Monday's

 

Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers

 


Grafton Harbor has brand new Landau Pontoon Boats! Come rent a boat with us! We boat thru the Fall Season! Pack a picnic lunch and just enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Illinois River!. click here

 

 

Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery is open 7 day a week

 

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

Romantic Sunset, Wine & Dinner Cruise
Fri.. Sept 20... 5-7pm

 

Call 618-786-7678 for reservations

 

 

1 hour cruises offered every Sat & Sun thru Nov.3

Click here for more info

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

Two Week Activity  Calendar


The Mississippi River carries the mud of thirty states and two provinces 2,000 miles south to the delta and deposits 500 million tons of it there every year.
The business of the Mississippi, which it will accomplish in time, is methodically to transport all of Illinois to the Gulf of Mexico. --- Charles Kuralt

 

Click here and check out Grafton's

Event and Music Calendar ....    Sept 17 - 29

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

Sat...Sept 21 – Worth the Fight 7pm
Sun..Sept 22 – Graham Band 1pm

 

Open Tuesday - Sunday

11AM to 1AM

 

If your have not been yet...make sure to check out our sister restaurant @Abigail's Tap Room for BREAKFAST Sat & Sun mornings 8 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. LUNCH or DINNER Wed-Sun 11 a.m.~ 10 p.m. Located in the historic Ruebel Hotel on E. Main St.

 

2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

Sept 10, 2019

CODE IF BEING CHANGED ON THE BATH ROOM. IF YOU WANT NEW CODE, COME TO THE OFFICE. ONE MORE TIME------------IF YOU MAKE A MESS YOU BETTER CLEAN IT UP. BE AN ADULT.
 

Kaskaskia River Run

Kaskaskia River

 

Brian Shackelford
July 27 at 10:25 AM ·

As the weather we have had this year with Heavy heart The event is going to be pushed till next year. 2020 The River levels we have had this year there is still no docks currently at New Athens, Water is still high on the Mississippi and the sandbar is still currently under water & still alot of floating logs in the Mississippi and Safety is a top priority. All Company's that have donated towards the event will remain the same. If anyone is interested in their Company joining for next year please reach out to me. All Tshirts sales will remain the same and Store will open up next year to purchase Tshirts. If you are interested in a Refund please always reach out if not your order will remain the same and your order will be sent out before the event next year. A date is not set in stone but will be set shortly. Possibly Labor day weekend have a tie up in party cove on Kaskaskia for people that will be staying local. Thank you Any thoughts please post below...Happy Boating
 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON

 

Public Auction
Kinder’s Restaurant & Bar Equip. Auction
Tractor, Walk In Freezer & Coolers, Boat Docks,
& Stainless Steel Restaurant Equipment

When: Sat. Oct.12th, 2019 @ 10:00A.M.

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

We are auctioning off all the equipment, not the building. The plan is to tear down the old building and build a brand new Kinders!
Once everything is out of the old building, after the auction, we will be able to start tearing down and hopefully get started on the build of the new one. The plan, if everything goes smoothly, is to be open for next summer.

Amanda
 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

September 6 at 3:21 PM ·
Come fill up for the weekend!!!
The automatic gas system is running again at Lake Center Marina.
$3.40 for 93 octane .

 

We’re excited to announce 40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members

 

Longshot Saloon

My River Home Marina and Resort

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux

 

The Longshot Saloon will be re-opening Thursday October 3rd for the 2019 Rat Run weekend

 

Rat Rally

Fri, Sat, Sun... Oct 4,5,6

Click here for flyer

 

Mike's La Rosa at My River Home

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Sat..Sep 21..Jonathan Baker..3-7pm

Sun.Sep 22..Soulard Island Dudes..3-7pm

 

Mike's LaRosa Bar

Music Schedule.. click here

 

 

Port Charles Harbor

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

Sat.. Sept 28...4-10pm

Port Charles Harbor Fall Party

Food served 5-7pm

Music ~ Bonfire ! Fireworks ~ Fod ~ BYOB

 

TowBoatUS St. Charles/St. Louis
August 8 at 9:14 PM ·

27/7 with 365 days a year coverage for only 85.00 per year
Can’t beat this deal! Call 636.250.2628 to enroll before the weekend!

 

River Road Watersports

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Grafton Harbor

 

WE ARE OPEN

 

Jet Ski Rentals

Boat Rental

Rafting Float Trip

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

Aug 16, 2019

 

ICE ICE BABY
Our ice is BACK! Stop for

ice on the way to the river!

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor

The Complete Marine

 

Sept 20 - Sept 22, 2019

ON THE LAND & IN THE WATER SALES EVENT

   Sales Incentives & Rebates Available

   on Pontoon Boats and Yamaha Sports Boats

   Grafton Harbor

   Click here for flyer

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

Sunday- Wednesday 9-4 and

Thursday-Saturday 9-6

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.... click here

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Woodland Marina is feeling excited.
August 2 at 10:10 AM ·
Marina Update: We are open with limited services! However, we are working off-site as we cannot occupy the office. Please feel free to email woodlandmarina1@gmail.com if you have any questions or need assistance. Woodland Marina’s main line, 636-250-3446, is being monitored. You can leave a message for rack storage at 636-250-4547, and most importantly, we are splashing boats!

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

08-23-19
Fuel dock is open, please use pump #1. Hope everyone has great weekend on the water!!

 

07-08-19

Plans for the club.....
The Clubhouse is insured with FEMA. The adjusters have been through the club and will hopefully be letting us know in the next coming weeks whether or not the building is repairable. We are on hold until that point.
The club got approximately 6 ft of water, covering all electric panels and all AC units. So clean up of building is taking longer while getting temp electric/water going.
I understand there is a lot of speculation, but there will be a club/pool at the harbor
We are doing the best we can and I will keep you informed as we hear.
Sorry, as I know this is not the season you were hoping for.

 

Reprinted from Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook.. click here


 

Facebook Event Calender.. click here

 

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  ..Closed for the season

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

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Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed
Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. Closed Due To Flooding
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Closed for the 2019 Season
Longshot Saloon................................ Opening for the Rat Run
LaRosa Cantina................................. Opening for Blessing of Fleet August 17
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Closed Due To Flooding

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