THE WEEKEND
Sat, Sun..19, 20 Boatober
2019
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Pumpkin Carving
Contest
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sun Pic
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enlarge
The
Picture of the Day... was sent to us by Capt'n Glenn
Sadowski
Hi Bill,
It was good to see you yesterday evening.
Everyone did a great job with the party.
Glenn
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Grafton Marina
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sun Pic
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enlarge
The
Pictures of the Day... were sent to us by Jan
DeSherlia of Grafton Harbor
Hi Bill!
What an amazing Fall Saturday! Thanks so much to everyone that
joined us in Grafton today! The Grafton Rendezvous, Witches on
the Water, and the First Mate Boat Show were all so much fun! If
you didn’t make it, no worries, the Rendezvous and the Boat Show
continue on through Sunday.
See you on the river!
Jan from Grafton Harbor
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The Ramjet
Report
Living
in Florida aboard the
Ginger G
Sat Pic
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enlarge
The
Picture of the Day... was sent to us by Ramjet, a
former Pool 26 boater now living in Florida aboard the Ginger G
Hi Bill,
All in All it went well
A lot of water and wind.
No debris. Anything weak probably got knocked down by Michael
last year. Only one repair completed!
Ramjet
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Hoppies Marina
Mississippi River at
Kimmswick, Mo
Sat Pic
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enlarge
The
Picture of the Day... was sent to us by Claudia
Burris who hails out of Hoppies Marina in Kimmswick, Mo
Hi Bill!
Kevin Belli, a regular contributor to Riverbills.com, helps a
Looper pull into Hoppie’s Marina.
See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
Hoppie’s Marina Correspondent
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The Ramjet
Report
Living
in Florida aboard the
Ginger G
Sat Pic
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enlarge
The
Picture of the Day... was sent to us by Ramjet, a
former Pool 26 boater now living in Florida aboard the Ginger G
Good Morning Bill,
Well it’s 5am eastern time.
The winds are picking up and the storm surge is approximately 2’
at this time. The dock walk area we are moored to is about to go
under. I am responsible for 3 boats including Ginger. They are
tied for the tidal surge well. All items are stowed well and the
hatches are locked down. They say it’s likely we will be loosing
power soon. Powder is handling it well. She acquired some new
drinking buddies at the bar last night. I will try to get some
live feeds out on Facebook at daybreak.
I will send you a follow up report with pictures tomorrow
evening. Ginger is starting to rock a bit and the gusts are
getting worse. As for us it’s Godspeed.
See all y’all on the other side!
RAMJET
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Steak Friday
Chicken Sunday
Sat.. Oct 19.. 2pm..
Scott Rayfield
Sun.. Oct 20..2pm..
3 of a Perfect Pair
Sat..Oct 26.. The Nightmare
An Alice Cooper Experience
click here for more info
Open Thursday through Sunday at 11AM
Website..
click here
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
click here
for Facebook
click here
for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
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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
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Wednesday Night
Jet Ski Ride
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Sat Pic
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The
Pictures of YesterYear's On This Day in 2018..
were sent to us by
Capt'n Mike Stanczak
Hey Bill.
Took a jet ski ride tonight was beautiful!
Nobody was out. Must be winterizing. LOL
Mike
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Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Shoes Contest
October
26th
–
Halloween
Party
Open
Tuesday
through
Sunday
11AM
to
1AM
GRAFTON OYSTER BAR
FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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.
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River News
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Added Sunday
River Des Peres
Volunteers Clean Up Over 7 Tons Of
Trash........
The 17th annual River Des Peres Trash Bash
was held Saturday, and 424 volunteers spent several hours
cleaning up 7 tons of trash from 15 clean-up locations.
Officials from the Metropolitan Sewer
District say that a lot of the trash came from littering and
illegal dumping. On Saturday, crews found a dumpster and a
porta potty floating in the creek.
Metropolitan Sewer District engineer Ronald
Biehl says that whenever it floods, there are rains and
stormwater runoff........
Click here
to read this news story from kmov.com.
With Video.
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Added Sunday
hio River Near Cincinnati, Ohio
Algal Bloom Is Growing, Posing Health
Risks........
The cloudy greenish, blueish looking algal
bloom in the Ohio River has been growing. The bloom can look
blue or green depending upon the angle it's viewed from .
According to Greg Kesterman, assistant health
commissioner with Hamilton County Public Health, there are
significant health risks associated with the algae bloom.
Kesterman notes that the Cincinnati and
Northern Kentucky drinking water sources are safe, the
Cincinnati Water Works is keeping tabs on the situation, and is
testing the drinking water supply each day........
Click here
to read this news article from wcpo.com.
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Added Sunday
Illinois Fishing News
Fall Trout Season Has
Arrived........
On Saturday, October 19th, the 2019 Illinois
Fall Trout Fishing Season opened at 57 ponds, lakes and streams
across Illinois.
The Illinois catchable trout program is
funded by the people that use the program through the sale of
Inland Trout Stamps, as well as through the Illinois Fish
Management Fund.
This year, the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources has added a new Fall Trout Fishing site, Kaufman Lake
in Champaign. Rock Springs Pond in Decatur will temporarily be
removed from the program due to a maintenance problem.........
Click here
to read this news report from khqa.com.
With Photo.
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Multiple Winners In Riverfront Chili
Cookoff........
On Saturday, Alton Main Street hosted the
Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off along the Mississippi Riverfront
at Argosy Casino. All throughout the day, the crowd sampled
chili and voted for prize winners.
This year, 18 teams participated in the
event. Judges awarded $100 prizes to winners in four
categories, Families, Organizations, Business and Restaurants.
Attendees voted for their favorite recipe,
and that team was awarded the People's Choice award, taking home
the coveted silver ladle plaque and bragging rights........
Click here
to read this news article from riverbender.com.
With Photos
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED OCTOBER 16, 2019
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following area is in the
extreme high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP
Annex: Zone 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9). All towboats
transiting between Mile 184.0 and 179.0, shall avoid carrying
barges on the hip and have a minimum of 250 horsepower for each
loaded barge. South-bound tows greater than 600 feet in length,
excluding the towboat, limit their transit to daylight hours
only and northbound tows shall have enough h.p., to maintain a
minimum speed of 3 MPH on the approach to the St. Louis Harbor
Bridges. Vessels are advised to favor the center of the channel
and proceed at their slowest safe operating speed, based upon
prevailing conditions, in order to minimize wake damage to
personal property. It is recommended that all vessels avoid
laying up on levees in this zone, asses bridge clearances in
advance and fleets be attended by a towboat at all times.
Mariners are requested to review anchoring requirements and
pre-identify layup areas in the event of a river closure or
barge breakaway. Mariners are encouraged to ensure that moored
vessels and barges are adequately secured with the anticipation
of an increase in water velocity and high water.
Recreational traffic is
discouraged within this zone. Drift and debris may
present navigation obstructions and may drag buoys off station.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following area is in the extreme high
water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 28 (Mile
185.4 – Mile 109.9).
The following
areas are in the high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers
WAP Annex:
Pool 3 (Mile
815.1 – Mile 796.9),
Pool 17 (Mile
475.1 – Mile 437.1),
Pool 18 (Mile
437.5 – Mile 410.0) and
Pool 20 (Mile
364.1 – Mile 343.2).
The following
areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers
WAP Annex:
Pool 5A
(Mile 738.0 – Mile 728.6),
Pool 15 (Mile
493.2 – Mile 482.9),
Pool 16 (Mile
482.8 – Mile 457.2),
Pool 19 (Mile
410.0 – Mile 364.2),
Pool 21 (Mile
343.1 – Mile 324.9),
Pool 22 (Mile
324.4 – Mile 301.1),
Pool 24 (Mile
301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Pool 25 (Mile
273.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Pool 26
(Mile 241.3 – Mile 205.5).
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 283.2 - BRIDGE DEMOLITION
Champ Clark Bridge; Explosive demolition
of old bridge’s main navigation channel span to occur on or
about October 18, 2019. The main channel span will be blocked up
to 24-hours, while debris recovery is completed. An alternate
span will be available for transit during this time. Mariners
may contact Massman Construction workboat via VHF-FM Channel 13
or 16 or the Project Supervisor at (816) 898-7117.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water
watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria (Mile
187.0 – Mile 145.6),
Copperas
Creek (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
Havanna (Mile
128.9 – Mile 102.0),
Beardstown
(Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
Meredosia
(Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0), Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Grafton (Mile
9.9 – Mile 0.0).
High water
and drift could be encountered in this area. Mariners are
advised to minimize wake and exercise caution. The laying up on
levees is prohibited and recreational vessel traffic is not
recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water
conditions and avoid downstreaming 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 actions to
prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while transiting.
MILE 22.0 - AID TO NAVIGATION
A nun buoy has been reported not properly marking the channel,
mid-channel, in the vicinity of Mile 22.0. Mariners are urged to
exercise caution in the area.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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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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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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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 5,305 members as of 10-17-19.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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We offer full fiberglass
repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer
rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts
department, an accessories department, as well as many other
services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest,
Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Mississippi River Near Grafton,
Illinois
Grafton Mulling Property Sale,
Including The Loading Dock........
During this week's meeting of the Grafton
City Council, the topic of selling city-owned property was
discussed as a way to refill the city's coffers following this
year's flooding.
Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin says that at the
beginning of his administration, the city was nearly $200,000 in
debt, but was only about a month from being in the black when
the flooding began.
Eberlin adds that considering the sale of
some of these extra properties may ward off future issues with
issues with losing tax-generating property. One property being
considered for sale is the lot leased by the owners of The
Loading Dock........
Click here
to read this news article from altondailynews.com.
With Photo and Audio.
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Hawg Pit BBQ Barn
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at
Grafton, IL
Weekend Line-up.....
Check out the Hawg
Pit on Facebook...
click here
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Saturday, 19 October, 2019
Con Trios Yacht Club Membership Meeting
New Location........
Click here for more information
RiverBills Place
23 Harbor Drive
Woodland Marina
Next to Little
John's Marine Service....
click here for map
Marissa will be at the party
Handing out RiverBills Goodies and helping with the 50/50
Raffle
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Road Closures Due to Flooding.......
• Illinois Road & Ferry Closures...click
here
• Missouri Road Closures...
click here
• St. Charles County Road Closures...
click here
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Mississippi River At Louisiana,
Missouri
The Old Champ Clark Bridge Has Been
Demolished........
Friday morning and afternoon, demolition
crews checked and rechecked the explosives placed on the old
Champ Clark Bridge, guaranteeing that the steel truss bridge
would drop into the Mississippi River.
Demolition crews will have 48 hours to remove
the steel trusses and debris from the river channel so that it
can be reopened to traffic.
The original Champ Clark Bridge was named for
Hames Beauchamp Clark. Construction began on it in 1927 and it
was opened to traffic in 1928........
Click here
to read this news story from fox2now.com.
With Video.
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llinois Flooding Aftermath
Illinois Appealing Flood Assistance
Decision........
On Friday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
filed an appeal on behalf of some 1.4 million Illinois residents
affected by spring flooding. He is urging the federal
government to reconsider their decision denying Individual
Assistance under the federal Stafford Act.
Individual Assistance aid was denied to
businesses and individuals after the historic flooding along the
Mississippi and Illinois Rivers earlier in the year.
Pritzker said that more than three months
after the flooding ended, individuals, businesses and local
governments are still feeling the effects........
Click here
to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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River Des Peres
Trash Bash Set For Today........
On Saturday, October 19th, from 8 am to 2 pm,
the Greta Rivers Greenway will be hosting the 17th annual River
Des Peres Trash Bash.
Organizers are still looking for volunteers
of all ages to help with cleaning litter and trash from several
locations within the River Des Peres Watershed, including Deer
Creek, Gravois Creek, River Des Peres and the Mississippi River.
The actual cleanup will run from 9 am to
noon, when participants will be invited to head to Willmore Park
for a post-cleanup celebration and a free lunch........
Click here
to read more from fox2now.com. With
Video.
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Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Q3 Sales Increase For Volvo
Group........
Volvo Group, parent company of Volvo Penta,
recently reported sales of $10.2 billion during it's third
quarter, a 7 percent increase compared to the 3rd quarter of
2018. Volvo also posted operating income of $1.13 billion and
operating margins of 11 percent.
Martin Lundstedt, president and CEO of Volvo
Group says that the company's service revenues were stable
during the third quarter as a result of good activity levels and
fleet utilization among their customers.
Lundstedt adds that demand for new vehicles
is declining and they are facing tougher market conditions. The
company did not break out Volvo Penta Marine sales or directly
refer to them in their news release........
Click here
to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com
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Pool
26 Halloween Parties
Boathouse..........................................
Sat, Oct 26
Froge's
............................................... Sat,
Nov 02
Grafton
Harbor.................................... Sat,
Oct 19.. Witches on the Water
Grafton Oyster
Bar.............................. Sat, Oct
19..Witches on the Water
Grafton Oyster
Bar.............................. Sat, Oct
26
Hawg
Pit.............................................
Sat, Oct 26
Kinders
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N/A
Longshot
Saloon................................
No Party
This Year
And ....There Will
Be Lots of Halloween Parties All Around
Grafton too
Look for updates as they become available
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Piasa Creek Near Elsah, Illinois
A Body Was Recovered From A Vehicle In The
Creek........
Friday evening, emergency responders recovered a vehicle
from Piasa Creek with at least one body inside in rural Elsah, approximately
a mile west of Illinois Route 3.
Jersey County Sheriff's Deputies and QEM Fire and
Ambulance personnel were originally called out at 3:45 pm. The Godfrey Fire
Department reports that three people were submerged in the vehicle and did
not resurface.
Jersey County Sheriff Mike Ringhausen said that initial
witness statements contradict whether the vehicle lost control and ended up
in the creek, or if any other vehicles were on the road at the time of the
incident........
Click here to read
more from thetelegraph.com. With Photo.
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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 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.
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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
Mon - Fri from 11am till 2pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
Check out the Deli's
Lunch Specials..click
here
Breakfast Specials...
click here
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Bloch Marine Service
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Location......
Hello Everyone!
We are happy to announce that Bloch Marine Service is becoming
Yacht Club Marine. As of October 1st, 2019, Bloch Marine Service
will no longer be taking new work orders, and will cease
operations by October 31st, 2019.
But to keep service seamless, Yacht Club Marine will be
performing the same quality service that you have come to expect
over the years at both the Yacht Club of St. Louis and at Harbor
Point Marina.
With that said, the winterization season is just around the
corner, and it's time to get on the schedule to have expert
winterization performed on your boat to protect it from the
ravages of winter freezing. And also, winter is the best time to
have Yacht Club Marine perform that much needed maintenance or
big project that you have been putting off.
If your winterization request is received before October 15th,
2019, you will receive a 10% discount on winterization labor.
There is also a 10% discount on labor performed during the
winter months for those big or small projects that the boat may
need.
Best regards, and we'll see you out there!
The Yacht Club Marine Crew.
Reprinted from
Bloch Marine FaceBook..
click here
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Friday Specials...
Firecracker Shrimp Appetizer,
Eight Tiger Shrimp Hand Battered and Fried golden tossed in a
Sriracha Sweet Chili Sauce topped with chives $9.99
Chipotle Turkey Burger,
Grilled Turkey Burger topped with PepperJack Cheese, Applewood
Smoked Bacon and Chipotle Mayo served with Lettuce, Tomato and
Red Onion on a Split Top Gourmet Bun with Steak Fries $10.99
12 oz Garlic Parmesan NY Strip and Shrimp,
12 oz Aged Angus NY Strip chargrilled and topped with Four
Garlic Parmesan Tiger Shrimp in a Cream Sauce served with
Vegetable Medley and Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with choice of
soup or salad $21.99
Fireball Apple-cider Martini $8
OBB Oktoberfest Pints $5
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Open 7 Days a week
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Steak Friday
Chicken Sunday
Sat.. Oct 19.. 2pm.. Scott Rayfield
Sun.. Oct 20..2pm.. 3 of a Perfect Pair
Deck closing November 1st.
Open
Thurs - Sun at 11AM
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed Due to Flooding
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Sat.. Oct 19.. Membership Meeting..
RiverBills Place
click here for flyer
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Duck Club Yacht Club
New fall hours for the Duck Club:
Fri.....kitchen 4pm-9pm and bar 4pm-1:30am
Sat...kitchen 11am-9pm and bar 11am-1:30 am
Sun...kitchen 11am-8pm and bar 11-am-9pm
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
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
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
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
click here for
more info
Sat.. Oct 19-20, 2019
Boat Show & Swap Meet
Click here for more info
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
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Fri.. Oct 18, 2019
Taste of Italy dinner sunset cruise
Call 618-786-7678 for reservations
1 hour cruises offered every Sat &
Sun thru Nov.3
Click here for more info |
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Look forward to seeing all you fellow witches this weekend!
It gets more fun every year!
Click here
and check out Grafton's
Event and Music Calendar ....
Oct 14 - Oct 27
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
click here for
more info
October
26th – Halloween Party
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...
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
Fri...Oct
18..Isaiah Christian & The Rebel Saints 7-11pm
Sat.
Oct 19.. Witches on the Water
Sat..Oct
19.. Catfish Willie..4-8pm
Sun..Oct
20.. Jake Weber and the Lonesome Drifters
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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
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON
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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
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Mike's La Rosa at My River Home
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed For The Season
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Port Charles Harbor
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
As Much As We Hate To Say It, Its Time To Schedule Your Boat
Winterization Now! Call For Current Specials & Prices!
636.250.BOAT
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!
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
WE ARE OPEN
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Happy Fall, Y’all!
Cozy up and don’t forget to stop in for salted caramel and green
apple Crown!
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
INTRODUCING...Yamaha's 2020 boats are here...Check them out at
yamahaboats.com.#2020yamahawatercraft
#RunTheWater
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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
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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!
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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
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More Things Going On This Week
click here
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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.!
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
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................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Closed |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Closed |
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FRIDAY
18 Boatober
2019
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to
enlarge
The
Picture of the Day... was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Capt'n Mark Newlin who hails out
of Portage des Sioux, Mo
Sunrise over My River Home
RiverBill says.... What a great shot Mark !
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Steak Friday
Chicken Sunday
Sat.. Oct 19.. 2pm..
Dawn Turlington
Sun.. Oct 20..2pm..
3 of a Perfect Pair
Sat..Oct 26.. The Nightmare
An Alice Cooper Experience
click here for more info
Open Thursday through Sunday at 11AM
Website..
click here
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
click here
for Facebook
click here
for
website
Grafton
Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)
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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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here
for Facebook
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for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Flood of October 2018
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Click pic to enlarge
The
Pictures of YesterYear's On This Day in 2018..
were sent to us by Capt'n Mark Warner
Hello Bill,
Some pictures I took with my drone on Monday afternoon of the
Shrine and My River Home.
Mark Warner
Portage Des Sioux
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Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Shoes Contest
October
26th
–
Halloween
Party
Open
Tuesday
through
Sunday
11AM
to
1AM
GRAFTON OYSTER BAR
FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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.
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River News
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED OCTOBER 16, 2019
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following area is in the
extreme high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP
Annex: Zone 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9). All towboats
transiting between Mile 184.0 and 179.0, shall avoid carrying
barges on the hip and have a minimum of 250 horsepower for each
loaded barge. South-bound tows greater than 600 feet in length,
excluding the towboat, limit their transit to daylight hours
only and northbound tows shall have enough h.p., to maintain a
minimum speed of 3 MPH on the approach to the St. Louis Harbor
Bridges. Vessels are advised to favor the center of the channel
and proceed at their slowest safe operating speed, based upon
prevailing conditions, in order to minimize wake damage to
personal property. It is recommended that all vessels avoid
laying up on levees in this zone, asses bridge clearances in
advance and fleets be attended by a towboat at all times.
Mariners are requested to review anchoring requirements and
pre-identify layup areas in the event of a river closure or
barge breakaway. Mariners are encouraged to ensure that moored
vessels and barges are adequately secured with the anticipation
of an increase in water velocity and high water.
Recreational traffic is
discouraged within this zone. Drift and debris may
present navigation obstructions and may drag buoys off station.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following area is in the extreme high
water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 28 (Mile
185.4 – Mile 109.9).
The following
areas are in the high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers
WAP Annex:
Pool 3 (Mile
815.1 – Mile 796.9),
Pool 17 (Mile
475.1 – Mile 437.1),
Pool 18 (Mile
437.5 – Mile 410.0) and
Pool 20 (Mile
364.1 – Mile 343.2).
The following
areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers
WAP Annex:
Pool 5A
(Mile 738.0 – Mile 728.6),
Pool 15 (Mile
493.2 – Mile 482.9),
Pool 16 (Mile
482.8 – Mile 457.2),
Pool 19 (Mile
410.0 – Mile 364.2),
Pool 21 (Mile
343.1 – Mile 324.9),
Pool 22 (Mile
324.4 – Mile 301.1),
Pool 24 (Mile
301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Pool 25 (Mile
273.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Pool 26
(Mile 241.3 – Mile 205.5).
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 283.2 - BRIDGE DEMOLITION
Champ Clark Bridge; Explosive demolition
of old bridge’s main navigation channel span to occur on or
about October 18, 2019. The main channel span will be blocked up
to 24-hours, while debris recovery is completed. An alternate
span will be available for transit during this time. Mariners
may contact Massman Construction workboat via VHF-FM Channel 13
or 16 or the Project Supervisor at (816) 898-7117.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water
watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria (Mile
187.0 – Mile 145.6),
Copperas
Creek (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
Havanna (Mile
128.9 – Mile 102.0),
Beardstown
(Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
Meredosia
(Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0), Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Grafton (Mile
9.9 – Mile 0.0).
High water
and drift could be encountered in this area. Mariners are
advised to minimize wake and exercise caution. The laying up on
levees is prohibited and recreational vessel traffic is not
recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water
conditions and avoid downstreaming 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 actions to
prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while transiting.
MILE 22.0 - AID TO NAVIGATION
A nun buoy has been reported not properly marking the channel,
mid-channel, in the vicinity of Mile 22.0. Mariners are urged to
exercise caution in the area.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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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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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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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 5,305 members as of 10-17-19.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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enlarge
We offer full fiberglass
repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer
rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts
department, an accessories department, as well as many other
services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest,
Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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File Photo
Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Grafton Sky Tour Is Almost
Completed........
The Grafton Sky Tour project is getting close
to completion, and the town's tourism bureau is getting excited
about the new attraction.
The Grafton Sky Tour will feature gondolas
and open air lifts that will ferry passengers from downtown
Grafton, up the hill to Aerie's Winery.
Amy Chartrand, spokesperson for the Great
Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau says that they are hoping that
The Grafton Sky Tour will be open in time for visitors to enjoy
the fall colors........
Click here
to read this news story from altondailynews.com.
With Photo and Audio
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File Photo
Friday, October 18, 2019
Mississippi River Louisiana, Mo
Champ Clark Demolition........
Reprinted from Champ Clark Bridge Replacement Facebook...
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Hawg Pit BBQ Barn
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at
Grafton, IL
Weekend Line-up.....
Check out the Hawg
Pit on Facebook...
click here
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Saturday, 19 October, 2019
Con Trios Yacht Club Membership Meeting
New Location........
Click here for more information
RiverBills Place
23 Harbor Drive
Woodland Marina
Next to Little
John's Marine Service....
click here for map
Marissa will be at the party
Handing out RiverBills Goodies and helping with the 50/50
Raffle
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Water is Cooling Down
Mississippi River at Winfield Dam.......
Reprinted from US Army Corps of Engineers
Temp glitch on Oct 3rd removed from this graph
click here for full size with glitch
The water temperature has cooled down quite a bit, almost 20
degrees in the last month from about 80° on September 19 to
almost 60° on October 18.
Click here for
information on hypotherma
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Road Closures Due to Flooding.......
• Illinois Road & Ferry Closures...click
here
• Missouri Road Closures...
click here
• St. Charles County Road Closures...
click here
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Upcoming Events Saturday, October 19,
2019
Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off Coming To
The Riverfront........
On Saturday, from noon to 3 pm, Alton Main
Street will be hosting the Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off along
the Mississippi riverfront in the valet parking lot of the
Argosy Casino.
The Chili Cook-Off pits local chefs, both
professional and amateur, and their recipes against one another
in similar categories. There are 18 teams registered, and
judges will award $100 prizes to winners in 4 categories.
Chili Cook-Off attendees will vote for their
favorite recipe, and the entrant chosen as the "People's Choice"
will won the coveted silver ladle plaque and the bragging
rights........
Click here
to read more from riverbender.com. With
Photos.
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Google maps
Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Riverview Park Wall Repair Will Be
Pricy........
The damaged historic decorative retaining
wall in Alton's Riverview Park will be able to be saved,
however, the cost of restoration could top $500,000.
There are less costly plans available for
steadying the shifting soil that has caused cracks in the
retaining wall at the famous Mississippi River overlook. The
damage is believed to have been caused by heavy storms in
mid-August.
On Monday, Alton Aldermen will discuss the
proposed plans, from saving the retaining wall at a cost of over
$500,000, removing the wall and grading the soil back at the
overlook and installing a guardrail or closing Riverview Drive,
or removing the wall and diverting storm water to control
erosion.........
Click here
to read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
With Photos.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Wayward Pontoon Boat Blocked Traffic On
The JB Bridge........
Thursday afternoon, traffic along the
Jefferson Barracks Bridge spanning the Mississippi River in
south St. Louis County was backed up after a pontoon boat slid
off of the back of a semi trailer onto the roadway.
A large wrecker was called in to hoist the
pontoon from the roadway........
Click here
to read this news tidbit from fox2now.com.
With Photos and Video.
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Fall Color Outlook
Fall Foliage Slow To Turn In The STL........
So far, motorists driving in the St. Louis
region are not seeing fall foliage consistent with it being mid
October. So far, the fall colors have been slow to change.
In the Metro Region, the fall colors are hit
and miss; reds and yellows are appearing in northern counties
such as St. Charles and Lincoln. Southern counties such as
Crawford and Washington are still fairly green.
At this time, the best guess as to when the
fall colors will peak is toward the end of October, and into the
early part of November........
Click here
to read this news story from fox2now.com.
With
Video.
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Fall
Colors Predictions......Missouri
Department of Conservation foresters update "Fall Color" reports
weekly from mid-September through early-November.
The peak of fall color in Missouri is usually around
mid-October. This is when maples, ashes, oaks, and hickories are at the
height of their fall display. Normally by late October, the colors are
fading and the leaves beginning to drop from the trees. Fall color is
usually finished by the middle of November.
St. Louis Region:
Fall color is rather variable across the St. Louis Region right now, with
our northern counties (St. Charles, Lincoln) becoming more consistent with
fall color in the metropolitan area, and southern counties (Crawford,
Washington) still more green than not. Up north, the northern red oaks are
finally beginning to show color and are contrasting nicely with sugar maple
and dogwoods. Dogwoods, sumacs, and sassafras are showing color throughout
the area with maples, oaks and hickories being variable depending on your
location. The cooler weather in the forecast should help to jump-start more
widespread fall color, but an early hard freeze may end things abruptly.
(Updated: 10/17/2019 - 12:00pm)
Click here
for the latest information about the "Fall Colors" forecast.
The above
partially re-printed from the Missouri Department of Conservation website
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Pool
26 Halloween Parties
Boathouse..........................................
Sat, Oct 26
Froge's
............................................... Sat,
Nov 02
Grafton
Harbor.................................... Sat,
Oct 19.. Witches on the Water
Grafton Oyster
Bar.............................. Sat, Oct
19..Witches on the Water
Grafton Oyster
Bar.............................. Sat, Oct
26
Hawg
Pit.............................................
Sat, Oct 26
Kinders
..............................................
N/A
Longshot
Saloon................................
No Party
This Year
And ....There Will
Be Lots of Halloween Parties All Around
Grafton too
Look for updates as they become available
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Upcoming Events Saturday, October 26, 2019
Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri
The Gateway Arch Is Hosting A Halloween
Event........
The Gateway Arch is planning on hosting a scary event for
the Halloween season. Frights and Heights is a family-friendly event that
will be held at the Gateway Arch Museum and Visitors Center.
History actors in costumes will be roving around the
museum while kids collect candy and decorate a small pumpkin to take home.
Frights and Heights is scheduled for Saturday, October
26th from 6:30 pm to 10 pm. There will be a haunted tram ride to the top of
the Arch, a dance party, face painting, storytelling and treats........
Click here to read
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River
History....
October 18, 1847 in River History
Boatmen’s Bank, the oldest bank west of the Mississippi River, was
established on this day in 1847.
The founder , George Knight Budd, arrived in St. Louis by the river aboard a
steamer in 1835. After seeing the thriving commerce on Mississippi
riverfront, he decided to settle in St. Louis !
In 1850 the river was the source of a disaster that spared the bank. Not a
flood ! A fire that aboard a steamer on the St. Louis riverfront started a
blaze that destroyed much of the city. The fire took more than 400 buildings
and 23 steamers, but it spared the Boatmen's building ! It was left standing
in the middle of the ashes of the structures around it.
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Atlantic Ocean At Hatteras, North Carolina
Wooden Shipwreck Revealed By Recent Nor'Easter........
A storm recently uncovered the wreckage from a wooden
ship that had been buried on a beach located along North Carolina's Outer
Banks. The sand has since washed back in, reburying the wreck.
Charlie Hornfeck, owner of the The Wreck Tiki Bar & Food,
says that he spotted the wreck on Saturday while walking his dog. He was
checking out the erosion and storm damage near his bar when he made the
discovery.
According to his wife Leslie, Charlie is fascinated by
shipwrecks, as well as the Outer Banks' reputation as The Graveyard of the
Atlantic. The National Parks Service believes that over 1,000 ships are
believed to have been lost around Cape Hatteras.........
Click here to read
this news report from kmov.com. With Photo.
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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 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.
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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
Mon - Fri from 11am till 2pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
Check out the Deli's
Lunch Specials..click
here
Breakfast Specials...
click here
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Bloch Marine Service
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Location......
Hello Everyone!
We are happy to announce that Bloch Marine Service is becoming
Yacht Club Marine. As of October 1st, 2019, Bloch Marine Service
will no longer be taking new work orders, and will cease
operations by October 31st, 2019.
But to keep service seamless, Yacht Club Marine will be
performing the same quality service that you have come to expect
over the years at both the Yacht Club of St. Louis and at Harbor
Point Marina.
With that said, the winterization season is just around the
corner, and it's time to get on the schedule to have expert
winterization performed on your boat to protect it from the
ravages of winter freezing. And also, winter is the best time to
have Yacht Club Marine perform that much needed maintenance or
big project that you have been putting off.
If your winterization request is received before October 15th,
2019, you will receive a 10% discount on winterization labor.
There is also a 10% discount on labor performed during the
winter months for those big or small projects that the boat may
need.
Best regards, and we'll see you out there!
The Yacht Club Marine Crew.
Reprinted from
Bloch Marine FaceBook..
click here
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Friday Specials...
Firecracker Shrimp Appetizer,
Eight Tiger Shrimp Hand Battered and Fried golden tossed in a
Sriracha Sweet Chili Sauce topped with chives $9.99
Chipotle Turkey Burger,
Grilled Turkey Burger topped with PepperJack Cheese, Applewood
Smoked Bacon and Chipotle Mayo served with Lettuce, Tomato and
Red Onion on a Split Top Gourmet Bun with Steak Fries $10.99
12 oz Garlic Parmesan NY Strip and Shrimp,
12 oz Aged Angus NY Strip chargrilled and topped with Four
Garlic Parmesan Tiger Shrimp in a Cream Sauce served with
Vegetable Medley and Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with choice of
soup or salad $21.99
Fireball Apple-cider Martini $8
OBB Oktoberfest Pints $5
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Open 7 Days a week
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Steak Friday
Chicken Sunday
Sat.. Oct 19.. 2pm.. Dawn Turlington
Sun.. Oct 20..2pm.. 3 of a Perfect Pair
Deck closing November 1st.
Open
Thurs - Sun at 11AM
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed Due to Flooding
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Sat.. Oct 19.. Membership Meeting..
RiverBills Place
click here for flyer
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Duck Club Yacht Club
New fall hours for the Duck Club:
Fri.....kitchen 4pm-9pm and bar 4pm-1:30am
Sat...kitchen 11am-9pm and bar 11am-1:30 am
Sun...kitchen 11am-8pm and bar 11-am-9pm
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
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
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
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
click here for
more info
Sat.. Oct 19-20, 2019
Boat Show & Swap Meet
Click here for more info
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 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Fri.. Oct 18, 2019
Taste of Italy dinner sunset cruise
Call 618-786-7678 for reservations
1 hour cruises offered every Sat &
Sun thru Nov.3
Click here for more info |
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Look forward to seeing all you fellow witches this weekend!
It gets more fun every year!
Click here
and check out Grafton's
Event and Music Calendar ....
Oct 14 - Oct 27
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
click here for
more info
October
26th – Halloween Party
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 |
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
Fri...Oct
18..Isaiah Christian & The Rebel Saints 7-11pm
Sat.
Oct 19.. Witches on the Water
Sat..Oct
19.. Catfish Willie..4-8pm
Sun..Oct
20.. Jake Weber and the Lonesome Drifters
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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
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON
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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
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Mike's La Rosa at My River Home
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed For The Season
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Port Charles Harbor
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
As Much As We Hate To Say It, Its Time To Schedule Your Boat
Winterization Now! Call For Current Specials & Prices!
636.250.BOAT
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!
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
WE ARE OPEN
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Happy Fall, Y’all!
Cozy up and don’t forget to stop in for salted caramel and green
apple Crown!
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
INTRODUCING...Yamaha's 2020 boats are here...Check them out at
yamahaboats.com.#2020yamahawatercraft
#RunTheWater
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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
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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!
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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
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More Things Going On This Week
click here
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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.!
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
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................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Closed |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Closed |
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THURSDAY
17 Boatober
2019
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to
enlarge
The
Picture of the Day.....
River Friends
Always There For You
!
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Steak Friday
Chicken Sunday
Sat.. Oct 19.. 2pm..
Dawn Turlington
Sun.. Oct 20..2pm..
3 of a Perfect Pair
Sat..Oct 26.. The Nightmare
An Alice Cooper Experience
click here for more info
Open Thursday through Sunday at 11AM
Website..
click here
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
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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
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Desperados / HPYC Flood
Stage
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in 2017..
were sent to us by Capt'n Shaun Medley
Hey All,
Here are a few pictures of Harbour Point Yacht Club and M/Y
Desperados in West Alton, MO.
Photos Courtesy,
Capt Shaun Medley.
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on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
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FOR SALE
50' Steel Hull Cruiser
$15,000 or Make Offer
Click here for more info
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for website
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for Facebook
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Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Shoes Contest
October
26th
–
Halloween
Party
Open
Tuesday
through
Sunday
11AM
to
1AM
GRAFTON OYSTER BAR
FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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.
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River News
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED OCTOBER 16, 2019
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following area is in the
extreme high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP
Annex: Zone 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9). All towboats
transiting between Mile 184.0 and 179.0, shall avoid carrying
barges on the hip and have a minimum of 250 horsepower for each
loaded barge. South-bound tows greater than 600 feet in length,
excluding the towboat, limit their transit to daylight hours
only and northbound tows shall have enough h.p., to maintain a
minimum speed of 3 MPH on the approach to the St. Louis Harbor
Bridges. Vessels are advised to favor the center of the channel
and proceed at their slowest safe operating speed, based upon
prevailing conditions, in order to minimize wake damage to
personal property. It is recommended that all vessels avoid
laying up on levees in this zone, asses bridge clearances in
advance and fleets be attended by a towboat at all times.
Mariners are requested to review anchoring requirements and
pre-identify layup areas in the event of a river closure or
barge breakaway. Mariners are encouraged to ensure that moored
vessels and barges are adequately secured with the anticipation
of an increase in water velocity and high water.
Recreational traffic is
discouraged within this zone. Drift and debris may
present navigation obstructions and may drag buoys off station.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following area is in the extreme high
water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 28 (Mile
185.4 – Mile 109.9).
The following
areas are in the high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers
WAP Annex:
Pool 3 (Mile
815.1 – Mile 796.9),
Pool 17 (Mile
475.1 – Mile 437.1),
Pool 18 (Mile
437.5 – Mile 410.0) and
Pool 20 (Mile
364.1 – Mile 343.2).
The following
areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers
WAP Annex:
Pool 5A
(Mile 738.0 – Mile 728.6),
Pool 15 (Mile
493.2 – Mile 482.9),
Pool 16 (Mile
482.8 – Mile 457.2),
Pool 19 (Mile
410.0 – Mile 364.2),
Pool 21 (Mile
343.1 – Mile 324.9),
Pool 22 (Mile
324.4 – Mile 301.1),
Pool 24 (Mile
301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Pool 25 (Mile
273.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Pool 26
(Mile 241.3 – Mile 205.5).
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 283.2 - BRIDGE DEMOLITION
Champ Clark Bridge; Explosive demolition
of old bridge’s main navigation channel span to occur on or
about October 18, 2019. The main channel span will be blocked up
to 24-hours, while debris recovery is completed. An alternate
span will be available for transit during this time. Mariners
may contact Massman Construction workboat via VHF-FM Channel 13
or 16 or the Project Supervisor at (816) 898-7117.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water
watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria (Mile
187.0 – Mile 145.6),
Copperas
Creek (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
Havanna (Mile
128.9 – Mile 102.0),
Beardstown
(Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
Meredosia
(Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0), Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Grafton (Mile
9.9 – Mile 0.0).
High water
and drift could be encountered in this area. Mariners are
advised to minimize wake and exercise caution. The laying up on
levees is prohibited and recreational vessel traffic is not
recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water
conditions and avoid downstreaming 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 actions to
prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while transiting.
MILE 22.0 - AID TO NAVIGATION
A nun buoy has been reported not properly marking the channel,
mid-channel, in the vicinity of Mile 22.0. Mariners are urged to
exercise caution in the area.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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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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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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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 5,305 members as of 10-17-19.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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enlarge
We offer full fiberglass
repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer
rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts
department, an accessories department, as well as many other
services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest,
Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Mississippi River At West Alton,
Missouri
$4 Million Plan Revealed For
Rebuilding, Raising U.S. 67........
On Tuesday, the Audubon Center at Riverlands
hosted a public meeting, where they revealed plans for elevating
the southbound U.S. 67 lanes from the Clark Bridge to the
Consolidated North County Levee.
The southbound lanes of U.S. 67 will be
raised to the same elevation as the northbound lanes. The
construction project will include J-turns instead of traditional
intersections in order to foster safer traffic flow.
The project is estimated to cost around $3.9
million, and construction is planned to begin in 2021. The
project is expected to be completed by the end of 2022........
Click here
to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.
With Photos.
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Thursday, Oct 17, 2019
Grafton, IL at Confluence of Illinois and Mississippi Rivers
Hawg Pit Hosting Four Days Of
Events........
The Hawg Pit
(RB File Photo)
On Thursday, October 17th, The Grafton
Chamber of Commerce will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony
and Business After Hours from 6 to 8 pm at the Hawg Pit along
Grafton's riverfront. A cash bar is planned, and snacks will be
provided.
The Hawg Pit is planning on hosting three
days of concerts later in the week, including Isaiah Christian &
the Rebel Saints on Friday, the Catfish Willie Band on Saturday
and Jake Weber & The Lonesome Drifters is scheduled for 1 pm
Sunday........
Click here
to read this news tidbit from thetelegraph.com.
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Hawg Pit BBQ Barn
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at
Grafton, IL
Weekend Line-up.....
Check out the Hawg
Pit on Facebook...
click here
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Saturday, 19 October, 2019
Con Trios Yacht Club Membership Meeting
New Location........
Click here for more information
RiverBills Place
23 Harbor Drive
Woodland Marina
Next to Little
John's Marine Service....
click here for map
Marissa will be at the party
Handing out RiverBills Goodies and helping with the 50/50
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Road Closures Due to Flooding.......
• Illinois Road & Ferry Closures...click
here
• Missouri Road Closures...
click here
• St. Charles County Road Closures...
click here
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Illinois Flooding Aftermath
Students Pen Letters To Legislators For
Levee Assistance........
Students from Cobden Junior High School in
Cobden, Illinois have joined up with students from Shawnee High
School to try to bring help with flooding assistance in Southern
Illinois.
The Cobden students are writing letters to
officials seeking assistance with any flood preventative
measures or levee maintenance in Alexander, Union and Jackson
Counties.
According to Cobden 7th grade student Andrew
Sargent, their intention is to help out their neighbors with
their flooding aftermath........
Click here
to read this news story from kfvs12.com.
With Video.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Mississippi River Management
The Lower Missouri River Will Remain
High Through December........
Officials are saying that the Lower Missouri
River will remain high into December due to the huge amount of
water being released from the upstream reservoirs into the
river.
Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
said that the amount of water being released by the Gavins Point
Dam will be flowing around 80,000 cubic feet of water per
second. The releases are expected to continue into
mid-December.
While officials are not expecting any
significant new flooding, there are many damaged levees that are
allowing floodwaters to flow into rural areas........
Click here
to read this news tidbit from omaha.com.
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Ohio River Near Louisville, Kentucky
Former NASCAR Team Owner Found Dead In
The River........
At around 6:20 Tuesday evening Fire, Police and emergency
responders recovered the body of a former NASCAR team owner, 68
year old Lonnie Troxell, from the Ohio River near the Captain's
Quarters restaurant and marina at Louisville, Kentucky.
The cause of Troxell's death has not been released, pending the
completion of an autopsy.......
Click here to read this news story from courier-journal.com.
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Pool
26 Halloween Parties
Boathouse..........................................
Sat, Oct 26
Froge's
............................................... Sat,
Nov 02
Grafton
Harbor.................................... Sat,
Oct 19.. Witches on the Water
Grafton Oyster
Bar.............................. Sat, Oct
19..Witches on the Water
Grafton Oyster
Bar.............................. Sat, Oct
26
Hawg
Pit.............................................
Sat, Oct 26
Kinders
..............................................
N/A
Longshot
Saloon................................
No Party
This Year
And ....There Will
Be Lots of Halloween Parties All Around
Grafton too
Look for updates as they become available
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Upcoming Events Saturday, October 26, 2019
Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri
The Gateway Arch Is Hosting A Halloween
Event........
The Gateway Arch is planning on hosting a scary event for
the Halloween season. Frights and Heights is a family-friendly event that
will be held at the Gateway Arch Museum and Visitors Center.
History actors in costumes will be roving around the
museum while kids collect candy and decorate a small pumpkin to take home.
Frights and Heights is scheduled for Saturday, October
26th from 6:30 pm to 10 pm. There will be a haunted tram ride to the top of
the Arch, a dance party, face painting, storytelling and treats........
Click here to read
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River
History....
October 17, 2013 in River History
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers started the task of reopening all public
facilities and recreation areas that were closed due to the government
shutdown.
This included the National Great Rivers Museum at the Melvin Price Lock and
Dam and recreational facilities at area Corps of Engineers lakes. The Lock
and Dams on the Mississippi River remained open.
The United States federal government entered a shutdown on October 1, 2013
and curtailed most routine operations after Congress failed to enact
legislation appropriating funds for fiscal year 2014. The shut down ended on
October 16, 2013 after House and Senate voted to reopen the government.
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Boat Sales
Powerboat Registrations Fall During August........
The National Marine Manufacturers Association recently
released their latest Powerboat Registrations Report which reveals that
powerboat sales had fallen 0.9 percent on a rolling 12 month, year over year
basis, and down 2 percent on a rolling three month year over year basis
through August.
The report states that the total number of new units sold
to date in 2019 rose to 274,200 units. The NMMA is expecting that they are
expecting to be on par, or slightly lower than the 2018 numbers.
Vicky Yu, director of NMMA business intelligence says
that even with the market slowing, small to mid-sized aluminum hulled
powerboats sales, wake-sports and personal watercraft segments are doing
well........
Click here to read
this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With Photo.
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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.
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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
Mon - Fri from 11am till 2pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
Check out the Deli's
Lunch Specials..click
here
Breakfast Specials...
click here
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Bloch Marine Service
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Location......
Hello Everyone!
We are happy to announce that Bloch Marine Service is becoming
Yacht Club Marine. As of October 1st, 2019, Bloch Marine Service
will no longer be taking new work orders, and will cease
operations by October 31st, 2019.
But to keep service seamless, Yacht Club Marine will be
performing the same quality service that you have come to expect
over the years at both the Yacht Club of St. Louis and at Harbor
Point Marina.
With that said, the winterization season is just around the
corner, and it's time to get on the schedule to have expert
winterization performed on your boat to protect it from the
ravages of winter freezing. And also, winter is the best time to
have Yacht Club Marine perform that much needed maintenance or
big project that you have been putting off.
If your winterization request is received before October 15th,
2019, you will receive a 10% discount on winterization labor.
There is also a 10% discount on labor performed during the
winter months for those big or small projects that the boat may
need.
Best regards, and we'll see you out there!
The Yacht Club Marine Crew.
Reprinted from
Bloch Marine FaceBook..
click here
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Open 7 Days a week
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Steak Friday
Chicken Sunday
Sat.. Oct 19.. 2pm.. Dawn Turlington
Sun.. Oct 20..2pm.. 3 of a Perfect Pair
Deck closing November 1st.
Open
Thurs - Sun at 11AM
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed Due to Flooding
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Sat.. Oct 19.. Membership Meeting..
RiverBills Place
click here for flyer
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Duck Club Yacht Club
New fall hours for the Duck Club:
Fri.....kitchen 4pm-9pm and bar 4pm-1:30am
Sat...kitchen 11am-9pm and bar 11am-1:30 am
Sun...kitchen 11am-8pm and bar 11-am-9pm
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
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
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
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
click here for
more info
Sat.. Oct 19-20, 2019
Boat Show & Swap Meet
Click here for more info
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 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Fri.. Oct 18, 2019
Taste of Italy dinner sunset cruise
Call 618-786-7678 for reservations
1 hour cruises offered every Sat &
Sun thru Nov.3
Click here for more info |
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Look forward to seeing all you fellow witches this weekend!
It gets more fun every year!
Click here
and check out Grafton's
Event and Music Calendar ....
Oct 14 - Oct 27
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
click here for
more info
October
26th – Halloween Party
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 |
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
Fri...Oct
18..Isaiah Christian & The Rebel Saints 7-11pm
Sat.
Oct 19.. Witches on the Water
Sat..Oct
19.. Catfish Willie..4-8pm
Sun..Oct
20.. Jake Weber and the Lonesome Drifters
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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
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON
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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
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Mike's La Rosa at My River Home
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed For The Season
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Port Charles Harbor
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
As Much As We Hate To Say It, Its Time To Schedule Your Boat
Winterization Now! Call For Current Specials & Prices!
636.250.BOAT
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!
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
WE ARE OPEN
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Happy Fall, Y’all!
Cozy up and don’t forget to stop in for salted caramel and green
apple Crown!
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
INTRODUCING...Yamaha's 2020 boats are here...Check them out at
yamahaboats.com.#2020yamahawatercraft
#RunTheWater
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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
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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!
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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
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More Things Going On This Week
click here
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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.!
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
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................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Closed |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Closed |
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WEDNESDAY
16 Boatober
2019
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Mark Twain Riverboat
Pool 22 of the
Mississippi River at Hannibal, Mo
click pic to
enlarge
The
Picture of the Day..... was taken by Craig Schulte
The Mark Twain
Riverboat...
The Mark Twain has
been a unique feature on the Hannibal riverfront for more than
30 years. As a family-owned business since 1997, we strive to
offer you a unique riverboat experience on the Mighty
Mississippi, whether you’re a Hannibal resident or visitor.
Choose between our two daily cruise offerings: our Sightseeing
Cruise and our evening Dinner Cruise. Whether you are looking to
spend the day on the river taking in the sights or dining on the
river at sunset, Mark Twain Riverboat has something for
everyone.
Mark Twain Riverboat
Built in 1964 at Dubuque Boiler and Boatworks
120 feet long, 33 feet wide, 6-foot draft
350 passenger capacity
Inspected annually by the USCG
Wheelchair accessible w/limitations (not 100% wheelchair access)
Reprinted from the
Mark Twain Riverboat website.
Click here and check it out
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Riviera Maya
Cancun, Mexico
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was sent to us by Capt'n John Love
Hi Bill,
We opened up our
umbrella at the beach in Riviera Maya, Cancun and look what
we found, a River Bills sticker.
No sure how it
got there!
John and Angela
Love,
Duck Club
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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Steak Friday
Chicken Sunday
Sat.. Oct 19.. 2pm..
Dawn Turlington
Sun.. Oct 20..2pm..
3 of a Perfect Pair
Sat..Oct 26.. The Nightmare
An Alice Cooper Experience
click here for more info
Open Thursday through Sunday at 11AM
Website..
click here
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
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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
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
You Never Know What You Will See
On The River
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in 2017..
was posted in RiverBills
Boater's Group by Tim Davidson !
Got
it lit up again
.
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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More Boats
on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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FOR SALE
50' Steel Hull Cruiser
$15,000 or Make Offer
Click here for more info
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Click here
for website
Click here
for Facebook
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Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
October
26th
–
Halloween
Party
Open
Tuesday
through
Sunday
11AM
to
1AM
GRAFTON OYSTER BAR
FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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.
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River News
!
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED OCTOBER 16, 2019
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following area is in the
extreme high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP
Annex: Zone 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9). All towboats
transiting between Mile 184.0 and 179.0, shall avoid carrying
barges on the hip and have a minimum of 250 horsepower for each
loaded barge. South-bound tows greater than 600 feet in length,
excluding the towboat, limit their transit to daylight hours
only and northbound tows shall have enough h.p., to maintain a
minimum speed of 3 MPH on the approach to the St. Louis Harbor
Bridges. Vessels are advised to favor the center of the channel
and proceed at their slowest safe operating speed, based upon
prevailing conditions, in order to minimize wake damage to
personal property. It is recommended that all vessels avoid
laying up on levees in this zone, asses bridge clearances in
advance and fleets be attended by a towboat at all times.
Mariners are requested to review anchoring requirements and
pre-identify layup areas in the event of a river closure or
barge breakaway. Mariners are encouraged to ensure that moored
vessels and barges are adequately secured with the anticipation
of an increase in water velocity and high water.
Recreational traffic is
discouraged within this zone. Drift and debris may
present navigation obstructions and may drag buoys off station.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following area is in the extreme high
water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 28 (Mile
185.4 – Mile 109.9).
The following
areas are in the high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers
WAP Annex:
Pool 3 (Mile
815.1 – Mile 796.9),
Pool 17 (Mile
475.1 – Mile 437.1),
Pool 18 (Mile
437.5 – Mile 410.0) and
Pool 20 (Mile
364.1 – Mile 343.2).
The following
areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers
WAP Annex:
Pool 5A
(Mile 738.0 – Mile 728.6),
Pool 15 (Mile
493.2 – Mile 482.9),
Pool 16 (Mile
482.8 – Mile 457.2),
Pool 19 (Mile
410.0 – Mile 364.2),
Pool 21 (Mile
343.1 – Mile 324.9),
Pool 22 (Mile
324.4 – Mile 301.1),
Pool 24 (Mile
301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Pool 25 (Mile
273.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Pool 26
(Mile 241.3 – Mile 205.5).
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 283.2 - BRIDGE DEMOLITION
Champ Clark Bridge; Explosive demolition
of old bridge’s main navigation channel span to occur on or
about October 18, 2019. The main channel span will be blocked up
to 24-hours, while debris recovery is completed. An alternate
span will be available for transit during this time. Mariners
may contact Massman Construction workboat via VHF-FM Channel 13
or 16 or the Project Supervisor at (816) 898-7117.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the high water
watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria (Mile
187.0 – Mile 145.6),
Copperas
Creek (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
Havanna (Mile
128.9 – Mile 102.0),
Beardstown
(Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
Meredosia
(Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0), Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Grafton (Mile
9.9 – Mile 0.0).
High water
and drift could be encountered in this area. Mariners are
advised to minimize wake and exercise caution. The laying up on
levees is prohibited and recreational vessel traffic is not
recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water
conditions and avoid downstreaming 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 actions to
prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while transiting.
MILE 22.0 - AID TO NAVIGATION
A nun buoy has been reported not properly marking the channel,
mid-channel, in the vicinity of Mile 22.0. Mariners are urged to
exercise caution in the area.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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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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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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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 5,299 members as of 10-16-19.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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click pic to
enlarge
We offer full fiberglass
repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer
rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts
department, an accessories department, as well as many other
services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest,
Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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llinois Waterways
The IDNR Is Taking Clean Vessel Grant
Applications........
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources
has announced that they are accepting grant applications through
the federal Clean Vessel Act Grant program.
Operators of private marinas, boat yards,
yacht clubs and local governments will be able to apply for
grants that would be used for constructing or upgrading marine
sewage disposal systems and renovating pumpout stations for
recreational boaters.
The IDNR will forward applications to the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for consideration. If approved,
applicants will be reimbursed for up to 75 percent of the
allowable expenses. Applications must be submitted by November
4th.........
Click here
to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.
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Hawg Pit BBQ Barn
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at
Grafton, IL
Weekend Line-up.....
Check out the Hawg
Pit on Facebook...
click here
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Upcoming Event... Saturday, 19 October, 2019
Con Trios Yacht Club Membership Meeting
New Location........
Click here for more information
RiverBills Place
23 Harbor Drive
Woodland Marina
Next to Little
John's Marine Service....
click here for map
Marissa will be at the party
Handing out RiverBills Goodies and helping with the 50/50
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Road Closures Due to Flooding.......
• Illinois Road & Ferry Closures...click
here
• Missouri Road Closures...
click here
• St. Charles County Road Closures...
click here
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Mississippi River Near West Alton,
Missouri
Open House Meeting Held To Discuss
Raising Southbound U.S. 67 Lanes........
Tuesday evening, an open house style meeting
was held to discuss plans for raising the lower lanes of U.S. 67
in West Alton, Missouri, which are usually affected by minor to
moderate flooding.
The Missouri Department of Transportation is
working to get the project closer to groundbreaking. The plans
for raising the southbound lanes of U.S. 67 were endorsed by the
East-West Gateway Council of Governments.
According to Shaunda White, spokesperson for
MoDOT, the plans are to raise the roadway to approximately the
same height as the upper lanes, from the Clark Bridge nearly to
Highway 94. Work is expected to begin in late 2021........
Click here
to read this news story from altondailnews.com.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Fall Colors In The Riverbend
Leaves Starting To Turn In The
Riverbend........
While fall is in the air, enjoying the
colorful foliage Around the Riverbend is a favored pastime for
locals as well as visitors to the region.
A late fall color season is expected again
this year, as the leaves are just now starting to change.
During a typical year, the peak of of the fall color season is
late October into November.
Even though the Great River Road is the
probably the most popular drive for checking out the fall
foliage, Stephanie Tate, spokesperson for the Great Rivers and
Routes Tourism Bureau says that there are plenty of other routes
to choose from........
Click here
to read this news article from altondailynews.com.
With Photo and Audio.
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Lower Illinois River Valley
Proposal Seeks To Tap Illinois River's
Potential........
A new proposal is looking to tap into the
potential of the under-utilized Illinois River. The Lower
Illinois River-Rural Property Initiative believes their link to
the river can encourage development in the counties along the
Lower Illinois River Valley.
Pike-Scott Farm Bureau Executive Director
Blake Roderick says that there are several common threads of
counties along the river. The greatest is agriculture, however,
river transportation, recreation, tourism and hunting are the
common threads they wish to focus on.
Organizers say that they want to complement
what existing development efforts in the region are doing.
Griggsville farmer Phil Bradshaw says that the next steps for
the initiative is to evaluate economic development efforts in
the region, as well as plans for the river and activity on the
river........
Click here
to read this news report from whig.com.
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Pool
26 Halloween Parties
Boathouse..........................................
Sat, Oct 26
Froge's
............................................... Sat,
Nov 02
Grafton
Harbor.................................... Sat,
Oct 19.. Witches on the Water
Grafton Oyster
Bar.............................. Sat, Oct
19..Witches on the Water
Grafton Oyster
Bar.............................. Sat, Oct
26
Hawg
Pit.............................................
Sat, Oct 26
Kinders
..............................................
N/A
Longshot
Saloon................................
No Party
This Year
And ....There Will
Be Lots of Halloween Parties All Around
Grafton too
Look for updates as they become available
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Upper Mississippi River Valley
Corps Recognition May Increase Illinois, Iowa
Business Along The River........
On Friday, Denise Bulat, the Executive Director of the
Bi-State Regional Commission, sent a letter of intent to the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers announcing their plans for making the majority of the Iowa and
Illinois' shared section of the Mississippi River a federally recognized
port statistical area.
If the region becomes a federally recognized port
statistical area, the Mississippi River Ports of Eastern Iowa and Western
Illinois Port Statistical Area will cover 221 miles along the river, between
Keokuk to Dubuque.
The area will include 70 barge terminals in Illinois and
Iowa. Iowa ships approximately 4.5 million tons of goods along the river
each year. Around 1.25 million tons of goods are shipped into the state.
This amount of activity would rank the region as one of the 20 busiest
inland ports in the nation........
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Riverboat
History....
16 October
1940 in Riverboat History
The Delta Queen was chartered by the U.S. Navy on 16 Oct, 1940 and served as
a floating barracks, a training facility, and troop transport in San
Francisco bay until 1946.
She ferried (up to 3,200 men at once) wounded Pearl Harbor victims ashore
from large ships. For which she was awarded two medals American Campaign
Medal and World War II Victory Medal.
Source:
DeltaQueenHotel.net
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Missouri Department of Conservation
Rogersville teen shoots record-breaking gizzard
shad........
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirms
Jacob Morgan of Rogersville now holds a state record title after shooting a
gizzard shad on the Bull Creek arm of Lake Taneycomo. Morgan was bowfishing
when he shot the 2-pound, 13-ounce fish June 6. The previous record was a
2-pound, 10-ounce fish caught March 20 on Bigelow Creek in St. Charles
County.
Though Morgan shot the shad over the summer, he kept it in his freezer until
just recently.
“When I shot it, I just thought, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s a huge shad!’,” said
Morgan. “My friends and I have always gone through Bull Creek and see
massive shad. I did know it was a state record because we weighed it with
one of our own scales. But honestly, I kind of forgot about it in the
freezer until we had it weighed on a certified scale.”
The shad was weighed on a certified MDC scale in Taney County on Oct. 4.
“Many people may not realize a fish doesn’t have to be alive when we certify
it for a state record,” explained MDC Fisheries Programs Specialist Andrew
Branson. “If the fish has been frozen, such as in this case, we require the
fish is thawed for an accurate weight.”
Click here to continue
reading on MDC website
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Hop
On A Plane For A Mini-Vacation........
News
Release From BoatUS
Sailing Convention for Women
Combines Learning, Camaraderie and Fun
Slated for Feb. 1, 2020 in
Southern California
CORONA
DEL MAR, Oct. 15, 2019 – Where do women sailors go to learn? The
answer is a place where they can enjoy the camaraderie of other
women sailors, learn from top instructors both on the water and
in the classroom, and have plenty of fun. For 30 years that
place has been the Sailing Convention for Women presented by
Gail Hine, to be held next on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the
Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Corona del Mar, California.
“The Convention gives women an opportunity to meet other women
sailors, discuss options for more cruising and day sailing, find
out about existing women’s sailing organizations in their area
as well as instructional programs available,” said Hine, the
Convention’s Creator/Director. “We have something meaningful for
everyone. One of our previous attendees enjoyed the program so
much that said it was the best day of her life. We really try to
make it that kind of experience for everyone.”
Sponsored by BoatUS and a host of other local businesses and
marine-related companies, the daylong, ladies-only series of
shore-and-boat-based workshops offer beginners to experts a
welcoming environment to learn more about all topics sailing.
Attendees select a combination of workshops
in areas that best fits their interest and ability. Course
instructors are top women sailors, many of whom are U.S. Coast
Guard Licensed Captains. Workshops include: Welcome Aboard for
Beginners, Diesels, Going Up the Mast, Docking, Suddenly
Singlehanded, Weather, Sail Trim, Basic Navigation, Electronic
Navigation, Electrical Systems, DIY Canvas Projects, How to
Heave a Line, Nighttime Navigation, Winch Workshop, Spinnaker
Rigging, Offshore Cruising, How to Avoid Mistakes, the Art of
Motorsailing, and Introduction to Sailing.
Capping the event, the dinner’s featured
speaker will be Haley Lhamon, a member of the 2018 eight-member
team of women who won the 2018 R2AK (Race to Alaska). Known as
one of the most challenging on water races in America that takes
place over 750-miles of cold, treacherous waters up the famed
Inside Passage, R2AK participants may not use a motor and are
literally on their own – no support along the way is permitted.
From Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska, Lhamon’s
“Sail Like a Girl” team planned well, practiced, and had plenty
of moral support from families and friends to win with the first
all-women team and first monohull, a Melges 32. Lhamon grew up
in Texas in a big family and learned to sail at a young age,
becoming a winning competitive youth sailor and later cruising
distant waters in Europe, South America and New Zealand. A
Stanford University graduate, Lhamon now resides in Washington
State where she has been a strong promoter of youth sailing.
The early bird convention registration fee is
$219, which increases $235 after Dec. 31. The fee includes
workshops, breakfast, lunch, dinner, souvenirs and handouts.
Prepaid-registrations are required as space is limited to
approximately 240 attendees. To obtain a reservation form, email
gail@sailingconventionforwomen or call 951-677-8121. Bookings
can be made online on/after December 10, 2019 at
SailingConventionforWomen.com.
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
here
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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.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
31 October 2019
3rd Chute is still hiring Cooks good atmosphere great pay
need people that will show up every day...wow is there
anybody out there???
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
Mon - Fri from 11am till 2pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
Check out the Deli's
Lunch Specials..click
here
Breakfast Specials...
click here
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Bloch Marine Service
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Location......
Hello Everyone!
We are happy to announce that Bloch Marine Service is becoming
Yacht Club Marine. As of October 1st, 2019, Bloch Marine Service
will no longer be taking new work orders, and will cease
operations by October 31st, 2019.
But to keep service seamless, Yacht Club Marine will be
performing the same quality service that you have come to expect
over the years at both the Yacht Club of St. Louis and at Harbor
Point Marina.
With that said, the winterization season is just around the
corner, and it's time to get on the schedule to have expert
winterization performed on your boat to protect it from the
ravages of winter freezing. And also, winter is the best time to
have Yacht Club Marine perform that much needed maintenance or
big project that you have been putting off.
If your winterization request is received before October 15th,
2019, you will receive a 10% discount on winterization labor.
There is also a 10% discount on labor performed during the
winter months for those big or small projects that the boat may
need.
Best regards, and we'll see you out there!
The Yacht Club Marine Crew.
Reprinted from
Bloch Marine FaceBook..
click here
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Open 7 Days a week
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Sun.. Oct 20..2pm.. 3 of a Perfect Pair
All Card games on when our team plays.
Last
few weeks on Deck... Deck closing November 1st.
Open
Thurs - Sun at 11AM
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed Due to Flooding
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Sat.. Oct 19.. Membership Drive..
Huebner Haven
click here for flyer
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Duck Club Yacht Club
New fall hours for the Duck Club:
Fri.....kitchen 4pm-9pm and bar 4pm-1:30am
Sat...kitchen 11am-9pm and bar 11am-1:30 am
Sun...kitchen 11am-8pm and bar 11-am-9pm
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
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
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
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
click here for
more info
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 |
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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 |
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Look forward to seeing all you fellow witches this weekend!
It gets more fun every year!
Click here
and check out Grafton's
Event and Music Calendar ....
Oct 14 - Oct 27
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
click here for
more info
October
26th – Halloween Party
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 |
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
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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
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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
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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
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Mike's La Rosa at My River Home
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed For The Season
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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!
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
WE ARE OPEN
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Happy Fall, Y’all!
Cozy up and don’t forget to stop in for salted caramel and green
apple Crown!
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
INTRODUCING...Yamaha's 2020 boats are here...Check them out at
yamahaboats.com.#2020yamahawatercraft
#RunTheWater
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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
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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!
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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
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More Things Going On This Week
click here
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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.!
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
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................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Closed |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Closed |
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TUESDAY
15 Boatober
2019
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Annual Fast Eddie's
Run
by Boat
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to
enlarge
The
Pictures of the Day..... were sent to us by Dale
and Misti Hackman
Hi RiverBill,
We continued our
tradition of a Fast
Eddie's Run by Boat on
Saturday. This year
marked our 15th year of
the tradition. It was a
little chilly, but a
great day!
Dale & Misti Hackmann
Lake Center Marina
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Tashkent
Uzbekistan
Maureen
and Maggie
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was sent to us by Maureen Weil.
Hi Bill,
Maggie Dankert and I went to Tashkent Uzbekistan for Webster
University. Webster has a new campus there. On Saturday we were
taken up to the mountains 60 miles from Tashkent. It was
beautiful. We found a spot showing the lake and mountains. I
took a Riverbills sticker with me for the perfect shot.
Enjoy
Maureen
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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Uzbekistan
Google Maps
From Google:
Tashkent is the
capital city of Uzbekistan. It’s known for its many museums and
its mix of modern and Soviet-era architecture. The Amir Timur
Museum houses manuscripts, weapons and other relics from the
Timurid dynasty. Nearby, the huge State Museum of History of
Uzbekistan has centuries-old Buddhist artifacts. The city’s
skyline is distinguished by Tashkent Tower, which offers city
views from its observation deck.
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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
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Final Run 2008 Season
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in 2008..........
was sent in by Capt'n Gary Fitzmire, who hailed out of Lake
Center Marina in a 2008 Mastercraft X-2
Bill,
We made our final run of the season last weekend. Our son
Michael, undeterred by the cold water, tried some new tricks
before hanging up his wakeboard for the winter. It was a very
short season, but it ended with some spectacular weather and
wonderful family time on the river.
Thanks for a great website,
Gary Fitzmire
2008 Mastercraft X-2
Lake Center Marina
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on RiverBills.com
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Classifieds Page"
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50' Steel Hull Cruiser
$15,000 or Make Offer
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Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
October
26th
–
Halloween
Party
Open
Tuesday
through
Sunday
11AM
to
1AM
GRAFTON OYSTER BAR
FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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.
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River News
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED OCTOBER 09, 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:
Zone 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).
All towboats transiting between
Mile 184.0 and 179.0, shall avoid carrying barges on the hip and
have a minimum of 250 horsepower for each loaded barge.
South-bound tows greater than 600 feet in length, excluding the
towboat, limit their transit to daylight hours only and
northbound tows shall have enough h.p., to maintain a minimum
speed of 3 MPH on the approach to the St. Louis Harbor Bridges.
Vessels are advised to favor the center of the channel and
proceed at their slowest safe operating speed, based upon
prevailing conditions, in order to minimize wake damage to
personal property. It is recommended that all vessels avoid
laying up on levees in this zone, asses bridge clearances in
advance and fleets be attended by a towboat at all times.
Mariners are requested to review anchoring requirements and
pre-identify layup areas in the event of a river closure or
barge breakaway. Mariners are encouraged to ensure that moored
vessels and barges are adequately secured with the anticipation
of an increase in water velocity and high water.
Recreational traffic is
discouraged within this zone. Drift and debris may
present navigation obstructions and may drag buoys off station.
reakaways. Navigational buoys may
have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following area is in the extreme high water action phase IAW
the Western Rivers WAP Annex: Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).
Pool 3 (Mile 815.1 – Mile
796.9),
Pool 17 (Mile 475.1 – Mile 437.1),
Pool 18 (Mile 437.5 – Mile 410.0)
and
Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile
343.2).
The following areas are in the high
action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 15 (Mile 493.2 – Mile 482.9),
Pool 16 (Mile 482.8 – Mile 457.2),
Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9),
Pool 22 (Mile 324.4 – Mile 301.1),
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Pool 26 (Mile 241.3 – Mile 205.5).
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
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high watch phase IAW the Western
Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria (Mile 187.0 – Mile 145.6),
Copperas Creek (Mile 145.5 – Mile
129.0),
Havanna (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile
80.3),
Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0),
Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile
0.0).
High water and drift could be
encountered in this area. Mariners are advised to minimize wake
and exercise caution. The laying up on levees is prohibited and
recreational vessel
traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be
experienced in high water conditions and avoid downstreaming
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 actions to prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys
may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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River
Gear For Sale............
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buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
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few short days
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and Media" Page
Page contains
river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River
Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
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The "Boaters
Group" Page
It's a group
for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST.
LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that
wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout
outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 5,298members as of 10-15-19.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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We offer full fiberglass
repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer
rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts
department, an accessories department, as well as many other
services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest,
Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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River Events Near Grafton, Illinois
Fishing Tourney Cancelled By High
Water.... Rendezvous Still On....
Thanks to high water along the Mississippi
and Illinois Rivers, organizers have called off the King Kat
Classic catfish tournament which was scheduled for Saturday,
October 19th out of Grafton.
The Grafton Rendezvous, however, will go on
as planned over the weekend of October 19 - 20th along the banks
of the Illinois River.
The annual family friendly event will bring
pre-1840 history back to life with demonstrations of archery,
black power firearms, tomahawk and knife throwing, wood, metal
and leather working, children's activities and much more........
Click here
to read this news report from thetelegraph.com
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1 Mississippi
Projects to Restore Wetlands
Habitat....
Reposted from 1 Mississippi
Facebook....
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Hawg Pit BBQ Barn
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at
Grafton, IL
Weekend Line-up.....
Check out the Hawg
Pit on Facebook...
click here
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Upcoming Event... Saturday, 19 October, 2019
Con Trios Yacht Club Membership Meeting
New Location........
Click here for more information
RiverBills Place
23 Harbor Drive
Woodland Marina
Next to Little
John's Marine Service
Click here for Map
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Road Closures Due to Flooding.......
• Illinois Road & Ferry Closures...click
here
• Missouri Road Closures...
click here
• St. Charles County Road Closures...
click here
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Help Wanted
3rd Chute bar and Grill
Grafton, IL at Confluence of Illinois and Mississippi Rivers.......
Reposted from 3rd Chute Facebook...
click here
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The Hawg Pit
Upcoming Event.... Thursday, Oct 17, 2019
Grafton, IL at Confluence of Illinois and Mississippi Rivers
Hawg Pit Hosting Four Days Of
Events........
On Thursday, October 17th, The Grafton
Chamber of Commerce will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony
and Business After Hours from 6 to 8 pm at the Hawg Pit along
Grafton's riverfront. A cash bar is planned, and snacks will be
provided.
The Hawg Pit is planning on hosting three
days of concerts later in the week, including Isaiah Christian &
the Rebel Saints on Friday, the Catfish Willie Band on Saturday
and Jake Weber & The Lonesome Drifters is scheduled for 1 pm
Sunday........
Click here
to read this news tidbit from thetelegraph.com.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Illinois River Near Peoria, Illinois
Bow Hunting Business Targeting Asian
Carp.........
A bow fishing business on the Illinois River
has given the public an opportunity to hunt for Asian carp along
the Illinois River with a bow and arrow.
The captain of Peoria Carp Hunters, Nathan
Wallick, ferries his customers out on the river to hunt down the
invasive carp Clients sit toward the rear of the boat and shoot
at the fish when they leap from the water.
Wallick says that people are increasingly
becoming interested in bow fishing for carp. He adds that there
is a benefit to hunting the carp, as they grow quickly and
outcompete native fish for food and habitat.........
Click here
to read this news story from altondailynews.com.
With Photo and Audio
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Marine Jobs
Surroundings Trade Only....
A few of the jobs listed include:
• Dealers Wanted - BRIG USA
• District Sales Manager Position - Suzuki
• Successful Northeast Tri - State Area Marine Business For Sale
Check out the marine jobs on Trade Only Job Board... click here
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Pool
26 Halloween Parties
Boathouse..........................................
Sat, Oct 26
Froge's
............................................... Sat,
Nov 02
Grafton
Harbor.................................... Sat,
Oct 19.. Witches on the Water
Grafton Oyster
Bar.............................. Sat, Oct
19..Witches on the Water
Grafton Oyster
Bar.............................. Sat, Oct
26
Hawg
Pit.............................................
Sat, Oct 26
Kinders
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N/A
Longshot
Saloon................................
No Party
This Year
And ....There Will
Be Lots of Halloween Parties All Around
Grafton too
Look for updates as they become available
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Fall Color Outlook
An Update On The Fall Color Peak........
The folks at SmokeyMountains.com recently updated their
map showing when the fall colors will be at their best in each county in the
nation.
Wes Melton, data scientist and fall color map creator
says that the map helps travelers, leaf watchers and photographers determine
the precise date that leaf colors will peak in each area of the Continental
United States.
Each year, the map is different. For 2019, everything
north of Interstate 79 will peak sooner, meaning that the Great River Road
will feature fall colors a bit sooner that the rest of the St. Louis Metro
region.
Click here to read
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Nearly $360,000 Raised For Charity By
Shootout........
This year was the 31st annual Lake of the
Ozarks Shootout, which features boats trying to go as fast as
possible on a solo course. The event also raises money for
local charities.
This year, the Shootout raised a record
$357,000 in charitable donations, which were distributed to 32
charities and eight Lake area fire departments. Last year's
Shootout raised $300,000.
Since 2008, the event has raised $1.8 million
for local organizations. It has been seven years ago since the
charitable donations rose over $100,000........
Click here
to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.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.
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
31 October 2019
3rd Chute is still hiring Cooks good atmosphere great pay
need people that will show up every day...wow is there
anybody out there???
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
Mon - Fri from 11am till 2pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
Check out the Deli's
Lunch Specials..click
here
Breakfast Specials...
click here
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Bloch Marine Service
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Location......
Hello Everyone!
We are happy to announce that Bloch Marine Service is becoming
Yacht Club Marine. As of October 1st, 2019, Bloch Marine Service
will no longer be taking new work orders, and will cease
operations by October 31st, 2019.
But to keep service seamless, Yacht Club Marine will be
performing the same quality service that you have come to expect
over the years at both the Yacht Club of St. Louis and at Harbor
Point Marina.
With that said, the winterization season is just around the
corner, and it's time to get on the schedule to have expert
winterization performed on your boat to protect it from the
ravages of winter freezing. And also, winter is the best time to
have Yacht Club Marine perform that much needed maintenance or
big project that you have been putting off.
If your winterization request is received before October 15th,
2019, you will receive a 10% discount on winterization labor.
There is also a 10% discount on labor performed during the
winter months for those big or small projects that the boat may
need.
Best regards, and we'll see you out there!
The Yacht Club Marine Crew.
Reprinted from
Bloch Marine FaceBook..
click here
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Open 7 Days a week
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
All Card games on when our team plays.
Last
few weeks on Deck... Deck closing November 1st.
Open
Thurs - Sun at 11AM
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed Due to Flooding
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Sat.. Oct 19.. Membership Drive..
Huebner Haven
click here for flyer
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Duck Club Yacht Club
New fall hours for the Duck Club:
Fri.....kitchen 4pm-9pm and bar 4pm-1:30am
Sat...kitchen 11am-9pm and bar 11am-1:30 am
Sun...kitchen 11am-8pm and bar 11-am-9pm
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
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
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
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
click here for
more info
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 |
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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 |
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Look forward to seeing all you fellow witches this weekend!
It gets more fun every year!
Click here
and check out Grafton's
Event and Music Calendar ....
Oct 14 - Oct 27
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
click here for
more info
October
26th – Halloween Party
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...
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
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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
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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
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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
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Mike's La Rosa at My River Home
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed For The Season
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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!
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
WE ARE OPEN
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Happy Fall, Y’all!
Cozy up and don’t forget to stop in for salted caramel and green
apple Crown!
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
INTRODUCING...Yamaha's 2020 boats are here...Check them out at
yamahaboats.com.#2020yamahawatercraft
#RunTheWater
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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
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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!
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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
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More Things Going On This Week
click here
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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.!
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
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................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Closed |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Closed |
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MONDAY
14 Boatober
2019
COLUMBUS DAY
Columbus Day is a national holiday in
many countries of the Americas and elsewhere which
officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher
Columbus's arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Grafton's Flag
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to
enlarge
The
Picture of the Day..... was sent to us by Sharon
Springer Stone
Taken from Grafton Harbor
onboard the Hakuna Matata
Sharon
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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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here
for Facebook
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for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Our Lady of
the Rivers
Mississippi
River at
Portage des
Sioux
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in
2017..
was taken by John F Sullivan an administrator with the
Mississippi River Paddlers
Facebook group.
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October 13, 1957 in River History
Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine was dedicated at Portage Des Sioux, Mo.
She was 62 years old yesterday...
Sunday, Oct 13, 2019
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www.RiverBills.com
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on RiverBills.com
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FOR SALE
50' Steel Hull Cruiser
$15,000 or Make Offer
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for website
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Open
Tuesday
through
Sunday
11AM
to
1AM
GRAFTON OYSTER BAR
FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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.
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River News
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED OCTOBER 09, 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:
Zone 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).
All towboats transiting between
Mile 184.0 and 179.0, shall avoid carrying barges on the hip and
have a minimum of 250 horsepower for each loaded barge.
South-bound tows greater than 600 feet in length, excluding the
towboat, limit their transit to daylight hours only and
northbound tows shall have enough h.p., to maintain a minimum
speed of 3 MPH on the approach to the St. Louis Harbor Bridges.
Vessels are advised to favor the center of the channel and
proceed at their slowest safe operating speed, based upon
prevailing conditions, in order to minimize wake damage to
personal property. It is recommended that all vessels avoid
laying up on levees in this zone, asses bridge clearances in
advance and fleets be attended by a towboat at all times.
Mariners are requested to review anchoring requirements and
pre-identify layup areas in the event of a river closure or
barge breakaway. Mariners are encouraged to ensure that moored
vessels and barges are adequately secured with the anticipation
of an increase in water velocity and high water.
Recreational traffic is
discouraged within this zone. Drift and debris may
present navigation obstructions and may drag buoys off station.
reakaways. Navigational buoys may
have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following area is in the extreme high water action phase IAW
the Western Rivers WAP Annex: Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).
Pool 3 (Mile 815.1 – Mile
796.9),
Pool 17 (Mile 475.1 – Mile 437.1),
Pool 18 (Mile 437.5 – Mile 410.0)
and
Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile
343.2).
The following areas are in the high
action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 15 (Mile 493.2 – Mile 482.9),
Pool 16 (Mile 482.8 – Mile 457.2),
Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9),
Pool 22 (Mile 324.4 – Mile 301.1),
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Pool 26 (Mile 241.3 – Mile 205.5).
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
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high watch phase IAW the Western
Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria (Mile 187.0 – Mile 145.6),
Copperas Creek (Mile 145.5 – Mile
129.0),
Havanna (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile
80.3),
Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0),
Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile
0.0).
High water and drift could be
encountered in this area. Mariners are advised to minimize wake
and exercise caution. The laying up on levees is prohibited and
recreational vessel
traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be
experienced in high water conditions and avoid downstreaming
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 actions to prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys
may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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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 5,294members as of 10-14-19.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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We offer full fiberglass
repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer
rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts
department, an accessories department, as well as many other
services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest,
Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Riverbend Flooding
As The Mississippi River Falls, The
Illinois Is Rising........
The National Weather Service reports that on
Sunday, the Mississippi River crested at Alton and Grafton,
however, the Illinois River is expected to continue to rise near
Hardin this week.
At 5 am Sunday, the Mississippi River crested
at 25.35 feet, and should drop below flood stage of 21 feet
around 1 pm Thursday afternoon. A 1 pm Sunday, the Mississippi
River at Grafton crested at 22.67 feet. Flood stage is 18 feet,
and the river is expected to remain above that leve throughout
the week.
The Illinois River at Hardin, Illinois was at
27.7 feet as of 1:30 pm. Flood stage at Hardin is 25 feet. The
National Weather Service expects that the Illinois River will
possibly rise slightly by next weekend........
Click here
to read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
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Hawg Pit BBQ Barn
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at
Grafton, IL
Weekend Line-up.....
Check out the Hawg
Pit on Facebook...
click here
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Upcoming Event... Saturday, 19 October, 2019
Con Trios Yacht Club Membership Meeting
New Location........
Click here for more information
RiverBills Place
23 Harbor Drive
Woodland Marina
Next to Little
John's Marine Service
Click here for Map
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Look forward to seeing all you fellow witches this weekend!
It gets more fun every year!
Click here
and check out Grafton's
Event and Music Calendar ....
Oct 14 - Oct 27
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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St. Charles County
Road Closures .......
Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures website...
click here
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Golden Eagle Ferry
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL.....
Reprinted from Calhoun Ferry Company Facebook..
click here
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Flooding Aftermath
FEMA Buys Out Flood Prone Homes In
Wealthier Areas........
A new study indicates that the Federal
Emergency Management Agency purchases flood-prone homes in
wealthier areas than poor, rural areas, even though the porrer
areas tend to flood more often.
The reason why is that the wealthier
governments have the resources to apply for and administer the
buyout programs, which could keep those most in need of a buyout
from getting one.
A look at publicly available FEMA data
identified that there were 3,780 completed buyouts, where every
building had been demolished and the land maintained as open
space from 1989 to 2017. It typically takes 5 - 7 years for an
average buyout to be completed........
Click here
to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.
With Photo.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Boating And The Economy
Boating, Fishing Top List Of Outdoor
Activities Americans Spend The Most Money On........
Last month, the Department of Commerce's
Bureau of Economic Analysis released a report that reveals that
Americans spend nearly $250 billion a year on outdoor recreation
activities. This figure represents 2.2% (247.2 billion) pf the
U.S. Gross Domestic Product.
Boating and fishing were at the top of the
list for the nation as a whole, with $20.9 billion in current
dollar value. This means that in terms of dollar value, boating
and fishing surpasses RVing, motorcycling, hunting and snow
activities in economic contributions.
The BEA report notes that at the state level,
boating and fishing was the largest conventional activity in 29
states and the District of Columbia. Florida led the way at
$2.7 billion, followed by California at $1.8 billion. The top
five states where outdoor recreation made up the largest
percentage of total U.S. GDP were California, Florida, Illinois,
Texas and New York........
Click here
to read this news report from lakeexpo.com.
With Photo
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File Photo
Fall
Colors Predictions......Missouri
Department of Conservation foresters update "Fall Color" reports
weekly from mid-September through early-November.
St. Louis Region:
Some individual trees like dogwoods, hackberry, birch, walnut, sycamore, and
cottonwood are displaying some color, but widespread color is still lacking
across the region. Early defoliation on many trees is common because of
fungal leaf diseases that infected the trees during the wet spring and
summer as well as the drought conditions that currently prevail over much of
the area. The cooler weather should start to kick-start more widespread
color over the next week, so until that happens, continue to enjoy the
late-season wildflowers.
(Updated Oct 10, 2019.)
Click here
for the latest information about the "Fall Colors" forecast.
The above partially re-printed from the Missouri
Department of Conservation website
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Boats On Film
A Hinckley Runabout Co-Stars In Will
Smith Movie........
The recently released movie Gemini Man
starring Will Smith features the actor portraying dual leads as
well as a less-prominent costar in the form of a Hinckley
Runabout 34.
Pete Saladino, chief marketing officer for
Hinckley says that they have been working on the project for
more than a year and they became involved after Jerry
Bruckheimer Films reached out to them and were looking for a
runabout to use in a chase scene.
Will Smith was given a few days worth of
lessons on handling the Runabout 34, learning to execute high
speed turns and using the JetStick3 for maneuvering in tight
places........
Click here
to read this news story from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photo
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Pool
26 Halloween Parties
Boathouse..........................................
Sat, Oct 26
Froge's
............................................... Sat,
Nov 02
Grafton
Harbor.................................... Sat,
Oct 19.. Witches on the Water
Grafton Oyster
Bar.............................. Sat, Oct
19..Witches on the Water
Grafton Oyster
Bar.............................. Sat, Oct
26
Hawg
Pit.............................................
Sat, Oct 26
Kinders
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N/A
Longshot
Saloon................................
No Party
This Year
And ....There Will
Be Lots of Halloween Parties All Around
Grafton too
Look for updates as they become available
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River
History....
October 14, 2011 in River History
Tim Tighe & Dutch Haughe announced that Sharky's Restaurant was sold to Rich
and Toni Luttrell.
The restaurant was renamed to "The Boathouse". Location UMR222.2 |
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Guide To Fall Boating On The
Lake........
This past weekend's Fall Harbor Hop marks the
unofficial end to the Lake of the Ozarks boating season,
however, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy
beautiful boating weather along the Lake. Lakeexpo.com has put
together a list of what restaurants and bars that are still open
on the water........
Click here
to read more from lakeexpo.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.
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Fri..Oct 11..DJ/Karaoke Circus..9pm-1am
Sat.. Oct 12..Baywolfw..9:30pm - 1:30am
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
Mon - Fri from 11am till 2pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
Check out the Deli's
Lunch Specials..click
here
Breakfast Specials...
click here
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Bloch Marine Service
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Location......
Hello Everyone!
We are happy to announce that Bloch Marine Service is becoming
Yacht Club Marine. As of October 1st, 2019, Bloch Marine Service
will no longer be taking new work orders, and will cease
operations by October 31st, 2019.
But to keep service seamless, Yacht Club Marine will be
performing the same quality service that you have come to expect
over the years at both the Yacht Club of St. Louis and at Harbor
Point Marina.
With that said, the winterization season is just around the
corner, and it's time to get on the schedule to have expert
winterization performed on your boat to protect it from the
ravages of winter freezing. And also, winter is the best time to
have Yacht Club Marine perform that much needed maintenance or
big project that you have been putting off.
If your winterization request is received before October 15th,
2019, you will receive a 10% discount on winterization labor.
There is also a 10% discount on labor performed during the
winter months for those big or small projects that the boat may
need.
Best regards, and we'll see you out there!
The Yacht Club Marine Crew.
Reprinted from
Bloch Marine FaceBook..
click here
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Open 7 Days a week
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
All Card games on when our team plays.
Last
few weeks on Deck... Deck closing November 1st.
Open
Thurs - Sun at 11AM
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed Due to Flooding
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Sat.. Oct 19.. Membership Drive..
Huebner Haven
click here for flyer
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Duck Club Yacht Club
New fall hours for the Duck Club:
Fri.....kitchen 4pm-9pm and bar 4pm-1:30am
Sat...kitchen 11am-9pm and bar 11am-1:30 am
Sun...kitchen 11am-8pm and bar 11-am-9pm
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
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
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
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
click here for
more info
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 |
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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 |
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Look forward to seeing all you fellow witches this weekend!
It gets more fun every year!
Click here
and check out Grafton's
Event and Music Calendar ....
Oct 14 - Oct 27
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
click here for
more info
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 |
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
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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
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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
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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
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Mike's La Rosa at My River Home
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed For The Season
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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!
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
WE ARE OPEN
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Cheers to
the weekend!
Come grab your favorite wine or spirit!
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
INTRODUCING...Yamaha's 2020 boats are here...Check them out at
yamahaboats.com.#2020yamahawatercraft
#RunTheWater
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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
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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!
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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
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More Things Going On This Week
click here
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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.!
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Closed |
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................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Closed |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Closed |
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The WEEKEND
Sat, Sun...12, 13 Boatober
2019
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Welcome
New Advertiser !
From the Boardroom to the Ballroom,
every need catered.
Combining fresh ingredients with creative preparation, expert
coordination and gracious service; our mission is to exceed your
expectations and deliver a deliciously memorable meal that is
within your budget.
Whether you need drop-off service for ten or full service
catering for hundreds,
we intend to provide uncompromised quality at every event
We would be delighted to offer you a quote for your next event.
click here
for Facebook
Click here
for website
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Catch of the Day
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sun Pic
click pic to
enlarge
The
Catch of the Day.....
Cliff caught a bucket load of fish yesterday
Here is just a few of them
Catch of the Day
Page
Click here
and check
it out
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Picture
of the Day
Sat
My River Home
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day....
were taken yesterday afternoon
The Mighty Mississippi has surrounded Mike's LaRosa bar at my
River Home, but the weekend party is still on. Andy and his crew
are moving it to higher ground !
Make sure you stop by !
Click here for more information
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Friday.. Oct 11,
2019
10 ounce strip
dinner , whipped potatoes , asparagus for $14.99
Sunday.. Oct 13,
2019
Dawn Turlington..2pm
Fried chicken dinner
all day $12.99
Last few weeks on
Deck... Deck closing November 1st.
Sat..Oct 26.. The Nightmare
An Alice Cooper Experience
click here for more info
Open Thursday through Sunday at 11AM
Website..
click here
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
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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
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Sat
A Two Branch
Sunset
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Click pic to enlarge
The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in 2018......
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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More Boats
on RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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FOR SALE
50' Steel Hull Cruiser
$15,000 or Make Offer
Click here for more info
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Click here
for website
Click here
for Facebook
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CRAB & SHRIMP FESTIVAL
October 12 & 13
Click here for menu
Sat...Oct
12th
–
Outlaw
Opry..
7pm
Sun..Oct
13th
–
TBD
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
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River News
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Added Sunday
Boating Legislation
Senate Committee Approved Funding For
Industry Needs........
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee
recently approved several bills that offer funding for crucial
recreational boating industry priorities. The spending bills
are now headed to the full Senate for consideration.
The legislation includes funding for Great
Lakes and Everglades restoration, marine sanctuary projects and
additional U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association
stated that getting funding for these projects has been a big
priority, and they appreciate the committee's work in approving
these crucial funding measures........
Click here
to read this news report from boatingindustry.com.
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Added Sunday
Upcoming Event.... Friday, October 18,
2019
Mississippi River At Louisiana,
Missouri
Old Champ Clark Bridge Demolition
Beginning Soon........
At 9 am on Friday, October 18th, a big bang
followed by a large splash will mark the beginning of the end of
the Old Champ Clark Bridge spanning the Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Missouri.
The Missouri Department of Transportation
reports that truss spans two and three, which are both on the
Missouri side of the river, will be dropped into the river
simultaneously using explosives.
Around two weeks later, truss spans three and
four on the Illinois side of the bridge will be dropped in
another blast. The demolition may be watched "live" on the
MoDOT Northeast District's Facebook page........
Click here
to read this news article from whig.com.
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Survival Of Grafton Following
Flooding........
Cory Weimelt recently took over The Hawg
Pitt, a barbecue eatery along the Grafton riverfront, and his
newly acquired restaurant sat vacant for several months this
simmer due to flooding.
The Mississippi River is on the way up once
again, and Weimelt is keeping a close eye on the river levels.
While the river isn't as high as it was over the summer, Weimelt
has lost some parking and outdoor seating.
The flooding ended around five months ago,
but Grafton residents and businesses are still recovering. Over
50 buildings were damaged, and some of the homes are still
uninhabitable........
Click here
to read this news story from bnd.com.
With Video
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Added Sunday
Missouri River Destinations
Hop Aboard Hermann's Missouri Wine
Trolley........
Wine aficionados head to the tiny town of
Hermann along the Missouri River to visit the town's wineries,
where they can take tours and of course, sample some wine.
The Hermann Trolley Company offers visitors
the chance to sample wines at several different wineries without
having to worry about a designated driver.
Each person in your group will pay $20 for a
day on the trolley. No reservations are required, but it is
advisable to call ahead on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to see is the
trolleys are running........
Click here
to read more from onlyinyourstate.com.
With
Photos.
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Rock Island,
Illinois
The River Is Expected To Crest
Monday........
On Saturday, the Mississippi River at Lock
and Dam No.15 at Rock Island, Illinois was over it's 15 foot
flood stage for the 104th day of 2019.
The Mississippi River at Rock Island is
expected to crest at 17.2 feet early Monday before beginning a
slow fall. The National Weather Service, Davenport reports that
the river was at 16.97 feet as of 6 pm Saturday........
Click here
to read this
news tidbit from qctimes.com.
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We offer full fiberglass
repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer
rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts
department, an accessories department, as well as many other
services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest,
Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED OCTOBER 09, 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:
Zone 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).
All towboats transiting between
Mile 184.0 and 179.0, shall avoid carrying barges on the hip and
have a minimum of 250 horsepower for each loaded barge.
South-bound tows greater than 600 feet in length, excluding the
towboat, limit their transit to daylight hours only and
northbound tows shall have enough h.p., to maintain a minimum
speed of 3 MPH on the approach to the St. Louis Harbor Bridges.
Vessels are advised to favor the center of the channel and
proceed at their slowest safe operating speed, based upon
prevailing conditions, in order to minimize wake damage to
personal property. It is recommended that all vessels avoid
laying up on levees in this zone, asses bridge clearances in
advance and fleets be attended by a towboat at all times.
Mariners are requested to review anchoring requirements and
pre-identify layup areas in the event of a river closure or
barge breakaway. Mariners are encouraged to ensure that moored
vessels and barges are adequately secured with the anticipation
of an increase in water velocity and high water.
Recreational traffic is
discouraged within this zone. Drift and debris may
present navigation obstructions and may drag buoys off station.
reakaways. Navigational buoys may
have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following area is in the extreme high water action phase IAW
the Western Rivers WAP Annex: Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).
Pool 3 (Mile 815.1 – Mile
796.9),
Pool 17 (Mile 475.1 – Mile 437.1),
Pool 18 (Mile 437.5 – Mile 410.0)
and
Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile
343.2).
The following areas are in the high
action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 15 (Mile 493.2 – Mile 482.9),
Pool 16 (Mile 482.8 – Mile 457.2),
Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9),
Pool 22 (Mile 324.4 – Mile 301.1),
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Pool 26 (Mile 241.3 – Mile 205.5).
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
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high watch phase IAW the Western
Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria (Mile 187.0 – Mile 145.6),
Copperas Creek (Mile 145.5 – Mile
129.0),
Havanna (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile
80.3),
Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0),
Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile
0.0).
High water and drift could be
encountered in this area. Mariners are advised to minimize wake
and exercise caution. The laying up on levees is prohibited and
recreational vessel
traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be
experienced in high water conditions and avoid downstreaming
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 actions to prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys
may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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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 5,284members as of 10-12-19.......
Click here
and check it
out.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Sat, Sun.. Oct 12 &
13, 2019
Last Weekend For Mike's LaRosa Bar........
LAST WEEKEND FOR MIKE’S LAROSA FOR 2019. HOW DOES 1/2 OFF ALL
BEER & COCKTAILS SOUND??? That’s your special all weekend long!!
Didn’t get your 40th Anniversary Rat Run Shirts yet? We’ll have
long sleeve & short sleeve t-shirts available this weekend!! And
to the many patrons inquiring about our APPAREL ONLINE STORE, we
are working on it for you and will post the link on MONDAY or
come on out, join the fun and purchase it in person
SATURDAY CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY!!! To Our Awesome LAROSA
Patrons, My River Home Customers and Our LONGSHOT Rat Runners,
Join us this Saturday, October 12th 11am-2pm for Braden’s Famous
Pulled Pork Sandwiches and BUD FAMILY BEER 🍺 FREE OF CHARGE
THANKS for your continued support!! Followed by live music by
Jonathan Baker 2pm-6pm
SUNDAY!!! One of our LAROSA FAVORITES, music by ROGERS & NIEHAUS
3pm-7pm!!!
The Mississippi River doesn’t want to get off our front river
road so be sure to use our back entrance on LeClair Street. Be
courteous of our neighbors reducing your speed to 10MPH. TO OUR
BOATERS, closest courtesy dock to the LaRosa is OPEN. You may
use any available slip on B, C, E & H dock or gas dock. Weather
for the weekend is predicting to be sunny but chilly so dress
warmly! Let’s have a blast wrapping up the Larosa’s 8th season
where we’re Still Drinking with Mike!!!
Reprinted fron Longshot Saloom
Facebook... click here
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Rivers Pointe Fire Protection District
Flood Update........
Reprinted from
Rivers Pointe Fire Protection District Facebook...
click here
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St. Charles County
Road Closures .......
Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures website...
click here
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Golden Eagle Ferry
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL.....
Reprinted from Calhoun Ferry Company Facebook..
click here
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Grafton Ferry
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River.....
Reprinted from Rick Eberlin-Mayor of Grafton..
click here
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Kaskaskia River
Campgrounds & Ramps at the Costello Lock & Dam Closed........
Reprinted from
Kaskaskia River Project Facebook...
click here
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Saturday, October 12, 2019
Hawg Pit BBQ Barn
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at
Grafton, IL
Hawg Pit Great River Road Rally.....
Saturday at
11 AM – 5 PM
Hawg Pit
Barbecue Barn, Inc
Benefit for HAVA
Honored American
Veterans Afield
All wheels welcome!!!
We will go for a short cruise
through town (Grafton) and The River Road towards Alton to honor
our Veterans..
HAVA
Honored American
Veterans Afield
https://www.honoredveterans.org/
As the number of
injured men and women returning from the battlefields of Iraq
and Afghanistan grew, members of the firearms industry initiated
a non-profit partnership called HAVA to aid disabled soldiers as
they transition to their lives back in the United States. The
ultimate goal is to increase their confidence and hope for the
future by reconnecting with their love of the outdoors and the
American traditions of hunting and firearms.
The Hawg Pit
Weekend Band Lineup
Sat..Oct 12.. Thirst'n Howl..1pm
Sat..Oct 12..Tye Dye Band..6pm
Sun..Oct 13..After Midnight Band..1pm
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Illinois Flooding Aftermath
Disaster Loans Now Available For Flood
Damage........
The U.S. Small Business Administration
recently approved Illinois' request for assistance for the
people and businesses of Madison County and Granite City after
flash flooding from the August 12th storm system.
The SBA disaster declaration now makes
low-interest loans available for businesses, homeowners and
renters within Bond, Clinton, Macoupin, Madison, Jersey and St.
Clair counties in Illinois, and St. Louis City and County, and
St. Charles County in Missouri.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says that the
disaster declaration is a lifeline for people in Madison County
and the surrounding counties. He adds that the low interest,
long term loans will help residents and business owners get back
on their feet........
Click here
to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Boat Gas News
New Federal Push For E15........
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced a new
initiative for expanding the use of biofuels such as E15 across
the nation.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association
calls the effort short-sighted, and warns that additional E15 at
the pumps could compound issues consumers face at their local
gas stations.
The proposal would add some 15 billion
gallons of ethanol into the nation's fuel supply starting next
year. One option to achieve this goal is to allow storing E15
and E10 in the same tanks........
Click here
to read this news article from boatingindustry.com.
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Pool
26 Halloween Parties
Boathouse..........................................
Sat, Oct 26
Froge's
............................................... Sat,
Nov 02
Grafton
Harbor.................................... Sat,
Oct 19.. Witches on the Water
Grafton Oyster
Bar.............................. Sat, Oct
19..Witches on the Water
Grafton Oyster
Bar.............................. Sat, Oct
26
Hawg
Pit.............................................
Sat, Oct 26
Kinders
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N/A
Longshot
Saloon................................
No Party
This Year
And ....There Will
Be Lots of Halloween Parties All Around
Grafton too
Look for updates as they become available
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River
History....
October 13, 2012 in River History
The American Queen Steamboat became stranded in Hannibal, Mo on its trip
from St. Paul, Minnesota to St. Louis, Mo when there was trouble with down
steam lock at Dam 25 |
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Boat Manufacturer
3D Printed Boat Smashes 3 Guinness
World Records........
The University of Maine's Advanced Structures
and Composited Center recently revealed the largest boat ever
constructed using additive manufacturing in Orono, Maine.
The world's largest 3D printer created a 25
foot boat, weighing in at 5,000 pounds. It is constructed using
material that is a blend of plastic and wood cellulose.
Senator Susan Collins smashed a bottle of
champagne across the bow of the vessel, christening it 3Dirigo.
A representative of Guinness World Records was on hand to verify
three records, the world's largest polymer 3D printer, the
largest 3D printed boat and the largest solid 3D printed
item........
Click here
to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photo.
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Boating Legislation
Committee Approves Funding For Marine
Industry Priorities.........
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee
recently passed several pieces of legislation that would provide
funding for several crucial recreational boating concerns.
The legislation includes programs that
protect and promote boating access as well as the local
economies that depend upon the recreational boating industry are
now going to the full Senate for consideration.
The spending bills include funding for Great
Lakes and Everglades restoration, marine sanctuary projects and
other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers programs.........
Click here
to read more from boatingindustry.com.
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2019 Flooding Aftermath
BBB: Beware Of Flood Damaged Cars........
The Better Business Bureau is advising the
public to be on the lookout for flood damaged cars. Across the
Midwest, the obvious culprit would be the Flood of 2019, but
there are also plenty of cars coming from the Southeast
following Hurricane Dorian earlier in the year as well.
Don O'Brien, spokesman for the BBB says that
it is imperative look over the car carefully, as well as asking
the owner how they acquired the vehicle. A prospective buyer
should be able to test drive a vehicle and have it inspected by
the mechanic of your choice........
Click here
to read this news tidbit from altondailynews.com.
With Photo and Audio.
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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.
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Fri..Oct 11..DJ/Karaoke Circus..9pm-1am
Sat.. Oct 12..Baywolfw..9:30pm - 1:30am
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
Mon - Fri from 11am till 2pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
Check out the Deli's
Lunch Specials..click
here
Breakfast Specials...
click here
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Bloch Marine Service
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Location......
Hello Everyone!
We are happy to announce that Bloch Marine Service is becoming
Yacht Club Marine. As of October 1st, 2019, Bloch Marine Service
will no longer be taking new work orders, and will cease
operations by October 31st, 2019.
But to keep service seamless, Yacht Club Marine will be
performing the same quality service that you have come to expect
over the years at both the Yacht Club of St. Louis and at Harbor
Point Marina.
With that said, the winterization season is just around the
corner, and it's time to get on the schedule to have expert
winterization performed on your boat to protect it from the
ravages of winter freezing. And also, winter is the best time to
have Yacht Club Marine perform that much needed maintenance or
big project that you have been putting off.
If your winterization request is received before October 15th,
2019, you will receive a 10% discount on winterization labor.
There is also a 10% discount on labor performed during the
winter months for those big or small projects that the boat may
need.
Best regards, and we'll see you out there!
The Yacht Club Marine Crew.
Reprinted from
Bloch Marine FaceBook..
click here
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Saturday Specials...
Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Dip,
Spinach and Artichokes mixed with a Cream Cheese Sauce topped
with Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheeses served with Toasted Pita
Bread $9.99
Chipotle Chicken Club Wrap,
Grilled Chicken Breast, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato
and Monterey Jack Cheeses topped with Chipotle Mayo wrapped in a
Spinach Flour Tortilla served with House Steak Fries $10.99
Black N Bleu Kansas City Strip,
12 oz Aged Angus Kansas City Strip Blackened and Chargrilled
topped with House Bleu Cheese Sauce served with Flash Fried
Spinach and Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with choice of soup or
salad $19.99
$5 OBB Oktoberfest Pints!
Come try our speciality $5 Strawberry Margaritas!.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Open 7 Days a week
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Friday.. Oct 11, 2019
10 ounce strip dinner , whipped potatoes , asparagus for $14.99
Sunday.. Oct 13, 2019
Dawn Turlington
Fried chicken dinner all day $12.99
All Card games on when our team plays.
Last
few weeks on Deck... Deck closing November 1st.
Open
Thurs - Sun at 11AM
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed Due to Flooding
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Sat.. Oct 19.. Membership Drive..
Huebner Haven
click here for flyer
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Duck Club Yacht Club
New fall hours for the Duck Club:
Fri.....kitchen 4pm-9pm and bar 4pm-1:30am
Sat...kitchen 11am-9pm and bar 11am-1:30 am
Sun...kitchen 11am-8pm and bar 11-am-9pm
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
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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
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
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
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
click here for
more info
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 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Fri..Oct 11..4:30 - 6:30pm
Mexican Fiesta Sunset Cruise!
Call 618-786-7678 for reservations
1 hour cruises offered every Sat &
Sun thru Nov.3
Click here for more info |
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Click here
and check out Grafton's
Event and Music Calendar ....
Oct 11 - Oct 20
Menu
for the Crab & Shrimp Fest at the Oyster Bar
10-12-19 - 10-13-19
Click
here
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Sat...Oct 12th – Outlaw
Opry.. 7pm
Sun..Oct 13th – TBD
CRAB & SHRIMP FESTIVAL
October 12 & 13
Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
click here for
more info
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 |
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
September 29 at 11:10 PM ·
Northern Mo has had as much as 8” of rain this week end.
Others had 5”. I love Northern Mo. But don’t want their rain
results.
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
Saturday at 11AM – 5PM
Benefit for HAVA
Honored American Veterans Afield
All wheels welcome!!!
We will go for a short cruise through
town (Grafton) and The River Road towards Alton to honor our
Veterans..
Weekend Band Lineup
Sat..Oct 12.. Thirst'n Howl..1pm
Sat..Oct 12..Tye Dye Band..6pm
Sun..Oct 13..After Midnight Band..1pm
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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
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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
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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
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Mike's La Rosa at My River Home
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Sat..Oct 12..Customer
Appreciation Day
Sat .Oct 12.. Jonathan
Baker.. 2-6pm
Sun.. Oct 13.. Rogers &
Niehaus.. 3-7Pm
1/2 off all beer and
cocktails all weekend long!
The LaRosa Bar is open Sat and Sun
Come by boat and dock with easy access to the bar.
If your driving....
Enter marina thru the upper entrance on LeClaire St....
Click here
for map
Mike's LaRosa Bar..Music Schedule..
click here |
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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!
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
WE ARE OPEN
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Cheers to
the weekend!
Come grab your favorite wine or spirit!
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
INTRODUCING...Yamaha's 2020 boats are here...Check them out at
yamahaboats.com.#2020yamahawatercraft
#RunTheWater
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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
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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!
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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
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More Things Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 ..Open 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.!
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Open |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Closed Due To Flooding |
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FRIDAY
11 Boatober
2019
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
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Picture
of the Day
The Bluffs
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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The Pictures of the Day....
were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
RiverBill,
Bluffs always look cool year round. Rivers still going up and
it’s definitely not typical spring flooding in October. No more
new or higher levees. It has to stop.
Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club
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Friday.. Oct 11,
2019
10 ounce strip
dinner , whipped potatoes , asparagus for $14.99
Sunday.. Oct 13,
2019
Dawn Turlington..2pm
Fried chicken dinner
all day $12.99
Last few weeks on
Deck... Deck closing November 1st.
Sat..Oct 26.. The Nightmare
An Alice Cooper Experience
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Open Thursday through Sunday at 11AM
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We sell boats and will find
you the perfect boat!
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Portage des Sioux
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The
Picture of YesterYear's On This Day in 2015......
were sent to us by
Capt'n Mark Newlin
who hails out of
Portage des Sioux,
Mo
Heya Bill,
Beautiful day followed by beautiful sunset here in Portage DS.
Gonna get out on the water Sunday.
Mark the Shark
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October 12 & 13
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Sat...Oct
12th
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Opry..
7pm
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13th
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TBD
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Tuesday
through
Sunday
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The
Longshot Saloon... Sat, Sun.. Oct 12,13, 2019
Last Weekend For Mike's LaRosa Bar........
LAST WEEKEND FOR MIKE’S LAROSA FOR 2019. HOW DOES 1/2 OFF ALL
BEER & COCKTAILS SOUND??? That’s your special all weekend long!!
Didn’t get your 40th Anniversary Rat Run Shirts yet? We’ll have
long sleeve & short sleeve t-shirts available this weekend!! And
to the many patrons inquiring about our APPAREL ONLINE STORE, we
are working on it for you and will post the link on MONDAY or
come on out, join the fun and purchase it in person
SATURDAY CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY!!! To Our Awesome LAROSA
Patrons, My River Home Customers and Our LONGSHOT Rat Runners,
Join us this Saturday, October 12th 11am-2pm for Braden’s Famous
Pulled Pork Sandwiches and BUD FAMILY BEER 🍺 FREE OF CHARGE
THANKS for your continued support!! Followed by live music by
Jonathan Baker 2pm-6pm
SUNDAY!!! One of our LAROSA FAVORITES, music by ROGERS & NIEHAUS
3pm-7pm!!!
The Mississippi River doesn’t want to get off our front river
road so be sure to use our back entrance on LeClair Street. Be
courteous of our neighbors reducing your speed to 10MPH. TO OUR
BOATERS, closest courtesy dock to the Larosa is OPEN. You may
use any available slip on B, C, E & H dock or gas dock. Weather
for the weekend is predicting to be sunny ☀️ but chilly so dress
warmly! Let’s have a blast wrapping up the Larosa’s 8th season
where we’re Still Drinking with Mike!!!
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We offer full fiberglass
repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer
rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts
department, an accessories department, as well as many other
services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest,
Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor
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Some Highlights of This
Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED OCTOBER 09, 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:
Zone 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).
All towboats transiting between
Mile 184.0 and 179.0, shall avoid carrying barges on the hip and
have a minimum of 250 horsepower for each loaded barge.
South-bound tows greater than 600 feet in length, excluding the
towboat, limit their transit to daylight hours only and
northbound tows shall have enough h.p., to maintain a minimum
speed of 3 MPH on the approach to the St. Louis Harbor Bridges.
Vessels are advised to favor the center of the channel and
proceed at their slowest safe operating speed, based upon
prevailing conditions, in order to minimize wake damage to
personal property. It is recommended that all vessels avoid
laying up on levees in this zone, asses bridge clearances in
advance and fleets be attended by a towboat at all times.
Mariners are requested to review anchoring requirements and
pre-identify layup areas in the event of a river closure or
barge breakaway. Mariners are encouraged to ensure that moored
vessels and barges are adequately secured with the anticipation
of an increase in water velocity and high water.
Recreational traffic is
discouraged within this zone. Drift and debris may
present navigation obstructions and may drag buoys off station.
reakaways. Navigational buoys may
have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following area is in the extreme high water action phase IAW
the Western Rivers WAP Annex: Pool 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).
Pool 3 (Mile 815.1 – Mile
796.9),
Pool 17 (Mile 475.1 – Mile 437.1),
Pool 18 (Mile 437.5 – Mile 410.0)
and
Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile
343.2).
The following areas are in the high
action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 15 (Mile 493.2 – Mile 482.9),
Pool 16 (Mile 482.8 – Mile 457.2),
Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9),
Pool 22 (Mile 324.4 – Mile 301.1),
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 241.4) and
Pool 26 (Mile 241.3 – Mile 205.5).
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
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high watch phase IAW the Western
Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria (Mile 187.0 – Mile 145.6),
Copperas Creek (Mile 145.5 – Mile
129.0),
Havanna (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile
80.3),
Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0),
Hardin (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0) and
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile
0.0).
High water and drift could be
encountered in this area. Mariners are advised to minimize wake
and exercise caution. The laying up on levees is prohibited and
recreational vessel
traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be
experienced in high water conditions and avoid downstreaming
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 actions to prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys
may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while
transiting.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
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to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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River
Gear For Sale............
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Accessories on-line..
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few short days
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News
and Media" Page
Page contains
river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River
Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
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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 5,273members as of 10-11-19.......
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Lewis Boat
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Upcoming Event..... Tuesday, October
15, 2019
Mississippi River At West Alton,
Missouri
Meeting Scheduled To Discuss Raising
U.S. 67 Lower Lanes........
Since 2017, there has been plans for raising
the lower lanes of U.S. 67 in West Alton, Missouri. The project
would lessen the effects of Mississippi River flooding. That
area is the first to flood when the river rises.
Next week, there is a meeting scheduled for
Tuesday, October 15th, from 4 - 6 PM at the Audubon Center in
West Alton. The open house style meeting will not include
formal presentations.
Work on the project is scheduled to begin in
2021........
Click here
to read this news tidbit from altondailnews.com.
With Photo and Audio,.
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Fast Jax Grocery Closing Doors
Hwy 94 North, St. Charles, Mo........
Fast Jax Grocery
Good morning folks, unfortunately we are unable to stay at this
location any longer. As of Sunday it will be our last day to
sell anything! Come visit and get 10% off your total!
Thanks
Fast Jax Grocery
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Flood Impacts
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River Near
Winfield, Mo.......
Current Prediction as of
today 6:00am ... 29.9 foot crest on Oct 14, 2019
Stage |
Impact |
30 |
The Golden Eagle Ferry
will likely close near this level. |
29.3 |
The following roads in
northern St. Charles County close near this level:
Peruque Creek Road near Highway 79, Dalbow Road near
Highway 79, and Firma Road. |
29.2 |
Lakeview Road in
northeastern St. Charles County is closed north of the
railroad tracks. Also, Highway C between Highway B and
Silvers Road will be closed near this height. |
29 |
Route 96 at Mozier
Landing closes. |
28.5 |
Much of County Highways
B and C in eastern St. Charles County are flooded. |
28.3 |
Near this height,
Lakeview Drive becomes impassable and Kampville Road
begins flooding in northern St. Charles County |
27.8 |
Near this height,
Wilson Road just north of Washeon Road and Lehmond
Island Road south of Sunset Drive in northern St.
Charles County begin flooding. |
27.5 |
At this stage, Lock and
Dam 25 will stockpile 200 tons of sand, 12,000 sandbags,
and 10,000 square feet of polyethylene plastic as a
precaution. |
26 |
Flood Stage. Highway B
in eastern St. Charles County floods near the Dardenne
Creek bridge |
Reprinted from National Weather
Service...
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Flood Impacts
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River Near
Grafton, IL.......
Current Prediction as of
today at 6:00am... 23 foot crest on Oct 15, 2019
Stage |
Impact |
24 |
Roads within Chautauqua
and Elsah begin flooding near this height |
23.6 |
Missouri Route B from
Highway 94 to New Town is closed near this height |
23.4 |
Huster Road and South
Shore Drive, both at the entrance to the South Shore
subdivision in eastern St. Charles County, are closed
near this level |
22.5 |
East end of Main Street
in Portage des Sioux begins flooding near this height |
21.9 |
In northern St. Charles
County, Missouri Route B from Lehmond Island Road to
Kampville Drive, Wilson Road at Washeon Road, and
Grafton Ferry Road and Sherwood Harbor Road north of
Smartt Field are closed. West of Portage des Sioux,
Sioux Drive is also closed at this height. |
21.5 |
In Portage des Sioux,
MO, Le Sieur Street leading to the Marina and to Our
Lady of the River Statue is flooded. |
21 |
Water begins flooding
the floor at the Palisades Marina in Portage Des Sioux.
Access to homes along North Shore Drive in eastern St.
Charles County becomes cut off near this height |
18 |
Flood Stage. Right bank
begins to overflow... flooding farmland |
Reprinted from National Weather
Service...
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Flood Impacts
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River Near
Alton, IL
Current Prediction as of today at 6:00am... 26 foot crest on Oct
14, 2019
Stage |
Impact |
26.6 |
Within a foot of this
height, outer road US 67 between Riverlands Way and the
Lincoln Shields Access Road will close due to flooding. |
26.5 |
Yachtview Drive begins
flooding along the entrance to Harbor Point Yacht Club
within a foot of this height. |
25 |
Highway 94 and the east
end of Harbor Point Road off of Highway 94 north of West
Alton begin flooding within a foot or so of this height.
Also, the access road to the Lincoln Shields area off
Highway 67 just west of the Clark bridge begins flooding |
24 |
Alta Villa Road off of
Highway 94 north of West Alton is closed within a foot
of this height. |
23 |
Dresser Island Drive
floods within a foot of this level. |
21 |
Flood Stage. Minor
flooding begins to occur at this level. |
Reprinted from National Weather
Service...
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Two Branch Marina
Pool 26 of the Mississippi RIver........
Campers and Dry Storage Renters:
River levels predicting 29.9 by next Wednesday 10/16. That is
the maximum level we can hold. Please keep your eyes on the
chart so you can be prepared to be on the move. As always, feel
free to call the office. 636-946-2628. I’m there all day today.
-Sarah
Reprinted from Two Branch marina Facebook...
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Saturday, October 12, 2019
Hawg Pit BBQ Barn
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at
Grafton, IL
Hawg Pit Great River Road Rally.....
Saturday at
11 AM – 5 PM
Hawg Pit
Barbecue Barn, Inc
Benefit for HAVA
Honored American
Veterans Afield
All wheels welcome!!!
We will go for a short cruise
through town (Grafton) and The River Road towards Alton to honor
our Veterans..
HAVA
Honored American
Veterans Afield
https://www.honoredveterans.org/
As the number of
injured men and women returning from the battlefields of Iraq
and Afghanistan grew, members of the firearms industry initiated
a non-profit partnership called HAVA to aid disabled soldiers as
they transition to their lives back in the United States. The
ultimate goal is to increase their confidence and hope for the
future by reconnecting with their love of the outdoors and the
American traditions of hunting and firearms.
The Hawg Pit
Weekend Band Lineup
Sat..Oct 12.. Thirst'n Howl..1pm
Sat..Oct 12..Tye Dye Band..6pm
Sun..Oct 13..After Midnight Band..1pm
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Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri
Crews Installing Two Floodgates
Friday........
Hannibal Emergency Management Director John
Hark reports that at 8 am Friday morning, crews will be
installing two flood gates.
Hark says that the flood gates are being
installed because the Mississippi River is forecasted to rise to
21.1 feet by Wednesday.
Hark noted that the flood gate installation
should be considered to be a precaution as there is heavy
rainfall in the forecast for the next 24 to 48 hours........
Click here
to read this news tibit from khqa.com.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Mississippi River Near Ste. Genevieve,
Missouri
Boys Found Message In A Bottle From
Louisiana Sisters........
As floodwaters were receding in late July of
2019, two brothers in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri found a
message in a bottle. The note inside was written by two sisters
who live in Southern, Louisiana in October 2018.
9 year old Carson French and his 7 year old
brother Warren were exploring the muddy Mississippi River bank
when they found the message, which began with "Hi. My name is
Kinslee. I am 10 years old. Aniston is my sister and she is six
years old," The sisters live near Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The girls got the idea of sending a message
in a bottle from their grandmother. They gave the message to a
tug boat worker they knew, who took the message to Northern
Illinois prior to releasing it.......
Click here
to read this news story from kfvs12.com.
With Photo.
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St. Charles County
Road Closures .......
Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures website...
click here
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Pool
26 Halloween Parties
Boathouse..........................................
Sat, Oct 26
Froge's
............................................... Sat,
Nov 02
Grafton
Harbor.................................... Sat,
Oct 19.. Witches on the Water
Grafton Oyster
Bar.............................. Sat, Oct
19..Witches on the Water
Grafton Oyster
Bar.............................. Sat, Oct
26
Hawg
Pit.............................................
Sat, Oct 26
Kinders
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N/A
Longshot
Saloon................................
No Party
This Year
And ....There Will
Be Halloween Parties All Around
Grafton too
Look for updates as they become available
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Confluence of Mississippi River & Wood
River At East Alton, Illinois
Demolition Of Shuttered Power Plant
Begins........
Crews have begun demolishing the former Wood
River Power Plant in East Alton, Illinois. The 1950s era coal
fired power plant was shut down by Dynegy Midwest Generation
Inc. back in May, 2016.
Last month, Commercial Liability Partners
purchased the property with the intention of remediating and
redeveloping it. Ron Froh, CEO and President of CLP said they
are looking forward to working with the Illinois EPA and local
officials to discuss remediation and redevelopment of the
property.
CLP has not released detailed plans for the
East Alton property located near the confluence of the Wood
River and the Mississippi River. Officials say that the site
needs remediation, groundwater monitoring, abatement,
decommissioning and demolition of the facility and adjacent coal
ash ponds prior to marketing the property for
redevelopment........
Click here
to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.
With Photo.
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Upcoming Events....November 5, 2019
Creation of a St. Charles County Port Authority Open House
St. Charles, Mo........
Reprinted from St.
Charles County Port Authority Open House Facebook...
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November 8, 2019
Great Loop Cruising Seminar
Chicago, IL........
Reprinted from
Great Loop Cruising Facebook...
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Mississippi River Near McClure,
Illinois
Working To Restore Farmland Following
The Flood........
While the floodwaters from the Flood of 2019
have receded, the aftereffects remain for many farmers.
According to farmer Sam Schneider of McClure, IL, a flood is
harder to recover from than an actual full crop season.
Schneider says that debris, trash and trees
are left behind by the floodwaters, and in an effort to
recondition the soil, he has planted rye crops, or cover crops
to help repair the damage.
Schneider adds that having a crop in the
field will work organic material back into the soil. This
year's work will be completed with no gains, except for the
preparation for next year's crops........
Click here
to read this news article from kfvs12.com.
With Video
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Hop On A Plane For A
Mini-Vacation
News
Release From BoatUS
No Experience Necessary:
Affordable 3-Hour On Water Powerboat Training Courses, Oct. 26 &
2
Courses for beginners, women
FORT
PIERCE, Fla., Oct. 10, 2019 – Want to learn the basics of
powerboating or brush up on your skills? The nonprofit BoatUS
Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water together with
Freedom Boat Club Fort Pierce offer a choice of two fun on-water
powerboat training courses: Intro to Boating and Women Making
Waves, Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27, at Fort
Pierce City Marina.
The Intro to Boating and Women Making Waves courses are three
hours long and affordably priced at $149 per person. Both are
offered Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Intro to Boating covers shifting and steering, basic docking,
open-water handling and basic navigation. The ladies-only
course, Women Making Waves, offers the same curriculum and is
the perfect opportunity to spend half a day learning
boat-handling techniques in a supportive environment.
Class size is limited to four students per vessel, ensuring each
student gets sufficient time at the helm under the watchful eye
of a U.S. Coast Guard-certified instructor.
The goal of the BoatUS Foundation and Freedom Boat Club Fort
Pierce is to address the high costs typically associated with
at-the-helm training, making hands-on boating education more
accessible. The courses also offer area residents the chance to
try out recreational boating and give boaters the opportunity to
brush up on their boat-handling skills.
Space is limited. Must be 21 years or older. To sign up for a
course or see other course locations, go to BoatUS.org/On-Water.
###
This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
here
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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.
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Fri..Oct 11..DJ/Karaoke Circus..9pm-1am
Sat.. Oct 12..Baywolfw..9:30pm - 1:30am
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
Mon - Fri from 11am till 2pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
Check out the Deli's
Lunch Specials..click
here
Breakfast Specials...
click here
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Bloch Marine Service
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Location......
Hello Everyone!
We are happy to announce that Bloch Marine Service is becoming
Yacht Club Marine. As of October 1st, 2019, Bloch Marine Service
will no longer be taking new work orders, and will cease
operations by October 31st, 2019.
But to keep service seamless, Yacht Club Marine will be
performing the same quality service that you have come to expect
over the years at both the Yacht Club of St. Louis and at Harbor
Point Marina.
With that said, the winterization season is just around the
corner, and it's time to get on the schedule to have expert
winterization performed on your boat to protect it from the
ravages of winter freezing. And also, winter is the best time to
have Yacht Club Marine perform that much needed maintenance or
big project that you have been putting off.
If your winterization request is received before October 15th,
2019, you will receive a 10% discount on winterization labor.
There is also a 10% discount on labor performed during the
winter months for those big or small projects that the boat may
need.
Best regards, and we'll see you out there!
The Yacht Club Marine Crew.
Reprinted from
Bloch Marine FaceBook..
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bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Friday Specials...
Firecracker Shrimp Appetizer,
Eight Tiger Shrimp Hand Battered and Fried golden tossed in a
Sriracha Sweet Chili Sauce topped with chives served with house
ranch dressing $9.99
Taco Salad,
Fried Taco Shell filled with seasoned beef, lettuce, cheese,
diced tomatoes and onions topped with pico de Gallo, sour cream,
salsa and guacamole $9.99
Black N Bleu Kansas City Strip,
12 oz Aged Angus Kansas City Strip Blackened and Chargrilled
topped with House Bleu Cheese Sauce served with Flash Fried
Spinach and Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with choice of soup or
salad $19.99
$5 Cardinal Martini’s
$5 OBB Oktoberfest Pints.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Open 7 Days a week
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Friday.. Oct 11, 2019
10 ounce strip dinner , whipped potatoes , asparagus for $14.99
Sunday.. Oct 13, 2019
Dawn Turlington
Fried chicken dinner all day $12.99
All Card games on when our team plays.
Last
few weeks on Deck... Deck closing November 1st.
Open
Thurs - Sun at 11AM
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
The Golden Eagle Ferry is OPEN
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed Due to Flooding
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Sat.. Oct 19.. Membership Drive..
Huebner Haven
click here for flyer
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Duck Club Yacht Club
New fall hours for the Duck Club:
Fri.....kitchen 4pm-9pm and bar 4pm-1:30am
Sat...kitchen 11am-9pm and bar 11am-1:30 am
Sun...kitchen 11am-8pm and bar 11-am-9pm
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
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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
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
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
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
click here for
more info
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 |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Fri..Oct 11..4:30 - 6:30pm
Mexican Fiesta Sunset Cruise!
Call 618-786-7678 for reservations
1 hour cruises offered every Sat &
Sun thru Nov.3
Click here for more info |
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Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Click here
and check out Grafton's
Event and Music Calendar ....
Oct 11 - Oct 20
Menu
for the Crab & Shrimp Fest at the Oyster Bar
10-12-19 - 10-13-19
Click
here
Click here and
check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton
Harbor
Sat...Oct 12th – Outlaw
Opry.. 7pm
Sun..Oct 13th – TBD
CRAB & SHRIMP FESTIVAL
October 12 & 13
Sat.. Oct 19, 2019
Witches on the Water
Witch's Broom & Witch's Shoes Contest
click here for
more info
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...
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
September 29 at 11:10 PM ·
Northern Mo has had as much as 8” of rain this week end.
Others had 5”. I love Northern Mo. But don’t want their rain
results.
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Grafton, IL
Saturday at 11AM – 5PM
Benefit for HAVA
Honored American Veterans Afield
All wheels welcome!!!
We will go for a short cruise through
town (Grafton) and The River Road towards Alton to honor our
Veterans..
Weekend Band Lineup
Sat..Oct 12.. Thirst'n Howl..1pm
Sat..Oct 12..Tye Dye Band..6pm
Sun..Oct 13..After Midnight Band..1pm
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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
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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
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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
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Mike's La Rosa at My River Home
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Sat..Oct 12..Customer
Appreciation Day
Sat .Oct 12.. Jonathan
Baker.. 2-6pm
Sun.. Oct 13.. Rogers &
Niehaus.. 3-7Pm
1/2 off all beer and
cocktails all weekend long!
The LaRosa Bar is open Sat and Sun
Come by boat and dock with easy access to the bar.
If your driving....
Enter marina thru the upper entrance on LeClaire St....
Click here
for map
Mike's LaRosa Bar..Music Schedule..
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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!
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River
Road Watersports
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Grafton Harbor
WE ARE OPEN
Jet Ski Rentals
Boat Rental
Rafting Float Trip
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Cheers to
the weekend!
Come grab your favorite wine or spirit!
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri
63301
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
INTRODUCING...Yamaha's 2020 boats are here...Check them out at
yamahaboats.com.#2020yamahawatercraft
#RunTheWater
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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
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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!
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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
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More Things Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 ..Open 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.!
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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................................ |
Closed |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Open |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Closed Due To Flooding |
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