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THURSDAY
20
MAY 2021
National Water Safety Month...
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American Wetlands Month...
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Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day.....
was taken last Saturday afternoon at Port Charles Marina
It's Dennis,
Admiral of 521 Social Cub
and
1st Mate,
Hallie
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River Dawgs
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Terry Lynn
It's Terry
Lynn's
River Dawg
Check out all of
our River Dawgs....
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Looks like it’s summer. We are so excited
join us blurs day or Thirsty Thursday
whatever you prefer for John Shanahan and
Company. @7 Starting at seven ,
Friday night samurai five at seven on the
deck.
Saturday big in Japan at two and first time
on the deck the band Sweet Meat. S
Sunday Pat Liston at 2o’clock on the deck.
Memorial Day mania posting soon!!!!!
See you soon , only on the river
#isabellastrong
#boathousecrew
#riverlife
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
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Events..
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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Grafton Flood
Party
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2019.....
were taken at the
Grafton Flood Party. 2019 Grafton Flood Party.
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED May
19,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier
of the center span. Work barges should not encroach more
than 65 feet into the navigation channel, at any time. For
work barge locations,
mariners are encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V
KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at
(217) 248-9077
MILE 99.0 -
MILE 47.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Multiple
buoys have been reported missing between approximate Miles
99.0 and 47.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area.
ILLINOIS
RIVER
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following zones are in the high water watch phase in
accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
Zone 5 – Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0) and
Zone 4 – Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize their wake in
all high water zones. The laying up on saturated levees is
prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water
conditions and avoid down-streaming operations. 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. Exercise caution in all meeting
situations, as swift currents may be present. Navigational
buoys may have been dragged off station,so remain alert
while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
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and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,185 as of 05-20-21....
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River
Gear For Sale............
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buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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Mississippi Speed Record
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Live tracker:
https://share.garmin.com/Mississippispeedrecord
1. Day 1: Bemidji, MN
2. Day 2: Grand Rapids, MN
3. Day 3: Palisade and Aitkin, MN
4. Day 4: Little Falls, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities
5. Day 5: Twin Cities, Lake City, MN
6. Day 6: Winona, MN, LaCrosse, WI
7. Day 7: Dubuque, IA, Camanche, IA
8. Day 8: Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA
9. Day 9: Hannibal, MO
10. Day 10: St. Louis, MO
11. Day 11: Cape Girardeau, MO
12. Day 12: Ashport, TN
13. Day 13: Memphis, TN
14. Day 14: Greenville, MS
15. Day 15: Natchez, LA
16. Day 16: Baton Rouge, LA
17. Day 17: New Orleans, LA / end of River
UPDATE:
At 4:07am this morning
(5-20-21) the team was at the Bayou Sara Ramp #2 in Alabama.....
Mile 2044.30 and about 272 miles to go
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Mississippi Speed Record
Stops......
Reposted from
Mississippi Speed Record Facebook..
click here
Map as of 4:07
this morning (5-20-21)
click
link below for latest location
raceowl.com/MSR2021/RaceMap4
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Tracy Lynn Martin Solo Female Speed Record Attempt
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Tracy Lynn Martin
Watch for an update from Traci Lynn later today
JustAroundThePointe...
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River
H istory....
May 20, 1927 in River History
The building of the Delta Queen and her identical twin boat, the Delta King
was completed on May 20, 1927.
The construction of the boats started in 1924 on the River Clyde at the
William Denny & Brothers Ltd., in California Dumbarton, Scotland and then
assembled at Banner Island Shipyard in Stockton.
William Denny & Brothers Ltd., Dumbarton, Scotland built the boat's
machinery. Krupp Stahlwerke AG, Germany forged the paddlewheel shaft and the
cranks
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "November 2021"
One month listing on the front page in the
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Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Mississippi River Journeys
Paddlers Set Fastest Source-To-Sea
Record........
Just a week after four record-seeking
paddlers pass through the Riverbend region, another four
paddlers have set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest
time to canoe the length of the Mississippi River.
On Tuesday, Team MMZero members Rod Price,
Bobby Johnson, and father-daughter dup Kirk and Casey Millhone
set the record by paddling the Mississippi RIver from source to
the Gulf in 17 days, 19 hours and 46 minutes. The previous
record, was 18 days, four hours and 51 minutes set in 2003.
The second team, consisting of Scott Walker,
Joel Ford, Adam Macht and Perry Whitaker passed through the
Riverbend on May 15th, going after the same record. As of
Tuesday, they were north of Natchez, about 200 from their
goal........
Click here to
read this news story frmo thetelegraph.com. With
Photos.
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#boats #longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#boatinglife
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
FACEBOOK
Longshot Tiki Bar Facebook..
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Sat..May
22..Jonathon Baker (Solo)..3pm
Sun..May 23..Catfish
Willie Duo..3pm
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
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 Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for May 19 - June 2... click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
May Events and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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2021 Kaskaskia River Run Update....
The 2021 Kaskaskia River Run is cancelled per Brian Shackleford
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Saturday, May 22, 2021
Live Music @ Fastjax ..5:30pm
Mike Snodgrass
Reposted from
FAstJax BBQ Facebook..
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Help Wanted
Missouri River Relief......
Reposted from
Missouri River Relief Facebook..
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Help Wanted
Mike's Shipyard.....
Reposted from
Mike's Facebook..
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Tomorrow...Friday, 21 May 2021
Wear Your Life Jacket To Work Day.........
Reprinted from Safe Boating Campaign Facebook..
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Mississippi River At St., Louis,
Missouri
2 Firefighters Injured Battling Towboat
Fire........
Tuesday morning, two firefighters were
injured while fighting a fire aboard a towboat. At around 7 am,
the towboat was in the Mississippi River near Arsenal and Mile
Marker 176 when the fire broke out in the engine room and
extended up to the second deck.
One firefighter was taken to the hospital for
treatment and the other was treated on scene and
released........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from msn,cim With
Photos.
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River Island Marina
New Shirts.......
Reposted from
River Island Marina Facebook..
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Good News, Things Are Opening Back Up
Mark Twain Lake
The Mark Twain Lake Visitor Center
Reopened........
Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
at Mark Twain Lake announced that they were reopening the M.W.
Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center, however, it would reopen in
phases.
For now, the exhibit hall and lobby will be
opened for visitor education and to provide lake information.
The community room will remain closed until further notice.
The visitor center will operate from 8 am to
3 pm, Thursday through Saturday, May 13 to June 2l 8 am to 3 pm,
Thursday through Sunday, June 3 to June 30, and open daily from
9 am to 4:30 pm starting on July 1........
Click here to
read this mews article from hannibal.net.
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Boat Manufacturer
Ebbtide Purchased By Limestone
Boats........
LImestone Boats recently announced that
they have wrapped up the acquisition of Ebbtide Holdings,
the parent company of Aquasport and Boat Bay brands. THe
purchase included $3.75 million in cash as well as $2.5
million in Limestone common shares on the Toronto Venture
Exchange.
Scott Hansen, CEO of Limestone says that
the acquisition will give the company the ability to expand
their production across each of the brands in order to keep
up with demand.
Hansen adds that the acquisition of
Ebbtide Holdings is a crucial acquisition for the continued
growth of the company, in that the additional manufacturing
capacity positions the company to become a growing force in
the North American Market........
Click here to
read this news report frmo tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo
Click here and checkout Limestone Boats
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
May 12, 2020
Sorry folks.. no wing specials for a while with the shortage
and the price increase.
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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 Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
 424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Looks like it’s summer. We are so excited join us blurs
day or Thirsty Thursday whatever you prefer for John
Shanahan and Company. @7 Starting at seven ,
Friday night samurai five at seven on the deck.
Saturday big in Japan at two and first time on the deck
the band Sweet Meat. S
Sunday Pat Liston at 2o’clock on the deck.
Memorial Day mania posting soon!!!!!
See you soon , only on the river #isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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 Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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 FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Live Music @ Fastjax ..5:30pm
Mike Snodgrass
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Sat..May 22, 2021
Froge's Bar & Grill Car Show 2021
click here
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
 Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for May 19 - June 2... click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
May Events and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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 Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
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 Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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 Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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 Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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 Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Sat..May 22..Jonathon Baker
(Solo)..3pm
Sun..May 23..Catfish Willie Duo..3pm
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
5-11-21
New 70 ton Travel Lift being
installed
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
 Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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 St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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 Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
and an in-ground pool by mid-summer 2021. |
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Restaurant is Open
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
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Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
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Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
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WEDNESDAY
19
MAY 2021
National Water Safety Month...
click here
American Wetlands Month...
click here
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day.....
was taken Saturday afternoon
The Bed &
Breakfast Cruiser
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Polestar Marina |
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River Dawgs
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Douglas Price
It's River Dawg
"Captain
Jax"
Check out all of
our River Dawgs....
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Grafton Flood
Party
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2019.....
was
sent to us by Capt'n Tim Crawford
RiverBill,
It took Gumption to get there. 2019 Grafton Flood Party.
Tim
RiverBill says.... A
little flood water won't stop real river rats
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED May
19,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier
of the center span. Work barges should not encroach more
than 65 feet into the navigation channel, at any time. For
work barge locations,
mariners are encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V
KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at
(217) 248-9077
MILE 99.0 -
MILE 47.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Multiple
buoys have been reported missing between approximate Miles
99.0 and 47.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area.
ILLINOIS
RIVER
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following zones are in the high water watch phase in
accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
Zone 5 – Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0) and
Zone 4 – Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize their wake in
all high water zones. The laying up on saturated levees is
prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water
conditions and avoid down-streaming operations. 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. Exercise caution in all meeting
situations, as swift currents may be present. Navigational
buoys may have been dragged off station,so remain alert
while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,178 as of 05-19-21....
click here and check it out.
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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Mississippi Speed Record
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Live tracker:
https://share.garmin.com/Mississippispeedrecord
1. Day 1: Bemidji, MN
2. Day 2: Grand Rapids, MN
3. Day 3: Palisade and Aitkin, MN
4. Day 4: Little Falls, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities
5. Day 5: Twin Cities, Lake City, MN
6. Day 6: Winona, MN, LaCrosse, WI
7. Day 7: Dubuque, IA, Camanche, IA
8. Day 8: Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA
9. Day 9: Hannibal, MO
10. Day 10: St. Louis, MO
11. Day 11: Cape Girardeau, MO
12. Day 12: Ashport, TN
13. Day 13: Memphis, TN
14. Day 14: Greenville, MS
15. Day 15: Natchez, LA
16. Day 16: Baton Rouge, LA
17. Day 17: New Orleans, LA / end of River
UPDATE:
At 4:25am this morning
(5-19-21) the team was at the Cakiborne County Port Ramp, about
40 miles from Natchez, Mississippi.
About 414 miles to go
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If you take a
picture or a video of them, they would love it if you’d post
it as a comment on the attached link, and write the date,
time and location of where you saw them This will help with
the Guinness documentation.
https://www.facebook.com/mississippispeedrecord/
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Mississippi Speed Record
Stops......
Reposted from
Mississippi Speed Record Facebook..
click here
raceowl.com/MSR2021/RaceMap4
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Tracy Lynn Martin Solo Female Speed Record Attempt
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Tracy Lynn Martin
Reprinted from... JustAroundThePointe...
click here
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Setting A
Mississippi River Speed Record in 1953
Skiing the Mississippi River from
Lake
Itasca in Minnesota to New Orleans in 12 days
River
History....
19 May, 1953 in River History
Frank Beddor and the Ski Antics Team locked thru Lock 19 of the Mississippi
River at Keokuk, Iowa on a ski trip from Minneapolis to New Orleans. Paul
Bunnion impesanator, Frank Beddor was dressed in a gigantic Paul Bunyan
coustme and pulled by a 16 foot aluminium boat.
Along the journey he and his support crew would put on ski shows.
Their goal was to ski the Mississippi River from Lake Itasca at the river's
head waters in Minnesota to New Orleans in 12 days. They set a new record !
Source: Keokuk, Iowa Historians
Wikipedia:
Life & Career of Frank Beddor..
click here
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "November 2021"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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RiverRat Personals....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
I am blind and have a pontoon boat in Portage des Sioux.
I live in Florissant, Mo and I am looking for someone to drive
me to and from the river and "Captain" my boat.
Please call Mike
Cell: 314 402 5755
Land: 314 741 8577
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#boats #longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#boatinglife
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
FACEBOOK
LONGSHOT
TIKI BAR 2021 BAND & EVENT SCHEDULE
Sat..May
22..Jonathon Baker (Solo)..3pm
Sun..May 23..Catfish
Willie Duo..3pm
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Stocking Crappie
Kaskaskia River.....
Reposted from
Kaskaskia River Project Facebook..
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Help Wanted
Luhr Brothers, Inc
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Wetlands
And What They Do......
Reposted from
Missouri Dept of ConservationFacebook..
click here
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Mississippi River Near Grafton,
Illinois
Despite Flooding And A Pandemic,
Grafton Looking To Bounce Back........
The past few years have not been kind to
Grafton, Illinois, as 2019 brought flooding and 2020 brought the
COVID-19 outbreak. Grafton relies heavily on tourism dollars,
and the newly elected Mayor is hoping the town can rebound.
Mayor Mike Morrow says that he is ready to
take the town in a new direction, with the intention of building
upon the success that they have seen from tourism.
One sign that things are recovering in
Grafton is the return of the Grafton Ferry, which has returned
with an expanded schedule in an effort to help drive
tourism........
Click here to
read this news article from kmov.com. With
Video.
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Mississippi River Near Great Tower,
Illinois
A Look Back At The Sinking Of The Golden
Eagle........
In the wee hours of May 19, 1947, the Golden
Eagle, an antique steamboat boasting twin smokestacks,
gingerbread woodwork and a giant sternwheel, was making it's way
from St. Louis to Nashville, Tennessee.
Approximately 80 miles downstream from St.
Louis, the Golden Eagle's steering froze up. The vessel
ended up drifting into submerged rocks, gashing open the hull on
the port side.
After regaining control, Captain Nathan Smith
aimed the listing Golden Eagle towards Grand Tower
Island. He was able to shove the vessel's bow against the
bank. Crew members woke up the passengers, swung a gangplank to
the shore. All aboard were able to escape to safety........
Click here to
read this news story from stltoday.com. With
Photos.
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Lake Of THe Ozarks
MSHP Looking For Hit And Run
Boater........
The Missouri State Highway Patrol say
that they do not know the identity of the captain that
crashed into two other docked vessels prior to leaving the
scene.
According to the Missouri State Highway
Patrol, the person was aboard a 30 foot Rinker in the
Southwood Shores Condominiums cove when it collided with a
27 foot Lowe Pontoon and a Bayliner Rendezvous. The unknown
boater then fled the scene.
Reportedly, a similar incident occurred
in April, with a vessel leaving the scene of a crash at the
1.8 Nile Marker of the Glaize Arm, injuring a passenger in
the boat........
Click here to
read this news article from lakeexpo.com. With
Photo.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
May 12, 2020
Sorry folks.. no wing specials for a while with the shortage
and the price increase.
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Sat..May 22, 2021
Froge's Bar & Grill Car Show 2021
click here
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for May 12 - May 26... click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
May Events and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Sat..May 22..Jonathon Baker
(Solo)..3pm
Sun..May 23..Catfish Willie Duo..3pm
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Gas Dock is Open
5-11-21
New 70 ton Travel Lift being
installed
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
and an in-ground pool by mid-summer 2021. |
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Restaurant is Open
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
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Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
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Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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TUESDAY
18
MAY 2021
National Water Safety Month...
click here
American Wetlands Month...
click here
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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Welcome Harbor Point Yacht Club
To RiverBills.com
Harbor Point Yacht Club is unique in many ways. From a rich
heritage of days past, to the unique dockominium style of
ownership, this private marina offers the finest amenities
that fosters the best boating and sailing experience on the
Mississippi.
Check them out:
https://harborpointyachtclub.com/
Map
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
at Grafton, IL
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day.....
were taken sent to us by Capt'n Rick Skiles
Hey Bill,
Vicki & I dropped in the oyster bar Sunday had some crawfish,
awesome! Guys downstairs did a great job. I’m originally from
New Orleans they tasted great, see ya on the river,
Rick
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Mississippi
River
at Kimmswick,
Mo
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Claudia Burris
Hi Bill,
It was just another beautiful day at Hoppie’s Marina, as this
42’ trawler named Aquavit can attest. The captain and passengers
enjoyed an afternoon walk into Kimmswick.
See you on the river!
Claudia Ruth Burris
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River Dawgs
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Deena Gonz
It's River Dawg
"Elliott"
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our River Dawgs....
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
The River
Travels of Mike Stanczak
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Flood of 2019
Went to Grafton Wednesday
had to do some parallel parking at the 3rd chute
Almost ran a STOP sign ! LOL
Click pic to
enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2019.....
were
sent to us by Capt'n Mike Stanczak
RiverBill says.... With
the reflection in the water
Looks like it spells "EIOB"
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED May
12,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
324.9 - L/D RESTRICTIONS
Due to a mechanical failure, L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile
324.9, is open with restrictions. Vessels are requested to
contact L/D to make locking arrangements and vessels may
need the use of an assist boat. Mariners may contact the L/D
via VHF-FM Channel 14 or by calling (217) 222-0918
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier
of the center span. Work barges should not encroach more
than 65 feet into the navigation channel, at any time. For
work barge locations,
mariners are encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V
KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at
(217) 248-9077
MILE 99.0 -
MILE 47.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Multiple
buoys have been reported missing between approximate Miles
99.0 and 47.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,177 as of 05-18-21....
click here and check it out.
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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Mississippi Speed Record
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Live tracker:
https://share.garmin.com/Mississippispeedrecord
1. Day 1: Bemidji, MN
2. Day 2: Grand Rapids, MN
3. Day 3: Palisade and Aitkin, MN
4. Day 4: Little Falls, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities
5. Day 5: Twin Cities, Lake City, MN
6. Day 6: Winona, MN, LaCrosse, WI
7. Day 7: Dubuque, IA, Camanche, IA
8. Day 8: Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA
9. Day 9: Hannibal, MO
10. Day 10: St. Louis, MO
11. Day 11: Cape Girardeau, MO
12. Day 12: Ashport, TN
13. Day 13: Memphis, TN
14. Day 14: Greenville, MS
15. Day 15: Natchez, LA
16. Day 16: Baton Rouge, LA
17. Day 17: New Orleans, LA / end of River
UPDATE:
At 1:03am this morning
(5-18-21) the team was at the Terrene Landing Ramp, about 64
miles from Greenville, Mississippi
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If you take a
picture or a video of them, they would love it if you’d post
it as a comment on the attached link, and write the date,
time and location of where you saw them This will help with
the Guinness documentation.
https://www.facebook.com/mississippispeedrecord/
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Mississippi Speed Record
Stops......
Reposted from
Mississippi Speed Record Facebook..
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Another Attempt
Solo Female Speed Record
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Tracy Lynn Martin
Reprinted from
Mississippi River Photos Facebook...
click here
Check it
out the Facebook page... JustAroundThePointe...
click here
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River
History....
18 May 2003 in River History
Statue of Captain Meriwether Lewis, Captain William Clark and their dog,
Seaman was dedicated on this day in 2003. Statue is located in Frontier Park
along the riverfront in St. Charles
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6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "November 2021"
One month listing on the front page in the
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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RiverRat Personals....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
I am blind and have a pontoon boat in Portage des Sioux.
I live in Florissant, Mo and I am looking for someone to drive
me to and from the river and "Captain" my boat.
Please call Mike
Cell: 314 402 5755
Land: 314 741 8577
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Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois
River To Rise, Fall By The End Of
May........
The National Weather Service stated that the
Mississippi River will be trending upwards by mid-week, followed
by a fall over the weekend, which could bring very low levels.
The NWS reports that as of Monday morning,
the Mississippi River at the Melvin Price Locks and Dam was at
10.65 feet. By Thursday, the river is forecasted to rise to
14.1 feet.
Starting on Saturday, the level of the
Mississippi River is expected to fall, and within a week's time,
ending up around six feet on May 30th. Low river levels can
cause issues for river traffic, resulting in restrictions being
put into place........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com. With
Photo.
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#boats #longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#boatinglife
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
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LONGSHOT
TIKI BAR 2021 BAND & EVENT SCHEDULE
Sat..May
22..Jonathon Baker (Solo)..3pm
Sun..May 23..Catfish
Willie Duo..3pm
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Port of Kimmswick Update
Mississippi River at Kimmswick, Mo
The new port facility on the Mississippi River at Kimmswick, Mo
passed it's first test last Sunday. The American Duchess
riverboat docked there and all went well !
The American Queen Steamboat Company does not have a contract
yet to make stops at Kimmswick, but that could still happen.
The landing is still under construction and improvements are
still need to the road leading to the site. All work is
scheduled to be completed by June.
Read this news story on Leader Publications.....
click here
Kimmswick is located on the Mississippi River about 24 miles
South of St. Louis, Mo
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Meramec River Near Sullivan, Missouri
Update: Teen Drowned Attempting To
Swim Across The River........
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports
that a teenager died after attempting to swim across that
Meramec River in Franklin County, Missouri.
The MSHP reports that on Sunday, William
Bergner Jr. of Bourbon, Missouri died after trying to swim
across the river from a campground boat ramp in Meramec State
Park in Franklin County.
Bergner reportedly became exhausted, slipped
beneath the surface and did not resurface. Bergner was taken to
a hospital, where he was pronounced dead........
Click here to
read this update from semissourian.com.
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
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website St. Charles Boat &
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Mississippi River At Cape Girardeau,
Missouri
Old Town Cape Seeking New Floodwall
Mural........
During Monday night's meeting of the Cape
Girardeau City Council, Old Town Cape asked for assistance in
paying for an $80,000 mural project along the city's floodwall.
Old Town Cape says that it will cost
approximately $15,000 to remove the old mural facing the
Mississippi River and around $60,000 to paint the new mural
using materials more resistant to fading. The group has about
$13,000 for the project.
The Cape Girardeau City Council discussed
providing around $50,000 with funds from the Casino account.
They have assigned staff to draw up proposals that can be
discussed at the next City Council meeting........
Click here to
read this news report from kfvs12.com.
With Video
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Missouri State Highway Patrol
News Release
Make Safety A Top Priority For Memorial Day
Weekend!
Colonel Eric T. Olson,
superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, recognizes
Memorial Day weekend is highly anticipated and reminds motorists
the Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash
Awareness Reduction Effort) during the long holiday weekend.
This means every available trooper will be on the road enforcing
traffic laws and assisting motorists.
Over the 2020 Memorial Day holiday weekend, 10 people died and
444 were injured in 1,081 traffic crashes. Last year, troopers
made 118 DWI arrests.
The Memorial Day weekend is also an unofficial start to the
boating season. During
the 2020 Memorial Day weekend, there were 11 boating crashes
which included one fatality and seven injuries. One person
drowned over last year’s holiday weekend. Troopers arrested 11
people for boating while intoxicated over the 2020 Memorial Day
weekend.
This year's counting period for the holiday weekend begins at 6
p.m., Friday, May 28, and ends at 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 31,
2021. Troopers will focus their attention on seat belt use, use
of child safety seats, impaired drivers, hazardous moving
violations, and speed violations.
If your plans include driving or boating, choose to be courteous
and obey all Missouri laws. Use a seat belt when you drive and
wear a life jacket when you're on or near the water. Always pay
attention, whether you're operating a vehicle or a vessel, and
choose to be a sober driver on land and on the water. A safe,
fun weekend starts with planning and good decisions.
Motorists or boaters in need of assistance or who want to report
a crime should use the Highway Patrol's Emergency Assistance
number 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. For road
condition reports, travelers can visit the Patrol's website at
www.mshp.dps.mo.gov. Click on the Road Condition icon to view
road construction areas as well as road conditions throughout
the state or call 1-888-275-6636.
Motorists are encouraged to do their part to make Missouri’s
roadways safer. Speed, inattention, and impaired driving are
leading causes of traffic crashes. Please do your part. Obey all
traffic laws and make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly
restrained in a seat belt or child restraint.
Missouri
provides a variety of opportunities for boating. Please be
courteous to others on the water, wear a life jacket, and obey
the law regarding safe operation of a vessel and no wake zones.
Causing harm to another person or their property with an
excessive boat wake may subject you to enforcement action or
civil liability. Always treat other boaters and property owners
as you want to be treated. Never operate a boat while you are
impaired; never ride with an impaired operator. Remember: Life
jackets save lives. Wear It!!
Follow the Patrol on Twitter for the most current news
@MSHPTrooperGHQ
Reprinted from the Missouri State Highway Patrol...
click here
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Lower Mississippi River
Rising River Levels Prompt
Restrictions........
As of May 13th, the Mississippi River
level was around 11.5 feet on the Carrollton Gauge and
forecasted to keep rising for approximately a week. Once
the river rises beyond 11 feet on the Carrollton Gauge, the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District initiates
the Phase I flood fight.
The Phase I flood fight involves weekly
inspections of the district's levees and the implementation
of construction restrictions within 1,500 feet. The
Mississippi River at New Orleans is not forecasted to rise
to 15 feet, which would trigger Phase 2 flood fight.
Upstream at Baton Rouge, the river gauge
measured 32 feet and rising as of May 12th. The Mississippi
River is forecasted to rise above 33 feet, prompting the
Coast Guard Sector New Orleans to implement navigation
restrictions........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
May 12, 2020
Sorry folks.. no wing specials for a while with the shortage
and the price increase.
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Sat..May 22, 2021
Froge's Bar & Grill Car Show 2021
click here
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for May 12 - May 26... click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
May Events and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
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"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Sat..May 22..Jonathon Baker
(Solo)..3pm
Sun..May 23..Catfish Willie Duo..3pm
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Gas Dock is Open
5-11-21
New 70 ton Travel Lift being
installed
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Restaurant is Open
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
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Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
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Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Opening
soon |
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Monday
17
MAY 2021
National Water Safety Month...
click here
American Wetlands Month...
click here
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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Welcome Harbor Point Yacht Club
To RiverBills.com
Harbor Point Yacht Club is unique in many ways. From a rich
heritage of days past, to the unique dockominium style of
ownership, this private marina offers the finest amenities
that fosters the best boating and sailing experience on the
Mississippi.
Check them out:
https://harborpointyachtclub.com/
Map
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Mississippi
River Speed Record
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Greg Sadowski
A couple more pics from last
Friday as the Mississippi River Speed Record Team passed
through St. Louis
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River Dawgs
RiverBills
Sticker Sighting
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo and RiverBills
Sticker Sighting of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Christopher Musket
It's
"River
Musket"
River couldn't find his
RiverBills.com sticker.
Chilling on the boat..
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Check out all of
our River Dawgs....
click here
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
click here
and check it out...
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
New Fire and
Rescue dock
Mississippi River at
Kimmswick, Mo
Click pic to
enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2020
..... was sent to us
by Claudia Burris who hails out of Hoppie's Marina in Kimmswick,
Mo
Hi Bill!
It was just another beautiful day on the river! Here’s the view
from my boat where you can see the new Fire and Rescue dock in
Kimmswick. This facility will improve Rock Community Fire
District’s ability to effect water rescues and to fight both
water- and land-based fires. This project was made possible by
the cooperative effort between Rock Fire District, the Anheuser
Estate and the City of Kimmswick, according to Kimmswick Mayor
Phil Stang.
See you on the river!
Claudia Ruth Burris
Hoppie’s Marina Correspondent
Claudia wrote
that the new Fire and Rescue dock is a few feet upriver from
Hoppies Marina.
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED May
12,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
324.9 - L/D RESTRICTIONS
Due to a mechanical failure, L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile
324.9, is open with restrictions. Vessels are requested to
contact L/D to make locking arrangements and vessels may
need the use of an assist boat. Mariners may contact the L/D
via VHF-FM Channel 14 or by calling (217) 222-0918
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier
of the center span. Work barges should not encroach more
than 65 feet into the navigation channel, at any time. For
work barge locations,
mariners are encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V
KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at
(217) 248-9077
MILE 99.0 -
MILE 47.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Multiple
buoys have been reported missing between approximate Miles
99.0 and 47.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,174 as of 05-17-21....
click here and check it out.
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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Mississippi Speed Record
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Live tracker:
https://share.garmin.com/Mississippispeedrecord
1. Day 1: Bemidji, MN
2. Day 2: Grand Rapids, MN
3. Day 3: Palisade and Aitkin, MN
4. Day 4: Little Falls, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities
5. Day 5: Twin Cities, Lake City, MN
6. Day 6: Winona, MN, LaCrosse, WI
7. Day 7: Dubuque, IA, Camanche, IA
8. Day 8: Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA
9. Day 9: Hannibal, MO
10. Day 10: St. Louis, MO
11. Day 11: Cape Girardeau, MO
12. Day 12: Ashport, TN
13. Day 13: Memphis, TN
14. Day 14: Greenville, MS
15. Day 15: Natchez, LA
16. Day 16: Baton Rouge, LA
17. Day 17: New Orleans, LA / end of River
UPDATE:
At 351am this morning,
the team was at Mud Island Ramp in Memphis, TN
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If you take a
picture or a video of them, they would love it if you’d post
it as a comment on the attached link, and write the date,
time and location of where you saw them This will help with
the Guinness documentation.
https://www.facebook.com/mississippispeedrecord/
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Mississippi Speed Record
Stops......
Reposted from
Mississippi Speed Record Facebook..
click here
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River
History....
May 17, 1849 in River History
A devastating fire destroyed a significant part of St. Louis and many of the
steamboats on the St. Louis riverfront. This was the first fire in United
States history in which it is known that a firefighter was killed in the
line of duty.
The St. Louis Great Fire of 1849 was started on the evening of May 17, 1849
by a smoldering mattress aboard the steamboat White Cloud. The fire quickly
spread to an adjoining steamboat, the Edward Bates, which burnt free of her
moorings located on what is now Laclede's Landing. She drifted downriver,
spreading fire as she went. In a half an hours time, 23 steamboats were on
fire. The Great Fire would claim 418 buildings along 15 blocks...
Fire captain Thomas Targee sent orders for soldiers to use kegs of gunpowder
to blow up buildings in order to create a fire-stop. His idea worked to an
extent, but he was killed in one of the explosions
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "November 2021"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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RiverRat Personals....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
I am blind and have a pontoon boat in Portage des Sioux.
I live in Florissant, Mo and I am looking for someone to drive
me to and from the river and "Captain" my boat.
Please call Mike
Cell: 314 402 5755
Land: 314 741 8577
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Meramec River Near Sullivan, Missouri
Responders Called Out For Drowning
Report.........
Just before 7 pm Sunday evening, the Sullivan
Fire Protection District was called out to Meramec State Park
for a report of a drowning.
Sullivan Fire Protection District Captain
Damon Sumpter says that firefighters were able to locate and
recover the person after family members told responders where
the person was last seen. The person was transferred to
the Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan .........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from semissourian.com. With
Photo.
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#boats #longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#boatinglife
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
FACEBOOK
LONGSHOT
TIKI BAR 2021 BAND & EVENT SCHEDULE
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Upcoming Event.... Friday, June 25, 2021
Wine Tasting To Benefit the Alzheimer's
Pool 26 River Crawl for the Cure Team.........
Reposted from
Alton Marina Facebook..
click here
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Mississippi River Cruise News
Viking Mississippi To Cruise To St.
Paul........
Viking line preparing for their already
sold-out 15 day Mississippi River tours which will depart from
New Orleans, Louisiana and ending up at St. Paul, Minnesota.
Viking expects to begin cruising on August of 2022.
The 15 day cruise between New Orleans and St.
Paul is the longest Mississippi River cruise option. Since the
2022 season has sold out, Viking is selling tickets for the
2023-2024 cruises starting at $11,300.
Terry Mattson, president and CEO of St.
Paul's convention and visitors bureau says that this is a big
deal for St. Paul. THe St. Paul City Council recently voted on
a contract allowing ships to dock at Lambert's Landing near the
city's downtown area........
Click here to
read this news article from startribune.com. With
Photo.
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Mississippi River History
The Day A Hammer Ended The Admiral's
Cruising Career........
May 16, 1979 was a fateful day for
Mississippi River cruising in the St. Louis region, as the
owners of the S.S. Admiral announced that cruises were
cancelled for the year. A hammer wielded by a Coast Guard
inspector had gone right through the Admiral's thin,
corroded hull.
The owners of the Admiral vowed that
she would be river-worthy once again. Tom Dunn, with Streckfus
Steamers, Inc. reported that they would have to send the Admiral to
New Orleans for repairs, as that was the nearest shipyard with a
drydock large enough to handle the Admiral.
Dunn said that they would definitely be able
to get the Admiral repaired, as they would have all
winter to do so. As fate would reveal, the Admiral would
never cruise the Mississippi RIver again, and she would serve
several purposes before being dismantled and scrapped in
2011........
Click here to
read this news story from stltoday.com. With
Photos
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Recreational Boating & Fishing
Foundation
Reeled In A Few Awards........
The Recreational Boating & Fishing
Foundation was recently awarded a Bronze Anvil award of
commendation from the Public Relations Society of America
and a Gold Circle merit award from the American Society of
Association Executives from their Get On Board campaign that
promotes boating and fishing participation.
Stephanie Vatalaro, RBFF senior vice
president of marketing and communications said that after
the COVID-19 outbreak that they had to quickly adjust their
campaign and public relations strategy.
Vatalaro added that being honored by PRSA
and ASAE is a testament to the passion, perseverance and
proficiency of their team. RBFF was one of three
organizations to receive a merit award in the media/public
relations campaign category........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
May 12, 2020
Sorry folks.. no wing specials for a while with the shortage
and the price increase.
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Sat..May 22, 2021
Froge's Bar & Grill Car Show 2021
click here
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for May 12 - May 26... click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
May Events and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
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"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Gas Dock is Open
5-11-21
New 70 ton Travel Lift being
installed
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
and an in-ground pool by mid-summer 2021. |
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Restaurant is Open
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
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Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
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Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN 15, 16
MAY 2021
National Water Safety Month...
click here
American Wetlands Month...
click here
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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Welcome Harbor Point Yacht Club
To RiverBills.com
Harbor Point Yacht Club is unique in many ways. From a rich
heritage of days past, to the unique dockominium style of
ownership, this private marina offers the finest amenities
that fosters the best boating and sailing experience on the
Mississippi.
Check them out:
https://harborpointyachtclub.com/
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sun pic
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Picture of the Day.....
Some of the
Port Charles Crew
on the dock
Saturday Evening
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Mississippi
Speed Record Team
Passing Thru
St. Louis
Sat pic
Jeff and Sherri Easley
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Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Greg and Glenn Sadowski
Hi Bill,
Glenn and I learned early on
Friday that the paddlers trying to break the Mississippi
speed record we’re going to shoot the rapids at the low
water dam instead of going through the chain of rocks canal
and locks. We drove to Chouteau Island and parked next to
the old chain of rocks bridge. Jeff and Sherri Easley and
their river dogs met us there. Here’s a group shot of the
people on the bridge and some more pictures. Then we rode
our bikes to see them at the St. Louis river front and got
their picture at the Eads Bridge.
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat pic
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Picture of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Mark Newlin
Friday
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
Friday
Fun
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River Dawgs
Sat Pic
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The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Darren Wayner
It's River Dawg
"Duke"
Duke aboard Soakin Wet.
He cries for the sandbar when we
get close.
It's our favorite place.
Check out all of
our River Dawgs....
click here
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It’s
almost Thursday!
Open
@11 John Shanahan & company @7 ‘Blursday’ on
the river.
Friday night Headbangers Ball @7
Saturday @2 Haynes and Foster
Saturday night A.L.I returns to the
Boathouse at 7pm.
Sunday 3of a perfect pair.
Foodies stay tuned
.
A special shout out to Tony Bunch, Mike
DiCarlo and Euphoria for their donations to
the Isabella fund what a huge honor to be
surrounded by such a amazing tribe
Much love this weekend rain or shine
#isabellastrong
#boathousecrew
#riverlife
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Sat Pic
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enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2020
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was sent to us by Capt'n Mark Newlin
who hails out of Portage des Sioux, Mo
A
Flock of Pelicans
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SUNDAY, MAY 16
LIVE MUSIC ON THE DOCK
Website..click
here
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www.RiverBills.com
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At St.
Louis, Missouri
One Of The Nation's Most
Photographed Landmarks Is On The Riverfront........
There are plenty of prominent
landmarks across the United States that are easily identifiable
, even if you have never seen them in person, including the
Empire State Building in New York City and the Golden Gate
Bridge in San Francisco.
The Gateway Arch stands 630 feet
tall on the St. Louis riverfront, and is one of the most
majestic and photographed landmarks in the nation. It has been
a permanent part of the St. Louis skyline since it opened on
October 28, 1965.
The Arch's
height has earned it the distinction of being the nation's
tallest man-made landmark, beating out the Washington Monument
and the Statue of Liberty........
Click here to
read more from onlyinyourstate.com.
With Photos
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Added Sunday
Upcoming Events
Saturday, Sunday, May 22, 23, 2021
Mississippi River At
Grafton, Illinois
Grafton Winery Hosting
Annual Blues Festival........
Over the next weekend, May 22 - 23,
Grafton Winery The Vineyards will be hosting the 12th annual
Blues Festival, which will feature four iconic St. Louis area
blues bands performing along with some great food.
The musicians will include Robert
Sampson, the Ivas John Band, the NGK Band and Billy Peek. Two
bands will be performing each day.
The Blues
Festival will run from noon to 7 pm on Saturday, May 22, and
from 11 am to 6 pm Sunday, May 23. THere will be smoked pork
and chicken sandwiches available for purchase, as well as some
grab-n-go food items. Attendees may bring their own snacks, but
no outside beverages will be allowed........
Click here to
read this news article from advantagenews.com
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Added Sunday
Upcoming Events Saturday June 12, 2021
Lake Of The Ozarks
LOTO Boat Parade Attempting To Break World Record........
This year, the State
of Missouri is turning 200 years old, and the Bagnell Dam will
be celebrating it's 90th birthday, and Lake of the Ozarks
community leaders are preparing for the best boating destination
in the Midwest to celebrate with the "Best Dam Birthday Bash".
Event organizers
have celebration plans scheduled throughout the summer months,
however, a unique boating event is slated for June 12, 2021,
where an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the
Largest Boat Parade.
Mary Kay von Brendel,
organizer of the Best Dam Birthday Bash says that Guinness has
approved the official record attempt. She added that boaters
will be required to pre-register in order to count towards
attendance........
Click here to
read this news story from lakeexpo.com. With
Photo.
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Added Sunday
Missouri Scenic River Region
State, National Organizations Team Up Fight Invasive
Species........
Quail Forever and
Pheasants Forever recently partnered with state and federal
agencies to fight invasive species. The partnership, called
Scenic River Invasive Species Partnership, focuses their efforts
Missouri's Scenic Rivers Region, which includes the Current,
Jacks Fork and Eleven Point Rivers.
The group chose the
Scenic Rivers Region because it is one of the most ecologically
diverse areas in the state. While there are not many invasive
species in the region, there are some portions that have heavy
invasive species populations.
The invasive species
negatively affect approximately 42 percent of the endangered
species population, which ends up costing the U.S. economy
around $120 billion each year........
Click here to
read this news article from kfvs12.com. With
Video.
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Added Sunday
Public Boat Ramp At Alton Marina
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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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 May
12,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
324.9 - L/D RESTRICTIONS
Due to a mechanical failure, L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile
324.9, is open with restrictions. Vessels are requested to
contact L/D to make locking arrangements and vessels may
need the use of an assist boat. Mariners may contact the L/D
via VHF-FM Channel 14 or by calling (217) 222-0918
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier
of the center span. Work barges should not encroach more
than 65 feet into the navigation channel, at any time. For
work barge locations,
mariners are encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V
KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at
(217) 248-9077
MILE 99.0 -
MILE 47.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Multiple
buoys have been reported missing between approximate Miles
99.0 and 47.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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#boating
#boatlife
#boatinglife
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We will have live music with Matt Walterscheid
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,155 as of 05-15-21....
click here and check it out.
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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Mississippi Speed Record
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Live tracker:
https://share.garmin.com/Mississippispeedrecord
1. Day 1: Bemidji, MN
2. Day 2: Grand Rapids, MN
3. Day 3: Palisade and Aitkin, MN
4. Day 4: Little Falls, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities
5. Day 5: Twin Cities, Lake City, MN
6. Day 6: Winona, MN, LaCrosse, WI
7. Day 7: Dubuque, IA, Camanche, IA
8. Day 8: Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA
9. Day 9: Hannibal, MO
10. Day 10: St. Louis, MO
11. Day 11: Cape Girardeau, MO
12. Day 12: Ashport, TN
13. Day 13: Memphis, TN
14. Day 14: Greenville, MS
15. Day 15: Natchez, LA
16. Day 16: Baton Rouge, LA
17. Day 17: New Orleans, LA / end of River
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If you take a
picture or a video of them, they would love it if you’d post
it as a comment on the attached link, and write the date,
time and location of where you saw them This will help with
the Guinness documentation.
https://www.facebook.com/mississippispeedrecord/
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Mississippi Speed Record
Stops......
Reposted from
Mississippi Speed Record Facebook..
click here
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River
History....
15 May 2010 in River History
The Big Kahuna Restaurant at Grafton Harbor celebrated it's Grand Opening
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "November 2021"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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RiverRat Personals....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
I am blind and have a pontoon boat in Portage des Sioux.
I live in Florissant, Mo and I am looking for someone to drive
me to and from the river and "Captain" my boat.
Please call Mike
Cell: 314 402 5755
Land: 314 741 8577
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Mississippi River Journeys
Team Paddling The Mississippi River In
Record Attempt........
Four men are looking to set a new world
record for paddling the length of the Mississippi River in the
shortest amount of time. They paddled through the Riverbend area
late Friday morning.
The current Guinness World Record for the
fastest time to row the length of the Mississippi River by a
team was set by ]Bob Bradford, and Clark Eid, who completed the
trip in 18 days, four hours and 51 minutes, May 10 - 28, 2003.
The four men attempting to break the record
are: Scott Walker, Joel Ford, Adam Macht and Perry Whitaker.
They began their journey on May 4, 2021........
Click here to
read this news story from thetelegraph.com. With
Photos.
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Mark Your Calendar
Wine Tasting To Benefit the Alzheimer's
Pool 26 River Crawl for the Cure Team.........
Reposted from
Alton Marina Facebook..
click here
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Confluence Campground
Kaskaskia River.....
Reposted from
Kaskaskia River Project Facebook..
click here
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Sad News
Charlie Becker Has Passed Away.........
 SERVICE
DATE
Celebration of Life Service
Saturday, May 15, 2021
SERVICE TIME
2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
SERVICE LOCATION
Breese American Legion
FULL OBITUARY
Charles E. Becker, age 69, of Breese, passed away Sunday, May 9,
2021 at his residence
He was born April 2, 1952 in Breese, son of the late Joseph and
Juliana, nee Woltering, Becker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brother-in-law, John Von Alst.
Charlie is survived by his son, Christopher (special friend
Kayla Nielson) Becker, daughter, Amy (Brad) Niemeyer, son, John
Michael (special friend Brittney Stein); his grandchildren,
Mason and Allie Becker, Carter, Maxwell, and Gabrielle Niemeyer,
and Paetin Holtgrave; his siblings, John (special friend Nancy
Nettemeier) Becker of Breese, Margaret (Roger) Foppe of Breese,
James (Marcia) Becker of Carlyle, Barbara Von Alst of Breese,
Julie (Phil) Becker of Breese, and Alicia (Kermit) Smith of
Houston, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
He worked for Joseph F. Becker Masonry throughout his life. He
was an avid boater that spent most of his free time on the
water, and a member of the Duck Club Yacht Club of St. Charles,
MO. Charlie was also a proud team member of the 2nd Amendment
USA Boat Racing Team.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, May 15,
2021 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Breese American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be
made to Community Link or Residential Hospice and will be
received at the legion or by mail, Moss Funeral Home, 535 N.
5th, Breese, IL 62230 who is serving the family.
Reposted from
Moss Funeral Home..
click here
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Mississippi River At Memphis,
Tennessee
River Traffic Resumes Following Bridge
Closure.........
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced that the
waterway restriction along the Mississippi River at Memphis has
been lifted. The river reopened to vessel traffic on Friday,
several days after being closed die to the discovery of a crack
in the Interstate 40 Bridge
As of Friday morning, some 62 tows with a
total of 1,058 barges queued along the Mississippi River
awaiting their chance to pass under the Interstate 40 Hernando
de Soto Bridge.
The bridge remains closed to vehicular
traffic........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kfvs12.com. With
Photos.
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More Memphis Bridge News
Civil Engineer Discusses The I-40 Bridge
Crack........
According to civil engineer and associate
professor of engineering at University of Memphis, Adel
Abdelnaby, the crack in the Interstate 40 Hernando de Soto
Bridge may have been present for several weeks prior to it's
discovery.
Abdelnaby had spent two years studying the
Hernando de Soto Bridge, and installed sensors in an effort to
detect any abnormalities. He studies and teaches bridge
fatigue, which happens when tiny cracks in the metal form over
time.
Abdelnaby says that the bridge's steel is
subjected to millions of cycles of stresses since it's opening
in 1973. He says that bridges built during that era were not
designed to handle the high volume of traffic crossing the span
each day........
Click here to
read this news article from kfvs12.com. With
Video.
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Missouri River Management
Decreased Runoff During April.... Effects
on Navigation Expected By Fall....
Extremely dry conditions during April has
resulted in considerably less runoff into the Upper Missouri
River Basin, which could cause navigation restrictions during
the latter part of the year.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports that
the Missouri River Upper Basin runoff was 44 percent of normal,
making this the ninth driest April in 123 years of record
keeping.
John Remus, chief of the Corps of Engineers;
Missouri River Basin Water Management Division says that the
extremely dry April combined with current drought conditions and
lower than normal snowpack has prompted them to reduce their
2021 runoff forecast........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Ohio River Near Wellsburg, W. Virginia
New Construction Method Sees Bridge
Span Floated On Barges........
A new construction technique has crews
building the main span of a new bridge on shore, then
floated on barges to the construction site and then hoisted
into place.
Excell Marine, working with Dutch
subcontractor Mammoet, recently moved the 830 foot, 4,100
ton span with two tandem barges and towboats at either end.
Broomfield, Colorado based contractor
Flatiron Construction came up with the idea to build the
span on the riverbank and move it to the work site later.
Thos method allowed crews to work on the tied-arch design
before the piers were completed........
Click here to
read this news report frmo waterwaysjournal.net.
With Photo.
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
May 12, 2020
Sorry folks.. no wing specials for a while with the shortage
and the price increase.
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Sat..May 22, 2021
Froge's Bar & Grill Car Show 2021
click here
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for May 12 - May 26... click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
May Events and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Live music with Matt Walterscheid
Sat (5-15-21) & Sun (5-16-21) 3-7pm
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Sunday, May 16, 2021..1 - 4 pm
Live Music on the Dock
Lucie Switalski
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Gas Dock is Open
5-11-21
New 70 ton Travel Lift being
installed
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Fri.. May 21 at 6pm
Karaoke Night on RT
Pregame Patio
click here for more info
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
May 11, 2021...
We are finally set to open for the
2021 season this weekend. May 14th-16th.
Friday open at 5p.m. ( Slip holders only )
Saturday open at 12pm Live music 7p.m. - 11p.m. with Anthony
Russo
Sunday open at 12p.m.
Your patience will be appreciated as we work thru getting
acclimated to a new kitchen , POS system and staff. Looking
forward to seeing everyone this weekend as we gear up
towards Memorial Day.
I will be posting more info on upcoming events and music in
the next couple days..
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
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Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
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Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Opening
soon |
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FRIDAY
14
MAY 2021
National Water Safety Month...
click here
American Wetlands Month...
click here
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day.....
were taken sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher who hails out of the
Alton Motor Boat Club
Glass Water Thursday
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River Dawgs
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Robert Koester
It's River Dawg
"Louie"
Louie’s first boat ride at about 3
months old.
Check out all of
our River Dawgs....
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It’s
almost Thursday!
Open
@11 John Shanahan & company @7 ‘Blursday’ on
the river.
Friday night Headbangers Ball @7
Saturday @2 Haynes and Foster
Saturday night A.L.I returns to the
Boathouse at 7pm.
Sunday 3of a perfect pair.
Foodies stay tuned
.
A special shout out to Tony Bunch, Mike
DiCarlo and Euphoria for their donations to
the Isabella fund what a huge honor to be
surrounded by such a amazing tribe
Much love this weekend rain or shine
#isabellastrong
#boathousecrew
#riverlife
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Click pic to
enlarge
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2010
..... was sent to us
by Capt'n Kevin Clooney simply titled..
Floaten the River
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SUNDAY, MAY 16
LIVE MUSIC ON THE DOCK
Website..click
here
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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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 May
12,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
324.9 - L/D RESTRICTIONS
Due to a mechanical failure, L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile
324.9, is open with restrictions. Vessels are requested to
contact L/D to make locking arrangements and vessels may
need the use of an assist boat. Mariners may contact the L/D
via VHF-FM Channel 14 or by calling (217) 222-0918
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier
of the center span. Work barges should not encroach more
than 65 feet into the navigation channel, at any time. For
work barge locations,
mariners are encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V
KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at
(217) 248-9077
MILE 99.0 -
MILE 47.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Multiple
buoys have been reported missing between approximate Miles
99.0 and 47.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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#boats #longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#boatinglife
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
FACEBOOK
LONGSHOT
TIKI BAR 2021 BAND & EVENT SCHEDULE
We will have live music with Matt Walterscheid
Sat & Sun 3-7pm
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,149 as of 05-14-21....
click here and check it out.
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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Mississippi Speed Record
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Live tracker:
https://share.garmin.com/Mississippispeedrecord
1. Day 1: Bemidji, MN
2. Day 2: Grand Rapids, MN
3. Day 3: Palisade and Aitkin, MN
4. Day 4: Little Falls, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities
5. Day 5: Twin Cities, Lake City, MN
6. Day 6: Winona, MN, LaCrosse, WI
7. Day 7: Dubuque, IA, Camanche, IA
8. Day 8: Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA
9. Day 9: Hannibal, MO
10. Day 10: St. Louis, MO
11. Day 11: Cape Girardeau, MO
12. Day 12: Ashport, TN
13. Day 13: Memphis, TN
14. Day 14: Greenville, MS
15. Day 15: Natchez, LA
16. Day 16: Baton Rouge, LA
17. Day 17: New Orleans, LA / end of River
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If you take a
picture or a video of them, they would love it if you’d post
it as a comment on the attached link, and write the date,
time and location of where you saw them This will help with
the Guinness documentation.
https://www.facebook.com/mississippispeedrecord/
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Mississippi Speed Record
Stops......
Reposted from
Mississippi Speed Record Facebook..
click here
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Projected ETAs
The team is
projected to be traveling thru Pool 26 today !
Please go cheer them on
!
click here
for latest
information
RiverBill says... As of 4:04 this
morning the team was at Lock and Dam 25.
Their "Tentative" schedule is
below....
Click here for latest update
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River
History....
May 14, 2010 in River History
The 150 tall Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower in Hartford, Illinois opened.
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "November 2021"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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RiverRat Personals....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
I am blind and have a pontoon boat in Portage des Sioux.
I live in Florissant, Mo and I am looking for someone to drive
me to and from the river and "Captain" my boat.
Please call Mike
Cell: 314 402 5755
Land: 314 741 8577
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Mississippi River At Memphis, Tennessee
The Broken Bridge Beam May Disrupt The
U.S. Economy........
While the routine inspection of the Hernando
de Soto Bridge spanning the Mississippi River at Memphis,
Tennessee may have prevented a potential disaster, the damaged
span may still wreak havoc on an economic level.
On Tuesday, a crew performing a routine
inspection of the bridge found that one of it's beams had
fractured. Officials state that the beam is structurally
significant. Officials with the Arkansas and Tennessee
transportation departments and the U.S. Coast Guard immediately
closed the bridge to traffic, and barred river traffic from
passing under the bridge.
Officials state that the bridge and river
will remain closed at least until a thorough inspection has been
carried out, and that may take several days to complete.
Repairs could take several weeks of even months to
repair........
Click here to
read this news report from semissourian.com.
With Photo.
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Friday, June 21, 2021
Alton Marina Deli........
The Alton Marina Deli is scheduled to open next Friday per Karen
Brncic !
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Friday, May 14, 2021
FastJax Grocery
Friday Specials Plus Live Music
Reposted from
Fastjax Facebook..
click here
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Saturday, May 22, 2021
Pasta Function
Clarksville Boat Club
Pool 25 of the Mississippi River
Reposted from
Alton Marina Facebook..
click here
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Saturday - Sunday, June 12 - 13
Missouri Free Fishing Days........
Reposted from
Missouri Dept Conservation Facebook..
click here
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Sad News
Charlie Becker Has Passed Away.........
SERVICE
DATE
Celebration of Life Service
Saturday, May 15, 2021
SERVICE TIME
2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
SERVICE LOCATION
Breese American Legion
FULL OBITUARY
Charles E. Becker, age 69, of Breese, passed away Sunday, May 9,
2021 at his residence
He was born April 2, 1952 in Breese, son of the late Joseph and
Juliana, nee Woltering, Becker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brother-in-law, John Von Alst.
Charlie is survived by his son, Christopher (special friend
Kayla Nielson) Becker, daughter, Amy (Brad) Niemeyer, son, John
Michael (special friend Brittney Stein); his grandchildren,
Mason and Allie Becker, Carter, Maxwell, and Gabrielle Niemeyer,
and Paetin Holtgrave; his siblings, John (special friend Nancy
Nettemeier) Becker of Breese, Margaret (Roger) Foppe of Breese,
James (Marcia) Becker of Carlyle, Barbara Von Alst of Breese,
Julie (Phil) Becker of Breese, and Alicia (Kermit) Smith of
Houston, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
He worked for Joseph F. Becker Masonry throughout his life. He
was an avid boater that spent most of his free time on the
water, and a member of the Duck Club Yacht Club of St. Charles,
MO. Charlie was also a proud team member of the 2nd Amendment
USA Boat Racing Team.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, May 15,
2021 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Breese American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be
made to Community Link or Residential Hospice and will be
received at the legion or by mail, Moss Funeral Home, 535 N.
5th, Breese, IL 62230 who is serving the family.
Reposted from
Moss Funeral Home..
click here
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More Memphis Bridge News
Civil Engineer Discusses The I-40 Bridge
Crack........
According to civil engineer and associate
professor of engineering at University of Memphis, Adel
Abdelnaby, the crack in the Interstate 40 Hernando de Soto
Bridge may have been present for several weeks prior to it's
discovery.
Abdelnaby had spent two years studying the
Hernando de Soto Bridge, and installed sensors in an effort to
detect any abnormalities. He studies and teaches bridge
fatigue, which happens when tiny cracks in the metal form over
time.
Abdelnaby says that the bridge's steel is
subjected to millions of cycles of stresses since it's opening
in 1973. He says that bridges built during that era were not
designed to handle the high volume of traffic crossing the span
each day........
Click here to
read this news article from kfvs12.com. With
Video.
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News
Release From BoatUS
 SPRINGFIELD,
Va., May 13, 2021 – Equipping a marine VHF radio aboard your
boat can greatly enhance safety and communication, and a new
partnership aims to offer additional benefits that can further
improve your boating experience. For a limited time, purchasers
of Cobra Electronics’ fixed-mount and handheld marine radio
products will receive a complimentary one-year Boat Owners
Association of The United States (BoatUS) basic membership,
giving purchasers access to a range of more than 25 additional
BoatUS benefits.
The offer includes a free Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
number for your Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Cobra marine
radio; access to 24/7 dispatch to the largest on-water towing
assistance fleet in the nation, TowBoatUS, with up to $50 of
on-water and roadside assistance towing coverage included; a
subscription to the nation’s No. 1 boating publication, BoatUS
Magazine; and more. Purchasers may also easily upgrade to a
Freshwater or Saltwater Unlimited Towing Plan for an additional
fee.
“Cobra’s marine products focus on enhancing the boating
experience for the user, with GPS-enabled VHF radios eliminating
the hassle of having to connect to your boat’s GPS,” said BoatUS
Director of Partnerships Elio Betty. “Equipped with Bluetooth
operation, one button DSC distress calling, and helpful features
such as Rewind-Say-Again, Cobra makes on-water communications
affordable and essential to your safety on the water.”
A leader in award-winning mobile and consumer electronics, Cobra
ensures its radios are engineered to operate in all weather
conditions and are equipped with best-in-class technology that
prepare for all possible scenarios on the water. As part of the
offer, boat owners looking to purchase a fixed-mount or handheld
VHF radio this spring have an additional incentive with mail-in
rebates from participating retailers and on Cobra.com.
“Establishing Cobra as the official radio partner of BoatUS
means our customers will have access to the nation’s largest
recreational boating advocacy, services and safety group,” said
Gail Babitt, CEO of Cobra Electronics. “It gives boat owners
critical communications abilities on the water and adds value to
boat ownership.”
Participating retailers include Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s or
shopping online at Cobra.com. For additional information on the
offer, rebate, and partnership details, visit
Cobra.com/marinepromo.
This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
here
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Friday, May 14, 2021
Waterstreet Bar & Grill Opens
Kaskaskia River at Evansville, IL
Opening Friday, May 14, 2021
Fri...12 noon to 1am
Sat...12 noon to 1am
Sun..12 noon to 10pm
210 South Waterstreet,
Evansville, IL
Click here for map
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Website..click
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Ten Safety Tips For new Boaters
Boating Magazine with West Marine......
Reposted from
Boating Magazine Facebook..
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
May 12, 2020
Sorry folks.. no wing specials for a while with the shortage
and the price increase.
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Sat..May 22, 2021
Froge's Bar & Grill Car Show 2021
click here
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for May 12 - May 26... click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
May Events and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Live music with Matt Walterscheid
Sat (5-15-21) & Sun (5-16-21) 3-7pm
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Sunday, May 16, 2021..1 - 4 pm
Live Music on the Dock
Lucie Switalski
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Gas Dock is Open
5-11-21
New 70 ton Travel Lift being
installed
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Fri.. May 21 at 6pm
Karaoke Night on RT
Pregame Patio
click here for more info
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
and an in-ground pool by mid-summer 2021. |
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
May 11, 2021...
We are finally set to open for the
2021 season this weekend. May 14th-16th.
Friday open at 5p.m. ( Slip holders only )
Saturday open at 12pm Live music 7p.m. - 11p.m. with Anthony
Russo
Sunday open at 12p.m.
Your patience will be appreciated as we work thru getting
acclimated to a new kitchen , POS system and staff. Looking
forward to seeing everyone this weekend as we gear up
towards Memorial Day.
I will be posting more info on upcoming events and music in
the next couple days..
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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More Things
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
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Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
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Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Opening
soon |
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THURSDAY
13
MAY 2021
National Water Safety Month...
click here
American Wetlands Month...
click here
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day.....
were taken Wednesday afternoon...
The Yacht
Club of St. Louis Restaurant getting ready to open
May 14th-16th
Friday open at 5p.m. ( Slip holders only )
Saturday open at 12pm Live music 7p.m. - 11p.m. with Anthony
Russo
Sunday open at 12p.m.
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River Dawgs
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group by Michael Mayor
It's
"T-Dog"
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
click here
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It’s
almost Thursday!
Open
@11 John Shanahan & company @7 ‘Blursday’ on
the river.
Friday night Headbangers Ball @7
Saturday @2 Haynes and Foster
Saturday night A.L.I returns to the
Boathouse at 7pm.
Sunday 3of a perfect pair.
Foodies stay tuned
.
A special shout out to Tony Bunch, Mike
DiCarlo and Euphoria for their donations to
the Isabella fund what a huge honor to be
surrounded by such a amazing tribe
Much love this weekend rain or shine
#isabellastrong
#boathousecrew
#riverlife
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Our Lady of the
Rivers
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Flood of 2008
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2008...
was
a shot of Our Lady of the Rivers and an American Flag in the
flood waters.
Sorry, we have lost the name of the
photographer
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SUNDAY, MAY 16
LIVE MUSIC ON THE DOCK
Website..click
here
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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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 May
12,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
324.9 - L/D RESTRICTIONS
Due to a mechanical failure, L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile
324.9, is open with restrictions. Vessels are requested to
contact L/D to make locking arrangements and vessels may
need the use of an assist boat. Mariners may contact the L/D
via VHF-FM Channel 14 or by calling (217) 222-0918
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier
of the center span. Work barges should not encroach more
than 65 feet into the navigation channel, at any time. For
work barge locations,
mariners are encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V
KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at
(217) 248-9077
MILE 99.0 -
MILE 47.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Multiple
buoys have been reported missing between approximate Miles
99.0 and 47.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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#boats #longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#boatinglife
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
FACEBOOK
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TIKI BAR 2021 BAND & EVENT SCHEDULE
We will have live music with Matt Walterscheid
Sat & Sun 3-7pm
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,146 as of 05-13-21....
click here and check it out.
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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Mississippi Speed Record
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Live tracker:
https://share.garmin.com/Mississippispeedrecord
1. Day 1: Bemidji, MN
2. Day 2: Grand Rapids, MN
3. Day 3: Palisade and Aitkin, MN
4. Day 4: Little Falls, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities
5. Day 5: Twin Cities, Lake City, MN
6. Day 6: Winona, MN, LaCrosse, WI
7. Day 7: Dubuque, IA, Camanche, IA
8. Day 8: Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA
9. Day 9: Hannibal, MO
10. Day 10: St. Louis, MO
11. Day 11: Cape Girardeau, MO
12. Day 12: Ashport, TN
13. Day 13: Memphis, TN
14. Day 14: Greenville, MS
15. Day 15: Natchez, LA
16. Day 16: Baton Rouge, LA
17. Day 17: New Orleans, LA / end of River
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If you take a
picture or a video of them, they would love it if you’d post
it as a comment on the attached link, and write the date,
time and location of where you saw them This will help with
the Guinness documentation.
https://www.facebook.com/mississippispeedrecord/
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Mississippi Speed Record
Stops......
Reposted from
Mississippi Speed Record Facebook..
click here
click map for latest location
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Projected ETAs
The team is
projected to be traveling thru Pool 26 tomorrow !
Please go cheer them on
!
click here
for latest
information
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River
History....
May 13, 2017 in River History
Grafton Oyster Bar's opening day for their new outside deck/bar.
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "November 2021"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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RiverRat Personals....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
I am blind and have a pontoon boat in Portage des Sioux.
I live in Florissant, Mo and I am looking for someone to drive
me to and from the river and "Captain" my boat.
Please call Mike
Cell: 314 402 5755
Land: 314 741 8577
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Thursday Night Fireworks Announce "We
Are Open, The Lights Are On"........
Cory Jobe, President and CEO of the Great
Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau says that the upcoming fireworks
displays in Alton and Grafton are being presented to show that
the towns are open for business following several months of
COVID-19 restrictions.
Jobe says that the fireworks shows, which
will run on Thursday evenings at 9 pm, from June 3 through
September 9th, with the exception of the Fourth of July weekend
on Thursday, July 4th.
Jobe adds that the fireworks shows are
intended to let people know that the businesses in Downtown
Alton and Grafton are open and prepared to receive visitors
after the past year of COVID-19 restrictions.........
Click here to
read this news article from riverbender.com.
With Photo and Audio.
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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3rd Chute
Grafton, IL
Reposted from
Wayne Draper Facebook..
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for May 12 - May 26... click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
May Events and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Con Trios Yacht Club
Happy Hour & Game Night.......
Reposted from
Con Trios Yacht Club Facebook..
click here
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Sad News
Charlie Becker Has Passed Away.........
SERVICE
DATE
Celebration of Life Service
Saturday, May 15, 2021
SERVICE TIME
2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
SERVICE LOCATION
Breese American Legion
FULL OBITUARY
Charles E. Becker, age 69, of Breese, passed away Sunday, May 9,
2021 at his residence
He was born April 2, 1952 in Breese, son of the late Joseph and
Juliana, nee Woltering, Becker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brother-in-law, John Von Alst.
Charlie is survived by his son, Christopher (special friend
Kayla Nielson) Becker, daughter, Amy (Brad) Niemeyer, son, John
Michael (special friend Brittney Stein); his grandchildren,
Mason and Allie Becker, Carter, Maxwell, and Gabrielle Niemeyer,
and Paetin Holtgrave; his siblings, John (special friend Nancy
Nettemeier) Becker of Breese, Margaret (Roger) Foppe of Breese,
James (Marcia) Becker of Carlyle, Barbara Von Alst of Breese,
Julie (Phil) Becker of Breese, and Alicia (Kermit) Smith of
Houston, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
He worked for Joseph F. Becker Masonry throughout his life. He
was an avid boater that spent most of his free time on the
water, and a member of the Duck Club Yacht Club of St. Charles,
MO. Charlie was also a proud team member of the 2nd Amendment
USA Boat Racing Team.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, May 15,
2021 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Breese American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be
made to Community Link or Residential Hospice and will be
received at the legion or by mail, Moss Funeral Home, 535 N.
5th, Breese, IL 62230 who is serving the family.
Reposted from
Moss Funeral Home..
click here
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Saturday, May 22, 2021
Clarksville Boat Club Trout Line Tournament
Pool 25 of the Mississippi River
Reposted from
Clarksville Boat Club Facebook..
click here
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Mississippi River Near West Alton,
Missouri
Riverlands Way, Maple Island Access
Closing Temporarily........
The U.S;. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers
Project Office recently announced that they would be closing
Riverlands Way in West Alton temporarily for a re-paving project
starting on May 17rhi.
The project will begin at Wise Road and is
expected to take two weeks. The closure will include the Maple
Island Access Area, however, public access to Ellis Island and
Lincoln Shields Recreation Areas will remain open.
Mike Quinn, Supervisory Facilities
Maintenance and Management Specialist says that considering that
there were several repairs due to recent flooding events, it was
determined that Riverlands Way was eligible for funding under
the Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads Program........
Click here to
read this news report from riverbender.com. With
Photo and Audio.
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Mississippi River At Memphis, Tennessee
Coast Guard Closed River Due To Bridge
Cracking........
On Wednesday, more than 400 barges were
delayed along the Lower Mississippi River after a bridge crack
prompted the U.S> Coast Guard to close a portion of the Lower
Mississippi River to vessel traffic.
The Coast Guard stopped all river traffic
along the Mississippi River at Memphis, Tennessee between Mile
Markers 736 and 737 after a crack was discovered in the Hernando
de Soto Bridge spanning the river.
The span carries Interstate 40 over the
Mississippi River between Memphis, Tennessee and West Memphis,
Arkansas. It is not known when the river will reopen........
Click here to
read this news report from reuters.com
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Saturday, May 15, 2021
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Water Patrol Division
Safety Education Class........
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City |
Date(s) |
Location |
Phone # |
Test Date |
Time(s) |
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Weldon Spring |
05/15/2021 |
Troop C Headquarters
891 Technology Dr, Weldon Spring, MO 63304 |
(636) 300- 2800 |
05/15/2021 |
8:00AM - 4:00PM |
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Jefferson City |
05/15/2021 |
Troop F Headquarters
2920 N. Shamrock Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65102 |
(573) 751- 1000 |
05/15/2021 |
9:00AM - 3:00PM |
Click here for
more information and additional classes
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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BoatUS
5 Spring Claims to Avoid
Our GEICO | BoatUS Marine Insurance claim files highlight the
most common springtime problems. Here's how to avoid being one
of our statistics.
Last spring, a GEICO | BoatUS insured was readying his 27-foot
cruiser for launch. He checked the bilge pump, fuel lines, and
stuffing box and did his usual thorough inspection from bow to
stern. He thought about replacing the engine's raw water
impeller but figured he could get one more year out of it. Big
mistake. On his first trip out, after he got onto plane, the
engine overheated and shut down suddenly. After he was towed
back to his marina, his mechanic said that the overheat had
destroyed his engine. The cost to repair? Nearly $14,000.
Unfortunately, damage caused by a worn-out impeller is
considered maintenance and usually not covered by a boat's
insurance policy.
Don't let something like this ruin your season (and wallet).
BoatU.S has been insuring boats for decades, and our detailed
claims analyses let us spotlight where things go wrong. What
follows are the most common claims we see every spring, some
from winterizing mistakes and some from a neglected spring
commissioning routine.
click here to continue reading
Reposted from
boatus.com
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
May 12, 2020
Sorry folks.. no wing specials for a while with the shortage
and the price increase.
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Sat..May 22, 2021
Froge's Bar & Grill Car Show 2021
click here
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for May 12 - May 26... click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
May Events and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
We will have live music with Matt
Walterscheid
Sat (5-15-21) & Sun (5-16-21) 3-7pm
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Sunday, May 16, 2021..1 - 4 pm
Live Music on the Dock
Lucie Switalski
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Gas Dock is Open
5-11-21
New 70 ton Travel Lift being
installed
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
May 11, 2021...
We are finally set to open for the
2021 season this weekend. May 14th-16th.
Friday open at 5p.m. ( Slip holders only )
Saturday open at 12pm Live music 7p.m. - 11p.m. with Anthony
Russo
Sunday open at 12p.m.
Your patience will be appreciated as we work thru getting
acclimated to a new kitchen , POS system and staff. Looking
forward to seeing everyone this weekend as we gear up
towards Memorial Day.
I will be posting more info on upcoming events and music in
the next couple days..
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
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Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
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Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Opening
soon |
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WEDNESDAY
12
MAY 2021
National Water Safety Month...
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American Wetlands Month...
click here
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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Kelly and her River Dawg
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group by Kelly McCoy
It's River Dawg
"Charlie"
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
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#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
The River Travels of Capt'n Carl
Tiemann
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Flood of 2019
Driving down the street
Notice...Slowly with No Wake
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2020...
were sent to us by Capt'n Joe DeSherlia of Grafton Harbor
Friday Evening
in Grafton
Carl Headed to
the 3rd Chute for Chicken Wings
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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 May
12,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
324.9 - L/D RESTRICTIONS
Due to a mechanical failure, L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile
324.9, is open with restrictions. Vessels are requested to
contact L/D to make locking arrangements and vessels may
need the use of an assist boat. Mariners may contact the L/D
via VHF-FM Channel 14 or by calling (217) 222-0918
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier
of the center span. Work barges should not encroach more
than 65 feet into the navigation channel, at any time. For
work barge locations,
mariners are encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V
KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at
(217) 248-9077
MILE 99.0 -
MILE 47.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Multiple
buoys have been reported missing between approximate Miles
99.0 and 47.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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#longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#portagedessioux
SEE OUR BOATS
GET A SLIP
FACEBOOK
LONGSHOT
TIKI BAR 2021 BAND & EVENT SCHEDULE
We will have live music with Matt Walterscheid
Sat & Sun 3-7pm
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,144 as of 05-12-21....
click here and check it out.
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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Mississippi Speed Record
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Live tracker:
https://share.garmin.com/Mississippispeedrecord
They are scheduled
to be in:
Hannibal on day
9....May 12
St Louis on day
10...May 13
1. Day 1: Bemidji, MN
2. Day 2: Grand Rapids, MN
3. Day 3: Palisade and Aitkin, MN
4. Day 4: Little Falls, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities
5. Day 5: Twin Cities, Lake City, MN
6. Day 6: Winona, MN, LaCrosse, WI
7. Day 7: Dubuque, IA, Camanche, IA
8. Day 8: Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA
9. Day 9: Hannibal, MO
10. Day 10: St. Louis, MO
11. Day 11: Cape Girardeau, MO
12. Day 12: Ashport, TN
13. Day 13: Memphis, TN
14. Day 14: Greenville, MS
15. Day 15: Natchez, LA
16. Day 16: Baton Rouge, LA
17. Day 17: New Orleans, LA / end of River
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If you take a
picture or a video of them, they would love it if you’d post
it as a comment on the attached link, and write the date,
time and location of where you saw them This will help with
the Guinness documentation.
https://www.facebook.com/mississippispeedrecord/
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Mississippi Speed Record
Stops......
Reposted from
Mississippi Speed Record Facebook..
click here
Post From
Mississippi Speed Record
UPDATE: As of 5/11
10pm central at Le Claire the team is 3 hours and 24 minutes
behind the tentative world record. They have had a great day
and appreciate all the support.
RiverBill says...
I seen a post that they got running lights installed last
night. Hope they have not been traveling in the dark
without them
click map for latest location
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River
History....
May 12, 1940 in River History
Lock and Dam 24, at Clarksville, MO opened.
It was the first dam on the Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project
constructed without roller gates.
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "November 2021"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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RiverRat Personals....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
I am blind and have a pontoon boat in Portage des Sioux.
I live in Florissant, Mo and I am looking for someone to drive
me to and from the river and "Captain" my boat.
Please call Mike
Cell: 314 402 5755
Land: 314 741 8577
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Good News
Port Charles Harbor
New 70 Ton Marine Travel Lift.....
Reposted from
Port Charles Harbor Facebook..
click here
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Good News !
Michael Marko, IMX2021 Achievement Award Winner
President and Owner of Mike's Inc. Shipyard.....
Reposted from
Waterways Journal Facebook..
click here
RiverBill says.... Congratulations from everyone at
RiverBills.com
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Count Me In Scooters Are Here
Grafton, IL
Reposted from
Count Me In Scooters Facebook..
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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Con Trios Yacht Club
Happy Hour & Game Night.......
Reposted from
Con Trios Yacht Club Facebook..
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Upcoming Events.... Saturday, May 22, 2021
Froge's Bar & Grill
Car Show 2021
Reposted from
Froge's Bar & Grill Facebook..
click here
Click here for more
information about the 2021 Car Show
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Hannibal, Mo Riverfront is Open !
Reposted from
Quimby's Cruising Guide Facebook..
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Sad News
Charlie Becker Has Passed Away.........
SERVICE
DATE
Celebration of Life Service
Saturday, May 15, 2021
SERVICE TIME
2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
SERVICE LOCATION
Breese American Legion
FULL OBITUARY
Charles E. Becker, age 69, of Breese, passed away Sunday, May 9,
2021 at his residence
He was born April 2, 1952 in Breese, son of the late Joseph and
Juliana, nee Woltering, Becker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brother-in-law, John Von Alst.
Charlie is survived by his son, Christopher (special friend
Kayla Nielson) Becker, daughter, Amy (Brad) Niemeyer, son, John
Michael (special friend Brittney Stein); his grandchildren,
Mason and Allie Becker, Carter, Maxwell, and Gabrielle Niemeyer,
and Paetin Holtgrave; his siblings, John (special friend Nancy
Nettemeier) Becker of Breese, Margaret (Roger) Foppe of Breese,
James (Marcia) Becker of Carlyle, Barbara Von Alst of Breese,
Julie (Phil) Becker of Breese, and Alicia (Kermit) Smith of
Houston, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
He worked for Joseph F. Becker Masonry throughout his life. He
was an avid boater that spent most of his free time on the
water, and a member of the Duck Club Yacht Club of St. Charles,
MO. Charlie was also a proud team member of the 2nd Amendment
USA Boat Racing Team.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, May 15,
2021 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Breese American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be
made to Community Link or Residential Hospice and will be
received at the legion or by mail, Moss Funeral Home, 535 N.
5th, Breese, IL 62230 who is serving the family.
Reposted from
Moss Funeral Home..
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Friday - Sunday.....June 4 - 6, 2021
Fishing for Freedom
Quincy, IL
10th Annual Fishing For Freedom -
Quincy is a no entry fee bass, catfish, and crappie
tournament that pairs our Warriors (active Military and
Veterans) with our Boaters (professional anglers, avid
tournament fishermen, fishing guides, and local outdoorsmen)
for a fun day of fishing on our local fisheries. Fishing For
Freedom - Quincy cannot give back all the lost time away
from the great outdoors during deployment, but we can give
back a weekend. We do that by providing our Warriors with a
weekend full of entertainment and enjoyment of the great
outdoors with their fellow Veterans and active duty
personnel, as well as the general public. This event is
designed to provide our Warriors with events that range from
a fish fry, trapshooting, archery, live music, a Heroes
Banquet, and a day of fun tournament fishing on the Mighty
Mississippi River or Mark Twain Lake. We also have private
lake(s) where we take our Warriors who cannot easily fish
from a boat to ensure their safety and well-being
Click here for more information
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Boating Lifestyles
Sea Tow Released 2021 Boating
Trends Survey.........
Thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak, the
boating industry saw a record number of new boaters hit the
water, as people sought out new ways to recreate outdoors.
Boaters, new and old, adjusted their
habits to observe social distancing while making the most out if
their time on the water. A recent survey released by Sea Tow
International, the trend is likely to continue.
Boater's behaviors that have been
affected by the COVID-19 outbreak include:
○ 52% of boaters surveyed
anticipate their boating activity to increase this summer
compared to last.
○ 20% cite the pandemic as the reason for extending their
boating season again in 2021.
○ 24% plan to vacation on/by boat (versus other forms of
travel) because of the pandemic.
○ 35% plan to use their boat primarily for cruising near their
home.
○ 16% upgraded to a larger boat in 2020 or plan to do so in
2021.
○ 52% plan to use their boat primarily for fishing (65%
in-shore / 30% off-shore / 5% freshwater).
○ 30% have found it more difficult to find dockage and/or
marina space.
Click here to read this news article from
boatingindustry.com. With Photo.
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Boat Gas News
Beware When Refueling........
Once again, it is time for boat
dealers to remind their customers that gasoline blended with
ethanol should be avoided whenever possible.
Corn is the biggest cash crop in the
nation, with approximately 40 percent of it headed to the
production of ethanol. The recreational boating industry will
likely be affected by an ethanol push by ethanol lobbyists.
Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Man Injured, PWC Totaled In
Boat Crash.........
On Saturday, a man sustained minor
injures when a boat and a personal watercraft collided near the
14 Mile Marker of the Lake of the Ozarks.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol
reports that Maurice Jackson was operating a 2006 Yamaha PWC
when he veered into the path of a 2016 Sylvan Tritoon, causing
the vessels to collide.
Jackson was ejected from the PWC,
sustaining minor injuries. The MSHP reported that Jackson
refused treatment at the scene, but was taken to the hospital in
a private vehicle. The PWC was totaled........
Click here to read this news story from lakeexpo.com.
With Photo..
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
May 1, 2020
We got the all new powered Mackie DJ/ Karaoke system
installed at 3rd Chute Bar & Grill in Grafton, Il. Come
check it out!!
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Sat..May 22, 2021
Froge's Bar & Grill Car Show 2021
click here
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for May 5 - May 19... click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
May Events and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
We will have live music with Matt
Walterscheid
Sat (5-15-21) & Sun (5-16-21) 3-7pm
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Gas Dock is Open
5-11-21
New 70 ton Travel Lift being
installed
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
May 11, 2021...
We are finally set to open for the
2021 season this weekend. May 14th-16th.
Friday open at 5p.m. ( Slip holders only )
Saturday open at 12pm Live music 7p.m. - 11p.m. with Anthony
Russo
Sunday open at 12p.m.
Your patience will be appreciated as we work thru getting
acclimated to a new kitchen , POS system and staff. Looking
forward to seeing everyone this weekend as we gear up
towards Memorial Day.
I will be posting more info on upcoming events and music in
the next couple days..
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
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Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
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Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Opening
soon |
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TUESDAY
11
MAY 2021
National Water Safety Month...
click here
American Wetlands Month...
click here
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept
12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us to Claudia Burris
Hi Bill,
It was just another beautiful evening at Harbor Point Yacht
Club.
See you on the river!
Claudia Ruth Burris
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
The Palace in
the Sky
Alton Motor
Boat Club Update
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us to Capt'n Brad Maher
RiverBill,
The donated ceiling tiles look awesome. Working on flooring
around the bar now among other things. This is a monumental
project that is coming together and looking very good. A big
thank you to all the dedicated members working on this project.
Membership is up and we are very excited about the new
clubhouse.
Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club
RiverBill says.... Looking Good
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River Dawgs
Click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group by Ann Fairchild
It's River Dawg
"Holly"
Check out all of our River Dawgs....
click here
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The Complete
Car & RV Repair Center
Rail Reloaded
St. Charles
Rotary Club
Click pic to enlarge
Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us to Kim Barks of Complete Car & RV Center
Last Saturday's
Back to Spring
Party
Check out Complete
Car & RV Repair Center...
click here
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#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
The Boathouse
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2020...
were sent to us by Mary Tiemann
Riverside
Dining Oasis !
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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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 May 5,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has
been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE
324.9 - L/D RESTRICTIONS
Due to a mechanical failure, L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile
324.9, is open with restrictions. Vessels are requested to
contact L/D to make locking arrangements and vessels may
need the use of an assist boat. Mariners may contact the L/D
via VHF-FM Channel 14 or by calling (217) 222-0918
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier
of the center span. Work barges should not encroach more
than 65 feet into the navigation channel, at any time. For
work barge locations,
mariners are encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V
KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at
(217) 248-9077
MILE 99.0 -
MILE 47.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Multiple
buoys have been reported missing between approximate Miles
99.0 and 47.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the
area.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE 59.0 - SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTIONS
Submerged concrete blocks have been reported in the
vicinity of Mile 59.0, LDB. These underwater obstructions
could impact the left descending
side of the channel. Water depths over the top of these
obstructions is approximately 11 feet, at minimum pool.
These obstructions are
unmarked. The USACE has updated the IENC’s to include a note
for the area. Attached as an enclosure to this LNM, is USACE
St. Louis District
Notice to Navigation Interests 21-04, a screen shot with the
note for the area. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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#longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#portagedessioux
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TIKI BAR 2021 BAND & EVENT SCHEDULE
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages
for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,137 as of 05-11-21....
click here and check it out.
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River
Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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Mississippi Speed Record
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Live tracker:
https://share.garmin.com/Mississippispeedrecord
They are scheduled
to be in:
Hannibal on day
9....May 12
St Louis on day
10...May 13
1. Day 1: Bemidji, MN
2. Day 2: Grand Rapids, MN
3. Day 3: Palisade and Aitkin, MN
4. Day 4: Little Falls, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities
5. Day 5: Twin Cities, Lake City, MN
6. Day 6: Winona, MN, LaCrosse, WI
7. Day 7: Dubuque, IA, Camanche, IA
8. Day 8: Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA
9. Day 9: Hannibal, MO
10. Day 10: St. Louis, MO
11. Day 11: Cape Girardeau, MO
12. Day 12: Ashport, TN
13. Day 13: Memphis, TN
14. Day 14: Greenville, MS
15. Day 15: Natchez, LA
16. Day 16: Baton Rouge, LA
17. Day 17: New Orleans, LA / end of River
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If you take a
picture or a video of them, they would love it if you’d post
it as a comment on the attached link, and write the date,
time and location of where you saw them This will help with
the Guinness documentation.
https://www.facebook.com/mississippispeedrecord/
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Mississippi Speed Record
Stops......
Reposted from
Mississippi Speed Record Facebook..
click here
click map for latest location
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River
History....
11 May, 1940 in River History
Milles Fountain, "The Meeting of the Waters" is unveiled in Aloe Plaza,
across the street from Union Station. The fountain, originally named “The
Wedding of the Rivers,” depicts the merger of the Missouri and the
Mississippi Rivers, represented by the two central figures. Joining the two
main figures and making up the wedding procession are 17 water figures,
symbolic of the tributaries that empty into the two major rivers. Initially,
an uproar arose over the nudity of the male
figure, representing the Mississippi River and the female figure, the
Missouri River, & this brought about the name change.
Reprinted from St. Louis Missouri History, Landmarks & Vintage photos
Louis P. Aloe was the president of A. S. Aloe & Company, which made and sold
optical, surgical, and photographic equipment, & was President of the Board
of Aldermen from 1916 to 1923. It's believed that his leadership helped pass
the 1923 bond issue, which funded many major building projects
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "November 2021"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new
incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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RiverRat Personals....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
I am blind and have a pontoon boat in Portage des Sioux.
I live in Florissant, Mo and I am looking for someone to drive
me to and from the river and "Captain" my boat.
Please call Mike
Cell: 314 402 5755
Land: 314 741 8577
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Yacht Club of St Louis Update.....
Reposted from
Yacht Club of St Louis Facebook..
click here
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Congratulations To MMZero2021 Team
They Broke the Guinness Book of World Records
Fastest Paddle Time Down The Mississippi
Reposted from
Quapaw Canoe Company Facebook..
click here
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Good News !
Segway Rentals is coming to Grafton, IL
Reposted from
Discover Grafton, Illinois Facebook..
click here
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Hannibal, Mo Riverfront is Open !
Reposted from
Quimby's Cruising Guide Facebook..
click here
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Sad News
Charlie Becker Has Passed Away.........
SERVICE
DATE
Celebration of Life Service
Saturday, May 15, 2021
SERVICE TIME
2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
SERVICE LOCATION
Breese American Legion
FULL OBITUARY
Charles E. Becker, age 69, of Breese, passed away Sunday, May 9,
2021 at his residence
He was born April 2, 1952 in Breese, son of the late Joseph and
Juliana, nee Woltering, Becker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brother-in-law, John Von Alst.
Charlie is survived by his son, Christopher (special friend
Kayla Nielson) Becker, daughter, Amy (Brad) Niemeyer, son, John
Michael (special friend Brittney Stein); his grandchildren,
Mason and Allie Becker, Carter, Maxwell, and Gabrielle Niemeyer,
and Paetin Holtgrave; his siblings, John (special friend Nancy
Nettemeier) Becker of Breese, Margaret (Roger) Foppe of Breese,
James (Marcia) Becker of Carlyle, Barbara Von Alst of Breese,
Julie (Phil) Becker of Breese, and Alicia (Kermit) Smith of
Houston, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
He worked for Joseph F. Becker Masonry throughout his life. He
was an avid boater that spent most of his free time on the
water, and a member of the Duck Club Yacht Club of St. Charles,
MO. Charlie was also a proud team member of the 2nd Amendment
USA Boat Racing Team.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, May 15,
2021 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Breese American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be
made to Community Link or Residential Hospice and will be
received at the legion or by mail, Moss Funeral Home, 535 N.
5th, Breese, IL 62230 who is serving the family.
Reposted from
Moss Funeral Home..
click here
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Metro East Waterways
Officials Investigating Why A Creek
Turned White.........
On Monday, officials were looking into why a
stretch of Schoenberger Creek, several miles long, turned
white. The creek runs between Belleville and East St. Louis.
City workers from East St. Louis were
investigating the incident at St. Clair Avenue and 79th Street
just before 6 PM. Initial testing revealed that the problem was
"nothing major". Responders say that after being on the scene
for several hours, the color began to fade.
East St. Louis Fire Chief Jason Blackmon said
that the St. Clair County Special Emergency Services responded
as well. The volunteer group assists first responders in
situations where potentially hazardous materials may have been
released into the environment.......
Click here to
read this news story from bnd.com.
Click here for
a map of Schoenberger Creek.
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Photo Courtesy Wikipedia
Ohio River Near Olmstead, Illinois
Removal Of The Former Lock & Dam 53 To
Begin........
Crews are expected to begin blasting next
week to remove the former Lock and Dam No.53 on the Ohio River
near Olmstead, Illinois. The blasting is expected to run
through June 2022.
Daily blasting is expected to take place
between 10 am and 2 pm, Monday through Saturday All river
traffic will halted between the Olmstead Dam downstream at Ohio
River Mile Marker 964.6 and upstream Mile Marker 962 while
blasting is taking place.
he demolition of the former Lock and Dam
No.53 will involve the removal of all of the marine features on
the property, including all lock and dam equipment........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
Click here
for
more information about former Lock and Dam 23 from Wikipedia
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The Great Lakes
After 2 Record Years, Great Lakes Water
Surge Eases........
A period of mild, dry weather has given the
Great Lakes a bit of a break following two years worth of high
water that has broken records as well as damaging shoreline
roadways and homes.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers say that
while the Great Lakes are still above normal, their levels have
fallen steadily since last fall. The lake levels are expected
to remain below 2020 levels for the majority of this year.
John Allis, chief of Great Lakes hydrology
for the Corps' Detroit District says that over the next six
months, the worst has past. He adds that they don't anticipate
seeing anywhere near the record highs seen last year........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com. With
Photos.
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Mississippi River At Dorena, Missouri
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry Is Expected To
Be Closed Through Wednesday.........
Officials report that the Dorena-Hickman
Ferry will remain closed until at least Wednesday, May 12. The
ferry had been shut down since Wednesday, May 5 for engine
maintenance.
The delay in resuming operations is because
the mechanic is awaiting parts that were expected to arrive on
Monday. Captain Jeremy Newsome says that the maintenance will
likely be wrapped up in the next few days.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry links KY1354 at
Hickman Kentucky with Missouri Routes A and 77 near Dorena,
Missouri. The ferry is the only direct link between Missouri an
Kentucky........
Click here to
read this news report from kfvs12.com. With
Photo.
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Boat Gear Manufacturer
Johnson Outdoors Reports Strong
Second Quarter........
Johnson Outdoors, parent company of
Humminbird ad Minn Kota, amongst others, recently reported a
continuation of an upwards trajectory during the company's
fiscal second quarter.
Johnson reported net sales of $206.2
million, a 26 percent increase over the second quarter of
fiscal 2020. Net income increased some 34 percent to $27.8
million, or $2.74 per diluted share, from 20.3 million or
$2.02 per diluted share.
The company reports strong demand in
their fishing and watercraft recreation segments has been
the driver behind the positive sales results,.......
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photos.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
May 1, 2020
We got the all new powered Mackie DJ/ Karaoke system
installed at 3rd Chute Bar & Grill in Grafton, Il. Come
check it out!!
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli is scheduled to open this
year in May, 2021
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge
Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included
In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Carry Out Available, Online Ordering
or Delivery With Doordash
Now Booking Events in Banquet Hall
for 2021, 2022 &2023
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
#isabellastrong #boathousecrew
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill
Resort
Mississippi
River
1 mile below
Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht
Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5pm at the
Boathouse
Show Me the Money on the River Thames
Click here
for event info
About:
Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26)
of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org.
Founding Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Adding a new Cafe and Bar area to the store
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar
and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 -
7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J,
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373,
(636) 899-1139
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the
amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites,
Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking
distance.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for May 5 - May 19... click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
May Events and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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Grafton
Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals
click here
Broadway Oyster Bar's newest venture featuring some of our
Award-Winning Dishes, service, music, and atmosphere, right
on the river in Grafton, Illinois.
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Do you have plans to go boating
Memorial Day Weekend? Now is the time to get your boat in
for spring service to ensure your boat is in top mechanical
shape and ready for family fun!
Don't get left on the dock, give us a call today!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot
Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Gas Dock is Open
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in
town! Cold Beer Great Wine
Selection!
Yummy Pizza
and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and
menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi
River at Louisiana, Mo
Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same
spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
and an in-ground pool by mid-summer 2021. |
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
May 11, 2021...
We are finally set to open for the
2021 season this weekend. May 14th-16th.
Friday open at 5p.m. ( Slip holders only )
Saturday open at 12pm Live music 7p.m. - 11p.m. with Anthony
Russo
Sunday open at 12p.m.
Your patience will be appreciated as we work thru getting
acclimated to a new kitchen , POS system and staff. Looking
forward to seeing everyone this weekend as we gear up
towards Memorial Day.
I will be posting more info on upcoming events and music in
the next couple days..
A full service marina
located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri.
Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant,
Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Scheduled to Open in May, 2021 |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For
Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt
in same location |
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Longshot Saloon................................ |
Opening this Spring |
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Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open
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Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina |
Now ... The Longshot Tiki Bar
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Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... |
Opening
soon |
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