MONDAY
20
SEPTEMBER 2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
The Bluffs
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The Pictures of the
Day..... were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
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Ramjet
Sunset
Living
in Florida aboard the
Ginger G
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The Pictures of the Day ..... were sent to us by Capt'n Ramjet
formerly of Pool 26 of the Mississippi River, now living in Florida....
Hi Bill,
Been hot and rainy down here in Tate’s Hell on the Forgotten
Coast. I see All Y’all been having a good time. Carry On!
Ron
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A RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Dreams at Vista
Cancun Golf & Spa Resort
Cancun, Mexico
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Some RiverBills Sticker
Sightings.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Chris Musket
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
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A RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Memory
Years ago in
Jupiter, Florida
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A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Gary Meinershager with
the following comment.....
RiverBill this photo was taken in Florida after a STL Cardinal
spring training game. Dave Ash said nothing is free in Florida
after he got free tickets, free parking and free beer. He was a
great friend
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
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Save the date October 16 Halloween Party
with Foreplay Band. Costume contest and
suprises
Closing party on Sunday October 24 with ‘The
ticket to the Beatles show’ (no tickets
needed)
Season end October 25.
It’s been one heck of a year
Time for us to spend time with our families
More details
And yes we will leave the Steak sandwich on
the menu the rest of the season
#isabellastrong #riverlife
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
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Events..
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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Pool 26 0f the Mississippi River
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YesterYear's Picture of the Day in 2020........ was sent to us by Capt'n Alan Twillmann
Saturday Night
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Harbor
Point Yacht Club website...
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www.RiverBills.com
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED September 15, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; A 24-hour blockage of the channel
for the removal of the old main navigation (Illinois) span
has been scheduled for September 14, 2021. A second 24-hour
blockage will occur September 17, 2021, to install the new
span. These dates are dependent upon weather and river
conditions encountered between now and the dates noted.
ILLINOIS
RIVER
MILE 157.7 -
INVASIVE CARP DETERRENCE
The USACE Rock Island District, and the Engineer
Research and Development Center, are planning to test
invasive carp deterrence technology at the Peoria Lock and
Dam on the Illinois River, Mile 157.7. Work is planned for
November 3 and 4, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., each
day. Navigation will be closed during installation and while
testing is conducted. These timeframes are subject to change
based upon river conditions. Safety testing consists of
passing loaded barges over a line of air bubbles to
determine the effect it has on the handling and
maneuverability of the tow. Multiple runs would be conducted
over an approximate 30-day period. Quantitative variables of
interest include speed, yaw and lateral movement of the
barge resulting from the continuous release of air from the
air line. The study would be conducted mainly during
daylight hours, when the wicket gates are up (impounding
water in the Peoria Pool). The purpose of the test is to
evaluate navigation safety when using bubbles to remove
small invasive carp (silver and bighead carp) from the
rake-box junction of a barge tow. This action involves the
temporary installation of an anchored airline, in the
downstream lock approach channel (see map, Enclosure 1). The
airline will be attached to a series of metal frames to hold
it on the bottom using the weight of the frame to hold it in
place. It is approximately 210 feet long, perforated with a
series of nozzles spaced 8 feet apart that will release air
to create a column of bubbles along the length of the line.
Air will be fed through a hose from a diesel-powered air
compressor located on the Peoria Lock and Dam Project
grounds. The hose would be routed from the surface through
recesses in the lock approach wall to avoid interference
with navigation. The air pressure within the hose will vary
with each test parameter. Weights will hold the hose to the
bottom between the ladder recess to the bubbler array. The
airline and metal frames would be installed and removed
using a barge mounted lift crane before and after testing.
Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MISSOURI RIVER -
WATERWAYS ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STUDY
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis
and Management System (WAMS) study of the Missouri River
from the confluence of the Mississippi River (Missouri
River Mile 0.0 to Mile 732.3), in the vicinity of Sioux
City, MO. The study focuses on the area’s aids to navigation
system, waterborne commerce, marine casualty information,
port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, routine and
emergency communication capabilities, and future development
projects. Any interested company or individual wishing to
provide comments or participate in a user survey should do
so by September 28, 2021. The survey is available at:
https://forms.gle/Y5Mm2iKWq7AJsvx7A
Questions on the study can be directed to: SUMRWaterways@uscg.mil.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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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 9,592 as of 09-20-21....
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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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "February 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
15th Annual Mississippi Earthtones
Festival Was Saturday........
On Saturday, Broadway in Downtown Alton
hosted the 15th annual Mississippi Earthtones Festival, which
featured a combination of entertainment and education.
Christine Favilla, the event organizer, says
that while the 2020 event offered an app-based scavenger hunt
and other remote activities, this year, more than 60 vendors
were able to set up shop along Broadway between Easton and
Langdon Streets.
The Mississippi Earthtones Festival was
co-organized by Alton Main Street and the Sierra Club and is
part of a state initiative to celebrate watersheds. Another
part of the festival will be a September 25th cleanup of the
Mississippi River banks and islands........
Click here to
read this news story from advantagenews.com. With
Photo, Audio and Video.
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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Upcoming Events..... Saturday, October 9, 2021
Stream Clean-Up 2021
Dardenne Creek at Riverside Landing
Reposted from
St Charles County Parks Facebook..
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Upcoming Event...Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM
Con Trios Yacht Club
Let's go to the Rhine River for an
Oktoberfest themed Membership Meeting
Yacht Club of St. Louis Gazebo by the
River........
Date: Saturday, October 16, 2021 Time: 11am - 4pm, Food Served
at noon.
Location: YCSL Gazebo
Food: BBQ'd brats w/sauerkraut, soft pretzels, and other sides.
Drinks:Beer & Wine tasting while supplies last, BYOB if you want
other things to drink.
Price: $15 per person* Custom CTYC Beer Stein & Felt German Hat
for the first 30 members to register. (One set per couple.)
We'll also announce our 2022 Board of Directors. Contact the
Fleet Captain with any questions or concerns.
Click Here for event information
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Pool
26 Halloween Parties
Boat
House......................................... Sat,
Oct 16, 2021
Froge's
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Oct 30, 2021
Look for updates as they become available
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RAT RUN WEEKEND
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
New website...
http://www.longshotmarina.com
Looking for boat slips or need work done on your boat?
Contact Andy today at 314-566-5403!
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
click here
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U.S. Waterways
Can't We Solve Western Droughts By
Moving Water?
Over 98 percent of the Western United States
is suffering from drought conditions, however, there is plenty
of water in reservoirs to the east. To help combat the drought
in the west, perhaps water could be diverted from the
Mississippi River and piped west.
Stephanie Pinceti, professor at UCLA's
Institute of the Environment and Sustainability says that the
distance the water would have to travel would be prohibitive, as
would the cost of constructing the infrastructure necessary to
carry the water halfway across the nation.
Alex Hall with the Center for Climate Science
at UCLA says that if cost were not a consideration, the water
diversion would not make sense environmentally, as half of
Southern California's water is used in an irresponsible manor.
Hall adds that it would be a better idea to conserve water and
use it more wisely........
Click here to
read this news article from fox2now.com. With
Map.
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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 Near Alton, Illinois
Tourism Bureau Promoting Fall
Activities.........
The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau is
preparing for what they are hoping will be a busy fall season.
There are riverboat cruises offered by the Spirit of Peoria and
the Hakuna Matata excursion boat and the haunted tours
will be picking up soon, including haunted walks at the McPike
Mansion and the haunted beer walks at the craft breweries in
downtown Alton........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from advantagenews.com. With
Photo and Audio.
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Boat Manufacturer
Yamaha Rightwaters Launching Trash
Interceptor........
Yamaha Rightwaters has teamed up with the
FMAU-FSU College of Engineering, a joint college of Florida A&M
University and Florida State University, for the development of
a land-based trash interceptor which would help remove trash
from waterways before it reaches the ocean.
Yamaha Rightwaters is a national
sustainability program which is comprised of all of Yamaha
Marine's conservation and water quality endeavors. The group
constructed a scale model of the trash interceptor last year and
after receiving input from the College of Engineering in
Brunswick, GA, will deploy it later this year or in early 2022.
John O'Keefe, senior specialist, government
relations, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit says that the trash
interceptor pilot program is jus the start of what they hope
will grow into a larger initiative. They intend to expand the
project to waterways around the nation........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Hydrogen Fuel Cells May Be The
Future Of Marine Propulsion........
The marine industry is set to become
another application for the use of hydrogen fuel cells to
generate clean electricity for propelling vessels. The hydrogen
fuel cells are already being used to power warehouse forklifts,
automobiles and ferries.
Hydrogen fuel cells generates
electricity via an electrochemical reaction instead of through
combustion. Since there are no moving parts, the fuel cells are
quiet and reliable. They are scalable as well, allowing for the
creation of larger systems. With pure hydrogen "fuel", then
only byproducts are electricity, heat and water.
Hydrogen fuel cells have been around
for many years, with the 1st "gas battery" being developed by
Welsh scientist William Robert Grove in 1838. About 50 years
later, the Germany-based Lurssen shipyard built the world's
first motorboat, a 20 foot vessel which was commissioned by
Gottlieb Daimler, the engine inventor and manufacturer.
Now, Lurssen is constructing the
world's first superyacht to be powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
The vessel was commissioned by a technology-loving customer who
once the vessel is completed, will be able to spend 15 nights at
anchor and travel 1,000 miles at low speed with no
emissions........
Click here to read this article from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photos.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Ahoy there. We hope your summer has been good. As the
sun sets earlier and the nights get longer The Boathouse
will be Pulling up anchor for the season 2021.
Only 16 days left. 3 Thursdays, 2 Fridays and 2 weekends
in September
October Weekends only.
Save the date October 16 Halloween Party with Foreplay
Band. Costume contest and surprises
Closing party on Sunday October 24 with ‘The ticket to
the Beatles show’ (no tickets needed)
Season end October 25.
It’s been one heck of a year
Time for us to spend time with our families
More details
And yes we will leave the Steak sandwich on the menu the
rest of the season
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Wed, Sept 15. 2021
Laid Back Game Night & BBQ
Yacht Club of St Louis...click
here
Social Yacht Club
centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi
River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Sat, Sep 25...Car Show.....click
here
Sun, Oct 3...Rat Run 2021..
click here
Sat, Oct 30...Halloween Party.
click here
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Sep 15 - Sep 22 ...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
14 Amazing
Things to do at Grafton Harbor
click here
New Slip Holder Special...click
here A 5 Anchor
Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool,
Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all
within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
08-06-21
Unfortunately everything that we ordered has been pushed
back. We are waiting to get materials. Still plan on being
open by summer of next year!
Amanda
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Oct
1, 2, 3
Rat
Run Weekend..
click here
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
Sat..Sept 25..10am - 3pm
Classic Saturday Car Show...
click here
Sept 2021 events...
click here
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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
Club Hours of Operation
SEPTEMBER
Friday - Sunday
Open @ 12pm
OCTOBER
Friday open @ 5
Saturday and Sunday open at 12pm
November
Saturdays and Sunday open at 12pm
We will be available for private parties, meetings and
social events.
Please contact Mark for more info
A full service marina located on the
Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available
from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine
Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the
property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for remodeling |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN....18, 19
SEPTEMBER 2021
It's Talk like
a Pirate Day !
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
Sun Pic
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The Picture of the
Day..... was sent to us by Dorothy Miller
Dorothy Marti-Miller
September 16 at 12:02 PM
Not Bad! I'm guessing this is the 1st of a Fleet of 3 New
River Cruise Boats that are being built by Viking Cruises.
The Maiden Voyage of "American Melody"!! Sounds impossible
but I almost missed it! Just made the left up the
Mississippi at Grafton
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Margaritville
Night
at
Bush Stadium
Bush Stadium
Sun Pic
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A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
happened Friday night at the St. Louis Cardinals game
Bill, Mary and
Carl (BMC)
and
The Boat Drunks
Band
Check out their
Facebook page...
click here
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Missouri River
Sun Pic
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was posted on
RIverBills Boaters Group by Greg Sadowski
Missouri River
mile 44, (hwy 364)
Lewis & Clark with their dog Seaman
With
Glenn Sadowski, Tom Pleimann & John Gestrich
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sat Pic
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enlarge
The Picture of the
Day..... was sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
No
Wake Cruiser |
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sat Pic
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The Picture of the
Day..... was sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
RiverBill,
Work boat headed into auxiliary chamber on Friday.
Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club
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Ahoy there. We hope your
summer has been good. As the sun sets
earlier and the nights get longer The
Boathouse will be Pulling up anchor for the
season 2021.
Only 16 days left. 3 Thursdays, 2 Fridays
and 2 weekends in September
October Weekends only.
This weekend John Shanahan and Claudia Rose
@7 on the tiki
Friday Samurai 5@7
Saturday Big in Japan
Saturday evening Kapow @7
Sunday 3 of a perfect pair @2
Save the date October 16 Halloween Party
with Foreplay Band. Costume contest and
suprises
Closing party on Sunday October 24 with ‘The
ticket to the Beatles show’ (no tickets
needed)
Season end October 25.
It’s been one heck of a year
Time for us to spend time with our families
More details
And yes we will leave the Steak sandwich on
the menu the rest of the season
#isabellastrong #riverlife
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Sunset Boat
Ride
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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YesterYear's Picture of the Day in 2020........ was
posted by photographer extraordinaire, Marty Mckay.
Check out more of Marty's
photos on her Facebook page...
click here
RiverBill says.... Thanks for allowing us to repost your
photo Marty...
Great shot !
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Harbor
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
National Public Lands Day At The Arch
Next Weekend........
On Saturday, September 25, the National Park
Service and the Gateway Arch Park Foundation will be celebrating
National Public Lands Day with a full range of events on the
Arch Grounds.
Camille Brooks, Director of Programming and
Events with the Gateway Arch Foundation says that they are
inviting the public to the Arch Grounds on National Public Lands
Day to experience the park in new ways, including yoga,
butterfly watching and a movie night with your pets under the
Arch. There will also be a riverfront cleanup.
The events schedule will include:
○ Mississippi River Clean-up from 9 am to
noon
○ Just Breathe STL Yoga Under the Arch from
9:30 to 10:30 am
○ The Great MonArch Migration Event from 10
am to 2 pm
○ B.A.R.K. Ranger Activity Table from 1 pm
to 7 pm
○ B.A.R.K. Ranger Movie Night Under The Arch
Featuring The Secret Life of Pets 2 at 7 pm.
Click here to
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Governor Parson Visits Keelboat
Discovery Expedition of St. Charles......
Reposted from
Discovery Expedition of St Charles Facebook..
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Upcoming Event.....Saturday, September 09, 2021
Past Commodores Party
Con Trios yacht Club....
Reposted from
Con Trios Yacht Club Facebook..
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Illinois Fishing News
Illinois Trout Fishing Season Opening
October 16........
On Saturday, October 16, the 2021 Illinois
Fall Trout Fishing Season will open at 59 ponds, lakes and
streams across the state. An early opportunity at a few select
trout sites, the Fall Catch and Release Fishing Season will open
on October 2nd.
During the catch and release fishing season,
no fish can be kept, however, anglers may keep trout after the
opening of the regular trout fishing season on October 16.
The Illinois Catchable Trout Program is
funded buy those who use the program through the sale of Inland
Trout Stamps. Each year, the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources stocks over 80,000 rainbow trout for the fall fishing
season, and another 80,000 for the spring trout season........
Click here to
read this news report from riverbender.com . With
Photo.
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Changes In PSB Lane Closures
Starting Monday Morning........
Changes to the lane closures along
the Poplar Street Bridge spanning the Mississippi River at St.
Louis are set to begin on Monday morning. Starting at 5 am on
Monday, September 20, crews will begin changing the lane closure
configuration of eastbound 55/64 lanes across the bridge.
Crews will be opening the right
three lanes and closing the left two lanes. The Northbound I-55
and Eastbound I-64 entrance ramps will shift from right lane
closures to left lane closures. Both approaches will remain
with single lanes open.
This construction project is part of
a $29.8 million project funded by Rebuild Illinois, whose goal
is to rehabilitate bridges in the area.........
Click here to read this news article from kmov.com.
With Photo.
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED September 15, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; A 24-hour blockage of the channel
for the removal of the old main navigation (Illinois) span
has been scheduled for September 14, 2021. A second 24-hour
blockage will occur September 17, 2021, to install the new
span. These dates are dependent upon weather and river
conditions encountered between now and the dates noted.
ILLINOIS
RIVER
MILE 157.7 -
INVASIVE CARP DETERRENCE
The USACE Rock Island District, and the Engineer
Research and Development Center, are planning to test
invasive carp deterrence technology at the Peoria Lock and
Dam on the Illinois River, Mile 157.7. Work is planned for
November 3 and 4, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., each
day. Navigation will be closed during installation and while
testing is conducted. These timeframes are subject to change
based upon river conditions. Safety testing consists of
passing loaded barges over a line of air bubbles to
determine the effect it has on the handling and
maneuverability of the tow. Multiple runs would be conducted
over an approximate 30-day period. Quantitative variables of
interest include speed, yaw and lateral movement of the
barge resulting from the continuous release of air from the
air line. The study would be conducted mainly during
daylight hours, when the wicket gates are up (impounding
water in the Peoria Pool). The purpose of the test is to
evaluate navigation safety when using bubbles to remove
small invasive carp (silver and bighead carp) from the
rake-box junction of a barge tow. This action involves the
temporary installation of an anchored airline, in the
downstream lock approach channel (see map, Enclosure 1). The
airline will be attached to a series of metal frames to hold
it on the bottom using the weight of the frame to hold it in
place. It is approximately 210 feet long, perforated with a
series of nozzles spaced 8 feet apart that will release air
to create a column of bubbles along the length of the line.
Air will be fed through a hose from a diesel-powered air
compressor located on the Peoria Lock and Dam Project
grounds. The hose would be routed from the surface through
recesses in the lock approach wall to avoid interference
with navigation. The air pressure within the hose will vary
with each test parameter. Weights will hold the hose to the
bottom between the ladder recess to the bubbler array. The
airline and metal frames would be installed and removed
using a barge mounted lift crane before and after testing.
Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MISSOURI RIVER -
WATERWAYS ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STUDY
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis
and Management System (WAMS) study of the Missouri River
from the confluence of the Mississippi River (Missouri
River Mile 0.0 to Mile 732.3), in the vicinity of Sioux
City, MO. The study focuses on the area’s aids to navigation
system, waterborne commerce, marine casualty information,
port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, routine and
emergency communication capabilities, and future development
projects. Any interested company or individual wishing to
provide comments or participate in a user survey should do
so by September 28, 2021. The survey is available at:
https://forms.gle/Y5Mm2iKWq7AJsvx7A
Questions on the study can be directed to: SUMRWaterways@uscg.mil.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
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and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 9,587 as of 09-19-21....
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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River History....
18 September, 2019
The city of Grafton, IL dedicated the largest flag along the
Mississippi / Illinois Rivers. The flag is located along the
Grafton riverfront near the lighthouse. It measures 40 X 80 feet
on a 130 foot tall flag pole
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "February 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Mississippi River Near St. Louis,
Missouri
First Truss Placed On Merchants Bridge
Project........
On Friday, around 200 people checked out the
rehabilitation project being carried out on the Merchants Bridge
spanning the Mississippi River at St. Louis, Missouri.
The observers were on a riverboat tour
sponsored by the St. Louis Regional Freightway, which allowed
construction and transportation representatives, government
officials, and a dozen high school students to see the progress
being made on the bridge project. The tour was able to see one
of the three new trusses being raised into position.
Mary Lamie, executive vice president of multi
model enterprises, Bi-state Development, which includes leading
St. Louis Regional Freightway says that the Merchants Bridge
project is one of the most significant transportation related
priorities for the region.........
Click here to
read this news report from thetelegraph.com. With
Photo.
Click here to
check out more photos of the truss being installed from
stltoday.com.
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RAT RUN WEEKEND
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to enlarge
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
New website...
http://www.longshotmarina.com
Looking for boat slips or need work done on your boat?
Contact Andy today at 314-566-5403!
Enjoy this beautiful
warm weather while it lasts!
Fri..9-17-21..No live music. But, Longshot Tiki Bar is OPEN!
Come for food,
drinks, & great company!
Sat,.,9-18-21.: Matt Walterscheid live 3-7pm
Sun..9-19-21.. Soulard Blues Band live 3-7pm
Weekend specialty
drink: Peach Sangrias
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
click here
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Mississippi Earthtones Festival Is
Saturday........
Alton's riverfront will be hosting the
Mississippi Earthtones Festival, which is the statewide festival
to promote education, recreation and conservation of Illinois
waterways on Saturday.
Originally known as the It's Our River Day
festival, the event will be held on a part of Broadway from noon
to 10 pm. Conservation is the event's main draw, with
nature-based groups displaying their messages at the various
booths on Broadway.
Once again, the local Sierra Club has teamed
up with Alton Main Street to bring the festival to Alton. Sara
McGibany of Main Street says that the festival is intended to
celebrate the arts, music and conservation........
Click here to
read this news story from advantagenews.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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Boat Manufacturer
Man Sentenced To Prison For Fraud
Scheme Involving Boats........
On Friday, a Rogersville man was sentenced to
five years in federal prison for operating a boat building
scheme which defrauded customers out of more than $4 million.
53 year old Michael David Dismer was
sentenced for tax evasion for failing to pay over $768,000 in
state and federal taxes. He was also ordered to pay $4.3
million in restitution to his victims.
According to federal prosecutors, Dismer
operated at least eight businesses since 1993 that had promised
to build vessels for customers around the globe. Once a
business accumulated an unpaid tax assessment, Dismer would
close up shop and then resume operations under a new
name........
Click here to
read this news article from bnd.com.
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Wilson's Creek in Greene County,
Missouri
Local Waterway Still Polluted After Two
Decades........
After more than two decades, a Greene County
creek is still polluted and researchers are trying to determine
why. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources says that
thye are not sure the pollution is tied to one source.
Wilson's Creek contamination dates back to at
least 1998 and at that time, it was placed on an impaired waters
list. MoDNR Environmental Supervisor Robert Voss says that
Wilson's Creek was added to the list because of an unknown cause
of toxicity to aquatic life.
Over the years, the Environmental Protection
Agency has conducted a variety of testing at Wilson's Creek and
concluded that there are elevated levels of polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons, or PAHs, that are naturally found in coal, crude
oil and gasoline........
Click here to
read this news report frmo kfvs12.com.
With Video.
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Saturday, September 18, 2021
Two River Fishing Tournament
Mississippi River Saverton Dam to Winfield Dam
Reposted from
Two RIivers Marina Facebook..
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Website..click
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Ahoy there. We hope your summer has been good. As the
sun sets earlier and the nights get longer The Boathouse
will be Pulling up anchor for the season 2021.
Only 16 days left. 3 Thursdays, 2 Fridays and 2 weekends
in September
October Weekends only.
This weekend John Shanahan and Claudia Rose @7 on the
tiki
Friday Samurai 5@7
Saturday Big in Japan
Saturday evening Kapow @7
Sunday 3 of a perfect pair @2
Save the date October 16 Halloween Party with Foreplay
Band. Costume contest and suprises
Closing party on Sunday October 24 with ‘The ticket to
the Beatles show’ (no tickets needed)
Season end October 25.
It’s been one heck of a year
Time for us to spend time with our families
More details
And yes we will leave the Steak sandwich on the menu the
rest of the season
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Wed, Sept 15. 2021
Laid Back Game Night & BBQ
Yacht Club of St Louis...click
here
Social Yacht Club
centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi
River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
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,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Sep 15 - Sep 22 ...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
14 Amazing
Things to do at Grafton Harbor
click here
New Slip Holder Special...click
here A 5 Anchor
Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool,
Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all
within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
08-06-21
Unfortunately everything that we ordered has been pushed
back. We are waiting to get materials. Still plan on being
open by summer of next year!
Amanda
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Enjoy this beautiful warm weather while it lasts!
Fri..9-17-21..No live music. But, Longshot Tiki Bar is OPEN!
Come for food, drinks, & great company!
Sat,.,9-18-21.: Matt Walterscheid live 3-7pm
Sun..9-19-21.. Soulard Blues Band live 3-7pm
Weekend specialty drink: Peach Sangrias
Oct
1, 2, 3
Rat
Run Weekend..
click here
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
Sat..Sept 25..10am - 3pm
Classic Saturday Car Show...
click here
Sept 2021 events...
click here
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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
Club Hours of Operation
SEPTEMBER
Friday - Sunday
Open @ 12pm
OCTOBER
Friday open @ 5
Saturday and Sunday open at 12pm
November
Saturdays and Sunday open at 12pm
We will be available for private parties, meetings and
social events.
Please contact Mark for more info
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........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for remodeling |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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FRIDAY
17
SEPTEMBER 2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
The Picture of the
Day..... was sent to us by Mark Knoblauch
Bill
Blursday at the Boathouse. Wonderful
Mark Knoblauch
Merry Shark
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The River Dawg Photos of the Day.....
was posted sent to us by Kent Koenemann
It's River Dawg
"Deebo"
As
you can see from the look on his face, “Deebo” loves to take
boat rides, especially when it is sunny and 75 like it was last
September when this photo was taken.
Thanks for sharing all the other great river dawg photos!
Kent K
Sara
Smile of the Yacht Club of St Louis
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our River Dawgs....
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Dune Buggies
Say It All !
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YesterYear's Picture of the Day in 2016......... were
sent to us by Capt'n Tyler Mitchell who hails out of North
Shore Marina
Bill,
Pictures from the Boathouse. Dune buggies say it all.
Let's hear it for America, go Cards and go boatin'!
Tyler
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED September 1, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; A 24-hour blockage of the channel
for the removal of the old main navigation (Illinois) span
has been scheduled for September 14, 2021. A second 24-hour
blockage will occur September 17, 2021, to install the new
span. These dates are dependent upon weather and river
conditions encountered between now and the dates noted.
ILLINOIS
RIVER
FIREWORKS
DISPLAYS
Fireworks displays will
be held in the vicinity of Mile 1.0, along the shoreline, on
August 26, 2021 and September 2, 9, 2021, from 9:30 p.m.
until
10:00 p.m., each day. Mariners are urged to exercise caution
in the area, during event periods.
MISSOURI RIVER -
WATERWAYS ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STUDY
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis
and Management System (WAMS) study of the Missouri River
from the confluence of the Mississippi River (Missouri
River Mile 0.0 to Mile 732.3), in the vicinity of Sioux
City, MO. The study focuses on the area’s aids to navigation
system, waterborne commerce, marine casualty information,
port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, routine and
emergency communication capabilities, and future development
projects. Any interested company or individual wishing to
provide comments or participate in a user survey should do
so by September 28, 2021. The survey is available at:
https://forms.gle/Y5Mm2iKWq7AJsvx7A
Questions on the study can be directed to: SUMRWaterways@uscg.mil.
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the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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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 9,581 as of 09-17-21....
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River History....
Sept. 17, 2008 in River History
Flood of 2008
The Coast Guard closed the following sections of the
Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois rivers to all recreational
vessel traffic .
The Upper Mississippi River is closed from Claryville, Mo., mile
marker 109.9 to 185.4.
The Missouri River is closed from Waverly, Mo. mile marker 0 to
the mouth of the Missouri River at mile marker 300.
The Illinois River is closed from Grafton, Ill., mile marker 0.0
to 9.9 and from mile marker 129, near Liverpool, Ill. to mile
marker 199.9.
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Mississippi River Near New Orleans,
Louisiana
Federal Judge Dismissed Suit Over
Spillway Damage........
U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr.
recently ruled in two cases that his court did not have the
authority to order the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform
an environmental impact study on repeated openings of the Bonnet
Carre Spillway, a flood control structure north of New Orleans
along the Mississippi River.
Judge Guirola dismissed a lawsuit filed by
the State of Mississippi against the Corps and others concerning
damage to the Mississippi Sound caused by the openings of the
Bonnet Carre Spillway. He also dismissed a similar suit filed
by Mississippi Coast cities, counties and organizations. He did
not, however, dismiss the claim that the Corps violated a
federal fishery conservation act.
THe spillway gets opened when the possibility
of Mississippi River flooding New Orleans arises. THe structure
was completed in 1931 and has been opened 15 times since, with
four of the openings occurring between 2018 and 2020. The
excess water is diverted into Lake Pontchartrain, and then into
the Mississippi Sound. The excess freshwater decreases salinity
and aids formation of algal blooms, both of which harms aquatic
wildlife........
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RAT RUN WEEKEND
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
New website...
http://www.longshotmarina.com
Looking for boat slips or need work done on your boat?
Contact Andy today at 314-566-5403!
Fri....Sept 10...Catfish Willi Duo... 5-9pm
Sat...Sept 11..David Caputo Band...3-7pm
Sun...Sept 12..Spice It Up...3-7pm
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
click here
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Mississippi River At Cape Girardeau,
Missouri
Queen Of The Mississippi Docking In
Cape Friday........
On Friday, September 17, 2021, the Queen
of the Mississippi is scheduled to dock at Cape Girardeau,
Missouri. The paddlewheeler will be at the Port of Cape
Girardeau from 8 am to 12:30 pm.
The five deck riverboat was constructed in
2015 and accommodate 150 passengers........
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read this news tidbit from kfvs12.com.
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Saturday, September 18, 2021
8th Annual Fast Eddies Run 2021
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Reposted from
8th Annual Fast Eddies Run 2021 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
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Fishing News From Coventry, Connecticut
White Catfish Caught, Smashing State
Record........
Last month, a white catfish caught in
Coventry, Connecticut has shattered a state record, and may even
be a world record for the species, however, the evidence has
been eaten.
25 year old Ben Tomkunas was fishing with a
friend late at night in Coventry on August 21st. He says that
they were kicking back with a few beers when his reel started
screaming.
When he landed the fish, Tomkunas' friend,
Chris Braga, had a digital scale, and took a photo of the fish
weighing in at 21.3 pounds, besting the state record of 12.7
pounds........
Click here to
read this news story from thetelegraph.com. With
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St. Francis River Near Kennett,
Missouri
Corps Awarded Contract For Phase 1 Of
Levee Project........
On Thursday, September 16, the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, in conjunction with Drainage District No.48
of Dunklin COunty, Missouri announced that they had awarded
Dumey Contracting Inc. of Benton, Missouri a $13.6 million
contract for the first phase of a St. Francis River mainline
levee project near Kennett, Missouri.
The project is intended to address an
underseepage issue and will involve the construction of a six
mile long semi-pervious landslide berm adjacent to the levee, as
well as performing drainage work that will support the berm's
construction. The project is expected to run into the 2022
construction season. The Corps says that work is already
underway.
The contract for Phase 2 will likely be
awarded soon. That project will involve the construction of an
additional two miles of seepage berm with drainage work along
the levee. The Corps says that the project will eliminate a
serious threat to the integrity of the levee and guarantee it's
stability ........
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Current River At Van Buren,
Missouri
The Landing Burned To The Ground
Wednesday........
The Van Buren-based float business, The
Landing, which just celebrated it's 40th anniversary, burned
to the ground early Wednesday morning. The Current River
fixture saw people coming from several surrounding states to
float the river.
While investigators comb through the
debris searching for the cause of the fire, officials in
Carter County, Missouri are hopeful that the business will
be able to recover.
Ron Keeney, Carter County's presiding
Commissioner says that The Landing was a big local employer
and the business contributed quite a bit to the tax base.
Tom Bedell, owner of The Landing says
that the loss is devastating, and at this time, they don't
know what they plan to do, but one way or another they will
build back and overcome this........
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read this news article from kfvs12.com.
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
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
Thurs...Sep 15... OWLZ Band
Under the Pavilion
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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Final Two Grafton Fireworks
September 9 & 16, 2021..
Reposted from
Joe Jan DeSherlia Facebook..
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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.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
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..
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#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
Wed, Sept 15. 2021
Laid Back Game Night & BBQ
Yacht Club of St Louis...click
here
Social Yacht Club
centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi
River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
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,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Sep 15 - Sep 22 ...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
14 Amazing
Things to do at Grafton Harbor
click here
New Slip Holder Special...click
here A 5 Anchor
Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool,
Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all
within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
08-06-21
Unfortunately everything that we ordered has been pushed
back. We are waiting to get materials. Still plan on being
open by summer of next year!
Amanda
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Fri....Sept 10...Catfish Willi Duo... 5-9pm
Sat...Sept 11..David Caputo Band...3-7pm
Sun...Sept 12..Spice It Up...3-7pm
Oct
1, 2, 3
Rat
Run Weekend..
click here
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
Sat..Sept 25..10am - 3pm
Classic Saturday Car Show...
click here
Sept 2021 events...
click here
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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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
Club Hours of Operation
SEPTEMBER
Friday - Sunday
Open @ 12pm
OCTOBER
Friday open @ 5
Saturday and Sunday open at 12pm
November
Saturdays and Sunday open at 12pm
We will be available for private parties, meetings and
social events.
Please contact Mark for more info
A full service marina located on the
Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available
from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine
Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the
property to help in any way |
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for remodeling |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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THURSDAY
16
SEPTEMBER 2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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River Dawgs
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to enlarge
The River Dawg Photos of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Jacob Cox
It's River Dawgs
"Rusty & Rebel"
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
It's Always
Five O'clock Somewhere
on the River
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YesterYear's Picture of the Day in 2010......... was sent to us by Capt'n Tony Trice
Bill,
Took this one Sunday on the river... Some really likes it peaceful and quiet
with river scenery....ha!
Tony
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED September 1, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; A 24-hour blockage of the channel
for the removal of the old main navigation (Illinois) span
has been scheduled for September 14, 2021. A second 24-hour
blockage will occur September 17, 2021, to install the new
span. These dates are dependent upon weather and river
conditions encountered between now and the dates noted.
ILLINOIS
RIVER
FIREWORKS
DISPLAYS
Fireworks displays will
be held in the vicinity of Mile 1.0, along the shoreline, on
August 26, 2021 and September 2, 9, 2021, from 9:30 p.m.
until
10:00 p.m., each day. Mariners are urged to exercise caution
in the area, during event periods.
MISSOURI RIVER -
WATERWAYS ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STUDY
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis
and Management System (WAMS) study of the Missouri River
from the confluence of the Mississippi River (Missouri
River Mile 0.0 to Mile 732.3), in the vicinity of Sioux
City, MO. The study focuses on the area’s aids to navigation
system, waterborne commerce, marine casualty information,
port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, routine and
emergency communication capabilities, and future development
projects. Any interested company or individual wishing to
provide comments or participate in a user survey should do
so by September 28, 2021. The survey is available at:
https://forms.gle/Y5Mm2iKWq7AJsvx7A
Questions on the study can be directed to: SUMRWaterways@uscg.mil.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 9,578 as of 09-16-21....
click here and check it out.
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River Gear For
Sale............
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here
to
buy your River T-shirts
and Accessories on-line..
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River History....
Sept. 16, 2006 in River History
Ground was broken on the Mississippi River Overlook project on
the Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park grounds located in East St.
Louis directly across the Mississippi River from the Gateway
Arch. The overlook provides an excellent view of the Gateway Ach
and downtown St. Louis
The Gateway Geyser is a fountain is also located in the park.
The fountain is the world's second tallest, lifting water to a
height of approximately 630 feet.
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Charles Harbor website
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Harbor Facebook
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From "Now" until "February 2022"
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Delta Queen Hurricane Ida Update
Houma, Louisiana
Reposted from
Delta Queen Steamboat Company Facebook..
click here
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RAT RUN WEEKEND
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
New website...
http://www.longshotmarina.com
Looking for boat slips or need work done on your boat?
Contact Andy today at 314-566-5403!
Fri....Sept 10...Catfish Willi Duo... 5-9pm
Sat...Sept 11..David Caputo Band...3-7pm
Sun...Sept 12..Spice It Up...3-7pm
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
click here
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Final Two Grafton Fireworks
September 9 & 16, 2021..
Reposted from
Joe Jan DeSherlia Facebook..
click here
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Sep 15 - Sep 22 ...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Sunday, October 3, 2021....
Froge's Bar and Grill Rat Run 2021
Portage des Sioux, Mo......
Reposted from
Froge's bar and Grill 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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Upcoming Events Saturday,
September 25, 2021
Mississippi River Near Alton,
Illinois
Volunteers Sought For Mississippi
Earthtones Festival River Cleanup........
The National Great Rivers Research and
Education Center and the Sierra Club Illinois' Three Rivers
Project are seeking volunteers to help support the 15th
annual Mississippi Earthtones Festival River Cleanup.
The river cleanup will run from 9 am to 3
pm on Saturday, September 25, 2021. The cleanup is part of
the NGRREC and the Three Rivers Project's continuing
conservation efforts.
Staff and volunteers will be working
together to remove trash and debris from the islands and
shorelines of the beautiful Mississippi River. Those
interested in volunteering should sign up to participate in
the cleanup by September 23........
Click here to
read more from riverbender.com. With
Audio.
Click here to
register for the Great Mississippi River Cleanup
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Missouri Waterways
St. Louis Zoo Released 800 Hellbenders
Into Ozarks Rivers.........
Over the summer, the St. Louis Zoo released
more than 800 giant salamanders into Missouri Rivers. The
endangered Ozark and Eastern hellbenders were raised from eggs
at the Zoo prior to being released as part of the Zoo's
hellbender conservation program.
According to the Ron Goellner Center for
Hellbender Conservation, hellbenders are the largest salamander
species native to North America, and they are perfectly adapted
to living in Missouri rivers due to their flat head and body,
stout legs, rudder-like tail and beady eyes.
Over the past 40 years, the hellbender
populations have declined by up to 70 percent. The animals are
threatened by pollution, stream impoundments and siltation,.......
Click here to
read this news story from bnd.com. With
Photo.
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Fall Colors
MDC To Offer Fall Color Reports
Beginning This Month........
The return of cooler temperatures, pumpkin
spice and sweater weather are sure signs that the foliage in the
Riverbend region will soon start turning vibrant shades of red,
orange, yellow and purple.
Beginning this month, the Missouri Department
of Conservation will be releasing a fall color report each week
throughout the leaf-peeping season. The first report has not
been released yet, but should be soon. The reports will
continue through November.
While peak fall foliage can change from year
to year due to weather conditions, the third week in October
tends to be a good time to enjoy the colors. MDC community
forester Ann Koenig says that the colors are fading and the
leaves are falling by the end of the month........
Click here to
read this news article from ksdk.com.
With Photos and Video.
Click here to
visit the MDC's fall color web page.
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Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Yamaha Introduces Electric Outboard
System In The U.S.........
Yamaha Marine recently announced the
release of their HARMO electric outboard system in the
United states. Back in 2016, the company had introduced a
prototype HARMO system in Europe, and now there is an
updated version currently available in Europe.
American boat manufacturers are already
testing to determine which of their models will get the new
propulsion system. Yamaha anticipates that consumers will
start seeing HARMO equipped boats within the next 18 months.
Yamaha says that HARMO is a complete
electric outboard system, with propulsion coming from a
rim-drive electric motor. The motor is mounted along the
outside edge of the specially-encased four blade aluminum
impeller. The 2.7 kW motor operates off of a 48 volt power
supply and can deliver 225 pounds of static thrust.........
Click here to
read this news report from soundingsonline.com. With
Photo.
RiverBill Sends out a Big Muddy "Thanks" to Cap'n Robert
Boteler for the news tip!
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Website..click
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Boating Safety
Discover Boating Introduced
State-By-State Safety Map........
Discover Boating has introduced a new
interactive state-by-state safety map which will offer boaters
an easy to use resource for information on boating safety, life
jacket and education course requirements and licenses needed in
their state before hitting the water.
The boating rules, laws and regulations vary
from state to state. The Discover Boating interactive map
allows boaters to learn the rules for boating within their own
state, but will also prepare them to hit the water in other
states........
Click here to
check out the interactive boating safety map from
discoverboating.com.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
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
Thurs...Sep 15... OWLZ Band
Under the Pavilion
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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Final Two Grafton Fireworks
September 9 & 16, 2021..
Reposted from
Joe Jan DeSherlia Facebook..
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.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
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
Wed, Sept 15. 2021
Laid Back Game Night & BBQ
Yacht Club of St Louis...click
here
Social Yacht Club
centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi
River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
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,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Sep 15 - Sep 22 ...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
14 Amazing
Things to do at Grafton Harbor
click here
New Slip Holder Special...click
here A 5 Anchor
Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool,
Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all
within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
08-06-21
Unfortunately everything that we ordered has been pushed
back. We are waiting to get materials. Still plan on being
open by summer of next year!
Amanda
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Fri....Sept 10...Catfish Willi Duo... 5-9pm
Sat...Sept 11..David Caputo Band...3-7pm
Sun...Sept 12..Spice It Up...3-7pm
Oct
1, 2, 3
Rat
Run Weekend..
click here
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
Sat..Sept 25..10am - 3pm
Classic Saturday Car Show...
click here
Sept 2021 events...
click here
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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
Club Hours of Operation
SEPTEMBER
Friday - Sunday
Open @ 12pm
OCTOBER
Friday open @ 5
Saturday and Sunday open at 12pm
November
Saturdays and Sunday open at 12pm
We will be available for private parties, meetings and
social events.
Please contact Mark for more info
A full service marina located on the
Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available
from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine
Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the
property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for remodeling |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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WEDNESDAY
15
SEPTEMBER 2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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The Mississippi River at Kimmswick, Mo
The Picture of the
Day..... was sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out
of Hoppie's Marina in Kimmswick, Mo
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Hi Bill,
Look what we saw on the Mississippi at the mouth of the
Meramec, the American Melody! A storm was blowing in,
creating this dramatic effect.
See you on the river!
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River Dawgs
click pic
to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Ryan Kerr
Ryan Kerr's River Dawg
Check out all of
our River Dawgs....
click here
To get your River Dawg featured on
RiverBills.com
just e-mail your favorite photo to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Mississippi River at Quincy, IL
click pic to enlarge
YesterYear's Picture of the Day in 2019......... was
sent to us by Capt'n Lou Lenkman
Hey Bill,
This is Lou sending you a great picture from the Quincy
Antique Boat and Motor Show this year up in Quincy,
Illinois. Thank you so much to our hosts for having us. It
was a great day and it’s been a great show and lots of
people here as you can see by the attached photo thanks.
Regards,
Lou
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Harbor
Point Yacht Club website...
click here
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED September 1, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; A 24-hour blockage of the channel
for the removal of the old main navigation (Illinois) span
has been scheduled for September 14, 2021. A second 24-hour
blockage will occur September 17, 2021, to install the new
span. These dates are dependent upon weather and river
conditions encountered between now and the dates noted.
ILLINOIS
RIVER
FIREWORKS
DISPLAYS
Fireworks displays will
be held in the vicinity of Mile 1.0, along the shoreline, on
August 26, 2021 and September 2, 9, 2021, from 9:30 p.m.
until
10:00 p.m., each day. Mariners are urged to exercise caution
in the area, during event periods.
MISSOURI RIVER -
WATERWAYS ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STUDY
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis
and Management System (WAMS) study of the Missouri River
from the confluence of the Mississippi River (Missouri
River Mile 0.0 to Mile 732.3), in the vicinity of Sioux
City, MO. The study focuses on the area’s aids to navigation
system, waterborne commerce, marine casualty information,
port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, routine and
emergency communication capabilities, and future development
projects. Any interested company or individual wishing to
provide comments or participate in a user survey should do
so by September 28, 2021. The survey is available at:
https://forms.gle/Y5Mm2iKWq7AJsvx7A
Questions on the study can be directed to: SUMRWaterways@uscg.mil.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 9,575 as of 09-15-21....
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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River History....
15 September 2012 in River History
US Army Corps of Engineers closed Lock and Dam 27 at the Chain
of Rocks Canal because of damage to one of the lock’s protection
cells. The lock and dam was closed for 6 days. When it reopened
on Sept 20 there were 63 vessels and 455 barges in queue. That
is equivalent to 26, 500 large semi-trucks.
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "February 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Upcoming Events Sundays, September
19 - October 24, 2021
Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Rock The Dock Event Returns To The
Riverboats At The Gateway Arch........
The Riverboats at The Gateway Arch is
hosting the second annual Rock the Dock floating concert
series, which is a celebration of St. Louis' live music
scene. The concert series will feature a variety of
different genres such as blues, R&B, soul, alt-rock and
country.
In addition to the music, attendees will
be able to enjoy a Cajun inspired menu, a variety of drinks
offered by 4-Hands Brewing Co. and some of the best views of
the Mississippi River and Gateway Arch every Sunday during
Autumn, from September 19 though October 24.
This year, the event has acquired a new
partner, Play it Forward, a non-profit whose goal is to
guarantee St. Louis children the chance to discover their
musical talents by providing musical instruments to kids and
schools that cannot afford them. Representatives will
attend all shows and will be accepting monetary and
instrumental donations........
Click here to
read more from riverbender.com. With
Audio.
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RAT RUN WEEKEND
click pic
to enlarge
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
New website...
http://www.longshotmarina.com
Looking for boat slips or need work done on your boat?
Contact Andy today at 314-566-5403!
Fri....Sept 10...Catfish Willi Duo... 5-9pm
Sat...Sept 11..David Caputo Band...3-7pm
Sun...Sept 12..Spice It Up...3-7pm
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
click here
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Wednesday...September 15, 2021
Gigging Season in Missouri Begins........
Gigging season on Ozark streams and rivers runs from Sept. 15
through Jan. 31.
Source Missouri Dept of Conservation.
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Saturday, September 18, 2021
Two Rivers Classic & Antique Boat Show
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo
Check out
Two Rivers Marina website..
click here
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Upcoming Events... Saturday, September 25, 2021
Con Trios Yacht Club
Past Commodores Party....
Reposted from
Con Trios Yacht Club Facebook..
click here
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Mississippi River Commission
Currently Meeting at Vicksburg, Mississippi.........
Reposted from
Mississippi River Commission 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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Lake Of The Ozarks
Illegal Boat Charters A Problem At The
Lake........
The U.S. Coast Guard removed four vessels
from the Lake of the Ozarks in early June for illegal
chartering. The Coast Guard says that the captains were in
violation of having a passenger-for hire excursion without
proper inspections and not having a licensed mariner in charge.
According to Doug Beck, president of the Lake
of the Ozarks Captains Association, illegal charters happen
during every holiday and throughout the boating season.
Beck says that he doesn't believe that the
number of illegal charters are increasing, however, the numbers
are not going down, either. The Coast Guard has a limited
presence on the lake to police illegal charters, as section 8
covers a swath of the nation reaching from the Great Lakes down
to Texas........
Click here to
read this news article from lakeexpo.com.
With Photo.
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Celebrating 50th Anniversary
Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971......
Reposted from
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Facebook..
click here
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Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois
FEMA Requiring Riverview Drive & Wall
Update.........
There have been plenty of delays in the
repair of the collapsed section of Riverview Drive, but Alton
Public Works Director Mike Parsons says that the project will
still be funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Parsons says that FEMA is requiring the
project to be rebid, which will also require the Re-design of
the work completed by engineering company Sheppard, Morgan &
Schwaab. Parsons says that the project should begin by the end
of the year........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from advantagenews.com. With
Photo.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Upcoming Events Thursday, October
28, 2021
Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Gateway Arch Hosting Second Annual
"An Iconic Evening" Benefit Dinner........
The Gateway Arch Park Foundation is
inviting you to enjoy the flavors of James Beard Award
winning chef Gerard Craft during the second annual An Iconic
Evening, which will be held on October 29, 2021.
This culinary experience will be held
inside the Visitor Center at the Gateway Arch. Proceeds
from the event will support the Gateway Arch Park
Foundation's mission to preserve the Gateway Arch Park in
perpetuity.
The event will begin with cocktails and
hors d'oeuvres on the Visitor Center mezzanine. Before
dinner, attendees may take the Tram Ride to the Top of the
Arch for spectacular views of downtown St. Louis at night.
Dinner will be served in the Tram Lobby........
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read more from riverbender.com. With
Photo and Audio
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Ohio River At Cincinnati, Ohio
A Look Back At Steamboat Racing........
On July 24, 1928, tens of thousands of
cheering spectators lined the banks of the Ohio River at
Cincinnati, Ohio to watch the revival of the old river tradition
of steamboat racing.
The sternwheelers Betsy Ann and Chris
Greene raced upstream about 26 miles to New Richmond. The Chris
Greene took an early lead and ended up crossing the finish
line two boat lengths ahead of the Betsy Ann, claiming
the gilded antlers, the symbol of riverboat supremacy.
Captain Chris Greene was in command of his
namesake and Captain Charles Ellsworth was the master aboard
the Betsy Ann. The owner, Captain Fred Way was on board
as well. The race ended up making front page headlines in
newspapers across the nation........
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read this news story from waterwaysjournal.net. With
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
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
Thurs...Sep 15... OWLZ Band
Under the Pavilion
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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Final Two Grafton Fireworks
September 9 & 16, 2021..
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Joe Jan DeSherlia Facebook..
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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.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
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..
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#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
Wed, Sept 15. 2021
Laid Back Game Night & BBQ
Yacht Club of St Louis...click
here
Social Yacht Club
centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi
River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
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,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Sep 08 - Sep 15 ...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
14 Amazing
Things to do at Grafton Harbor
click here
New Slip Holder Special...click
here A 5 Anchor
Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool,
Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all
within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
08-06-21
Unfortunately everything that we ordered has been pushed
back. We are waiting to get materials. Still plan on being
open by summer of next year!
Amanda
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Fri....Sept 10...Catfish Willi Duo... 5-9pm
Sat...Sept 11..David Caputo Band...3-7pm
Sun...Sept 12..Spice It Up...3-7pm
Oct
1, 2, 3
Rat
Run Weekend..
click here
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
Sat..Sept 25..10am - 3pm
Classic Saturday Car Show...
click here
Sept 2021 events...
click here
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
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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
Club Hours of Operation
SEPTEMBER
Friday - Sunday
Open @ 12pm
OCTOBER
Friday open @ 5
Saturday and Sunday open at 12pm
November
Saturdays and Sunday open at 12pm
We will be available for private parties, meetings and
social events.
Please contact Mark for more info
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....
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for remodeling |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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TUESDAY
14
SEPTEMBER 2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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to enlarge
The Picture of the
Day..... was sent to us by Capt'n Tim Crawford
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Hello Bill,
Here’s Red out of Alton Marina relaxing behind Slim
Island. Notice his home made cooler rack, seat back. He can
also attach gas cans to it. Pretty ingenious.
Capt. Tim Crawford
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Iowa Island
The Picture of the
Day..... was sent to us by Tina Bohrer
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Annual shrimp boil,
50th birthday surprise, cornhole tournament. Takes a village
and chef Dave from Louisiana to do it. What an awesome day
thanks everyone who participated
Click here for more pictures
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Catch of the Day
Click pic for larger view
The Catch of the Day .....was
posted by Capt'n Terry Meyer at River Island Marina
Caught it on deep fried length
sausage that Michelle gave me right from the boat dock..
Catch of the Day
Page
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and check
it out
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River Dawgs
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to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Jane Hale
River Dawg
"Splash"
having a blast on Enterprise
Island!
Check out all of
our River Dawgs....
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To get your River Dawg featured on
RiverBills.com
just e-mail your favorite photo to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Pool 26 of
the Mississippi River
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YesterYear's
Picture of the Day
in 2018.........
Car, Boat,
Bluffs
My River Home
Marina and Resort
(Now
Longshot Marina)
Oh yeah...
can't forget that bottle
of imported Jamaican Rum
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Harbor
Point Yacht Club website...
click here
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED September 1, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; A 24-hour blockage of the channel
for the removal of the old main navigation (Illinois) span
has been scheduled for September 14, 2021. A second 24-hour
blockage will occur September 17, 2021, to install the new
span. These dates are dependent upon weather and river
conditions encountered between now and the dates noted.
ILLINOIS
RIVER
FIREWORKS
DISPLAYS
Fireworks displays will
be held in the vicinity of Mile 1.0, along the shoreline, on
August 26, 2021 and September 2, 9, 2021, from 9:30 p.m.
until
10:00 p.m., each day. Mariners are urged to exercise caution
in the area, during event periods.
MISSOURI RIVER -
WATERWAYS ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STUDY
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis
and Management System (WAMS) study of the Missouri River
from the confluence of the Mississippi River (Missouri
River Mile 0.0 to Mile 732.3), in the vicinity of Sioux
City, MO. The study focuses on the area’s aids to navigation
system, waterborne commerce, marine casualty information,
port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, routine and
emergency communication capabilities, and future development
projects. Any interested company or individual wishing to
provide comments or participate in a user survey should do
so by September 28, 2021. The survey is available at:
https://forms.gle/Y5Mm2iKWq7AJsvx7A
Questions on the study can be directed to: SUMRWaterways@uscg.mil.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
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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 9,567 as of 09-14-21....
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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River History....
September 14, 1806 in River History
Lewis and Clark were having a great deal of trouble progressing
downstream on the Missouri River. This time strong storms were
the problem. Once the storms cleared, they made fifty miles’
progress and camped to sing songs in good spirits.
Source:This day in Missouri History, writer Ross Malone
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "February 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Fireworks at Grafton & Alton
Final Day is Thursday, 16 September
Reposted from
RIverBender.com Facebook..
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Illinois River At Kampsville,
Illinois
Kampsville Ferry Shutting Down
Monday.........
Starting Monday, the Kampsville Ferry
will be shut down for several weeks while the Illinois
Department of Transportation begins a project to make
improvements and repairs on both sides of the Illinois
River.
If all goes smoothly, the Kampsville
Ferry will reopen on Friday, September 30th. IDOT Engineer
John Adcock says that the complete shutdown of the ferry is
necessary to upgrade the vehicle loading ramps.
Adcock says that the project will
continue with construction on the ferry office parking lot,
however, traffic should not be affected . The entire
project is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2022.
During the closure, traffic will detour south to Illinois
16/100........
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read this news report from advantagenews.com.
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RAT RUN WEEKEND
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
New website...
http://www.longshotmarina.com
Looking for boat slips or need work done on your boat?
Contact Andy today at 314-566-5403!
Fri....Sept 10...Catfish Willi Duo... 5-9pm
Sat...Sept 11..David Caputo Band...3-7pm
Sun...Sept 12..Spice It Up...3-7pm
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Mississippi Earthtones Festival Musical
Lineup Announced........
Alton Main Street and the Sierra Club
Illinois' Three Rivers Project have announced the musical lineup
for the 15th annual Mississippi Earthtones Festival, which will
run from noon to 10 pm Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Broadway
in Alton.
The festival will combine live music with
conservation education activities as well as supporting the
local businesses. This year, the festival is headlined by
Jake's Leg, a Grateful Dead tribute band.
The performance schedule on the Main Stage is
as follows:
○ Sounds of Syla (alternative R&B), 12:00 - 2:00 PM
○ Drum Circle with Raw Earth (Urban Tribal Fusion and World
Jazz), 2:00 - 2:30 PM
○ Red White & Floyd (Pink Floyd Tribute),
2:30 - 4:30 PM
○ Confluence Conservation Leadership Awards, 4:30 - 4:45 PM
○ Nonstop Reggae Band, 4:45 - 6:45 PM
○ Jake’s Leg - Grateful Dead Tribute, 7:00 - 10:00 PM
The performance schedule on the Jacoby Arts Center (JAC) Stage
is as follows:
○ Grab Bag: Improv-based performances by
musicians, poets, and movers, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
○ Music by Scott Brady, 1:00 - 1:30 PM
○ Sustainable Fashion Show, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
○ INTERWOVEN Dance Performances, 2:30 - 3:00 PM
○ Raw Earth (Urban Tribal Fusion and World Jazz), 3:00 - 5:00
PM
○ Live Art & Music Meditation by Jules Fair & Nick Goebel, 5:00
- 6:00 PM
Click here to
read more from advantagenews.com. With
Photo.
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Wednesday...September 15, 2021
Paddle Fish Snagging
Mississippi River........
Paddle Fish Snagging season begins on the Mississippi River
Sep 15 - Dec 15, 2021
Source Missouri Dept of Conservation.
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Alton Catfish Classic...
ALTON - Justin Neece of Odessa, Mo., and John Jamison of
Spring Hill, Kansas, captured first place in the weekend
2021 Alton Catfish Classic with a total weight catch of
161.38 pounds
Reposted from
Riverbender.com Facebook..
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with photos
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Mel's Illinois RiverDock Restaurant
Large Parties... Call Ahead
Reposted from
Alton Marina Facebook..
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Photo courtesy Grafton Rendezvous
Upcoming Event.... Saturday & Sunday....16 & 17 October, 2021
Grafton Rendezvous
At Hardin, IL this Year......
Reposted from
Grafton Rendezvous Facebook..
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Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois
Feds Sue Barge Company Over Lock
Damage........
On Monday, the federal government filed suit
in the U.S. District Court in East St. Louis against the Ingram
Barge Company for damage done to the Melvin Price Locks and Dam
near Alton, Illinois in 2018.
The suit alleges that on July 17, 2018, the
Motor Vessel R. Clayton McWhorter, pushing a string of
barges were heading southbound along the Mississippi River when
it struck a wall at the auxiliary lock chamber after the pilot
was "unable to control the vessel and it's tow".
The suit says that six barges broke free,
struck one of the lock's gates and damaging it. It further
claims that the captain and crew were negligent in keeping a
safe distance from the lock, operating the vessel without a
properly trained crew and failing to take evasive maneuvers to
avoid the collision.
The lawsuit seeks repayment of the $3 million
in repair costs for the lock chamber........
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read this news report from stltoday.com.
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Upcoming Events Saturday, October
2, 2021
Illinois River Near Grafton,
Illinois
Pere Marquette Hosting Two Rivers
Family Fishing Fair........
On Saturday, October 2nd, Pere Marquette
State Park on Illinois Route 100 near Grafton will be
hosting the 32nd annual Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair from
10 am to 5 pm.
The annual Fishing Fair will include a
variety of outdoor activities. Kids participating in the
event will have a catch and release bluegill pond to fish
from and get their photo taken with their catch as well as
the popular One Cast station where everyone wins a prize and
bowfishing stations.
Every child that completes at least seven
stations will receive a prize, and will have an opportunity
to catch a trout in the Pere Marquette State Park trout
pond........
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
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
Thurs...Sep 15... OWLZ Band
Under the Pavilion
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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Final Two Grafton Fireworks
September 9 & 16, 2021..
Reposted from
Joe Jan DeSherlia Facebook..
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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.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
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
Wed, Sept 15. 2021
Laid Back Game Night & BBQ
Yacht Club of St Louis...click
here
Social Yacht Club
centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi
River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
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,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Sep 08 - Sep 15 ...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
14 Amazing
Things to do at Grafton Harbor
click here
New Slip Holder Special...click
here A 5 Anchor
Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool,
Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all
within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
08-06-21
Unfortunately everything that we ordered has been pushed
back. We are waiting to get materials. Still plan on being
open by summer of next year!
Amanda
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Fri....Sept 10...Catfish Willi Duo... 5-9pm
Sat...Sept 11..David Caputo Band...3-7pm
Sun...Sept 12..Spice It Up...3-7pm
Oct
1, 2, 3
Rat
Run Weekend..
click here
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
Sat..Sept 25..10am - 3pm
Classic Saturday Car Show...
click here
Sept 2021 events...
click here
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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
Club Hours of Operation
SEPTEMBER
Friday - Sunday
Open @ 12pm
OCTOBER
Friday open @ 5
Saturday and Sunday open at 12pm
November
Saturdays and Sunday open at 12pm
We will be available for private parties, meetings and
social events.
Please contact Mark for more info
A full service marina located on the
Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available
from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine
Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the
property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
........................................ |
Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for remodeling |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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MONDAY
13
SEPTEMBER 2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOPPIE!
click pic
to enlarge
The Picture of the
Day..... was sent to us by Claudia Burris
.
Hi Bill,
The world-famous Charles Hopkins, aka Hoppie, celebrates his
85th birthday with his daughter and son-in-law, Deb and Ray
Leahart, during a barbecue at the marina.
We love you, Hoppie!
Claudia Burris
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Pool 26 River Rats atop
American Flag Mountain
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to enlarge
The Picture of the
Day..... was sent to us by Capt'n Bob Binder
.
Went to American Flag Mountain
in Colorado
on
9/11 on our side-by-side.
Of
course we forgot our RiverBills sticker.
Bob & Pat
Check out
American Flag Mountain...
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
click pic
to enlarge
The Picture of the
Day.....
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Robert Perry and The Mojos Band
"Really Rocked It"
on Boathouse deck Sunday afternoon !
Check them out next time they play..
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River Dawgs
click pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Jim Morgan
River Dawg
"North"
Hey River Bill,
Here is North our rescue dog we have had for about 3yrs or so.
This is his 2nd ride on the boat and he will not let us go with
out him…
Sold the big boat last year so we are on our small boat as of
now…
Oh and a pic looking out our bedroom window of the sun rise this
morning. just below the golden eagle ferry.
Jim and Doreen
AKA Captain Morgan
Check out all of
our River Dawgs....
click here
To get your River Dawg featured on
RiverBills.com
just e-mail your favorite photo to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Friday Night at Kinders
~ 2009
Friday Night at Kinders
YesterYear's
Picture of the Day
in 2009......... was of Mary
Beth, Carl, Bill and Jeni sharing a special moment at
Kinder's on a Friday night.
Oh yeah...
can't forget that bottle
of imported Jamaican Rum
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Harbor
Point Yacht Club website...
click here
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED September 1, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; A 24-hour blockage of the channel
for the removal of the old main navigation (Illinois) span
has been scheduled for September 14, 2021. A second 24-hour
blockage will occur September 17, 2021, to install the new
span. These dates are dependent upon weather and river
conditions encountered between now and the dates noted.
ILLINOIS
RIVER
FIREWORKS
DISPLAYS
Fireworks displays will
be held in the vicinity of Mile 1.0, along the shoreline, on
August 26, 2021 and September 2, 9, 2021, from 9:30 p.m.
until
10:00 p.m., each day. Mariners are urged to exercise caution
in the area, during event periods.
MISSOURI RIVER -
WATERWAYS ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STUDY
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis
and Management System (WAMS) study of the Missouri River
from the confluence of the Mississippi River (Missouri
River Mile 0.0 to Mile 732.3), in the vicinity of Sioux
City, MO. The study focuses on the area’s aids to navigation
system, waterborne commerce, marine casualty information,
port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, routine and
emergency communication capabilities, and future development
projects. Any interested company or individual wishing to
provide comments or participate in a user survey should do
so by September 28, 2021. The survey is available at:
https://forms.gle/Y5Mm2iKWq7AJsvx7A
Questions on the study can be directed to: SUMRWaterways@uscg.mil.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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here
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 9,555 as of 09-13-21....
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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River History....
September 13, 1806 in River History
Lewis and Clark Expedition
With still no meat and the situation on the river so unfavorable
for progress, Lewis and Clark decided to stay in camp. A few
hours later the hunters bagged four deer and a turkey.
Source:This day in Missouri History, writer
Ross Malone
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "February 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Illinois River At Kampsville,
Illinois
Kampsville Ferry Shutting Down
Monday.........
Starting Monday, the Kampsville Ferry
will be shut down for several weeks while the Illinois
Department of Transportation begins a project to make
improvements and repairs on both sides of the Illinois
River.
If all goes smoothly, the Kampsville
Ferry will reopen on Friday, September 30th. IDOT Engineer
John Adcock says that the complete shutdown of the ferry is
necessary to upgrade the vehicle loading ramps.
Adcock says that the project will
continue with construction on the ferry office parking lot,
however, traffic should not be affected . The entire
project is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2022.
During the closure, traffic will detour south to Illinois
16/100........
Click here to
read this news report from advantagenews.com.
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RAT RUN WEEKEND
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to enlarge
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
New website...
http://www.longshotmarina.com
Looking for boat slips or need work done on your boat?
Contact Andy today at 314-566-5403!
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
click here
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Missouri River Journeys
Cape County Canoer Paddled From Montana
to Missouri........
Nick Earley, a West Coast ocean-going tugboat
captain and Cape Girardeau County, Missouri resident recently
completed a 112 day, 2,336 mile journey along the Missouri and
Mississippi Rivers.
Earley launched his 17 foot Wenonah Endeavor
canoe at Three Forks, Montana on May 19th and on August 28th, he
landed at the Gateway Arch along the Mississippi River.
The 51 year old spent all but 12 nights
camping along the river, filing his free time with recording his
experiences in his journal, which he may end up compiling into a
book........
Click here to
read this news story from semissourian.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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Illinois River Near Peoria, Illinois
Spirit Of Peoria Offering A Variety Of
Cruises.........
Plenty of people enjoy taking overnight
cruises, but don't necessarily have the time to travel to the
coast to take one. Peoria, Illinois residents are lucky, in
that the Spirit of Peoria offers plenty of overnight
excursions.
The Spirit of Peoria offers riverboat
excursions from 1.5 hour scenic cruises to five day overnight
cruises along the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. Overnight
cruises range from two day, one night and three day, two night
Starved Rock Excursion to the three day, two night Peoria to St.
Louis Excursion or the five day, four night Peoria to Hannibal
Excursion.
The cost of the cruises include buffet meals,
a prime rib dinner, entertainment featuring live music, singing
and storytelling, historical information and lodging when
arriving at the destination........
Click here to
read this news story from onlyinyourstate.com.
With Photos.
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Mississippi River Near Keithsburg,
Illinois
Dredging Causes Mississippi River
Closure........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island
District is temporarily closing the main channel of the Upper
Mississippi RIver at Mile Marker 425.7 in Pool 18 near
Keithsburg, Illinois.
The closure is allow the movement of dredged
material from Willow Bar Island to the Iowa shore. The closure
is expected to last three weeks and will affect navigation.
While the river is closed, recreational
vessels will be allowed to pass up or down river through the
dredging pipeline area during two designated times. The Corps
says they will dismantle the pipeline from 11:30 am to noon and
from 4:30 to 5 pm daily. Recreational boaters will be permitted
to pass after a commercial vessel has transited the area and
before the pipeline has been reconnected........
Click here to
read this news report from dredgingtoday.com. With
Photo.
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Mississippi River Near New Orleans,
Louisiana
Louisiana Ports Working On
Recovering From Hurricane Ida........
The ports of Louisiana are continuing to
make their recovery from Hurricane Ida. The Port of New
Orleans has resumed operations and the Port of South
Louisiana is making progress on repair work.
Paul Aucoin, executive director of the
Port of South Louisiana says that almost everything at the
port sustained some type of damage, but everything appears
to be repairable. The Port of South Louisiana stretches 54
miles across the Mississippi River.
As of September 8th, the port was still
without power. Aucoin was hoping to be able to service a
ship by September 10th. Approximately 20 feet of dock was
removed, as they were deemed to be unsuitable for receiving
a vessel.........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
With Photo.
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Website..click
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
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
Thurs...Sep 15... OWLZ Band
Under the Pavilion
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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Final Two Grafton Fireworks
September 9 & 16, 2021..
Reposted from
Joe Jan DeSherlia Facebook..
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.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
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
Wed, Sept 15. 2021
Laid Back Game Night & BBQ
Yacht Club of St Louis...click
here
Social Yacht Club
centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi
River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
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,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Sep 08 - Sep 15 ...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
14 Amazing
Things to do at Grafton Harbor
click here
New Slip Holder Special...click
here A 5 Anchor
Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool,
Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all
within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
08-06-21
Unfortunately everything that we ordered has been pushed
back. We are waiting to get materials. Still plan on being
open by summer of next year!
Amanda
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Oct
1, 2, 3
Rat
Run Weekend..
click here
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
Sat..Sept 25..10am - 3pm
Classic Saturday Car Show...
click here
Sept 2021 events...
click here
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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
Club Hours of Operation
SEPTEMBER
Friday - Sunday
Open @ 12pm
OCTOBER
Friday open @ 5
Saturday and Sunday open at 12pm
November
Saturdays and Sunday open at 12pm
We will be available for private parties, meetings and
social events.
Please contact Mark for more info
A full service marina located on the
Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available
from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine
Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the
property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for remodeling |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN...11, 12
SEPTEMBER 2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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Sun Pic
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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to enlarge
The Picture of the
Day..... was sent to us by Lou Lenkman
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A view up river this evening with a visitor from our many
hummingbirds! Beautiful evening in St Charles Dardenne
Slough Set
Lou
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Sun Pic
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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to enlarge
The Pictures of the
Day..... were sent to us by Dorothy Miller who hails out
of Portage des Sioux, Mo
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Friday Sun Set
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Sun Pic
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Portage des Sioux, Mo
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The Picture of the
Day.....
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New Patio Going in at Froge's
Check out their
Facebook page...
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Sun Pic
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
West Alton, Mo
(L/R)
RiverBill,
Hannah, Wayne, Chelsea and Carl
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to enlarge
The Picture of the
Day.....
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Still Celebrating Carl's Birthday
on
Friday
At 3rd Chute West
with Wayne and the Girls |
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Sun Pic
RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Red Rocks
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A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Alan Twillmann
Jimmy Buffett
Concert
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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Sat Pic
September 11, 2001
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Short week, amazing weather, river people
Friday @6 on the Tiki Deck Tim Woodson and band Soul Shine
Saturday TBA
Sunday ROBERT Perry and the Mojos
Special treat 1:30-7pm
Foodies : Thatsteaktho!
Pork steak dinner
Shrimp wraps yum!
#isabellastrong #riverlife
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Remembering
9-11
Photo courtesy INSH
Click pic to play video
The 9/11 Boat Lift:
Largest Marine Evacuation in History
Published on Jun 28, 2016
During the tragedy that was 9/11 there is a story that is often
overlooked. That is the story of the massive boat lift that took
place in the nine hours after the planes hit the WTC. During
that time almost 200 boats moved 500,000 people from lower
Manhattan by boat. It is the largest Maritime evacuation in
history. The coast guard called for all vessels, and hundreds
showed up, mainly just simple boat owners. That effort is
captured here in this short 1 min video. ...click
here
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Harbor
Point Yacht Club website...
click here
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www.RiverBills.com
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Added Sun
Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Titanic Catfish Catch Earn Top Anglers
$15,000........
On Saturday, Justin Neece of Odessa, Missouri
and John Jamison of Spring Hill, Kansas took top honors out of a
field of 100 boats with a total catch of 161.38 pounds of
catfish in the Alton Catfish Classic at the Liberty Bank Alton
Amphitheater.
The second place winners trailed behind with
a catch of 137.95 pounds, earning $5,000 and the third place
team reeled in 129.5 pounds, landing a $3,000 prize. The
biggest catfish caught was a 77.61 pound blue catfish, earning
it's boat $1,500.
Mark McMurray, the owner of Bluff City
Outdoors in Alton says that the tournament, which was cancelled
last year due to the COVID-19 outbreak, is one of the top five
tourneys in the nation. The 100 tournament spots sold out in
January........
Click here to
read this news story from advantagenews.com. With
Photos and Video
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Added Sun
Congratulations Jim and Marilyn Antonacci
Completed the Loop
Reposted from
Jim Antonacci Facebook..
click here
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Boaters, PWC Riders Honor 9/11 Anniversary
With Run To Truman Dam........
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of 9/11,
Surdyke Yamaha invited PWC enthusiasts and boaters to join in on
an epic run on the Lake of the Ozarks to the Truman Dam.
The 150 mile run from Surdyke Port 20 to the
Truman Dam and back kicks off at 9 am Sunday, September 12,
2021. The run will depart from Surdyke Port 20, and will have
multiple stops for food and fuel. There will also be raffle
tickets sold for a chance to win a Yamaha Waverunner.
Surdyke Yamaha was providing free Yamaha
Waverunners for the day to Lake Area First Responders. All
proceeds from Waverunner raffle tickets sales and registration
fees will be donated to Police, Military and First Responder
charities........
Click here to
read this news story from lakeexpo.com. With
Photo.
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Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri
McKinley Bridge Closing One Lane For
Routing Inspections........
On Thursday, the Illinois Department of
Transportation announced that traffic on the McKinley Bridge
till be temporarily reduced to one lane to allow crews to
perform routing bridge inspections. The McKinley Bridge links
St. Louis with Venice, Illinois.
The inspections will run from 9 am to 3 pm
Tuesday through Thursday, September 14 - 16, weather
permitting. A lane will be closed again on September 21 - 22.
Motorists are encouraged to consider other
Mississippi River crossings, or expect delays. The Poplar
Street Bridge which carries Interstate 64 over the Mississippi
River, three eastbound lanes are closed until October........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from stltoday.com.
With Photo.
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED September 1, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; A 24-hour blockage of the channel
for the removal of the old main navigation (Illinois) span
has been scheduled for September 14, 2021. A second 24-hour
blockage will occur September 17, 2021, to install the new
span. These dates are dependent upon weather and river
conditions encountered between now and the dates noted.
ILLINOIS
RIVER
FIREWORKS
DISPLAYS
Fireworks displays will
be held in the vicinity of Mile 1.0, along the shoreline, on
August 26, 2021 and September 2, 9, 2021, from 9:30 p.m.
until
10:00 p.m., each day. Mariners are urged to exercise caution
in the area, during event periods.
MISSOURI RIVER -
WATERWAYS ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STUDY
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis
and Management System (WAMS) study of the Missouri River
from the confluence of the Mississippi River (Missouri
River Mile 0.0 to Mile 732.3), in the vicinity of Sioux
City, MO. The study focuses on the area’s aids to navigation
system, waterborne commerce, marine casualty information,
port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, routine and
emergency communication capabilities, and future development
projects. Any interested company or individual wishing to
provide comments or participate in a user survey should do
so by September 28, 2021. The survey is available at:
https://forms.gle/Y5Mm2iKWq7AJsvx7A
Questions on the study can be directed to: SUMRWaterways@uscg.mil.
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.....
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 9,548 as of 09-12-21....
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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River History....
11 Sept, 2010 in River History
On Saturday, September 11, 2010, Jake Stachovak returned from a
5740 mile kayak trip around the great loop.
Jake departed from Grafton on December 12, 2009.
He is believed to be the first person to do the great loop by
kayak. It took 280 days.
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RAT RUN WEEKEND
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
New website...
http://www.longshotmarina.com
Looking for boat slips or need work done on your boat?
Contact Andy today at 314-566-5403!
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
click here
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "February 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Mississippi River At Grafton,
Illinois
Grafton Hosting 9/11
Ceremony........
Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of
the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center
and the Pentagon. People will be remembering in a variety of
ways. At 8:30 am Saturday morning, there ill be a
commemoration at the big flag along the Mississippi RIver.
The Jersey Community High School Band
will begin the ceremony with music. THere will be moments
of silence coinciding with the exact times that the three
attacks occurred.
Following the ceremony, the Grafton
American Legion will be hosting a fish fry for people in
attendance........
Click here to read this news story from
advantagenews.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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Lower Mississippi River
Traffic Slowly Resuming........
On September 3rd, the U.S. Coast Guard
declared the Lower Mississippi River open after clearing several
downed power lines and surveying the channel for other issues.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Coast
Guard is still working to reopen ports and waterways throughout
southeastern Louisiana. Some key areas along the river are
still closed as recovery operations continue.
Marine salvage companied have been busy along
the Lower Mississippi River working to retrieve or salvage
hundreds of barges buffeted or blown by Hurricane Ida's historic
150 mile per hour winds. The Coast Guard is asking mariners to
report sunken barges or other navigational hazards........
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Illinois Fishing News
Illinois Removed Final Species from
Illinois River Do Not Eat Advisory........
Back in August, the Illinois Department of
Public Health removed the final species, the channel catfish,
from the do-not-eat advisory for fish caught in the Illinois
River.
According to Brian T. Koch, environmental
toxicology program manager for the Illinois Department of Public
Health, any fish species that the agency had sampled is now safe
to eat as long as people follow their fish advisory guidance.
Koch says that almost all fish that are
caught or purchased in supermarkets contain some level of
contaminants, and there is no immediate danger to consuming fish
with low levels of contaminants........
Click here to
read this news article from advantagenews.com
With Photo.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Mississippi River At Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri
A Look At The History Of The Our Lady
Of The Rivers Shrine........
Along the Missouri bank of the Mississippi
River at Portage des Sioux, there is a statue that many drivers
along the Great River Road between Alton and Grafton, Illinois
wonder what it is and what it's there for.
Called Our Lady of the Rivers shrine, the
statue is a depiction of the Virgin Mary, who serves not only as
a guardian of the boaters along the Mississippi, Missouri and
Illinois Rivers, but the tiny village of Portage des Sioux as
well.
In 1951, the flooding Mississippi River
threatened Portage des Sioux, and the pastor of St. Francis'
church in the village, Father Edward Schlattman, urged his
congregation to pray to Mary to spare their town from the
flooding.
To this day, the annual Blessing of the
Fleet, organized by Blessing of the Fleet STL, is held on the
Mississippi River at the Our Lady of the Rivers shrine each
August........
Click here to
read more from thetelegraph.com. With
Photos.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Mississippi River At Granite City,
Illinois
I-270 Bridge Repairs Slated For
Monday........
The Illinois Department of Transportation
announced that on Monday, September 13, from 8:30 am to 4:30
pm, the westbound right hand lane of the Interstate 270
Bridge spanning the Mississippi River will be closed for
repairs.
All of the entrance and exit ramps will
remain open during the construction project, which will
involve crucial repair work to the bridge's deck. IDOT
District 8 Operations forces will be making the necessary
repairs. Full access to the bridge will resume as soon as
possible........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from thetelegraph.com.
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Website..click
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Final Two Grafton Fireworks
September 9 & 16, 2021..
Reposted from
Joe Jan DeSherlia Facebook..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Thursday!!
$5 Strawberry Margarita’s
$5 Martini’s
Fri..Sept 10..Gordo
Roof Top Patio.. 7-11pm..
click here
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Short week, amazing weather,
river people
Friday @6 on the Tiki Deck Tim Woodson and band Soul
Shine
Saturday TBA
Sunday ROBERT Perry and the Mojos
Special treat 1:30-7pm
Foodies : Thatsteaktho!
Pork steak dinner
Shrimp wraps yum!
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
Wed, Sept 15. 2021
Laid Back Game Night & BBQ
Yacht Club of St Louis...click
here
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
Come Hang out Friday (9-9-21)and Saturday (9-10-21) and
listen to Harry on Friday and Mike on Saturday.
This weekend! Saturday (9-10-21) we will have College games
on thr TV and Sunday we will have some specials during the
football games! Stay tuned
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,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Sep 08 - Sep 15 ...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
14 Amazing
Things to do at Grafton Harbor
click here
New Slip Holder Special...click
here A 5 Anchor
Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool,
Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all
within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
08-06-21
Unfortunately everything that we ordered has been pushed
back. We are waiting to get materials. Still plan on being
open by summer of next year!
Amanda
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Oct
1, 2, 3
Rat
Run Weekend..
click here
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
This weekend on RT Patio!
Fri...09-10-21... - Michael Feldman
Sat...09-11-21... - Harland and Dave
Sat..Sept 25..10am - 3pm
Classic Saturday Car Show...
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Sept 2021 events...
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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
09-05-21 Cardboard Boat Races..
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New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
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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
Club Hours of Operation
SEPTEMBER
Friday - Sunday
Open @ 12pm
OCTOBER
Friday open @ 5
Saturday and Sunday open at 12pm
November
Saturdays and Sunday open at 12pm
We will be available for private parties, meetings and
social events.
Please contact Mark for more info
A full service marina located on the
Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available
from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine
Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the
property to help in any way |
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for remodeling |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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