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The WEEKEND
SAT, SUN...20, 21 NOVEMBER 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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Picture / Video
of the Day
Sun Pic
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enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Lou Lenkman
Miss Augusta
cruising Dardenne Slough last night
Click here
for video
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Turkey Bowl
Sun Pic
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The Pictures of the Day.....
A couple of pics
from last night's
Turkey Bowl at
the Boathouse.
The music was
good and it was loud, loud, loud.
The place was
packed !
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Staring To Look
A Little Like
Christmas
At RiverBills
Place
Sun Pic
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The Pictures of the Day.....
I know it's a
bit early,
but the tree is
up
at RiverBills
Place
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Pool 26 Sunset
Sat Pic
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enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was posted by Marty Mckay
Super Moon
setting Sunday, November 14
Click here and check out
more of Marty's photos
RiverBill says:
What a great shot Marty
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Foreplay @7
So excited , we missed Turkey bowl last year but we’re back
this Saturday November 20.
Join us for our 9th annual Turkey Bowl.
Doors open at 12 .
A can or nonperishable food item gets you 1 ticket At the
door , if your ticket is drawn you bowl with a Turkey , Must
have a strike to keep Turkey.
You may also buy tickets they are $5 a ticket for more
chances. We will have baskets for raffle with proceeds going
to Blessing Boxes and Food Bank.
Buffett this year is a thanksgiving theme Turkey and all the
trimmings, with all your favorite pies.
Limited menu also.
Foreplay will be playing at 7 for the festivities
This is one of our favorite parties come early stay all day.
See you soon
Black Friday and Saturday specials on dock slips, RV spots,
ramping passes , gift cards
And future plans 2022 of all things Northshore Marina and RV
Resort. OPEN at 12 noon both days. For more details please
email boathouseontheriver@gmail.com or give us a call.
6362503800. .
Missing YOU
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
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 of the Day
Mississippi
River at Kimmswick, Mo
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Yesteryear's Picture of the
Day
in
2020.....
was sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out of Hoppie's Marina in
Kimmswick, Mo
Ray and Ray of Hoppie’s Marina tie up this beauty, headed from Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, to Fort Meyers, Florida. The group of retirees is “ready to enjoy
life,” according to one of the passengers.
See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
HMC
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River Near Grafton,
Illinois
Grafton Bluff Fire Smoldered Into
Saturday........
From Friday evening on into Saturday morning,
Firefighters from several municipalities were fighting a brush
fire along the river bluffs east of Raging Rivers Water Park.
The fire was difficult to access because of the terrain.
Some area residents likened the fire to one
that occurred a few years ago near Pere Marquette State Park.
That fire was severe enough that it took several days to bring
it under control.
The QEM Fire Department was assisted by the
Godfrey, Jersey, Brighton and Fieldon Fire Departments on
Friday. Crews were monitoring the area for flare-ups........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from advantagenews.com.
With Photos.
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Grafton Giving Away Free River Bluff
Lots Through Rebate Program........
The population of the tiny town of Grafton
Illinois had dwindled following the Great Flood of 1993, and
over the past five years, the city has stepped up their efforts
to lure new residents to the region.
City officials are working to promote Grafton
Hills, which is a subdivision established in part by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency. The subdivision is located high
atop a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River.
The city of Grafton is basically giving away
lots to people who are willing to build homes on them through a
rebate program. The city owns 26 lots that are listed for sale
and are part of the land giveaway........
Click here to
read this news article from bnd.com. With
Photos and Map.
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River in Plaquemines
Parish, Louisiana
Proposed Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion
Project Has Been Downsized........
In order to keep the proposed $800 million
Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion project within budget and minimize
the likelihood of flooding roads and fishing camps, Louisiana
has decreased the amount of water to flow through the completed
project.
Originally intended to divert up to 75,000
cubic feet of Mississippi River floodwaters, the project is now
being designed to divert a maximum of 50,000 cubic feet of
water.
The proposed river diversion would be
constructed south of Wills Point along the east bank of the
Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish. The project is
intended to add 31 square miles of new land in Breton Sound,
shoring up this section of Louisiana coast........
Click here to
read this news report from nola.com. With
Photos.
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
~
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following zones are in the high water watch phase in
accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
Copperas (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3) and
Meredosia (Mile 82.0 – Mile 50.0).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize wake in all
high water zones. The laying-up on saturated levees is
prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water
conditions and to avoid down-streaming operation. Mariners
should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting
areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to
prevent barge breakaways. Exercise caution in all
passing/meeting situations as swift current may be present.
Navigation buoys may have been dragged off station, so
remain alert while transiting.
Recreational traffic
is discouraged.
MILE
80.2 - L/D CLOSURE/WICKET MAINTENANCE/DIVE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, wicket maintenance will be
conducted at LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2. This
operation will involve the use of divers. Mariners MUST
contact the LaGrange L/D and the M/V CREVE COEUR via VHF-FM
Channel 13, 14 or 82, a minimum of 1-mile away from the L/D,
to determine status of this operation. Mariners may be
requested to hold up, before transiting over the dam, to
enable the divers to safely exit the water and the
maintenance fleet to reposition. The purpose of this closure
is to inspect and repair wickets 108 and 109, which requires
the dam to be down. Mariners are urged to transit the area
at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and
proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been
made. Mariners may contact the USACE Little Rock District at
(309) 665-2679, for additional information.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase
in accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Due to
narrow channel width and to minimize damage, vessels shall
transit these reaches at their slowest safe speed. Tow
operators are advised to place their heaviest barges in the
middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event
of a river closure.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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Website..click
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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 10,485 as of
11-20-21....
click here and check it out.
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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River Gear For Sale............
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River
History....
20 November 2008 in River History
The American Queen Steamboat, owned by Majestic American Line, was retired
to the reserve fleet in Violet, Louisiana. |
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "May 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
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Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
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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 Alton, Illinois
National Great Rivers Museum Resuming
Dam Tours........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers River
Project Office recently announced that they will once again open
the top of the Melvin Price Locks and Dam to tours.
The National Great Rivers Museum had modified
their free dam tours in March of 2020 to remain on the ground
level due to the COVID-19 outbreak, as the elevator ride to the
top of the dam was excluded from the tour for COVID safety
reasons.
Now, for the first time in 20 months,
visitors will be able to see the Mississippi River and barge
traffic from the unique vantage point while learning about the
locks and dam system and the value of river navigation........
Click here to
read this news article from riverbender.com.
With Photo.
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
National Great Rivers Research and
Education Center
Receiving $270,000 Grant........
The National Great Rivers Research and
Education Center division of the Lewis and Clark Community
College has announced that they have been awarded a renewal of
their grant with Swarovski Waterschool, allowing the NGRREC to
continue as the only Swarovski Waterschool in North America.
Over the next three years, the NGRREC will
receive $90,000 per year, allowing the expansion of the
Swarovski Waterschool education staff, funding scientific and
educational activities and increase teacher training within the
watershed.
The NGRREC Director of Environmental
Education Sarah Fisher says that the continued collaboration
will advance water education throughout the Mississippi River
watershed........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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 Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Nov 17 - Nov 29...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
November Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Upcoming Events Saturday, November 27,
2021
Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois
The Great River Road Race
Returns........
On Saturday, November 27, 2021, a
Thanksgiving tradition, the Great River Road Race, will be
returning following a year off because of COVID. The race is
sponsored by the Alton Road Runners Club in Alton.
The Great River Road Race is a 10 mile run
that begins and ends in Downtown Alton. The race will start at
10 am. There is also a shorter 5K run. The 10 mile run is five
miles along the Great River Road, with the Mississippi RIver on
one side and the towering bluffs on the other.
Race Director Russ Colona says that the race
is a tradition, it is a good time and we need to get back out
there and get going. The race is returning for the 62nd year
and is expected to draw about 400 people........
Click here to
read this news story from thetelegraph.com.
With Photo.
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
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Mississippi River Near Grafton,
Illinois
Several Fire Departments Battling Bluff
Fire........
On Friday, multiple fire departments were
called out to fight a fire that broke out along the bluffs
overlooking the Great River Road and the Mississippi River near
Grafton, Illinois.
QEM Fire Chief Gerry New said that the QEM,
Godfrey, Jerseyville, Brighton and Fieldon Fire Departments
responded to the call. He added that the firefighters will
remain on-scene as long as it is safe to battle the blaze and
someone would remain on hand to keep watch overnight.
Chief New says that the bluff terrain is
terrible for fighting fires. He expressed his gratitude for the
manpower offered by the other fire departments. He says that he
will assess the situation Saturday morning and hopes they won't
have to continue fighting the fire on Saturday........
Click here to
read this news article from riverbender.com. With
Photo.
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We offer
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Mississippi River At Cape Girardeau,
Missouri
Ceremony Held Commemorating Cape's New
Riverfront Mural........
On Friday, Cape Girardeau residents were
joined by representatives from Visit Cape, Old Town Cape, the
City of Cape Girardeau and artist Craig Thomas for a ceremony
commemorating the completion of the new Cape Girardeau floodwall
mural.
Past Old Town Cape board president Danny
Essner said that he had high expectations, but Thomas exceeded
them. He states that the mural is quite spectacular. Cape
Girardeau Mayor Bob Fox says that he is amazed at the details in
the mural letters, which show not just the city, but the region
as well.
Fox believes that the mural will attract
out-of-town tourists, especially boaters. He adds that he is
hopeful that the city can capitalize on boater traffic in the
future with the addition of a marina........
Click here to
read this news report from semissourian.com. With
Photos.
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Mississippi River Near Moline,
Illinois
Man Facing DUI Charge After Car Enters The
Mississippi River........
Earlier this year, Moline resident, 25 year
old William J. Watson was charged with DUI and is now facing
another count of driving under the influence after he reportedly
drove his car into the Mississippi River.
Just before 11:30 pm Thursday night, the
Moline Police and Fire departments were called out the
riverfront for a report of a vehicle that had left the roadway,
entered the river and became completely submerged.
When responders arrived, they found Watson
swimming ashore. He reported that he was the sole occupant of
the car. He was treated on-scene for minor cold-weather related
injuries........
Click here to
read this news story from kwqc.com. With
Photos.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
Dec 31, 2021 New Years Eve
Party
OWLZ Band
Click here for more info
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
Closed for the season except as posted below
Upcoming save the dates:
Saturday,
November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.Doors open at 12.
Foreplay @ 7.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
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
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
11-19-21...Fri Music... Brother Man
11-24-21...Wed Music..Cowboy Chris
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
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 Nov 17 - Nov 29...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
November Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
The Grafton Ferry is closed for the season !
The last day opened was Sunday, November 14,
2021
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Grafton Harbor
 Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
11-12-21
Floor joist Installed on new building
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
Longshot Saloon will be open starting Nov 13th, from
11am-10pm on Saturdays & Sundays!
Holiday Season Parties and Live Music Schedule
click here
We can’t wait to see you!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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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
It's Time to Winterize
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
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Speciality is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today!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
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Nov. 13, 2021
Harbor Holiday Party
postponed
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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season, except for some special
events |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
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Longshot Saloon................................ |
Open |
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Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Closed for the season |
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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FRIDAY
19th NOVEMBER 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 Sunset
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enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was posted by Glenn Sadowski
Thursday Sunset
at the Yacht Club of St. Louis with Miss Augusta
RiverBill says:
What a great shot Glenn
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Foreplay @7
So excited , we missed Turkey bowl last year but we’re back
this Saturday November 20.
Join us for our 9th annual Turkey Bowl.
Doors open at 12 .
A can or nonperishable food item gets you 1 ticket At the
door , if your ticket is drawn you bowl with a Turkey , Must
have a strike to keep Turkey.
You may also buy tickets they are $5 a ticket for more
chances. We will have baskets for raffle with proceeds going
to Blessing Boxes and Food Bank.
Buffett this year is a thanksgiving theme Turkey and all the
trimmings, with all your favorite pies.
Limited menu also.
Foreplay will be playing at 7 for the festivities
This is one of our favorite parties come early stay all day.
See you soon
Black Friday and Saturday specials on dock slips, RV spots,
ramping passes , gift cards
And future plans 2022 of all things Northshore Marina and RV
Resort. OPEN at 12 noon both days. For more details please
email boathouseontheriver@gmail.com or give us a call.
6362503800. .
Missing YOU
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
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 of the Day
Old Boat
Stopping By Grafton Harbor
Click pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Pictures of the
Day
in
2019.....
were sent to us by Jan
DeSherlia of Grafton Harbor
Look at this beauty that is staying with us at Grafton Harbor. It once
belonged to Humphrey Bogart!
It's a 1935 38' heading south.
Jan DeSherlia
Grafton Harbor
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Featured Classifieds
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For Sale
3D Mississippi River Rat Plaques
Call or text
for more info and pricing
Custom
designs available
You dream
it... We Can Make It
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
~
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following zones are in the high water watch phase in
accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
Copperas (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3) and
Meredosia (Mile 82.0 – Mile 50.0).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize wake in all
high water zones. The laying-up on saturated levees is
prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water
conditions and to avoid down-streaming operation. Mariners
should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting
areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to
prevent barge breakaways. Exercise caution in all
passing/meeting situations as swift current may be present.
Navigation buoys may have been dragged off station, so
remain alert while transiting.
Recreational traffic
is discouraged.
MILE
80.2 - L/D CLOSURE/WICKET MAINTENANCE/DIVE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, wicket maintenance will be
conducted at LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2. This
operation will involve the use of divers. Mariners MUST
contact the LaGrange L/D and the M/V CREVE COEUR via VHF-FM
Channel 13, 14 or 82, a minimum of 1-mile away from the L/D,
to determine status of this operation. Mariners may be
requested to hold up, before transiting over the dam, to
enable the divers to safely exit the water and the
maintenance fleet to reposition. The purpose of this closure
is to inspect and repair wickets 108 and 109, which requires
the dam to be down. Mariners are urged to transit the area
at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and
proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been
made. Mariners may contact the USACE Little Rock District at
(309) 665-2679, for additional information.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase
in accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Due to
narrow channel width and to minimize damage, vessels shall
transit these reaches at their slowest safe speed. Tow
operators are advised to place their heaviest barges in the
middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event
of a river closure.
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 10,485 as of
11-19-21....
click here and check it out.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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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....
19 November 2019 in River History
Two Rivers Marina, located on the Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo
announced they were ceasing business.
The new owners... Pike County Property Inc.
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "May 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
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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
National Great Rivers Museum Resuming
Dam Tours........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers River
Project Office recently announced that they will once again open
the top of the Melvin Price Locks and Dam to tours.
The National Great Rivers Museum had modified
their free dam tours in March of 2020 to remain on the ground
level due to the COVID-19 outbreak, as the elevator ride to the
top of the dam was excluded from the tour for COVID safety
reasons.
Now, for the first time in 20 months,
visitors will be able to see the Mississippi River and barge
traffic from the unique vantage point while learning about the
locks and dam system and the value of river navigation........
Click here to
read this news article from riverbender.com.
With Photo.
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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2022 Quimby's Cruising Guide Update
Reposted from
Quimby's Cruising Guide Facebook..
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Website..click
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here
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Nov 17 - Nov 29...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
November Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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2022 Summer Student Employment
St Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers .......
Reposted from
St Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook..
click here
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
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The Great Rivers Greenways
Fox2 News' Studio STL Checks Out The
Great Rivers Greenways........
Chelsea Haynes, the host of Fox2 News' Studio
STL segment recently spoke with Anne Milford of the Great Rivers
Greenways, who discussed what the greenways are and some of the
natural beauty, especially along the Mississippi Greenway in
South St. Louis County, which offers spectacular views of the
Mississippi River from atop the 170 foot bluff........
Click here to
watch this video report from fox2now.com.
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Mississippi River At Quincy, Illinois
Subcommittee Proposed Governance
Structure For Riverfront Development........
On Wednesday, a special riverfront
subcommittee recommended the formation of a nine-member
governance structure for the development of the Quincy, Illinois
riverfront.
The proposed Quincy Riverfront Development
Corporation would be made up of two members appointed by the
city of Quincy, two appointed by the Quincy Park District, two
appointed by the Adams County Board and three at large members.
Now that the subcommittee has approved a
governance plan for riverfront development, the proposal will be
presented to the full Quincy Riverfront Master Plan Steering
Committee for approval prior to being presented to the Quincy
City Council, Quincy Park Board and the Adams County
Board........
Click here to
read this news report from whig.com. With
Photo.
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Mississippi River At Davenport, Iowa
Flood Resiliency Plan Presented To
Davenport City Council........
Over two years after record flooding
inundated downtown Davenport, the results of a flood mitigation
study was presented during Wednesday night's Committee of the
Whole Meeting.
The Mississippi River Flood Resiliency Plan
put forth several projects including road detours for future
flooding, public-private partnerships for protecting individual
buildings and a three phase plan for improving the city's
structural flood defenses.
Phase one includes acquiring flood-prone
properties as well as making structural upgrades to existing
structures such as sewage and drainage systems. Phase two would
continue the focus on underground systems while addressing above
ground structures such as floodwalls and roadways........
Click here to
read more from kwqc.com. With Video.
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Boat Retailer
OneWater Marine Reports Record
2021........
OneWater Marine has managed to top it's
historic earnings posted during 2020, reporting a 20 percent
increase in revenue for Fiscal 2021, ending at $1.23 billion.
OneWater also saw a 10 percent increase in same-store sales.
Net income increased by 140 percent to $116.4
million and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation, and amortization increased 88 percent to $155.8
million, compared to $83 million during 2020. Gross Profits
increased 51 percent to $357.5 million during Fiscal 2021.
OneWater Marine attributes the surge in
revenues to increases in the average unit price of new and
pre-owned boats and a 52 percent increase in it's service, parts
and other sales categories........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photos.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
Dec 31, 2021 New Years Eve
Party
OWLZ Band
Click here for more info
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
Closed for the season except as posted below
Upcoming save the dates:
Saturday,
November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.Doors open at 12.
Foreplay @ 7.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
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
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
11-19-21...Fri Music... Brother Man
11-24-21...Wed Music..Cowboy Chris
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
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 Nov 17 - Nov 29...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
November Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
The Grafton Ferry is closed for the season !
The last day opened was Sunday, November 14,
2021
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
11-12-21
Floor joist Installed on new building
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
Longshot Saloon will be open starting Nov 13th, from
11am-10pm on Saturdays & Sundays!
We can’t wait to see you!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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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
It's Time to Winterize
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
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Speciality is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today!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
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Nov. 13, 2021
Harbor Holiday Party
postponed
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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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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season, except for some special
events |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
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THURSDAY
18th NOVEMBER 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 25 Sunset
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enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was posted by Sharon Gwillim
Monday Sunset
overload, it was spectacular.
Click here
and check out more of Sharon's sunset photos from Monday
RiverBill says:
What a great shot Sharon.
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Foreplay @7
So excited , we missed Turkey bowl last year but we’re back
this Saturday November 20.
Join us for our 9th annual Turkey Bowl.
Doors open at 12 .
A can or nonperishable food item gets you 1 ticket At the
door , if your ticket is drawn you bowl with a Turkey , Must
have a strike to keep Turkey.
You may also buy tickets they are $5 a ticket for more
chances. We will have baskets for raffle with proceeds going
to Blessing Boxes and Food Bank.
Buffett this year is a thanksgiving theme Turkey and all the
trimmings, with all your favorite pies.
Limited menu also.
Foreplay will be playing at 7 for the festivities
This is one of our favorite parties come early stay all day.
See you soon
Black Friday and Saturday specials on dock slips, RV spots,
ramping passes , gift cards
And future plans 2022 of all things Northshore Marina and RV
Resort. OPEN at 12 noon both days. For more details please
email boathouseontheriver@gmail.com or give us a call.
6362503800. .
Missing YOU
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
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 of the Day
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Click pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Pictures of the
Day
in
2019.....
were sent to us by Mary Tiemann
Grafton Helicopter
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Featured Classifieds
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3D Mississippi River Rat Plaques
Call or text
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
~
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following zones are in the high water watch phase in
accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
Copperas (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3) and
Meredosia (Mile 82.0 – Mile 50.0).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize wake in all
high water zones. The laying-up on saturated levees is
prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water
conditions and to avoid down-streaming operation. Mariners
should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting
areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to
prevent barge breakaways. Exercise caution in all
passing/meeting situations as swift current may be present.
Navigation buoys may have been dragged off station, so
remain alert while transiting.
Recreational traffic
is discouraged.
MILE
80.2 - L/D CLOSURE/WICKET MAINTENANCE/DIVE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, wicket maintenance will be
conducted at LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2. This
operation will involve the use of divers. Mariners MUST
contact the LaGrange L/D and the M/V CREVE COEUR via VHF-FM
Channel 13, 14 or 82, a minimum of 1-mile away from the L/D,
to determine status of this operation. Mariners may be
requested to hold up, before transiting over the dam, to
enable the divers to safely exit the water and the
maintenance fleet to reposition. The purpose of this closure
is to inspect and repair wickets 108 and 109, which requires
the dam to be down. Mariners are urged to transit the area
at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and
proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been
made. Mariners may contact the USACE Little Rock District at
(309) 665-2679, for additional information.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase
in accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Due to
narrow channel width and to minimize damage, vessels shall
transit these reaches at their slowest safe speed. Tow
operators are advised to place their heaviest barges in the
middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event
of a river closure.
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 10,485as of
11-18-21....
click here and check it out.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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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 November 2009 in River History
A mudslide at Piasa Park, just north of downtown Alton, Illinois, was
attributed to heavy rains. Mud fell approximately 150 feet from the top off
the bluff and landed at the entrance to the cave.
No injuries were reported.
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "May 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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St Louis Boat & Sport Show
Cancelled for 2022....
Reposted from
St Louis Boat & Sportshow Facebook..
click here
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Boat Show News
NMMA: 5 Boat Shows Pushed Back To
2023........
The National Marine Manufacturers Association
has announced that they will be postponing several Progressive
Insurance boat shows until 2023. The boat shows in Atlanta,
Baltimore, Chicago, Nashville and St. Louis will not be held in
2022.
NMMA President Frank Hugelmeyer says that the
decision to postpone the shows was made after considering the
needs and economics of the regions where the shows were planned,
especially now that supply chain disruptions have caused low
inventory levels.
Hugelmeyer adds that the unprecedented market
conditions are forcing event producers around the globe to be
more flexible than ever while providing the opportunity to
connect with attendees in new and more relevant ways........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photos.
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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Upcoming Events.... Saturday, November
20, 2021
Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
The Loading Dock's Ice Rink Opening
Saturday........
On Saturday November 20, 2021, ice skating
will be returning to The Loading Dock in Grafton, Illinois. The
rink will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday through February
27, 2022.
Every November, The Boatworks in Grafton
transforms into a winter wonderland with ice skating, s'mores
tables as well as a full menu and bar. The rink will opening at
5 pm on Saturday.
Rink hours will be 5 pm to 10 pm Friday, noon
to 10 pm Saturday and noon to 8 pm Sunday. There will be
extended hours offered on November 24 - 28 and December 24 to
January 4, where the rink will be open from noon to 8 pm. The
rink will also be open from noon to 5 pm on Christmas
Eve........
Click here to
read more from thetelegraph.com. With
Photo.
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Upcoming Events.... Friday, November
19, 2021
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Alton Main Street........
Alton Main Street
Press Release
On
Friday, November 19th Alton Main Street will host an event
that’s sure to get you into the holiday spirit. The 27th
Annual Community Tree Lighting at Lincoln-Douglas Square
will begin with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus on the
trolley at 6:00. The free festivities including caroling,
cookies and hot cocoa will continue until 6:45 when Mayor
David Goins flips the lights on the beautiful tree, which is
provided by the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club. Families are
encouraged to bring their cameras to take pictures with
Santa and costumed holiday characters.
Songs will fill the air throughout the evening provided by
area Girl Scout Troops, and the Great Rivers Choral Society.
Reverend Sheila Goins of the Morning Star Missionary Baptist
Church will bless the tree. Other speakers include Rotary
Club President Steve Schwartz, and Salvation Army Captain
Cassy Grey, who will be kicking off the “Tree of Lights”
campaign with 2021 Chairpeople Taylor and Lily Freer. The MC
for this community event will be Chris Miller, Vice
President of Alton Main Street.
Click here to read
entire Press Release
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
A Fireball Streaked Past The Gateway
Arch Wednesday Morning........
While Trolling The Internet.... We reeled in
a short video captured by the Earth Cam in East St. Louis, which
shows a fireball streaking past the Gateway Arch in the wee
hours of Wednesday morning. It is not certain what that light
is, however, the Leonid meteor shower is currently at it's
peak....
Click here to
check out this video from fox2now.com.
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Looking Up The Mississippi River
Lock and Dam 15 Update .......
Reposted from
US Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters Facebook..
click here
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FACEBOOK
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Mississippi River Near Herculaneum,
Missouri
Planned Port In Jefferson County To
Proceed........
Officials recently announced that plans for a
new Mississippi River port near Herculaneum, Missouri in
Jefferson County will be proceeding. This major announcement
came with the signed letter of intent to launch the new shipping
port.
Jefferson County Port Authority President
Derrick Good says that American Patriot Holdings and the Port of
Plaquemines plan to send shipping containers through the Panama
Canal and the Gulf of Mexico and eventually docking at the new
port approximately 30 miles south of St. Louis.
Good added that the new port would give
Jefferson County the chance to take full advantage of the
Mississippi River, which so far has been an underutilized
asset........
Click here to
read this news report from fox2now.com. With
Video.
Google maps
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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 At Hannibal, Missouri
Still Plenty Of Work To Do On The
Riverfront........
As fall is giving way to winter, the pace of
outdoor projects tends to slow or even halt altogether, but
according to Andy Dorian, Hannibal's director of central
services, there is plenty of work to be done along the
riverfront.
During the October meeting of the Hannibal
Park Board, Dorian stated that they are still working with some
electrical projects as well as some security cameras for the
marina.
Other riverfront projects include the
installation of a handicap accessible kayak dock, as the
previous one was damaged during a storm in August, and the
installation of a pavilion that is being donated by the Rotary
Club........
Click here to
read this news article from hannibal.net. With
Photo
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News
Release From BoatUS
 JACKSONVILLE,
Fla., March 20, 2018 – ANNAPOLIS, Md., Nov.
17, 2021 – Hey, boaters! Got your holiday cards yet? The BoatUS
Foundation’s nautically themed cards from Salt Harbor Studios
offer customizable card designs crafted on high-quality FSC
Certified paper from responsibly managed forests.
The best part about this season of giving may be that a portion
of each card purchase supports the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation’s
mission of promoting safe and clean boating, including offering
the nation's largest free online boating safety course, on-water
training, kids life jacket loaner program, EPIRB rentals and
more.
More than 100 customized picture cards as well as modern and
traditional Christmas and seasonal designs are offered. All
cards are made in the U.S. and use natural inks with 0% VOC.
To order, simply go to
BoatUS.org/HolidayCards, choose your favorite design and
create your greeting.
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
here
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
Dec 31, 2021 New Years Eve
Party
OWLZ Band
Click here for more info
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
Closed for the season except as posted below
Upcoming save the dates:
Saturday,
November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.Doors open at 12.
Foreplay @ 7.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
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
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
11-19-21...Fri Music... Brother Man
11-24-21...Wed Music..Cowboy Chris
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
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 Nov 10 - Nov 21...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
November Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
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"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
The Grafton Ferry is closed for the season !
The last day opened was Sunday, November 14,
2021
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
11-12-21
Floor joist Installed on new building
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
Longshot Saloon will be open starting Nov 13th, from
11am-10pm on Saturdays & Sundays!
We can’t wait to see you!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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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
It's Time to Winterize
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
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Speciality is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today!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
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Nov. 13, 2021
Harbor Holiday Party
postponed
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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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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season, except for some special
events |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
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Longshot Saloon................................ |
Open |
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Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
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WEDNESDAY
17th NOVEMBER 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 Go Fast
Guys
The Go Fast Guys
saying Goodbye
to the 2021 season
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The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Andrew Zeller of
STL Go Fast Boats
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Pictures of the
Day
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The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
Rough River.
Creek Run
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Foreplay @7
Black Friday and Saturday specials on dock slips, RV spots,
ramping passes , gift cards
And future plans 2022 of all things Northshore Marina and RV
Resort. OPEN at 12 noon both days. For more details please
email boathouseontheriver@gmail.com or give us a call.
6362503800. .
Missing YOU
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
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 of the Day
A Woodland Winter Wonderland
in 2014
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Yesteryear's Pictures of the
Day
in
2014.....were sent to us by Ramjet who hails out of Woodland
Marina.......
Bill,
Yesterday was a productive and beautiful day on the river. A
late day boat ride continued the beauty. Cold yes but
breathtaking!
Ramjet
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Featured Classifieds
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For Sale
3D Mississippi River Rat Plaques
Call or text
for more info and pricing
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You dream
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 242.0 -
DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge POTTER is
conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile
242.0. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and
requests 45-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are
urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize
wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements
have been made.
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
MILE
80.2 - L/D CLOSURE/WICKET MAINTENANCE/DIVE OPERATION
Commencing 6:00 a.m., November 11, 2021, and continuing
until further notice, wicket maintenance will be conducted
at LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2. This operation
will involve the use of divers. Mariners MUST contact the
LaGrange L/D and the M/V CREVE COEUR via VHF-FM Channel 13,
14 or 82, a minimum of 1-mile away from the L/D, to
determine status of this operation. Mariners may be
requested to hold up, before transiting over the dam, to
enable the divers to safely exit the water and the
aintenance fleet to reposition. The purpose of this closure
is to
inspect and repair wickets 108 and 109, which requires the
dam to be down. Mariners are urged to transit the area at
their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed
with caution after passing arrangements have been made.
Mariners may contact the USACE Little Rock District at(309)
665-2679, for additional information.
MILE
61.4 - BRIDGE REPAIR
Norfolk and Western Railroad Drawbridge; The upstream right
descending sheerfence is being repaired from the bank-ward
side of the sheerfence. No impacts to navigation are
anticipated. Mariners may contact the onsite work boat M/V
EAGLE POINT by calling (573) 220-3119, for additional
information.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase
in accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Due to
narrow channel width and to minimize damage, vessels shall
transit these reaches at their slowest safe speed. Tow
operators are advised to place their heaviest barges in the
middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event
of a river closure.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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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 10,481 as of
11-16-21....
click here and check it out.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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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....
November 17, 1796 in River History
Joseph Chartrand of St. Charles received a land grant to operate a Missouri
River ferry as passage for inhabitants crossing into St. Charles."
The road leading to the ferry
developed into the St. Charles Road. It was rocked in 1865, and has been
known as the St. Charles Rock Road ever since. (Even though it has been a
paved highway since 1921)
Source: Vintage Route 66
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "May 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 Opinions
Clarksville Mayor Backs Flood
Resiliency & Taxpayer Savings Act........
Clarksville, Missouri Mayor Jo Anne Smiley
recently penned a letter to the Hannibal Courier-Post that
states the need to address governmental responses to disasters
such as flooding.
Smiley states that the Flood Resiliency and
Taxpayer Savings Act would restore accountability and update the
methods the government uses when planning new infrastructure
using 21st century technology and resources.
Smiley claims that the bipartisan Flood
Resiliency and Taxpayer Savings Act would be what it claims to
be, a time and money saver, and calls on Congress to approve the
legislation........
Click here to
read this op/ed piece from hannibal.net.
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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Mississippi River Destinations
Alton's Downtown Area Known As Antique
Row........
Alton, Illinois is located along the Mighty
Mississippi River and is known for many things, including the
beautiful natural surroundings, the bluffs overlooking the river
and mysterious attractions such as the Piasa Bird and the McPike
Mansion.
The historic downtown of Alton is also known
as Antique Row, which boasts dozens of gift and specialty shops,
as well as more than 15 antique stores, making the town the
perfect place to shop for one-of-a-kind items.
Many of the antique shops can be found on or
near the Broadway and Third region, which is just a short walk
from the Alton Riverfront and the Alton Marina........
Click here to
read this news story frmo onlyinyourstate.com.
With Photos.
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Looking Up The Mississippi River
Lock Closures .......
Reposted from
US Army Corps of Engineers St Paul District Facebook..
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Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Volvo Penta Assisted Docking System
Earns Design Award........
The Metstrade Show opened Tuesday with the
announcement of the 30th annual DAME Awards, which were
presented during the show's annual Breakfast Briefing.
Andre Hoek, DAME Jury chair presented the
2021 DAME Award to the Volvo Penta Assisted Docking System,
which works in conjunction with the company's IPS drives and
joystick technology.
The system utilizes software developed with
the company's GPS-based Dynamic Positioning System to compensate
for conditions such as current, tide and winds when approaching
a dock........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
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More Information
Green Boating
Boatbuilders Testing Yamaha's Harmo
E-Outboard........
Yamaha has invested a considerable amount of
time developing their Harmo e-outboard. The first generation of
the system was introduced in Europe in 2016, and the newest
version was unveiled in September. It is expected to begin
appearing on American boats in 2023.
The electric outboard race is on, as
Brunswick recently announced that they would be fielding five
electric propulsion systems by 2023. The Vision Marine E-Motion
180 E is already on the market.
High power electric outboards seem to be the
future, however, the current lithium-battery technology is not
ready to surpass fossil fuels as a mainstream power source. The
Harmo system doesn't focus on big power, but rather quiet,
precise control, smoothness and maneuverability........
Click here to
read this news story from tradeonlytoday.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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Boater Education
Discover Boating Released New Docking
Instructional Video........
Discover Boating has released another
educational video in their five part digital video series, Boating
Basics: Pro Tips powered by Progressive in support of
continuing efforts in boater engagement and education.
In episode three, 6 Steps to Docking a
Boat Like a Pro, boaters will learn some tips that will help
prepare them for any docking scenario, as well as feeling more
confident at the helm whether pulling into a slip, coming
alongside or docking against winds or current........
Click here to
read more from boatingindustry.com.
Click here to
watch this instructional video on Discover Boating's YouTube
channel.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
Dec 31, 2021 New Years Eve
Party
OWLZ Band
Click here for more info
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
Closed for the season except as posted below
Upcoming save the dates:
November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
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
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
Wed.. 11-24-21.. Cowboy Chris
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
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 Nov 10 - Nov 21...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
November Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
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"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
The Grafton Ferry is closed for the season !
The last day opened was Sunday, November 14,
2021
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
11-12-21
Floor joist Installed on new building
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
Longshot Saloon will be open starting Nov 13th, from
11am-10pm on Saturdays & Sundays!
We can’t wait to see you!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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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
It's Time to Winterize
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
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Speciality is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today!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
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Nov. 13, 2021
Harbor Holiday Party
postponed
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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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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season, except for some special
events |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
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Longshot Saloon................................ |
Open |
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Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Closed for the season |
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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TUESDAY
16th NOVEMBER 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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Picture of the
Day
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enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was taken yesterday evening
Marina
Sunset
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Turkey Bowling..Saturday November 20.
Foreplay @7
Black Friday and Saturday specials on dock slips, RV spots,
ramping passes , gift cards
And future plans 2022 of all things Northshore Marina and RV
Resort. OPEN at 12 noon both days. For more details please
email boathouseontheriver@gmail.com or give us a call.
6362503800. .
Missing YOU
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
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 of the Day
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
at
Palisades Yacht Club
Scott, Becky, Chucky Cheese,
Amy and Lieutenant Dan
Click pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Pictures of the
Day
in
2013..... .was
from Palisades Yacht Club's "Customer Appreciation Dinner"
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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For Sale
3D Mississippi River Rat Plaques
Call or text
for more info and pricing
Custom
designs available
You dream
it... We Can Make It
314 814-5525
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 242.0 -
DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge POTTER is
conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile
242.0. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and
requests 45-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are
urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize
wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements
have been made.
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
MILE
80.2 - L/D CLOSURE/WICKET MAINTENANCE/DIVE OPERATION
Commencing 6:00 a.m., November 11, 2021, and continuing
until further notice, wicket maintenance will be conducted
at LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2. This operation
will involve the use of divers. Mariners MUST contact the
LaGrange L/D and the M/V CREVE COEUR via VHF-FM Channel 13,
14 or 82, a minimum of 1-mile away from the L/D, to
determine status of this operation. Mariners may be
requested to hold up, before transiting over the dam, to
enable the divers to safely exit the water and the
aintenance fleet to reposition. The purpose of this closure
is to
inspect and repair wickets 108 and 109, which requires the
dam to be down. Mariners are urged to transit the area at
their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed
with caution after passing arrangements have been made.
Mariners may contact the USACE Little Rock District at(309)
665-2679, for additional information.
MILE
61.4 - BRIDGE REPAIR
Norfolk and Western Railroad Drawbridge; The upstream right
descending sheerfence is being repaired from the bank-ward
side of the sheerfence. No impacts to navigation are
anticipated. Mariners may contact the onsite work boat M/V
EAGLE POINT by calling (573) 220-3119, for additional
information.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase
in accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Due to
narrow channel width and to minimize damage, vessels shall
transit these reaches at their slowest safe speed. Tow
operators are advised to place their heaviest barges in the
middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event
of a river closure.
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 10,479 as of
11-16-21....
click here and check it out.
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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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....
November 16, 1811 in Life Jacket History
Life preservers made of cork were patented by Napoleon Guerin in NYC
From Wikipedia
Napoleon Guerin of New York City, United States is an inventor who obtained
a U.S. patent for the first life preserver made of cork on November 16,
1841. It was constructed in jacket form, with two layers of material between
which the cork could be inserted. Guerin suggested using between 18 and 20
quarts of rasped or grated cork, depending on the weight of the person, but
he was not specific about the type of fabric to be used in the jacket,
saying only that it could be "made of cotton or any other material."
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "May 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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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 Management
Corps Discusses Dredging Projects,
Mississippi River Valley Needs........
During the recent Waterways Symposium held in
St. Louis, Missouri, Edward Belk, Jr., director of programs for
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley Division
said that a chunk of the division's dredging budget goes to the
Lower Mississippi River.
The Mississippi River Division dredges around
265 million cubic yards of silt, sand and mud each year and
around 40 percent of that comes from the Lower Mississippi
River. About 15 percent of the dredging budget is used in the
New Orleans District.
Another priority in the Mississippi Valley is
in the Alton Pool Project in the Illinois River, which intends
to restore several "degraded" islands within the pool........
Click here to
read more from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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Miss Augusta
Newest River Attraction...
Reposted from
Yacht Club of St Louis Facebook..
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New Stamps... More info
US Postal Services
New Stamp....
Reposted from
1Mississippi Facebook..
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Help Wanted
Dredge Operator, Grafton Harbor
Reposted from
Grafton Harbor Facebook..
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Mississippi River Shipping
Answer To Supply Chain Issues May Lay
Along The Mississippi River........
The solution to America's supply chain
shortage may by solved, at least in part, by a new plan to send
shipping containers from the Panama Canal, through the Gulf of
Mexico, up the Mississippi River to a Jefferson County, Missouri
port.
Derrick Good, president of the Jefferson
County Port Authority says that to get a container to the
Midwest, it has to go through Los Angeles. He adds that several
things have happened, including the expansion of the Panama
Canal, the construction of the Port of Plaquemines and the
design of new barges designed to carry shipping containers.
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, (R-Missouri) says
that the Mississippi River is suddenly becoming more important
than it has been in the past 100 years, and the funding for
expanding shipping infrastructure is in the recently passed
infrastructure bill........
Click here to
read this news report from fox2now.com. With
Video.
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Winter Drawdown
Mississippi River Headwaters Reserviors....
Reposted from
US Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters Facebook..
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Mississippi River At Cape Girardeau, Missouri
City Dedicating New Floodwall Mural On
Friday........
The City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri has announced that
they will be hosting a dedication ceremony for the new mural on the city's
floodwall. The event will be held at 11 am on Friday, November 19, 2021.
The new mural, which was painted by artist Craig Thomas
and a small crew of assistants, depicts famous Cape Girardeau landmarks that
are nestled into each letter.
The new mural is expected to last for 50 years........
Click here to read
this news tidbit from kfvs12.com. With Video.
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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News
Release From BoatUS
 SPRINGFIELD,
VA, Nov. 15, 2021 – With President Biden's signing today of the
$1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
(IIJA), you may have mistakenly thought that only road, bridge,
rail, power and water infrastructure, public transit, drinking
and wastewater, high speed internet, environmental, and clean
energy interests may benefit. The nation’s largest advocacy,
services, and safety group, Boat Owners Association of The
United States (BoatUS),
says recreational boaters also made some significant gains on
the bill touted as a “once-in-a-generation
investment in our infrastructure.”
The biggest payoff for boaters with the IIJA comes the
reauthorization of the “Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational
Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2021,” which
provides funding for state-based conservation programs, boating
safety, aquatic resources education, pumpout, derelict vessel,
fisheries management and restoration.
‘Sport Fish’ also funds recreational boat access, such as local
launch ramps, as well as the highly popular
Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program that grows the
availability of safe and protected harborage for overnight,
transient boaters. A “user pay – public benefit” funding
mechanism, Sport Fish’s nearly $650 million trust fund budget
comes from boat fuel taxes and excise taxes paid by boaters and
anglers purchasing fishing and boating equipment.
“The reauthorization of Sport Fish is the cornerstone of so much
of what recreational boaters and anglers connect to while on the
water,” said BoatUS Manager of Government Affairs David Kennedy.
He adds, “BoatUS greatly thanks Sport Fish reauthorization bill
sponsors, Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Roger Wicker (R-MS),
and Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Garett Graves (R-LA). Their
bipartisanship is a big plus for boaters and anglers.”
Sport Fish reauthorization will also pay for a comprehensive
study on the growing number of nonmotorized paddlecraft,
resultant user conflicts, and potential for increased accidents.
Kennedy notes that while paddlecraft operators utilize launch
ramps and other recreational boating facilities, “they do not
currently pay into the trust fund, and we need to look at how to
equitably fund waterway access points.”
IIJA also provides funds to US Army Corps of Engineers and other
water-resource projects, including inland waterways
construction, flood control, resiliency, watershed
rehabilitation, aquatic ecosystem restoration, invasive species
control, marine debris removal, and inland and coastal
navigation projects — all good things to any boater’s or
angler’s ear.
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
here
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
Closed for the season except as posted below
Upcoming save the dates:
November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
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
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
Wed.. 11-24-21.. Cowboy Chris
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
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 Nov 10 - Nov 21...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
November Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
The Grafton Ferry is closed for the season !
The last day opened was Sunday, November 14,
2021
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
11-12-21
Floor joist Installed on new building
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
Longshot Saloon will be open starting Nov 13th, from
11am-10pm on Saturdays & Sundays!
We can’t wait to see you!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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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
It's Time to Winterize
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
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Speciality is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today!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
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Nov. 13, 2021
Harbor Holiday Party
postponed
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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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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season, except for some special
events |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
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Longshot Saloon................................ |
Open |
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Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Closed for the season |
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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MONDAY
15th NOVEMBER 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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Picture of the
Day
Click pic to
enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
A picture taken a few weeks ago
from aboard the Grafton Ferry
Note:
The Grafton Ferry is now closed for the season
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Turkey Bowling..Saturday November 20.
Foreplay @7
Black Friday and Saturday specials on dock slips, RV spots,
ramping passes , gift cards
And future plans 2022 of all things Northshore Marina and RV
Resort. OPEN at 12 noon both days. For more details please
email boathouseontheriver@gmail.com or give us a call.
6362503800. .
Missing YOU
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
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 of the Day
2016
Supermoon From
521
Click pic to enlarge
Yesteryear's Pictures of the
Day
in
2016.....Were
sent to us by Capt'n Mark Miles
Hi Bill,
A group on 521 Sunday evening with these
views
Mark
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Featured Classifieds
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For Sale
3D Mississippi River Rat Plaques
Call or text
for more info and pricing
Custom
designs available
You dream
it... We Can Make It
314 814-5525
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 242.0 -
DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge POTTER is
conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile
242.0. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and
requests 45-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are
urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize
wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements
have been made.
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
MILE
80.2 - L/D CLOSURE/WICKET MAINTENANCE/DIVE OPERATION
Commencing 6:00 a.m., November 11, 2021, and continuing
until further notice, wicket maintenance will be conducted
at LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2. This operation
will involve the use of divers. Mariners MUST contact the
LaGrange L/D and the M/V CREVE COEUR via VHF-FM Channel 13,
14 or 82, a minimum of 1-mile away from the L/D, to
determine status of this operation. Mariners may be
requested to hold up, before transiting over the dam, to
enable the divers to safely exit the water and the
aintenance fleet to reposition. The purpose of this closure
is to
inspect and repair wickets 108 and 109, which requires the
dam to be down. Mariners are urged to transit the area at
their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed
with caution after passing arrangements have been made.
Mariners may contact the USACE Little Rock District at(309)
665-2679, for additional information.
MILE
61.4 - BRIDGE REPAIR
Norfolk and Western Railroad Drawbridge; The upstream right
descending sheerfence is being repaired from the bank-ward
side of the sheerfence. No impacts to navigation are
anticipated. Mariners may contact the onsite work boat M/V
EAGLE POINT by calling (573) 220-3119, for additional
information.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase
in accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Due to
narrow channel width and to minimize damage, vessels shall
transit these reaches at their slowest safe speed. Tow
operators are advised to place their heaviest barges in the
middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event
of a river closure.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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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 10,472as of
11-15-21....
click here and check it out.
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here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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River Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox
in a few short days
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River
History....
15 November 2019 in River History
The Grafton SkyTour Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
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From "Now" until "May 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
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Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Upcoming Events...Thursday, December 9, 2021
Annual River Christmas Party
Johnny's West on Dorsett Road
Reposted from
John Patrico Facebook Facebook..
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Grafton Ferry
Closed For The Season
The Grafton Ferry is closed for the season ! The last
day opened was Sunday, November 14,
2021
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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2021 Guinness World Record Attempts
Fastest Time Paddling the Mississippi....sEDG
Reposted from 1
Mississippis Facebook..
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River Des Peres At St. Louis, Missouri
Woman Rescued After Driving Car Into
The River Des Peres........
The St. Louis City Fire Department reports
that for one woman, a Sunday morning car ride ended up turning
into an unexpected swim in the River Des Peres.
The woman reportedly lost control of her car
near Parkway Land around 9 am and traveled down the embankment
into the River Des Peres. The woman was able to escape the
partially submerged vehicle, and a couple of bystanders were
able to help her up the embankment.
The woman was checked over at the scene and
was not injured.........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from ksdk.com. With
Video
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Mississippi River Near Montrose, Iowa
Train Derailment Dumps Coal, Diesel
Fuel Into The River........
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources
reports that shortly before midnight on Saturday, November 13th,
a BNSF train collided with a barge placed along the bank of the
Mississippi River near Montrose, Iowa.
According to the IDNR, the train was
traveling southbound when it struck the stationary barge,
derailing two locomotives and overturning several cars loaded
with coal.
The IDNR report that several hundred gallons
of diesel fuel and an unknown amount of coal were dumped into
the Mississippi River as a result of the accident. No injuries
were reported........
Click here to
read this news report from kcrg.com. With
Video.
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Ohio River Near Wintersville, Ohio
Car Recovered From The Ohio River, Missing Couple
Believed To Be Inside........
On Thursday, responders believed that hey had found the
bodies of a couple that were missing since 2018 in a car they recovered from
the Ohio River in Jefferson County, Ohio.
Joni Davis and her longtime boyfriend and caregiver Brian
Goff had disappeared in June 2018. Volunteer divers that were working in
the region on a different case discovered a vehicle in the Ohio River with
Goff's license plate on it Wednesday night.
Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla says that the car
was removed from the river Thursday, and the remains of two people were
inside. He added that their seatbelts appeared to be fastened. Autopsies
were scheduled to confirm identities and causes of death........
Click here to read
this news article from pittsburgh.cbslocal.com. With
Video.
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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
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& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
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File Pphoto
Mississippi River Journeys
Take A Trip Back In Time Aboard The
Delta Queen........
Captain Don Sanders, storyteller and
riverboat captain has been sharing the stories of his life along
the Mississippi River, and this time, he is taking readers on a
trip 50 years ago this week, where he was working aboard the Delta
Queen as she departed New Orleans on a trip up the
Mississippi River........
Click here to
read this article from nkytribune.com.
With Photos.
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Fishy Tales From Marco Island, Florida
A Python Took A Boat Ride From The Keys
To Marco Island........
Police report that an adventurous python
recently snuck aboard a sailboat in the Florida Keys and took a
nearly 100 mile boat ride to the southwestern coast of Florida.
On Friday, crew members found the 7 foot
python in the boat's shower after docking in Marco Island
following the trip from Indian Key, a distance of about 95 miles
around the southern tip of the peninsula.
Police responded quickly, transferring the
wayward snake to a local wildlife handler. Pythons, thought to
have been descendants of pets freed from captivity have overrun
southern Florida, devouring native mammal and bird
populations........
Click here to
read this news story from semissourian.com.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
10-08-21
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
Closed for the season except as posted below
Upcoming save the dates:
November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
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
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
Wed.. 11-24-21.. Cowboy Chris
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
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 Nov 10 - Nov 21...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
November Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
The Grafton Ferry is closed for the season !
The last day opened was Sunday, November 14,
2021
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
11-12-21
Floor joist Installed on new building
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
Longshot Saloon will be open starting Nov 13th, from
11am-10pm on Saturdays & Sundays!
We can’t wait to see you!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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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
It's Time to Winterize
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
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Speciality is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today!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
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Nov. 13, 2021
Harbor Holiday Party
postponed
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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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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season, except for some special
events |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
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Longshot Saloon................................ |
Open |
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Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Closed for the season |
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN...13, 14 of NOVEMBER 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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Picture of the
Day
Sun
(L/R)
RiverBill, Mary Tiemann, Phil Jarvis, Carl Tiemann
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enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
Getting some culture at the Mad
Art Gallery with the renowned artist Phil Jarvis.
Check out more art of Phil Jarvis...
click here
The Mad Art Gallery
2727 S 12th St, St. Louis, MO 63118
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Picture of the
Day
Sat
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enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Amanda
~~~KINDERS RESTAURANT UPDATE~~~
Progress at Kinder's Restaurant on the Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
Floor joist are being installed ! |
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Picture of the
Day
Sat
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enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Tom Marstall
Took a run down to the bluffs
today and ran into some deer friends
Tom
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Never Know Who
You Will Run Into From The River
Sat
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enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
It's Stieg Nystrom from Verlo
Mattress
at FastJax on Friday night .
Verlo is the place to get that new
mattress for you boat, camper or home.
Check them out on
Facebook and their
Website
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Harry Fry
Sat
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enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
It's Harry Fry entertaining the
folks at FastJax Friday evening.
Check him out next time he
plays there and make sure to ask him to play his version of the
Pirate song
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November blues,
winterizing the deck almost finished .
But good news Turkey Bowling is on Saturday November 20.
Foreplay @7 . Inside shenanigans
Black Friday and Saturday specials on dock slips, RV spots,
ramping passes , gift cards
And future plans 2022 of all things Northshore Marina and RV
Resort. OPEN at 12 noon both days. For more details please
email boathouseontheriver@gmail.com or give us a call.
6362503800. .
Missing YOU
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
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 of the Day
Mississippi
River at Kimmswick, Mo
Click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of the
Day in
2020.......was
sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out of Hoppie's Marina in
Kimmswick, Mo.
Hi Bill,
It was a busy day at Hoppie’s Marina as Ted and Sarah arrived in
the Manatee along some other folks! We’re headed to the winery
in Kimmswick for supper.
See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
Hoppie’s Marina Correspondent
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Call or text
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Added Sunday
Upcoming Events...Thursday, December 9, 2021
Annual River Christmas Party
Johnny's West on Dorsett Road
Reposted from
John Patrico Facebook Facebook..
click here
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Added Sunday
Help Wanted
St Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers
Reposted from
St Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook..
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Added Sunday
Illinois Fishing News
IDNR Investigating Origins Of Potential
State Record Bighead Carp........
Illinois angler Jarrett Knize was recently
fishing for bass at the Humboldt Park Lagoon in Chicago when he
reeled in a giant bighead carp. Once it was on a certified
scale, the invasive fish weighed in at 72 pounds, 9 ounces. It
will be a state record if chief of fisheries Mike McClelland
signs off.
Biologist Frank Jakubicek certified the
carp's weight and forwarded the paperwork to the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources. He says that there are other
protocols to follow after an invasive carp is caught in an odd
location; commercial fisherman will be brought in to see if
there are any others.
Chief of fisheries Kevin Irons says that
there has been a history of these fish cropping up in urban
lagoons where catfish had been stocked. Apparently, a few
decades ago, there were bighead carp mixed in with the catfish
and stocked from an out-of-state hauler. Irons adds that the
bighead carp found are typically very old........
Click here to
read this news article from chicago.suntimes.com.
With Photos.
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Added Sunday
New Hours
Port Charles Harbor.....
Reposted from
Port Charles Harbor Facebook..
click here
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Added Sunday
In
Case You Missed It
Ohio River Near Belleview, Kentucky
Ohio River Closed Due To Towboat
Fire........
On Tuesday, November 9th, the U.S. Coast
Guard closed down a portion of the Ohio River near Belleview,
Kentucky because of a fire breaking out aboard the towing
vessel Captain Kirby Dupuis.
The towboat was in transit when the fire
occurred in the engine room. The vessel's crew extinguished the
fire using the vessel's fire suppression system, however, a
reflash occurred.
The U.S. Coast Guard closed down the Ohio
River to all vessel traffic between Mile Markers 499 and 501
near Belleview, Kentucky, but reopened the river a short time
later........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Bettendorf, Iowa
A Photo Of A Mississippi River Icon To
Become A U.S. Postage Stamp........
Back in 2015, Rock Island resident David
Sebben took a photo of the American Queen as she was
docked along the Mississippi River in Bettendorf, Iowa, intent
on capturing the steamboat's lights against the darkening blue
sky in the background and the stillness of the Mississippi
River.
Little did Sebben know that his picture would
fit perfectly on a postage stamp. Five years later, Sebben got
word that his photo had been selected to be part of the U.S.
Postal Service's Mighty Mississippi stamp series.
The Mighty Mississippi Stamp series includes
stamps for each state that touches the Mississippi River. Other
stamps include the head of the Mississippi River in Minnesota,
the swamps of Mississippi and St. Louis' own Gateway Arch
representing Missouri........
Click here to
read this news story from qctimes.com.
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News
Release From BoatUS
 March
20, 2018 –
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Nov. 12, 2021 – Bulky, square
orange life vests have given way to more comfortable belt- or
harness-style inflatable floatation devices, yet many
recreational boaters still carry only the former aboard. Are
boaters up-to-date on today’s newest technology-inspired boating
safety gear? With the holidays around the corner, the nonprofit
BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water offers
a
buying guide for technology geeks and anyone
interested in innovation that increases safety aboard a boat.
Handheld DSC-VHF Radio: Today’s portable, floating
handheld VHF radios can be used anywhere aboard your boat, and
are a great communications-navigation solution for small boats
as well as a backup for larger vessels. Newest handhelds can
incorporate GPS, Digital Selective Calling (DSC), one-button
distress, Bluetooth, an FM receiver, and even SOS blinking
lights giving boaters more ways than ever to keep out of trouble
or speed a rescue. Models start at $200. Before you use your
DSC-VHF radio, be sure to get your radio’s Maritime Mobile
Service Identity Number
(MMSI) that is your vessel’s unique ID. BoatUS members may
request one for free. Tip: Adhere this number along with the
owner’s contact information to the radio – it will help with
future registration changes.
Personal Locator Beacon (PLB): Just a little bigger than
a Tic Tac breath mint container, today’s PLBs can be carried in
a shirt or life vest pocket, or easily attached to clothing or
outerwear. Costs have also come down, with prices starting at a
little over $100. Some organized boating events such as sailboat
races increasingly require PLB wear, but if you don’t want to
purchase them for your entire crew the
BoatUS Foundation rents PLBs for as little as $7 a day.
Inflatable Life Jacket: Today’s smallest inflatable life
jackets, worn belt-style across the waist, are incredibly not
much larger than a box of mac and cheese. However, while they do
provide for U.S. Coast Guard life jacket wear requirements,
manually activated (yank the cord) inflatables need to be donned
while in the water and are not intended for the unconscious. For
that, harness-style inflatables can be utilized in automatic
mode, which will keep the victim’s head above the water.
Belt-style life jackets generally start at under $100, while
harness-styles start around $150. At about $200, hybrid life
jackets also offer a mix of inflation and foam floatation,
keeping them smaller yet allowing for comfort and a full range
of movement.
Throwable Life Saving Device: Technology has even come to
the basic throwable device, a U.S. Coast Guard-required safety
item meant to be kept within arm’s reach while underway. The
most common is a floating seat cushion. However, the newest
throwable devices are much smaller, simple to stow and touted as
easier to toss to a crewmate in the water. Once the device hits
the water, a rescue yellow raft automatically inflates offering
a minimum of 20 pounds of floatation. One caveat: Like
inflatable life jackets, they require an annual inspection.
Prices start around $150.
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 242.0 -
DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge POTTER is
conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile
242.0. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and
requests 45-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are
urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize
wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements
have been made.
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
MILE
80.2 - L/D CLOSURE/WICKET MAINTENANCE/DIVE OPERATION
Commencing 6:00 a.m., November 11, 2021, and continuing
until further notice, wicket maintenance will be conducted
at LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2. This operation
will involve the use of divers. Mariners MUST contact the
LaGrange L/D and the M/V CREVE COEUR via VHF-FM Channel 13,
14 or 82, a minimum of 1-mile away from the L/D, to
determine status of this operation. Mariners may be
requested to hold up, before transiting over the dam, to
enable the divers to safely exit the water and the
aintenance fleet to reposition. The purpose of this closure
is to
inspect and repair wickets 108 and 109, which requires the
dam to be down. Mariners are urged to transit the area at
their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed
with caution after passing arrangements have been made.
Mariners may contact the USACE Little Rock District at(309)
665-2679, for additional information.
MILE
61.4 - BRIDGE REPAIR
Norfolk and Western Railroad Drawbridge; The upstream right
descending sheerfence is being repaired from the bank-ward
side of the sheerfence. No impacts to navigation are
anticipated. Mariners may contact the onsite work boat M/V
EAGLE POINT by calling (573) 220-3119, for additional
information.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase
in accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Due to
narrow channel width and to minimize damage, vessels shall
transit these reaches at their slowest safe speed. Tow
operators are advised to place their heaviest barges in the
middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event
of a river closure.
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 10,461as of
11-14-21....
click here and check it out.
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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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....
13 November 1991 in River History
The Arabia Steamboat Museum, that houses artifacts salvaged from the Arabia,
opened it's doors on November 13, 1991 in Kansas City, Mo. It is advertised
as the largest single collection of pre-Civil War artifacts in the world.
The Steamboat Arabia sunk on the Missouri River in 1856 after hittin a snag.
Over the years the Missouri River channel changed and it was rediscovered in
1988 lying 45 feet below a corn field.
The steamboat was excavated and the well preserved contents are in the
museum.
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "May 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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Yacht Club of St. Louis
Harbor Holiday Party Postponed .....
Reposted from
Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook..
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Missouri River Near Kansas City,
Missouri
Corps Sent Dredge Goetz For Pilot
Project........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City
District and the St Paul District teamed up to bring the Corps'
Dredge Goetz onto the Missouri River from late October
through early November to participate in a pilot project to
remove sediment that had accumulated in the shipping channel.
Major John Chambers, deputy commander of the
Kansas City District says that the Missouri River typically
self-maintains it's shipping channel via a series of engineered
structures, however, damage to the structures caused by flooding
prevents them from doing their job.
Major Chambers said that through this pilot
program, the Goetz has provided critical assistance to
the Kansas City District. He adds that the district had the
opportunity to assess the effectiveness of the larger dredge
normally used along the Mississippi River for it's deeper
channels and greater volume of commercial traffic........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
With Photos.
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
LONGSHOT SALOON
We’re OPEN SATURDAY,
Nov 13th & SUNDAY Nov 14th! 11am-10pm
SATURDAY:
Rogers & Nienhaus live 6-10pm
Come see us for live music, drinks, & great company!
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Mississippi River At Memphis, Tennessee
Update: Analysis Attributes I-40
Bridge Beam Fracture To It's Manufacture........
According to a recently released forensic
analysis commissioned by the Arkansas Department of
Transportation, the crack in a steel beam that prompted the
emergency three month closure of the Interstate 40 Hernando De
Soto Bridge spanning the Mississippi River at Memphis likely
originated during the beam's fabrication some 50 years ago.
Once removed from the bridge, the beam was
sent to Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. in Northbrook,
Illinois for assessment via a battery of fractographic and
metallographic tests to determine the cause of the beam fracture
and other contributing factors. The laboratory also tested the
steel to verify the material conformed to the relevant ASTM
requirements.
The metallographic examination revealed two
fabrication weld repairs at tie girder thickness transition
points. These repairs led to the formation of two large
hydrogen cracks as the result of the inherent restraint,
improper preheat and/or the use of contaminate welding
electrodes commonly associated with weld repairs performed
without a fracture control plan........
Click here to
read this news report frmo enr.com. With
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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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Ohio River Near Olmstead, Illinois
Crews Replaced First Five Dam Wickets........
This year, crews with the U.S. Army Corps of engineers
Louisville District replaced the first five wickets at the Olmstead Locks
and Dam in the midst of a season that had them raising the wicket dam a
record 10 times so far.
The Olmstead Locks and Dam opened in August of 2018 and
was built with two lock chambers, a fixed weir, five tainter gates and a
boat-operated wicket dam that lays flat on the river bottom during high
river flows, and is raised during times of low water.
According to Ryan Lawrence, the Louisville District's
assistant operations manager, they intend to replace all the wickets every
10 years, This means that they will be replacing 14 wickets each year. The
wickets are refurbished and prepped for future use........
Click here to read
this news report from waterwaysjournal.net. With
Photos.
More information on the Olmsted
Lock and Dam....
click here
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Boat Manufacturer
Scout Boats Reports Best-Ever FLIBS.........
Steve Potts, the founder and owner of Scout
Boats reported that his team is quite excited by the company's
success during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show after
the company reported record sales.
Potts says that the company's retail sales
increased by 115 percent compared to last year's FLIBS. He
added that it is important to note that last year's FLIBS was
also their best show up to that point.
The company's 10 boat display included four
new models, and well as the updated flagship 530 LXF with quad
Mercury Verado 600s. Other new models included the 231 XSB bay
boat, the 240 LXF center console, the 277 Dorado dual console
and the 350 LXZ crossover........
Click here to
read more from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
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Mississippi River Near Dorena, Missouri
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry Has
Reopened........
On Friday, officials with the Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet announced that the Dorena-Hickman Ferry
had resumed service after being closed for one week. The ferry
reopened around 4 pm.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry had been closed
since November 5thdue to a mechanical issue with one of the
barge's landing ramps. Parts were initially expected to arrive
within a few days, however, it was soon evident that additional
parts would be required.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry links Missouri
Routes A and 77 near Dorena, Missouri and Kentucky 1354 at
Hickman, Kentucky. The ferry is the only direct route over the
Mississippi River between Missouri and Kentucky........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from semissourian.com.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
10-08-21
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
Closed for the season except as posted below
Upcoming save the dates:
November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
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
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
Live Music
Fri... 11-12-21.. Harry Fry
Sat.. 11-13-21..Michael Feldman
Wed.. 11-24-21.. Cowboy Chris
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
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 Nov 10 - Nov 21...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
November 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
The last Day for the Grafton
Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be Sunday, November 14,
2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
We’re OPEN SATURDAY, Nov 13th & SUNDAY Nov 14th! 11am-10pm
SATURDAY:
Rogers & Nienhaus live 6-10pm
Come see us for live music, drinks, & great company!
Longshot Saloon will be open starting Nov 13th, from
11am-10pm on Saturdays & Sundays!
We can’t wait to see you!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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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
It's Time to Winterize
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
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Speciality is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today!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
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
Nov. 13, 2021
Harbor Holiday Party..
click here
CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION
FOR OCTOBER
Fri open @ 5pm
Sat and Sun open @ 12pm
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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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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season, except for some special
events |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
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Longshot Saloon................................ |
Open |
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Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Closed for the season |
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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FRIDAY
12th of NOVEMBER 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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Picture of the
Day
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The Picture of the Day.....
was taken on Tuesday
The new restaurant at Woodland
progress update
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November blues,
winterizing the deck almost finished .
But good news Turkey Bowling is on Saturday November 20.
Foreplay @7 . Inside shenanigans
Black Friday and Saturday specials on dock slips, RV spots,
ramping passes , gift cards
And future plans 2022 of all things Northshore Marina and RV
Resort. OPEN at 12 noon both days. For more details please
email boathouseontheriver@gmail.com or give us a call.
6362503800. .
Missing YOU
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
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 of the Day
Entrance to the harbor
at Woodland Marina
Click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of the
Day in
2019.......
Photo taken on this day in
2019 after a
60° Sunday
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 242.0 -
DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge POTTER is
conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile
242.0. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and
requests 45-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are
urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize
wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements
have been made.
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
MILE
80.2 - L/D CLOSURE/WICKET MAINTENANCE/DIVE OPERATION
Commencing 6:00 a.m., November 11, 2021, and continuing
until further notice, wicket maintenance will be conducted
at LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2. This operation
will involve the use of divers. Mariners MUST contact the
LaGrange L/D and the M/V CREVE COEUR via VHF-FM Channel 13,
14 or 82, a minimum of 1-mile away from the L/D, to
determine status of this operation. Mariners may be
requested to hold up, before transiting over the dam, to
enable the divers to safely exit the water and the
aintenance fleet to reposition. The purpose of this closure
is to
inspect and repair wickets 108 and 109, which requires the
dam to be down. Mariners are urged to transit the area at
their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed
with caution after passing arrangements have been made.
Mariners may contact the USACE Little Rock District at(309)
665-2679, for additional information.
MILE
61.4 - BRIDGE REPAIR
Norfolk and Western Railroad Drawbridge; The upstream right
descending sheerfence is being repaired from the bank-ward
side of the sheerfence. No impacts to navigation are
anticipated. Mariners may contact the onsite work boat M/V
EAGLE POINT by calling (573) 220-3119, for additional
information.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase
in accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Due to
narrow channel width and to minimize damage, vessels shall
transit these reaches at their slowest safe speed. Tow
operators are advised to place their heaviest barges in the
middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event
of a river closure.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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Lewis Boat
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 10,446as of
11-12-21....
click here and check it out.
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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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....
12 November 1974 In River History
A salmon was discovered in the River Thames, England, for the first time
since 1833.
Note: The Thames has had a "significant" salmon population, the researchers
write. "It is mentioned as far back as the Magna Carta (1215), and a
substantial fishery existed until the early 19th century. The industrial
revolution and urbanization brought pollution and the last record was in
1833."
Since 1974many attempts have been made to to reintroduce salmon to the
Thames, but have proved unsuccessful.
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "May 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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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 Near Alton, Illinois
Sites Near Alton To Be Used In Illinois
Documentary........
On December 1, a new WTTW special will be
airing. The show, entitled Beyond Chicago From The Air,
will feature history from across the state combined with drone
photography.
The special will utilize footage of Illinois
towns, parks, railroads, waterways and monuments in the summer,
fall and winter seasons. The episode will feature some
landmarks from the Riverbend region.
Part of the documentary will be focused on
the Piasa Bird, The Great River Road and the Cahokia Mounds.
which are the remains of one of the most sophisticated
prehistoric Native American sites in North America........
Click here to
read this news story from thetelegraph.com.
With Photo.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Boater Charged After Man Thrown From
Boat Drowns........
On Tuesday, the Camden County Circuit Court
announced that Dylan T. McEwen was charged with Boating While
Intoxicated, leading to the death of another in conjunction with
the August 8th drowning death of Sean P. Jouglard.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol had
reported that Jouglard drowned after voluntarily exiting the
boat to go swimming. Further investigation revealed that the
other passenger's accounts of the incident did not match up with
what other witnesses and security camera footage saw.
A nearby security camera reveals Jouglard was
thrown in the air four times as the boat struck a large wake.
He landed in the boat three times, but on the fourth time, he
was thrown overboard and did not resurface. He was found the
next day in 80 feet of water........
Click here to
read this news report from bnd.com. With
Photo.
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
LONGSHOT SALOON
We’re OPEN SATURDAY,
Nov 13th & SUNDAY Nov 14th! 11am-10pm
SATURDAY:
Rogers & Nienhaus live 6-10pm
Come see us for live music, drinks, & great company!
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Living Lands and Waters
Anheuser-Bush Sponsor......
Reposted from
Livving Lands and Waters Facebook..
click here
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Trumpeter Swans
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary.....
Reposted from
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary Facebook..
click here
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Upcoming Event ....Saturday, November 27, 2021
Mississippi River A Alton, IL
19th Annual Green Gift Bazaar on Small Business Saturday........
Sierra Club Piasa
Palisades Group and Alton Main Street to Host 19th Annual Green
Gift Bazaar on Small Business Saturday
ALTON, IL -- The Sierra Club Illinois Piasa Palisades Group and
Alton Main Street are celebrating Small Business Saturday by
hosting the 19th annual Green Gift Bazaar on Saturday, November
27! The event gives community members the opportunity to
purchase “green” gifts for upcoming special occasions and
support small businesses during the holiday season. Plan a day
of shopping with your friends and family to celebrate Small
Business Saturday and pick up unique, locally-made, eco-friendly
gifts for everyone on your list, including herbal products,
jewelry, art, ornaments, houseplants, clothing, and so much
more!
Join us in Downtown Alton between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on
Saturday, November 27 at two different locations—the Jacoby Arts
Center located at 627 East Broadway and the Post Commons located
at 300 Alby Street. The event is being hosted in two locations
in downtown Alton simultaneously to help spread out the crowd.
There is no entry fee to shop at either location. Both locations
will feature vendors selling a variety of
environmentally-friendly gift ideas that are made from recycled
or upcycled materials, Fair Trade, or hand crafted in the United
States. In addition, shoppers will receive information about
sales from downtown Alton retailers and restaurants. For more
information, visit the event page on Facebook at
fb.me/e/Z7RyWATv.
“The Piasa Palisades Group of Sierra Club Illinois aims to
practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s
ecosystems and resources, and the Green Gift Bazaar is a fun,
holiday-themed opportunity to put that mission into action,”
says Christine Favilla, Co-Coordinator of the Three Rivers
Project with Sierra Club Illinois. “We look forward to welcoming
community members from the Piasa Palisades region and beyond to
the 19th annual Green Gift Bazaar on November 27 and
kickstarting the holiday season with Mother Earth in mind.
Click here for more information
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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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Boating And Fishing News
The Economic Effects of Boating And
Fishing........
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable recently announced the
Bureau of Economic Analysis' release of data which reveals that during 2020,
the outdoor recreation industry generated $689 billion in output, created
4.3 million jobs, resulting in $203 billion in compensation.
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable reports that boating
and fishing accounted for the highest economic growth in the outdoor
recreation study. This is the fourth year that the BEA has released data on
the outdoor recreation industry.
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH says that the outdoor
recreation economy is a major contributor to local, as well as national
economies. ORR president Jessica Turner says that the data indicates the
importance of investing in public lands, waters and recreational
infrastructure........
Click here to read
this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Mississippi River At Davenport, Iowa
A Look At The New I-74 Bridge
Lights........
While Trolling The Internet.... We reeled in
some photos taken by Suzanne Humphrey and shared on the
Mississippi River Photos' Facebook page showing the vivid lights
illuminating the new Interstate 74 Bridge spanning the
Mississippi River in the Quad Cities....
Click here to
check out these photos from facebook.com.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Bagnell Dam Bridge In Worse Condition
Than Previously Believed........
The Missouri Department of Transportation
recently announced that the Business Route 54 Bagnell Dam Bridge
rehabilitation project at the Lake of the Ozarks will be taking
longer than expected.
According to MoDOT Resident Engineer Chris
Graham, the crews working on the bridge have discovered that the
bridge deck is in worse condition than originally anticipated.
Graham says that the project will take more
time than originally scheduled and that means the bridge will be
closed for a greater period of time. In addition, bridge
inspectors have decided that once the bridge is reopened, there
will be a weight limit put into place........
Click here to
read this news report from lakeexpo.com. With
Photo.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
10-08-21
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
Closed for the season except as posted below
Upcoming save the dates:
November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
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
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
Live Music
Fri... 11-12-21.. Harry Fry
Sat.. 11-13-21..Michael Feldman
Wed.. 11-24-21.. Cowboy Chris
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
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 Nov 10 - Nov 21...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
November 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
The last Day for the Grafton
Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be Sunday, November 14,
2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
We’re OPEN SATURDAY, Nov 13th & SUNDAY Nov 14th! 11am-10pm
SATURDAY:
Rogers & Nienhaus live 6-10pm
Come see us for live music, drinks, & great company!
Longshot Saloon will be open starting Nov 13th, from
11am-10pm on Saturdays & Sundays!
We can’t wait to see you!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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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
It's Time to Winterize
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
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Speciality is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today!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
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
Nov. 13, 2021
Harbor Holiday Party..
click here
CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION
FOR OCTOBER
Fri open @ 5pm
Sat and Sun open @ 12pm
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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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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season, except for some special
events |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
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Longshot Saloon................................ |
Open |
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Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Closed for the season |
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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THURSDAY
11th of NOVEMBER 2021
We Salute
all Veterans !
Thanks for
your Service
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Picture of the
Day
Click pic to
enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Mark Newlin
The Little Tug
headed up river past Grafton
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November blues,
winterizing the deck almost finished .
But good news Turkey Bowling is on Saturday November 20.
Foreplay @7 . Inside shenanigans
Black Friday and Saturday specials on dock slips, RV spots,
ramping passes , gift cards
And future plans 2022 of all things Northshore Marina and RV
Resort. OPEN at 12 noon both days. For more details please
email boathouseontheriver@gmail.com or give us a call.
6362503800. .
Missing YOU
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
season.
#isabellastrong #riverlife
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Facebook..
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Events..
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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day
Jefferson Barracks Park
Click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of the
Day in
2014.......was
taken last year on this day at Jefferson Barracks Park in south St. Louis.
The Battle
of the Bulge Monument
with the Mississippi River
in the background
The Battle of the Bulge
was the largest and bloodiest battle fought by the United States
in World War II
(16 December 1944 – 25
January 1945)
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 242.0 -
DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge POTTER is
conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile
242.0. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and
requests 45-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are
urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize
wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements
have been made.
ILLINOIS WATERWAY
MILE
80.2 - L/D CLOSURE/WICKET MAINTENANCE/DIVE OPERATION
Commencing 6:00 a.m., November 11, 2021, and continuing
until further notice, wicket maintenance will be conducted
at LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2. This operation
will involve the use of divers. Mariners MUST contact the
LaGrange L/D and the M/V CREVE COEUR via VHF-FM Channel 13,
14 or 82, a minimum of 1-mile away from the L/D, to
determine status of this operation. Mariners may be
requested to hold up, before transiting over the dam, to
enable the divers to safely exit the water and the
aintenance fleet to reposition. The purpose of this closure
is to
inspect and repair wickets 108 and 109, which requires the
dam to be down. Mariners are urged to transit the area at
their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed
with caution after passing arrangements have been made.
Mariners may contact the USACE Little Rock District at(309)
665-2679, for additional information.
MILE
61.4 - BRIDGE REPAIR
Norfolk and Western Railroad Drawbridge; The upstream right
descending sheerfence is being repaired from the bank-ward
side of the sheerfence. No impacts to navigation are
anticipated. Mariners may contact the onsite work boat M/V
EAGLE POINT by calling (573) 220-3119, for additional
information.
MISSOURI RIVER
CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The following reaches are in the low water watch phase
in accordance with the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Due to
narrow channel width and to minimize damage, vessels shall
transit these reaches at their slowest safe speed. Tow
operators are advised to place their heaviest barges in the
middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event
of a river closure.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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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 10,444 as of
11-11-21....
click here and check it out.
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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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 November, 2007 In River History
Capt'n Jack's Bar & Grill closed it's doors. Huge party that Saturday night
! The business was sold. |
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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... Saturday, November
27, 2021
Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois
A Thanksgiving Tradition, The Great
River Road Race Is Coming Up........
On Saturday, November 27, 2021, a
Thanksgiving tradition, the Great River Road Race will be held.
The race is presented by the Alton Road Runners Club in Alton.
Last year's event was a virtual run due to the COVID-19
outbreak.
The Great River Road Race is a 10 mile run
that begins and ends in Downtown Alton. The race will start at
10 am. There is also a shorter 5K run. The 10 mile run is five
miles along the Great River Road, with the Mississippi RIver on
one side and the towering bluffs on the other.
Race Director Russ Colona says that the race
revenues fund the Alton Runner's Kids Summer Running Series and
the Runner of the Year Banquet. This year marks the 62nd
race........
Click here to
read this news story from riverbender.com.
With Photo
With
Video.
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Duck Hunting Tip...
Reposted from
National Great Rivers Museum Facebook..
click here
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Upcoming Event.....Saturday, December 04, 2021
Con Trios Yacht Club
Christmas Party.......
Reposted from
Con Trios Yacht Club Facebook..
click here
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Nov
10 - Nov 21...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
November Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Harbor
Gift Cards.......
Reposted from
Grafton Harbor Facebook..
click here
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Thursday, November 11, 2021
Veterans Day
Reposted from
Alton Marina Facebook..
click here
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
LONGSHOT SALOON
We’re OPEN SATURDAY,
Nov 13th & SUNDAY Nov 14th! 11am-10pm
SATURDAY:
Rogers & Nienhaus live 6-10pm
Come see us for live music, drinks, & great company!
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Historic Vessels
Divers Recover 1,200 Year Old Canoe
From Wisconsin Lake........
On Tuesday, maritime archaeologists, SCUBA
divers and residents were braving the chilly temperatures at
Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin as a canoe was brought
ashore. The canoe was no ordinary canoe, as it dated back over
1,200 years.
Tamara Thompson, a maritime archaeologist and
the owner of Diversions SCUBA was recently on a dive with
co-worker Mallory Dragt, when they spotted what appeared to be a
log sticking out of the lake bed. Further investigation
revealed that the log was a dugout canoe.
According to Wisconsin state archaeologist
Jim Skibo, carbon-14 dating tests revealed that the canoe was
1,200 years old, which makes it the oldest intact vessel found
in Wisconsin........
Click here to
read this news report from kmov.com. With
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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 Propulsion Manufacturer
Mercury Marine Earns CES Innovation Award........
 Brunswick
Corporation's Mercury Marine division was recently names a 2022 Consumer
Electronics Show Innovation Award honoree in the Vehicle and Transportation
category for their new V12 600 HP Verado outboard engine.
This is the second consecutive CES Innovation Award for
Mercury Marine, who won in 2 categories in 2021. Mercury's 1st Mate Marine
System technology won the Best of Innovation designation in the In-Vehicle
Entertainment and Safety category and the CES innovation Award honor in the
Vehicle Intelligence and Transportation category.
Dave Foulkes, CEO of Brunswick Corp. says that they are
pleased to be recognized with a CES Innovation Award for the second
consecutive year. He adds that the 600 HP V12 Verado is the most innovative
and highest performing outboard in the world........
Click here to read
this news article from boatingindustry.com. With
Photo.
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Boat Manufacturer
MasterCraft Announced Record Setting First Quarter
Of 2022........
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. recently released the
financial results of the first quarter of fiscal 2022, which ended on
October 3, 2021. According to Fred Brightbill, Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman, the company performed very well despite a challenging and dynamic
environment.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2022, MasterCraft Boat
Holdings, Inc. posted net sales of $144.0 million, up from $40.3 million
last year. The increase was credited to increased volumes, higher prices, a
favorable model mix and higher option sales.
Gross margins decreased from 25.3 percent to 20.9
percent. The higher revenues generated a lower margin due to supply chain
issues and inflationary pressures that pushed material and labor costs
higher........
Click here to read
this news report from boatingindustry.com.
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Mississippi River Near Dorena, Missouri
Update: Dorena-Hickman Ferry Shut Down
Indefinitely........
Officials with the Kentucky Transportation
Cabinet report that the Dorena-Hickman Ferry will remain closed
due to a mechanical issue with one of the barge's landing
ramps.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says that
the Dorena-Hickman Ferry will be out of service indefinitely
The ferry had been shut down since Friday night. At that time,
Captain Jeremy Newsom said that additional parts were needed for
repairs and they should arrive early this week.
As crews made repairs to the ramp, they
discovered additional parts would be necessary. The motor that
operates one of the barge's ramps is being rebuilt. The ferry
will remain closed until the refurbished parts arrive........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kfvs12.com. With
Photo.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
10-08-21
3rd chute... all locations...
7 days a week... best price in the Riverbend area.
50 Cent peel and eat shrimp get them in regular or Cajun.
Dine-in only.
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
Closed for the season except as posted below
Upcoming save the dates:
November 20 Turkey Bowling is back.
Black Friday specials for the 2022 season is also back.
December 10 Christmas Party. More details soon.
The Ramp for boaters at Northshore will be CLOSED on
November 1 2021. Repairing this fall/winter, for 2022
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
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
Fish Fry Friday (11-05-21)
Joe will fry fish all day!!!
Big Max will be back behind the fryer at 4 pm!
Live Music
Fri... 11-12-21.. Harry Fry
Sat.. 11-13-21..Michael Feldman
Wed.. 11-24-21.. Cowboy Chris
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
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 Nov 10 - Nov 21...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
November 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
The last Day for the Grafton
Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be Sunday, November 14,
2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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
10-07-21
The harbor is going to close in Nov
for maintenance. If you need too take your boat out, please
do so. Also if u are not going to use your boat, let's get
it winterized..
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
We’re OPEN SATURDAY, Nov 13th & SUNDAY Nov 14th! 11am-10pm
SATURDAY:
Rogers & Nienhaus live 6-10pm
Come see us for live music, drinks, & great company!
Longshot Saloon will be open starting Nov 13th, from
11am-10pm on Saturdays & Sundays!
We can’t wait to see you!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the season
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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
It's Time to Winterize
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
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Speciality is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today!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
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
Nov. 13, 2021
Harbor Holiday Party..
click here
CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION
FOR OCTOBER
Fri open @ 5pm
Sat and Sun open @ 12pm
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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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
The last Day for the
Grafton Ferry 2021 season is scheduled to be
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Denise Knight
Calhoun Ferry Company
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
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3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
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Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
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Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
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Bluff City Grill
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Open |
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Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Closed for the season, except for some special
events |
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Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
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Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
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Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
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Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
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Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
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Longshot Saloon................................ |
Open |
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Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Closed for the season |
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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