THE
WEEKEND
SAT, SUN..10,11 SEPTEMBER 2022
Over 11.3 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Aug 31, 2022
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The Viking
Mississippi
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Sun Pic
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Pictures of the Day..... from
Capt'n Brad Maher
The Viking
Mississippi
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RiverBills
Cooler Cup Sighting
Boathouse Food
and Deck
Sun Pic
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A RiverBills Cooler Cup
Sighting.....
from David Schumaker...
RiverBills
Sighting
Best Day On The
River
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
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RiverBills Shirt Sighting
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Island 521
Sat Pic
(L/R)
Sherri, Jeff and Mary
Larger view not
available
A RiverBills Shirt Sighting..... was
sent to us by Nancy Wilson..
RiverBills
sighting on 521
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
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Good
morning sunshine. … that was a quick week..
This week in
music
Thursday @7 Blaise Station Lionel Croom
Friday we welcome back A.L.I..@7
Saturday @2 Teddy MCCready @2 on the deck
Saturday night Big Station..Lionel Croom
Sunday Shaun and Mike Show @2
Full menu
See you on the deck
Thurs...Blasze
Station..6-10.. 09-08-22
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Remembering
9-11
Photo courtesy INSH
Click pic to play video
The 9/11 Boat Lift:
Largest Marine Evacuation in History
Published on Jun 28, 2016
During the tragedy that was 9/11 there is a story that is often
overlooked. That is the story of the massive boat lift that took
place in the nine hours after the planes hit the WTC. During
that time almost 200 boats moved 500,000 people from lower
Manhattan by boat. It is the largest Maritime evacuation in
history. The coast guard called for all vessels, and hundreds
showed up, mainly just simple boat owners. That effort is
captured here in this short 1 min video. ...click
here
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Cruise Calendar...Click
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Mississippi River
Water Levels
Alton to Quincy......
click here
for current readings
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Water Temperature
at Winfield Dam....
click
here
for current reading
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River Weather
Station
at Polestar Boating Center
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Added Sunday
RiverBills Boaters Group News !
We reached the Mile Marker 12,000 this morning !
12,000 members as of
this morning
Checkout RiverBills
Boaters Group...
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
The Viking Mississippi Stopped In
Alton.........
On Saturday morning, the massive Viking Mississippi cruise
ship docked along the Alton riverfront for the first time. The
vessel had recently made it's maiden voyage along the
Mississippi River between St. Louis and St. Paul.
Alton Mayor David Goins and a brass band were
on the riverfront to greet the Viking Mississippi. THe
450 foot long vessel boasts five decks, 193 rooms and cam
accommodate 386 passengers and 148 crew.
The Viking Mississippi is the first in
a series vessels designed specifically for operating along the
Mississippi River. Viking Cruises currently has around 100
river and ocean going vessels........
Click here to
read this news story from thetelegraph.com. With
Photos.
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Added Sunday
Additional Information.....
Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
The Clark Bridge Closed Due To Possible
Jumper........
At around 9 am Friday morning, the Alton
Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the Clark Bridge
for reports of a man that had climbed over the railing. Upon
arrival, the Police closed down the southbound lanes as they
attempted to talk the man
The man was pacing along the ledge as cars
began stopping along the levee to watch the situation unfold.
Below the bridge, Alton Firefighters were aboard Marine 1,
the city's fire and rescue boat, standing by.
The man spent around three hours smoking and
speaking with Police before climbing down a ladder to an
inspection platform below the road deck. He then climbed back
up the ladder to the road deck and began calmly walking towards
Missouri. Shortly after 2 pm, the man exited the span into
Missouri........
Click here to
read more from thetelegraph.com. With
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River at Alton, Illinois
65 Pound Blue Catfish Wins Alton Catfish
Classic........
On Saturday, anglers Hunter Jones and Chris
Stout reeled in a 65 pound catfish, which was the largest of the
day during the Alton Catfish Classic tournament. The duo caught
a three fish total weighing in at over 147 pounds to take the
top prize in the tournament.
Jones says that he and Stout were fishing
downriver of St. Louis around mid-morning when then hooked the
big one with skipjack bait. They used a little strategy against
the big cat, instead of reeling it in against the current, they
chased it downstream to tire it out, and pulled the fish out
straight out of the river.
The fish was still fighting during the
weigh-in at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater. Stout and
Jones' 147 plus pound haul earned them an $18,500 payday.
Tournament director Alex Nagy said that they're buying dinner
tonight........
Click here to
read this news article from stltoday.com.
With Photo.
Check out more photos
posted on the Alton
Catfish Classic Facebook page..
click here
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Added Sunday
Boat Manufacturer
MasterCraft Released Fourth Quarter
Results........
MasterCraft Boat Holdings reported that the
fiscal fourth quarter saw revenues increase and the company
posted their most profitable year ever, however, the next fiscal
year may not match 2022.
Sales for the fourth quarter, which ended on
June 30, rose by 39.9 percent to $217.7 million. Net income
decreased to $11.5 million, compared to $16.5 million during
2021.
The Adjusted earnings, prior to interest,
taxes, depreciation and amortization jumped up to 65.5 percent
during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, to $44.6
million........
Click here to
read this article from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photo.
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Reposted from
Alton Marina Facebook..
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Polestar Fuel Dock
will have pre-made, grab-and-go Goodcents Subs on Saturday
9/3/22
Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 300.6 -
MILE 300.4 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, mechanical dredging
operations/strike removal are being conducted between
approximate Miles 300.6 and 300.4, L/D 22 lower approach.
Dredging will be performed 7-days a week, 10-hours a day,
from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mariners can contact M/V CLINTON
or M/V DAVENPORT on VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82,
30-minutes prior to transiting the area. Mariners are urged
to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and
proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been
made
MILE 183.2 -
BRIDGE PROTECTION CELLS
Merchants Railroad Bridge; A public notice has been
issued for the retention of 14 mooring piles, on the
upstream and downstream sides of the existing bridge piers,
to be used as pier protection cells. The public notice can
be viewed at the following website: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/bridges/publicNotices/D08r_PN905-22_MerchantsRailroadBridge_UpperMississippiRiver_IL.pdf.
Comment period ends September 15, 2022
MILE 185.5 -
NAVIGATION OBSTRUCTIONS
Navigation obstructions, consisting of embedded metals, have
been reported protruding from the lock walls, L/D 27, lower
I-wall bullnose (main chamber), in the vicinity of Mile
185.5. Tows should exercise caution and stay off the
bullnose, to avoid the protruding metal. Mariners should be
alert for, and abide by, any special instructions that may
be issued by the lockmaster.
MILE 167.0 -
DREDGE OPERATION - UPDATE
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge POTTER is
conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 167.
Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The
Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and
requests 30-minutes advance notice of passing. Mariners are
urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed and
proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been
made.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
157.7 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until further notice, the Peoria L/D in the
vicinity of Mile 157.7, is closed for repairs
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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Headed This Way From Pool 24 post removed
Was only meant to be news, not political
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Facebook 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"
Facebook 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 12,000 members as of 09-11-22....
click here and check it out.
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
MUSIC SCHEDULE
Live Music + Peach Sangrias
Schedule this weekend:
▪Saturday:
Open 11am
Live Music at Tiki Bar: Outlaw Opry 2-6pm
▪Sunday:
Tiki Bar open.
DJ 2-8pm
Head on over to our
The Longshot Saloon
Open Sunday at 11am!
Skylark Brothers will be playing at the saloon from 2-6pm!
Order your fav Tiki Bar specialty cocktail & enjoy pulled
pork sandwiches, white chicken nachos, & pizzas
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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River History....
September 10, 1991 in River History
The Alton Belle Casino Riverboat opened its doors at the Alton
Riverfront and made its maiden cruise on the Mississippi River.
The boat had 3 decks, accommodate 600 passengers and offered 296
slot machines and 22 table games. The riverboat cruised the
river until June of 1999 when it was replaced by the lager Alton
Bell Casino II.
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From "Now" until "March 2023"
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Goldenrod Showboat Update......
Reposted from
Goldenrod Showboat Facebook..
click here
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
The Clark Bridge Was Closed Due To
Possible Jumper........
At around 9 am Friday morning, the Clark
Bridge spanning the Mississippi River at Alton, Illinois was
closed down when a person climbed out tot he edge of the bridge
and later climbed to an inspection platform under the bridge.
The bridge was reopened after the situation
was resolved. According to Alton Police Department Deputy Chief
Jarrett Ford, the person is safe and was seeking mental health
assistance........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from advantagenews.com
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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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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Saturday, September 10, 2022
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Alton Catfish Classic....
Reposted from
Alton Catfish Classic Facebook..
click here
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Mississippi River At Cape Girardeau,
Missouri
Officials: No Marina At Cape Anytime
Soon........
The results of the 2022 feasibility study of
a potential marina at Cape Girardeau, Missouri were recently
released and it is not likely that a marina will be constructed
at Cape any time soon.
The release states that the project would be
too costly and does not have enough support throughout the
community to warrant moving forward with the project at this
time.
The idea of a marina at Cape Girardeau was a
major component of the city's 2017 Downtown Strategic Plan,
which is an effort to invest in the riverfront district in order
to bring more tourists to town........
Click here to
read this news article from semissourian.com.
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Upcoming Events.... Wednesday, Sept 14, 2022
Big Muddy Speaker Series
Big A's on the Riverfront in St. Charles.....
Reposted from
Big Muddy Speaker Series ..
click here
and scroll down
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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The Hawg Pit
Rat Rod Show
Illinois River at Grafton, IL
Reposted from
Th Hawg Pit BBQ Facebook..
click here
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Missouri River At Washington, Missouri
Officials Upset Over Faulty Bridge
Lighting System........
Officials in Washington and Franklin Counties
have expressed their dismay about the lighting system for the
bridge spanning the Missouri RIver at Washington.
Franklin County Presiding Commissioner Tim
Brinker says that there is no excuse as to why the lighting
system is malfunctioning. The $1 million aesthetic lighting
system was installed to enhance the form of the bridge's
structure and to offer a visual nighttime experience.
The $69.2 million Missouri River Bridge at
Washington has been open to traffic for four years, however, the
lighting system has not been released to the city or state due
malfunctions, glitches and errors........
Click here to
read this news report from emissourian.com.
With Photo.
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Mississippi River Management
Mississippi River Mayors Group Marks 10
Years........
The Mississippi River Cities and Towns
Initiative was created in order to promote a vision of system
wide responses to system wide issues within the Mississippi
River Basin.
The MRCTI will be holding their first live
annual meeting since the COVID19 outbreak later this week on
Tuesday - Thursday, September 13 - 15. This year's meeting will
be celebrating the group's first 10 years with a variety of
events.
The MRCTI meeting will be held in sever
locations around the St. Louis region, including the riverfront,
the Ball Park Hilton, Union Station and the Missouri Athletic
Club........
Click here to
read more from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Upcoming Events Saturday, September
24, 2022
Mississippi River At Cape Girardeau,
Missouri
MDC Bringing Back A Day On The
River........
On Saturday September 24, 2022, the Missouri
Department of Conservation will be bringing back the Day on the
River, from 10 am to 2 pm at Cape Girardeau's Riverfront Park.
Activities during the Day on the River will
include boat rides guided by conservation professionals,
informational booths, live aquatic animal displays and kids'
crafts.
According to MDC Naturalist Angela Pierce,
the boat rides will be on a first come, first served basin, so
an early arrival is encouraged. No registration is required and
all ages and groups are welcome at the event........
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here For Sale
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
5
Anchor 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
Check out our Specials menu pinned
at the top of our Facebook page..click
here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1,
2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
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
This week in music
Thursday @7 Blaise Station Lionel Croom
Friday we welcome back A.L.I..@7
Saturday @2 Teddy MCCready @2 on the deck
Saturday night Big Station..Lionel Croom
Sunday Shaun and Mike Show @2
Full menu
See you on the deck
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 ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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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
We will be closing at 5
o'clock tonight.(09-08-22)
Friday (09-09-22) we will have
pizza and beer specials starting at 4 with Pete Higgins
behind the bar. Good luck to our son Max and his football
team.
Saturday/Sunday are college football/NFL games! We will have
free appetizers during the games (until music starts on
Saturday
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
September 22 is first
day of fall, which means kitchen hours change to:
Tuesday 11-8
Wednesday 3-8
Thursday 11-8
Friday 3-9
Saturday 11-9
Sunday 12-8
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 Sept 8, 2022 - Sep 21,
2022..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
10-22-22..Witches on the Water..
click here
Open 9-5, 7 days a week
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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Grafton Pub
Grafton, IL
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Fri, Sept 9
Kevin Gruen 7 to 11
Sat, Sep 10 Backwood Burden 2 to 6
Sat, Sep 10 After Midnight 7 to 11
Sun, Sept 11 Rick Schroeder 2 to 6
Tue, Sept 13 Steve Mellas and Jackie 5 to 9
Fri, Sept 16 Big Deal Band 7 to 11
Sat, Sept 17 Claudia Hensley 230 to 530 and Exit 52 7 to 11
Sun, Sept 18 Soul Shine Groove 330 to 730
Tue, Sept 20 Kevin Gruen 5 to 9
Fri, Sept 23 Backwoods Deuce 7 to 11
Sat, Sept 24 Cicket and the Grilled Avocados 130 to 530 and
Outlaw Opry 7 to 11
Sun, Sept 25 Bobby Rolens 2 to 6
Tue, Sept 26 Gatorhead 5 to 9
Fri, Sept 30 City Heat 7 to 11
Open 7 Days a week.
Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short
walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor. Riverside
Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of
the Illinois River.
Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a
bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.
225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL,
(618) 786-9463 |
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Illinois
River at Grafton, IL
Sat...Sept
10..Bikers Fro Trump Rally..click
here Sat...Sept 10 &11.. Rat Rod Show
September Band Schedule
The
World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois.
At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.
Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice
cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend
Phone: (618) 786-7675
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
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
Being rebuilt in same location
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
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Live Music + Peach Sangrias
Schedule this weekend:
▪Saturday:
Open 11am
Live Music at Tiki Bar: Outlaw Opry 2-6pm
▪Sunday:
Tiki Bar open.
DJ 2-8pm
Head on over to our The Longshot Saloon
Open Sunday at 11am!
Skylark Brothers will be playing at the saloon from 2-6pm!
Order your fav Tiki Bar specialty cocktail & enjoy pulled
pork sandwiches, white chicken nachos, & pizzas
Saturday & Sunday Open 11am
Band Schedule for 2022..
click here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Relax on the water this weekend aboard
the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and
Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!
Our June schedule is now up at
www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our
upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to
celebrate your favorite dad!
Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
Cruise Calendar
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Polestar Fuel Dock will have pre-made,
grab-and-go Goodcents Subs on Saturday 9/3/22
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Fri..Bucket List Duo..6:30pm
Patio Opens 5pm on Friday
September Events...
click here
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty 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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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
sdfyh
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
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
Restaurant
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
Restaurant Hours for Sept.
Thursday - Closed
Friday- Sunday open at 12pm
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Last
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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
Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April
22, 2022
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli.................................. |
Opening May27 Full Time |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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FRIDAY
9 SEPTEMBER 2022
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Welcome
Grafton Pub !
Centrally located in Pool 26 at
Grafton, IL and just a short walk across the parking lot from
Grafton Harbor. Riverside Deck & Patio. Outside bar and
bandstand with beautiful view of the Illinois River.
Boaters...A great place to drop
anchor, enjoy a beverage & a bite to eat. Home of the famous
Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.
Open 7 Days a week.
(618)
786-9463
Facebook
Website
Menu
Map
225 W Main St,
Grafton, IL
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Mississippi River at
Alton, IL
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The Featured Picture of the Day .....
was sent to us by Patrick Wrischnik.
Last Sunday morning, the sunshine felt like rain
The week before, they all seemed the same
With the help of God and true friends, I've come to realize
I still have two strong legs, and even wings to fly
So I, ain't a-wastin time no more
'Cause time goes by like hurricanes, and faster things
- Gregg Allman
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
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The Picture of the Day .....
was sent to us by Capt'n Jeff Easley
Jeff spotted the
Save America Houseboat
on the Illinois River at
Grafton, IL
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
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The Picture of the Day .....
was sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann
Blaze Station at the Boathouse!
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
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The Picture of the Day .....
was sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
THURSDAY SUNSET
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Good
morning sunshine. … that was a quick week..
This week in
music
Thursday @7 Blaise Station Lionel Croom
Friday we welcome back A.L.I..@7
Saturday @2 Teddy MCCready @2 on the deck
Saturday night Big Station..Lionel Croom
Sunday Shaun and Mike Show @2
Full menu
See you on the deck
Thurs...Blasze
Station..6-10.. 09-08-22
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Shout out from Pool 25
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Yesterday's Picture of the Day
in 2015....
was
sent to us by Capt'n Bryon Schuttenberg.
Hi Bill,
Shout out from pool 25, got some pretty funny looks this weekend
when I was out riding my home made pirate raft made out of 5
gallon buckets!
Brian
Check out our
Just Never Know What You Will See on The
River page..
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Mississippi River
Water Levels
Alton to Quincy......
click here
for current readings
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Water Temperature
at Winfield Dam....
click
here
for current reading
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River Weather
Station
at Polestar Boating Center
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Polestar Fuel Dock
will have pre-made, grab-and-go Goodcents Subs on Saturday
9/3/22
Website..click
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 300.6 -
MILE 300.4 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, mechanical dredging
operations/strike removal are being conducted between
approximate Miles 300.6 and 300.4, L/D 22 lower approach.
Dredging will be performed 7-days a week, 10-hours a day,
from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mariners can contact M/V CLINTON
or M/V DAVENPORT on VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82,
30-minutes prior to transiting the area. Mariners are urged
to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and
proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been
made
MILE 183.2 -
BRIDGE PROTECTION CELLS
Merchants Railroad Bridge; A public notice has been
issued for the retention of 14 mooring piles, on the
upstream and downstream sides of the existing bridge piers,
to be used as pier protection cells. The public notice can
be viewed at the following website: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/bridges/publicNotices/D08r_PN905-22_MerchantsRailroadBridge_UpperMississippiRiver_IL.pdf.
Comment period ends September 15, 2022
MILE 185.5 -
NAVIGATION OBSTRUCTIONS
Navigation obstructions, consisting of embedded metals, have
been reported protruding from the lock walls, L/D 27, lower
I-wall bullnose (main chamber), in the vicinity of Mile
185.5. Tows should exercise caution and stay off the
bullnose, to avoid the protruding metal. Mariners should be
alert for, and abide by, any special instructions that may
be issued by the lockmaster.
MILE 167.0 -
DREDGE OPERATION - UPDATE
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge POTTER is
conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 167.
Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The
Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and
requests 30-minutes advance notice of passing. Mariners are
urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed and
proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been
made.
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
157.7 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until further notice, the Peoria L/D in the
vicinity of Mile 157.7, is closed for repairs
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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Headed This Way From Pool 24 post removed
Was only meant to be news, not political
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Facebook 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"
Facebook 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 11,991 members as of 09-09-22....
click here and check it out.
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
MUSIC SCHEDULE
Live Music + Peach Sangrias
Schedule this weekend:
▪Saturday:
Open 11am
Live Music at Tiki Bar: Outlaw Opry 2-6pm
▪Sunday:
Tiki Bar open.
DJ 2-8pm
Head on over to our
The Longshot Saloon
Open Sunday at 11am!
Skylark Brothers will be playing at the saloon from 2-6pm!
Order your fav Tiki Bar specialty cocktail & enjoy pulled
pork sandwiches, white chicken nachos, & pizzas
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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River History....
September 9, 2002 in River History
Marathon swimmer Martin Strel completed his swim of the entire
length of the Mississippi on this day.
Starting on July 4th, he swam 2,360 miles in 68 days.
The project was entitled Eye to Eye. This is the absolute record
in marathon swimming and Martin was the first to swim the river
from source to estuary and it was recorded as a new Guinness
World Record.
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "March 2023"
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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Dardenne Blueway
Expanding.....
Reposted from
St Charles County Parks Facebook..
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Missouri River Near Booneville,
Missouri
Steamboat Wreck Discovered ........
Back in June, members of the U.S. Geological
Survey were mapping out the habitat of the endangered pallid
sturgeon when their sonar revealed the outline of a wrecked
steamboat in the Missouri River between Boonville and Rocheport,
Missouri.
The crew surveyed the image from both sides
upstream and downstream to get more details. The team intends
to return to get more detailed imaging later this month.
The discovery was reported to the Missouri
State Historic Preservation Office. The U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers has authority over the site and will decide whether to
salvage the steamboat or leave it in place........
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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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Website..click
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Alton Catfish Classic
Win $250 For Attending Weigh In....
Reposted from
Alton Catfish Classic Facebook..
click here
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Yacht Club of St. Louis
New Hours
Reposted from
Yacht Club of St. LouisFacebook..
click here
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Sept 8, 2022 - Sep 21,
2022..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Help Wanted
Miss Augusta
Reposted from a
Miss Augusta emailing
Did you notice ?
Miss Augusta is moving
to
her new home in Augusta, Mo in late September
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Dardenne Creek Near St. Peters,
Missouri
St. Peters Calls On MoDOT, Corps To
Solve Flooding Issue........
Back in July, historic flooding inundated
portions of St. Peters, leaving cars stranded on Interstate 70,
and now the St. Peters Board of Aldermen is calling for changes
to prevent that from occurring again.
The Board of Aldermen drafted a resolution
that calls on the Missouri Department of Transportation and the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop a long-term solution
with ongoing maintenance provided to interstate highway drainage
systems.
In the resolution, officials claim that not
much has been done since the flooding in 2015, where severe
storms caused the Dardenne Creek to flood, A section of
Interstate 70 was flooded for two days........
Click here to
read this news report from kmov.com. With
Video.
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Website..click
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Alton Expo Kicked Off Thursday........
Thursday evening, the Alton Expo kicked off
in Alton's Riverfrotn Park. The expo will run through Sunday
and features entertainment, food and rides. Thursday night was
a family-friendly ticket day, as all rides were only one
ticket. The same deal will be available Sunday.
On Saturday and Sunday, there will also be
mud volleyball. The Alton Catfish Classic will be held on
Saturday, and the Viking Mississippi River cruise ship is
scheduled to dock along the riverfront Saturday morning........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from thetelegraph.com.
With Photos.
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
North St. Louis Riverfront Development
In Port Authority's Hands........
Nashville-based M2 Development Partners has
proposed a 67 acre entertainment venue on Riverview Drive north
of the Chain of Rocks Bridge. On Thursday, the St. Louis Port
Authority will be meeting to discuss the proposed development,
called Lighthouse Landing.
Lighthouse Landing would include a marina, a
water park, themed hotels, restaurants and retail outlets. M2
says that their proposed development meshes well with the
natural beauty of the Mississippi River and offers a long-term
economic driver which will support the new St. Louis Zoo
WildCare Park.
The zoo's 425 acre, $230 million expansion in
slated for 2026 and is approximately 1.5 miles from the
Lighthouse Landing site. St. Louis Development Corp. Executive
Director Neal Richardson says that the Lighthouse Landing
project is expected to create 450 new jobs for St. Louis, and
will expand the Tax base........
Click here to
read this news article from kmov.com. With
Video.
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Boat Manufacturer
Iconic Marine Set To Acquire NauticStar
Boats........
Iconic Marine Group, the parent company of
Fountain Powerboats and Donzi Marine recently announced that
they were in the process of acquiring NauticStar Boats.
NauticStar is based in Amory, Mississippi and
builds bay boats, deck boats, hybrids and offshore center
consoles. The company posted sales of $70 million last year.
The terms of the acquisition have not been
disclosed. Iconic Marine managing partner Fred Ross says that
Iconic Marine is anticipating further expansion........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here For Sale
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
5
Anchor 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
Check out our Specials menu pinned
at the top of our Facebook page..click
here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1,
2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
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
This week in music
Thursday @7 Blaise Station Lionel Croom
Friday we welcome back A.L.I..@7
Saturday @2 Teddy MCCready @2 on the deck
Saturday night Big Station..Lionel Croom
Sunday Shaun and Mike Show @2
Full menu
See you on the deck
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 ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
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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
We will be closing at 5
o'clock tonight.(09-08-22)
Friday (09-09-22) we will have
pizza and beer specials starting at 4 with Pete Higgins
behind the bar. Good luck to our son Max and his football
team.
Saturday/Sunday are college football/NFL games! We will have
free appetizers during the games (until music starts on
Saturday
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
September 22 is first
day of fall, which means kitchen hours change to:
Tuesday 11-8
Wednesday 3-8
Thursday 11-8
Friday 3-9
Saturday 11-9
Sunday 12-8
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 Sept 8, 2022 - Sep 21,
2022..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
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"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
10-22-22..Witches on the Water..
click here
Open 9-5, 7 days a week
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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Grafton Pub
Grafton, IL
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Fri, Sept 9
Kevin Gruen 7 to 11
Sat, Sep 10 Backwood Burden 2 to 6
Sat, Sep 10 After Midnight 7 to 11
Sun, Sept 11 Rick Schroeder 2 to 6
Tue, Sept 13 Steve Mellas and Jackie 5 to 9
Fri, Sept 16 Big Deal Band 7 to 11
Sat, Sept 17 Claudia Hensley 230 to 530 and Exit 52 7 to 11
Sun, Sept 18 Soul Shine Groove 330 to 730
Tue, Sept 20 Kevin Gruen 5 to 9
Fri, Sept 23 Backwoods Deuce 7 to 11
Sat, Sept 24 Cicket and the Grilled Avocados 130 to 530 and
Outlaw Opry 7 to 11
Sun, Sept 25 Bobby Rolens 2 to 6
Tue, Sept 26 Gatorhead 5 to 9
Fri, Sept 30 City Heat 7 to 11
Open 7 Days a week.
Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short
walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor. Riverside
Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of
the Illinois River.
Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a
bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.
225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL,
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Illinois
River at Grafton, IL
Sat...Sept
10..Bikers Fro Trump Rally..click
here Sat...Sept 10 &11.. Rat Rod Show
September Band Schedule
The
World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois.
At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.
Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice
cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend
Phone: (618) 786-7675
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
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
Being rebuilt in same location
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
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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
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Live Music + Peach Sangrias
Schedule this weekend:
▪Saturday:
Open 11am
Live Music at Tiki Bar: Outlaw Opry 2-6pm
▪Sunday:
Tiki Bar open.
DJ 2-8pm
Head on over to our The Longshot Saloon
Open Sunday at 11am!
Skylark Brothers will be playing at the saloon from 2-6pm!
Order your fav Tiki Bar specialty cocktail & enjoy pulled
pork sandwiches, white chicken nachos, & pizzas
Saturday & Sunday Open 11am
Band Schedule for 2022..
click here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Relax on the water this weekend aboard
the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and
Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!
Our June schedule is now up at
www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our
upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to
celebrate your favorite dad!
Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
Cruise Calendar
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Polestar Fuel Dock will have pre-made,
grab-and-go Goodcents Subs on Saturday 9/3/22
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Fri..Bucket List Duo..6:30pm
Patio Opens 5pm on Friday
September Events...
click here
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty 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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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
sdfyh
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
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
Restaurant
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
Restaurant Hours for Sept.
Thursday - Closed
Friday- Sunday open at 12pm
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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
Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April
22, 2022
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli.................................. |
Opening May27 Full Time |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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THURSDAY
8 SEPTEMBER 2022
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Welcome
Grafton Pub !
Centrally located in Pool 26 at
Grafton, IL and just a short walk across the parking lot from
Grafton Harbor. Riverside Deck & Patio. Outside bar and
bandstand with beautiful view of the Illinois River.
Boaters...A great place to drop
anchor, enjoy a beverage & a bite to eat. Home of the famous
Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.
Open 7 Days a week.
(618)
786-9463
Facebook
Website
Menu
Map
225 W Main St,
Grafton, IL
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The Featured Picture of the Day .....
was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Capt'n Dan Ford Jr
Beautiful Evening
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Thurs...Blasze
Station..6-10.. 09-08-22
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Our Lil Piece
of Paradise
click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of the Day
in 2015....
was sent to us by Capt'n Kevin Doza
"Stay Thirsty Beach"
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Mississippi River
Water Levels
Alton to Quincy......
click here
for current readings
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Water Temperature
at Winfield Dam....
click
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for current reading
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Station
at Polestar Boating Center
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Polestar Fuel Dock
will have pre-made, grab-and-go Goodcents Subs on Saturday
9/3/22
Website..click
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED AUGUST 31, 2022
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 300.6 -
MILE 300.4 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, mechanical dredging
operations/strike removal are being conducted between
approximate Miles 300.6 and 300.4, L/D 22 lower approach.
Dredging will be performed 7-days a week, 10-hours a day,
from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mariners can contact M/V CLINTON
or M/V DAVENPORT on VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82,
30-minutes prior to transiting the area. Mariners are urged
to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and
proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been
made
MILE
185.5 - NAVIGATION OBSTRUCTIONS
Navigation obstructions, consisting of embedded metals, have
been reported protruding from the lock walls, L/D 27, lower
I-wall bullnose (main chamber), in the vicinity of Mile
185.5. Tows should exercise caution and stay off the
bullnose, to avoid the protruding metal. Mariners should be
alert for, and abide by, any special instructions that may
be issued by the lockmaster..
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
157.7 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until further notice, the Peoria L/D in the
vicinity of Mile 157.7, is closed for repairs
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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Headed This Way From Pool 24 post removed
Was only meant to be news, not political
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
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The "River News and
Media" Facebook Page
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contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
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The "Boaters Group"
Facebook 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 11,989 members as of 09-08-22....
click here and check it out.
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MUSIC SCHEDULE
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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....
Sept. 8, 1974 in Snake River History -
Evel Knievel attempted to jump the Snake River in Idaho, riding
in a specially constructed rocket powered "Skycycle."
He rode the "Skycycle" across the quarter mile wide gorge, but
the parachute malfunctioned and the strong winds blew the "Skycycle"
back into the canyon. He landed just a few feet from the
swirling river in which he would have surely drowned
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From "Now" until "February 2023"
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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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Repair Work On Levee
Progressing........
On Wednesday, crews from Maple Grove,
Minnesota-based Meyer Contracting were installing protective
steel pipes around the drainage spillways they recently
installed to protect them while working on the Melvin Price
Flood Control Reach 1 project at the intersection of Illinois
143 and Cpl. Chris Belchick Memorial Expressway in Alton,
Illinois.
This job, which was started in January, is
part of the broader $6.5 million levee update project. The
endeavor includes the construction of relief wells for the Wood
River Levee DIstrict to address under seepage issues identified
several years ago.
As of Wednesday, it is not certain how much
longer the project will take to complete........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
With Photo.
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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
IDOT Cleaning The Clark Bridge........
On Wednesday, crews from the Illinois
Department of Transportation were cleaning up the bicycle lane
along the Clark Bridge spanning the Mississippi River at Alton,
Illinois.
A street sweeper was used to pick up the
smaller debris, while workers in a second truck picked up larger
items such as cans, bottles, shredded tires and car parts. The
bicycle lane is now clean and safe for use........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from thetelegraph.com. With
Photo.
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Mississippi River At West Alton,
Missouri
Traffic Patterns On U.S. 67 Changing At
Riverlands Way........
Officials with the Missouri Department of
Transportation announced that the project to raise the lower
lanes of U.S. 67 on the Missouri side of the Clark Bridge has
entered a new phase, and with that there will be new traffic
patterns.
Beginning Thursday evening after the rush
hour, the crossover at Riverlands Way will be closed down to
allow crews safe access to the new lanes. The change means that
northbound drivers will travel along one lane that opens into
two. The right hand lane will exit onto Riverlands way, and the
left lane will continue into Alton.
Drivers on southbound U.S. 67 heading for the
gas station at Riverlands Way will exit immediately after
crossing the Clark Bridge and follow an access road under the
bridge and ending at Riverlands Way. The access will remain in
use until the fall of 2023........
Click here to
read this news report from advantagenews.com.
With Photo and Audio.
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Website..click
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Developer Planning Marina,
Entertainment Project Along The North Shore........
M2 Development Partners recently announced
plans for acquiring a 67 acre site on the northernmost tip of
St. Louis, where they intend to construct an entertainment
destination featuring a marina, a waterpark, restaurants and
hotels.
M2 is calling the project, located just north
of Interstate 270 at 11,000 Riverview Drive, Lighthouse
Landing. The developer cites the planned St. Louis Zoo WildCare
Park 1.5 miles to the north as a major draw to the area.
The land was the former site of the North
Shore Golf Club, which was destroyed in the flood of 1993.
Casinos and other developers have had their eyes on the site for
years, however, none have succeeded in proceeding........
Click here to
read this news article from stltoday.com. With
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here For Sale
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
5
Anchor 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
Check out our Specials menu pinned
at the top of our Facebook page..click
here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1,
2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed
Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great
entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view
of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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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
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
September 22 is first
day of fall, which means kitchen hours change to:
Tuesday 11-8
Wednesday 3-8
Thursday 11-8
Friday 3-9
Saturday 11-9
Sunday 12-8
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 Aug 31, 2022 - Sep 14,
2022..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
10-22-22..Witches on the Water..
click here
Open 9-5, 7 days a week
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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Grafton Pub
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 7 Days a week.
Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short
walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor. Riverside
Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of
the Illinois River.
Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a
bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.
225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL,
(618) 786-9463 |
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Illinois
River at Grafton, IL
September Band Schedule
The
World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois.
At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.
Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice
cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend
Phone: (618) 786-7675
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
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
Being rebuilt in same location
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
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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
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Saturday & Sunday Open 11am
Band Schedule for 2022..
click here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Relax on the water this weekend aboard
the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and
Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!
Our June schedule is now up at
www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our
upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to
celebrate your favorite dad!
Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
Cruise Calendar
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Polestar Fuel Dock will have pre-made,
grab-and-go Goodcents Subs on Saturday 9/3/22
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Patio Opens 5pm on Friday
September Events...
click here
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty 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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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
sdfyh
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
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
Restaurant
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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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
Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April
22, 2022
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Last
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli.................................. |
Opening May27 Full Time |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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WEDNESDAY
7 SEPTEMBER 2022
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Welcome
Grafton Pub !
Centrally located in Pool 26 at
Grafton, IL and just a short walk across the parking lot from
Grafton Harbor. Riverside Deck & Patio. Outside bar and
bandstand with beautiful view of the Illinois River.
Boaters...A great place to drop
anchor, enjoy a beverage & a bite to eat. Home of the famous
Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.
Open 7 Days a week.
(618)
786-9463
Facebook
Website
Menu
Map
225 W Main St,
Grafton, IL
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The Picture of the Day .....
was sent to us by Capt'n Andrew Zeller
4 year old Luke Zeller
piloting his 1973, 12 ft Hydrostream Hustler, powered by a 25hp
Mercury!
Yes, supervised by dad !
RiverBill says... Look at
that smile !
Missouri law states
The operator of a boat must be 14 years
of age unless accompanied by an adult on board the vessel
Illinois law states
No person under 10 years of age may
operate a motorboat, including personal watercraft (PWC). Age 10
years and less than 12 years of age may only operate under a
parent or guardian's direct control.
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Website.. N/A
Facebook..
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Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
The LST325
Passing the
American Queen
Moored at
the Loading Dock
Pool 26 of
the Mississippi River at Grafton, IL
click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of the Day
in 2019....
was sent to us by Capt'n Bill Hunt
Bill,
I was fortunate enough to be on the deck when the 325 LST
Memorial ship was passing the American Queen parked at the
Loading Dock in Grafton on 9/5/18.
Bill Hunt
Grafton
Check out our
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Will See On The River" page
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Featured Classifieds
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Mississippi River
Water Levels
Alton to Quincy......
click here
for current readings
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Water Temperature
at Winfield Dam....
click
here
for current reading
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River Weather
Station
at Polestar Boating Center
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Polestar Fuel Dock
will have pre-made, grab-and-go Goodcents Subs on Saturday
9/3/22
Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED AUGUST 31, 2022
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 300.6 -
MILE 300.4 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, mechanical dredging
operations/strike removal are being conducted between
approximate Miles 300.6 and 300.4, L/D 22 lower approach.
Dredging will be performed 7-days a week, 10-hours a day,
from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mariners can contact M/V CLINTON
or M/V DAVENPORT on VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82,
30-minutes prior to transiting the area. Mariners are urged
to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and
proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been
made
MILE
185.5 - NAVIGATION OBSTRUCTIONS
Navigation obstructions, consisting of embedded metals, have
been reported protruding from the lock walls, L/D 27, lower
I-wall bullnose (main chamber), in the vicinity of Mile
185.5. Tows should exercise caution and stay off the
bullnose, to avoid the protruding metal. Mariners should be
alert for, and abide by, any special instructions that may
be issued by the lockmaster..
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
157.7 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until further notice, the Peoria L/D in the
vicinity of Mile 157.7, is closed for repairs
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Quote of the Day
U.S. Coast Guard Heartland Safe Boating
Franz Armstrong
“Never
approach anything faster than you want to hit it”
“Always be aware of what direction and speed the wind and
current are” and my favorite is “just because you can afford a
boat doesn’t mean you should own one”
Reposted from
US Coast Guard Safe Boating Facebook..
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Missouri State Highway Patrol
News Release....
September 6, 2022
EMPHASIS: MSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics
Five people died in traffic crashes, one
person died in a boating crash, and one person drowned during
the 2022 Labor Day holiday weekend. The Patrol
investigated four of the traffic fatalities; Springfield Police
Department investigated one traffic fatality. The 2022 counting
period for the Labor Day holiday was from 6 p.m., Friday,
September 2, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, September 5.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following
enforcement activity during 2022 Labor Day holiday:
MSHP Traffic Statistics (preliminary):
Crashes ¯ 276
Injuries ¯ 97
Fatalities ¯ 4
DWI ¯ 113
Drug Arrests ¯ 55
MSHP Boating
Statistics (preliminary):
Crashes ─ 7
Injuries ─ 3
Fatalities ─ 1
BWI ¯ 5
Drownings — 1
Drug Arrests ¯ 8
(Note: During the 2021 counting period, the Patrol investigated
318 traffic crashes, which included 121 injuries and six of the
11 fatalities. Troopers made 109 arrests for driving while
intoxicated last year. Also,
over the Labor Day holiday 2021: Troopers investigated nine
boating crashes involving four injuries and one fatality; and
arrested four people for boating while intoxicated on the
state’s rivers and lakes. There were no drownings over the 2021
Labor Day holiday weekend.]
Troopers investigated four of the five fatal traffic crashes
over the 2022 Labor Day holiday weekend. Springfield Police
Department investigated one traffic fatality. One fatal traffic
crash each occurred in the Troop D, Springfield, MO, Troop E,
Poplar Bluff, MO, and Troop G, Willow Springs, MO, areas. Two
traffic fatalities occurred in the Troop F, Jefferson City, MO,
area. The
boating fatality occurred in Camden County on the Lake of the
Ozarks, which falls in the Troop F area. The drowning occurred
in Ozark County in the White River in the Troop G, Willow
Springs area.
Drowning Incident
Ryan T. McGee, 21, of Moody, MO, drowned after wading into deep
water on September 4, 2022. He went under and did not resurface.
The incident occurred in Ozark County near Hammond Camp in the
North Fork of the White River. McGee was not wearing a life
jacket at the time of the incident. Ozark County Coroner Gene
Britt pronounced McGee deceased the next morning.
Boating Fatality
Tyler R. Elliott, 29, of Louisville, KY, drowned after exiting a
vessel to go swimming in the Lake of the Ozarks at the four-mile
mark of the Grand Glaize Arm in Anderson Hollow Cove, Camden
County. He was not wearing a life jacket. Camden County Medical
Examiner Steve Dougan pronounced Elliott deceased on scene.
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We offer
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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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River History....
September 7, 1958 in River History
The new bridge over the Missouri River on the Mark Twain
Expressway River at St. Charles opened.
The Mark Twain Expressway, is now known as Interstate 70.
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News
Release From BoatUS
OSAGE
BEACH, MO., September 6, 2022 – Ozarks Boat Safety and
Training (OBST) and the national nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for
Boating Safety and Clean Water make it easy and affordable to
learn how to drive a powerboat with a series of hands-on courses
for beginner and experienced boat operators that run Monday,
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. through
mid-September. Courses are three hours long and priced at $185.
No prior boating experience is necessary.
Classes depart from Freedom Harbor at 6515 Chalet Drive. All
instruction is offered aboard 20- to 28-foot single-engine
powerboats, and class size is limited to three students per
vessel to ensure each student gets sufficient time at the helm
under the watchful eye of a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain
certified to teach the National Safe Boating Council modular
curriculum.
Courses include Introduction to Powerboating, great for
beginners, as well as Precision Docking & Boat Handling –
perfect for boaters looking to improve their skills. The minimum
age to participate is 18 years old. Early registration is
encouraged and there is a three-person minimum for courses.
OBST’s goal is to develop and improve boating skills and
confidence at the helm. Courses are taught by Capt. Doug Beck
and Capt. Bob May, who are both founding members of the Lake of
the Ozarks Water Safety Council which was formed in 2016 to help
address the cause and effects of large boat wakes and promote
boating safety education. Locals may also recognize Capt. May as
host of the local program, Bob’s “No Wake Zone” radio show.
The OBST partnership is one of 16 locations across the U.S. with
BoatUS Foundation On-Water Training programs. Register at
BoatUS.org/On-Water.
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
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to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
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Help Wanted
Living Lands and Waters
Reposted from
Living Lands and Waters Facebook..
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Up Coming Events...Saturday, October 1, 2022
10th Annual Chop Rod Ramble
Hawg Pit, Grafton, IL
Reposted from
Hawg Pit BBQ Facebook..
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Upcoming Events... Saturday, September 10, 2022
2022 fall Fling
Two Rivers Marina
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo
Reposted from
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Lewis Boat
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Mississippi River At Natchez,
Mississippi
American Cruise Lines Christened A New
Riverboat........
Last week, American Cruise Lines announced
that they had christened their latest riverboat, the American
Symphony in Natchez, Mississippi. The event marks the
cruise line's fifth new riverboat in four years, and ACL's
continued growth along the Mississippi River.
The Natchez Convention Center hosted a
festive presentation which included musical performances,
speeches and special appearances of a variety of distinguished
guests. Attendees then gathered at the Ferry Street Landing for
the christening ceremony.
The debut of the American Symphony will
be followed up with the introduction of another sister ship,
the American Serenade, which is scheduled to debut early
next year. The addition of two new coastal vessels will bring
ACL's fleet to 17 small ships, exploring 34 different
states........
Click here to
read this news report from cruiseradio.net. With
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Mississippi River Near Clearwater,
Minnesota
Two Charged In Theft From Kayaker
Paddling The Mississippi River........
Earlier this summer, Manny Forge was making a
trip down the Mississippi River, from Lake Itasca to New
Orleans, when he made a stop in Clearwater, Minnesota. During
that stop, his tent, sleeping bag, solar panels and water
purification items were stolen from his kayak.
After receiving a Crime Stoppers tip on
August 28th, investigators arrested 29 year old Ciera Veches and
38 year old Justin Longfield and booked them on felony charges
related tot he alleged theft.
The tip led investigators to a pawn shop
where the stolen items could be found. Investigators were able
to recover the stolen items and collected surveillance video of
the suspects........
Click here to
read this news article from kstp.com.
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Upcoming Events September 23 - 25,
2022
Lake Of The Ozarks
LOMDA In-Water Boat Show Later This
Month........
In just a few weeks, the Lake of the Ozarks
Marine Dealers Association will be holding their annual Fall
In-Water Boat Show at Captain Ron's, located at the 34.5 Mile
Marker in Sunrise Beach. The show will run from September 23
through the 25th.
There will be special pricing on the
remaining 2022 models of cruisers, runabouts, pontoon/tritoons,
high performance, ski boats, personal watercraft, docks, lifts
and all types of boating accessories. Attendees can also
register to win $1,000 in free gas which will be given away
during the show........
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here For Sale
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
5
Anchor 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
Check out our Specials menu pinned
at the top of our Facebook page..click
here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1,
2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed
Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great
entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view
of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
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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
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
September 22 is first
day of fall, which means kitchen hours change to:
Tuesday 11-8
Wednesday 3-8
Thursday 11-8
Friday 3-9
Saturday 11-9
Sunday 12-8
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 Aug 31, 2022 - Sep 14,
2022..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
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"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
10-22-22..Witches on the Water..
click here
Open 9-5, 7 days a week
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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Grafton Pub
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 7 Days a week.
Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short
walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor. Riverside
Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of
the Illinois River.
Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a
bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.
225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL,
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Hawg Pit BBQ
Illinois
River at Grafton, IL
September Band Schedule
The
World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois.
At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.
Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice
cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend
Phone: (618) 786-7675
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
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
Being rebuilt in same location
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Saturday & Sunday Open 11am
Band Schedule for 2022..
click here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Relax on the water this weekend aboard
the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and
Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!
Our June schedule is now up at
www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our
upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to
celebrate your favorite dad!
Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
Cruise Calendar
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Polestar Fuel Dock will have pre-made,
grab-and-go Goodcents Subs on Saturday 9/3/22
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Patio Opens 5pm on Friday
September Events...
click here
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty 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,
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
sdfyh
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
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
Restaurant
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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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
Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April
22, 2022
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli.................................. |
Opening May27 Full Time |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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TUESDAY
6 SEPTEMBER 2022
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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Soo Locks
St. Mary's River
Boarding the US & Canada
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day .....
were sent to us by Capt'n Darryll Weil
Bill:
Maureen, her sister Kathy and myself went on a bus trip to
Michigan's Upper Peninsula and took RiverBills with us on a tour
of the Soo Locks on the St. Mary's River bordering the U. S. and
Canada. We were aboard the ferry "Holiday" operated by the
Original Soo Locks Boat Tours. The locks connect to Lakes
Superior and Huron so we were on 3 different bodies of water.
Total lift was 21 feet. Crane like structures across the locks
protect the lock gates from runaway freighters until the gates
are fully open.
Pic 1 is as we are entering the locks taken by me
Pic 2 is a life ring on the ferry "Holiday" taken by me
Pic 3 is our Captain Don Welsh taken by me
Pic 4 is a few of us taken by Maureen
Pic 5 is both locks with a freighter leaving the right hand one
taken by me
Pic 6 shows the steel guard and downstream gate taken by me
Pic 7 is me at the helm of the ferry "Holiday"
Pic 8 is me with our Captain Don Welsh.
Darryll
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Events..
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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Catch of the Day
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of the Day
in 2020....
was
posted by Jason Waldon on
RiverBills Boaters Group
Nice Load
Catch of the Day
Page
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and check
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List your Boat on RiverBills today
www.RiverBills.com
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Mississippi River
Water Levels
Alton to Quincy......
click here
for current readings
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Water Temperature
at Winfield Dam....
click
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for current reading
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River Weather
Station
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Polestar Fuel Dock
will have pre-made, grab-and-go Goodcents Subs on Saturday
9/3/22
Website..click
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED AUGUST 31, 2022
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 300.6 -
MILE 300.4 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, mechanical dredging
operations/strike removal are being conducted between
approximate Miles 300.6 and 300.4, L/D 22 lower approach.
Dredging will be performed 7-days a week, 10-hours a day,
from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mariners can contact M/V CLINTON
or M/V DAVENPORT on VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82,
30-minutes prior to transiting the area. Mariners are urged
to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and
proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been
made
MILE
185.5 - NAVIGATION OBSTRUCTIONS
Navigation obstructions, consisting of embedded metals, have
been reported protruding from the lock walls, L/D 27, lower
I-wall bullnose (main chamber), in the vicinity of Mile
185.5. Tows should exercise caution and stay off the
bullnose, to avoid the protruding metal. Mariners should be
alert for, and abide by, any special instructions that may
be issued by the lockmaster..
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
157.7 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until further notice, the Peoria L/D in the
vicinity of Mile 157.7, is closed for repairs
Click here
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the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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New World Record
Nebraska Man Paddles Missouri River In
A Pumpkin........
60 year old Duane Hansen recently paddled 38
miles along the Missouri River in an 846 pound pumpkin in an
effort to beat the world record of 25 miles, which was set in
2018.
Hansen said that he has been dreaming of the
feat. He adds that it has been a five year wait to get a
pumpkin that was large enough. Hansen said that he was inspired
to go after the world record after attending a pumpkin growing
seminar, where he met a previous record holder.
Hansen, who works for the Omaha Public Power
District says that his knees were sore, and he was happy that
the pumpkin didn't capsize on the rocks he hit or waves along
the river........
Click here to
read this news story from nbcnews.com.
With Photo and Video.
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& Haul Rite trailers
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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 11,982 members as of 09-06-22....
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River History....
September
6, 1833 in River History
Thirteen-year-old James Buchanan Eads and his family arrived in
St. Louis on a steamboat on this date. As the steamboat
approached the landing it caught fire and eight people were
killed. The Eads family escaped but lost everything they owned.
James began selling apples and newspapers to help the family and
eventually built the Eads Bridge and many gunboats for the Union
Army and Navy.
Source: This day in
Missouri History, writer Ross Malone
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Frame of video. Courtesy WGNTV.com
Asian Carp And The Illinois River
Asian Carp Caught On Tape Leaping From
The Illinois River........
While Trolling The Internet.... We reeled in
a video recorded when Connie Stipanovich and some friends were
recently on a boating trip down the Illinois River, heading from
Starved Rock Yacht Club to Peoria. The noise of their boat's
outboard motor caused the Asian carp to leap from the river,
with at least one hopping on board...
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check out this video from wgntv.com.
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Upcoming Events... Saturday, September 17, 2022
2022 Great Rivers Cleanup
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
Reposted from
Missouri River Relief Facebook..
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Upcoming Events... Saturday, September 24, 2022
Volunteers Wanted
Great Mississippi River Clean-Up
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RiverBender.com Facebook..
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Race to the Dome
Looking for Sponsers
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Lower Mississippi River
Mat Sinking Unit Marks 74th
Year........
Along the lower Mississippi River, downstream
of Vicksburg, Mississippi, a crew of over 275 workers are
working the Mat Sinking Unit, which keeps the Mississippi River
from making changes to it's course.
The current MSU was originally deployed in
1948 and consists of a deck barge loaded with concrete "squares"
measuring four feet by 25 feet. Four gantry cranes are used to
move two squares at a time onto the mat laying barge, where
around 100 crew members "stitch" the squares with copper wires.
When the mats are stitched together, the deck
barge and mat laying barges are winched away from the bank and
the concrete mat is lowered into the river bottom, two rows of
squares at a time........
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Missing Swimmer Recovered From The
Party Cove........
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports
that they have recovered the body of a boater that had gone
missing in the Party Cove this weekend. The body of 29 year old
Tyler Elliot of Louisville, Kentucky was recovered from Anderson
Hollow Cove, AKA Party Cove, on Monday morning,
The MSHP states that Elliot was aboard a Lowe
pontoon, when he jumped into the lake around 4:15 pm Saturday
afternoon. He was reportedly impaired which affected his
ability to swim.
The Party Cove is located near the 4 Mile
Marker of the Glaize Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks. It was an
infamous party spot during the 80s and 90s, however, it has been
mostly quiet in recent years. Boaters have once again started
gathering in the cove in recent years.........
Click here to
read this news article from lakeexpo.com.
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here For Sale
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
5
Anchor 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
Check out our Specials menu pinned
at the top of our Facebook page..click
here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1,
2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed
Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great
entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view
of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
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#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
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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
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
September 22 is first
day of fall, which means kitchen hours change to:
Tuesday 11-8
Wednesday 3-8
Thursday 11-8
Friday 3-9
Saturday 11-9
Sunday 12-8
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 Aug 31, 2022 - Sep 14,
2022..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do..click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
10-22-22..Witches on the Water..
click here
Open 9-5, 7 days a week
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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Hawg Pit BBQ
Illinois
River at Grafton, IL
September Band Schedule
The
World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois.
At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.
Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice
cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend
Phone: (618) 786-7675
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
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
Being rebuilt in same location
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Saturday & Sunday Open 11am
Band Schedule for 2022..
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Relax on the water this weekend aboard
the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and
Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!
Our June schedule is now up at
www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our
upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to
celebrate your favorite dad!
Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
Cruise Calendar
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Polestar Fuel Dock will have pre-made,
grab-and-go Goodcents Subs on Saturday 9/3/22
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Patio Opens 5pm on Friday
September Events...
click here
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty 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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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
sdfyh
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
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
Restaurant
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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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
Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April
22, 2022
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli.................................. |
Opening May27 Full Time |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
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LABOR
DAY
Monday..5 SEPTEMBER 2022
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
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The Pictures of the Day .....
were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
Sunday Sunset
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Fort Meyers
Beach
Florida
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A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
So what to do on a rainy Thursday evening ? Drive
to Alton and stop here and there....
Pina Colada @
Fort Meyers Beach 9/4/22 !
RiverBill says... Thanks
for taking RiverBills with you. Enjoy to the Max
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
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It’s Labor Day weekend already.
Celebrating Thursday through Sunday
Monday Labor Day CLOSED
Website.. N/A
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Events..
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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of the Day
in 2020....
was
posted by Marty McKay on her
Facebook page
The Picture Says It All !
RiverBill says... Thanks for allowing us to re-post your photo !
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Mississippi River
Water Levels
Alton to Quincy......
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for current readings
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Water Temperature
at Winfield Dam....
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River Weather
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Polestar Fuel Dock
will have pre-made, grab-and-go Goodcents Subs on Saturday
9/3/22
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED AUGUST 31, 2022
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 300.6 -
MILE 300.4 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, mechanical dredging
operations/strike removal are being conducted between
approximate Miles 300.6 and 300.4, L/D 22 lower approach.
Dredging will be performed 7-days a week, 10-hours a day,
from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mariners can contact M/V CLINTON
or M/V DAVENPORT on VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82,
30-minutes prior to transiting the area. Mariners are urged
to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and
proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been
made
MILE
185.5 - NAVIGATION OBSTRUCTIONS
Navigation obstructions, consisting of embedded metals, have
been reported protruding from the lock walls, L/D 27, lower
I-wall bullnose (main chamber), in the vicinity of Mile
185.5. Tows should exercise caution and stay off the
bullnose, to avoid the protruding metal. Mariners should be
alert for, and abide by, any special instructions that may
be issued by the lockmaster..
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
157.7 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until further notice, the Peoria L/D in the
vicinity of Mile 157.7, is closed for repairs
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Open Labor Day...
Reposted from
Grafton's Event and Music Calendar..
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1968 Patrol Boat Riverine
Rollin’ Down the River
From Rock Island IL to St Louis MO
23 Sept to 1 Oct 2022
The John McClurg Foundation for Vietnam Veterans
Captain John McClurg, USN, (ret)
During September, former CWO McClurg, USN, Patrol Office for
River Division 513, Vietnam will be piloting his refurbished
1968 Patrol Boat Riverine (PBR) 31RP6881 down the Mississippi
River. The event “Rolling down the River”, will start in
Davenport, IA., launching from Rock Island. This PBR will make a
300 mile trip down the upper Mississippi River, making numerus
stops, including Muscatine IA, Burlington IA, Ft Madison IA,
Quincy IL, Hannibal MO, Louisiana MO, ending in St Charles MO.
At each stop there will be time to share the history of the US
Navy’s Riverine Patrol Boat, our Navy’s history, give boats
rides, and to recognize the sacrifices, courage, and commitment
of our military men and women and their families. We invite all
Veterans groups to join us at these stops to share in this
event.
This PBR boat team will be happy to be of service to the local
Recruiters and their applicants and or future sailors, at any of
these stops. Including meet and greats, tours, history,
enlistments, re-enlistments, etc. We will stand by to assist as
needed
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Rollin Down The River
Rock Island to St. Louis, Mo
Trip Postponed Until 2023...
Hi Bill,
John McClurg has made the difficult and disappointing decision
to postpone Rolling Down the River until next year. While his
PBR6881 was undergoing sea trials this week, unexpected engine
issues came up. The repairs to complete the craft along with the
need to acquire and install more components such as gauges,
radar, and canopy, cannot be achieved in time for this trip.
Although the time required to make these repairs is not extreme,
it would put us into the Mississippi River's finicky fall/winter
weather. He and his team will continue to complete these items
over the winter and spring, as time, donations, and funds allow,
so he can make this trip next year after the spring rains and
flooding.
Thank you to all of you for your support and interest in this
endeavor to acknowledge his fellow veterans and the
organizations that support our veterans. We look forward to
reaching out again and supporting him next year.
We will also continue to help him collect donations to fund the
refurbishment of this iconic craft.
With kind regards,
SBC Paul Niehaus, SWCC/FMF (ret)
SBCS Bruce Lemmert, SWCC/EXW (ret)
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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
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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
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River History....
Sep.5, 1856 in River History
The “Great White Arabia" sank on the Missouri River on Sept. 5,
1856 after hitting a jagged sycamore snag at Quindaro Bend, when
she was less than one hour out of Kansas City. Ten minutes after
hitting the snag she lay at the bottom of the Missouri River.
Since that area of the river was shallow at the time the upper
decks stayed above the water. This allowed for the escape of all
passengers and crew. The only casualty was a mule that was tied
on the aft lower deck.
The steamboat was 188 feet long and had been operating on the
Missouri River for only three years. She carried 130 passengers
and some 200 tons of freight for 16 towns when she went down.
The steam boat was lost for 132 years. She was recovered in 1988
with remarkably preserved clothes, tools, guns, dishware and
more that are now on display in the Arabia Steamboat Museum in
Kansas City.
Click here for more information.
The Arabia Steamboat Museum, Kansas City
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
25th Paint Louis Graffiti Festival
Wrapped Up Sunday........
This weekend, hundreds of artists were on
hand along the St. Louis riverfront for the 25th Paint Louis
Graffiti Festival, which is a yearly event intended to beautify
the two mile long floodwall in downtown St. Louis.
Paint Louis organizer, Bryan Walsh says that
graffiti as an art movement is one of the longest art movements
in art history. It has been going on since the late 60s and
early 70s.
St. Louis artist Brklyn says that the event's
impact reaches beyond the wall. Brklyn adds that they are
making things that are decaying more beautiful through the use
of color, expression of letters and just feeling........
Click here to
read this news story from ksdk.com. With
Photo and Video.
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Photo and Audio.
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
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to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
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More info...
Upcoming Events Saturday, September
17, 2022
Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Mississippi Earthtones Festival A Few
Weeks Away........
In just a few weeks, the 16th annual
Mississippi Earthtones Festival will be returning to the Alton
riverfront on September 17th. The free family-friendly event
will be held at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, which is
just a short stroll from the Alton Marina.
The Mississippi Earthtones Festival will
feature more than 50 eco-friendly vendor and educational booths,
live music, artisan crafts local food and drink and much more.
The Mississippi Earthtones Festival is being
presented by Alton Main Street and the Sierra Club. The event
will run from noon to 10 pm. Musical entertainment will begin
at noon........
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More Info....
Asian Carp Update
A Solution To Carp Problem: Turn Them
Into Fish Food........
Researchers from the Southern Illinois
University Carbondale have come up with a solution for the
invasive Asian carp problem: turn the invasive species into a
specialized fishmeal that would be used to feed farm fish.
Researchers are saying that their recent
experiences with feeding notoriously picky eaters, such as the
yellow perch, the fishmeal may end up creating demand for the
invasive species.
Karoline Kwasek, Fisheries Research Center
for Fisheries Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, Southern
Illinois University Carbondale says that they were searching for
a high-quality, digestible protein source for young perch when
they stumbled upon a carp-based recipe that has been a big hit
with the perch........
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93 Years Ago Today...
Lake Of The Ozarks
A Look Back At The Start Of The Lake Of
The Ozarks........
On September 5, 1929, crews began clearing
the land that would eventually become the Lake of the Ozarks.
Crews would eventually cut down some 30,000 acres of timber and
demolish the town of Linn Creek.
Less that two years would pass before the
lake was declared to be completed and on May 30, 1931, the Lake
of the Ozarks was officially opened to boat traffic.
Four months later, crews inside the new
Bagnell Dam would throw the switches that would from the dam's
hydroelectric generators to a big feeder station in Wellston as
well as to Missouri's old lead belt........
Click here to
read this news story from stltoday.com. With
Photos.
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Mississippi River Near Sauget, Illinois
Coroner Released Identity Of Body
Recovered From The River........
St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. has
released the identity of a man whose body was discovered
floating in the Mississippi River on Wednesday near Sauget,
Illinois. The man has been identified as 30 year old Zachary
Holloran. He did not have a home.
Sauget Police Chief James Jones report that
at around 10 am Wednesday morning, the Sauget Police were called
out for a report of a body floating in the river.
Sauget Police and Fire personnel and other
responding agencies were able to pull the body ashore.. The
cause of Holloran's death has yet to be determined, however,
there does not seem to be any signs of foul play........
Click here to
read this news update from bnd.com.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
For Sale
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
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Alton Marina 26th Anniversary Party
Click here for more information
5
Anchor 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
Check out our Specials menu pinned
at the top of our Facebook page..click
here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1,
2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
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
It’s Labor Day weekend already.
Celebrating Thursday through Sunday
Thursday September 1 Anthony Russo @6
Friday Gypsy Soul @7
Saturday The Shaun and Mike Show @2
Saturday Night Foreplay @7
Sunday Big in Japan @2
Sunday night Foreplay @7
Monday Labor Day CLOSED
Hours 11-11
Full menu until the weather changes
See you soon
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 ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Sept 2 - 5, 2022
Labor Day Weekend GetAway
Alton Marina..
click here
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles,
Mo
09-02-22 Fri.. T-Maul
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
September 22 is first
day of fall, which means kitchen hours change to:
Tuesday 11-8
Wednesday 3-8
Thursday 11-8
Friday 3-9
Saturday 11-9
Sunday 12-8
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 Aug 31, 2022 - Sep 14,
2022..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
10-22-22..Witches on the Water..
click here
Open 9-5, 7 days a week
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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Hawg Pit BBQ
Illinois
River at Grafton, IL
Sat.. Sept
3... Blacktop South
September Band Schedule
The
World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois.
At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.
Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice
cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend
Phone: (618) 786-7675
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
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
Being rebuilt in same location
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
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Sat, Sun.. Sept 3 & 4.. Up All
Night..2-6pm
Mon...Sept 5... Rogers & Nienhaus..
2-pm
Saturday & Sunday Open 11am
Band Schedule for 2022..
click here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Relax on the water this weekend aboard
the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and
Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!
Our June schedule is now up at
www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our
upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to
celebrate your favorite dad!
Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
Cruise Calendar
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Polestar Fuel Dock will have pre-made,
grab-and-go Goodcents Subs on Saturday 9/3/22
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Patio Opens 5pm on Friday
August Events...
click here
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty 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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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Labor Day Weekend Schedule
River Life !! No Salty Days !...
click here for flyer
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
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
Restaurant
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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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
Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April
22, 2022
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli.................................. |
Opening May27 Full Time |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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LABOR
DAY WEEKEND
SAT, SUN..3, 4 SEPTEMBER 2022
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Sun Pic
Click pic to enlarge
The Featured Pictures of the Day .....
were
posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group
by Brendon Turley
Reggae Days On the River
9/3/22
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Catch of the Day
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Sun Pic
Click pic to enlarge
The Catch of the Day .....
picture was
sent to us by Capt'n Rick Skiles
Hey Bill,
We were fishing up below Winfield
dam and my nephew caught this guy, a northern pike. We took
pictures & turned him loose,
Rick
Catch of the Day
Page
Click here
and check
it out
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Another One For Sonya !
Catch of the Day
Sat Pic
Click pic for larger view
The Catch of the Day .....
picture was
posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Sonya Alemond
I was blessed
yet again with another river monster!
Catch of the Day
Page
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and check
it out
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Capt'n John Bloch
Hi Bill,
This is the American Melody cruising by Anchor Yankers Island on
Friday afternoon. Built in 2021 (at a cost of $30 million) for
the Mississippi River. I'd estimate she was making 12kt when I
was following her in my skiff.
John Bloch
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It’s Labor Day weekend already.
Celebrating Thursday through Sunday
Thursday September 1 Anthony Russo @6
Friday Gypsy Soul @7
Saturday The Shaun and Mike Show @2
Saturday Night Foreplay @7
Sunday Big in Japan @2
Sunday night Foreplay @7
Monday Labor Day CLOSED
Hours 11-11
Full menu until the weather changes
See you soon
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
2014
Cardboard Boat Regatta
Palmayra Sand Bar
Port of Hannibal
click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of the Day
in 2014....
was
sent to us by Capt'n Ryan Kolb, Port of Hannibal
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Cruise Calendar...Click
here
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List your Boat on RiverBills today
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Mississippi River
Water Levels
Alton to Quincy......
click here
for current readings
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Water Temperature
at Winfield Dam....
click
here
for current reading
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River Weather
Station
at Polestar Boating Center
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Added Sunday
Mel's Illinois RiverDock Restaurant
Illinois River at Hardin, IL
Reposted from
Mels Illinois RIverDock Restaurant Facebook..
click here
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At St. Paul, Minnesota
Viking Cruise Ship In St. Paul, Heading
Downstream to St. Louis Next........
On Saturday, a Viking cruise ship stopped in
St. Paul, Minnesota before heading back down the Mississippi
River to St. Louis, Missouri. The 386 passenger luxury cruise
ship docked at Lamberts Landing and was slated to depart at
night on an eight day journey to St. Louis. This trip was
originally scheduled for June, however, supply chain issues
caused delays in the vessel's completion. After stopping in St.
Louis, the cruise ship will return to St. Paul on September 17th
before heading to New Orleans........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from fox9.com. With
Video
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Photo courtesy PUREWATERCAFT
Added Sunday
Boat Manufacturer
Electric Pontoons To Be Built In West
Virginia........
On Wednesday, West Virginia Governor Jim
Justice announced that electric boat manufacturer Pure
Watercraft would be constructing their new electric pontoon
model, the Pure Pontoon Boat on the site of a former steel mill
in Beech Bottom, W.V..
Andy Rebele, CEO and founder of Pure
Watercraft said that he was grateful to Governor Justice,
Secretary Carmichael and the West Virginia legislature for their
support in Pure Watercraft's efforts at building boats that are
enjoyable, accessible and environmentally friendly.
Rebele says that they should be able to start
building and fulfilling orders in early 2023. Pure Watercraft
was founded in 2011 in Seattle, Washington. General Motors is a
strategic investor in the company........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photo.
Check out PURE WATERCRAFT website..
click here
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River In St. Charles Parish,
Louisiana
Dale Sanders Is Getting Close To The End
Of His Journey........
87 year old Dale "Greybeard" Sanders is only
a few days from reclaiming the Guinness World Record for being
the oldest person to paddle the entire length of the Mississippi
River.
On Wednesday, Sanders arrived on the river
bank in St. Charles Parish, where he was met by students from
the Satellite Center's Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism program.
Sanders was treated to a hot lunch complete with a pineapple
upside down cake for dessert.
Sanders had begun his journey on Lake Itasca
in Minnesota on June 14th, which was his 87th birthday. He
intends to complete his record setting journey in 87
days........
Click here to
read this news story from lobservateur.com. With
Photos.
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Added Sunday
Cumberland River Near Smithland, Kentucky
River Closures Scheduled For Bridge Span
Transport........
Later this month, portions of three rivers
will be shut down as crews will be floating in and raising the
700 foot long main span of a new bridge spanning the Cumberland
River in Smithland, Kentucky.
The steel truss has been under construction
at the Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority along the
Tennessee River since last fall. The span was constructed on
four jumbo barges and three 120 foot barges.
Weather permitting, the span will be pushed
by three Excell Marine towboats down the Tennessee River to the
Ohio river, where it will head upstream to Smithland, where the
Cumberland River meets the Ohio River........
Click here to
read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net.
With Photo.
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Added Sunday
Reposted from
Alton Marina Facebook..
click here
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED AUGUST 31, 2022
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 300.6 -
MILE 300.4 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, mechanical dredging
operations/strike removal are being conducted between
approximate Miles 300.6 and 300.4, L/D 22 lower approach.
Dredging will be performed 7-days a week, 10-hours a day,
from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mariners can contact M/V CLINTON
or M/V DAVENPORT on VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82,
30-minutes prior to transiting the area. Mariners are urged
to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and
proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been
made
MILE
185.5 - NAVIGATION OBSTRUCTIONS
Navigation obstructions, consisting of embedded metals, have
been reported protruding from the lock walls, L/D 27, lower
I-wall bullnose (main chamber), in the vicinity of Mile
185.5. Tows should exercise caution and stay off the
bullnose, to avoid the protruding metal. Mariners should be
alert for, and abide by, any special instructions that may
be issued by the lockmaster..
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
157.7 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until further notice, the Peoria L/D in the
vicinity of Mile 157.7, is closed for repairs
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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Operation C.A.R.E. (Crsh Awareness and Reduction Effort)
Over the Labor Day holiday weekend
Reposted from
Missouri State Highway Patrol Facebook..
click here
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
MUSIC SCHEDULE
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Facebook 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"
Facebook 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 11,955 members as of 09-04-22....
click here and check it out.
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Website..click
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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....
September 3, 1609 in River History
English navigator Henry Hudson, in a quest for a passage to
India on behalf of the Dutch East India Company, sailed into the
harbour of present-day New York City and up the river that now
bears his name.
Source: Britannic
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "February 2023"
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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Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
Grafton Preparing For The Labor Day
Weekend........
The
Grafton Ferry will be running all weekend and officials
are hoping that it will be bringing huge crowds to Grafton over
the long Labor Day weekend. Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow says
that there will be plenty to do with activities and live music
at many venues around town.
Morrow notes that there are plenty of bed and
breakfasts, shopping, and restaurants to visit, as well as the
Grafton visitors center and museum, the Sky Tour running up to
Aeries Winery and the Zip Line.
The Grafton Marina will have pontoon boats
for rent, and the Hakuna Matata will be offering one hour river
cruises on Saturday, Sunday and Monday........
Click here to
read this news article from advantagenews.com.
With Photo and Audio.
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Grafton Ferry
Open Labor Day...
Reposted from
Grafton's Event and Music Calendar..
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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 - Sunday,
September 8 - 11, 2022
Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Alton Expo Retuning To Riverfront
Park........
This coming week, the Alton Expo will be
returning to Riverfront Park and it will be a four day event as
opposed to the five day event in years past. The usual games,
rides and carnival food will be on hand, and mud volleyball
returns for this year. Each evening, there will be live music
Dan Herkert, the Alton Amphitheater
Commission Chairman says that the events will begin on the
evening of Thursday, September 8th at 5 pm with carnival Rides
until 10 pm. The schedule for the Alton Expo will be:
○ Thursday, September 8th, 5-10pm
Carnival rides by Luehr’s Ideal Rides 5-10pm
Live music by Super Jam 7-10pm
○ Friday, September 9th, 5-11pm
Carnival rides by Luehr’s Ideal Rides
5-10pm
Live music by Retro Boogie 5-7pm
Live music by The Dirty Muggs 7-11pm
○ Saturday, September 10th, 1-11pm
Carnival rides by Luehr’s Ideal Rides
1-10pm
Alton Sports Tap Mud Volleyball 11am
Alton Catfish Classic Weigh-in 1-5pm
Live music by Platinum Rock Legends 7-11pm
○ Sunday, September 11th, 1-5pm
Carnival rides by Luehr’s Ideal Rides 1-5pm
Alton Sports Tap Mud Volleyball 11am
Live music by Porch Café 1-5pm
Click here to
read this news story from advantagenews.com. With
Photo and Audio
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Maritime Disaster Update
Manslaughter Charge Dropped In Boat
Fire That Killed 34 People........
On Friday, September 2, a Los Angeles federal
judge threw out an indictment that charges a dive boat captain
with manslaughter in the death of 34 people in a 2019 fire
aboard a vessel anchored off the coast of Southern California.
The ruling was made in the third
anniversary's of one of the deadliest maritime disasters in
recent U.S. History, when the Conception went down in
flames near an island off the coast of Santa Barbara. All 33
passengers and one deck hand were trapped in a bunk room below
decks.
Federal prosecutors claimed that Captain
Jerry Boylan failed to follow safety rules. He was accused of
misconduct, negligence and inattention by failing to hold fire
drills or crew training, nor having a night watchman on duty
when the fire started........
Click here to
read this news report from semissourian.com. With
Photos..
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Polestar Fuel Dock
will have pre-made, grab-and-go Goodcents Subs on Saturday
9/3/22
Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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The Gulf Of Mexico
The Gulf Dead Zone Smaller Than
Average........
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration recently reported that lower flows from the
Mississippi River has led to a smaller than average hypoxia or
dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico.
After making the annual measurements,
Louisiana scientists announced that the hypoxic zone measured
around 3,275 square miles, less than the five year average of
4,280 square miles.
Hypoxia is a depletion of oxygen in the
water, which affects aquatic life. The size of the Gulf of
Mexico dead zone varies dependent on the amount of rainfall
within the Mississippi River basin, water temperatures in the
Gulf and the number of hurricanes........
Click here to
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Mississippi River Near Sauget, Illinois
Coroner Released Identity Of Body
Recovered From The River........
St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. has
released the identity of a man whose body was discovered
floating in the Mississippi River on Wednesday near Sauget,
Illinois. The man has been identified as 30 year old Zachary
Holloran. He did not have a home.
Sauget Police Chief James Jones report that
at around 10 am Wednesday morning, the Sauget Police were called
out for a report of a body floating in the river.
Sauget Police and Fire personnel and other
responding agencies were able to pull the body ashore.. The
cause of Holloran's death has yet to be determined, however,
there does not seem to be any signs of foul play........
Click here to
read this news update from bnd.com.
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
For Sale
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
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Alton Marina 26th Anniversary Party
Click here for more information
5
Anchor 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
Check out our Specials menu pinned
at the top of our Facebook page..click
here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1,
2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
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
It’s Labor Day weekend already.
Celebrating Thursday through Sunday
Thursday September 1 Anthony Russo @6
Friday Gypsy Soul @7
Saturday The Shaun and Mike Show @2
Saturday Night Foreplay @7
Sunday Big in Japan @2
Sunday night Foreplay @7
Monday Labor Day CLOSED
Hours 11-11
Full menu until the weather changes
See you soon
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 ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Sept 2 - 5, 2022
Labor Day Weekend GetAway
Alton Marina..
click here
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles,
Mo
09-02-22 Fri.. T-Maul
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
September 22 is first
day of fall, which means kitchen hours change to:
Tuesday 11-8
Wednesday 3-8
Thursday 11-8
Friday 3-9
Saturday 11-9
Sunday 12-8
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 Aug 31, 2022 - Sep 14,
2022..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
10-22-22..Witches on the Water..
click here
Open 9-5, 7 days a week
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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Hawg Pit BBQ
Illinois
River at Grafton, IL
Sat.. Sept
3... Blacktop South
September Band Schedule
The
World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois.
At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.
Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice
cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend
Phone: (618) 786-7675
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
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
Being rebuilt in same location
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
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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
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Sat, Sun.. Sept 3 & 4.. Up All
Night..2-6pm
Mon...Sept 5... Rogers & Nienhaus..
2-pm
Saturday & Sunday Open 11am
Band Schedule for 2022..
click here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Relax on the water this weekend aboard
the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and
Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!
Our June schedule is now up at
www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our
upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to
celebrate your favorite dad!
Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
Cruise Calendar
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Polestar Fuel Dock will have pre-made,
grab-and-go Goodcents Subs on Saturday 9/3/22
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Patio Opens 5pm on Friday
August Events...
click here
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty 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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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Labor Day Weekend Schedule
River Life !! No Salty Days !...
click here for flyer
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
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
Restaurant
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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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
Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April
22, 2022
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli.................................. |
Opening May27 Full Time |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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FRIDAY
02 SEPTEMBER 2022
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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Another River Dawg
Named
"River"
click
pic to enlarge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group
by Chrysitie Musket in response to our post on 09-01-22
(See Below)
Hi River my name is "River" also
(blue collar). My sister Delta & I welcome you to the River
family. You will meet many dog friends & have a great time
swimming. Have lots of fun.
RiverBill says... Look at Delta's eyes. Keeping a close watch on
River for sure.
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River's first
Day on the River
Check out all of
our River Dawgs....
click here
To get your River Dawg featured on
RiverBills.com
just e-mail your favorite photo to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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It’s Labor Day weekend already.
Celebrating Thursday through Sunday
Thursday September 1 Anthony Russo @6
Friday Gypsy Soul @7
Saturday The Shaun and Mike Show @2
Saturday Night Foreplay @7
Sunday Big in Japan @2
Sunday night Foreplay @7
Monday Labor Day CLOSED
Hours 11-11
Full menu until the weather changes
See you soon
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Meramec River
click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of the Day
in 2021....
was sent to us by Capt'n Jon Fridley
My Hangout on
the Meramec River
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Cruise Calendar...Click
here
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List your Boat on RiverBills today
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Mississippi River
Water Levels
Alton to Quincy......
click here
for current readings
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Water Temperature
at Winfield Dam....
click
here
for current reading
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River Weather
Station
at Polestar Boating Center
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Coast Guard issues waterway restrictions to all vessels near St.
Louis Harbor
U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 09/01/2022 08:36 PM EDT
U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: 504-671-2020
After Hours: 618-225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
News Release
National Safe Boating Week
Coast Guard issues waterway restrictions to all
vessels near St. Louis Harbor
ST. LOUIS — The Coast Guard is scheduled to issue a
waterway restriction to all vessel traffic due to
dredging operations on the Upper Mississippi River near
the St. Louis Harbor, Friday through Saturday.
The waterway restriction closes the river to all
commercial and recreational vessel traffic while
dredging operations are occurring from the McKinley
Bridge, Mile Marker 182.5, to the Merchants Bridge, MM
183.2.
The Coast Guard captain-of-the-port determines when to
issue a river closure by following a waterways action
plan, which provides marine industry, the U.S. Coast
Guard, state and local governments with a coordinated
plan for facilitating the safe and orderly movement of
traffic.
A safety zone will be established to protect personnel,
vessels, and the marine environment from potential
hazards from dredging operations.
In order for vessels to move within the closure zone,
operators must obtain permission from the
captain-of-the-port’s representative at the Sector Upper
Mississippi River Command Center, via VHF Channel 16 or
by calling 314-269-2332. The captain-of-the-port will
review each request to move within the closure zone on a
case-by-case basis.
For more information follow us on
Facebook and
Twitter.
Reprinted from US Coast Guard
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED AUGUST 31, 2022
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 300.6 -
MILE 300.4 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, mechanical dredging
operations/strike removal are being conducted between
approximate Miles 300.6 and 300.4, L/D 22 lower approach.
Dredging will be performed 7-days a week, 10-hours a day,
from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mariners can contact M/V CLINTON
or M/V DAVENPORT on VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82,
30-minutes prior to transiting the area. Mariners are urged
to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and
proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been
made
MILE
185.5 - NAVIGATION OBSTRUCTIONS
Navigation obstructions, consisting of embedded metals, have
been reported protruding from the lock walls, L/D 27, lower
I-wall bullnose (main chamber), in the vicinity of Mile
185.5. Tows should exercise caution and stay off the
bullnose, to avoid the protruding metal. Mariners should be
alert for, and abide by, any special instructions that may
be issued by the lockmaster..
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
157.7 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until further notice, the Peoria L/D in the
vicinity of Mile 157.7, is closed for repairs
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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Kaskaskia River
Jerry Costello Lock and Dam
Modoc, IL
Reposted from
Kaskaskia River Project Facebook..
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Aug 31, 2022 - Sep 14,
2022..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Upcoming Events
September 24, 2022
16th Annual Great Mississippi
River Clean-up
News Release
Sierra Club
16th annual Mississippi Earthtones Festival Great Mississippi
River Clean-up
Thursday,
September 1, 2022
Contact:
Hannah Flath, hannahlee.flath@sierraclub.org, 860-634-0225
Christine
Favilla, christine.favilla@sierraclub.org, 618-401-7870
Lend a Hand at the 16th
Annual Great Mississippi River Clean-up
ALTON, IL -- Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project, Alton
Main Street, and the Army Corps of Engineers are calling for
volunteers to support the 16th annual Mississippi Earthtones
Festival Great Mississippi River Clean-up. The river clean-up
will be held on September 24 in conjunction with the Mississippi
Earthtones Festival, which celebrates our river through art,
music, and conservation. During the clean-up, which takes place
the weekend after the festival, volunteers will work together to
remove trash and debris from the beautiful Mississippi River and
its shorelines. Interested community members can register to
volunteer at the clean-up via bit.ly/MEFriver22.
“To date, the Mississippi Earthtones Festival Great River
Clean-up has netted over 45 tons of trash and has recycled 10
tons of materials,” said Christine Favilla, Co-Coordinator of
the Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois. “The river
clean-up is hosted in honor of National Public Lands Day and
provides an exciting opportunity for our community to work
together to protect and conserve the river that sustains us.”
“We’re proud to partner with the Greater Alton community to aid
in the Mississippi Earthtones Festival Great River Clean-up,”
said Josh Schulte, Natural Resources Specialist and Recreation
Lead with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “National Public
Lands Day is a time for us to foster community engagement and
encourage citizens to get out and enjoy their public lands by
being active stewards for their conservation. We hope to see a
great turn out for the Great River Clean-up.”
The Great Mississippi River Clean-up is held from 9:00 AM to
3:00 PM on September 24, the Saturday following the Mississippi
Earthtones Festival. The exact launch point of the boat ride
will be determined closer to the event, so volunteers should
register to participate in order to receive event updates.
Volunteers will receive a free boat ride, lunch, and t-shirt!
Sierra Club Illinois will also provide gloves and bags to aid in
the trash pick-up. Interested community members can learn more
about the river clean-up and register to participate at
bit.ly/MEFriver22
Reposted from
Sierra Club Emailing
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FACEBOOK
MUSIC SCHEDULE
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Facebook 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"
Facebook 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 11,940 members as of 09-02-22....
click here and check it out.
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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River History....
September 2, 2018 in River History
A boat was swamped after traveling over a large wave. It
capsized onto it's side and then flipped upside down ejecting
all three occupants. All three survived
Happened on Dardenne Slough of Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
(mile marker 227) near the Yacht Club of St. Louis
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "February 2023"
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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Help Wanted
National Great Rivers Research and Educatio Center
East Alton, IL
Reposted from
National Great Rivers Research and Educaion Center Facebook..
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Missouri River History
A Look Back At The Missouri River
Dredges........
In the early 1930s, the federal government
was focused on opening the Missouri River to modern commercial
navigation with 5,000 men working for 34 contractors between
Hermann and St. Joseph constructing dikes and river training
structures and 2,000 more working aboard war department boats in
an effort to shore up the newly formed riverbanks.
Four large dredges were built by the U.S.
Engineer Department to initiate and then maintain navigation
along the Missouri River. At around 270 by 85 feet, the
dredges may not have appeared to be large on a wider waterway,
but on the narrow, winding Missouri River, they appeared to be
quite large.
An article from the May 14, 1932 issue of
the Waterways Journal indicated that the work was
scouring out the channel like the engineers had planned,
however, there were objects in the river that the channel could
not remove, so four identical dustpan dredges were built to
dredge out the channel........
Click here to
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Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Mississippi River Near Sauget, Illinois
A Man's Body Was Recovered From The
River........
On Wednesday, responders recovered the body
of a man floating in the Mississippi River near Sauget,
Illinois. According to Sauget Police Chief James Jones says
that they were called out at around 10 am for a report of a body
in the river.
Jones said that Sauget Police and Fire and
multiple other agencies brought the body ashore. He added that
there does not appear to be any foul play and an autopsy was
scheduled for Thursday. The victim's identity has not been
released........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from bnd.com. With
Audio.
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Website..click
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Missouri River Near Vermilion, South
Dakota
Low River Levels Expose The Bones Of A
Steamboat........
The levels of the Upper Missouri River are
dwindling, exposing the wreckage of a steamboat that sank over a
century ago. The North Alabama was carrying winter
supplies to military posts sank on October 27, 1870 after a tree
punctured the hull.
Tom Downs, the Missouri National Recreation
River's chief of interpretation, education and outreach says
that people pretty much forget about the wreck between
droughts. Once the river levels fall, people take notice.
The MNRR says that the first time that anyone
spotted the North Alabama after it sank was in 1904.
Downs said that the wreck stirs the imagination to think of a
time when steamboat travel was how one got up and down the
river........
Click here to
read this news article from aol.com. With
Photos.
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Missouri River Near Omaha, Nebraska
Angler "Catches" A 90 Million Year Old
Fish........
Angler Andy Moore was recently participating
in a fishing tournament along the Missouri River when an errant
cast led him to a prehistoric find. Moore says that where his
lure landed, he spotted something, snapped a few photos and
returned to fishing.
After the tournament was over, he posted his
photos, including the one showing what he thought was a skeleton
from a year ago. He quickly learned that his find was in fact a
90 million year old fish nicknamed the "bulldog fish"
Moore contacted that U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers who sent out a retired geologist that has a permit to
excavate the find, which will be dried out and displayed at the
Lewis and Clark Visitors Center........
Click here to
read this news story from ketv.com. With
Video.
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
For Sale
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
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Alton Marina 26th Anniversary Party
Click here for more information
5
Anchor 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
Check out our Specials menu pinned
at the top of our Facebook page..click
here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1,
2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
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
It’s Labor Day weekend already.
Celebrating Thursday through Sunday
Thursday September 1 Anthony Russo @6
Friday Gypsy Soul @7
Saturday The Shaun and Mike Show @2
Saturday Night Foreplay @7
Sunday Big in Japan @2
Sunday night Foreplay @7
Monday Labor Day CLOSED
Hours 11-11
Full menu until the weather changes
See you soon
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 ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Sept 2 - 5, 2022
Labor Day Weekend GetAway
Alton Marina..
click here
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles,
Mo
09-02-22 Fri.. T-Maul
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
September 22 is first
day of fall, which means kitchen hours change to:
Tuesday 11-8
Wednesday 3-8
Thursday 11-8
Friday 3-9
Saturday 11-9
Sunday 12-8
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 Aug 31, 2022 - Sep 14,
2022..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
September Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
10-22-22..Witches on the Water..
click here
Open 9-5, 7 days a week
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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Hawg Pit BBQ
Illinois
River at Grafton, IL
September Band Schedule
The
World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois.
At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.
Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice
cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend
Phone: (618) 786-7675
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
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
Being rebuilt in same location
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
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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
UPDATE FOR THE WEEKEND!
SATURDAY: Tiki Bar CLOSED for private wedding
—>> The Longshot Saloon will be open SATURDAY 11am-11pm
LIVE MUSIC with Gus Page Music 4-8pm!
All your favorite Tiki Bar drinks, cold beer, white chicken
nachos and pizza!
SUNDAY: Tiki Bar OPEN @ 11am.
Live Music with AFTER MIDNIGHT band 2-6pm. Food + drinks
available!
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Saturday & Sunday Open 11am
Band Schedule for 2022..
click here
Sat..Aug 20, 2022.. Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party
following the Blessing...
With the Soulard Blues Band 1-5pm
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Relax on the water this weekend aboard
the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and
Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!
Our June schedule is now up at
www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our
upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to
celebrate your favorite dad!
Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
Cruise Calendar
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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
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Patio Opens 5pm on Friday
August Events...
click here
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty 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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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
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
Restaurant
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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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
Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April
22, 2022
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli.................................. |
Opening May27 Full Time |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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THURSDAY
01 SEPTEMBER 2022
National Eat Outside Day
(Make sure it is somewhere you can watch the river flow)
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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River Dawg
"River"
click parge
The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Kelli Thompson
River's first
Day on the River
RiverBill says... Tell "River" that he is the
Featured River Dawg on RiverBills today !
Check out all of
our River Dawgs....
click here
To get your River Dawg featured on
RiverBills.com
just e-mail your favorite photo to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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It’s Labor Day weekend already.
Celebrating Thursday through Sunday
Thursday September 1 Anthony Russo @6
Friday Gypsy Soul @7
Saturday The Shaun and Mike Show @2
Saturday Night Foreplay @7
Sunday Big in Japan @2
Sunday night Foreplay @7
Monday Labor Day CLOSED
Hours 11-11
Full menu until the weather changes
See you soon
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
RiverBills.com Sighting
click pic to enlarge
Yesterday's Picture of the Day
in 2020....
was
the final frame from
a video posted on
RiverBills Boaters
Group
by Capt'n Joe
Neubauer titled.....
"Looks
like it's ours for
the day"
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Cruise Calendar...Click
here
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List your Boat on RiverBills today
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Mississippi River
Water Levels
Alton to Quincy......
click here
for current readings
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Water Temperature
at Winfield Dam....
click
here
for current reading
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River Weather
Station
at Polestar Boating Center
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Sad News
Russell "Bill" William Lewis Has Passed Away
Russell
(Bill) William Lewis, September 28, 1939 - August 28, 2022,
surrounded by family, passed away peacefully on August 28,
2022. Bill was born on September 28, 1939 in Springfield, IL
to parents, Russell William and Betty Grace Pennell Lewis.
Bill and Donna married August 4, 1962. They shared many
homes, memories and love with each other. He was a devoted
businessman, father to Greg and Brian, and loving
grandfather to Jennifer (husband, Dan) and Mabrie. His
family had a multi-location tire and automotive repair
store. He went on to own several businesses, including
Midtown Tire and Auto in Springfield. He relocated to St.
Charles, MO and opened Lewis Boats, Inc. He shared many
hobbies with his sons, including boating and drag racing.
He will forever be remembered by his sons, Gregory (wife,
Paula) Lewis and Brian (wife, Mary) Lewis; granddaughters
Jennifer and Mabrie; three great grandchildren; two
brothers, Chris (wife, Kerry) Lewis and Gary Lewis.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; parents;
brother, David Lewis.
Bill will be missed by all who knew him.
Visitation for Bill will be held at Newcomer Cremations,
Funerals and Receptions at 837 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St.
Peters, MO on Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 5:00pm -
7:00pm. A graveside service will be held on Friday,
September 2, 2022 time TBD, at St. Charles Memorial Gardens.
Visitation:
Thursday, September 1, 2022
from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
837 Mid Rivers Mall Dr
St Peters, MO 63376
636-875-1200
Directions & Map
Graveside Service:
Friday, September 2, 2022 at 10:00am
St. Charles Memorial Gardens
Newcomer - St. Peters Chapel (636-875-1200) is assisting the family
Reposted from
Newcomer...
click here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED AUGUST 31, 2022
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 300.6 -
MILE 300.4 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, mechanical dredging
operations/strike removal are being conducted between
approximate Miles 300.6 and 300.4, L/D 22 lower approach.
Dredging will be performed 7-days a week, 10-hours a day,
from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mariners can contact M/V CLINTON
or M/V DAVENPORT on VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82,
30-minutes prior to transiting the area. Mariners are urged
to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and
proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been
made
MILE
185.5 - NAVIGATION OBSTRUCTIONS
Navigation obstructions, consisting of embedded metals, have
been reported protruding from the lock walls, L/D 27, lower
I-wall bullnose (main chamber), in the vicinity of Mile
185.5. Tows should exercise caution and stay off the
bullnose, to avoid the protruding metal. Mariners should be
alert for, and abide by, any special instructions that may
be issued by the lockmaster..
ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE
157.7 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until further notice, the Peoria L/D in the
vicinity of Mile 157.7, is closed for repairs
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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Mississippi
River At Alton, Illinois
New
Management For The Marina Under Consideration........
Next Tuesday, the
Alton City Council's committee of the whole will be
discussing beginning negotiations with Honke Property, LLC
on a management contract for the Alton Marina.
The current
general manager of the Alton Marina, Karen Baker-Brncic
recently announced that she would be retiring, so the city
issued a request for proposals for a new marina manager.
Honke Property, LLC was at the top of the list for
consideration.
Rob Honke, owner
of Honke Property is a lifelong boater as well as a
Professional Association of Dive Instructors Divemaster. He
says that he loves the city and the riverfront and he has a
lot of experience in facility management. He feels that
taking over the Alton Marina would be a natural fit.......
Click here to read this news article from
thetelegraph.com. With Photo.
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Mississippi
River At Alton, Illinois
Karen
Baker-Brncic: Final Anniversary Party Meant The World To
Me........
On Saturday
evening, Karen Baker-Brncic, Fran Purdy and the rest of the
Parrot Pointe Marine Inc crew were celebrated for their work
at the Alton Marina during the annual anniversary party.
Baker-Brncic had
recently announced her upcoming retirement. She will remain
the marina's general manager until April 2023. This
anniversary party was Karen's last official Alton Marina
party to host.
Baker-Brncic says
that every year, they have held an anniversary party, and
she decided to make it a big last event. She estimates that
around 1,500 people attended the party. She adds that she
saw many people that she hadn't seen in years........
Click here to read this news story from riverbender.com. With
Photos.
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
MUSIC SCHEDULE
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Facebook 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"
Facebook 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 11,933 members as of 09-01-22....
click here and check it out.
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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River History....
September, 1965 in River History
The Great River Road between Alton and Grafton was dedicated
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "February 2023"
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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Missouri River
Management
Contract
Awarded For River Training Structure Repairs........
The U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, Kansas City District recently awarded a contract
to Midwest Construction Company of Nebraska City, Nebraska for
making repairs to river training structures along the Missouri
River.
The $27 million
project is being funded through the Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act, and is expected to be the first of several
separate contracts awarded over the next year in support of
navigation along the river.
Dane Morris, program
manager-navigation restoration for the Kansas City District says
that that dikes and revetments that will be repaired over the
next several years are crucial to maintaining navigation which
links the Midwest to the rest of the world........
Click here to read this news article from
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Lewis Boats
Closed Sat, Sept 3 - Mon, Sept 5
Reposted from
Lewis Boat Facebook..
click here
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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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Kaskaskia River
Near Modoc, Illinois
Silting Shut
Down Costello Lock On The Kaskaskia River........
On August 19th, the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District's Jerry F.
Costello Lock on the Kaskaskia River was shut down when silting
and debris prevented the closure of the downstream miter gates.
Divers attempted to
remove the underwater obstructions, however, reinforcements had
to be called in. The Corps' M/V Pathfinder arrived on
site on August 23rd, and it's crew began working to excavate the
silt that was preventing the gates from closing.
Courtney Wilson, the
operations manager for the Carlyle Lake and Kaskaskia River
Project says that after divers assessed the situation, it was
decided that the St. Louis District's mechanical dredging crew
was needed to clear the obstructions and return the lock to
service as soon as possible........
Click here to read this news report from
waterwaysjournal.net. With Photo.
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Website..click
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Mississippi
River Management
MRC Discussed
Infrastructure Investment During Low Water Inspection
Tour........
During the
Mississippi River Commission's recent low water inspection trip,
the commission gave updates on projects along the Mississippi
River and heard testimony concerning local impacts.
The meetings were
held aboard the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' M/V Mississippi in
the cities of Tiptonville and Memphis, Tennessee, Vicksburg,
Mississippi and Morgan City, Louisiana.
Congress established
the Mississippi River Commission in 1879 to consider and develop
plans for improving the Mississippi River, to promote and
facilitate commerce and to prevent destructive floods........
Click here to read more from waterwaysjournal.net. With
Photo.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
For Sale
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
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Alton Marina 26th Anniversary Party
Click here for more information
5
Anchor 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
Check out our Specials menu pinned
at the top of our Facebook page..click
here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1,
2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
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
It’s Labor Day weekend already.
Celebrating Thursday through Sunday
Thursday September 1 Anthony Russo @6
Friday Gypsy Soul @7
Saturday The Shaun and Mike Show @2
Saturday Night Foreplay @7
Sunday Big in Japan @2
Sunday night Foreplay @7
Monday Labor Day CLOSED
Hours 11-11
Full menu until the weather changes
See you soon
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 ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Sept 2 - 5, 2022
Labor Day Weekend GetAway
Alton Marina..
click here
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles,
Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery
Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming
families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our
Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's
Bar and Grill
Portage des
Sioux, MO
September 22 is first
day of fall, which means kitchen hours change to:
Tuesday 11-8
Wednesday 3-8
Thursday 11-8
Friday 3-9
Saturday 11-9
Sunday 12-8
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 Aug 25, 2022 - Sep 8,
2022..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
August Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 9-5, 7 days a week
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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Hawg Pit BBQ
Illinois
River at Grafton, IL
August Band Schedule
The
World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois.
At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.
Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice
cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend
Phone: (618) 786-7675
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
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
Being rebuilt in same location
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
UPDATE FOR THE WEEKEND!
SATURDAY: Tiki Bar CLOSED for private wedding
—>> The Longshot Saloon will be open SATURDAY 11am-11pm
LIVE MUSIC with Gus Page Music 4-8pm!
All your favorite Tiki Bar drinks, cold beer, white chicken
nachos and pizza!
SUNDAY: Tiki Bar OPEN @ 11am.
Live Music with AFTER MIDNIGHT band 2-6pm. Food + drinks
available!
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Saturday & Sunday Open 11am
Band Schedule for 2022..
click here
Sat..Aug 20, 2022.. Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party
following the Blessing...
With the Soulard Blues Band 1-5pm
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Relax on the water this weekend aboard
the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and
Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!
Our June schedule is now up at
www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our
upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to
celebrate your favorite dad!
Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
Cruise Calendar
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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
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Patio Opens 5pm on Friday
August Events...
click here
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty 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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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
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
Restaurant
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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More Things
Going On This Week
click here
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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
Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April
22, 2022
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli.................................. |
Opening May27 Full Time |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Open |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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