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Sat, Sun... 16, 17
February 2019
Over 9.4 Million Boater
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Pool 26 0f the
Mississippi River
Sun Pic

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Jess, Toni and Alicia Ready to serve you !

The Steamboat
Willie band rocked the house
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The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann who hails
out of Camp Carl on Wilson Road Slough in St. Charles, County,
Mo.
RiverBill
says....Thanks for the pictures Carl !
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Pool 26 0f the
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The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Mark Newlin who hails
out of Portage des Sioux, Mo
Towboat U.S.
working in 24 degree weather !
Mark
Reprinted from
Mark's Facebook
RiverBill
says... per Thomas Stiefvater of
TowboatUS St. Charles/St. Louis the boat sank at Kimmswick,
Mo three weeks ago. Insurances paid to raise it and tow it to
Port Charles Harbor for repair
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Yesteryear's Pic of
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Frozen River at Eagles Landing ..2014
Sat Pic

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YesterYear's Picture on
this Day in 2014
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was sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann who hails out of
Camp Carl's on Wilson Road Slough in St.
Charles County, Mo
Bill:
The ice is thick on the slough at Eagles Landing !
Carl
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Memphis,
Tennessee
Report: Pilot Decision, Lack Of
Oversight Cause Tow Vessel Sinking........
The National Transportation Safety Board
recently determined that a decision made by the pilot while
traveling down the Mississippi River and inadequate company
oversight led to the sinking of a tow vessel on December 8,
2017, which caused the death of Anquavious Newson, and the
presumed death of his step-father, Keith Pigram. Pigram was
never found.
The report reveals that the pilot decided
to travel up river without securing the deck hatches at a
speed that pushed water on the deck, flooding the voids. It
also notes that the Wepfer Marine, owner of the Ricky
Robinson, did not provide the needed oversight that
would have made sure that the crews kept the deck hatches
closed. The company also did not address continual
"watertight issues with the voids".
Reportedly, the Ricky Robinson was
near Mississippi River Mile Marker 733, approximately three
miles downstream of Mud Island, when the vessel began to
take on water. The pilot did make a distress call, however,
the vessel sank before help could arrive. Responders spent
several hours searching for the vessel and the missing crew
members. About a week later, the vessel was raised, and
Newson's body was recovered........
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to read this news story from wreg.com.
With Photos.
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River Near Vidalia,
Louisiana
Mississippi Suing Feds Over
Flooding........
On Monday, the State of Mississippi filed
suit against the federal government, claiming that a dam
complex in Louisiana that keeps the Mississippi River from
shifting course is damaging state land.
The suit is calling for at least $25
million in damages, and taps one of the most sensitive
engineering questions in the nation, the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers' efforts to keep the Mississippi River on course
flowing past Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Without the Old River Control Structure,
it is likely that the Mississippi River would shift it's
course to the Atchafalaya River in Louisiana, which would
provide a shorter, steeper route to the Gulf of Mexico. A
shift would cut off the current source of fresh water for
drinking and industrial uses in southern Louisiana.
According to the Mississippi Secretary of
State Delbert Hosemann, the state is not challenging the
decision to keep the river's current flow in place, but
rather that the state should be compensated for the increase
in flooding caused by siltation........
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to read this news report from washingtonopost.com.
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Added Sunday
Boat Manufacturer
Winnebago Speeding Up Chris-Craft
Expansion........
Michael Happe, president and CEO of
Winnebago recently announced that they plan to invest
heavily in Chris-Craft, which the company acquired back in
June. Happe stated that they will be investing multiple
eight-figures in the business.
Steve Heese, president of Chris Craft
states that the company intends to broaden it's model range,
facility size and workforce to levels they were prior to the
acquisition.
Heese adds that the growth plan is
similar to the plans that were in place before the
acquisition, however, now the company can do it more
rapidly........
Click here
to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photo.
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Added Sunday
Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Indmar Introduces Ecoboost Marine
Technology........
During a press conference held during the
Miami International Boat Show, Indmar introduced the first
ever EcoBoost marine engine to the marine industry.
Back in 2011, the Ford Motor Company
introduced EcoBoost technology, and today, it can be found
in a variety of configurations across the Ford and Lincoln
lines. The Indmar engineering team chose the high
performance 2.3 liter EcoBoost engine found in the Mustang
as the basis of their latest marine engine.
The 2.3L EcoBoost by Indmar is a
turbocharged gasoline direct-injected engine featuring
variable valve timing. It is rated at 310 Horsepower and
350 pounds-feet of torque. The engine is the only
turbocharged marine engine in it's segment as well as the
most powerful inboard engine per liter, putting out 135
horsepower per liter........
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to read this news report from boatingindustry.com.
With Photo.
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US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
UPDATED FEB 13, 2019
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 169.0 -
DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge POTTER is conducting
dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 169.0. Work will be
conducted 24hours a day, 7-days a week. The Dredge POTTER will
monitor VHF-FM Channel 12, 13 or 82 and requests 30-minutes
advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the
area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and
proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made.
MILE 238.2
OBSTRUCTION
The remains of the former Hasting Landing Day Beacon is located
outside the navigational channel at MM 238.2, LDB, but may pose
an obstruction to navigation to smaller vessels. Mariners are
urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE 336.9 OBSTRUCTION
The remains of the former Lagrange Island Daybeacon is located
outside the navigational channel in the vicinity of Mile 336.9,
LDB, but may pose an obstruction to navigation to smaller
vessels. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE 343.2 L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until 11:00 a.m., March 5, 2019, L/D 20 in the
vicinity of Mile 343.2, will be closed to navigation for
maintenance. During this closure, mariners are requested NOT to
tie up along the guidewalls. Mariners may contact the lock at
(673) 288-3220 or via VHF-FM Channel 14, for additional
information.
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Mississippi River Near Hannibal,
Missouri
Hannibal Official Monitoring Flooding
Potential........
Currently, there is a massive wall of ice in
the Mississippi River at Canton, Missouri, and it is acting like
a dam. If the ice jam breaks apart, it may cause flooding
Hannibal's Emergency Management Director,
John Hark, says that he is carefully monitoring the situation.
He notes that it is something they will watch and be careful of,
but they are not worried about the situation.
Hark says that Hannibal can handle four to
six additional feet of water. He added that he would not be
surprised if Hannibal sees some flooding this spring,
considering the wet winter that happened upstream........
Click here
to read this news report from khqa.com.
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Mississippi River at Gregory Landing
UMR 352.9
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Check out RiverBills River Gauges
Page...
Alton, IL (UMR 200.8) to Wineoa,
MN (UMR 725.7)....
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Saturday
& Sunday,
February 16 &17, 2019
Masters of the Sky
National Great Museum
East Alton, IL.........

Experience the wonder of our annual Masters of the Sky Program!
The National Great Rivers Museum will be hosting six
opportunities to meet the amazing birds that call TreeHouse
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center home. These one-hour long
spectacles feature owls, a vulture, a falcon, a hawk, and of
course a bald eagle! These rehabilitated birds may no longer be
able to soar, but they provide an unforgettable opportunity to
educate us about their role in the Mississippi River basin
ecosystems and what we can all do to help preserve those special
habitats! Shows are at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00, February 16th and
17th.
Tickets will be available soon. Call the National Great Rivers
Museum for more details. 618-462-6979.
Reprinted from the
National Great Rivers Museum...
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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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Mississippi River At Hannibal,
Missouri
Hannibal Celebrating Bicentennial This
Year........
During 2019, the City of Hannibal,
Missouri is celebrating it's 200th birthday with events
planned to take place throughout the year.
Hannibal and local businesses will be
hosting several events that celebrate the town's rich
history, and famous Missourian and author Mark Twain play a
key role in the bicentennial celebration with exhibits at
the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum and the Mark Twain
Cave. This year will see the construction of a new Mark
Twain Lighthouse.
Other events will include the honoring of
the hometown heroes, the men and women who have served the
United States, the 9th Annual Hannibal History Trivia Night
and the Big River Steam Punk Faire and much more........
Click here
to read more from onlyinyourstate.com.
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Click here...... Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Mississippi River At Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Corps Won't Be Drawing Down
Intermediate Pool........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul
District recently announced that they would not be proceeding
with a request to temporarily lower the Mississippi River
elevation of the intermediate pool between the Upper and Lower
St. Anthony Falls Locks and Dams.
The Bassett Creek Watershed Commission had
requested the drawdown to allow for the inspection of a tunnel
as part of the Bassett Creek Flood Risk Management Project. The
Corps reviewed the request and determined that a drawdown could
not be carried out at this time because it would not meet the
latest requirements of the Corps' Policy.
Colonel Sam Calkins, the Corps St. Paul
District Commander stated that they understand the importance of
the commission's request, and will assist in determining a way
forward that will allow the tunnel to be inspected........
Click here
to read this news release form the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
website.
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River
History....

16
February 15, 2015 in River History
The Delta Queen Steamboat Company, a Delaware limited liability company,
completed the purchase of the Legendary Steamboat Delta Queen from Xanterra
Cruise, LLC
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BE RESPONSIBLE FOR "YOUR TRASH"
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Upcoming Events Saturday, February 23,
2019
Creve Coeur Lake
Polar Plunge For Special Olympics Of
Missouri Is Next Weekend........
Next Saturday, you can go jump in a lake for
a good cause. Special Olympics of Missouri will be hosting
their annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 23rd at Creve
Coeur Lake.
The plunge will begin at 1 pm, and all
proceeds from the event will benefit Special Olympics of
Missouri. Participants need to be at least 10 years of age and
raise at least $75 by the day of the event........
Click here
to read this news tidbit from fox2now.com.
With Video.
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Upcoming Events Saturday, March 16,
2019
Dresser Island Hike with
Columbia Bottom Staff
Missouri Department of Conservation
Mar 16 • Saturday • 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
(Ages 7 and up)
Reservations begin February 16
Grab your binoculars or camera and join us for our most popular
hike of the year! Chances are high for spotting eagles,
pelicans, swans, and more. Most surface is level, but crosses
areas of heavy rock and riprap (Not suitable for young
children). Meet at Dresser Island access off Highway 94 in St.
Charles County. For directions call 314-877-6014 Monday thru
Friday.
Reprinted from St. Louis Region Conservation Connections email
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Fishy Tales From Corpus Christi, Texas
Couple Discovers Message In A Bottle
From The 60s........
Last week, while on a walk along the Gulf
Coast near Corpus Cristi, Texas, Jim and Candy Duke found a
bottle with a message inside.
The bottle was one of 7,963 dropped into the
ocean in 1962 by federal scientists at a lab in Galveston,
Texas. The note inside stated that the bottle was one of many
released ay known locations in the Gulf of Mexico by researchers
with the Galveston Botanical Laboratories of the U.S. Bureaus of
Commercial Fisheries.
The bottles were part of a study to determine
the influence of water currents on the movement of juvenile
shrimp from the offshore spawning grounds to the inshore
nurseries........
Click here
to read more from kmov.com. With Photo.
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Mississippi River at Lock and Dam 15
US Army Corps of Engineers Camera is
Back........
We have the US Army Corps of Engineers webcam at lock and Dam
15 on the Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL linked to
RiverBills.com again !
Scroll down to the bottom of this page or
click here and check it out. !
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My River Home
website &
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Longshot Saloon
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The Cabana at the La Rosa
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Photo courtesy Sea Ray
Boat Manufacturer
Sea Ray Introduces New Models........
On Thursday, Sea Ray introduced a limited
edition SLX-R version of the brand new SLX 350 Outboard at the
Miami International Boat Show.
Brad Anderson, Sea Ray president and general
manager, says that the SLX-R is a first for the boat
manufacturer, the offering of a racing performance version of
the SLX 350 outboard.
With the introduction of the original SLX
350, Sea Ray established the day boat category, and the SLX-R
ramps up the performance with twin Mercury Racing 400 Verado
enfines........
Click here
to read this news article from boatingindustry.com.
With Photo.
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Little John's Moptorsports...
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Little Johns Marine Service...
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Open all year
OPEN DAILY
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from
8am till 12pm$5.00 lunch specials
from 11am till 2pm
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Deli at the Alton Marina is closed for the season
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
The 2019 season at the Boathouse begins
March 14
Open all year
Open Weekends, Weather Permitting
Saturday & Sunday. Open at 11:00 AM
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed for the season
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Duck Club Yacht Club
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO

Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish,
catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2
sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or
10pm
**FALL KITCHEN**
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, kitchen will
close at 8pm.
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Check out Grafton's Two Week Event and Music
Calendar Feb.11 thru 25....
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence of
Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Closed for the season
The River Rambler Tour is a fun and
educational 1 hour boat ride on the Mississippi and Illinois
Rivers highlighting the historical and geographical points of
interest
For more information ...
click here
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
Comfort
Food
Festival
Sat, Feb
16,
2019
-
Sun
Feb
17,
2019
WED
&
THURS...11AM
-
5PM
FRI-SUN...
11AM
-
10PM
CLOSED
MON
&
TUE
FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Hey guys, Any one interested in a ramp pass for 2019, need to
let us know by March 15th if possible.
We will take all of the passes from 2018. After March 15th we
will take any new passes that we have available.
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
Closed for the season
February 2 at 1:05 PM ·
Hi everyone! It's getting to be that time of year again! We are
looking for fun, energetic, and friendly servers, bartenders,
and cooks who can work on their feet. Servers must be 18 years
of age, bartenders 21 years of age, and cooks 16 years of age.
If anyone is interested, please contact Jeni Kiel at
618-799-9670.
Thank you, Kinder's Management.
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
We’re excited to announce
40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members
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Longshot Saloon
My River Home Marina and Resort
Mississippi River at Portage des
Sioux...
Closed for the season
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Mike's La Rosa at My River Home
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed
for the season
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant
UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough of Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Sat, Sun...Feb 23 & 24, 2019
Open Interviews
Opening For The Season
Sun, March 17, 2019 at Noon
Sunday,
March 17, 2019
Saint Patrick's Party
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More Things Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois
River
Brussels
Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden
Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield
Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
..Closed for the season
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar &
Grill ......................... |
Open All Year |
Arrrr Bar at
Grafton Harbor.................. |
Closed for the season |
Boathouse Food
& Deck..................... |
Open All Year |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed for the season |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Opening Memorial Day 2019 |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Closed for the season |
Evandy's_Boatel................................ |
Open All Year |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open All Year |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Closed for the season |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed for the season |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Closed for the season |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Opening for the season
March 17, 2019 |
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Your
Eye on the River
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The Boathouse Food
and Deck WebCam
Live Image
Mississippi River on Dardenne
Slough UMR 222.2
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The Webcam uploads a new picture every 6
minutes..
Hit refresh to update to the latest picture
Go to
www.RiverWebCams.com
for the last 10 pictures from the above camera!
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Lock &
Dam 15 Webcam
Live Image
Mississippi River at Rock
Island, IL
.
US Army Corps of Engineers
Lock and Dam 15....
US Army Corps of
Engineers Camera Live Image of
Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL ...
Click here
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Close to where you are
on the river
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short & long term
MOBILE SERVICE
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2019 Slip Rates
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Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com

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click here for Menu
Call
636.723.0005 when your headed to the river and they will
have your food ready when you arrive at the store !

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Landmap
from Alton IL
Landmap from St.Charles Mo
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Grafton Harbor
Winery
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UMR 222.2
Marine Gas,
Diesel Fuel, Ice
Docks, Rack Storage
40 Ton Travel Lift
Repairs all makes
& models
636-250-3446
.
Map..
click
here
Website..
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WEBSITE
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NOW
OPEN LATE ON MONDAY

Map
(type in Fastjax Grocery)
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Toll-Free:
866-249-2135
Class
schedule..
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Website.....
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Let's Plan a
River Get-Away
Click here
Fun,
friendly atmosphere
Five
Anchor Marina
Beautiful area of the
Mississippi
River
Restaurants & wineries
nearby
Explore the historic
town of
Louisiana, MO
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Docks-Dry Storage-Ramp-Repairs-Gas 24/7 Transients
welcome
We have Pump Out
Ramp Passes &
Storage
636-946-2073
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No Wake Inn
Rooms Available Year Round
Call 314-620-1971
or
618-883-2356
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webpage and map
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Open
Golden Eagle Ferry
Mon - Thur.. 5AM- 9PM
Fri - Sat.......5AM-2AM
Sun .......... 8AM- 9PM
On Board Phone
618- 535-5759
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Winfield Ferry
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PROPS
AREN'T JUST FOR
BOATS


Call Kirk Blomgren
for all your Private Aircraft Needs
Meisinger
Aviation
Spirit of St. Louis Airport
636-536-3976
Aircraft Sales
Management
Acquisition
e-mail
Kirk.blomgren@mallcstl.com
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website
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211 W. Main St. Grafton,
IL
OPEN DAILY
Breakfast Buffet
Sun & Sun 8-12
618.786.8888
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Marina dredged
to 8ft
Docks are now set
One of the best views on
the River!
Call Andy at
314.566.5403
for pricing and to reserve for the
2019 Season
My
River Home website
Longshot Saloon
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Kitchen open
til 9PM
Tue, Wed, Thurs
& Sun!
Facebook
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Phone 314-517-6079
RealtorAimeeDavison@Gmail.com
SCHNEIDER Real
Estate, Inc
1551 Wall Street, Suite 140
St. Charles, Mo 63303

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Little John's
Moptorsports website
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Little John's Marine Service website
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Call office at
636-250-7500 for information on dockage, rack storage,
winter storage, winterizing and service or repairs.
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e-mail RiverBill
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RiverBill hails out of Woodland Marina
UMR 222.2
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