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The River: Downbound entering Mark Twain’s lower Mississippi and falling in love with father of waters

January 22, 2023December 1, 20242

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…

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The River: Looking for the right relationship with tough Capt. Beatty and learning as much as possible

January 15, 2023December 1, 20244

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…

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The River: Beatty’s navy and continued (often unexpected) adventures with the storied captain

January 8, 2023December 1, 20243

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…

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The River: A holiday remembrance — needing job, he connects with Capt. John Beatty and his story began

January 1, 2023December 1, 20247

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…

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The River: Dreaming of his steamboating days — and remembering old times through historic photographs

December 25, 2022December 1, 20244

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The River: Another old friend, Eddie Bayard, passes away, a jazzman; yearning for a shantyboat

December 18, 2022December 1, 20247

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The River: A fascination with steamboats of the rivers and the men and women who worked, lived on them

December 11, 2022December 1, 20244

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…

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The River: Remembering the fond and the profoundly sad happenings on a meaningful day on the river

December 4, 2022December 1, 20246

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…

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The River: The worst cook on the river reflects on turkey day, recalling a few meals long since passed

November 27, 2022December 1, 20241

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The River: Alas, nothing lasts forever not even dear old friends; a fond farewell to Captain ‘Doc’ Hawley

November 20, 2022December 1, 20248

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The River: After a stint in the military and presidential protection force, it’s back to the Delta Queen

November 13, 2022December 1, 20240

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The River: Diamond Lady paddled toward certain fate; now found in receding waters at Memphis

November 6, 2022December 1, 20243

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The River: Living and working closely with a boat crew sometmes meant dreaming the same dreams

October 30, 2022December 1, 20243

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The River: Recalling the good times and great storytelling of iconic pilot Captain Albert Kelley

October 23, 2022December 1, 20245

By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune (The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders is sharing the…

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The River: Agreeable October prompts memories of Licking River ramble — and Frederick’s Landing

October 16, 2022December 1, 20243

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The River: Revisiting journey that won’t be forgotten as Delta Queen’s paddlewheel must be replaced

October 9, 2022December 1, 20245

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The River: 1971 Cincinnati to Kentucky Lake cruise results in momentous moment in Delta Queen lore

October 2, 2022December 1, 20246

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The River: Aboard the DELTA QUEEN, mischievous pranks abound; the story of the ‘missing’ motorcycle

September 25, 2022December 1, 20242

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The River: The MARJESS was a 38-foot wooden paddlewheel houseboat, a place of happy memories

September 18, 2022December 1, 20242

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The River: Paddlewheelers, especially wooden ones, are a special kind of boat — here’s a tutorial

September 11, 2022December 1, 20243

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The River: Working on a steamboat takes hard work and dedication, ‘fancy pants don’t a leader make’

September 4, 2022December 1, 20244

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The River: Remembering ‘best River Gal’ he ever knew — his late mom — on occasion of her birthday

August 28, 2022December 1, 20242

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