The River: Yes, there were once mouth-watering perks on riverboat casino; then, Vienna sausages

By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune (The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders is sharing the stories of his long association with the river — from discovery to a way of love and life.) “Bet you ate well on Thanksgiving aboard those gamlin’ boats,” was a statement often repeated by curious…

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The River: Fifty years ago this week, the DELTA QUEEN departs New Orleans; come along for the trip

By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune (The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders is sharing the stories of his long association with the river — from discovery to a way of love and life.) Fifty years ago this week, Tuesday, November 16, 1971, the DELTA QUEEN, under Captain Harry Louden, Master,…

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