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The River: Agreeable October prompts memories of ‘Licking River Ramble’ and Fredericks Landing

October 1, 2023December 1, 20246

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: As a second grader, he was glued to the radio listening to the tragic news of the Island Queen

September 24, 2023December 1, 20248

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: The sounds of riverboat calliope bring fond memories – and of Homer Denny’s rise to top

September 17, 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: No reason at all to be bored, given water striders, whirligigs, critters, and a boat of course

September 10, 2023December 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: From a young boy terrified of the river to a grown-up who can’t stay away from it

September 3, 2023December 1, 20244

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

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The River: A sad story of tragedy at Natchez — of two sweethearts, Kate Schwartz and Charles West

August 27, 2023December 1, 20244

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The River: The Crack(ed) crew of the Delta Queen, 1970, and sketches from the self-taught Bob Sikes

August 20, 2023December 1, 20244

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The River: 1970 best known for the catchy slogan ‘Save the Delta Queen’ and, yes, a broken anchor

August 13, 2023December 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: A chance meeting with music star Conway Twitty and learning of his connection to steamboats

August 6, 2023December 1, 20245

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The River: Two glorious summers decking on the AVALON are vivid, compelling memories still today

July 30, 2023December 1, 20247

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The River: Turning to an old-fashioned journal in the footlocker to spur some rich memories

July 23, 2023December 1, 20245

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The River: Today, the refrain is ‘Don’t throw it in the river,’ but it wasn’t always that way unfortunately

July 9, 2023December 1, 20246

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The River: Remembering loyal river dog ‘Boy’ and a young boy’s betrayal that won’t be forgotten

July 2, 2023December 1, 202411

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The River: ‘Geetars and mouth harps’ were part of the river journey, and then there was also John Hartford

June 25, 2023December 1, 20245

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The River: Lead us not into temptation and other concerns aboard busy riverboat gaming casinos

June 18, 2023December 1, 20242

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: How a riverman almost had a gig in the TV production industry — and first met George Clooney

June 11, 2023December 1, 20245

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The River: Tarzan, Lester, a snake, an ill-conceived prank marked the AVALON’s trip to Bayou Sara

April 2, 2023December 1, 20243

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The River: Dream on, if you yearn for paddlewheeler (there’s much to love), but know they are work

March 19, 2023December 1, 20243

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The River: Big boats are great, but small boats are wonders; hoping for those still hankering to build one

March 12, 2023December 1, 20243

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The River: ‘A’learin’ to be a pilot’ from Capt. Embry Haynes, as told by Capt. Michael Gore

March 5, 2023December 1, 20244

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The River: How to make a handy rope bumper in less than five minutes; just follow these directions

February 26, 2023December 1, 20246

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The River: Plenty of tales to tell in whispered tones — some about how to be rid of troublemakers

February 19, 2023December 1, 20246

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