Anyone have an update on this project....just curious.....its our 4x grandfather that the park was named for William Smeathers...thanks, Nena April 25, 2003 -- Vol. 2 Issue 51 "Waterways Journal" http://www.littleriverbooks.com/news.htm Owensboro, Ky., To Build Riverfront Plaza In Move To Halt Ohio River Erosion If congressional delegates can find $20 million for them, Owensboro, Ky., officials are hoping to stop Ohio River erosion by constructing a plaza along the downtown riverfront. City officials are seeking the money to build a wall four blocks long to hold back the Ohio, across from Indiana, the Associated Press reports. Huge 19th Century trees in Smothers Park -- there are only three of these trees left -- are tilting toward the river. Plans indicate there would be five overlooks on the wall. A boat-launching ramp would be covered by the construction and no longer available for use. A fountain and outdoor theater may be included in the plans. The city has fought the erosion for decades by depositing rocks and concrete. _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail