Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam

The Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

A red ribbon is seen across a lock of the new Olmsted locks and dam system during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

The Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Distinguished guests stand during the presentation of the colors during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Casie Mills, of Cape Girardeau, sings the National Anthem during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Major General R. Mark Toy, center, salutes the flag during the National Anthem of the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Color Guard marches during the presenting of the colors during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Color Guard salutes during the posting of the colors during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Flags wave in the breeze during the opening prayer, led by Rev. Kempton Baldridge, back center, during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Guests and attendees watch a big screen presentation during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Guests and attendees listen to speakers during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Major General R. Mark Toy speaks during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

A woman stands with her shoes off during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Sen. Mitch McConnell, center, listens to speakers during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Sen. Mitch McConnell's blue striped socks are seen during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Colonel Antoinette R. Gant listens to speakers during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Guests and attendees listen to speakers during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

A woman blocks the sun from her face during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Guests and attendees sit and listen during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

A "reserved" seat is seen during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kegan McLaughlin, 10, lays on his mom Molly McLaughlin's lap during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Colonel Antoinette R. Gant sits during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks to guests and attendees during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, senate members and local law makers pose for a photo before opening the locks as a symbolic ribbon cutting during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, senate members and local law makers cheer after opening the locks as a symbolic ribbon cutting during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Guests and attendees visit the new Olmsted locks and dam system during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

The Olmsted locks and dam system is seen during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Marie Mellott, of Paducah, KY, and Doug Blakeslee, of Olmstead, IL, look at the newly opened Olmsted locks and dam during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

From left, Sen. Mitch McConnell, Mark Esper, Secretary of the Army, and Sen. Richard Durbin prepare to answer questions from the press during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Sen. Mitch McConnell prepares to answer questions from the press during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Mark Esper, Secretary of the Army prepares to answer questions from the press during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Sen. Richard Durbin prepares to answer questions from the press during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

From left, Sen. Mitch McConnell, Mark Esper, Secretary of the Army, and Sen. Richard Durbin prepare to answer questions from the press during the Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)