Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe, Congressman Mike Bozeman

You are looking at a picture of Gov. Mike Beebe speaking at the University of the Ozarks. I wasn't there that afternoon but if I were I would have taken the opportunity to ask a question. I want to know when or if he has any plans or desire to re-open the rest stops on I-40. I want to know why we can't re-open the many small local parks closed in Arkansas. The rest stops were closed due to queers and drug addicts gathering there were a "public safety hazard". The small parks were closed due to lack of funding. Our state budget has had a surplus for several years now. Did we also run out of many to fund state troopers? Couldn't we re-open the rest stops and put a state trooper there, parked in a car? If he needs to leave for a wreck, he would be closer than he would be at HG. The public image of Arkansas took a hit when we closed our parks and rest stops. Do the gays and druggies run this state or do the law-abiding citizens? Can we not manage our money? My proposal is this: All government agencies will produce a budget showing how we cut costs by 10% or increased public service by 10%. Then we can re-open the parks and rest stops. If you know either of these men or their staffs, e-mail them and ask , Why?

Clarksville,Arkansas El Palenque Restaurant

This is best place to eat in Jonhson County. Just off Cherry Street in Clarksville, this small place combines a restaurant and market. Taco Bell is a cheap imitation of this place. 10 tables, kitchen in view of customers, cheap food quick. Maybe there's a better place to eat in Arkansas but I doubt it.

Clarksville Arkansas Downtown

In the wasteland known as downtown Clarksville, the new Joco Java is a breathtaking beautiful place to relax. Inside is an eclectic decor with books to read and chairs to listen to music in. You can order coffee and tea and sandwiches. The outside patio continues to enhance the dining experience. There are three places to go downtown Clarksville: the Joco Java, the El Palnque mexican restaurant and CJ's Garden. There are over two dozen empty storefronts downtown but these three are ample reason to go downtown. Forget eating at the corporate and plastic places to eat. These three are real and personal. Soon there will be other people realize the opportunities downtown Clarksville offers.

Jimmy Stephens for Sheriff Johnson County,Arkansas

I am going to vote for Jimmy Stephens for Sheriff of Johnson County,Arkansas. Never voted for a Democrat but if he can start to go after the drugs here I will give him a chance. We need to be aggressive in fighting drugs, not passive. Let's humiliate their families by publishing their pictures in the Graphic. Make them wear pink uniforms at the jail. Make them work for the Road Dept picking up trash off the roads. Start a Snitches Fund by selling off their homes and cars. Charge criminals in the jail a daily fee and put that money in the Fund. Get criminals to rat out each other for money. Do Something! Vote for Jimmy Stephens.