Odds and Ends

I was in Little Rock today and met with Governor Beebe concerning grant possibilities to fund completion of the Henry Clay Yerger museum. It appears that grant money is available through the Department of Heritage and an application will be forthcoming at the proper time.

Speaking of the Governor, he will be in Hope at the watermelon festival on Saturday the 11th, to participate in the "politically correct watermelon eating contest". He will also be doing a little politicking himself, so if you want to have a word with the Governor, here's your chance.

I will be back in the capitol city on Wednesday for a presentation of $44,000.00 to UACCH for construction of a community walking trail to be located at the college. This is grant money from the Tobacco Settlement Commission that the college applied for and it will be awarded on Wednesday. This will make a nice addition to the campus and our community.

Here's my take on Barry Bonds and his quest to break Henry Aaron's record. I HATE IT!!!!
Hank Aaron was one of the all time good guys in the world of sports, who never complained or acted the prima donna. Bonds is a great player with or without steroids, but his wonderful ability and place in history will be muted by his lack of class and respect for the game. Hank will always be the home run king in my book.