Speaking of performing arts centers, Franklin set to open grand...

The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts , slated to open this July, will attract and maintain the highest professional standards for the performing arts.

[sharon kitchen]

as this is Phil Drakes' thing ......and he wants a BIGGER jet so he can fly in and out more people this will put him square in the middle of the let us dig up or destroy Cherokee history/heritage/ancient graves.....who have descendants still living, all around this area......that Mr. Drake wants to "fly" in and on top of..........I am all for threatre ..........but to destroy graves ? What type of person does this? and yes,after a google search,or two.....he owns a bible sote/shoe store/many stores/internet/radio.... "Christian"....so all this goes with destroying graves>>>>>just for one jet?///////

[Sharon L Kitchen]

lets see.........the opening acts, they are "christian singers"? So, this must mean they know the Bible? Right?

They are O.K. with supporting their time, energy,talent(that God gave them), in an area that a certian person who has other enterest ..........like desecration of graves????? Realy?

If so, what God gave, God says,( in the Bible) he can take away..........

oh also.....in the Bible, God is very clear about what happens to those that cause graves to be desicrated..........have they read Amos?

wow.....now there is food for thought.

[Ghost Dog]

They've only sold about half the tickets to the big opening, look for a lot to be given away or discounted! It will be a miracle if this thing ever makes a profit! Look for it to be given to the County/Town for a big tax break, then the taxpayers will have to pick up the tab to support it, just like the Airport!

[Sharon L Kitchen]

Ghost Dog wrote:

They've only sold about half the tickets to the big opening, look for a lot to be given away or discounted! It will be a miracle if this thing ever makes a profit! Look for it to be given to the County/Town for a big tax break, then the taxpayers will have to pick up the tab to support it, just like the Airport!

Now that would be o.k. It could then turn into what the citizens want it to be.
Maybe even.......I know .....new commissioners.... all in one travel /crt house/meeting room/environmental/green planning for the people, by the people......not the few.
I pray you are right.
See update on the meetings under the respect Cherokee comments.

[Ghost Dog]

Sharon L Kitchen wrote:

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Now that would be o.k. It could then turn into what the citizens want it to be.
Maybe even.......I know .....new commissioners.... all in one travel /crt house/meeting room/environmental/green planning for the people, by the people......not the few.
I pray you are right.
See update on the meetings under the respect Cherokee comments.

The problem is, it is going to be expensive to keep up, the electronics, lighting and building maintenance will be awesome!

[Sharon L Kitchen]

Ghost Dog wrote:

<quoted text>The problem is, it is going to be expensive to keep up, the electronics, lighting and building maintenance will be awesome!

Ghost Dog,
Very true.......maybe the Federal governmnet could buy this.......there may be a need for an audit and this huge building could hold many offices for the feds. They could even hold court and special hearings in the huge stage area......maybe even a tribunial for a "little" ICC. Heck, there might even be trials held.....this could get very enteresting......but I will stop with this ......for now.

[Ghost Dog]

Sharon L Kitchen wrote:

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Ghost Dog,
Very true.......maybe the Federal governmnet could buy this.......there may be a need for an audit and this huge building could hold many offices for the feds. They could even hold court and special hearings in the huge stage area......maybe even a tribunial for a "little" ICC. Heck, there might even be trials held.....this could get very enteresting......but I will stop with this ......for now.

It would be a good Court House and we are in need of one. The County Commissioners built an obsolete one back in the early 60's when they built a cube with no windows and poor ventilation but then it's located behind the "Fun Factory"!

[Sharon L Kitchen]

Ghost Dog wrote:

<quoted text>It would be a good Court House and we are in need of one. The County Commissioners built an obsolete one back in the early 60's when they built a cube with no windows and poor ventilation but then it's located behind the "Fun Factory"!

Ghost Dog,
Well there you go. A court house/meeting hall/could even be the city/county festival events location/ in door-theater/town hall/elderly weekly get togethers/red cross office and stage area for homeland security,etc
the old place-county 1960's building could be given to the drakeville guy.He would probably write it off as a buisness expense. There you go. Oh......and because of the cost of everything......do not forget to have a place for a local farmers market in there.....maybe a clothing 50 cents to a $ for those out of work, and those like me that have to count every penny.....oh....throw in a post office....ups/fed-x......offic e supply.......rent rooms for those that have had their homes foreclosed on......of course the kitchen will have everything needed for those meals for everyone that do not have food to eat.......yes, truely a place for everyone at the table......total community.

[FromFranklin]

LMAO at these posts and the misinformation contained therein.

[Mr Paveovertheindia ns]

FromFranklin wrote:

LMAO at these posts and the misinformation contained therein.

Seems to me like it would be good weather proofing for them!

[FromFranklin]

Ghost Dog wrote:

They've only sold about half the tickets to the big opening, look for a lot to be given away or discounted! It will be a miracle if this thing ever makes a profit! Look for it to be given to the County/Town for a big tax break, then the taxpayers will have to pick up the tab to support it, just like the Airport!

would LOVE to know where you got your information considering it is completely sold out and has been for a while. Go try to buy a ticket and see what happens.

[Ghost Dog]

FromFranklin wrote:

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would LOVE to know where you got your information considering it is completely sold out and has been for a while. Go try to buy a ticket and see what happens.

Drake employees bought up the remaining tickets, just like they took off work to go to the "T-Party" to hear him speak!

[FromFranklin]

Ghost Dog wrote:

<quoted text>Drake employees bought up the remaining tickets, just like they took off work to go to the "T-Party" to hear him speak!

haha - wait that was supposed to be funny right?

i guess you think the boiler room stays in business because Drake Employees eat there right?

[Ghost Dog]

FromFranklin wrote:

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haha - wait that was supposed to be funny right?
i guess you think the boiler room stays in business because Drake Employees eat there right?

Very possible, they sure have gone through a lot of "Chefs" and the food still isn't very good!

[Ghost Dog]

Mr Paveovertheindians wrote:

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Seems to me like it would be good weather proofing for them!

"Pave over the indians", hmmmmm, that says a lot about where you are coming from. Are you a Drake employee?

[FromFranklin]

Ghost Dog wrote:

<quoted text>Very possible, they sure have gone through a lot of "Chefs" and the food still isn't very good!

you must eat there pretty often to know how the food is with the different chefs.

sounds like you're keeping them in business to me.

[Mr Paveovertheindia ns]

Ghost Dog wrote:

<quoted text>"Pave over the indians", hmmmmm, that says a lot about where you are coming from. Are you a Drake employee?

No i don't. Do you lick your invisible balls?

[Ghost Dog]

FromFranklin wrote:

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you must eat there pretty often to know how the food is with the different chefs.
sounds like you're keeping them in business to me.

No, not in a while, last time was terrible, but I do know people that work there and some who have eaten there.

[Ghost Dog]

Mr Paveovertheindians wrote:

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No i don't. Do you lick your invisible balls?

You are a typical troll, probably a Repuglican too!

[Sharon L Kitchen]

Mr Paveovertheindians wrote:

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Seems to me like it would be good weather proofing for them!

Do you have any family members that are burried anywhere? Will you in the future?
Do you have any children/grandchildren? Is there any one who would want to visit your grave site?
I hope your answer is no.
I hope you do not have anyone ,anywhere.

but wait.......maybe they are weather proofed as well......that would explain your total lack of careing for other human beings..maybe you yourself did the weather proofing.......did you make enough off of it? That would have to be the only motive..........

you must have hatched......or maybe slithered into being..........but then even critters have a right to be respected......

so this could not be the case either......because you respect no one......therefore no one should respect you or anything you say.