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 C O M M U N I T Y A C T I O N I N A P P A L A C H I A
An Appraisal of the "War on Poverty"
in a Rural Setting of Southeastern Kentucky
(Report of a study by an interdisciplinary team of the Uni-
versity of Kentucky, performed under Contract #693 between
the University of Kentucky Research Foundation and the Office
of Economic Opportunity, 1965-1968)
UNIT 10
THE KNOX COUNTY ECONOMHC OPPORTUNITY
COUNCIL ANTI-POVERTY ARTS AND CRAFTS
STORE PROJECT
(A Case Study) `
by Q
Ottis Murphy A

 -0 C¢·ntenL;s of Entire Report:
COHMUNlUY ACTION 1N APPALACHIA
This is one unil of u report which incluuec thc lollowing units,
each separately hounu an in thin one;
Unit l——Puul Slreet, lnlroencyion ang_;ynLhewis
Quality ol Lile in Hurul Poverty Arena
Unit 2—-Lowneen F. Stephens, Eggnnmic PIQg£en§_in an Appalachian
Countv:__Thc RglQtion;hiB_§gtyeen Economic
21lQ.-§eei;¤ Ch 
Unit 3--Stephen R. Cuin, A_§cle£tiye De§criBtign_gf u Knox County
Mountjin Neighborhood
Unit Q——Jumes W. Glunden, fumily_LitE_Etyleiy Soginl Participation
@2 -§.e;;2;.Qe;lluH 1- G **  
Chung; uzd lmpact¤ of Community Action
Unit 5——Hcrbc1t Uirnch, P2ye;Lyl_P;££icipntion, and Political
Soqiuliguiiony__A_§lu§y_gf the_Bgigtionsh1D
Qolwccn Pgyticiyntign in the Community Action
Prgyygm and the_PoliLiggl Socinlization of
LW A2u1ly¤ti2.¤ iibilé-
Unit 6--Morris K. Cnudill, ihe_Xouth Dgyglggment Program
Unit 7——Lewin Donohew anu n. Krishnu Singh, Mggernization_g£
LiPg_Stylcn
Y Unit 8-—Willis A. Sutton, Jr., Legggrwhiy and Community Relations
S`, Unit 9-—Ottis Murphy und Paul Street, Ibn "lmage“_g£_the Knox County
· Qggggglty Action Program
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i. Specific Lommunity Action Programg
Unit lO——Ottis Murphy, Ihg_§nox County_Economic Opportunity Anti-
! §gyerty_Art§_und Crafts Store Project
l Unit l]——Puul Street and Linda Tomes, [he Hjrlv Childhood Program
V Unit 12-—Paul Street, [@g_Ugu1th_Pducntien Progrgm
U Unit l3——Thomn$ P. Fiolu, Wilford Bluucn, nn; Curtis Webb, Recent
» home Conjtruction in Two Agnalachian Counties
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ABSTRACT
THE KNOX COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
COUNCIL ANTI-POVERTY ARTS AND CRAFTS
STORE PROJECT
(A Case Study)
by
Ottis Murphy
A This report resulted from direct observations by the writer of
a vigorous attempt by the people of Knox County to work together to
reach an objective——in this case, an arts and crafts store for dis-
playing and selling articles made by the citizens of the area.
The observer views this project as an actual effort, with some
degree of success, at genuine community action initiated by OEO-CAP—-
with all levels of the population represented in some way in the
effort. Since the observer is not aware of another project such as
this being promoted by Knox County CAP, this report is being pre-
sented as a case study.
The Arts and Crafts Store project is viewed as one of the most
successful examples of involvement of all socio—economic levels work-
ing together in Knox County to attain a goal.
It must be pointed out, however, that there are forces within
the political, kinship, economic, and social structures of the Knox
A County population which serve to obstruct this type of approach--
ones which produce factionalism. It is perceived that factionalism
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is so deeply rooted that it may be expected to endure and remain
a variable in solving poverty problems of this area in the fore-
seeable future.
In brief, factionalism usually becomes evident whenever one
faction promotes or endorses a project. It appears the opposing
faction immediately begins searching for ways to either obstruct
the project or to gain whatever credit may be derived from it.
As this system usually works, one faction usually does most of the
initiating, promoting, or endorsing and the other faction is forced
to play the role of attempting to impede progress. This appeared to
be the situation during the development and promotion of the Arts
and Crafts Store project; i.e., other subjects were often introduced
for consideration which may have been worthy but were not directly
related to the project itself.
In this case, the group that initiated and promoted the project
were able to hold together and work together until the store became
a reality. The first objective--the building--has been reached but
V it remains to be seen whether this project will have an economic
impact on the poverty situation in Knox County. The greater impact
may very well be the experience and success the people had in work-
ing together and reaching a goal.
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 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The writer wishes to acknowledge his sincere appreciation
to the Knox County CAP staff for the valuable assistance rendered
in collecting information for this report.
He is especially indebted to Miss Jemima Gee and Mr. Thomas
Morse for providing a transcript of the ground-breaking ceremonies
for the Knox County Anti-Poverty Arts and Crafts Store.
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CONTENTS
Page
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ...................... 11
BACKGROUND DISCUSSION ................... 1-4
NARRATIVE OF PROJECT ................... 4-9
CONCLUSIONS ....................... 29-30
APPENDIX ........................ 31-60
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 THE KNOX COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
COUNCIL ANTI—POVERTY ARTS AND CRAFTS
STORE PROJECT
(A Case Study)*
by
Ottis Murphy
There are three separate basic approaches (models) to "waging
the war on poverty." Each model sets forth the cause of poverty and
the best course to follow to win the "war". Briefly summarized
those three causes and proper approaches are:
l) Poor people are poor mainly because they doxuu;have the
basic habits and education which will permit them to do
good work and therefore hold reasonably good jobs. What
is needed, then, is to provide them with basic education
and training.
2) Poor people are poor mainly because they do notfeel them-
selves worthy and they have almost no experience with using
their influence to get what they need from people in authority.
What is needed is to get them to organize themselves and win
some dramatic victories as a group so they will learn they
are worthy and can exert influence.
*As tempting as it may be to use actual names of individuals in-
volved in this study, this will not be done, since there was a general
commitment on the part of the evaluation team to treat with the sources
· of all data collected as anonymously as possible--thus avoiding the
possibility of exposing the source of any confidential information.
Names which appear in minutes and documents which are a matter of
public record will be allowed to stand as recorded.
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3) Poor people are poor mainly because the way they and
others have usually thought about their problems prevents
all of them from seeing any steps that can be taken to
, improve things. What is needed, then, is to get all the
population, including all socio—economic levels, to de-
velop a new cooperative way of working so that what each
_ can do about needs people themselves feel are important
is not only recognized, but mutually supported.
Street discusses these three models in more detail in Unit I of
this evaluation report.
This report of a case study is the result of direct observation
by the writer of a vigorous attempt by the people of Knox County to all
work together (model 3) to reach an objective.
Often times it is difficult, if not impossible, to discover where
or with whom an idea actually originated; therefore, it is not the pur-
pose of this report to attempt to pin-point the origin of the idea for
the Knox County Economic Opportunity Council Anti-Poverty Arts and
Crafts Store, but rather to relate briefly the chain of events as
they occurred in the development of this project--from the time it was
officially started February 5, 1968 through July 29 of that year.
This observer views the Arts and Crafts Store project as an
actual effort, with some degree of success, at genuine community
action in Knox County-—with all levels of the population represented
in some way in the effort. Since this observer is not aware of another
project quite like this one, this report is being made as a case study
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of a Model 3 approach to the "war on poverty" (all socio-economic levels
working together in a cooperative way to solve a problem). In other
words, the Arts and Crafts Store project is viewed as one of the most
successful examples of this kind of involvement in Knox County. Even
though this project is so viewed, it must be pointed out that according
to the views of this observer, there are forces within the native
political, kinship, economic, and social structure of the Knox County
population that serve to obstruct this type of approach--factionalism
which was already well entrenched in the county prior to the coming of
the Knox County Economic Opportunity Council and which, due to its
deep—rooted nature, may be expected to endure and remain a consideration
in such an approach within the foreseeable future.
In brief, this factionalism generally becomes evident whenever one
faction promotes or endorses a project. The opposing faction immediately
begins searching for ways to either obstruct the project (ridicule,
spreading false rumors, and non—cooperation are devices used fre-
quently) or to gain whatever credit which may be derived from it. As
this system usually works out, one faction does most of the initiating,
promoting, and endorsing and the other faction finds itself forced into
the role of attempting to obstruct the project. In either case, the
leaders of opposing factions appear to be very much aware that if
leaders are actually leaders there must be followers, and so they
appear to vie for leadership of the followers-—each faction with some
I degree of success--and factionalism appears to live on. l
First, it might be of help to point out as background information
I
that a new presiding officer was elected to chair the Knox County
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January 1968 regular meeting. This individual replaced one whose term
as presiding officer had expired (the presiding officer serves in this
capacity for one year but may be re-elected) and presided over the
Association meeting the night of February 5, 1968.
Narrative of Project
As soon as the new presiding officer called the meeting to order,
it was apparent a definite order of business had been prepared. After
the minutes of the January meeting were read and approved, the presiding
officer asked the CAP Director of Knox County to come forward and take
five to ten minutes to explain the purposes of the Local Action Groups.
The CAP Director responded to the invitation by explaining how he
believed more attention should be given by the Association members to
"identifying problems and planning their solution"——not in "quarreling
or bickering" with each other. He stated further that he would like to
see the members of the Association become active in helping plan and
carrying out some programs and in making suggestions to the Knox County
Economic Opportunity Council Board of Directors. He concluded his
remarks by stating that he hoped the Association would "do something
constructive" during the coming year so that Knox County might have
"some lasting benefits" should OEO—CAP leave the county.
After the CAP Director had finished speaking, the presiding officer
of the Association of Local Action Groups announced that if the members
of the Association approved, a committee would be appointed to work
with the CAP Director in planning some worthy projects for OEO—CAP
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to sponsor in Knox County. Accordingly, a motion was made and seconded
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officer be authorized to appoint such a committee. The motion passed
without opposition and the presiding officer appointed five members to
serve on this committee.
Next, the presiding officer asked the CAP Director when it would
be convenient for him to meet with this committee and a meeting was
scheduled for Monday, February 26, at 7:30 P.M. The CAP Director
stated that he would notify each of the committee members again by
mail of the meeting time. The minutes of the Knox County Association
of Local Action Groups meeting held February 5, 1968 states:
The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Rahma Jackson,
Chairwoman. Mrs. Jackson called on Rev. H. B. Harris to
lead the group in prayer. There were twenty-three (23)
members present; minutes of January 2, 1968 meeting were
read. Mr. Grant Helton made the motion that the minutes
of January 2, 1968, be accepted as read, motion seconded
by F. Allen Messer. There were no reports from committees;
Mrs. Jackson asked if there was any unfinished business--
there was no unfinished business.
Mrs. Jackson asked if there was any new business, there
was no new business. Mrs. Jackson asked Mr. West to out-
line the duties of the local action group. Mr. West spoke
for about five minutes on the Association's duties, and ·
explained that the Association was to help make, plan, and
carry out programs for the coming year; and to make
suggestions to the Board of Directors.
Mr. West, also, explained the different efforts that
he has been making in trying to bring employment to the
county. Mr. West explained progress that is being made
by the Cannon Industries.
Mr. West stated that he hopes the Local Action Group will
help solve some of the problems and do something constructive
in the coming year, so the community will have something
I lasting when OEO leaves the county.
Mr. Jackson asked for a motion to be made for a committee A
to be appointed to work with Mr. West in making plans for
the year--Motion made by Chester Bargo, seconded by Mable
· King. Mrs. Jackson appointed Walter Blanton, Chester Bargo,
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Mr. West decided to set the meeting for Monday the
26th of February at 7:30 P.M. in his office; and
stated that notices would be mailed to the committee
prior to the meeting date.
The "New Programs" Committee met with the CAP Director as
scheduled and decided a worthy project for the Knox County OEO to
sponsor would be an Arts and Crafts Store for Knox County. At the
next Association meeting, March 4, 1968, the presiding officer asked
the "New Programs" Committee for a report. The chairman of the com-
mittee suggested that the Presiding Officer explain the committee's
recommendation to the group. Accordingly, it was explained that the
com ittee had met with the CAP Director and a decision had been
reached to recommend an Arts and Crafts Store Project to the Associa-
tion. The minutes of the Association meeting of March 4, 1968 read:
The Association of Local Action Groups met March 4,
1968, at 7:30 P.M. in the Municipal Building in
Barbourville.
The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Rahma Jackson,
Chairwoman. Prayer was given by Mr. Grant Helton. The
minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary,
Vonda Collins. A motion was made by Grant Helton to
accept the minutes as read. Motion seconded by Matt Bargo.
The minutes were approved as read.
The Chairwoman asked for a report from a committee
appointed to come up with new programs. Mrs. Jackson
presented the committee's recommendation that the
Association of Local Action Groups propose to the
Board of Directors that an Arts and Crafts Store be
constructed. An Arts and Crafts Store, according to
the committee's findings, would provide an outlet for _
handicraft articles currently being made in Knox
V County. Articles could be sold through such a store
A on a commission basis. The store would be staffed by
local people. Mrs. Jackson emphasized the necessity
of each Local Action Group in the county working
· diligently to bring such a store into being. Mrs.
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the topics which had been discussed at the meeting
of the New Programs Committee. Mr. West discussed
the purpose of establishing an outlet for handi-
craft articles currently being made in the county
and at the community centers. These articles could
be sold through an Arts and Crafts Store on a commission
basis. Workshops and/or training programs would be estab-
lished throughout the county to provide both training and
employment and to keep an arts and crafts store stocked.
An Arts and Crafts Store, stated Mr. West, must be a
TOTAL Community Project. To construct, staff, and
supply such a store would require the support of all
agencies and groups in the county. The Local Action
Groups, according to the committee's recommendation,
must take the initiative in getting such a project
underway. These groups must indicate their willing-
ness to cooperate together and make a concentrated
move to get other agencies and groups to help them
get the store constructed and operating.
Mrs. Jackson stated that the group should indicate their
intentions that an Arts and Crafts Store be constructed
in the form of a resolution to the Board of Directors.
Following discussion, Mr. Matt Bargo made a motion that a
resolution be presented to the Board of Directors asking
them to take decisive action in getting an Arts and Crafts
Store established for Knox County. The motion was seconded
by Grant Helton; Motion carried.
Mrs. Jackson led the discussion which followed. She
emphasized the necessity for the group joining together
as one body to get a program established which would
provide employment for many Knox Countians.
Verlon Golden was recognized from the floor and suggested
that all centers should have a county-wide pie supper to
raise money for constructing the store. Mrs. Jackson
stated that each center should take this up with their
Local Action Group and make and report their suggestions
to the composite group. Mrs. Loretta York, Chairwoman of
the Rosenwald Local Action Group, was recognized from the
floor and stated that the Rosenwald Local Action Group would
donate 500 blocks for the construction of an Arts and Crafts
Store. Representatives from other center areas were recog-
A nized and made commitments as follows: _Kay Jay, 300 blocks;
Flat Lick, will contribute; Barbourville, will contribute;
Wilton, will take up matter with LAG; Messer will take up
matter with center; Grove, will contribute logs; Ketchen
· will contribute; Bethel, will take up matter with LAG;
Middlefork, will contribute logs; Fount, will consult with
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Mr. West also discussed with the group the possibility
of doing subcontracting work for a toy manufacturer
in California. There is a possibility that sewing
centers will be set up which will employ local resi-
dents to do this work.
It appears that prior to the next KCEOC Board of Directors meeting
the idea of the Arts and Crafts Store Project may have been discussed
on a personal basis with several members of the Board. In the mean-
time the local newspaper, the Barbourville Mountain Advocate, published
the following article in the March 7, 1968 edition which served to
attract attention to the movement.
Local Action Groups Approves Plan
Set Up to Display and Market
Local Products
A true mountaineer spirit prevailed at the Monday night
meeting of the Association of Neighborhood Councils as the
group passed a resolution to be presented to the Knox
County Economic Opportunity Council's, Inc. Board of
Directors asking them to take decisive action in estab-
lishing an Arts and Crafts Store for Knox County.
An Arts and Crafts Store, according to Hollis West,
Executive Director of the KCEOC, will be a sales
outlet for any interested Knox Countian to sell his
wares on a percentage basis. This project would not only
include an outlet for products currently being made in the
county but would also be an outlet for articles produced
in training workshops which will be established in the
local communities. These workshops will result in the
mass production of articles and provide both part and
full-time employment for a number of individuals in the
community.
Mr. West further stated that individuals in the community
have indicated a willingness to contribute both time and
money to make this total community project a success.
4 The KCEOC, is expected to establish local, state and
national markets for products manufactured as a result
of a comprehensive work program planned by the Knox
County Economic Opportunity Council in conjunction with
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Mrs. Rahma Jackson, Chairman of the Association
of Neighborhood Councils, asked the group for
specific suggestions and/or commitments for an
Arts and Crafts Store. Mrs. Loretta York, Chair-
man of the Rosenwald Local Action Group Council,
started the action at the meeting by announcing
that the Rosenwald Local Action Group would
donate 500 blocks for the construction of a build-
ing. A spontaneous commitment to supply logs,
native stones, etc. was made by representatives
of the Kay Jay, Bethel, Wilton, Barbourville,
Messer, Middlefork, Fount, Jackson, Grove, Grays,
Ketchen, Flat Lick,and Cannon communities.
The community action spirit which prevailed in
this meeting could be a catalyst to begin to
prepare the community for worthwhile projects
developed by the total com unity in developing
Knox County both economically and socially.
The group indicated that they anticipated that
the Board of Directors of the Knox County Economic
Opportunity Council would make a solid commitment
to bring this project to fruition.
The KCEOC Board of Directors met March 18, 1968, and certainly
someone must have prepared the way well for the Association's resolu-
tion, which had been drawn up by the Presiding Officer of the Association,
for as an item of new business, the chairman of the Board of Directors
called for the resolution from the Association to be presented. As the
following part of the minutes of this board meeting will reveal, the
resolution was received enthusiastically by the Board of Directors:
Resolution From LAG Concerning
Arts and Crafts Store
Chairman Lay called for the next item of business on
the agenda. As a means of introduction, Mr. West
addressed the members regarding the action taken at
A the Association of Neighborhood Councils meeting held
on March 4, 1968. He reported that this group had
formulated a resolution to be presented before the
Board of Directors asking that an Arts and Crafts
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Mrs. Rahma Jackson, Chairman of the Association of
Neighborhood Councils, read the resolution which stated:
"We, the LAG of the Knox County Economic Opportunity
Council, wish to present a resolution that the KCEOC
Board of Directors endorse and support the LAG in
soliciting the total support of this community to build
an Arts and Crafts Store for the manufacture and marketing
of local crafts. We feel that this is the kind of decisions
that should be made by the LAG and the Board of Directors.
Therefore, we are asking the Chairman of the Board of
Directors to have the Board endorse this program and
take the necessary steps to implement this program. We
expect you as a Board to fully support this effort, with
all available resources from this community."
(Signed)
Mrs. Rahma Jackson
Following the reading of the resolution, Chairman
Lay asked the group for a motion to endorse and
support the request as presented by Mrs. Jackson.
Mr. W. C. Miracle made a motion that the Board
endorse and support the resolution as presented;
seconded by F. Allen Messer.
Mr. Ed. Bray was recognized from the floor. He
introduced himself as a resident of the Kay Jay
Community in Knox County and asked for permission
to state his view about the poverty program. The
following is a record of Mr. Bray's statements:
"Mr. Chairman, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
My name is Ed Bray. I am from the Kay Jay
community. I would like to state my views about
the poverty programs. First of all, I think the
people of Knox County have the wrong idea about
what the poverty program is all about. I believe
that until, not only the poor people but also
those who are more fortunate, leave their personal
feelings out of it and work together, the program
will not do any good.
' I think that it is time that the poor and the
merchants and local bnsiness people of Knox County
worked together. I believe if the people of Knox
County will make up their minds to all work for
· a bigger and better Knox County, then they will
push forward.

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At the last Association meeting most of the
community centers pledged something toward
building a novelty shop. So I think if the
poor people of each community can give some-
thing by putting together their nickels and
dimes and get this building started, it will
help the people to better themselves. I
think the merchants and business people of
Barbourville and Knox County should face the
facts and see they have an obligation to do
their part. For you know, and so do I, if
there is any money made in the surrounding
communities that the merchants and business
people of Knox County will get the most of it.
I personally believe if the people will make
up their minds to work with the OEO Program
then we will have a better Knox County.
So leave your personal and political feelings
at home and all work together so you will make
some headway."*
Following Mr. Bray's remarks, Mr. Owen Cottrell made a
motion that these be made a part of the minutes of the
meetings. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gregory and
passed.
Mr. West then stated that the community as a whole
had begun to do the kinds of things a Community
Action Agency should do. He further stated that
the program would work if the total community be-
came involved. He reported that the Community
Action Agency planned to establish workshops where
arts and crafts to supply such a store could be made.
"I am hoping you will make this kind of commitment
and help to establish not only an Arts and Crafts
Store but a meaningful training program for the
community," stated Mr. West.
*The gentleman who made the foregoing statements is lame--
walks on two crutches——and once represented the poor as a member
· of the board of directors. He resigned in disgust, he says, because V
of the "bickering" which went on at meetings between the poor who _
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It was further reported that a location for the
Arts and Crafts Store had been found. It was on
the property of Bill Etters, between the Rosenwald
Community Center and the Pure Oil Gas station on
Highway 25-E. The terms of a lease for said
property were explained by Mr. West and R. A.
Williams. These terms were: Mr. Etters would
lease the land to the Council free for a period
of seven and a half (7%) years. After 7% years
the lease would be renewable and the rental cost
would be $125 per month. If any further time the
Council did not maintain or renew the lease, the
property and building would revert back to Mr.
Etters.
Discussion followed concerning the amount of money
brought into the county through OEO. Mr. Cottrell
asked for a detailed explanation of what the
building would be like. Mr. Williams explained
that the measurements would be 30' x 50' and that
one side would be a display room and the other side a
workshop where arts and crafts would be made.
Mr. West stated that he would like to see the building
named the Knox County Anti-Poverty Arts and Crafts
Shop and this was a project which he hoped everyone
. would push. He concluded his remarks by stating,
"Let's not wait——let's get the building started now."
This, he explained, is a "self—help" project.
Mr. Cottrell was recognized from the floor and asked
the Chairman and Mr. West if OEO money would be
available to help build the store. Mr. West stated
that he did not want OEO money. Following the state-
ment that no federal money would be available, Mr.
Cottrell announced he would donate $500 toward the
I construction of such a building.
Mrs. Mattie Rowland was recognized from the floor
and stated that she would give $300 toward the building.
Chairman Lay then asked the Board to give him and other
officials authorization to negotiate for a lease of the `
property on which the store could be built.
A Mr. Cottrell made a motion to authorize the proper
officials to sign a lease with Bill Etters for the
land as set out in the lease which had been presented.
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Chairman Lay asked if the lease could be read to the
Board. R. A. Williams read the lease. In response
to question regarding the proposed property, Mr. Williams
stated that the land was approximately 150 feet in length,
running parallel to Highway 25 and was 175 feet deep.
Mr. West stated the building would be a $15,000 building
but with donations of labor and materials the cost would
be less than that amount.
Chairman Lay then asked that the motion made by Mr. Cottrell
and seconded by Albert Gregory giving the proper officials
authorization to sign the lease with W. J. (Bill) Etters
for land as set out in the lease read by Mr. Williams, be
voted on. The vote was taken and the motion carried. ‘
Mr. Lay called for a motion for the Board to give him
authorization to appoint a committee to work with the proper
officials on the Arts and Crafts building. Matt Bargo made
a motion that the Chairman be given authority to appoint
a committee to do planning and solicitation for the Arts and
Crafts building project. The motion was seconded by F.
Allen Messer. Motion carried. Mr. Lay asked for volunteers
from the Board. Mr. Hinkle and Mrs. Jackson volunteered.
Mr. Cottrell stated he thought Mr. Helton would be a good one
to be put on the com ittee. Mr. Lay asked Mr. Helton to
serve on the committee. Mr. Helton declined and stated,
"I am no good at beggin."
The Chairman then appointed Mr. Blair, Mr. John Dixon, and
Mr. Owen Cottrell to be on the committee.
Mr. Tip Hinkle was recognized from the floor and announced
that he would pledge $100 toward the cost of constructing
the Arts and Crafts Building.
Mr. Blair stated he felt the committee should have
specifics to work from in obtaining support for the
project. Mr. West stated that he had a list of materials
needed for the project in his office.
KCEOC Workshops
The Chairman asked for a report on KCEOC Workshops. Mr.
West called for the support of the group in establishing
' Manpower Training Workshops in the county. These work-
shops, according to Mr. West, will help to support the
Arts and Crafts store and would provide opportunities for
the development of new projects. He further stated that
· these shops would give the Council a place where cost
_ analysis for future sub—contracts with private industries
could be made. The KCEOC, according to Mr. West, has
already developed $120,000 of business to be produced by
Cannon Industries.

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The Council, Mr. West further stated, was currently
bidding on a sewing contract for novelty toys for a
private industry in California.
Mr. West stated that these are the kinds of small bus-
inesses that can be established to provide employment
for Knox Countians. The Council, he stated, could
provide the technical assistance and managerial know-
how to help establish these businesses for the better-
ment of all citizens in the area. The plans would be
to develop the contracts and then turn them over to the
Local Action Groups in each commu