It's classic good versus evil. Last Spring Washington County School Superintendant Larry Graves demoted Director of Pupil Personnel Johnny Reinle, claiming he was not doing his job. He failed to provide proof of his allegations however and resulting legal action forced the issue to a head. And speaking of heads...Leon Smith's head was then feared to be next to fall victim to Graves' proverbial chopping block. Talk of a "hit list," rampant fear among school employees - of whom 30 were either fired or threatened with termination and talk of a strike by school bus drivers stirred the community. Citizens, many of them from the two men's church - The River of Life - rallied in support of the two men, attending school board meetings, talking to school board members and praying for miracles. Their prayers were answered. Johnny Renile's attorney reached a settlement agreement and got Johnny got his job back after agreeing to retire in 2006. Leon Smith, once so concerned he was next to be terminated, was appointed interim principal by the Washington County High School Site Based Council - a strong show of confidence in his character, principles and abilities. God does keep His promises. Those who walk with him are protected. The saga of whether Graves will continue to be school superintendent however, is not over. Graves still has two months on his current contract as superintendant and there's no word yet on whether the school board will rehire him - or simply let his contract lapse. Repeated requests to the state by several citizens and local officials have not moved Governor Fletcher or the State Board to investigate Graves and citizen allegations of bullying, harassment and abuse. Graves denies the allegations.