Aug. 29, 2013
* There was a time that Robbinsville’s wastewater treatment plant was considered, “the nastiest place in Graham County.” An 18-foot-tall, 300,000-gallon tank was also called the “Green Monster.” After days of dismal levels – in which pollutants escaped into area waterways – massive injections of chlorine and enhanced ultra-violet lighting structures brought the antique plant compliant with the state water quality laws.
* The Black Knights were prepared to line up against the Henderson Eagles, following a 60-26 win against Rabun Gap, Ga. Robbinsville quarterback Dakota Crisp had one of the biggest games of his high school career against the Rabun Eagles, completing 10-of-17 passes for 229 yards and four touchdowns. Crisp gave extra credit to his linemen for the success.
Aug. 29, 2002
* Democrats and Republicans are well known for their ability to not see eye to-eye on issues and were able to voice that at The Graham Star’s open forum. Other than the topic of deciding whether three, five or six people should serve on the commission board, citizens voiced concerns regarding taxes, such as the increase in the property evaluation of Alcoa’s dams. The cost had risen from $80 million to $350 million.
* The Knights toppled Towns County, Ga., 34-0. Despite a rocky start – in which quarterback Dusty Anderson threw three interceptions – Anderson quickly redeemed himself by finishing 13-of-20, with 274 passing yards and three touchdowns.
Aug. 29, 1985
* The Community Schools Program encouraged the use of school facilities for various activities and were looking for volunteers. The Graham County Board of Education approved a list of area residents to serve on the council: Gary Steppe, Raymond Norton and Ann Laughter. The council worked closely with the program to combine enhancing resources, under the direction of program director Maxine Williams.
* The high school gym would have a new look by fall, thanks to work projects carried out during the summer, which included a new coat of paint for the gym completed by the Civilian Conservation Center of Franklin. The organization offered excellent training opportunities for our youth and also saved taxpayers thousands of dollars in labor.
-Compiled by Diane West