Dec. 5, 1985
* Crisp Hughes Company announced the results of Graham County’s 1984-85 audit. Of note, only 12-of-36 departments stayed within budget. General government overspent by $14,143, while the board of elections exceeded its projection by $447.
* Karen Williams was appointed the Graham County Health Director. Williams had been serving as interim director and county manager/commission chairman Roy Brooms made a motion for Williams’ promotion, since she had completed the necessary certification.
Dec. 5, 1975
* The newly-elected Town of Robbinsville officials were sworn in. Pictured taking the oath of office were aldermen Kenneth Carver, Frank D. Holder and Huel Smith. New mayor F.O. Colvard was also sworn in by clerk of court O.W. Hooper.
* Fontana Village hosted the Antique Automobile Club of America, which ushered in an interesting variety of vehicles. Club secretary Joe Cargill of Dalton, Ga., was spotlighted for the Model “A” Sport Coupe he brought to show off.
Dec. 5, 1969
* Mary Crisp, Kay Davis and Rosemary Zimmerman were each recognized as part of the Outstanding Women of America for 1969. Guidelines to make the esteemed list included “unselfish service to others, charitable activities, community service, professional excellence, business advancement, and civic and professional recognition.”
* The community mourned the loss of 9-year-old Kathy Newsom, who passed away from cystic fibrosis. The illness had already claimed the life of Kathy’s sister Tisa. At the time, not much was known about the disease – but it was estimated that between 1,500-7,300 new cases were discovered yearly. Update: Today, around 1,000 cases are diagnosed yearly.
-Compiled by publisher/editor Kevin Hensley