REEL MEMORIES NO. 146 To Have and Have Not by William V. Reynolds There’s a story that Howard Hawks approached Ernest Hemingway and told him that he could take his worst book and turn it into a great film. Hemingway gave him “To Have and Have Not” which led to the making of the film. The film...

Leaning Left Jim Fitzgerald America voted. In 2006 Republicans were under attack by the electorate and they lost both houses of Congress. In 2008 their losses continued and Democrats gained greater majorities in both houses. America had decided that Republicans had squandered their trust and the ability...

Can you make a difference? The election is only six weeks away. Needless to say, both parties are presenting their candidates in the best possible light. So are the allegedly neutral press and TV commentators. A lot of spin and taking things out of context will happen over the next six weeks. It requires...

Mrs.Dana Nichols McDowall age 89 of Rich Gap Rd.Blairsville passed away on Saturday Sept.4,2010 in the Union General Hospital following a period of declining health.Mrs.McDowall was born on Feb.13,1921 in Jackson,MS.,the daughter of the late Harrod Allen Nichols and the late Lilla Dorsey Nichols.She...

Mr. Kent Christopher age 84 of Blairsville passed away on Thursday September 2.2010 in the Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness.Mr. Christopher was born on Nov.23,1925 in Lamar County,GA.,the son of the late William C.Christopher and the late Laura T.Cooper Christopher.He was a veteran...

Ellah Gallery Union County’s only custom framing shop Located in Tucker’s Antiques & Gifts 865/246-9590 ellahgallery@yahoo.com Tues 11am – 4pm Wed – Fri 11 – 5pm Most Sat 11 – 5pm Sarah Hardiman, owner of Ellah Gallery, hosted a Ribbon Cutting with the Blairsville-Union County Chamber...

Union County Resident Wins Quilt Raffle On last Thursday, September 9th the Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition held its annual Trout Dinner fundraiser on the shores of Lake Nottely for the seventh consecutive year. It was solely by chance, but fitting nonetheless that Union County resident, Michelle...

Union County Arrest Report September 5, 2010 – September 12, 2010 September 5, 2010 Charles Arthur Kent arrested for obstruction of officer (city); theft by receiving stolen property; driving w/lic suspended or revoked 1st (city); DUI 1st offense (city); failure to yield entering/crossing roadway. September...

YOUR HEALTH MATTERS – for 09/16/10 Last week’s column was on the importance of volunteerism especially after retirement.  I received a number of emails telling me how glad they were that I wrote about this subject.  Also some requested that I write about the dangers of depression and suicide in...

THROUGH MOUNTAIN MISTS Ethelene Dyer Jones HENSON FAMILY NAME IN EARLY UNION COUNTY HISTORY When the special census of 1834 was taken, only one Henson family appeared, that of Joseph Henson, Senior, with Joseph himself and his wife in the household. Proceeding to the next census in 1840, three households...