Enjoy Art At The Farm Today In Walnut Hill
November 20, 2010
Art at the Farm will be held today from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 8600 Rease Seales Road in Walnut Hill, and organizers say it’s the perfect place to take care of your Christmas list.
There will be local arts and crafts vendors featuring ceramics, pottery, live music, food, watercolors, acrylics, jewelry, metal art, glass blowing and more.
Food will be available from David’s Catfish House, and there will be activities for the children.
Rease Seals Road is located at the intersection of North Pineville Road and Nokomis Road. For a map, click here.
Pictured: Scenes from last year’s Art at the Farm.
Today’s Football TV Schedule
November 20, 2010
Here’s a look at SEC and other football games of note on television today:
SEC
Troy at South Carolina
11 a.m. WJTC TV 44/SEC Network/ESPN3.com
Appalachian State at Florida
11:30 p.m. PPV/ESPN3.com
Ole Miss at LSU
2:30 p.m. WKRG TV 5/CBS/CBSSports.com
Arkansas at Mississippi State
6 p.m ESPN/ESPN3.com
Tennessee at Vanderbuilt
6:30 p.m. CSS/ESPN3.com
Other
North Carolina State at North Carolina
11 a.m. WFNA TV 55
Ohio State at Iowa
2:30 p.m. WEAR TV 3 / ABC
Notre Dame vs. Army
6 p.m. WPMI TV 15/NBC
Florida State at Maryland
7 p.m. WEAR TV 3/ABC
Photos: Area Residents Watch As Alabama Beats Georgia State
November 20, 2010
The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Georgia State Panthers 63-7 at Bryant-Denny Stadium Thursday night. Alabama dominated on both sides of the ball, racking up 478 total yards (262 rushing, 216 passing) while the defense forced five turnovers that led to 35 Alabama points.
For a photo gallery with scenes before, during and after the game, click here.
Pictured top: The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Georgia State Panthers 63-7 at Bryant-Denny Stadium Thursday night. Pictured inset: Bama Head Coach Nick Saban paces the sidelines. Pictured below: Area residents with Alabama players Trent Richardson and Brandon Gibson. From the left, Cade White, Hailey Lambeth, Trent Richardson, Brooks Hart, Brandon Gibson, Blakelee White & Dalton Hart at The Hotel Capston the night before the game. NorthEscambia.com photos by Alisa Hart, click to enlarge.
Susie Ann Allen Stewart
November 19, 2010
Susie Ann Allen Stewart, a native of Gateswood and longtime resident of Atmore, died Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at Atmore Nursing Center at the age of 99.
As a young wife and mother of four, she was busy as a homemaker for several years. In later years, she became a successful salesperson and licensed practical nurse. Her husband pastored several Pentecostal Holiness churches for more than 45 years. Her memory will be cherished by her family, former parishioners and her many friends.
Her parents, John and Sarah Yarbrough Allen; her husband, the Rev. John Wesley Stewart; son, Curtis who died in childhood, all seven of her siblings and their spouses; son-in-law, John Boatwright (Aug. 14, 2010) and her youngest son, Robert A. “Billy” Stewart (Oct. 10, 2010), preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Leon Stewart and wife, Donna, of Atmore; daughter-in-law, Pearl Stewart of Franklinton, LA; eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Stephens officiating. Interment will follow in Dry Springs Cemetery in Enon.
Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of all arrangements.
Mary Ann Branson Carnley
November 19, 2010
Mrs. Mary Ann Branson Carnley, 67, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010, in Flomaton.
Mrs. Carnley was a native of Jay, a former resident of McDavid, and a resident of Flomaton for the past five years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and attended the Calvary Deliverance Temple. She passed away after a courageous battle with cancer and is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Thelma Branson and a daughter, Belinda Lynn Carnley.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 49 years, Daniel C. Carnley; two daughters, Teresa Chavers (Kevin) Davis of Pensacola, and Pamela Carnley Baldree and fiance’, Jeff Potoczek of Century; three grandsons, Ryan K. Chavers, Lucas R. (Heather) Chavers and Joel I. Baldree; 4 great-grandsons; three brothers, Walter Branson, Jr., John Lee Branson and Paul Branson, all of Jay; his stepbrother, Bascomb E. Branson of Palatka, FL; her sister, Ella Mae Branson of Century; special family members, Tudi Stevens, Mary Branson, Randy Chavers, and Mose Baldree; her most faithful companion, R.D. Brusser; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends whom are part of our family. We know our mother has shared many precious memories with you all.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 20, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Enfinger and Sister Letha Carnley officiating.
Burial will follow at Cora Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 19, 2010, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Randy Chavers, Mose Bauldree, Charlie Johnson, Wayne Blackmon, Tommy Havard and Jerry Gay.
Clarence Elbert “Boe” McKinley
November 19, 2010
Mr. Clarence Elbert “Boe” McKinley, 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, in Little Rock, AL.
Mr. McKinley was a native and resident of Atmore for the past 18 years, and a former resident of Chicago, IL. He was an employee of K-Mart and Winn Dixie for many years, a retired employee from MacLean Fogg after 30 years, and attended the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his Wife, Lucille McKinley.
Survivors include a son, Douglas McKinley of Chicago, IL; three daughters, Darlene Lott of Waveland, MS, Debbie Melcarek of Highland, IN, and Denise Cox of Little Rock, AL; six grandchildren; two brothers, James McKinley of Pensacola, and Levon McKinley of Gulfport, MS; and a sister, Margie Wasson of Pensacola.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 21, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Charlie McGhee officiating.
Burial will follow at Serenity Garden Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 20, 2010, from 6 until 9 p.m.. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Showtime: Northview Chiefs Take On Blountstown Tonight
November 19, 2010
The Northview Chiefs will hit the road tonight in the first round of the playoffs against Blountstown.
It’s just the second year for Head Coach Sid Wheatley. He’s compiled a 16-4 record with a team that was 2-8 just three years ago. Last year, Northview was 7-3 with two district losses to playoff bound teams. This year, the Chiefs were 9-1 with their only loss to Freeport by a score of 27-13. Freeport also has one district loss to Holmes County, a team the Chiefs beat 39-14.
Freeport (8-2) takes on Liberty County (9-1) tonight, a rematch of last season’s District 1-A finals which was won 35-20 by Freeport. The winner will advance to take on the winner of tonight’s Northview game.
Tonight’s game marks the eighth playoff appearance for the Chiefs who have only ever won just one playoff game. It’s the first playoff game for Northview since back-to-back appearances from 2005 to 2007.
Since losing to Freeport, the Chiefs dominated their last four games, giving up just three touchdowns and winning each game by at least 21 points. Two of the games — against Jay and Sneads, were both shutouts.
With playoff wins tonight and next Friday night, things would get much tougher for the Chiefs — they would likely face a South Florida private school that heavily recruits in round three.
The Chiefs are riding on the strength of impressive performances across both the offensive and defensive lines.
PASSING: Quarterback Brandon Sheets is 38 of 89 this year for seven touchdowns.
RUSHING: Dustin Yuhasz has 688 yards on 56 attempts with six touchdowns. Roderick Woods has 603 and nine touchdowns on 106 carries. La’Mikal Kyles has gained 597 yards on 86 attempts for seven touchdowns, and Brandon Sheets has 548 yards and nine touchdowns on 60 attempts.
RECEIVING: Yuhasz has nine receptions for 304 yards and a couple of touchdowns. Woods has three receptions for 96 yards and one touchdown.
KICKING: Lance Bushaw is 35 for 39 on point after attempts and four of six on field goals. He’s added 47 points this year.
Tonight’s game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. in Blountstown. For driving directions, click here.
Pictured top: Northview quarterback Brandon Sheets dives over a West Florida defender last Friday night in Bratt. Pictured inset: Dustin Yuhasz gains yardage for the Northview Chiefs. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Authorities Seek Help To Solve Decades Old Century Murder
November 19, 2010
Authorities are looking for information in a 20-year old unsolved Century murder.
On, Saturday, October 27, 1990, sixty-two year old white male Dawyan Willie Lee Warrick was found deceased at his residence in the area of Cottage Street and Old Flomaton Road in Century. Investigators determined that Dawyan Willie Lee Warrick was murdered.
Warrack was seen by a Century police officer about 9:00 the previous night when he responded to a prowler complaint at Warrick’s address.
He was described by family members as a World War II veteran, where he received injuries that led to him being disabled.
Investigators are still looking for the person or persons responsible for Warrick’s murder. Anyone with any information regarding what might have happened to Dawyan Willie Lee Warrick, or anyone familiar with Dawyan Willie Lee Warrick during the time frame leading up to October 27, 1990, is asked to contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office’s Major Crimes Unit at (850) 436-9580, or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Editor’s Note: An October 29 NorthEscambia.com story incorrectly named the victim of this crime based upon incorrect information provided by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Bratt Students Enjoy Lunch With Parents
November 19, 2010
Students at Bratt Elementary School were joined by their parents, grandparents and guardians for lunch on Thursday and Friday as the school celebrated American Education Week. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Does The IRS Owe You Money? Check The List
November 19, 2010
The IRS may be looking for you — and that’s a good thing. The IRS has undelivered refund checks for 151 residents of Escambia counties in Florida and Alabama, and Santa Rosa County. In total, local taxpayers are due refunds of about $130,000, with the average refund of about $850.
In the North Escambia area, the following taxpayers are owed an undelivered refund check:
- Milagros Maldonado, Cantonment
- Courtney L. Moore, Cantonment
- Ibrahim A. Selmane, Cantonment
- DeWayne Snow, Cantonment
- Justins Stearns, Cantonment
- Ella M. Branson,Century
- Deja Jackson, Century
- Tarrance J. Wright, Century
- Shon O. Owens, Jay
- Willie J. Jackson, Atmore
- Steven R. Slack, Atmore
A taxpayer only needs to update his or her address once for the IRS to send out all checks due. Undelivered refund checks average $1,471 this year, compared to $1,148 last year. Some taxpayers are due more than one check.
The average dollar amount for returned refunds rose by just over 28 percent this year, possibly due to recent changes in tax law which introduced new credits or expanded existing credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.
If a refund check is returned to the IRS as undelivered, taxpayers can generally update their addresses with the “ Where’s My Refund?” tool on IRS.gov. The tool also enables taxpayers to check the status of their refunds. A taxpayer must submit his or her Social Security number, filing status and amount of refund shown on their 2009 return. The tool will provide the status of their refund and, in some cases, instructions on how to resolve delivery problems.
Taxpayers checking on a refund over the phone will receive instructions on how to update their addresses. Taxpayers can access a telephone version of “Where’s My Refund?” by calling 1-800-829-1954.
While only a small percentage of checks mailed out by the IRS are returned as undelivered, taxpayers can put an end to lost, stolen or undelivered checks by choosing direct deposit when they file either paper or electronic returns. Taxpayers can receive refunds directly into their bank, split a tax refund into two or three financial accounts or even buy a savings bond.
The IRS also recommends that taxpayers file their tax returns electronically, because e-file eliminates the risk of lost paper returns. E-file also reduces errors on tax returns and speeds up refunds. E-file combined with direct deposit is the best option for taxpayers; it’s easy, fast and safe.
The public should be aware that the IRS does not contact taxpayers by e-mail to alert them of pending refunds and that such messages are common identity theft scams. The agency urges taxpayers not to release any personal information, reply, open any attachments or click on any links to avoid malicious code that will infect their computers. The best way for an individual to verify if she or he has a pending refund is going directly to IRS.gov and using the “ Where’s My Refund?” tool.