The News Herald | Thursday, March 28, 2019 A1 BAY SCHOOLS PUSH FOR REBUILDING FUNDS LOCAL | B1 PANAMA CITY LOCAL & STATE | B1 BAY HOMELESS STUDENT NUMBERS STILL RISING Thursday, March 28, 2019 www.newsherald.com @The_News_Herald facebook.com/panamacitynewsherald 75¢ LH nixes possible fee for splash pads Tyndall Air Force Base is shown on Nov. 30, 2018. Workers still were clearing debris after the base sustained severe damage from Hurricane Michael. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD] Dunn says US security in jeopardy Hurricane repairs The lowdown will halt May 1 at Tyndall without Congress has failed three supplemental times to pass supplement money, USAF says funding since the Category 4 Hurricane Michael dev- By Katie Landeck astated Bay County and @PCNHKatieL the surrounding region on [email protected] Oct. 10. Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Panama City, along with WASHINGTON — The lawmakers from other inability of Congress to disaster-affected areas, cur- pass disaster supplemental rently are working on their funding following Hurri- fourth try. cane Michael is becoming a matter of national security, officials said, and could another $3.7 billion in fiscal jeopardize the timeline of year 2020. On Wednes- repairs at Tyndall Air Force day, Air Force Secretary Base. Heather Wilson said the One of the largest pieces Air Force will have to make of the supplemental fund- significant cuts if it doesn’t ing is the money to rebuild see that money soon. A girl jumps on a soccer ball-shaped sprinkler at the Leon Miller Splash Pad on Oct. 1, 2018, at Cain- Tyndall Air Force Base “Without supplemental Griffi n Park in Lynn Haven. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD] and for recovery work at funding now, the Air Force Offutt Air Force Base after must cut critical facility and catastrophic flooding, readiness requirements, City offi cials say pushback on social media turned the tide representing $1.2 billion for fiscal year 2019 and See SECURITY, A5 By Collin Breaux [email protected] SPORTS | C1 @PCNHCollinB MOSLEY LYNN HAVEN — Despite previous discussions, there RIPS BAY will be no admission fees for the Lynn Haven splash pads, IN GIRLS according to Acting City Manager Vickie Gainer. SOFTBALL Commissioners had con- sidered an admission fee of $3 for non-residents because of the popularity of the water play areas but the possibil- ity was criticized by some Iraq war hero’s family people on social media, who said it would keep people accepts Medal of Honor away from Lynn Haven, among other reasons. After that, Gainer said city staff Ashley Noels holds 2-year-old Jeremiah while playing at the new By Darlene Superville be remembered, Trump reconsidered. splash pad on Aug. 1, 2018, at A.L. Kinsaul Park in Lynn Haven. [PATTI The Associated Press assured Atkins’ son, Trevor “We had a great meeting, BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD] Oliver. our staff meeting, and we WASHINGTON — “You can’t get better covered a couple of things. Bay County residents, come is expected to reopen soon. The son of an Army staff than the Congressional One of those things we out and have fun.” Commissioner Rodney sergeant awarded a post- Medal of Honor. You just decided as a staff, instead of The splash pads at A.L. Friend suggested a small flat humous Medal of Honor by can’t,” Trump explained. charging the citizens of Lynn Kinsaul Park and Cain-Grif- admission fee for everyone President Donald Trump on The medal is the nation’s Haven for the splash pad, fin Park have been free since during a previous commis- Wednesday said he wants highest military honor for that this splash pad is free to they first opened in 2018. sion meeting. Mayor Margo his father to be remembered bravery against an enemy, all to attend and have fun,” The Kinsaul Park splash pad Anderson and Commissioner as the best parent and best and Trump had just pre- said Gainer. “We put it there reopened March 18 after Dan Russell said they were soldier anyone could ever sented the eighth one of his for that reason and we’re not repairs to fix damage caused opposed to charging Lynn ask for. presidency to Trevor Atkins. going to change that. So we by Hurricane Michael, while Haven residents when Friend And that’s exactly say Lynn Haven residents, the one at Cain-Griffin Park made the suggestion. how Travis Atkins will See HONOR, A5 Panama City News Herald Business .........................A7 Obituaries ......................B3 TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Want to subscribe? Diversions ......................B6 Sports ........................C1-5 Mostly sunny Mostly sunny Partly sunny Call 850-747-5050 Local & State ...............B1-5 Viewpoints .....................A6 72° / 53° 73° / 57° 74° / 61° * ** A2 Thursday, March 28, 2019 | The News Herald CELEBRATE COMMUNITY TODAY IN GO & DO HISTORY By Kristy Smith PICTURE PERFECT The News Herald We want your photos: Post your The Associated Press TUESDAY, APRIL 2 photos to the News Herald Face- BEACH KIDS - TOWER CHAL- book page with your name, city of LENGE: 3:30 p.m. at the residence and information about Today is Thursday, March Panama City Beach Library. the photo. You can email photos to 28, the 87th day of 2019. Geared for elementary [email protected]. There are 278 days left in students (5 years and older) the year. to work on a STE(A)M proj- Today's Highlight in History: ect. Registration required. On March 28, 1979, Amer- Details at 850-233-5055 ica's worst commercial MELODY MAGIC: 6 p.m. at nuclear accident occurred North Barrett Square in with a partial meltdown Rosemary Beach. Stylish inside the Unit 2 reactor and elegant classic stage at the Three Mile Island magic and illusions paired plant near Middletown, with light-hearted come- Pennsylvania. dic interaction with the On this date: audience. Free fun for all In 1797, Nathaniel Briggs of ages. (Move to Town Hall if New Hampshire received there's rain.) a patent for a washing THE BAILSMEN: 6:30 p.m. machine. at Alice's on Bayview, 1000 In 1898, the U.S. Supreme Bayview Ave., St. Andrews. Court, in United States v. Jazz quartet performance Wong Kim Ark, ruled 6-2 sponsored by Gulf Jazz Soci- that Wong, who was born in ety (GJS). Admission: $12; the United States to Chinese $10 for GJS members; pay at immigrants, was an Ameri- the door. Reservations: Amy can citizen. or Larry at 850-784-2106 In 1930, the names of the Turkish cities of Constan- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 tinople and Angora were 'CLAYTON'S RIVER ADVEN- Reine Rush, of Lynn Haven, emailed changed to Istanbul and TURE': 10 a.m. at Sundog this photo and said, “My bottlebrush Ankara. Books, 89 Central Square in survived the hurricane, and just In 1941, novelist and critic Seaside. Meet the authors exploded with blooms this spring!” Virginia Woolf, 59, drowned of the series of children's [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] herself near her home books. Details at Sundog- in Lewes, East Sussex, Books.com England. BEACH BOOK CLUB: 10:30 In 1969, the 34th president a.m. at the Panama City of the United States, Dwight Beach Library. "A Wrinkle in D. Eisenhower, died in Time" by Madeleine L’Engle. Washington D.C. at age 78. Details at NWRLS.com TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS In 1978, in Stump v. Spark- WALKING TOUR OF HIS- man, the U.S. Supreme TORIC ST. ANDREWS: Court upheld, 5-3, the judi- 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays cial immunity of an Indiana and Fridays. Free guided judge against a lawsuit tour leaves from the Publish- Author Mario Vargas Llosa Brett Ratner is 50. Country brought by a young woman ing Museum, 1134 Beck Ave. is 83. Country musician singer Rodney Atkins is 50. who'd been ordered steril- Come to the museum at 1:30 Charlie McCoy is 78. Movie Actor Vince Vaughn is 49. ized by the judge when she p.m. or call and schedule director Mike Newell is 77. Rapper Mr. Cheeks (Lost was a teenager. another time if you can't Actress Conchata Ferrell Boyz) is 48. Actor Ken L. In 1990, President George make the regularly sched- is 76. Philippines Presi- is 46. Singer-songwriter H.W. Bush presented the uled tour. dent Rodrigo Duterte is 74. Matt Nathanson is 46. Rock Congressional Gold Medal 'JACK AND THE BEANSTALK': Actress Dianne Wiest is 73. musician Dave Keuning is to the widow of U.S. Olym- 6 p.m. at North Barrett Country singer Reba McEn- 43. Actress Annie Wersching pic legend Jesse Owens. Square in Rosemary Beach. tire is 64. Olympic gold is 42. Actress Julia Stiles is In 2005, The Colorado Free to the public. medal gymnast Bart Conner 38. Singer Lady Gaga is 33. Supreme Court threw out SPRING REELS - 'DISNEY'S is 61. Actress Alexandra Bill- Electronic musician Clay- the death penalty in a rape- CHRISTOPHER ROBIN': 7:30 ings (TV: "Transparent") ton Knight (Odesza) is 31. and-murder case because p.m. at Alys Beach amphithe- is 57. Rapper Salt (Salt-N- Send your birthday fi ve of the trial jurors had ater. Food and beverages for Pepa) is 53. Actress Tracey information and photo to consulted the Bible and purchase. Free family fi lm. Needham is 52. Actor Max [email protected]. quoted Scripture during Reba McEntire Perlich is 51. Movie director deliberations. THURSDAY, APRIL 4 MOONLIGHT MOVIES, MUSIC AND FACE PAINT- ING: 4:30-9 p.m. at the Western Green in Rosemary Beach. Bring the family with blankets and lawn chairs for movie night under the stars. Face painting starts at 4:30 p.m., the Wabi Sabis will play at 6 p.m., and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m.