MYSTERIOUS SIGNS POP UP ALONG U.S. 98 LOCAL | B1 PANAMA CITY LOCAL & STATE | B1 COUNTY MAKING SPOT FOR FOOD TRUCKS Monday, August 12, 2019 www.newsherald.com @The_News_Herald facebook.com/panamacitynewsherald 75¢ Bay schools opening today Drivers asked Got photos? Motorists are required by to use extra caution law to stop when approaching as students return For Bay County parents whose a school bus that is stopped to classes children will attend school with its red lights flashing today, The News Herald asks and stop sign arms extended. News Herald staff report that you submit your fi rst day All drivers moving in either of school photos. Submitted direction on a two-way PANAMA CITY — Area photos could be published in street must stop for a school motorists should be extra an online gallery. To submit a bus displaying its stop signal. mindful as students start the photo of your child, email The Those drivers must remain new school year today. News Herald at yourpix@pcnh. stopped until the road is clear Officials with Bay District com. of children and the school bus Schools urge drivers to be on stop arm is withdrawn. the lookout for school buses Motorists on a highway and slower traffic as students crossing guards. divided by a paved median start and end their first day of Be especially mindful moving in either direction the 2019 school year. of children on bicycles in also must stop for a school Drivers should make sure school zones and residential bus displaying a stop signal to reduce their speed in areas. They can be unpredict- and remain stopped until the Motorists are urged to watch for school buses and children on the school zones and watch for able and could make sudden fi rst day of school today. [NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTO] and obey signals from school changes in direction. See SCHOOLS, A5 LOCAL | B1 Walton lifeguards a ALAQUA RESCUES go-to model for PCB HUNDRED DOGS FROM HOARDERS North Korea boosts Kim’s rising status as global statesman By Kim Tong-Hyung in recent and Foster Klug weeks. The Associated Press North Korea on SEOUL, South Korea — Friday said There’s no question that that its rub- North Korean leader Kim Kim ber-stamp Jong Un is in full control parliament of his nation. But a recent will hold its second meet- change to the way he’s ing of the year on Aug. 29. being formally described in It follows weeks of intensi- the North Korean Consti- fied North Korean weapons Bay County lifeguard Dustin Marsden walks Panama City Beach near the M.B. Miller County Pier, tution may allow him even tests and belligerent state- warning swimmers about rip currents near the shore on June 25. [JOSHUA BOUCHER/THE NEWS HERALD] more diplomatic leverage ments over U.S.-South as he steps with increasing Korea military exercises confidence onto the world and the slow pace of City, county leaders meet this week to study stage for negotiations over nuclear negotiations with his powerful weapons the United States. organizing comprehensive lifesaving program program. Kim has said he said he Despite a flurry of would seek a “new way” By Ed Offley to find a suitable model. And professional lifeguard- unprecedented summits if Washington doesn’t [email protected] additional useful informa- ing is in its adolescence in between Kim and the change its hard-line stance tion for the nuts-and-bolts the Panhandle, at about 15 world powers that sur- on sanctions relief by the PANAMA CITY BEACH — details of a lifeguard program years,” said David Vaughan, round him, the outcome year’s end, though experts Designing a comprehensive can be found in the other four beach safety director for the of that crucial diplomacy doubt he’ll fully abandon lifeguard system for the Bay Panhandle localities west of South Walton Fire District. is very much in question diplomacy and give away County beachfront might Walton County. “We don’t have a 100-plus amid currently deadlocked his hard-won status as a prove surprisingly easy. They all have fully estab- year tradition like the East nuclear disarmament talks global statesman. As , they need only look lished lifeguard programs. and an outburst of North next door in Walton County “Beach safety and See LIFEGUARDS, A3Korean weapons tests See KIM, A5 Panama City News Herald Diversions ...................... B7 Sports.........................C1-4 TODAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Want to subscribe? Local & State ............... B1-5 Time & Money ................A7 Stray t-storm T-shower A t-storm Call 850-747-5050 Obituaries ...................... B3 Viewpoints .....................A6 90° / 79° 90° / 79° 88° / 76° * ** A2 Monday, August 12, 2019 | The News Herald GO & DO TODAY IN CELEBRATE COMMUNITY HISTORY Tuesday, Aug. 13 GULF JAZZ SOCIETY - JAZZ Today is Monday, Aug. 12, IN THE JARRETT MODE: PICTURE PERFECT the 224th day of 2019. There 6:30 p.m. at Alice’s on are 141 days left in the year. Bayview, 1000 Bayview We want your photos: Post your photos to the News Herald Facebook page with your name, city of Today’s Highlight in History: Ave., Panama City. The residence and information about the photo. You can email photos to [email protected]. On August 12, 2017, a car Camara Kambon Piano plowed into a crowd of Trio consists of Camara people peacefully protest- Kambon (piano), Steve ing a white nationalist Gilmore (bass), and rally in the Virginia college Charles Pagano (drums), town of Charlottesville, performing the work killing 32-year-old Heather of Keith Jarrett, one of Heyer and hurting more the most infl uential jazz than a dozen others. (The pianists to emerge after attacker, James Alex Fields, Thelonious Monk. For was sentenced to life in reservations, call Amy prison on 29 federal hate or Larry at 850-784-2106. crime charges, and life plus Seating is limited. Pay at 419 years on state charges.) the door. Admission: $10 President Donald Trump for GJS members, $12 for condemned what he called others. an “egregious display SIDEWALK STARGAZ- of hatred, bigotry and ING - MOONGAZING: 8 violence on many sides;” p.m. at the Bay County Democrats and some Public Library, 898 W. 11th Republicans called on him St., Panama City. Bring to specifi cally denounce binoculars or a personal white supremacy. telescope if you can. On this date: Details at NWRLS.com In 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home to Wednesday, Aug. 14 the Indianapolis 500, fi rst BAY COUNTY HALF-CENT opened. SALES SURTAX CITIZEN’S In 1937, President Franklin OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE D. Roosevelt nominated MEETING: 2 p.m. in the Hugo Black to the U.S. Commission Chambers of Supreme Court. the Bay County Govern- In 1944, during World War ment Center, 840 W. 11th II, Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., St. Panama City, FL. The eldest son of Joseph and public is invited to attend. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, OPEN MIC: 6-8 p.m. EDT at Susan Harris emailed this photo, writing, “Noah loves to feed the giraffes at ZooWorld in Panama City Beach.” was killed with his co-pilot Bowery Station, 17 Avenue [SUSAN HARRIS] when their explosives- F, Suite C, Apalachicola. laden Navy plane blew up All levels of talent are over England. welcome. Details at Bow- In 1953, the Soviet Union eryStation.us conducted a secret test of STANDUP COMEDY: 8 p.m. its fi rst hydrogen bomb. at The Village Door Music In 1962, one day after Hall, Miramar Beach. Fea- launching Andrian Niko- turing Michael Palascak layev into orbit, the Soviet and Connor Larson; $10 Union also sent up cosmo- admission. naut Pavel Popovich; both men landed safely Aug. 15. Thursday, Aug. 15 In 1981, IBM introduced its ‘WOODSTOCK 50’: at fi rst personal computer, Gallery 721, 445 Harrison the model 5150, at a press Ave., Panama City. Enjoy TODAY’S conference in New York. 1960s art and artifacts and BIRTHDAYS CATCH OF THE DAY In 1992, after 14 months of support ReTree Panama negotiations, the United City. Exhibit to run through Actor George Hamilton We want to see your catch of the day: Post your photos to the News Herald Facebook States, Mexico and Canada Sept. 7, featuring the Larry is 80. Actress Dana Ivey page with your name, city of residence and information about the photo. Email photos to announced in Washington T. Clemons Collection is 78. Actress Jennifer [email protected]. that they had concluded of original musical items Warren is 78. Rock the North American Free including a hand-signed singer-musician Mark Trade Agreement. Jimi Hendrix guitar, Janis Knopfler (Dire Straits) In 2000, the Russian nuclear Joplin concert posters, is 70. Actor Jim Beaver submarine Kursk and its original Grateful Dead at is 69. Singer Kid Creole 118-man crew were lost Madison Square Gardens is 69. Jazz musician Pat during naval exercises in concert poster, and many Metheny is 65. Actor Sam the Barents Sea. original 1969 Woodstock J. Jones is 65. Actor Bruce artifacts, plus music mem- Greenwood is 63. Coun- orabilia from Elvis/Sun try singer Danny Shirley YOUNG ARTIST Records, Marvin Gaye, Bob is 63. Pop musician Roy Marley, The Beatles, etc. Hay (Culture Club) is 58. Details at jennifer@desti- Rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot is nationpanamacity.com or 56. Actor Peter Krause is Facebook.com/Gallery721 54. Actor Brent Sexton SENIOR’S FELLOWSHIP is 52. International AND DANCE: 5:45 p.m., Tennis Hall of Famer Line dance lessons; 6:P30 Pete Sampras is 48. p.m., fi nger food; and 7-9 Actor-comedian Michael p.m., dance at Daffi n Park, Ian Black is 48.