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FAMILY TO GET WWII HERO’S MEDALS LOCAL | B1 PANAMA CITY LOCAL & STATE | B1 HABITAT, ‘FLORIBAMA’ CAST BUILDING HOME Thursday, March 14, 2019 www.newsherald.com @The_News_Herald facebook.com/panamacitynewsherald 75¢ PC’s fi rst FEMA check on way By Katie Landeck received news Wednesday the county has received since @PCNHKatieL that the first FEMA reim- the storm, with Mexico Beach Costly cleanup bursement is on its way. getting more than $2 million [email protected] The Federal Emergency in February. Since Hurricane Michael, Panama City has taken out a $50 mil- Management Agency Having heard stories of how lion loan to cover expenses, with plans in the works to take out PANAMA CITY — Having informed the city Wednesday slow FEMA can be to pro- another $25 million loan. Mayor Greg Brudnicki said even with spent more than $50 mil- that its first partial reim- cess reimbursement monies, the fi rst FEMA reimbursement, the extra $25 million likely will be lion on Hurricane Michael bursement for emergency Brudnicki said he was “pleas- necessary because of bills not yet received and the continual cost recovery efforts, it was with protection measures, total- antly surprised” by the news. of debris cleanup. great relief when Panama ing $1,862,911, is coming. City Mayor Greg Brudnicki The check will be the second See FEMA, A5 Senator’s gag gift Iconic ‘Big Gus’ coming home blows away Capital toAngelo’s today Giant bull was shop, according to Chad knocked over, Rice, owner of Chad’s Paint damaged by and Body Shop in Ashford, Hurricane Michael Alabama. Rice and his team have By Eryn Dion been working hard to @PCNHErynDion restore the bull since he was toppled in Hurricane [email protected] Michael on Oct. 10. Five months after the storm, PANAMA CITY BEACH Rice said Big Gus is look- — The Beach will be getting ing better than ever. back an iconic resident, and “You can’t tell it ever that’s no bull. happened,” he said. “Big Gus,” the gigan- Big Gus is mostly hollow, tic 20,000-pound Rice said, save for his legs, fiberglass bull that guards which were filled with con- the entrance to Angelo’s crete to anchor him to his Steak Pit, will be back today from the repair See GUS, A5 LOCAL | B1 Bay County Tax Collector Chuck Perdue and Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford show off their Sen. George PATCHES Gainer socks on Wednesday. The state senator had the socks made as gifts for his fellow legislators and to keep Hurricane Michael on their minds. [JOSHUA BOUCHER/THE NEWS HERALD] ARE RAISING #GainerSocks: Hurricane FUNDS FOR Michael fashion trend sweeps Tallahassee LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS By Katie Landeck @PCNHKatieL [email protected] PANAMA CITY — It’s the GOP eff ort on Trump fashion trend sweeping Tal- lahassee — Gainer socks. wall seems to falter Covered with oversized polka dots of a photo of Sen. By Alan Fram passionate loyalty from con- George Gainer’s face, the blue and Lisa Mascaro servative voters or acquiesce dress socks have been worn by The Associated Press to what many lawmakers state senators, cabinet mem- from both parties consider bers, lobbyists, and many, WASHINGTON — An a dubious and dangerous many more. Photos of people 11th-hour rescue mission by expansion of presidential lifting their pant leg to show Bay County Tax Collector Chuck Perdue shows off his Gainer Socks Republican senators to stave authority. a little bit of sock have been to Bay County commissioners, Mayor Greg Brudnick, and Bay off an awkward defeat for After a closed-door lunch, posted to Twitter by various County Manager Bob Majka. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] President Donald Trump on GOP lawmakers predicted lawmakers. Political reporter his declaration of a national the Senate would approve a Peter Schorsch named them Socking it to them emergency at the Mexican resolution Thursday annul- the “hot accessory of this part gag gift, one part political border, and to protect them- ling the emergency Trump has legislative session.” maneuvering. The “it” fashion trend of selves from a politically dicey declared along the border. The Gainer’s aides are con- At the start of the session, the moment started out vote opposing him, seemed to Democratic-led House passed stantly being stopped in the there’s a long-standing tradi- as one part gag gift, one collapse Wednesday. the legislation last month, hallways of the capitol build- tion where all of the senators part political maneuvering The setback made it likely meaning Senate assent would ing by people asking how to give gifts to the other senators by Sen. George Gainer. At that defections from his own send it to Trump. get a pair, and they’ve already — things such as a small pot the start of the session, party will force Trump to cast “It was called turn out the had to reorder an extra hun- of honey from an area known there’s a long-standing his first veto — on a struggle lights, the party’s over,” said dred pairs. Twice. for its beehives or a red and tradition where all of the directly related to his signature Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., “Everywhere I go, there white striped pin from a mil- senators give gifts to the issue of building barricades recalling a favorite refrain are the socks,” Gainer said. itary area. A small token of other senators. This is the along the southwest border. of Monday Night Football “They’ve gone viral.” civility, but also a chance to platform the socks made It also left Republican senators announcers when a game The “it” fashion trend of their debut on, with a note facing a painful choice: defy a was out of reach. “Well, that’s the moment started out as one See GIFT, A5 from Gainer attached. president who commands appropriate right now.” Panama City News Herald Business A7 Obituaries B3 TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Want to subscribe? Diversions B6 Sports C1-5 Rather cloudy T-storms Cooler Call 850-747-5050 Local & State B1-5 Viewpoints A6 75° / 64° 74° / 52° 63° / 48° * ** A2 Thursday, March 14, 2019 | The News Herald CELEBRATE COMMUNITY TODAY IN GO & DO HISTORY Tuesday, March 19 PICTURE PERFECT The Associated Press SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE: Today is Thursday, March 14, SAVING YOUR FAMILY We want your the 73rd day of 2019. There TREASURES: 6-8 p.m. at the photos: Post your are 292 days left in the year. Youth Services Program photos to the News Today's Highlight in History: Room at the Bay County Herald Facebook On March 14, 1964, a jury in Public Library, 898 W. 11th page with your Dallas found Jack Ruby guilty St., in Panama City with name, city of of murdering Lee Harvey preservation experts from residence and infor- Oswald, the accused assassin the Smithsonian Institu- mation about the of President John F. Kennedy, tion demonstrating how to photo. You can email and sentenced him to death. handle, dry, and clean dam- photos to yourpix@ (Both the conviction and aged objects after homes pcnh.com. death sentence were over- are fl ooded. The discussion turned, but Ruby died before will include personal safety, he could be retried.) setting priorities, options On this date: for treatment, and how to In 1794, Eli Whitney received prepare for the next disaster. a patent for his cotton gin, an Details: Sarah Burris at 850- invention that revolutionized 522-2120 or sburris@nwrls. America's cotton industry. com; or email the Heritage In 1883, German political Emergency National Task philosopher Karl Marx died in Force at [email protected] London at age 64. PANAMA CITY WRITERS In 1885, the Gilbert and ASSOCIATION: 6:30-8:30 Sullivan comic opera "The p.m. at St. Andrews Civic Mikado" premiered at the Club, 2629 W. 10th St., Savoy Theatre in London. Panama City. Help critique In 1900, Congress ratifi ed the each other's writings. All Gold Standard Act. genres. Meeting on the fi rst In 1907, President Theo- and third Tuesdays of each dore Roosevelt signed an month. Details at panamac- executive order designed itywriters.org to prevent Japanese labor- LINE DANCING: 6:30-8:30 ers from immigrating to the p.m. at the Grand Square Howard Houk, of United States as part of a Hall, 1105 Bob Little Rd, Panama City Beach, "gentlemen's agreement" Panama City. For all emailed this photo with Japan. levels. $5 per person. Details: and said, “Time to In 1962, Democrat Edward M. 850-258-9847 or seasideliv- spread your wings.” Kennedy offi cially launched [email protected] [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] in Boston his successful candidacy for the U.S. Senate Wednesday, March 20 seat from Massachusetts SIDEWALK STARGAZING: once held by his brother, at the Bay County Public President John F. Kennedy. Library, 898 W. 11th St., In 1965, Israel's cabinet Panama City. Time will be formally approved establish- announced on the Facebook TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS ment of diplomatic relations event page one week before with West Germany. event; cancelled in the event In 1967, the body of President of poor sky-viewing condi- Singer Phil Phillips (Song: 53. Actress Megan Follows is 51. John F. Kennedy was moved tions. Details at NWRLS.com "Sea of Love") is 93. Former Rock musician Michael Bland from a temporary grave to a FULL MOON CLIMB: 7:30 p.m. astronaut Frank Borman is is 50. Country singer Kristian permanent memorial site at at Cape St. George Light- 91. Actor Michael Caine is 86. Bush is 49. Rock musician Der- Arlington National Cemetery house on St. George Island. Composer-conductor Quincy rick is 47.