GROUP’S RECOVERY REPORT TAKES SHAPE LOCAL | B1 PANAMA CITY LOCAL & STATE | B1 RURAL BAY COUNTY CONTINUES CLEANUP Tuesday, March 19, 2019 www.newsherald.com @The_News_Herald facebook.com/panamacitynewsherald 75¢ LH grapples with White’s arrest Arrest report helps on aggravated released a more detailed hours of Sunday and lasted Report released piece together a assault report on the domestic until just before noon, ending timeline of the incident charges in incident where White in White’s arrest at a local Monday’s report on the inci- a domestic allegedly pointed a gun at his hospital, and also involves dent, where White allegedly By Eryn Dion incident, the wife early Sunday, leading to Lynn Haven Interim Police pointed a gun at his wife @PCNHErynDion city is left the City Commission voting Chief Ricky Ramie and City early Sunday, helps piece [email protected] White grappling to suspend him with pay Commissioner Dan Russell. together a timeline of the with the later that day. The report Ramie told The News incident and also involves LYNN HAVEN — A day fallout. also helps piece together Herald on Monday that Lynn Haven Interim Police after the arrest of Lynn Haven On Monday, law a timeline of the incident, Chief Ricky Ramie and City City Manager Michael White enforcement officials which began in the early See ARREST, A3 Commissioner Dan Russell. Repaired Kinsaul splash pad reopens Small fl ames burn through a tree stump on Monday off Oak Tree Drive in Fountain. Bay County and Florida Forest Service fi refi ghters responded to the 15-acre wildfi re. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD] The reopened splash pad Monday at Kinsaul Park in Lynn Haven. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD] By Collin Breaux Bay, state units [email protected] @PCNHCollinB LYNN HAVEN — Follow- contain 15-acre ing damage from Hurricane Michael, the splash pad at A.L. Kinsaul Park in Lynn Fountain wildfi re Haven reopened Monday for the 2019 season. The splash pad is open from News Herald staff report Forest Service’s Chipola 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a Forestry Center revised week — weather permitting — FOUNTAIN — A forest their estimate to 15 acres. and has water sprayers and a fire in the Fountain area The fire is burning near slide. Hurricane Michael that damaged some Holly Lane and Oak Tree damaged equipment, fenc- vehicles and threatened Lane. ing and concrete, though the structures Monday after- The fire caused a lot of damage has been fixed. noon was 100 percent smoke as it smoldered in “We are very excited to contained late Monday, the underbrush, but did reopen our splash parks,” Lynn Haven Mayor Margo Anderson glides down a water slide with officials said. not spark any evacuations. Mayor Margo Anderson said. her dog Buddy to celebrate the reopened splash pad Monday at Originally estimated at It did, however, trigger a “The landscaping is beauti- Kinsaul Park in Lynn Haven. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD] 20 acres, after surveying strong response. ful. We invite everyone to the fire with a helicopter come and have a good time The water’s fi ne officials with the Florida See WILDFIRE, A3 with their kids during Spring Break.” The splash pad is free to use and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven Contract workers were days a week — weather permitting. It features water sprayers and a putting the finishing touches slide. Hurricane Michael damaged equipment, fencing and concrete, LOCAL | B1 around the snack area though the damage has been fi xed. Monday. ‘SCREAMER’ “Very affordable” snacks will be available at the con- “The kids love it,” said her young son out to enjoy REPAIRED, cession stand, and new Community Services Director the attraction. Their Monday features have been added, David Horton. “It’s some- visit was her first time at the BACK ON THE Anderson said. Some miss- where for them to go and Kinsaul Park splash pad. ing parts of the pirate ship enjoy themselves without “It’s great. It looks really WATER have been ordered and are costing an arm and a leg. The fun,” Crocker said. “It’s expected to be reinstalled, citizens really like it.” AFTER she said. Jessica Crocker brought See REOPENED, A7 HURRICANE Panama City News Herald Business ........................ A5 Obituaries ..................... B3 TODAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Want to subscribe? Diversions .....................B6 Sports ........................ C1-5 Clouds, sun Partly sunny Sunny Call 850-747-5050 Local & State .............. B1-5 Viewpoints .....................A6 67° / 47° 68° / 49° 69° / 50° * ** A2 Tuesday, March 19, 2019 | The News Herald GO AND DO CELEBRATE COMMUNITY TODAY IN HISTORY Tuesday, March 19 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE: PICTURE PERFECT Today is Tuesday, March 19, SAVING YOUR FAMILY the 78th day of 2019. There TREASURES: 6-8 p.m. at the We want your photos: Post your photos to the News Herald Facebook page with your name, city of residence and are 287 days left in the year. Youth Services Program information about the photo. You can email photos to [email protected]. Today's Highlight in History: Room at the Bay County On March 19, 1945, during Public Library, 898 W. 11th World War II, 724 people St., in Panama City with Becky Ann were killed when a Japa- preservation experts from Litkey, of nese dive bomber attacked the Smithsonian Institu- Panama City the carrier USS Franklin off tion demonstrating how to Beach, and Japan (the ship was saved). handle, dry, and clean dam- said, “Friendly, Adolf Hitler ordered the aged objects after homes frisky destruction of German facili- are fl ooded. The discussion squirrels are ties that could fall into Allied will include personal safety, fun to see on hands in his so-called "Nero setting priorities, options for the Meadows Decree," which was largely treatment, and how to pre- Golf Course disregarded. pare for the next disaster. at Bay Point!” On this date: Details: Sarah Burris at 850- [CONTRIBUTED In 1918, Congress passed 522-2120 or sburris@nwrls. PHOTO] the fi rst law establishing com; or email the Heritage daylight saving time in the Emergency National Task United States, with clocks Force at [email protected] to be moved forward one PANAMA CITY WRITERS hour from the last Sunday ASSOCIATION: 6:30-8:30 in March to the last Sunday p.m. at St. Andrews Civic in October. (This law was Club, 2629 W. 10th St., repealed in August 1919.) Panama City. Help critique In 1920, the Senate rejected, each other's writings. All for a second time, the Treaty genres. Meeting on the fi rst of Versailles by a vote of and third Tuesdays of each 49 in favor, 35 against, month. Details at panamac- falling short of the two- itywriters.org thirds majority needed for LINE DANCING: 6:30- approval. 8:30 p.m. at the Grand In 1931, Nevada Gov. Fred Square Hall, 1105 Bob TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS B. Balzar signed a measure Little Rd, Panama City. legalizing casino gambling. For all levels. $5 per In 1953, the Academy person. Details: 850-258- Melissa Clemmons, of Pointer Actor Bruce Willis is 64. is 43. Actress Virginia Awards ceremony was tele- 9847 or seasideliving87@ Panama City. Former White (The Actress-comedian Mary Williams is 41. Actress vised for the fi rst time; "The yahoo.com House national security Pointer Scheer is 56. Playwright Abby Brammell is 40. MLB Greatest Show on Earth" adviser Brent Scowcroft is Sisters) is Neil LaBute is 56. Actor pitcher Clayton Kershaw was named best picture of Wednesday, March 20 94. Actress Renee Taylor is 73. Actress Connor Trinneer is 50. is 31. Actor Craig Lamar 1952. SIDEWALK STARGAZING: 86. Actress-singer Phyllis Glenn Rock musician Gert Traylor is 30. Actor Philip In 1976, Buckingham Palace at the Bay County Public Newman is 86. Actress Clemmons Close is Bettens (K's Choice) is Bolden is 24. announced the separation Library, 898 W. 11th St., Ursula Andress is 83. 72. Dis- 49. Rapper Bun B is 46. Send your birthday of Princess Margaret and Panama City. Time will be Singer Clarence "Frogman" graced movie mogul Rock musician Zach information and photo to her husband, the Earl of announced on the Facebook Henry is 82. Singer Ruth Harvey Weinstein is 67. Lind (Jimmy Eat World) [email protected]. Snowdon, after 16 years of event page one week before marriage. event; cancelled in the event In 1979, the U.S. House of of poor sky-viewing condi- Representatives began tele- tions. Details at NWRLS.com vising its fl oor proceedings; FULL MOON CLIMB: 7:30 the live feed was carried p.m. at Cape St. George by C-SPAN (Cable-Satellite Lighthouse on St. George Public Affairs Network), Island. Sunset/Full Moon which was making its debut. Climb from 7:30-9 p.m. will In 1987, televangelist Jim include light hors d'oeuvres. Bakker resigned as chair- Cost is $15 for the general man of his PTL ministry public; $10 for members of organization amid a sex the St. George Lighthouse and money scandal involv- Association. The sun will ing Jessica Hahn, a former set at 7:51 p.m. and the CATCH OF THE DAY church secretary. "Worm" moon will rise at In 1993, Supreme Court 7:40 p.m. Cost is $10 for the Justice Byron R. White general public; $5 for SGLA We want to see your catch of the day: Post your photos to the News Herald Facebook page with your name, city of announced plans to retire. members. Space is limited; residence and information about the photo. Email photos to [email protected]. (White's departure paved reservations recommended the way for Ruth Bader Gins- by calling the Lighthouse burg to become the court's Gift Shop at 850-927-7745.