AGENT INVOLVED IN TRUMP PROBE FIRED | A4 PANAMA CITY SPORTS | C1 BAY HIGH, RUTHERFORD TO FACE OFF IN FIRST GAME AT TOMMY OLIVER Tuesday, August 14, 2018 www.newsherald.com @The_News_Herald facebook.com/panamacitynewsherald 75¢ ‘Back in action’ Water splashes over a truck. A fl ash fl ood slowed traffi c on Harrison ave. near 15th street on Monday. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD] Sudden severe T-storm fl oods roadways Panama City, Lynn Weather Outlook Haven appear to take brunt of it For the rest of the week Dano Bates cuts metal on a track torch on Monday at Haney. Panama City will be in a typi- [PATTI BLAKE PHOTOS/THE NEWS HERALD] cal summer weather pattern, By Eryn Dion with storms likely develop- 747-5069 | @PCNHErynDion ing in the afternoons. [email protected] Tuesday will see a 50 percent Haney chance for thunderstorms as PANAMA CITY — After temperatures remain high. Technical a particularly heavy thun- Up to half-and-inch of new derstorm rolled through the rainfall is possible. Tuesday Lynn Haven and Panama night will bring a 30 percent Center City area Monday after- chance of storms, mostly noon, several streets and forming before 1 a.m. starts early more than a few motorists Wednesday and Thursday suddenly found themselves will bring more of the same, to pack in underwater. with storm chances coming Heavy rains drenched the down to 40 percent by area for more than an hour. Friday. more Intersections at 15th Street By Eryn Dion and Harrison Avenue, and 747-5069 | @PCNHErynDion 9th Street and Magnolia Avenues, bystanders had to [email protected] were completely impassible work to push disabled cars for some time due to flood- caught up in the sudden LYNN HAVEN — With his ing, with motorists caught in flood out of the road. grandfather’s old toolbox Dano Bates puts on a welding mask that he painted on Monday at Haney. the water and needing assis- The 23rd Street area for good luck and a welding tance from law enforcement also saw heavy flooding, helmet he modified himself Back to School on scene. On 10th Street while bored over the summer, between Jenks and Harrison See RAINS, A7 Danny “Dano” Bates was glad While Haney started Monday, the rest of Bay District Schools will to be back behind the track resume classes on Wednesday, Aug. 15. For more information about torch for Haney Technical the start of the school year and information like bus schedules, go Center’s first day of school. to bay.k12.fl .us. LOCAL | B1 “I missed it to much,” he said. “I’ve been waiting all PONTOON summer. I had to get a job at a grocery store to pass the time, few days before the rest of Bay longer school day, have made RENTALS but now I’m back in action.” District, which starts back up it possible for about half of Nearly 500 Haney students on Wednesday. Haney Direc- their programs to be finished GROW IN made their way back to class tor Ann Leonard said tweaks in a single academic year. Monday morning, with the to their schedule, including POPULARITY vocational school opening a coming back earlier and a See HANEY, A7 AT MARINA New FSU program boosts engineers focused on scientific research, craft. The two-year program be enrolled each semester. “I think you guys are going By Collin Breaux and is one of a handful stu- was created in response to the “The program could to have a great time. I got my 747-5081 | @PCNHCol- dents enrolled in Florida State growing technical sector in accelerate beyond our expec- masters in systems engineer- linB | [email protected] University Panama City’s new Bay County and is a collabo- tations,” Georgiadis said. ing, so we’ll have something in systems engineering master ration with the Navy. Students will work on a “cap- common when you get done PANAMA CITY — For engi- program, which combines Program coordinator and stone project, which is what with this program,” Peters neers like Tinsley Ihaski, a new various engineering skills to faculty member Daniel Geor- the course work culminates said. “We only send the best program at a local university design, operate and retire a giadis said the highest-ranking into, where the students will athletes, and guess what? You is an opportunity to advance system. students were selected from collaborate as a team in a guys are the best athletes. their careers. “It will do everything for my a large applicant pool, with major systems engineering You’ll do well.” Ihaski works at Naval Sur- career,” Ihaski said. more students wanting to project.” FSU Panama City Dean face Warfare Center Panama The new program, which join during the spring semes- NSWC PCD Commanding Randy Hanna said the school City Division (NSWC PCD), students attended an orien- ter. There are plans to offer Officer Capt. Aaron Peters is focused on engineering a Naval Support Activ- tation for on Monday, aims to the course online, and 10 to said he’s excited about the ity Panama City tenant unit help base engineers hone their 20 students are expected to new program. See FSU, A7 Panama City News Herald Local ..........................B1-6 Diversions ...................... B7 TODAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Want to subscribe? Nation & World ..............A4 Sports........................ C1-4 T-shower T-shower A t-storm Call 850-747-5050 Obituraries .................... B3 TV grids ........................ C5 89° / 72° 88° / 74° 89° / 75° * ** A2 Tuesday, August 14, 2018 | The News Herald GO AND DO CELEBRATE COMMUNITY TODAY IN HISTORY Tuesday, Aug. 14 Today is Tuesday, Aug. 14, the PICTURE PERFECT 226th day of 2018. There are 139 ‘PAINT THE TOWN’ EXHIBIT: days left in the year. On display through Aug. 30 We want your photos: Post your photos to the News Herald Facebook page with your name, city of at The Artist Cove Studio residence and information about the photo. You can email photos to [email protected]. Today’s Highlight in History: Gallery, 36 W. Beach Drive, On August 14, 1935, President Panama City. Area artists Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the document the historical and Social Security Act into law. changing landscapes of the region through paintings On this date: of iconic buildings or busi- In 1848, the Oregon Territory nesses, beaches, marinas, was created. parks and more. Details at In 1900, international forces, 850-215-2080 including U.S. Marines, entered BAY BOOMERS ACTIVITY Beijing to put down the Boxer PROGRAM LINE DANCING: Rebellion, which was aimed 1-3 p.m. at Bay County at purging China of foreign Council On Aging, 1116 infl uence. Frankford Ave., Panama City. In 1917, China declared war on Details: 769-3468. Germany and Austria during World War I. Wednesday, Aug 15 In 1945, President Harry S. Truman announced that Imperial ST. ANDREWS WALKING Japan had surrendered uncondi- TOUR: 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the tionally, ending World War II. Panama City Publishing In 1947, Pakistan became inde- Company. To schedule a pendent of British rule. tour for a different time, call In 1948, the Summer Olympics 850-872-7208. in London ended; they were the BEACH CLEAN-UP: 6:30-7:30 fi rst Olympic games held since p.m. at Rick Seltzer Park, 1936. 7419 Thomas Drive, Panama In 1969, British troops went to City Beach; public is invited. Northern Ireland to intervene Guests encouraged to bring in sectarian violence between gloves, buckets and reusable Protestants and Roman water bottle. Everyone who Catholics. participates will be entered In 1973, U.S. bombing of Cambo- to wine a Dolphin Meet N dia came to a halt. Greet from Gulf World and a In 1980, President Jimmy Carter Discover Scuba from Diver’s and Vice President Walter Mon- Den. Keep PCB Beautiful will Nick Schirtzinger, of Panama City Beach, sent this photo in and said it was “One of my dale were nominated for second be given away several 4Ocean favorites. We were hanging out at the pier at the State Park and I was able to catch a photo of terms at the Democratic national bracelets and T-shirts. this crane just as the sun had set.” [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] convention in New York. In 1992, the White House Thursday, Aug 16 announced that the Pentagon would begin emergency airlifts BAY BOOMERS ACTIVITY of food to Somalia to alleviate PROGRAM CHAIR EXERCISE TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS mass deaths by starvation. CLASS: 1-2 p.m. at Bay County In 1997, an unrepentant Council On Aging, 1116 Actress Marcia Gay Harden Actress Halle Berry is Actor Christopher Gorham Timothy McVeigh was formally Frankford Ave., Panama City. is 59. Basketball Hall of 52. Actor Ben Bass is 50. is 44. Actress Mila Kunis is sentenced to death for the Okla- Details: 769-3468 Famer Earvin “Magic” Actress Catherine Bell 35. Actor Lamorne Morris is homa City bombing. PAINT PARTY THURSDAYS: Johnson is 59. Singer Sarah is 50. Country musician 35. TV personality Spencer In 2003, a huge blackout hit 5 to 7 p.m. at Sheraton Bay Brightman is 58. Actress Cody McCarver (Confeder- Pratt is 35. NFL quarter- the northeastern United States Point, 4114 Jan Cooley Drive. Susan Olsen is 57. Actress- ate Railroad) is 50. Rock back-turned-baseball player and part of Canada; 50 million Cost is $35 per person. All turned-fashion/interior musician Kevin Cadogan Tim Tebow is 31. people lost power. supplies provided. Details: designer Cristi Conaway is 48. Actor Scott Michael Send your birthday infor- Ten years ago: President George www.beachartgroup.com is 54. Rock musician Keith Campbell is 47.