PANAMA CITY LOCAL & STATE | A3 MORE RAIN ON THE WAY FOR BAY COUNTY Tuesday, October 29, 2019 www.newsherald.com @The_News_Herald facebook.com/panamacitynewsherald 75¢ Dems plan 1st vote on impeachment inquiry By Mary Clare Jalonick In a letter to colleagues Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Eric Tucker on Monday, Pelosi said the second from right, speaks The Associated Press resolution will “affirm the with the media after former ongoing, existing investiga- deputy national security adviser WASHINGTON — The tion” and lay out procedures Charles Kupperman signaled House will take a vote this for open hearings and the that he would not appear as week to formalize Democrats’ next steps going forward. She scheduled for a closed-door impeachment inquiry amid dismissed the White House’s meeting to testify as part of the President Donald Trump’s argument that impeachment House impeachment inquiry criticism that the probe is isn’t happening without a into President Donald Trump “illegitimate.” House Speaker formal vote, saying that “of on Monday on Capitol Hill in Nancy Pelosi says the step is course, this argument has no Washington. Standing with being taken “to eliminate any merit.” Schiff are Carolyn Maloney, doubt” about the process as The Constitution doesn’t D-N.Y., from left; Rep. Jamie the administration tries to require a vote to begin Raskin, D-Md.; and Rep. Eric block witnesses and withhold Swalwell, D-Calif. [PATRICK documents. See VOTE, A11 SEMANSKY/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] Top fi ve Teacher of the Year Best in class nominees announced By Patti Blake how excited everyone gets.” [email protected] BDS officials with candy, gift cards and certificates BAY COUNTY — The top surprised Lindsley Byrd of five nominees for Bay District Rutherford High School, Schools Teacher of the Year Heather Piddington of Tyn- were announced “Prize Patrol dall Elementary, Adrianna style” on Monday. Krebs of Hiland Park Ele- Superintendent Bill Husfelt mentary, Paul Richardson of led the way into each school Haney Technical Center and to inform the staff and the Melissa Guynn of A.Crawford nominated teacher of the Mosley High School. good news. While each classroom full “Today is one of my favor- of students cheered for their ite days of the year,” Husfelt teacher, Haney Technical said. “We get to go around Center staff were thrilled to and announce the top five find out that Paul Richardson teachers from Bay District was the first teacher from the Schools. It’s just such a joy to go in these schools and see See TEACHER, A11 Superintendent Bill Husfelt stands with Haney Technical Center teacher Paul Richardson as Sharon Michalik shows Richardson his Teacher of the Year top fi ve nominee Superintendent Bill Husfelt stands next to Mosley teacher Melissa Guynn as she reacts to fi nding out certifi cate she’s one of the top fi ve nominees for Teacher of the Year on Monday. BDS staff stopped at fi ve local Monday. schools to announce the top nominees for Teacher of the Year. [PHOTOS BY PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD] New US Syria mission after al-Baghdadi death By Robert Burns a new high-stakes mission The Associated Press even as American troops are withdrawn from other parts WASHINGTON — Pivot- of the country. SPORTS | B1 ing from the dramatic killing Defense Secretary Mark of the Islamic State’s leader, Esper says the military’s oil FSU’S PUSH the Pentagon is increas- field mission also will ensure ing U.S. efforts to protect income for Syrian Kurds who INVOLVES Syria’s oil fields from the are counted on by Washing- President Donald Trump talks to reporters before boarding Air Force extremist group as well as ton to continue guarding One for a trip to Chicago to attend the International Association of PLENTY from Syria itself and the Chiefs of Police Annual Conference and Exposition on Monday in country’s Russian allies. It’s See MISSION, A11 Andrews Air Force Base, Md. 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Classes focus on 2012, Superstorm Sandy STE(A)M activities. Regis- slammed ashore in New tration required. Class size Jersey and slowly marched is 25 students with care- inland, devastating coastal giver. Stay for the Sidewalk communities and caus- Stargazing: Moongazing ing widespread power Party outside at 6 p.m. outages; the storm and its Details at NWRLS.com aftermath were blamed for at least 182 deaths in PANAMA CITY WRITERS the U.S. ASSOCIATION: 6:30-8:30 On this date: p.m. at St. Andrews Civic In 1787, the opera “Don Club, 2629 W. 10th St., Giovanni” by Wolfgang Panama City. Help critique Amadeus Mozart had its each other’s writings. All world premiere in Prague. genres. Meeting on fi rst In 1901, President Wil- and third Tuesdays of each liam McKinley’s assassin, month. Details at panamac- Leon Czolgosz, was itywriters.org electrocuted. Wednesday, Nov. 6 Randy Segler, of Panama City, emailed this photo and said: “Timothy Turtle is loving the new lawn. Home In 1911, Hungarian-born repairs are proceeding at less than his pace.” [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] American newspaperman BEACH BOOK CLUB: 10:30- Joseph Pulitzer, 64, died in 11:30 a.m. at the Panama Charleston, S.C. City Beach Public Library. HAPPY BIRTHDAY In 1923, the Republic of Beach Book Club meets Turkey was proclaimed. on the fi rst Wednesday of Musician Peter Green is Actress Finola Hughes (311) is 50. Actress is 42. Actor Brendan Fehr In 1929, “Black Tuesday” the month; all are wel- 73. Actor Richard Drey- is 60. Singer Randy Winona Ryder is 48. is 42. Actor Ben Foster is descended upon the New come to join this month’s fuss is 72. Actress Kate Jackson is 58. Rock Actress Tracee Ellis Ross 39. Rock musician Chris York Stock Exchange. discussion of “The Widow” Jackson is 71. Country musician Peter Timmins is 47. Actress Gabrielle Baio (Vampire Weekend) Prices collapsed amid by Fiona Barton. Details: musician Steve Kellough (Cowboy Junkies) is 54. Union is 47. Actor Trevor is 35. 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Visit the Youth The Associated Press Services department or call 850-522-2118. Details at NWRLS.com YOUNG ARTIST Thursday, Nov. 7 THE 55+ CLUB OF PANAMA CITY DANCE: 5:45 p.m., Free CATCH OF THE DAY line dance lessons; 6:30 p.m., fi nger food; and dance from 7-9 p.m., at Daffi n We want to see your catch of the day: Post your photos to the News Herald Facebook page with your name, city of Park, 320 Kraft Avenue, residence and information about the photo. Email photos to [email protected]. Panama City, FL. Music provided by Dee Jay. First time visitors free. Details: 850-516-5648. FRIENDS PRESENTS CON- Kailey Johnson. Grade CERT SERIES - ASHLEY 3. Northside Elementary FELLER: 6-7 p.m. at the School. Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. A free, family-friendly, Ted Myron FLORIDA after-hours library concert emailed this LOTTERY series sponsored by the photo of Friends of the Bay County “Zane with LOTTO Public Libraries. 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