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Yomiuri Shimbun
07-07-2025
- General
- Yomiuri Shimbun
The Floods Have Devastated a Touchstone of Texas Culture: Summer Camp
For generations, the summer camps of the Texas Hill Country have been an oasis, a call to adventure, and a rite of passage for families from every corner of the state and beyond. They are so beloved that some parents reserve spots when their children are born. Roughly two dozen camps dot the landscape up and down the cooling Guadalupe River and its tributaries, where children have flocked each summer for more than a century to canoe and kayak, to swim and fish and learn archery, to reunite with old friends. 'Camp culture is something that people from all over the country come here for, because it's so beautiful, and it's so wonderful and unique,' Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) said Saturday. 'It's tough. You send them there, but when you do it, that's part of growing up. You let them be independent.' But that idyll was shattered over the weekend. Roy began to cry as he spoke about Jane Ragsdale, the director of Heart O' the Hills, a girls camp, who died along with nearly three dozen others in raging floodwaters that swept through the area in the early hours of July Fourth. At least 27 girls attending Camp Mystic, another in the area, were still missing as of Saturday evening. Grief and destruction had replaced the tranquility of another summer under the Texas sun. A tradition forged over a hundred summers was threatened as well. 'We need to figure out how to protect it,' Roy said. Camp Mystic, which has been attended by the daughters of Lyndon B. Johnson and several Texas governors, as well as former first lady Laura Bush, has given many their first taste of freedom and space to forge an identity, said Claudia Sullivan, who attended the camp and later worked there. Sullivan, who has written four books about the camp experience, said she was inspired to pen the latest after attending a reunion of Mystic alumni a couple of years ago. The women were between the ages of 40 and 82, but their memories of camp had endured. 'A lot of what we learned at camp sustained us throughout our lives,' she said. Sullivan recalled a time when a friend who had attended Mystic was having a baby. The woman was in one of two groups – the Kiowas – that compete against each other at the all-girls camp. The husband announced the child's sex by saying: 'We had another little Kiowa.' Those warm memories contrasted sharply with the scene Saturday. At a reunification center in downtown Kerrville, volunteers in bright orange caps directed parents waiting for their daughters from Camp Waldemar into lines based on their cabin names: 'Swiss Chalet I and II,' 'Happy Heaven I' and 'Ranch House II.' Meanwhile, teenagers helped unload brightly colored camp trunks and black duffel bags with Waldemar logos from flatbed trailers. John-Louis Barton, 21, came to help on his day off as a camp counselor at Laity Lodge, in nearby Leakey. After camping there as a child for eight years, Barton was in his last of four years as a counselor. They'd trained for emergencies during the staff week before campers arrived at the start of the summer, he said, and that training paid off as floodwaters rose on Independence Day. 'We still had power, so we just did head counts and got everyone into one place, and watched movies,' he said. 'Most of camp is back to normal today, so I came in to help. Knowing that it could have just as easily happened to us – I'm grateful to be here. I hugged my mom, and that was a good feeling.' The first Hill Country camp opened more than 100 years ago in 1921, and others soon joined. Camp Mystic is set to celebrate its centennial next year. Young people escape hot cities such as Houston and Dallas for the higher and cooler elevations around the Guadalupe River. In the early days, they arrived by train and some traveled to camps by wagon. 'Don't wait until you are a man to be great, be a great boy,' reads the longtime motto of Camp Stewart for Boys, which sits on 500 acres along both banks of one mile of the Guadalupe River. 'A community where girls come to grow, challenge themselves, and discover their true potential' is how Heart O' the Hills, which has sat along the river for more than 70 years, describes its mission. The camps have meant a lot to the campers but are also an engine of the economy in Kerr County. 'Over and again a new resident will tell me they first heard of our area when they were a child and attended summer camp here,' local newspaper columnist Joe Herring Jr. wrote in a history of the camps. ''I fell in love with the place then,' they'll often say. 'And I knew one day I had to live here.'' Floods have been a threat throughout the history of the camps. In 1932, many camps were swamped by floods during the summer session, according to Herring's history. Structures were rebuilt above the flood line, but a deluge hit again in 1935, raising questions about whether it was safe to locate camps in the area. Sullivan said she helped evacuate campers from Mystic while working there during a flood in 1978. 'In 1978, I think we had a sense that we were safe. We knew we could move to higher ground,' she said. 'It was sort of exciting in a way and it wasn't terrifying. This was terrifying.' As Barton and others waited at the reunification center, three yellow school buses and a few white vans arrived. Waiting parents cheered as girls began to stream off the vehicles, clutching pillows, backpacks and bags. Barton said it was a bittersweet way to end his time at camp, a place that was incredibly meaningful to him as a child, just as it is to so many others. 'Camp meant the world to me as a kid. The highlight of my year was getting to be with those like-minded boys and counselors,' Barton said. 'It's kind of magical, sort of – you get to separate yourself from school and work, and reality, and just be out there.'
Hamilton Spectator
28-06-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Residents to take up search for missing Grimsby man
West Niagara residents are encouraged to take part Saturday morning in a search for a 72-year-old Grimsby man who has been missing for nearly a week. Wolfgang Glaser was last seen about 7 p.m. on June 21, leaving Teddy's on Main Street. 'He's been coming to Teddy's for over 30 years,' said restaurant owner Simon Duong, who is organizing the search. 'I have maps of Grimsby, Beamsville and Stoney Creek and I have broken (the search area) down into 200 quadrants and want to assign one person to each quadrant.' Duong said anyone wishing to help in the search should come to Teddy's at 9 a.m., where they will receive instructions and a map of their search area. As of Friday afternoon, Duong said he had about 50 volunteer searchers lined up, adding that number could grow to as many as 200 by Saturday morning. 'We'll take what we can get,' Duong said. 'My goal is to (have searchers) spend a half-hour driving around each quadrant.' For more information, see the Teddy's Facebook page. Niagara Regional Police said Glaser was reported missing Sunday, June 22. Grimsby resident Wolfgang Glaser is believed to have been driving this silver 2007 Mazda5 hatchback when he was last seen on June 21. Glaser's car was seen near the Niagara Gateway Information Centre on South Service Road near Casablanca Boulevard about 10 minutes after he left Teddy's. He is believed to be driving a silver 2007 Mazda5 hatchback with Ontario licence plate CPYA 061. Glaser is described as white, with brown/grey hair and white facial hair. He was wearing grey pants and a blue shirt with 'REDUCE, REUSE, RETHINK' printed on the back, and he uses a cane. 'If we can find his car, we can get a sense if he's around here,' said Duong, adding his staff told him Glaser appeared to be his typical self and did not show any signs of distress or problems before leaving the restaurant. Duong said Glaser talked about heading over to the Swiss Chalet restaurant on Windward Drive, north of the QEW, but there's no indication he went there. 'From what I know, he doesn't like highway driving,' said Duong. He said Glaser lives near the downtown area. 'He doesn't go far.' Duong said Glaser typically visits a pub on Ontario Street in Grimsby before heading over to Teddy's, where he would usually have a couple of drinks and then go home. 'This time, he didn't go home.' In a recent social media post, Alisha Rullo urged the public to help in Saturday's search. 'I plead with you to find my father,' she said. Meanwhile, police are asking anyone with information about Glaser's whereabouts to call them at 905-688-4111 . Information can be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by going to . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Business Wire
14-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Scene+ and Recipe Unlimited Corporation Extend Partnership
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just in time for patio season, Scene+ and Recipe Unlimited, Canada's largest full-service restaurant company, today announce the renewal of their partnership. Recipe Unlimited will remain the exclusive dining partner for the Scene+ rewards program, allowing its 15 million members to continue earning and redeeming Scene+ points at more than 700 Recipe restaurant locations across Canada. The renewal agreement is for a 3-year period. Scene+ members can redeem the points they earn on movies and entertainment, grocery, travel, retail shopping, gift cards and more. Members earn one (1) point for every $3 spent on dine-in, drive-thru, or takeout at participating restaurants. 'Scene+ is committed to developing partnerships that give the best quality and value to our members,' said Candice Troupe, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships at Scene+. 'This renewal assures that Scene+ members will be earning and redeeming points while enjoying exceptional moments and meals for years to come.' Recipe Unlimited is Canada's largest full-service restaurant company, operating some of Canada's most iconic restaurant brands including Swiss Chalet, Montana's, Kelseys, East Side Mario's, Harvey's and New York Fries. "For the past decade, the partnership between Recipe Unlimited and Scene+ has demonstrated our joint commitment to rewarding our valued guests. I'm happy to share that we're renewing this collaboration, ensuring we can continue working together to deliver exceptional dining experiences,' said Frank Hennessey, CEO, Recipe Unlimited. Canadians can learn more about Scene+ and how to start earning and redeeming points at ABOUT RECIPE Founded in 1883, RECIPE Unlimited Corporation is Canada's largest full-service restaurant company. The company franchises and/or operates some of the most recognized brands in the country including Swiss Chalet, Harvey's, St-Hubert, The Keg, Montana's, Kelseys, East Side Mario's, New York Fries, Bier Markt, The Landing Group of Restaurants, Original Joe's, State & Main, Elephant & Castle, The Burger's Priest, The Pickle Barrel, Marigolds & Onions, Blanco Cantina, Añejo, and Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar. RECIPE's iconic brands have established the organization as a nationally recognized franchisor of choice. More information about the company is available at ABOUT SCENE+ Scene+ is a carefully curated rewards program offering its more than 15 million members the opportunity to earn points in a wide variety of ways, in a manner that suits their buying habits and lifestyle. Trust is at the core of the program – members trust that Scene+ and its partners deliver consistent value across product and service categories that have impact in their lives. Through its relationship with Scotiabank, Scene+ members have an opportunity to accelerate their points-earning potential with eight options on credit or debit cards that give members access to a whole new level of rewards and value. More info at
National Post
14-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Scene+ and Recipe Unlimited Corporation Extend Partnership
Article content Article content TORONTO — Just in time for patio season, Scene+ and Recipe Unlimited, Canada's largest full-service restaurant company, today announce the renewal of their partnership. Recipe Unlimited will remain the exclusive dining partner for the Scene+ rewards program, allowing its 15 million members to continue earning and redeeming Scene+ points at more than 700 Recipe restaurant locations across Canada. The renewal agreement is for a 3-year period. Article content Scene+ members can redeem the points they earn on movies and entertainment, grocery, travel, retail shopping, gift cards and more. Members earn one (1) point for every $3 spent on dine-in, drive-thru, or takeout at participating restaurants. Article content 'Scene+ is committed to developing partnerships that give the best quality and value to our members,' said Candice Troupe, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships at Scene+. 'This renewal assures that Scene+ members will be earning and redeeming points while enjoying exceptional moments and meals for years to come.' Article content Recipe Unlimited is Canada's largest full-service restaurant company, operating some of Canada's most iconic restaurant brands including Swiss Chalet, Montana's, Kelseys, East Side Mario's, Harvey's and New York Fries. Article content 'For the past decade, the partnership between Recipe Unlimited and Scene+ has demonstrated our joint commitment to rewarding our valued guests. I'm happy to share that we're renewing this collaboration, ensuring we can continue working together to deliver exceptional dining experiences,' said Frank Hennessey, CEO, Recipe Unlimited. Article content Canadians can learn more about Scene+ and how to start earning and redeeming points at Article content ABOUT RECIPE Founded in 1883, RECIPE Unlimited Corporation is Canada's largest full-service restaurant company. The company franchises and/or operates some of the most recognized brands in the country including Swiss Chalet, Harvey's, St-Hubert, The Keg, Montana's, Kelseys, East Side Mario's, New York Fries, Bier Markt, The Landing Group of Restaurants, Original Joe's, State & Main, Elephant & Castle, The Burger's Priest, The Pickle Barrel, Marigolds & Onions, Blanco Cantina, Añejo, and Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar. RECIPE's iconic brands have established the organization as a nationally recognized franchisor of choice. More information about the company is available at Article content ABOUT SCENE+ Scene+ is a carefully curated rewards program offering its more than 15 million members the opportunity to earn points in a wide variety of ways, in a manner that suits their buying habits and lifestyle. Trust is at the core of the program – members trust that Scene+ and its partners deliver consistent value across product and service categories that have impact in their lives. Through its relationship with Scotiabank, Scene+ members have an opportunity to accelerate their points-earning potential with eight options on credit or debit cards that give members access to a whole new level of rewards and value. More info at Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media information: Mary Moniz Torchia Communications 647-278-0152 / mary@ Article content Article content
Associated Press
14-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Scene+ and Recipe Unlimited Corporation Extend Partnership
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2025-- Just in time for patio season, Scene+ and Recipe Unlimited, Canada's largest full-service restaurant company, today announce the renewal of their partnership. Recipe Unlimited will remain the exclusive dining partner for the Scene+ rewards program, allowing its 15 million members to continue earning and redeeming Scene+ points at more than 700 Recipe restaurant locations across Canada. The renewal agreement is for a 3-year period. Scene+ members can redeem the points they earn on movies and entertainment, grocery, travel, retail shopping, gift cards and more. Members earn one (1) point for every $3 spent on dine-in, drive-thru, or takeout at participating restaurants. 'Scene+ is committed to developing partnerships that give the best quality and value to our members,' said Candice Troupe, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships at Scene+. 'This renewal assures that Scene+ members will be earning and redeeming points while enjoying exceptional moments and meals for years to come.' Recipe Unlimited is Canada's largest full-service restaurant company, operating some of Canada's most iconic restaurant brands including Swiss Chalet, Montana's, Kelseys, East Side Mario's, Harvey's and New York Fries. 'For the past decade, the partnership between Recipe Unlimited and Scene+ has demonstrated our joint commitment to rewarding our valued guests. I'm happy to share that we're renewing this collaboration, ensuring we can continue working together to deliver exceptional dining experiences,' said Frank Hennessey, CEO, Recipe Unlimited. Canadians can learn more about Scene+ and how to start earning and redeeming points at View source version on CONTACT: Media information: Mary Moniz Torchia Communications 647-278-0152 /[email protected] Krupa Torchia Communications 514-264-3851 /[email protected] KEYWORD: NORTH AMERICA CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER RETAIL ENTERTAINMENT SUPERMARKET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RESTAURANT/BAR FILM & MOTION PICTURES OTHER TRAVEL RETAIL TRAVEL OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOURCE: Scene+ Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/14/2025 10:00 AM/DISC: 05/14/2025 09:59 AM
