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Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Yahoo
Woman Found 'Alive and Safe' at Bottom of Canyon Days After Vanishing from 'Perilous' Campsite
Sarah Banda, a 32-year-old woman who went missing on Friday, June 13, while camping with her father, has been found The camper was "located safe and alive" according to the Coconino County Sheriff's Office, who called off the search for Banda on Monday, June 16 Banda first disappeared when she walked away from the campsite she was sharing with her father, authorities saidA 32-year-old woman who went missing from the Edge of the World campsite in Flagstaff, Ariz. has been found after she was last seen on Friday, June 13. The Coconino County Sheriff's Office said that Janelle Banda had been "located alive and safe" on Monday, June 16, after she was reported missing when she walked away from her campsite while camping with her father, David Banda. While the sheriff did not share additional details, Janelle's sister Sarah Banda told Fox affiliate KSAV that Janelle was found by a member of the search team near the bottom of Bear Sign Canyon, which is located in the Coconino National Forest. The Coconino County and Pinal County sheriff's offices worked together on the rescue, Sam Salzwedel, a public information officer with the Pinal County Sheriff, shared with PEOPLE in an email statement. Janelle was located by a Coconino County search and rescue team on Monday, said Salzwedel, who added, "She was on steep terrain in a narrow canyon. Pinal County's helicopter was available to assist and hoist her out on our Huey helicopter." PEOPLE also reached out to the Coconino County Sheriff for more information about the rescue. Sarah said she had not yet seen her sister as of Monday, but told KASV, "I want to see her so badly. I was told that my dad got to talk to her, and she's saying that she just wants to see her family." She continued, "Truly, you're thinking, how do you go, for me, how do I go about without my sister? But now that she's here, I get to appreciate every moment that I have with her even more so than ever before." Janelle was last seen around 10:30 p.m. local time on Friday before she was declared missing, according to the original missing persons report shared by the Coconino County Sheriff. The original report said at the time that she "walked away from the camp with unknown intentions and has not returned." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Edge of the World campground where Janelle and her father had been camping includes terrain that can be perilous due to "steep drop-offs," according to previous reporting from KSAV. Prior to her discovery, David, Janelle's father, told the outlet, "We were having an amazing time, but at the same time, this is a very dangerous place. Everybody should know to take every precaution when they come here to visit. The cliff, the canyons, it's extremely dangerous." Read the original article on People
Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Trump's DC birthday parade could be canceled amid ‘No Kings' protest
Thunderstorms are threatening President Donald Trump's big birthday celebration this weekend in Washington, D.C., where he's planning a $45 million military parade to mark both his 79th birthday and the Army's 250th anniversary. Notably, on the same they, protest groups opposed to Trump's policies are planning 'No Kings' demonstrations in hundreds of cities across the country. It seems like a natural calamity is now a bigger hurdle for the POTUS than the protest. 'As we head into the evening hours, we do have to be concerned about at least thunderstorms in the area. If there is a thunderstorm obviously not only lightning would be a concern, but also, with all the humidity in the air, it can certainly have some downpours with it,' a meteorologist from AccuWeather told The Independent. ALSO READ| Donald Trump sees possible 'Massive Conflict' between Israel and Iran The parade is set to take place Saturday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, but organisers are keeping a close eye on the weather. Forecasts predict temperatures in the mid-80s, though humidity will make it feel several degrees hotter. 'Rain won't stop us, the tanks don't melt, but if there's lightning then that puts the crowd at risk,' Steve Warren, chief spokesman for the Army, told The Times. He added that officials 'will disperse the crowd and even cancel or postpone the parade' if lightning becomes a concern. 'It will depend on the president, too, when he's available,' Warren added. General Randy George, the Army's Chief of Staff, will reportedly have the final say on whether the show can go on. 'It's June in Washington DC. We get thunderstorms. You could delay it, you could look at it and say this is just passing through. Or say, hey, this is a storm which gets bigger for a while,' Warren said. Notably, the parade will showcase around 6,600 Army personnel, vintage warplanes like a WWII-era B-25 bomber and a P-1 fighter, as well as iconic Huey helicopters from the Vietnam War era. Heavy military gear will also be on display, including 25 M1 Abrams tanks, 28 Stryker armored vehicles, and four Paladin self-propelled artillery vehicles. ALSO READ| What is 'No Kings' protest? Movement planned against Trump during Army's 250th anniversary parade However, amid several criticism that the parade is 'not a good use of government funds,' unfazed Trump said during a May interview on Meet the Press, 'We have the greatest missiles in the world. We have the greatest submarines in the world. We have the greatest army tanks in the world. We have the greatest weapons in the world. And we're going to celebrate it,' He dismissed the cost, saying it was 'peanuts compared to the value of doing it.'
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Hartland's helicopter monument to be dedicated Saturday
HARTLAND — The veterans' memorial at the Hartland Volunteer Fire Company on Ridge Road has passed its flight check and is ready for take-off Saturday morning. 'A little bit of caulking and it's done,' said Scott Wymyczak, commander of Legion Post 1253 Wednesday as he stood under the mounted Bell UH-1 'Huey' helicopter that is the centerpiece of the memorial site. The memorial features plaques on its pedestal and walls that honor veterans and their families from multiple eras. A walkway includes engraved bricks that community members have purchased. 'People are stopping left and right,' Wymyczak said. 'They tear up. They're speechless.' There will be many more of them when the monument is formally dedicated at 9 a.m. Saturday. The legion post has arranged six speakers to mark the occasion, followed by a showing of a local Vietnam veterans' video and an opportunity for veterans who present their DD214 record to register for benefits. Many local fire departments are expected to bring trucks. At noon, the town will celebrate its Hartland Community Day and Firemen Fundraiser with the opening of a new playground, live music, food and vendors, all to benefit the fire company. Organizers will reserve the parking lot next to the fire hall for elderly and disabled visitors, along with tent seating for 200. Other visitors are encouraged to bring a chair and park just down Landers Lane at the park, or at the highway department. Wymyczak said golf carts will shuttle people to the memorial area. Wymyczak is somewhat astonished that what was a groundbreaking last year on June 15, has turned into a fully realized monument in 12 months. Lisa Glena, adjutant for Gasport's American Legion Post 1253, said the post's members were dedicated to the project. 'Some people have just put their heart and soul into this for the past year — Scott being one and Cliff being another,' she said of Cliff Grant, the post's treasurer. The site made a big impression as soon as the helicopter was mounted in late April. 'It's absolutely beautiful — stunning,' said Peggy Zaepfel, supervisor for the Town of Hartland, at the time. 'We're so proud to have it in our town.' The helicopter includes operational headlights that shine at night and a sound system. Wymyczak said the monument plays the sound of a helicopter engine starting at 9 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. The national anthem plays at noon, with taps heard at 9 p.m.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Hartland's helicopter monument to be dedicated on Saturday
HARTLAND — The veterans' memorial at the Hartland Volunteer Fire Company on Ridge Road has passed its flight check and is ready for take-off Saturday morning. 'A little bit of caulking and it's done,' said Scott Wymyczak, commander of Legion Post 1253 Wednesday as he stood under the mounted Bell UH-1 'Huey' helicopter that is the centerpiece of the memorial site. The memorial features plaques on its pedestal and walls that honor veterans and their families from multiple eras. A walkway includes engraved bricks that community members have purchased. 'People are stopping left and right,' Wymyczak said. 'They tear up. They're speechless.' There will be many more of them when the monument is formally dedicated at 9 a.m. Saturday. The legion post has arranged six speakers to mark the occasion, followed by a showing of a local Vietnam veterans' video and an opportunity for veterans who present their DD214 record to register for benefits. Many local fire departments are expected to bring trucks. At noon, the town will celebrate its Hartland Community Day and Firemen Fundraiser with the opening of a new playground, live music, food and vendors, all to benefit the fire company. Organizers will reserve the parking lot next to the fire hall for elderly and disabled visitors, along with tent seating for 200. Other visitors are encouraged to bring a chair and park just down Landers Lane at the park, or at the highway department. Wymyczak said golf carts will shuttle people to the memorial area. Wymyczak is somewhat astonished that what was a groundbreaking last year on June 15, has turned into a fully realized monument in 12 months. Lisa Glena, adjutant for Gasport's American Legion Post 1253, said the post's members were dedicated to the project. 'Some people have just put their heart and soul into this for the past year — Scott being one and Cliff being another,' she said of Cliff Grant, the post's treasurer. The site made a big impression as soon as the helicopter was mounted in late April. 'It's absolutely beautiful — stunning,' said Peggy Zaepfel, supervisor for the Town of Hartland, at the time. 'We're so proud to have it in our town.' The helicopter includes operational headlights that shine at night and a sound system. Wymyczak said the monument plays the sound of a helicopter engine starting at 9 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. The national anthem plays at noon, with taps heard at 9 p.m.
The Province
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Walt Disney cartoon surfaces in Vancouver Press Club memorabilia
Illustration of Donald Duck with his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie celebrated 25th anniversary of private bat for newspaper types Jeanette Langmann of Uno Langmann Limited with a collection of cartoons by various artists donated to the Vancouver Press Club in 1958, including a Donald Duck cartoon purportedly signed by Walt Disney. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. In 1933, B.C. boozers could only drink hard liquor at home, in a speakeasy or in a private club. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors So some journalists got together to form the first Vancouver Press Club, a private bar for the ink-stained wretch. In 1958, the club turned 25, and Michael Dean of The Province decided to write cartoon legend Walt Disney to see if he'd write them an anniversary note. Incredibly, Disney did, or at least got an artist from his company to do it. 'Congratulations! 25th anniversary Vancouver Press Club,' the message read above a sketch of Disney character Donald Duck playing piano accompanied by his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie playing a standup bass and flute. It was signed, 'Me Too, Walt Disney,' and the illustration was hand-coloured. The illustration was then put in a frame and mounted on a wall inside the club at 595 Beatty St., where it accompanied congratulatory illustrations from cartoons like Blondie (drawn by Chic Young), Archie (Bob Montana) and Hi and Lois (Mort Walker and Dik Browne). Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Donald Duck cartoon purportedly signed by Walt Disney for the 25th anniversary of the Vancouver Press Club in 1958. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG The cartoons ran in either The Province or Vancouver Sun. Dean may have been The Province's contact for the companies that syndicated the cartoons, which is why his request got through. Fast forward to Dec. 30, 1970. The original Vancouver Press Club closes and auctions off its fixtures. Antique dealer Uno Langmann bought the cartoons as one lot for $75. 'They were all screwed into the wall, you know, with two screws for each (artwork),' he recalls. Langmann has held onto the cartoons for more than half a century. But he'll turn 90 on Sept. 6, and figures it's time to find them a new home. He's already donated 20,000 photos from his large collection to UBC; he's looking for the right institution for the cartoons. 'I held them back, and because somebody had obviously made the trouble to contact all the cartoonists,' he said. 'I don't care if they went to a new press club, but this should be together.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Alas, there is no physical press club anymore; the last one on Granville and West 6th closed in 1999. There was once a Newsman's Club in the basement of the Hotel Georgia, but it's long gone as well. Even the Media Club by the CBC went under in 2017. Blondie cartoon signed by artist Chic Young for the 25th anniversary of the Vancouver Press Club in 1958. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG The original Press Club opened on March 17, 1933, which is St. Patrick's Day. There is no listing for a Press Club in the 1934 city directory, which was published by The Vancouver Sun, but there is a listing for a Newspaper Club of B.C., which is probably its original name. The Newspaper Club's address was 119 West Pender, suite 525, which is on the top floor of the Shelly building. It was a great location for local reporters and editors, because Pender was newspaper row at the time. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Vancouver Sun was a couple of doors down at 125 West Pender, the printing press of The Province was at 189 West Pender, and the city's third paper, the News-Herald, was at 414 West Pender. In 1937, the Sun had a fire at its Pender location, and moved to the Sun Tower at 500 Beatty. It left downtown for the new Pacific Press building at 2250 Granville in 1965, as did The Province. This probably led to the slow demise of the Press Club on Beatty, which sounds like it was a bit of a dump. Old customer Vern Bethel recalls it had 'shaggy rug walls that were filled with nicotine' from decades of smokers. Archie cartoon signed by artist Bob Montana for the 25th anniversary of the Vancouver Press Club in 1958. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG But it did have great memorabilia, including 13 large 'oil painted' cartoons by Fraser Wilson, a former Sun artist and fiery trade unionist who had been fired during the volatile Province newspaper strike of 1946. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Today, Wilson is known for his epic 85-foot long mural at the Maritime Labour Centre depicting Vancouver's working waterfront and B.C.'s resource industries, circa 1947. But in a Dec. 31, 1970, story, Sun reporter Lorraine Shore said Wilson's paintings at the Press Club were more modest, depicting 'scenes of junior reporters peering through keyholes and photographers snapping pictures of shapely blonds.' Shore reported the Wilson paintings were all purchased by Bob Henry of Van-Kam Freightways for $45 to $100 each. Their whereabouts today are unknown. jmackie@ Uno Langmann's collection of cartoons signed by artists for the 25th anniversary of the Vancouver Press Club in 1958. Jan. 22, 1988. Artist Fraser Wilson poses in front of his monumental mural of B.C.'s resource industries when it was installed at the Maritime Labour Centre in 1988. The mural was painted in an old union hall in 1947, taken down and reinstalled. Peter Battistoni/Vancouver Sun. PNG Read More Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks Crime Vancouver Whitecaps News
