2024 at 4:00 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}"On behalf of Pediatric Cancer Foundation thank you to franchisee Daniel Chiaravalle and Dunkin' for joining us in our mission to eradicate children’s cancer," Pediatric Cancer Foundation Director Nancy Joselson said NY — Dunkin' fans and members of the local community "poured" into the newly remodeled next generation restaurant at 1311 Boston Post Road in Larchmont on Nov Dunkin' franchisee Men at Work LLC marked the occasion with a $1,500 donation to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation a nonprofit charitable organization that raises funds for groundbreaking research and early phase clinical trials to eradicate childhood cancer thank you to franchisee Daniel Chiaravalle and Dunkin' for joining us in our mission to eradicate children’s cancer," Pediatric Cancer Foundation Director Nancy Joselson said Mamaroneck Police Department members also joined in the celebration and took part in a commemorative ribbon-cutting ceremony The first 100 Dunkin' Rewards members in line at 9 a.m received one free medium hot or iced coffee for 100 consecutive days on the Dunkin' App while many other rewards members had the chance to spin the Dunkin' prize wheel for free merchandise 2,000-square-foot shop employs 10 crew members and is open daily from 5 a.m you still have the chance to check out the grand reopening this Saturday of the sister location at 229 Mamaroneck Ave Men at Work LLC will again commemorate the occasion with a $1,500 donation to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation the first 100 Dunkin' Rewards members in line will receive 100 consecutive days of a free medium hot or iced coffee on the Dunkin’ App guests must be a Dunkin' Rewards member or must sign up on the day of the event at the Mamaroneck Dunkin' and will receive the promotional codes beginning at 10 a.m Guests at the Mamaroneck grand reopening celelbration will be invited to spin a prize wheel to win free Dunkin' merchandise A complimentary photo booth will also add to the festivities from 9:30 a.m Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. the special "In Cammino" pilgrimage will stop at the Chiaravalle della Colomba Abbey in Alseno which is being run in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee and which set off from the English city of Canterbury in July 2023 the journey will follow the Via Francigena to reach the abbey in northern Italy founded by Saint Bernard The name Chiaravalle della Colomba comes from the legend that a white dove placed straws on the ground to indicate to the Cistercian monks the perimeter of the building to be founded in the Chapter Hall of the Abbey participants will focus on the word "Food" over three sessions there will be a conference “Pan del li Angeli (Dante): cultivating bread” there will be a meeting on the theme "Food nourishment for body and soul" in the Chapter House with the participation of Father Silvestro Buttarazzi there will be a concert by Mariangela Bettanini and Archimia with a repertoire that will range from Bach to Michael Jackson “We were surprised and enchanted by the singular beauty of Chiaravalle della Colomba,” said Ms Pomodoro President of the Spazio Teatro No'hma in Milan “It is an austere but harmonious beauty that met us as soon as we crossed the entrance to the abbey complex inside which history seems to come to a halt In this timeless place we will talk about an essential theme for today's world: the human right to food and nourishment for both body and spirit." 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If you want to know more click here By closing this banner you consent to the use of cookies Maddy Daum/The Daily Northwestern Joshua Rein prepares to shave his head at his cancer fundraiser Chiaravalle Montessori School hosted the event in partnership with St Baldrick’s Foundation to raise money for children’s cancer research Maddy Daum Joshua Rein shaves his head for children with cancer He initiated an annual fundraiser at his elementary school Chiaravalle hosted its third annual fundraiser on Sunday donated hair and volunteered to raise money which works with pediatric oncologists to help fund research for children’s cancer offer to shave his head on the spot for children’s cancer at another event for St Their family friend Sarah Zematis managed to raise $400 in two minutes with Allen Rein’s help “It was so last minute and on the fly I didn’t have time to wonder what it would be like,” the elder Rein said “It’s a wonderful feeling to feel like you are doing something so tangible for such an amazing cause… There’s something about a set of clippers going to your head that is just different and inspiring and moving” Joshua Rein said he thought the event was so “awesome” that he was inspired to bring it to his elementary school Baldrick’s fundraising event in 2017 Zematis said this year’s event was a “spectacular success” and everyone came together to support kids who are struggling with a cancer diagnosis Zematis’ daughter was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor when she was two years old in 2015 “So much of this journey is so dark and so heavy and feels very lonely,” Zematis said “Our community has not only continued to support us On those dark days it makes me know that we are never alone and we will always have people.” Chiaravalle raised $49,000 at its first event in 2017 increasing it to over $65,000 by the second year it raised $56,000 and expect more donations as kids show off their freshly shaved heads at school on Monday Zematis said that the most important part is “kids helping kids,” because the next generation will care for one another Although Joshua Rein will be graduating from Chiavalle next year he said hopes he will be able to participate in something similar at Evanston Township High School “It really is mostly about the kids,” Allen Rein said “Joshua is kind of leading the charge but even the whole subcommittee that was in charge of all the sponsor donations is mostly kids.…The kids who participate in the event or are shave-ees get all fired up — they’ve been talking about it for weeks.” Allison Maguire said there is a core group of volunteers including Rein and his wife who help organize the event each year Maguire volunteered to write press releases help initiate a new fundraising app and also shaved her head on Sunday Maguire said that it is a community effort putting the event together and that Zematis hopes it will include the broader Evanston community next year “(The event could) involve other schools who can have their own teams and raise funds,” Maguire said If you think about what we’ve raised in just this community every year we’ve raised over $50,000 Imagine if we could broaden it to the whole Evanston community.” Correction: A previous version of this story mischaracterized Chiaravalle Montessori School Email: [email protected] Sign up to receive our email newsletter in your inbox a stalwart of Illinois Democratic politics and a progressive voice.. 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Dear Reader,Unfortunately our comment platform isn\'t available at the moment due to issues with our paywall and authentication vendor Public transitional kindergartens ― a step between preschool and kindergarten aimed primarily at 4-year-olds ― are popping up throughout Sonoma County providing an option for families of all income levels to get their young ones ready to begin kindergarten SCOE: Transitional kindergartens options in Sonoma County can be found at the Office of Education’s website. SCOE also lists transitional kindergarten resources here: bit.ly/426315Q First 5 Sonoma County: has a list of child care and early education resources for parents: https://bit.ly/3ARYLLb Head Start: Operated by the Community Action Partnership Sonoma County, there are 13 centers to provide families with a strong foundation for school readiness, including literacy programs, mental health services and prenatal support and inclusion for children with disabilities. Visit: https://bit.ly/40XS4BW Pasitos Playgroups: This playgroup is run by CAP Sonoma and is designated for 18 months to 4-year-olds, with a focus on fun and school readiness. Visit: https://bit.ly/412vVT0 The Consultation Project: This is a free and confidential consultation for child care providers and preschool teachers serving children 0-5 who have not yet begun kindergarten. Consultants include mental health clinicians, early childhood education specialists, early interventionists, occupational therapists and parent educators. Visit: https://bit.ly/3HELPMm The Teaching Pyramid: This framework is meant to promote social and emotional development, created by California educators to address children’s behavioral issues. Visit: cainclusion.org/teachingpyramid transitional kindergartners at Austin Creek Elementary School call out rhyming words starting with different letters as they learn the alphabet with their teacher “I think they’re ready for kindergarten!” Ms only one in five Sonoma County children were ready for kindergarten last fall reflecting socio-economic and racial gaps that have continued to widen in the past six years The staggering statistic marks a 31% decrease in kindergarten readiness from the previous year and 41% from 2016, according to the latest READY report from the county Department of Human Services or Road to Early Achievement and Development for Youth is an initiative led by the Human Services department and funded by the First 5 Sonoma County Commission a nonprofit organization funded by a state tobacco tax The report found that disruptions and traumatic events that have unfolded since 2016 have had adverse effects on many Sonoma County families affecting childhood development and the ability to do well in school Adding to the issue was the loss of child care options for thousands of parents whether because of wildfires or economic fallout from the pandemic executive director of First 5 Sonoma County Pressler’s bouncy group of transitional kindergartners were born amid the 2017 fires it’s their first time learning in a group setting her priority is to teach them “how to do school,” she said That includes soft skills such as learning how to share waiting their turn and communicating on a basic level “It might seem loud and busy,” Pressler said as she quickly transitioned the kids into groups some building with blocks and toys or doing kindergarten worksheets with a teacher while others danced to get their “wiggles out.” “But we have to meet them where they are,” she said Though it requires a lot of energy and patience teachers are learning how to meet kids where they are a kindergarten teacher at Proctor Terrace Elementary School in Santa Rosa said many of the kids are coming out of the pandemic lacking basic social skills and literacy Many are not able to sit and listen to a story They’re less captivated by a book and much more willing to pay attention when it’s a video on a screen which is not her preferred teaching method educators have needed to change their expectations of the kindergartners to get them ready to read in first grade “They’re very sweet and nice ― they just don’t understand group settings,“ Millea said “I couldn’t get through one sentence without being interrupted in the very beginning.” Children’s readiness to enter kindergarten is strongly correlated with long-term school success higher earning potential and improved health according to research presented in the county’s report said COVID-19 presented a major challenge to socialization for her children one of whom entered kindergarten this year both my children including my preschooler watched significantly more amounts of TV in the first year of COVID as a coping mechanism for our family with two working parents,” she said They were isolated from their peers and in an environment were both parents were stressed out Her older child struggled more emotionally while her younger child seems to be adjusting to kindergarten well But she knows that’s not the case for all young children lack of access to learning opportunities that reflect their culture and language the high cost of quality child care and lack of internet access Children in families with incomes of $100,000 or above were more than twice as likely to be ready for kindergarten than children in families with incomes of $34,999 or less the young learners program specialist at the Sonoma County Office of Education said all Sonoma County families have been experiencing additional stress particularly low-income families and families of color for many guardians “it has been difficult to provide the attention they would want to provide for their kiddos,“ she said along with the lack of affordable preschool options has had an impact on children’s development Black and Indigenous children are especially struggling to be ready for kindergarten Readiness in Sonoma County is measured by an assessment taken by teachers among eight school districts during the first four weeks of the school year They score the students’ proficiency in categories such as engaging in cooperative play or recognizing shapes 33% of Black children and 33% of Native American children were ready for kindergarten in Sonoma County 50% of Asian children and 58% of Pacific Islander children were ready for school Research demonstrates how institutionalized discrimination based on race is detrimental to early childhood development and creates systemic barriers to resources First 5 Sonoma County’s executive director “But those are really at the root of the causes of most disparities in children's health and well-being including readiness to succeed in kindergarten,” she said including food and housing insecurity and parental stress are closely tied to children’s social-emotional and cognitive development The state’s rollout of transitional kindergarten is one of the biggest tools to improve kindergarten readiness with others being increased preschool opportunities and parental teaching The READY report found that children who attended early childhood education programs such as preschool were almost twice as likely to be ready for kindergarten as children who lacked early learning opportunities California children who turn 5 between Sept 2 and April 2 will be eligible for transitional kindergarten at no cost children whose fifth birthday is between Sept the public school transitional kindergarten program will be available to all 4-year-olds by the 2025 school year Transitional kindergarten “really made a big difference for my youngest,” said Fox And so she really thrives in an environment where she's able to connect with her peers more.” a federally funded preschool program also provides free support for families as well the California State Preschool Program Parents also play a critical role in preparing children for school language development activities such as the reading and nurturing relationships that can mitigate early trauma will all improve kindergarten readiness “For government and community-based organizations policies supporting family economic mobility asset-building and power-building opportunities for Black Latinx and Indigenous/Native American parents will also help children thrive,” Dillon-Shore said in a county news release Even a structured once-a-week playgroup can be helpful to their social development run by the Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County is a good option for 18 months to 4-year-olds Reading to kids is “an amazing opportunity” or even just make sure to have frequent conversations with them said it helps immensely when parents are willing to work with their kid’s teacher to progress their learning It also helps to bring kids to school on time she wishes to see lower class sizes and teacher aids for kindergarten teachers to give kids the higher level of attention they’re needing now “I think it's that it's important for us all to remember that (the READY data) is indicative of what they've been experiencing in their young life,” Dillon-Shore said “They have very young nervous systems and so the it's not as easy for them to self-regulate to understand and manage their emotions it's up to us to meet them where they're at and support them in learning the tools and strategies that they can use to begin to grow.” You can reach Staff Writer Alana Minkler at 707-526-8531 or alana.minkler@pressdemocrat.com. On Twitter @alana_minkler Adam Chiaravalle volunteer and colleague who left an indelible impression on the campus community and all who knew him who graduated in 2017 with a minor in sustainability passed away peacefully at Toronto General Hospital on Friday Those who met Adam unanimously remember him as  energetic friendly and passionate about sustainability local food and connecting like-minded members of the community According to the many people who knew and worked with him  he had an eagerness to inspire and teach everyone he met about how to make McMaster and Hamilton better and a more sustainable community “[Adam] has enough enthusiasm for all of us to do good works and to make change in the world,” said Patrick Deane McMaster’s previous serving President and Vice Chancellor where Adam graduated with academic distinction and received the President’s Award of Excellence in Student Leadership “Those who know Adam will know he’s very difficult to say no to.” For his own part, Adam said yes to many, many things. During his time at McMaster Adam was integral to several sustainability initiatives, including the McMaster Community Garden and the  Stinson neighbourhood community garden in Hamilton He served as the Education and Advocacy Co-ordinator for the Mac Farmstand and founded the local food discount program for students He also resurrected the “Food for Thought” cooking classes which were held off-campus until he approached Karen McQuigge to help realize his dream of making the classes accessible on campus with Taryn Aarssen from the Student Wellness Centre and our colleagues in Facility Services we were able to re-do part of the kitchen in Alumni House to make that dream possible,” said McQuigge “Adam’s infectious spirit and smile will never be forgotten He was one special McMaster grad who loved everything about this place and its community of people.” Friends and community members took to social media over the weekend to voice their memories of and connection with Adam “Anyone honoured enough to have met him was better off,” said Dave Heidebrecht manager of McMaster’s Office of Community Engagement “His infectious positivity will live on through the many people he touched with his actions and commitment to a sustainable planet.” A friend and former colleague of Adam’s started a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds towards planting a tree at McMaster in memory of Adam “I did not expect the campaign to take off the way it did “The idea of planting a tree for Adam just made sense considering his passions and it was something small that we could do to honour his life and contributions to the university.” Within three hours the campaign raised the target amount of $750 As of November 10 the campaign has raised $10,000 and the numbers continue to climb The campaign will remain active until November 20 The university is considering the best way to honour him through the funds raised in the campaign Much the same way he viewed the environment Adam left people better than he found them His other commitments included Rain Haven (Hamilton Future Builders) A testament to Adam’s selflessness was when he was awarded a $3,000 prize and chose to donate the funds back to his alma mater to support the Farm Stand “Adam was a tremendous presence in Facilities over these past years,” says Debbie Martin who worked with Adam in conjunction with the Sustainability Office In a 2017 article published in Raise the Hammer Adam himself talked about his approach to community-building and sustainability: “When people come together to make change and stay together because they sincerely enjoy being with each other rather than the transformation that they are working towards the most remarkable change had already occurred People are meant to be together and engage with one another as we have largely been disconnected from real face-to-face engagement and community participation we have become hooked on the material world and superficial fictitious commodities When we participate in change we unlock the greatest and meaningful social experiences.” An online memorial book which will be printed and given to Adam’s family is accepting contributions until November 25 All republished articles must be attributed in the following way and contain links to both the site and original article: “This article was first published on Daily News. Read the original article.” ‘We want to help reduce barriers for first-generation students and make university more accessible,’ say the couple, who first met at McMaster nearly 50 years ago.  The 1999 graduate's studies and experiences at McMaster played a foundational role in the life she has built, and she is helping to ensure other students can benefit the same way.  Marketing & Public Affairs - McMaster University Email: daily@mcmaster.ca McMaster University is committed to providing websites that are accessible to the widest possible audience © 2025 McMaster University Adam Chiaravalle won a $3,000 Mac award for applied learning and community involvement by raising awareness of food quality on campus and McMaster University announced their intention to start a permaculture project Ainslie Wood resident Cynthia Myers offered her backyard as a “permaculture laboratory.” a charismatic McMaster graduate with a passion for food sustainability Adam Chiaravalle was like the community gardens he championed with gusto: a life force nourishing all who discovered his gifts Family, friends and academic colleagues are grieving that the award-winning McMaster graduate, and advocate for food sustainability, is gone far too soon. He died Nov. 6 at 26 years old Chiaravalle’s drive and charisma inspired most everyone he met from younger students he offered essay writing advice to university administrators he charmed and cajoled energetic and passionate people I ever met who left everyone he connected with better off,” said Dave Heidebrecht manager of McMaster University’s office of community engagement In 2016, in his third-year at Mac, Chiaravalle was energized to become an activist for locally grown food — a “local food marauder” — as The Spectator put it In a piece he wrote in the Spec, Chiaravalle promoted self-sufficient permaculture agriculture systems “to reconnect us with nature and value its preservation.” cooking and getting involved was inspired by his mother that included the McMaster Community Garden and Stinson neighbourhood garden When Chiaravalle won a $3,000 award for advocacy he donated the money to support a student farmers’ market He also resurrected student cooking classes hosting them in an old kitchen on campus that he set about renovating said they will find a way to finish the kitchen and build a permaculture garden in his honour On a podcast three years ago Chiaravalle said he felt activism got a bad rap: “I don’t understand it; activism is about pursuing your passions and making connections and relationships to get to your goal.” He grew up on the west Mountain and attended St said that in addition to his good deeds he was as funny as they came adding that he gave everyone a cryptic nickname Hers was “Cheech,” though she had no idea why he loved sharks and knew every line from “The Godfather.” All of which explains a tweet he wrote at 17 about the upcoming TV schedule: “Mob Week and Shark Week a message he posted captured his never-quit attitude: “Kill them with Kindness When he graduated from McMaster in 2017 in political science and sustainability, he received the award for excellence in student leadership, and university president Patrick Deane said “those who know Adam say he’s very difficult to say no to.” “Adam hobnobbed with the big wheels and left an impression on those people,” said his father whose voice broke talking about his son on the phone But Chiaravalle was not able to attend convocation and accept his award in person He faced health challenges in recent years but never spoke about it Antoinette says they want to respect his wishes to not focus on what he endured “He always felt there were more important issues to discuss and he didn’t want that to be the topic of conversation,” she said adding that staff at Juravinski Hospital who treated him spoke of how positive he always had been “He was a special young man,” said Chad Harvey a McMaster science professor who knew him as a student a cantor performed “Ave Maria,” and “You Raise Me Up.” Genevieve picked the final song one of his favourites: John Mayer’s “Waiting on the World to Change.” While Chiaravalle made his mark in university he showed signs of perceiving the world differently long before he walked through McMaster’s stone arches he felt drawn to a towering white oak near his home that stood along Stone Church Road West next to a school bus stop He published an essay last year about the tree that he called Big Oak He wrote that all the kids loved the wise 150-year-old giant But young Adam no doubt felt a unique connection as he did with other miracles of the earth that grew stronger the rest of his bodily life “Some days at school were really rough for us so much so that we would collapse under Big Oak and cry,” he wrote “Other days were so marvellous that we would be singing and dancing under Big Oak for what seemed like an eternity.” Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account NORTH BELLE VERNON – A North Belle Vernon woman faces charges after borough police found her 3-year-old son wandering in the borough looking for food last month while she allegedly was passed out on a couch at their home Borough police filed a criminal complaint Wednesday against Allison Lynn Chiaravalle charging her with endangering the welfare of children and reckless endangerment stemming from the Feb An officer was sitting in his cruiser in the parking lot of Dairy Queen when he noticed the toddler running down the street wearing pajamas and sneakers about 10:40 p.m. police stated in the affidavit supporting the criminal charges The officer went to the boy and asked him where his parents were The child replied that he was hungry and that his father occasionally takes him to the Dairy Queen to eat The boy began to cry after the officer told him the restaurant was closed for the day The officer placed the child in the cruiser and the two of them traveled around several blocks until the boy recognized his home and the officer called out to see if anyone was home He said he eventually found Chiaravalle unresponsive on the couch and made numerous unsuccessful attempts to awaken her before summoning an ambulance to the residence but she didn’t answer their questions after they seated her in a kitchen chair They transported her to Mon Valley Hospital after telling the officer they were concerned about her vital signs Get Cappers Farmer Delivered Directly To Your Inbox The officer reportedly found a bottle of prescription sleeping pills and a letter from Fayette County Children and Youth Services regarding a child-abuse complaint that had been filed It was not immediately known Thursday if the child was placed into the custody of a relative or Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau District Judge Charles Christner issued the charges against Chiaravalle in a summons If you have an account and are registered for online access sign in with your email address and password below Never been a subscriber and want to subscribe Copyright © Observer-Reporter | Contact | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy Here are the results from the Hanna City trustee race and Jeffrey Chiaravalle were running for reelection to an unexpired two-year term Voters chose three candidates to fill three seats and Ryan Pierson were running to serve a full four-year term When Adam Chiaravalle discovered that a beekeeping project on campus had been forgotten he addressed an email to senior leadership saying Sadly, Adam passed away last November – but his work to revive the project has been honoured with a sign in his memory “Adam and I frequently spoke about sustainability and food security and he wanted to learn about how to bring more of it to campus,” says Chris Roberts “He wanted the bee project to happen and so the sign is a tribute to Adam’s effort to keep it alive.” The beekeeping project began in 2012, when social sciences graduate student Brandi MacDonald received funding for an educational project But when MacDonald left Hamilton to pursue her career In 2017, Chiaravalle reached out to Hospitality Services, entomology professor Marvin Gunderman, vice-president administration Roger Couldrey, and Facility Services to support the reviving of MacDonald’s project “Everything about this project is McMaster,” says Roberts who was included in Chiaravalle’s initial email All the honey produced on campus is sold on campus with a McMaster label The proceeds go towards the ongoing maintenance of the hives which are located adjacent to parking Lot P Roberts knew the sign for the bee sanctuary needed to be dedicated to him “This project happened because someone drove it from day one All republished articles must be attributed in the following way and contain links to both the site and original article: “This article was first published on Daily News. Read the original article.” For International Happiness Day, people in the Mac community share what makes them happy. (Have you met Terri?) McMaster has received $1.4 million in federal funding for decarbonization projects, including one that will reuse excess energy to heat a campus building, reducing its natural gas use by 76 per cent. Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Tony Chiaravalle I'm really sorry to hear about the passing of Tony Tony was a serious player in our business I can remember the night at the Kentucky Standardbred Sale within 20 hip numbers Mr Chiaravalle was also kind enough to bring one of his best horses He equalled the track record at Champlain Raceway in 154.2 and set a new track record at Sackville Downs in 157.1 he had a great love for the sport and will be greatly missed by many This man invested tons of money and love for all of Harness Racing !!! Tony Chiaravalle brought standardbred racing to the forefront not only in Canada but the U.S also Notably Presidential Ball was his claim to fame Sorry for your loss and Thank you for my all time favourite horse Dream Maker Copyright © 2022 | Standardbred Canada. All rights reserved. Use of this site signifies your agreement and compliance with the legal disclaimer and privacy policy 2018 at 9:19 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}LAKEWOOD OH — Ouimet Smith is the new assistant principal for Garfield Middle School who is becoming House Principal at Lakewood High Smith comes to Lakewood from the Shaker Heights Schools He was previously assistant principal at two different Shaker schools “I am so excited to get to work at Garfield Middle School I am so fortunate to be a part of the Lakewood City Schools community,” Smith said in a statement released by the school district Smith got his Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Michigan (don't hold that against him his Master's degree in Educational Administration from Cleveland State University and is working on completing his Doctoral degree in Urban Studies at Cleveland State Smith's hiring continues a bevy of staffing changes that have taken place in the district prior to the first day of school. No move was bigger or more important than the hiring of Michael Barnes, the Lakewood Schools' new superintendent, who started work August 1. (For more news like this, find your local Patch here. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app; download the free Patch Android app here Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. MONESSEN – Two Monessen men are wanted on charges they assaulted a postal worker in the Westmoreland County city while he delivered mail Tuesday District Judge Joseph Dalfonso signed warrants in the case for the arrests of Koree Minnie Monessen police accuse Minnie of pushing mailman Ron Chiaravalle Jr while he was working near Minnie’s residence Chiaravalle told police Minnie became more aggressive after he tried to push him away The mailman said he then fell to the ground while Minnie was trying to punch him Minnie got on top of Chiaravelle and pinned him to the ground while Johnson kicked him in the face Chiaravalle also accused Minnie of punching him several times in the head until an unidentified man stepped in and broke up the fight He also said he didn’t know of anything that would have provoked Minnie to attack him Chiaravalle said he was dating Minnie’s ex-girlfriend a few weeks ago and purchased her son a pink coat as a joke He was treated for his injuries at Mon Valley Hospital Minnie and Johnson are facing charges of aggravated assault and simple assault (From left to right: McMaster student Armaan Kotadia Herleen Sambhi and Sama Hameed have been recognized for their contributions to the environment by the Hamilton Environmentalists of the Year Awards Photos courtesy Armaan Kotadia and Peter Rukavina/McMaster University) A McMaster student and three recent graduates have been recognized for their efforts to address environmental and sustainability challenges in our local community Fourth-year Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) student Armaan Kotadia and three recent McMaster graduates, Herleen Sambhi, Abdullah Mumtaz and Sama Hameed, are the winners in two new youth award categories recently given out at the Hamilton Environmentalists of the Year Awards Kotadia won the Adam Chiaravalle Post-Secondary Youth Conservation Award Mumtaz and Hameed together won the Youth Eco Project Award the Hamilton Environmentalists of the Year (EOY) Awards recognize individuals and groups who have made a significant contribution to the protection and/or enhancement of the environment in the City of Hamilton The awards were put on pause during the pandemic but returned this year with the ceremony being held in the L.R “We were honoured to host the Hamilton Environmentalist of the Year awards 2023 at McMaster,” says Nature at McMaster’s Wayne Terryberry an organizing committee member for this year’s awards with 10 award winners in various categories Several of the award winners have McMaster connections — a strong testament to the importance of environmental action to the McMaster community,” says Terryberry Kotadia says winning the Adam Chiaravalle Post-Secondary Youth Conservation Award is a highlight of his university experience and that he feels humbled to have been named the recipient of an award so deeply aligned with his values “I feel extremely grateful to live in a community where awards like this exist,” says Kotadia The BHSc student, who has spent over 700 hours as a teaching assistant in the Sustainable Future Program (SUSTAIN) was honoured for his leadership both inside and outside the classroom The McMaster student has been involved in the Student Sustainability Ambassadors Program, the TEDxMcMasterU Conference and volunteered with various on-campus environmental initiatives from tree plantings to electronic waste donation drives And while his name may be the one on the award Kotadia is quick to point to the mentors who have helped influence his academic and professional pursuits during his time at McMaster “This award is not just a personal achievement but a testament to the collective effort and shared vision of all those who have been part of this journey,” says Kotadia His advice to other students looking to make positive “Remember that sustainability is a collective effort we can drive the change we wish to see in the world Abdullah Mumtaz and Sama Hameed were honoured for their leadership in a project that saw the planting of 300 trees in the McMaster Carbon Sink Forest — a forest that absorbs more carbon than it releases The trio built upon previous tree planting collaborations between university leaders and community partners and also used the opportunity to educate and engage community members “While this particular tree planting initiative started as a project in the SUSTAIN 3S03 – Implementing Sustainable Change course, it grew it into something much bigger,” says Kate Whalen, the Associate Director of the Academic Sustainability Programs Office This is a true example of the power of collective action.” The planting of the 300 trees was one of four planting events that saw a total of 1,000 trees planted at the site. The forest, which is growing on a one-hectare plot beside McMaster Forest lands in west Hamilton, continues to serve as a research project demonstration site and outdoor classroom for students across the university “This project will not only benefit our environment going forward but I am confident it will also serve as an inspiration to other students at McMaster that our actions can have a huge impact in our community and globally,” says Whalen The Hamilton Environmentalists of the Year Awards’ new Post-Secondary Youth Conservation Award is named in honour of Adam Chiaravalle a McMaster graduate who left an indelible impression on the campus community During his time at McMaster, Chiaravalle was integral to several sustainability initiatives, including the McMaster Community Garden, the McMaster Community Bee Project and the Stinson neighbourhood community garden in Hamilton The McMaster graduate is fondly remembered for his eagerness to inspire and teach everyone he met about how to make McMaster and Hamilton better and a more sustainable community At the time of Chiaravalle’s passing in 2020 then the manager of McMaster’s Office of Community Engagement said “anyone honoured enough to have met him was better off His infectious positivity will live on through the many people he touched with his actions and commitment to a sustainable planet.” All republished articles must be attributed in the following way and contain links to both the site and original article: “This article was first published on Daily News. Read the original article.” Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime ShareThis is part of the "Break your Dry July spell at these 11 hot and new-ish bars" collection See all stories.Brodetto di pesce with scampi squid and prawn broth.Jake RodenFor their latest suburban venture the team behind Malvern East's Riserva have opened Baia Di Vino a wine bar and restaurant on Beach Road in Sandringham Meaning "bay of wine" in Italian the 72-seater offers just that: plenty of wine and coastal views It's the work of Frank Ciorciari and Gian Chiaravalle (both of Riserva in Malvern East) serving up Mediterranean-inspired small plates and Man is the restaurant's sommelier who previously worked with them on Riserva has created a multi-purpose space where you can "bring your kids for a family dinner who also has Glen Waverley's Sette Bello Sandringham's Baia Di Vino features huge windows looking towards the bay.Jake RodenAdvertisementDesigned to conjure up impressions of an Amalfi sunset features huge windows offering beach views "The reason we came to Sandringham is to bring a certain city vibe to the suburbs," says Ciorciari "It's worked well for us at the other venues in Glen Waverley and especially Malvern It's a matter of trying to allow people to keep it local If you have a good local there's less need to travel." the seafood-heavy menu lists dishes such as snapper crudo with pickled green chilli beetroot ravioli with goat's cheese and brown butter pickled green chilli and pomegranate vinaigrette.Jake RodenOpen Mon-Tue 5pm-late 1 Melrose Street, Sandringham (corner Beach Road), 03 9052 4499, baiadivino.com.au
 First look at Lagotto, Fitzroy NorthThree's a charm for the team behind Congress and Future Future. Bimbo is back in Brunswick Street, FitzroyGood news, folks. Fitzroy's Bimbo is back and so are the cheap pizzas. news and the hottest openings served to your inbox Elster toes the line between restaurant and café and Moussi tells Broadsheet the team aims to deliver restaurant-standard service while maintaining an approachable feeling the food on offer is “classic European fare rather than modern Australian cafe [food]” travel spots and more – curated by those who know a chopped tuna salad and cacio e pepe risotto But there are also classic cafe staples like eggs on toast and avocado toast served with smoked feta and jalapeno sauce The space has Tudor architecture roots and has undergone a renovation that maintains this aesthetic The espresso bar has black countertops and is clad in brown timber White painted-brick walls are contrasted with dark wooden tables and brown leather banquettes and the dining space has plenty of natural light thanks to its existing large windows Moussi has also enlisted Gian Chiaravalle (Riserva) as Elster’s “in-house wine guy” Chiaravalle has curated a short wine list of exclusively Australian drops and there are classic cocktails including a Bloody Mary The goal is to create a place for people to sit there’s a small selection of pastries and sandwiches from Bakery Lievito and cakes from Clementines available to take away there’s the Roosevelt seasonal blend and single origin beans by Inglewood @elster.melbourne The Best Thing I’ve Eaten Lately: Broadsheet Writers Pick Their Favourite Dishes In Melbourne Right Now a Twix-Inspired Venue in a Former McKinnon Milk Bar First Look: The Rise of Sebby’s Scrolls Continues With the Opening of Its Caulfield South Takeaway Window Because Bits and Pieces Are Better Than Bacon and Eggs