Details: cache-fra-eddf8230145-FRA 1746516978 2561896055 Photo: Office of the President of the Republic of Slovenia Spouse  of the President of the Republic of Slovenia attended a volunteer fair organized by schools participating in a psychosocial support project for children implemented by Slovenian Philanthropy in collaboration with the Ukrainian NGO Zhiva YA and coordinated by ITF Enhancing Human Security aims to support children affected by the war.  children from 11 schools presented their handmade creations When asked by a journalist from Southern Ukraine Television what he planned to do with these gifts Musar promised to ensure they would be displayed in a Slovenian school during a training session in Slovenia for volunteers from the Ukrainian organization Zhiva YA Musar fulfilled his promise with the help of Livada Primary School in Ljubljana A display case in the school’s entrance hall now showcases the souvenirs created by children from Izmail    On the first day of the exhibition who are implementing the psychosocial support project in Izmail with assistance thanks to a donation from Slovenia This collaboration highlights the strong humanitarian ties between Slovenia and Ukraine as well as the importance of supporting children through creative and psychosocial initiatives.  Details: cache-fra-eddf8230145-FRA 1746516999 2562156973 The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is the leader in supporting research and clinical advances for blood cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma. At the 2023 annual meeting on Dec. 9-12, Wilmot Cancer Institute physician-scientists and trainees gave numerous talks and were involved in dozens of collaborative research projects Following is an alphabetical sampling of the Wilmot research selected by ASH for oral presentations and dedication throughout his remarkable life leaving an enduring legacy for all who knew him he exemplified an extraordinary work ethic beginning as a caddy at Williams Country Club walking to and from the job from his home on Weirton Heights Steve’s career was as diverse as it was impactful he served as a prison guard in Moundsville teaching scuba diving at the Millsop Community Center In the wake of the tragic explosion at Brown’s Island his scuba diving skills were called upon to recover the remains of those lost in the Ohio River an experience that eventually led to his hiring at Weirton Steel Stephen worked as a Roll Grinder at the mill and was a proud member of the Weirton Steel 25-Year Club where he once organized parking for the annual picnic He also served his community in unique ways working as a process server and repo man for local lending institutions Steve found love and companionship with his soulmate they cultivated beautiful gardens around their home Hurricane Wilma had a devastating impact on their hotel Their quick thinking and survivor skills saved several vacationers a testament to their courage and resourcefulness Steve was preceded in death by his parents Corinna Coen; his three cherished daughters and Barbara (Aaron) Glover; his grandchildren Thaiddeus “Ted” and Elijah Dillie and Grace Glover; and his former sons-in-law He is also survived by Corinna’s mother Friends and family are invited to gather at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton Friday from 4pm until 7 PM and Saturday at 11 AM at Franklin Cemetery for graveside services Today's breaking news and more in your inbox Copyright © 2025 Ogden News Publishing of Ohio | https://www.weirtondailytimes.com | 114 Lee Ave. loving husband and father of two passed away at the age of 62 He graduated from Hamshire-Fannett High School in 1976 and married his high school sweetheart Brian retired from ExxonMobil in 2012 after 29 years of service and has been a longtime resident of Winnie His special ability to play guitar and sing was admired by many as he shared his gift on stage for over forty years His best work was handwritten and sung in church Coffey’s family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m His interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Loham Childcare Ministries in Uganda www.loham.org; Livada Orphan Care www.livada.org; or Aeternum Grace Foundation www.patreon.com/alicejeen Contributions may be made online via their website or can be mailed to First Baptist Church Texas 77661 to be forwarded to the charity of your designation and website in this browser for the next time I comment Lifting you in prayer during this difficult time but right now Brian is enjoying a real life in His direct presence that the rest of us can only imagine It was my honor and privilege to have known such a fine man I am saddened to read of the passing of Bryan I go a long ways back to our days of playing football everything I have known or heard of pertaining to Bryan was church related I did not know that Mandy Andrews was his daughter until I read his obituary but I immediately realized the connection that was between the two of them in having a great heart I am so sorry for this family and communities loss but I am almost positive that God brought him home for a reason Delaine and family: I am so sorry for the loss of Brian I just lost two very dear friends this past two weeks from this same disease I have been praying for Brian as soon as I heard my prayers continue for your family as you walk this path May our loving Lord Jesus send his angels to surround you all and grant you the peace that passes all understanding Kagey and I loved serving with Brian and his music always brought glory to the Lord My love and prayers have been with your family I am shocked & saddened by Brian’s death Our Sincere Condolences to the Coffey Family We are heart broken to hear the terrible news We will always have great memories of the Thanksgivings in Winnie at your parents’ home The fun football games in the front yard and all the other mischief young cousins could get into Our prayers and thoughts are with your family Delaine and family we are so sorry for your loss What an amazing guy Brian was and always fun to run into on our yearly trip to the rice festival Charlie Bourgeois worked with Brian at Mobil My prayers go up for his family and friends Will be praying for y'all and condelonences for the family Please know that we love you and your church family in Spring Branch May you feel the Lord's peace today and tomorrow and in the weeks to come Sharon so sorry to hear of the loss of your Brother Praying for peace and love to surround your Family So very sorry to hear of Brian’s passing Our continued prayers for all who loved him I remember him first as a Little League Baseball player and secondly as a stand tall Christian displaying what a Christian should His example is one to be aspired to by all It seems life and good times pass by so quickly and we are left with wonderful memories of times past Brian was a great guy and a dedicated Christian Linda and I remember the good times at Thanksgiving but words are so insufficient to ease the pain of loved ones Being loved and appreciated means so much in life and Brian was definitely loved and appreciated by many people Brian is in God's Heaven where we will meet again God bless Brian's family and we will pray for you Your Brother and Sister -in-Christ : Buddy and Linda Moore Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow Especially the ones he made blue drum swimming pool Jones family extends love to Coffey family I will keep your family in prayer for the days ahead Brian’s love for Jesus was evident in all he said and did and he leaves that legacy with your family When we all get to Heaven what a day of rejoicing that will be I will forever miss his soothing conversations his wife and his family you were so lucky to have him So sorry he is no longer here in body but his memories will live forever Beaumont - McFaddin Ave. Beaumont - Major Dr. Nederland ©Broussard's Mortuary 2017-2025 Built By Americom Marketing It’s been a whirlwind year for Beth Haller LaSala and Christina Livada, personally and professionally. Together, they run ChappyWrap a Boston-based brand that produces high-quality blankets inspired by New England The company has been around for 13 years now customers have been going crazy for the cozy Jacquard-woven blankets that come in a variety of patterns and sizes They’re made with both home decor and snuggling in mind “That’s really why we do what we do,” says Livada we want to spread comfort to more and more people.” Haller LaSala’s original business partner decided to retire but Haller LaSala herself wasn’t ready to move on her casual collaborator and informal sounding board “Christina has brought a huge breath of fresh air to the company,” says Haller LaSala Bringing Livada onboard marked the beginning of a year-long turnaround for ChappyWrap “I was working as a speech language pathologist in a private school setting “It has been and continues to be a steep learning curve for me and she has obviously been running the company for a long time but it was a lot for me to learn — a big change After Livada’s and Haller LaSala’s collaborative repositioning, ChappyWrap has developed an undeniable brand identity. “We transitioned the direction the company was going in,” explains Livada. “We redid our website and our logo. We released a bunch of new designs. We spent the year revising the company and saying, ‘Who do we want to be?’ It’s been such a fun creative process.” One thing’s for sure, the Boston-based brand embodies New England to its core. Customers can shop 75 blanket designs — 26 of these have just been introduced — broken into collections named, “Classics,” “Places” and “Heritage.” The blankets also come in three different sizes, as well as new baby-sized offerings. “We definitely have strong New England ties and roots,” says Livada. “Even with those designs that are less themed, less nautical, less preppy or coastal, we’ve drawn inspiration from New England in their name. We have a new neutral pattern called Oyster Cove Diamonds. We have one that’s called Long Wharf Herringbone.” “As part of the rebranding, we broke all our blankets down into various collections,” she says. “We have a Classics collection which is more like home decor, more neutral colors and patterns. Things that you would use on the back of your couch in your living room as an accent. We have the Nantucket collection because we know that we have a fun, preppy, nautical side.” Haller LaSala gets excited over ChappyWrap’s Places collection, aka map blankets. “It started out with the Cape and the Islands, and for the last couple of years, that blanket has been our bestseller,” she says. “So, we added a lot of other places. We have people recommend different geographic areas where they would like to see those blankets. They’re very unique, which is why people enjoy those a lot.” “We are so proud of our products, we’ve always been very proud of the quality and the manufacturing and everything the products stand for, and what they really add to people’s homes and lives and families.” After taking some quieter moments this summer to enjoy personal time together — Haller LaSala primarily lives in Charleston, South Carolina, while Livada lives in the Boston area — and the early arrival of Livada’s beautiful new baby girl named Ella, the mother-daughter business partners are ready to face New England’s cooler temperatures once more. Beth Haller LaSala and Christina Livada’s Advice for Aspiring Small Business Owners Leigh Harrington is an experienced writer and editor, currently serving as Exhale's Managing Editor. 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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights I'm a contributor and cover female digital influence for ForbesWomen.Nov 30 06:33pm ESTShareSaveThis article is more than 4 years old.Beth LaSala and Christina Livada Beth LaSala founded ChappyWrap a brand inspired by a family blanket originally purchased in Germany that she grew up using and passed down to her own children who now serves as ChappyWrap’s vice president of sales and marketing and runs the company with her mother the blanket was constantly loved and fought over “The blanket really felt like home and family to us,” Livada says “It was obviously very well made and durable to be able to last so long and survive so many washes when my mom went to look for another blanket like it she discovered they really no longer existed on the market in this country.” Since that level of quality wasn’t available LaSala decided to create her own blanket after extensive research about the “blanket market” and the manufacturing process “Most blankets on the market in this country are made of 100% polyester or polar fleece — a manufactured fiber — which means they are not made to last and do not wash well - they shrink “On the other end of the spectrum are wool blankets alpaca blankets - high end products but ones that are not actually very warm soft or comfortable and are dry-clean only.” The quality of blankets has decreased over the years due to the increased use of those manufactured fibers — they’re cheaper to produce and use in the manufacturing process When manufacturers started using the newer materials natural fibers were eliminated from the process noting that “most blankets” on the market are entirely made of polyester is made with natural cotton and as a result the manufacturing process is a bit different “The machines necessary to produce blankets like ours do not even exist in the U.S.,” she explained Thanks to the natural materials used to create a ChappyWrap it hits the “sweet spot,” according to Livada natural-cotton blend blanket that is made to last a lifetime and is machine washable and dryable,” she says Livada says that people take it to the beach on a picnic and then throw it in the wash and can use it indoors on the couch or in bed “We say we're on a mission to make the world's best blanket,” Livada explains the company went through a relaunch after LaSala’s co-founder retired and Livada joined the team “We wanted to work together to breathe new life into the company and take it in a new direction,” Livada says “I came on board full time in June 2018 and we launched a major rebranding effort and new marketing strategy.” they’ve focused their marketing efforts on Instagram and partnerships with brands and influencers paying close attention to brands that have aligning aesthetic and influencers who they believe will love the product 30% of ChappyWrap’s overall site traffic comes from social media referrals “Our sales are up 250% in the last year,” Livada says Our social media following is up 520% percent.” Livada and LaSala are thinking outside the box for new marketing efforts to include her “nautical Ginger Jars” design on their blankets — the result sold out in less than an hour so many people have been at home as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic ChappyWrap has seen a bump in brand awareness as consumers are on the hunt for new and cozy home decor and we have really felt that demand increase,” Livada says And getting to “spread comfort” is an element of being in the blanket business that Livada and LaSala love Home » Agriculture » Growth of Regenerative Farming in Greece Greek farmers and outreach programs are working to demonstrate that regenerative agricultural practices offer a solution by improving soil health and increasing water retention has the potential to reduce water evaporation and run-off while improving soil water storage capacity Recognizing the benefits of regenerative farming, the Greek nonprofit Southern Lights supports is helping food producers interested in transitioning to these more sustainable practices They launched their Regenerative Farming Support Program in 2021 at a time when “the smell of fire was in the air,” Sheila Darmos Southern Light offers a knowledge-sharing platform to six pilot farms through their  Support Program. In coordination with the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania Southern Lights will share their findings with other Greek farmers to expand regenerative agriculture nationwide “Some of the aims of a regenerative farming operation are to increase the water storage capacity and create a microclimate on the farm that causes a decreased fluctuation in temperature and humidity while hedges are used to minimize the exposure to wind,” Darmos tells Food Tank Southern Lights promotes wildfire resilience through regenerative practices that keep water in the soil such as abundant cover crops and fire-proof fencing along property lines At the Market Garden Pilot Farm, traditional almond tree monocultures were intercropped with pecans, elderberry, and poplar trees to boost water retention and offer more vegetation for additional produce, timber, organic matter, and overall water retention. Meanwhile at the Pomegranate Pilot Farm existing tree lines were interplanted with figs and Eucalyptus trees The project launched with six pilot sites across mainland Greece to represent highly consumed and representative Greek food items they plan to expand to more crops and sites to encourage peer-to-peer education for farmers and public officials alike “A farmer who transitions to a farming model where their goal goes way beyond growing a crop for an economic yield,” Darmos tells Food Tank “One has to find the selling channels that will encourage support and pay for this ecosystem service the farmer is providing through his agricultural activity.” And Livada Natural Farm an island in the Cyclades chain just southeast of the mainland in the Aegean Sea offers another example of success built on regenerative farming moved back to Andros after years of studying permaculture and the relationship between ecological processes and agriculture The Farm recently received grant funding to support the farm from the Market Gardner Institute But their success has also grown through strong relationships with the local community “With this professional engagement that brings social engagement we build trust with people,” Kostis tells Food Tank Kostis studied various topics in Athens to support the development of this farm. Some of his fields of study include social entrepreneurship, social permaculture engaging in practices such as no-till was a game changer for Livada “We are able to mimic nature in this annual system.” Although the practices promoted by Livada and Southern Lights have yet to become more widespread Darmos believes that young farmers are rapidly realizing the benefits of regenerative farming “The great shift happens when we realize our responsibility and possibility to play a key role in regenerating our ecosystems,” Darmos tells Food Tank “but also build businesses that are regenerative to the people involved.” Articles like the one you just read are made possible through the generosity of Food Tank members. 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