Mark Code is the April recipient of the HCI Making a Difference Award. The award celebrates groups and individuals in Northfield who have a positive impact on youth. A retired Northfield School District educator, Mark’s volunteer efforts include mentoring youth, assisting with classroom research projects at the Northfield Historical Society, reading enrichment with fourth grade [...]
March 26, 2009 – 12:15 pm
Local youth spent after school time this week crafting colorful cards with messages for Northfield juniors and seniors that will attend the annual Prom in April. The student artists, in grades K-8, attend the Kid Ventures and PLUS after school programs through the Northfield School District and the Northfield School District Community Services Division. The cards carry [...]
March 19, 2009 – 12:16 pm
Ruth Amerman is the March recipient of the HCI Making a Difference Award. Ruth was nominated based on her leadership abilities and the role she played in organizing community discussions and meetings on heroin and chemical abuse. Ruth also spearheaded the “Vote Youth” campaign during the 2008 Northfield mayoral race. She works to empower youth and serves [...]
January 22, 2009 – 12:24 pm
In case you missed the January 12 opiate addiction presentation by Charles Reznikoff, MD an addiction specialist at the Northfield Hospital, you can catch it on NTV-12. It will be broadcast on the local cable channel Sunday, January 25-8 p.m.; Wednesday, January 28 – 8 p.m.; Friday, January 30 – 8 p.m.; and Monday, February [...]
January 12, 2009 – 2:21 pm
The weather has not cancelled tonight’s (January 12) presentation by Charles Reznikoff, MD, an Addiction Medicine specialist at Northfield Hospital. The talk will begin at 7 p.m. at the Hospital Conference Center. Dr. Reznikoff will address the nature of opiate addictions, addiction therapies, and community prevention strategies. This free, community program is begin sponsored by [...]
December 17, 2008 – 11:35 am
Kudos to the Northfield Moravian Church for receiving the December HCI Making a Difference Award. Pastor Amy Gohdes-Luhman and the church congregation were nominated for planning and hosting a community forum in November to facilitate discussion around substance abuse and prevention. It has been great to see various community groups collaborate and keep the conversation on heroin [...]
November 24, 2008 – 2:38 pm
Many Northfield households with high school students find this resource handier than the Yellow Pages. The 2008-2009 Nothfield High School Student Directory is now available at the NHS Office. It is free and published annually by the Parent Communication Network (PCN). Along with student and parent/guardian names, phone numbers and addresses you will find a listing [...]
November 14, 2008 – 9:36 am
As much as I enjoy the convenience of email, blogging and Facebook to keep current, I think we are slowly forgetting the importance of face-to-face communication. Just look at families and how scattered everyone becomes with commitments and activities. The Mayor’s Task Force on Youth Alcohol & Drug Use has put together “Talking Points” for [...]
November 6, 2008 – 12:13 pm
Time Out for Family (PDF flyer) is a free event that will look at ways to create balance in our over-scheduled lives. It takes place on Monday, Nov. 10 at the Northfield Middle School. Speaker Marilyn Sharpe will present an afternoon session (3:30-5:30 p.m.) for professionals and evening session (7-8:30 p.m.) for parents. Both events are [...]
