Relay for Life-33 Days to Go 4/15/2009 Harborfields High School

Harborfields Relay for Life is only 33 days away. There are very few of our families that have not been touched in some way by cancer. This is your opportunity to do something important in our own community for this critical cause. Join a team-create a team-make a donation-walk a lap-walk lots of laps-or just bring a chair-sit-and enjoy the event.

The event begins with a survivor's reception  and then a survivor's lap at 6:00PM Then there will be up to 40 teams with hundreds of students and adults on the tyrack. Some teams (probably the students) will stay all night and have someone on the track the whole time. We have music, special events, and a DJ. The highlight of the evening is always the lighting of the luminaries at dusk that line the track. These are a tribute for all those we remember and honor.

The web site for Relay is the following: www.relayforlife.org/harborfieldsny. You can get more information-sign up to participate-or send a donation.

For those of you that remeber Harry Chapin he said something I always remember.When asked if any of the charities he was involved with made the difference he had hoped for, he said he wasn't sure, but he met the best of people. RELAY FOR LIFE IN HARBORFIELDS come make a difference and meet the best of people. Ruth Ann Hyne 261-5877

The 2009-2010 School Budget -Difficult Choices

A major consideration for a school board should be to avoid a contingency budget. The money saved is generally little if any and programs and services are cut. Actully this year's budget may come in lower than a contingency budget which would make turning down the budget a self defeating action. A district reputation also suffers from a contingency budget. Needless to say it is a difficult year and the Board must be frugal. There is a saying in some negotiations that if everyone is unhappy then the comnpriise might be a good one.

Most importantly the district must be careful about which services or programs are cut. If cetain class sizes are increased for this coming year or two-they could at a later time revert back to their current levels if the economic situation changes. However if we eliminate programs that have taken years to build or ones that are critical for students for even one year, then those programs must be saved.

We must also look carefully at programs that are critical to our nation's long term growth and our ability to compete in a global environment. Science, math, and languages to name just a few are vitally important to prepare our students for the world they will enter.

A few days ago I was discussing the currrent budget-tax percentages-staff reductions etc. with a friend. Then I realized that he was loosing his own position in Harborfields. The possible reductions will be people who have given their hearts and souls to our district. It is easy to forget that numbers are really about people.

School Boards always walk a narrow tight rope. To balance the needs of students and also that of residents is difficult. This Board is taking a hard and realistic approach in light of the current economic situation.

Harborfields Lacrosse News

HarborfieldsLax
PO Box 99
Centerport, New York 11721

School Board Meeting- Budget Community Form OMS 3/18- 7:45

The Board of education in collaboration with the Superintendent and District Adminiostration will discuss the proposed 2009-2010 budget. Some reductions are being proposed. It is critical that residents take part in these discussion at this time period. For example, it is possible that the Science Research Progbram could be eliminated.  The competition for our students and our nation is now global. Do we eliminate a science program?

RIPE Art Gallery presents:"WANDERLUST" A collection of Photography by Michael Fairchild

RIPE Art Gallery presents:"WANDERLUST" A collection of Photography by Michael Fairchild
Opening reception Saurday March 14,2009 from 2 to 5PM.
Running through Saturday April 11,2009.

Ripe Art Gallery is located at 67A Broadway, Greenlawn

The 2009 GREENLAWN ANTIQUES SHOW

Saturday, March 7th 10-5

Sunday, March 8       11-5

Harborfields High School- corner of Pulaski Road and Taylor Avenue

30th Annual Show-  66 Outstanding Dealers

Donations: $7.00 -With Card: Admit 2 at $6.00 each

GREENLAWN-CENTERPORT HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

HACEF Winter Carnival

HACEF WINTER CARNIVAL, Saturday February 28, 2009

12:30 to 4:30 pm Harborfields High School

Giant Slide - Bungee Jump - Moon Bounce - 8 in 1 Obstacle Course - Basketball  Pop

Carnival Games

PRIZES! FOOD! ENTERTAINMENT! RAFFLES!

Two (2) One week Memberships to the Booster Club Summer Camps!

Come in from the cold and spend a February afternoon at the Carnival!

Questions? Call Laurie Wax 261-5580.

HUNTINGTON, NY –Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Huntington) 16th LD has introduced landmark legislation to protect babies and toddlers from ingesting the synthetic estrogen Bisphenol-A (BPA

Left to right – Elsa Ford, Brentwood Bay Shore Breast Cancer Coalition (front) / Helene Aronson, Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc. (rear) / Zachary Rotter, Student & Scientists Program, Walt Whitman HS & (LITEA) LI Teen Environmental Activists  / Rubab Rehman, LITEA (rear) / Tehreem Rehman, Student & Scientists Program, Walt Whitman HS & LITEA  / Legislator Steve Stern / Bobbi Chase-Wilding, Clean NY (rear) / Karen Joy Miller, Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition / Laura Weinberg, Great Neck Breast Cancer Coalition / Tawaun Weber, Vision LI (rear) / Stacy Rebello, Learning Disabilities Association of LI / Stephen Boese, Learning Disabilities of NY (rear) / Carol Susskind, Islip Breast Cancer Coalition.  Missing from photo – Donna Jurasits, Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition and Pat Licata, W. Islip Breast Cancer Coalition for LI.

HUNTINGTON, NY –Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Huntington) 16th LD has introduced landmark legislation to protect babies and toddlers from ingesting the synthetic estrogen Bisphenol-A (BPA) which is used in the manufacture of hard plastics such as baby bottles and “sippy” cups designed for young children. Numerous scientific studies have shown that leaching of BPA has serious health consequences such as neurobehavioral disorders, including hyperactivity and learning disorders, disorders of the prostate and uterus, links to heart disease, abnormal liver function and diabetes and increased susceptibility to breast and prostate cancer.  Legislator Stern was joined by several public health and environmental advocates at a public hearing held at the legislature in support of this important initiative.

“This legislation presents another opportunity to re-shape environmental policy,” according to Karen Joy Miller, Director of the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition-Prevention is the Cure.”  “BPA is linked to abnormalities of the male reproductive system, early puberty and obesity.  We can help protect future generations by passing this legislation.”

There are safe alternatives to BPA.  Mass market retailers such as Babies “R” Us have removed infant and toddler products containing BPA from their shelves and Canada has also banned the sale of such products.

“This initiative is a pro-active precautionary measure which is consistent with this Legislature’s long and proud history of protecting the health of our residents.  We have never been afraid of challenging the status quo, particularly when it comes to the priority of ensuring our children’s health,” Legislator Stern said.  “We strongly believe that this legislation will have a significant impact in protecting the health of our young children by removing products containing BPA from the store shelves in our community.”

Harborfields Vision members attended the Relay for Life Harborfields Kick-off Celebration(02/04/09)

Harborfields Vision members attended the Relay for Life Harborfields Kick-off Celebration this last Thursday at the Library.

This was the full community’s initial meeting as we prepare for our May Relay for Life.

Gary Schoer, a member of Harborfields School Board, was recognized for his fund raising last year. Last year over $40,000 was raised at the Relay for life held at the High School. The other top  fund raisers were:Jan Marandola,Pattie Grasso,Ruth Ann Hyne, Don Mastroianni.

At the meeting Joanne McNamara, a Board Member of Vision, presented Vision’s objectives for this coming Relay.

1.      To make the Relay a total community event by reaching out to as many Harborfields organizations and businesses as possible. Last year there were approximately 35teams. We hope to increase the number of groups that can create their own teams.

2.      To encourage Harborfields to go “Purple” the week before the Relay. A number of businesses have already made plans for their “purple” decorations. We want the world to know that “Relay” is coming.

3.      To sell throughout the community the “Relay for Life” banners and luminaries to remember a loved one.

Join in! Make this  the event of the year.

Bob and Ruth Ann Hyne

Hyneh@aol.com

Telephone: 631-261-5877

Relay for Life of Harborfields

Please join us for the Relay for Life of Harborfields KICK-OFF CELEBRATION!!!!

When:    Thursday, January 29^th, 2009

Time:      7:00PM

Where:    Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY

Relay for life is a community driven overnight event that celebrates cancer survivors, remembers those we have lost and fight back against the disease by raising money and awareness to help eliminate cancer as a major health problem.

Join us to hear more about how you can become a part of this fun and meaningful event and pick up your team captain kits!

YOU CAN REGISTER NOW!!!

WWW.REALYFORLIFE.ORG/HARBORFIELDSNY

For more info contact Marianne Bergman, Committee chair at

HarborfieldsRelayforlife@hotmail.com or Pamela Parker, Staff Partner at Pamela.parker@cancer.org

Pictures from the 2008 Menorah Lighting

Pictures from the 2008 Menorah Lighting have been added to our picture gallery.

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