"PRIME FOR LIFE" PRESENTATION SLATED IN OSAGE

A community presentation entitled "Prime for Life" will be conducted
Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the second-floor meeting
room at the Osage Municipal Utilities building.

Hosted by Jay Pedelty, a prevention specialist for Prairie Ridge
Treatment Services in Mason City, "Prime for Life" is a series of
alcohol and drug prevention programs developed by Prevention Research
Institute for young people and adults.

Pedelty says the presentation is intended for local health officials,
human resource directors, social workers, clergy, educators, court
professionals and community leaders.

"This is more than just an awareness program," said Pedelty, who is
hoping to bring his program to Osage on a regular basis to assist
local youth and families. "Prime for Life is an educational program
designed to change attitudes and beliefs about alcohol and drug use,
and subsequently impact behavior."

He added that substance abuse problems need to be addressed on
several fronts, but providing this proven prevention model program to
employees, students, clients and parishioners is the first step.

"Information is presented objectively and persuasively, using
documented research findings rather than opinions, scare tactics or
exaggerations" said Pedelty.

For more information on the program, call Pedelty at 1-866-429-2391.
There will be a small fee to attend, but lunch is provided.