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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District to host “Parents Only” Event             On March 5, 2009 the Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District is hosting an event aimed at raising parents’ awareness of substance abuse in the young adult population.  This evening event will feature a presentation by Orange Police Department Resource Officer Chad Softic and Athol Police Officer Peter Buck.  Parents will be provided with an education on the various substances that have presented in the teen population around the Commonwealth.  The presentation will be followed by an open and honest discussion between attendees, school officials and at least one parent who struggled with her own child’s battle with addiction.  “This event is going to be up close and personal” said Mahar Superintendent, Dr. Reza Namin.                        Dr. Namin indicated that this event is not being held in response to any problem that the school has recently faced.  Dr. Namin stated, “Our heads are not in the sand when it comes to the activities of middle and high school students.”  Under Namin, The Student Support Services Department at Ralph C. Mahar has taken the social and emotional health of students very seriously.  New to Mahar this year is the development of counseling groups focused on the needs of students as they present themselves during the school year.  Student Support Services Director, Michael Baldassarre indicated that the March 5 event, entitled “Not My Child” is being held as a proactive measure to educate parents about what is going on in our community and every other community in America.  “Too often schools respond to issues, rather than proactively addressing them before they happen.  That is not the way we think here.” said Baldassarre.   “Not My Kid” Substance Abuse Awareness NightRalph C. Mahar Regional SchoolMarch 5, 20096:30 PMParents Only Event For more information contact: Michael Baldassarre, Director of Student Support Services978-544-2535mbaldassarre@rcmahar.org

The Massachusetts Veterans, Inc. announces its biennial Gala Military Ball on Saturday, the 27th of September 2008. Cocktail hour is at 6:00pm; doors open for dinner at 7:00pm.

The black-tie event will be held at the Massachusetts National Guard Armory Museum in Worcester. Ticket prices are $100.00 dollars per person and include hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, dinner catered by Pepper’s Fine Foods, dancing to the Ron Stone Band, a performance by the “American Belles” Troupe, and a tribute to veterans. VIP tickets also available: $150 per person and include USO style show and cast party reception at the Hanover Theater Sunday, September 28, 2008.

During the evening, there will be a presentation of the Massachusetts Minuteman Award for Merit awarded to James H. Harrington and a Public Service Award to Senator Stephen M. Brewer.
Sponsored in part by the TJX Companies, Inc., Commerce Bank, Pepper’s Fine Foods Catering, Charter Communications, the Hanover Theatre, and the Telegram & Gazette.

Program book advertising space is available. $150.00 for a half page ad and $250.00 for a full-page ad. Table sponsors ($1,000.00 dollars per table of ten) receive a complimentary full-page ad.

Event proceeds will support the Central Massachusetts Veterans Outreach Center.

For tickets or sponsorship information, Call Amanda Riik at 508-791-0956, ext. 123, (toll free 866-MASS-VET), or email: amandariik@massveterans.org, or visit our website at www.massveterans.org

Heel to Toe to Help Heal D is a 5K walk to benefit a 5-year old Oxford boy who has Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. All are welcome to join!
Registration and Heel to Toe’s starting point will be at Green Hill Park’s gazebo across from the zoo. Walk registration will be from 1:00-2:00 PM. The walk will begin promptly at 2:00. Pledge form(s) are available through our website: www.HelpHealD.org. All walkers who raise $150 or more will receive an official Heel to Toe t-shirt. We will be walking rain or shine!
After the walk, we will be celebrating everybody’s hard work and success by meeting back at the gazebo for refreshments, snacks, and prizes. We will be giving out several special awards, including prizes to the walker who raises the most in pledges and the walker who get the largest single donation.
For more information please see our website: www.HelpHealD.org