Pubdate: Sun, 26 Feb 2006
Source: Langley Times (CN BC)
Copyright: 2006 BC Newspaper Group and New Media Development
Contact:  http://www.langleytimes.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1230
Author:  Al Irwin
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/rehab.htm (Treatment)

DRUG MONEY PLEDGE DEFERRED

Langley Township council wants more information about a drug 
treatment program, both from staff and the school board, before it 
agrees to share costs with the school district.

The DEWY (The Day, Evening, Weekend for Youth) program, was run as a 
pilot project here in 2004, under the Fraser Health Authority, for 
youth aged 13 to 18, addicted to any drug.

Councillor Kim Richter had moved that council inform the school 
district of its willingness to partner on implementing a pilot DEWY 
program and to participate in a community-wide "Meth Watch" awareness campaign.

The motion also asked that the costs of participating be referred to 
the budget process for inclusion in 2006.

Mayor Kurt Alberts said the Township was facing "huge challenges" in 
its deliberations, and without known costs, he couldn't support the motion.

Alberts said the Township should not "just step up to the plate for 
more provincial downloading."

Councillor Mel Kositsky said he would support deferral.

"We really need to look into the background of this program," said 
Kositsky, adding that a presentation from the school board, outlining 
the district's plans, should be sought.

The motion was deferred for additional information from staff and the 
school board, with Richter and Councillor Bob Long opposed.
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