Pubdate: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 Source: Winona Daily News (MN) Copyright: 2006 Winona Daily News Contact: http://www.winonadailynews.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3177 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?225 (Students - United States) GRANTS TO HELP FIGHT SUBSTANCE ABUSE Several public schools in western Wisconsin will receive state money this month to fund alcohol and other drug abuse programs. Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau schools received $50,000 for its program. The district will use the money to teach staff and students about alcohol and drug abuse, said Sandy Nelson, bookkeeper and office manager. It also brings in speakers, hosts tutors and various programming throughout the year. The district has been receiving this aid -- for which it must apply each year -- since the 2002-03 school year. Alma and Arcadia received grants for tobacco control programs in their schools. Alma received $5,000. Arcadia, in a group with Holmen and White-hall schools, received $15,000. They are among 25 Wisconsin districts that have been awarded grants for the tobacco program. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake