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.