C.L.E.A.N. PROGRAM AWARDED GRANT

The Community Link Empowered Against Narcotics (C.L.E.A.N.) has received a
grant to continue its work in Waterloo Region.

C.L.E.A.N. is a parent organized support group headquartered in New Hamburg
that was formed to assist youth whose involvement with illegal drugs
resulted in an interruption in their attendance at school.

The C.L.E.A.N. group meets regularly and works closely with Waterloo
Regional Police and area schools to provide counselling and education to
families affected by illegal drug use.

This week, more than 3,000 Grade 6 students participated in a series of pit
stops and interactive displays that emphasize the importance of zero
tolerance for substance abuse.