Local schools among beneficiaries of drug fund

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

South Adams Elementary and High School and the Adams Central Community Schools Student Assistance Program are among the 2013 Drug Free Communities Fund beneficiaries for the upcoming year.

Melissa Brite, representing the county’s Substance Abuse Awareness Council, recently released those county agencies and schools that will benefit this year from the local Drug Free Communities Fund.

“This fund is made up of fines imposed by the court for alcohol and drug offenses,” said Brite. “In 2006 and 2011, we were awarded a Drug Free Communities Support Program Grant. The Boys and Girls Club of Adams County, Inc., serves as the fiscal agent.

“The Substance Abuse Awareness Council provides yearly grant opportunities from the Local Drug Free Communities Fund to agencies in Adams County to help address alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues in our community,” continued Brite.