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Winter 2002 Congressman Sandy Levin Coalition Edition Newsletter
Coalitions Poised For Another Exciting Year

Macomb County Prevention Coalition Releases Survey Data

This marks the 7th year for the Macomb Prevention Coalition. The Coalition, in conjunction with the Macomb Intermediate School District, recently released its latest statistics on substance abuse. Across the board, new school surveys show a significant drop in the use of "gateway" drugs among 8th, 10th, and 12th graders. The report also documents significant reductions in alcohol and tobacco use among teens, especially among 8th graders. For more information, please visit http://www.misd.net/inthenews.html.

Utica Community Action Team

The Utica area Community Action Team (UCAT) serves the students of Utica Community Schools and the communities where they live. UCAT has had a very busy and exciting past few months with their sites focused on anti-tobacco efforts as they announced the winners of their anti-smoking poster contests. Over 391 original artwork poster entries from Utica Community Schools students of all ages were received at the end of last school year. UCAT members chose several winners for two different contests. The first contest winner, an eighth-grader from Shelby Junior High School, will have his artwork adapted to an 8'x19' portable billboard display that will travel to various school and community events. The second winner, a Morgan Elementary sixth-grader, will have her artwork transformed into an on-screen ad to be displayed during the preview period at 12 local movie theaters for the next six months. Each of the winners received modest monetary awards. For further information contact: Kim Wiegand, President UCAT, P.O. Box 183393, Shelby Township, MI 48318-3393 or call 586.979.1293

Warren Coalition for a Healthy Community

The Warren Coalition for a Healthy Community (WCHC) is continuing its mission to improve the quality of life in Warren and its work on a comprehensive public-awareness campaign that discourages substance abuse. The anti-substance abuse campaign is designed to involve local students in the development and promotion of the public service announcements. The WCHC had a terrific turnout of students from local SADD groups that helped distribute ribbons, candy and specially-printed balloons advertising the Coalition at the Warren Thanksgiving parade. The young parade spectators particularly appreciated the treats and over 1000 balloons were distributed. For more information, contact Helen Manley at (586)274-0535

Macomb County Prevention Coalition

The MCPC is also pleased to announce that Meghan Cassidy has assumed the position of Program Coordinator. Meghan holds a degree in Public Health Education and has worked in this capacity for Macomb County. She looks forward to her new venture with the Prevention Coalition and welcomes the opportunity to work with all organizations involved in the reduction of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. For more information, contact Meghan Cassidy at (586) 466-4116.