• Harlan County has five schools with a registered UNITE Club for the 2009-10 school year - Cawood Elementary, Cumberland Elementary, Harlan Middle, Rosspoint Elementary and Wallins Elementary.
  
  
• View pictures from the Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard held June 21, 2007 in Harlan County. Click here.
  
  
• Most of the Harlan County UNITE Coalition’s efforts are focused on youth activities and educating residents. Projects have included youth dances, fishing and basketball programs, drug-free fun days, assisting Drug Court participants, and providing materials for after-care treatment programs.
  
  
• During 2009 the coalition continued providing after-care support for approximately 50-75 individuals in recovery from addiction through the Celebrate Recovery program.
  
  
• The SKCTC-Cumberland College Campus committee of Harlan County UNITE conducted a poster contest for the Victory Road Christian Academy in the fall of 2008. To view winners photos click here.
  
  
• Harlan County UNITE Coalition has an active Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs® youth mentoring program with support from Operation UNITE, the community, local law enforcement, churches, businesses, and individuals. Fishing programs are held monthly, March through October, at Kingdom Come State Park and Martin's Fork Lake. More than 2,400 people have participated in programs since HOFNOD began in 2006.
  
  
• Harlan County's Henry Hughes was honored April 28, 2007, as a "Teacher Who Made A Difference." The program is sponsored by the University of Kentucky College of Education to recognize educators who have made a positive impact on the lives of their students. Hughes was selected because of his tireless efforts in bringing a drug-free message to the students of SKCTC-Cumberland as a member of the campus coalition, for his highly successful direction of the area's HOFNOD program, and his continuing leadership of the United For Jesus program in Cumberland. Hughes was named the Operation UNITE "Mentor of the Year" for 2006 for his total dedication and support for the youth of Harlan County.
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• Tuesday, March 30 - Last of six regional UNITE Coalition training sessions for anyone interested in making a difference within their community, 5 p.m. at the Harlan Christian Church, 130 South 1st Street. For details contact your county's coalition coordinator, call 1-866-678-6483, or e-mail to bcalhoun@centertech.com.
  
  

2009 Activities

• Saturday, October 10 - Harlan County's last Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs program for the year was held at Martins Fork Lake with food and fun for everyone. All gear is provided. For more information contact Thomas or Joyce Heck at 606-574-9213.
  
  
• Saturday, September 26 - Harlan County's Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs program was held at Martins Fork Lake with food and fun for everyone. For more information contact Thomas or Joyce Heck at 606-574-9213.
  
  
• Tuesday, September 22 - "September to Remember" rally for recovery was held at Huff Park. Approximately 50 people attended the program, which included inflatables, fun and games for children, and a special guest speaker from Operation UNITE. Materials were available on local recovery programs and treatment. Food was provided by SouthEast Telephone. For details contact Joyce Heck at 606-574-9213.
  
  
• Thursday, September 3 - County Judge-Executive Joe Grieshop signed a proclamation in support of National Recovery Month during a ceremony at Ken & Paul's Steak House.
  
  
• Saturday, August 22 - There were 19 youth and 23 adults for Harlan County's last Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs "Take Me Fishing" program at Martin's Fork Lake for the year. The boys caught 50 fish while the girls hooked 28. Trophy winners were Gabe Lewis (19 fish) and Cassidy Coker (25 fish). All fish were released. Allen Sporting Goods, Harlan County Fiscal Court and Don's helped sponsor this event. For more information contact Thomas or Joyce Heck at 606-574-9213.
  
  

Membership
   Charles Powers
   606-573-6310
   charlesp.powers@ky.gov

Education
   Ken Howard
   606-573-3700 ext 20
   kena.howard@ky.gov

Faith-based
   Bob Blackburn
   606-573-5288 (h)
   606-573-6779 (w)
   bobblackburn@bellsouth.net

Public Relations
   Angela Wilson
   606-573-6953
   angelawilson@kycourts.net

Grant Writing/
Fundraising
   Ray Doepel
   606-573-9495 (w)
   sdoepel@harlan.kyschools.us

Youth Activities
   Mary Mosley
   606-837-0100 (w)
   606-574-9967 (h)
   606-273-6434 (c)
   cumberlandhopecommunity@windstream.net

Recruitment
   Randy Brock
   606-573-2847 (h)
   606-573-2552 (w)
   606-273-9307 (c)
   ees@harlanonline.net

Court Watch/
Judicial Review
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Education
   n/a

Faith-based
   n/a

Family Support
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Grant Writing/
Fundraising
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Medical Advisory
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Neighbors UNITED
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Youth Activities
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Chair
   Karin Gibson
   606-589-3017 (h)
   karin.gibson@kctcs.edu

Co-Chair
   Shirley Birman
   shirley.birman@kctcs.edu

Secretary
   Mary Finns

Treasurer
   Mary Jo Brashears

Court Watch/
Judicial Review
   n/a

Education
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Faith-based
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Family Support
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Grant Writing/
Fundraising
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Medical Advisory
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Neighbors UNITED
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Youth Activities
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Chair
   Chuck Sturgill
   606-573-1506x13228 (w)
   stephen.sturgill@kctcs.edu

Co-Chair
   Leslie Carmack
   606-573-1506x13227 (w)
   leslie.carmack@kctcs.edu

Secretary
   Donna Cox
   606-573-1506x13210 (w)
   donnakcox@kctcs.edu

Treasurer
   Kay Teague
   606-573-1506x13201 (w) 
   kay.teague@kctcs.edu