Click here for city, county, and legislative information.
UNITE Activities
View pictures from the Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard held June 21, 2007 in Harlan County. Click here.
Harlan County's Henry Hughes was recently honored 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. Nominees can be teachers, professors, principals or other educational professionals. Hughes was selected as one of approximately 100 honorees for the 2007 class 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. He was nominated for the award by UNITE Coalition Coordinator Tom Vicini. The award was presented in Lexington on April 28.
To view other photos 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.
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 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month, March through September, at Kingdom Come State Park. More than 1,600 people have participated in programs since HOFNOD began in 2006.
SKCTC-Cumberland Campus has worked to promote the coalition and promote programs that focus on anti-drug education for their students. They often coordinate speakers at a lunch or hold contests to encourage more students to attend. Recently the campus held a poster contest for Cumberland Elementary School students (see details at right). To view larger photo click here.
Harlan County has four schools with a registered UNITE Club -- Cumberland Elementary, Evarts High, Harlan Elementary and Harlan Middle.
Saturday, May 24 - Harlan County will hold a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Martin's Fork Lake.
Saturday, May 31 - Harlan County will hold a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kingdom Come State Park. Food will be provided by SouthEast Telephone.
Saturday, June 28 - Harlan County will hold a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kingdom Come State Park. Food will be provided by SouthEast Telephone.
Saturday, July 26 - Harlan County will hold a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kingdom Come State Park. Food will be provided by SouthEast Telephone.
Saturday, August 30 - Harlan County will hold a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kingdom Come State Park. Food will be provided by SouthEast Telephone.
Saturday, September 31 - Harlan County will hold a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kingdom Come State Park. Food will be provided by SouthEast Telephone. This is the final event of the year.
Recent Activities
Saturday, April 26 - Harlan County held a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program at Kingdom Come State Park. Food was provided by SouthEast Telephone.
Saturday, April 12 - Harlan County held their first Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program of the year at Martins Fork Lake. There were 22 adults and 22 children attend. The girls outfished the boys, catching 33 fish to the boys' 31. All fish were released. Lanie Browning caught 16 fish to win the girl's trophy for the most fish caught; Jake Maggard caught 11 to win the boy's trophy. Pastor Roger Jordan of Teetersville Baptist Church gave a short devotion and blessing for the food that was provided. Prizes were purchased with a gift card donated by Wal-Mart. Drug informational materials were available to parents along with UNITE yard signs.
Saturday, March 29 - Harlan County held its first Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs youth fishing and mentoring program event of the year at Kingdom Come State Park. There were 65 children and 16 adults in attendance. Food was provided by SouthEast Telephone.
Tuesday, March 18 - Southeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center, along with Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College nursing students and the Harlan County UNITE Coalition partnered with Cumberland Elementary School for their 2008 Health Fair.
Tuesday, January 8 - The Harlan County UNITE Coalition met and elected new coalition officers.
2007 Activities
Saturday, November 10 - A Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs program was held at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Harlan Campus. For information call Thomas or Joyce Heck at 606-574-9213.
Saturday, November 3 - A 3-on-3 basketball tournament was held on the SKCTC Cumberland campus. The event drew 50 participants and approximately 150 spectators. The tournament was sponsored by SouthEast Telephone.
For details click here.
Saturday, October 20 - The Harlan County Adult Drug Court held a graduation dinner for three participants.
Saturday, October 13 - A "Take Me Fishing" HOFNOD community eventwas held at Martins Fork Lake at Smith (Harlan County).
Saturday, September 15 - A "Take Me Fishing" HOFNOD community event was held at Martins Fork Lake at Smith (Harlan County).
Thursday, September 13 - Former University of Kentucky basketball star Jeff Sheppard participated in a recruitment event at the Harlan Campus of Southeastern Kentucky Community and Technical College.
Tuesday, September 11 - Monthly Harlan County UNITE Coalition meeting was held.
Wednesday, September 5 - Harlan County Judge-Executive Joe Grieshop signed a proclamation in observance of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Harlan County has many programs involved in dealing with the epidemic of drugs, and each plays an important role in combatting the drug problem. To view photo click here.
Saturday, August 18 - "Take me Fishing" HOFNOD community event was held at Martins Fork Lake at Smith (Harlan County). Approximately 89 people participated. To view photos click here.
Saturday, July 14 - "Take me Fishing" HOFNOD community event was held at Martins Fork Lake at Smith (Harlan County). Food and fun for everyone.
Thursday, June 21 - UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp featuring former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard was held at the Cumberland High School gym. Every child received a free basketball and T-shirt was eligible to win 1 of 2 portable basketball goals to be given away upon conclusion of the program. Hot dogs and drinks provided. For more details click here.
Coalition Meetings: 6 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Vocational Rehabilitation Center, 110 Professional Lane, Suite 203, Harlan (next to Harlan Cinema Four parking lot).
Harlan County's Henry Hughes was recently honored 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. Nominees can be teachers, professors, principals or other educational professionals. Hughes was selected as one of approximately 100 honorees for the 2007 class 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. He was nominated for the award by UNITE Coalition Coordinator Tom Vicini. The award was presented in Lexington on April 28.
Harlan County UNITE Coalition has an active 
SKCTC-Cumberland Campus has worked to promote the coalition and promote programs that focus on anti-drug education for their students. They often coordinate speakers at a lunch or hold contests to encourage more students to attend. Recently the campus held a poster contest for Cumberland Elementary School students (see details at right). To view larger photo