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UNITE Activities
Operation UNITE coalition volunteers and students from across the Fifth Congressional District were honored Friday, November 9, 2007, for outstanding efforts during the past year. More than 800 people attended the program, held at the East Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville.
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The Floyd, Johnson and Pike UNITE coalitions held a bass fishing tournament on September 30, 2006, to raise funding for youth programs and promote awareness of their coalitions. For pictures click here.
During the winter the coalition used the program “A Drug Free Community Begins With Me” targeted at eighth-grade students at Paintsville Middle, Johnson County Christian and Johnson County Middle schools. All eighth-grade students were divided into teams to compete in writing anti-drug public service announcements. These ads were played on Paintsville radio station WSIP.
Freshmen students at Paintsville High School have started a very active HOFNOD program and meet every Tuesday morning. Johnson County PVA Dip Stafford, treasurer for the coalition, is working with the group. Gary Endicott, former owner of the Thelma Pay Lake, has donated use of that lake for HOFNOD activities.
Neighbors UNITED groups are currently operating in the West Van Lear, Thealka and Thelma communities, and several other areas have requested trainings. These groups currently involve approximately 100 citizens. West Van Lear meets 7 p.m. on the 4th Monday of each month at the West Van Lear Community Center.
Two Johnson County schools have a registered UNITE Club – Paintsville Elementary and Paintsville High.
Saturday, March 1 - The coalition will sponsor a youth dance at the Paintsville Recreation Center. Watch the newspaper for details.
Monday, March 24 - A special program to showcase accomplishments of the Johnson County UNITE Coalition will be held at 6 p.m. at the Paintsville Recreation Center. All residents, community partners, law enforcement officers and public officials are encouraged to share in finger foods and refreshments as they learn what the coalition does and how they can become involved in fighting drugs within the community.
Friday, April 18 - A “Bowl Over Drugs” night will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the bowling alley in Paintsville.
Thursday, June 12 - UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Johnson Central High School, 257 North Mayo Trail, Paintsville.
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Recent Activities
2007 Activities
Sunday, November 4 - A Girl Scout community day program titled "In the Zone/Living Drug-Free" was held. Approximately 130 family members, including 87 Girl Scouts ages 5-17 from Johnson, Floyd and Martin counties participated. They were able to enjoy good, wholesome fun Girl Scout activities while learning about the dangers of drugs and discovering healthy living alternatives. Learning booths were provided by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky Fish & Wildlife, Mountain Comprehensive Care, and the Drug Testing Center of the Bluegrass. The group was entertained by a professional band and an illusionist who incorporated a healthy lifestyle into his act.
Monday, October 22 - Former University of Kentucky basketball star Jeff Sheppard give anti-drug presentations to students at Johnson Central High and Paintsville High.
Friday, September 28 - A Mini Apple Run was held by fifth- and sixth-grade students in the Paintsville Elementary UNITE Club and members of the Paintsville Anti-Drug Swim Team to show support for UNITE. The students raised $1,038 which was donated to the UNITE Foundation to "give back" for the support they have received. Participating in the mini-apple day run were 130 students and 20 teachers, as well as Paintsville Mayor Bob Porter, Johnson County Fiscal Court member Cathy Adams, Swim Team Coach Bernie Carroll, Paintsville Elementary Principal Teresa Petot, members of the Paintsville Police Department, and local business representatives. Gift certificates were provided by Wal-Mart and Sonic.
Friday, August 3 - Johnson County UNITE hosted a "Dive Against Drugs" back-to-school bash at the Paintsville pool. Free food, live music and prizes were given away.
Friday, June 29 - Approximately 40 people attended the Johnson County UNITE's Bowl Over Drugs event held at the Paintsville Bowling Alley. To view pictures click here.
Saturday, April 21 - Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs (HOFNOD) Buddy Bass Fishing Tournament at Paintsville Lake. For details and results click here.
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Tuesday, April 17 - UNITE participated in a young parents program at the Ramada Inn in Paintsville.
Thursday, April 5 - A free community forum to discuss issues regarding drugs in Johnson County was conducted at Paintsville Elementary School. Speakers included Johnson County Sheriff Bill Witten, Johnson County Coroner J.R. Frisby, Paintsville Police Chief Lowell Ward, officials from Operation UNITE and others. Educational tables were set up around the gym with materials and handouts for those attending.
Thursday, March 1 - A drug awareness forum scheduled for today was rescheduled to April 5.
Pictures from Greg Farmer's recent appearance in Paintsville. Click here.
Operation UNITE coalition volunteers and students from across the Fifth Congressional District were honored Friday, November 9, 2007, for outstanding efforts during the past year. More than 800 people attended the program, held at the East Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville.
Freshmen students at Paintsville High School have started a very active