Operation UNITE : Unlawful Narcotics Investigation Treatment and Education
Recent Activities
2007 Activities
Tuesday, October 16 - The Letcher County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony for two participants.
Monday, August 27 - Former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard conducted anti-drug rallies at Martha Jane Potter Elementary, Fleming Neon Elementary and Letcher Elementary schools.
Tuesday, July 24 - Letcher County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony for two participants.
Monday, July 16 - A Neighbors UNITED presentation was held at the Mayking Fire Department. For information contact Roland Craft at 606-633-1257.
Thursday, May 10 - The Letcher County Drug Court held a graduation ceremony. The event honored the first married couple to complete the program.
Monday, April 9 - Former University of Kentucky basketball great Jeff Sheppard presented anti-drug programs at Jenkins Middle/High School and Jenkins Independent Elemenetary.
Thursday, March 22 - An overview of UNITE and available resources was presented to supervisory and management staff from the Department for Community Based Services Eastern Mountain Region. For information contact Susan Howard at 606-788-7108.
Thursday, March 22 - The Letcher County UNITE Drug Court held a graduation ceremony for one participant with guest speaker former Kentucky Governor Paul Patton.
Wednesday, March 21 - Cowan Elementary School career day for approximately 350 students in grades K-8.
Tuesday, March 6 - Letcher County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony for two participants at the Letcher County Courthouse.
2006 Activities
Thursday, December 7 - Letcher County Drug Court held a graduation ceremony for one participant at the Circuit Courtroom of the Letcher County Courthouse.
Thursday, November 2 - Students on the Whitesburg Campus signed pledges to refrain from abusive drugs, received educational materials, and a Southeast Whitesburg UNITE T-shirt for participation in the Drug Awareness Pledge Day. To view pictures click here.
Tuesday, October 24 - Drug-Free Fall Fling Day on the Whitesburg Campus of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College. This was a big cookout for students to show appreciation for their attendance. The weather was too cold for games this year.
Monday, October 16 - Drug awareness essay contest awards dinner on the Whitesburg Campus of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College. Approximately 38 people and seven coalition members were involved. Project allowed students to contemplate the impact of drugs on our Appalachian families. See coalition information above for winners.
Tuesday, October 10 - A Student Game Day was held on the Whitesburg Campus. Students were encouraged to play video, board and competitive games in the lounge. Ryne Johnson was the "Game Master" and won an mp3 player and a flash drive for computers for winning at table tennis and cards. In addition, many students won CDs, DVDs, Slinkys and Bubbles -- and ate free pizza.
Wednesday, September 27 - Family Game Day/Nite program on the Whitesburg Campus of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College.
Tuesday, September 14 - Back-to-School ice cream social on the Whitesburg Campus of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College.
June – Regional Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Basketball Camps with Jeff Sheppard. For details click here.
Monday, April 24 – UNITE coalition networking reception at Hazard Community and Technical College, Perry County, for the Kentucky River coalitions. One of five regional receptions.
Thursday, March 23 – Community gathering at the Mayking Fire Department.
March – The first of three scheduled community gatherings in conjunction with community-based organizations designed to encourage sharing of stories, information and strategies to reverse the cycle of drug addiction. The program involved about 85 people.
Operation UNITE : Unlawful Narcotics Investigation Treatment and Education
Official Site of Operation UNITE
2292 S. Highway 27, Somerset, KY 42501
606-677-6179 ● Toll Free 1-866-OP-UNITE ● Fax 606-677-6166
Operation UNITE : Unlawful Narcotics Investigation Treatment and Education
