Operation UNITE : Unlawful Narcotics Investigation Treatment and Education
Recent Activities
2007 Activities
Thursday, November 29 - The McCreary County Juvenile Drug Court program held a graduation ceremony at the county courthouse.
Monday, November 19 - An adult/parent workshop on prescription and over-the-counter drugs was presented in the McCreary Central High School auditorium. For details contact Brandi Coomer at 606-451-6762, 606-679-8501 ext. 16762, or brandi.coomer@kctcs.edu.
Sunday, November 4 - A McCreary County "Unity Prayer March" was held at the McCreary Central High School track. All citizens and churches were invited to participate to raise awareness about, and involvement in the fight against substance abuse. Speakers included UNITE President/CEO Karen Engle and Pastor Doug Abner from Clay County. For details contact Tracey Skinner at 606-376-2322.
Saturday, October 20 - Pine Knot Primary's Bear Cubs UNITE Club and Family Resource Center held a free community drug awareness event druring the Red Maple Festival at Pine Knot Primary School. Event included inflatables, car show, pig roast and arts and crafts.
Wednesday, October 17 - Sheriff Gus Skinner attended the Pine Knot Primary UNITE Club meeting where students signed an anti-drug Red Ribbon Week pledge. For pictures click here.
Thursday, October 4 - Second UNITE Bowl football game featuring McCreary Central and Rockcastle County High Schools in Mt. Vernon. Special half-time program recognized UNITE Clubs and included a Punt-Pass-Kick competition and balloon launch. Anti-drug messages were presented throughout the game by both the Rockcastle and McCreary UNITE Coalitions.
For pictures click here.
Wednesday, September 5 - The McCreary County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony which was followed by participants challenging the Drug Court Team to a softball game.
Tuesday-Thursday, July 24-26 - A Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs (HOFNOD) program for children ages 8-12 was held at the Eagle Community Center on Highway 90. For information contact Regina Campbell at 606-376-5388.
Tuesday-Thursday, July 10-12 - A Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs (HOFNOD) program for children ages 8-12 was held at the Eagle Community Center on Highway 90. For information contact Regina Campbell at 606-376-5388.
Tuesday-Thursday, June 12-14 - A Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs (HOFNOD) program for children ages 8-12 was held at the Eagle Community Center on Highway 90. For information contact Regina Campbell at 606-376-5388.
Thursday, June 7 - UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp featuring former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard was held at the Lord's Gym in Whitley City. Every child will receive a free basketball and T-shirt. For details click here.
Monday-Tuesday, June 4-5 -- A "How To Drug-Proof Your Kids" parent training class was presented at Somerset Community College’s McCreary Center, in Whitley City. For information contact Brandi Coomer at 606-451-6762 or brandi.coomer@kctcs.edu.
Thursday, May 31 - A Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs community forum was held at Somerset Community College’s McCreary Center in Whitley City. For information contact Brandi Coomer at 606-451-6762 or brandi.coomer@kctcs.edu.
Thursday, May 10 - A presentation on methamphetamine was given to the Neighbors UNITED group at Pine Knot Fire Department. For information contact Loretta Wood at 606-354-2946.
Monday, April 30 - Former University of Kentucky basketball great Jeff Sheppard presented anti-drug programs at McCreary Middle School and McCreary Central High School.
Friday, April 20 - Champions UNITE meeting in the community college conference room.
Monday, March 26 - Youth Education Tour 3. High School UNITE Club students received a complete tour of the McCreary County Jail. The visit is designed to have a positive impact on the direction a youth is currently taking in life. For information contact Scott Jones at 606-36-8073 or scott.jones@mccreary.kyschools.us.
Tuesday, March 20 - Youth Education Tour 2. High School UNITE Club students received a complete tour of the McCreary County Jail. The visit was designed to have a positive impact on the direction these youth are currently taking in life. For information contact Scott Jones at 606-36-8073 or scott.jones@mccreary.kyschools.us.
Friday, March 16 - McCreary County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony for three participants.
Tuesday, March 13 - Youth Education Tour 1. High School UNITE Club students received a complete tour of the McCreary County Jail. The visit was designed to have a positive impact on the direction these youth are currently taking in life. For information contact Scott Jones at 606-36-8073 or scott.jones@mccreary.kyschools.us.
Friday, March 16 - Champions UNITE meeting.
Friday, March 16 - McCreary County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony for three participants at the McCreary County Courthouse.
Thursday, February 22 - A free training for volunteers interested in creating a Court Watch program in McCreary County was held at the community college conference room. For more information about Court Watch click here. For information about the training contact Roger Owens at 606-376-9346 or raowens@highland.net.
Friday, February 16 - Champions/UNITE meeting in the community college conference room.
2006 Activities
Wednesday, December 6 - Pine Knot Primary Bear Cubs UNITE Club visited the Cumberland Inn Museum and enjoyed a presentation and lunch at the Athenaeum Restaurant. Club members received literature and information on living a drug-free life. Students toured displays of specimens ranging from the petite short-tailed shrew to the gigantic polar bear. Among the Cumberland College archives were several stamp, coin, arrowhead and nutcracker collections, along with the Carl Williams cross collection and Blair's Christmas Land. UNITE Substance Abuse Counselor Sunshine Canada and School Resource Officer Mike Neal attended the trip. To view pictures click here.
Monday, November 27 through Thursday, December 14 - McCreary Central Academy UNITE Club held a canned food drive for the holiday season. All items donated were given to the McCreary Christian Care Center.
Saturday, November 25 - McCreary County Juvenile Drug Court Adopt-A-Highway cleanup.
Friday, November 17 - McCreary County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony in the District Courtroom.
Friday, November 10 - Pine Knot Primary School's Bear Cubs UNITE Club held a "True to the Red, White & Blue" anti-drug dance in the school gym. More than 300 students and parents attended. To view pictures click here. For information contact Debbie Sumner at 606-354-9373 or debbie.sumner@mccreary.kyschools.us.
Thursday, November 9 - A Neighbors UNITED presentation was made to Pine Knot Community Watch at the Pine Knot Fire Department. For information call Laurella Wood at 606-354-2946.
Monday, November 6 through Friday, December 1 - McCreary Central Academy collected stuffed animals for "Operation Christmas Bear." The animals were donated to the McCreary County Community Center and two nursing homes in the county for needy children and the elderly during the holiday season.
Saturday, November 4 - Membership and appreciation banquet. Speakers included Brandi Coomer and Braxton King. Awards were presented by Roger Owens. For pictures click here.
Saturday, October 21 - Pine Knot Primary School's Bear Cub UNITE Club held a community drug awareness event during the Red Maple Festival. The community enjoyed a pig roast, car show, lawn mower races, live music, clogging, arts and crafts, pretty pooch contest, bubble gum blowing contest, inflatables and various games. For pictures click here.
Thursday, August 10 - A meth presentation was given to community watch members at the Pine Knot Fire Department.
June – Regional Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Basketball Camps with Jeff Sheppard. For details click here.
Thursday, June 8 - A presentation on the Court Watch program was made to the McCreary County Retired Teachers Association at the Blue Heron Restaurant.
Thursday, June 8 - A Neighbors UNITED presentation was given to approximately 20 members of the county's community watch organizations at the Pine Knot Volunteer Fire Department.
Friday, May 26 – McCreary Juvenile Drug Court graduation ceremony.
Thursday, May 25 – Whitley/McCreary Circuit Drug Court graduation.
Thursday, May 18 – Jeff Sheppard presented an anti-drug program at the Pine Knot Job Corps Center.
Thursday, May 11 – Jeff Sheppard presented an anti-drug program at McCreary County Middle School.
Saturday, May 6 – “Get In The Game, Be Drug Free” presentation by Jeff Sheppard at the McCreary County Little League.
Saturday, April 15 – Members of the Whitley/McCreary Circuit Drug Court participated in a PRIDE cleanup at Noe’s Dock in Whitley County.
Monday, May 1 – UNITE coalition networking reception at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset, Pulaski County, for Lake Cumberland coalitions. One of five regional receptions.
Saturday, April 29 – HOFNOD training program, 8 a.m. to noon.
March 27-30 – “Drugs Are Garbage” trash can decorating contest by the UNITE Club.
March 20-24 – UNITE Club Anti-Drug Awareness Week activities.
March 13-17 – UNITE Club mentoring program at Whitley City Elementary and Pine Knot Intermediate schools.
March 6-10 – UNITE Club “Why I Say No To Drugs!” essay contest.
February 27-March 3 –McCreary County’s UNITE Club held an anti-drug message door decorating contest. A total of 17 doors were decorated, with the winners receiving a free breakfast at Arby’s. To view pictures click here.
Operation UNITE : Unlawful Narcotics Investigation Treatment and Education
Official Site of Operation UNITE
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Operation UNITE : Unlawful Narcotics Investigation Treatment and Education
