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UNITE Activities
Morgan County currently has three registered UNITE Clubs: Ezel Elementary, Morgan Central Elementary and Morgan County Middle School. These school-based clubs, sponsored by the Family Connection FRC, have been teaching students about the dangers of drugs and how to say "No" through class discussion and activities.
Morgan County conducted a 10-week swimming project at the Kiwanis Pool in West Liberty during the summer of 2007. The very successful event drew between 90 and 175 people every Tuesday night. Drug prevention information was distributed during the event. The program was sponsored by the Morgan County Community Center, Kiwanis Club, and Operation UNITE. A Family Safe Night was held July 14, 2007.
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During the 2006-07 school year Morgan County UNITE provided funding for preventive health counseling in the elementary schools. These services would have been stopped due to lack of funds in the spring. Approximately 50 students and their families were affected by the project.
Thursday, May 1 - A four-month investigation into illegal sales of prescription drugs in Morgan County led to the arrest of eight individuals.
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2007 Activities
Tuesday, November 20 - The Morgan County UNITE Coalition held a recruitment dinner at Morgan Central Elementary School. Approximately 65 people attended. This event included special speakers and information on how to become involved in local anti-drug efforts. For details contact Sharon Tharp at 606-743-4128 or morunite@mrtc.com.
Sunday, November 18 - Approximately 150 people attended the Thanksgiving Singspiration was held at the Morehead State University West Liberty Campus. This free event featured area church choirs, worship teams and soloists. Guests were asked to bring a canned food item to be donated to the Morgan County Christian Social Services. A fellowship supper and drug-awareness program was presented. The event was sponsored by UNITE and the Morgan County Ministerial Association.
Tuesday, October 30 - "Drugs are a Trick, Not a Treat" event at Old Mill Park. More than 1,000 people stopped by. For details click here.
Friday, October 26 - A Neighborhood Watch training was held at Ezel School.
Sunday-Saturday, October 21-27 - "Paint Morgan County Red Against Drugs." Local businesses, civic groups, churches, law enforcement and government officials provided different activities with the schools as part of National Red Ribbon Week. The whole county was asked to "Plant the Promise" by planting tulips or putting red ribbons on all mailboxes or homes. In all 1,500 bulbs were planted.
Monday, October 15 - UNITE presented a program on methamphetamine and prescription drugs to EMTs, ambulance service workers and other emergency responders at the Morgan County UK Technology Center.
Wednesday, October 3 - Monthly meeting of KY ASAP, Champions and UNITE coalition, noon, at the community center conference room. UNITE put the final touches on the Red Ribbon "Plant the Promise" for the schools, "Paint Morgan County Red Against Drugs," and "Drugs are a Trick, Not a Treat" projects. For details contact Sharon Tharp at 606-743-4128 or morunite@mrtc.com.
