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UNITE Activities
The Lee/Owsley Drug Court program participants raised money to sponsor a needy child for Christmas. During December four participants did a total of 200 hours of community service for the Owsley County Fiscal Court and three participants totaled 100 hours of community service for the Lee County Fiscal Court. Participants have started ain "Inspiration Book" that will be distributed throughout the counties to bring positive recognition to the program.
Coalition members hope to increase the number of youth and volunteers participating in the Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs® events.
The coalition continues to work closely with the faith community to assist Drug Court participants and recovering addicts with transportation to and from Reformers Unanimous meetings (see below).
Owsley County is participating in a youth soccer program in conjunction with the U.S. Soccer Foundation and UNITE in Wolfe, Lee and Breathitt counties.
A backpack club was started at the elementary school and is currently ongoing. The backpacks, which have the UNITE logo, include food, information on good nutrition, making good choices and the dangers of drugs. Backpacks are filled weekly.
Support Group Meetings
Reformers Unanimous - Meets every Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sugar Camp Baptist Church in Booneville. A Christ-centered program that helps those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. For information call Tim Charlton at 606-593-7521.
Narcotics Anonymous - Community-based association of recovering addicts who help each other stay clean through the application of the 12-Step Program. For information contact Linda Cox at 606-666-7942 or lcfoxy@yahoo.com.
(1) - Meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Booneville United Methodist Church.
(2) - Meets every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Booneville United Methodist Church.
Tuesday, July 8 - UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Owsley County High School, Highway 28, Shepherd Lane, Booneville.
For details click here.
Recent Activities
Saturday, February 9 - Approximately 15 people attended a family games night to promote fun activities. This was the first time to try such an activity.
2007 Activities
Thursday, November 1, 8, 14 - A free How To Drug-Proof Your Kids class was offered to parents and care-givers at the Owsley County Action Place in Booneville. This three-part education, prevention and intervention based program, presented by Linda Cox, was developed by Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family organization. Learn about drugs and the skills needed to help children make good lifestyle choices. For details contact Linda Cox at 606-593-6561 or lcfoxy@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, October 23 - Operation UNITE conducted a program for grandparents raising grandchildren at the Owsley County Senior Citizens Center in Booneville. Topics included how to talk with these children about drugs, how to teach them to avoid drugs, and what programs UNITE has to offer. For details contact Stacie Noble at 606-436-3158.
Monday, October 22 - Owsley County High School held a kick-off for Red Ribbon Week with a free school dance in the school gym. Approximately 85 children and 20 adults attended this event. Program sponsored by Owsley County Anti-Drug Coalition in conjunction with the 21st Century Council.
Monday, October 15 - Free movie night at the Owsley County High School library. The movie shown is Cars. Sponsored by the Owsley County Anti-Drug Coalition, Owsley County Community Education, Owsley County Public Library, owsley County High Parent Involvement, Youth Service Center and Parent-Teacher Service Organization. For details contact Gary Evans at 606-593-6363.
Thursday, October 18 - An undercover investigation by Operation UNITE into drug dealing in Owsley County resulted in 23 indictment warrants and a roundup of the suspects. To read story click here.
Sunday, September 23 - A Recovery Rally to raise awareness about the importance of substance abuse programs was held in the parking lot of the Owsley County Action Team office in Booneville. For details click here. For photos click here.
Thursday, August 23 - Lee and Owsley County Drug Court held a graduation ceremony for two participants at the Lee County Courthouse. Guest speaker was Chief Justice Will T. Scott.
Saturday, May 19 - The Lee and Owsley County Drug Court programs held a "Partnering For Recovery" program at Happy Top Recreational park in Beattyville. Event featured live entertainment by Tasha Wilder, Ian Noe and T.J. Howard. For information contact Wilma Spicer, 606-464-2102 or wilmaspicer@kycourts.net.
Thursday, April 5 - Owsley County Anti-Drug Coalition meeting at the Action Team office.
Wednesday, April 4 - A Spring Fling featuring an Easter egg hunt and fun activities for children ages 1-10 was held at Owsley County Park by the Owsley County Anti-Drug Council and Christian Appalachian Project.
2006 Activities
Thursday, November 16 -- Inspirational speaker David Parnell (who was featured in the “Meth Is Death” video that is available from the UNITE Resource Library) appeared at Owsley County High School cafeteria. Approximately 337 people were given a detailed look at the effects that meth use can have on their body.
Saturday, November 4 - Operation UNITE Soccer Tournament sponsored by U.S. Soccer Foundation featuring teams from Breathitt, Lee, Owsley and Wolfe counties at Douthitt Park in the City of Jackson (Breathitt County). For details click here. For pictures click here.
Friday, November 3 -- A "Cruising Not Using" rally from Booneville to Beattyville was held in support the war against drugs. For details click here.
Friday, November 3 -- The Owsley County Anti-Drug Council held a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Owsley County Action Place in Booneville. For information contact Jo'e Lightner at 606-593-7296 or jlightner@owsleycountykentucky.org.
