Operation UNITE : Unlawful Narcotics Investigation Treatment and Education
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2007 Events
Monday, December 31 - New Year's Eve celebration featuring a Guitar Hero III tournament and Metalfest concert at the Old Weddington Theater on Second Street in Pikeville.
Saturday, December 22 - "Santa's Wish: Be Drug Free" event was held in the Pikeville City Park. Approximately 260 people attended.
For details click here.
Thursday, December 20 - The Pike County Juvenile Drug Court program held a Christmas Party for participants.
Thursday, December 6 - "Sound Advice," a live television program of Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike, 3we aired on WPRG Channel 5 in Harold through a partnership with Gearheart Communications. Show features a call-in segment. For information call Amber Campbell at 1-877-DO-UNITE or unitepike@setel.com.
Thursday, November 8 - The Pike County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony for two participants in Judge Mullins' courtroom.
Thursday, November 1 - "Sound Advice," a live television program of Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike, was aired on WPRG Channel 5 in Harold through a partnership with Gearheart Communications. Show featured a call-in segment.
Saturday, October 27 - A "Scaring Away Drugs" activity was held featuring speakers and live entertainment.
Friday, October 26 - Prestonsburg High School hosted Shelby Valley High School in the Floyd County UNITE Bowl football game, at the Prestonsburg High football field. This anti-drug event included informaton about the drug problems in the county and what people can do to help. Special announcements were broadcast throughout the game, and a special trophy presentation was held following the contest.
Thursday, October 25 - An investigation by Operation UNITE into the illegal sales of prescription drugs in Pike County resulted in arrest warrants being issued for 22 suspected dealers. Law enforcement officers conducted a roundup of these dealers, plus an additional five people wanted by the Pike County Sheriff’s Office. To read story click here.
Saturday, October 23 - An open house reception for the WestCare Kentucky Hal Rogers Appalachian Recovery Center's second anniversary was held at the facility in Ashcamp.
Saturday, October 20 - A program on drug prevention and the role of the church volunteer was conducted for the Pike County Christian Women's Annual Tea at Grace Fellowship Church.
Wednesday, October 17 - Information was given to more than 1,000 parents as part of Red Ribbon Week activities.
Thursday, October 4 - "Sound Advice," a live television program of Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike, was aired on WPRG Channel 5 in Harold through a partnership with Gearheart Communications.
Thursday, September 27 - A pastoral recruitment dinner was held. The coalition's mission was shared with approximately 30 people.
Saturday, September 22 - The Pike County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation for three participants in the Pike County Judicial Center.
Saturday, September 15 - A "Walk For Recovery" was held from the Riverfill parking lot across from Pikeville Medical Center and culminated with a "Jesus is the Anti-Drug" concert (see below). Refreshments were provided by SouthEast Telephone. For information contact Debbie Bailey at 606-424-1669. To download a flyer click here.
Saturday, September 15 - Metal Mania was held at Grace Fellowship Church. Concert featured Southern Steel's Rob Kinman, Rock n' Roll Krater, Nathon Varney's Guitar Hero II Tournament, local bands and lots more. For details visit www.worshipextreme.net.
Thursday, September 13 - A Neighbors UNITED training for the Maytown community of Pike County was held at the Maytown Community Center. For details contact Mary Martin at 606-285-6590.
Wednesday, September 12 - Approximately 150 people participated in a "Jesus Is my Anti-Drug" rally.
Thursday, September 6 - "Sound Advice," a live television program of Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike, was aired on WPRG Channel 5 in Harold through a partnership with Gearheart Communications. Show featured a call-in segment. For information call Amber Campbell at 1-877-DO-UNITE or unitepike@setel.com.
Sunday-Tuesday, August 5-7 - Approximately 160 youth in grades 5-8 participated in the first Camp UNITE at The Breaks Interstate Park.
For details click here.
Thursday, August 2 - "Sound Advice," a live television program of Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike, aired on WPRG Channel 5 in Harold through a partnership with Gearheart Communications.
Thursday, July 26 - UNITE Pike Court Watch Committee met at Pikeville City Hall.
Friday-Saturday, July 20-21, 2007 - July Jam Christian rock anti-drug festival at Pikeville City Park and the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center. The event impacted more than 500 people. For details click here.
Friday, July 20 - Pike County Drug Court held their first family appreciation picnic.
Thursday, July 19 - UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp featuring former UK basketball star Jeff Sheppard was held at the East Ridge High School gym in Elkhorn City. Every child received a free basketball and T-shirt. For more details click here.
Thursday, July 12 - The 202nd Army National Guard Rock Band performed at the East Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville.
Thursday, July 12 - July Jam Committee met at SouthEast Telephone.
Monday, July 9 - Operation UNITE held a community meeting for citizens concerned about the drug problem at Faith First Baptist Church on Jimmie's Creek at Regina. Officials were on hand to discuss the law enforcement, education and treatment components of UNITE and to listen to citizen concerns.
Thursday, July 5 - "Sound Advice," a live television program of Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike, aired on WPRG Channel 5 in Harold through a partnership with Gearheart Communications.
Monday, June 25 -- A community meeting for the citizens of Pike County was held at Mountain View Church of Christ at Lick Creek. Officials from UNITE were present to discuss law enforcement, treatment and education initiatives and to listen to citizen concerns.
Thursday, June 14 - July Jam Committee met at SouthEast Telephone in Pikeville. For more information contact Debby Bailey at 606-433-7661 or debby.bailey@ky.gov.
Saturday, June 9 - Road to Recovery Car and Bike Show at KCTCS in Pikeville. For details click here.
Saturday, June 9 - Second Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs (HOFNOD) fishing tournament was held at the Pikeville City Lake. For details click here.
Thursday, June 7 - Pike Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony for two participants in Judge Mullins' courtroom in the Pike County Hall of Justice.
Thursday, June 7 - "Sound Advice," a live television program of Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike, was aired on WPRG Channel 5 in Harold through a partnership with Gearheart Communications. Guests were UNITE Drug Counselors Tara Robinson from Pike County Schools and Ron Samons from Floyd County Schools. Host was Mike Vance, chairman of Floyd County UNITE. For information call Debbie Trusty at 1-877-DO-UNITE or unitepike@setel.com.
Sunday, June 3 - A ceremony to dedicate the former Perry A. Cline School as a Kentucky Historic Landmark was held. The building, located on the Old Bypass Road in Pikeville, is now being used as the WestCare Kentucky Homeless Shelter and Community Involvement Center. Free food, live gospel music and more.
To view a press release and photos of the former school click here.
Tuesday, May 29 - A presentation on the danger of drugs was given to the youth group at Faith Baptist Church in Myra.
Friday, May 18 - Pike District Drug Court held a picnic for participants.
Thursday, May 10 - July Jam Committee met at SouthEast Telephone in Pikeville. For more information contact Debby Bailey at 606-433-7661 or debby.bailey@ky.gov.
Thursday, May 3 - "Sound Advice," a live television program of Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike, aired on WPRG Channel 5 in Harold.
Saturday, April 28 - "Open At The Jam" band competition at Grace Fellowship Church. The winner -- Second Street Revival -- will open at the July Jam concert on July 21. For details and link to a downloadable promotional flier click here.
Thursday, April 26 - Monthly meeting of the UNITE Pike Coalition at Pikeville City Hall.
Thursday, April 12 - July Jam Committee meeting at SouthEast Telephone.
Tuesday, April 10 - Pike County Schools Drug Task Force meeting at the Pike County Board of Education building.
Thursday, April 5 - "Sound Advice" television program of Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike aired from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on WPRG Channel 5 in Harold through a partnership with Gearheart Communications.
Tuesday, April 3 - UNITE Pike Enforcement Committee met at the Landmark Restaurant.
Monday, March 26 - A free informational Drug Education Forum was conducted at Pikeville College and attended by approximately 250-300 students. Sponsored by the Pikeville College Campus Coalition, this forum featured former University of Kentucky basketball star Jeff Sheppard and Dr. John Scanlon, assistant professor of family medicine and addiction medicine.
Monday, March 19 - Lifeline Connections held a meeting for women needing help and support with substance abuse issues or aftercare following release from the Pikevlle Detention Center. For information contact Debbie Bailey at 606-433-7661 or debby.bailey@ky.gov.
Thursday, March 8 - Pike County Juvenile Drug Court held a graduation ceremony at the Pike County District Courtroom.
Thursday, March 8 - July Jam Committee meeting held at SouthEast Telephone in Pikeville. For more information contact Debby Bailey at 606-433-7661 or debby.bailey@ky.gov.
Saturday, March 3 - Grace Fellowship Church in Pikeville held a Worship Extreme "Fear Factor" program at the church with several bands including Crossbeat, Omni, Pierced and Another Day In Paradise.
Thursday, March 1 - "Sound Advice," a live television program of Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike, aired.
Monday, February 26 - A Drug Education Forum scheduled for today was postponed until March 26.
Thursday, February 22 - A meeting was held at Grace Fellowship Church for anyone interested in working toward a solution to the City of Pikeville ordinance prohibiting skateboarding on city streets.
Thursday, February 15 - UNITE Pike Coalition meeting at Pikeville City Hall.
Wednesday, February 14 - Pike County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee met at the Chamber.
Tuesday, February 13 - Pike County Schools Drug Task Force met at the Pike County Board of Education.
Thursday, February 8 - July Jam Committee met at SouthEast Telephone.
Tuesday, February 6 - UNITE Pike Enforcement Committee and UNITE Pike Court Watch Committee meetings were held.
Monday, February 5 - Regular meetings of the Floyd/Pike Kentucky Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Board and the Floyd/Pike Chapter of Mountain Champions for a Drug-Free Kentucky at Jenny Wiley State Park Lodge.
Thursday, February 1 - "Sound Advice" television program of Floyd County UNITE and UNITE Pike.
Thursday, February 1 - UNITE Pike Steering Committee met at Pikeville City Hall.
Tuesday, January 30 - UNITE Pike Media Committee met at the Pikeville City Hall to finalize plans for the new media compaign.
Thursday, January 25 - The East Ridge UNITE Coalition met at East Ridge High School. This is a community coalition meeting for those interested in finding solutions to dealing with the drug problem in the Belcher, Elkhorn City, Ferrals Creek, Mouthcard and Feds Creek communities of Pike County. For information contact Frank Crum at 606-835-4539.
Thursday, January 18 - UNITE Pike Coalition meeting at Pikeville City Hall.
Tuesday, January 16 - Pike County Child Fatality Review Board met at the Pike County Health Department.
Thursday, January 11 - July Jam committee meeting held at SouthEast Telephone. Group will meet monthly. For information contact Debby Bailey at 606-433-7661 or debby.bailey@ky.gov.
Tuesday, January 9 - UNITE Pike Enforcement Committee met at the Landmark Restaurant.
Tuesday, January 9 - UNITE Pike Media Committeemet to discuss the new media campaign for 2007.
Tuesday, January 9 - UNITE Pike Court Watch Committee met at Pikeville City Hall.
Saturday, January 6 - Pike County Gala at the Landmark drew several hundred people. For details click here.
2006 Events
Sunday, December 31 - New Year's Eve "Metal Fest" 2007 at the Grace Fellowship Church (old Weddington Theater) on 2nd Street in Pikeville.
Monday, December 25 - Free community Christmas dinnerprovided at Grace Fellowship Church (old Weddington Theater) in Pikeville.
Thursday, December 21 - Pike Juvenile Drug Court graduation and Christmas party for all 2006 graduates and their families.
Thursday, December 14 - UNITE Pike Steering Committee met at Pikeville City Hall to finalize bylaws so UNITE Pike can file for their own non-profit status.
Tuesday, December 12 - Pike County Schools Substance Abuse Task Force met at the Pike County Board of Education. This group is working with UNITE Pike to establish working coalitions in other sections of Pike County with an emphasis on the school, community and faith-based committees. For information contact Marionette Little at 606-432-7700 or marionette.little@ky.gov.
Thursday, December 7 - UNITE Pike Court Watch Committee met at Pikeville City Hall.
Thursday, December 7 - This month's "Sound Advice" television program on WPRG Channel 5 featured UNITE Deputy Law Enforcement Director Paul Hays discussing the Neighbors UNITED program.
Wednesday, December 6 - MAPP (Mobilizing Action through Planning and Partnerships) met at the Pike County Health Department. Substance abuse has been chosen as the #1 problem in all five pilot areas of the county.
Tuesday, December 5 - UNITE Pike Media Committee met at Pikeville City Hall to discuss the 2007 campaign. For information contact Debbie Trusty at 1-877-DO-UNITE, 606-432-9189, or unitepike@setel.com.
Tuesday, December 5 - UNITE Pike Enforcement Committee met at the Landmark Restaurant. For information contact Debbie Trusty at 1-877-DO-UNITE, 606-432-9189, or unitepike@setel.com.
Monday, December 4 - The Floyd/Pike ASAP board and the Floyd/Pike Champions for a Drug-Free Kentucky board met at Jenny Wiley State Park Lodge. For information contact Janice Cornett at 606-886-8572 or unitepike@setel.com.
Sunday, November 19 - A community Thanksgiving service for all denominations was held at the First Presbyterian Church in Pikeville.
Saturday, November 18 - UNITE Pike Fundraising Committee meeting at the Pikeville Area YMCA to discuss the upcoming "Parents Night Out" project. (Parents will be able to leave their children at the YMCA for activities while they go Christmas shopping.) For information contact Debbie Trusty at 1-877-DO-UNITE, 606-432-9189 or unitepike@setel.com.
Friday, November 17 - Phelps High School UNITE Club meetng to register the club and discuss potential activities and requirements for inclusion in the film/PSA project.
Thursday, November 16 - UNITE Pike Coalition meeting at Pikeville City Hall.
Sunday, November 5 - WestCare Kentucky 2nd Annual Fall Friend Raiser and Chili Cookoff at Pikeville College Gymnasium. For details and event flier click here.
Thursday, November 2 - Pike County Juvenile Drug Court graduation ceremony for one Drug Court participant in Judge Darrel Mullins' courtroom on the third floor of the Pike County Hall of Justice. For information call 606-433-7030.
Thursday, November 2 - "Wildcats UNITED" meeting at Shelby Valley High School Family Resource Center. UNITE Club discussed upcoming activities including the film project sponsored by UNITE Pike and made possible bu a grant from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.
Thursday, November 2 - Sound Advice television broadcast on WPRG Channel 5 featuring Scott Walker, director for addiction services at Mountain Comprehensive Care Center serving the Big Sandy region.
Sunday, October 29 - Brian Tackett Memorial Youth Crusade at Booth Auditorium on the Pikeville College campus. For details click here.
Wednesday, October 25 - Methamphetamine presentation to the UMWA health workers at the Pikeville Extension Office.
Thursday, October 19 - Open house for the WestCare Kentucky Homeless Shelter and Community Involvement Center, Perry Cline Building, Pikeville.
Wednesday, October 11 - "Higher Ground," a play addressing the issues of addiction and drug abuse, was performed at Booth Auditorium at Pikeville College as part of the annual Appalachian Regional Commission Conference.
Tuesday, October 10 - All 5th grade students in the Pike County School System participated in a "Too Goods For Drugs" rally at the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center.
Tuesday, October 10 - Pike County Schools Drug Task Force meeting in the Pike County Board of Education Central Office. For information contact Marionette Little at 606-432-7700 or marionette.little@pike.kyschools.us.
Tuesday, October 10 - July Jam Committee meeting at Southeast Telephone in Pikeville.
Thursday, October 5 - Sound Advice television broadcast on WPRG Channel 5. Guest was Dr. William T. Fannin, director of the Fountain of Hope Detox Center and the new Juvenile Outpatient Treatment Program at Pikeville Medical Center.
Tuesday, October 3 - UNITE Pike Enforcement Committee meeting at The Landmark Restaurant, Pikeville.
Sunday, October 1 - WestCare Kentucky facility dedication and one-year anniversary celebration.
Saturday, September 30 - Bass fishing tournament to raise funds for youth fishing programs in Floyd, Johnson and Pike counties, Yatesville Marina in Louisa. To view pictures click here. To read press release click here.
Friday, September 29 - Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs fishing tournament cookout and meeting at Yatesville Marina.
Tuesday, September 26 - First meeting of the newly formed Pike County Schools Drug Task Force at the Pike County Board of Education. Task force will be involved with engagement of communities in UNITE Pike's "Satellite Coalitions" initiative. For information call Marionette Little at 606-432-7700 or marionette.little@pike.kyschools.us.
Friday, September 22 - East Kentucky Broadcasting and Walters Toyota 2006 Fall Charity Golf Tournament at Raven Rock Golf Course. For details click here.
Tuesday, September 19 - A meeting to discuss the formation of a UNITE Pike Court Watch group was held at the Pikeville City Hall. For information contact Debbie Trusty at 1-877-DO-UNITE or unitepike@setel.com.
Saturday, September 16 - Whayne Supply Company "Ride Against Drugs" and CAT racecar appearance at Perry County Park with a motorcycle ride-in from Whayne Supply. For details click here. To view pictures click here.
Friday, September 15 - A celebration of graduation for three Pike County Juvenile Drug Court participants was held at the Pike County Hall of Justice, Judge Mullins' courtroom.
Tuesday, September 12 - July Jam Committee meeting at Southeast Telephone. For information call Debbie Trusty at 1-877-DO-UNIE or 606-432-9189.
Thursday, September 7 - "Sound Advice" television broadcast, WPRG TV Channel 5. Guest is WestCare Kentucky.
Tuesday, September 5 - UNITE Pike Enforcement Committee meeting at The Landmark Restaurant, Pikeville. For details click here.
Friday, August 25 - Pike County Night Out. All Pike communities encouraged to hold a fun, outdoor event to promote community watch groups and enhance police-community relations. For details click here.
Thursday, August 24 - Meeting to establish a "satellite" UNITE Coalition in the Phelps/Freeburn area of Pike County at the Phelps Senior Citizens Center. For details click here.
Tuesday, August 15 - Free basic grant writing workshop at Pikeville College Community Technology Center. For details click here.
Thursday, August 3 - "Sound Advice: The UNITE Hour" live television show on WPRG, focused on Lifeline.
Friday-Saturday, July 21-22 – July Jam Festival attracted more than 2,000 people. Free food, entertainment and prizes -- including scholarships to Georgetown College. Saturday featured the group Seventh Day Slumber at the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center. On Friday night in the city park The Lads continued their ministry even after torrential rain cut short their performance. For details click here.
Wednesday, July 12 - A UNITE Overview was presented to the Pikeville Rotary Club.
Saturday, June 24 – Regional Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Basketball Camp with Jeff Sheppard at Bob Amos Park. For details click here.
Saturday, June 17 -- UNITE Pike and Wal-Mart partnering for a Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs event with cookout and entertainment at Fishtrap Lake.
Wednesday, June 14 - Bass Fishing Tournament planning meeting for the Floyd, Johnson and Pike UNITE coalitions at the UNITE office in Prestonsburg. For information contact Alisha Baldridge at 606-889-0422 or e-mail at abaldridge@centertech.com.
Saturday, June 10 – 2nd Annual Car and Bike Show in Pikeville City Park to benefit Lifeline Ministries and the new WestCare Kentucky. Food and live music. For details click here.
Tuesday, May 30 - Initial planning committee meeting for a combined Floyd, Johnson and Pike UNITE Coalition bass fishing tournament fundraiser at UNITE's Prestonsburg office.
Friday, May 26 -- Pike District Drug Court graduation ceremony.
Wednesday, May 3 – A presentation was given on the economic impact of drugs in the community.
Tuesday, May 2 – UNITE coalition networking reception at the Carriage House in the Ramada Inn, Paintsville, for the Big Sandy coalitions. One of five regional receptions.
Friday, April 28 - An anti-drug rally was held at the YMCA at the request of Belfry and Virgie middle schools. The event was attended by 71 students, garnered media attention and promoted awareness that substance abuse is a serious problem that will not be a part of their future lives.
Wednesday, April 26 - UNITE Pike Executive Committee met with a professional consultant for strategic planning to discuss the direction for the future efforts of the coalition.
April 20-22 – Informational booth at Hillbilly Days festival with WestCare Kentucky residential treatment facility. Gift basket give-away for those receiving information about UNITE Pike and WestCare Kentucky.
Thursday, April 6 – “Pike County Stump.” An opportunity for the public to hear from all candidates running in the May 2006 primary elections in Pike County. Members of the Pike County Youth Leadership Council served as forum facilitators.
Tuesday, March 28 – National Underage Drinking Prevention program with KY ASAP at the Pikeville Technical Center.
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