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UNITE Activities
A program designed to assist Pulaski County families overcome issues such as poverty, addiction and conflict is still in need of additional volunteers. To help reach its goal of mobilizing 100 families/individuals who would be willing to serve as mentors to other families, the Pulaski County Community Transformation Team, in partnership with the Focus on the Family organization, will hold a second training course on Tuesday, January 12.
To read about the training click here.
The Southwestern High School UNITE Club assisted the Pulaski County UNITE Coalition in the recent Rockcastle UNITE Challenge to "Wipe Out Drugs." As part of the October 18 UNITE Bowl football game between Pulaski High and Rockcastle High the two counties collected toilet paper rolls that would be donated to area treatment facilities. Toilet paper was also donated to the Pulaski Coalition from Northern Middle School and Pulaski Central. Local donations were given to the new Oasis facility at Eagle Heights church. Pictured are SWHS UNITE Club students with Phil Minnick, director of Oasis. Not pictured are club sponsors Kathy Hall and Brandon Cooper.
Pulaski County High School’s UNITE Club was honored as Operation UNITE’s top high school anti-drug club for the 2007-08 school year. Former club officers and sponsors gathered at the school Thursday, May 21, 2009, to receive the award – which included a trophy and a check for $750 earmarked for club activities next year.
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In 2009 Pulaski County, in partnership with the Focus on the Family organization, created a Community Transformation Team. The team is the result of collaborative efforts with the Pulaski County Ministerial Association and Operation UNITE. The team has identified several areas of concern that need a coordinated community effort to properly address and become a thriving community engaged in one united mission. For details contact steering committee members Kathy Hall at kathy.hall@pulaski.kyschools.us, Dale Kirby at kirbysomerset@aol.com, Julena Edwards at julena.edwards@pulaski.kyschools.us, Mark Harrell at 606-677-1100, or Joe Cox at facsomerset@windstream.net.
To read a story about the November 21, 2009 training click here. To view photos from the meeting click here.
Pulaski County has six registered UNITE Clubs for the 2009-10 school year – Nancy Elementary, Pulaski County High, Shopville Elementary, Somerset Christian School, Southern Elementary and Southwestern High.
The Coalition received funding through Operation UNITE to assist elementary schools develop or expand the National Archery In Schools Program for grades 3-5 during the 2008-09 school year. The project began at Nancy Elementary and has expanded to include Eubank Elementary and Shopville Elementary. Each has an after-school club as well as an introduction in PE classes. More than 200 students have been affected.
A new organization has joined forces with the Pulaski Coalition to promote drug prevention programs for youth. The Teen Outlet Center is for youth ages 14-19. Meetings are conducted monthly on Thursday afternoons. For details contact Carol Huckelby at 606-271-2818 or huck369@gmail.com.
First Baptist Church held a Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard on June 6, 2008, to conclude their week-long basketball camp. To view photos Click here.
Pulaski County began a Reformers Unanimous addictions program on February 16, 2007. The group meets weekly at Oak Hill Baptist Church. More than 300 people participated in the program.
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Celebrate Recovery group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Oasis Care Center and 9 a.m. every Sunday at Eagle Heights Baptist Church, 200 Jessie Lane. For details call 606-677-9220 or e-mail to ehcadmin@eagleheightsonline.com.
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A Families Anonymous group meets at 7 p.m. each Tuesday at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church.
Pulaski County High School UNITE Club president Kimberlee Harris won the Tobacco Advocate of the Year award on February 28, 2007, at the Youth Tobacco HOT Conference at The Center For Rural Development. She will represent Region C on the State Board of Directors. For more information or to view pictures click here.
Wednesday, April 14 - A presentation on how to deal with customers who are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs will be given at the Nancy Branch of the Pulaski County Public Library at 10:30 a.m. For details contact Wanda Harper at 606-871-7475.
Recent Activities
Thursday, January 28 - A methamphetamine awareness training, including how to treat for exposure, was given to the Somerset Police Department.
Wednesday, January 20 - A presentation on how to deal with customers who are under the influence of drugs was given to employees of the Pulaski County Public Library. For information contact Patty Cundiff at 606-679-8401.
Tuesday, January 12 - A training for individuals or groups interested in participating in Pulaski County's Thriving Families project with Focus on the Family was held at Victory Christian Fellowship. This was the second community training. For details contact steering committee members Kathy Hall at kathy.hall@pulaski.kyschools.us, Dale Kirby at kirbysomerset@aol.com, Julena Edwards at julena.edwards@pulaski.kyschools.us, Mark Harrell at 606-677-1100, or Joe Cox at facsomerset@windstream.net.
2009 Activities
Saturday, December 5 - A free concert was held at the Wise Guys Venue on KY 914 in Pulaski County. Bands included Birth of a Zealot, As Hell Retreats, and Since Forever. For information contact Carol Huckelby at 606-271-2818 or huck369@gmail.com.
Saturday, November 21 - The Pulaski County Transformation Team, Pulaski County UNITE Coalition and the Pulaski Ministerial Association collaborated on a the first step of a community wide endeavor - the Pulaski County Thriving Families Program.
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Saturday, November 21 - A free "Fall Ball" concert was held at the Wise Guys Venue on KY 914 in Pulaski County. Bands included What Katie Said Last Night, With His Blood and IT! For information contact Carol Huckelby at 606-271-2818 or huck369@gmail.com.
Monday, November 9 - Sherri Estes presented the lastest KIP information at the regular coalition meeting at Rocky Hollow. In addition, the group discussed other drug addiction concerns. The coalition's PSA is scheduled to begin airing towards the end of November.
Tuesday, October 27 - A community forum to discuss the pros and cons of a planned Methadone clinic in Pulaski County was held at in the Fiscal Courtroom located in the courthouse. Dr. Ron Durbin was on hand to present the opposition. Proposed clinic operator Terry Scott was unable attend. For details contact Pulaski County UNITE Coalition Chair Kathy Hall at 606-451-8803 or kathy.hall@pulaski.kyschools.us.
Monday, October 12 - The director of Oasis at Eagle Heights Church presented an update on their progress during the regular coalition meeting. For details contact Kathy Hall at 606-451-8803 or kathy.hall@pulaski.kyschools.us.
Monday, September 21 - Bill Ramage, director of Premier Integrity Solutions School Drug Testing Programs, gave a presentation to parents on the current students drug abuse trends and an orientation on the drug testing process at the Pulaski County High School auditorium. For details contact Wanda Johnson at 606-679-1123.
Thursday, September 17 - A "Celebrating Recovery" community rally in observance of National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Month was on the downtown square in Somerset. People in recovery shared their successes and community leaders proclaimed their support. T-shirts were given to the first 75 people. Refreshments were provided by KY-ASAP and Operation UNITE. For details contact Kristie Kennedy at 606-677-4103 or Brandon White at 606-679-9425.
Wednesday, September 16 - The Cumberland Region UNITE Youth Summit for students in grades 4-12 was held at The Center for Rural Development. The program provided an action-packed day full of positive messages and vital information about avoiding peer pressure, leadership and creating/maintaining anti-drug UNITE clubs in your school.
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Monday, July 20 - The last of three regional National Archery in the Schools Program Beginning Archery Instructor training courses was held by the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources at Somerset Christian School.
Monday, July 13 - A methamphetamine awareness class was presented at the Pulaski County EMS building.
Monday, June 22 - A presentation on drug trends and awareness was given to the Pulaski County Rotary Club at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
Saturday, June 20 - Summer Skate Fest was held at the Somerset Skateboard Park. Event was sponsored by the Pulaski UNITE Coalition, Southwestern High School UNITE Club, The Outlet Teen Center and the City of Somerset. For details contact Carol Huckelby at 606-271-2818 or huck369@gmail.com.
Tuesday, June 16 - Focus on the Family staff members Cosa Garvert and Mike Haley presented a training for the Pulaski County Community Transformation Team at Cumberland Security Bank. This training was the next step in the Declare Hope Community Action Plan presented in partnership with Operation UNITE in October 2008. For additional information contact steering committee members Kathy Hall at kathy.hall@pulaski.kyschools.us, Mark Harrell at 677-1100, Dale Kirby at kirbysomerset@aol.com, Julena Edwards at julena.edwards@pulaski.kyschools.us, or Joe Cox at facsomerset@windstream.net.
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Saturday, June 13 - More than 200 people attended a Neighborhood Watch block party held at High Street Baptist Church. The event included neighborhood fellowship, games, face painting, live music, balloon man, karaoke, child ID, biycle safety, door prizes, food and drinks. The event was co-sponsored by the Pulaski UNITE Coalition, High Street Baptist Church and Somerset Police Department.
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Pulaski County has six registered 