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UNITE Activities
Wayne County hosted a Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard on July 22, 2008. To view photos Click here.
Students at Monticello Elementary School have taken the challenge to “go the extra mile for UNITE” by making every penny count.
To read a press release about their efforts click here.
Operation UNITE coalition volunteers and students from across the Fifth Congressional District were honored Friday, November 9, 2007, for outstanding efforts during the past year. More than 800 people attended the program, held at the East Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville.
For photos click here.
For story click here.
A Neighbors UNITED group was formed for the Murl, Stop and Cabell communities on July 19, 2007. Co-chairs of this organization are Barney Denney - 606-348-6629 (h) or 606-307-4100 (c) - and Pattie Tate - 606-348-0367 (h), 606-307-8502 (c), 606-348-1277 (w) or ptate@ebank.ky.
In November 2008 Wayne County began its third year of offering Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based support program. The group meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center (KY 90 and KY 1275 behind Krogers). After a combined general meeting of praise, a short devotional, prayer requests and prayer, separate support groups for men and women meet to help people with "hurts, habits and hang-ups."
The coalition has a strong youth focus and participates in community educational opportunities. Promotional materials and T-shirts with an anti-drug message have been distributed at local events. The coalition has assisted Wayne County and Monticello Independent schools with Red Ribbon Week (October) activities.
Friday, July 10 - A methamphetamine awareness presentation will be given to members of the state highway garage.
Recent Activities
Tuesday, May 26 - By saving their pennies and waste aluminum cans students at Monticello Elementary School were able to collect $350 for drug recovery efforts in the region.
To read story click here.
Friday, May 8 - The Wayne County High School Teens UNITE Club hosted a "Rockin' For Reasons" concert featuring the bands Live Fish, The Charming Third and special guests. All proceeds will be used to provide scholarship money for students. For details contact Arlene Sloan at 606-348-5575 or arlene.sloan@wayne.kyschools.us.
Thursday, April 23 - A methamphetamine awareness presentation for the community and businesses was held at the Aspire Center. For information contact Ray Vater at 606-307-5169 or mjvater@windstream.net.
Monday, January 19 - A presentation about drugs and what law enforcement does with UNITE was given to members of Boy Scout Troop 164 at the Wayne County Sportsman's Club.
2008 Activities
Thursday, November 13 - Wayne County High School Teens United and SADD Seatbelt Safety collaborated with law enforcement to promote seatbelt safety. County Judge-Executive Greg Rrankin brought road signs for the school to install near the high school parking lot in an effort to remind everyone to use seatbelts. There were 248 Smarties and 43 Dum-Dums given out to student motorists who were wearing their seatbelts. Principal Peggy Shearer, Patrolman Allen Braden, Sgt. Joe Bybee,, Isaiah Cowan, Drake Staples, Superintendent John Dalton, KSP Public Affairs Officer Don Trosper, Courtney Underwood and Samantha Sexton posed for a photo.
Tuesday, October 21 - A methamphetamine awareness program was given to the Wayne County EMS staff.
Tuesday, August 19 - A presentation on drugs, alcohol and tobacco was given to Webelos members of Cub Scout Pack 164 at Immanuel Baptist Church, 234 North Main Street, Monticello. For details contact Janice Decker at 606-307-1418 or jkrtdecker78@yahoo.com.
Friday, July 25 - Fifth annual Back to School Bash at the ASPIRE Center in Monticello (behind Kroger's).
For details click here.
Tuesday, July 22 - UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp with Jeff Sheppard was held at Wayne County High School. Camp was attended by 218 youth representing 5 counties (Clinton, McCreary, Monroe, Pulaski and Wayne) and 1 other state (Washington). Basketball goal winners were 6-year-old Shiana Honeycutt of the Sand Hill community in McCreary County and 9-year-old Jennifer Sawyer of Monticello.
For details click here.
Saturday, June 7 - Fourth annual Kids Fishing Derby was held at Cave Lake Event Park.
For details click here.
Friday, May 23 - The Wayne County High School Teens UNITE Club presented three scholarships during graduation ceremonies. Scholarships were provided to: Felicia Carroll ($1,000), Desiree Coop ($500) and Jessica Leber ($250). To be eligible, students must have participated in UNITE Club events for 12 months, have a 3.0 grade point average, and demonstrate a commitment to UNITE's mission and a substance-free lifestyle. Funding for the scholarships was raised through UNITE Club activities held during the school year. These included T-shirt sales, friend-a-grams, and the inaugural Battle of the Bands "Rockin' For Reasons" program.
Saturday-Sunday, May 10-11 - Teens UNITE of Wayne County conducted "Gifts For Grandma". Students identified several grandparents who were caring for their grandchildren due to the parents being absent from the homes and deliveedr flowers to them for Mother's Day. For details contact Arlene Sloan at 606-348-5575 or aamunsey@wayne.k12.ky.us.
Thursday, April 24 - A free Internet safety training for parents was held at at the ASPIRE Center in Wayne County. Vital information was presented by the Kentucky State Police's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the U.S. Attorney's Office for Child Safety. For details contact Cecil Garth at 606-340-9127.
Friday-Saturday, April 18-19 - "Rockin' for Reasons" battle of the bands competition at Wayne County High School gym. Sponsored by Wayne County Teens UNITE Club. For information visit www.myspace.com/wchsteensunite.
Friday, March 28 - Deadline for bands to submit application to be part of the "Rockin' for Reasons" battle of the bands in April.
Students at Monticello Elementary School have taken the challenge to “go the extra mile for UNITE” by making every penny count.
Operation UNITE coalition volunteers and students from across the Fifth Congressional District were honored Friday, November 9, 2007, for outstanding efforts during the past year. More than 800 people attended the program, held at the East Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville.
The coalition has a strong 
Friday, May 23 - The Wayne County High School Teens UNITE Club presented three scholarships during graduation ceremonies. Scholarships were provided to: Felicia Carroll ($1,000), Desiree Coop ($500) and Jessica Leber ($250). To be eligible, students must have participated in UNITE Club events for 12 months, have a 3.0 grade point average, and demonstrate a commitment to UNITE's mission and a substance-free lifestyle. Funding for the scholarships was raised through UNITE Club activities held during the school year. These included T-shirt sales, friend-a-grams, and the inaugural Battle of the Bands "Rockin' For Reasons" program.