Fr. Ralph Beiting remembered
We have lost a dear friend of southern and eastern Kentucky. The Rev. Ralph William Beiting, a Catholic priest who spent the past 62 years serving the needs of the poor, passed away Thursday in Ashland. He founded the interdenominational Christian Appalachian Project in 1962, and a decade later the Father Beiting Appalachian Mission in Louisa that provides food, clothing and household supplies...
Read MoreKEMI partners with UNITE
SOMERSET – Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI) has partnered with Operation UNITE to help educate the public on the need to safeguard medications in the home. “As Kentucky’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance with more than 21,000 policyholders throughout the state, KEMI is on the front lines of the battle against prescription drug abuse,” said Roger Fries,...
Read MoreJudiciary Committee meets in McCreary
STEARNS – “The laws that you passed will save lives,” Karen Kelly, director of Operation UNITE, told members of the Kentucky General Assembly’s Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary meeting Friday morning in McCreary County. Kelly was one of several people to address House and Senate members on current efforts designed to counter the state’s substance abuse problems – including...
Read MoreAnthem promotes health lifestyle as SHND sponsor
Staying fit and avoiding unhealthy lifestyle choices – such as using alcohol and other drugs – is part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky’s wellness philosophy. To help promote healthy behaviors, Anthem has signed on as a major sponsor for Operation UNITE’s 2012 Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camps. Shoot Hoops Not Drugs camps provide basketball skills instruction in...
Read MoreService Corps awarded Governor’s Citation
PRESTONSBURG – Operation UNITE’s Service Corps program received recognition for its excellent leadership and service during its end-of-year celebration held May 23. “Because of your demonstration of integrity and ability, meriting our great trust and respect, we are most pleased to award (UNITE) this Governor’s Citation in sincere appreciation of your outstanding services to the...
Read MoreFree basketball camps return
Five free regional basketball camps conducted by former University of Kentucky all-star Jeff Sheppard will be offered by Operation UNITE this summer. All school-age youth are invited to participate in the Shoot Hoops Not Drugs programs at the following dates and locations: • Tuesday, June 5 – Rowan County, the old middle school gym, 415 West Sun Street, Morehead. • Thursday, June 7 – Clay...
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