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Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs
The Bassin’ Baptists Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs program will be held Friday, July 13. Kids are to meet at the parking lot of Central Baptist Church, 4th & Kentucky Streets in Corbin, at 5:30 p.m. Church buses will take them to the pond of Jreg Botner. Participants will be fed while at the pond. Bait, drinks and food are provided free of charge. Fishing will conclude at 8 p.m. and be back at the church parking lot at 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Gus Clouse at 606-528-6840 or 606-595-7012.
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Service Corps touching young lives
PRESTONSBURG – “You give hope. You touch lives. And, you do that every year.” That was the sentiment of long-time educator John Hale, principal at Somerset Christian School and chairman of the Rockcastle County UNITE Coalition, who praised the efforts and achievements of UNITE’s Service Corps during a year-end celebration held May 23 at the Mountain Arts Center in...
Read MoreBabies ‘collateral damage’ of drug abuse
LONDON – Every hour a baby is born dependent on drugs in the United States. Because that figure is based upon 2009 data – the latest available – officials believe the problem is actually much worse today. Caring for these infants and addressing ways to help mothers was the focus of a roundtable discussion held last week at the London Community Center. More than 60 people – including...
Read MoreKuhl receive UNITE scholarship
CORBIN – Corbin High School senior Marcus Kuhl was recognized Tuesday, May 7, as an “I Am UNITE” scholarship recipient. This is the first year for the scholarships, valued at $1,500 each. Kuhl was presented the scholarship by Mikkah Rogers, UNITE’s youth programs coordinator. A total of 19 “I Am UNITE” scholarships were given this year by the UNITE Foundation, funded through private...
Read MoreFinal medical symposium June 8
MANCHESTER – Medical professionals have one more opportunity to receive free training on prescription drug abuse and diversion. The forum – which provides information about new state reporting requirements, the importance of understanding addiction, and ideas to help effectively treat pain while reducing the risk for abuse – will be held Saturday, June 8, at the Eastern Kentucky University...
Read More6 free regional basketball camps offered
Six 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: • Monday, June 3 – Carter County, East Carter Middle School, 1 Spirit Lane, Grayson • Tuesday, June 4 – Elliott...
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