Coalition Information
Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp
A Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Basketball Camp with Jeff Sheppard will be held at South Magoffin Elementary, 171 Half Mountain Road, Salyersville, on Thursday, June 19. All school-age youth are invited to participate in this FREE camp, which begins at 4 p.m. and will conclude about 7 p.m. Youth receive a T-shirt and basketball. Water and pizza are provided. All participants will be entered into a drawing for 2 portable basketball goals to be given away at the end of camp. Closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to register. In conjunction with the Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp that begins at 4 p.m., the Kentucky Army National Guard’s Civil Operations Unit will have an inflatable obstacle course set up for kids from 1 pm to 3 pm.
REACH support group
The REACH Recovering Addicts Team for those who struggle with substance abuse meets 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Wednesday at the REACH office, 1099 Parkway Drive, Salyersville. For information contact Diane Rudd, 606-349-3733 or reachrudd@yahoo.com
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Bath County News
3 SHND camps remaining
Three free regional basketball camps conducted by former University of Kentucky all-star Jeff Sheppard will be offered by Operation UNITE June 17-20. These are the final camps of the year. All school-age youth are invited to participate in the Shoot Hoops Not Drugs programs at the following dates and locations: • Monday, June 17 – Leslie County, Leslie County High School, off U.S. 421, south...
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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...
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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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LONDON – Dan Smoot, who has been part of the Operation UNITE team since its inception a decade ago, will step up to lead the organization effective May 15. The UNITE Board of Directors voted Tuesday, April 30, to elevate Smoot to President and Chief Executive Officer. He will replace Karen Kelly, who helped create UNITE in 2003. “The Board of Directors is very pleased to announce the hiring...
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