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SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE PLANNED FOR 2010 ALLTECH FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES

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LEXINGTON, KY—A specialty Kentucky license plate may soon be available in celebration of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

In order for these plates to be produced, at least 900 applications and deposits must be submitted to the World Games 2010 Foundation. If 900 applications are not received by September 30, 2008, all applications and fees will be returned.

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Kentucky residents interested in purchasing the official license plate of the 2010 Games for $44 should visit www.feigames2010.org to print and complete an application. A deposit check of $28.00 must be mailed with the completed application to the World Games 2010 Foundation. The deposit check will not be cashed until 900 applications are received.

Once 900 applications have been received, the Department of Motor Vehicle Licensing will produce the specialty plate. Production will take approximately 60 days. Individuals will be notified by email when the required number of applications and deposits are received.

Each local county clerk's office will later notify individuals by mail when their official 2010 Games plate is available for pick up. At that time, individuals will pay approximately $16.00. Ten dollars will be given to the World Games 2010 Foundation in support of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, and the remaining $6.00 will cover local fees.

Annual renewal of the plate will cost approximately $30.00.

Interested individuals should complete the online Specialty Plate application and return it with a check payable to the World Games 2010 Foundation, ATTN: Maggie Daniels, 2010 World Games Way, Lexington, KY 40511-2010. Credit Cards cannot be accepted.

Please contact Maggie Daniels for additional information:
Maggie Daniels mdaniels@feigames2010.org

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Kentucky Player Joe Crawford is California Dreamin'

Kentucky Wildcat Alumni Second Round Pick by The Lakers

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Wildcat Joe Crawford, may be going Hollywood. Well, at least as far as LA. The shooting guard was tapped in the second round by The Lakers. Hello Palm Trees and Hello Laker Girls!

The Detroit native played in the Guard position, for new Kentucky sports guru, Coach Billy Gillispie. Official statitics from the UK Athletics site indicate Crawford tied for ninth place in the SEC during the 2006-07 season.

We wish #32 all the best in his endeavors.

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Rawlings Batting Helmets Recalled

Recall Alert
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

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May 27, 2008
Alert #08-575

Batting Helmets Recalled by Rawlings Sporting Goods Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets

Units: About 2,300

Importer: Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.

Hazard: Surface paint on the helmets contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves junior batting helmets with model number CFHLJR. The helmets come in yellow and orange with black accents. The model number can be found on the rear of the helmet.

Sold by: Sporting goods retailers nationwide from July 2007 through November 2007 for about $40.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact either the retailer where the product was purchased or Rawlings for a free replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Rawlings (800) 729-5464 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.rawlings.com

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Pikeville College Football Grads take Head Coach positions

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Two Pikeville College Alumni will be making their gridiron debuts as coaches in the upcoming season. Here in Pike County, Jesse Peck will be the new head coach at Phelps High School. I look forward to seeing what the young Mr. Peck can do! Jesse had graduated from Pikeville College, and had been a coaching assistant under Bears Coach Mac Brian.

Another of Mac Brian's proteges, Brad Allen has been named the new head coach at East Ridge High School. Brad had also been a coaching assistant at Pikeville College.

Both Peck and Allen were Pikeville College Bears offensive lineman. Both got the job done. We look forward to see what they make of thier new opportunities.

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Louisville Cards Men's Basketball Pre-season buzz

Okay, I admit it. When it comes to UK vs UofL, the great Lexington vs Louisville rivalry, I am all about Big Blue. The first time I ever cried over a basketball game was in Knoxville the first "dream game" many, many years ago. But hey, if you remember even then Governor John Y. Brown wore an outrageous sports coat half UK blue and half UofL red. I may bleed blue, but my heart is all about Kentucky, and that includes those wiley Cardinals coached by a familiar character, Rick Pitino.

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According to a release by the Louisville Cards Athletics Department, the Birds are ranked in the top ten by three prognosticators. CBSSports.com, has the Cards in second. Espn.com puts them in fifth place. Foxsports.com has our feathered friends at sixth post....err I mean ranked sixth. (SMILES)

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Returning to the Cardinals roost this season includes players forward senior Terrance Williams, senior guard Andre McGee, junior guard/forward Earl Clark and junior guard Jerry Smith. Eight new players will be added to the roster, with most of the buzz going to Samardo Samuels. A forward/center, Samuels was named the 2008 USA Today Player of the Year.

As long as those Cards aren't playing The Big Blue, I'll be shouting "Go Cards!" because after all, when it comes to basketball it's all about all of the Commonwealth...including our rivals in Louisville.

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U of L Swimmers hopes of Olympic Glory Louisville KY

Things have been a little restless here in our Kentucky insurance office. Charlie, a Kentucky sportscaster and Kentucky insurance agent,  has many friends in the Kentucky sports arena. Players, coaches, fans and reporters all have been filtering in the office looking a little lost. Call it withdrawals. Call it the summer doldrums. Call it whatever you want, without football and basketball these boys are just a little adrift.

The Olympics are coming...a great Summer Diversion

So maybe, we can get rid of the long faces and celebrate some Kentucky sports folks that may not get all the accolades they deserve. How about the University of Louisville Cardinals Swimming and Diving team? The Cards are sending seven swimmers to the Olympic trials! Way to go!

Big East swimmer of the year,Leslie VanWinkle, has been shaving time off her previous records and looks to be a real contender for Olympic glory. Louisville teammates Minnesota native, Liz Halet, and Alabama native Anna Dishuck will also be in the trials.

Looking the the Cardinal men, freestyle swimmer Carlos Van Isschot, a Florida native, is the most promising. Tim Collins, Doug Dietrich, and Chris Findorff round out the Cardinals hopefuls.

So get out of the summer doldrums. The Olympics are coming, and maybe just maybe some of that Kentucky sports fever can be quenched. Good luck to the U of L Swimming and Diving Team!

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Kentucky vs Indiana High School All-Stars this weekend

Kentucky High School Basketball All-Stars considered Underdogs

Our kids are heading up to Indianapolis tonight, to do battle in the annual KY vs IN all-stars basketball game. On Sunday, they will battle at Louisville Gardens. Kentucky is being described as "the underdog" having a high loss ratio against the Hoosiers. Coach Tim Davis of Campbellsville High School, and Coach Sally Zimmerman of Shelby County remain optimistic by all accounts.

Tia Gibbs, from Butler, is Kentucky's Miss Basketball and one to watch on the floor. Fans may remember, she collided with another player during the Sweet 16...and suffered a hospitalizing concussion. Nevertheless, the determined competitor was awarded MVP for the tourney. Gibbs, has signed with the Lady Commodores of Vanderbilt.

Gibbs teammates will include Janea Howard of Owensboro and Monique Reed of Fern Creek who have both committed to the Louisville Cards. For a look at the rosters of both teams check out the Lexington Herald Leader Kentucky Sports story.

Darius Miller, Mason County star headed for University of Kentucky, will be leading the Kentucky Boys as the reigning Mr. Kentucky Basketball. Scotty Hopson, a 2008 McDonald's All Star player from Hopkinsville, can also be expected to contribute to the leadership of the Kentucky Team. Hopson, is headed for UT Vol country, to sport "The Big Orange."

The Kentucky vs. Indiana All-Star game is a fundraiser for the Lions Eye Foundation.

It is said that the Indiana All-Stars have a stronger sense of tradition and pride in participating in the All-Star games. It is said Indiana is basketball country. It's time to turn those sayings around, Kentucky is and forever will be the basketball capital of the good ol' USA. Go Kentucky!

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Big Blue Nation leads Basketball fans

UK Basketball Leads Nation in Attendance

According to UK Athletics

It should come to no surprise to UK fans that ours is the top attendance in the United States. Just pop into any game, if you can get a ticket, and you know you have arrived at Old home week. Everybody you ever knew is vying for a seat, or in line to get the latest UK attire.

UK Athletics reports that Big Blue generates a mass of 22,554 average attendance. North Carolina and Syracuse followed. BIG ORANGE was fourth, and our rivals in Louisville were fifth.

Personally, I hope our numbers continue to improve, and HEY LOUISVILLE! Let's get some more folks out......we can do better than North Carolina!

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Big Brown Kentucky Derby Winner Breezing at Belmont

Okay, I admit it. Big Brown just doesn't have all the romance and charisma that makes me all giddy. But, his confirmation and his rocket speed make him a real contender for the Triple Crown. Now THAT makes me giddy! He has convincingly won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness. Giddy UP at Belmont! Go Big Brown!

Left hoof healing well

Last week, Kentucky sportscasters were abuzz with concern about an abscyess on Big Brown's left foot. It had been drained, and the heat associated with the infection had diminished. Big Brown has a vertical break in his left hoof, which they expect to repair with acrylic and mesh. It's like a broken fingernail, that goes to the quick. It is painful, but heals quickly and with a little help from the manicurist...well not such a big deal. Apparently, Big Brown is prone to this affliction, and has recovered from it on several other occasions.

Big Brown is "feeling his oats" and put on quite a little show for the folks enjoying Breakfast at Belmont on Sunday. I've seen a couple of different reports, but it seems Big Brown is happy to be in the limelight and ready for the big show.

Casino Drive dragging

Casino Drive, the possible "spoiler" for Big Brown's Triple Crown attempt, has been breezing at Belmont for a few days. His time is lazy, crazy slow. Now, the Japaneese have different ideas about how horses are prepped for races; so it's hard to say whether they are reigning in Casino Drive to save energy or whether the big equine is just that much slower than the lightening quick Big Brown. Or could it be Casino Drive is lulling Big Brown's handlers into a false sense of security? Guess Saturday will tell the tale...er make that "horse tail." (Sorry I couldn't resist the pun!>

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