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Kentucky residents now have two new license plate options for their vehicles. Released April 1, specialty plates for the Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks’ Trust For Life and the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation, featuring an image of the smallmouth bass, are available for purchase.
Beyond the state’s standard “Unbridled Spirit” and “In God We Trust” license plates, Kentucky offers more than 100 specialty plates, most of which promote a cause and enable nonprofit organizations to receive donations from the public. Those purchasing a specialty plate can donate up to $10 to the organization it represents. The money is passed directly to the organization.
“Our specialty plate program has paved the way for many groups to get their mission out in front of the traveling public,” said Rodney Kuhl, commissioner of the Department of Vehicle Regulation in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). “In addition, the specialty plates allow Kentucky drivers a chance to donate to a favorite cause and show their support for an organization.”
Kentucky offers dozens of plates promoting everything from military service and love of nature to coal and horses. Any owner of a non-commercial motor vehicle under 10,000 pounds required to be registered for use on Kentucky highways can purchase a specialty plate at the county clerk’s office in their county of residence. Costs vary. A complete list of plates and their prices is available at http://mvl.ky.gov.
The smallmouth bass and Trust For Life specialty plates offer the public two more options for supporting nonprofit organizations. The cost of purchase for either plate is $34. In addition, those purchasing the plates can donate up to $10 to the circuit clerks’ Trust For Life fund or the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation, accordingly.
“Kentucky’s first-ever Donate Life special license plate encourages motorists to put the mission, ‘Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation Saves Lives,’ into perspective. This statement illustrates the grandeur of what a simple ‘YES’ at the driver’s license office has the ability to do,” said Shelley Heavrin Snyder, executive director for Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks’ Trust For Life. “Similarly, it gives passionate individuals the opportunity to publicly show their support for this worthy cause. If more people know about and support the lifesaving mission of donation, more lives will be saved. We are so grateful for the opportunity to share this message with everyone on the road.”
“Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s smallmouth bass license plate commemorates the world record smallmouth caught in Kentucky waters by David L. Hayes in 1955 from Dale Hollow Lake,” said Chad Miles, the foundation’s executive director. “Donations to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation fund youth fishing projects in the Commonwealth. Kentucky is blessed with so many fishing opportunities throughout the state, with 123 lakes exceeding 50 acres in size. Kentucky has 220,832 acres of fishing water with 4,125 miles of shoreline.”
Before a specialty license plate goes into production, the state requires organizations to submit an application outlining the mission of the organization and the way in which donations from the plate will be used. Once the application and plate design are approved, the organization is required to gather the signatures of 900 people who pay $25 each in advance for a plate. Once the plates are available, those 900 people receive a $25 credit when they order the plate at a county clerk’s office. For an additional $25, a specialty plate can be personalized.
For more information on Trust For Life, visit www.trustforlife.org/kentucky. For more information on Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation, visit www.kentuckywildlife.com/kentucky.
Upcoming plates
On the way are plates honoring the various U.S. military academies – with release expected by June 1 for passenger vehicles and motorcycles. Plates will be available for the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point and U.S Air Force Academy.
Eligibility is restricted to academy graduates and current students. If unsure of eligibility, contact Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs at (502) 564-9203 or 1-800-572-6245.
Military academy plates will have a mandatory contribution fee of $5. All donations go to the Veterans Trust Fund. For more information, visit http://veterans.ky.gov/.
In addition, a Gold Star Sibling plate will also be released on June 1. To receive the plate, the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs will provide a letter of qualification to the customer who will then provide the letter to the clerk. For more information on how to obtain eligibility, visit http://veterans.ky.gov/otherprograms/Pages/goldstar.aspx.
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Eagle catcher Lawson Clayton throws out an Owensboro runner at third base following a bunted ball.[/caption]
Ohio County High’s baseball Eagles pulled one out Tuesday at Leach Field, scoring twice in the bottom of the seventh to edge visiting Owensboro 4-3. Kiah Gledhill scored the game-winning run on a wild pitch from Red Devil reliever Dylan Webb.
Tuesday’s win was Ohio County’s fifth in a row, matching their season-opening streak.
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OC senior Jake Griffin puts the ball in play during the Eagles' win over Owensboro Monday night.[/caption]
Owensboro scored a run in the top of the second inning off Eagle starter Jesse Burgess on a pair of hits. But OCHS matched it in the bottom of the same inning on singles by Brice Phelps and Jake Griffin.
The Eagles took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the third on Zach Johnson’s single, a hit batsman, Phelps’ sacrifice bunt and a Will Davis sacrifice fly. But OHS regained the lead in the top of the fifth on two hits and a costly OCHS throwing error that allowed both runs to score.
Davis relieved Burgess in the top of the sixth, while Dylan Webb replaced Red Devil starter William Hemingway in the bottom of that same frame. Davis struck out two OHS batters in the sixth, and another in the seventh and also caught a line drive and turned it into an inning-ending double play to end the inning.
Down to their final at-bat, Eagle Zach Gledhill reached base on an Owensboro error to lead off the rally, followed by Kiah Gledhill’s bunt for a hit that allowed his younger brother reach third base. Kiah then stole second.
Zach Johnson plated Zach Gledhill with the game-tying run on an infield out, moving Kiah Gledhill to third with just one out. Then, on a 1-0 count to Phelps, Webb uncorked a high throw that hit the backstop with Kiah Gledhill sliding headfirst into home ahead of an attempted tag.
Chris Bartimus had three hits and Dakota Hanley two for OHS in a losing effort.
Eagle pitcher Jesse Burgess delivers to the plate during OC's win over Owensboro Monday.[/caption]
