Dragons and Vectren Present 2013 “Community All-Stars”

Charlie Moore to be honored at Fifth Third Field on June 24

Dayton, Ohio – Vectren Corporation and the Dayton Dragons will host Charlie Moore during the unique “Community All-Stars” program on Monday, June 24th, at 7 p.m. when the Dayton Dragons take on the Lansing Lugnuts at Fifth Third Field.

The Dayton community is a great place to live, work and play. But what makes Dayton truly great are the people that call Dayton home. We have great people and great organizations in our community that do incredible things each and every day. Throughout the season, the Dragons and Vectren will honor 35 “All-Stars”-anyone from firefighters to first responders, non-profit organizations to Good Samaritans-and their families with a VIP treatment at a Dragons game in recognition of their service.

Charlie’s STORY

He calls it an instance of being in the right place at the right time. Others would say he is a hero. Either way on December 3, 2012, Charlie Moore’s selfless act saved a life.

While talking on the phone, Charlie heard an explosion outside of his house. When he walked outside, he saw a semi-truck on fire down the road. Charlie quickly hung up his phone and took off for the scene, dialing 9-1-1 at the same time. By the time he arrived, the truck was fully engulfed in flames. The driver was lying face down in the water of the creek bank that the truck was partially submerged in.

The driver came to as Charlie slid down the creek bank. At this point, the two men were covered in diesel fuel that had leaked into the creek. Charlie knew he had to get both of them a safe distance away from the burning vehicle.

“It never dawned on me to be nervous. It was more about getting him to safety than worrying about my own safety. I would do it in a heartbeat for anybody,” Charlie said.

He helped the driver get to his feet and they made their way down the road from the accident. Help arrived and the driver was taken by helicopter to receive medical attention. Paramedics let Charlie know the driver would be okay.

“It doesn’t feel like being a hero to do something you wish and hope and pray that every man and woman on this earth would do for another person,” Charlie explained. “He was somebody’s best friend and I can imagine what his family and friends would have felt like to have lost him. It makes me realize how special it was that I was to be there that night to pull him to safety and help him get home to his family.”

For his heroic act, Charlie has been selected as a Dragons Community All-Star. The Dragons Community All-Stars Program honors individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond to improve the quality of life in the Miami Valley.

The Dragons Community All-Stars Program is made possible by the generous support of Vectren. For more information on the program or to read about the All-Stars we have honored in 2013, visit daytondragons.com.

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Loons, MBF Team Up for Summer Baseball Camps

Hands-on baseball clinics focus on the skill development of campers, coached by Loons

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MIDLAND, Mich. – The Michigan Baseball Foundation (MBF) will begin this season’s Loons Summer Baseball Camps at Dow Diamond on June 24. The two-day camps will pair participants with professional players and coaches from the Great Lakes Loons in a strong baseball-learning environment.

Campers will learn various aspects of hitting, throwing, fielding and pitching while being instructed in the characteristics that define successful baseball players. The drills taught will be the same ones utilized by the coaches and player personnel of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Great Lakes Loons.

Loons Summer Baseball Camp Dates:

June 24 & 25 (ages 7-12) • July 24 & 25 (ages 7-12)

Camp instruction will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Campers will also receive a camp t-shirt and two tickets to a Loons game that will take place following the second day of instruction. All campers will be invited on the field for special pre-game recognition.

Each two-day Loons Summer Baseball Camp is $90 per person with all proceeds benefiting the Michigan Baseball Foundation. A portion of the entry fee is tax deductible.

All interested parties should reserve their spot now as space is very limited. To secure a spot or to receive more information, please contact Eric Ramseyer at 989-837-6166 or eramseyer@loons.com. Fans can also visit Loons.com.

Through your support at Loons games, the Michigan Baseball Foundation has been able to award $622,459 to youth baseball leagues, schools and other deserving non-profit organizations throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region. To continue its economic and charitable impact and to meet its obligations as a public charity, MBF must raise annual funds from public support.

The Michigan Baseball Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and public charity, which was formed in 2006 to generate regional economic development through creative partnerships and grants and to enhance the efforts of regional organizations that serve young people. The Michigan Baseball Foundation owns and operates Dow Diamond, home of the Great Lakes Loons, a seventh-year Single-A partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Great Lakes Loons. Click here to view the original story.

Captains Will Now Donate 100% of All Ticket Proceeds From June 30 Game to the Cleveland Courage Fund

(Eastlake, OH) – The Lake County Captains, the class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, will donate 100% of ticket proceeds to The Cleveland Courage Fund of the Cleveland Foundation for tickets purchased using the on-line promo code COURAGE for the Sunday, June 30 game. The Captains had originally planned to donate the proceeds of their May 28 game and then their June 10 game but both games were postponed due to inclement weather.

Sunday is also a Family Fun Sunday, presented by the Lake County YMCA, featuring a pre-game player autograph session, concourse entertainment and activities, the Kids’ Zone area and the opportunity for kids to run the bases after the game. All kids in attendance will receive a Captains activities book and crayons, presented by the YMCA and Lake County Job and Family Services.

The Cleveland Courage Fund of the Cleveland Foundation was established by Cleveland council members Brian Cummins, Matt Zone, and Dona Brady after the discovery of three local women who were held captive in a Cleveland home for a decade. The Fund, so named because of the courage shown by these remarkable women, will directly benefit Gina DeJesus, Michelle Knight, and Amanda Berry and her daughter. 100% of the monies raised by the Fund will benefit the survivors.

Ticket may be purchased on-line at www.CaptainsBaseball.com, at the Classic Park box office or by phone at 440-954 WINS (9467).

Fans may also contribute cash donations, which will be donated to the Fund, on the night of the game at the Classic Park PNC Fans First Center.

Individual game tickets for all Captains games, may be purchased at the Captains official website www.CaptainsBaseball.com

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Lake County Captains. Click here to view the original story.

Bandits announce two scholarship winners

Bandit Scholars Program to pay first years of tuition at University of Iowa, Western Illinois University

Holly Hoelting and Elizabeth Baer received their checks from Dave Heller and Jennifer Lucier Sunday afternoon. (Sean Flynn Photography)
Holly Hoelting and Elizabeth Baer received their checks from Dave Heller and Jennifer Lucier Sunday afternoon. (Sean Flynn Photography)

The Quad Cities River Bandits awarded the two annual scholarships of the Bandit Scholars Program at the game Sunday at Modern Woodmen Park. During the fourth inning, team owner Dave Heller and Jennifer Lucier announced Holly Hoelting as the winner of the Bandit Scholarship and Elizabeth Baer as the winner of the Keith Lucier Memorial Scholarship.

Hoelting, a Bettendorf native and Pleasant Valley High School graduate entering Western Illinois University, is the first-ever winner of the annual Bandit Scholarship, which was added to the Bandit Scholars Program a year ago. Baer, a Bettendorf native and Bettendorf High School graduate entering the University of Iowa, won the Keith Lucier Memorial Scholarship, given annually since the River Bandits introduced the Bandit Scholars Program in 2009. Each scholarship pays for the entire first year of tuition for the annual recipient.

“Giving out these scholarships is the most enjoyable thing I do as owner of the River Bandits, and I am so proud, on behalf of the organization and the Quad Cities community, to present these scholarships to Holly and Elizabeth,” said team owner Dave Heller. “Each of these young women have demonstrated incredible talent, hard work, dedication and a passion for community service, and I am confident they will be outstanding representatives of the Bandit Scholars Program and the Quad Cities in their immensely promising futures.”

River Bandits owners Dave Heller and Bob Herrfeldt founded the Bandit Scholars Program in 2009, beginning with the Keith Lucier Memorial Scholarship and expanding with the Bandit Scholarship last year. Awarded annually to a Quad Cities area high school senior, each scholarship includes a summer internship with the River Bandits following the winner’s first year of college.

The Keith Lucier Memorial Scholarship pays for the entire first year of tuition at the University of Iowa for the annual recipient and is named in honor of the late Keith Lucier. Lucier was a graduate of Bettendorf High School and the University of Iowa. He was River Bandits Assistant General Manager in 2008 and a former employee of the Quad-City Times. Lucier passed away in 2009, and the scholarship has been awarded annually to one Quad Cities area high school senior since its inception. The Bandit Scholarship pays the entire first year of tuition for one student each year at either Western Illinois University or Black Hawk College.

“I am incredibly excited and grateful to receive the Keith Lucier Memorial Scholarship,” Baer said. “This is an exhilirating moment and a reminder of the importance of paying it forward and being caring and giving throughout my future.”

Baer hopes to pursue a communications degree with emphasis on public advocacy. In high school, she has been involved in National Student Council of Excellence, National Honor Society, Raising Student Voice and Participation, FBLA, Best Buddies, SAIL Program, Teens for Tomorrow Philanthropy Group, volleyball, and several volunteer activities.

“It is humbling and eye-opening for me to receive the Bandit Scholarship,” Hoelting said. “This scholarship award and internship through the Bandit Scholars Program is a great opportunity to continue giving and helping others as I begin my college career.”

Hoelting hopes to pursue a degree in physical therapy. She has worked in the Red Apple Child Care Center, Athletic Booster Club Ad Sales, the Pleasant Valley School District and Pleasant Valley Softball Camp, where she teaches the sport to young children. A five-sport athlete in high school, Hoelting will play softball for Western Illinois University.

Both scholarships are funded by fan donations and fund-raising efforts by the River Bandits and the team’s ownership. Fundraising events include the annual Frost Fest, Bandits Race to Home 5K and Bandit Scholars Tournament. Fans can send donations for the scholarship fund to Modern Woodmen Park. One hundred percent of every donation goes to fund the scholarships.

UP NEXT: When the Chicago Cubs affiliate, the Kane County Cougars, visits Modern Woodmen Park on Thursday, the River Bandits will host another Mega Cubs Fantacular Giveaway, Ladies’ Night and a Thirst-Day Thursday presented by Rock 104-9, the Quad Cities’ CW and the River Cities’ Reader. Single-game tickets are on sale at the River Bandits box office at Modern Woodmen Park, by phone at 563-324-3000 and online at www.riverbandits.com. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $50. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: The River Bandits ownership is making one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 112 feet over the playing field, is planned for next spring, along with a carousel and other new games and attractions. This season, the team just unveiled a new 300-foot long dual zip line, a rock climbing wall, a Mediacom Frog Hopper, and a number of new bounce houses .. The team also boasts a new major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, and fans can see last year’s No. 1 overall draft pick, Carlos Correa , as well as first-round draft choice Lance McCullers. The Astros also just ma de the very first selection in the major league draft earlier this month and could have top pick Mark Appel play in the Quad Cities. With new rides, new attractions, new improvements, a new affiliate and future major league stars, the second half of this season is one every fan will not want to miss!

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Quad Cities River Bandits. Click here to view the original story.

TinCaps to Honor Military on Wednesday

TinCaps to Honor Military, Families, and Veterans at Game

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Fort Wayne, IN – The Fort Wayne TinCaps are set to host Military Appreciation Night at Parkview Field on Wednesday, June 12, at 7:05 when the TinCaps take on the Lake County Captains.

Thanks to sponsorships and donations, the TinCaps are giving away free tickets for Military Appreciation Night to military members, the families of military members, and veterans. These tickets can be requested prior to Wednesday’s game through TinCapsMilitary.com.

Also as part of Military Appreciation Night, the TinCaps will wear special red, white, and blue jerseys, which will later be auctioned off for fans on July 5. Proceeds from the red, white, and blue jersey auction will go toward Honor Flight Northeast Indiana. In addition, organizations from around the Fort Wayne community that offer services for military members and their families, as well as veterans, will be present during Wednesday’s game in Parkview Field’s Lincoln Financial Event Center.

Sharon Eichman of the Fort Wayne Area Blue Star Mothers (the TinCaps’ community organization of the game) will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Military Appreciation Night, while Fort Wayne City Council President Tom Didier is scheduled to sing God Bless America during the seventh-inning stretch.

Tickets to Military Appreciation Night can be purchased by calling the Parkview Field Ticket Office at 260-482-6400, visiting the Parkview Field Ticket Office in-person, or by clicking here.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Fort Wayne TinCaps. Click here to view the original story.

Dragons, Cohen Recycling Team Up

DAYTON, OH – The Dayton Dragons and Cohen Recycling will be teaming up to help Miami Valley residents recycle unwanted electronics. Cohen Recycling will be collecting unwanted electronics on both June 11 and July 20 on the Fifth Third Field Plaza.

Tuesday, June 11 (7am – 3pm)

Recycle your old computers, cell phones and other unwanted electronics! Bring them to the plaza at Fifth Third Field on June 11 from 7am – 3pm and Cohen will do the rest. Enjoy FREE breakfast or lunch while you’re there! Each car will get a FREE Dragons t-shirt and an entry to win a “VIP Experience” including throwing out a first pitch at a Dragons game!

Saturday, July 20 (2pm – 5pm)

Cohen will also be recycling electronics on the plaza at Fifth Third Field on July 20 from 2pm – 5pm. You can meet the Dragons mascots, Heater and Gem, and the Green Team! Kids can play some inflatable games, get balloon animals and glitter tattoos. Each car will get a FREE Dragons t-shirt and an entry to win a “VIP Experience” including throwing out a first pitch at a Dragons game!

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Dayton Dragons. Click here to view the original story.

Educator Appreciation Night features complimentary tickets for teachers

Bubrick’s Complete Office and Timber Rattlers team up to offer educators a great deal

Bubrick's Complete Office & the Timber Rattlers have a great deal for teachers on Educator Appreciation Night on June 5.
Bubrick’s Complete Office & the Timber Rattlers have a great deal for teachers on Educator Appreciation Night on June 5.

 

GRAND CHUTE, WI – Bubrick’s Complete Office and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are offering a complimentary ticket to area teachers as part of Educator Appreciation Night on Wednesday, June 5. The Timber Rattlers host the Beloit Snappers at 7:05pm at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium that night.

Teachers must register with the Timber Rattlers group sales department before June 5 to claim their ticket to Educator Appreciation Night. Additional tickets may be purchased for family and friends at a discounted rate. Contact the group sales department at (920) 733-4152 or (800) WI-TIMBER.

Bubrick’s is also sponsoring a pre-game reception in the Leinie Lodge for all area educators. There will be snacks, drinks, gift packs, and raffle prizes.

Wednesday, June 5 is also a WIXX Bang for Your Buck Night with soda, hotdogs, and beer available for $1.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Click here to view the original story.

2013 Adenhart Memorial Scholarship winner Thomas Eiler

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Cedar Rapids, IA – The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Kernels Foundation will present Thomas Eilers as the winner of the 2013 Nick Adenhart Memorial Scholarship before the Kernels game with Peoria on Sunday, June 16th.

Thomas is a 2013 graduate of Cedar Rapids Prairie HS where his school activities, academic accomplishments and baseball accomplishments were quite impressive, making him an excellent choice for the scholarship. Thomas plans on attending the University of Iowa to major in mathematics and education.

Nick Adenhart was a bright young pitcher who played for the Cedar Rapids Kernels in 2006, and was a rising star in the Los Angeles Angels organization. Only hours after Nick’s 2009 season debut on the mound for the Angels, a drunk driver tragically killed him on April 9, 2009 at age 22.

Nick’s family continues to honor him with the awarding of a $1,000 scholarship in his memory. The Kernels Foundation is privileged to administer the scholarship on behalf of Nick’s family.

The Kernels return to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 25th to open a six game home stand with games against Burlington and Clinton.

Fans can enjoy all the action with Morgan Hawk on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 KMRY AM, 93.1 KMRY FM, or listen on-line at www.kmryradio.com, or www.kernels.com.

Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.kernels.com, or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560. Ticket office hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday.
This article originally appeared on the official website of the Cedar Rapids Kernels. Click here to view the original story.

Silver Hawks to Help Veteran’s Take Flight

Join your Silver Hawks Thursday, June 6 for a special showing of Honor Flight on the 69th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Honor Flight is a documentary about four living World War II veterans and a Midwest community coming together to provide them a trip to Washington, DC to see the memorial constructed for them in 2004.

The gates will open at 6:00pm and the movie will begin at 7:00pm on the scoreboard. During the event there will be military vehicles onsite and a military flyby featuring WII planes. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased online www.SilverHawks.com , look for the Honor Flight info the home page. Tickets may also be purchased through the Box Office, in person and over the phone 574-235-9988, Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm. Parking will be free for the event and concessions will be open.

Proceeds from the event will aid in sending veterans from the Michiana area to the memorial in Washington, D.C. The Honor Flight Network is a nonprofit organization, with 117 hubs across the United States, which has flown over 100,000 veterans to Washington, D.C. for more information on the non-profit visit www.honorflight.org.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the South Bend Silver Hawks. Click here to view the original story.

Loons to Collect Items for U.S. Troops

Great Lakes and CMU partner to show support for American military

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MIDLAND, Mich. – As part of their Memorial Day Celebration, presented by Central Michigan University, on Monday, May 27, the Great Lakes Loons and CMU will be partnering to collect items that are needed by members of the United States military.

Fans are encouraged to show their support for American troops by bringing an item with you to the Memorial Day game. All collections will be packaged and shipped to the 1460th Transportation & 144th MP companies.

Collection points will be set up at both entrances to Dow Diamond and cash donations also will be accepted.

For anybody that is unable to attend the game, items can also be dropped off at Dow Diamond between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Gifts and packages will also be collected at CMU University Communications between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, until May 31.

The Loons will take on the Dayton Dragons at 3:05 p.m. on Monday, May 27, as part of Memorial Day Celebration. It will also be a Social Media Monday at Dow Diamond. Fans can interact with the Loons on Facebook, Twitter and the Loons new Boomaphone app during the game to request songs, win prizes and compete in on-field contests.

• Drink Mix Singles (cold & hot) • Undershirts
• Candy Bars • Dark-colored boot socks
• Pop-top canned goods • Deodorant
• Ramen noodles • Toothpaste
• Ready-to-eat meals • Toothbrushes
• Condiment packs • Good razors
• Music CDs • Travel-size tissues
• Batteries • OTC cold meds
• Card games • Bath/Baby wipes
• Puzzle books • Feminine hygiene items
• Pens • Current magazines
• Blank greeting cards to send home • Books
• Pocket snacks (nuts, seeds, granola bars, dried fruits,
beef jerky, short Slim Jims, trail mixes)

 

The Great Lakes Loons are a seventh-year Single-A partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. For tickets and more information about the Loons, visit Loons.com or call 989-837-BALL.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Great Lakes Loons. Click here to view the original story.

2013 Timber Rattlers Golf Outing for the Miracle League of the Fox Valley

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to hold charity golf outing on June 24

GRAND CHUTE, WI – Hit the links with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to benefit The Miracle League of the Fox Valley. The Midwest League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers will hold their annual golf outing on Monday, June 24 at Shamrock Heights Golf Course in New London.

A foursome may register for $350. Foursomes have the opportunity to play with a Timber Rattlers player, but that chance is based on a first come, first serve RSVP. Individuals may register for $100.

The outing tees off with registration beginning at 8:00am and a shotgun start at 9:00am. Lunch is included with registration and will be served at the turn. Snacks will be available after the round of golf from 2-4pm. A raffle drawing and awards presentation will conclude the event.

If you wish to participate in the 2013 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Golf Outing, please contact Hilary Bauer at (920) 733-4152 or hbauer@timberrattlers.com by June 14. Registration forms are also available at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium and online at timberrattlers.com.

Persons unable to golf, but looking for a way to contribute may consider a hole sponsorship package at $100 or an in-kind donation toward raffle/hole prizes.

The Miracle League of the Fox Valley, an organized baseball league for children aged 4-19 with physical and/or mental disabilities, was formed in 2008 by Fox Valley parents Lisa and Mark Robbins. The league has an Opening Day Celebration set for Saturday, June 8 from 10am to noon at the John Wollner Fox Cities Miracle Field in Appleton’s Memorial Park. The Miracle League of the Fox Valley starts its fourth season of play on Monday, June 10 at Miracle Field.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Click here to view the original story.

Snappers Donate Over $1,000 to Cancer Research

Funds From Jersey Auction Donated to Mercy Foundation

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BELOIT, WI – On Thursday, May 16th, the Beloit Snappers presented the Mercy Foundation with a donation of $1,150 for breast cancer research. The Snappers raised this money during the team’s pink jersey auction on Mother’s Day, May 12th.

Mercy Health Systems is a group whose mission is to inspire positive change and healing through philanthropic giving. Their purpose is defined as “to make a difference by creatively connecting your philanthropic goals with opportunities to support healing in the broadest sense in every community Mercy serves.”

“We’re just happy that we’re able to contribute to this great organization,” said Snappers Community Relations Director Natalie Tobey. “This is an extremely important issue to all of us and we wanted to do whatever we could to help the Mercy Foundation in its fight to find a cure.”

The pink jersey auction was the first of four jersey auctions the Snappers will be doing this year. The team will pay tribute to local firefighters and police with a Guns N’ Hoses jersey auction on June 2nd. They will be sporting military themed threads on July 14th for a National Guard Jersey Auction. Finally, an A’s themed jersey auction is scheduled for August 18th, with the team wearing jersey’s similar to those of their Major League affiliates.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Beloit Snappers. Click here to view the original story.

Silver Hawks Ready to Knock Cancer out of the Park

Your Silver Hawks host the annual Pink in the Park this Saturday and Sunday to honor all those affected by breast cancer. The annual event at the Coveleski Regional Stadium is presented by Memorial Regional Breast Care Center, B100 and ABC 57. A special pink Silver Hawks’ replica jersey on will be given out to the first 500 women 18 and older Saturday and Sunday.

“This is a very special weekend and the Silver Hawks are very proud to be partnering with Memorial Regional Breast Cancer Center to promote Pink in Park.    This promotion has extra meaning to me as my mother passed away a couple of years ago from breast cancer.   So anything that we can do as an organization to help bring awareness or raise funds to fight breast cancer, I am all for doing” stated Joe Hart, Team President.

In addition to the pink jersey giveaway, your Silver Hawks will also be wearing pink jerseys during the game on both Saturday & Saturday in honor of the fight against breast cancer. These jerseys will be auctioned off through the silent auction held during Saturday and Sunday’s game with proceeds from the auction going to Memorial Regional Breast Cancer Center. Join the Silver Hawks Friday, postgame, for a spectacular fireworks show, enter for a chance to win a flat screen every inning on Saturday and partake in an on-field pregame catch and a postgame autograph session on Sunday. For game times visit www.SilverHawks.com .

This article originally appeared on the official website of the South Bend Silver Hawks. Click here to view the original story.

Loons Release First-Quarter Sustainability Update

Organization launches new initiatives to reduce energy and waste

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MIDLAND, Mich. – In October 2012, the Great Lakes Loons and Dow Diamond announced a corporate partnership with the Dow Chemical Company and Dow Corning to enhance sustainability practices across all aspects of the organization. Today, the Loons released their first quarter report detailing efforts made to reach the ambitious goal of reducing total energy used, water used and waste generated at Dow Diamond by 50 percent in 2020.

Highlights from the first quarter report include a new composting program for Dow Diamond’s food waste, as well as the installation of LED lighting and occupancy control sensors that will significantly reduce kilowatt hours of electricity used and carbon dioxide emissions generated from lighting fixtures.

The composting program was launched in conjunction with Morgan Composting, located in Sears, Mich., to deposit food waste generated from Loons home games and events at Dow Diamond. Once fully composted, the material will be used to fertilize Dow Diamond’s grounds and flower beds. This program will reduce landfill waste, while also reducing the organization’s dependence on fertilizer products for Dow Diamond’s grounds.

The organization recently expanded the use of occupancy control sensors throughout various areas of Dow Diamond. The sensors will result in the reduction of approximately 6,445 kilowatt hours used to light areas of Dow Diamond and lower carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 15,588 pounds-per-year.

More efficient LED lighting has also been installed in various areas of Dow Diamond, which will result in an energy reduction of approximately 15,303 kilowatt hours and reduce the carbon dioxide generate every year by approximately 36,575 pounds.

Over the past several months, Loons staff members have spent time learning from corporate sustainability leaders at Dow and Dow Corning, as well as other regional organizations. From those conversations, the Loons have outlined various areas to increase efficiency, while also reducing the use of energy, water and the amount of waste generated.

“Our organization is fortunate to have the opportunity to learn from world class, global sustainability leaders at both Dow and Dow Corning,” said Loons President and General Manager Paul Barbeau. “Our sustainability partnership is already paying dividends with the new initiatives launched and we will continue to work closely with Dow and Dow Corning to find innovative ways to reach our 2020 sustainability goals.”

Click here to view the Great Lakes Loons First Quarter Sustainability Report for 2013.

The Great Lakes Loons are a seventh-year Single-A partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. For tickets and more information about the Loons, visit Loons.com or call 989-837-BALL.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Great Lakes Loons. Click here to view the original story.

Captains Charities Baseball Classic is May 3 and 11

(Eastlake, OH) – The Lake County Captains, the Class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, has announced the line-up for the ninth Annual News-Herald Captains Charities High School Baseball Classic for 2013. Eight local teams will be featured in four games over two days at Classic Park. The event raises funds for Captains Charities, the non-profit charitable arm of the Lake County Captains organization, as well as the participating schools.

This year’s event is scheduled for Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 11. On May 3, the Madison Blue Streaks will play the Notre Dame Cathedral Latin Lions beginning at 4 PM, followed by the nightcap featuring the Willoughby South Rebels and the Eastlake North Rangers

On May 11, the Painesville Riverside Beavers will take on the Mayfield Wildcats at 1PM and the Painesville Harvey Red Raiders will play the Gilmour Lancers at 4PM.

Tickets for the event will be just $6 each and will be available for purchase at each of the participating schools, on the Captains web site at www.captainsbaseball.com, in person through the Captains Ticket Office during normal business hours, or by calling 440-954-WINS (9467). Daily tickets are goods for both games that day.

Individual game tickets for all Captains home games, may be purchased at the Captains official website www.CaptainsBaseball.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Lake County Captains. Click here to view the original story.