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July 15, 2010
Teaching pro Jim Yuhas is on the tee for the first “Kendall Project:” Page 2C
Aid in Milan Director Nina Pemberton holds a check for $1,400 at last year’s fund-raising event. Looking on is Jim Knight (left) and Larry Shock, event organizer and tournament director.
Aid in Milan seeks teams By Don Richter
Heritage Newspapers
Aid in Milan is a local nonprofit organization established in 1976 that funds educational and recreational programs and provides information and referral, emergency food, monthly food distribution, clothing, nd Milan’s Lindsey Lammers won the 32 Golf Association of Michigan Girls Junior State Amateur medical equipment, and assisTournament match play championship last month. Standing next to Lammers is dad Mike Lammers. tance with rent and utilities. Aid in Milan also operates Meals on Wheels in the Milan Area School District. For more information about this organiAmateur Tournament, Lammers zation, go to aidinmilan@aol. By Don Richter com. Heritage Newspapers placed third last month in a The organization will be regional qualifier in Battle the stroke play medalist. Both holding a charity softball tourCreek. Lammers’ overall perforIt was a coming out party, players had two-day totals of nament fund-raiser Aug. 7 at mance last month in two eliteor sorts, for Milan’s Lindsey 148. Lammers (77-71) was the Gump Lake Fields in Milan. A level tournament’s impressed Lammers last month. The only player to shoot a round rainout date has been schedMilan head golf coach Claire recently graduated Big Red under par when she tallied a uled for Aug. 14. Milan Free Neff. standout had her first experi71 on the second day of stroke Methodist Church will host the “Her game has always been ence with match play at the play. Shyu ended up winning event. 32nd GAM Girls Junior State medalist honors, while Lammers solid, but the past seven days Last year, Aid in Milan raised Amateur Tournament at received a well-earned runner-up have given us a little glimpse a little over $3,600. Also, the into what her amazing future Burning Tree Golf and Country trophy. However, whatever sting eight teams playing a year ago, holds,” Neff said. “She handled Club the last week of June. Lammers might have felt losing along with the community, adversity with class and came Despite the pressure, Lammers that playoff hole was erased filled an enclosed trailer with through with amazing shots emerged as the 2010 champion when she won the match-play canned goods and nonperishwhen she needed them. Playing defeating Kelly Hartigan of championship later in the tourable goods. 92 holes in only three days can Clinton Township 1 up. nament. Those competing in the fundbe intimidating for most 17-year“It was very close,” said Lammers’ match-play semifiraiser tournament will be the olds, but Lindsey is not your Lammers. “The whole tournanal dual with Jackson’s Melissa typical 17-year-old. She is a great first eight teams to register and ment was very close. I was Beurmann went 19 holes before competitor and spent most of the pay the entry fee. always coming back or someone the former Milan All-Stater The cost to participate in the past two days with a look of conwas putting it close on me.” prevailed. In the tournament’s tournament is $175 per team. fidence and focus. It was physiLammers was 1 up after the match-play quarterfinals, Each team is also asked to cally and emotionally draining first hole and 3 up after the 10th Lammers defeated Gabrielle hole. But Hartigan closed the Yurik of Oakland Township 1 up. for Lindsey and her fans, but boy bring food items, personal hygiene items and any housewas it worth it.” gap on the back nine making for “This was definitely a great hold items needed. A team can Lammers, who also was some exciting play on the final learning experience for me,” Heritage Newspapers-West girls’ holes. Lammers said. “I had never basketball Player of the Year, “It was a little nerve-wrackplayed in a playoff before and I will play Division I college golf ing,” Lammers said. “I just kept had never played in match play for the University of Detroit telling myself to play my own before. And I never walked 35 Mercy this fall. game and stay calm.” holes in a tournament before. For full Junior Girls State Lammers had to go to a This really taught me how to Amateur Tournament results go playoff with Rosalie Shyu of stay calm.” to www.gam.org. Rochester Hills to determine Prior to the Junior Girls State
Lammers wins tourney GOLF
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hold a can drive or collect from each player and bring items collected the day of the tournament. Even if not participating in the tournament, people are encouraged to drop off canned goods and non-perishables to the field the day of the tournament from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Or if one can’t make it to the charity event, organization officials ask those capable to drop off canned goods and other nonperishables now until Aug. 6 at the following locations -- Milan Bakery, Milan Free Methodist Church and Edward Jones Investments in the Kroger Plaza. At 12:15 p.m. the day of the tournament, tournament officials ask all teams to gather on Field No. 2 at Gump Lake to present all proceeds and donations to Aid in Milan. Each team is guaranteed three games, minimum. The tournament format will be slow-pitch softball with one ball and one strike starting count and one foul ball on third strike. Games will be limited to one hour and 15 minutes or a 10-run mercy rule after four innings, with a limit of two over-thefence home runs per game, per team. American Softball Association rules, otherwise. No alcohol or tobacco products the day of event.
Each team will be notified of their team number after registration. There will be a round robin format with the home team decided before each game by coin flip. Tournament officials ask that teams have their line ups completed and be at the field ready to play at least 15 minutes before each scheduled game time. Tie-breakers for the tournament will be decided first by head to head competition. If that doesn’t break the deadlock, then most runs scored will be tabulated and if a tie still exists, then least amount scored against will determine a winner. The goal of the tournament is to have fun and fellowship. The event is a charity tournament meant to support Aid in Milan. All profits and donations will go directly to Aid in Milan. At the tournament, there will also be a concession stand where proceeds will be donated to Aid in Milan. To register, call Larry Shock at 734-572-0304 week nights after 5:30 p.m. or anytime Saturday. Those interested can also e-mail questions to larryshock@comcast.net. The tournament is limited to the first eight teams to complete registration. All registration checks should be made out to Milan Free Methodist Church and mailed to: Larry Shock, 8137 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
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Milan offers youth camps The great outdoors awaits all girls at Girl Scout Camp Crawford’s day camp in Milan and Camp Linden’s overnight camp in Linden, where there are still openings in exciting themed camps from July through August. Girl Scouts’ accredited camps are valuepriced, safe and fun for girls in every age group. Campers don’t have to be Girl Scouts to attend. Financial assistance is still available for qualifying families. For a complete program listing and to register, visit www.girlscoutcamp. org or call 1-800-49-SCOUT. Affordable day camp programs at Camp Crawford for girls entering first- through seventh-grade and sixth- through 12th-grade include woodland exploration, jewelry making and pioneer life in the 1800s. Girl Scout day camp is a great alternative for families seeking summer day care options. There’s an overnight session at Camp Linden that’s perfect
RECREATION for girls of any ages and interest. Girls as young as firstthrough third-grade can enjoy nature and ecology in the Wild Things session. Girls entering fourth- through sixth-grade will enjoy water fun at the Starfish session or explore natural wonders at Eco Explorers. Girls entering sixth- through eighth-grade learn cooking skills in G.O. Gourmet, go rock climbing in Climb On or experience camp the girly-girl way in Camp Spa. For girls entering sixth- through 12th-grade, there are stagecraft skills in Center Stage and making a mark on the arts in Artisans. Plus girls and their best buddies in all grades are invited to Sisters and Best Friends camp. Girl Scout camp is a safe place where girls can experience the great outdoors. All Girl Scout camps are fully accred-
ited by the American Camp Association and licensed by the State of Michigan. Girl Scout camp programs give girls room to explore and grow. Girls go on an unforgettable nature quest that teaches self-confidence, practical skills and cooperation. Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan invites girls everywhere to become Girl Scouts. To learn more about Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan, visit www. gshom.org or call 1-800-497-2688. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience engages girls in discovering themselves, connecting with others and taking action to make the world a better place. Girl Scouts offers girls the tools they need to be successful leaders now and throughout their lives. In partnership with committed adults, Girl Scouts reach their full potential, develop strong values and improve society. Today’s Girl Scouts are defining new ways to lead at home and around the globe.
The Milan Mayhem U-12 travel baseball team won the Washtenaw Amateur Baseball Association championship with a record of 16-2-2. In the WABA tournament last Sunday, the locals defeated Saline 15-9 for the title. Milan will next compete in the USSSA World Series in Sterling Heights July 19 through 23. It is the first time ever a Milan team has advanced to the World Series. Members of the squad include, front row, Colin Schettenhelm (left), Owen Kimbrell; middle row, Josh Hall (left), Tyler Ervin and Scott Stuben; back row, Michael Haynes (left), Eric Price, Jackson Pahle, Jacob Thacker, Brendon Ferenczy, Dillon Pickard, Hayden Pitts and Tyler Kimbrell. Coach Jamie Kramer, assistant coach Les Ferenczy and team manager Mike Ervin are not pictured.