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TABLE OF CONTENTS See what’s inside the 2019 Milkmen Digital Program.

ROSTERS

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SCHEDULE

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SEASON PROMOS | THEME NIGHTS | ENTERTAINMENT & APPEARANCES

9

LEAGUE INFORMATION & MAP

10 - 12

DAILY SPECIALS

13

LAST GAME RECAP

14

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

15

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

17

MEET THE MILKMEN MASCOT!

18

INTERVIEW WITH VAN “THE MILKMAN” McNEIL

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STRIKE OUT HUNGER

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Milkmen Roster TEAM STAFF #

PLAYER

B/T

HT

Manager : Gary McClure

WT BIRTHDAY

IF/Hitting Coach: Anthony Barone Pitching Coach: Bart Zeller

LAST TEAM

STATUS

PITCHERS 12

Angel Ventura

R/R

6-2

185

04/07/1993

Colorado Springs/Biloxi/San Rafael

LS-5

18

Carlos Diaz

L/L

6-3

240

11/18/1993

San Jose/Richmond

LS-4

16

Colby Morris

R/R

6-2

195

05/17/1997

Trois-Rivieres

Rookie

8

Jake Joyce

R/R

6-0

185

08/19/1991

Schaumburg

LS-3

14

Joey Wagman

R/R

6-0

195

07/25/1991

Southern Maryland

LS-3

31

Jordan Kraus

R/R

6-0

195

08/02/1991

Florence

LS-3

26

Kurt Heyer

L/R

6-3

230

01/23/1991

Southern Illinois

LS-5

30

Manny Corpas

L/L

6-3

223

12/03/1982

York (2017)

Veteran

2

Myles Smith

R/R

6-2

185

03/23/1992

Gary SouthShore

LS-4

27

Nick Bozman

L/L

6-5

220

6/02/1992

New Jersey

-

32

T.J. House

R/L

6-1

194

09/29/1989

Charlotte

Veteran

23

Zach Hartman

R/R

6-0

185

01.01.1992

Winnepeg/Southern Illinois

LS-2

CATCHERS 17

Christ Conley

L/R

6-0

245

04/03/1995

Utica

Rookie

10

Glen McClain

R/R

6-1

220

08/04/1995

Indiana Tech

Rookie

15

Manuel Boscan

L/R

6-3

213

03/10/1993

San Quintin

LS-2

INFIELDERS 7

Dan Ward

R/R

6-4

230

11/18/1991

Utica

Rookie

19

Derek Reddy

R/R

5-8

170

07/19/1993

Ruidoso

Rookie

4

Garrett Copeland

S/R

5-10

195

02/22/1995

Aberdeen/Frederick

LS-1

6

Jose Rosario

R/R

5-11

200

11/29/1991

Portland/Pawtucker/Dominican

Veteran

21

Riley Pittman

L/R

6-2

215

02/19/1997

Arkansas Little Rock

Rookie

1

Sam Dexter

R/R

5-11

180

03/07/1994

Trois Rivieres

LS-1

Veteran

OUTFIELDERS 20

Adam Walker

R/R

6-5

230

10/18/1991

Kansas City/Harrisburg

9

Chris Scura

R/R

6-0

175

04/13/1993

Alpine

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Airhogs Roster Manager: Chris Bando Coach: Chen Biao Coach: Yuan Ben Rong Trainer: Barry Jones

Coach: Na Chuange Coach: Lu Wei Coach: Ren Qui Ge Assistant Coach: Kevin Joseph

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2019 Schedule SUN

MON

TUES

WED

MAY @SP

THU

FRI

SAT

@SP

@SP

@SP

7:05 p

@FM

5:05 p

6:00 p

CHI

@FM

@FM

6:00 p

@KC

12:0 5p

@FM

11:00 a

@KC

7:05 p

@KC

CHI

6:05 p

5:05 p

@FM

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

@SC

@SC

@SC

@FM

@FM

CLE

1:00 p

7:05 P

@TEX

1:05 p

1:05 p

TUES

7:12 p

SC

LIN

7:05 p

MON

7:05 p

CHI

12:3 0p

7:05 p

7:05 p

SUN

7:05 p

7:12 p

CLE 7:05 p

@TEX 7:05 p

7:12 p

CLE

7:02 p

SC

12:0 5p

@TEX

6:00 p

SC

7:05 p

@CLE

7:05 p

6:05 p

@CLE

7:06 p

7:06 p

27 SUN

MON

TUES

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

@CLE

@CHI

2:05 p

JUNE

LIN 12:0 5p

KC

LIN 10:0 5a

5:35 p

KC

KC

5:35 p

KC

12:0 5p

@SP

12:0 5p

GAR

GAR

1:05 p

5:05 p

SF 6:05 p

SF

SF

6:35 p

@LIN

@LIN

12:0 5p

6:05 p

WPG 12:05p/4:05p

@LIN @WPG @WPG

7:05 p

7:05 p

7:00 p

6:00 p

MON

1:00 p

GAR 7:05 p

GAR 7:05 p

GAR

GAR

7:05 p

@SF

7:05 p

7:05 p

@SF 6:05 p

@SF

WPG

CHI

1:05 p

6:05 p

*Home games

SP 7:05 p

GAR

7:05 p

6:05 p

THU

FRI

SAT

SP

@GAR

@GAR

JU LY

Away games

TUES

WED

7:05 p

@GAR

1:05 p

Home games

7:05 p

AUG @CHI

2:10 p

@WPG

SP

@CHI

6:05 p

7:05 p

WPG

12:0 5p

7:05 p

@CHI

@SP

7:05 p

SUN

@SP

7:05 p

SF 1:05 p

7:05 P

FM 7:05 p

CHI 7:05 p

FM 7:05 p

CHI 7:05 p

SF

@CHI 7:05 p

FM 7:05 p

FM 7:05 p

@CHI

7:05 p

7:05 p

@CHI 6:05 p

@GAR 7:10 p

FM 7:05 p

@CHI 6:05 p

7:10 p

WPG 7:05 p

@GAR 7:10 p

FM 7:05 p

@CHI 7:05 p

6:10 p

WPG 6:05 p

@GAR 6:10 p

SF 6:05 p

TEX 6:05 p

*In Kokomo IN.

CHI - CHICAGO DOGS

LIN - LINCOLN SALTDOGS

CLE - CLEBURNE RAILROADERS

SC - SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS

FM - FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS GAR - GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS KC - KANSAS CITY T-BONES

SUN

MON

TEX

TEX

1:05 p

1:05 p

TUES

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

se pt

SF - SIOUX FALLS CANARIES SP - ST. PAUL SAINTS TEX - TEXAS AIRHOGS WPG - WINNIPEG GOLDEYES

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SEASON PROMOS/GIVEAWAYS

THEME nights

BOOM WITH A BEAT FIREWORKS

JUN 25

FRANKLIN APPRECIATION DAY

JUN 24

HOME OPENER FANFARE

JUL 9

FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION DAY

JUN 27

LED ZEPPELIN

JUL 11

KIDS DAY

JUL 12

WOODSTOCK

JUL 12

WOODSTOCK - 50TH ANNIVERSARY

JUL 27

LIVE POLKA

JUL 13

SALUTE TO MILK

JERSEY AUCTIONS

JUL 27

MOO...TOBER FEST

JUL 12

TIE DYE JERSEY

AUG 1

2ND PLACE NIGHT

AUG 1

MILWAUKEE CROPDUSTER JERSEY

AUG 9

COUNTRY NIGHT

AUG 24

HAWAIIAN JERSEY

AUG 10

COW JUMPED OVER THE MOON - NEIL ARMSTRONG CELEBRATION

GIVEAWAYS

AUG 13

MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT

JUN 24

COMMEMORATIVE MILKMEN PENNANT

AUG 18

CHICAGO DOGS ARE INBREAD

JUL 11

COOKIE

AUG 20

MOSQUITO DAY #GOTBLOOD

JUL 13

MILKMEN BOBBLEHEAD

AUG 21

BARK IN THE PARK

JUL 14

CORN ON THE COB

AUG 23

JIM & VAN’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE - 80’S NIGHT

JUL 27

MILKMEN BEER STEIN

AUG 24

COW-A-BUNGA

AUG 10

MILKMEN FLASH LIGHT

AUG 31

FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT / ULTIMATE TAILGATE

AUG 18

T-SHIRT

SEPT 2

CRAZY (FIREMAN) JIM’S DEMOLITION

AUG 24

SURFING BO VINE BOBBLEHEAD

AUG 31

MILKMEN DRAWSTRING BAG

3D FIREWORKS

AUG 9

COUNTRY NIGHT

AUG 23

80’S HAIR ROCK

AUG 31

FAN’S CHOICE!

(KIDS ONLY)

(ADULTS ONLY)

ENTERTAINMENT & APPEARANCES JUL 14

JOHN KINSELLA FROM THE MOVIE FIELD OF DREAMS

JUL 27

WRESTLERS JAKE “THE MILKMAN” & SILAS YOUNG

JUL 28

MILWAUKEE WAVE 2019 CHAMPIONS

AUG 11 SEPT 1

PRINCESSES AND SUPERHEROES WITH HELICOPTER CANDY DROP

*All Giveaways Are While Supplies Last

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Letter from The American association Dear American Association Baseball Fan, Welcome to another exciting season of American Association baseball. The American Association is the premier independent league in North America. Our league has the best stadiums, the best promotions, the best organizations and some of the best baseball in any professional league. For the past thirteen seasons, we have set the bar for independent professional baseball and will strive to make the league better each day.

In 2019 we welcome a new team to the American Association. The Milwaukee Milkmen will be playing out of Franklin, Wisc. beginning this season. Their ballpark, Routine Field, will be a magnificent 4,000 seat facility that will feature numerous amenities and anchor a sprawling sports and entertainment district. Milwaukee will continue the American Association tradition of having the greatest operators utilizing the best facilities in professional baseball. Inspired by the past, the American Association will continue to seek new markets throughout the central United States.

Independent baseball, including here in the American Association, is where players keep their dreams alive. Many of our players have been with Major League organizations yet were let go because someone deemed them “not a big leaguer.” Others are college players who were never drafted. But they all believe they have the talent and drive to make it to “The Show”. Each year dozens of our players are sold to Major League organizations, and this Spring eight former American Association players were on the Opening Day rosters of Major League teams. Thus, the American Association has proven, and will continue to prove, that big league talent exists in our league.

The original American Association began play in 1901 with some of the same cities that are in our current league. The American Association was reformed in 2006 with the combination of teams from the Northern League and the Central League. Some of the original Northern League teams (Sioux City, Sioux Falls, and St. Paul) are now entering their 27th year of operation. It is an indication of the stability of the cities and the dedication of ownership that goes into making for great independent baseball tradition.

We hope you have a fun day at our games. The food, the promotions, and most of all the baseball are special and we are glad you are here to enjoy everything that makes the American Association a great league.

Sincerely,

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Joshua E. Schaub

The American association of independent professional Baseball league map Follow up on the Milkmen even when they are away! Check out the live stream at www.americanassociationbaseball.tv

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league standings NORTH DIVISION

W

L

PCT

GB

STRK

L10

SOUTH DIVISION

W

L

PCT

GB

STRK

L10

St. Paul Saints

63

36

0.636

-

1W

7-3

Kansas City T-Bones

58

41

0.586

-

6W

8-2

Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks

63

36

0.636

-

2W

5-5

Sioux City Explorers

56

43

0.566

2

3L

6-4

Chicago Dogs

59

40

0.596

4

1L

6-4

Cleburne Railroaders

56

43

0.566

2

3L

3-7

Winnipeg Goldeyes

56

43

0.566

7

1L

4-6

Lincoln Saltdogs

40

58

0.408

17.5

2L

3-7

Gary SouthShore RailCats

39

59

0.398

23.5

2W

4-6

Sioux Falls Canaries

38

61

0.384

20

1W

3-7

Milwaukee Milkmen

37

62

0.374

26

5L

2-8

Texas AirHogs

28

71

0.283

30

2W

4-6

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Daily specials

MONDAY

MANGIA & MERCH MONDAYS

Food Specials & 10% off & Merchandise (in stadium store only)

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY LOCO LOCALS & TRIPLE PLAY TUESDAYS

WINE WITH BO VINE & WHITE CLAW WEDNESDAY

Appreciation Nights & $2 Soda, $2 Hot Dog, $2 Pretzels

Ladies Night in the Grape Yard aka the Hop Yard!

All you can drink Wine (& beer)

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

THIRSTY THURSDAY

$2 Domestic Beer & $4 Craft Beer

BOOM WITH A BEAT

Fireworks synchronized to theme music

2019

SATURDAY PROMO NIGHT

Milkmen Giveaways

SUNDAY FAMILY FUNDAY

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LAST GAME RECAP The Texas AirHogs stalled Milkmen scoring for a second night. Milwaukee went hitless until the eighth inning, when Garrett Copeland got his 19th double of the year, which resulted to be the only hit.

Riley Pittman scored the Milkmen’s only run off a balk in the eighth inning. Milwaukee finished with two men left on base and drawing two walks.

Milkmen starter, Jordan Kraus, took the loss on the night. He pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing 7 hits, 3 runs, 2 walks and 5 strikeouts

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Player Spotlight

Jordan kraus Jordan Kraus has been one of the Milkmen’s top pitchers during this inaugural season. The Olmsted Falls, Ohio native and Wheeling Jesuit alumni currently holds the most wins of anyone on the team (and at time of writing is tied with former Milkmen pitcher T.J. House) with seven wins. This is all the more impressive when you consider Kraus initially started the season as a reliever. His numbers have been very consistent all season, which is fitting considering “consistent” is probably the very word his teammates would use to describe his style of play.

Kraus, like many of his teammates has seemingly been born and bred for baseball, first getting involved at a very young age through tee ball. Even though he hasn’t pitched for any major league level clubs yet, Kraus has immense independent pro baseball experience in both the Pecos and Frontier Leagues. Kraus also has experience living in the Midwest, specifically around Cleveland, so living and playing in Milwaukee hasn’t really been too difficult an adjustment.

Kraus says he can’t envision what he would be doing or where he would be without professional baseball. He says that even after hanging up his mitt for the final time he will still be married to the game, although whether he would spend his post-playing days as a coach or something completely different he couldn’t say, just that baseball was his career and life. Kraus doesn’t model his game after anyone either, he is focused on being one of a kind and that copying someone else “takes away from what I do best, so I just try to remain unique, my own pitcher.”

Kraus said he doesn’t have what he considers special talents, but he does like to golf when not training on his off days.

Kraus says his future goals for his career like everyone else in the American Association all revolve around the opportunity to play affiliate ball and eventually make it on to a major league roster. Regardless of his future, on thing is clear about Jordan Kraus, he is a baseball lifer and no matter where he plays he will be dedicated to being at the top of his craft.

Shop Visit the charming and unique shops

Events Enjoy the Greendale Downtown

and boutiques for children, adults, even pets!

Find something for everyone!

Origins of Wellness Auntie Jennie’s Barkery Barefoot Haven Kischecoo Hand Made Gifts Greendale Public Library Roots Salon and Spa Village Paper and Ink Gift of Wings Apples of Eden Everlasting Events Village Hair Design The Cook’s Nook Historic Greendale Welcome Center They Grow Like Weeds Batley’s Barber Shop

Market on Saturday mornings, and Gazebo Concerts on Saturday and Sunday evenings this Summer! Check out the rest of this year’s Events!

Dine Stop in the Village for your morning

coffee, an afternoon snack, a great meal, delicious desert or even after-dinner drinks! The Greendale Village Restaurants have just what you’re craving!

Ricardo’s Pizza Broad Street Coffee National Bakery and Deli Joey Gerard’s Supper Club The Popcorn Shoppe Panther Pub and Eatery Sugar and Flour Bakery Ferch’s Malt Shoppe & Grille Vintage 38 Historic Greendale Welcome Center 5680 Broad Street, Greendale, WI For More information, visit: www.Greendale.org

July 3-6

4th of July Family Fest, Parade & Fireworks July 13 Movie in Gazebo Park Aug 8-11 Village Days Celebration & Fireworks Aug 17 GTO Car Show Sept 14 Movie in Gazebo Park Sept 20 Gallery Night & Oktoberfest Biergarten Sept 21 Hay Days & Oktoberfest Biergarten Sept 29 Taste of Greendale Oct 23-27 Hallowings at the Gazebo Oct 27 Halloween Parade MILWAUKEE MILKMEN 2019 PROGRAM | 15 Nov 29 Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec 6 Dickens of a Village

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Partner Spotlight

July 9 Mike & Michelle Jahns

August 10 Aaron & Rachel Frye

August 14 Jake & Sally Grill

July 14 Geno & Cherie Swiercz

July 28 Brittany Radish & Andrew Bartz

August 1 Clare & Corey Rogers

August 18 Crystal Szabo & Patrick Loftus

The Milwaukee Milkmen have teamed up with our friends at The Jewelry Center for the Love Never Spoils contest at ten (10) Milwaukee Milkmen home games this year. We encouraged fans to nominate themselves, or loved ones, who may be celebrating an anniversary, engagement, personal milestone or who may be newlyweds, for a chance to have their story shared and during a Milkmen game! Not only were our lucky winners recognized during a game, but they also received a $200 gift card to The Jewelry Center! To learn more about The Jewelry Center, visit ShopTJC.com Congrats to all of our winners!

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Bo Vine is one of the newest members to the Milwaukee Milkmen, and he couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the Milkmen’s inaugural season in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bo Vine will be sporting his 2% jersey, which just so happens to be his favorite kind of milk. Bo Vine will be at all the Milwaukee Milkmen home games this season, ready and eager to meet everyone in his new home at Routine Field. Be sure to give him a hug and a high-five when you see him- as a big warm welcome to Milwaukee, Wisconsin!

Bo Vine Occupation: Professional Mascot Company: Milwaukee Milkmen Favorite mantra: Bo Knows Milkmen

Is there a special meaning behind your name? Growing up, my dad lived on a farm in Kansas City in the mid-80s and was a huge Bo Jackson fanatic. So naturally, when I was born he named me after his hero.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of your career? Being able to showcase my athletic ability and dance “mooves” to all of our fans.

What’s the most challenging part? I would say not charging after people that wear the color red, and not being able to eat the turf.

How did you get your foot in the door? You do not become the best mascot on the planet by getting your foot in the door... You do it by blowing the door off its hinges. I stormed in to Routine Field with confidence and swagger.

That is how I am going to take over this league.

What does it really take to make it and What were you doing before taking this succeed in this career? A healthy diet of job? The Milkmen found me while I was organic grass, Biceps that cannot be contained modeling for a fast food chain, but before by average shirts, and being 100% lean beef that, I was an elite collegiate athlete. I played both football and baseball and received the Describe one of the best moments you’ve Holstein Trophy, awarded to the nation’s top had on the job: Whenever I get to race against cow. I’ve turned my attention to baseball and my other cow friends. Little do they know that I have been training for those races since I the Milkmen now! was just a young calf.

Why did you choose this line of work? I chose this line of work because I wanted to be What’s the hardest part of the day? The adored by millions of people. As the mascot hardest part of every day is being mistaken for the Milkmen there is no better way to be for a mechanical bull. People think they can showcased to the world. Plus, I look “beefy” in just hop on whenever they please. the uniform.

What’s your most interesting encounter Describe a typical “game day”: I like to get you’ve ever had with a person on the job? I my day started off by coming to Routine Field once had a young man ask to take a picture of and getting a long workout in. You do not get me while he was eating a cheeseburger... arms like these by just milking cows. After my work out I head over to the locker room to get Do you have a goal for this season? I hope my horns sharpened and make sure that they the team does a ‘BO KNOWS’ campaign for are polished real shiny. You can’t be the best me! if you don’t look the best! Once I feel like I look “sharp” enough, I find a uniform that isn’t torn That leads me into my last question, why from my bulging biceps and head on over to the number 2% on your jersey? I chose 2% for two reasons, 2% is exactly how much body the gate to greet my fans! fat I have and it is my favorite kind of milk.

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Van “The Milkman”

McNeil

Van “The Milkman” McNeil, an Illinois native, had always wanted to be in broadcasting. He distinctly recalls a day watching baseball with his dad and saying “I want to do ​that!​”​​Play baseball? “No, I wanna be one of the guys that’s talking on the TV!” His wish became a reality as he built an illustrious career running the radio and TV circuit and studying at Second City in Chicago until moving north and expanding into Milwaukee. He started KISS FM in 1998 and over the next 15 years bounced around stations until landing on his current ones 92.1 VTY Country and 92.5 BUZZ - and, of course, as Van “The Milkman”, face of the Milwaukee Milkmen pro baseball team.

Along with his radio and TV work, Van is also heavily involved in philanthropy through an organization called This Time Tomorrow and greatly values the unifying aspects of his career, saying “we’re a platform that keeps communities, people, together and updated and really we’re a companion. We do serve the public. I love it, I love radio and TV - just communicating.”

Regarding the Milkmen, he’s excited “to bring the level of entertainment from all the things I’ve done in my career, from performing and studying in Chicago, improve there, as well as all the radio and TV stuff that I’ve done, putting that all together and putting on a big show that’s a lot of great baseball and a lot of fun, getting emotion out of people - that’s what I’m looking forward to.” But, most importantly, what is Van “The Milkman’’s favorite kind of milk?

Chocolate, though “it’s gotta be homemade - you gotta take the milk, Hershey’s chocolate, and you have to be generous with the chocolate.” Van has been generous with not just his chocolate, but his talents as well.

Reflecting on all he’s accomplished, Van sees that everything he’s done has been for a reason.

“I’ve been on channel 12 news for 6 years now, done philanthropy work for over a decade, and been in sports for over 2 decades now; all that knowledge has carried over into where I am now.” Looking forward, Van is ecstatic about the future of the franchise - “We just plan on having a ton of fun for the entire family, everybody can come; even grandma, even if you’re not a fan of baseball you can still come - you can have a great time.” Catch Van “The Milkman” McNeil at Milwaukee Milkmen home games and be on the lookout for him around the community!

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Noble Brothers

Dairy Products

Noble Brothers Dairy Products is the family business of brothers Jay and John Noble. As sixth-generation Wisconsin dairy farmers, we have a passion for the dairy industry that is our heritage. Moving on from milking cows to pursuing the creation of specialty dairy products has given us a new direction.

Starting several years ago with an artisan cheese business, which now includes Ice Cream and Frozen Custard manufacturing, we are continuing our commitment to the dairy industry that has been in our family for generations.

We are Wisconsin Licensed Cheesemakers who proudly make real Wisconsin dairy products with real Wisconsin milk, and it shows.

Enjoy!

The Noble Brothers

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WaterStone Bank (WSB) is committed to supporting organizations that embrace and connect our communities like the Milwaukee Milkmen and Hunger Task Force. WSB has been supporting Southeastern Wisconsin for almost 100 years and we realize improving our neighborhoods depends on partnerships and working together. If you’d like to partner with us for your financial needs, visit us at any of our 11 locations or online at wsbonline.com.

Hunger Task Force is Milwaukee’s Free & Local food bank and Wisconsin’s leading antihunger organization. The food bank delivers healthy food free of charge to local pantries, meal programs and senior centers. Each month, over 50,000 people are served through this network. A key source of this healthy food includes fresh produce from Hunger Task Force’s 208-acre Farm in Franklin. The Farm grows 25 types of fresh fruits and vegetables for the express purpose of feeding the hungry. Annually, half a million pounds of locally-sourced produce are grown and distributed through the Hunger Task Force network, increasing access to fresh and healthy foods for local hungry families.

Donate today at hungertaskforce.org/strike-out-hunger

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Independent agents that Safeco Insurance® and Liberty Mutual® Business Insurance partner with can help you make the right call. They take the time to understand your insurance needs and provide unbiased, local advice you can trust.

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Visit milwaukeemilkmen.com/slide and purchase a 9 Game Pack. While supplies last, receive 4 free additional tickets to the Hop Yard with any 9 Game Pack purchase. Hop Yard includes all you can eat and drink.