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			<title>Corporal Ryan Lenser And Family Recognized Sunday For 'Operation Fan Mail'</title>
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			<description>Marine Corporal Ryan Lenser and his family were guests of the Packers and Festival Foods at today's game vs. the Detroit Lions for 'Operation Fan Mail.'
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&lt;br&gt;Lenser, a native of Eagle, Wis., currently serves in the United States Marine Corps in the 3rd Battalion, 1st Division, Kilo Company. A member of the weapons platoon, he is a forward observer. Stationed in Camp Pendleton, Calif., Lenser enlisted in 2004 and is a veteran of two deployments to Iraq. During his service he has received two Meritorious Masts, a Good Conduct Medal and a Certificate of Commendation for leadership.
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&lt;br&gt;Lesner was joined Sunday by his wife, Jamie, and his parents, Don and Karen Lenser.
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&lt;br&gt;New this season, '&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.packers.com/fan_zone/events/operation_fan_mail/&quot;&gt;Operation Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;' is a program in which the Green Bay Packers and Festival Foods recognize a military family at each home game.
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&lt;br&gt;To choose families, the Packers and Festival Foods are asking interested fam..</description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:12:32 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Green Bay Area Schools Contribute 24,532 Pounds Of Food To Annual Food Drive</title>
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			<description>&lt;i&gt;RECEIVE VISITS FROM PACKERS PLAYERS TUESDAY&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;Eighteen Green Bay area schools collected a total of 24,532 pounds of food for this year's Packers Women's Association Food Drive. Nearly 12,000 total students participated.
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&lt;br&gt;To recognize the students and congratulate them for their efforts, three schools received visits Tuesday from Packers players.
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&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Notre Dame Elementary &amp; Middle School&lt;/b&gt;, De Pere, took first place honors among the schools involved, collecting 14.6 pounds of food per student. Notre Dame also captured top honors in 2003, 2004 and 2006. Wide receiver Koren Robinson and tight end Ryan Krause addressed students at an all-school assembly.
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&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Westwood Elementary School&lt;/b&gt;, De Pere, took second place honors, collecting 5.9 pounds per student. Wide receiver Shaun Bodiford, offensive lineman Junius Coston and wide Chris Francies visited the school. In addition, &lt;b&gt;Baird Elementary School&lt;/b&gt;, Green Bay, was randomly drawn to receive a..</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:58:21 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Richard 'Ike' Eisenhauer Named 10th Member Of Packers FAN Hall Of Fame</title>
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			<description>Richard 'Ike' Eisenhauer of Wauwatosa, Wis., was named the 10th member of the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.packers.com/fan_zone/fan_hall_of_fame/&quot;&gt;Green Bay Packers FAN Hall of Fame&lt;/a&gt; at a press conference Friday at Lambeau Field.
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&lt;br&gt;Eisenhauer, 74, was nominated by his daughter, Ginger, and was selected by fans from 10 finalists during a voting period that closed Dec. 7. Thousands of votes were cast from throughout the United States and countries around the world.
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&lt;br&gt;In nominating her father, Ginger wrote of Eisenhauer's 50-plus years supporting the team and how he met his to-be wife, Alice, at a Packers game. The family, which includes nine children, refers to the family season tickets as &quot;Sacred Packer Tickets.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;Eisenhauer's devotion to the Packers evoked many family memories. One son, Dennis, heard Lombardi's name so often, he thought it was his last name. Another son, Paul, cut his hand in a fall and was told to wrap it in a towel and they'd go to the hospital at h..</description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:06:33 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Players Raise Spirits At Holiday Party</title>
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			<description>When Green Bay Packers players aren't preparing for their next game or wreaking havoc on the gridiron, many of them take time to give back to the community that gives them so much support, year after year.
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&lt;br&gt;The atmosphere was that of a large family at last night's sixth annual &quot;Families of Children with Cancer Holiday Party&quot; at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in De Pere. Players mingled with the children and their families, played games, and enjoyed the spread of pizza and ice cream.
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&lt;br&gt;For the children, it was a welcome respite from the health issues that they cope with every day, and the players realized that.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;I've been fortunate to be able to do this for a number of years,&quot; defensive end Aaron Kampman said. &quot;It's just a great night to come together to celebrate hope.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;You see some of these kids and you think about the treatments they're going through.  You know that there's some real tough kids here that have a lot of spirit and a lot of toughness.&quot;
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			<author>Duke Bobber, Packers.com</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:05:46 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Brady Poppinga Selected As Packers' Walter Payton NFL Man Of The Year</title>
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			<description>Packers linebacker Brady Poppinga was selected as the Packers' 2007 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.
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&lt;br&gt;As the Packers' winner of the award, Poppinga will direct a $1,000 donation to the Invisible Children, an organization that supports school children in war-torn areas of Uganda. He also is nominated for the league-wide award to be selected from 32 NFL players. The overall NFL winner will be chosen by a blue ribbon panel in December and recognized at a press conference during Super Bowl week in Arizona. The winner will receive a $25,000 donation to the 501(c)3 organization of his choice.
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&lt;br&gt;Ultra-intense and enthusiastic, the third-year strong-side linebacker has developed into a reliable all-around player, capable of laying the big hit on a ballcarrier, receiver or quarterback. Despite a very serious injury that sidelined him for nine months, Poppinga has played in 41 of a possible 45 games in his career, starting all nine so far this season. He has amassed 138 total ..</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:38:52 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers To Ring Salvation Army Bells This Holiday Season</title>
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			<description>Members of the NFC North Division Champion Green Bay Packers, including Head Coach Mike McCarthy, are set to assist the Salvation Army this holiday season by ringing bells for the annual red kettle campaign.
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&lt;br&gt;Fans are encouraged to make a visit to the ringing sessions. Each Packers person will sign an autograph in exchange for a donation to the red kettle.
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&lt;br&gt;The current schedule follows (subject to change without notice):
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&lt;br&gt;-Dec. 13: Bubba Franks, Bay Park Square Mall at the Big Red Kettle near the Younkers Furniture Store wing, 5 to 7 p.m.
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&lt;br&gt;-Dec. 14: Mike McCarthy, Packers Pro Shop, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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&lt;br&gt;-Dec. 17: Jason Spitz and Daryn Colledge, Bay Park Square Mall at the Big Red Kettle near the Younkers Furniture Store wing, 6 to 7 p.m.
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&lt;br&gt;-Dec. 18: Mason Crosby and Jon Ryan, Bay Park Square Mall at the Big Red Kettle near the Younkers Furniture Store wing, 7 to 8 p.m.
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&lt;br&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keep up with the Packers' community appearances in the&lt;/b..</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:35:36 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Marine Capt. Jeremy Hoffman, Army LT Adam Hoffman And Family To Be Recognized Sunday For 'Operation Fan Mail'</title>
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			<description>Marine Capt. Jeremy Hoffman, his brother, Army Lt. Adam Hoffman, and their family will be guests of the Packers and Festival Foods at Sunday's game vs. the Oakland Raiders for 'Operation Fan Mail.'
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&lt;br&gt;Capt. Jeremy Hoffmann, a Milwaukee native, currently serves as Executive Officer for Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment. He recently served in Camp Fallujah, Iraq, from September 2006 through April 2007, and was responsible for all combat missions run out of Forward Operating Base Gold. He earlier graduated from the United States Naval Academy where he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps in May 1999 and selected to attend Graduate School at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He later served with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment based in Madison, Wis., as a platoon commander and served in Lutafiyah, Iraq, from September 2004 until April 2005, where he helped provide security for the first democratic elections in the hi..</description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Dec 2007 10:42:35 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Brett Favre Honored With Make-A-Wish Foundation Award</title>
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			<description>The Make-A-Wish Foundation  of America recently announced eight winners of this year's Chris Greicius Celebrity Awards, honoring top celebrities and organizations who embrace the Foundation's mission and granted remarkable wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.
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&lt;br&gt;The recipients are: 
&lt;br&gt;  Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre
&lt;br&gt;  Sports media company ESPN, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company
&lt;br&gt;  The cast and crew of the NBC TV series &quot;Law &amp; Order: SVU&quot;
&lt;br&gt;  Recording artists My Chemical Romance
&lt;br&gt;  Mystifier Criss Angel
&lt;br&gt;  Celebrity Stylist, Creative Director and VH1 Fashion Authority Mary Alice Stephenson
&lt;br&gt;  Film producer Ian Bryce
&lt;br&gt;  NASCAR Foundation Executive Director Sandy Marshall
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;Each of these winners was a true standout, even among the many generous celebrities who help create magical experiences for the kids who wish to meet them,&quot; said David Williams, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America president and chief execut..</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:39:30 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Coach Of The Year: Wayne Sackett, West Salem High School</title>
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			<description>Wayne Sackett, of West Salem High School, has been named Wisconsin Football Coaches Association/Green Bay Packers Coach of the Year, the organization announced Thursday.
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&lt;br&gt;The WFCA also announced the release of its All-state team and honorable mentions for the 2007 season. 
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&lt;br&gt;Sackett received the honor following West Salem's title run. The Panthers (13-1) defeated previously unbeaten Kettle Moraine Lutheran, 52-14, at Camp Randall in Madison to win their first WIAA Division 4 State Championship.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;I am grateful to be recognized by my peers,&quot; said Sackett of the honor. 
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&lt;br&gt;In the game West Salem senior quarterback Dan Schneider set championship game records with 292 passing yards and four touchdowns, both of which he had set before halftime while racking up a 38-0 lead. The Panthers set a record scoring 24 points in the second quarter and tied another with 52 total points in the game.
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&lt;br&gt;After a Week 2 loss, the Panthers ran the table with 12 victorie..</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:36:18 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>More Than 1,500 Turn Out For Training Camp For Seniors</title>
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			<description>More than 1,500 participants turned out on Nov. 13 for Training Camp for Seniors, an event put on by the Green Bay Packers and Secure Horizons by UnitedHealthcare.
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&lt;br&gt;The free, inaugural event was designed to provide seniors with health checks and activities, as well as educational materials on Medicare. Participants were welcomed by Bart and Cherry Starr, who discussed ways for seniors to lead a healthy lifestyle and to stay informed about Medicare and other health insurance options.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;We formed a partnership with Secure Horizons with the intent to provide both a fun and educational day for seniors,&quot; said David Westphal, corporate sales account executive for the Packers. &quot;We believe the seniors had a great day, and we'll be looking into continuing the event in the future.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;Training camp attendees were able to stop at several health-related stations for flu shots, fitness demonstrations, and checks for blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels. Bellin Heal..</description>
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			<author>Mike Spofford, Packers.com</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:47:33 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Army Spc. Manning To Be Recognized Sunday For 'Operation Fan Mail'</title>
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			<description>Army Spc. Gregory Manning and his family will be guests of the Packers and Festival Foods at Sunday's game vs. the Carolina Panthers for 'Operation Fan Mail.'
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&lt;br&gt;Manning, a resident of Green Bay., is a medic for Echo Troop 105th Cavalry, a National Guard unit deployed from Antigo, Wis. His unit conducts convoy security missions in Iraq and has been there since August. The Preble High School grad originally joined the Army in March 2002.
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&lt;br&gt;Manning will be accompanied Sunday by his girlfriend, Sally Swan; brother, Gerald Manning Jr., also a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom; and father, Gerald Manning.
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&lt;br&gt;New this season, '&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.packers.com/fan_zone/events/operation_fan_mail/&quot;&gt;Operation Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;' is a program in which the Green Bay Packers and Festival Foods recognize a military family at each home game.
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&lt;br&gt;To choose families, the Packers and Festival Foods are asking interested families, or friends of eligible families, to submit an essay, 5..</description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:03:45 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Coach Of The Week: Dave Wills, Southwestern High School</title>
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			<description>Dave Wills, of Southwestern High School, has been named Green Bay Packers Coach of the Week, the organization announced Wednesday.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;This award means a lot to me and our program,&quot; Wills said. &quot;The kids deserve a lot of the credit. They're the ones who have to go out there and play. As a coaching staff we just tell them what we want them to do. They have to go out and execute it. I can't say enough about how well we've been playing.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;The Wildcats (9-4) defeated Hillsboro, 42-7, on Friday night at Lancaster to advance to the WIAA Division 7 state finals next Thursday at Camp Randall in Madison.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;The kids have been playing excellent,&quot; Wills said. &quot;The defense has been outstanding. We've beaten four great teams, three of them were conference champions.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;Wills has been a part of the Wildcats program for 29 years and has experienced every single playoff game in the school's history.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;I've been a part of all the playoff appearances as a player, as..</description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:55:32 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Army Sgt. Williams To Be Recognized Sunday For 'Operation Fan Mail'</title>
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			<description>Army Sgt. Matt Williams and his family will be guests of the Packers and Festival Foods at Sunday's game vs. the Minnesota Vikings for 'Operation Fan Mail.'
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&lt;br&gt;Williams, a resident of Onalaska, Wis., recently finished a tour of duty in Iraq with the 2nd Brigade as the lead gunner for the brigade's Personal Security Detachment and Quick Reaction Force.
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&lt;br&gt;He originally began his military service at Fort Benning, Ga., in May 2002, and also has served in Kuwait for Operation Desert Spring.
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&lt;br&gt;Matt will be accompanied Sunday by his father, Jim, mother, Kim, and sister, Meredith.
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&lt;br&gt;New this season, '&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.packers.com/fan_zone/events/operation_fan_mail/&quot;&gt;Operation Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;' is a program in which the Green Bay Packers and Festival Foods recognize a military family at each home game.
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&lt;br&gt;To choose families, the Packers and Festival Foods are asking interested families, or friends of eligible families, to submit an essay, 500 words or less, on w..</description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:10:37 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Coach Of The Week: John Nowak, Notre Dame Academy</title>
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			<description>John Nowak, of Notre Dame High School, has been named Green Bay Packers Coach of the Week, the organization announced Wednesday.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;It's a great honor for our program to be recognized by the Green Bay Packers and the NFL,&quot; said Nowak, who also won the award in 1998. &quot;I look at this as a team award. The coaching staff and all the kids truly deserve it. I'd like to thank the Green Bay Packers for the recognition they've given my football program at Notre Dame Academy.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;The Tritons advanced to the second round of the WIAA Division 3 playoffs yesterday with an upset victory over top-seeded West De Pere, 34-27, in which Notre Dame scored 20 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;The way we won the game last night, scoring 20 points in the fourth quarter, we've developed that never give up attitude,&quot; Nowak said.
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&lt;br&gt;That never give up attitude has been tested this season since Notre Dame has been fighting an uphill battle all year. The Tritons lost the firs..</description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:07:30 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Coach Of The Week: Charles Raykovich, Chippewa Falls High School</title>
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			<description>Charles Raykovich, head coach at Chippewa Falls High School, has been named Green Bay Packers Coach of the Week, the organization announced Thursday.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;This is a great honor that has been bestowed upon us,&quot; Raykovich said. &quot;I have nothing but the highest praise for our assistant coaches here at Chippewa Falls High School, and it goes through to the middle school and the youth program. We work our kids hard, expect a lot out of them, and their parents back us. I'm extremely proud of the town of Chippewa Falls.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;Tonight, Chippewa Falls hosts Eau Claire Memorial with a shot at its first outright Big Rivers Conference title since 1999. They clinched at least a share of the conference title with a hard-fought, 14-13 victory over Menomonie last week, snapping the Indians' 47-game conference winning streak.  
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&lt;br&gt;Raykovich has headed up the Chippewa Falls program since 1987 and oversees a high school program of 132 players. He is assisted by Ed Watkins, Bart Olson, Mik..</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:43:47 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Women's Association Food Drive Collects More Than $13,500 And 14,400 Food Items</title>
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			<description>Fans attending Sunday's Packers-Redskins game donated $13,523 and approximately 14,400 non-perishable food items for the Packers Women's Association's 21st Annual Food Drive for Paul's Pantry, a supplementary food distribution program for the needy in the greater Green Bay area.
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&lt;br&gt;Overall, in 21 years of conducting the food drive, the PWA has collected approximately 580,800 non-perishable food items and more than $203,500 for Paul's Pantry.
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&lt;br&gt;Festival Foods is teaming with the PWA, and through Tuesday, Oct. 16, Green Bay and De Pere Festival Foods locations will have bins in their stores to collect food for the cause. Festival Foods will be sending donations to Paul's Pantry.</description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:29:58 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Army Specialist Doug Frisque And Family To Be Recognized Sunday For 'Operation Fan Mail'</title>
			<link>http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/10/14/2/</link>
			<description>Army Specialist Doug Frisque and his family are guests of the Packers and Festival Foods at today's game vs. the Washington Redskins for 'Operation Fan Mail.'
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&lt;br&gt;Frisque, a resident of Green Bay, most recently was stationed at Camp Striker in Iraq, where he transported supplies to various bases. He currently is home on 15 days of leave and is scheduled to return to Iraq Oct. 18. His tour is projected to end in February 2008.
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&lt;br&gt;He joined the Army reserves in July 2002 and later graduated with honors from A.I.T (Advanced Individual Training) at Fort Lee, Va. After completing A.I.T, Frisque joined the 753rd QM Company out of Green Bay and later was deployed to Iraq in January 2007 with the 192nd QM Company from Milan, Ohio.
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&lt;br&gt;Doug will be accompanied today by his girlfriend, Mandi, mother, Debra, and brother, David.
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&lt;br&gt;New this season, '&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.packers.com/fan_zone/events/operation_fan_mail/&quot;&gt;Operation Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;' is a program in which the Green B..</description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:54:15 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Coach Of The Week: Jim Meckstroth, Cuba City High School</title>
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			<description>Jim Meckstroth, of Cuba City High School, has been named Green Bay Packers Coach of the Week, the organization announced Thursday.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;It's a great honor,&quot; Meckstroth said. &quot;I've been coaching for 30 years and just keep plugging away. It's very exciting. I don't know what to say.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;The Cubans improved to 6-1, a perfect 5-0 in South Wisconsin Activities play, following the team's 27-9 victory over second-ranked and previously unbeaten Fennimore (6-1, 4-1) last Friday.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;We're 6-1 and we just beat a team that's expected to go to state and has dominated our conference the last couple of years,&quot; Meckstroth said. 
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&lt;br&gt;The victory over the Golden Eagles puts Cuba City in control of the division race. A Cuban win in either of their last two games or a Fennimore loss in either of its two remaining games would clinch the division title for Cuba City. The Cubans could lock up the title tomorrow night when they travel to Iowa-Grant (3-4, 2-3) for a showdown with the P..</description>
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			<description>Green Bay Packers players spent their day off joining the Brown County United Way and the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy in attempting to make a difference in the community on Tuesday.
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&lt;br&gt;Al Harris, Nick Collins, Jon Ryan, Desmond Bishop, James Jones, Rob Davis, Chris Francies and Ryan Powdrell were at The Golden House in Green Bay, lending their hands to make improvements to the home for battered women and children.
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&lt;br&gt;Players seemed to be genuinely enjoying themselves while spreading woodchips, planting a garden, assembling outdoor toys and serving dinner to clients and their children who are staying at the Golden House.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;Whenever you can give back I think it's important that you give back,&quot; said Harris. &quot;You get a chance to give back and help out. We've been blessed and, you know, one hand washes the other.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;Players hoped to make a difference in the daily lives of those who stay at The Golden House, which offers a wide range of services in..</description>
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			<author>Duke Bobber, Packers.com</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:13:37 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Women's Association To Hold 21st Food Drive Sunday</title>
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			<description>The Packers Women's Association is teaming up with Festival Foods for the 21st Annual Food Drive for Paul's Pantry prior to Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins at Lambeau Field. This year's effort is headed by co-chairwomen Dr. Kaye Cole and Laura Hawk.
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&lt;br&gt;PWA members, who will be wearing their husband's or significant other's jersey or PWA jerseys, will collect non-perishable food items and cash donations in the stadium parking lot and at the gates prior to kickoff. Food items can be placed in bins located throughout the Lambeau Field parking lot. Volunteers from Paul's Pantry will be assisting with the collection and Festival Food's 'Big Carts' will be on site to promote the cause, too.
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&lt;br&gt;As an added incentive to donate to the food drive, fans have an opportunity to win Packers autographed items. For every $5 donation or five non-perishable food items contributed, a fan will receive a ticket stub. The winning ticket numbers will be drawn and announced on the ..</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:59:07 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Lambeau Field Atrium To Host Fifth Annual 'Spooktacular Fun' Oct. 27</title>
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			<description>&lt;i&gt;HAUNTED CONCOURSE RETURNS; FREE EVENT OPEN TO AREA YOUTH; HALL OF FAME TO FEATURE SPECIAL CHILDREN'S PRICING OCT. 20-NOV. 4&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;The Green Bay Packers will host the fifth annual Halloween-themed event, 'Spooktacular Fun,' Saturday, Oct. 27, in the Lambeau Field Atrium. The main Atrium event, accessed through the Miller Brewing Company Gate, is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Haunted Concourse, accessed through the Oneida Nation Gate, has three sessions: 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m.
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&lt;br&gt;The popular &lt;b&gt;Haunted Concourse&lt;/b&gt; returns this year after its successful debut last fall. Designed for teens - it has a PG-13 rating - the Haunted Concourse will be set in a darkened Lambeau Field concourse and features scenes of high-tech shocks and horrors. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a guardian into the Haunted Concourse, and children under the age of 8 will not be permitted. A separate entrance and special hours have been established for t..</description>
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			<title>Marine Staff Sgt. Joshua Krueger And Family To Be Recognized Sunday For 'Operation Fan Mail'</title>
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			<description>Marine Staff Sgt. Joshua Krueger and his family are guests of the Packers and Festival Foods at Sunday's game vs. the Chicago Bears for 'Operation Fan Mail.'
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&lt;br&gt;Krueger, a resident of Milwaukee, previously was deployed with the II Marine Expeditionary Force out of Camp Lejeune, N.C., to Fallujah, Iraq, where he successfully led a highly trained team in protecting the Commanding General of the Marine Corps in Iraq.
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&lt;br&gt;He is the recipient of the Combat Action Ribbon, Humanitarian Aid Medal, National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraqi Liberation Medal and the Purple Heart for extensive wounds received in combat action on Feb. 27, 2005, when his Humvee was hit by an IED in Iraq. He subsequently retired from the Marine Corps due to his injuries and returned home to Wisconsin to be with his family, which includes 2-year-old twin daughters.
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&lt;br&gt;Joshua will be accompanied Sunday by his wife, Jill; mother, Karen; and father, Michael, a retired Marine ..</description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:09:58 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Coach Of The Week: Dave Wineburner, Crivitz High School</title>
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			<description>Dave Wineburner, of Crivitz High School, has been named Green Bay Packers Coach of the Week, the organization announced Thursday.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;I would not be able to accomplish any of this without the support of my parents, my wife Carrie and my daughter Emma,&quot; Wineburner said. &quot;They understand the long hours and commitment that must be made to be successful in this sport. I even get my daughter to break down tape with me. 'Just win' is her four-year-old answer to everything. Thank you for your love and understanding.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;'Just win' is exactly what Crivitz has done. Wineburner has the Wolverines undefeated after six games, including a perfect 4-0 mark in the Marinette-Oconto conference, following a 42-6 victory at Peshtigo last Friday.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;This award is a testament of the hard work and dedication of the players and coaches involved with the Wolverine football team,&quot; Wineburner said. &quot;I am truly honored to receive this recognition on behalf of them.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;Wineburner was h..</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:46:24 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>10th Packers FAN Hall Of Fame Honoree Sought</title>
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			<description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jsonline.com/packersfan&quot;target=&quot;new&quot;&gt;Click here to nominate someone!&lt;/a&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;The annual search is on for a new Packers FAN Hall of Fame honoree.
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&lt;br&gt;The first professional football team to have its own hall of fame, the Green Bay Packers enhanced that distinction in 1998 by establishing a Packers FAN Hall of Fame. It was founded, in conjunction with the Packers Hall of Fame, for the purpose of annually honoring a devout and longtime Packers fan.
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&lt;br&gt;As has been the case each of the past nine years, nominees are being sought for recognition by a selection committee. The late Mel Knoke of Appleton was chosen as the inaugural enshrinee in the FAN Hall of Fame. The 91-year-old Knoke, who died between the time of his election and enshrinement, was honored posthumously at the 1999 Packers Hall of Fame Induction Banquet.
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&lt;br&gt;In addition to Knoke, past honorees include: (2000) Louis Gardipee, Black River Falls, Wis.; (2001) Ed Jablonski, Wa..</description>
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			<title>Packers Accepting Nominations For Community Quarterback And Jr. Community Quarterback Awards</title>
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			<description>The Green Bay Packers currently are accepting nominations for the &lt;a href=&quot;/community/community_programs/community_quarterback/&quot;&gt;Community Quarterback Award&lt;/a&gt; and the &lt;a href=&quot;/community/community_programs/jr_community_quarterback/&quot;&gt;Jr. Community Quarterback Award&lt;/a&gt;.
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&lt;br&gt;Funded by the Green Bay Packers and NFL Charities, the Community Quarterback Award and the Jr. Community Quarterback Award recognize outstanding volunteers within the state of Wisconsin. Non-profit (501(c)(3) or 509) organizations are invited to nominate outstanding volunteers who demonstrate leadership, dedication and a commitment to bettering their communities through volunteerism.
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&lt;br&gt;The Community Quarterback Award is for volunteers who are 21 or older and not compensated for their services. Ten nominees will be selected and each will receive a $2,000 grant in the name of the non-profit organization from the Green Bay Packers.
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&lt;br&gt;The Jr. Community Quarterback Award is for volunteers who are un..</description>
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			<title>Family Message Of 'Game Plan' Resonates With Players</title>
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			<description>Upon seeing a sneak preview of the new Disney movie &quot;Game Plan&quot; on Thursday night, a few Packers players appreciated the film's family message.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;Game Plan&quot; is a story about a star quarterback, Joe Kingman, living the glamorous single life of a professional football hero. Suddenly, an 8-year-old daughter he never knew he had shows up on his doorstep, and his life is turned a bit upside-down.
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&lt;br&gt;Kingman, played by Dwayne &quot;The Rock&quot; Johnson, struggles mightily at first with what his priorities should be.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;The point of the movie was for him to learn that it's not all about him, regardless of how much fame he has,&quot; receiver Donald Driver said. &quot;There are other people out there more important than him. I think as the movie went on, he realized that.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;At first he didn't really care. He said, 'I don't have any kids.' But as things went on he realized he does love her, and it shows that family always is first in this game.&quot;
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			<author>Mike Spofford, Packers.com</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:07:33 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers, Verizon Wireless Team Up To Provide Hopeline For Domestic Violence Victims</title>
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			<description>&lt;i&gt;Wireless Phone Drive to be Held Oct. 7, at Lambeau Field&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;Verizon Wireless, the Green Bay Packers and Chad Clifton are teaming up to help curb domestic violence in Wisconsin. Fans attending the Packers game versus the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Oct. 7 are invited to donate no-longer-used  wireless handsets and accessories from any wireless provider to benefit victims of domestic violence through the Verizon Wireless HopeLine(r) program. Volunteers will be collecting donated phones and equipment at each of the five Lambeau Field entrances from 5 p.m. until game time.
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&lt;br&gt;Through its award-winning HopeLine program, Verizon Wireless turns unused wireless phones into support for victims of domestic violence, including those in Wisconsin. Wireless phones, batteries and other accessories are collected at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores nationwide and in special collections throughout the year. The phones are either refurbished for reuse or recycled in an enviro..</description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:03:35 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Coach Of The Week: Ray Mlada and Scott Fritz, Chilton High School</title>
			<link>http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/09/27/3/</link>
			<description>Chilton High School varsity co-head coaches Ray Mlada and Scott Fritz have been named Green Bay Packers Coach of the Week, the organization announced Thursday.
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&lt;br&gt;The Tigers improved to a perfect 5-0 (3-0 in conference play) on the 2007 campaign with their 19-6 victory at Olympian-Packerland Large foe Sturgeon Bay last week. 
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;I'd like to thank the Green Bay Packers and everybody that's involved in with this award,&quot; Fritz said. &quot;It's definitely a great honor. It's more of a reflection of Ray, I, our assistants and our players. So it's definitely a great honor.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;Fritz, who joined the Tigers coaching staff in 1994, returned this season after taking a year off from coaching in 2006.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;While I was gone it felt like five or 10 years,&quot; Fritz said. &quot;Once I got back, it felt like I never left.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;Mlada is glad to have him back. 
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;I'd like to thank coach Scott Fritz for coming back this season to work with me,&quot; he said. &quot;It's always been a great..</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:03:48 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Army Sgt. Brian Bird And Family To Be Recognized Sunday For 'Operation Fan Mail'</title>
			<link>http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/09/23/2/</link>
			<description>Army Sgt. Brian Bird and his family are guests of the Packers and Festival Foods at Sunday's game vs. the San Diego Chargers for 'Operation Fan Mail.'
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&lt;br&gt;Bird, a resident of Greenfield, Wis., has been serving in the Army for two-and-a-half years and his most recent deployment has been in Baghdad, Iraq, with the 1st Infantry Division, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, HHC. Bird serves as a Signal Support Systems Specialist, as well as a lead convoy driver.
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&lt;br&gt;He will return to Baghdad Oct. 6 to continue supporting &quot;Operation Iraqi Freedom&quot; until May 2008. Brian will be accompanied today by his wife, Bonita, mother, Melody Berlin, and other members of his family.
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&lt;br&gt;New this season, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.packers.com/fan_zone/events/operation_fan_mail/&quot;&gt;'Operation Fan Mail'&lt;/a&gt; is a program in which the Green Bay Packers and Festival Foods recognize a military family at each home game.
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&lt;br&gt;To choose families, the Packers and Festival Foods are asking interested fami..</description>
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			<title>Packers Coach Of The Week: Andy Coldren, Beloit Turner High School</title>
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			<description>Andy Coldren, of Beloit Turner High School, has been named Green Bay Packers Coach of the Week, the organization announced Thursday.
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&lt;br&gt;Coldren and the Trojans snapped a 32-game losing streak with a 7-0 victory over Orfordville Parkview last week. It was Beloit Turner's (1-3) first victory since Oct. 10, 2003, a drought of nearly four years.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;It's a real tribute to the program to be selected as high school coach of the week,&quot; Coldren said. &quot;I'd like to thank the kids for working (hard) all summer.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;The win also marked the first-ever victory for Coldren, who is entering his first season as a varsity head coach with his alma mater. Coldren, who graduated from Beloit Turner in 1986, was hired to coach the Trojans after a 10-year stint (1997-'06) as junior varsity head coach at Janesville Parker High School.
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&lt;br&gt;Coldren, who was born in Beloit, started rebuilding the Trojans program as soon as he was hired. The team had only 19 players before he arrived. Cold..</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:46:54 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers' All Pro Dad Father &amp; Kids Experience Registration Underway</title>
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			<description>Registration is now underway for the Packers' All Pro Dad Father &amp; Kids Experience, an event to be held at the Don Hutson Center Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, from 1 to 4 p.m. The gathering is presented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and is being hosted by Packers defensive end Aaron Kampman and defensive coordinator Bob Sanders.
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&lt;br&gt;Founded by Family First, the All Pro Dad fatherhood program helps to educate fathers on the best ways to become an &quot;All Pro Dad.&quot; Fathers are encouraged to bring their children to the event, where they will learn fatherhood tips and participate in special activities with their kids, while rotating through football-themed learning stations located at the Hutson Center.
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&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Registration is currently open&lt;/b&gt; and is $10 per father, which includes admission for dad and up to four kids. This event is recommended for children ages 5 and older. Registration is available online at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.AllProDad.com&quot;target=&quot;new&quot;&gt;www.AllProDad.com&lt;/a&gt;,..</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:06:51 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Boys &amp; Girls Club Dedicates Sam Miller Athletic Field</title>
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			<description>The Boys &amp; Girls Club of Green Bay dedicated the Sam Miller Athletic Field Friday at its Lutsey Unit on Green Bay's east side.
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&lt;br&gt;The outdoor multi-purpose sports field was made possible through gifts from AMS from PacifiCare in honor of Miller and the NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program.
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&lt;br&gt;The NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program is a partnership of the National Football League Youth Football Fund and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) to provide non-profit, neighborhood-based organizations, middle schools and high schools with financing and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields.
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&lt;br&gt;Today's dedication brings to fruition the field upgrade grant that was announced by the Packers and the Boys &amp; Girls Club in January 2006.
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&lt;br&gt;Sam and Carol Miller were in attendance at Friday's dedication ceremony. Sam Miller threw out the ceremonial first ball and together with Carol announced a..</description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:06:12 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Coach Of The Week: Jeff Koenig, Stanley-Boyd</title>
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			<description>Jeff Koenig, of Stanley-Boyd High School, has been named Green Bay Packers Coach of the Week, the organization announced Thursday.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;I think the award is a great statement for the kids and school and program in general,&quot; Koenig said. &quot;I've been very blessed to have some quality assistant coaches as well as quality kids come through the program. It makes my job a whole lot easier.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;The Orioles improved to 2-1 (1-0) after defeating Cloverbelt-Large conference foe Colby, 34-7, last Friday.  The Orioles travel to Mosinee (3-0, 1-0) to face the Indians tomorrow night at 7 p.m. 
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;It really comes back to our kids,&quot; Koenig said. &quot;We always say we're going to play with pride, purpose and passion. They've really accepted that. They want to do the best they can to represent their school and their community.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;Koenig also thanked his family for the honor. 
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;My wife (Erika) is very supportive and understands the hours that it takes to put in as a footbal..</description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:34:52 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers' Third Annual 'All Pro Dad Father &amp; Kids Experience' Set For Oct. 13</title>
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			<description>&lt;i&gt;AARON  KAMPMAN AND BOB  SANDERS TO BE ON HAND; REGISTRATION OPENS SEPT. 17&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;The third annual Packers All Pro Dad Father &amp; Kids Experience will be held at the Don Hutson Center on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, from 1 to 4 p.m. The gathering is presented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and is being hosted by Packers defensive end Aaron Kampman and defensive coordinator Bob Sanders.
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&lt;br&gt;Founded by Family First, the All Pro Dad fatherhood program helps to educate fathers on the best ways to become an &quot;All Pro Dad.&quot; Fathers are encouraged to bring their children to the event, where they will learn fatherhood tips and participate in special activities with their kids, while rotating through football-themed learning stations located at the Huston Center.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;I'm looking forward to another great event,&quot; said Kampman. &quot;I can't wait to share some stories with fathers about the joy of raising a family and my own experiences as a dad. Not enough can be said about the val..</description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:13:40 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Colledge And Teammates Help Out At Green Bay West High School</title>
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			<description>&lt;i&gt;Watch Daryn and his teammates on NFL Network's Total Access: &lt;a href=&quot;http://play.rbn.com/?url=nfl/nfl/open/nflfilms/demand/s2007/nfl-total-access/w04/070925_total_access_homedepot_final_300k.rm&quot;&gt;Real&lt;/a&gt;   &lt;a href=&quot;http://play.rbn.com/?url=nfl/nfl/open/nflfilms/wmdemand/s2007/nfl-total-access/w04/070925_total_access_homedepot_final_300k.wmv&amp;proto=mms?mswmext=.asx&quot;&gt;Windows&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;Packers guard Daryn Colledge, along with teammates David Clowney, Will Blackmon, Ryan Grant, James Jones, Frank Walker and Jason Spitz, and volunteers from The Home Depot, organizers from the non-profit organization KaBOOM! and members of the local community joined forces Tuesday, Sept. 11, to completely refurbish the football practice field at Green Bay West High School.
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&lt;br&gt;The field refurbishment is part of The Home Depot-NFL Neighborhood MVP program that recognizes and celebrates NFL players for their commitment to giving back to their local communities. Colledge was one of ..</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:47:13 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Wisconsin Army National Guard Sgt. Kelly Bourgeois To Be Recognized Sunday For 'Operation Fan Mail'</title>
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			<description>WISCONSIN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SGT. KELLY BOURGEOIS
&lt;br&gt;TO BE RECOGNIZED SUNDAY FOR 'OPERATION FAN MAIL'
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&lt;br&gt;Wisconsin Army National Guard Sgt. Kelly Bourgeois and her family are guests of the Packers and Festival Foods at Sunday's game for 'Operation Fan Mail.'
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&lt;br&gt;Bourgeois (pronounced boar-JWAH), a resident of Oshkosh, Wis., just returned from an 11-month deployment in Camp Taji, Iraq. Previously, while deployed to Ft. Bragg, N.C., from 2002-2003, she spent four months in Afghanistan. She has been a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard (1157th Transportation Company) for 11 years. Prior to her current assignment, she served 6 years in the Minnesota Army National Guard. An automated logistics sergeant, Bourgeois coordinates the shipping, receiving and tracking of all vehicle parts for the company's vehicles.
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&lt;br&gt;Kelly will be accompanied Sunday by her husband, Mike, son Chris, 8, and daughter, Josie, 6.
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			<title>Packers Coach Of The Week: Jason Foster, Northland Pines</title>
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			<description>JASON FOSTER OF  NORTHLAND PINES HIGH SCHOOL NAMED
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&lt;br&gt;Jason Foster, of Northland Pines High School, has been named Green Bay Packers Coach of the Week, the organization announced Thursday.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;I give a lot of credit to (former Eagles head coach) Ken Beigel, who I coached under for four years before I became head football coach,&quot; Foster said. &quot;I also learned a lot of things about what I do today from my head high school coach, Mike Dressler, so I give him a lot of credit for our success.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;The Eagles improved to 2-0 on the season following their 12-0 victory over rival Three Lakes at Eagle River last Friday, and will host Lakeland tomorrow, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;We have a great coaching staff and a great group of kids this year,&quot; Foster said. &quot;They worked really hard in the off-season. We talked a lot about heart, discipline and commitment. The kids have really started to believe in that and turned the corner.&quot;
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			<title>Annual 'Coats For Kids' Campaign Set For Sunday; Jeremy White At Pro Shop Saturday</title>
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			<description>The annual 'Coats for Kids' collection will take place Sunday at Lambeau Field. Fans attending the game will have the opportunity to donate new and gently used coats for distribution to needy children through area Salvation Army units. Several drop-off points will be located in the stadium parking lots. Cash donations will be accepted as well.
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&lt;br&gt;The Salvation Army and several area cleaners - Lindeman's Cleaning, Royal Cleaners and Martinizing Dry Cleaning Service - are again leading the seasonal effort to collect coats. Coats can be dropped off at the participating cleaners, in addition to being brought to Sunday's game.
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&lt;br&gt;Jeremy White, son of the late Reggie White, will be on hand in the Packers Pro Shop Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon, to sign his book, In His Shadow, Growing Up with Reggie White. The book is available at the Pro Shop for $16.95.</description>
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			<title>Packers Coach Of The Week: Kyle Korinek, Reedsville HS</title>
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			<description>Kyle Korinek, of Reedsville High School, has been named Green Bay Packers Coach of the Week, the organization announced Thursday. Korinek is the first recipient of the award in 2007. 
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;I'd like to thank my parents and my family,&quot; Korinek said. &quot;I wouldn't be where I am today without them. I'd also like to thank my fiance Anna. She's stood by me and has been absolutely wonderful.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;Korinek was an assistant coach at Reedsville in 2006 under head coach Pat Popp, coaching the linebackers. He was promoted to head coach in 2007. 
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&lt;br&gt;In his first game in charge of the Panthers, the team pulled off a 53-0 victory over Sevastopol last Friday while racking up 442 rushing yards. The Panthers (1-0) defense held the Pioneers (0-1) to 42 total yards and minus-(-2) rushing.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;We have a great group of senior leaders this year,&quot; he said. &quot;They're sick of not winning and not getting to the playoffs. They've made that a goal of theirs. I wouldn't want to coach anywhere el..</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:14:27 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Annual Welcome Back Luncheon Held Tuesday</title>
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			<description>More than 1,100 fans packed the Lambeau Field Atrium Tuesday for the annual Green Bay Chamber of Commerce Welcome Back Packers Luncheon.
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&lt;br&gt;Started by former Packers Coach Vince Lombardi in the 1960s, the event gives fans the opportunity to sit down with a Packers player or coach and enjoy a pleasant lunch together.
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&lt;br&gt;The crowd also heard from Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy and his outlook for the 2007 season.
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&lt;br&gt;Another component of the event is the presentation of the community service award, an annual recognition of a player or coach who gives back to the community. It has been awarded annually since 1987.
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&lt;br&gt;This year's recipient was linebacker Brady Poppinga. Off the field, the third-year player's work involves his church, where he acts as a youth leader, giving hour-long motivational and moral lessons weekly as well as supporting other youth activities. He also has supported the Boy Scouts of America by producing a public service announcement, for whi..</description>
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			<author>Aaron Popkey, Packers.com</author>
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			<title>Former Marine Scott Krutchen To Be Recognized Thursday Night For 'Operation Fan Mail'</title>
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			<description>Former Marine Lance Corporal Scott Krutchen and his family are guests of the Packers and Festival Foods this evening for 'Operation Fan Mail.'
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&lt;br&gt;Krutchen (pronounced CROOK-ten), a resident of Madison, Wis., was injured in November 2004 when his unit's HUMVEE was hit by a roadside bomb near Mahmudiyah, Iraq. He later retired from the Marines in July 2005 due to medical reasons associated with his injuries sustained in the attack. He is currently attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is joined tonight by his mother, Vicky Moeser, and a friend, Matt Briscoe, still an active member of the Marine Corps.
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&lt;br&gt;New this season, &lt;a href=&quot;/fan_zone/events/operation_fan_mail/ &quot;&gt;'Operation Fan Mail'&lt;/a&gt; is a program in which the Green Bay Packers and Festival Foods recognize a military family at each home game.
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&lt;br&gt;To choose families, the Packers and Festival Foods are asking interested families, or friends of eligible families, to submit an essay, 500 words or less, ..</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:12:05 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers, USA Football Celebrate Youth Football With 4th Annual &quot;Play Football&quot;</title>
			<link>http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/08/22/1/</link>
			<description>&lt;i&gt;Packers to Host Area Pop Warner Teams at Thursday's Game; Teams to be on Lambeau Field for National Anthem, Compete at Halftime&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;USA Football, a non-profit organization leading the sport's development on a grassroots level, in conjunction with the NFL and NFL Players Association, is celebrating the start of the season with a national &quot;Play Football&quot; campaign.
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&lt;br&gt;Bringing &quot;Play Football&quot; to life in Lambeau Field Thursday will be the East River and Duck Creek Pop Warner teams. The Packers proudly support youth football in the community as well as the values it instills in our young people.  As special guests of the Packers, the East River and Duck Creek Pop Warner teams will take part in player introductions as well as the playing of the National Anthem.  In addition, the youth teams will take to the field at halftime to treat the evening's crowd to a fun football scrimmage. Last Saturday's victory over Seattle also featured area Pop Warner teams.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;Play Fo..</description>
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			<title>Family Of Grant Dampier To Be Recognized Tonight For 'Operation Fan Mail'</title>
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			<description>The family members of Army Specialist Grant Dampier, a soldier who was killed in Iraq in May 2006, are guests of the Packers and Festival Foods this evening for 'Operation Fan Mail.'
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&lt;br&gt;Grant's wife, Heidi, and three other family members, will be recognized on the field during pregame activities. The family members are from Merrill, Wis.
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&lt;br&gt;New this season, 'Operation Fan Mail' is a program in which the Green Bay Packers and Festival Foods recognize a military family at each home game.
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&lt;br&gt;To choose families, the Packers and Festival Foods are asking interested families, or friends of eligible families, to submit an essay, 500 words or less, on why a particular family should be saluted. Essays can be sent to: Operation Fan Mail, P.O. Box 10628, Green Bay, WI, 54307-0628. Essays also can be submitted online at www.packers.com.
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&lt;br&gt;Families intended for recognition are those that have a member serving on active duty away from home. The family member can be a mothe..</description>
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			<title>Bike Helmet Safety Demonstrated Monday At Lambeau Field</title>
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			<description>While Packers players donned their helmets for practice Monday at Clarke Hinkle Field, kids were being fitted for their own helmets - bike helmets - at Lambeau Field during a program to promote bike safety.
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&lt;br&gt;The Green Bay Packers, Children's Health Education Center (CHEC) and Kohl's Department Stores teamed up to distribute 250 free bike helmets as part of the &quot;Kohl's Tour for Kids' Safety,&quot; a program designed to teach families about vehicle and bike safety through hands-on car seat installation clinics and interactive programs that promote the importance of wearing properly fitted bike helmets.
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&lt;br&gt;Representatives from CHEC, a member of the Children's Hospital and Health System, and Kohl's fitted and distributed the helmets to young Packers fans. During the fitting process, children and their parents were educated about the importance of wearing properly fitted bike helmets.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;It's been great to partner with the Children's Health Education Center and the Packers..</description>
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			<author>Aaron Popkey, Packers.com</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:38:37 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers, Bellin Health Announce Partnership</title>
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			<description>The Green Bay Packers and Bellin Health have entered into an agreement making the health system the exclusive health care partner of the Packers organization, Packers Chairman Bob Harlan and Bellin Health President and CEO George Kerwin announced Thursday.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;The Green Bay Packers are proud to be associated with Bellin Health,&quot; said Harlan. &quot;It is a health care organization that sets the standard for excellence and is a standout member of our community.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;For generations, Bellin Health has served the greater Green Bay area. Much like the Packers, the organization was founded here and has grown with the community. Its physicians and employees have a great feel for our area and its values. We are fortunate to have their excellent services.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;We genuinely value the opportunity to be the health care partner of the Green Bay Packers,&quot; said Kerwin. &quot;Through this relationship we hope to create an experience for the residents of Green Bay and Northeast Wisconsin that ..</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:42:56 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Eight Annual Woodward Radiothon, Live From The Lambeau Field Atrium, To Benefit Children's Hospital</title>
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			<description>The Eighth Annual Woodward Radiothon will be held Aug. 9-11 to raise money for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. The radiothon is sponsored by 105.7 WAPL, 95.9 KISS FM, 104.3 the Breeze and 1150 WHBY and will broadcast live from the Lambeau Field Atrium from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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&lt;br&gt;Throughout its history, the radiothon, which is presented by the Sovereign Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, has raised more than $1.7 million to support programs and services at the Milwaukee hospital, as well as Children's Hospital-Fox Valley, which is located in Neenah.
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&lt;br&gt;A free concert featuring Jane Wiedlin from the Go Go's and several local bands will be held at the Atrium from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 10. The concert will be part of a medal ceremony honoring children who have been treated at Children's Hospital. 
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&lt;br&gt;Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, founded in 1894, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children's Hospital is the only freestanding L..</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:12:07 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers, Festival Foods To Launch 'Operation Fan Mail'</title>
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			<description>&lt;i&gt;A RECOGNITION OF MILITARY FAMILIES AT 2007 HOME GAMES&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;The Green Bay Packers and Festival Foods this season will recognize a military family separated by active duty at each home game with a new program, 'Operation Fan Mail.'
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&lt;br&gt;The program is designed specifically to recognize families separated by a member who is on active duty away from his or her family. The Packers and Festival Foods will host a family at each 2007 home game and recognize them on the field during pregame activities.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;We're excited to partner with Festival Foods to recognize military families this way at Lambeau Field this season,&quot; said Packers Chairman Bob Harlan. &quot;Military families make many sacrifices on behalf of our country and we're looking forward to recognizing them with our extended family at Lambeau Field on game days. Not only will this be a salute to the specific family at the stadium, but the spirit of the salute will go out to all those families who sacrifice for their ..</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:55:22 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Green Bay Packers' 2007 Training Camp Opens July 28</title>
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			<description>&lt;i&gt;ANNUAL FAN PILGRIMAGE WELCOMED&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;&lt;i&gt;Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.packerstrainingcamp.com/&quot;target=&quot;new&quot;&gt;www.PackersTrainingCamp.com&lt;/a&gt; for all your training camp information!&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;The 62nd edition of Packers training camp opens this week. Due to report: more than 80 Green Bay Packers players and 100,000-plus fans. The first practice is Saturday, July 28, and the final open practice is Tuesday, Aug. 28.
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&lt;br&gt;Over the next four-and-half weeks, multitudes of fans will take in practices, the Lambeau Field Atrium, the Packers Hall of Fame, Lambeau Field Stadium Tours, the Packers Experience and the Packers Pro Shop.
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&lt;br&gt;According to the Packer Country Visitor and Convention Bureau, training camp attracts an estimated 115,000 visitors from across the nation and as many as 20 foreign countries. With an economic impact estimated at more than $60 million, training camp has a positive financial impact on many area businesses. The Packer Country VCB part..</description>
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			<title>Packers And American Family Announce New Cap Campaign Supporting Service Men And Women, Veterans And Their Families</title>
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			<description>&lt;i&gt;&lt;b&gt;Purchase your cap online at&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.packersproshop.com/welcome/bfe3732832e58edd/&quot;target=&quot;new&quot;&gt;www.PackersProShop.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;From the press conference:&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br&gt;&lt;i&gt;Video: &lt;a href=&quot;http://play.rbn.com/?url=nfl/nfl/open/packers/demand/PressConferences/070723blackcap_press.rm&amp;proto=rtsp&quot;&gt;Real&lt;/a&gt;   &lt;a href=&quot;http://play.rbn.com/?url=nfl/nfl/open/packers/wmdemand/nongame/070723blackcap_press.wmv&amp;proto=rtsp&quot;&gt;Windows&lt;/a&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;The Green Bay Packers and American Family Insurance Monday announced the details of this year's charity cap campaign, an effort to raise money to support servi..</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:43:44 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers, Packer Fan Tours Donate Nearly $6,000 To Boys &amp; Girls Club Of Green Bay</title>
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			<description>&lt;i&gt;FUNDS FROM FANTIXCHANGE TICKET RESELLING PROGRAM&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;The Green Bay Packers and Packer Fan Tours this week donated $5,793.31 to the Boys &amp; Girls Club of Green Bay.
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&lt;br&gt;The donation was funded by the team's 2006 proceeds from &lt;a href=&quot;/tickets/FanTiXchange/&quot;&gt;Packers FanTiXchange&lt;/a&gt;, the secondary ticketing program that provides Packers season ticket holders the opportunity to sell their unused game tickets to members of &lt;a href=&quot;/fan_zone/packers_partners/&quot;&gt;Packers Partners Club of Champions&lt;/a&gt;, the team's official fan club.
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&lt;br&gt;A convenient and team-authorized alternative to brokers and vendors, FanTiXchange is a seamless and secure method for ticket holders to sell their tickets to Packers Partners members, thus ensuring Packers fans are able to enjoy the Lambeau Field experience. 
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&lt;br&gt;FanTiXchange was developed and is administered by &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.packerfantours.com/&quot;target=&quot;new&quot;&gt;Packer Fan Tours&lt;/a&gt;, the official tour company of the Green Bay Pack..</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:44:10 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Finish Contains Drama At Favre's Celebrity Softball Game</title>
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			<description>A new ingredient was added to the eighth annual Brett Favre Celebrity Softball Game: genuine drama. 
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&lt;br&gt;Often enjoyed for its charitable and light-hearted nature, the game turned into a serious battle for team bragging rights as it headed for extra innings. Tight end Clark Harris, a 2007 seventh-round draft pick participating in his first game, drove home the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning as the offense edged the defense, 14-13. 
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&lt;br&gt;A record attendance of 8,597 packed Fox Cities Stadium on Father's Day to watch their favorite stars of the gridiron take on a new game, with all proceeds going to the Brett Favre Fourward Foundation to assist disadvantaged or disabled children in Wisconsin and Mississippi. 
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;It's amazing how competitive these guys are,&quot; said Brett Favre. &quot;For Deanna and I, we are amazed every year at the amount of people who come and the amount of money we are able to raise.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;The offense got things started with four consecut..</description>
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			<author>Rob Crane, Packers.com</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:23:04 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Fourth Annual 'Cruise For Cancer' A Huge Success</title>
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			<description>&lt;i&gt; Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cruiseforcancer.org/&quot;target=&quot;new&quot;&gt;www.CruiseForCancer.org&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;Now in its fourth year, the 'Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer' again was a huge success, this year drawing more riders than ever before, as nearly 1,000 bikers and Packers players and staff members hit the pavement for a worthy cause.
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&lt;br&gt;Parins, the Packers' Senior Security Advisor and a motorcycle enthusiast from an early age, coordinated the first annual 'Cruise' just 16 months after being diagnosed with cancer in February, 2003. The 120-mile motorcycle ride raises thousands of dollars for various cancer-related organizations, many of which he encountered during his treatment at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay.  This year's total topped the $100,000 mark.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;I'm very, very pleased with the outcome of this year's event,&quot; Parins said.  &quot;It started with the perfect weather and also the fact that we had a safe ride.  That's a real mea..</description>
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			<author>Jeff Harding, Packers.com</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:47:07 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon Set For Wednesday, June 13</title>
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			<description>&lt;i&gt;MORE THAN 40 PACKERS TO BECOME KEGLERS; A FEW OPENINGS REMAIN&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;More than 40 Packers players and staff are set to participate in Wednesday's Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon.
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&lt;br&gt;The event, beginning with registration at 6 p.m. at the Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley, has a few lane openings remaining. Fans interested in participating and supporting the event are encouraged to contact the Packers' community outreach department at 920/569-7500.
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&lt;br&gt;Humana is the presenting sponsor for the event that will raise money for The Angel Fund for Children with Cancer, Inc., an organization dedicated to giving financial and social support to families residing in Brown County whose children are receiving treatment for cancer or for bone marrow failure.
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&lt;br&gt;Bowling and a silent auction get underway at 6:30 p.m.
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&lt;br&gt;Kraft Foods is participating as a food sponsor for the Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon.
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&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Lane-level sponsorships:&lt;/b&gt; Lane sponsorships, priced ..</description>
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			<title>Riders, Packers Readying For Saturday's 'Cruise For Cancer'</title>
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			<description>&lt;i&gt;PUBLIC INVITED TO ENJOY TAILGATE PARTY FOLLOWING RIDE&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;As participating area motorcycle riders prepare for Saturday's fourth annual Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer, organizers of the event also want to encourage non-riders to support the event, especially by attending the free tailgate party following the ride in the southwest corner of the Lambeau Field parking lot.
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&lt;br&gt;After the ride returns to Lambeau Field, the tailgate party will begin at 3 p.m. in the parking lot near the Mills Fleet Farm Gate. A raffle, silent auction and music, provided by Elite Music Services, will be part of the festivities.
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&lt;br&gt;A silent and live auction will feature a number of great items, including an autographed Packers helmet with the names of the Lombardi offensive backfield, including Bart Starr, Paul Hornung and Jim Taylor. Also available for bid will be Brett Favre autographed items, a Geoff Jenkins autographed jersey and a helicopter ride for three people.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:37:24 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Hawk, Other Players To Participate In 'Cruise For Cancer,' Saturday</title>
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			<description>The fourth annual Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer, a motorcycle ride set for Saturday, June 9, to benefit cancer patients and families throughout Northeastern Wisconsin, will feature linebacker A.J. Hawk and other Packers players.
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&lt;br&gt;Hawk and his wife, Laura, will lead riders throughout the route in a pace car. Among the other Packers players and staff supporting the event will be Head Coach Mike McCarthy, Aaron Kampman, Jason Spitz, Daryn Colledge, Colin Cole and Noah Herron.
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&lt;br&gt;Additionally, Packers Chairman Bob Harlan will be signing copies of his autobiography, &lt;i&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.packersproshop.com/product/sku_737503323c0f6f1a/df289297aea5ed68/&quot;target=&quot;new&quot;&gt;Green and Golden Moments: Bob  Harlan and the Green Bay Packers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/i&gt;, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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&lt;br&gt;A host of autographed items will be available for bid during a silent auction after the ride as well. Among the items sure to be popular is an autographed Packers helmet with the names of the Lombardi offensi..</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:55:37 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Order Tickets Now For Badger Day - Green Bay</title>
			<link>http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/06/04/1/</link>
			<description>Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uwbadgers.com/promotions/badger_days.aspx&quot;target=&quot;new&quot;&gt;uwbadgers.com.&lt;/a&gt; for more information!
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&lt;br&gt;Tickets for the annual Badger Day at Lambeau Field are on sale now. Make plans to join Badger fans in the area for a fun-filled evening with Badger coaches and staff. 
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&lt;br&gt;Badger Days give Wisconsin athletics fans, coaches and administrators a chance to get to know each other in an informal setting. It also gives the UW Department of Athletics an opportunity to say &quot;thanks&quot; in person for all the support of Badger fans throughout the athletic year.
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&lt;br&gt;The Badger Days tour for 2007 will be in Green Bay on Tuesday, June 5 in the Lambeau Field Atrium. The festivities will get under way at 5:30 p.m. and will include tailgating fare, photo and autograph opportunities and Badger merchandise for sale.
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&lt;br&gt;Enjoy a casual event tailgate setting and interact one-on-one with Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez, Bret Bielema, Bo Ryan, Lisa Stone, Mike ..</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 09:41:23 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Rodgers, Colledge, Morency, Wells To Participate In Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon June 13</title>
			<link>http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/05/25/1/</link>
			<description>Aaron Rodgers, Daryn Colledge, Vernand Morency and Scott Wells are among the many players getting their bowling shoes and shirts ready for next month's Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon, set for Wednesday, June 13, at Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley.
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&lt;br&gt;Humana is the presenting sponsor for the event that will raise money for The Angel Fund for Children with Cancer, Inc., an organization dedicated to giving financial and social support to families residing in Brown County whose children are receiving treatment for cancer or for bone marrow failure.
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&lt;br&gt;In addition to Rodgers, Colledge, Morency and Wells, Packers running backs coach Edgar Bennett and more than 30 Packers players are scheduled to participate, along with many coaches and staff members.
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&lt;br&gt;Registration for the evening begins at 6 p.m., with the bowling event and silent auction to start at 6:30.
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&lt;br&gt;Kraft Foods is participating as a food sponsor for the Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon.
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&lt;br&gt;Area bu..</description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2007 15:29:47 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Host 'Make The Right Call' Campaign</title>
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			<description>&lt;i&gt;Effort Launched to Encourage Use of 9-1-1; &quot;Make the Right Call&quot; will also recognize EMS workers&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;It can mean the difference between life and death.  Calling 9-1-1 for medical emergencies may seem clear if it's a catastrophic event.  But when it's less clear - like the symptoms of a stroke or heart attack -  many people aren't sure if they should call 9-1-1.  However, the decision to make that call at the onset of symptoms can have a dramatic effect on a person's recovery or their survival.
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&lt;br&gt;That's why Monday at Lambeau Field, the Green Bay Packers and their healthcare partner Bellin Health, announced the &quot;Make the Right Call&quot; campaign for Northeast Wisconsin.  &quot;This is National Emergency Medical Services Week,&quot; explained Pepper Burruss, Head Athletic Trainer for the Green Bay Packers who is also EMS certified. &quot;So, we thought it was the perfect time to launch an effort to raise awareness about the importance of using 9-1-1.  And, while doing that, we also want..</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 11:23:14 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>'Best Of Class' Saluted At Lambeau Field Atrium Today</title>
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			<description>&lt;i&gt;GREEN BAY PACKERS, FOX 11, MARIAN COLLEGE, ASHLEY FURNITURE WELCOMED AREA'S TOP STUDENTS&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;The Green Bay Packers, WLUK-TV Fox 11, Marian College and Ashley Furniture today hosted the &quot;Best of the Class&quot; in the Lambeau Field Atrium.
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&lt;br&gt;More than 200 of the top students from 92 Northeastern Wisconsin and Fox Valley schools attended and were congratulated for their efforts inside and outside the classroom. The students also were challenged to continue their success in the future.
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&lt;br&gt;Among the speakers addressing the group were John Jones, Green Bay Packers President/COO; Jay Zollar, Fox 11's vice president and general manager; Steve Prestegard, Marian College's director of public relations and marketing; and Bill Fonti, president and CEO of Ashley Furniture. Fox 11's Tom Milbourn and Michelle Melby emceed the event.
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&lt;br&gt;In addition to receiving congratulations from the speakers, students were advised to stay true to their values and morals, strive for perf..</description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 14:37:15 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Cruise For Cancer Presented Checks To Seven Local Groups Wednesday</title>
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			<description>Visit &lt;i&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cruiseforcancer.org/&quot;target=&quot;new&quot;&gt;www.CruiseFor Cancer.org&lt;/a&gt; for more 'Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer' information.&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;The Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer, a motorcycle ride to benefit cancer patients and families throughout Northeastern Wisconsin, presented checks totaling $65,650 to seven local cancer support organizations Wednesday at the Lambeau Field Atrium.
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&lt;br&gt;The funds distributed were raised in last year's Cruise for Cancer, the third annual event which drew nearly 800 participants on more than 500 motorcycles. The fourth annual ride is scheduled for Saturday, June 9.
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&lt;br&gt;Parins, the Packers director of corporate security and a cancer survivor himself, presented the checks to the following organizations: Compassionate Care Fund (to benefit St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Bay Area Medical Center in Marinette and Door County Memorial Hospital in Sturgeon Bay), the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System at St. Vincent, ..</description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2007 11:14:07 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Bob Harlan To Sign Copies Of 'Green And Golden Moments' At Packers Pro Shop May 10 And 12</title>
			<link>http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/05/08/1/</link>
			<description>Green Bay Packers Chairman/CEO Bob Harlan will sign copies of his autobiography, Green and Golden Moments: Bob Harlan and the Green Bay Packers, at the Packers Pro Shop Thursday, May 10, from 4 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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&lt;br&gt;&lt;i&gt;Now through Saturday, the book is available exclusively at the Packers Pro Shop, as well as online at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.packersproshop.com/product/sku_737503323c0f6f1a/3affad535aa13480/&quot;target=&quot;new&quot;&gt;www.packersproshop.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;In his autobiography, Harlan invites Packers fans to reminisce with him about the highs and lows of a career spent in sports. Harlan, who will retire at the end of the month, shares his stories and offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the greatest franchises in professional sports: the Green Bay Packers.
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&lt;br&gt;In the 18 years that Harlan was in charge, the Packers went to the playoffs 10 times, played in two Super Bowls, won one of them and lived through only three losing seasons a..</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2007 09:19:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>'Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour' Departs Tuesday</title>
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			<description>&lt;i&gt;TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR TAILGATE PARTIES IN SUPERIOR, EAU CLAIRE, MCFARLAND, RACINE&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;The second 'Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour' departs Tuesday on a four-day, four-city bus trip. The tour, taking place May 1-4, will see the team reach out across the state and thank fans in person for their enduring and enthusiastic support of the club through the years.
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&lt;br&gt;The event, in a reprisal of the popular inaugural tour last July, will include Chairman Bob Harlan and players Nick Barnett, Aaron Rodgers and Mark Tauscher. The tour will take place aboard a customized motor coach emblazoned with the logo &quot;Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour&quot; and the phrase &quot;Touching Down in Your Community.&quot; The tour will make stops in Superior (May 1), Eau Claire (May 2), McFarland (Madison area) (May 3) and Racine (May 4). Additionally, Kevin Barry will join the tour for the McFarland tailgate party and replace Tauscher for the Racine party, due to a prior commitment for Tauscher.
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&lt;br&gt;Culmi..</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:21:46 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Inaugural 'Shindig At 1265' Set For May 12</title>
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			<description>&lt;i&gt;FUN-FILLED FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT SLATED&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;The inaugural 'Shindig at 1265,' a day filled with Green Bay Packers family fun, is scheduled for Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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&lt;br&gt;One of four free Packers annual community events, 'Shindig at 1265' will take place outside in the southeast corner (across Oneida Street from Clarke Hinkle practice field) of the Lambeau Field parking lot.
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&lt;br&gt;A main stage with entertainment for the family is featured. Among the offerings are a comedy show, a singer and a yo-yo champion.
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&lt;br&gt;Other events slated for the day include three-legged, noodle and gunny sack races, pie eating contests, a petting zoo, a flower potting station and airbrush tattoos. Packers players also will be on hand to participate in the event.
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&lt;br&gt;In the event of rain 'Shindig 1265' may be moved into the Lambeau Field Atrium.
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&lt;br&gt;For more information, please contact the Packers' community relations department at 920/569-750..</description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:49:58 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Preparing For Next Month's 'Tailgate Tour'</title>
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			<description>&lt;i&gt;TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR TAILGATE PARTIES IN SUPERIOR, EAU CLAIRE, MCFARLAND, RACINE&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;The second 'Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour' hits the road next month on a four-day, four-city bus trip. The tour, taking place May 1-4, will see the team to reach out across the state and thank fans in person for their enduring and enthusiastic support of the club through the years.
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&lt;br&gt;The event, in a reprisal of the popular inaugural tour last July, will include Chairman Bob Harlan and players Nick Barnett, Aaron Rodgers and Mark Tauscher. The tour will take place aboard a customized motor coach emblazoned with the logo &quot;Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour&quot; and the phrase &quot;Touching Down in Your Community.&quot; The tour will make stops in Superior (May 1), Eau Claire (May 2), McFarland (Madison area) (May 3) and Racine (May 4). Additionally, Kevin Barry will join the tour for the McFarland tailgate party and replace Tauscher for the Racine party, due to a prior commitment for Tauscher.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:40:43 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Driver Among NFL Players To Be Honored For Community Work</title>
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			<description>&lt;b&gt;March 26, 2007&lt;/b&gt; - On Thursday, April 12, James Brown, host of CBS Sports' &quot;THE NFL TODAY,&quot; along with Michael Wilbon of the Washington Post and ESPN's &quot;Pardon the Interruption,&quot; will honor some of the NFL's biggest heroes at the NFL Players Gala featuring the JB Awards, an annual awards presentation benefiting Special Olympics D.C. For the fourth consecutive year, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and PLAYERS INC, the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFLPA, have partnered with Brown to recognize NFL players for their individual contributions to their communities with the JB Awards.   
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;I am privileged to once again join efforts with the NFLPA and PLAYERS INC in their annual tradition of honoring NFL players for their off-the-field achievements,&quot; said Brown. &quot;It is a great honor to be involved in an event that brings together positive role models and makes a difference in the lives of the men, women and children of Special Olympics D.C.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;JB Award rec..</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:59:43 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Green Bay Packers Youth Football Camps</title>
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			<description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prosportsexperience.com/packers/&quot;target=&quot;new&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Click here to register now!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;This summer, the Green Bay Packers Youth Football Camps bring non-contact football instruction to seven communities in Wisconsin. 
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&lt;br&gt;For kids ages 6-14, our camps teach all football playing positions: quarterback, running back, wide receiver, linebacker, defensive back, line play, kicking and punting. 
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&lt;br&gt;Packers Camps also emphasize the importance of good health through nutrition, fitness and exercise.</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 09:51:19 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Hall Of Fame To Celebrate 'Spring Fever In The Hall Of Fame'</title>
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			<description>Parents seeking ways for their children to spend some of their time off from school can look to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and its 'Spring Fever in the Hall of Fame' program.
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&lt;br&gt;Now through April 15, for each child admission ($5 for children 6-11) purchased at the Hall of Fame, a $5 gift card will be issued for use in &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lambeaufield.com/dining/curlys_game_zone/&quot;target=&quot;new&quot;&gt;Curly's Game Zone&lt;/a&gt;.
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&lt;br&gt;Curly's Game Zone, on the Atrium's second level, features more than 50 exciting and interactive games. A highlight of the Game Zone is an area where kids can test their football skills by dodging defenders and throwing touchdown passes.
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&lt;br&gt;&lt;i&gt;The &lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lambeaufield.com/hall_of_fame/visit_the_hall_of_fame/&quot;target=&quot;new&quot;&gt;Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is open on non-game days from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours may vary on game days and holidays. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62 and older), $5 for children 6-11, and child..</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:16:27 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Pro Shop Receives State Education Award</title>
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			<description>The Packer Pro Shop was one of 13 recipients of the Business Friend of Education awards announced by State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster earlier this month.
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&lt;br&gt;The awards recognize the efforts of businesses and individuals around the state that provide work-based learning programs in partnership with local schools.
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&lt;br&gt;The Packer Pro Shop is involved in two such programs. One is a marketing co-op in which area high school students hold an outside job as part of a marketing class. The other is a work-experience program, in partnership with Green Bay West High School, which places students with disabilities into the work environment at the Pro Shop to provide them the skills and experience to succeed on their own as adults.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;Our managers and full-time and part-time staff are instrumental in helping these kids,&quot; said Kate Hogan, Packers director of retail operations. &quot;They really take heart in working with them and preparing them and making sure they feel a part..</description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:33:31 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Foundation Awards $144,250 In Grants To 61 Organizations</title>
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			<description>The Green Bay Packers Foundation has awarded $144,250 to 61 civic and charitable groups throughout the state of Wisconsin in its annual distribution of funds, Gary Rotherham, chairman of the Foundation committee, announced Tuesday.
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&lt;br&gt;The 61 groups were guests at a luncheon at the Lambeau Field Atrium. The luncheon is an event that brought all the recipients together and recognized the outstanding efforts and services performed by each of the organizations.
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&lt;br&gt;With these disbursements, the Foundation has distributed $1,618,376 for charitable purposes since it was established in 1986 by Judge Robert J. Parins, then president of the Packers Corporation, &quot;as a vehicle to assure continued contributions to charity.&quot;
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&lt;br&gt;The financial breakdown of the Foundation's contributions discloses that 28 grants - aggregating $79,750 - were awarded to Brown County organizations, among them Disabled American Veterans, Libertas Treatment Center and Salvation Army.
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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:40:40 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers, Levy Restaurants Present Awards To Outstanding Concession Stand Groups</title>
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			<description>At each game, these hard working folks run many of the concession stands at Lambeau Field, pouring beer, grilling brats and burgers, running the cash registers and so much more. The big surprise is that they aren't doing all of this hustling for extra cash for themselves, but for the good of 64 area non-profit organizations.
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&lt;br&gt;Levy Restaurants and the Green Bay Packers honored these organizations for their time and dedication during the 2006 season with its annual Non-Profit Group Appreciation Banquet at the Lambeau Field Legends Club Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2007. More than 400 people attended the ceremony.
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&lt;br&gt;These non-profit groups, which include service organizations and school groups, commit to working at each and every game of the season, some of them even bringing more than 30 people on a regular basis to help serve up the mouth-watering food from Levy's concession stands, such as Going Deep Pizza, The Munch Zone and Draft Picks.
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&lt;br&gt;In exchange for their service,..</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:00:24 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>'Project LEAP!' Provides Break From Winter</title>
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			<description>For the second year in a row, the timing of the Green Bay Packers' annual 'Project LEAP!' couldn't have been better.
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&lt;br&gt;Much like in 2006, last Saturday's 'Project LEAP!' (Lambeau's Exercise and Activity Playground) came in the midst of the winter's toughest cold snap, giving area kids and their families an active alternative to staying at home.
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&lt;br&gt;Whether it was bouncing around on the football-related inflatables, racing their friends and siblings through the obstacle courses, or braving the rock climbing wall, thousands of area kids got some exercise and physical activity in the Lambeau Field Atrium free of charge.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;It was great to give everyone a chance to get out of the house during this bitter cold,&quot; said Cathy Dworak, the Packers' manager of community relations. &quot;The total attendance neared 6,000, so we know a lot of people took advantage of the opportunity to be here at the Atrium. Many parents told me this was just the thing they needed...something fun fo..</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:01:12 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Hall Of Fame To Celebrate Black History Month In February</title>
			<link>http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/01/25/1/</link>
			<description>&lt;i&gt;PANEL DISCUSSION SET FOR FEB. 8&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lambeaufield.com/hall_of_fame/visit_the_hall_of_fame/&quot;target=&quot;new&quot;&gt;Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame&lt;/a&gt; Thursday announced plans to celebrate Black History Month with a new program in February that will see the organization join many others throughout the United States in the annual celebration of the achievements and contributions African-Americans have made in American History.
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&lt;br&gt;The Packers Hall of Fame program, the first for the Hall, will focus on the contributions of African-American players and coaches to the success of the organization through the years.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;We're pleased to celebrate Black History Month with this new program at the Packers Hall of Fame,&quot; said Packers President/COO John Jones. &quot;As many others around the country are celebrating the contributions of African-Americans to our nation, we'll be doing the same here at the Hall of Fame to honor black players and coaches and their place..</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:23:07 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Fourth Annual 'Project Leap' Set For Feb. 10</title>
			<link>http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/01/24/1/</link>
			<description>The fourth annual 'Project LEAP!' is set for Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Lambeau Field Atrium. The event, free to the public, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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&lt;br&gt;'Project LEAP!' (Lambeau's Exercise and Activity Playground) is focused on getting kids out of the house to enjoy non-strenuous physical activity.
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&lt;br&gt;In addition to the popular inflatables, obstacles courses and a climbing wall, the day will feature four tumbling performances by The Chicago Boyz Acrobats. The team will perform on the Atrium floor and teach tumbling techniques between performances throughout the day.
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&lt;br&gt;Information sheets with event details were delivered to area schools recently for students to take home to their parents.
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&lt;br&gt;'Project LEAP!' is one of four free community events the Packers host each year, each geared toward bringing families together.
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&lt;br&gt;For more information on the event, please contact the Packers' community relations department at 920/569-7500.</description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 13:25:43 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Wisconsin Native And Packer Fan Wins Punt, Pass &amp; Kick National Title</title>
			<link>http://www.packers.com/news/stories/2007/01/19/3/</link>
			<description>Nine-year-old Logan Weckerly hadn't been born yet when the Packers won Super Bowl XXXI in the New Orleans Superdome back in January of 1997.
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&lt;br&gt;But he knew about it, and he's awful proud to deliver the Packers another title of sorts on that same field.
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&lt;br&gt;Last weekend Weckerly, of Monroe, Wis., won the national championship in the 8/9 boys division of the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick finals, held at the Superdome prior to the Saints-Eagles NFC Divisional Playoff game. He was then introduced to the sellout crowd and a national TV audience between the third and fourth quarters, wearing the jersey of his favorite and home-state team, the Packers.
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&lt;br&gt;Weckerly won his age group by booting a punt 61 feet, rifling a pass 80 feet, and launching a kick 78 feet for a total of 219 feet, or 73 yards, all on the same field Brett Favre threw those memorable touchdown passes to Andre Rison and Antonio Freeman to beat the Patriots for the franchise's third Super Bowl title.
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;He..</description>
			<category>Community News</category>
			<author>Mike Spofford, Packers.com</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:12:21 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Eighth Annual Safe Kids 'Superbowl Of Safety' Coming To Lambeau Field Atrium</title>
			<link>http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/01/12/1/</link>
			<description>&lt;b&gt;Safe Kids Superbowl of Safety &lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br&gt;Saturday, January 20, 2006 
&lt;br&gt;Lambeau Field Atrium, Green Bay 
&lt;br&gt;10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 
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&lt;br&gt;Bellin Health and Safe Kids Greater Green Bay are teaming up again for the 8th Annual Superbowl of Safety on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2006. This free children's safety fair again will be held in the Lambeau Field Atrium and includes many hands-on and interactive displays. 
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&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;EXHIBITORS &lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br&gt;More than 20 exhibitors will offer activities on health and safety, including car seat safety, toy safety and poison safety. Highlights include a drive-through Safety Town, a fire safety house and a stuffed animal repair station. 
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&lt;br&gt;Also, meet your safety friends: Sparky the Fire Pup, Buckle Bear, Clicket the Cricket, and the Crash Test Dummies - Vince and Larry. 
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&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;ENTERTAINMENT &lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br&gt;Main stage events will include performances by children's entertainer Randy Peterson at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., a safety puppet show presented b..</description>
			<category>Community News</category>
			<author></author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:28:37 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Have NFL-High Four Finalists For NFL Punt, Pass &amp; Kick National Finals</title>
			<link>http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/01/11/1/</link>
			<description>&lt;i&gt;32 FINALISTS CHOSEN OUT OF 4 MILLION YOUNGSTERS FOR NFL PUNT, PASS AND KICK NATIONAL FINALS IN NEW ORLEANS
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&lt;br&gt;Finalists Hail From 20 U.S. States, FOX to Spotlight Champions&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;Four million kids competed, but only 32 made it to the 2006-2007 NFL PUNT, PASS AND KICK National Finals. The competition will take place prior to the Saturday, January 13 NFC Divisional Playoff Game in New Orleans.  NFL Punt, Pass and Kick is the nation's largest grassroots sports skills competition.  
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&lt;br&gt;The Green Bay Packers have an NFL-high four representatives competing: Mikayla Hilton (a former national finalist), Saukville, in the girls 10/11 division; Aleeah Baker, Superior, in the girls 14/15 division; Logan Weckerly, Monroe, in the boys 8/9 division; and Lucas Weiss, River Falls, in the boys 14/15 division. 
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&lt;br&gt;A special, live, on-field award presentation for NFL Punt, Pass and Kick champions will air between the third and fourth quarters of the NFC Divisional Playoff Ga..</description>
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			<author></author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:46:16 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Punter Jon Ryan Named Recipient Of 'The Ed Block Courage Award'</title>
			<link>http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/01/05/2/</link>
			<description>BALTIMORE, Md. - P Jon Ryan on Friday was named the Packers' recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award.  Recipients from each NFL team are selected by their teammates for displaying commitments to the principles of courage and sportsmanship, while serving as inspirations in their locker rooms. 
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&lt;br&gt;Ryan performed admirably vs. the Jets (Dec. 3), despite the passing of his father just two days earlier, averaging 39.5 yards on two punts. 
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&lt;br&gt;&quot;Not playing didn't cross my mind once,&quot; Ryan said following the game. &quot;It wasn't even my decision. It was my dad's decision. I knew my dad would want me out there playing, but at the same time under the circumstances it was very difficult.&quot; 
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&lt;br&gt;Each player will receive an Ed Block Courage Award at the 29th Annual Ed Block Courage Awards on Tuesday, March 20th at Martin's West. The accolade has become one of the most esteemed honors bestowed upon a player in the NFL, especially since the recipient is selected by his peers. Recipients..</description>
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			<author></author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2007 11:53:10 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers Name 10 2006 Community Quarterback Award Recipients</title>
			<link>http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/01/04/1/</link>
			<description>&lt;i&gt;LUNCHEON HELD TODAY TO HONOR WINNERS FROM AROUND WISCONSIN&lt;/i&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;The Green Bay Packers Thursday named 10 2006 &lt;a href=&quot;/community/community_programs/community_quarterback/&quot;&gt;Community Quarterback Award&lt;/a&gt; winners and honored the recipients at a noon luncheon in the Legends Club inside the Lambeau Field Atrium.
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&lt;br&gt;The recipients, including two people awarded as co-recipients, were present at the event and recognized for their work in the community. Each Green Bay Packers Community Quarterback Award winner was presented with a $2,000 grant for his/her non-profit group.
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&lt;br&gt;Funded by the NFL, the Green Bay Packers Community Quarterback Award recognizes community volunteers who demonstrate leadership, dedication and a commitment to bettering their communities. The nomination process is fulfilled by charitable organizations that nominate their distinguished volunteers. A selection committee then is appointed by each NFL team to select its winners.
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&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;The winn..</description>
			<category>Community News</category>
			<author></author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2007 14:54:02 CST</pubDate>
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