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Vol. 34 • No. 28 • Thurs., July 9, 2015 - Wed., July 15, 2015 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢

Gilbert Brown Foundation and AT&T Pioneers team up to offer 10th Annual All-Pro Football Camp at North Division High School The Gilbert Brown Foundation and the AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers teamed up once again to hold a free football camp for Milwaukee youth at North Division High School on Tuesday, July 7 to Thursday, July 9, 2015. This is the tenth year that Gilbert Brown has offered the All-Pro Football Camp in Wisconsin. “Through the All-Pro Football Camp, we hope to not only teach kids the skills they need to succeed on the football field, but give them life building skills as well,” said Gilbert Brown. “The camp is one of the highlights of my year, and I’m excited to offer it again in 2015 for the tenth year.” Gilbert Brown’s All-Pro Football Camp was open to children between the ages of 8 and 17. A morning session (8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for 8 to 12 year olds) and an afternoon session (2:00 - 5:30 p.m. for 13 to 17 year olds) was offered each day. The camp has been made possible in part each year through a $1,000 donation from the AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers to the Gilbert Brown Foundation. Pioneers also help to put on the 3-day camp each year, working as coaches, volunteering at

the registration and food tents, and helping to provide security. The Pioneers are a local volunteer organization of AT&T employees and retirees dedicated to volunteering their time to various community causes. “The AT&T Pioneers are thrilled to partner with Gilbert Brown and his Foundation to bring this unique opportunity to Milwaukee’s youth,” said AT&T Pioneer Manager Jeannette St. Onge. “Gilbert Brown is a Wisconsin sports legend, and his All-Pro Football Camp is just one of the countless ways he’s contributed to our community.” Over the years, Gilbert's high level of play, warm personality, and the instant connection he made with Packer fans have made him an icon in Wisconsin. Gilbert still finds time to reach out to his fans and supporters in many ways. Gilbert Brown's All-Pro Football Camp is another example of his commitment to community and service. For more information about Gilbert Brown and the Gilbert Brown Foundation, please visit his web site at: www.gilbertbrownfoundation. org

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Milwaukee County Board Supervisors Weddle and Rainey unveil new chess initiative that targets inner city youths

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Milwaukee County Board Supervisor Martin Weddle (left) and Khalif Rainey (right) with Milwaukee youth during the launch of the new chess initiative. Milwaukee County Supervisor Martin Weddle, a former state chess champion, and Sup. Khalif Rainey unveiled a new program designed to teach youths how to play chess and engage in games of chess on Monday, July 6 at the McGovern Park Pavilion, 5400 N. 51st Blvd. The program targets youths in grades 2 through 12, to include chess instruc-

tion, coaching and accessible equipment for the purpose of learning the game and skills of chess with the potential of competitive participation in tournaments. “This is an exciting development for inner city youths and families alike,” Weddle said. “Chess is an excellent self-esteem builder and studies show participation in chess correlated with higher

math and reading test scores. Chess builds mental stamina and is an excellent alternative for those who cannot engage in athletics. It also helps develop skills such as logic and critical thinking. Chess improved my quality of life and I believe it will serve our inner city youths well in their lives.” “Studies show that chess can expand the mind and

help youths with their academic pursuits,” Rainey said. “This is an important step toward giving inner city youths an activity that can actually improve their critical thinking skills, and I applaud Supervisor Weddle for sponsoring this measure. “I am excited for the youths who will soon have the opportunity to play this fascinating game.”

Weddle thanks the Wisconsin Scholastic Chess Federation for their support. He also thanks the Milwaukee Public Market for a $5,000 matching grant to help fund the program, and the Milwaukee County Parks Department. For more information or to donate go to www.wisconsinscholasticchess.org.


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