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Cougars host Military Appreciation weekend

May 25, 2004 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release


GENEVA, IL –The Kane County Cougars finish out May with a bang, and not just with fireworks. Currently in the front end of an eight-game homestand, the Cougars face the Beloit Snappers on Wednesday and Thursday before the South Bend Silver Hawks (Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate) come to town for the Memorial Day Weekend (Friday, May 28 – Monday, May 31). Packed with special entertainment along with great promotions, military service men and women take center stage over the holiday weekend when the Kane County Cougars host Military Appreciation Weekend. On Friday, May 28 the Kane County Cougars will donate $1 of every walk-up and individual ticket sold to Operation Home Front and the Illinois Military FamilyRelief Fund. Throughout the entire weekend, the Cougars will be collecting items for care packages to be sent to military service members across the globe. Sunday, May 30, the Cougars will welcome Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn to throw out a ceremonial first pitch. The game will also spotlight a military presentation of the colors during the National Anthem and a fly over by the Lima Lima flight team. Memorial Day Weekend games will include the tummy rubbing antics of Myron Noodleman along with the Zooperstars, Birdzerk! and the high-flying Jesse White Tumblers.

Wednesday, May 26, 6:00 PM
Gates open at 4:00 PM
Broadcast on WBIG 1280 AM, Pre-Game Show at 5:45 PM
Game three with the Snappers starts off with CD's, courtesy of the KANE / DUPAGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT; CD's will be distributed to the first 500 fans entering the stadium.

Thursday, May 27, 6:00 PM
Gates open at 4:00 PM
Broadcast on WBIG 1280 AM, Pre-game Show at 5:45 PM
Thursday night's game will finish the Snappers series in Geneva. The first 2,000 lucky fans will be given a NICOR COUGARS TEAM BASEBALL CARD SET, featuring first round draft pick and Cougars third baseman Brian Snyder along with the entire first place Cougars squad.

Friday, May 28, 6:30 PM
Gates open at 4:30 PM
Broadcast on WBIG 1280 AM, Pre-Game Show at 6:15 PM
At the halfway mark of the homestand, the South Bend Silver Hawks will invade Elfstrom Stadium. MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEKEND kicks off and the Cougars will donate $1 of every walk-up and individual ticket sold Friday evening to the Military Family Relief Fund and Operation Home Front. Complimentary tickets will be given out to troops and family members showing proper military identification. Cougars fans will have a chance to directly support the military service men and women overseas by donating items to the Cougars who will then send care packages across the world. Those fans donating items will get their name entered into a raffle, which will be held each evening. Fans will have a chance to win a signed patriotic Cougars baseball cap along with other Cougars gear. PROVENA MERCY CENTER will give VISORS to the first 2,000 fans entering the stadium. Fans should keep an eye out for MYRON NOODLEMAN who will be entertaining throughout the evening. Fans will not want to miss the Cougars first FIREWORKS show of the season. Also, speedy fans can test out the Cougars' infield and RUN THE BASES.

Saturday, May 29, 6:00 PM
Gates open at 4:00 PM
Broadcast on WBIG 1280 AM, Pre-Game Show at 5:45 PM
Game two against the Silver Hawks will begin with the first 2,000 fans receiving SPORTS BOTTLES, courtesy of HINCKLEY SPRINGS. Players and coaches will be available 30 minutes before game time to sign AUTOGRAPHS for fans on the field. The festivities continue with SKYDIVERS who will descend on Elfstrom Stadium. The ZOOPERSTARS will be at the game entertaining fans in their wild and crazy way. The Cougars Second Annual Ballpark Camp Out will follow Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30 games. For each ticket sold on the Three Fires Family Nights throughout the summer, the Cougars will donate $1 back to the Council. THE THREE FIRES COUNCIL scouts will sleep under the stars following the Saturday, May 29 game, but not before a fabulous FIREWORKS show and a chance to RUN THE BASES.

Sunday, May 30, 6:00 PM
Gates open at 4:00 PM
Broadcast on WBIG 1280 AM, Pre-Game Show at 5:45 PM
Sunday's game will start off with fans being able to get players and coaches AUTOGRAPHS 30 minutes before game time. The Cougars will be welcoming Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn who will throw out a ceremonial first pitch on behalf of the Illinois Family Relief Fund and Operation Home Front. Fans should keep their eyes in the sky for a FLY OVER by the LIMA LIMA FLYING TEAM following the National Anthem. The crazy BIRDZERK! character will be here making fans in attendance laugh in between innings. Fans will not be able to miss the highflying JESSE WHITE TUMBLERS. After the game fans will enjoy something else high in the sky, a fantastic Cougars FIREWORKS show. Following the amazement, fans will be able to RUN THE BASES. Elfstrom Stadium will have some overnight visitors with the BR RYALL YMCA INDIAN GUIDES sleeping overnight and participating in the Second Annual BALLPARK CAMP OUT.

Monday, May 31, 2:00 PM
Gates open at NOON
Broadcast on WBIG 1280 AM, Pre-Game Show at 1:45 PM
The South Bend Silver Hawks will finish their four-game series on Monday, wrapping up the Cougars homestand. AVIS will be giving the first 2,000 fans MYSTERY GIFT BAGS. Fans have the chance to get AUTOGRAPHS from players and coaches 30 minutes before game time. Fans can once again close the afternoon with a chance to RUN THE BASES.

The Cougars will take their act on the road to Clinton on Tuesday, June 1, to start a four game series against the Lumber Kings. The team will return to Geneva Saturday, June 5, for a four-game stint against the West Michigan Whitecaps.

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