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A Special Tribute - Hall of Fame honorees were presented awards at a ceremony hosted by the FSBGC Alumni & Friends Association. Pictured are (left to right) Billy Higgins, Robert A. Young III, John Smith Jr. and Jim King. Smith accepted the award on behalf of his late father, John M. Smith Sr.

UNITED WAY AGENCIESFACE BUDGET HURDLES

With the recent national and local economic slump, non-profit organizations, including the Boys & Girls Club, will be struggling to maintain services while facing down-sized budgets. “The upcoming year will be very challenging,” said Tom Minton, president of the United Way of Fort Smith Area.

Since 1928, the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club has been a United Way agency partner. The Club receives around 25% of it’s income from the annual United Way campaign.

Between the stock market plunge and the increase in local unemployment, campaign contributions are nearly 30% less than last year’s campaign. The United Way of Fort Smith Area serves 33 non-profit agencies which include Boys & Girls Clubs in Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Booneville, Sallisaw, Greenwood and Paris.

More than 250 guests helped celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of Hall of Fame inductees Billy Higgins, Robert A. Young III, Jim King and Johnny Smith Sr. The Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame banquet was held November 10, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Civic Center.

Boys & Girls Club board president Dr. Cole Goodman served as master of ceremonies. Special entertainment was provided by a singing group from Stephens Boys & Girls Club, along with staff member Darneisha Adams. Alumni & Friends Association president Lyn Caselman helped recognize all previous Hall of Fame inductees. A video presentation highlighted the careers of those being honored.

Jim King was introduced by his brother Wayne King. Jim is a former NBA All-Star basketball player who grew up playing sports at the Club. He led Northside High to two state championships, and played college basketball at Tulsa. King played 10 years in the NBA, including stints with the LA Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Cincinnati Royals and San Francisco Warriors.

John M. Smith Sr. was honored, posthumously, by long-time friend and local attorney Doug Smith. An emotional and touching acceptance speech was given by his son, John M. Smith Jr. The Smith family has supported Boys & Girls Club activities for more than 25 years. John Smith Sr. is a former FSBGC board president.

Robert A. Young III was presented his Hall of Fame award by Boys & Girls Club board member Walton Maurras. Young has served on the Boys & Girls Club board of directors for 19 years, and was co-chair of the $ 2.7 million Evans capital campaign. Young has been involved in a variety of civic projects. He is chairman of the board of Arkansas Best Corporation.

Billy Higgins was presented his award by Jim Wyatt. Higgins is an Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. He has been involved with the Boys & Girls Club for the past 6 decades. The noted author and historian is past president of the FSBGC Alumni & Friends Association, and a long-time Club volunteer.

FSBGC Hall of FameInductees Honored

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In Memory of...

MR. JOHN G. AYERS MR. WILFRED JOHN RAIBLE by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell by Diane & A. Curtis Goldtrap, Jr. by The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith MR. CLYDE B. RANDALL, JR.MRS. MARY RUTH BLAYLOCK by Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith by Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith MS. SHIRLEY SKINNERCOL. ROBERT E. (Bob) BOYER by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner by Gloria & John England by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell MR. JOHN M. SMITH, SR. by Sharon & Sam M. Sicard by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell

MR. BILL COOTS MS. ANNE FIELD SPILLMAN by Cindy, Dennis & Tanner Waggoner by Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MS. THELMA FURNESS MS. JACKIE TOWNLEY by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner by Joan & Leonard Elzinga by Gloria & John EnglandMR. MALCOLM JAMES GRAVES, JR. by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell by Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith by R. Cole Goodman by Wilda & E.C. Harris, Jr.MS. JANELLE M. HEMBREE by Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Kolk by The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith by Mrs. Chester Mickle by Hilda & Ron RossMR. KEVIN BARKLEY JONES by Lucy & Bill Sowell by Ann Jones by The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Townley by The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Rod TownleyMR. CHESTER F. MICKLE by Sharon & Ben Van Houten by Ethel Mickle by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner by Garland “Red” WilliamsMR. JOHN A MOORE by M. L. Yantis by Gary S. Edwards by the Science Dept. of Southside High School by Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Edwards Carol & Brett Bricket Gary FordMR. RICHARD (Dick) NELSON Joel Dyer by Sharon & Sam M. Sicard Mason Pyper by Lucy & Bill Sowell Linda Rush

MS. ZOE NEWTON JAMES C. VERVACK by Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith by Doris Jane Chediak by Sandi Denton DeVoreMR. EVERETT O’NEAL by Lynn & Mike Kelly by Sharon & Sam M. Sicard by Janet & Mark Price by Janice & Peter SullivanMR. DONALD RAY PARKER by The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith MR. BROTHER HARRY WALKER by Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben SmithMR. ORVILLE “Wayne” PARKER by Brenda & Bud Glidewell MR. MAX WADE WATTS by Cyndi & Jerry GlidewellMR. J. FRED PATTON by Gloria & John England

Memorial contributions to the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club are invested in the Club Endowment fund. Interest income from these donations generate operational support for the Club. The Endowment was established in 1940. Gifts received during the fourth quarter of 2008 (October, November and December) were given in memory of the following ...

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Lean on Me Mentoring participants enjoy a Christmas Party held at the Evans Boys & Girls Club in December. Gifts were made possible by Santa Claus and Friends.

UA Fort Smith StUdentSServing AS ClUb mentorSFort Smith Boys & Girls Club members participating in the

Lean On Me mentoring program have enjoyed being matched with several students from the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. “We have more college students mentoring at the Club than ever before” said mentoring coordinator, Kari Fenby.

Established in 1997, the “Lean On Me” mentoring program has provided FSBGC members with the opportunity to receive one-on-one guidance through mentoring sessions held at the Club.

Volunteer mentors serve as positive role models and help enhance the child’s (mentee’s) self-esteem and confidence level. Meetings are held once a week at the Club. The goal for the volunteer mentor is to build character and increase potential in the mentee. Whether it’s playing a computer game, shooting basketball, playing ping-pong or tackling a homework assignment, the mentor provides positive reinforcement and friendship.

Once a month a group activity is conducted. During these monthly activities, participants are involved in various fun events including: bowling, skating, area sporting events, movies, etc. Special parties are held in December and May. The program is sponsored by the FSBGC Alumni & Friends Association and the Downtown Optimist Club.

Former Lean On Me mentee Jacob Kirksey, a three year participant, was a recipient of a FSBGC College Scholarship for the 2007-2008 school year. Special event projects for February and March include bowling and skating. For more information about mentoring, visit www.fsbgc, or call the FSBGC administration office.

In Honor of...Donations to the FSBGC endowment fund were made in honor of the following...

MR. & MRS. LARRY BAKER by Dot & Bubba RappeportMR. & MRS. STEVE BELL by Dot & Bubba RappeportMR. & MRS. MORGAN BRYANT by Dot & Bubba RappeportMS. DIANA CAGLE by Dot & Bubba RappeportMR. ROBERT Y. COHEN II by Kathy & Mike ReddJUDGE & MRS. ROBERT DAWSON by Dot & Bubba RappeportMR. & MRS. MONT ECHOLS, JR. by Dot & Bubba RappeportDR. COLE & STACY GOODMAN by Dot & Bubba RappeportMS. CHERYL HARPER by Kathy & Mike ReddMR. & MRS. JERRY HENDICKS by Dot & Bubba RappeportMR. BILLY D. HIGGINS by Cyndi & Jerry GlidewellMR. MATTHEW HORAN by Kathy & Mike ReddMRS. HOWARD JONES by Dot & Bubba RappeportMR. JIM KING by Cyndi & Jerry GlidewellDR. & MRS. RON KNOBLOCH by Dot & Bubba RappeportMR. GUS MALZAHN by Edie RuhmanMR. & MRS. ROBERT E. MILLER by Dot & Bubba RappeportMR. BILL MOSLEY by Dot & Bubba RappeportMR. & MRS. DOUGLAS PARKER by Dot & Bubba Rappeport

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A SPECIAL THANK YOUto those listed below for providing contributions to the Boys & Girls Club during the past three months:

A & A Army SurplusABC FloorsJim AlexanderAR River Valley MortgageKent BlochbergerLyn CaselmanBeshears ConstructionBest Buy FoundationCaldwell FoundationCarman TruckingBill CooperCarl D. CorleyCox CommunicationsCSM CommunicationsDavis FoundationEastside Animal ClinicESPN RadioEunice’s Country Cookin’Evans FoundationFort Smith PlatingCurtis Goldtrap, Jr.Dr. R. Cole GoodmanGreen PapayaJack GroberJim HannaWilliam H. HannaBirnie HarperJim HarwoodHickman Auto SalesHydralic & AirKISR RadioKiwanis ClubInk SpotReba IronsJack & Helen Jones

Juan’s RestaurantJerry KerwinKohl’sLost BeachWalton MaurrasJohn McFarlandBuddy McMahonRobert S. Meek, Jr.Milam Business SystemsRobert E. MillerJane MorganMonty’s TVNational RecoveryTracy PennartzJC Penny Co.Pic-N-Tote StoresPlanters / Kraft FoodsJanice & Bob PowellPutnam Lincoln MercuryRegions InsuranceD.W. Reynolds FoundationDr. Jim SaviersService MasterSam M. SicardOkla Ben SmithSouthwest Garage DoorSportsmans Barber ShopDoss Sutton FoundationAlvin Tilles FoundationJames WagonerW.R. WalkerBennie WestphalChris WhittRobert A. Young III

C o l l e g e S c h o l a r s h i p sdonations to the FSBGC College Scholarship fund were made in memory of...Mr. Vic Forsgren by AR Chapter Assoc. of Gen. ContractorsHonorariums: Jan Forsgren by Stacy, Brooklyn, Ben, Blake & Dallas Forsgren Steve Forsgren - Justin Forsgren - Dallas Forsgren by Bruce & Lyn CaselmanMr. Steven D. Jenkins by Carolyn T. JenkinsMemorials: Caden Jenkins by Carolyn T. Jenkins Dale Jenkins by Laura, Davis & Eli Jenkins

Mr. Jack LiggettHonorariums: Lauren Liggett Madeburg - Travis Liggett Dr. Kris Liggett - Dr. Charlie Liggett - Michael Liggett by Bruce & Lyn CaselmanMr. Bobby Needham, Sr.Memorials: Betty E. Dalke - Everett O’Neal - Towery Plunkett Brent Proctor - Howard Lee Rains - Chevin Riveria Eileen Rodgers - Steve Sullivan - Jackie Townley Max Wade Watts by Marla & Hank Needham Howard Lee Rains - Debra Rogers - Jackie Townley by Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr.Mr. Robert A. Young IVHonorariums: Dr. & Mrs. Mike Coleman by Donna & Bill Curry & Family Mr. & Mrs. Bob Cohen Dr. & Mrs. Bill Curry Mr. & Mrs. Tim English Dr. Randy Ennen Dr. & Mrs. Steve Heim Dr. & Mrs. David Hunton Mr. & Mrs. S. Walton Maurras Mr. & Mr. Bob Powell Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith Mr. & Mrs. Terry Weidman Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Young III by Staci & R. Cole Goodman Dr. & Mrs. Layton Mauze Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Young III by Paula & Marshall YantisMemorials: Mr. Wyndal Goodman by Staci & R. Cole Goodman

Scholarships Continued

In honor of... continued from page 3MR. ERIC PENDERGRASS by Kathy & Mike ReddMR. & MRS. BILL PRIAKOS by Dot & Bubba RappeportDR. BOYD SAVIERS by Dot & Bubba RappeportMR. DON SMITH by Kathy & Mike ReddMR. STEPHEN C. SMITH by Kathy & Mike ReddMRS. HENRY WILLIAMS by Dot & Bubba RappeportMR. & MRS. ALAN WOOTEN by Dot & Bubba RappeportMR. ROBERT A. YOUNG III by Cyndi & Jerry GlidewellMR. R. SCOT ZUERKER by Kathy & Mike Redd

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Member of the MonthAward Winners

October November DecemberJeffrey Keisha Groom Asia Huff Marquis BlackmonEvans Lexi Sessions Domanique Johnson Jason WeilerStephens Marlon Jones Quincy Williams Asia AdamsGoldtrap Luke Friddle Alexis Criswell Davin Chitwood

Volunteer of the MonthAward Winners

October November DecemberJeffrey Haunted Hall Workers Neil Rice Dajin HolmesEvans Haunted Hall Workers Juan Casas Steve MaddoxStephens Robert Wilkerson Chris Norwood Quincy WilliamsGoldtrap Haunted Hall Workers Chase Capron Payton Marshall

Members of the FSBGC Drill Team perform at half-time during a University of Arkansas Fort Smith basketball game at Stubblefield arena.

Tavion Simpson rides the Ferris Wheel with his mentor Chase Huchingson, during a Lean on Me mentoring event held at West End Park.

After-school fun - members of the Evans Boys & Girls Club enjoy a game of foosball. The Evans unit has more than 1400 registered members.

New Bumper Pool Table - members of the Jeffrey unit gather around a new game room table donated by Cox Communications during Cox Connect Day.

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ALUMNI NEWSWinter 2009

Hall of Fame Banquet performance - members of the Stephens Boys & Girls Club singing group entertained a crowd of more than 250 at the FSBGC Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame banquet held at the Holiday Inn. Coordinator for the vocal group is FSBGC staff member Darneisha Adams.

Alumni & Friends Bar-B-Q - the annual barbeque was held at the Evans Boys & Girls Club, and officially kicked off the 2009 Alumni & Friends membership drive.

ALUMNI & FRIENDSMEMBERSHIP

DRIVE UNDERWAYRegistering more than 500 members for a third

straight year will be a goal that the FSBGC Alumni & Friends Association will strive to achieve during 2009. For the past 18 years, the Association has been a major supporter of programs and activities at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club.

More than $ 500,000 has been raised for the Club since the Association was established in 1991. The Association reached a roster total of 511 members in 2008. “We want to add more members so we can expand our financial support of programs and activities at the Boys & Girls Club” said Alumni president Lyn Caselman.

A minimum of $25 is all it takes to join. You do not have to be a past Club member to be eligible. Membership levels include: active, silver, century, gold, platinum, lifetime and the Milbank Society. Over the years, the Association has been instrumental in supporting many projects, including:

Lean On Me Mentoring Program FSBGC College Scholarship Program After-school Transportation FSBGC Hall of Fame Annual FSBGC Awards Banquet Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament Youth of the Year Program & Awards FSBGC Calendar & Quarterly NewsletterHelp the Boys & Girls Club by joining today.

(A 2009 application form is located on page 8)

2009 FSBGC

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Hall of Fame Banquet 2008 - “A Night to Remember”

Board member Walton Maurras (left) congratulates Hall of Fame inductee Robert A. Young III.

Randy Cutting, Lyn Caselman, Bruce Caselman and FSBGC legal counsel Greg Smith. Lyn Caselman is Alumni & Friends Association president.

Board president Dr. Cole Goodman emceed the event.

Lewis Eady and FSBGC Alumni board member Dr. Jim Saviers at the silent auction table.

Honoree John M. Smith Jr. was presented the Hall of Fame award (for his father) by long-time friend Doug Smith.

FSBGC board members Sam Sicard (left) and Birnie Harper (right) visit with Alumni member Charlie Hubbard.

Inductee Jim King was presented with the Hall of Fame award by his brother Wayne King.

FSBGC board member Bennie Westphal (middle) greets some old Boys Club buddies during the pre-banquet reception.

2008 Hall of Fame inductee Billy D. Higgins (right) is congratulated by Jim Wyatt.

Fort Smith Hall of Fame member Billy Higgins has recently written a new book called The Barling Darling: Hal Smith in American Baseball. The book is published by the Butler Center. Hal Smith is a former major league all-star and was inducted into the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame in 2000.

The St. Louis Cardinals were contenders in 1957 and ’59, two of Hal Smith’s best years as a Major League player. Smith, who grew up in Barling, had risen in the Minor Leagues, and even played in Mexico, Cuba, and the Asian circuit. Readers will be intrigued to learn key roles Smith played as baseball went through profound changes in the late 1950s. At the time, Smith was helping Bob Gibson grow into an All Star pitcher and Tim McCarver to become one of the great catchers. Smith, himself, played in the 1959 All Star Game—one of only two Cardinals to do so that year.

Billy D. Higgins is professor of history at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and a member of the Society of American Baseball Researchers. His previous book, A Stranger and a Sojourner: Peter J. Caulder, Free Black Frontiersman in Antebellum Arkansas (University of Arkansas Press), won the Ragsdale Award for excellence in historical writing about Arkansas.

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Distinguished Service Award - Alumni member Owen Earls was honored at the annual FSBGC Alumni & Friends Bar-B-Q. Earls as been in-volved with the Boys & Girls Club for more than 35 years.

HIGGINS SIGNS PUBLISHINGDEAL FOR HAL SMITH BOOK

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S . P . O . R . T . S

RODNEY PERRYBASKETBALL CLINIC

SET FOR FEBRUARY 15A special “hoop dreams” basketball clinic will be held Feb. 15 at Evans. The cost is only $ 10 per player(ages 6-14). Former Missouri State and Fort SmithBoys & Girls Club basketball star Rodney Perry willconduct the camp. Perry is a former coach at Duquesne University. For more information aboutfor the clinic, contact Chris Reeder at 452-5779.

2009 Basketball - 1st & 2nd graders enjoy a Rinky Dink league game held at the Jeffrey unit. There are 102 teams participating in Boys & Girls Club basketball this season.

One thing in common for the individuals listed below, is that they all participated in sports programs at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club. Newsmakers include:

DICK BUMPASS – defensive coordinator for the TCU Horned Frog football team, Bumpass was named a finalist for the “Broyles Award” which is presented to the top assistant football coach in the NCAA Division I. As a youth, he was a standout Fort Smith Boys Club football player. During his college coaching career (which spans 30 years) he has been an assistant at: Notre Dame, Air Force, Navy, Houston, Kansas State, Utah State and Arkansas.

GUS MALZHAN – is the new offensive coordinator for the Auburn Tigers football team. He will be re-united with quarterback Kodi Burns, who is also a former Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club football player. Malzhan, who worked and coached as a teen at the Evans unit, has served as offensive coordinator at Tulsa and Arkansas. Gus was the guest speaker at the 2006 FSBGC Awards banquet. Malzhan got his coaching start at the Club.

JEREMY DAVIS – completed his senior season as one of the top punters in the SEC. The Razorback kicker averaged 43.2 yards per punt (on 57 kicks). He was successful in kicking the ball within the 20 yard line 17 times, and had 13 kicks of more than 50 yards. Davis is a graduate of Southside High, where he excelled in golf and football.

BRETT GOODE - a NFL rookie, was deep snapper this past season for the Green Bay Packers. Goode is a graduate of Northside High. The former Razorback snapper was signed as a free agent, and made his first start on a Monday Night Football game in which the Packers defeated the Minnesote Vikings 24-19. Goode played football as a youth at the Evans unit.

BARRY LUNNEY – led the Bentonville Tigers to a 7-A High School Championship. The former Southside High coach was a standout athlete at the Boys Club. His father, John Lunney, was the Boys Club swim coach. Two of the Bentonville assistant coaches, Robbie Jones and Barry Lunney Jr., are also former members of the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club.

MATT JONES - was the leading receiver this season for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. Jones had 65 receptions for 761 yards. Jones was the guest speaker for the 2007 FSBGC Volunteer Banquet.

COOPER CLINIC TO SPONSOR ROAD TO THE FINAL FOUR

Basketball season will conclude at the Fort SmithBoys & Girls Club during the last week of Februarywith the annual Road to the Final Four Tourney. This year, Cooper Clinic will be the sponsor of the event. All 102 FSBGC teams will compete in five age groups for a chance to make it to the semi-final games.The Cooper Clinic Road to the Final Four finals will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Evans unit. Final Four t-shirts are on sale at all four FSBGC locations.

FORMER FSBGC MEMBERS MAKING FOOTBALL HEADLINES

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FSBGC QUEENS CROWNED DURING ANNUAL BOWL GAMES

Optimist Day Football Queen Contestants

Rinky Dink Pee Wee Midget

Bailey Vega Haylee Cain Shelby Watson Nolan, Caddell & Reynolds Zero Mountain Jerry Neels BBQ

Emmie Burgess Bransea Jones Haley BlansettNational Family Pharmacy Smith Chevrolet McDonalds

Te’erah Gray McKenna Gibbs Merideth FassetteY.M.A. Cowboys Cricket Parker Energy Services

Kaley King Hayes Olivia Lane Stephanie BakerWebb Energy Tanda Carman Trucking

Brittney Burgess Kennadi Logan Nikki WashingtonSimmons First McGill All-State NewRoads Telecom

Kenzie Edwards Cassia Feimster Chelsea StoutsPolice Cubs Beshears Construction Forsgren

Alexis Mattingly Chandlar Groce Alford’s Carpet One McCutchen Law

Flower Girls: Haley Hadley, Areah Robinson, Ashlyn McCain

Crown Bearers: Jacob Reeder, Tyrone Thomas, Robinson Wright

Rinky Dink Optimist Queen - Miss Brittney BurgessCaptains: Bejamin Altiner & Johnny Gonzalez

Pee Wee Optimist Queen - Miss Kennadi Alexis LoganCaptains: Braxten Logan & Matthew Jackson

Midget Optimist Queen - Miss Merideth FassetteCaptains: Torris Parks & D’Travius Neal

Warm and sunny weather prevailed during the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club football bowl games held on November 1 and 3 at Hunts park. Queen contestants from all three leagues (representing all four Club units) helped raise nearly $ 8,000 for the event.

Contestants participated in bake sales, car washes, raffles and carnival booths in efforts to raise funds for the Football and Cheer programs. All proceeds from the Optimist Day Bowl games will help buy equipment for next season’s program. Queen Contestants each received a trophy and a floral arrangement during the ceremony. The Queen in each league is crowned by the captain of the football team she represents. The event is held annually during the last week of the FSBGC football season. Coordinators for the event are Rhonda Murphy, Mallory Thompson and Emily Kamp. “We are very proud of all the girls who participated in this fund raiser” said Murphy. The Queens ceremony at Hunts Park as been ongoing since the 1960’s.

Each of the Queen contestants have a display booth located next to the concession stand. The contestant having the most money counted from her display container is named the winner. During the past 10 years, more than $ 120,000 has been raised through the contest.

League Overall

7th, 8th, & 9th Graders W - L W - LDale Crampton Company 4 – 0 6 – 0Williams Painting 3 – 1 4 - 2FSBGC Alumni & Friends 2 – 2 2 – 4J. Pauley Toyota 1 – 3 2 - 4Seb. County Blue Thunder 0 - 4 1 - 5Post Season Tournament Champions - Dale Crampton

League Overall

4th, 5ht, & 6th Graders W - L W - LCi Ci’s Pizza 6 – 0 9 – 0Cricket Communications 5 – 1 6 – 2Your Hometown Computer Store 4 – 2 5 – 3Eastpointe Family Dental 3 – 3 5 – 3Dr. Cole Goodman 2 – 4 3 – 6Gray Johnson Realty 1 – 5 2 – 7Fort Smith Glass 0 – 6 0 - 9Post Season Tournament Champions - Ci Ci’s Pizza

1st, 2nd, & 3rd Graders W - L - TOptimist 9 – 0 – 0 Alford’s Carpet One 7 – 1 – 1 Eye Group 6 – 3 – 0 Shoe Carnival 6 – 3 - 0Milam Business Systems 5 – 4 – 0Arnold’s Custom Cabinets 2 – 6 – 1Simmons First 0 – 6 - 3NCR 0 – 7 – 2Post Season Tournament Champions - Eye Group

League Overall

5th & 6th Graders W-L-T W-L-T

Jerry Neels BBQ 4-0-1 5-0-1Forsgren 3-1-1 4-1-1Parker Energy Services 3-2-0 4-2-0McDonalds 2-3-0 2-4-0NewRoads Telecom 2-3-0 2-4-0Carman Trucking 0-5-0 0-6-0Optimist Day Bowl Champions - Jerry Neels BBQ

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League Overall

3rd & 4th Graders W-L-T W-L-T McGill Allstate 5-0-0 6-0-0 Smith Chevrolet-Cadillac 4-1-0 4-2-0 Beshears Construction 3-2-0 4-2-0Zero Mountain Cold Storage 1-3-1 2-3-1Tanda 1-3-1 2-3-1Cricket Communication 0-5-0 0-6-0Optimist Day Bowl Champions - McGill Allstate

W - L - TWebb Energy 7 – 0 – 0 YMA Cowboys 5 – 2 – 0 Police Cubs 5 – 2 – 0 National Family Pharmacy 4 – 3 - 0Simmons First 2 – 4 – 1Nolan Caddell & Reynolds 2 – 4 – 1Alfords Carpet One 1 – 6 - 0McCutchen Law 0 – 7 – 0

Football and Soccer Leagues2008 Final Standings

Rinky Dink Football

Pee Wee Football

Midget Football

Minor League Soccer

Major League Soccer

Junior League Soccer

1st & 2nd Graders

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A child is born in Boston, Massachusetts to parents 1. who were both born in Boston, Massachusetts. The child is not a U. S. citizen. How is this possible?

RIDDLE: Look at me one way I’m heavy, weigh 2. a lot. But turn me around and you’ll find that I’m not.

What relationship to you is your father’s only broth-3. er’s wife’s only brother-in-law?

Rachel is shorter than Erica. Tim is shorter than 4. Rachel, but taller than Joe. Who is the tallest?

A woman has six daughters and each daughter 5. has one brother. How many children did the one have?

The following word is scrambled. Unscramble it to 6. make a word.

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The child was born before 1776. 1. “NOT” turned around is “TON” 2. Father 3. Erica 4. Seven - 6 daughters and 1 son 5. scrambled 6.

Which U. S. President once lived in Fort Smith, AR? 1. a) Jimmy Carter b) James Garfield c) Martin Van Buren d) Zachary TaylorIn which State will you find the world’s biggest tree? 2. a) Alaska b) Washington c) Colorado d) CaliforniaWhat is the oldest National Park in the united States? 3. a) Sequoia b) Grand Canyon c) Yosemite d) YellowstoneWhich team has appeared in the most Super Bowls? 4. a) Dallas b) Pittsburgh c) Denver d) New EnglandWho was the first President to appear on a U. S. coin? 5. a) Lincoln b) Washington c) Jefferson d) RooseveltWhich university is located in Palo Alto, California? 6. a) Stanford b) USC c) UCLA d) Cal StateWhere in Arkansas is there a diamond mine? 7. a) Hot Springs b) Little Rock c) Murfreesboro d) OarkWhat song was Elvis Presley’s first number one hit? 8. a) Hound Dog b) All Shook Up c) Heartbreak Hotel d) Love Me TenderWho did the Arkansas Razorbacks defeat in the 1994 9. NCAA Championship game? a) UCLA b) Kansas c) Duke d) North CarloinaWho won the Nobel Peace Prize at age 35? 10. a) John F. Kennedy b) Teddy Roosevelt c) Nelson Mandala c) Martin Luther King Jr.

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