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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

VOLUME 22 NUMBER 3 SUMMER 2008

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ALEXANDER ANOUNCESMOVE TO FLORIDA

After serving on the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club board of directors for the past 58 years, Jim Alexander has stepped down from the board. He recently announced his plans to permanently move to Florida with his wife June. Alexander is a long-time business leader who has been instrumental in the growth and success of the Boys & Girls Club during the past 6 decades. Inducted into the FSBGC Hall of Fame in 1993, Jim Alexander has served the Club in a number of capacities; board president, foundation trustee, nominating chair, capital campaign volunteer. One of his biggest accomplishments at the Club has been the establishment of the College Scholarship program. A graduate of Princeton University, Alexander has served on various foundations and boards, including: United Way, Sparks Regional Hospital, Chamber of Commerce, Public Library, University of Arkansas Fort Smith and the Evans Foundation.

“Lean On Me” mentoring participants enjoy parachute games during a hot dog cookout held at Creekmore Park. A celebration party for the mentoring program was held on May 21 & 22. Lean On Me coordinator Kari Fenby applauded all of the mentoring volunteers for their dedicated service.

$34,000 AWARDEDTHROUGH FSBGC COLLEGESCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

A record amount of funding was awarded to the 2008-2009 FSBGC College scholarship recipients. The program began in 1985 through the vision of Jim & June Alexander. Since that time, 221 Boys & Girls Club members have received funding for college. Rick Nagel, a former Boys & Girls Club Regional “Youth of the Year”, was guest speaker for the annual FSBGC college scholarship luncheon on June 16 at the Holiday Inn. Nagel is a partner with Acorn Growth Company in Oklahoma City. During his address, Nagel discussed his experiences of participating at the Club. After graduating from Southside High in 1991, he received a full scholarship to Oklahoma University through a partnership between Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Phillips 66. Today, Nagel is involved in acquisitions and mergers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Nagel is also the treasurer for U.S. Congressman Tom Cole. “We are pleased with the generous donors who make these scholarships possible” said Birnie Harper, FSBGC College Scholarship committee chair. “The program continues to grow and the amounts of gifts have increased” he added. All new applicants are screened through an interview process with the scholarship committee. Three major factors are considered, including: 1) Boys & Girls Club Participation 2) Need 3) Academic Excellence. Applications for the next selection process become available in January. Scholarship forms are available at the FSBGC administrative office or the Club website at: www.fsbgc.org.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB “Beat”2

MR. BILL AVERSON by Kathy & Joe Chronister by Jerry Kerwin

MR. ROYCE BEECHAM by The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MRS. BROWERS by Marie & George Holland by Margaret & Charles Sharp

MR. THELL BUELL by Mr. & Mrs. Harper Jackson

MR. TOMMY DALE CONDREN by The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MR. DOYLE FRAZIER by Nancy K. Edwards by Sally & Elvin Frick by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner by Jenny & Jeff Ward

MRS. GRETCHEN FREEMAN by Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MR. JIM GENTRY by Cindy & Jimmy Atchison by Annette & Thomas Gean by Linda & Jim Harwood by BG Hendrix by Dodson Hendrix by Peggy & Billy Higgins by Jerry Kerwin by Buz Naucke by William D. Powell by Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith by Brenda & Earl Solomon by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

MR. JIM HANKS by Sharon & Sam M. Sicard

MR. STANLEY HOWELL by Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MS. MARGARET HUGG by Sally & Elvin Frick

MR. LUCAS JACKSON by Kitty Allen by Audra & Trey Jackson by George Jackson by Kathy & George Jackson

MR. KEVIN BARKLEY JONES by Ann Jones

MR. HUDSON KENDALL by Jerry Kerwin

MR. EVERETT KRABLIN by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

MS. JOANNE LEWISON by Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MR. LARRY R. “ACE” MCCORD by Peggy & Bill Higgins

MR. RAYMOND MOODY by Sally & Elvin Frick

MR. TOMMY MUNDY by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

MR. SCOTT RUSIN by Staci & Cole Goodman

MR. ARTHUR HOGE SMITH by Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MR. MARIUS I. VAUGHN by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

MR. KENNY VERNON by Peggy & Billy Higgins

MR. A. GRAHAM WILLIAMS by Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

~IN HONOR OF~ contributions made to the FSBGC endowment were made in honor of the following individuals

MR. EDDIE CHRISTIAN by Jim Hanna

MR. TOM COOLEY by Jim Hanna

MR. BYRON CRAVENS by Jim Hanna

MR. RICHARD GRIFFIN by Jim Hanna

MR. ROBERT POWELL by Jim Hanna

~ IN MEMORY OF ~ Memorial and honorium gifts are invested into the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Endowment. The interest income from these contributions generate operational support for the Club. The Endowment was established in 1940. Gifts received during the second quarter of 2008 (April, May & June) were given in memory of the following:

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~IN HONOR OF~(Continued)

MR. JOE POWERS by Jim Hanna

MR. DORSEY RYAN by Jim Hanna

MR. DOUGLAS O. SMITH by Jim Hanna

MR. OKLA BEN SMITH by Jim Hanna

MR. J.B. SPEED by Jim Hanna

MR. BOBBY STEPHENS by Jim Hanna

MR. ROBERT WINTERS by Jim Hanna

~COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP~CONTRIBUTIONS

MR. BOBBY NEEDHAM, SR. by Marla & Hank Needham by Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr. Honorariums: MR. CHARLIE SHIPMAN by Marla & Hank Needham Memorials: MR. JIM GENTRY MR. DARWIN GUINN MS. OLYNE HENDRIX MR. BONNIE KINDER MS. JOANNE LEWISON MS. RAMONA MCCUTCHEN MS. REBECCA NEEDHAM MR. DEREK SIRMON MS. MELBA WATKINS by Marla & Hank Needham MR. CALEB B. HAAS MS. CECILIA LEE MS. JOANNE LEWISON MS. HELEN B. BAKER MAPSTONE by Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr.

MR. VIC FORSGREN Memorials: MS. SHIRLEY BRUNER

EADY SELECTED FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB INTERNSHIP IN EUROPE

2006 Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Alyse Eady is working in Germany & Turkey this summer as an intern for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Eady, who attends Ouachita Baptist University , was the local, state, and regional Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year.

“It’s going to be a very exciting experience” said Eady, who has worked at the Jeffrey and Stephens units during the past two summers. “I’m anxious to learn about other cultures and meet new people” she added. Eady is majoring in Mass Communications. She hopes to become a spokesperson for a major corporation. Eady has served the national Boys & Girls Clubs

organization in a variety of ways: BGCA national conference entertainer, Hall of Fame presenter, master of ceremonies for major fund-raising events, etc. At the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club, she has been heavily involved with Power Hour, after-school learning program. Besides volunteering at the Jeffrey unit, Eady’s been involved with the Cheer Program. For the past two years, Eady has been a recipient of a Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club College Scholarship. As a national finalist for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Eady has visited the White House, met actor Denzel Washington, appeared on the “Today Show” and was a guest speaker at a Congressional Breakfast in Washington, D.C.

Alyse Eady

Talent Winners – Stephens Boys & Girls Club members

Cornell Jones, Chris Hembree & Joseph Jones display their

awards from a talent show held on June 27th at Stephens gym.


Alyssa Biggs

Clay Borengasser

Laura Echols

Ashley Hobbs

Jennifer Bliss

Jordan Branham

Chelsey Gilbreth

Lauren Hutchens

2008-2009FSBGC College Scholarship

Recipients AnnouncedJim & June Alexander ScholarshipJordan Branham – Freshman – Arkansas Tech - HealthKourtney Jackson – Freshman – UCA - PsychologyJanie Cardwell – Sophomore – Univ. of Arkansas - SociologyChrista Cross – Junior – Univ. of Arkansas - BusinessAlex Fitzhugh – Junior – Univ. of Arkansas - Pre-medNick Hornung – Sophomore – UCA - HistoryEmily Kamp – Senior – UA Fort Smith - EnglishSkeet Peters – Sophomore – Univ. of Tulsa - Petroleum Engineering

Grant & Reid Plunkett Memorial ScholarshipChris Chapple – Sophomore – UA Fort Smith - EnglishMallory Thompson – Senior – UA Fort Smith - Early Childhood Ed

Vic Forsgren Memorial ScholarshipAlex Hoge – Junior – Univ. of Arkansas - EngineeringLaura Hutchens – Freshman – NSU (OK) - Dental HygeneDrew Nolte – Freshman – Univ. of Arkansas - EngineeringHannah Pressley – Freshman – Univ. of Arkansas - Dental HygeneNick Yarbrough – Freshman – UA Fort Smith - KinesiologyTony Jones – Senior – Berea College (KY)

Stephen D. Jenkins Memorial ScholarshipChelsey Gilbreth – Freshman – Univ. of Arkasnas - NutritionAlyse Eady – Junior –Ouachita Baptist - CommunicationsMatt Strom – Senior – Univ. of Arkansas - Finance & Real Estate

Robert A. Young Memorial ScholarshipAnnalissa Jenner – Freshman – Vanderbilt Univ. - Pre-medKevin Newton – Junior – Univ. of Arkansas - Business

FSBGC Alumni & Friends ScholarshipJennifer Bliss – Freshman – Univ. of Arkansas - Rehab Med.Laura Echols – Freshman – UCA - SociologyHogan Knox – Sophomore – Colorado St. - Pre-med

Bob Needham Sr. Memorial ScholarshipNate Durham – Sophomore – Univ. of Arkansas - Education

Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club ScholarshipAshley Hobbs – Freshman – Southeastern Univ. (OK) - FinanceHayden Redd – Freshman – Univ. of Arkansas - AccountingBryan Redd - Sophomore - Univ. of Arkansas - Bio Engineering

Miller Family Foundation ScholarshipAlyssa Biggs – Freshman – NSU (OK) - OptometryLily Moncrief – Freshman – Hendrix - BiochemistryZachary Young – Freshman – Univ. of Arkansas - Psychology

Walker – Liggett ScholarshipClay Borengasser – Freshman – Univ. of Arkansas - Pre-DentistryDavid Townley – Sophomore – Univ. of Arkansas - Business


Kourtney Jackson

Lily Moncrief

Hannah Pressley

Nick Yarbrough

Annalisa Jenner

Drew Nolte

Hayden Redd

Zachary Young

Scholarship ProgramMaking Profound Impact Since the FSBGC Scholarship program was established by Jim & June Alexander in 1985, 470 awards have been granted. It is considered one of the largest College Scholarship programs for any Boys & Girls Club in the Southwest Region. Close to one half million dollars has been invested into the lives of Club members who have pursued their academic goals.

Where are they now? Former FSBGC College Scholarship recipients who have succeeded in their careers include:

Lee Johnson - ER Doctor at Sparks Hospital in Fort Smith

Jon Townley - ER Doctor in Little Rock, Arkansas

Carly Weatherford - Elementary School Teacher, Mesquite, TX

Scott Fretheim - Corporate Accountant , ConocoPhillips Bartlesville, OK (Current Scholarship Contributor)

Missy Chaddock - Hospital Nutritionist, Ridgefi eld, CT

Mike Rogers - Corporate Vice-President, Ford Motor Company, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Luke Weatherford - College Baseball Coach, Southeast Louisiana University

Clay Roper - Executive Director, Children’s Emergency Shelter, Fort Smith, Arkansas

Kara Cox - Elementary School Teacher, Van Buren, AR

Kevin Cole - Ernst & Young, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL

Clay Gordan - Construction Manager, Naboltz, Conway, AR

Brock Girard - Graphic Designer, Williams-Crawford, Fort Smith, AR

Andrew Lieux - Rocket Scientist, U.S. Dept. of Defense Missile Systems, Ridgecrest, California

David Fields - Chemical Engineer, Ridgecrest, California

Doug Wyatt - Boehringer-Ingelheim Sales, Fort Smith, AR

Lea Higgins - Physical Therapist, Baptist Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas

Travis Moreland - Teacher & Coach, Springdale, AR, Har-ber High

Drew Sadler - 2nd Year of Law School, UA Little Rock

Travis Yates - Law Enforcement Trainer, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Richard Bracken - Teacher & Coach, Darby Jr. High, Fort Smith, AR

Kyle Raible - Accountant, Little Rock, Arkansas

Andy Smith - Investment Banker, BancorpSouth, Fort Smith


UNITED WAY ANNOUNCESNEW STAFF MEMBERS

Tom Minton has been named executive director of the Fort Smith Area United Way. He replaces Angela Tilley, who was with the organization for 12 years. Nikki Babb was hired on April 1 to become the marketing director. Babb replaces long-time United Way employee Linda Kaufenberg. The mission of the United Way is to improve lives by connecting people & resources. The Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club receives 27% of it’s annual income from the United Way and has been a United Way agency since 1928.

71ST KIWANIS SUMMER CAMPHELD AT DWIGHT MISSION

For the past 71 years, more than 10,000 boys have participated in the free summer camp hosted by the Kiwanis Camp. This year’s camp was held the fi rst week of June, According to camp director Shawn Hinkle, the majority of kids involved were from the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club. The camp provides participants (ages 8-11) with opportunities to fi sh, hike, swim, canoe, and meet new friends in a supervised outdoor environment. The camp is funded by donations.

McFarland Serves as Keynote Speaker at UAFS Graduation

Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club board member John McFarland, who is chairman and chief executive offi cer at Baldor Electric Company, was the Commencement speaker for the May 10th ceremony at University of Arkansas Fort Smith. More than 1,100 degrees and certifi cates were awarded. McFarland, who attended Westark Community College (now UAFS) and graduated from John Brown University, has been working at Baldor since 1970.

IMPROVEMENTS ATHUNTS PARK CONTINUE New parking lot lighting and renovations to the baseball concession stands are just some of the recent improvements at Hunts Park. During the past year, new restrooms & parking have been completed. The 61 year old facility is home of FSBGC football and baseball.

Boys & Girls club members enjoy sliding into the pool during a recent Exploring Arkansas fi eld trip to the new Lake Fort Smith State Park.

Members of the Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club listen to announcements during a summer day visit with Chewy Café special guest Chef Mack.

Phillip Doss of BancorpSouth paints walls at the Goldtrap-Gardner Boys & Girls Club during the annual United Way Day of Caring. Doss was one of several volunteers participating in the April 17 event.


CHEWY CAFÉ DESIGNEDFOR HEALTHY KIDS

Chef Mack is back! After a June 19 visit to all four units at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs, boys and girls are invited to join Chef Mack on the interactive website at chewycafe.com. Young people can learn new ways to develop their cooking skills, learn about food and nutrition, and have fun creating a life of wellness and good health. The Chewy Café is an exciting learning tool focusing on nutrition, cooking skills, language arts, science, math and writing that was introduced to FSBGC members last fall. The Chewy Café offers programs that contain entertaining and educational information that is easy, intriguing and fun to use. FSBGC staff members Elizabeth Easter (Goldtrap), Kari Fenby (Evans), Yvonne Blackmon (Jeffrey) and Darneisha Adams (Stephens) have been providing Chewy Café activities and recipes at each of the Clubs.

Member of the MonthRecipients

April May June

Jeffrey Ruby Barroso Sierra Hilliard Michael Wilson

Evans Niyanika McClain Chung Phan Jayla Simpson

Stephens Carissa Pope Jacob Moody Jr. Morgan Henry

Goldtrap Dorian Briggs Alex Garcia Nick Gatlin

Volunteer of the MonthRecipients

April May June

Jeffrey Debbie Enoch Freda Gordan Jeff Alston

Evans Jimmy Townsley Juston Syrock Jeffrey Neu

Stephens Brad Browwer Derrick Perry Al Gene Perry

Goldtrap Alex Norman Taylor Hudson Marc Moore

Chewy Café Recipes - wild and crazy Chef Mack visited all four FSBGC facilities and shared new recipes with Club members on June 19th.

Outdoor Adventure - The caves at Devil’s Den State Park are a popular attraction for Club Members participating in the Exploring Arkansas Program.


ALUMNI NEWSSUMMER 2008

Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club

2008 ALUMNI & FRIENDSGOLF TOURNEY RESULTS

Morning Flight1st Place - (59) Ci Ci’s PizzaMike Bass, Scott Hickey, Kirk Snipes, Donnie Smith

2nd Place - (60) Team KincannonBrian Fry, Mark Kincannon, Mickey Stamps, Kevin Thompson

3rd Place - (61) First National BankSam M. Sicard, Mike Echols, Morgan Bryant, Brian Scheider

61 - Arkansas Lamp 66 - Coca-Cola63 - Media Stars 66 - Team Milam63 - Team Morland 66 - CSM64 - Putnam Lincoln Mercury 67 - Cardinals64 - Rheem #1 68 - Team Townley65 - Weyerhauser 69 - O.W. Donald Company65 - Blaylock Heating & Air 71 - First National Bank #2

Closest to the pin: Tim Koch (front) / Mike Bass (back)Long Drive: Joby WoodMost Accurate Drive: Mickey StampsPutting Champion: Stephen AtchleyB Flight Winner: Weyerhaueser

Afternoon Flight1st Place - (57) First FinancialJoe Holden, Sherry Holden, Bill Murphy, Carolyn Murphy

2nd Place - (57) BaldorCharlie Hubbard, Herman Elkins, Brian Scherry, Perry Goines

3rd Place - (57) BurfordJerry Klyne, BR Gattis, Matt Brown, Jimmie Christie

57 - Arkansas Best Freight 63 - Wagoner Insurance59 - AR Blue Cross & Blue Shield 63 - Team Pogue59 - MP Warehouse 66 - Team Bittle59 - Regions Insurance-Young 68 - Nat’l Recovery Specialist60 - Regions Insurance-Meeks 69 - Simmons First61 - Team Tabor 71 - Wal-Mart61 - Rheem #2 73 - Hooter’s

Closest to the pin: Terry Clark (front) / Carolyn Murphy (back)Long Drive: Bill MurphyMost Accurate Drive: Herman ElkinsPutting Champion: Andy GalbachB Flight Winner: Rheem #2

“So Close” – David McCain chips within inches of the cup during the 2008 FSBGC Alumni & Friends Golf tournament held on June 23 at Eagle Crest in Alma.

12th Annual Alumni Tourney

HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZEAWARDED DURING TOURNEY

For the fi rst time in tournament history a participant in the annual FSBGC Alumni & Friends Golf tournament has made a “hole-in-one”. Jason Pendelton, a member of the Simmons First team, shot a “hole-in-one” on number 8 to win a set of Callaway Big Bertha irons. The prize was provided by Putnam Lincoln Mercury. Pendelton used a 6 iron to make the 165 yard shot. A new Mercruy Milan was offered as a prize for a hole-in-one on number 2. Proceeds from the 2008 FSBGC Alumni & Friends Golf tournament will help support activities and services at the Boys & Girls Club. This year’s event will gross close to $30,000 with net proceeds estimated to reach $20,000. 140 golfers on 35 teams competed in the annual event. Originally scheduled for June 9, a rain storm caused the tournament to be moved to June 23. Through the support of First National Bank, Regions Insurance and Rheem, the golf tourney has become one of the favorite charity fund-raisers in the Fort Smith community.

12th Annual FSBGC Alumni & Friends Golf Tourney

Thank You Sponsors!Corporate Gold - First National Bank • Regions Insurance • RheemCorporate Silver - Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield • Wal-MartLunch/Beverage Sponsors - Coca-Cola • Burford Distributing • Hooter’s

Team Sponsors - CSM • Simmons First National Bank • MP WarehouseCi Ci’s Pizza • Baldor • Arkansas Best • Strategic Realty

Hole-In-One Sponsor - Putnam–Lincoln Mercury

Prize & Award Sponsors - Trophies Unlimited • Rainwater’s Clothing • Eagle Crest Golf

Hole Sponsors -Midwest Sporting Goods National Recovery Specialist AnonymousJames Saviers, DDS Carman Trucking Weldon, Williams & LickForsgren, Inc. Trane AT&TCornerstone Benefi ts Pic-N-Tote Farrell-Cooper MiningArkansas River Valley Mortgage Harp’s–Price Cutter

Cart Sponsors -Applebee’s Jim Harwood Milligan Law FirmTerminator Fort City Motors Bates Paint & BodyJ. Pauley Toyota Eunice’s Fort Smith PlatingShamrock Bolt Holmes Erection Inc. Newton Jewelers

In-kind Contributions - Taliano’s Harley Davidson Tip Top Western Wear Eunice’s Pizza Hut Beau’s Tuxedo Burger KingMalco Cinema Marketplace Grill Dairy Queen Beau’s BridalRyan’s Carmike Cinema Lone Star Wilson’s Rib ShackEl Chico Bowling World Papa John’s Trophies UnlimitedCoca-Cola Whiskey Still Joe’s Grill & Cantina Merrill LynchVarsity Grill Eastside Liquor Beau’s Tuxedo Flame GymnasticsHwy 71 South Liquor Imperial Vending Monty’s TV Perfecto CleanersOlive Garden El Zarape Autograf Car Wash Great American CookieForrest Critters Rolando’s Sharum’s Landscape Prestigious Pool CareSolar Shield Hampton Inn Starbucks Marketplace ExpressSteak Escape Star Wash Candy Craze Mama Mia’s PizzaFort Smith Wellness Holiday Inn Harley-Davidson Bread BoxCkick-Fil-A Bread Box Panera Bread Outback SteakhouseScholtzsky’s Tammy’s Tamales Shamrock Liquor Town-n-Country LiquorTaco Mayo La Huerta Joni’s Linen Mill Outlet Logan’sThe Liquor Store Suzy’s Art & Custom Frames

Volunteers - Tracey Person Teena Milam Joe Cox Hank NeedhamDebra Osman Patty Cox Darren Wyatt Cynthia Smith Bobby NeedhamRhonda Murphy Helene Lewis Jeff Wasson Lyn Caselman Max FootSteve Foot Rodney Woods Joey McCutchen Bill Norvell Jean Belcher



S • P • O • R • T • S

Volunteer coach Nick Hornung gives his T-ball player a word of encouragement during a league game at Goldtrap-Gardner Boys & Girls Club.

SIGNUPS UNDERWAY - registration for Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Football, Soccer and Cheer continue through August 22. Signup forms are available at all four FSBGC locations.

ATHLETES IN THE NEWSKHAYYAM BURNS – recently signed an NFL contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. The former Boys & Girls Club standout athlete played college football at Arkansas State. His brother Kodi, is a quarterback at Auburn. Khayyam was a fi rst-team All-Sun Belt Conference selection as a college senior. The defensive back started 47 games during his college career, accounting for 331 tackles (192 solo), 5 interceptions and 4 fumble recoveries.

IAN GILLEY – was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 2008 Major League baseball draft. Gilley, who was chosen in the 41st

round, is a star American Legion baseball player for Kerwins. He played youth baseball at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club and was a standout player at Northside High under coach Chad Frazier. He hit .545 for the Grizzlies with 5 home runs and 34 RBI’s. Gilley has also received College Scholarship offers to play baseball at Wichita State and Texarkana Junior College. Pro scouts are interested in developing Gilley as a catcher. “The chance to play professional baseball is a dream come true” he said.

CRAIG GENTRY – is playing centerfi eld for the Frisco Roughriders. The team is an AA affi liate of the Texas Rangers. Gentry is a former Razorback baseball star who once played American Legion baseball for Kerwins. Gentry also played two years for the UAFS Lions. During his childhood, he was an outstanding basketball player at Goldtrap-Gardner unit.

FRED PERRY – has been traded from the Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan Roughriders to the Edmonton Eskimos. Perry, a Canadian Football All-Star in 2006 and 2007, led his team to the Championship last season. The former Stephens Boys & Girls Club member has played the bulk of his professional football career in Canada. In 2002, he was a member of the Atlanta Falcons.

FRANQUA BEDELL – was named the assistant women’s basketball coach at Mississippi State University. Coach “Q” Bedell, is a former member of the Stephens Boys & Girls Club. He is a graduate of Southside High School. He played college basketball at the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville. Last year, he was the head women’s coach at Southeastern Illinois College.

KEVIN LOMON – a former Major League baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets, has been named head baseball coach at Cameron (OK) High School. Lomon played Babe Ruth baseball at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club and attended UA Fort Smith, where he was drafted by the Braves in the 14th round. Lomon played professional baseball for 10 years.


2008 Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Baseball Standings

AMERICAN DIVISION NATIONAL DIVISION conference overall conference overall

Fort Smith Deltas 7-1 10-3 Nolan Caddell & Reynolds 8-0 13-0Sharum Landscaping 5-3 7-6 Tekon 4-4 7-5-1Dr. Cole Goodman 4-2-2 5-4-3 Ink Spot 3-5 5-7-1Wesley UMC 1-6-1 2-10-1 River Valley Wireless 3-5 5-7-1Pepper Source 1-6-1 1-11-1 Glidewell Distributing 2-6 5-8

T-Ball Tournament Champions: NCR / Runner-up: Tekon

T-BALL (6 year olds)FINAL STANDINGS


A.S.E 9-1 13-1 McDonalds 10-2 10-2Cricket 8-1-1 10-3-1 Midwest 10-2 10-2Forsgren Inc. 3-5-2 3-8-3 Simmons First 8-4 8-4Monty’s TV 3-6-1 5-8-1 Nellum – Roberts Realty 6-6 6-6Ink Spot 2-6-2 3-9-2 Cooper Coin & Pawn 3-9 3-9Phillip Taylor Law 2-8 4-9-1 Y.M.A. 2-9-1 2-9-1 Cardinals 2-9-1 2-9-1

Pee Wee Tournament Champions: A.S.E. / Runner-up: McDonalds

PEE WEE (7 & 8 year olds)FINAL STANDINGS


Acme Janitorial 8-2 11-2 Eunice’s 10-0 12-1Shoe Carnival 7-3 9-4 Wagoner-Shelter Ins. 6-4 7-6Water Tech 5-5 8-5 F.O.P. 5-4-1 7-5-1Port City Optimist 5-5 7-6 Mallards 3-7 3-10Superior Siding 5-5 6-7 New Roads 3-7 3-10O’Hern Law 0-10 2-11 Sertoma 2-8 2-11

Rookie Tourney Champions: Acme Janitorial / Runner-up: Shoe Carnival

ROOKIE (9 & 10 year olds)FINAL STANDINGS

Fort Smith Coca-Cola coach Mark Kincannon gives his team instructions during the 2008 Maurice Katzer Classic played at Hunt’s Park.

won lost

Pittsburgh Paint 12 – 1

Parker Solvents 11 – 2

Carman Trucking 8 – 5

Amvets 9 – 4

Orioles 6 – 7

Travis Chiropractic 3 – 10

Smith Chevrolet 2 – 11

Eastside Animal 1 – 12

CAL RIPKEN (11 & 12 year olds)FINAL STANDINGS

Conference Overall

Matlock Electric 6-1 7-2-1

New Prospect 4-2-1 5-6-1

Eagles Lodge 3-4 5-4

Superior Siding 0-6-1 0-10-1

PREP (13 year olds)FINAL STANDINGS

Conference Overall

Butcher Block 6-0 8-1

McCutchen Law 3-4 4-7

Kwiki Carwash 2-4 2-9

Webb Energy 2-5 4-7

BABE RUTH (14 & 15 year olds)FINAL STANDINGS

won - lost - tie

FS Church League 10 - 2 - 3

Ozark 8 - 2 - 1

Coke 5 - 3 - 0

Forsgren 4 - 3 - 3

Booneville 4 - 4 - 2

Hackett 2 - 3 - 3

Midwest 0 - 6 - 0

Charleston 0 - 7 - 1

SENIOR BABE RUTH (16-18 year olds)FINAL STANDINGS

Kerwins 19 - 9

2008 Brainerd Tourney Champions

Coca-Cola 16 - 10

AMERICAN LEGION(through July 15)

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBBRAIN????GAME1. Where was Barack Obama born? a) Wichita, KS

b) Honolulu, HI c) Los Angeles, CA d) Chicago, IL

2. Where was John McCain born? a) Alexandria, VA b) Panama Canal Zone c) Phoenix, AZ d) Annapolis, MD

3. Which of the four “Beatles” was born first? a) Ringo Star b) Paul McCartney c) George Harrison d) John Lennon

4. What is Tiger Woods middle name? a) Thomas b) Tont c) Trevor d) Tiger

5. What year was Fort Smith, Arkansas founded? a) 1802 b) 1817 c) 1843 d) 1868

6. Which character was left “Home Alone” in the 1990 movie? a) Steffan b) Mikey c) Kevin d) Jordan

7. Which United Kingdom country is the smallest in area? a) England b) Wales c) Scotland d) Northern Ireland

8. What is the value of the bill that features the portrait of Ulysses S. Grant? a) $10 b) $50 c) $100 d) $500

9. Which major league pitcher holds the record for most 1-hitters (12) in a career? a) Nolan Ryan b) Steve Carlton c) Randy Johnson d) Roger Clemens

10. How many countries does Brazil border? a) six b) eight c) nine d) ten

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C) Each number shown below follows a certain rule. Figure out the rule and fill in the missing number.

January = 20 points

April = 10 points

May = 5 points

November = 15 points

July = _____? points

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