Former FSBGC member Jahlil Okafor getting national attention (see page 9).

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U.S. Congressman Steve Womack visits with Club members during a tour of the facilities on Dec. 16th.

Womack conducted a “free-throw” contest before speaking to Club participants about the importance of education and healthy lifestyles. He challenged those in attendance to “reach out in the community and help others.”

FSBGC MOURNS LOSS OF JANE DILLS MORGAN Former Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club board member Jane Morgan passed away on November 10, 2014. Morgan, who had just been elected as a FSBGC Honorary Lifetime member, served on the board for 15 years. She was past chairman of the College scholarship committee and supported several Club projects. Morgan was a 1963 graduate of the University of Arkansas. During the 1970’s she helped develop Demographics, Inc., which later became Acxiom Corporation. She is survived by her sister, Nancy Dills of Fort Smith; a daughter Caroline Morgan Ford of Little Rock; a son Charles Robert Morgan of Ladera Ranch, CA; and five grandchildren.

(see memorials on pages 2 & 3)

Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Honors Hall of Fame Inductees

An audience of more than 300 people helped celebrate Hall of Fame inductions for the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club on November 10 at the downtown Holiday Inn. Seven outstanding individuals and one service organization were recognized. Alumni & Friends board president Marlin Fretheim served as emcee. Inductees included Dr. Cole Goodman, Jim Atwell, Phil Hatcher and Jim Hamilton. Legacy inductees honored posthumously were Henry Armstrong, Arthur “Shifty” Davis and Herman Udouj. “Ladies Auxiliary” a FSBGC service organization was also recognized. The banquet kicked off with a video tribute “Great Futures Start Here” which focused on current programs and activities at the Boys & Girls Club. Another video followed, featuring all previous Hall of Fame inductees. Debbie Gordon, past president of the Auxiliary, introduced previous Ladies Auxiliary members who were in attendance. The Auxiliary was active from 1933 through 1993. Missy Roebuck made acceptance remarks for her late father Henry Armstrong, a World War I veteran, Club pioneer and business leader. Billy Higgins, an Alumni board member and UAFS associate history professor, discussed the impact made on the Club by the late Arthur “Shifty” Davis. A boxing legend who sparred with three different heavy-weight champions, Davis was the first African-American employee at the Club. Ellen Echols discussed the outstanding contributions provided by her late father Herman Udouj. A respected business icon, Udouj founded Riverside Furniture. He was a past president of the Boys Club and helped develop the Fort Smith subdivision Fianna Hills. During his award comments, Jim Atwell talked about the Club as being his second home while he was growing up. Atwell said the volunteers and staff at the Club shaped his future. The retired state champion basketball coach currently lives in Hot Springs, AR. Dr. Cole Goodman expressed his appreciation to the FSBGC Board of directors. He was moved to tears as he described the impact the Club made on his life. Goodman was recognized for his service as: City board member, medical missionary to Latin America, and his support of the Boys & Girls Clubs for the past 30 years. Phil Hatcher received his award and thanked his fellow volunteers for their time and energy helping young people. Hatcher’s volunteer coaching efforts in the community span 40 years. He is retired from Weldon Williams & Lick. Jim Hamilton shared amusing anecdotes about his experiences participating in sports at the Club. The former high school and college star athlete named several coaches at the Club who were positive influences in his career. (SEE PHOTOS ON PAGES 6 & 7).

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In Memory of...Memorial contributions to the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club are invested in the Club Endowment fund. Interest

from these donations generate operational support for the Club. The Endowment was established in 1940. Gifts received during the fourth quarter of 2014 (October, November, December) were given in memory of the following...

MR. HENRY ARMSTRONGby Ann & Mont Echols, Jr.

MR. HAROLD D. BATEMANby Patty, Joe, Andrew & Cristen Coxby Jerry Kerwinby The Wyatt Family

MR. SAM M. BATEMANby the Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MR. ARTHUR BLAKEby Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

MS. EVA BYERSby Janie & Jim Wyatt

MR. STEVE "BUBBA" CARTERby Janice Wisdom

MR. RUSS COWNEby Cathy & Mike Moser

MR. KEITH EDWARD CROCKERby Cathy & Mike Moser

MR. T. J. CUNNINGHAMby Tommy Cunningham & Leslie Scottby Alison Ennisby Neumeier's Enterprises, Inc.by Michael Rogersby Mike Smith, Inc.

MR. WILLIAM M. EADSby Ann & Mont Echols, Jr.

MS. DOROTHY LOUISE MARTIN GOODMANby Kay & Jim Birchby Ann & Mont Echols, Jr.by Julie & Fred Fordby Pamela & Bubby McMahonby Elizabeth & Joe Powersby Mr. & Mrs. James Wagonerby Jenny & Jeff Ward

MR. BILL D. GRAMLICHby Cheryl & Louis Smith

PEARL & HENRY GRIFFINby The Griffin Family

MR. KEVIN BARKLEY JONESby Ann N. Jones

MR. ALMER LEEby Todd Perryby Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

MS. JANE DILLS MORGANby Madaline & Allen Bakerby Candy & Gimo Berryby Margaret & Morgan Bryantby Margaret & Michael Carterby Cienda Management, LLCby Citizens Bank & Trustby Class of 1959by Roy & Butch Clintonby Sue Cooleyby Mary & Bill Cooperby Jackie & Carl D. Corleyby Cathy & Max Correllby Peggy Correllby Suzanne Doughertyby Ann & Mont Echols, Jr.by Janie & Tommy Foltzby Marie & Thurman Fordby the Staff of the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubsby Dr. Charles & Nancy Gibsonby Cyndi & Jerry Glidewellby Diane & Curtis Goldtrap, Jr. by Chuck Hamiltonby Birnie Harperby Suzanne & Paul Hensonby Karla & Rusty Jacobsby Dr. & Mrs. Robert Janesby Philip E. Kaplanby Mary Ellen Fraser & Kayby Barbara & Jim Kellby Helene Lewisby Nancy & Larry Lichtyby Hilda & Larry Malpicaby Kim & John McFarlandby Pam & Bubby McMahonby Sheila & Mike Mehaffyby Nadine & Bob Millerby Janna & Albert Newtonby O.T.H.R., LLCby Janice & Bob Powellby Elizabeth & Joe Powersby Sharon M. Randallby Catherine & Paul Sandahlby Rebecca Sellars

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MS. JANE DILLS MORGAN (continued)by Mr. & Mrs. J. Michael Shawby Ann S. Smithby Connie & Doug Smith, Jr. DR. R. COLE GOODMANby Mr. & Mrs. Don A. Smith by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewellby John M. Smith, Jr. by Janice & Bob Powellby the Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith by Jan & David Whittby Nancy Smith-Robinsonby Carmen & Winfred Thompson DEBBIE & BILL GORDONby Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Udouj by Helene Lewisby Mr. & Mrs. James Wagonerby Patti & Jim Womble MR. JERRY KERWINby Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Yantis by Helene Lewis

MR. ALOIS "AL" W. NOLTE MR. BILL KINCANNONby Jerry Kerwin by Dufresne Spencer Group, LLC

MR. RONNIE RAIBLE MR. BUDDY MCMAHONby Claudette Raible by Helene Lewis

MR. CARLE ROBBINS, JR. DANA & JASON MORLANDby Adele Jackson by Helene Lewis

MR. MELVIN ROBERTS MS. JANICE POWELLby Gail & Ed Newlin by Helene Lewisby Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner by Steven Mulvany

MR. BRADLEY K. THOMPSON, JR. MISSY & DAN ROEBUCKby Sally Frick & Family by Martha & Hugh Brewer, Jr.by Brenda & Bruce Vickby Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner MS. LINDA SCHMIDT

by Helene LewisMR. CODY THOMPSON

by Iona & Dewayne Thompson MR. JAMES WAGONERby Helene Lewis

MR. BRIAN K. "BUBBA" TREATby Clara Treat

MR. HERMAN UDOUJby Gaylon Patterson

MRS. FRANCES WAELDERby the Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MS. CONNIE WEWERSby the Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MS. GEORGIA WINTERby Janice & Bob Powell

CYNDI & JERRY GLIDEWELL

DIANE & CURTIS GOLDTRAP, JR.by Helene Lewis

by Helene Lewis

STUART C. CREWS MEMORIALby Stuart C. Crews Foundation, Inc.

VIC FORSGREN MEMORIALMEMORIALS:(for) MR. CHARLES L. HINES

by Gala & Steve Forsgren(for) MS. JANE DILLS MORGAN

by Lyn & Bruce Caselman

HONORARIUMS:(for) MR. DALLAS FORSGREN

by Lyn & Bruce Caselman(for) MR. JUSTIN FORSGREN

by Lyn & Bruce Caselman(for) MR. STEVE FORSGREN

by Lyn & Bruce Caselman(for) KATY & WILSON WARD

by Lyn & Bruce Caselman(for) MS. LEIGH WARD

by Lyn & Bruce Caselman

In Honor of...

In Honor of...

Scholarship Gifts:

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Diane & Curtis Goldtrap, Jr.HONORARIUM:

(for) MRS. MARILYN FOSTER

Staci & Cole GoodmanROBERT A. YOUNG IV MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL:

(for) MR. EDDIE CHRISTIAN(for) R.C. & DOROTHY GOODMAN(for) WYNDAL GOODMAN(for) ROBERT A, YOUNG IV

SCHOLARSHIP HONORARIUMS:(for) MS. BETTY CHRISTIAN(for) KRISTEN & RYAN GEHRIG(for) HILLARY & BRENT HUBBARD(for) LAURA & MATT KEEP(for) JERI & WALTON MAURRAS(for) JANICE & BOB POWELL(for) NANCY & TOM ROBERTSON(for) ELINOR & OKLA BEN SMITH(for) BILL & MARY THOMPSON(for) MARY & ROBERT A. YOUNG III

Bill & Adrienne HannaHONORARIUM:

(for) KIM & RENNIE BERHEND(for) MIKE HANNA

Linda & Jim HarwoodHONORARIUM:

(for) THE FORT SMITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

Cathy & D. Michael MoserHONORARIUM:

(for) RUTH & PAUL MOSER

Janice & Bob PowellHONORARIUM:

(for) DR. & MRS. NEIL CROW(for) MRS. SUZIE DOUGHERTY(for) MR. & MRS. TIM ENGLISH(for) MR. & MRS. JERRY GLIDEWELL

STEVEN D. JENKINS MEMORIALHONORARIUM:(for) MS. CAROLYN JENKINS

by Connie, Tommy, Jesse & Scotty Croy

BOBBY NEEDHAM, SR. MEMORIAL

Cathy & Max CorrellHONORARIUMS:

(for) MR. & MRS. WILLIAM J. COOPER(for) MS. CARLA LOCKHART(for) MR. & MRS. OKLA BEN SMITH

SCHOLARSHIP HONORARIUM:VIC FORSGREN MEMORIAL

(for) MR. & MRS. BRUCE CASELMAN

by Doris NeedhamMEMORIALS:(for) MR. HAROLDE D. BATEMAN

by Marla & Hank Needham(for) MR. JOE BOWLING

by Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr.(for) MS. EVA BYERS

by Marla & Hank Needham(for) MS. LOIS GEELS

by Marla & Hank NeedhamHONORARIUMS:(for) MR. JIM HAMILTON

by Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr.(for) MRS. DORIS NEEDHAM

by Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr.(for) MR. HANK NEEDHAM

by Lisa & Philip Thompson(for) ROBYN & BOBBY NEEDHAM, JR.

by Helene Lewis

ROBERT A. YOUNG IV MEMORIALMEMORIAL:(for) MRS. DOROTHY LOUIS MARTIN GOODMAN

by Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Young III

Donors requesting their contribution towardthe cost of a one-year membership andactivity fee for needy youth.

Mr. & Mrs. Morgan BryantHONORARIUM:

(for) MR. & MRS. OKLA BEN SMITH

Mr. & Mrs. William J. CooperHONORARIUMS:

(for) MR. & MRS. W. R. BROMLEY(for) MR. & MRS. ROBERT P. COOPER(for) MR. & MRS. GARY DEARMOND(for) MR. & MRS. WILLIS EDMISTON(for) MR. & MRS. LARRY MADDEN

(for) MR. & MRS. FRANKLIN HAWKINS(for) MS. HELENE LEWIS(for) MR. & MRS. J. M. LLEWELLYN(for) MR. & MRS. WALTON MAURRAS(for) MS. PENNY PACKARD(for) MR. & MRS. DOUGLAS PARKER(for) DR. & MRS. ELDON PENCE(for) DR. & MRS. TAYLOR PREWITT(for) DR. & MRS. DANA RABIDEAU(for) MS. MAUDE JETER ROGERS(for) MR. & MRS. OKLA BEN SMITH(for) DR. & MRS. JIM SNIDER(for) MR. & MRS. J. B. SPEED

(for) DR. & MRS. R. COLE GOODMAN(for) MR. & MRS. RICHARD GRIFFIN(for) MR. & MRS. BILL HANNA

Holiday Honors:

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Member of the Month Award RecipientsOctober Omarion Flowers (Jeffrey) Ricky Popp (Evans) Devan McGhee (Stephens) Tori Tarvin (Goldtrap)

November Lois Mullenix (Jeffrey) Ki Kollis Adams (Evans) Chatoria Steward (Stephens) Adrian Barroso (Goldtrap)

December Telon De’Sire (Jeffrey) Diego Maldonado (Evans) Tavion Logan (Stephens) Grace Kuykendall (Goldtrap)

Volunteer of the Month Award RecipientsOctober Savana Collins (Jeffrey) Haunted House workers (Evans) Jamie Smith (Stephens) Karim Fulbright (Goldtrap)

November Elisabeth Jones (Jeffrey) Tyler Carter (Evans) Keystone Club (Stephens) Casey Millspaugh (Goldtrap)

December Isaiah Collins (Jeffrey) Nhris Studivant (Evans) Susan Burns (Stephens) Sam Belt (Goldtrap)

Lunch Line – Club members get ready to participate in the annual Kiwanis Club holiday hot dog lunch served at the Boys & Girls Club on December 29.

SCHOLARSHIP HONORARIUMS:ROBERT A. YOUNG IV MEMORIAL

(for) MR. & MRS. ROBERT A. YOUNG III

Elizabeth & Joe D. PowersHONORARIUM:

(for) FORT SMITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

Linda & Kenneth SchmidtHONORARIUM:

(for) GRACE ANN & BUD DURDENMEMORIAL / HONORARIUMS:(Memory of) JANE DILLS MORGAN

(Honor of) CYNDI & JERRY GLIDEWELL (Honor of) DR. R. COLE GOODMAN

Ashley & Rodney WestHONORARIUM:

(for) CAMILLE & LARRY BREEDEN(for) DEBORAH & DARRELL ROBINSON

Carol Sue & Alan WootenHONORARIUM:

(for) MARY & MARK MOLL

RAZORBACK GREAT ALMER LEE REMEMBERED

Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame member Almer Lee died on November 16, 2014 in Little Rock. He was a former member of the 8th Street Boys Club and later the Jeffrey unit. Lee was a baseball and basketball standout during his youth. The Northside high star was an All-American and led the Grizzlies to a state title in 1969. After playing one season at Phillips Jr. College in Helena, Lee transferred to the University of Arkansas where he led The team in scoring his sophomore and junior seasons. After being named to the All-Southwest Conference team, Almer suffered a major knee injury during his senior year. Almer’s dream of playing in the NBA was halted because of knee problems, although he did play professionally in Europe. Lee was inducted into the FSBGC Hall of Fame in 2006. He was inducted into the UA Sports Hall of Honor in 2011. Lee was the first African-American Basketball player to letter at the University of Arkansas. After his basketball career, Lee worked for the Department of Human Services until his retirement in 2013. Close family friend Lawrence “Buzz” Wood who coached Lee during his youth, said “Almer was one of the best athletes I can ever remember. He was definitely ahead of his time On the basketball court.” Almer is survived by his wife Evelyn, a son Eric, and a daughter Monica along with four grandchildren.

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60 years of Volunteer Service - Retired UAFS Lions coach Bill Crowder (left) visits with Lawrence “Buzz” Wood Jr. during the annual FSBGC Alumni & Friends BBQ. Wood began his volunteer service at the 8th Street Boys Club in 1954.

Alumni & Friends board president Marlin Fretheim (left) listens to Billy Higgins speak about the life of Arthur “Shifty” Davis at the Nov. 10 Hall of Fame banquet held at the Holiday Inn.

ALUMNI NEWS Winter 2015

West and Pressley Elected to Alumni & Friends Board

Rodney West and Emily Kamp Pressley have been elected to the Alumni & Friends Association board of directors. Both are previous Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club College Scholarship recipients. West is Vice-President of commercial lending at BancorpSouth. He is a graduate of Northside High and Arkansas State University. He is involved with several civic activities and is a board member for the Children’s Emergency Shelter and F.C.A. He and his wife Ashley have two daughters, Madeline a student at the University of Central Arkansas, and Katherine, a student at Ouachita Baptist University and member of the Lady Tigers basketball team. Pressley is a Consumer Sciences teacher at Southside High. She is a graduate of UAFS. Over the years, Emily and her husband Wade have been very involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs.

FSBGC2015 ALUMNI & FRIENDS

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Celebrating 24 years of service to the Boys & Girls Club, the Alumni & Friends Association has kicked off it’s 2015 sustaining membership drive. The Association was founded in 1991, and has been a major provider in Club programs and activities for area young people. Close to $ 1 million has been raised by the Association through annual sustaining memberships and special events. The Association supports several important Club programs including: mentoring, after-school transportation, College Scholarships, summer program, facility improvements Youth of the Year, etc. 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 Jeremiah Milbank society. You can find out more about the Association by visiting the FSBGC website or log on to the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Alumni & Friends Facebook site.

Dan Roebuck, Missy Roebuck, Jim Atwell, Ann Kuykendall Parker and Billy Higgins celebrate inductions of Arthur Davis, Henry Armstrong and Jim Atwell.

Ronnie Udouj, Phil Udouj, Ellen Echols, Anne Udouj and Mary Udouj display the Hall of Fame award presented for their late father Herman Udouj.

Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Cole Goodman is pictured with Trey Goodman, Leigh Bowers, Staci Goodman, Keagan Dust and John Bowers.

Representing the Ladies Auxiliary Malinda Larey, Betty Nixon, Debbie Gordon, Charla Pike and Helene Lewis

Hall of Fame inductee Phil Hatcher is pictured with his wife Bodie (far right), children, grandchildren and sister-in-law Rebecca Hendricks.

Hall of Fame inductee Jim Hamilton is surrounded by family members that include his wife Jeane, several siblings, nieces and nephews.

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Scenes from the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club 2014 Hall of Fame Banquet

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Holiday Fun – participants in the Lean On Me mentoring program get a special visit from Santa during the annual Christmas party held December 10 at the Monkey House. The mentoring program was established in 1998 and receives funding from the Alumni & Friends Association. Kari Fenby, coordinator for Lean On Me, said “we are especially thankful to all our dedicated volunteers who are truly making a positive difference in the lives of young people.”

Alumni & Friends Support FSBGC College Scholarship Program High School seniors interested in applying for College Scholarship support from the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club can visit www.fsbgc.org (on-line) to download an application. Funding for the program is made available by several donors including the Alumni & Friends Association. 282 individual Club members have received scholarships through the program since 1982. Applicants must have must participated at the Club as a member or volunteer for a minimum of two years. Financial need, Boys & Girls Club participation and academic excellence are key ingredients that committee judges consider when making scholarship selections. The FSBGC College Scholarship committee conducts interviews with all new applicants. The scholarship program is one of the largest of any Boys & Girls Club organization in the country.

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Former FSBGC Member Attracting Attention From NBA Scouts

Duke freshman Jahlil Okafor is expected to be a first round draft pick in the upcoming NBA draft. The 6’ 11” center is being touted as one of the best amateur basketball players in the world. Okafor began his basketball career at the Stephens Boys & Girls Club. He played rinky dink basketball for Gerber with coaches Lisa Bray and Stevie “Little World” Black. At the time, Okafor was teammates on the rinky dink team with current UAFS basketball star Seth Youngblood. Born in Fort Smith on December 15, 1995 to parents Chucky Okafor and Dee Benton, Jahlil lived in Moffett, Oklahoma with his mother. His parents met while Chucky was playing college basketball at UAFS. At age 9, Jahlil’s mother died from complications of bronchitis. Jahlil then moved to Chicago to live with his father. The transition was difficult for Jahlil, who was very close to his mother. By 7th grade Jahlil was 6’5. In 8th grade has was 6’7 and already being recruited by DePaul to play College basketball. Graduating from Whitney Young High School in Chicago, Jahlil earned national player of the year awards from McDonalds, USA Today and Parade Magazine. He signed a scholarship to attend Duke University and is currently playing for legendary coach Mike Kryzewski.

Fort Smith Boxing Club held matches at the Boys & Girls Club (Evans unit) on December 13. The event included amateur boxers from the surrounding region.

Indoor soccer is growing in popularity. Weekend games are hosted at the Jeffrey and Stephens Boys & Girls Club units.

Eyes on the Rim – basketball season is underway at all four FSBGC units with more than 1,000 participants.

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Optimist Day FootballBowl Games and Queens

Ceremony Held On November 1, the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubfootball program concluded the season with annual Optimist Day bowl games played at Southside High School. It was the first time in Club history that games were played at Southside. Although FSBGC regular season league games are held at Hunts Park, the Club plays one weekend at Northside High and one weekend at Southside High during the year. “Our players and coaches enjoy playing on the synthetic turf” said FSBGC athletic director Chris Reeder. “It’s a great way to wrap up the season” he added. Last year the bowl games were played at Northside. NHS coach Mike Falleur is a former FSBGC member who grew up playing football at the Club. Several SHS Rebel and NHS Grizzly players participated in Boys & Girls Club football during their elementary school years. Bowl game festivities included the annual Queens Contest ceremony for each of the three leagues. This year the event included 18 contestants. Funds raised by the queen contestants will be used for the 2015 FSBGC football and cheer programs. “We really like having the Queens contest at the high school facility” said coordinator Rhonda Murphy. “There’s more room for everybody involved” she added. During the past 12 years, more than $ 100,000 has been raised from the Queens contest. The fundraiser began at the Club in 1950.\

Optimist Day Football Queen Contestants Rinky Dink Pee Wee Midget Jurnee Thompson Emily Walthall Lakaya Johnson ENM Grizzlies Beshears Forsgren Inc.

Mia Stites Quinnlin Huff Lianna Grimes NCR Zero Mountain Optimist

Mackenzy Biggs Amanda Ramirez Kaygan Fenby Nat. Family Pharmacy Cricket McDonalds

Ja’Lea Stafford Mia McGregor Laryn Wilson First Arkansas Newroads Telecom Jerry Neels BBQ

Emily Walthall Lasiyah Singleton Katelyn Robertson Simmons First McGill Center Carman Trucking

Charlee Folmar Kara Khantharinh Aaliyah Jordan Police Cubs Smith Chevrolet Sertoma

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2014 HOMECOMING COURT

Rinky Dink league queen MacKenzy Biggs and National Family Pharmacy captains Carson Dobbs & Everson Adams.

Pee Wee league queen Emily Walthall and Beshears captains Braylen Andrews and Damyn Kelley.

Midget league queen Laryn Wilson and Jerry Neels BBQ captains Jayden Feight-Willis and Daryn Duckworth.

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Football and Soccer Leagues Final Standings

2014 FSBGC SOCCERMINOR LEAGUE – 1st, 2nd & 3rd graders

Conference Overall Dominguez Insurance 5 – 0 – 2 6 – 1 - 3Eye Group 5 – 1 - 1 8 – 1 - 1 Morales Auto Sales 5 - 2 7 – 2 - 1 Sertoma 4 – 2 - 1 6 – 3 - 1Shoe Carnival 3 – 4 3 – 7 Gary Griffin Homes 2 – 5 2 – 8 Simmons First 1 – 6 3 - 7Cricket 1 – 6 2 – 8 Post-season Tourney Champion: Morales Auto SalesPost-season Tourney Runner-up: Sertoma MAJOR LEAGUE – 4th, 5th & 6th graders

WESTERN DIVISION Conference OverallYasin’s Used Cars 8 – 0 8 – 0 Nolan, Caddell & Reynolds 4 – 2 – 2 4 – 2 - 2 Architectural Glass & Metal 4 – 3 - 1 4 – 3 - 2Gray Johnson Realty 3 – 3 - 2 4 – 3 - 2 Optimist 3 – 3- 2 3 – 4 - 2Dr. Cole Goodman 3 – 4 - 1 4 - 4 - 1 Baleto’s Ballerz 3 – 5 4 – 5OneMain Financial 2 – 4 – 2 2 – 5 - 2 MUMC 1 - 7 1 - 8Post-season Tourney Champion: Nolan, Cadell & ReynoldsPost-season Tourney Runner-up: Yasin’s Used Cars

JUNIOR SOCCER – 7th, 8th & 9th graders OverallDale Crampton Company 10 – 0Ci Ci’s Pizza 6 - 2FSBGC Alumni 3 - 5Blue Thunder 2 - 6 Your Hometown Computer Store 1 - 7 Post-season Tourney Champion: Dale CramptonPost-season Tourney Runner-up: Ci Ci’s Pizza

2014 FSBGC FOOTBALL RINKY DINK – 1st & 2nd graders Conference OverallFirst Arkansas 5 – 0 6 – 0E-N-M Grizzlies 4 – 1 4 – 2 Nolan, Caddell & Reynolds 3 – 2 4 – 2Police Cubs 2 – 3 3 – 3 Simmons First 1 – 4 1 – 5National Family Pharmacy 0 – 5 0 – 6Optimist Day Bowl Champs: First ArkansasOptimist Day Runner-up: E-N-M Grizzlies

PEE WEE – 3rd & 4th graders Conference OverallMcGill Center 5 – 0 6 – 0Cricket 4 – 1 5 – 1Smith Chevrolet 3 - 2 3 - 3 Zero Mountain 2 – 3 2 - 4Newroads Telecom 1 – 4 2 – 4 Beshears Construction 0 – 5 0 - 6Optimist Day Bowl Champs: McGill CenterOptimist Day Runner-up: Cricket

MIDGET – 5th & 6th graders Conference OverallSertoma 5 – 0 6 – 0Optimist 4 – 1 4 - 2Forsgren 3 - 2 3 - 3 Carman Trucking 2 – 3 3 – 3 Jerry Neels BBQ 1 – 4 2 – 4McDonalds 0 – 5 0 – 6Optimist Day Bowl Champs: SertomaOptimist Day Bowl Runner-up: Optimist _________________________________________________________________

Sign-ups For Boys & Girls ClubBaseball Begins February 16

Registration for the FSBGC 2015 Baseball program will be held at all four Club locations starting Feb. 16 and continue through March 28. Leagues include ages 6-18: T-ball, PeeWee, Rookie, Ripken, Prep, Babe Ruth, American Legion and Senior Babe Ruth. The Boys & Girls Club has offered baseball in our area for the past 87 years.

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GREAT FUTURES START HERE.

BRAIN?????GAMEBOYS & GIRLS CLUB

ANSWERS:

Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club Evans Boys & Girls Club Stephens Boys & Girls Club Goldtrap Boys & Girls Club 4905 North “O” Street 6015 Boys Club Lane 3101 North 6th Street 8800 South Dallas Fort Smith, AR 72904 Fort Smith, AR 72908 Fort Smith, AR 27904 Fort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 782-8126 (479) 646-9519 (479) 782-6392 (479) 452-5579

TRIVIA TIME1. Who was the first U.S. president to win the Nobel Peace prize?

a) Teddy Roosevelt b) Woodrow Wilson c) Jimmy Carter d) Barack Obama

2. Which of the following was the first state park in Arkansas? a) Devils Den b) Crowley’s Ridge

c) Crater of Diamonds d) Petit Jean

3. What former Razorback played basketball in the NBA for 15 seasons? a) Joe Kleine b) Ron Brewer

c) Corliss Williamson d) Sidney Moncrief

4. Which is the largest ocean in the world? a) Atlantic b) Artic c) Indian d) Pacific

5. Who holds the record for hosting the most Academy Award shows? a) Bob Hope b) Billy Crystal

c) Johnny Carson d) Whoppi Goldberg

6. Chiniophobia means the fear of ? a) snow b) rain c) rainbows d) sunshine

7. Through what part of the body do dogs sweat? a) mouth b) ears c) nose d) paws 8. Approximately how many people lived in the U.S. in 1776?

a) 500,000 b) 1 million c) 2.5 million d) 5 million

9. How many laps does it take to win the Indianapolis 500? a) 100 b) 200 c) 250 d) 500

10. In the “Wizard of Oz”, what was the Scarecrow missing? a) brain b) heart c) courage d) friends

A. How many eighths are in one-and-three-quarters?

B. In a major league baseball game, a pitcher faced only 27 batters. Every batter he faced, he struck out. out. He allowed no hits and no runs, yet his team lost 4-0. How could this be?

C. No sooner spoken than broken. What is it?

D. There is a frog stuck in a 60 foot well. How many days will it take the frog to get out if for every day he jumps five feet up, but then falls back threefeet?

E. Six glasses are in a row. The first three are full of juice; the second three are empty. By moving only one glass, can you arrange them so empty and full glasses alternate?

F. Tyler bought a used car for $600 and sold it to Mariah for $800. He later bought it back for $1000 and resold it for $1200. How much profit did Tyler make?

A. FourteenB. He came into the game as a relief pitcherC. SilenceD. 29 days. The last jumg he was out of the well So he didn’t fall back 3 feetE. Pour the juice from the 2nd glass into the 5th one.F. $ 400

1. a 6. a 2. d 7. d 3. a 8. c 4. d 9. b5. a 10. a