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VOLUME“Beat” 21 NUMBER“Beat” 2 SPRING 2007 MATT JONES PRAISES VOLUNTEERS DURING FSBGC AWARDS BANQUET NFL wide receiver Matt Jones was the featured guest at the 2007 FSBGC Awards Banquet on March 14. Jones is a former star quarterback for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was a Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club member while in elementary school. Jones was a first round draft pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2005. Jones talked about the importance of volunteers and role models at youth organizations like the Boys & Girls 2007 FSBGC Youth of the Year Recipients Club. “Back when I was in 6th grade, I Chesil Whitmore Chelsea Mays Zach Gilker Nick Hornung (Stephens) (Jeffrey) (Goldtrap) (Evans) played basketball at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club” Jones said. His long 2007 YOUTH OF THE YEAR time friend Phil Smith assisted Jones in NFL Star Matt Jones a question & answer session from the WINNERS ANNOUNCED audience. Phil Smith is a volunteer basketball coach at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club “Youth of the Year” Evans unit. When Jones was asked which quarterback on the recipients were honored at the annual FSBGC Awards Jaguars he prefers, he just smiled and said “whoever throws Banquet held March 14. The four local teens include: the ball the most!” Jones set an all-time SEC rushing record Chesil Whitmore of Stephens Boys & Girls Club, Chelsea for quarterbacks, while playing at Arkansas. He was also Mays of Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club, Zachary Gilker of a member of the Razorback basketball team, playing one Goldtrap-Gardner Boys & Girls Club and Nick Hornung season for Nolan Richardson and one season for Stan Heath. of Evans Boys & Girls Club. Northside High coach Johnny Mason introduced Jones Youth of the Year recipients are judged on several to the crowd of 240 attendees. Jones played his 12th grade categories including: academic excellence, community season for Mason at Northside. Mason, who guided the involvement, moral values, obstacles overcome, family, NHS basketball Grizzlies to a state championship during essay, and Boys & Girls Club participation. 2007, reminisced about his days as a Boys Club member and All four young people were honored with presentations volunteer. “Clarence Higgins and Bill Norvell really made by the FSBGC Alumni & Friends Association. Chesil a positive difference in my life” said mason. “Iʼve used the Whitmore, a senior at Northside High, will attend Clark values and fundamentals I learned at the Club to teach my Atlanta University and study Accounting. Chelsea Mays, players” he added. current senior class President at Northside, will attend During his first two years in the NFL, Matt Jones has Spelman College in Atlanta. Zach Gilker, a senior at caught 77 passes and scored 9 touchdowns. During his Southside, will attend the University of Arkansas and Razorback career, he passed for 53 touchdowns and ran for major in Psychology. Gilker represented Fort Smith in another 24 touchdowns. Coach Jack Del Rio expects big the state Youth of the Year contest in Little Rock. Nick things from Jones during the upcoming season. The Jaguars Hornung, a senior at Southside High, will attend Hendrix are considered one of the top teams in the NFL. College in Conway, AR. (see pages 3, 4 & 5) 2 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB “Beat” ~ IN MEMORY OF ~ Donations given to the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs Memorial Fund during the first quarter (January, February and March) of 2007. These contributions generate interest income through the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Endowment Fund. The Endowment was established in 1940 to give the club a permanent source of revenue for operations. Gifts were made in memory of the following:

MS. LAVERN BLACK MR. PATRICK MASON by Mr. and Mrs. James Wagoner by Peggy and Billy Higgins

MS. SUSAN BURRIS MR. RODNEY MASON by Mr. and Mrs. James Wagoner by Peggy and Billy Higgins by Becky, Clint and Phillip Plunkett DR. ROBERT L. CHESTER by Mr. and Mrs. James Wagoner by Mr. and Mrs. Okla B. Smith MS. LULA ELIZABETH STODGILL MCMAHON MR. BILL COOTS by Mary and Richard Aclin by Cindy, Tanner and Dennis Waggoner by Barbara and Leo Anhalt by Wanda and Russell Carlisle MS. JUANITA CORLEY by Linda and Richard Carlisle by Diane and A. Curtis Goldtrap, Jr. by Cyndi and Jerry Glidewell by Matlock Electric MS. SANDRA IRENE STEC DORMAN by Ruth Ann and Larry Price by Janie and Larry Brown by Sharon and Sam M. Sicard by Alma A. Hart by Kyra, Richard, Alexandra, Annalisa MR. DUSTIN SCOTT MEDLEY and William Jenner by Becky, Clint and Phillip Plunkett by Mary & Tom Madden by Pat and Danny McCarroll MS. LOUISE CARLISLE MOORE by PJ and Frank Turnbeaugh by Beshears Construction by Jeanette and Richard White by Joe D. Byars by Daugherty & Lowe, CPAs MR. DABNEY “DUMO” GILLILAND by Pamela and Howard McMahon by Nancy and John Butler by Eula Titsworth by Debbie Hall by PJ and Dennis Hodges MR. JACK RAGON, JR. by Lesley and Brent Haughaboo by Ann K. Parker by Little Rock Central High School by Mr. and Mrs. Okla B. Smith by Mr. H.B. Maurras MR. CLARENCE SHARUM by Terry G. Polinskey by Lucy and Bill Sowell by Cheryl A. Vickers MR. GRADY D. SHIPLEY MR. ROBERT “BOB” HALLIBURTON III by Mr. and Mrs. Okla B. Smith by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner MS. CAROLYN SMEDLEY MR. BARRY HARWOOD by Lucy and Bill Sowell by Matlock Electric MR. OKLA HOMER SMITH MRS. BETH KOPROVIC by Sandra Smith Garner by Mr. and Mrs. Okla B. Smith MS. NANCY SPURGEON DR. JAMES MASON by Carla Lockhart by Becky, Clint and Phillip Plunkett by Mr. and Mrs. Okla B. Smith MS. MARJIE MASON DR. JOHN BEN STEWART by Becky, Clint and Phillip Plunkett by The Family of Mr. and Mrs. Okla B. Smith BOYS & GIRLS CLUB “Beat” 3 FSBG COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP CONGRATULATIONS ~MEMORIALS~ MR. VIC FORSGREN 2007 AWARD WINNERS For: Ms. Louise Carlisle Moore by Tara and Ken Kifer Youth of the Year Recipients: Chesil Whitmore - Senior at Northside High School. She MR. STEVEN D. JENKINS plans to attend Clark Atlanta College. 3.4 GPA. Lean On Me For: Ms. Louise Carlisle Moore mentor, participant in FSBGC Keystone Club. Past winner of by Tara and Ken Kifer Marilyn Foster Essay contest. MR. BOBBY NEEDHAM, SR. Chelsea Mays - Senior class president at Northside High by Robyn and Bobby Needham, Jr. School. Will attend Spelman College in Atlanta. 3.5 GPA. by Doris Needham Miss Northside. 10 year member of the Boys & Girls Club. by Zachary Needham Nick Hornung - Senior at Southside High. Will attend Hendrix and major in Pre-med. 28 on ACT and 3.4 GPA. REID BARTLETT & GRANT ELLISON PLUNKETT National Honor Society. Arkansas Scholar. Volunteer coach by Diana and Robert Plunkett at FSBGC for 3 years. Lean On Me mentor. Zach Gilker - Senior at Southside High. He plans to attend ~HONORARIUMS~ Univ. of Arkansas and major in Psychology. Captain of the Track team. National Honor Society. 3.6 GPA. Lean On MR. BUD GLIDEWELL Me mentor and volunteer coach for baseball, soccer and by Cyndi and Jerry Glidewell basketball. Zach was the local Youth of the Year winner. Last summer he was an intern for Congressman Boozman. MR. JIM HARWOOD by BancorpSouth Youth of the Year Finalists: MR. JERRY ORLER Liz Norman - Senior at Northside High. She will attend by BancorpSouth UAFS. Has worked in FSBGC concessions for the past 4 years. Involved with Smart Girls and Keystone Club at the FSBGC. Hogan Knox - Senior at Southside High. Will attend Colorado State and major in Pre-med. 3.88 GPA. Volunteer at the Club for the past 2 years: Lean On Me, baseball, soccer and basketball. Skeet Peters - Senior Class President at Southside High. 4.08 GPA. Boys & Girls Club member for 12 years. Has coached at the Goldtrap unit during the past 2 years.

Volunteer of the Year Recipients: Stephens: Anthony Johnson, volunteer for the past 18 years Jeffrey: Terry Harris, volunteer for the past 13 years Evans: Marcus Emerson, first joined the Club as a member in 1974 Goldtrap: Dallas Forsgren, volunteer for the past 10 years

Lipton Award Winner: Phil Hatcher - has been a football volunteer at the Club for James Ladd of the Kiwanis Club helps serve lunch to the past 32 years. Hatcher has also coached basketball at the Boys & Girls Club members during Spring Break. The Club. He started his volunteer service at the Jeffrey unit when Kiwanis Club provides “Hot Dog” dinners to the FSBGC it was located at the campus of Westark (UA Fort Smith). He twice a year and sponsors Boys Summer Camp. is employed at Weldon, Williams & Lick. 4 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB “Beat” 2007 FSBGC AWARDS BANQUET SNAPSHOTS

Youth of the Year finalist: Special guest Matt Jones (left) and Johnny Mason. (left to right) Hogan Knox, Elizabeth Norman and Skeet Peters. Jones played basketball for Mason at Northside High.

2007 Volunteer of the Year Recipients 2007 Lipton Award is presented to Phil Dallas Forsgren Marcus Emerson Anthony Johnson Terry Harris Hatcher (right) by Jerry Glidewell. (Goldtrap) (Evans) (Stephens) (Jeffrey) Hatcher has volunteered since 1975.

KFSM TV-5 News Anchor Daren Bobb served as Southside High instructor Jean Ann Sadler (left) poses Master of Ceremonies and presents a special with FSBGC volunteer cheer coaches: Madison Beyers, FSBGC Appreciation award to Matt Jones Cailtin Wolfe, Alli Jordan & Jacki Frost. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB “Beat” 5

Veteran volunteers Jim Wyatt, James Wagoner and Joe Mundy. Wagoner is the national Matt Jones autographs his NFL Jaguar jersey for Chairman of Babe Ruth Baseball. Wyatt is a retired athletic director of University of FSBGC volunteer Marcus Emerson Arkansas Fort Smith. Mundy is a past volunteer of the year and Lipton Award Winner.

Long time FSBGC volunteers Bill Norvell, Boys & Girls Club volunteers Adam Webster, Joey McCutchen, Dr. David Staggs and Owen Earls. Staggs and Norvell Chester Johnson, Wayne DuVall and Steve Bailey. Webster is a serve on the FSBGC Alumni & Friends board. member of the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame.

FSBGC volunteer Ricky Releford, Rhonda Murphy and Liz Norman Lex Mickle and Jim Townley discuss Phil Smith introduces share a laugh during the event. the upcoming FSBGC baseball season. his friend Matt Jones. 6 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB “Beat” ESSAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED DURING FOSTER PRESENTATION Finalists in the annual Marilyn Foster Essay Contest at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club were presented awards at the ceremony held on March 15. Recipients who finished 1st, 2nd and 3rd received cash prizes in the two age divisions. All of the top finalists received certificates. This yearʼs theme was “If I could have three wishes, what would they be and why?” More than 100 entries were received for the competition. Marilyn Foster has sponsored the Essay Contest and Poetry Contest at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club for the past 11 years. 2007 Division I Essay winners: Asia Huff, James Penney, Essay sponsor Division I (ages 6-12) Marilyn Foster, Juwaun Campbell and Nick Bolin. 1st Place: James Penney (age 10) Goldtrap If I had 3 wishes, they would be... 2nd Place: Asia Huff (age 10) Jeffrey Opportunities appear everyday, but three wishes rd 3 Place: Juwaun Campbell (age 8) Evans come once in a millennium. First I would wish for the Honorable Mention ability to morph into any creature of my choice. Being Chase Williams (age 12) Goldtrap a dragon, fi sh or even a goofy squirrel, I could have fun Nick Bolin (age 11) Goldtrap and escape from the stress of everyday life. Next, Iʼd try to be less selfi sh and make a world Division II (ages 13-18) where every mentally challenged person is regular just 1st Place: Brandi Morrison (age 14) Goldtrap like you and me. I feel badly when I observe people 2nd Place: Charity Berry (age 15) Goldtrap 3rd Place: Justin Arrowood (age 14) Evans who have problems that no one can resolve. Finally, I would wish to have an intellect more Honorable Mention massive than anyoneʼs on earth. Sometimes Iʼm Damen Triplett (age 15) Jeffrey confronted with problems that I canʼt solve and I want Andrew White (age 13) Evans to get them over with. I could win contests and at the The Marilyn Foster Poetry Contest will take place same time save the day through curing diseases such as during the summer of 2007 at all four Fort Smith Boys cancer and AIDS. Helping the world and having fun are & Girls Club units. Boys & Girls ages 6-18 are eligible very important to me. to compete for the $200 in prize money. For more by James Penney, age 10 –Goldrap-Gardner Boys & Girls Club information, contact Elizabeth Easter at 452-5781. If I could have 3 wishes, they would be... My fi rst wish would be for people to take me for what I am and not what they want me to be. I am just 10 years old, in no way am I ready to decide what I want to be. Only God can guide me in that direction. My second wish is for my grandparents to live forever so that I can take care of them the way they have taken care of me and my little brothers and sister. My third wish is for my mother to get herself together so that she can be a mother to us and give Meme and Papa a little rest because they are devoting their time to us and need a break, but not a long one. 2007 Division II Essay winners: Christy Berry, Brandi Morrison, Essay by Asia Huff, age 10 –Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club Sponsor Marilyn Foster, Justine Arrowood and Andrew White. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB “Beat” 7

Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club ALUMNI NEWS SPRING 2007

11th Annual Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament

WHEN: Monday, June 11, 2007 Shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Eagle Crest Golf Course - Alma, AR

WHO: Friends and members of the FSBGC Alumni Association. (Open to the Public) Registration is limited to the first 18 teams per flight. You do not have to be an Alumni member to participate.

FORMAT: 4 persons scramble - form your own team or we can assign you Caboose Gift – a 1924 Frisco Railroad caboose was donated to the Boys & Girls Club by Curtis & Diane COST: $100 for FSBGC alumni members / $125 for non- Goldtrap. The inside of the caboose is in original Alumni members includes - Lunch, green fees, condition. Two cranes and two 18-wheel trailers cart rental, snacks & beverages, alumni golf shirts, golf balls, gift bag, visor or cap. were used to put the caboose in place at the Goldtrap- Gardner unit. Interested visitors can take a tour of the REGISTER: Complete a registration form and return it to caboose by making arrangements with FSBGC staff. any FSBGC location - or mail to: FSBGC ALUMNI GOLF • 4905 North “O” Street • Fort Smith, AR 72904, call (479) 782-7093 or e-mail 2007 Alumni & Friends [email protected] Drive Underway TIMES: Morning Flight Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Morning Flight Shotgun starts at 8:00 a.m. LUNCH For the past 16 years, the FSBGC Alumni & @ Noon for all participants/volunteers Afternoon Friends Association has been a major provider in Club Flight Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Afternoon programs and activities for area young people. More Flight Shotgun starts at 1:00 p.m. than $400,000 has been raised through itʼs annual SPONSORS: Tournament Sponsor ($5,000), Corporate ($2,500), sustaining membership drive and special events. Silver ($1,000), Hole Sponsors ($250) & Cart The 2007 membership drive has started, and Alumni Sponsors ($125). More sponsors are needed. & Friends members are needed. The Association is Call Jerry Glidewell at 782-7093 for more info. trying to top the 500 member mark. All proceeds to PRIZES: Closest to the Pin Competition the Association support Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Hole in One Competition activities. Longest Drive Competition A minimum of $25 is all it takes to join. You do Tourney winners receive gift certificates not have to be a past Club member to be eligible. (see page 8 for application) 8 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB “Beat”

JOIN TODAY 2007 FSBGC Alumni & Friends Membership Application You do not have to be a past Boys & Girls Club member to join 2007 memberships valid through December 31, 2007

Name ______Age_____ Birthdate______Address ______Telephone______City/State/Zip ______E-mail ______Please send payment with this application to: Please Check One ❏ Active ...... $25 ❏ Silver ...... $50 Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs ❏ Century ...... $100 ❏ Gold ...... $250 Alumni & Friends Association 4905 North “O” Street ❏ Platinum ...... $500 ❏ Lifetime ...... $5000 Fort Smith, Arkansas 72904 All gifts are Tax Deductible Please check one: Cap _____ T-Shirt _____ Size ______

PROGRAM NEWS: Triple Play, Money Matters and Goals for Graduation Member of the Month With support from an OJP grant through Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the FSBGC is offering three new programs at the Recipients Club this Spring: January February March Goals for Graduation - introduces academic goal setting to members ages 6-15 by linking their future aspirations with Stephens Derrick Joe Nathaniel White Jamie Guzman concrete actions today. In goal-setting sessions, members set achievable “Know-I-Can” Goals, more challenging “Think- Evans Hailey Pitts Royce Clark Josh Nordin I-Can” Goals, and yearly “Believe-I-Can” goals. Members Jeffrey Cyndy Mohammed Wasam Yasim Tavian Simpson create an action plan with daily and weekly goals leading to short- and long-term gains. Staff members Roneka Jackson Goldtrap Lamonte Scaife Julia Bolin Nick Bolin and Elizabeth Easter are program instructors.

Money Matters - promotes financial responsibility and independence among members ages 13-18 by building their Volunteer of the Month basic money management skills. Participants learn how to manage a checking account, budget, save and invest. They Recipients also learn about starting small businesses and paying for college. Staff members Bill Martin and Steve Foot are January February March instructors for the program. Stephens Eddie Cole William Bray Wayne Lester Triple Play - a program that teaches young people about eating right, keeping fit and engaging in positive relationships. Evans Korey Welch Kiwanis Club Mike Williamson With support from the Coca-Cola Company and Kraft Foods, Triple Play implements three components that include: Mind, Jeffrey Brian Groom Xavier Williams Anthony Williamson Body & Soul. Club members learn about the food pyramid, participate in daily fitness challenges, and have opportunity to Goldtrap Josh Keifer Brian Harper Jeff Pearson improve social development and confidence through games, contests and activities. Staff members Tim Higgins and J.P Sonnier supervise the program. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB “Beat” 9 SPORTS JAMES WAGONER NAMED NATIONAL CHAIRMAN OF BABE RUTH BASEBALL Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club board member James Wagoner has been elected Chairman of the Board for Babe Ruth Inc.. Wagoner, who has served as the Southwest Regional Director of Babe Ruth since 1988, has been involved in the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club baseball program for more than 35 years. As Babe Ruth chairman, Wagoner will work closely with Hall of Fame inductee Cal Ripken, for whom the 12 & under division of the Babe Ruth Program is named. Wagoner was Ryan Franklin talks to baseball fans during his special visit to the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club (Evans Unit) on Feb 3. inducted into the FSBGC Hall of Fame in 1998. Babe Ruth League serves over 1 million players from ages 4-18 in Babe Ruth Baseball, Cal Ripken Baseball & ST. LOUIS CARDINAL Babe Ruth Softball. The Babe Ruth Buddy Ball Division “RYAN FRANKLIN” encompasses players ages 4-20. VISITS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FSBGC Named Recipient of For more than 2 1/2 hours, Ryan Franklin signed autographs and had his photo made with fans during a NFL Youth Football Grant special “Ryan Franklin” Day held at Evans Boys & Girls The Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club has been selected to Club on February 3. Franklin, a pitcher with the St. Louis receive a $5,000 grant from the National Football League Cardinals, is a native of Spiro, Oklahoma. He played (NFL) and the NFL Players Association through Boys & baseball at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs as a youth. Girls Clubs of America. The “Play Action: Youth Action The 33 year-old major league veteran has played 2007” grant will help provide youth an opportunity to professional baseball for the past 14 years, including 7 participate in recreational initiatives that develop leadership seasons in the major leagues. Franklin began his career skills and build teamwork. with the Seattle Mariners. He pitched for the Philadelphia Grant funding will be used for equipment, supplies, Phillies and Cincinnati Reds last season. marketing & training. The NFL Youth Football Fund was In 2000, Franklin was a member of the USA Olympic created in 1998 by the NFL and NFL Players Association baseball team that won a gold medal in the Olympic games as a non-profit foundation to use football as a catalyst to held in Sydney, Australia. Ryan and his wife Angie have promote positive youth development. three children, Logan, Kaylin & Teegan. “Itʼs a thrill to have Ryan come back and visit the 2007 MLB Grant to Support Club” said FSBGC board member Birnie Harper. “Heʼs had a successful major league career and we are excited FSBGC Baseball Program about him playing for the Cardinals” he added. Major League Baseball (MLB), in cooperation with Former major league all-star catcher Hal Smith, who is Boys & Girls Clubs of America, has awarded the Fort a member of the FSBGC Hall of Fame, also attended the Smith Boys & Girls Club a Rookie League baseball grant event and signed autographs for fans. Professional Sports valued at $5,000. agent Jay Franklin, who is the brother of Ryan, was also The in-kind support will include equipment, uniforms, in attendance. Ryan and Jay are the sons of Kenneth and and a pitching machine. MLB has a strong relationship Debbie Franklin. with Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the nation. The “Itʼs great to come back here and see old friends” said Rookie Grant is to support baseball programs in between t- Franklin. “Theyʼve made a lot of improvements to the Club ball and live pitch. The FSBGC has offered baseball since and thatʼs great for the kids of this community” he added. 1928. Last year, there were more than 700 participants. 10 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB “Beat”

2006-2007 Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs BASKETBALL PROGRAM Final League Standings Cutting down the nets! ~113 Teams~ Drill team performs at UAFS RINKY DINK LEAGUE 1st and 2nd graders Jeffrey/Stephens Conf. Overall Evans Big Sky Conf. Overall AOG 6-0 9-0 Lovvorn Lumber 12-0 12-1 Gerber 5-1 8-1 Shelter Insurance-Dooly 10-2 11-2 AWC Paint 4-2 5-4 Fort Smith Noon Lions 8-4 9-4 Lincoln Echo 3-3 5-4 Simmons First 5-7 5-8 Childrenʼs Paradise 2-4 5-4 Custom Awards 4-8 4-9 S.T.E.P 1-5 1-8 Carman Trucking 2-10 2-11 Trishaʼs Floral 0-6 1-8 Tankersley Food Service 1-11 1-12 Goldtrap-Gardner Conf. Overall Evans WAC Conf. Overall Jodyʼs Muffler 8-0 9-0 Patriot Mortgage 11-1 12-1 Tan Unique 6-2 6-3 CSM Corporation 8-4 9-4 P.C.O. 5-3 6-3 G. P. A. 7-5 8-5 Gray Johnson Realty 5-3 5-4 Plunkett Optical 7-5 7-6 Pat Faubus Realty 4-4 4-5 Port City Optimist 6-6 7-6 Gean Law Firm 4-4 4-5 Robinʼs Lawns 3-9 4-9 Euniceʼs 3-5 3-6 J & H Construction 0-12 0-13 Sports Shotz 1-7 1-8 National Family Rx 0-8 0-9

PEE WEE LEAGUE 3rd and 4th graders Jeffrey/Stephens Won Lost Evans Big Sky Won Lost Sertoma 10 0 Trane 10 1 Northside Ryders 8 2 Superior Siding 8 2 Davis Printing 6 4 Your Hometown Computer Store 6 4 Gerber 4 6 McDonaldʼs 4 6 Forsgren Inc. 2 8 Glidewell Distributing 2 8 Midwest 0 10 Shelter Insurance-Wagoner 0 10 Goldtrap-Gardner Won Lost Evans ACC Won Lost National Family Rx 10 0 Carman Trucking 10 0 Dale Crampton Co. 9 1 Dr. Cole Goodman 7 3 Western Sizzlinʼ 7 3 Hawthorne Family Dental 7 3 Milam Business Systems 7 3 Moulton Eye Clinic 3 7 J Pauley Toyota 6 4 Genoʼs Pizza 3 7 Army Surplus 4 6 Fort Smith Glass 0 10 Amosʼs Indians 2 8 Arvest Bank 2 8 Eastside Animal Clinic 2 8 Regions Bank 1 9 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB “Beat” 11 MIDGET LEAGUE 5th and 6th graders WESTERN DIVISION EASTERN DIVISION Northwest Conference Conf. Overall Northeast Conference Conf. Overall Champ Hinton 5-0 11-0 Kohlʼs 5-0 11-0 General Pallets 4-1 8-3 Jim Hall & Associates 4-1 10-1 Smith International 3-2 5-6 Sharum Landscaping 3-2 7-4 Randy Blythe Dream Cars 2-3 5-6 Graduate Sales 2-3 4-7 Port City Carwash 1-4 4-7 Brown Hiller Clark Insurance 1-4 1-10 Alfordʼs Carpet One 1-4 3-8 Alternator / Starter Exchange 0-5 0-11

Southwest Conference Conf. Overall Southeast Conference Conf. Overall YMA 5-0 10-1 Travis Chiropractic 5-0 8-3 First National Bank 4-1 8-3 A.G. Edwards & Sons 3-2 7-4 Cardinal Motors 3-2 7-4 McCutchen Law 3-2 5-6 Cooper Coin & Pawn 2-3 2-9 Kiwanis 3-2 5-6 Cricket 1-4 4-7 A.C.E.C. 1-4 4-7 Parker Solvents 0-5 0-11 Optimist 0-5 3-8

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