Rossi Morreale hosts new NBC-TV Show “Escape Routes” (see page 7)

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McElhaney Named State“Youth of the Year” WinnerFort Smith Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year

Kelly McElhaney was named 2012 Boys & Girls Clubs State Youth of the Year (Arkansas) during a state-wide competition held in Little Rock on March 29. McElhaney, a senior at Southside High, will represent the state of Arkansas during a Southwest Regional contest on June 5 in Dallas.

McElhaney plans to attend the University of Central Arkansas in the fall and major in Special Education. She has a keen interest in working with foster families and special needs children.

As pitcher on the Southside High girls fast-pitch softball team, Kelly maintains a very busy schedule. She is a member of the Partners Club, plays in the SHS marching band (trombone), has been involved in fundraising for various local charities, and serves as a mentor at the Evans Boys & Girls Club.

TYLER WILSON PRAISESFSBGC VOLUNTEERS

AT 2012 AWARDS BANQUETTyler Wilson, all-SEC first team quarterback for the

Arkansas Razorbacks, was guest speaker for the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club awards banquet held March 7 at the Evans gym. Wilson, who is a former member of the Club, paid tribute to the volunteers and members. More than 240 guests attended the celebration. KFSM TV-5 news anchor Daren Bobb served as master of ceremonies.

“This is the place where I first started playing quarterback” said Wilson, who played football four years at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club (Goldtrap unit) during his childhood. “I want to express the importance of having good volunteers who truly care about the kids” he added. Wilson, who is a graduate of Greenwood High School, was named MVP of the 2012 Cotton Bowl. He is the first quarterback from the University of Arkansas to be named first team all-SEC.

Sharing several stories of his experiences playing football from Rinky Dink all the way to the Cotton Bowl, Wilson said playing in the SEC is extremely challenging. Although the team lost to powerhouse LSU this past season, the Razorbacks did manage a Top 5 finish nationally. Wilson threw for 31 touchdowns and more than 4,400 yards during his sophomore and junior seasons. He has by-passed the NFL draft in order to finish his senior season at Arkansas.

Several guests were introduced at the banquet event, including: State Representative Tracy Pennartz, City director Kevin Settle, Sherman (TX) Boys & Girls Club director Mike DeLong, Van Buren Boys & Girls Club director Cindy Faldon, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (SW) service director Tom Hough, and NWA Naturals turf manager Monty Sowell. Sowell helped present a NWA Naturals prize package during the auction. Emcee Daren Bobb presented George McGill with the 2012 Champion of Youth Award. McGill is a long-time volunteer and sponsor at the Boys & Girls Club. He was recently elected to the FSBGC board of directors (see youth of the year on page 4).

Volunteer of the Year awards were presented to Petie Page (Stephens unit), Dr. Herman Travis (Goldtrap-Gardner unit), Ricky Releford (Jeffrey unit) and Scott Visalli (Evans unit). More than 400 individuals volunteer at the FSBGC each year.

The annual awards banquet is sponsored by the FSBGC Alumni & Friends Association.

Special guest speaker Tyler Wilson autographs a football for young fan during the annual Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Awards banquet held March 6.

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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 2012 (January, February, March) were given in memory of the following...

MR. LAWRENCE BERRY by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell

MS. VIRGINIA A. BIRCH by Rick Ashley by Jan & Rick Beauchamp by Centennial Bank by Jill & Randy Cutting by Jane & Bruce Galloway by Rita & Wayne Gruber by Marilyn & Kelly Newton by Wanda B. Taylor

MS. MARILYN D. CHOWNING by Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MS. BILLYE JOY CRAIGHEAD byAdrienne&BillHannaandtheOfficers, Directors & Staff of Hanna Oil & Gas

MR. WILLIAM FADJO CRAVENS II by The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MS. JANE M. “MACKIE” CUTTING by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell by The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MS. VALERIA FRANCES DELONG by Michele & Mike DeLong

by Peggy & Billy Higgins

MS. MARY GATES by Marcia & Charlie Dye

MR. DODSON V. HENDRIX by Cindy Atchison

by Donna Newbold

MS. PATTI B. JOHNSON by Brenna, Benita, Bruce & Brant Bobbitt

by Bill Higgerson & Families by Bob Skinner

MR. KEVIN BARKLEY JONES by Ann Jones

MR. RALPH KRAMER by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell

MS. LILLIAN KROPP by Peggy & Billy Higgins

by Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

DR. JOE MCFERRAN by Judy & David Staggs

MS. MICHELLE MURPHY by Ann Jones

MR. JAMES ROGERS by Cyndi & Jerry GlidewellMR. GEORGE M. SARGENT by Joe Becker Family by Joyce & John Becker by Sylvia & Deland Burks by Peggy & Billy Higgins by Dorothy & Bill Kirk and Family by Jack Newhart by Freda & Billy Strang by Mr. & Mrs. Mack Tucker by Mary & H. Kuper Upchurch

MR. SI SARGENT by Marcia & Charlie Dye by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell

MS. AMY SCALES by Candy & Gimo Berry

MR. TERRY SCOGGINS by The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

BETTYE LEE & LAWRENCE “SQUEAKY” SMITH by Marcia & Charlie Dye

MS. BETTYE LEE SMITH by Peggy & Billy Higgins

MR. GREGORY G. SMITH by Susan & Ben Barry by Beall Barclay & Company by Patricia & I.N. Benham by Candy & Gimo Berry by Nancy & Kent Blochberger by Juanita & Benton Cone by Mary & Bill Cooper by Jacki & Carl D. Corley by Jill & Randy Cutting by Suzanne T. Dougherty by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell

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MR. GREGORY G. SMITH (continued) by Diane & A. Curtis Goldtrap, Jr. by Staci & Cole Goodman by Kat Brennan & Bill Grant by Emma Jo & Paul Giuffre by Peggy & Billy Higgins by Jane, Roberta & Bill Holder by Annette & Sam Landrum by Jean Laws by Linda & Tom Lebach by L.L. Leonard by Harold F. MacDowell, Jr. by Jill & John Mackenzie by Kim & John McFarland by Pam & Buddy McMahon by Nadine & Bob Miller by Marilyn & Kelly Newton by Ms. Donnie Pendergraft by Janice & Bob Powell by Brent Roberson by Boyd M. Saviers bySherron&CharlesShuffield by Smith Auto Group by Connie & Doug Smith, Jr. by Mr. & Mrs. Ola Ben Smith by Sallie Thompson & Sherrie McAllister by Jane & Jim Walcott, Jr. by Gary G. Wisener by Carol Sue & Alan Wooten by Pamela & Marshall Yantis

COACH CHARLIE SPOONHOUR by Janie & Jim Wyatt

MS. LUCY K. THAMES by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell

MR. BERT WRIGHT, JR. by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell by Staci & Cole Goodman by Peggy & Billy Higgins by Janie & Jim Wyatt

HonorariumsMS. LINDA SCHMIDT

by BancorpSouth

MR. JERRY ORLER by BancorpSouth

MR. JERRY KERWIN by Michele & Mike DeLong

MR. JOE MCCUTCHEN by Michele & Mike DeLong

FSBGC Board Member

GREG G. SMITH REMEMBEREDFOR HELPING NOBLE CAUSES

Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club board member Greg Giles Smith died March 10, 2012 at the age of 60. Smith served as legal counsel for the Boys & Girls Club and was a member of the board of directors. Smith was a member of the Club as a child, and in recent years was a strong supporter of the FSBGC Alumni & Friends Association.

After attending public schools in Fort Smith, Greg graduated from Law School at Georgetown University in 1977. He then dedicated himself to being a faithful and hardworking member of the Fort Smith community.

Besides the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club, Greg often provided pro bono services to the needy and elderly. He served as a board member for Arkansas Legal Services, Habitat for Humanity, Fort Smith Public Library, Community Rescue Mission, Fort Smith Museum of History, and the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club.

Smith was a true lover of the outdoors, and was devotedtothebeautificationofFortSmith.Heorganizeda group of citizens who became known as “Park Partners.” This volunteer group became heavily involved in several communityservicebeautificationprojectsthroughoutthecity.

Greg was recently honored with the Noble Cause Award, provided to leaders who are making notable efforts to improve their community by helping others. Smithissurvivedbyhiswife,SuePlattner-Smith;fivechildren, Helen Smith, Adam Plattner, Ross Plattner, Brad Plattner, and Seth Plattner; sister, Marsha Smith; and three grandchildren.

“We appreciate his devoted service to our organization and the entire Fort Smith Community” said Jerry Glidewell. FSBGC executitive director. “He blazed a trail that young people will enjoy for many generations to come.”

Greg G. Smith

ScholarshipsMR. VIC FORSGREN (for) MS. VIRGINIA A. BIRCH by Lyn & Bruce CaselmanMR. STEVEN D. JENKINS by Margie & Theil Ellison by Cheryl & Ron Powell by Jessie Lee & Tony Ulrich

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SCENES FROM THE FSBGC2012 AWARDS BANQUET

Stephens Youth of the Year

Jasmene AbernathyEvans Youth of the Year

Kelly McElhaney

Goldtrap Youth of the Year

Dylan ReynoldsJeffrey Youth of the Year

Keisha Grooms

Youth of the Year Finalist

Kyle PetersEmcee Daren Bobb

KFSM-TV news anchor

Scholarships (continued)

MR. STEVEN D. JENKINS MEMORIALS: (for) MS. LAURA A. JENKINS by Terry Baumeister by Beshears Construction, Inc. by Brown-Hiller-Clark & Associates by Linda & Richard Carlisle & Family by Sandra & Larry Clark by Shirley Cothren by Debbie & Bill Gordon by Tara & Ken Kifer by Betty Jo Lee by Diana Lee by Karen R. LeRosen by Helen & Jimmy Lincks by Helen C. Lowder by Martha Roberson by Gayla & Ron Vail by Jane C. Williams by Pamela & Marshall Yantis

MR. BOBBY NEEDHAM, SR. by Doris Needham by Marla & Hank Needham by Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr. (for) MS. VIRGINIA A. BIRCH by Marla & Hank Needham (for) MR. MARVIN CARLISLE by Marla & Hank Needham (for) MR. WILLIAM FADJO CRAVENS II by Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr. (for) MS. VALERIA FRANCES DELONG by Marla & Hank Needham by Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr. (for) MR. JESSE LOMON by Marla & Hank Needham (for) MR. BILL MATTHEWS by Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr. (for) MR. GREG MCGOWEN by Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr. (for) MS. MICHELLE MURPHY by Marla & Hank Needham (for) MS. GLORIA SALLIS by Marla & Hank Needham (for) MR. ROD TSCHETTER by Marla & Hank Needham

MR. GRANT ELLISON PLUNKETT &MR. REID BARTLETT PLUNKETT by Diana & Robert Plunkett

MR. ROBERT A. YOUNG IV (for) MR. GREGORY G. SMITH by Mary & Robert A. Young III

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Special presentation to the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club by Juan Delgado. (Left to Right) Jason Morland, FSBGC Board President Buddy McMahon, Juan Delgado, Darren Wyatt.

Jeffrey Volunteer of the Year

Ricky RelefordGoldtrap Volunteer of the Year

Dr. Herman Travis

Evans Volunteer of the Year

Scott VisalliStephens Volunteer of the Year

Petie Page

Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club board members (Left to Right) Robert Young III, Okla Ben Smith, and Hugh Maurras.

Optimist Club members present the FSBGC a $6,000 check representing proceeds from Christmas tree sales at Hunts Park. (Left to Right) Mike Vanderheiden, Buddy McMahon,Ed Newlin, Bobby Needham, and Don Moon.

FSBGC Board Member

Sam Sicarddiscusses the upcomingStep Up-Speak Out rally

FSBGC Board Member

George McGillis presented the

Champion of Youth Award

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Member of the MonthRecipients

January February MarchJeffrey Tatiana Utsey Alexis Goodman Latavia Rollinson

Evans William Gordon Bailey Cropsey Ashton Thompson

Stephens Melody Smith Rayshawn Nunez Samantha Pigeon

Goldtrap Trae Pierson Kyler Black Anna Conners

Volunteer of the MonthRecipients

January February MarchJeffrey Clayton Bray Ray Keaton Jennifer Hinkle

Evans Archie Elam Terri Hargrove Phil Hatcher

Stephens Donna Johnson Ben Dawson Gerald Nelson

Goldtrap Doug Langham Jessica Smith Daniel Murphy

2012 MARILYN FOSTER ESSAY WINNERS ANNOUNCEDFinalists in the annual Marilyn Foster Essay Contest

at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club were presented awards at a ceremony held on February 29 at the Goldtrap unit.Recipientswhofinished1st,2ndand3rdreceivedcashprizesinthetwoagedivisions.Allofthetopfinalistsreceivedcertificates.

The topic for this year’s theme was “Respect.” Eachof the contestants had to communicate their ideas regarding“Respect” in 150 words or less. “It was good to see winners from all 4 Boys & Girls Clubs” said Foster. The FSBGC Essay and Poetry contest has been sponsored by Marilyn Foster for the past 16 years. Division I(ages 6-11) Name Age Club1st Place: Tony Lamb (age 11) Evans 2nd Place: Austyn Price (age 11) Evans3rd Place: Ariel Mosely (age 11) GoldtrapHonorable Mention: Tairah Khonesavanh (age 11) GoldtrapDivision II(ages 12-18) Name Age Club1st Place: Kim Rollinson (age 15) Jeffrey2nd Place: Tyler White (age 17) Stephens3rd Place: Jessica Smith (age 16) GoldtrapHonorable Mention: Deion Sims-Navarre (age 17) Stephens

The Marilyn Foster Poetry Contest will take place during the summer of 2012 at all four Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs units. Boys and girls ages 6 -18 are eligible to compete for the $200 in prize money. For more information, contact Jason Morland at 646-9519.

Marilyn Foster Contest - Essay Awards were presented to Club members during a ceremony held at the Goldtrap unit:

(Left to Right) Kim Rollison, Ariel Mosley, Marilyn Foster, Jessica Smith, Tony Lamb and Austyn Price.

Yoga Classes - FSBGC female members enjoy stretching and physical exercises during Yoga classes held at the

Evans unit.

Lean on Me Mentoring Program Skate Party - participants in the FSBGC Lean on Me Program were

treated to a skate party held at Jack’s Skateland.

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ALUMNI NEWSSpring 2012

ROSSI MORREALE HOSTINGNEW NBC TELEVISION SHOW

“ESCAPE ROUTES”Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club alumni Rossi Morreale

is the host of the new interactive reality game show “Escape Routes” on NBC-TV. Morreale previously hosted two other prime-time television shows, including: “Dating in the Dark” on ABC and “Can You Duet” on CMT.

Morreale, who was a member of the Jeffrey unit during his childhood, played football at the University of Arkansas from 1997-1999. After college, Morreale moved to Southern California to pursue his career in the entertainment industry. He is a graduate of Southside High School.

Photo Flashback - Arkansas Razorback QB Tyler Wilson ispicturedwithhis“PlayeroftheWeek”certificatefromthe FSBGC (Goldtrap unit) in 1998. Wilson was MVP of the 2012 Cotton Bowl. He’s projected to be drafted into the NFL after he completes his senior season of eligibility.

16th Annual Fort Smith Boys & Girls ClubAlumni & Friends Golf Tournament

When: Monday, June 4, 2012 Shotgun starts at 8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.Where: Finna Hills Country Club #1 Essex Place Fort Smith, AR 72908Who: Friends and members of the FSBGC Alumni Association. (OPEN to the public). Registrationislimitedtothefirst18teams perflight.Format: 4 person scramble - form your own team or we can assign you.Cost: $100 for FSBGC Alumni members $125 for non-Alumni members Includes: lunch, green fees, players gift bag, snacks & beverages, alumni golf shirt, Lots of prizes.Register: Complete a registration form and mail to: FSBGC Alumni Golf Tournament 4905 North “O” Street Fort Smith, AR 72904Times: Morning Flight: registration at 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. Hooters Lunch: Noon till 1:30 p.m. Afternoon Flight: registration at Noon Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.Sponsors: Title Sponsor ($5,000)/Corporate ($2,500) Silver ($1,000)/Hole Sponsor ($250) Cart Sponsor ($100), Sponsors neededPrizes: Closest to the Pin Competition/Long Drive/ Hole in One Competition/Putt for Cash Tourney winners receive gift certifcates TeamPrizesforeachflight:1st,2nd&3rd

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Jim Hamilton

A STAR ATHLETE IN BOTHBASKETBALL AND BASEBALL

One of the most respected athletes to ever enter the halls of the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club is alumni member Jim Hamilton. Born in 1952, Jim graduated from Southside high school with a big decision to make. Whether to sign a professional baseball contract, play basketball at a major university, or attend a smaller college where he could play both baseball and basketball.

His senior year of high school, Jim averaged 30 points and 20 rebounds per game on the basketball team. This was long before the 3 point play. He made all-conference his junior and senior seasons and scored 49 points in one game. As a sophomore, his team lost by two points in the State championship. His junior team was 24-3, and his senior team was State runner-up.

In 1970, Hamilton was named MVP of the High School Basketball All-Star game. As soon as the All-Star game was over, his family hurried back to Fort Smith so he could play in the American Legion baseball district tournament. Pro baseball scouts were lining up to watch Hamilton, while during his basketball games, major college coaches were making him offers to attend their schools.

Jim Hamilton began his athletic career at the Wheeler Boys Club when he was only 5 years old. He rode the bus for 25 cents from south Fort Smith to the Wheeler facility for practices. He played baseball at the Club for 12 seasons, Jim also played basketball at the Club before he started playing Jr. High ball. When he was 15 years old, he led the Fort Smith Boys Club to a State title in Babe Ruth baseball. At age 18, he was offered a $ 25,000 bonus to sign with the New York Mets.

With basketball offers from the University of Arkansas, Memphis, Tulsa, Missouri State, Oklahoma, Arkansas Tech and Ouachita, Jim was still torn between which sport to choose – basketball or baseball. Finally, after discussing his future with his parents, Jim’s father Ralph decided his son should attend college. To make sure he could play both sports, Jim signed a scholarship with Ouachita Baptist University.

At Ouachita, Hamilton made an immediate impact on the baseball and basketball teams. His freshman season, he was honorable mention All-A.I.C.(Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference) and was All-A.I.C in both baseball and basketball during his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. His dream of playing professional sports was realized when he signed as a “free agent” with the St. Louis Cardinals. He reported to St. Petersburg, Florida and then on to Sarasota, where he was greeted by long-time Cardinal Scout Hal Smith. Smith is another former Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club member who was a two-time National League All-Star.

“I learned a strong work ethic from my Dad” said Jim Hamilton. After spending 3 years as an assistant coach at Ouachita, Jim spent 31 years working as a teacher and coach in the public schools of Arkansas. A few years ago, he was inducted into the Ouachita Baptist Sports Hall of Fame. Quite an honor for one of the great athletes to ever wear a Boys Club uniform.

FSBGC Alumni - GREAT FUTURES START HERE.

JIM HAMILTON PROFILEParents: Ralph & Lena Hamilton (deceased)

Siblings: Ron Hamilton, Steve Hamilton,Marty Hamilton, Mary McCain, Jean Belcher, Patty Cox, Judy Saxton, Darlene Boynton.

Wife: Jeanne Graham Hamilton

Children: Dr. Jim Hamilton Jr.,Dayna Armani, Mindy Werner,David Hamilton. Jim has 9 grandchildren

Education: Old South Elementary, Carnall, Ramsey Jr. High, Southside High, Ouachita Baptist University

Sports Career Achievements: Babe Ruth State Champions – 1967High School All-Conference – 1969, 1970State Championship Games – 1968, 1970American Legion Champs - 1969High School All-Star MVP – 1970Pro baseball offer by NY Mets - 1970Sunkist All-American TeamAll-AIC Basketball – 1971, 1972, 1973All-AIC Baseball – 1971, 1972, 19732nd leading scorer in OBU history - 1974MLB baseball contact – STL Cardinals– 1974 Crawford County Coach of the Year - 1998Ouachita Bapt. Univ. – Hall of Fame – 2007

Coaching Experience:Fort Smith Boys Club volunteer (1972)Southside High School (1974-1977)Stuggart High School (1977-1979)Arkansas Tech (1979-1980)Ouachita Baptist (1980-1983)Springdale High School (1983-1990)Jacksonville High School (1990-1993)Mulberry High School (1995-2011)

Boys Club Influences:Clarence Higgins, Jerry Kerwin, Jim Jay,David Plunkett, Billy Vaughn, Bill Norvell,Bill Higgins, Bill Malone, Phillip Hoffman,Squeaky Smith, Maurice Katzer

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Hamilton Siblings – Jim Hamilton and four of his sisters are members of the FSBGC Alumni & Friends Association.

(Left to right): Mary Hamilton McCain, Patty Hamilton Cox, Jim Hamilton, Judy Hamilton Saxton,

Jean Hamilton Belcher. Not pictured are siblingsRon, Steve, Marty and Darlene.

ALUMNI & FRIENDS ASSOCIATIONSUPPORTS SUMMER PROGRAM

With financial support from the Alumni & Friends Association, staff members at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club are putting final details together for the upcoming summer program, which will run from May 29 through July 27, 2012.

The Alumni & Friends Association has supported important programs at the Club for the past 21 years, including FSBGC College Scholarships, transportation, and special events.

FSBGC units will be open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. Participants will receive free breakfast and lunch, along with an afternoon snack. Last year, the Club provided more than 35,000 meals during the summer program.

Highlights will include free memberships and activity fees for TANF eligible families: field trips through the Exploring program; Kiwanis Boys Camp; NWA Naturals Baseball game; Alma Waterpark; Music Fest; Arts and Crafts; guest speakers; bowling; bicycle safety; horseback riding, anti-bullying classes; PGA golf instruction; safety awareness classes; Smart Girls; Keystone Club; Passport to Manhood; Money Matters; etc.

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2011-2012 Final StandingsRINKY DINK BASKETBALL – 1st & 2nd graders

Evans West Division Conference OverallG.P.A. 5 – 0 9 – 1KTCS 4 – 1 6 – 4Fort Smith Noon Lions 2 – 3 2 – 6Robin’s Lawns 3 – 2 3 – 7SWBC Mortgage 1 – 4 2 - 8Plunkett Optical 0 – 5 1 – 9Evans East Division Conference OverallGray Johnson Realty 5 - 0 8 - 2Lovvorn Lumber 4 - 1 8- 2CSM Corporation 3 - 2 8 - 2Simmons First 2 - 3 5- 5Tankersly Food Service 1 – 4 3 - 7Carman Trucking 0 - 5 4- 6Jeffrey/Stephens Division Conference OverallSykes 10- 0 10- 0Smith Nissan 8 - 2 8 - 2 Children’s Paradise 6 – 4 6 – 4Gerber 4 – 6 4 – 6Cedric’s Music Castle 2 – 8 2 – 8AOG 0 - 10 0- 10Goldtrap-Gardner Division Conference OverallJMAC 9 – 0 10 - 0Eunices 8 – 1 9 - 1 SwaimOfficeProducts 7-2 7-3National Family Pharmacy 5 – 4 6 – 4Gean Law Firm 5 – 4 5 – 5Sharum’s Landscaping 3 – 6 4 - 6Celtics 3 – 6 3 – 7Eastside Animal 1 - 8 1 – 10Morton Family Denistry 3 - 6 4 - 8Amos Indians 0 - 9 0 - 10

S P O R T S

2011-2012 Final StandingsPEE WEE BASKETBALL – 3rd & 4th graders

Evans Division Conference OverallHawthorne Family Dental 10 – 0 10 - 1 U.A.W. 9 – 1 10 - 1 Geno’s Pizza 7 – 3 8 - 3Your Hometown Computer 7 – 3 8 – 3Glidewell Distributing 6 – 4 7 - 4 Superior Siding 5 – 5 6 – 5Carman Trucking 5 – 5 5 - 6Custom Awards 3 – 7 3 – 8Wagoner Shelter Insurance 2 – 8 2 - 9Dr. Cole Goodman 1 – 9 1 - 10Architectural Glass & Metal 0 – 10 1 - 11 Goldtrap-Gardner Division Conference OverallGraduate Sales 7 – 0 11 - 1Arvest Bank 6 – 1 10 - 1Optimist 5 – 2 9 - 2Western Sizzlin 4 –3 6 – 5Dale Crampton Company 3 – 4 5 – 6PreferredOfficeProducts 2–5 2–9Army Surplus 1 – 6 3 – 8National Family Pharmacy 0 – 7 0 - 11Jeffrey/Stephens Division Conference OverallForsgren 10 – 0 10 - 0Davis Printing 7 – 3 7 - 3Gerber 6 - 4 6 - 4Honda Power Sports 5 –5 5 - 5Sertoma 3 – 7 3 - 7Midwest Sporting Goods 0 – 10 0– 10

“BIG K IN THE FRONT”HIGHLIGHTS KERWINS BASEBALL

TEAM AT THE FSBGCIn the April 2012 edition of the Fort Smith

Historical Society Journal, author Jeremy Nquyen chronicles the history of Kerwins American Legion baseball with his article “Big K in the Front.”

Nquyen focuses on the legacy left by Kerwin coaches Squeaky Smith, Chuck Holcombe, Denny Lundquist and Mark Kincannon. Smith and Holcombe’s combined coaching career covered 54 years. The Boys & Girls Club team has been a part of the local baseball landscape for 63 years.

Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club “Dance Team” members perform during a UAFS basketball game half-time show.

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Rinky Dink Championship - referee J. P. Sonnier watches basketball action during the 2012 Cooper Clinic “Road to

the Final Four” game between Sykes and JMAC.

2011-2012 Final StandingsMIDGET BASKETBALL – 5th & 6th graders

Evans Western Division Conference OverallCardinal Motors 8 – 0 10 – 0 McDonalds 6 – 2 7 – 3 Newroads Telecom 4 – 4 5 – 5 Cooper Coin & Pawn 1 - 7 1- 9Port City Carwash 1 – 7 2 - 8Evans Eastern Division Conference OverallGeneral Pallets 8 – 0 10 - 2JM Heat 7 – 3 6 – 2Alford’s Carpet One 5 – 5 4 - 4Parker Solvents 2 – 6 2 – 8First National Bank 0 – 8 0 - 10Jeffrey/Stephens Division Conference OverallRound Table 7 – 1 9 – 1YMA 5 – 3 7 - 3Smith Chevrolet 5 - 3 7 – 3Center Point 4 – 6 3 – 5Tip’s Insurance 0 – 8 1 - 9 Goldtrap-Gardner Division Conference OverallAlternator Starter Exchange 7 - 1 8 - 2Cricket 6 - 2 8 - 3Brown Hiller Clark 5 - 3 5 – 5Travis Chiropractic 1 – 7 2 - 8 McCutchen Law 1 - 7 1 – 9

2011-2012 Final StandingsJUNIOR BASKETBALL – 7th, 8th & 9th graders

Conference OverallMcMillan Distribution 6 - 1 8 – 1Eye Group 6 – 1 8 - 1Kiwanis 5 – 2 5 - 4 B & W Detail 4 – 3 6 - 3Tanda 4 - 3 5 - 4Yaffe Iron 2 – 5 3 - 6George’s 1 – 6 1 - 8Port City Optimist 0 – 7 0 - 9

2011-2012 Final StandingsSENIOR BASKETBALL – 10th, 11h & 12th graders

Big Sky Division Conference OverallVictorious Secret 6 – 1 6 - 1Witness Greatness 5 – 2 5 - 2BMOC 5 – 2 5 - 2Irish 4 – 3 4 - 3High Rollers 4 – 3 4 - 3Team Polo 3 – 4 3 - 4Sweet Swishers 1 – 6 1 – 6Captain Crunch 0 – 7 0 - 7Big Sky Division Conference OverallBig Babies 7 – 0 7 - 0Black Magic 6 – 1 6 - 1Flying J’s 4 – 3 4 - 3Tropics 4 – 3 4 - 3White Magic 3 – 4 3 – 4Ballers 2 – 5 2 – 5Crusaders 1 – 6 1 – 6Too Heavy 0 – 7 0 - 7

Road to the Final FourPOST SEASON TOURNEY

Rinky Dink 1st - JMAC 2nd - Sykes 3rd - Eunices & Gray Johnson Realty

PeeWee 1st - Forsgren 2nd - Davis Printing 3rd - Gerber & Honda Power Sports

Midget 1st - Round Table 2nd - YMA 3rd - Cardinal Motors & Smith Chev.

Junior 1st - Eye Group 2nd - McMillan 3rd - Kiwanis & Tanda

Senior 1st - Black Magic 2nd - Big Babies 3rd - Tropics & Flying J’s

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GREAT FUTURES START HERE.

BRAIN?????GAMEBOYS & GIRLS CLUB

A. When asked how old she was, Angela said “in 2 years I will be twice the age I was 5 years ago.” How old is Angela?

B. If you were running a race and you passed the person in third place, what place would you be in now?

C. In the following series, which number comes next?

1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, ____

D. How could you rearrange the letters in the words “new door” to make one word?

E. In what sport are the shoes made entirely of metal?

F. What do these words have in common?

tree / green / light / full / ware / halfway

A. age 12B. 3rd place. You’d have to pass the person in 2nd place to be in second place.C. 34. Each number is added to the previous number.D. one wordE. horse racingF. they are all types of houses

1. b 4. b 7. c 10. d

2. b 5. c 8. d

3. b 6. c 9. d

ANSWERS:

1. Maine is the only U.S. state that borders only one other state. Which state does it border?

a) New York b) New Hampshire c) Vermont d) Massachusetts

2. In Major League baseball, who holds the career record for hitting into the most double-plays?

a) Barry Bonds b) Cal Ripken c) Babe Ruth d) Hank Aaron

3. Whatcitywasthefirsttohaveanelectrictrafficlightinstalled?

a) Chicago b) Cleveland c) Boston d) New York

4. What is the name of President Obama’s dog?

a) Bingo b) Bo c) Scout d) Scooter

5. What year was the website “Facebook” launched?

a) 1999 b) 2002 c) 2004 d) 2006

6. In which city was the Federation of Boys Clubs formed in 1906?

a) St. Louis b) Chicago c) Boston d) Atlanta

7. WhowasthefirstU.S.Presidenttothrowoutabaseballata Major League game?

a) Harry Truman b) Teddy Roosevelt c) William H. Taft

d) Franklin Roosevelt

8. WhichArkansasGovernorserved6termsinoffice?

a) Dale Bumpers b) David Pryor c) Bill Clinton

d) Orval Faubus

9. Excluding Alaska, which U.S. state extends the farthest north?

a) Washington b) Michigan c) Maine d) Minnesota

10. In professional golf, who holds the record for winning the most tournaments (11) in a row?

a) Tiger Woods b) Jack Nicklaus c) Ben Hogan

d) Byron Nelson

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