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BOST CARES
Having provided quality services for
individual with disabilities across
Arkansas for over 50 years, Bost, Inc.
continues to reach out to people in
need. Bost’s mental healthcare
program, called Bost CARES, offers
mental and behavioral health services
with the goal of supporting the recovery
and stabilization of individuals,
reducing their symptoms, restoring
functioning, and preventing any
additional impairment.
Bost CARES stands for “Counseling
and Relationship Enrichment
Services,” and since opening the doors
a year and a half ago, has grown
tremendously. We offer the following
services to individuals from age 3 to
99, with or without a developmental
disability:
• Individual Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Grief Counseling
• Parenting groups
• Case Management
• Medication Management
From Left: Denny Altes, Fred Williams,
Dan Graham, Mark Martin, Kent Jones
DECEMBER 2010
PROGRESS REPORT
HOLIDAY EDITION
Most recently, Bost has begun offering
services within the local school
systems. Bost CARES believes that
early intervention is a positive way to
redirect the lives of young people to
successfully accomplish their goals.
The key to early intervention is
partnering with schools, students, and
families to customize services to
maximize each child’s potential.
Crisis intervention and stabilization
is offered 24 hours a day,
7 days a week by calling:
1-877-471-5565
On October 1st, Bost, Inc. hosted a
luncheon in Fort Smith for area State
Legislators, members of the Bost Board
of Directors and Foundation Trustees,
and Agency Administrators. The
luncheon provided an opportunity for
State Legislators to listen to Bost’s
needs and community disability organizations
with respect to the current State
budget hearings and the Legislative
Session beginning in January. The
legislators in turn shared that it is
important for Board members, staff, and
family members continue sharing
priorities with their local elected State
officials as competition for limited State
funding and Federal mandates continue
to grow.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
If you are interested in the
services Bost CARES offers:
• Call 479-478-5581 to receive
get
a referral form.
• Complete and return form.
• Hold tight; helps on the way.
Bost, Inc. welcomes local Legislators
The luncheon was held at the Elvin and
Sally Frick Bost Community Center in
Fort Smith, and included a short video
of Agency services. State Legislators in
attendance were Senator Denny Altes,
Representatives Stephanie Malone,
Tracy Pennartz, Mark Martin, and
Senator Elect Jake Files. Kent C. Jones,
Bost Executive Director, provided an
overview of the Bost Agency.

Jolene LeRoy Independence
Scholarship 2010 Recipient
Gwendolyn Adkins, who prefers
to be called Gwen, has been
selected as this year's winner of
the Jolene Leroy Scholarship,
sponsored by Bost, Inc. and the
Leroy family. Gwen has lived in
many group homes throughout
Arkansas. She had resided in
Bost's Van Buren Group Home
for several years before moving
to Chapel Pines ICF/MR in Pine
Though very happy to live at Willow Creek ICF/MR residence, Gwen
also wishes to live more independently and was patiently waiting to be
approved for Waiver services. Recently, Gwen received approval for
Waiver services; however, she had no personal furnishings for community
living, with the exception of an entertainment center and television.
As the award winner of this year's Jolene Leroy Scholarship, Gwen will
now receive basic home furnishings to move into her own apartment.
The Jolene LeRoy Scholarship is designed to assist individuals seeking
greater independence through an endowment fund dedicated to this
purpose. Endowment earnings provide one or more scholarships per
year. Scholarship recipients receive the money and personal support they
need to live independently to realize their fullest potential. This fits
perfectly with Mrs. LeRoy's belief that all people, no matter their
disabilities, deserve the right to live as they choose.
A Nite at the Races
Gwen Adkins is thrilled to receive
the Jolene LeRoy Scholarship.
Bluff due to increasing medical problems. During her time at Chapel
Pines, she prayed for the opportunity to return to Bost and the Fort Smith
area. She and her family were overjoyed when an opening was finally
available at Bost's ICF/MR Willow Creek home in Fort Smith.
The GFWC-Junior Civic League
ladies held their 6th Annual A
Nite at the Races on October 16
at Golden Living. Not only did
patrons enjoy betting on their
picks of the day, they also
enjoyed good food, live music, a
silent auction.
All proceeds from A Nite at the
Races are donated to Bost, Inc to
help provide services to individuals
with mental, physical, and
developmental disabilities.
Bost is very grateful to the women
of the Junior Civic League for
their dedicated service to and
support of Bost for over 40 years.
THANK YOU JCL!!!
River City Cycle Works
Annual Toy Run for Kids
River City Cycle Works Annual Toy Run for
Kids was held Saturday, November 26, 2010.
This year marks the 12th year Sonny White,
owner of River City Cycle Works, has
coordinated and directed this event to benefit
the children served by Bost Hand-in-Hand
Child Development Centers. Many cyclists
came out to enjoy the beautiful autum day as
they rode their bikes to Bost 74th Street
Hand In Hand location to deliver Christmas
goodies to all the boys and girls.
.
Our heartfelt thanks goes out to Sonny White
and all of the bikers for helping meet the
needs of our children. Thank you for your
kindness and generosity
Children’s Services Wish List
• Tricycles
• Board books
• Children’s dress-up outfits/ dramatic play clothing,
hats
• Blocks and accessories for the block center (trucks,
wooden people, etc)
• Baby dolls of all ethnic groups
• Outdoor balls (football, basketballs, soccer balls)
• Large chalk boards for the classroom
• Live plants for the classroom
• Wooden puzzles
• Playground items for the toddler playground: tricycles
cozy coupe cars, rocking riders, small slide
• Playground items for the 3-5 playground: tricycles,
cars, ride toys etc.
• Light covers for the classrooms
• Bean bags/large pillows for the classrooms
• Small area rugs for reading centers

Sweet 16
The Fort Smith Celebrity Classic’s “Sweet
16” was a tremendous success! In the past 9
years, the Celebrity Classic has given Bost
over $112,000. “Bost is grateful to the
Celebrity Classic for their diligent work and
generosity,” said Kent Jones, Bost Executive
Director. “The donated funds will directly
into our programs and services for the
disabled.”
Upcoming Events
February 3, 2011:
Grape Escapes Kick-off
Dinner with Chef Rick
Moonen and Winemaker Thomas
Houseman
March 11, 2011
Bost’s 9th Annual Grape Escapes
at the Holiday Inn City Center
Fort Smith, AR
Special thanks to all
of our sponsors and
volunteers
For more information
contact Bost Foundation:
479-478-5556
Ways of Giving
Dear Friends of Bost,
The Bost Foundation was established to build a permanent fund to
support the continuation and expansion of services for individuals with
disabilities. I would like to take this opportunity to share a few simple
ways which you can help build the Bost Foundation.
• Make Bost Foundation Inc. a designated beneficiary of one of your
individual retirement accounts. This is one of the easiest and most tax
efficient ways to make a charitable contribution.
• Make Bost Foundation the beneficiary of one of your life insurance
policies. This is a very simple and effective way to make a charitable
gift.
• Make your bank account, certificate of deposit or investment account
“payable on death” to Bost Foundation Inc.
• Make Bost Foundation Inc. the beneficiary of your residence or other
real property by executing a beneficiary deed. A beneficiary deed
conveys an ownership interest in real property at the death of the
owner.
• Make a specific request to Bost Foundation Inc. in your will or trust.
Please give us a call if you have an interest in leaving part of your estate
to Bost Foundation Inc. We would be very appreciative of your financial
support.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Blaschke, President
Bost Foundation Board of Trustees
ABC Program
The ABC Program provides quality preschool services for
low-income three and four year old children in areas at
risk for academic failure.
This is the fourth year that Bost has had the AbC Program
at their 74th Street facility. The ABC Program at Bost
serves 30 children divided into two classes. One class has
20 children taught by Certified Teacher, Amy Jones, and
full-time Children Development Associate, LaDena Parks.
The other class has a 10 children lead by Qualified
Teacher, Robin Cothran, and part-time Child Development
Associate Lisa Spradley. The children attend the
ABC Program Monday through Friday, 8am-3pm and
follow the same school schedule as the Fort Smith Public
School System.

P.O Box 11495
Fort Smith, AR 72917 - 1495
2010/2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dan Graham - President
Diana Jones - Vice President
Craig Rivaldo - Treasurer
Tammy Chase - Secretary
Joanne Swafford
Jackee Smith
Thomas James
Andre Good
Charlie Needham
Ken Turner
Roger Young
2010/2011 FOUNDATION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Charles Blaschke- President Steve Cox
George McGill- Vice President Ricky Cross
Lee Ann Niedecker- Treasurer Allyn Donaubauer
Marilyn Foster- Secretary Chuck Fawcett
Diana Jones- Board Representative Terry Johnson
Mary Ann Arnold
Chester Koprovic
Gary Campbell
Carolyn McKelvey Moore
Rob Coleman
Eric Pendergrass
James Russell, M.D.
Billy Ward
Fred Williams
Kent C. Jones, Executive Director
Shannon Fawcett, Events Coordinator
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!