July 16, 2008

Kelly Burger

Conway, AR – Kelly Burger of Conway knew what he wanted to do in life. He loved to hunt and fish, and he had his sights set on becoming a wildlife officer with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

But his dreams were tragically wiped out in a fatal auto accident near Heber Springs last August as he was beginning his junior year at Conway High School. A cross country and track runner for the Conway Wampus Cats, Burger was remembered by teammates wearing his initials on their arms during competitions the past school year.

On Sept. 1, a special event is coming up, the Kelly’s Bass Kickin’ 5K Race. It is open to anyone, young, old and in-between. Proceeds will go to three projects. They are to Conway High to buy shoes for runners needing them, to a scholarship fund for a cross country runner and to the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation for youth programs.

Master of ceremonies for the race will be Steve “Wildman” Wilson, public affairs coordinator for the Game and Fish Commission. For more information on the 5-kilometer run that will start at the Conway High gym, go online to www.kellysbasskickn5k.org.