2 Sections • 14 Pages Thursday, August 20, 2015 th GLENWOOD USPS 220-180 90 Year • Issue 34 ¢ HERALDSERVING GLENWOOD, ARKANSAS & THE DIAMOND LAKES SINCE 1926 75 SEE US ONLINE: WWW.SWARKANSASNEWS.COM AND WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GLENWOOD HERALD A burn ban was issued for Pike County on the Voting machine testing Arrests related to afternoon of August 13 by County Judge Dewight Mack set, public invited county burglaries http://www.arkfireinfo.org/ MURFREESBORO -- Pike County Clerk Sandy Campbell has announced that logic and accuracy test- made, investigation ing of all media to be used for the voting equipment for the 2015 Annual School Election will take place continues by PCSO in the Clerk’s ofice at 112 N. Washington, Suite A in Murfreesboro on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 10 a.m. MURFREESBORO -- According to coun- The public is invited to attend. ty police reports, the last few weeks in Pike County have proven to be a perilous time to be a criminal in Pike County Arkansas. Over the last several months, Pike County law enforcement agencies have been inun- dated with reports of residential burglaries and Library seeks to start thefts, stimulating a massive response into the criminal activity. pre-K program locally Since the beginning of the reports, aggres- sive investigations into the burglaries have GLENWOOD -- Bainum Library & Learning Cen- been conducted. The investigations -- led by ter will be starting a “1000 Books before Kindergar- Pike County Sheriff Charlie Caldwell, Chief ten” program with the kick-off day on Saturday, Sep- Deputy David Shelby, and Detective Glen tember 12, 2015. Hankins -- proved fruitful with an initial arrest The group will meet every Saturday from 10:00- the irst week of August. From that single ar- 11:30 a.m. as long as there is an interest. rest a second suspect was identiied and subse- This new program is a fun, exciting and free way quently arrested.. to start a child on the path to success. Any child from Following the second arrest, a search of a Staff Photos/P.J. Tracy IV local property in Murfreesboro resulted in evi- birth to 5 years can participate, parents can track the HONORED AT THE GALA ... Mary Padgett reading, and will also feature a “Reading Theater” dence from a recent residential burglary con- (above, center) was honored at the 2015 with a group of older kids to help with reading, acting necting the two suspects to the crime. Tri-County Relay for Life for her efforts to out a story or just listen. Additionally, two other individuals on the help defeat cancer as well as being a cancer Any one who would like to read out loud to others scene of the search were arrested on felony survivor. Pictured with Padgett is (left) Nik- will be very welcome to participate. drug charges unrelated to the burglaries. ki Ezell, American Cancer Society Commu- nity Representative, and (right) Beth Vines, “Please join in this fun project beginning Septem- Following the initial arrests and searches, 2015 Gala Coordinator. The event, held at investigators conducted multiple interviews ber 12,” said Librarian Marge Melichar. the Glenwood Country Club, brought in For more info call 870 356-4643, e-mail glenwood- with suspects and witnesses. Those interviews $4,700. For more on the event, please see [email protected], or visit the website bainum.org. yielded information that directed investigators page 5-B of this Herald. towards additional burglaries. While investigating the newly received in- formation a third suspect was identiied and with the arrest of the third suspect additional knowledge of the recent criminal activity was obtained. According to the Pike County Sheriff’s Ofice, with the procured information a- resi dential burglary was not only discovered but solved before the victim was even aware of the theft. By August 17, 2015 six total criminals con- nected to multiple residential burglaries from around Pike County were in custody and oth- ers are still being sought in the ongoing inves- tigation, with two felony drug arrests as icing on the investigative cake. All suspects are currently pending charges being iled by the Prosecuting Attorney’s of- ice and will be further identiied pending the the announcement of the oficial charges and Knights to host Purple conclusion of the investigation. At this time, the Pike County Sheriff’s and Gold game Friday Department continues to actively investigate multiple other burglaries countywide as well ROSBORO -- The Centerpoint Knights will have as other reports of criminal activity. their Purple and Gold Game on Friday, August 21, at Investigators request that anyone having 7:00. knowledge of these or any other criminal ac- Staff Photos/P.J. Tracy IV The junior high will scrimmage irst followed by tivity to please call the Pike County Sheriff’s CLASSICAL ENTERTAINMENT ... Sisters Katie Beth McWilliams, Annie McWilliams, and Bonnie McWilliams the senior high. Admission to the game is $5. Department at (870) 285-3301. of Hopper provided the musical entertainment at the Relay for Life Gala event last Saturday night. There will also be a cookout at 6:30. For $5, fans will receive a burger or hot dog, chips, and a drink. “We look forward to seeing you there,” said school superintendent Dan Breshears. 50th class reunion set GLENWOOD -- Glenwood High School Class of 1965 will have their 50th Class Reunion on Saturday, September 5 at John Benjamin Community Fishing Pavilion in Glenwood, starting at 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Potluck lunch will be served. The classes of 1964 and 1966 are invited to join. For information call Dickie Johnson at 870-223- 2334 or Linda Moore Shidiskis at 318-371-1539. Staff Photo/P.J. Tracy IV ATTENDED WORLD SERIES ... The Dixie Youth “O” Zone 11 and 12 year old 2015 Arkansas State Champions, comprised of local children, recently headed to the World Series in Lexington, South Carolina August 7-12. The team, pictured above at Wrights Food Center, was also named “best sportsmanship” in the state tournament. Pictured is (L to R): Nic Garica of Nashville, Kaden Horn of Centerpoint, Brady Tucker of Kirby, Kaleb Horn of Centerpoint, Kaden Bryant of Cen- terpoint, Alex Bailey of Murfreesboro, Josey Jones of Murfreesboro and Grady Jones of Murfreesboro. Not pictured is Tyler Beene, Austin Hanson, Don’trell Robinson, Ethan Gunter, Landon Tollett, Brayden Fritts and Aiden and Chandler Chapman all of Nashville. The coaches for the team are Eddie Daniels, Mike Hanson and Dewayne Fritts. 2 COMMUNITY Glenwood Herald • Online at www.swarkansasnews.com • Thursday, August 20, 2015 BONNERDALE NEWS By Karroll Morphew Computer gremlins to blame for missing article Happy birthday to Emily Qin Robbins, Aug. mouth on one side. George Lawless, age 92, of DeQueen, Arkan- prayers made in their behalf. 20, Angie Hamilton, Wesley Hamilton, and Kash Even more good news: Lauralee Bardwell sas, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015. Another obituary with ties to the Bonnerd- Melton, Aug. 21, Bethany Massey, Aug. 22, has been able to eat a small amount. He was the son of George W. and Lona Marsh ale area: Charles “Chuck” Lecompt, age 64, L.Z. Watson, Sharon Rosenbaum, and Jaycee Also, Charlsie Smith Standley, of Glenwood Lawless. George and his wife Verdene were fa- of Hot Springs, died Sunday, August 2, 2015. Bardwell, Aug. 25. but formerly of the Mt. Tabor area, spent a few miliar igures all around the Bonnerdale area Charles’ parents were both from the Bonnerdale As for no Bonnerdale News in the paper last days in the hospital but is now at home. How when they lived here. Sometime after her death area, Joyce Long Lecompt and the late Leonard week, chalk that up as one for the “computer about this for dedication and determination – -- in 2000 George moved to DeQueen to be near Lecompt. Graveside services were held at 3:30 gremlins”. It was written, and I thought sent, Charlsie’s daughter was bringing her home from their son and his family. He has been, and will be, PM Thursday, August 6, 2015, in the Avery Cem- but the Herald ofice did not receive it. No harmthe hospital late Sunday afternoon, and Charlsie greatly missed by his many friends here. Grave- etery in Hot Springs. Our condolences to Joyce done, and I sent a copy of the missing email, and insisted on stopping by and attending church be- side services were held at 11 AM Tuesday, Au- and all of his family. will make this article short to make room the pre- fore going on home! gust 11, 2015 in the Bonnerdale Seventh Day Ad- We made two singing trips over the weekend, vious one. A thought for the week: “The more you weigh ventist Cemetery. Our condolences to his family. and on both of these trips the thermometer on the We made a trip to Lufkin, Texas, Thursday the harder you are to kidnap. Stay safe ---- eat I have written about Lauralee Bardwell and car registered 107 degrees. Our children in Texas afternoon to visit children and grandchildren. cake”. See you next week. the injuries she suffered from a wreck the last are having temps like that, and a few higher, ev- Friday morning while there, son-in-law Art did part of May. I would like to report that she is ery day along with high humidity. Daughter Em- a little repair work on Jim’s partial, and did a ******************************** showing slight signs of improvement, for which ily declares that they are “roasted”. On the other full blown root canal on me. We had intended to everyone is thankful. hand, our Kentucky children are having cooler stay until Saturday morning but decided to come Happy birthday to Frank Wilson, Aug.