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 Holabird AdvocateProviding all the news we see fit to print since 2002!Friday, November 01, 2002 VOL. I Issue 11A AS HOLABIRD ADVOCATE STARTS ELEVENTH ISSUE SOME WILL THINGS CHANGE SOME THINGS WON'T All of us at the Holabird Advocate are thrilled about the next issue. Our courageous, dynamic Publisher, Jerry Hinkle is still seeking perfection in this newsblog. He's keeping it fresh and trying to "keep it real". To that end he will be adding more features. "Poetry corner" will feature various poems by E.E. Hinkle, Zoe Maginnis, and will welcome submissions from Readers as well. The new mini-poll asks the question "Will you vote on Election Day?" This will run until Election Day, and then We'll run a poll to see how you, the Reader, rate the Holabird Advocate newsblog. We will also be starting a new feature called "South Dakota Songbook" which will feature songs and song parodies that are sure to liven up any gathering of friends and family. Of course one thing that will stay the same is the sagatious opinions and wisdom that you've come to expect from our Publisher. Even those who disagree with him enjoy reading about what he thinks. On December 1 the Holabird Advocate "Person of the Year" will be Revealed. Readers may submit their choices, but it's been said that this year's winner of that title may have already been selected. Any Readers will have to be pretty compeling to get our Publisher to change his mind. STEPHANIE HERSETH OUTLINES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANS TO HELP KEEP YOUNG PEOPLE IN SOUTH DAKOTA Stephanie Herseth has outlined her plans to help keep young people in South Dakota by creating economic opportunities and financial incentives for the next generation of South Dakotans to live, work and thrive here at home. With population loss in 73% of its counties, South Dakota is suffering high out-migration in its rural areas, making it more difficult for young people to find jobs and take root in the state. Herseth said: "I believe that in addition to urban renewal, Congress should focus legislation on rural renewal, to preserve the quality of life we enjoy in rural America. The federal government can play an important role in creating incentives for young people to stay in our cities and towns of all sizes. We can do this by providing low-interest loans to help new families get started; forgiving student loans for doctors and teachers and other professionals willing to serve in rural areas; and targeting investments and economic development in rural America." Herseth highlighted several initiatives, including some proposed in the New Homestead Act, to help keep our young people here at home: " Forgiveness of college loans for recent graduates who live and work in rural areas for 5 years. " Tax incentives for investment in value-added agriculture, allowing producers to diversify operations. " Tax credits for home purchases in rural areas. " Home value protection, allowing losses in value to homes in rural areas to be deducted from federal income taxes. " Rural investment tax credits to encourage investment in rural areas. " Increased telecom infrastructure. " Accelerated depreciation for businesses' equipment purchases. " More accessible and affordable child care for young families. Herseth continued, "One of the main reasons I'm running for Congress is because I want to help create economic opportunities and incentives for our young people to stay in South Dakota. In Congress, I would support legislation, like the New Homestead Act, that does just that, as I work to preserve the quality of life we hold dear in South Dakota and throughout rural America." THE IGNORANT ARE WINNING-SO FAR by Jerry Hinkle, Special to the Holabird Advocate I'm broad minded as most things go, but I just can't believe this "dance craze" that is supposedly sweeping the nation. Have you heard of "The Ketchup Dance"? Well, if not believe me, ya'll ain't missin' much. How can this be called a dance when everything but the feet are moving? Oh sure, the group of young ladies that started this are putting on quite a fine show in more ways than one. But does anybody who comes to a barn dance in Holabird want to see ol' Widow Dallor or Bertha Krupt shaking there grove thing like that? I don't think so. I saw it on "The Early Show" this morning. That should've been my first clue thatthe dance was lame. This latest attempt by CBS has really stunk up the television airwaves. If not for the very bald Hairy-er-Harry Smith this would be another "View". (which really would suck). This is the biggest mistake CBS has made since they canceled "Captain Kangaroo" to expand the morning news from one hour to two hours. I really wonder where the Tiffany Network's head is at. To think Sumner Redstone has let CBS do some of the stupid things they've done lately. Mr. Redstone, please, please, in the name of all that's decent get rid of the morons you have running CBS and get someone at least 10% as smart as you are yourself. A man that can turn a chain of drive-in theaters into a billion dollar media empire can surely get rid of the crap foisted on us by your underlings. Don't make me shut of my TV Mr. Redstone. I may not turn it on again.
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