VOL. III Issue 12F
Old Home Weekend for Hinkles
Last Saturday and Sunday were filled with reunions of one sort or another with the Hinkle Family. Christmas had brought a few of their old friends together with them.
On Saturday evening, Harold, Mary, and Jerry Hinkle went to the Jackie Quinn concert at the Methodist Church in Highmore. They have known her since her name was Jackie Scott. They have also enjoyed her singing since she was a girl of 12. Jackie is a singer and songwriter as well as an up and coming Christian recording artist from Lamoni, Iowa. She has seen much life in the short time she has lived, good and bad. She has come through with a strong belief in God as well as herself. She had books and CDs for sale in the vestibule, but because they were $13 each, Jerry thought it would be bad luck to purchase anything. Besides that, they didn't take Visa. Fine time to leave one's checkbook at home, eh.
Sunday morning brought both Jerry and Darrel Hinkle together with Brian Ardry of Lake Preston, South Dakota. Brian, his wife and two children were visiting Brian's father, Damon Ardry, as well as taking in the "Christmas Tree's at the Capitol" exhibit. Brain informed Jerry and Darrel that the eternal flame by the Capital building was put out when they went. Jerry blamed it on his brother, Doug Hinkle has been bucking for the Fire Chief position and has really become overzealous about it here lately.
On Sunday afternoon, The Hinkles went to dinner at Agnes Hahn's where Bonnie Nickleson masterfully prepared a feast in celebration of her son, Tracy Lennick becoming confirmed into the Methodist Church. After eating too much, Harold, Mary, and Jerry Hinkle heard someone mention putting up Christmas lights. It was at that time that they decided to come up missing. They went to a come and go meet and greet with Colin Zilverberg at the home of his parents, Shorty and Sue Zilverberg, where there was more eating going on. Colin was on leave from his duties in Iraq where he is stationed with the 147th at an undisclosed location. His future plans seemed up in the air. His tour of duty in Iraq could be over in March or April, but Colin seems to thing he could go into Iran and take care of business. While all of us here at the Holabird Advocate applaud his enthusiasm, we believe he's done enough and should let someone else have a go at it awhile. Just 10 minutes with Colin will tell one who he voted for in the Presidential election, even if he never says. As it was reported this was a come and go event. The Hinkles came easy, but they didn't go for almost 2 hours. Eventually they made their way back home to the Ponderosa.
Our Publisher wishes to thank his aunt, Joyce Ferris who helped out with his Grandfather, E.E. Hinkle, thereby making it possible to do all of that running around. Anyone who wants to help out during Christmas is welcome to do so.

Nemec Christmas Party Announced
For many in the Holabird Area, it just wouldn't be Christmas without the Nemec Christmas Party. Ed And Barbara Nemec will be hosting the event again this year. It is to be held on December17. The fun will start at 6:30 pm. Eating is scheduled to start at around 7 pm. The card game has not been scheduled, but one usually does break out after the desert is served.

The funeral for Darcy J. Bushby of Hecla, S.D., was held on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, at 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Hecla with Rev. Ryan Mutzenberger officiated.
Visitation was Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the church with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. With burial at Hecla Cemetery, Hecla, S.D.
Darcy Jean Treeby, daughter of Harold and Myrna (Wiese) Treeby was born on Jan. 19, 1954, at Aberdeen, S.D. She grew up and attended school in Hecla, graduating with the class of 1972. In the summer of 1972, Darcy had the distinct honor of being the only girl trombone and the only South Dakota representative that toured Europe with the International Peace Gardens Band and Choir. After high school, Darcy received a scholarship to attend Huron University. In 1976, she transferred to Rocky Mountain College, Billings, Mont., where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a minor in music. From 1976 to 1977, Darcy was a district and regional manager for Helen Rubenstein Cosmetics, and traveled across with United States.
In 1978, she married Gary Zilverberg. They made their home in Holabird, S.D., and Darcy worked for Clayton Jennings Cattle Ranch and Livestock Barn. Darcy later lived in Hecla, where she was a sales representative for Super 8 Motels.
She was united in marriage to Derwin Bushby on Nov. 21, 1987, at Aberdeen, S.D. They made their home in Hecla, and Darcy enjoyed being a mom and housewife before going to work for the National Motor Club Insurance and later James Valley Pork in Hecla.
Darcy was a member of the United Methodist Church in Hecla, where she was baptized and confirmed. She was listed in the "Who's Who Among Greatest Students in America", Miss Nile Rodeo Queen, and second runner-up in Miss Montana Rodeo Queen. Darcy competed in rodeos for many years, at which time she belonged to the South Dakota Rodeo Association, North Dakota Rodeo Association, National Finals Rodeo Association, and the Wyoming and Montana Rodeo Associations.
Darcy loved animals, especially horses and dogs. She also enjoyed playing the piano, trombone and singing. She loved to travel and made many friends along the way. For some odd reason, she also loved to cook and clean to relax.
Darcy passed away on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, S.D. She was 50 years old.
She is survived by her husband, Derwin; two sons, Brady and Bryce, both at home; one stepdaughter, Jody Bushby; and two stepgrandchildren, Rally and Channel, all of Grand Forks, N.D.; her mother, Myrna Treeby; her father and mother-in-law, Roy and Ann Busby, all of Hecla, S.D.; three brothers, Colin (Mary) Treeby, Rapid City, S.D., Cameron Treeby, Shallow Water, Texas, and Hollis (Karen) Treeby, Hecla, S.D.; and several nieces and nephews.
Darcy was preceded in death by her father, Harold; her grandparents; and best friend, Jackie Telin Olson, and daughter, Cher Olson. (Dahlstrom Funeral Home, Oakes, N.D.)