Our courageous, dynamic Publisher, Jerry Hinkle is old enough (or should we say young enough) to remember when Mr. Epp begged for money on Public TV. Jerry is glad to know that thanks to Mr. Epp, he can be assured that he's not the oldest blogger in the world. While looking through Todd Epp's blog, Jerry discovered that he is a lawyer now. Who says Public TV doesn't prepare you for the real world? Being a South Dakota Democrat should have prepared him for disappointment as well. Jerry also remembers when both he and Mr. Hildebrand were both a lot younger and would have little chats at the State Fair about ethanol (which they called gasohol back then). Jerry doesn't know either one of these fellas, but they seems nice. They deserved better from Keloland, but then you can't be a winner every time.

One of the things Keloland reported was that the FEC is looking at regulating political blogs. All of us here at the Holabird Advocate hope that doesn't happen. We enjoy reading both the right wing and left wing blogs. They are all very informative, and at times funny. We love free speech, and as long as we don't have to pay to read them, we hope blogs are here to stay.

As Red Green says, "Women garden, men farm". Well, 70 year old Harold Hinkle was supposed to have retired from the farming life, but he's coming back, albeit on a smaller scale. He has planted one crop so far. That crop being asparagus. No word on how much he planted. We are not sure it is going to be a cash crop, but who knows. Anyone who wants asparagus, but doesn't want to pay those big city prices for asparagus may want to look Harold up long about harvest time. Just don't mention we sent you or he'll charge you double.

The name has changed, but that which All of us here at the Holabird Advocate call that Crop Show will take place tomorrow. Even though the Legislative session is over, none of the District 23 lawmakers are scheduled to show up for a Cracker Barrel as they usually do, or should we say did. Are they hiding something? Holabird Advocate Publisher Jerry Hinkle won't be hiding his love for free pancakes tomorrow. Be sure to let him know how much you like (or don't like) the Holabird Advocate. Don't hate him because he's famous.

It came in the mail today. The current issue of South Dakota Magazine. OH! Oh the ecstasy. That new issue feel, that new issue smell. AH! (Excuse me there, but you never know when Bernie Hunhoff or Ben Hanten may be reading) Anyhow, there was an interesting little article about the number of people who move into South Dakota with their camper or RV to get their license, and register to vote. That inspired my latest idea. Urban renewal for Holabird! I mean after all, if you gotta live in South Dakota, why not complete your heavenly journey right here. There is plenty of room to park. You can get reasonable rental rates. And gas is at a very cheap $2.07. The best part is, if you don't like the neighborhood, you can move until you find neighbors you like. Now, there is that pesky Hyde County Zoning Board. But hey! I won't tell them where you live if you don't. Of course you can stay as long as you like. I'd prefer that you stayed until the election when I realize my destiny and become Mayor of Holabird (my sister-in-law is already the Dogcatcher). Better hurry before all the good spots get taken. I'll be right here waiting. And remember the motto of the Holabird Chamber of Commerce. "We like Holabird just the way it is. If you want to improve it, move away".