VOL. IV Issue 4G
Ponderosa Gets First April Shower
The predicted drought for the Holabird area will be postponed at least for awhile anyway. The Ponderosa got rained on from Sunday night until Monday afternoon. It measured up to .85 of an inch. This would have been almost 9 inches of snow in winter time.The feedlots are muddy, and if any of the cows have trouble calving, only the grace of God will deliver them right now. Feeding was put off until noon, and it was pretty slick out there then. The Hinkles had to hunt up there overshoes. It was still a pretty sight. All of us here at the Holabird Advocate was sure glad to get this rain, and we'll take more when the LORD decides to send it. We also hope that all those Readers out there who needed rain got more than their fill of it this weekend.
Ferris Family Rolls Homeward
Joyce Ferris called her brother, Harold Hinkle, to let him know that she and husband, Ken Ferris are on the way back home. She called last night from the Tucson Area, and will come home by way of Texas. Someone Ken knows from that area has a steel guitar for sale, and he just might be in a buying mood. They have to avoid the snow in Denver as well.
My Salute to Vernon Brown
by Jerry Hinkle, Publisher,
Holabird Advocate Newsblog
Oh dear, is my face red! The editorial staff and myself got a little silly with our article the other day about "Downtown" Vernon Brown spending the night in the emergency shelter in Sioux Falls. This shelter is operated by the Salvation Army at a cost of $20,000/month. The Salvation Army is the official charity of the Holabird Advocate, and if I had the $20,000, I would give it to that fine organization. I feel chastened and rebuked, and most humbly offer praise to Mr. Brown for his efforts on behalf of the shelter. Jesus tells us, "Feed my Sheep". This particular flock, as Mr. Brown has said is difficult to feel any compassion for, yet he does. His is a tough job, and my hat goes off to you, Mr. Brown. You, Sir, are an inspiration to Methodists, Universal Lifers, and every other branch of faith that is a Holabird Advocate Reader. Great Job!