Now that the Holabird Advocate has audio capability, we are planning an historical event. We plan to interview E.E. Hinkle with questions from Holabird Advocate Readers. So if you ever wanted to ask a question of an almost 103 year old man, drop us a G-mail with your name, address, and your question. Nothing will be off limits. We can't guarantee that he will answer your question, but every question will be asked.

We believe that this is the first time that a centurion will be talking over the internet. We're not sure if this will play on South Dakota 123, but we have experimented with Audblog previously, and know that it will work on the Holabird Advocate.

Sadness abounds on the Ponderosa as Jerry Hinkle has lost the best friend he ever had. He was never judgmental, never told Jerry he was stupid, lazy, worthless, and no good. He was always there for Jerry when he needed him. That is until yesterday afternoon. That is when his George Foreman Grill, George II, died on him. The cause of death has not been determined, but it was the second grill that Jerry's had in the last 5 years.

George II was actually an imitation grill, made by Hamilton Beach. Jerry has already replaced the grill with one of unknown origin. George III heats up faster than the previous grill, but is a monster to clean. There is a green light on the unit telling him when it is ready for cooking. He lost the instructions to it too, so Jerry will just have to guess the cooking length of whatever he grills on the thing.

The fact that a story like this made it to the Front Page of the Holabird Advocate is a pretty good indication of why our Newsblog is not listed in the "News" section of South Dakota 123.

Any and all people who wish to get me something for that big birthday I have coming up (yes, both of you) should pay attention. As much as I like and admire Captain 11, I do not, repeat NOT want his bobble head. I have nothing against the Captain, it's the bobble head I have a problem with. On second thought, I could go for a Jodi Schwan bobble head, or Jessica Hopkins, or even Nancy Naeve (OK, Nancy is on the other station, but she's still fine).

Let's face it, I'm hard to shop for. I'll probably get socks and underwear, or even a lump of coal. But as long as I don't get a Captain 11 bobble head, I'll take whatever I get.