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 Holabird AdvocateProviding all the news we see fit to print since 2002!Wednesday, August 31, 2005 VOL. IV Issue 8W E.E. Hinkle's Options Still Being Weighed It appears that E.E. Hinkle has two choices, both of which he don't care for. His pacemaker, which was guaranteed for 12 years is failing after 8.5 months. His doctor wants it out, and a new one in. E.E. Can wait until September 26, and have the operation done in Huron, or go to Sioux Falls and have it done at Sioux Valley Hospital on Friday afternoon. E.E. Says he's rather die that go to Sioux Falls, but if he sleeps long enough they can just say he's in Huron and he'll be none the wiser. Because E.E. is 103, the doctor wants to do some preliminary tests on the old boy at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Harold and Mary Hinkle were looking for something to do on Labor Day Weekend. Somehow, all of us here at the Holabird Advocate believe that this was not what they had in mind. Ponderosa Cattle Sort Easy Getting cattle to go where you want them is not always easy. Sunday night at the Ponderosa, Harold, Mary and Jerry Hinkle chased a couple steers all over trying to get them in the barnyard, and they wouldn't go in. Once they gave up the chase, Harold put corn in the bunk. Those steers came in by themselves overnight, with a little prodding from God, we suppose. Tim Zilverberg found a couple Ponderosa bulls among his cows. While Harold and Jerry were on their way with the stock trailer, Tim tried to coax the herd into his barnyard. Both bulls and one of his cows separated from the herd. Loading the bulls took a while, but it could have been a lot longer. It wasn't all good though. The bulls escaped two more times after that. Hopefully, they are in for good this time. Christian Relief Groups Right Behind Katrina By Allie Martin and Jody Brown of Agape Press Emergency disaster services teams from The Salvation Army and other relief agencies are preparing to meet the needs of storm victims and relief workers in those areas hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina. Early reports on Katrina are saying it could be one of the most damaging storms in U.S. history, with insurance costs estimated in the $25 billion range. The storm left death, destruction, and flooding in its wake; hardest hit appear to be New Orleans and southern Mississippi. Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco said now is a time for both prayer and action. President Bush, at a speech in California on Monday, thanked Americans for praying for those who got caught in the wind and floods, and pledged that federal help is on the way. The Salvation Army and the Southern Baptists are among church groups moving in to provide food for victims and relief workers. Salvation Army has more than 70 mobile kitchens which will feed thousands of people who are expected to be without power for days and possibly even weeks. Major Dalton Cunningham is helping to coordinate relief efforts from the Jackson, Mississippi, office. Cunningham says partner agencies such as Operation Blessing and the Southern Baptist Men's Association are assisting with the feeding efforts. Long-term aid, he says, will also be available after the primary, initial response of providing food and water. Publisher's Notes by Jerry Hinkle Well, what a month we've had here in Holabird. It was long and hot, but we got through it. This is the farthest we've been through the alphabet too. A lot of things will be happening in September. Some we all know, like the South Dakota State Fair, the Jerry Lewis Telethon, and if it is God's will, a replacement for Grandad's pacemaker. A lot of things that we don't know will pop up. We'll handle it all, good and bad. Looks like the noble cow is our favorite dead animal. No vegetarians or vegans must have taken the poll, but they were sure welcome to. A couple responders had a favorite animal no on the list. I wonder what they could have been. Next months poll will deal with Intelligent Design. I'm curious to see what you readers make of it. Is it a viable theory that should be taught in school, or is it junk science. Perhaps you think evolution is junk science too. We'll sort that out in September. All of the AdSense revenue from September will be donated to the Salvation Army Hurricane Relief. The Salvation Army has been my charity of choice since I've heard so many less than flattering things about the Red Cross through the years. If you give separate from the AdSense, I hope it is through the Salvation Army. 'Nuff Said! That is all for August. See ya'll next month!
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