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Sunday, September 24, 2006
 
VOL. V Issue 9J
Come Hahn Inn Becomes
Temporary Home Office
There hasn't been a lot of activity at the Holabird Advocate because the Ponderosa computer is under siege. We have had no access to either e-mail or the internet since September 13. The computer is currently being looked at by Jeremy Van Tassel.
Today, we have set up a new home office at the Come Hahn Inn in Highmore. If anyone in the Hyde County area has a computer that they are not using for an hour or two, perhaps they will give us a call at the Ponderosa sometime.
Holabird Scrapbook
1-2-1886; Jacob Honberger is the new barber; Mr. Jacob Honberger opened a Barber shop Janurary 2nd, 1886. On February 7th, 1886 the Hotel changed it's name to "Cleveland House".
3-10-1886, the material for their proposed College is in Clifton and the Post office is in the Bartlet store.
4-3-1886, the College will be on Lots in the Perkins Addition that was owned by Gus Gerhart.
4-17-1886, Holabird is thinking of incorporating.
3-27-1886, Grassmuck has moved to Highmore.
4-10-1886, the town board has decided to have a Cemetery plotted by the CountySurveyor, Mr. Cadwalader.
4-17-1886 News papers call Holabird the ŒCollege Œ¹ town because of the proposed Christian College, and George Graham openeda Lumber Yard.
5-1-1886, Mr. Ables has the Lumber Yard and John Reynolds is the Black Smith.
5-11-1886, County Surveyor, D.L. Cadwalader, assisted by John Blakemore, laid out the Cemetery this week on five acres donated byMr. George Clark. It will be called ŒMaple Wood Cemetery¹¹.
July 5th,1886 the Board met in regular session--in the matter of the incorporation of the town of Holabird. It appearing to the Board that in accordance with an order made by it on the 27th day of May, 1886, and entered into on pages 170-171 and 172 of this record, that after this notice as required by said order was published and copies there of posted. That a meeting of qualified voters of the Territory proposed to be incorporated in said town met at the office of Falde and Murphy on the 14th day of June 1886. That at said meeting the total number of votes cast was ten (10) all of which had theword "Yes" and verified by inspectors. It is ordered by the Board thatthe described territory, to wit:- Commencing at the intersection of the East line of Section ten (10). With the North line of the C.&N.W. Rail Roadright of way, thense running north to the N.E. Corner of Section ten (10)-thense West, eighty rods to a mound, thense North, three Hundred (320) Rods to a mound - thense South to intersection of the North line of C.&N.W. RailRoad right of way, thense East on the line of said right of way to place ofbeginning, containing three Hundred and four and a fraction acres, all in the Township, One hundred and twelve, of the Range Seventy Three in HydeCounty, Dakota (Territory ),
11-20-1886, Mr. Perry was proprietor of the saloon until the town closed it. 11-20-1886, Art Hellburg is manager of the Van Dusen warehouse and sells flour and coal. the Hotel is now called the "Wright House".
12-18-1886, Holabird thinks the new Rail Road from Sioux City will cross there even if it isn't the County seat. The new Rail Road has purchased a lot to build their Depot .
Memo to Popeye: Eat Beef
by Jerry Hinkle
Holabird Advocate Publisher
Hey, Popeye! I know you're strong to the finish when you eat your spinich and all, but get hip. Beef is where it's at now. Yes I know one can get e coli from beef, but only if you don't cook it properly. Raw spinich is hard to cook properly! So the next time Wimpy says he'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today, buy another hamburger for yourself.





Wednesday, September 13, 2006
 
VOL. V Issue 9I
Hunter Mees to Hear Wedding Bells
There is a wedding in Hunter Mees future. Not for him yet, but for his mother, Shannon Jurgens. Shannon and her fiance, Alan, will be tying the old knot sometime soon. The date has been set at September 30. If Gas goes down to $1.50/gal, he might make it out there.
Holabird Scrapbook
That spring of 1884 indicated steady growth. Mr. A.M. Karr had his Hotel; John Falde was Postmaster; Howes Drug store was open; A broomfactory was in operation; the Rail Road had built a Depot and the VanDusen Company had erected an elevator. There were two General stores, oneowned by Mr. Grassmuck, the other owned by Mr. Bartlet. Mr. R.E. Murphy still operated his grocrery store. May 8th, 1884, Mr Geo. P. Ela, anEngineer for the C.&N.W. Rail Road surveyed the townsite into Streets;Blocks. Lots and alleys. Mr. Howard C. Shober drove the first stake ( Mr. A.P. Vines of the Advocate Newspaper also claims this distincition). Aftersome legal confrontations the Rail Road changed their mind about promotingHolabird and purchased the right of way in Highmore after all.
The development of Holabird retained its original name and continued to grow ata fast pace. For a time, Holabird, was nearly the size of Highmore
North of 40: The Young and the Useless
If you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip
by Red Green
Now, was driving by a high school in an unfamiliar part of town last week. It was late in the afternoon, the students were leaving, and I couldn't get over how young they all looked. They looked to me as if they were 11 or 12 years old and should be in grade 6 or 7 rather than in grade 9 or 10. Then I noticed that I was wrong -- this was not a high school. It was a college. These 11-year-old kids were 20. That got me thinking about how many encounters I have where the person I'm dealing with is much younger than I expect them to be. The store clerk, the insurance salesman, the cop. It's as if they took everybody out of elementary school and gave them jobs while I wasn't looking. Of course, that's not right. These people are the exact age they should be for what they're doing. The problem is mine. I've forgotten what young people look like. That's because all of my instrumentation needs to be re-calibrated, since I spend so much of my time with myself and other people my age. It's hard enough to face the fact that you're no longer young. It's a shocker when you realize that the people 20 years younger than you aren't young either. There are only two places in the world where a man like me can still feel young -- in his own mind and Florida.





Tuesday, September 12, 2006
 
VOL. V Issue 9H
Bringing Back the Holabird Scrapbook
Because of the following remarks from Doug Hague, All of us here at the Holabird Advocate are ready, willing and able to bring back the Holabird scrapbook:
I spent some time trying to satisfy myself as to why the Incorporation of Holabird was not officially recognized. According to the News paper, the town board met all requirements to establish the action as fact. I met with Deane Robinson in an effort to search records in the Pierre Court House ( the official depository of Hyde Co . At that time. I have suspected there was some political skull-duggary involved.
( Maybe we should present a small fiction account of those troubled times?)
{ The Governor attempted to establish a new townsite between Highmore and Holabird. Hired the father of H.C. Harris of Highmore to be the Druggist??? And in some way managed to almost elected a new County Board of Commissioners. This also caused Highmore to have two Boards of Government and the resulting confusion of registering legal records for nearly two years. }
Holabird Scrapbook
The Chicago & North Western ( C.&N.W. ) Rail Road built through Hyde County in 1881. Surveyors marked off the Sq. Miles in 1882. At this time in Holabird Township there were five or six small shacks located along the Rail Road Tracks calling themselves Holabird, because of the name of the Township. H.C. Shober erected the first house in Section 11 in 1882. George Hirsch settled here in 1882 and opened a shoe repair shop. He also had a Homestead on the R.R, Section. George Graham and Arthur Graham lived together in a shack near the R.R. until Arthur married a daughter of J.R. Smith, when they built a new shack for them selves. By early 1883 others had moved into the settlement called Holabird. There was a Black Smith Shop; several Stores; a saloon; a shoe repair shop and a News paper. That summer, the C.&N.W. Rail Road decided to develop the townsite and change the name to Hughitt. One of the Rail Road employees, Mr. Charles Simmons, was busy buying up certain Lots in Holabird and Bramhall to promote their growth as opposed to Highmore, where they owned no land.
Letters to the Publisher
Dear Editor: (AHEM, That's Publisher! Just kidding, Shannon)
Your paper did a fantastic article on my son in January of 2006. His name is Hunter Mees and he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Hunter is now considered in remission and is doing very well thanks to his phenomenal doctors at the Avera McKennan Cancer Center in Sioux Falls. Dr. Smithson, Dr. Hannah, their unbelievable nurse Pat Simmons, and assistant Patty Miller saved my son's life. Without them, and the help from God, I know we'd be in a completely different situation. Even though it isn't much. I would like to say "thank you" from the bottom of my heart to them and everyone else, staff at HRMC, who took care of my baby. I'd also like to mention Huron's ear, nose, and throat specialist Dr. Shaker for knowing I wasn't crazy and doing the biopsy. Our entire surrounding communities rallied around Hunter and our family. Iroquois and Wessington Springs both put on very successful fundraisers. Their hard work made all of us realize we weren't alone. All of this has brought light to a subject rarely recognized, children's cancer. I would like the following to be printed in your "Letters to the Editor" section if possible or anywhere it may get notice.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and I think it is important to inform you of the extensive advances that have been made in the treatment of our children, as well as some of the challenges that persist.
A childhood cancer diagnosis lasts a lifetime. Every year, 240,000 children internationally are diagnosed with cancer. These children face endless hours of treatment and recovery, missing an average of 40 days of school during the initial treatment alone.
Costly medical expenses are added stress for the family of a child cancer victim. The National Children's Cancer Society (N.C.C.S.) is one of the organizations parents turn to for financial, emotional, and mental support while enduring the treatment for their child. The N.C.C.S. has provided more than 35 million in direct financial assistance to over 17,000 children with cancer and their families in the U.S. alone. Prior to the past decade, the professional focus has been on the cure. With cure rates currently above 75%, it is important to provide services and help for those dealing with the effects after treatment. Today there are over 270,000 adult survivors of childhood cancer. Over two thirds of these survivors experience at least one "late effect" as a result of their disease or treatment. Some may even experience multiple late effects years after the completion of the treatment. The N.C.C.S. Beyond the Cure program offers support to cancer survivors who may be dealing with either mental or physical after-treatment effects. During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, please keep the 240,000 children in your thoughts and prayers. Cancer is the leading cause of death from disease in children between the ages of 1 and 19. To learn more information about childhood cancer awareness and what you can do to help visit nationalchildrenscancersociety.org or beyondthecure.com
Thank you for your devotion to this very important topic.
Sincerely,
Shannon Jurgens
Patriots VS Firefighters
by Jerry Hinkle
Holabird Advocate Publisher
First of all, I apologize if you, the Readers, thought that this was a football game play by play (Although "Firefighters" would be a good football mascot) This is just another Pollmaster general question. Should September 11 be remembered as Firefighters Day, Patriots Day, or simply an unnamed day, like it weas 6 years ago? That's what we are going to deciI'd Of course, i'd be remiss in my duty not to tell you that New England already celebrate Patriots day on the 3rd Monday of April. Firefighters Day? Nowhere, my friend! Choose ye this day whom you will celebrate. As for me and my house...
What September call Spetember 11?
Firefighters Day
Patriots Day
Unnamed like before 2001
Free polls from Pollhost.com





Saturday, September 09, 2006
 
VOL. V Issue 9G
ING Raises Interest
Effective on September 5, ING, the official bank of the Holabird Advocate, has raised the interest on their Orange Saving Account from 4.214% to 4.4%. They also have 12 month Certificates of Deposit at an impressive 5.2%. Sign up now before they go any higher.
Hinkles Clean House?
the Kennedys and Joyce Ferris both left for home after breakfast. When they came to the Ponderosa last Sunday, E.E. Hinkle's house was a clean as it was the day he died. When they left, it looked worse than Jerry Hinkle's bedroom. Well, the kitchen is pretty clean, but the rest looks like a mess.
And speaking of cleaning, Wilbur Goehring had some folks do some work on his Model T Ford. Well, as the people were taking the back seat out of the "T" they found a tire pressure gauge (Schrader-Universal) patented July 06, 1900. Unfortunately, it was discovered previously by some mice, who left an unmistakable impression on it.
A Modest Proposal
With the American Army spread pretty thin, and the National Guard in similar shape, all of us here at the Holabird Advocate are wondering if there is anyone out there that could help in the fight against terrorism. Harold Hinkle believes that he has come up with a solution that just might catch on: W should activate the Red Hat Society.
While it sound a bit unorthodox, the idea may have some merit. After all, they are everywhere. And more and more of them are popping up everyday. We have visions of Brigadier General Gladine Boschee grabbing illegal aliens by the ear and yanking them all the way back to Mexico. And what terror cell wouldn't run away in fear to see an entire regiment of old ladies in red hats, purses at the ready, and heading right for them. The best part is sending Lt. Colonel Hyacinth Bucket to Afghanistan to sing until Osama gives up. So call your Congressman today and get the ball rolling on what could be our most valuable Homeland Security resource. Or we could wait for them to volunteer.
Politics of the Jungle
Submitted by Doug Hague
A cannibal was walking through the jungle and came upon a restaurant opened by a fellow cannibal. Feeling somewhat hungry he sat down and looked over the menu...
Broiled Missionary: $10.00
Fried Explorer: $15.00
Baked Politician: $100.00.
The cannibal called the waiter over and asked, "Why such a price difference for the politician?" The cook replied "Have you ever tried to clean one?"





Friday, September 08, 2006
 
VOL. V Issue 9F
Holabird Advocate To Observe National Firefighters Day
There has been a movement to make September 11 a holiday for firefighters. This movement has been going on for about 4 years, with little to no results. All of us here at the Holabird Advocate believe that the best way of making it happen is to start doing it. Those who take up fighting fire as either a profession or a hobby have taken up a high calling indeed. Our Publisher hopes that all of the Readers will support this effort.
Poetry Corner
TWO THOUSAND ONE, NINE ELEVEN (2001-911)
WHOEVER WROTE THIS SHOULD STEP FORWARD AND CLAIM IT!
THE WORDS ARE POWERFUL:
Two thousand one, nine eleven
Three thousand plus arrive in heaven
As they pass through the gate,
Thousands more appear in wait
A bearded man with stovepipe hat
Steps forward saying, "Lets sit, lets chat"
They settle down in seats of clouds
A man named Martin shouts out proud
"I have a dream!" and once he did
The Newcomer said, "Your dream still lives."
Groups of soldiers in blue and gray
Others in khaki, and green then say
"We're from Bull Run, Yorktown, the Maine"
The Newcomer said, "You died not in vain."
From a man on sticks one could hear
"The only thing we have to fear.
The Newcomer said, "We know the rest,
Trust us sir, we've passed that test.
""Courage doesn't hide in caves
You can't bury freedom, in a grave,"
The Newcomers had heard this voice before
A distinct Yankees twang from Hyannisport shores
A silence fell within the mist
Somehow the Newcomer knew that this
Meant time had come for her to say
What was in the hearts of the five thousand plus that day
"Back on Earth, we wrote reports,
Watched our children play in sports
Worked our gardens, sang our songs
Went to church and clipped coupons
We smiled, we laughed, we cried, we fought
Unlike you, great we're not"
The tall man in the stovepipe hat
Stood and said, "Don't talk like that!
Look at your country, look and see
You died for freedom, just like me"
Then, before them all appeared a scene
Of rumbled streets and twisted beams
Death, destruction, smoke and dust
And people working just 'cause they must
Hauling ash, lifting stones,
Knee deep in hell, but not alone"
Look! Blackman, Whiteman, Brownman, Yellowman
Side by side helping their fellow man!"
So said Martin, as he watched the scene
"Even from nightmares, can be born a dream."
Down below three firemen raised
The colors high into ashen haze
The soldiers above had seen it before
On Iwo Jima back in '45
The man on sticks studied everything closely
Then shared his perceptions on what he saw mostly
"I see pain, I see tears,I see sorrow -- but I don't see fear."
"You left behind husbands and wives
Daughters and sons and so many lives
Are suffering now because of this wrong
But look very closely. You're not really gone.
All of those people, even those who've never met you
All of their lives, they'll never forget you
Don't you see what has happened?
Don't you see what you've done?
You've brought them together, together as one.
With that the man in the stovepipe hat said
"Take my hand," and from there he led
Three thousand plus heroes, Newcomers to heaven
On this day, two thousand one, nine eleven
Author UNKNOWN (What a shame!)
Had enough Rain?
July was a dry month. The Ponderosa recorded a mere .57 of an inch in the whole month. The Ponderosa also recorded .57 of an inch in the first two days of September. That last rain was a while ago, but is it enough, or do we need more. Just how dry is it out there? Let us know by casting your vote!
Should we stop praying for rain?
Yes we should, we have enough now
No, we are still in a drought
We should pray for rain until November, then we can start praying for snow
Free polls from Pollhost.com





Wednesday, September 06, 2006
 
VOL. V Issue 9E
Hinkle Family Delay Sale
The Children of E.E. Hinkle were chomping at the bit to sell off as much of the contents of E.E. Hinkle's house so they could tear it down. Clearing the house and organizing the contents was a bigger job than anticipated. Some items are too valuable to part with, while others wouldn't sell for a dime. Among the treasured items found was a bible that belonged to the Grandfather of Bergit Hinkle's grandmother, published in 1817. There are also some "McGovern '72" jewelry pins that are in immaculate condition. Of considerably lesser value was a "Wollman for Governor" bumper sticker that is still sticking to the original paper. E.E. Used to claim that he had $40,000 worth of antiques in the house, but a professional has appraised the items well under that estimate. Of course, you know what they say about one mans junque.
The Best Headlines of 2005
submitted by Marla McGeorge
Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
[No, really?]

Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalker
[ That'll stop 'em. ]
Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
[What a guy!! ]
Miners Refuse to Work after Death
[No-good-for-nothing lazy so-and-so's!]
Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
[See if that works any better than a fair trial!]
War Dims Hope for Peace
[I can see where it might have that effect!]

If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
[You think?]
Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
[Who would have thought!]
Enfield (London) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
[They may be on to something!] Are these the same police who suspected homicide when the guy was found in a trash bag in the trunk of an abandon car in KC ?

Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges!
[You mean there's something stronger than duct tape?]

Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge
[he probably IS the battery charge!]
New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
[Weren't they fat enough?!]
Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
[That's what he gets for eating those beans!]

Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
[Taste like chicken?]
Local High School Dropouts Cut In Half
[Chainsaw Massacre all over again!]

Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
[Boy, are they tall!]

And the winner is....
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
Hopefully this brought you a chuckle

North of 40: Night and Day
by Red Green
I'd like to offer an observation about mixed marriages -- a morning person should never marry a night person. Believe me, conflicting shifts is the hardest part of any union.
The difference between day people and night people is like ... well, like night and day. At the crack of dawn, the morning person is bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, while the night person is bleary-eyed and bushy-tongued. But, in the wee hours, Mrs. Merry Morning has lapsed into deep hibernation on the couch and is snoring so loudly, Mr. Night Owl can barely hear his infomercials.
Burning the collective candle at both ends can put a strain on any marriage, and sadly, no amount of coffee can change a day person into a night person or vice versa. The only way to save one of these unnatural unions is to concentrate on the afternoon, the only quality time where nobody's tired or cranky. So, I say get together for a romantic candlelight lunch, slap on that song "Afternoon Delight" and let your biorhythms do the rest.
South Dakota Stays Home
According to the Pollmaster General, Most of those who voted in the latest Poll would rather stay home rather than go to the South Dakota State Fair and spend money on gas to the tune of $2.75/gallon. A total of 63% saved their money, while a respectable 29% "Took in the Big One". The rest, a modest 8%, Thought the "Big One" was the Sioux Empire Fair.
Folks who did go to the State Fair reported that a good sized crowd had joined them there as well. Some have even declared, "The Fair is back", but all of us here at the Holabird Advocate are going to wait and see before believing any reports of success or failure.





Tuesday, September 05, 2006
 
VOL. V Issue 9D
The Moon Comes over Uranus tonight
According to Farmer Iggy's Almanac, The Moon will rise just a few minutes before Uranus, making it easier to find Uranus because Uranus will be directly under the moon tonight. This is because Uranus is in opposition to the Sun. For those who live in the Holabird area, here it was you need to know. The Moon will rise tonight at 7:23 pm , Uranus will rise tonight at 8:04 pm, and the Sun will set tonight at 8:08 pm.
For those who would like to see Uranus outside the Holabird area, send your zip code to the home office of the Holabird Advocate before 8 pm Holabird Time, and we will send you the time for your area by 8 pm Holabird Time.
Agnes Hahn Safe at Home Tonight
She may not want to see Uranus, but Agnes Hahn is perfectly happy just to be back home after almost a week in the hospital. Mary Hinkle brought her mother home this afternoon and helped her get settled in. Since nothing but work was waiting for Mary back at the Ponderosa, she decided to mow the lawn at the Come Hahn Inn. It wasn't too long that Gary McDonald and Carroll Morford came along with their own lawn mowers to help Mary out. Mary got home in time for the mid afternoon wine break. As we understand it, Mavis Kennedy made the wine herself. Mary bought some meat and cheese in Highmore before coming home.
Spreading The Good Word
Despite the best efforts of a lot of good people, not everybody subscribes to the South Dakota Magazine. Joan Hansen is helping out by making copies of the article on page 15 of the latest issue. Jerry Hinkle also e-mailed a copy of the same article to some relatives in Texas. Hopefully somebody will think to try out the Pheasant Steak recipe next month.
Word comes from DWU
This morning our Publisher heard from a representative of DWU expressing thanks for his interest and also encouraging him to apply ASAP in order to get started by the semester starting January of 2007. He expects to get the ball rolling shortly. The more he hears about DWU, the more he likes it. This could be the start of something big.





Monday, September 04, 2006
 
VOL. V Issue 9C
The Attention Continues
More folks are letting us know how they found the article on page 15 of South Dakota Magazine. Joyce Ferris declares, "That's quite an honor!". Everett Ellerton was glad that we had the whole page to ourselves. Lois Fischer of Aberdeen had this inquiry. Perhaps someone in our Ree Heights Bureau has an answer.
"My husband audited in Ree Heights at the elevator for many years so we have stopped there on occasion, but we did not know about the bottles in the grocery store. My husband told me that there were several guys who played cards evenings in the bar at Ree Heights and when the bar owner got ready to go home at night, he would do so and say whoever is the last to leave to lock the door. I don't know if the bar is still open or if the guys still play cards there."
Agnes Hahn Still Hospitalized
Another little hiccup is hindering Agnes Hahn from returning home from the Pierre Hospital. Dr. Holland states that either she will go home tomorrow or will be going to the Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls for a possible pacemaker. All of us here at the Holabird Advocate Send our best wishes to her and her family.
Hinkle Family Cleans Up
The family of E.E. Hinkle is going through his house to see what they will keep, what they will sell, and what they will throw away. George and Mavis Kennedy slipped into the yard unnoticed to everyone except Nick Nemec's cows, who were grazing along the ditch outside the fence. (It was as if Mac Zilverberg was still alive). Joyce Ferris arrived shortly thereafter, being careful not to run over any cattle on the way.
More Fun With Google
Submitted by Mary Jo Nemec
Follow the instructions below to see just how accurate Google is. Do it soon before Google finds this and changes it!!
1- Go to http://www.google.com/
2- Type in the word: Failure
3- Look at it the first listing and laugh at what comes up first
4- Tell other people before the people at Google fix it
This fun activity is also possible at the Google search engine at the top of the Holabird Advocate Front Page. Best of all, the proceeds will go to the UBS Networks Charity Drive





Saturday, September 02, 2006
 
VOL. V Issue 9B
Dakotiana-One Week Later
It has been one week since the article about our courageous, dynamic Publisher, Jerry Hinkle, appeared in the Dakotiana Section of the South Dakota Magazine. One advantage of being featured in there is that it lets us know who besides us enjoys that magazine. Joyce Boller of Highmore let Jerry know how much she enjoyed it. Even the California Hinkles are somewhat impressed by Jerry's newfound, but rapidly fleeting, fame.
Some are wondering about a possible book deal, but that is not possible at present. He has had an offer of a new computer should he find himself at DWU in the near future, but that's just about it.
We've recently discovered on the bottom of page 76 that Bruce Roseland of Seneca has a book of poetry out called "The Last Buffalo". At $11.95, it promises to be an interesting read, as well as affordable. That is, providing you like poetry that doesn't necessarily rhyme. His free verse tells an excellent story.
Delay In Agnes Hahn Homecoming
Agnes Hahn is still in the hospital because she had a little episode at 3 am this morning. Dr. Holland will be adjusting thing around and monitoring her progress for another 24 hour period. After that, he'll see about getting her home. She is in good spirits, as always. Should events warrant, we will let you know as soon as she gets home. Either in print, or with an episode of the Jerry Hinkle Program.
Another Reader Comes Forward
South Dakota Magazine caught the attention of Lois Fischer of Aberdeen. She had just finished reading the article in South Dakota Magazine and logged on. She tells us of how her husband traveled past Holabird many times, but have never stopped. He's not alone there. They have, however stopped at Highmore at the Frosty Freeze for an ice cream cone. She says it is the best ice cream and they always have a sherbet special flavor. All of us here at the Holabird Advocate must admit it's been awhile since we've gone there. We'll have to go back again someday.





Friday, September 01, 2006
 

VOL. V Issue 9A
Back to School for The Ditty Bops
Oh Dear! It looks like Ms. Abby was caught riding her bike in class. Strict schoolmarm, Ms. Amanda is going to make sure it doesn't happen again. She has her ruler at the ready. If there were more teachers that looked that way, our Publisher would have enjoyed school a lot more than he did.
As it happens this is just the September installment of The Ditty Bops Calendar. The Ladies are just coming off of their bike tour in New York. They will be heading to Eugene and Portland, Oregon later on this month. If only they could stop in Holabird on the way!
Agnes Hahn Doing Better
If things go the way they have been, Agnes Hahn will be out of the hospital sometime tomorrow. Her family stress that at no time was she in any pain. It was only that her heart was beating fast. She is anxious to get home, which is a good sign to the nurses.
The exact cause of Agnes' ailment is not know to us, but it is similar to LaRayne Hinkle's current sickness. LaRayne's doctor claims it's an imbalance of sodium and potassium enzymes or some such thing.
Another Month, Another Dollar
Holabird Advocate Publisher, Jerry Hinkle, reports that he made exactly $1 in interest this month on his ING Orange Savings Account. He has $275 on deposit there. He wishes it was $275,000 so he could make $1,000 a month. With just $8250 on deposit, one could make $1 every day. Every drop of rain in the bucket make it look that much more full!




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