Monthly Archives: October 2004

Pioneer Memorial Hospital plans flu clinics Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services will begin offering flu shots to area residents beginning this week at each of their three medical clinics in Centerville, Parker and Viborg, and will hold three flu shot clinics in the lobby of the Viborg hospital. Working … Read Article →

National Guard offers youth programs The South Dakota National Guard Family Readiness office offered two exciting programs for youth of the Guard. The Teen Challenge for 13 to 15 year-olds was held July 8-11 and the Youth Challenge for 10 to 12 year-olds was held July 18-23. Both camps were … Read Article →

IBS, Crohn's disease, colitis topics of Oct. 24 On Call Irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease and colitis are topics Oct. 24 on On Call. "Having a gastrointestinal disorder can not only be physically painful, it can also be emotionally draining. We'll give advice for treatment options, and answer patients' questions … Read Article →

MADD is against Amendment A Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is worried by Constitutional Amendment A (Merit Selection of Judges) which is on the November 2004 ballot. MADD feels this change would potentially hurt the victims of drunk driving and our justice system. Right now, voters select their judges at … Read Article →

PUC, NorthWestern promote energy awareness The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and NorthWestern Energy have teamed up to educate natural gas customers about the upcoming winter heating season. Since October is Energy Awareness Month, the company and commission are urging consumers to act now to prepare for cold weather. … Read Article →

Long cautions South Dakotans on pricing of influenza vaccines Attorney General Larry Long has announced that consumers should be on the alert for possible price gouging by either distributors or providers of the flu vaccine. "Currently we have not had any complaints on price gouging in South Dakota," said Long. … Read Article →

Jefferson Port of Entry goes high-tech The�South Dakota�Department of Transportation (SDDOT) and the South Dakota Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Services Section held a grand opening of the Jefferson Port of Entry along with a Trucker Appreciation Day on Oct. 21.� The new high tech port of entry, located four miles … Read Article →

Attorney general warns of potential auction scams Attorney General Larry Long is warning consumers to be cautious when attending auctions being held in South Dakota by out-of-state companies that promise expensive items such as Persian rugs, rare art, diamonds and more. "Some of these auctions may be legitimate, but when … Read Article →

Yankton lawyer named to lead AARP legal services Yankton attorney Scott R. Swier was recently selected to lead the AARP Legal Services Network in South Dakota. "Having Mr. Swier become the very first attorney in the state to be approved through the rigorous application process of becoming an attorney in … Read Article →

SDPB Radio receives 2004 Murrow award South Dakota Public Broadcasting is proud to announce that SDPB Radio's Charles Michael Ray has won a 2004 national Edward R. Murrow Award in the investigative journalism category. Ray received the award this week at a ceremony in New York City for his production … Read Article →