Monthly Archives: October 2005

Dial 5-1-1 before driving this winter Gov. Mike Rounds urges South Dakotans to remember to drive safely and to call 5-1-1 during this winter season. � South Dakotans should always do the following when traveling during the winter season: ? Call 5-1-1 before traveling. ? travel during the day. ? … Read Article →

Guard leaves regular life behind to help others Belle Chasse, LA � After Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast area, the South Dakota National Guard queried its units to see who could go to help. Those units called in 600 names, 213 of which were ultimately taken. Those troops, 54 … Read Article →

S.D. Guard helps clean up Louisiana Editor's note: South Dakota Newspaper Association Publication Manager Susan Smith participated in a South Dakota National Guard "media airlift" to Louisiana last week. She and a few other selected South Dakota news media members accompanied Major General Michael Gorman, commander of South Dakota's Army … Read Article →

Health officials urge flu shots for high risk A state health official says now is the time for South Dakotans at high risk for influenza to be getting their flu shots. State Epidemiologist Dr. Lon Kightlinger said the following are at highest risk for influenza and should be vaccinated now: … Read Article →

ACS offers grants to community organizations The American Cancer Society, Midwest Division, is offering grants up to $25,000 to community organizations working to impact the effects of cancer. Priority is given to those community-based initiatives that focus on reducing disparities in breast cancer screening and treatment, increasing colon cancer screening, … Read Article →

Health centers help fight breast cancer The Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas (CHAD) is urging women to get a mammogram as part of breast Cancer Awareness Month. Community, Migrant and Homeless Health Centers across the country are on the front lines helping to fight breast cancer among vulnerable populations … Read Article →

Blood pressure on Oct. 30 On Call Managing blood pressure is the topic on the Oct. 30 edition of On Call. "Nearly one in three adults has high blood pressure. And often the specific cause is unknown. We'll look take a broad look at this issue and find out what … Read Article →

Clay County designated national disaster area The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated counties in South Dakota as primary natural disaster areas, making all qualified farm operators eligible for low-interest emergency (EM) loans from the USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA). In South Dakota, Bon Homme, Clay, Lincoln and Turner counties were … Read Article →

Dairy production on Oct. 30 Today's Ag Dairy production in South Dakota will be a topic Oct. 30 on Today's Ag. Today's Ag managing editor and host Carrie Law said South Dakota State University Extension Dairy Specialist Alvaro Garcia will discuss the state of the industry and will also talk … Read Article →

News from the Secretary Secret places I suspect that nearly every farm or ranch has a secret place, where people go from time to time just for a little peace. In a good secret place, no winds of adversity blow; no telephones ring; no clocks tick; no noise distracts; no … Read Article →