Campaign Update-- October 3, 2012

This week I have canvassed Springfield and Avon on my 2nd journey through the District. Again, its been a pleasure to meet and converse with delightful, intelligent, and engaging voters. This campaign has been about meeting the voters and discovering the vast natural resources of the 21st District. It's been both an enlightening and educational experience. My thanks to the numerous voters who have given me their time and input on our state's pressing business at hand.

Next week, I plan to be canvassing Platte, SD and possibly Geddes, SD. I hope to be conversing with many of you in that area.

The past few weeks, I have placed 4'X4' road signs near Springfield, Avon, Dante, Wagner (also within), Lake Andes, Burke, and within Winner, SD on Hwy 18-east and west ends. My Thanks go out to Doug Koupal, Ron Hornstra, Bob Humphrey, Ray Soukup, Leo Soukup, Chuck and Dorothy Kemery, Lawrence Oliver, Lester and Joan Potocka, Louise Flisram, and one resident who desires remaining anonymous at this time. You have all graciously provided prominent space for these signs to be easily noticed by those passing.

While serving on the Sioux Falls Regional VA (Veterans Affairs) Telehealth Committee, I have been learning about some remarkable breakthroughs in health care for Veterans. One new medical field showing particular promise is Genomic Medicine. Genomic Medicine research seeks to analyze the composition of genes and DNA to determine a person's resistance or susceptibility to specific diseases. It also seeks to analyze a person's DNA to determine which medicines are compatible for treatment of specific ailments and also avoid damaging side effects. These are merely a few applications of this fascinating and promising study in modern medical science.

THIS IS JUST ONE OF HUNDREDS OF REASONS WHY INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION IS NOT ONLY A GOOD IDEA, IT IS A NECESSARY OBJECTIVE WE MUST PURSUE WITH A REAL SENSE OF URGENCY AND COMMITMENT.

And Thanks Again for taking time to read this and meet with me. You are (or can be) a part of the campaign for better tomorrows in South Dakota.