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#1043

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Date: Sat Jun 26, 2004 12:10 am
Subject: Practice

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The club field is too wet for practice tomorrow, so practice is Saturday, 8:00 am, and my house. Paul Johnson

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#1042

From: Carla Everett <ceverett@...>
Date: Thu Jun 24, 2004 7:31 pm
Subject: Vesicular Stomatitis Numbers Up

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Good afternoon,

Because vesicular stomatitis (VS) cases are increasing, we will resort to posting information
on new cases on our web site as lab results become available. We also will post
revised information regarding entry into Kentucky on the website today. To access the web site, please go to:
http://www.tahc.state.tx.us

Vesicular stomatitis brochures are also available from the TAHC at no charge. All you need to
do is let me know how many you need and where to mail them!

As always, please check with your state of destination for any special exam or testing
requirements or restrictions, VS is a very fluid situation and can change from day
to day. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to call!

Carla Everett
Public Info
Texas Animal Health Commission
1-800-550-8242, ext 710

Update
Texas Animal Health Commission
Box l2966 * Austin, Texas 78711 * (800) 550-8242 * FAX (512) 719-0719
Bob Hillman, DVM * Executive Director
For info, contact Carla Everett, information officer, at 1-800-550-8242, ext. 710,
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New Mexico Livestock Board
300 San Mateo Blvd NE, Suite 1000
Albuquerque, NM 87108-1500 � (505) 841-6161 � FAX (505) 841-6160
Steven R. England, DVM � State Veterinarian

For release---June 24, 2004
Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) Case Count Climbs in Texas

Six more premises in Texas have horses with confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS), reports the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), the state�s livestock and poultry health regulatory agency. The most recent cases, were confirmed this week through laboratory tests, and include horses on a ranch in Uvalde County and, in south Texas, horses on four premises in Starr County, and one premises near Carrizo Springs in Dimmitt County.

Thirteen premises now are under quarantine in Texas and New Mexico because of the sporadically occurring VS virus that can cause affected livestock to develop painful blisters in the mouth, on the tongue, above the hooves, or on the teats. To date, the infection has been confined to about 25 horses in both states, but cattle, goats, swine, deer and some other livestock may be affected. The disease is thought to be transmitted by sand flies and black flies, but all aspects of the disease are not fully understood, because outbreaks occur infrequently. This year�s outbreak, the first since 1998, began in mid-May and could potentially continue until late fall. In addition to the most recent cases, a ranch in each of the following counties remains under quarantine:
�         One ranch in Reeves County in far west Texas, the first case confirmed this year
�         One ranch in Yoakum County, near Denver City, about 80 miles southwest of Lubbock
�         One ranch in Val Verde County, about 150 miles west of San Antonio

Horses on four small premises in New Mexico, near Carlsbad, also are quarantined because of VS.

VS-infected animals, and all other susceptible livestock, are confined to their premise until 30 days after all lesions heal. This helps assure that infected animals do not spread the disease through direct contact with other livestock. Affected animals may become weak, due to their inability to eat, due to blisters or erosions in their mouth or around their muzzles. While generally not life-threatening, care should be taken to assure that infected animals do not develop secondary infections, due to open sores that may require several weeks to heal.   Prior to quarantine release, the animals will be re-examined by a state or federal regulatory veterinarian, to ensure healing

States may place additional testing requirements or restrictions on livestock originating from states with VS infection, so owners and private veterinary practitioners are urged to check with receiving states prior to shipping animals. The TAHC has directed private veterinary practitioners to carefully inspect animals for VS, and document the exam on certificates of veterinary inspection (health papers) issued for livestock leaving Texas. A similar statement also is required on paperwork for livestock entering Texas from other states with VS infection.

Owners and practitioners are urged to contact state livestock health officials, if they see potential signs of VS in livestock, so laboratory confirmation tests may be conducted. In Texas, the TAHC is operational 24 hours a day at 1-800-550-8242, with a TAHC or U.S. Department of Agriculture veterinarian always on call to take reports and work with veterinary practitioners. In New Mexico, producers should make reports to the New Mexico Livestock Board at 505-841-6161.
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#1041

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Date: Wed Jun 23, 2004 9:23 pm
Subject: Updated practice

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Club practice is scheduled for SATURDAY at 8:00 am at the club field. Check again before you haul to make sure it hasn't been changed because of weather. Paul Johnson

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Date: Wed Jun 23, 2004 5:06 pm
Subject: Practice

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Practice is scheduled for 8:00 am at the club field. Check again before you leave to see if we have to change it for weather.

Paul Johnson

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#1039

From: Carla Everett <ceverett@...>
Date: Sat Jun 19, 2004 2:06 am
Subject: More Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Texas, New Mexico

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News Release

Texas Animal Health Commission
Box l2966 * Austin, Texas 78711 * (800) 550-8242 * FAX (512) 719-0719
Bob Hillman, DVM * Executive Director
For info, contact Carla Everett, information officer, at 1-800-550-8242, ext. 710,
or ceverett@...

New Mexico Livestock Board
300 San Mateo Blvd NE, Suite 1000
Albuquerque, NM 87108-1500 � (505) 841-6161 � FAX (505) 841-6160
Steven R. England, DVM � State Veterinarian

For release---June 18, 2004
More Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) Confirmed in Texas & New Mexico

Horses on a total of three sites in Texas and four premises in New Mexico are known to be infected with Vesicular Stomatitis (VS), a painful blistering disease of livestock, such as horses, sheep, swine and deer. The viral disease appears spontaneously and sporadically in the southwestern U.S. and is thought to be transmitted by sand flies and black flies. The VS cases this spring are the first to be confirmed since l998.

�The most recent confirmed cases in Texas involve three horses on a ranch near Denver City, in Gaines County, about 80 miles southwest of Lubbock, and one horse near Del Rio, in Val Verde County about 150 miles west of San Antonio,� said Dr. Bob Hillman, Texas� state veterinarian and head of the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), the state�s livestock and poultry health regulatory agency. The country�s first VS cases this year were confirmed May 19, in three horses, which are confined to their ranch in Reeves County, in far west Texas.

To prevent animal-to-animal disease transmission, the TAHC requires that the VS-infected animals and the other livestock on the premise remain quarantined until 30 days after all VS blisters or lesions heal, a process that usually takes two or three weeks. Prior to quarantine release, the animals will be re-examined by a state or federal regulatory veterinarian, to prevent the spread of disease to other premises.

Dr. Steve England, state veterinarian for New Mexico, said a �handful� of horses on four small premises near Carlsbad, New Mexico were found to be infected since June 4. The animals remain quarantined on their premises.

�During an active year for VS, it is not unusual for this unpredictable disease to be found scattered across several counties and states,� said Dr. Hillman. �We urge owners and private veterinary practitioners to report clinical signs of the disease to their state veterinarians� offices. A disease investigation will be conducted, with laboratory tests run at the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa. There is no charge for these services.�

Signs of VS�which include blisters, open sores or erosions in an animal�s mouth, on the muzzle, teats or hooves--mimic those of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), an extremely dangerous and highly contagious foreign animal disease that can affect cattle, sheep, swine and deer, but not horses. Laboratory testing is needed to differentiate between VS and FMD, or to determine if the animals had contact with a toxic plant or poison.

During a VS outbreak, animal health officials across the country may place additional testing requirements or restrictions on livestock originating from states with infection. The TAHC has directed private veterinary practitioners to carefully inspect animals for VS, and document the exam on certificates of veterinary inspection (health papers) issued for livestock leaving Texas. A similar statement also is required on paperwork for livestock entering Texas from other states with VS infection. Dr. Hillman recommended producers or veterinarians check with each state of destination prior to shipping
livestock.

�To help prevent VS, control biting flies,� said Dr. England. �Keep horses and other equine animals under a roof at night and keep stalls clean to reduce exposure to flies. If you borrow equipment or tools from another rancher, disinfect them before using them. At shows, on trail rides or other events, make sure your animals are fed and watered from their own buckets or troughs. If your horses, cattle, sheep, deer or other livestock develop blisters or open sores indicative of VS, call your practitioner and state veterinarian�s office.�

The TAHC hotline is operational 24 hours a day at 1-800-550-8242, with a TAHC or U.S. Department of Agriculture veterinarian always on call to take reports and work with veterinary practitioners. In New Mexico, producers should make reports to the New Mexico Livestock Board at 505-841-6161.

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#1038

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Date: Fri Jun 18, 2004 3:39 pm
Subject: FW: [lspcmembers] practice

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From: heather shuttles [mailto:hlshuttles@...]
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2004 8:33 AM
To: prissyr@...; pantaze@...; lspcmembers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [lspcmembers] practice

Kiki wants me to let you know practice is at Paul and Susan's house at 5:30
Saturday evening.

Paul, for some reason Kiki and the Rumels are not on the egroup anymore.
Can you add them?

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#1037

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Date: Thu Jun 17, 2004 4:23 am
Subject: Previous spammer

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onpmfmdb151@... joined our group and then posted an off-topic ad. I banned him from from this group and all the other groups I manage.

Paul Johnson.

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Date: Thu Jun 17, 2004 2:33 am
Subject: Important News for lone-star-polocrosse Members

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#1035

From: James Brazell <jb62000@...>
Date: Mon Jun 14, 2004 9:44 pm
Subject: Need a raquet

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Heather:

Do you still have any racquets for sale?  My daughter,
Rachel, came over yesterday and tried polocrosse for
the first time, and lo and behold!, she loved it.  She
even had some natural talent, I think.  She could pick
up the ball, carry it downfield, and toss, even though
it was the first time she'd ever tried it.  She was
even doing a pretty darned good job of riding me off
the ball and shooting goals.  Anyway, I need another
racquet for her, so if you have any let me know.  I'd
like to buy one.

Thanks,
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Date: Thu Jun 10, 2004 7:58 pm
Subject: FW: [lspcmembers] practice

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Subject: [lspcmembers] practice


Practice is 6:00 Saturday at Paul and Susan's field.  I tried to send the
message earlier but it didn't go through.  I will try again to the group now

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Practice is going to be Saturday 6:00 at Paul and Susan's field in McDade.

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#1033

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Date: Thu Jun 10, 2004 12:56 pm
Subject: Invitation to the Exhibition game

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I made a public Evite for the exhibition game that we will be playing on Friday, July 2. I sent it to all the members of the americanpolocrosseassociation E-group. If you would like to send it to friends, family, or anyone else that might be interested in coming to watch, you can send an e-mail to them and paste the following link into your e-mail.

http://www.evite.com/pub/pjpxmcd/demogame

This link should take them directly to the invitation and they can click to show a map to find their way there, or see my phone number to call for directions or other information.

Paul Johnson.

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#1032

From: James Brazell <jb62000@...>
Date: Wed Jun 9, 2004 5:29 pm
Subject: New Players/D-Level Practice at My House

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Hey Everyone:

I've cleared an area in the field behind my house on
Hog Eye Road that is as wide as a polocrosse field,
but 20 yards short.  I think it's going to make a
really nice practice area.

If there are any new players or C/D-Level players out
there that would like to play some pick up games or
that are looking for a place to get in some extra
practice, let me know.  I'd be glad to have you come
by and would welcome the chance to work on my game.

James Brazell
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#1031

From: Carla Everett <ceverett@...>
Date: Fri Jun 4, 2004 11:41 pm
Subject: Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) Confirmed in New Mexico

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I am forwarding the following information just received from the U.S.
Department of Agriculture,
regarding the confirmation of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in New Mexico.
Carla Everett,
TAHC Public Info.


>On June 4, 2004, the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in
>Ames, IA, confirmed the finding of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in horses at
>one premises in New Mexico.
>
>VS is a viral disease which primarily affects horses, cattle, and swine.
>The virus that causes VS has a wide host range.  VS also occasionally
>affects sheep and goats.  In affected livestock, VS virus causes
>blisterlike lesions to form in the mouth and on the dental pad, tongue,
>lips, nostrils, hooves, and teats.  These blisters swell and break, leaving
>raw tissue that is so painful that infected animals generally refuse to eat
>and drink and show signs of lameness.  Severe weight loss usually follows,
>and in dairy cows, a severe drop in milk production commonly occurs.
>Affected dairy cattle can appear to be normal and will continue to eat
>about half of their feed intake.
>
>On May 26, 2004, a foreign animal disease investigation was initiated at a
>farm Carlsbad, NM due to a report of tongue lesions in 2 horses on the
>premises.  There are 2 additional horses, 2 steers and some sheep and goats
>on the infected premises that show no signs of lesions.  Serum was taken
>from all horses on the premises and submitted to NVSL for testing.
>
>After the first round of testing, one horse was CF positive and 3 horses
>were cELISA positive for antibodies to the New Jersey strain of VS virus.
>
>The second set of serum samples from the horses were received by NVSL on
>June 3, 2004.   Results from the second set of serum samples were
>consistent with the case definition for VS which is based on compatible
>clinical signs and appropriate laboratory confirmation which may include
>virus isolation or a four-fold increase in complement fixation (CF) or
>serum neutralization titer in paired sera collected at least 7 days apart.
>
>The infected premises has been placed under quarantine.  There is no
>history of exposure and no recent herd additions.
>
>Veterinary Services and New Mexico Department of Agriculture will continue
>to monitor the situation and conduct response activities in an effort to
>minimize trade restrictions.

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Date: Fri Jun 4, 2004 2:57 pm
Subject: Horses and other donations for the IYEP kids during training

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I would like to get firm commitments from people as soon as possible on specific horses that the IYEP kids can use during their training week. We could use extra horses during the training week even if you want to play that horse for the Midnight Madness Tournament, and/or if someone else will be playing it in the demonstration game on Friday night. All the horses that are left with the kids will be ridden and exercised every day during the kids' training, so they should still be adequately legged up if you play them during the tournament. We would appreciate a lot of extra horses, but will absolutely need at least 10 that the IYEP kids can use during the tournament. We will also need tack for the horses since the kids are leaving from here and won't have any horse tack. I'll post the list of those that have promised horses that I know about so far:

Horses that can be used by the IYEP kids during the tournament:

1 - Diva - From Susan Johnson

2 - Cricket - From Susan Johnson

3 - Storm - From Susan Johnson

4 - Bess - From Susan Johnson

5 - Spot - From Quentin Jameson

6 -

7 -

8 -

9 -

10 -

Extra -

Saddle 1 - Paul Johnson's plastic endurance saddle

Saddle 2 -

Saddle 3 -

Saddle 4 -

Saddle 5 -

Saddle 6 -

Saddle 7 -

Saddle 8 -

Saddle 9 -

Saddle 10 -

Horses that will be left with the kids but the kids can't use them for the Midnight Madness

1 - Hollywood - From Susan Johnson

2 - Comet - From Prissy Rumel

3 - 2nd horse TBA - from Prissy Rumel

4 - Special - From Kellee Campbell (Kellee will be delivering and picking her up each day)

5 -

6 -

7 -

8 -

9 -

10 -

11 -

12 -

Please let me know if you have a horse that I can put on this list in either place. Also let me know if we need to pick the horse up and deliver it(them) back afterward. I will plan to get the horses to Coupland on June 30th and our first practice session will be the morning of July 1st. We will keep the horses in the outside stalls at the field, and in electric tape pens. I will plan to send them back home after the morning training session on July 5th. Even if you can't loan a horse to the kids, let me know if you can loan a saddle. I hope we can get bridles, saddle pads, leg wraps, and bell boots, from the people loaning the horses.

YOU CAN STILL DO MORE!!!!

Tina Hutcherson will be asking you to help feed the kids while they're here training. Be thinking about offering to: feed the kids a meal at your house; bring a meal to the kids at the Poldrack guest house; or donate money for Tina to pick up a meal and have her deliver it to the kids. The kids will just be on their own for any meals that don't get donated.

Please consider helping these kids out and donating the use of your horse(s), saddle, and/or meals. Let me know if I can put your horse or saddle on the list. You can reply to me at pjpxmcd@....

Thank you.

Paul Johnson

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#1029

From: Carla Everett <ceverett@...>
Date: Fri May 28, 2004 4:19 pm
Subject: Kentucky eases travel restrictions

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I am forwarding the following information about Kentucky vesicular
stomatitis (VS) restrictions. We have the official memo and regulation provided
by Kentucky posted on the TAHC web site. The site is:
http://www.tahc.state.tx.us

Carla Everett, TAHC Public Information



Kentucky Governor Eases VS Restrictions

(from Lone Star Park report)
Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher issued an emergency regulation late
Thursday changing the restrictions on Texas livestock entering Kentucky
that were imposed because of a vesicular stomatitis (VS).  The emergency
regulations will allow livestock from most of Texas, including horses from
Lone Star Park, to enter Kentucky under certain conditions.

Governor Fletcher's emergency regulation amends the 1998 law that resulted
in a ban of all livestock coming into Kentucky from states affected by VS.

"I have signed an order that minimizes the impact of the ban on the
Kentucky livestock industry while maintaining adequate protections for
Kentucky animals," Governor Fletcher stated in a press release.

The ruling paves the way for Kentucky horsemen to reconsider shipping their
horses to Lone Star Park for Monday's sixth annual Lone Star Million. In
order to return to Kentucky, horses must have a negative VS test within the
30-day period preceding entry into Kentucky.

"This is extremely positive news," said Jeff Greco, Lone Star general manager.

Greco said that officials in Lone Star Park's racing office were "working
tirelessly" Thursday evening to communicate the news to Kentucky-based
horsemen.

"We're hopeful that we might be able to add a runner or two to our races,"
Greco said.

A Tex Sutton charter flight is scheduled to depart from New York on Friday
morning and stop in Kentucky to transport some out-of-state participants to
Dallas for Monday's Lone Star Million , a series of seven stakes races
cumulatively worth $1 million. Another flight is scheduled to transport
California-based runners on Saturday.

On Wednesday, Texas Racing Commission veterinarians completed examinations
of 1,450 horses stabled at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas. None
showed signs of VS.

VS can affect horses, cattle, pigs, and occasionally, sheep, goats and
deer, causing blisters to form in the animal's mouth or along the hooves.

On May 19, the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa,
confirmed that three horses on a ranch in a remote and sparsely populated
area near Balmorhea, Texas, had clinical signs of VS.

All livestock on the affected ranch, located approximately 480 miles
southwest of Lone Star Park near the New Mexico border, will remain
quarantined for several weeks.

Greco said that all horses that enter the Lone Star Park stable area will
be examined by Texas licensed veterinarians to eliminate concerns about VS.

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#1028

From: Carla Everett <ceverett@...>
Date: Wed May 19, 2004 8:26 pm
Subject: Vesticular Stomatitis Confirmed in Texas

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Supplies of a free TAHC brochure on Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) are available by request from ceverett@...
Please let me know how many you need and a mailing address.
The brochure also appears on the TAHC web page at http://www.tahc.state.tx.us

News Release
Texas Animal Health Commission
Box l2966 * Austin, Texas 78711 * (800) 550-8242 * FAX (512) 719-0719
Bob Hillman, DVM * Executive Director
For info, contact Carla Everett, information officer, at 1-800-550-8242, ext. 710,
or ceverett@...

For release May 19, 2004

Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) Confirmed in West Texas;
First U.S. Case Since l998

The country�s first case of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) since 1998 was confirmed Wednesday, May 19, on a premise with nine horses and eight head of cattle near Balmorhea, in Reeves County in west Texas. VS is a viral disease that occurs sporadically in the U.S., usually in southwestern states. The disease can affect horses, cattle and pigs, and occasionally, sheep, goats and deer, causing blisters to form in the animal�s mouth, on teats or along the hooves, resulting in excessive salivation, lameness or oozing sores.

The clinical signs of VS can cause concern because they mimic those of a highly contagious foreign animal infection�foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)�which has been eradicated in the U.S. since 1929. Laboratory tests must be run to differentiate between the two diseases, when cattle, pigs, sheep or other cloven-hooved animals develop signs of the disease. Unlike FMD, VS also can affect horses and other members of the equine family. Although the disease does not affect food safety, infected livestock are withheld from slaughter until they recover.

�We always launch a disease investigation when blisters or sores are reported in livestock, to determine if foot-and-mouth disease has been introduced into the U.S.,� said Dr. Max Coats, deputy director for Animal Health Programs for the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), the state�s livestock and poultry health regulatory agency. �Because horses are not susceptible to FMD, we knew, in this case, that the animals had vesicular stomatitis (VS), or possibly had come in contact with poison or a toxic plant. The National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa, has confirmed that the three horses in Reeves County have VS.�

Dr. Coats said researchers have determined that VS outbreaks are started by a virus transmitted by arthropods, such as ticks, mites, biting midges, mosquitoes or house flies. Following an incubation period of two to eight days, infected animals may develop clinical signs of disease. The outbreak then can be perpetuated by biting insects that carry the disease from infected to healthy livestock. VS-infected animals also can spread the virus if their saliva or the fluid from ruptured blisters contaminates equipment or feed shared by herd mates. Sick animals should be isolated until they heal, he said.

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Dr. Coats noted that all livestock on the affected ranch in Reeves County will remain
quarantined for several weeks, until they no longer pose a health threat to other livestock. Prior to quarantine release, the animals will be re-examined by a state or federal regulatory veterinarian, to prevent the spread of disease to other premises.

�VS is rarely fatal, and infection usually runs its course in a couple of weeks,� commented Dr. Coats. �Infected livestock may need supportive care to prevent secondary infections where blisters have ruptured. The affected animals also may lose condition, because they will avoid eating as long as their mouth is sore. Lesions can also occur along hooves, resulting in temporary lameness.�

�The only thing �regular� about VS is its irregularity,� he said. �Thirteen years passed
between a l982-83 outbreak of VS and one in l995 that involved infection on more than 365 ranches in five states. These affected states were New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Utah and Texas, where infection was confined to only one premise.�

�Texas was spared in May l997, when the disease was detected in Arizona in
horses. By late fall, when the outbreak ended, infection had been detected on 380 ranches in four states; Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah,� he continued. �Prior to the today�s case, VS was most recently confirmed in l998, in Texas� Reeves County, and in New Mexico.�

�As a biosecurity measure, ranchers and veterinarians should wear rubber or latex gloves when handling potentially infected animals, and they should wash their hands thoroughly afterward. Humans reportedly may contract VS and develop flu-like symptoms that can last four to seven days,� warned Dr. Coats.

"If your livestock develops blisters, erosions or sores, don�t pass it off as another case of VS,� Dr. Coats said. �It is extremely important that we collect samples and have laboratory tests run to determine the cause of illness. Report these signs of disease to your private veterinary practitioner or the TAHC immediately. The TAHC hotline number is operational 24 hours a day at 1-800-550-8242, and a TAHC or U.S. Department of Agriculture veterinarian always is on call to take reports and work with your private veterinarian at no charge.�

�If you plan to ship horses or other livestock out of state, contact the state of destination prior to transporting the animals,� urged Dr. Coats. �Because VS has been confirmed in Texas, some states may require our shipments of livestock to undergo additional inspections or testing. Producers and veterinarians may contact the TAHC at 1-800-550-8242, if they need contact information for animal health officials in other states.�

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From: Carla Everett <ceverett@...>
Date: Mon May 3, 2004 4:07 pm
Subject: Three New TAHC Commissioners Named

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It is my pleasure to share with you information about three new commissioners for the Texas Animal Health
Commission. They are replacing commissioners whose terms have expired. Poultry Commissioner Ralph Simmons
replaces Poultry Commissioner Tommy Bozka of Shiner. Replacing Beef Industry Commissioner Dick Sherron, M.D. of Beaumont,
is Mr. Coleman Hudgins Locke of Wharton. Ms. Rita Esther Baca of El Paso is taking the seat vacated by Public Member Commissioner Quincy Barnes of San Antonio. The new commissioners will receive orientation in early May, and their first commission meeting is set for Tuesday,
May 25, in Austin. All commission meetings are open to the public.

Below is a news release from the Governor's office, announcing the new appointments.

Apr. 30, 2004

Governor Appoints Three to Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC)

AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry has announced the appointment of three individuals to the Texas Animal Health Commission for terms to expire Sept. 6, 2009. The commission protects and enhances the health of Texas animal populations.

Ralph Simmons of Center is director of live production for Pilgrim�s Pride Corporation facilities in Nacogdoches and Lufkin. He is director and past president of the Texas Poultry Federation and past chairman of the United States Poultry and Egg Association. He is past chairman of the Harold E. Ford Scholarship Foundation and serves on the board of directors of the Texas Poultry Federation. He received a bachelor�s degree from Texas Tech University.

Coleman H. Locke of Wharton is a partner and manager of the Locke Division of J. D. Hudgins Ranch. He is vice president of J. D. Hudgins, Inc., and is a past president and director of the American Brahman Breeders Association and the Texas Brahman Association. Locke is director of the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association and Port City Stockyards. He is vice chairman of the National Cattleman�s Beef Association, president of the Texana Community Band and a song leader at the Wharton Church of Christ. He received a bachelor�s degree from Abilene Christian University.

Rita E. Baca Benton of El Paso is a sales representative for Allstate Insurance. She is a member of the Volar Center for Independent Living and the International Director of the Northeast Rotary Club of El Paso. Benton is a member of Sunmasters Toastmasters, the United States Polo Association and the El Paso Greater Chamber of Commerce Business Resources Executive Committee. She is a graduate of the El Paso Greater Chamber of Commerce Leadership of El Paso and Bauder Fashion College in Arlington.

These appointments are subject to senate confirmation.

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From: "kpantaze" <pantaze@...>
Date: Wed Apr 28, 2004 6:03 pm
Subject: practice

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Practice is set for May 2 - 2:00 at the club field.
Call me if you have any doubt about if practice is canclled.
512-924-7566.
Kiki

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From: "prissy rumel" <prissyr@...>
Date: Tue Apr 27, 2004 6:03 pm
Subject: RE: (unknown)

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I just wanted to thank all of you that participated in the First Annual Grace Ann Weber Jr. Exhibition Game. Wow! Everyone looked and played well. You represented polocrosse the way it should be. Unfortunately, I think the weather kept some of the spectators away. We did have several non-polocrosse players watching and they were very impressed. I also think that our players that were there to cheer you on really enjoyed the special game.

Prissy

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OK, here is the revised list of those playing in the Grace Ann Weber Jr. Exhibition game starting around 8pm Friday night. This is the first time for Lone Star to be able to highlight the future of our sport with a game "under the lights" that begins the tournament. We plan for this to be an annual event. This is our first year so bear with us as we work out the kinks.

You'll find out your team and coach at 5pm on Friday. There will be two teams of 6 players each that have been divided as evenly as possible to showcase the game. You should have time to meet with your team and coach and get tacked up and ready for the game by 8. We want everyone looking their best.

If any of you have any questions, please let me know.

Jessica Arriaga

Tia Daniel

Andrew Diemer

Rachel Gayler

Danni Hutcherson

Derry Jameson

Stephanie Martin

Summer Kneese

Derek Rumel

Adam Williams

Kyle Young

Hannah Venne

Alternates: Kelsey Young and Kendall Hutcherson

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From: Susan Johnson <zupxmcd@...>
Date: Tue Apr 27, 2004 2:51 am
Subject: Hill Country and Pit Crew tournaments

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Hi there
Please let me know ASAP if you want to be put on a team for the Hill
Country Mother's Day tournament (May 8-9) or for the Pit Crew tournament
the following weekend (May 15-16).
So far, we have Tessa, Derek, Robby, Heather, Paul, Prissy.  Maybe myself,
Daniel, Dori.
Thanks for your speedy reply!
Susan

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From: "Renn Erceg" <renn_m@...>
Date: Thu Apr 22, 2004 6:30 am
Subject: Retama

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When we made the decision to leave the U.S.A. we had 3 Polo Crosse ponies to sell, place or leave with people. Two of them would be easily homed, but Oscar?? It takes a special person to understand him and put up with him. Fortunately that person actually wanted the Big Grey Geek and it worked out well for Oscar. Sugar was sold to polo, sad but true. After a season of polo she is the favorite pony in the string and put into foal...they must have more Sugar! The same people wanted Retama, she has been with Adam and then me for a bit over 8 years combined and we couldn't do it. "Time to Retire her". We wanted to know where she would be if we got to come back in her lifetime. Kellee Campbell's seemed the Best option. She would trail ride her and breed her. Retama would be exactly where we left her when we got back but with a difference. Maybe 2,3 or 4 little Retama's. Wonderful!

When Retama was dropped at Kellee's it was right after nationals and she was not totally sound, but had all the time in the world to recover as she is now a trail riding brood mare. PROBLEM, Kellee decided Elgin Vets could speed up the soundness process so Kellee could use her in a way not discussed or agreed upon. Kellee made the decision to get her fit and have her played. Kellee chose not to play Retama herself but loan her out to other people without keeping us in the loop. No email, no phone call, no nothing. As the season went on Kiki's horse Holly was hurt and went to live at Kellee's. Kiki and Kellee decided to do a horse swap. Retama for Holly. Still no email, no phone call, no nothing. Retama, a 14.1hh 18 year old mare is now living at Kiki's and being played by Kiki. At her age and size she still has a lot of get up and go, she has a huge heart. Her spunk may make her unsuitable as a small kids pony, but what about Derek, could he play her? I called Kellee, "lets send her to Prissy". That idea was squashed quickly by kellee. "Prissy has a stallion on her place with no stallion fences and her way of looking after horses is questionable, she will not separate Retama to feed her". Retama has tyed up over the years and should be kept on a no grain diet. Really though, she shouldn't need any grain at all for a kid to play her, maybe a thank you hand full but that's about it. So Kellee has made the decision, Retama will not go to Prissy's under any circumstances.

As the time ticks by Kiki kindly emails me to tell me how Retama is going for her and others. Kiki needs to make up a B team for the next carnival and will be lending Retama out in order to do so. Ok, enough! I thought the mare would be in foal by now, that is why she was left at Kellee's. I own the mare and Kellee has the use of her reproductive organs. As anyone who knows me will most likely agree, it is not like me to give away my pony for the weekend never mind life.

Now really, if I was sending her away for good, never to me mine again, I would have sold her to polo, why would I donate her to Kellee? Kellee was not the only option for Retama but we believed at the time she was a good one..."Little Ratties".

Now Kellee has told me Retama is and was hers from the day she was placed on Kellee's Property. I can pay for her to get her back or I can leave her as Kellee's possession. I have abandoned her according to Kellee. (she is quoting Texas Law)

Even on a really crazy day, I can't justify buying a horse that I own. Rumors are going around that I'm losing it down here and Kellee believes I am no longer capable of rational behavior, but wouldn't that prove it?? So as the week came to an end Kellee has stated that Retama is officially hers, she has taken over ownership. UMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!

So, to those of you who get to play my pony, Enjoy!! She is something very special and I know she will give you all she has. I hope that while in the process of breaking her down, kellee lets her really play Polo Crosse and you all get to see her with Prissy or Renee playing her. Then she will once again be at her best.

Renn

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From: "prissy rumel" <prissyr@...>
Date: Wed Apr 21, 2004 6:07 pm
Subject: (No subject)

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If any of you have any questions, please let me know.

Jessica Arriaga

Tia Daniel

Andrew Diemer

Rachel Gayler

Danni Hutcherson

Derry Jameson

Stephanie Martin

Summer Kneese

Derek Rumel

Adam Williams

Kyle Young

Hannah Venne

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From: "prissy rumel" <prissyr@...>
Date: Tue Apr 20, 2004 4:17 pm
Subject: (No subject)

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lone star members!!!! we are in need of donated items for the gambling for sat. night. we have hired 3 dealers and tables so it should be alot of fun but we HAVE to have stuff for prizes for those that have winnings. horse stuff or really ANYTHING someone might want. businesses are more likely to give you "stuff" than money so don't be afraid to ask the businesses you frequent. also, we want everyone to be there to watch the jr. game on friday at 8. we'd like to use the lights to might not start exactly at 8 but close anyway. the teams will be there at 5 to get organized and talk with their coaches. questions??? pris

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From: "prissy rumel" <prissyr@...>
Date: Fri Apr 16, 2004 2:44 pm
Subject: RE: teams for Lone Star tournament

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i want to make sure that everyone knows that manny diemer and his son andrew are guests of mine this weekend and will be playing with us. questions?

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>Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2004 21:32:28 -0500

>Hi there

>The people that I know about that said they were coming to play at Lone Star are the following:

>Paul

>Robby

>Heather

>Kiki

>Kellee

>Renee

>Prissy

>Susan

>Sophie

>Joyce

>Reese

>James

>Derek

>Adam

>Tessa

>Please call me if you have any questions. Kiki, Robby and I will have the sections set by Friday, hopefully.

>Susan

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From: Susan Johnson <zupxmcd@...>
Date: Fri Apr 16, 2004 1:20 pm
Subject: practice

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Hi there
Kiki asked me to put the word out that practice is set for Sunday at 2pm.
  Paul shredded the field and the weather should cooperate (?) so we hope to
see you there!
Susan

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#1018

From: Carla Everett <ceverett@...>
Date: Thu Apr 15, 2004 6:52 pm
Subject: Texas' Fowl Registration Set to Fly

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Facts About Fowl Registration
Texas Animal Health Commission

During the 2003 Texas legislative session, House Bill 2328 was passed and signed into law. It required the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), the state�s livestock and poultry health regulatory agency, to develop a registration program for fowl sellers, distributors and transporters who do not participate in recognized poultry or fowl disease surveillance programs. In early 2004, the TAHC�s commissioners adopted regulations for the registration program, effective May 1, 2004.

Why was this program developed?

Many poultry diseases are highly contagious, and during an outbreak, threaten the state�s commercial chicken and turkey industry, noncommercial flocks, caged pet birds and fowl raised for agricultural exhibition. In 2003, Texas had a noncommercial flock in the El Paso area infected with Exotic Newcastle Disease (END), and in early 2004, a flock near Gonzales was diagnosed with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Immediate action must be taken to detect and depopulate flocks infected with these potentially deadly bird diseases.

Fortunately, in both instances, infection and depopulation was limited to a few flocks. However, to ensure that all infection was detected -- and to regain trade status with other states and countries--flocks as far away as 30 miles were tested. Precious time was lost, however, while state and federal animal health teams combed the countryside to locate noncommercial flocks. By registering flocks, information about disease outbreaks can be distributed quickly, and disease surveillance can be conducted more efficiently and effectively.The TAHC works closely with commercial poultry operators, who conduct routine disease surveillance and testing. During an outbreak, surveillance is increased, to detect the introduction of disease.

So, who has to register?...
� Sellers of domestic fowl, or domestic AND exotic fowl at public sites, such as auctions, flea markets, roadside stands and other public venues, such as feed stores.

� Dealers, or transporters, or distributors who move or sell domestic fowl, or domestic AND exotic fowl between a production system and a live bird market or fowl market.

�   Dealers, transporters, or distributors who acquire domestic fowl, or domestic AND exotic fowl from a number of flocks or geographic areas, so they can be resold.

� Transporters, who for hire, move domestic fowl, or domestic AND exotic fowl from one producer�s premise to another, to live bird markets, fowl markets or to other location. (A transporter does not include a producer who moves their own fowl to a venue for sale.)

�   Dealers, or transporters, or distributors from out of state, who, in Texas, sell, distribute or transport domestic fowl, or domestic AND exotic fowl.

Registration primarily targets domestic fowl, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks and game fowl raised for food, eggs or agricultural exhibition. However, dealers, distributors or transporters of exotic or pet birds (parakeets, parrots and a host of other caged birds) must register if their birds are commingled or transported with domestic fowl, or are sold at the same public venue with domestic fowl.
hen birds of any species are commingled together, they can be exposed to poultry diseases, or transport viruses or bacteria, even if they are not susceptible to a particular infection. In a disease outbreak, it may be necessary to trace the movement and sale of these pet birds. At sales, all fowl and birds must be confined to help reduce the chance for disease exposure.

NOTE: The registration program DOES NOT affect existing TAHC interstate movement require- ments, or regulations requiring that poultry offered for public sale or trade originate from flocks or hatcheries that are free of pullorum-typhoid, diseases caused by Salmonella bacteria. Sellers must furnish proof of their source of poultry or hatching eggs and be qualified by the Texas Pullorum-Typhoid Program, as prescribed by the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) and/or the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP).

Are there registration exemptions?
Yes! Registration is not required for:
� Dealers, transporters or distributors who handle ONLY exotic fowl, such as parrots or parakeets. To remain exempt, the birds must
not be commingled with or sold at the same venue as domestic fowl, such as chickens, ducks or turkeys.
� Sellers who sell birds ONLY from their home or premises.

� Owners whose flocks participate in the National Poultry Improvement Plan�s (NPIP) U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean (PT) and U.S. Avian Influenza Clean (LPAI) programs.

� Persons who deal only in baby poultry originating from an NPIP hatchery.

� Owners whose flocks are enrolled in Texas Poultry Federation�s avian influenza monitoring program.

� Flea market or bird sale owners or managers do not need to register, unless they also are a vendor of birds within the establishment. (Individuals who sell birds at the site must register or obtain an exemption.)

Flock owners may request an individual review for exemption, provided their flock is enrolled in a program in which birds are routinely tested for pullorum-typhoid and avian influenza.

Registration details
The registration is valid for 12 months from the date it is issued and it must be renewed each year by submitting an application and registration fee. Registration applications may be obtained from the TAHC web site: http://www.tahc.state.tx.us, by calling the TAHC at 1-800-550-8242, or contacting one of the TAHC area offices. The completed application and the legislatively-mandated fee is to be sent to the TAHC at Box 12966, Austin, TX 78711-2966.

Registration fees are charged on a sliding scale from $25 for Texas dealers who sell fewer than 100 birds annually, to $500 for persons who sell 2,500 or more. The registration application has a complete list of the fees, which depend on the type of operation (dealer, transporter or distributor) and the corresponding maximum flock size. Flock size will be verified by a TAHC representative through an on-site visit or a review of records. When the registration application and fee is received by the TAHC, the registrant will receive a certificate of registration, valid for 12 months.

And after registering?

A key component for disease tracking or surveillance is good record keeping. Dealers must maintain and make available to the TAHC all records for two years on the sale, barter or exchange of domestic or exotic fowl. Information that must be collected includes:
� buyer�s and seller�s names and addresses,
� any movement or health status documents,
� transaction dates,
� number, breed, sex and description of the birds.
Individual identification devices, such as wing or leg bands, will not be required.
The regulations also stipulate that fowl be kept in clean and sanitary conditions. Furthermore, registrants are to notify the TAHC of possible disease exposure or infections, which could include increased death loss or unusual signs of illness.

Need more information?
Please contact the TAHC at 1-800-550-8242, or call your TAHC area office. Regulations and additional background information about the Fowl Registration program may be obtained upon request, or by accessing the TAHC web site at:
http://www.tahc.state.tx.us

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From: Susan Johnson <zupxmcd@...>
Date: Wed Apr 14, 2004 2:32 am
Subject: teams for Lone Star tournament

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Hi there
The people that I know about that said they were coming to play at Lone Star are
the following:
Paul
Robby

Heather
Kiki
Kellee
Renee
Prissy
Susan
Sophie

Joyce
Reese
James
Derek
Adam
Tessa

Please call me if you have any questions.  Kiki, Robby and I will have the
sections set by Friday, hopefully.
Susan

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Date: Sun Apr 11, 2004 9:45 pm
Subject: Camp Stewert Fat Boy Chukka Champs

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Lots of rain.

Lots of fun.

Here's the link to the photos.

http://www.ronjonesphoto.com/polocrosse-stewart/

If you enjoy seeing yourself in action, buy the photos. Bill and I
love the sport but cannot keep doing this at a loss. The photos are
cheap so buy a few.

ron jones

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From: Susan Johnson <zupxmcd@...>
Date: Wed Apr 7, 2004 1:40 am
Subject: tournament duties

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Hi there
just a reminder that we need donations of stuff to sell/auction off with
gambling chips on Sat night.  Anything new will be appropriate.  The chips
will be sold at dinner and then after players gamble, they can use the
chips they've won or kept to "purchase"  these items (or we might auction
them off at the end of the night).  This is a fundraising gambling event
with real dealers---black jack, roulette, craps, etc and we're trying to
think of a fun kid-oriented gambling thing, too.
Please seek out those donated items, so we can raise some money for DYP,
IYEP, World Cup, etc.
Thanks
Susan

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From: Tangedahl Laura <ltangedahl2000@...>
Date: Wed Apr 7, 2004 12:22 am
Subject: New Ideas for Junior Division

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As I was visiting with other parents while watching all of the kids play, someone started mentioning an idea of a junior division with an A, B, & C group. Just like the adults.

It came up because we were watching some of the kids that have excelled and stand out in that division and the parents were thinking of moving these kids to the "C" grade, rather than have them in the junior division cleaning up. I have to admit at first I thought well I guess that is the next step when the kids get really good in their division. And the further the conversation went the more I didn't like that idea.

You see I also watch many C & D division games this weekend. (As a matter of fact I never went to the other field to watch the upper levels) Most of those players are just learning to play, they don't play at the skill level that the kids do, and most don't know very many of the rules, where again some of these kids really do.

I have watched all of these kids improve and play against each other year after year, and yes some excel while others haven't, yet. I watched all of these parents and coaches teaching even the very youngest of players to play by the rules and with respect for both the other players and the umpires. Why do we want to take all of that hard work and move into a division that is not as structured as what the Junior division has been developing into????

My suggestion is an A (top junior player 16 and under), B (not beginner, but a player that is consistant with his skill level) and a C ( the very beginner players, PeeWee, which the kids hate to have it called). We may only have six players in each of these divison at some tournaments and at others we may not be able to do it at all. But with those players in that division divide them up into sections and each game have them play a different position. Imagine the skills these kids will have by the time they are 16 and able to play all positions equally.

This is just an idea, I hope we can build on. Texas has a large junior division and with new players coming in all the time, it will give them something to strive for.

I am very interested in hearing from others with ideas and/or suggestions.

Laura

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