Day: February 10, 2009

E. coli outbreak may be linked to stock show event

The head of the National Western Stock Show expressed sympathy Friday for those sickened by an E. coli outbreak that may be linked to the event but said visitors also must take responsibility for their hygiene. President and CEO Pat Grant said if the E. coli bacteria that so far has sickened at least 12 people – mostly children – turns out to have originated at the stock show, it will be the first time that’s happened in 103 years. “Our heart goes out to everybody who has become ill,” Grant said. “But the origin is not

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Colorada man earns APHA’s highest honor

  FORT WORTH, Texas—Don Manuello of Sterling, Colo., was presented with the American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA) highest member honor, the Distinguished Service Award, at the organization’s annual convention and membership meeting in San Diego, Calif. This award is given annually to a special APHA member who has helped the association make significant strides through the years. Manuello was recognized in 2008 for more than 20 years of exemplary service to APHA in an effort to advance the Association and improve the breed both locally and nationally. During his more than 20 years of membership and service

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