LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDHow do you stop a bull from charging?Cancel its credit card!What do you call a snobbish criminal going down the stairs?A condescending con descending!Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long?Because then it would be a foot!

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Dwight McDonald was the guest speaker at the recent Dimmitt Book Club meeting held here at Rhoads Memorial Library. The Dimmitt native spoke on the importance of preserving and teaching factual information about historical events. He focused on the experience of Blacks in the U.S.

Pet Talk

While an animal’s immune system is important for protecting them from bacteria, viruses, and other forms of disease, it can sometimes go overboard. In these cases, the immune system can destroy vital cells, like red blood cells and platelets.

Pet Talk

The thought of your pet undergoing sedation or anesthesia can be stressful, but these techniques can be an important step in a pet’s medical care.Dr.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDBarbara C. remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests tapes of Pastor Jack’s sermons.

Pet Talk

Sepsis, a condition in which the immune system spirals out of control in response to an infection, is one of the most life-threatening health concerns a horse can face.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDEnjoy the following bloopers from church bulletins ...Mrs. Johnson will be entering the hospital this week for testes. The Senior Choir invites any member of the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir.

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If stories about cowboys (not the professional football team) and the American West intrigue you, it would behoove you to check out the book sale here at Rhoads Memorial Library.

Pet Talk

Just like with people, when pets experience chronic stress it can raise cortisol levels, heart rate, and blood pressure; weaken the immune system; and even cause fluctuations in weight — all of which increase a pet’s risk of becoming ill.

Pet Talk

World Rabies Day is typically held in September, and it is a global effort to raise awareness in support of animal and human rabies prevention.