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Displayer for the Month of March at Rhoads Memorial Library is Cinde (Sides) Ebeling, a member of the Ogallala Quilters Society. The Dimmitt native is showing some quilting samples that reflect various techniques and color combinations. The Ogallala Quilt Festival will be held in Dimmitt.

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

'Untamed' is the theme of the upcoming Ogallala Quilt Festival 2026 that is set to be held locally March 27-28, 2026. Display of the month of March here at Rhoads Memorial Library features some quilt samples by Cinde Ebeling, Dimmitt native and member of the Ogallala Quilters Society.

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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDWhat kind of music do mummies listen to?Wrap music! How do you make a Venetian blind?Poke him in the eyes! What do you call it when Batman skips church?Christian Bales! What would bears be without bees?Ears!

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Our furry friends have curious natures, and even though we try our best to keep them safe and healthy, they may still get into trouble if they unknowingly eat medications that are toxic to them.Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences clinical associate professor Dr.

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Tax forms and instruction booklets for 2025 federal income tax have arrived here at Rhoads Memorial Library and can be picked up free of charge from our circulation desk. Forms 1040, 1040-SR, and Schedule 1-A (Form 1040) are offered in English and Spanish.Additional tax forms can be found at www.

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

'Doors are locked. Come back later.' That was the less-than-eloquent sign posted on our front doors here at Rhoads Memorial Library recently. High winds kept opening the doors a little at a time and we feared a gust might rip them off, hence the sign.

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Dental problems are common in horses and can affect nearly every aspect of their daily life — from eating, grazing, and maintaining body condition to performing comfortably under the saddle.

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

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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Gaye Reily

Thursday, February 19, 2026

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.

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

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.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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.

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