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'Doors are locked. Come back later.' That was the less-than-eloquent sign posted on our front doors here at Rhoads Memorial Library recently.

Pet Talk

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.Because horses spend the majority of each day chewing and grinding fibrous forage, their teeth are constantly...

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!What...

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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.

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. Courtney Baetge, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, shares how veterinarians make...

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.

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.Managing it requires medications, fluids, and other supportive care, which quickly add up to long hospital stays and overwhelmingly...

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.

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

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.