Pet Talk

Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV1) is a highly contagious virus in horses that can cause respiratory disease, reproductive issues, and neurologic disease.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND Funny state laws North Dakota:• In North Dakota it is illegal to keep an elk in a sandbox in your backyard. • In Waverly you better not let your horse near the tub, since horses are prohibited from sleeping in them, as well...

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Funny state laws New Jersey:• It is against the law for a man to knit during the fishing season.• It is against the law to “frown” at a police officer. • It is illegal to delay or detain a homing pigeon. • Newark: It is illegal to sell ice cream after 6pm, unless the customer has a note from his...

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

Natalie (Kline) Bright presented her new book, 'A New Fatherland' at Dimmitt Book Club's recent meeting here at Rhoads Memorial Library.

Pet Talk

The winter chill has begun to blow through the U.S., and the comfort of a warm fire is a welcome respite.

LIBRARY LINES

Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, to observe Veterans Day.

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Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND The 50 Funniest Jokes About All 50 States from Readers’ Digest New YorkI moved to New York City for my health.

Grandma Sammons goes on the road

In the early 80’s, perhaps around 82 or 83, my Grandma Sammons went on an actual road trip/vacation with two of her more worldly sisters.I believe it was the only real vacation she ever took in her entire life.She did it right, though.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND The 50 Funniest Jokes About All 50 States from Readers’ Digest MichiganWhat do you call 40 guys watching the Super Bowl on television? The Detroit Lions.MinnesotaWhat are the four seasons in Minnesota?

It is 101-Degrees

It is 101 degrees, and I am sitting in a truck with no air conditioning. We are at the Wellington Rodeo Grounds, and my 17 year old Daughter Tara is at Horse Camp riding around on a mild-mannered horse named Hudson, in the burning sun, wearing a helmet.