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Grandchildren of Steve and Kaylana Gertsch pose with Monty Python. The snake died Jan. 29 after 27 years as a class pet. (Photo courtesy of Steve and Kaylana Gertsch)

Students remember Monty Python, the letter 'S'

Last updated Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 7:30am

PLAIN CITY -- One of Plain City's best-known and most-beloved celebrity residents has passed away. Monty Python, 30, was a muscular 70 pounds and measured 10 feet 6 inches tall, uh, long.

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Reptile rescuer settles into new home in Delta

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, January 23, 2012 - 6:03pm

DELTA -- A reptile rescuer ousted from his West Valley City home by a major freeway project says he's finally found a suitable spot for his 500 critters.

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Displaced reptile rescuer finds new home for pets

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, September 20, 2011 - 10:51am

WEST VALLEY CITY -- A 52-year-old reptile expert and the hundreds of wild animals in his care have found a new home just as they are being ousted from a West Valley City house to make way for a transit project.

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West Valley debates where to put displaced reptile rescuer

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 10:16am

WEST VALLEY CITY -- City officials are struggling how to accommodate a 52-year-old reptile expert and the hundreds of wild animals in his care as they are being forced from a West Valley City home to make way for a major transit project.

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