Happy birthday to our own Purcell Register employee Doris Caldwell.

Doris celebrates her birthday Sunday, June 9.

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Happy birthday to Father John Peter Swaminathan, Glenda Roberts, Susan Roberts, Maria Gracia Velasco, Matt Berrey, Sergio Diaz, Jovany A. Veleta Romero, Betsy Simmons, Ethan Troyano, James Kyzer, Cadlyn Wollenberg, Pat Stejskal, Howard Dawson, Rick Stevenson, David Hope, Kristi Lawson, Gina Johnson, Jon Clary, Patty Johnson, Ashlie Daniels, Debbie Wollenberg, Adrianne Foshee, Jordan Sheehy-Simmons, Sawyer Midkiff, Marshall Honeyman, Pam Hobbs and Madisyn Tolle.

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The Purcell Municipal Hospital Foundation is hosting a golf tournament Saturday, June 8, at the Brent Bruehl Memorial Golf Course, 1400 Chandler Park, in Purcell.

A team of four is $300 and mulligans are $20. Check in begins at 7 a.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to the two top teams.

Deadline to register is June 6.

For more information or to register call the administration office at 405-527-2207.

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The Pioneer Library System’s  Summer Learning Challenge 2024 has begun!

Running through August 15, SLC encourages participants to log their time spent reading and learning. Once logged, each minute of learning becomes one point, and that point goes toward a community goal of 15 million points.

For more information about Pioneer Library System’s Summer Learning Challenge and related events, please visit pioneer.beanstack.org and pioneerlibrarysystem.org or call 405-527-5546.

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Make plans now to attend and participate in the Fourth Annual Jimmy Criswell Memorial Car Show.

The fundraiser event will be held at the pavilion at the Purcell City Lake on Saturday, June 15, from 3-6 p.m.

In addition to the vintage vehicles to view, there will be food, door prizes and a raffle among other activities.

Organizers report additional details will be forthcoming.

Entry fee is $25 payable on the day of the show.

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Connection Corner: Bracelet Making” Thursday, June 13, from 12-2 p.m.

Make new friends while making bracelets. Connect with and learn more about other’s experiences while sharing your own.

Join us as we come together to make bracelets and get to know people who share a similar interest. Discover new craft techniques and perspectives as we meet others to learn about their experiences while sharing your own.

For more information call 405-527-5546 or register online at pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

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These potatoes are packed with flavor! With just the right amount of cheese and bacon, this is the perfect side dish for any meal!

Mississippi Mud Potatoes

6 cups potatoes, peeled and diced

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled

3 teaspoon garlic, minced

1/2 cup onion, chopped

In a 9 x 13 baking pan, combine the potatoes, cheese, bacon, garlic and onion.

Add in the mayonnaise and stir until coated.

Place pan in preheated oven, 325° and bake for about 1-1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender.