Happy birthday to Jonah Northcutt, Karen Horoho, Tripp Eck, Patricia Hudson, Kayleenia Jones, Phyllis Norvell, Jana Rolin, Julie Wood Scroggins, Shirley Stark, Roger Mayes, Tristan Rollins, Tracy Jones, Darren Woolly, Lynn Walker, Glenn Frankenberg, Gunner Mathis, Laverne Gray, Sharon Hutchens, Joe Butts, Michelle Sheehy, Spencer Wallace, Teodoro Aguinaga, Anna Pollok Dean, Kiatlyn Keeler, Damon Clark, Alma Linares, Isaias Avila and Matthew Murray-Konrade.

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Purcell High School’s annual Veterans Day Program, hosted by the National Honor Society, will be held Monday, November 11, at 11 a.m. A lunch will follow the program.

Veterans are welcome to begin arriving at 10:30 a.m. to fellowship in the library before being escorted by National Honor Society members to The Reimer Center for the program.

For more information contact April Trumbo, NHS Advisor, at 405-442-0099 or trumboa@purcellps.org.

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Land That Job: Resume Help for Teens” Thursday, November 7, from 4-5 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Invest in your future and prepare for your next opportunity in this program on how to build a resume. Join library staff as you learn basic resume tips ad have your questions answered.

Kick-start your career search with staff dedicated to helping you succeed!

The program is designed for teens ages 12-17 and registration is required.

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

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Connection Corner: Blackout Poetry” Thursday, November 14, from 3-6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Help your community celebrate the installation of Pioneer Library System’s newest StoryWalk at the Purcell Lake by coming together to create blackout poetry.

Enjoy expressing your artistic side and meeting others with similar interests.

Poems will have the chance to be featured in the StoryWalk with credit to the artists.

The program is designed for teens ages 12-17 and registration is required.

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

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The Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, hosted by the City of Purcell.

The coffee will be held at the Purcell City Hall, 230 W. Main St.

This is a great opportunity to connect with local business and community leaders.

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McClain County Operation Christmas is now accepting applications.

The deadline to submit applications is November 22.

Applications are available at The Purcell Register, Delta Community Action in Purcell, the Purcell Public Library, Purcell’s First Baptist Church, Pioneer Library in Newcastle and the Newcastle First Baptist Church. Monetary donations can be mailed to McClain County Operation Christmas c/o Darrell Ford, PO Box 756, Purcell, OK 73080.

For questions contact Gale Wilson at 405-250-8316.

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Mark your calendars now!

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the annual Purcell Christmas Parade, where Main Street Purcell will be illuminated with festive lights and decorations, and enjoy the merriment and joy that fills the air!

The parade is scheduled for Thursday, December 12, at 6 p.m.

To register your parade entry, stop by the Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce at 220 W. Main in Purcell, email elisabeth@theheartofok.com or call 405-527-3093.

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Purcell’s Lights From the Heart at Chandler Park will be open nightly from Wednesday, November 27, to Tuesday, December 31, from 5:30-10 p.m. nightly.

Over two miles of lights are available to drive through.

Admission is free but donations are appreciated.

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The Wayne Fire Department is holding its 34th annual Toy Drive.

Firefighters are currently accepting toy donations or cash donations to help them meet their goal.

Toys will be given to children at the department’s program December 14.

For more information contact Sarah Kennedy at 405-570-2478 or Meghan Claunch at 405-412-7848.

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With cooler weather on the  way I always like to have a pot of chili ready. This one is good and so easy.

Ann’s Chili

1 lb. lean ground beef, browned

1 can Bush’s Best Chili Beans

1 can diced tomatoes

1 can Mexican tomatoes

Pkg. chili seasoning

1/4 cup brown sugar

Head Country barbecue sauce to taste

Combine all your ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook for 2-3 hours.