Happy 51st anniversary to Vickie and Bobby Foraker.

They celebrate their anniversary Saturday, April 12.

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A special happy birthday to Janet Woolly.

Janet celebrates her birthday
Saturday, April 12.

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Happy birthday to Matthew Stanton, Chris Hurt, Gordon Richards, Nanette Williams, Rhonda Thomas, Br ent Lynn, Amy Lynn, Kelly Nemecek, Courtney Boudreaux, Ethan Berger, Amber Abney, Phyllis Wagner, Ruth Ann Mix, Jay R. Orquiz, Miguel Angel Orta, Angelica Ortiz, Marco Trejo, Gloria Shea, Jan Harrowa, Concepciion Aguinaga, Aaniel Calixto, Michele Jones, Jacquelyn Smith and Jeni Suarez.

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The Heart of Oklahoma Kiwanis Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 19, at the Purcell Lake Weaver Pavilion, 1400 Chandler Road.

Each age group will have their own hunt and prizes. Age groups include 0-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12.

The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures.

The hunt begins at 9:30 a.m. sharp.

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The Heart of Oklahoma Kiwanis will hold a pancake breakfast in conjunction with 89ers Day in Lexington Saturday, April 19.

Tickets are $5 for the breakfast which will be  held from 7-11 a.m. at the McCown Park Pavilion in Lexington.

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The Purcell Municipal Hospital Foundation is sponsoring a golf tournament benefiting the foundation Saturday, April 26, at the Brent Bruehl Memorial Golf Course in Purcell.

Check-in for the tournament begins at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m.

The cost for a four-man team is $500. The deadline to register is April 18.

To register or for more information call 405-527-2207.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Information Investigation: Immigration Q&A” Tuesday, April 15, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Our world is full of information, which can be overwhelming. Get your immigration questions answered from an immigration attorney.

Have a question about immigration? Each month, a licensed bilingual immigration attorney will hold a Q&A session to answer your immigration questions.

This activity is supported by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

The program is designed for adults and registration is recommended.

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

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The McClain County OSU Extension is collecting food donations on behalf of Delta Community Action of non-perishable good to  help those in need.

The food will be accepted through April 30.

Doantions can be made at the McClain County OSU Extension office, Pioneer Public Library in Purcell, Blanchard and Newcastle, Farmer’s Coop in Wayne, Crossroads Feed, Seed and Farm Store and McClain Bank in Purcell.

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Purcell City Hall will be closed from 1-2 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month for training.

The offices will be closed Wednesday, May 7.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Connection Corner: Sewing Club” Tuesday, April 22, from 1-2:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Make new friends while working on your sewing projects. Designed for adults 18+.

Join us as we come together to work on a personal sewing project and get to know people who share a similar interest. Discover new techniques and perspectives as we meet with others to learn about their experiences while sharing your own.

Please bring your personal project and any materials, such as machine, fabrics, notions, you need to help support your experience and comfort. Supplies will not be provided.

Registration is requested for the program.

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

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Here’s another really good Easter recipe! It comes from Janet Woolly of Purcell.

Hominy Casserole

3 cans white hominy, drained

3 cans yellow hominy, drained

2 cans chopped green chilies

16 oz. Hiland French Onion dip

1 lb. grated Velveeta cheese

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

Preheat oven to 350°.

Mix all ingredients together. Place in greased 9x13 inch casserole dish and bake for 1 hour.