Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers this Sunday, June 15!

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The Purcell Register will have early deadlines for the issue of June 19 because of the Juneteenth Holiday.

All ads, classified ads and news must be in the office by Monday, June 16, at 11 a.m.

The paper will be available Tuesday, June 17, at 2:30 p.m.

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Happy birthday to Susan Tarp, John Mantooth, Tom Martin, Kathe Green, Jeremy Cudd, Oliver Daniels, Margaret Johnson, Katelyn Eck, Katie Midkiff, Ron Smith, Charla Ratliff, Tyler Davis, Abby Beerrey, Marjorie Dennis, Jessica Vega, Guadaluipe Ibarra, Petra Ibarra, Eric Luna, Natalie Wallace, Tyler Haynes, Maria Carmen Resendiz and Bob Shea.

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

The fund-raiser event will be held at the pavilion at the Purcell City Lake on Saturday, June 14, 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.

Entry fee is $25 payable on the day of the show from 3-4 p.m.

All proceeds will go for the benefit of Geneva Oswalt.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Culinary Herb Gardening with a Master Gardener” Thursday, June 12, from 6-7 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Discover the secrets to cultivating a thriving herb garden with the expertise of a Master Gardener. This course covers everything from selecting the best herbs for your climate to proper planting, care, and harvesting techniques.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, you’ll gain practical skills to enhance your cooking with fresh, homegrown herbs.

This program is a part of the Summer Learning Challenge. Earn prizes, collect badges, and help our community reach 18 million minutes of learning by joining the Summer Learning Challenge today!

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

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

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Purcell’s Independence Day Celebration will be held Friday, June 27, at the Purcell City Lake.

The celebration will include food trucks, games, a car show and the fireworks show.

For more information contact the Purcell Parks at 405-527-7227.

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Tornado Alley Disc Dogs” Saturday, June 21, from 3-4 p.m. at the Purcell Multi-Purpose Center, 1400 Chandler Road.

Enjoy Tornado Alley Disc Dogs, a not-for-profit group located right here in Central Oklahoma. Their show is filled with high-flying dogs and spectacular tricks!

The program is designed for children through age 11 and registration is required.

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

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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, July 2.

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This is a great recipe to serve when you need it ready quickly in the morning.

Overnight Breakfast Casserole

1 pound breakfast sausage

6 slices bread

6 eggs

1-1/2 cups milk

1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

1 tsp. dry mustard

Salt and pepper

Fry sausage, chopping into small pieces, drain.

Butter bread and place in the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle sausage over bread.

In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs then mix in milk, cheese, dry mustard and salt and pepper.

Pour egg mixture over sausage and bread.

Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning, put pan into a 350° over and bake for 30-45 minutes.