A special happy birthday to my extra-special granddaughter, Lane Elizabeth Montgomery.

Lane celebrates her 12th birthday Sunday, November 16!

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Happy birthday to Bobby Foraker of Maysville.

Bobby celebrates his birthday Sunday, November 16.

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A special happy 92nd birthday to Maurita Summers.

Maurita said she’s going backward this year so I guess it’s really her 88th second birthday.

She celebrates her birthday Sunday, November 16.

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Happy birthday to Kent Peck, Patsy Croslin, Lynn Walker, Nancy Richardson, David Matthews, Tracy Folsom, Jewel Moore, Daniel Schaub, Isaias Avila, Matthew Murray-Konrade, Bozenna Jones, Janet King, Crystal Sheehy,  Serretha Gruszka, Clare Wyndham and Sherry Clouse.

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McClain County Operation Christmas is now accepting applications.

The deadline to submit applications is November 24.

Applications are available at The Purcell Register, the McClain County Health Department, the Purcell Public Library, the OSU Extension Office and Delta Community Action Foundation in Purcell.

For more information contact Peggy Christian at 405-990-4001.

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The Purcell Register will feature Homespun Holidays, a DIY Guide to the Season, in the December 11 issue.

Register readers are encouraged to send us their favorite recipes, a short description of their family’s favorite tradition, DIY craft ideas and decorating ideas.

Pictures are welcomed as well.

Submit your holiday items to purcellregister@gmail.com or drop by our office at 225 W. Main St. in Purcell.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Creativity Unleashed: Holiday Crafts! Sublimation Mugs” Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering the endless possibilities of your creativity. You will be guided through this program exploring designing and sublimating a mug to produce your own work of art.

Supplies will be provided. No prior experience is necessary for this program. Program is come and go.

The program is for all ages and registration is required.

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

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Mark your calendars now!

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the annual Purcell Christmas Parade,  “Anything Christmas,” 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 11, at 6 p.m.

To register your parade entry, stop by the Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce at 305 W. Main Street in Purcell, email elisabeth@theheartofok.com or call 405-527-3093.

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The next Purcell 2025 Art Walk is set for Friday, December 11, from 6-9 p.m. in conjunction with the Christmas parade.

Get ready for an evening of art, shopping and vintage treasures.

This month’s event will feature vintage and antique dealers lining the streets, food trucks, arts and crafts, homemade goods and more—all in a family-friendly atmosphere that celebrates creativity and local businesses.

Purcell’s Lights From the Heart at Chandler Park will be open nightly from Wednesday, November 26, to Wednesday, 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 36th 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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It’s already time to be thinking about Thanksgiving recipes. It comes from my mother-in-law Carolyn Montgomery of Norman.

Copper Pennies

2 lbs. carrots, peeled, sliced and cooked until barely tender, drain. (Pretty small slices, not big)

1 small green pepper, thinly sliced

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

Dressing

10.5 oz. can tomato soup

1/2 cup oil

3/4 cup cider vinegar

1 cup sugar

1 tsp. prepared mustard (powder)

1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

Blend all the dressing ingredients together and pour over cooked carrots. Let marinate.

Put in refrigerator with cover and turn over after about two days and then again.

Will keep in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.