Happy birthday to Bret Umber, Justin Knowles, Spencer Ewing Friedman, Cammie Hayes Gatlin, Cristian Haynes, Bruce Enox, LaVonda Hail, Kyle Wollenberg, Brylie Hobbs, Rick Walker, Kody L. Walker, Fannie Lou Green, Kyndra Vallencia, Suzanne Clark, Beverly Hodges, Henry York, Isaac Keeler, Elizabeth Pacheco, Miguel Cruz, Tara Keeler, Greg McKiddy, John Forster, Daniel Calixto, Jaime D. Ibarra and Jaime Ibarra.

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Looks like we’re in for six more weeks of winter after the Ground Hog saw his shadow on February 2.

I was sure hoping for an early spring!

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Connection Corner: Coffee with Your Community” Friday, February 6, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Enjoy free coffee and pastries from local business Sassy Sifter and take the opportunity to chat with fellow members of your community!

Coffee and food will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.

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

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The Purcell Municipal Hospital Foundation Gala that was scheduled to be held on Saturday, January 24, has been rescheduled because of the winter storm.

The Gala will now be held Saturday, February 7, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at The Grand Canadian Theater.

The event will feature a silent auction and a 50/50 dance game in addition to a silent auction.

A seated dinner will be served followed by dancing.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Book Discussion: ‘Shrines of Gaiety’ by Kate Atkinson” Thursday, February 12, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Whether you’re new to book discussions or a regular, we want to hear from you. Share your thoughts and opinions and hear others’ experiences while exploring different topics in this book discussion at Purcell Public Library.

In this program we will be discussing “Shrines of Gaiety” by Kate Atkinson. Download the PLS Connect app for quick and easy access to physical and digital copies of the book. Physical copies are also available at the Purcell branch.

The program is designed for adults and registration is required.

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

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Join the Purcell Public Library in creating positive change in our community by recycling styrofoam.

Bring your styrofoam to the library to be recycled Saturday, February 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Library staff will be working with Churches Caring for Creation whose mission is to “save the planet ‘one drink cup at a time’” by recycling #6 plastic.

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The Purcell Public School Foundation will hold an open meeting for the public Thursday, February 26, at 12 noon.

The meeting will be held in the Administration Building multi-purpose room in the building that formerly housed Purcell Intermediate School, behind the library.

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Here’s a good recipe to make with all the cold weather ahead. It comes from my friend Ann Radford in Tulsa.

Ann’s Chili

1 lbs. 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.