Happy birthday to my great-niece Hazel Budd of Midwest City.

Hazel celebrates her seventh birthday Friday, June 5.

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Happy birthday to our own Purcell Register employee Doris Caldwell.

Doris celebrates her birthday Tuesday, June 9.

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Happy birthday to James Kyzer, Cadlyn Wollenberg, Pat Stejskal, Howard Dawson, Rick Stevenson, David Hope, Kristi Lawson, Gina Johnosn, Jon Clary, Patty Johnson, Ashlie Daniels, Deb Wollenberg, Adrianne Foshee, Jordan Sheehy-Simmons, Sawyer Midkiff, Marshall Honeyman, Pam Hobbs,  Stephanie Woods Allen, Miriam Chavez, Erica Estrada, Carol Frazier, Glenda Roberts, Alexander Rendon, Susan Roberts, Maria Gracia Velasco and Matt Berrey.

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The Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet is set for tonight, Thursday, June 4, at 6 p.m.

The banquet will be held at the Showplace Theatre at the Riverwind Casino in Goldsby.

To RSVP call the chamber office at 405-527-3093 or email Elisabeth Baker, Executive Director, at theheartofok.com.

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Connection Corner: Coffee with Your Community” Friday, June 5, 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 Public Library will present “CSI: Red River with the Oklahoma History Center” Wednesday, June 10, from 2-3 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Based on the real events of the discovery of the shipwrecked Steamboat Heroine in the Red River, participants will use STEAM to “solve the mystery” of what was suddenly discovered at the bottom of the river and what it tells us about Oklahoma history.

Participants will learn how historians and archaeologists approach sites like crimes scenes, understand basic historical research and archaeological methods, and get a deeper understanding of a lesser-known element of Oklahoma history.

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

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

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “American Story Tellers” Saturday, June 13, from 10-11 a.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Join American Storytellers as they bring history to life through the art of storytelling. The 1930s milkman storytelling experience spotlights the true story of Clarence “Ducky” Nash and his journey from his family’s farm in rural Oklahoma to the streets of Tinseltown.

He was discovered for his voice whilst delivering milk in Hollywood by Walt Disney, and Nash went on to become THE voice of Donald Duck for 50 years!

The program is for all age groups and registration is required.

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

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The Purcell Municipal Hospital Foundation is sponsoring a golf tournament benefiting the foundation Saturday, June 20, 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 $400. A 50/50 drawing will benefit the foundation scholarship program.

To register or for more information call 405-550-6814.

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The Purcell High School Class of 1976, the bicentennial class, will have its 50th reunion Saturday, June 27, at 6:15 p.m. at the Canadian Theatre.

For more information call Vickie Thurston Meyers at 325-668-4321 or email vlynn215@gmail.com or Teresa Genson Jones, 405-830-2120 or email tjones713@aol.com.

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Purcell’s Independence Day Celebration will be held Friday, June 26, at the Purcell City Lake.

The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. and will include food trucks, games and a car show with the fireworks showbeginning at 9:45 p.m.

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

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This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs well with mashed potatoes or a fresh salad.

Crockpot Ranch Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 packet ranch seasoning mix

10.5 oz. can cream of chicken soup

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

Salt and pepper to taste

Place chicken breasts in the crockpot. Season with salt and pepper.

In a bowl, mix ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chicken broth.

Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts.

Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.

NOTE: You can also substitute the breasts for thighs.