It’s a Small World

A special happy birthday wish to my younger son, Matt Montgomery.

Matt celebrates his birthday Monday, May 1.

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Happy birthday to Jason Midkiff, Susan Peters, Adam Duffy, Jennifer Kozik, Bridget Roper, Michaele Cole, Jo Idleman, Matt Richardson, Cindy Carlton, Martha Anderson, Kathy Smith, Bailey Chapels, Denise Clark, Tyler Simmons, Paul Steiner, Aracely Garcia, Gabriela Escobedo, Blake Ellis, Amer Espinoza, Vanessa Garcia, Trevor Nimmo, Luis Garcia and Maria C. Zamora.

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The City of Purcell’s annual Citywide Garage Sale will be held Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29.

Email, text or call the chamber office to get your garage sale on the list.

Contact the chamber at 405-527-3093 or chamberoffice@theheartofok.com and provide your name, address, dates of sale and a contact phone number.

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The City of Purcell is hosting a shredding and Rx Take Back event Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m.-12 noon at the Purcell Police Department.

Cars should enter the police department parking lot from Grant Street and follow the signs.

All documents must be free of binder clips, must be in cardboard boxes and be limited to five boxes per car.

Items not accepted include needles, syringes, liquids, chemicals and inhalers.

For more information call 405-527-4627.

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The Purcell Parent Teacher Organization is currently raising funds for fencing to be erected around the playgrounds at the elementary and intermediate schools.

The annual Fun Run is a fundraiser that will help put money in the coffers for this project.

The Fun Run will be held May 9 at the Bob Haley Track and Field Complex.

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Here’s a twist on a favorite.

Crunchy Ramen Taco Salad

1/2 cup ranch dressing

1/2 cup Taco Bell Hot Restaurant Sauce

2 TBL fresh lime juice

2-3 oz. packages ramen noodle soup mix

14 oz. pkg. coleslaw blend (cabbage slaw mix)

1 cup frozen corn, thawed

1 cup rinsed canned black beans

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Mix dressing, hot sauce and lime juice until blended.

Break Ramen Noodles into large bowl. Discard Seasoning Packets or reserve for another use.

Add remaining ingredients and dressing mixture to noodles; mix lightly.