Happy Valentine’s Day!

Hope you have a fabulous time with that special someone.

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A special happy birthday to my sister-in-law, Missy Clark.

Missy celebrates her birthday Sunday, February 16.

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Happy birthday to Lloyd Beaudion, Dale Bunn, Victor Lohn, Kitty Velasco, Jeff Eck, Judy Moring, Parker Page, Lavene Jones, Bailey Beller, Margaret Miller, Jim Barnes, Egan Galvin, Anna Belle Carpenter, Jerry Potter, Dorothy Potter, Dawn Perigo, Jack McNeely, Matthew Smith, Jovita Trejo and Colby Dye.

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Happy 56th Wedding Anniversary to Janice and Johnny Mooneyham.

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The Purcell Ladies Golf Association will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, at the Brent Bruehl Memorial Golf Course clubhouse.

The kick-off meeting is open to all interested women golfers.

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The Knights of Columbus of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church will hold a Valentine’s Dinner Friday, February 14.

The event will be held in the parish hall at Fourth and Jefferson in Purcell.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner will be held from 7-10 p.m.

Tickets for the adults only dinner are $80 per couple or $40 for singles.

The meal will include steak, baked potato, salad and dessert.

For tickets contact any member of the Knights of Columbus or call the church office at 405-527-3077.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Information Investigation: Immigration Q&A” Tuesday, February 18, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Our world is full of information, which can be overwhelming.

Get your immigration questions answered from an immigration attorney.

Have a question about immigration? Each month, a licensed bilingual immigration attorney will hold a Q&A session to answer your immigration questions.

This activity is supported by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

The program is designed for adults and registration is recommended.

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

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Connection Corner: Sewing Club” Tuesday, February 25, from 1-2:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Make new friends while working on your sewing projects. Designed for adults 18+.

Join us as we come together to work on a personal sewing project and get to know people who share a similar interest. Discover new techniques and perspectives as we meet with others to learn about their experiences while sharing your own.

Please bring your personal project and any materials, such as machine, fabrics, notions, you need to help support your experience and comfort. Supplies will not be provided.

Registration is requested for the program.

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

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This is a recipe from a cookbook of John D.’s grandmother, Gladys Flow. It is perfect for a cold winter night!

Santa Fe Soup

1 lbs. lean ground beef

1 medium onion

1 can Rotel

2 cans Mexican style stewed tomatoes

2 cans ranch style pinto beans

1 can corn

1 lb. Mexican Velveeta Cheese

Brown beef and onions, drain. Combine all the ingredients, except the cheese, in a slow cooker on low.

Cook for 2-3 hours then add the cheese and continue cooking until the cheese melts.