A special happy birthday to my older son, John Denny Montgomery III.

John Denny celebrates his birthday Tuesday, July 22.

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A special happy birthday goes out to my older brother, Richard T. Evans of Tulsa.

Richard celebrates his birthday Wednesday, July 23.

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Happy birthday to Suzanne Woodrow-Snell, Danny Arnold, Kayla Ray Berger, Bodie Perigo, Tim Wilson, Jim Brown, Amanda Ewing, Chuck Montgomery, Hannah Bayless, Marcela Auz, Mazy Murray-Konrade, Alejandro Compean, Dawn Howard, Samantha Ardery, Grant DiRienzo, J.E. Shea, Courtney Troyano, Jacob Wright, Kristina Danielle Chavez, Nathaniel Chavez,  Maria Estrada, Meghan Claunch, Charles Ervin Coopeland and Edgar Del Toro.

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Bubble Party with Funky Monkey Magic” Tuesday, July 22, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Purcell Public Library.

The program is designed for childen through age 11 and registration is required.

This program is a part of the Summer Learning Challenge. Earn prizes, collect badges, and help our community reach 18 million minutes of learning by joining the Summer Learning Challenge today!

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

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Learn it! U.S. Citizenship Test Study Sessions” Tuesday, July 22, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

In these sessions you will prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test.

Strengthen your study skills! This program is a series of study sessions to help you prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test.

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 required.

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

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The 16th Annual Heart of Oklahoma Back to School Bash will be held Saturday, August 2, beginning at 5 p.m.

The event will be held at Weaver Park at the Purcell City Lake.

There will be various activies, games and lots more.

Eight hundred backpacks with school supplies will be given away.

Everyone is welcome and everything is free.

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The Purcell Public Library will hold its annual Book Sale benefiting the Purcell Friends of the Library.

The sale will be held July 31 through August 6 during regular business hours of the library.

Celebrate summer with some great books that are ready for their forever homes!

For more information call the Purcell Public Library at 405-527-5546.

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Purcell City Hall will be closed from 1-2 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month for training.

The offices will be closed Wednesday, August 6.

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Here’s a great recipe for your summer harvest.

Summer Squash Bake

2 small zucchini, thinly sliced

1 small yellow squash, thinly sliced

4 eggs

1/2 cup Miracle Whip Dressing

1/3 cup Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese

1 cup Kraft Finely Shredded Italian Five Cheese Blend

1 small onion, chopped

1/2 cup chopped green peppers

1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper

Heat oven to 375°.

Cook zucchini and yellow squash in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

Whisk eggs and dressing in large bowl until blended. Stir in Parmesan. Add zucchini mixture and all remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until center is set and edges are lightly browned.