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 Monday, February 16.

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Happy birthday to Lloyd Beaudion, Victor Lohn, Zack Harris, Chase Johnson, Kitty Velasco, Jeff Eck, Judy Moring, Parker Page, Lavene Jones, Bailey Beller, Margaret Miller, James Barnes, Lincoln Eubank, Jack McNeely, Matthew Smith and Jovita Trejo.

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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.

Start saving your #6 styrofoam now!

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “STEAM Kids 3rd-5th Book Club” Monday, February 23, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Did you know, almost everything we use connects back to STEAM? Discover the elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities and exploration.

Boost your problem-solving and teamwork skills in this program of book themed STEAM programs. Come to a program then read the book it was based on!

The program is designed for children 5-11 and registration is required.

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

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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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Daylight Saving Time is Sunday, March 8! Time to spring forward.

Mark your calendar now and don’t forget to turn your clocks forward one hour when you go to bed Saturday night, March 7.

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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.