Happy birthday to Pam Kyzer, Gary Hayes, Linda Burke, Randy Ashcraft, Glenda Nemecek, Raychel Kozik, Shalia Ashcraft, Dan Pennington, Lois Beam, Blake Hilgenfeld, Jackie Suchy, John Gullion, Gary Kochn, Robert Jones, Gustavo Cayente, Graydon  Chaples, Donelda Ellis, Luciana Holden, Annette C. Belfiore, Selena Chavez, Kenton Gonterman, Yesenia Orta and Antonio Reyes.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Healthier You: A Way to Wellness” Thursday, March 26, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

A Way to Wellness is a free, evidence-based health education program designed to support adults in building sustainable, healthy lifestyles. The program began March 5 and will run through April 23 at The Purcell Public Library.

Classes will be held Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and will be led by Tamara Powell, Health Planning Specialist, alongside Bret Wood, Community Engagement and Health Planning manager, and Jasmin Lujan, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse for the McClain County Health Department.

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 deadline to pay the second half of property taxes is Friday, March 27, at 4:30 p.m.

If anyone has questions regarding their tax statements, call the McClain County Treasurer’s Office at 405-527-3261.

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The Purcell Register will be closed on Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday.

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The Heart of Oklahoma Kiwanis Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 4, at the Purcell Lake Weaver Pavilion, 1400 Chandler Road.

Each age group will have their own hunt and prizes. Age groups include 0-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12.

The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures.

The hunt begins at 9:30 a.m. sharp.

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The Chamber Member Leadership Luncheon, sponsored by the Chickasaw Nation, will be held at noon Thursday April 9, in the First Baptist Church MPR, 400 W. Main St. in Purcell.

Join other chamber members for lunch and conversation as we continue building momentum in the Heart of Oklahoma.

The cost is $10 per member and you should RSVP to elisabeth@theheartofok.com or 405-527-3093.

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The City of Purcell is hosting a shredding and Rx Take Back and E-Waste recycling event Saturday, April 25, 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.

For ease, safety and efficiency, citizens are asked to remain in their vehicles while members collect all acceptable items.

For more information call 405-527-4627.

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It’s already time to start thinking about Easter dinner recipes. Here are two good recipes, one cold and one hot.

Cooper Pennies

2 lbs. carrots, peeled, sliced and cooked until barely tender, drain. (Pretty small slices, not big)

1 small green pepper, thinly sliced

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

Dressing

10.5 oz. can tomato soup

1/2 cup oil

3/4 cup cider vinegar

1 cup sugar

1 tsp. prepared mustard (powder)

1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

Blend all the dressing ingredients together and pour over cooked carrots. Let marinate.

Put in refrigerator with cover and turn over after about two days and then again.

Will keep in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

Slow Cooker Carrots

2 lbs. carrots

4 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

Put the carrots in the bottom of a slow cooker and put the butter in pats on the carrots and sprinkle the brown sugar on top. Don’t stir!

Cook on high for 2 hours and then stir.

Cook for 2 more hours stirring every 30 minutes or so.