Editor's Notebook

The theme for the third annual Heart of Oklahoma Music Festival during the day was Rain Drops Keep Falling on My Head by B.J. Thomas.

However, in time for the headliners Logan Mac and Little Texas that evening, the moisture dried up and a huge crowd gathered for the finale.

City Manager Bobby Elmore told the city council Monday night that city crews counted over 4,000 attended the event.

Several people have said they can’t wait until next year’s return engagement.

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Long-time residents and members of the 1972 State Football Championship team are morning the loss of coach Doc Holladay who died October 3.

His service will be held Saturday in North Rock Creek, Ark.

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A tip of the hat to Serena Melton, Elisabeth Baker, City of Purcell crews, police, fire, sheriff’s deputies and PMH for all the work they put in before, during and after the highly successful Heart of Oklahoma Music Festival.

The popular event draws people from near and far.

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With the retirement from the police department of Bobby Elmore, who served there for 26 years, the reins have been turned over to former assistant chief James Bolling.

As city manager, Elmore appointed Bolling as the Purcell Chief of Police.

We wish good luck to both men as they take on new important positions in our community.

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It is quite a coup for Angela Lind and the Lexington Show Choir Southern Accents to have been invited to perform at the White House December 7 as part of their Christmas performances.

Not only does the choir get the opportunity to perform in the White House but they will also have the opportunity to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

That will be a trip for all to remember and cherish forever.