Happy 18th anniversary to John Denny and Emily Montgomery.

They celebrate their anniversary Monday, October 28.

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A special happy 3rd birthday to my great-niece, Emmaline Rusler of Midwest City.

Emmaline celebrates her birthday Saturday, October 26.

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Happy birthday to my brother-in-law, Mike Clark of Midwest City.

“Aunt Mike” will celebrate his birthday Friday, November 1.

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Happy birthday to former Register employee Tracy Tompkins of Purcell.

Tracy celebrates her birthday Thursday, October 31.

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Happy 11th birthday to Tucker Foraker!

Tucker celebrates his birthday Thursday, October 31.

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Happy birthday to Gary Couch, Laurie Abney, Bill Black, Kevin Cantrell, Haley Dennis, Allen Eubanks, Bobby Gee, Cindy Hayes, Kelly Eck, Shelly McBroom, Sherri Smith, Kennedy Richards Sheehy, Lester Stapp, Ryan Bayless, Lois Holdsclaw, Lori Cudd, Pedro Valasco, Hurbert Engdahl, Zack Simmons, Lynda Soenksen, Bart Keeler, Liliana Del Toro, Michael Braden, Anna Gonterman and Kimberly Perez.

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This year’s Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Halloween of the Heart - Treats on the Trail will be held Saturday, October 26, from 3-6 p.m. at the Purcell Lake.

House-to-house trick or treating in Purcell will be held on Thursday, October 31.

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The final session of a three-part series at the Purcell Public Library “STEAM Kids 8-11: Witch Crafts” will be held Tuesday, October 29.

The program will be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the STEAM area 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 these programs on Halloween themed hat, broom and potion making!

This program will include 3D printing, sewing machines, and science experiments!

Week 3, October 29: Potions!

Full registration is required for the programs.

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

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The Purcell Public Library will sponsor a styrofoam recycling project Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

The recycling project will be held in the library meeting room at 919 N. 9th.

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Downtown Wayne Trick or Treat is Thursday, October 31, from 5:30-7 p.m.

The evening will include trick or treating, popcorn, frito pies, caramel apples, a bounce house and a photo booth.

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It’s getting close to Daylight Saving Time!

Daylight Saving Time is Sunday, November 3, so don’t forget to turn your clock back 1 hour before you go to bed Saturday night, November 2.

You don’t want to be an hour early for church!

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Purcell High School’s annual Veterans Day Program, hosted by the National Honor Society, will be held Monday, November 11, at 11 a.m. A lunch will follow the program.

Veterans are welcome to begin arriving at 10:30 a.m. to fellowship in the library before being escorted by National Honor Society members to the Reimer Center for the program.

For more information contact April Trumbo, NHS Advisor, at 405-442-0099 or trumboa@purcellps.org.

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This casserole is downright irresistible with its south-of-the-border flair.

Beef Lombardi Casserole

1 lb. lean ground beef or ground turkey/chicken

14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes

10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as Rotel)

6 oz. can tomato paste

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

12 oz. package egg noodles

1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.

In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat.

Add the diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with the sour cream until fully coated.

Spread the creamy noodles in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Top with the beef and tomato sauce, then sprinkle the shredded cheeses evenly over top.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and the cheese is melted and lightly browned on top.