Happy Easter to everyone!

Hope your day is a good one.

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

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A happy birthday wish goes out to Bill Moakley.

Bill celebrates his birthday Wednesday, April 8, so be sure and extend your birthday wishes to him!

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Happy birthday to Jeff Virgin, Kimber Andrews, Kaitlyn Sheehy Reynolds, Mary Hope, Ann Ewing, John McCurdy, Nicky Hail, Amy Tolle, Jo Moore, Gage Mathis, Brenda Lucy, Sucel Sanchez, Lewis Vieux, Scott Lizana, Renato Carrillo, Lily Harris Richardson, Jennifer Smith, Sharon Karth and Albert Rangel.

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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 Purcell Public Library will present the “Healthier You: A Way to Wellness” Thursday, April 2, 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 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 by Friday, March 20 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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This is one of my favorite recipes and so easy to make.

Spring Risotto

3 Tbsp. butter

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups uncooked instant white rice

14-1/2 oz. can chicken or vegetable broth, warmed

1/2 cup milk

1 bunch (1 lb.) asparagus, trimmed, chopped into 2-inch pieces

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1/8 tsp. each salt and pepper

Melt butter with olive oil in a deep skillet on medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Do not brown.

Toss in rice and stir to coat the rice. Add warm broth, milk and asparagus.

Bring to a boil over medium heat; simmer for 5 minutes over low heat. Mix in 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese just before serving.