Daylight Saving Time is Sunday, November 1.

Don’t forget to turn your clock back 1 hour before you go to bed Saturday night, October 31.

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

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

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Happy 13th birthday to Tucker Foraker!

Tucker celebrates his birthday Saturday, October 31.

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Happy birthday to former Register employee Tracy Tompkins of Purcell.

Tracy celebrates her birthday Saturday, October 31.

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Happy birthday to Justin Blankenship, Haley Dennis, Lori Cudd, Sharon Ewing, Karen Nichols, Liam Cummings, Laurie Abney, Stephen King, Bill Black, Ella Marcum, Kim Woods, Bob Barnett, Erin Richardson, Michael Braden, Anna Gonterman, Kimberly Perez, Bridget Lohn Parra, Ryan Swanner, Samantha Cleeland, Andres Estrada, Mary Pollok Welch, Isidro Ibarra, Alyson Aguinaga, Lillian Calixto, Juan Carlos Resendiz and Angie Wallace.

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The Purcell High School Show Choir will be sponsoring a spook house at the Boney Matthews Field House Saturday, October 31, beginning at 7 p.m. each night.

A food truck will also be at the site.

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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 31, from 3-6 p.m. at the Purcell Lake.

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

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Purcell High School’s annual Veterans Day Program, hosted by the National Honor Society, will be held Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. in the Reimer Center.

Veterans are welcome to begin arriving at 10:50 a.m. and go to a special seat reserved for them.

Following the assembly, a complimentary lunch will be served as a token of appreciation for their service.

Veterans are asked to RSVP by calling Purcell High School at 405-442-0099.

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Connection Corner: Coffee with Your Community” Friday, November 6, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Enjoy free coffee and pastries from local business Sassy Sifter and take the opportunity to chat with fellow members of your community!

Coffee and food will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

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

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Eat Smart: Mason Jar Butter” Tuesday, November 17, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

In this program you will learn how to make your own butter in a mason jar.

Come and explore a variety of healthy culinary techniques and skills through this hands on activity. Discover how small daily actions and nutritional choices can help you eat better and maintain a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

This program is for all ages and registration is required and will open November 3.

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

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Operation Christmas is now accepting applications.

The deadline to submit applications is November 24.

Applications are available at The Purcell Register, the McClain County Health Department, the Purcell Public Library, the OSU Extension Office and Delta Community Action Foundation in Purcell.

For more information contact Peggy Christian at 405-990-4001.

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Connection Corner - Play American Mahjong” Sunday, November 22, from 1:15-4 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Join in for an afternoon of American Mahjong! This session offers a welcoming space to play, share techniques and get to know people who share a similar interest.

The program is fully open to beginners interested in learning the game, as well as experienced players looking to sharpen their strategy.

Supplies will be limited so feel free to bring your own if you have one.

This program is for adults 18+ and registration is required.

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

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This is one of my family’s favorite recipes. Comes from my good friend Rhonda Aduddell in Mill Creek, Okla.

Rhonda Casserole

1 lb. hamburger

1 diced onion

1 can Ranch Style Beans

1 can of enchilada sauce

1 can of cream of mushroom soup

1/2 cup picante sauce

2 cups cheese

Bag of small Fritos

Preheat oven to 350°.

Cook hamburger and onion together. Mix together all other ingredients except Fritos.

Place Fritos in the bottom of a 9x13 Pyrex dish. Top with hamburger mixture and cheese.

Bake for about 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.