Happy birthday to Kevin Cantrell, Allen Eubanks, Patsy Roach, Mandy McCoy, Kelly McCoy, Cindy Hayes, Kelly Eck, Dayton Smith, Shelly McBroom, Sherri Smith, Kennedy Richards Sheehy, Amanda Bryant, Jennifer Corn, Cheyanne Pace, Tina Swayze, Cooper Frankenberg, Cindy Pendley, Isaiah Couch, Gary Couch, Sutton Gardner, Jordan Maxon, Tammy Kochn, Dahnevyn Pace, Maria Esther Aguinaga Torre, Lizbeth Caralampio, Pedro Velasco, Hurbert Engdahl, Zack Simmons, Lynda Soenksen and Bart Keeler.
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Heart of Oklahoma high school football games on Friday night include Purcell traveling to C.C.S., Washington hosting Holdenville, Lexington at home against Bethel and Wayne on the road at Elmore City-Pernell.
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Hope Center Ministries will host Gala 2021 Thursday, October 21, at the McClain County Farm & Home Building in Purcell.
The gala will raise funds for the Hope Center, a Christ-centered recovery program for women. The Center is located south of Goldsby.
Tickets are $55 and may be purchased online at www.hopecm.com.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m.
In addition to food and fellowship, the event will include testimonies and an auction.
For information on the gala, call Monica at 405-255-1288 or Amanda at 405-434-8861.
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The Purcell Public Library will hold Story Time at the Purcell Lake - Preschool Story Time f rom 10-11 a.m. Monday, October 25.
Join the fun at the Purcell Lake Rotary Pavilion for stories, songs, games and more!
Purcell Lake Rotary Pavilion is located at 1400 Chandler Road in Purcell.
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The Purcell Public Library will hold its 3rd Saturday Book Group from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, November 20.
Adults are invited to join in for a virtual book discussion each month!
In November, the discussion will be held on A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler.
Registration is required by calling 405-527-5546 or online at mcpioneerlibrarysystem.org.
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Halloween of the Heart will be held from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, October 30, at Purcell City Lake.
A festival will offer a pumpkin patch, inflatables, Mr. Yeti’s hot chocolate, trick or treating and more!
This event brings together the community to celebrate the season and attracts crowds from surrounding communities.
In addition to the Festival, children can Trick or Treat the City of Purcell’s walking trail during the event.
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This casserole is easy to make and is delicious with cheese sauce with sour cream, broccoli and juicy chicken.
Chicken Noodle Casserole
2 1/2 cups diced chicken, about 2 small chicken breasts
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
3/4 teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups broccoli florets
3 cups dry Rotini
10.5 oz. cream of mushroom soup, (cream of chicken works well too)
8 oz. sour cream, equal to one cup
1/2 cup milk, any kind
2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup regular cheddar, shredded
1 cup French’s crispy fried onions
Preheat oven to 375°.
Season the chicken with 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, 3/4 tsp. garlic salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes.
Toss the chicken and add the broccoli. Cook for 3-4 additional minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat.
Cook the rotini for 1 minute less than al dente, refer to package for cooking time.
Meanwhile, add the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk and 2 cups sharp white cheddar to the pot with the chicken and broccoli. Stir to combine.
Drain the pasta and add it to the pot, stirring until combined. Transfer to a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Top with 1 cup regular cheddar. Cover and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove cover and add crispy fried onions. Bake uncovered for 8 minutes.
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