Happy birthday to Carol DiRienzo, Aaron Perkins, Barbara Lambert, Jerrett Haynes, Candy McCurdy-Clark, Avery Wren, Clarica Wall, Carol Powell, Sally Abbott, Whitney Wollenberg, Patsy Roach, Mandy McCoy, Kelly McCoy, Sharon Barton, Leslie Clouse, Lee Anna Forster, Sherri Sikes, Daniella D. Belfiore, Juan Aguinaga, Joshua Banks, Jerod McGee, Tammy Kochn, Cheyanne Pace, Dahnevyn Pace, Maria Esther Aguinaga Torre and Liz Caralampio.

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Alex Fields is quite the baker!!

He was so nice to drop by with several containers of goodies that he shared with me. And Grant Frankenberg came in to renew his subscription and it was his lucky day because he was the recipient of some as well!

What a treat to be given some home-baked goods and delivered to my doorstep to boot!

Thanks Alex!!

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Make plans now for a three-part series at the Purcell Public Library “STEAM Kids 8-11: Witch Crafts” Tuesday, October 15, 22 and 29.

The programs will be held from 3:30-4:30 each of the days 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 2, October 22: Broom making

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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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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Downtown Wayne Trick of 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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With the weather getting cooler, it makes me want to make some comfort food. Try this recipe!

Slow-Cooker Cowboy Stew

2 lbs. boneless stewing beef, cut into 2x1-inch pieces

2 Tbsp. each flour and chili powder

2 carrots, sliced

1 onion, chopped

3 stalks celery, sliced

1 cup frozen corn

15.5 oz. can kidney beans, rinsed

16 oz. jar chunky salsa

1 cup water

1/4 cup barbecue sauce

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cook meat, in batches, in large nonstick skillet on medium heat until evenly browned, stirring occasionally; spoon into slow cooker. Add flour and chili powder; mix well.

Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; stir. Cover with lid. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours.

Serve topped with cheese.