Happy birthday to my sister-in-law, Chris Evans of Venice, Fla.

She celebrates her birthday Wednesday, January 15.

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Happy birthday to Edita Salmeri of Easton, Mass.

She celebrates her birthday Sunday, January 12.

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Happy birthday to The Register’s own Janie Allen.

Janie celebrates her birthday Wednesday, January 15.

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Happy birthday to David Stanton, Celeste Clary, Chardee Carpenter, Dale Richardson, Jacob Sheehy, Crew Montgomery, Dede Page, Adam Wells, Seth Rollins, Tara Anderson, Kevin Wren, Laura Harris, Adam Johnson, Austin Johnson, Emily Cudd Harwell, Mildred Urbina, Leon Stejskal, Mike Horoho, Joyce Pennington, Thomas Belfiore, Barbara Gullion, Monica Perez, Arcardio Chavez, Doug Wilkinson, Mary Black, Charles Edward Braden, Brenda Diaz, Karen Clay and Kassandra Prier.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Learn it! U.S. Citizenship Test Study Sessions” Tuesday, January 14, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

In these sessions you will prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test.

Strengthen your study skills! This program is a series of study sessions to help you prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test.

This activity is supported by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

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 Purcell Public Library will present the “Information Investigation: Immigration Q&A” Tuesday, January 21, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Our world is full of information, which can be overwhelming. Get your immigration questions answered from an immigration attorney.

Have a question about immigration? Each month, a licensed bilingual immigration attorney will hold a Q&A session to answer your immigration questions.

This activity is supported by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

The program is designed for adults and registration is recommended.

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

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Here’s a great recipe that lets you enjoy a wholesome, home-cooked meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

Slow Cooker Mexican Hamburger and Shells

1 lb. ground beef

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed

15 oz. can corn, drained

14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes

8 oz. cab tomato sauce

1 packet taco seasoning mix

1 cup beef broth

2 cups uncooked pasta shells

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker. Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, and beef broth.

Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.

About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked pasta shells. Cover and cook until the pasta is tender.

Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.