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It’s a Small World

Gracie Montgomery
Posted 1/23/25

Happy birthday to The Register’s own Lily Stull.

She celebrates her birthday today, Thursday, January 23.

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Happy birthday to The Register’s own Vickie Foraker.

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Happy birthday to The Register’s own Lily Stull.

She celebrates her birthday today, Thursday, January 23.

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Happy birthday to The Register’s own Vickie Foraker.

Vickie celebrates her birthday Tuesday, January 28.

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Happy birthday to Jesse Bain, Leah Edwards, Kim Russell, Tom Jobe, Jon Harrel, Mike Eubank, Rachelle Perigo, Danny Matthews, Hartly Wollenberg, Shelley Richards, Michelle Smith, Carolyn Cummings, Taylor May, Jeremy Swanner, Jae Swanner, Truda Foutch, Bailee McGowen-Martinez, Ted Yates, Alfredo Arriaga, Heather Bennett, Ashleigh Carel, Zachary Clark and Maria Montelongo.

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It’s time for the Heart of Oklahoma Basketball Tournament!

The tournament begins today (Thursday), January 23, and concludes Saturday, January 25.

There will be lots of great basketball, so make plans to attend.

All the brackets and a complete list of competitors is on the sports page.

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The Purcell Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is hosting a Town Hall Meetting Tuesday, January 28, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Center, 1400 Chandler Road.

Join Parks and Rec staff in discussing ways that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board can work with organizations for the betterment of the community.

Refreshments will be provided.

RSVP to Adam Demorest at 586-615-5245.

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Join the Purcell Public Library in creating positive change in our community by recycling styrofoam.

Bring your styrofoam to the library to be recycled Saturday, February 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Library staff will be working with Churches Caring for Creation whose mission is to “save the planet ‘one drink cup at a time’” by recycling #6 plastic.

Start saving your #6 styrofoam now!

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Connection Corner: Sewing Club” Tuesday, January 28, from 1-2:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Make new friends while working on your sewing projects. Connect with and learn more about other’s experiences while sharing your own.

Join us as we come together to work on your personal sewing projects and get to know people who share a similar interest. Discover new techniques and perspectives as we meet with others to learn about their experiences while sharing your own.

Please bring your personal project and any materials, machine, fabrics, notions, you need to help support your experience and comfort.

Supplies will not be provided.

The program is designed for adults and registration is requested.

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

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This recipe is creamy, cheesy and easy!

Chili Mac

1 lb. ground beef

15.5-oz can chili beans

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1 onion, chopped

14.5-oz. can tomatoes, petite

8-oz. can tomato sauce

1-1/2 cups macaroni noodles, small

1.25-oz. packet chili seasoning

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. cumin

8 oz. Cheddar or colby jack cheese

1 cup milk

Season ground beef and onion with salt, pepper and garlic powder and brown in a large skillet (or pot) until meat is cooked through. Drain fat then return to skillet.

Add remaining ingredients except half of the cheese (reserving one cup for later). Stir well, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 15 minutes; stirring occasionally.

Turn off heat and let skillet rest, covered, on the burner for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and noodles are tender.

Stir again then top with remaining shredded cheese to serve.

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