Happy birthday to Karen Bollenbach, Bobby Elmore, Ralph Wall, Boston Knowles, Chris Hayes, Kristin Wollenberg Cunningham, Meegan Moore Rooker, Addison Keeler, Denice Davis, Erick Spaulding, Kathy Johnston, Ronnie Maynard, Raul Martinez Ramos, Debra Murphy, Aracel Ceballos, Rigoberto Carrillo and Eric McGowen.

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The Purcell Public School Foundation will hold an open meeting for the public Thursday, February 26, at 12 noon.

The meeting will be held in the Administration Building multi-purpose room in the building that formerly housed Purcell Intermediate School, behind the library.

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Daylight Saving Time is Sunday, March 8! Time to spring forward.

Mark your calendar now and don’t forget to turn your clocks forward one hour when you go to bed Saturday night, March 7.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Healthier You: A Way to Wellness” Thursday, March 5, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

A Way to Wellness is a free, evidence-based health education program designed to support adults in building sustainable, healthy lifestyles. The program will begin Thursday, March 5, and run through April 23 at The Purcell Public Library.

Classes will be held Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and will be led by Tamara Powell, Health Planning Specialist, alongside Bret Wood, Community Engagement and Health Planning manager, and Jasmin Lujan, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse for the McClain County Health Department.

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 “Connection Corner: Coffee with Your Community” Friday, March 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 serve basis.

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

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “STEAM Kids 3rd-5th Book Club” Monday, March 9, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the meeting room 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 this program of book themed STEAM programs. Come to a program then read the book it was based on!

The program is designed for children 5-11 and registration is required.

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

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The deadline to pay the second half of property taxes is Friday, March 27, at 4:30 p.m.

If anyone has questions regarding their tax statements, call the McClain County Treasurer’s Office at 405-527-3261.

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This is a quick, easy and good recipe that you can get on the table fast.

Mexican Casserole

1 lb. hamburger

1/2 onion, chopped

1 can Rotel

1 can of Fiesta Nacho Cheese

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can cream of chicken and rice soup

1 soup can water

Corn tortillas

Grated cheese

Cook hamburger and onion together, drain. Add soups and let it heat through.

Tear up corn tortillas and put in bottom of casserole dish sprayed with Pam. Add meat and soup mixture. Top with grated cheese.

Bake at 350° for 30 minutes until cheese is melted.