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Happy birthday to Les Hudson, Jerrod Abernathy, Ethan Banks, Paula Stevens, Pastor Tim Smith, Brian Gantz, Vernon Brady, Dylan Abney, Rylee Abney, Tyler Abney, Pam Fox, Cristobal Cruz, Julie Jones Sharp, Angela Vieux, Diana Aguinaga, Karina Alamos, Amanda Pedlow, Prisma Trejo, Alessandra Tompkins Sanchez, Mike McCaskill, Raul Jr. Trejo, Diana Trejo, Mary York, Angie Wren, Charles Dawson, Rex Umber, Nancy Skinner, Nancy Maynard, Bobby Musgrave, Charles Goddard Jr., Patrick Haynes and Jeff Page.

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The McClain County Free Fair begins today (Thursday), September 8, and concludes Saturday, September 10.

There will be lots of activities and lots of events to enjoy during the three day run.

Look for more information in this week’s Register.

Makes plans to attend!

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The Purcell Public Library will host bestselling author and expert in child development, Dr. Michele Borba from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, September 8.

Dr. Borba will discuss her book, “Thrivers: Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Thrive”

Data shows today’s youth are the loneliest, most stressed, and risk-averse on record. Though well-educated, they are failing to launch in real life. So how can we teach them to be mentally strong and more successful?

Dr. Borba empowers educators and parents to help kids thrive in today’s fast-paced, digital-driven, often uncertain world. Through her research, she found the difference between those who struggle and those who succeed comes down to the personal traits that set Thrivers apart and set them up for happiness and a greater potential later in life.

She offers practical, actionable ways to develop these Thrivers traits for kids and shows you how to teach them to cope today so that they can flourish tomorrow in school and life. These are lessons that will last a lifetime.

This is a virtual program and registration with an email address is required by calling 405-527-5546 or online at pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

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The Purcell Carp Classic 2022 will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, September 25, at the Purcell City Lake.

The event is hosted by the Oklahoma Fly Fishing and the Purcell Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information visit www.purcellparks.com or call 405-527-7227.

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Here’s a good recipe to fix for after the Friday night football game or for a Saturday college game.

Beef Enchilada Dip

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound ground beef

1-1/2 cups enchilada sauce

1 cup roasted corn kernels

4.5-oz. can chopped green chiles

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Tortilla chips, for serving

Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly oil a pyrex dish or coat with nonstick spray.

Brown ground beef and drain excess fat.

Stir in enchilada sauce, corn, chiles, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Dump the mixture into the pryex and top with remaining cheeses.

Place into oven and bake until bubbly, about 5 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.