Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers this Sunday, June 16!

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Happy birthday to John Mantooth, Susan Tarp, Tom Martin, Kathe Green, Jeremy Cudd, Oliver Daniels, Margaret Johnson, KK Eck, Katie Midkiff, Abby Berrey, Marjorie Dennis, Jessica Vega, Guadalupe Ibarra, Petra Ibarra, Eric Luna, Natalie Wallace, Tyler Haynes, Maria Carmen Resendiz and Bob Shea.

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Back in April we published a Letter to the Editor from Evan and Sandy Dobberfuhl of Mosinee, Wisc., about their trip through Purcell in 1967 and how kind everyone was.

They were on their honeymoon and had car trouble and the local Chevrolet dealership went above and beyond to  help them.

Well, the Dobberfulhs were on their way to Austin and stopped by The Purcell Register to say hello!

We had a nice visit talking about their last time here and finding out a little bit about each other.

It’s always nice when you’ve had multiple emails from each other and you actually get to meet someone face to face!

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The Pioneer Library System’s  Summer Learning Challenge 2024 has begun!

Running through August 15, SLC encourages participants to log their time spent reading and learning. Once logged, each minute of learning becomes one point, and that point goes toward a community goal of 15 million points.

For more information about Pioneer Library System’s Summer Learning Challenge and related events, please visit pioneer.beanstack.org and pioneerlibrarysystem.org or call 405-527-5546.

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Make plans now to attend and participate in the Fourth Annual Jimmy Criswell Memorial Car Show.

The fundraiser event will be held at the pavilion at the Purcell City Lake on Saturday, June 15, from 3-6 p.m.

In addition to the vintage vehicles to view, there will be food, door prizes and a raffle among other activities.

Entry fee is $25 payable on the day of the show.

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The Purcell Public Library will present “Connection Corner: Bracelet Making” Thursday, June 13, from 12-2 p.m.

Make new friends while making bracelets. Connect with and learn more about other’s experiences while sharing your own.

Join us as we come together to make bracelets and get to know people who share a similar interest. Discover new craft techniques and perspectives as we meet others to learn about their experiences while sharing your own.

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

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Science Museum Oklahoma will bring “Stacks of Adventure to the Purcell Public Library Tuesday, June 25, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Purcell Multi-Purpose Center.

The program will include hands on activities and science experiments. Registration is required.

This program is a part of our Summer Learning Challenge. Earn prizes, collect badges, and help our community reach 15 million minutes learning by joining the Summer Learning Challenge today!

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

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This recipe will satisfy your Mexican food craving!

Burrito Casserole

1 lb, ground beef

1/2 onion, diced

1.25 oz. package taco seasoning

6 flour tortillas

16 oz. can refried beans

2-3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 can cream of mushroom soup

4 ounces sour cream

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet brown meat with onion. Drain. Add taco seasoning and refried beans. In a separate bowl combine mushroom soup and sour cream.

Spread half the sour cream mixture in the bottom of a casserole dish. Tear up 3 tortillas and place them in an even layer over the sour cream mixture. Put half of the meat mixture over top of the tortillas. Top with half of the cheese. Repeat layers one more time.

Bake, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes.