Happy birthday to Kesha Montgomery, Angie Wren, Charles Dawson, Rex Umber, Navoy Skinner, Gerardo Franco, Don Goldsby, Evangelina Luna, Connie Chaples, Tyler Clark, Vanessa Linares, Susan Warren, Neil Willis, Cristobal Cruz, Julie Jones Sharp, Angela Vieux, Diana Aguinaga and Karina Alamos.

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If you missed picking up a copy of the 2024 Heart of Oklahoma Football preview magazine that was in the issue of August 29, you’re in luck.

We still have a few of the magazines featuring Purcell, Washington, Wayne and Lexington football teams.

There are pictures, previews and up-coming game information, each team’s 2024 schedule and more.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “Hispanic Heritage Festival” Thursday, September 19, from 5-7 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Discover the diverse cultures, traditions and experiences that make up our Hispanic community. Join us for food, fun and even some furry friends!

Deepen your connection with your community and expand your mindset on Hispanic culture. Learn with others in this interactive program with different Hispanic performers, entertainment, food trucks and more!

The program is for all ages.

For more information call 405-527-5546.

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The Purcell Public Library will present the “DIY Potted Plants” Thursday, September 26, from 4-6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

Join us as we come together to learn about the science behind taking care of plants while potting and decorating plants for attendees to take home!

You will have the opportunity to get to know people who share a similar interest and learn more about plants. Plants, potting materials, and pot decorations will be provided for this experience.

Registration is required and the program is for all ages.

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

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This is one of my favorite recipes to serve for any get-together.

Velveeta Chicken Rotel Spaghetti

2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (chopped into bite sized pieces)

1 can Rotel Tomatoes with Diced Green Chiles (undrained)

1 diced green bell pepper

1 diced small white onion

16 oz. loaf of Velveeta Cheese cut into 1 inch cubes

1 lb. package thin spaghetti

Cook chicken in 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter until almost done. Add bell pepper and onion to the chicken and saute until chicken is cooked and vegetables are soft.

Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions.

Combine chicken, pepper and onions with the cooked spaghetti noodles while they are still hot. Add cubes of Velveeta cheese to the mix and stir until everything is combined and the Velveeta cheese is completely melted.

Note: I use a rotisserie chicken and combine all of the ingredients in a slow cooker to keep it warm and prevent it from getting dried out.