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Happy New Year!

Hope everyone rings in the new year safely and happily!

Don’t forget to eat your blackeyed peas!

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The Purcell Register will be closed Monday, January 1, for the  New Year holiday.

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Happy birthday Reese Fleming, Jared Rogers, Penny Berrey, Susie Hoefer, Harrison Keeler, Brady Lizana, Rita Ganster, Jessica Jones, Melissa Mills, Connie Mack Sikes, Doug Weimer, Brianna Cleeland, Lacy McGee, Maria del Carmen McGee, Quincy McGee, Jobeth M. Suarez, 
Susan Nicholson, Jerry Swayze, Sandra Ezell, Adrienne Martin and Tanner Martin.

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This is your last chance to drive around Purcell City Lake and create holiday memories as you see over 190 animated displays featuring over 650,000 lights at Purcell’s Lights From the Heart!

The lights will close at 10 p.m. Sunday, December 31.

There is no admission fee, but donations are greatly appreciated.

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McClain County Treasurer Teresa Jones reminds property owners in the county that 2023 tax statements have been mailed.

Full or half payments are due before January 1.

The treasurer’s office also now has the ability to email tax statements.

Property owners can also print out their tax statements by going online to oktaxrolls.com.

For more information call 405-527-3261.

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With school resuming early next week after the Christmas break, drivers should be especially vigilant for pedestrians before and after school hours.

Drivers need to watch out for children walking and biking to and from school which includes those getting out of cars in school parking lots which can be particularly dangerous.

We  need to pay special attention to our greatest resource, our children!

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Now is the time to make your New Year’s Resolutions!

Most people make the usual resolutions to eat a healthy diet, stop smoking, exercise more and save more.

Whatever yours are, try to stick with them. I’ve been  told that it only takes 90 days to make a change in your life!

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Here’s a twist on how to make sure you get your blackeyed peas on New Year’s Day.

Cowboy Caviar

15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained

15.8 oz. can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

15.25 oz. can sweet corn, drained

14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes or Rotel Tomatoes, drained

1 avocado, diced

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

3/4 cup zesty Italian dressing

1 TBL lime juice

Pour all of the ingredients into a large bowl and stir until combined.

Cover the bowl and place in the fridge.

Allow the flavors to blend for about 1 hour before serving.