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 Wednesday, January 1, for the  New Year holiday.

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Happy birthday to Jeanie Abney, Jerry Swayze, Sandra Ezell, Jenny Johnson, Jim Hurst, Haleigh Wood, Matthew Mayes, Shelley Perigo, Scarlett Austin, Nicholas Northcutt, Pauline Chausse, Ingrid Espinoza, Sarah Schlotthauer, Penny Berrey, Susie Hoefer, Harrison Keeler, Brady Lizana, Rita Ganster, Jessica Jones, Melissa Mills, Connie Mack Sikes, Doug Weimer, Brianna Cleeland and Lacy McGee.

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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 can email tax statements if it is requested.

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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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. Tuesday, December 31.

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

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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.