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Thursday, May 2nd is National Brothers and Sisters Day

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Brothers and Sisters Day is a celebration of the lifelong relationships that exist between brothers and sisters. It strives to commemorate family values in the spirit of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. The event is comparable to Brothers Day, which was inspired by Claudia Evart, a New Yorker who founded the Siblings Day foundation in memory of her late siblings.

Coming Events

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Thursday, May 2 Perry Senior Citizen Center is open from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

MIrrors of Yesterday

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Perry fourth graders went from business to business around the square on Monday, April 28 for Perry Career day. Each tour was 30 minutes and many town merchants participated.

News Briefs

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Shopping days for May will be: Wednesday, May 1, Thursday, May 2, Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Brighter Future program prepares students for life

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There can be speed bumps on the road to higher education, but a program offered through Oklahoma State University and OSU Extension is helping make that road smoother. The Brighter Future program connects freshmen through senior high school students with tools to navigate the college enrollment process or other post-high school career opportunities and succeed in life.

Clear the air of indoor pollutants this Spring

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(NAPSI)—In the Spring, people often focus on the outdoors when it comes to air quality. But indoor air quality (IAQ) is also a crucial aspect of overall health and well-being. Unbeknownst to many, common pollutants can lurk inside homes, affecting health in subtle yet significant ways. Here are some of the most prevalent indoor pollutants and strategies you can use to identify and mitigate their impact on your home’s air quality: Dust: The Silent Intruder Dust is a well-known indoor pollutant that includes dead skin cells, pollen, textile fibers, and other debris. Dust can aggravate respiratory conditions such as asthma and allergies. Regular dusting and vacuuming, along with using HEPA filters, can significantly reduce dust levels in the home.

Gooey butter cookies

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Yield: approx. 24 cookies Ingredients 1 box Duncan Hines butter recipe cake mix (can substitute yellow or French vanilla) 1 stick butter ¼ tsp vanilla extract 1 pkg cream cheese, room temp (8 oz) 1 egg powdered sugar (for rolling dough into) Directions 1. Combine all ingredients with electric mixer until well blended.

Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes look to Congress and Lucas to help secure land

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The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes are looking to Congress to gain ownership of land lost centuries ago in order to build an amusement park just west of El Reno. “I think that the proposed park would really support not only the tribes in an impactful way, but it would help the city and the community,” said Cheyenne and Arapaho Gov.

National Champion Livestock Judging Team

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The Oklahoma House of Representatives recently honored Oklahoma State University’s 1979 National Champion Livestock Judging team on the House floor. The team was introduced on the floor by Rep.