November 27, 2021 Issue, Page 10 of 10

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27, 2021 Faith Martin lantern lighting held Staff photo Ly Madison Spicer Hutch’Ss C-Store and Salvation Army Partner together to keep Hope Marching On Oklahoma City (November available for cash and change the Salvation Army for all they 22, 2021) - Christmas is fast do,” says Linda Hutchinson. from transactions. Addition- approaching! ‘The Red Kettle ally, contributions can be made Hutch’s C-Stores are in Al- Campaign is The Salvation Ar- with all online orders. tus, Clinton, Elk City, Enid, my’s major fundraising event “As we enter this holiday sea- Guymon, Hammon, Sayre, Wa- of the year, and all proceeds son, we can’t help but notice tonga, Weatherford and Wood- support year-round programs what a different place we are ward, Oklahoma as well as and emergency assistance in this year. Everything is just Liberal, Kansas and will all be benefiting those in need in different. There are so many participating in the campaign. our community. To help us things’ people are needing and With the resurgence of with the campaign, Hutchin- struggling with. The list just the pandemic these last six son Oil/Hutch’s C-Stores has continues to grow. I don’t months, ‘The Salvation Army once again partnered with The think there has been a year is digging in for another chal- Salvation Army to help those in need! 2021 marks the 11th that has been more important for us to help the Salvation lenging season of need. As thousands of people continue year for this partnership. Army. I know our family is go- to struggle with the impacts Continuing a nationwide ing to look at things a little dif- tradition that began in 1891 in ferently this year. I hope our of pandemic poverty, The Sal- vation Army and Hutchinson California at the San Francisco priorities will be more about Ferry Building, the iconic Sal- where we can help and not so Oil/Hutch’s ing on C-Stores are call- everyone to help the vation Army red kettles soon much about why we can't get be all around, collecting do- what we need for under our most vulnerable individuals nations for its programs and Christmas tree or on our holi- and families this holiday sea- services. Again, this year, an day table. I hope our Hutch’s son. option is provided which al- family of employees, custom- “The Salvation Army is pre- lows customers to donate any ers and friends will join us in paring for an increase of re- amount in increments of $1 to making this campaign the best quests for service this holiday ‘The Salvation Army at the cash we've had. Last year was great, season,” said Cindy Abney register, by just adding it to but I hope to see this year be from The Salvation Army of Elle their current transaction and even better. Dig deep. Help City. “With the public’s gener- with whatever form of pay- out! And from the bottom osity, The Salvation Army will ment, including credit cards. of our hearts, the Hutchin- continue to provide help and Family and friends gathered to light lanterns at the Elk City Lake last week for Lacy Martin. Of course, we will continue to son and Robinson families at hope to individuals and fami- Staff photos by Madison Spicer. have the Red Counter Kettles Hutchinson Oil, thank you and lies in need.” LOOKING FOR A NEW PHONE? JOIN THE PIONEER CELLULAR FAMILY TODAY! Get 50% OFF when purchasing a new device from November 29 through December 30! Pioneer GoPioneer.com | 800.641.2732 Cellular ‘Promotion valid for new and existing customers. Customer must be on Basic, Family, Unlimited or Home plans, If service is cancelled prior to 24 months amount of credit wil he charged back, Aaiable on in stock devices only, no rainchecs. Other restrictions may apply.