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Heritage mon than five million courtes y of Foodprint, Kansas for a turkey to reach maturit ocks will Spray indicates more cranber ry more, fl tion, AgHires, and breeds descended from wild gallons’ worth of jellied Farm Food Connec ed for Thanksgiv ing. Business Insider. about turkey, get- take longer to mature. sauce is purchas all this extra food, ed that turkey was 12 Despite eating Wh n talking 6 It is not confirm l A h i is only SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 Weekend Edition Gubernatorial Candidate Chip Keating Stops in Elk City By Sheryl Ponce Former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper, Secretary of Public Safety, and independent businessman, Chip Keat- ing held a luncheon Wed., Nov. 13th, at noon in the Opera House. Among a crowd of Elk City residents, he pre- sented his platform in his bid for gov- ernor in 2026, then fielded questions from those interested in what the young Keating had to say. He said that he put Elk City as an Chip Keating important stop on the campaign trail because it is an important community When asked about how he would in the state. Keating believes that the work with the legislature, Keating said next governor of the state needs to go that there are too many decisions that everywhere in the state because every remain outside of the legislative build- community in the state is important. ing. He noted that doing it that way “I will go everywhere. For the last does not get the stakeholders’ input. year, I was looking for a reason not He believes that the way to do that is to do it,” Keating began to explain his to get out to hear from the people. reasons for running for office. Keating believes that there are sev- “I was honestly looking for some- eral priorities for the state right now. body else to excite me to do it. I care Those include education, complete tax about our state. I like supporting good overhaul, public safety, homelessness, people, and I took my time and wait- and a mental health crisis. ed and waited and waited. I knew who “I think there are ways to fix all of else was going to run. Those were ca- them, because honestly, if I didn’t Dine in with Meals on Wheels reer guys and the problems that we have today, if they were going to have fixed them, they should have already think these were fixable problems, I wouldn’t run. We need reforms, and we’re very clunky as a state. We have By Sheryl Ponce senior adults. Financial support for the been fixed, and they didn’t. I think 350 plus agencies, boards and com- meals was also being carried out on the it’s time in life, sometimes turning missions. Government takes money to Elk City Meals on Wheels started in delivery routes. the chapter is a good thing. We need run, but it’s taxpayers’ dollars. It’s our 1968, by Mary Kelly and Mildred Wheel- The Meals on Wheels program contin- someone that’s going to have the cour- money. We need to be better stewards er. They served 12 meals in the kitchen of ues to deliver meals to those individuals age to stand up and fix the problem.” that we spend where we spend,” Keat- the Lutheran Church, and each drove a who are unable to get out of their homes. Keating continued to say that every ing said. route to deliver meals to homes. They had Additionally, the dining room provides person is different and there are a lot It is important to Keating that the the help of heir granddaughters, Susanne meals for citizens 55 years of age and of things that he agrees with current governor works with the legislature, and Rhonda. older. Although the dine-in program was Governor Stitt about, but there are which is critical to get anything done. While getting the program started, developed for senior citizens, everyone is some things that he thinks differently He further said that Oklahoma is a they received food donations from local welcome to come in for a noon meal. about. weak governor state. stores, Kelly’s Dairy and a US Elder Care The cost per meal in 1968 was $1, “I think the main thing for me as “That’s how I think I differentiate Food Commodity program. In 1971, the which included a hot meal, milk, and des- Chip Keating is my approach, and how myself from any of the other candi- Rotary Club helped to build the Meals sert. Today, the hot meal costs $7 for those I work and integrate with people. I re- dates. A lot of the problems that we’re on Wheels kitchen as part of the day care over 55 years of age, and $8 for all others ally think that the next governor, God talking about, they are fixable. And facility. eating. Those receiving meals at their willing, is me, needs to spend a lot these folks that have been in office and Then in 1989, the program moved to homes are $100 a month or $50 for those more time outside of the capital and have been in a position to do some- the Elk City Housing Authority in Fair- who qualify for reduced pricing. being around the city. That’s why I’m thing about it have failed on it, right?” view Village building. This was where Over the last 56 years, not much has in Elk City right now. This is our state. Keating added. their dining room began to meet the And I mean, the only way to hear what Keating’s father is former Governor needs of fellowship between the local See MEALS page 8 the real problems are is to get a big Q Frank Keating, who was in politics for and A in here, you got to hear from the people,” Keating said. See KEATING page 2 Black Friday Kicks Off Thursday Night By Sheryl Ponce Collective at 103 S. Main. Having shopped all those Attic Door at 110 N. Main; Ever- ett Blake at 108 S. Main; and 580 United Fund has raised $53,190 Select businesses in Elk City are once again starting their Black Friday sales on Thursday evening, stores, at 8 p.m., the following stores will open their doors – The Vogue Boutique at 109 N. Main; Threads at 105 N. Main. Early Friday Morning at 6 a.m., The Mix Boutique at 522 N. Van of their $100,000 yearly goal Nov. 27th through Nov. 28th, be- Bella Vita from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Buren and Full Blown Nutri- ginning at 6 p.m. The sale is now at 108 S. Main; Shop Poppy at 107 tion at 611 S. Main will open for a holiday tradition for early shop- S. Main; Your Sister’s Closet at 123 shoppers. At 8 a.m., Antiques pers and late night bargain hunt- S. Main; Main Street Market at 115 on Broadway at 1503 W. 3rd will ers. With people coming from N. Main; Carrol’s & BTB’s Records open. At 8:30 a.m. Grandview surrounding communities, Main and Rarities at 101 S. Main; The Pharmacy at 1503 W. 3rd, will Street is lined with those looking 3rd; Just be Trendy at 118 S. Main; CooCoo Swan at 118 N. Main; and open; and at 9 a.m. Page Jewelers for perfect Christmas gifts. The Depot Trading Co. at 318 S. Maurices at 106 S. Main. at 124 S Main. At 6 p.m., stop at the Mountain Main; Merrifield’s at 224 S. Main; At 9 p.m., the next stores to vis- See the map for additional lo- Man’s Axe Throwing and Grub Sailer and Sage at 111 W. 5th; Ig- it include The Candy Shack at 109 cations and times to make sure to purchase gift certificates for nite Wellness at 110 W. Broad- S. Main; Buffalo Creek Boutique the gift ideas and bargains are not 50 percent off, that will run until way; Main Street Coffee at 101 N. at 111S. Main; and Little Gray & sold out. The event is sponsored 8 p.m. Then at 7 p.m., head over Main; McGee Mercantile at 122 Co. at 113 S. Main. by the Elk City Chamber of Com- to Circle A Western Wear on W ½ S. Main; and The Silver Lining Following at 10 p.m., are The merce. Lincoln Teen Center Saved and Annual Fundraiser Starts By Sheryl Ponce ny refused continue to insure the Hargrove said that there have Teen Center is $30,000. Dona- building. been thoughts, prayers, calls, tions can be dropped off at Jerry’s After Chuck Hargrove an- According to Chuck Har- texts, as well as contributions to Glass, Western Animal Hospital, nounced the permanent clos- grove’s Facebook announcement, help keep the youth center open. McArthur Family Clinic, or First ing of Lincoln Teen Center, the Culver Electric repaired the The teen center’s future is looking National Bank in Elk City. community came to the rescue breaker box, cost free. He per- brighter, and with donation signs Keep the tradition growing to make the repairs to reopen sonally thanked Jill and Brandon going out across Elk City, they by donating to the Lincoln Teen the facility. The center has served Culver along with David Dyson are looking to raise enough mon- Center. The time is now for the United Fund has raised $53,190 of their $100,000 for the year. It is time to dig the community youth, and as the from Dyson Ford for the new air ey to fund the 2026 year. community’s youth center that deep and contribute to help support local causes and organizations. United Fund electrical system needed to be condition unit that he purchased The goal for the Annual Fund- continues to thrive because of the is supported by volunteers who will be reaching out to area businesses and indi- upgraded, the insurance compa- last summer. raising Time for the Lincoln community. viduals. When they come calling, give freely so they can reach the $100,000 goal. Weather Vol. Vol. 117,121, No.No. 54 47 Mail delivery Home delivery Viewonline View online tomorrow 99/70 60 / 47 75 75 cents cents, 12 pgs. 580.225.3000 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com elkcityoknews.com