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2 Febuary 9, 2022 News/Obits I loved it. That’s just what I O’Hara wanted to do. My teacher used to say, if there’s anything else that you love to do, maybe do “Get an education, you’ll that. But there wasn’t. There meet people that are going to- wasn’t anything else I wanted ward the same end. You’ll learn to do then except be an actor about jobs that are all around and a singer. And now, having you. In Oklahoma, there are done that, it’s actually made professional jobs, like the Lyric me be able to do a lot of other Theatre in Kansas, and in Tex- kinds of work like philanthro- as. There are amazing theatres, py and advocacy. Working with and you will meet people there. children and in all sorts of ar- They may say hey, I got this eas and it’s sort of this artist other job for you. And it goes to citizen thing? You become a like that in any business, you citizen of the world, by giving work your way up the ladder, back through your art,” she ex- most of the time,” she contin- plained. ued. The cast and crew sat lis- At left, Elk City’s Caroline Thomas sings “Crazy.”; At right, Jenny Jarnigan greets the audience Saturday evening at “But it’s about doing the tening to her every word, so the benefit concert. Staff photos by Sheryl Ponce. work, doing the hard work and Park asked her to talk to them loving it, so there’s nothing about commitment and how else that you want to do in your everyone is essential to the fi- life. I say give it a try. I really nal production. do. I did, and it’s everything to “I know I’ve demanded a me. I’m so proud that I did it, lot… since October they have even though I had a lot of nay- worked at least three nights a sayers.” week with me. This is new for O’Hara went on to describe a lot of them, doing this kind her educational background, of thing. So, maybe talk about including what she majored in the commitment level, and the and the acting school she at- work ethic, and that there are tended in New York City. no small parts. Every, every “I went to acting school, the single thing you do, there is Lee Strasberg Theatre Academy someone always watching you. Institute, actually, and I mean, Could you address some of those things?” Park asked. O’Hara responded with, “that’s one thing that I love the Round most about the arts. You can be anything, you guys. That can be in music, film, televi- Town sion, theatre, administration, orchestras, art, you know, painting, anything. We are never solo beings. One of the Joe Merrick, backed up by Jill Drake, with Jenny Jarnigan on the keyboard perform “Desperado.” Staff photo by Sheryl February 10 things I love about the arts is Ponce. “Newsies:, ECHS Musi- that it’s one of the most col- couldn’t have done this with- ebration again. So keep work- “So, give me your best,” 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each laborative businesses. And, it cal Presentation - 7 PM out you, I couldn’t have done ing hard, and do it in whatever Park said. and can be purchased at the is a business in this world. We this without you,’ and you get business you go into. The more The production opens cannot do what we do without door. See Elk City High School this adrenaline rush of pride, you put into it, the more you’re Thursday evening, Feb. 11th, at February 12 someone else.” going to get out of it. I know Musical Productions Facebook then you realize … we’re a 7 p.m. and follows on Saturday, “Newsies:, ECHS Musi- The excitement she had that’s cliche, but it’s the truth,” page and find out more infor- team.” Feb. 12th at 7 p.m. It closes on for the students seemed to be she noted. cal Presentation - 7 PM O’Hara spoke about her Sunday afternoon, Feb 13th at mation. felt throughout the room. She The session came to a close continued to talk about what experience in sports, com- with her parting words, “So, Elk City FFA Local it means to be part of the arts. paring it to the arts. She told them how it prepared her to have a great time. Celebrate Patty Jean Livestock Show - Conven- “There isn’t anything we do it all. You’ve done the work, alone. And a lot of people get understand the team concept now it’s the fun. You know, you Patty Jean 93 was born July tion Center Barn. 22nd 1928 in Elk City, Okla- that wrong. They think, ‘Well, and work ethic. She encour- guys, let me know when or if I’m the most important thing aged them to be part of a team, homa to Hugo Lamm and Mary you need something from me. (Warnke) Lamm, both pre- Southwest Rustic Mar- in this room. If it wasn’t for me working together, telling them I’m here. I’m so honored to be ceded her in death. Patty went ket Craft Show - Elk City this, or that, doesn’t work.’ It to pat each other on the back. there in spirit. So thanks guys, to meet the Lord on February is one of the things about ego, They followed her instructions and have a great one.” 2nd 2022 surrounded by fam- Convention Center and the thing about this busi- and immediately began doing Before the cast left for re- ily. Canute had always been her ness is, it’s about humility. It’s as she said. hearsal, Park talked to them home-town. February 13 about working together, mak- “You won’t look at the hard about the hard work they have She graduated Holy Fam- work as being as bad you’ll put in, and she hopes they ily High School in 1946. Then “Newsies:, ECHS Musi- ing space for each other, mak- married Leon A. Mahl at Holy ing room for people’s differ- think it is. ‘Oh, it’s necessary will remember the experience cal Presentation - 2:30 PM Family Church of Canute Janu- ences,” O’Hara said. and I want to feel this way throughout their lives, because ary 14th 1947 and Leon pre- She went on to say, “That’s again.’ I want to feel the cel- she will. ceded her in death on February Southwest Rustic Mar- what I love the most about it. 8th 1966. From this marriage It’s an open, beautiful way to three sons were born, Mark ket Craft Show - Elk City L. Mahl, Craig A. Mahl and She was a member of Se- Convention Center look at life, and to talk about David L. Mahl. She married nior Citizens groups of Canute life. It is to get up, and show Joseph (Joe) Merz on Febru- and of St. Matthews and was the things that you’re feeling ary 11th 1967 in Canute and an active member at the St. February 14 through art. The hard work one son was born of this mar- Matthews Church of Elk City. Valentine’s Day that goes into it, I think there’s riage, Joseph (Joey) F. Merz. Through the years she was a Joe preceded her in death on member of the Woman’s Guild a misconception about it, that May 11th 2001. Her son David and worked with RCIA. She it’s just all fun.” Mahl also preceded her in death February 15 also cleaned the Alter and was “I think you’re sitting there, on August 1st 1971, as well as always ready to bring a pie or Oklahoma Blood In- right now knowing that’s not her brother Bob Lamm and two food for Church gatherings. stitute Blood Drive. First the case. Like, I really want to sisters, Lorena (Lamm) Cooper- Pat is survived by three of go home I’m exhausted. I don’t Hastings-Walters and Doris her four sons, Mark L. Mahl Baptist Church Activity (Lamm) Woodson-Zahasky. want to do this. I don’t want to and wife Terri of Scottsdale, Center. Pat enjoyed working in her Arizona; Craig A. Mahl and paint this set. I don’t want to yard, vegetable and flower gar- wife Denise of Canute, Okla- learn these lines. I don’t want dens and was a member of the homa; and Joey F. Merz and February 19 to lift this thing. That happens Washita Country Extension wife Rory of Lucas, Texas. She because that is when you’re in Home Makers for over 50 years. has 7 Grandchildren, David Hearts for Hearing Fun- the middle of the hard work, Also, a member of the Art Guild Mahl and Melissa (Mahl) Kane draiser. Daddy Daughter for over 40 years where she right now. And when it all both of Maui, Andera (Mahl) Dance, Convention Center. painted and showed her art at Lewallen of Edmond, Marcy comes together, and you look numerous locations. Painting at each other, and you say, ‘I (Mahl) O’Connor of Dallas Tx. was one of her many passions, and Lindsay (Mahl) Smith of she loved helping anyone will- Edmond, Abigail Merz of Tulsa ing to paint such as Grandchil- and Kylie Merz of Norman and dren and Great-Grandchildren. 11 Great-Grandchildren, Kaiea She enjoyed playing any type Kane, Nathaniel Kane, Davin of card games and was part of different Canasta and Bridge Kane, Donovan Kane, Macy The Elk City Police Depart- ing done, to please notify our groups where she spent several Lewallen, Mia Lewallen, Will (USPS # 173-020) Lewallen, Natalie Smith, Lillie ment will be displaying the department of that in advance afternoons weekly playing. Pat 580-225-3000 Smith, Allison O’Connor, So- sign, “Safe Exchange Zone,” so we know everything is ok in loved to travel and over the Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC that will allow local residents the parking lot during those decades she visited many U S phie O’Connor. 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 to safely exchange financial States as well as foreign coun- Prayer vigil services will be transactions.” Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 transactions, custody exchang- tries. She was always ready to on Sunday, February 6th, 2022 The sign also gives the at 6:30 PM at the St. Matthew es, or purchases from the in- travel with anyone willing to POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 phone number for non-emer- explore. Traveling with her Catholic Church officiated by ternet. Because there are 24- gency responses or 911 for family and then later with the Father Danny Grover. Mass of hour cameras that can video Christian Burial services will be emergency response, if needed. local bus group. She enjoyed the transactions in the park- SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz....Publisher The area by the sign is reserved her swimming pool and taught Monday, February 7th, 2022 at Deliverd by mail: ing area, individuals could feel many children how to swim. St. Matthew Catholic Church Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer for child custody, private prop- safer in the process of making She enjoyed having family also officiated by Father Danny $75/yearly erty and E-Commerce transac- Neva Pyatt....Advertising Director a face to face exchanges with a with her and was always willing Grover. Burial will immediately $50/six months tions. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director stranger. to be involved and help where follow at Holy Family Cemetery No refunds on subscriptions. The ECPD’s Facebook post The post has 106 com- she could. under the direction of Chris D’Ann Brasuell....Production Manager that announced the signage ments with all of them positive She was co-owner of a small Whinery and the staff of Af- [email protected] D’Ann Brasuell stated, “This provides a safe and 391 shares. This seems to retail business with her sister fordable Cremation Service- Nahka King...CSR/Delivery [email protected] be proof of a needed and ap- Lorena for many years and en- West. Condolences can be made zone for those transactions to [email protected] Maressa Margerum joyed visiting with the custom- online at www.classicfunerals. take place. We do ask that if preciated service provided by [email protected] classifi ers. com. the transfer of firearms is be- the ECPD.