Reception marks Doel Reed art opening
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MASTER OF THE AQUATINT EXHIBIT
Ann Hargis, Calvin Anthony, Burns Hargis and Melinda Johnson were at the party where a collection of Doel Reed’s works were shown.(Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
A collection of the late Doel Reed’s works in the exhibit “The Life and Legacy of Doel Reed: Master of the Aquatint” was shown at the opening reception at the Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum.
Ann and Burns Hargis and Melinda and Glen Johnson were hosts. It was for donors and friends of the Oklahoma State University Doel Reed Center in Taos, New Mexico.
A collection of Reed’s work, his students’ work, and an interactive display about his art process will be showcased at the OHM until June 30th.
Committee members for the reception were Bob Allee, Karlee Chill, Donna Hopper, Karen Kirkpatrick, Sallie McCorkle, Rita Moore, Shannon L. Nance, Romy Owens, Lela and Mark Sullivan and Jim Vallion. Other guests included Ken Ferguson, Barbara and Ben Harjo, Malinda and Dick Fischer, James Pickel, Meg Salyer, Warren Edwards, Anita and Jack Dahlgren, Nancy and John Cheek, Annie Bohanon, Ed Barth, Mary and Jerry Burson, Debra Engle, David Bennett, Linda and Jim Burke, Bruce Crauder and Jeanette and Kent Young.
Jim Vallion and Lela Sullivan were at the Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum for the exhibit opening of “The Life and Legacy of Doel Reed: Master of the Aquatint.” They were on the committee that planned the event.
Warren Edwards and Rita Moore talk at the party.
Bill Cleary Celebrates Birthday
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Bill!
Helen and Bill Cleary and Jeanette Sias celebrate Bill’s birthday. (Photos by David Faytinger).
Bill Cleary celebrated his birthday with friends at a dinner in the Maxwell Room of the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club on Jan. 8th.
At the same time as dinner (6:30 p.m.), the University of Oklahoma football team was taking to the field for the championship game.
Two televisions were positioned so that the guests could watch the game during dinner.
The menu included Cleary’s favorite… carrot cake.
Andy and Jane Evans and Jeanine Vanhelsdingen were at the party.
George and Luann Moore, Kelli Wilkinson, Doug Cleary were at the birthday party.
Baby shower honors baby, mother and grandmother
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PRETTY IN PINK
Laura Cory, Hazel Cory, Susan Earnest, Claire Earnest, Barbara Mee, Beverly Cory (Photo by David Faytinger).
Eleven women gave a baby shower and party for baby Hazel Elizabeth Cory, her mother, Laura Cory, and grandmother, Barbara Mee.
Hostesses for the event in the home of Bette Jo Hill and Frank Hill were Hill, Bev Carter, Jamie Davis, Sally Davis, Ann Felton Gilliland,Chris Houk, Mary Anne Malone, Sue Nix, Marcia Powell, Shannon Rundell and Kathy Walker .
Crystal vases were filled with pink roses and purple cabbage roses. Iced cookies were shaped like baby bibs, ducks, strollers and rattles. Some of the cookies featured the baby’s initials.
There were also such food items as skewered fruit, baked brie, petit fours and mozzarella cheese and tomatoes on toast.
Baby Hazel was dressed in a pink dress and she slept throughout the party.
Pretty pink napkins were printed for the party. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Dayna Phillips and Barbara Mee talk at the party. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Cole and his dad, Dr. Rick Earnest play football in the front yard. Rick is the baby’s uncle. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Cookies in all shapes were served. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Kathy Walker and her mother, Rosemary Scalpone, arrive at the Hill home. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Ann Felton Gilliland and Barbara Fruit Watson. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace
Jessie Ann Arnold Wallentine, Carol Magness, Sandy Shapard and Marcia Powell. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Laura Cory and Bette Jo Hill. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Laura Cory opens the pretty packages. Many of them were wrapped in pink paper with pink ribbons. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Oklahoma City Heart Ball Countdown
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HEART BALL
Forty four Sweethearts will be introduced at the 28th annual Oklahoma City Heart Ball.
They will attend the Feb. 21st Ball at the Cox Convention Center where an anticipated 850 guests will attend the black tie party.
The Sweethearts and their respective schools are:
Bishop McGuinness
Abbey Ann Akin
Katherine Ross Brown
Caroline Love Cameron
Madeline Patricia Coffey
Cameron Jones Collins
Alexa Jane Lienhard
Erin Julia Lucas
Alexandra Claire McGowen
Rachel Renee Tonseth
Casady
Bobbe Chaffin
Alley Elizabeth Cottrell
Caroline Rachel Cox
Emily Ann Cox
Shelby Kay Cullen
Madison Rose Lucas
Molly Marso
Victoria Elizabeth Meyer
Sara Frances Roush
Victoria Duong Trang
Edmond Memorial
Caroline Ines Krenek
Jessica Ann Little
Baleigh Ellen Means
Kathelyn Rusnack
Jaira Summers Wilsey
Edmond North
Abigail Christine Story
Edmond Santa Fe
Alexa Hodges
Heritage Hall
McKenzie Ann Melton
Morgan Dean Melton
Elizabeth Lee Mitchell
Kaelan McGinnis
Taylor Elizabeth McNeil
Delaney Elyse Robinson
Bailey Shannon Self
Goldie Singer
Kacie Jane Webb
PC North
Megan K. Golladay
Carley A. Limber
Alexis A. Simon
Carley D. Tayar
Alexandra D. White
Sara E. Whittington
Katherine G. Winzeler
Chickasaw Nation
Catie Newport
Nacobi Walker
The Sweethearts have had a year long calendar of monthly events including the upcoming mother-daughter tea, CPR Training, Legislative training at the Capitol, Oklahoma City Heart Walk and shadowing a cardiologist. They have trained in different heart- healthy areas of the American Heart Association.
Funds from this Ball help support research, education and community service for the local AHA.
Judy Love and Barbara Brou are this year’s chairmen and Patty Slatten is director of the Ball.
Oklahoma City CARE Center’s second annual party
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NEW YEAR’S EVE
Larry and Donita Thomas, Randy Lewis, David Hooten (Photo by David Faytinger).
There were 100 guests at the second annual New Year’s Eve Black Tie and Brass Gala for the CARE (Child Abuse Response and Evaluation Center for Oklahoma County) Center, including executive director David Hooten and his wife, Whitney.
The party was at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. The 20-piece Floyd Haynes Orchestra played for dancing. The seated dinner featured Caesar salad, roasted pork loin and vanilla creme brulee with raspberries and fresh mint. Party theme also featured white tablecloths and black napkins.
A champagne toast to the New Year was given at midnight.
Casteels have annual Epiphany Party
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Len Casteel welcomes Ellen and Tim Fleming to his home where he and Patty Casteel entertained at a party. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace)
Luke Muse, Patty Casteel and Sharon Breeding enjoy the party. Patty wore a black sweater embellished with The Three Wise Men and stars. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Patty and Len Casteel were hosts for their annual Epiphany Party on Jan. 6th to celebrate the Three Wise Men.
There were 125 sets of the Three Wise Men, in all shapes and sizes, set in each room of the house. Guests were served Mexican fare, including Patty’s special sour cream enchiladas.Among the guests were Kaye and John Adams, Suzie and Dennis Clowers, Julie and Phil Sloan, Shirley Belkham, Betty Ann and Gerald Furseth, Sally and Randy Royse, Jim MacKellar, Susan and Mike McPherson, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Richard Howell, Linda Dowling, Mary Jane and Bob Manners, Sharon Breeding, Luke Muse, Denise Smith, Bill Phillips and Ruth Anne Pierson.
Susan and Mike McPherson and Marilyn Case celebrate at Patty and Len Casteel’s party. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Denise Smith, Bill Phillips and Ruth Ann Pierson were at the Epiphany Party on Jan. 6th. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Lisa and Chris Steves enjoyed the party. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Breathe, A Lung Health Luncheon, is planned by members of the American Lung Association
SPECIAL LUNCHEON SET
Dr. Deborah Morosini, sister of the late Dana Reeve, wife of Superman, is the Keynote Speaker at this luncheon.
will speak at a Lung Health luncheon called Breathe. It will be Feb. 3 at Quail Creek Golf and Country Club. The event is sponsored at the American Lung Association.
Annual leadership in Lung Health Awards will be presented to Dr. Robert McCaffree, Robin Purdie, Carl Milam, Donny Darrow and Sen. David Myers.
There will be a Chinese auction/ raffle beginning at 11 a.m. Lunch, awards and speaker will be at 11:30 a.m.
Elaine Levy and Mary Pointer are co-chairmen. Others on their committee are Whitney Fleming, Carol Ford, Margee Gaeddert, Dr. Norman Imes, Edie Jones and Lesley St. John.
Table hostesses are Carlene Burger, Elaine Levy, Lana Lopez, Mary Pointer, Grace Ryan, Charlotte Richels, Lesley St. John, Jane Thompson, Karla Wallace and Debbie Yoeckel.
Sponsors are Integris Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Prizer, ACS Medical, The Journal Record, Metro Family Magazine, Elaine and Harrison Levy, UMB Bank, Aleda Toma M.D.and Mike McCoy, Beau’s Wine Bin and Jamie’s.
Auction donors are Balliet’s, Hotel Ambassador, Norwalk Furniture, Gordon Stuart, Mitchener Farrand, Mr. Ooley’s, The Coach House, Western Avenue Association, OKC Philharmonic, Tulsa Ballet, Oklahoma City Ballet, Canterbury Choral Society and Ryan and Jessica Johnston.
For information call, 405.748.4674 or go to http://www.breathehealthy.org.
51st Byliners Awards Dinner set for February 5, 2009
WOMEN IN COMMUNICATIONS
Seven women will be honored at the 51st annual Byliner’s Banquet at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club on Feb. 5. They are Miki Farris (Child Advocacy); Martha Ferretti (Health); Molly Ross Fritch (Emerging Byliner); Cathy O’Connor (Economic Development); Dr. Marion Paden (Education); Sandra Gales Shapard (Communications), and Billie Thrash (Arts).
Members of the Oklahoma City Professional Chapter of The Association for Women in Communications are hosts. Margo Ward and Rachel Klein are co-chairmen. On their committee are Linda Haneborg, Heather Elmenhorst, Mickie Lara, Stephanie Hansen, Heide Brandes, Vonnie Anderson, Mandy Ellis, Celena McCord, Kim Holding, Tabbi Van Houtte, Kristin McNeese and Julie Qualls.
Dinner is set for 7 p.m. following a reception for the honorees.
The awards honor women whose dedication and achievement have made a significant impact on others and proceeds will provide scholarships for collegiate women pursuing communications-related degrees at Oklahoma colleges as well as educational programming for AWC members.
Tickets are $75. Contact Rachel Klein at 523.3534 or Margo Ward at 924.5992 for further information.
An afternoon tea will honor past and present Byliner Award Honorees. Dr. Susan Chambers, a 2008 honoree, will be the hostess. It will be Feb. 1st in her home.
Oklahoma City Symphony Show House 2009 Preview Party
36th ANNUAL PARTY
Invitations are out for the annual 36th Undecorated Symphony Show House Preview Party. It is set for Feb. 5th from 6 until 8 p.m. This year’s Show House is located in Heritage Hills, 431 NW 17th.
Theme for the party is “Opening the Doors to History.”
Wine, beer, soft drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served and reservations are $20. per person. Advance reservations are required and guests must be 21 years of age. Make checks payable to Symphony Show House, 1900 NW Expressway, Suite K110, Oklahoma City 73118.
This project benefits the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra and is a project of the Oklahoma City Orchestra League Inc.
Oklahoma City Kiwanis members cruise the Oklahoma River
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Ken Rees, Lucien and Barbara Jones, and Linda and Bill Warren (Photo provided)
Art Hoge, Fletcher Williams, Noma Gurich, Cam McLain, Trey Bize with
Margaret McLain and Susan Bize in the front (Photo provided).
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Oklahoma City took a break from community service projects during the recent holiday. They celebrated the season with a cruise on the Oklahoma River via the Devon cruiser. Miki Farris arranged the catering. Lucien Jones was party chairman.
Beverly Woodrome is current president.
