Kiwanis Club members have annual children’s event
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DOWNTOWN KIWANIS CLUB
Juan “Albert” Hernandez, Kraettli Epperson, Fletcher Williams, Lucien Jones Randall Stoner were at the picnic sponsored by the Downtown Kiwanis Club. (Photo provided by Sunny Cearley).
Members of the Downtown Kiwanis Club had the 86th annual Children’s Outing and Picnic for the Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children and Boys Ranch. It was for 90 children and their cottage parents at White Water.
The outing was followed by the Kiwanians grilling burgers and hotdogs at the Boys Ranch campus. Bob Sonnenfeld made and bagged his famous caramel corn for each child.
In 1923, members took the group to the park and provided food entertainment for them.
Reception held after one of the screenings at the deadCenter Film Festival
Bill Sloggart, Bryan Beasley, Tara Damrona and Justin Sloggart were at the reception following the first screening of “Unconquered-Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Acache Family.” (Photo by David Faytinger.)
A wine and cheese party was held at 611 Creative following the first screening of “Unconquered-Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family” at the 2009 deadCenter Film Festival.
Oklahoma native Bryan Beasley was the writer/director of the film.
The documentary was filmed in Santa Fe, NM; Oklahoma City, OK.,and Fort Sill, OK. Actor Val Kilmer narrates the documentary.
Guests were able to enjoy some pieces of Houser’s art on display during the reception including: “Unconquered” , “Sacred Rain Arrow” – the art that is on the Oklahoma license plates and “Spirit of the Buffalo.”
Among the people there were Coco and Bryan Beasley, Dr. Lee and Sherry Beasley, Heather and Bob Ross, Lil and Bill Ross, Molly and John Fritch, Beverly and Mark Funke, Jane and David Thompson, Sarah and John Edwards, Dr. Bob Blackburn and Kim Bourne.
The film was funded by the Inasmuch Foundation for the Oklahoma History Center.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Prix de West Art is Awesome!
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PREVIEW PARTY AND RECEPTION
Donna Vogel checks out the art at the 2009 Prix de West exhibition. She was at the Friday night preview party. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
This year’s artwork at the Prix de West Show is the best ever. There are beautiful paintings and sculptures to be viewed and available for the purchase sale tonight at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Last night there was a crowd of artists, buyers, art dealers and lovers of great artwork at the Friday night preview party and reception.
Bouquets of sunflowers and hydrangeas were set throughout the gallery and a huge table of hors d’oeuvres was available for the party-goers.
People wore everything from cowboy attire to formal cocktail clothes.
Among the artwork for purchase are by artists William Acheff, Gerald Balciar, Walt Gonske, Harold T. Holden, Paul Calle, Martin Grelle, Oreland C. Joe Sr., Ramon Kelley, Jim Wilcox, Sonya Terpening, Roy Andersen, John Encinias, Pino Dangelico, Wayne Justus, John Moyers and Curt Walters.
You can see the artwork from this show through September 7.
Carol Dickinson and Myrla Pierson were at the Preview Party.
James Pickel and Teresa Rose arrive at the National Cowboy &Western Heritage Museum.
Martin Dickinson and Gary Pierson talk over the art at the Prix de West party.
Neighbors Tina and Elby Beal and Kathy and Hal Brown meet up at the Preview Party.
Karen Schumacher and Shelli Hibberd enjoy the event.
Gennie and Bob Johnson checked out the art.
Karen Goins and Carol Lee Simms were at the party.
Dana McGuire and Carolyn Howell wore their turquoise jewelry to the party.
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2009 National Young Mother of the Year Visits OKC
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SUMMER TEA FOR KIMBERLY WRIGHT
Kimberly Wright and Connell Branan were at the Summer Tea. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
National Mothers of the Year and Oklahoma Mothers of the Year got together for a Summer Tea on June 10th in the home of Lela Sullivan. Hostesses were Sullivan, Connell Branan and Sherri Boyd.
Kimberly Wright, Las Vegas, Nev., 2009 National Young Mother of the Year, was in town and Branan, who is on the board for American Mothers Inc. and a former National Young Mother herself, wanted everyone to meet her.
Wright was born in Hominy, Ok., and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma.
Guests included the special moms and friends. Among them were Karen Browne, Barbara Thompson, Shelly Soliz, Irene Costilow, Barbara Beeler, Bobbie Burbridge Lane, Polly Nichols, Debby Dudman, Marilyn Meade and Dorothy Hammert.
Barbara Thompson and Lela Sullivan talk at the party.
Bobbie Burbridge Lane and Dorothy Hammert.
Beaux Arts Ball Debutantes, Escorts have first summer party
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GUESTS ENJOY YARD PARTY
The hosts: Jeffrey Semtner, Matthew Rooney, Towns Holmboe,
Christina Ellis, Jacob Archer and George Mason. (Photos provided).
Steve Mason, Sandy Ellis, Connell and Cliff Branan were at the event.
Beaux Arts Ball Debutantes, Escorts and their parents had a party in the
home of Kym and Steve Mason recently.
It was hosted by their son, George Mason, and Matthew Rooney, Christina
Ellis, Towns Holmboe, Jeffrey Semtner and Jacob Archer.
The group played yard games of croquet, badminton, bocci ball,the ladder
game and ping pong. Croquet was set up in the front yard.
The parents of the debs and escorts socialized while court members got
to know each other. Mini- tacos, quesadillas and macaroni and cheese
balls were passed. A sundae bar was set up for dessert.
Guests were invited to the party with a yard sign invitation which
the hosts delivered to their front yard.
The Beaux Arts Ball is in November and Connell Branan is chairman.
Kym Mason and Elaine Archer enjoy the event.
Judge Thompson chosen for award
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CLASSEN DISTINGUISHED ALUM 2009
Elaine and Tim DeGiusti, Barbara and Ralph Thompson, Maria Abbott were at the reception. (Photo by David Faytinger).
(Ret)U.S. District Judge Ralph G. Thompson was the honoree at the Classen School of Advanced Studies.
He was named the “Classen Distinguished Alumnus for 2009” and was introduced by his friend Jim Fentriss. CSAS Principal Valerie Harris told about the award.
The event was at the Classen Museum.
Among the people there were Barbara Thompson, Judy Jordan, Shirley Blaik, Pat Green, Dorothy and Ed Tebow, Bill Robinson, Joe Morgan, Suzie Fentriss, U.S. Dist. Judges David Russell, Robin Cauthron, and Lee West; U.S. Circuit Judge Jerome Holmes, (Ret) Mag. Judge Ronald Howland, Elaine and U.S. Dist. Judge Tim DeGiusti, Ellen and Jack DeGiusti, Maria, Claire, Eric and Rachel Abbott, Lee B. Thompson jr., Carolyn and Don Zachritz, Janie Cotton, Eunice and Joe Ellis, Eb Hines, Margy Messenbaugh, Page Dobson, Lil and Bill Ross and Lisbeth and Stan Alexander
Celebration luncheon
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HONORING THE BRIDE AND BRIDESMAIDS
Paige, center, and her bridesmaids, Addison Triska, Katie Allen, Lesley Crabbe, Allison Gould, Ellen Carey and Callie Gordon. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
It was a special treat for Jose Freede and I to be hostesses for Paige Gordon and her beautiful bridesmaids. We asked her exactly what her favorite foods were that she wanted for her luncheon at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club and she replied cheese grits!
So along with a salad topped with chicken strips (those girls are very thin you know), we had a ramekin of grits.
The flowers for the tables were from Trochta’s and were beautiful roses, hydrangeas, orchids, stephanotis (very bridal looking).
Guests included Jan Hoepfner, the groom,Ben Dougherty’s, mother; Molly Ann Sanger, the bride’s grandmother; Dana Gordon, the bride’s mother, Nancy Gordon, the bride’s grandmother; Sara and Sydney Geiger, Stephanie and Emmie Shaw, Caroline Sullivan, and all the bridesmaids.
Callie Gordon, Jose Freede, Paige Gordon, Dana Gordon enjoy the party.
Sara Geiger, Sydney Geiger and Callie Gordon celebrate at lunch.
Paige and Emmie talk things over.
Paige, Stephanie Shaw, Caroline Sullivan and Emmie Shaw talk at the event.
Paige Gordon marries Ben Dougherty
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Ben and Paige Dougherty celebrate at their reception. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
Paige Gordon and Ben Dougherty were married June 6 in Christ the King Catholic Church and a reception followed at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.
Father Richard D. Stansberry married the couple.
Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Chris Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Dougherty and Jan Hoepfner.
Callie Gordon was maid of honor and bridesmaids were Katie Allen, Ellen Carey, Lesley Crabbe, Allison Gould and Addie Triska.
Matt Boughton was best man and groomsmen were Andy Connelly, Erik Hoepfner, Craig McAuliff, Nick Patterson, Bryan Gordon, Will Luttrell, Danny Miles, Michael Reel and Brian Smith. Ushers were Bryan Beavers, Justin Dick, Ryan Eastman, Billy Khourie III, Stephen Sexton and Jordan Sibley.
Flower girls were Sydney Geiger and Emaline Shaw. In the house party were Whitney Caston, Laura Dumbell and Caroline Sullivan.
Dana and Chris Gordon enjoy the reception at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.
Ben serenades his bride with a beautiful song.
Katie Allen, Addie Triska and Chelsea Sims.
Dana Gordon and Paige Dougherty talk at the reception.
The wedding cake.
Nancy Gordon snaps a few pictures.
If your feet got tired from dancing, there was a basket of flip flogs in all sizes for you to wear and take home.
The groom’s cake.
Sherry Sullivan Clark and Steve and Gaye Sherman enjoy the party.
Couple married in Dallas
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JOANNA AND RYAN
Joanna and Ryan Nelson. (Photos provided).
Joanna Souders and Ryan Nelson were married recently at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Dallas, Tx.
At the reception, the bride and her dad, Jim Souders, performed a dance routine to the music of “Put’n On The Ritz.”
Their parents are Susie and Dr. Jay Nelson, Oklahoma City, and Marilyn and Jim Souders, Plano, Tx.
The newly-weds honeymooned in Paris and are at home in Dallas where he is with the law firm of Hunton and Williams.
The bride and her dad.
Susie and Dr. Jay Nelson.
