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Jill Q. Hughes emailed me and asked us to remind everyone about the Women’s Philanthropy Network luncheon and symposium on November 19th at the University of Oklahoma Memorial Union in Norman.
Called an “educational and inspirational day celebrating OU Women and honoring those who serve as advocates, leaders and philanthropists,” the event will provide opportunities for participants to connect with women who share common interests, goals and a passion for OU.
It will be from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and features OU President David Boren, OU women’s basketball coach Sherri Coale and Women’s Philanthropy Institute representative Angela White as guest speakers.
OU President David L. Boren
The event is free, but reservations are required. RSVP by phone, 405-325-3701, or on the web site.
On the planning committee are Sharon Alexander, Catherine Bishop, Corey Hyde Blake, Jackie Eckstein, Jane Harlow, Suzanne Harris, Becky Heeney, Jill Hughes, Sue Ann Hyde, Jill Irvine, Sandy Kinney, Karen Mayfield, Suzanne McAuley, Kendra Moore, Melissa Nuzum, Caroline Patton, Tatianna Proctor, Tamara Pullin, Chris Purcell, Gail Richards, Les Risser, Lindy Ritz, Linda Rodgers, Mary Sherman, Sarah Sims and Suzie Symcox.
Symposium co-chairmen are Jill Q. Hughes and Les Risser.
Jill Q. Hughes Les Risser
Luncheon and shopping event planned to benefit Heart Rhythm Institute at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
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Helen interviews Jane Thompson and Lana Lopez, co-chairmen of the Heart Rhythm Institute luncheon and shopping event, and Laurie Hyde, HRI advisory board.
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Putnam City High School Class of 1959 has reunion weekend
Richard Jeffries, Karen Otto, Tom Pinion, Judy Walker, Maureen Williams, Francis Lombard, George Lawson were among the alumni had the 50- year -reunion. (Photo by David Faytinger).
Members of the 1959 class of Putnam City High School celebrated with a 50-year reunion dinner at Coles Garden. It was one of the activities during reunion weekend. This class was the first to graduate from the “original PHS” at 50th and Ann Arbor.
Masters of ceremonies was Trent Cornman and David Padgett. George Lawson was 1959 class president and he spoke during dinner. 13 couples who have been married at least 50 years were recognized. Maureen Townsend Williams created a slide show for the event.
When class members arrived at Coles Garden, just outside the room there was a display of the ample gift baskets organized by Tom Pinion. Pinion, Judy Shidler Walker, Suzie Holmberg Welch and Richard Jefferies handed out name tags.
The sixteen tables had individual pumpkins with distinctive florals attached and glitter, flowers and leaves decorated by Karen Martin Otto, Dallas.
Alumni Association members had a pancake breakfast and then everyone visited the Putnam City School Museum for a dedication; Lynn and Trent Cornman hosted a barbecue dinner, and the 1959 class was honored at the All Class Reunion.
The class of 1959 received donations from classmates for scholarships for the new graduates of Putnam City High School.
The first scholarship of $500 honors all classmates who served the country in any branch of the service. The group has funded one Veteran’s Scholarship.
The second scholarship of $500 honors principal and superintendent Leo Mayfield. The class has funded three Leo Mayfield Scholarships. Mayfield has attended each reunion but due to health issues was not able to attend this year.
A third fund raiser was for a new rail around Pete the Pirate at the school. The new railing was installed October 20th by Richard Queen, owner of Royal Ironworks.
These committee members helped plan the 50-year reunion for Putnam City High School. They are Jay Johnston, Gary Webb, Tom Pinion, David Padgett, Jim Walker, Judy Shidler Walker, Bob Deupree, Trent Cornman, Maureen Townsend Williams, Troy Lavon Whitney, Monta Rose Saunders Templin, Sue Kinney Graham, Bruce Holman, Richard Jefferies, Mary Ann LeGrange Vance, David Moninger, Gayle Templeton Keeton, George Lawson, Suzie Holmberg Welch, Darla Dies Clouse.(Photo provided) .
Pumpkins ready to be put on the tables at the Saturday night event. ( Photo provided).
Ann Kilpatrick presents trophies and awards to outstanding sailors
Ann Kilpatrick at the Commodore’s Banquet. (Photo by Brett Deering, The Oklahoman).
Oklahoma City Boat Club Commodore Ann Kilpatrick presided over her final banquet of the year. The outgoing officer presented annual trophies, sailing awards and recognized outstanding volunteers. The Mystery Dates Band played at the Embassy Suites.
Sailors were given awards for winning races and regattas. Ann Kilpatrick introduced the current/outgoing board members, committee members and race committee members and presented respective officer’s flag pins. Jim Blakewell is incoming Commodore,
Klos-Eagan wedding held in Oklahoma City
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Charles Eagan leave the Oklahoma City Golf and Country after their wedding reception. (Photos provided).
Allison Elaine Klos and Matthew Charles Eagan were married on September 19 at Nichols Hills United Methodist Church. Rev. Dr. Grayson L. Lucky officiated the ceremony. A reception followed at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.
The bride is the daughter of Linda and Tom Klos of Oklahoma City. The groom is the son of Kay and Tim Eagan of Metairie, La.
The bride wore an ivory silk satin dress with a strapless bodice embellished with tiny seed pearl crystals and jewels and a satin sash and cathedral train. She carried a nosegay of white hydrangeas, stephanotis, Virginia roses and freesia.
Jennifer Klos, twin sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. The bride’s other attendants were Emily Eagan, Rachael Rudeen, Elizabeth Polk, Adele Shartzer, Blair Coin, and Anne Hucker. Bridesmaids wore navy silk charmeuse dresses. They carred nosegays of blue and white hydrangeas, freesia and stephanotis.
House party attendants included Ashley Black, Leslie Stewart, and Margo Ward.
Eric Eagan, twin brother of the groom, served as best man. The groom’s other attendants included Patrick Eagan, Jeff Klos, Bailey Edwards, Cole Claiborne, John Marshall, and Martin Olivier. Ushers included David Buckley, Hoyt Doak, Justin Ferira, Robert Polk, Guru Raj, and Kyle Sturgeon. The groomsmen and ushers wore navy silk bowties patterned with magnolia blossoms, the state flower of the groom’s home state, Louisiana.
Theme of the reception was “southern living,” inspired by the couple’s connections to and fondness for southern cities, including Chapel Hill, NC, Memphis, New Orleans (the groom’s hometown), and Charlottesville, VA. Waiters carrying silver trays presented the couple’s signature cocktail, “sip of the south,” a blend of Firefly sweet-tea, vodka, lemonade, and mint.
The bride’s five-tiered Bavarian cream cake, decorated after her bridal gown, was on a floral pedestal of white hydrangeas, Virginia roses, and stock and Casablanca lilies. The groom’s cake was a chocolate mock-up of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia, where the couple met as undergraduates.
An Eagan’s Oyster House,” was set up with oysters and made-to-order catfish po-boys with Zapps potato chips and shrimp n’ grits. The “oyster house,” serving Abita beer, resembled a New Orleans courtyard with black wrought iron lanterns accented with candles, greenery, and Spanish moss.
Guests also enjoyed an Oklahoma-themed dinner buffet that included beef tenderloin, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, fried green beans, and a salad with Cattlemen’s Steakhouse dressing.
Dr. Larry “T-Byrd” Gordon Band of Dallas provided the music for dinner and dancing.
The bride and groom gave as wedding favors Bedre chocolate cowboy boots and hats to honor the bride’s Oklahoma roots as well as the couple’s recent move to Dallas. The favors were personalized with a cowboy saying: “Happy Trails to You!”
The evening before the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Waterford Hotel. Guests took home personalized M & M candies stamped with the bride and groom’s names.
The couple honeymooned in the Highlands of North Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, and then went to Hilton Head Island. They live in Dallas, Texas.
The bride’s cake.
The bride and groom with the groom’s cake.
The bridesmaids.
Father of the bride and the bride.
The bride and groom at the church.
The bride and groom at the reception.
The menu for one of the food tables.
Southern comfort food.
The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, is here in Oklahoma City!
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Ree Drummond, award- winning blogger, signs her new cookbook “The Pioneer Woman Cooks” at Full Circle Bookstore. The line of people, who were carrying her cookbook and waiting for her signature, stretched throughout 50 Penn Place. The Drummonds brought 200 more books with them as the 400 copies of the book that the store had available were sold immediately.
One woman brought a box of butter for The Pioneer Woman to autograph. “She uses lots of butter in her recipes in her cookbook,” she said.
( Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
Full Circle Book Store owner Jim Tolbert welcomes Ree Drummond to his store.
The NewsOk team, Angi Bruss and Tanner Herriott, interview The Pioneer Woman, and Oklahoman photography manager Doug Hoke takes pictures.
The Oklahoman’s Lillie-Beth Brinkman is hoping to get her books signed. (This photo by Doug Hoke).
The Pioneer Woman’s close friends, Connell Branan, Lela Sullivan and Langley Branan, front, wait for her arrival.
Connell Branan, Alex Drummond, Langley Branan and Paige Drummond talk at the book signing party.
The line of The Pioneer Woman’s fans grew longer as the night progressed.
Amy Grant will be at Kappa Alpha Theta’s Flaming Festival on November 4th
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Amy Grant. (Photo provided).
Tamara Hermen reminded us that the 53rd annual Flaming Festival will be at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club on Wednesday, Nov. 4, with pop superstar luncheon presenter, Amy Grant, and nearly 40 festively-decorated, themed tabletops by Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae and area merchants.
Co-Chairmen of the 2009 Flaming Festival are Susie Kemp and Johnna Schick.
Grant was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta at Vanderbilt University. ”We are planning an event we hope will again allow us to make significant donations to our charities,” said Kemp. “We are especially excited about our featured luncheon presenter, Amy Grant, who will inspire and entertain the group with her words and some of her hit songs.”
The evening Preview Cocktail Party kicks off the Festival on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 5:00 p.m.
Tickets for the Flaming Festival are $5, luncheon tickets are $75, and Preview Party tickets are $50. For ticket information contact Donna Blakley at 842-4928 or visit www.okctheta.com.
Gardening Tips to cut costs
Here are some excerpts from Judy Savage’s article that ran in The Oklahoman on October 26th, along with a video about her ideas. She is really a neat and creative landscape designer. HFW
Landscape designer Judy Savage is subtly turning over a love of growing things to her children and grandchildren. Every Thanksgiving, she gives everyone a prepacked amaryllis kit with instructions to bring the plant back on Christmas Day for a competition to see whose plant has grown the tallest. Prizes include fast-food gift certificates.
And especially since people are trying to cut costs this year, the kits serve as an inexpensive party favor and decoration during the holidays, and they have a “green” environmental value of being of the earth. Savage said people can find the kits for $4.
For other decorations, Savage prunes her pine trees and broadleaf evergreens, gathers magnolia leaves and uses the natural decorations indoors in basket displays and as accents on wreaths and swags. She uses simple baskets filled with pine Tipscones.
She has a keen appreciation for nature’s gifts and a bounty of ideas for using them at home. These skills have helped her in her landscape business, which includes creating arrangements in containers for clients
“I don’t throw away pots that are cracked, either,” she said. “I keep using the authentic ones. It is more European. European people use everything they have.”
Savage has been on the job 20 years.
“What started out as a search for myself resulted in a career that is more like a joy and less like work. I create landscape designs for my clients which reflect their tastes and attitudes,” she said. “There’s a serenity to a garden which has a place in this stressful world. Flowers are what they are: beautiful, simple, positive.”
Pansies are Savage’s favorite flowers because they provide plenty of color in winter, when people emotionally need it the most. She also likes the Knock-Out Rose. “This plant does it all: constant color from spring through late fall, low maintenance and attractive foliage. I also like the Encore azaleas. Not only do they afford a gorgeous display of spring color, but, hence the name Encore — more color in the fall,” she said.
Click here for the link to The Oklahoman’s story and the entire story about Judy
To contact Judy Savage about her landscaping business, send e-mail to judysavage@cox.net.
NewsOk’s Grayson Cook interviews Judy.
Jin Ju, Florence Italy, plays for Ladies Music Club
Jin Ju played a piano program featuring selections composed by Frederic Chopin and Jorg Demus. (Photos by Betty Taylor).
The Ladies Music Club had the annual Fall Luncheon and Guest Artist Program at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.
President Erma Stewart welcomed the members and guests. She introduced the Luncheon Committee chaired by Freida Dailey. During lunch the members were treated to a fashion show sponsored by Barbara’s Boutique. The models for show were club members, Faye Boles, Susan Carney, Kathryn Cashion, Gayle Miller, Colleen Montgomery, Ezell Potter, Jacque Winton, and Pam Woolbright.
Following a delicious lunch, members were treated to an extraordinary musical performance by pianist Jin Ju. She was born in Shanghai and now resides in Florence, Italy with her husband, Stefano Fiuzzi. Jin and Stefano were brought to Oklahoma by Virginia Campbell, an accomplished pianist herself, and the current Ms. Senior Oklahoma.
Pam Woolbright, Jacque Winton, Ezell Potter, Gayle Miller, Faye Boles, Colleen Montgomery, Susan Carney, and Kathryn Cashion were models at the Ladies Music Club luncheon.
Bill Guilford, Virginia Campbell, pianist Jin Ju, Jin’s husband, Stefano Fiuzzi enjoyed the event.
Author John Grisham visits Oklahoma City
A Cocktail reception was held in the home of Pam and Bill Shdeed to honor author John Grisham who gave a public lecture on the Oklahoma City University campus the next day.
Grisham was in town to help raise funds and awareness as OCU LAW begins its effort to establish a program addressing wrongful convictions. He talked about his non-fiction book, “The Innocent Man,” which recounts the saga of the wrongful conviction and ultimate exoneration of two Oklahomans, Ron Williamson and Dennis Fritz. Based on his experience writing this book, Grisham has become dedicated to supporting programs throughout the nation to identify and correct wrongful convictions.
Co-hosts were Brenda and Tom McDaniel, Gay and Lawrence Hellman, Julee and John W. Coyle III, Vicki and Mack Martin.
Pam Shdeed, Barbara Paul, John Grisham, Bill Paul enjoy the party in the Shdeed home. (Photo by David Faytinger).
