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Baby shower honors couple

Helen Ford Wallace — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:46:59 +0000

Robert and Paulette Gordon, Jeffrey Gordon, and Kyler and Stephanie Kanady were at the party in the Gordon home. (Photo provided).

Stephanie and Kyler Kanady were honorees at a “Candy Land and Cocktails” baby shower in the home of Paulette and Robert Gordon. Hostesses were Elizabeth Gillum, Phebe Kallstrom, Jami VanCamp, Jennifer Wallace and Marsha Wooden.

Large lollipops, hard candy and a glittering Candy Land game board was on the table. Large pink bows and life- sized candy decorated the living areas of the house. The library was decorated like a nursery and all the gifts for the baby-to-be were set there.

Foods included spring rolls, marinated kabobs, cupcakes, cookies, cake pops and pecan cups. Rock candy, giant gumballs and chocolate almonds were in large martini glasses.

Chocolate pretzels, cherries, potato chips were wrapped with paper and pink ribbons and personalized with the baby’s name, Olivia Grace, who is due in March.

Among the 75 guests were Anne and Ed Dalton, Helen and Jorge Noriega, Sherry and Raymond Cohlmia, Lynette and Clark Hyde, Charles Lutz, Mary Anne Malone, Jane and Kurt Fleischfresser, Michel Buthion, Alain Buthion, Seyan, Leigh and Virginia Hefner.

Four women will be honored at the Oklahoma City University Awards of Excellence Dinner

Helen Ford Wallace — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:29:22 +0000

Linda Garrett, Cathy Leichter and Connell Branan talk on Parties Extra! about the The Societies of Oklahoma City University Awards of Excellence Dinner.

Delta Delta Delta “Art With A Heart” benefit set for Feb. 25th in Oklahoma City

Helen Ford Wallace — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:10:40 +0000

Haley Tran and Ellen Price create artwork at the Jimmy Everest Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. (Photo provided).

“Art With A Heart” is Feb. 25th from 6 until 9 p.m. in the new Atrium of Children’s Hospital. It is the 10th annual Delta Delta Delta Alumni event and features artwork of children receiving treatment at the Jimmy Everest Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s Hospital of Oklahoma.

The young artists created the artwork which will be available at a silent auction. They will also attend the party and will be recognized for their accomplishments. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Oklahoma Children’s Cancer Association.

Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are $30. You can buy them in advance or at the door. Contact Cindy Hazelwood, 843-2507, or Diane Cooke, 755-9795, for information. The web site is www.artwithaheartokc.com

Five women will be honored at Byliners Banquet

Helen Ford Wallace — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:24:15 +0000

Kelly Dyer Fry Linda Whittington

Debbie Schramm Lisa McLaughlin

Masie Bross

Five women will be honored at the Association for Women in Communications Byliner Awards Banquet set for March 1 at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel. This is the 54th annual event.

Honorees are Linda Whittington, Business; Debbie Schramm, Communications; Masie Bross, Child Advocacy; Lisa McLaughlin, Education, and Kelly Dyer Fry, Journalism.

The event will have a reception and then dinner. Tickets are $75. for all past honorees and AWC members and $100. for other guests. To order tickets call 272-2207 or go to www.awcokc.org.

20-40-60 Etiquettte- Who goes first?

Helen Ford Wallace — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:37:42 +0000

Email Etiquette questions for 20-40-60 to Helen Wallace (helen.wallace@cox.net)

By Callie Gordon, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Helen Ford Wallace

QUESTION: When I am having lunch with a friend, I cannot decide who should go first into the eating area. Who should have the best view? The best seat? I always defer to the other person instead of barreling on ahead, but is there a correct way to decide who goes first?

CALLIE’S ANSWER: I have never even thought about this. If this person is your friend they will tell you if they care where they sit. This is more about the company you’re with. Who cares where you sit?

LILLIE-BETH’S ANSWER: The great part about having this etiquette dilemma is that you only have a moment or two of awkwardness and then you get to enjoy lunch with a friend. Either way, your friend probably won’t be offended and you won’t either.

Offer to let your friend go ahead of you, and then she will pick the seat. If you’re a woman eating with a man, the “ladies first” custom still applies, although let him suggest that order if it’s he’s going to. Or just let the traffic flow naturally. Usually it’s clear who should go first by where either of you are positioned. And if on a particular occasion, you need a certain seat in the restaurant for a specific reason, speak up and say why nicely.

HELEN’S ANSWER: It is always courteous to let your friend go first, but sometimes that is awkward and if you are in front, then you should go on. Mostly, the person who does go first chooses where to sit. Use your best judgment and enjoy your lunch!

GUEST’S ANSWER: Linda Miller, author of NewsOK’s Fashion Matters blog: I really don’t think it’s important who gets the best view or best seat. When dining with a friend, I’m there for good conversation and good food. The view is secondary, though usually tables are situated so more than one person can look out at the lake, golf course or garden.

As far as who enters the dining area first, I think it should be whoever is closest to the hostess. That seems the easiest manner to me.

Jennifer Abney and Christi Woodworth talk about Angels Foster Network, Oklahoma City

Helen Ford Wallace — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:42:58 +0000

Jennifer Abney and Christi Woodworth talk about Angels Foster Network on Parties Extra!

New group, M.O.B., meets to organize

Helen Ford Wallace — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:15:34 +0000

Vanessa Peterson, Natalie Francis, Amanda Essaili, Chris Beal were at the event. (Photo by David Faytinger).

The “Making Oklahoma City Beautiful”, (M.O.B.) group met at Chelino’s in Bricktown.

It was the first meeting of 110 young professionals, 22-35 years old, who plan to work to improve the appearance of Oklahoma City. They will implement projects as part of Oklahoma City Beautiful.

Lisa Synar is director of OKC Beautiful. Juliann Strange is communications director for OKC Beautiful and was in charge of the party.

At the party were Sonny Wilkerson, Lesley Hayes, Julie and Heath Hornbeek, Megan Hornbeek, Aiden Street, Katylee Strange, Amanda Essaili, Lauren Quick, Chris Beal, Scott Moehlenbrock, Colin Strickland, Bryce and Kristin Thompson.

They will have several events including pine tree removal day, litter blitz, stop graffiti in parks, pansy plantings, happy hours, pizza and beer series and working with the Boys and Girls Club.

OCU Awards of Excellence winners honored at a party

Helen Ford Wallace — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:39:51 +0000

Jeanne Hoffman Smith, Judy Love and Barbara Cooper enjoy the party in the Love home. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).

Judy and Tom Love were hosts for the Societies of Oklahoma City University 2012 Awards of Excellence Honoree Reception. It honored this year’s award winners: Linda Rodgers, Dulaney-Browne Library Society Award; Jane Thompson, Kirkpatrick-Petree Music & Performing Arts Society Award; Connell Sullivan Branan, Norick-Hulsey Gallery Society Award, and Tricia Everest, OCU Societies Distinguished Philanthropist Award.

The buffet table featured crystal vases filled with bouquets of white orchids set on a beaded gold tablecloth, flanked by tall crystal hurricane candle holders. Dips, various cheeses, tenderloin rolls, mini ham sandwiches, vegetables trays and cookies and brownies were served to the guests who were committee members, community leaders, former award winners and OCU dignitaries.

Guests included Jan and Robert Henry, Linda and Steve Garrett, Ann Alspaugh, Lori and Dodge Hill, Jeanne Hoffman Smith, Ann and Bob Gilliland, Cheryl Browne, Miki and Jim Farris, Jeanette and Dick Sias, Jane Jayroe and Gerald Gamble, Jane Harlow, Billy Bowden, Polly and Larry Nichols, Berta Faye Rex, Lois and John Salmeron, Karen and Rob Luke, Connell and Cliff Branan, Linda and Bill Rodgers, Jane and David Thompson, Barbara Cooper, Kathy and Russ Walker,Brenda McDaniel, Cheryl and Tom Hewitt, Lela and Mark Sullivan, Gennie and Bob Johnson and Carol and Mac Troy.

The Awards of Excellence event is Feb. 25 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club and honors outstanding volunteer community women. Linda Garrett is chairman and Karen Browne is vice chairman. There 84 community leaders who have received these awards since 1988. Cathy Leichter is president of the OCU Societies and Ann Alspaugh is OCU board liaison.

The event provides OCU scholarships.

OCU President Robert Henry and Cathy Leichter greet guests as they arrive.

Russ Walker, Mac Troy and Brenda McDaniel talk at the party.

Gerald Gamble and Jane Jayroe Gamble, Miki and Jim Farris were at the event.

David Thompson and Dodge Hill were at the OCU Societies reception for 2012 honorees. Thompson’s wife, Jane, was one of them.

Coming up: The Wish Luncheon

Helen Ford Wallace — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:04:33 +0000

Kandy Hadley, Ericka Williams and Reece Williams talk about Make-A-Wish activities on Parties Extra!

OU’s College of Medicine’s Evening of Excellence was excellent!

Helen Ford Wallace — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:22:45 +0000

Joseph Ferretti, Ph.D., and Christina Nihira enjoy the cocktail party prior to the dinner. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).

The “Evening of Excellence” benefit dinner for The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Research Fund was a huge success because the honorees were so special. They were Martha Ferretti and Joseph Ferretti and Terrence L. Stull. Joseph Ferretti, Ph. D., had been the OU Health Sciences Center Provost for 16 years. His wife, Martha Ferretti, T.P., M.P.H., is the chairman of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences in the College of Allied Health.

Dr. Stull is Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics. All hold endowed chairs at the Health Sciences Center and all are held in high esteem by their colleagues and friends.

Dinner chairman was Christina Nihira and on her committee were Dr. Don Garrett, Teresa Rose, Dr. Sherri Baker and Dr. M. Dewayne Andrews. Kristen Brown was vice chairman.

Gorgeous roses and hydrangeas decorated the tables and the stage. Introducing the honorees were Gene Rainbolt and Christy Everest.

Among the past honorees at the dinner were Jim Tolbert, Christy and Jim Everest, Gene Rainbolt, Jane Harlow, Jose Freede, Carl Edwards, Polly and Larry Nichols, Bob Ellis and Gary Strebel.

Also at the event were Judy and Don Garrett, Julie and Bob Weedn, Jeary and Mike Seikel, Meg Salyer, Lea Ann and David Quirk, Ann-Shannon and Dave Hail, Rhonda Flores-Stone, Kate Stanton, Barry Feuerborn, Nanette and Nick Hathaway, Stacey Maxon, Nancy and Bob Ellis, Sherry and Gary Strebel, Martha Williams, Joan Gilmore and Vicki and Leland Gourley.

At the event were: David Quirk, LeaAnn Quirk, Ann-Shannon Hail, Dave Hail, Rhonda Flores-Stone, front; and Kate Stanton, Barry Feuerborn, Nanette Hathaway, Nick Hathaway, back.

Joan Gilmore, Rex Urice, Vicki and Leland Gourley, back, and Jose Freede, seated, enjoy the party.

Gene Rainbolt introduces the honorees.

Joseph and Martha Ferretti, Joan Gilmore and Terrence Stull pose for pictures.

Meg Salyer talks with Leland and Vicki Gourley. Leland was celebrating his birthday.