New ASU Intern at AHS Museum

Zona Lorig, Stephen Peterson, Linda Cathey and Linda Whitaker

Getting a donation of the entire personal collection of Sam Applewhite Sr. and Jr. is a nice addition for the AHS Museum. Getting it organized with front matter and finding aides is a big job.

We are grateful for the skills of new intern, ASU graduate student Stephen Petersen, who is very busy setting up this project with its high research value.

Sales of the Historical League Tastes & Treasures cookbooks help fund this intern program. Historical League members chat with Stephen and Interim Museum Director Linda Whitaker in the photo.

Wonderful Recognition Luncheon

Paradise Valley Country Club was the beautiful setting for the luncheon arranged by Delores Tomasek and Sharon Montegary. Guest speaker was Yuma's walking promotion, Tina Clark and she had so much to say about the area. Port Yuma was bustling in the 1800's with the Colorado River flowing into the Gila River, Yuma Territorial Prison, Riverboats coming from the Sea of Cortez . . . Her power point presentation showed us so much history! And so much happening in this century with agriculture. As Tina said, "Next time you are in Yuma, stop for more than gas."

Delores Tomasek welcomes the Historical League members.

Tina Clark presentation was "All Trails Lead to Yuma".

Nancy Evans quips with Tina Clark. Nancy brought the fabulous bromeliad centerpieces.

Linda Cathey accepts the Presidency for 2013-2014 from Past-President 2012-13 Pam Ryan.
Advisor and Past-President 2011-2012 Sharron McKinney passes the "symbolic" gavel.

Open House a Huge Success

President Pam Ryan and guest Pam Fischer

Sam Cathy, Jim Moyle, Hosts Scott and Mary Crozier

The home was historic, the 2 1/2 acre grounds were amazing, the food was delicious and the attendees were thrilled with the event. What a wonderful evening at the North Central home of Mary and Scott Crozier. Thanks to the hard work of many Historical League members for a superb presentation. As Nancy Evans remarked, "The whole event screamed Martha Stewart."

Chef Leslie Christiansen, Jan Hoescher, Judy Blackwell, Sharron McKinney

Bartenders Janie Burke and Mary Garbaciak in front of well tower.

Mary Pat Honey, Margaret Baker check in guests Pam Fisher and Anna Leonard at the entrance.

President elect Linda Cathey presents Tastes  & Treasures cookbook and Arizona Recollections and Reflections to Scott and Mary Crozier.

Delicious Menu created by Leslie Christiansen

Pam Fischer and Mariamne Moore

Tables are filled waiting for guest speaker Mary and Scott Crozier to talk about the history of the home.

Yummmmy Easy Pasta Salad

For an easy delicious pasta salad, try this recipe from Linda Cathey. She brought it to a Children's Holiday Party meeting and it was a hit.

"Any kind of pasta you choose. Shrimp ( I get the cooked, frozen shrimp from Costco) I sometimes put crab in also. Chopped celery, chopped red onion.
The dressing is mayo (I use Miracle Whip), ketchup, Old Bay Seasoning. ( I use a LOT of Old Bay because I like it spicy) Use half as much ketchup as you do mayo. Make it the night before and put in fridge. You may have to add more dressing the next day as the pasta really absorbs it."

PEO chapter honors Elisabeth Ruffner

Jeannine Moyle writes, "Here is a picture of Historical League gals who gathered at a P.E.O. state convention in May at the Mesa Hilton. Elisabeth Ruffner was honored for 60 years of service in a P.E.O chapter. It was fun to have so many League gals present to honor one of our Historymakers. This is yet another honor bestowed on her. P.E.O. is Philanthropic Educational Organization dedicated to promoting the advancement of education for women."

Pictured from left to right: Jeannine Moyle, Zona Lorig, Margaret Pogue, Lindy Isacksen, Linda Fritsch, Kathleen Fischer, Linda Cathey and Elisabeth Ruffner (seated)