California Questers Newsletter January 2014

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Join us in Pasadena this spring as we discover Hidden in Plain Sight: Pasadena Treasures.

Our fi rst docent-led tour will be the Tourna-ment of Roses House, offi cial headquarters of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association and one of the few remaining houses on “Millionaire Row.” The house was de-signed and built in 1906 by architect G. Lawrence Stimson. Mr. and Mrs. Stimson found the house too large for their needs and in 1914 sold the home to chewing gum magnate William Wrig-ley Jr. for $170,000. The Tournament of Roses House is rarely open to the public.

Our second docent-led tour will be at the Fenyes Mansion, summer home to three generations of East Coast Fenyes, a wealthy publishing family. Antique fur-nishings, Oriental carpets (restored by the

El Molino chapter), curving staircases and an excellent collection of Califor-nia impressionist paintings enhance the Beaux Arts elegance of the mansion built by prominent architect Robert D. Farquhar in 1906. Once a gathering place for Pasadena’s glittering social and cul-tural life, the mansion later became the home of the fi rst Finnish consulate in the western United States (1948-1964). The Fenyes Mansion has been featured

in many Hollywood mov-ies playing the “role” of the White House in the movie Eleanor & Franklin: The White House Years. It’s located on the grounds of the Pasadena Museum of History. Don’t miss the Finnish Folk Art Museum and current exhibit while you’re there.

Our Friday night reception and dinner will be at yet another

Jane RobertsonJane Robertson (1926 - 2013) served as Cali-fornia Questers State President 2004 – 2006. Her tenure included the 2005 Interna-tional Questers

Convention in Sacramento. Jane served at the local level in

many Valley Heritage #168 offi ces, from president to treasurer. But Jane will be remembered most for the number of mini-lyceums that cov-ered the range of KLM houses to santons to souvenir spoons to fans. After each presentation, Jane usually converted several in the audience to start a new collection. (Cont. on page 11)

ContentsSpring Council Meeti ng 1 Jane Robertson 1 President’s Message 2State Treasurer’s Notes 3Spring Conventi on Schedule 4Spring Conventi on Hotel 4New Members 4In Memoriam 4Chapter News 5Council Registrati on Sheet 7Scenes from Fall Council 8Council Hosti ng Plan 10P&R Recogniti on and Grants 11Getti ng to Know You... 11

Jane Robertson

Tournament of Roses House(Photo courtesy of Pasadena Tournament of Roses)

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Hidden in Plain Sight: Pasadena Treasures Spring Council Meeting — March 6-8

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Hello, Fellow Questers:

Fall Frolic in Fallbrook was fabulous. Thank you, Margaret Muller, chairman of the event, and her wonderful team from Live Oak, Sleeping Indian and Rancho Monserate. The Chapter Grouping Plan works, yay. It was nice seeing everyone there. New friends and good fun for all. If you attended the General Council meeting, you’ll know the “ques-tion” to this: “The answer is, YES, what is the ques-tion?”

The Executive Board is still running the Membership Contest. California Questers membership is still declining, now 483 members, down from a high of 705 in October 2000. We are gaining new members and, with your enthusiasm about Questers and what we do, we will be back up in membership. Remember that your chapter must be in attendance during the General Council meeting to be eligible to claim your prize.

Also, the Executive Board is offering to pay the registration fee for new members who sign up from June 1, 2013, through May 31, 2014, when they attend the Spring Council meeting in Pasadena. New members will receive a Golden Ticket from the Golden State, sent by me, to attend their fi rst Council meeting. The Board has dis-continued the General Council meeting attendance contest, too confusing.

By the way, the International President, Jeannie Stokebrand, will be attending and installing the new State offi cers during the Spring Council meeting in Pasadena. Another good reason to attend.

News from our Webmaster, Louise Schultz is starting an In Memoriam section on our website, Calquest.org. When a Questers member passes away, please notify Roberta Harris, CA State Treasurer, and Louise Schultz about their passing. Louise will put their name onto the webpage so that the news can reach more people. Both Roberta’s and Louise’s contact information is in the California Directory.

I want to stress the importance of the two-minute Chapter president’s reports. Presidents, please provide a report. The Council wants to know what your chapter has been doing. They are very important and informative.

Remember to send all your Preservation & Restoration (P&R) donations to the California State Treasurer, Roberta Harris.

Dee Roche, President California State Questers

President’s Message Sale of Chapter Items Chapters wishing to sell an item at a state function must adhere to the follow-ing guidelines:1. Submit and have received an approved Form A from the State P&R Chairman for approval “to sell” an item.2. Describe the item and list the price.3. Profi ts from the sales must be used for the Chapter P&R project.4. If approved, a chapter may sell an item at a location designated by the state meeting chairman. The host chapter is not responsible for the care and sale of items.

New Members and ChangesUse new membership forms from CA Questers website and send to the State Treasurer: Roberta Harris, 28684 Greenwood Place, Castaic, CA 91384 or e-mail: Roberta@MyQuesters.com.

Golden Poppy TrailsGolden Poppy Trails, published twice a year, is the offi cial publication of Cali-fornia State Questers. The newsletter is issued to the California Questers.Our state organization is part of The Questers, a private non-profi t inter-national organization incorporated in Pennsylvania. Send all Poppy Trails copy or pictures by e-mail or regular mail to the editor who reserves the right to edit all copy: Stephanie Jackel 1500 Green Oak Road Vista, CA 92081 sjackel@cox.netWith your copy, include your chapter name, number and address, telephone number or e-mail of the contact person. Copy deadlines are: Summer June 1 Winter December 1

WebsitesThe California Questers website is:www.CalQuest.orgUser: CAQuserPassword: CA1944

The Questers website is:www.questers1944.orgUser and Password: Heritage

We are very puzzled: evidently a number of you did not receive your print-ed copy of the July issue of the Poppy Trails in the mail.

Marvin Baxendale keeps your names, addresses, zip codes up to date for each issue, and we have no explanati on for this happening.

One suggesti on: if your friend says her Poppy Trails hasn’t arrived by the end of January, ask her to please call the lo-cal USPS postmaster to fi nd out why. I will also be happy to send her a replacement – let me know. — Stephanie

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Treasurer’s NotesAll donations to the Preservation

and Restoration fund and to the Old Governors’ Mansion fund should be sent directly to the State Treasurer, accompanied by the current donation form that can be downloaded from Cal-Quest.org.

Please disregard the outdated information that was in the fall work-shop handout. Thank you.

Roberta Harris, California Questers Treasurerroberta@myquesters.com 661-257-0890

New Member Golden Tickets

If you are a new Quester member since June 1, 2013, you are eligible for a “Golden Ticket” – free registration at the Spring Council meeting in Pasadena.

State President Dee Roche will send you a “Golden Ticket.” Please at-tach this to your registration form and mail both to the Spring Registrar (see registration form on p. 7), and California Questers will take care of your fee.

Come see how fun it is to meet fellow Questers while gaining new knowledge and seeing new places. See you in Pasa-dena!

State Executive Board 2012-2013Questers Calendar

Spring Council 2014 – March 6-8 – Pasadena International Convention – April 25-27, 2014 – Amway Grand Plaza – Grand Rapids, MI Fall Council 2014 – East S.F. Bay area

Elected Offi cers:President - Supervision & Coordinati on Dee Roche - Oak of the Golden Dream #381 25470 Cariz Drive, Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 254-2724 /deeroche@ca.rr.com 1st Vice President - State Organizati on Janet Robbins- Valley Heritage #168 5190 Makati Circle, San Jose, CA 95123 (408) 281-8223 / janet-robbins@comcast.net2nd Vice President - Programs & Council Meeti ngs Audre West - Valley Heritage #168 4843 Tampico Way, San Jose, CA 95118 (408) 266-9114 / audrewest@att .netRecording Secretary - Minutes of State Board and Council Sue Kozdon - Califi a #648 2252 Pyle Court, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 984-8071 / skozdon@aol.comCorresponding Secretary - Correspondence Diane McLaughlin- Califi a #648 15626 Francis Oaks Way, Los Gatos, CA 95032-4912 (408) 356-6043/diane@blossomhillranch.com Treasurer - State Funds Roberta Harris - Oak of the Golden Dream #381 28684 Greenwood Place, Castaic, CA 91384 (661) 257-0890 / Roberta@MyQuesters.com Appointed Chairmen:Parliamentarian - Bylaws and Policies Judy Holland - Oak of the Golden Dream #381 26301 Ravenhill Road, Canyon Country, CA 91387 (818) 517-7802 / judy.holland@sbcglobal.netHistorian - State History Book Jane Johansen- Agua Caliente #1359 P.O. Box707, Santa Margarita, CA 93453-0707 (805) 438-3842/ jane.johansen@yahoo.comWays and Means - State Fund Raising Libby Hinze - Heritage Refl ecti ons #952 24422 Hampton Drive, Unit B, Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 254-7027 / ehinze@mac.comPreservati on and Restorati on - P&R Projects and State Grants Sylvia Rathbun - Valley Heritage #168 1818 Comstock Lane, San Jose, CA 95124 (408) 267-3879 / sfr@ethmoid.comOld Governor’s Mansion - Liaison Claragene Rainey - Califi a #648 950 Whispering Pines Drive, Scott s Valley, CA 95066 (831) 438-0106 Web Master - Publicity for California Questers Louise Schultz- Canyon #334 21827 Parvin Drive, Saugus, CA 91350-1824 (661) 284-5613/ schultz50@gmail.comGolden Poppy Trails - Editor

Stephanie Jackel - El Camino Real #1353 1500 Green Oak Road, Vista, CA 92081 (760) 295-2559 / sjackel@cox.net

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Location: Hilton Pasadena –168 South Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101 Phone: 626-577-1000 or toll-free 1-800-HILTONS Questers Hotel Rate: $109. This rate is guaranteed until Tuesday, February 4. Th ursday, March 6 5:00-6:00 p.m. Early Registration, Pasadena Hilton lobby

Friday, March 7 8:00-10:00 a.m. Registration 9:00-11:30 a.m. Executive Board Meeting 9:00-Noon Browse antique shops in Old Pasadena, South Lake, or Paseo Colorado LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 1:00-4:00 p.m. Tour A: Tournament of Roses House (limited to 40 people) Tour B: USC Pacifi c Asia Museum Tour C: Bustamante Antique Show 4:00-6:00 p.m. Registration 6:00-7:00 p.m. Internat’l President Reception - No-Host bar USC Pacifi c Asia Museum 7:00 -10:00 p.m. Dinner – speaker – USC Pacifi c Asia Museum Saturday, March 8 8:00 -9:30 a.m. Registration 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. State Council Meeting, San Marino Room LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Tour A: Fenyes Mansion and Pasadena Museum of History (limited to 40 people) Tour B: Gene Autry Museum Tour C: Bustamante Antique Show 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. No-Host bar, Trevos Restaurant, Hilton 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Farewell Dinner, Mini-Lyceums, P&R Drawing Sunday, March 9 12:00 Check-out Visit: Rose Bowl Flea Market, 9-4 p.m.

Directions From the North: I-5 South to 134 East to I-210 East. Exit Lake Avenue, turn right. Continue on Lake Avenue to Cordova Street, turn right on Los Robles Avenue, turn right into Hotel entrance. From the South and East: Take the 605 North to 210 West. Exit Lake Avenue, turn left. Continue on Lake to Cordova Street, turn right on Los Robles Avenue, turn right into Hotel entrance. From LAX: Take I-105 East to CA-110 North. The 110 ends in Pasadena and becomes Arroyo Parkway. Continue one mile to Cordova Street, turn right. At Los Robles, turn left into Hotel entrance.

New Members 2014 Spring Convention ScheduleAdobe #375 Patricia Barrett Laurette Cherry Maria Ford Frances StekollAgua Caliente #1359 Sheila New ByBy RootCinco Cuidades #1351 Sharon EamesEl Camino Real #1353 Lois Scott El Molino #599 Andrea BealForty-Niners #652 Polly Olson Carol PereiraKaweah Kollectors #1428 Eleanor Groom Jacqueline MakeyOrange County Blossoms #1480 Audrey Fowler

El Camino Real #1353 Virginia Brophy Rita ShepardLive Oak #1166 Georgiann (Peggy) RudderMillenium Oaks #1374 Sue BuonoValley Heritage #168 Jane Robertson

Sue BuonoSue Buono

served on the State board of Cali-fornia Questers, most recently as second vice presi-dent.

She was a charter member of Millenium Oaks and was described by one member as “the glue that kept the chapter together..”

In Memoriam

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Chapter News and P&R Projects were numbered and displayed, and we tried to guess which picture belonged to which member. There were some surprises and much laughter when the correct matches were announced. Diana McIntyre gave a report on the Fall Con-ference in Fallbrook. She also shared her collection of Molas and described the intricate process involved in the making of these beautiful works of art.

Several Amador members traveled to Richmond to visit the Rosie the Riv-eter Museum. Their tour was guided by the oldest working Park Ranger in the National Park System. Joanne Helsel and Rene Goodrich co-hostessed the tour and luncheon following.

Judy Bates was the hostess for the December meeting, with Marguerite Gest and Philomena Buonsante as co-hostesses. Mary Graw gave a program on Russian nesting dolls. Topics for scheduled programs to be given for the remainder of the year include pocket watches; a presentation by Norman Hopkins, appraiser and antiques expert; a “Surprise” program; and Installation of offi cers. — Kathleen Ratto

Canyon Chapter #334Los Angeles County

After a long hot summer, Canyon members were happy to be together at the home of past president Louise Schultz for a meeting conducted by new president Sandra Knopf. Our program was, “Getting to Know Me.” We were each given a paper with questions to answer about ourselves. Then, as each paper was read, we had to guess which member wrote it. We learned fun things about each other.

At our October meeting, we met at the home of Dee Ann Wood. Her pro-gram was a Convention slide show. Some members shared their experiences and items they brought back.

In November we had a tour of the Stagecoach Inn Museum in Newbury Park. The original inn, called the Grand Union Hotel, was built in 1876. In 1979 a fi re destroyed the museum and most of its contents, but it was rebuilt to ap-pear as it did when fi rst constructed. The

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Agua Caliente #1359San Luis Obispo County

Hello from very, very dry Paso Robles. Our active group of about twelve members have had an exciting Fall full of

interesting and diverse programs. In September, Nancy Tweedie gave a lovely presentation on Currier and Ives,

the famous New England-based lithographer and business wizard respectively. The fi rm described itself as “Publishers of Cheap and Popular Prints.” At least 7,500 lithographs were published in the fi rm’s 72 years of operation in the 1800’s. Nancy’s presentation was made all the more exciting when she showed a framed Currier and Ives print owned by her ancestors.

In October, members of our chapter brought in items from their personal collections to discuss and share. Items included antique buttons made into beauti-ful jewelry, an exquisite cut crystal cheese dome, unusual “creek glass” found on the property of one of our members, a collection of pewter items and an unusual turn-of-the-century serving dish. “Sharing our Collections” was a great success.

November’s program, by Dallas Andrusko, who had lived in the Netherlands, was on Flow Blue pottery. She introduced us to pictures painted in Kamenka on tiles assembled to form lovely scenes of Dutch houses. Several members also owned Flow Blue dishes, which were displayed.

On December 5, we held our delicious Christmas potluck at the beautifully decorated home of Diana Brenna. The program on Ganz pottery, very bright and whimsical pieces, was presented by Karen MacLaurin. Ganz, a toy and collectibles company based in Canada since 1950, is best known as the maker of plush toys but also has a ceramics department which has hired many talented designers over the years.

Our chapter wishes you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year! – Karen McLaurin

Amador Chapter #1059Alameda County

Amador Questers reunited in September after the summer hiatus at past president Diana McIntyre’s new house. The main topic of discussion at the business meeting was to decide on a P & R project for the year and the means of raising money to contribute needed items to the Alviso Adobe. We also learned that our president Rickie Friedli/Giono will be taking a year’s leave to care for her mother who is ill. Judy Bates will serve as chapter president in her absence, and Joanne Helsel will serve as chapter secretary in her place for the year.

Diana McIntyre gave a talk on Murano glass following the meeting. The art of glassmaking goes back to medieval times; unfortunately, in Italy the art of glassmak-ing is in danger of dying out as young people no longer want to pursue glassmaking as a career. Diana shared several delicate and beautiful items from her own collec-tion, as did members Rickie Friedli/Giono and Marguerite Gest.

Alice Dolan asked members to bring a baby or young child picture of them-selves to the October meeting at Jacque Holder’s new residence. The photographs

L–R: Linda Elmerick, Karen MacLaurin, Grace Pucci, Grace Pucci (Sr.), Suzanne Harrison, Millie Bewley, Sheila New, Nancy Tweedie

and our hostess Diana Brenna.

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museum contains antique furniture, dolls, toys, and a wonderful mu-sic room collec-tion. Also on the grounds are the carriage house, blacksmith shop, and rose garden.

Our three local Quester chapters – Can-yon, Heritage

Refl ections, and Oak of the Golden Dream – are active in leading school tours at the Historical Society. The area called “Quester Court” has two historic houses, a schoolhouse, and a chapel. Last spring, 780 children took the tour, and over 194 hours were given by volunteers. Our member Linda Hinz helps coordinate Questers docent scheduling.—Joanne Grosh

Don Castro Chapter #994Alameda County

El Camino Real Chapter #1353 San Diego County

This past July several of our Questers held a rummage sale in the parking lot of Coast 101 warehouse in Oceanside, raising over $500 for P & R projects. In August many were in attendance once again to celebrate our annual Birthday Bash, at the Casa de Bandini in Encinitas. A great time was had by all.

The September meeting featured Elsie Whitnack’s

presentation, “On the Old Road to Yosemite,” and Judith Wood’s delicious snacks. Elsie shared wonderful pictures and stories of her childhood in Madera, Raymond, and summers in Wawona on the way to Yosemite. Her grandparents had trav-eled from England and homesteaded near Raymond, which was a rest stop for the fi rst stage coach in that area. They trav-eled the area selling fi sh and meat and eventually ran an inn at the Summit House above Raymond. They are pictured below at the Summit House. October’s meeting was hosted by Karen Bayles p r o v i d i n g seven dif-ferent kinds of Norwe-gian cookies and Dorthea Booher pre-senting “My Norwegian Collection.” Dorthea has many fond memories of growing up in a Norwegian home and being surrounded with the “things” of her ancestry. She shared many of them with us including her mother’s hardanger-style Norwegian dress from the 1920s, dolls, pictorial tiles, a coffee grinder, and some jewelry she has added to her collection.

In November, Sandie Cloud provided the yummy food, and Muriel Olson presented “A Medley of Musical History.” The importance of music in our lives was the theme as Muriel shared her music box collection with us. The boxes were in all different shapes and sizes depicting such things as a carousel, home scene, angel, or bell. They fi rst came from Switzerland and Germany and were brought to the U.S. during WWII, but are mostly from China today; music boxes are known to have been in Greece in the year 300.

Our December gathering was “Dreams of Christmas Past,” hosted by Shelley DeWitt and Tweet Edmonds, at a catered luncheon held at The Boathouse at Lake San Marcos. There was music, sharing memories of a favorite Christmas gift, and a gift exchange.

We wait expectantly for the restoration of the fountains in Peyri Court at the San Luis Rey Mission, which is our current P & R project. Thanks to one of our members, Carol Moon, there is always a lovely collection of wonderful treasures on display at the Oceanside Public Library. We were saddened at the recent passing of two of our charter members, Virginia Brophy and Rita Shepard. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families.— Kathie Turner

Estudillo Chapter #444Alameda County

There were exciting happenings for our chapter: We celebrated the end of summer by giving a $4,000 gift to the San Leandro

L-R: Sandra Knopf, Libby Forcum, Diane Kreyenhagen, Bobbie Stephens, Jenewyn VanWie

Don Castro purchased and donated an antique spinning wheel and baby cradle to the Hayward Area Historical Society, which operates two Victorian mansions, McConaghy House and the Meek Estate, as well as a museum. Pictured are, from left, president Karen Cauble, past president Stephanie Bigelow, vice-president Sharyn Rossi, Angela Rohde, Connie Rusk, Eve-lyn Lievre, Marilyn Rapoport, and Gwen Page. — Connie Rusk

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California Questers Spring Council Meeting

Hidden in Plain Sight: Pasadena Treasures March 6–8, 2014 Pasadena Hilton Hotel 168 South Los Robles Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101 626-577-1000

Mail Registrati on and check to: Elissa De Angelo, 700 South Lake Avenue #108, Pasadena, CA 91106(626) 744-9272 — elissad@sbcglobal.net – Please complete one registrati on form per person.

Questi ions? Contact Joan Branin, jbranincfp@gmail.com

NAME____________________________________________ PHONE_______________________

ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________

MEMBER: YES_______NO_______ CHAPTER__________________________________________

GUEST NAME__________________________________________(submit a separate form for guest)

EMERGENCY CONTACT____________________________________________________________

Registrati on postmarked by February 15 $49.00 _______________________ Registrati on postmarked aft er February 15 $60.00 _______________________ Friday Banquet: Asian dinner $49.00 _______________________ Saturday Farewell Dinner: BBQ Chicken $49.00 _______________________ Salmon $49.00 _______________________ TOTAL $____________________________ Please check if you plan to att end: FRIDAY: ____ Tour A Tournament of Roses House (1:00 p.m.) - Limited to 40 No charge ____ Tour B USC Pacifi c Asian Museum $10 / $7 seniors ____ Bustamante Anti que Show, Pasadena Conventi on Center Complimentary ti cket available

SATURDAY: ____ Tour A Fenyes Mansion (2:00 p.m.) - Limited to 40 No charge ____ Tour B Gene Autry Museum $10 / $6 seniors ____ Bustamante Anti que Show Complimentary ti cket available

SUNDAY: ____ Rose Bowl Flea Market, 9 to 4 $8

Make check payable to: The Questers

NOTE: Registrati on is non-refundable and required for Questers and guests att ending any functi on.

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Memories of the Fall Council Meeting

Centerpieces for the Banquet

As always, tables were fi lled with remarkable

collections.

Karen Bayles, El Camino Real # 1353, presented her colorful collection of Panamanian molas at the mini-lyceum.

The vocal group, “Rhapsody,” entertained us at the banquet – great music!

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Historical Society for the restoration work on the stained glass windows at The Little Brown Church on the grounds of the historic Casa Peralta. The State grant of $2,000 matched our chapter’s contribution of $2,000. An August 24th reception was held to honor our chapter’s supportive work.

In Septem-ber, docent Ron Bachman gave a slide presenta-tion about famous people buried at the Mountain View Cemetery, their background history and me-morials. This was followed by a “ride and walk” tour of the actual cemetery in October.

On October 31st, our chapter celebrated Halloween with a costume luncheon at Diane Dobberpohl’s home, where she showed off her large collection of dinner bells. She was assisted by Pat Maus. Our regular meetings are held each month besides these interesting programs.

In November we were invited to chapter president Barbara Vester’s house for a vegetarian Thanksgiving meal and a pre-sentation by Judy Lane on her trip to Mongolia.

December 12th saw us driving to Niles, the silent movie capitol of the world, for a show at the Charlie Chapin Theater, followed by a Victorian Tea at Thyme for Tea Restaurant and antique shopping. What a great day to get us into the festive spirit of Christmas! — Bonnie Peterson

Heritage Refl ections #952Los Angeles County

On September 14. our chapter held a fund raiser in Judy and Dan Wood’s lovely back yard and patio. Our hosts made the evening special in many ways with tables under the trees, lovely lighting, soft music and a wonderful kitchen for prepar-ing the food.

The theme was “An Italian Dinner” and the food was delicious. There was a cool bar on the patio where wine and soda were available. A roving violinist played appropriate music. Table decorations consisted of a raffi a-wrapped bottle of Chi-anti, greenery, and grapes on a red and white checkered table-cloth. The weather cooperated and it was lovely dining under the stars.

After dinner an auction was held to raise money for our project, along with the Santa Clarita Historical Society, at the William S. Hart Park. At the park there is a section called Heritage

Square, where two historic houses, a small chapel and a one-room schoolhouse were moved, furnished and decorated. The three Quester chapters here in our valley, have donated much time and money to this project. The Historical Society has re-named the area Quester Court as a thank you for our contributions.— Nancy Alexandra Tozzi

Live Oak Chapter # 1166San Diego County

Live Oak, Rancho Monserate, and Sleeping Indian chapters spent a busy summer preparing for the Fall Council meeting. Their diligence paid off in the themed meeting, “A Fall Frolic in Fallbrook,” held at Pala Mesa Resort October 10-12. Sixty-eight Quester members were in attendance and, judging from their responses, a great time was had by all.

M e m b e r s were delighted when they were treated to view-ing the extensive vintage doll col-lections of Sandy Dorsey and Barba-ra Bloom. Barbara also displayed an outstanding col-lection of toy sewing machines and antique sew-ing items. Other tours included

Rancho Guajome Adobe in Vista, where all three local Quester chapters have been instrumental in refurnishing several rooms, and the Pittenger House in Fallbrook, which Live Oak and Sleeping Indian chapters have contributed to restoring and refurbishing.

A local chorale group, Rhapsody, sang a wonderful medley of hit tunes of the past. An informative mini-lyceum was pre-sented on the construction and history of fabric molas made by the San Blass Indians of Panama. Debra Henkel, daughter of the late Gloria Rowe, displayed Gloria’s cameo collection and shared memories with Gloria’s friends. Table centerpieces for the two dinners consisted of the collections of local Quester members. — Irene Althaus

The Little Brown Church, San Leandro

L, auctioneer Fritz Grayson, accompanied by Libby Forcum (in white)

Betty Gilby admires Barbara Bloom’s toy sewing machine collection

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Oak of the Golden Dream #381Los Angeles County

Oak of the Golden dream has completed the project of restoring an original late 1920s lamppost standing at what was once the entrance to the retire-ment ranch of silent movie star William S Hart.

Hart’s Newhall ranch and hilltop mansion was willed to Los Angeles County at his death, and is now home to the Santa Clarita Historical Society. Local Quester chapters have contributed to the restoration and preservation of several of the parks historical structures, in ever on-going projects.

Our project involved having new wiring run to the lamppost, rewiring the lamp, and replacing the missing glass panes. Now the 80-year-old lamppost lights the new pedestrian entrance to William S Hart Park from dusk to dawn — for the fi rst time since the 1950s.— Roberta Harris

Orange County Blossoms Chapter #1480Orange County

We began our Quester year with a beautiful start at the house of Gloria Leong. On this gorgeous fall day in Septem-ber, Kathy Paulos presented a program on her collection of paperweights. After the meeting, we worked on our collection of garage sale/collectible items for our fundraiser, which was held at the home of Sharon Cole on October 5. Proceeds from the fundraiser help support the P&R needs at Casa Romantica in San Clemente. We are proud to report our proceeds passed the $1,000 mark.

November meeting, hosted by Marianne Houston and Chris Jolicoeur, was held at Landmark Antiques. John Schram attended and gave his opinion in appraising items belonging to our members. Our December Christmas luncheon was at Kathy Paulos’ house. We always look forward to this festive event, including our gift exchange. Two new members have been warmly welcomed, and we all look forward to another year of learning, searching, and enjoying the friendships we have made in Questers. — Greg Ann Hinshaw

Valley of the Moon Chapter #1234Sonoma County

Our most recent meeting is well worth noting. It was hosted by Lynda Chenoweth and Mary Anne Weeks, with the

subject of “Ancient Roman Snacks.” We also invited two for-mer Questers who have moved to our area and are potential members. A long table was set and decorated with examples of Roman articles, some authentic and some reproductions. Our hostess had participated in a Roman archeological dig some years ago and was able to share the details and enthusi-asm she experienced.

Lynda and Mary Anne had access to several books on ancient Roman snacks. They tried many recipes and chose ten for us to taste. ALL of them were very good and relatively easy to prepare. As each was presented, we learned about the food, herbs and ingredients that were used. We learned a great deal and enjoyed the recreation of an ancient Roman event. — Catherine Cotchett

Wine and Roses Chapter #1263Sonoma County

The November program, “History of Lladro,” was presented by Myrtle Pappas. The Quester members also brought pieces from their personal collections to share. L-R, Connie Jurling, corresponding secretary, Marilyn Walden, researching secre-tary, Carol Buckles, president, Kakie Kopp, parliamentarian, and Carmen Black.— Angelina Prezel

Spring 2014 El Molino (H - R) Casas de Los Verdugos Don Benito

Fall 2014 Forty-Niners Estudillo Spring 2015 St. Francis Wine and Roses Todos Santos

Fall 2015 El Camino Real Orange County Blossoms George Key

Restored lamppost photoby Roger Basham

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P&R Chair Sylvia Rathbun awards project compleltion cer-tifi cates to Ginny Maier, Cinco Ciudades #1351, for restoration of Paulding House kitchen wa-ter damage; and to Barbara June Vester, Estudillo #444, for resto-ration of stained glass windows in the Little Brown Church.

Sylvia Rathbun pres-ents P&R grants to Ginny Maier, Cinco Cuidades #1351, for Pauldling House fl oor refi nishing; to Mar-garet Wojan, Sleeping In-dian #1210, for Palomares House woodwork; and to Diane McIntyre, Amador #1059, for Alviso Adobe cook kits.

P & R Projects Completed

It has been a chal leng-ing and fun experience to serve on the C a l i f o r -nia State Board for four years. As Ways

and Means chairman, the challenge is to search out fund-raising projects that capture the interest of our members in order to add to our State Preservation and Restoration funds. Suggestions and ideas are always welcome.

I have been a member of Heritage Refl ections #952 for nine years. I have served as president for two-and-a-half terms and as secretary, and enjoy the creative projects my chapter supports—the school tours at Heritage Court in Newhall and helping to assemble Time Travel Trunks.

In 2006 I retired as a gastroenterol-ogy nurse and am currently a busy grand-mother of four active grandchildren. My collections include vintage dishes, kitch-en utensils, and pottery items collected from traveling the world with husband Bill. Favorite trips include Peru, Egypt, the Holy Land, and Europe; the latest trip included Scandinavia and Russia. My grandfather was a homesteader in Ne-braska in the 1870s. He left Sweden to make his fortune and raised 15 children on the homestead in central Nebraska; our extended family is extensive. Part of the family remained in Sweden, and I was able to visit many of them there last summer. A young cousin in Goteborg, Sweden, is searching the family tree and has traced family members back to the 1400s.

I enjoy being an active member of Questers and have met many interesting members throughout California. Please contact me at ehinze@mac.com if you have ideas for new projects for P&R funds.— Libby Hinze

Getting to Know You ...

Jane Robertson (cont.)Jane leaves us the legacy as one who shared her collection and her knowledge. When attending local antique shows, Jane needed about a third of her time to greet the dealers, Questers, and classmates from Steve Yvaska’s antiques class.

In addition to Jane’s activity with Questers, she was a docent at Fioli, member of the History Club of Los Gatos, and an accomplished needlepoint artisan. Other activities include the Girl Scouts, Ming Quong, and Village House. Between activities, Jane could be found reading mysteries and history, researching genealogy, and planning for her next trip.

In 1955, Jane and her husband Chet established their home in Los Gatos. Jane taught at Van Meter School until the birth of her daughter, Elizabeth. In the ensuing years Jane was substitute teacher, working with Special Education Classes. Chet was given the opportunity to work in Europe; Jane reveled in the European history and culture. The memories of those years were refl ected in the customs and collections that Jane and her sister Lois, also a Quester, held dear.

On those long rides from Southern California or just from a lecture or a mu-seum, Jane would always give an update on her grandchildren. She was so pleased that Katie, like her mother and grand-mother, had chosen teaching ; equally this winter Jane was delighted that Greg did a paper on FMC, thus learning of the history of his grandfather and his great-grandfather.

Through the lens of her travels, her projects, her volunteer work, Jane was al-ways looking to the future and making plans. Jane will be missed for her varied interest and her intellect. — Sylvia Rathbun

Libby HinzeState Ways and Means Chairman

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Pasadena treasure, the Home of Grace Nich-olsen, one of the premier art dealers on the West Coast. Born in 1877, she was a true vi-sionary who hoped that one day Pasadena would have its own museum. When she died in 1948, she bequeathed her Chinese Qing dynasty-inspired mansion to the city of Pasa-dena. Since then it has been the Pasadena Art Museum and is currently the home of the USC Pacifi c Asia Museum. Our International Presi-dent, Jeanne Stokebrand, will be attending the reception and would love to meet you before our dinner and presentation about this special woman and her home.

For those of you who like to go antiquing, we’ve arranged a free pass for Questers mem-bers to the Bustamante Antique Show. The Antique Show will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center March 7-9, from 11:00-7:00, and features a wide range of top quality antiques. Still interested in more searching for treasures in Pasadena, the Rose Bowl Flea Market is open on Sunday 9-4:30 and features over 2,500 vendors and 20,000 buyers every month.

If shopping in Pasadena is on your must-do list, head for Old Town Pasadena, the Shops on South Lake, or Paseo Colorado. All are near the Hilton Pasadena,

Continued from page 1our Spring Council hotel and the loca-tion for our Saturday dinner, The hotel is just one and a half blocks from the USC Pacifi c Asia Museum (the Friday evening event) and one block from the Pasadena Convention Center (site of the Busamante Antique Show). The Hilton Pasadena Hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service within a two-mile radius.

After two (or more) busy days in Pasadena, we will end our special week-end Saturday evening with a Southwest-ern theme dinner at the Hilton Pasadena. So bring your jeans, shirts, and western belts and boots and enjoy a casual South-ern theme dinner with country western music. Our mini-lyceums will be present-ed by Jeannine Jones (Casas de Los Ver-dugos) and Lois Heath (Don Benito).

Come to Pasadena. It’s fun to search….a joy to fi nd—the hidden trea-sures of Pasadena!!— Joan Branin, El Molino Chapter

Hidden in Plain Sight: Pasadena Treasures

Home of Grace Nicholsen(Photo courtesy of USC Pacifi c Asia Museun)

Hidden in Plain Sight: Pasadena Treasures