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History is Happening in redmond • February 2012

REDMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETYFEBRUARY 2012 • NEWSLETTER • VOL. 14 • NO.2

OUR PURPOSE:To Discover, recover, Preserve, share anD celebraTe reDmonD’s hisTory

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FebruaryGeneral meeTinG:SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1110:30 A.M. TO 12:00 NOON

Old Redmond Schoolhouse

16600 NE 80th Street

“Life Through the Rearview Mirror” by Ed Lincoln

The Pink Toe Truck ThaT maDe hisTory! Please join us on Saturday,

February 11th when Ed Lincoln,

the man behind one of the most

recognizable Seattle area’s icons

and author of “Life Through the

Rearview Mirror,” is our guest

speaker.

Ed has lived on the Eastside

for 40 years and recalls that his

famous Lincoln’s Pink Toe Truck

was in Redmond’s Derby parade

one year.

“My talks are filled with local

history, inspiration, and lots of

humor,” he says. “I am having a

lot of fun sharing my book and I

encourage others in the audience

to consider writing their own

life story.”

February 2012 • History is Happening in redmond

EXECUTIVE BOARDChris Himes • PresidentMiguel Llanos • Senior Vice-PresidentJoe Townsend • Vice-President FinanceJohn Phillips • Vice-President CollectionsMary Hanson • Secretary

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRosemarie IvesJudy Aries LangJanice LeVeckJon MagnussenDoris SchaiblePatti Simpson WardMargaret Evers Wiese

OFFICE MANAGER • Monica Park

ATTORNEY • Charles Diesen

Our finances are public record and may be viewed at the office.

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THE REDMOND RECORDERis published nine times annually.

Miguel Llanos • EditorPatti Simpson Ward • Art Directorpattisimpsonward.comJanice LeVeck • Asst. Graphic Designerjaniceannleveck.com

2012

MAJORSPONSORS

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WhaT’s neW online The “Centennial Chronicle” is a decade-by-decade look back at our heritage. We’ll add images and a timeline from each decade monthly to our website and alert folks via email when the latest decade is available. Those who already receive our newsletter via email should be getting those notices. If you’d like to be added to that email list contact our office at 425.885.2919 or [email protected]. Thanks to Webmaster Richard Morris, Office Manager Monica Park and Membership Chairman Janice LeVeck for making it happen.

COVER FEATURE & WHAT’S NEW1 Ed Lincoln’s “Toe Truck”2 2012 RHS Officers & Board2 What’s New • Online3-5 Memorial Tribute: Noami Jean HardyRHS NEWS6 Winner! Centennial Quilt Raffle7 Thank You’s & Cemetery Plot8 Order Now: “Redmond Reflections,” plus Books, Cards & Gift Ideas from RHSMEMBERSHIP & CONTACT INFO9 New Lifetimer Members & Full List10 January 2012 Meeting Attendees11 Membership Form12 Address & RHS Contact Info

Table oF conTenTs PAGE


MEMORIALTRIBUTE

Naomi “Nao” Hardy passed away on January the 16th, 2012, after a short battle with lung cancer. Nao is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jerry, her children Natalie and Jeffrey, and her grandchildren Benjamin and Elizabeth. Naomi was an accomplished writer. She published a mystery novel, wrote humorous editorials for several newspapers and had her poetry recognized in contests and magazines. In 1999 she founded The Redmond Historical Society, and for more than a decade she worked tirelessly to preserve, document and share the history of Redmond. Since its inception, the organization has grown to become one of the largest and most active civic organizations in the city. Nao wrote the book “Redmond Reflections: From Settlers to Software.” Nao will also be remembered for her wit, smarts, and collections. She collected rocks, bears, tins, green glass, hats and much more. She was an old soul who died too young. Love you Mom ~ Natalie

RHS Guidling Light, Nao Hardy

our FounDer & GuiDinG liGhT:

naomi Jean harDyJuly 3, 1945 ~ January 16, 2012

The Society lost its founder and Redmond lost its most passionate citizen. Below are words written by Nao’s family, followed on other pages by reflections from board members and a proclamation issued by the City.

Naomi did not wish to have a memorial service or funeral but the Society will be celebrating her life at the February general meeting. The family also notes that friends may give contributions in her name to the Redmond Historical Society.

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MEMORIALTRIBUTE reDmonD-iscinG abouT nao

“She is the true history hero.”~ Judy Lang

“Naomi was the epitome of the Power of One!!! She had this great vision for a historical society and she gathered folks who shared that vision -- she was persistent and resilient ... and most of all she loved Redmond.”

~ Former Mayor Rosemarie Ives “She started us on our way as a historical society, and she has always

been a fountain of new and good ideas for our work. We will be following up on her thoughts and plans for years to come.”

~ John Phillips

“When I think of Naomi, I think of a beautiful, delicate flower who brings out the fragrance in others. There were a number of times when she gave me credit for projects/accomplishments that actually we had accomplished together. She was anything but selfish and self-serving.”

~ Doris Schaible

“You have persevered in all directions and, in so doing, have left a brilliant legacy to your community. You were able to show us how to proceed no matter what. You have been ahead of us the whole time. We have been simply following you.”

~ RHS President Chris Himes

“Naomi had a great sense of humor which she needed during those crazy early days of RHS … She put her heart and soul into ‘Redmond Reflections’. The book stands as a testament to her writing and organizational skills. I miss her.”

~ Margaret WieseNao Hardy at the RHS Kiosk


MEMORIALTRIBUTEThe ciTy honors

naomi harDy WiTh This ProclamaTion

WHEREAS:Naomi Hardy’s encyclopedic knowledge has been an invaluable resource for the City of Redmond and staff, as well as the general public;

Understanding the value of preserving a community’s heritage, Naomi Hardy has applied her endless enthusiasm, combined with a unique leadership style to give vision to the Redmond Historical Society;

Under Naomi’s continuing leadership, she has given the Community of Redmond a brilliant legacy;

With Naomi’s perseverance, she has shown us what the “Power Of One” can do;

Naomi Hardy’s passion for the history of our city and the countryside around us has been a priceless gift;

Naomi Hardy has given the community an incredible collection of documents and photos which we use daily;

Naomi Hardy has brought to light whole areas of our history that would have never been remembered;

The Redmond Historical Society and the City of Redmond owe Naomi Hardy our gratitude and remembrance;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN MARCHIONE, Mayor of the City of Redmond, do hereby proclaim that the City of Redmond recognizes

naomi harDy

for her immense contribution to discovåering, recovering, preserving, sharing, and celebrating Redmond’s history, and for her support and assistance to this city through her work and dedication.


RHS NEWS We have a QuilT Winner!

Dan Waham, co-owner of Couzin’s Café in Kirkland, was the lucky one to have his ticket pulled out of hundreds by Mayor John Marchione at our January meeting. Dan had lived in Redmond for years, but recently moved to Woodinville and told us his quilt inspiration came from his mom, who was an avid quilter!


THANKYOU

• MAYORJOHNMARCHIONE for attending our last general meeting to honor Naomi Hardy with the proclamation and to draw the quilt winner.

• JUDY LANG for creating a display on Redmond’s history for the Redmond Library.

• LINDA JATON for the picture of the Lutheran Church members at Anderson Park.

• ANGIE LANG, GEORGE LYONS, and DUANE ISACKSON for inviting new folks to our January meeting.

ceDar laWnscemeTeryPloTs FOR SALE

The Society is selling two side-by-side plots in Redmond’s Cedar Lawns Memorial Park. Donated by the Reed family, they include endowment care and are in the Garden of Christus section (225: 3 & 4). The price is $3,499 for one or $6,699 for both with the current value at $5,495 each. Cedar Lawns will handle all the necessary paperwork. If you are interested, contact us at 425.885.2919 for info.


SHIPPING & HANDLING: Please add $5.00 shipping & handling surchage for

any order that you would like mailed.

ORDERING INFO*:

NAME ______________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER______________________

# OF BOOKS ORDERED_______ AMOUNT ENCLOSED (CHECK PLEASE) _$_________________________________

SHIPPING INFO:

NAME ___________________________________________________________________________________________

STREET ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________

CITY • STATE • ZIP _________________________________________________________________________________

NOTE: “RedmondReflections” is also available at the REDMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

OFFICE at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center. (Hours of operation on page 12)

“Redmond Reflections” $15 (INCLUDES TAX)*

GreaT GiFT iDeas

For hisTory loversNeed something special for someone who appreciates our history? These are available at our Society office:

GREETING CARDS, MAGNETS & NOTE CARDS featuring artwork by local artists:• PATTISIMPSONWARD• DORISJEANCOLVIN• TERRIGORDON• PATDUGAN

“OURTOWN”A history of Redmond, by Nancy Way

Our “VIEWOFHISTORY” DVD

Artwork of the historic windmill at Marymoor Park, “Ring Around the Marymoor Windmill” is the work of fine artist Patti Simpson Ward. See more images of Eastside settings on pattisimpsonward.com).

ORDER NOW


2012 sTarTs WiTh Four neW liFeTimers! The recession has taken a toll on our finances (we’ve even had to reduce office hours from five days a week to three), so we’re especially pleased to announce four major new contributors. Three are close to “home”: Society President Chris Himes, Society Collections VP John Phillips and his wife Roxie Phillips. City Councilman John Stilin joins the quartet. John’s been very active in Redmond, previously chairing the City Arts Commission and volunteering at schools. John says he and his wife, Sherry, “support several historical societies. So we figured we need to make a stand for our home town group!”

Eric Anderson John Anderson Barbara Neal Beeson Brad Best Marjorie Stensland CostelloJohn Couch Liz Carlson Coward Frank Garbarino Edward L. Hagen Lucille B. Hansen-Bellings Wayne HansenChris HimesNaomi Hardy Patricia Weiss Jovag Barbara Weiss Joyce Glenn Lampaert Roy Lampaert Judy Aries Lang Miguel LlanosJon Magnussen Clare“Amo”Marr

MEMBERSHIP

Daryl Martin Allison Reed Morris John PhillipsRoxie PhillipsCharles Reed Frances Spray Reed Vivian Robinson Laurie Rockenbeck Margy Rockenbeck William RockenbeckFred Springsteel John StilinFred Stray Doris Bauer Schaible Arlyn Vallene Don Watts Rose Weiss Joanne WestlundMargaret Evers Wiese James Windle

our liFeTime members


January 2012 General meeTinGWere you at our last meeting? These folks were! First time attendees are noted in BOLD CAPS.

Ray AdamsRuth AdamsGEORGE ANDERSONCarolyn BanningLon BanningDavid BartleyElsie BartleyROBERT BEARSylvia BernauerBRUCE BIGLEYJOHN CHANEYUrsula CraigCory De JongMICK EMDEStan FreyEvelyn GilbertFrank GwerderCharlotte Everson HahnlenSuzanne HallTom HallTom HansenDAVID HANSONMarge HansonMary HansonNATALIE HANSONRoy HansonJERRY HARDYChris HimesTom HitzrothCarol HudsonRosemarie IvesLinda JatonElaine KeeleyBruce KenyonCheryl KenyonAngie Aries LangJudy Aries LangJUDY LANKFORDJanice LeVeckGeorge LyonsJackie Lyons

Kathy LyonsCheryl MagnusonGene MagnusonJohn MarchionePat MarrsRosemarie MatthesLarry MillerMary MontgomeryRichard MorrisLEAH MORRISONAlexa MunozHelen Bengtson NashRobert NelsonJan NorvoldAlexis O’DonahueMonica ParkJohn PhillipsRoxana PhillipsVirginia Porter PickettBrian RanckPatsy Cook RosenbachAnne SalmiDoris SchaibleJudith SimpsonDon StenslandFred StraySUE STURGELKris SwansonAnne TollfeldtJerry TorellJoe TownsendJudy Gilbert TurnerArlyn ValleneJuanita VerschuylMARILYN VINIPWendy WalshJoanne WestlundMargaret Evers WieseAudrey WilliamsLarry WilliamsLois Williams

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