Redmond Historical Society
Stitch Yourself Into Redmond History
We’re looking for 100 designs of Redmond’s heritage to turn into 100 quilt squares -- and then into a giant quilt that we can raffle off as a fundraiser in 2012 when Redmond turns 100!
The names of all those whose designs are used will be incorporated into the quilt’s border so now’s your chance to be stitched into history!
If you’d like to participate, please contact Joanne Westlund at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 425-898-0399. If you are willing to help with the actual quilting, we would love to hear from you as well.
Girl Scouts February 2010
It’s April 28, 1941, and the event pictured here is a Girl Scout flag ceremony. Holding the unfurled 48-star flag is Velda Kent. Next to her, Carolyn Carson holds the drum. Carrying the folded flag are Neva Iverson, left, and Clare “Amo” Chapin, today’s Amo Marr. Behind and to the right of Clare is Marion Aries, and behind Marion to the right is Juneau Alsin. (Photo courtesy of Redmond Junior High.)
Countless young Redmond girls benefited from the Girl Scouts ~ especially its unique camping program! Join us on February 13th as we look back at that history, led by Rose Weiss and joined by Pat Jovag, Eileen McCoskrie and Amo Marr. Rose’s ties to the area run deep: A lifetime member of the Society, she was born in 1918 in Hollywood (near Woodinville, not L.A.!) and went to the school there. After marrying William Weiss in 1939 and later moving to Redmond, Rose began a long association with children – including a stint as a cook for the Lake Washington School District!