Every town has a history. Discover ours! Read our Newsletter The Redmond Historical Society serves our community through collecting, preserving and sharing Redmond’s unique heritage. We are recognized as a primary source for everything historical in our city. Through our staff, volunteers and programs we serve the diverse community – families and schools, business and civic organizations, and government – as we celebrate the unique heritage of the greater Redmond region. Multiple Dates Historic Downtown Walking Tours 2024 May 19, 2024, 1:00 PM Justice White House Since 2003, Tom Hitzroth has led walking tours of Redmond’s historic district. Over the years, the tour has evolved from one hour to two, with the script changing as new information is discovered. RSVP Read the Latest from our Blog Celebrating Women in Redmond: Women's History Month 2024 Redmond Space District: Xplore In Step With Eric Wagner: Journey Through Mount St. Helens Blast Zone―40 Years Later A Redmond Historical Society Exhibit in Partnership with VALA In Step With Laura Da’: ‘Poetry That Engages with History and Image in Cascadia’ Making History: Writing in Response to Art 1 2 3 4 5 Research Resources Explore our collections to learn more about the vibrant history that our Society works so hard to preserve. View our Collections Check out our App Take a self-guided tour of Downtown Redmond with our free Historical Redmond Walking Tour app. Download the App Bill Brown's Garage The original location of Bill Brown's garage, on the corner of 164th Ave NE and Redmond Way. Bill Brown Building The Bill Brown Building, now the home of Matador Restaurant. On the corner of Leary Way and Cleveland Way. Skjarstad's Boot & Shoe Repair "Ole Skjarstad" came to Redmond from Colorado in the spring of 1904, and was the town's first cobbler. Bill Brown's Garage The original location of Bill Brown's garage, on the corner of 164th Ave NE and Redmond Way. 1/7 Thank you to our Major Sponsors & Business Members To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Learn about our Sponsors

Newsletter Archive Past editions of the Society's "Redmond Recorder" Newsletter Published since May 1999 the Redmond Recorder documented events, speakers, and the growth of the Redmond Historical Society. Date Summary Spring 2024 Saturday Speaker Series – Bicycling in Redmond: Past, Present, & Future; From the Vice President’s Desk: Redmond Writing Archive Project by Laura Lee Bennett; Volunteer Corner: 589 Hours Volunteered! by Jo Ann Potter; Saturday Speaker Series Highlights – Winter ‘24; Anne Roberts St. Germain 1932-2023 by Molly Peterson; Spring 2024 Events Calendar: Historic Downtown Walking Tours, and In This Place: How Poetry Connects Us to the Past exhibit in partnership with VALA Eastside; President's Notebook: Dining Out in Early Redmond – Part I by John Oftebro; Learning from Old Photographs – Part II by Tom Hitzroth; Physical Description of King Co. Stockade by Dean Jowers and Halee Turner; Redmond Saturday Market: A Farm-Fresh Tradition by Paige Norman; Hotel Redmond or Justice White House – The History of the House on the Corner – Chapter 2 by Paige Norman with Tom Hitzroth Winter 2023 ​Redmond Lights: A Holiday Tradition, From the Vice President’s Desk: Ring in the New Year with Us!, Welcome, New Volunteer Hannah Tozer, Volunteer Corner by Jo Ann Potter, You're invited! Redmond Historical Society’s Annual Ice Cream Social and Membership Meeting, The Redmond School Bell Odyssey by John Oftebro, Events Calendar – Winter/Spring 2024, Event Highlights – Fall 2023, President's Notebook: The Four R's – River, Redmond, Research, And Rockets – Part IV – Rockets – Where Redmond is the Satellite Capital of the World! by John Oftebro, Learning from Old Photographs – Part I by Tom Hitzroth, Origin and Evolution of the King County Stockade, The Willows, at York by Dean Jowers and Halee Turner, Membership Moments – Winter 2024 by Paige Norman, Hotel Redmond or Justice White House – The History of the House on the Corner – Chapter 1 by Paige Norman with Tom Hitzroth Fall 2023 From the Vice President’s Desk: Victor’s Coffee “Grand Reopening" by Laura Lee Bennett, Volunteer Corner by Jo Ann Potter, Dudley Carter on Paper: A Glimpse into a Genius by Krishna Nandanoor, Event Calendar: Love History? Enjoy These Society Events!; The Four R's – River, Redmond, Research, And Rockets – Part III – Redmond, A Research Hub by John Oftebro; The Post Office that Never Was by Tom Hitzroth, Out of the Archives: King County Stockade by Dean Jowers, School Bell: Trip to Port Townsend Foundry, Membership Moments by Paige Norman, The Legacy of Luke McRedmond – Chapter 2 by Paige Norman with Tom Hitzroth Summer 2023 Derby Days: A Redmond Summer Tradition, RHS sits out Derby Days in 2023, Coming in August: Dudley Carter's Works on Paper at VALA Art Center, Volunteer Corner By Jo Ann Potter, Historic Downtown & Pioneer Cemetery Walking Tours, Betty Gaudy: 1925-2023 By Glenna Gaudy, The Four R's (River, Redmond, Research, And Rockets) Part II – The River By John Oftebro, The McRedmond–Tosh Dispute – Part II By Tom Hitzroth, 'In This Place': Poetry Showcase Debuts April 22nd, Lifetime Member Deborah Akerstrom, The Legacy of Luke McRedmond – Chapter 1 By Paige Norman and Tom Hitzroth Spring 2023 Our First Quarterly Newsletter! By Laura Lee Bennett, Event Calendar – Spring 2023, In Step With... Feliks Banel featuring Questions by Deb Akerstrom, Historic Downtown Walking Tours & Pioneer Cemetery Tour, The Four R's – River, Redmond, Research, And Rockets – Part I – The River By John Oftebro, The McRedmond–Tosh Dispute – Part I By Tom Hitzroth, Secret of a Dead Man's Penny: A Redmond Veteran's Story By Halee Turner and Dean Jowers, ‘Civil War’ Presentation Draws as Crowd March 11, ‘Anti-Suffrage’ Monolouge March 15, Membership Notes from Paige Norman, Membership Director at Large February 2023 The 2022 Historical Society Road Trip! By John Oftebro, Creating Hope for Puget Sound, Upcoming Programs – Winter/Spring 2023, Early Redmond Trivia By Tom Hitzroth, Doris Jean Colvin: 1927–2022 By Colleen Kemp, Society Looks Ahead to 2023 By Paige Norman, Huge Historic Thank Yous January 2023 Board Officer Election Results, The Schoolhouse Bell Saga By John Oftebro, Redmond ‘Lights Up’ at Redmond Lights 2022 By Halee Turner, Salmonberg: To Be or Not to Be – Part II By Tom Hitzroth, Volunteer Opportunities With the Society, The McRedmond Family, Circa 1886, Renew Your Membership!, 300 Hours Volunteered in December! Redmond Lights: Yikes, What a Storm! November 2022 Getting to Town in 1900 By John Oftebro, Washington’s Razor Clam Phenomenon, Society Appoints New Director At Large By Laura Lee Bennett, Salmonberg: To Be or Not to Be – Part I By Tom Hitzroth, Hundred-Year-Old Buggy Cleanup By Mary Horabik, Membership Renewal Reminder, 316 Hours Volunteered! October 2022 Community Bookstore Seeks New Owner By Deb Akerstrom, Recovered and Reunited! By John Oftebro, How Audio Technology Changed the World, First Hybrid Program Draws a Crowd, Finding the Hotel Normandy By Tom Hitzroth, Society Offers Primer on Redmond History, Lifetime Member Karen Snepp: Keeper of Family Histories By Paige Norman, 193 Hours Volunteered! September 2022 Back to the Schoolhouse... Where It All Began By John Oftebro, Rocketeers in Redmond: History of the Aerojet Rocketdyne Site, Redmond High School Class of ‘71 Celebrates 50th (+1) Reunion By Paige Norman, Identifying a New (Old) Saloon By Tom Hitzroth, Society Announces 2022 Walking Tours, Membership Moments By Paige Norman, 253 Hours Volunteered! Page 1 of 24

Become Homesteader Members Homesteader memberships are available to groups of two for a $40.00 annual fee. ​ You can become a member either by: a) using this online form & PayPal payment, or b) printing our Membership form and mailing it with a check to the Society office. For businesses interested in becoming members, visit our Business Membership page . ​ Thank you for your support of Redmond Historical Society. Homesteader Online Membership Signup Form Please give us a little more information about your membership sign-up (please check all that apply): This is a new membership This is a membership renewal Please note my address change on my renewal I’d like to be a Sustaining Partner through annual donations in addition to my membership. Yes! I would like to learn about volunteer opportunities. I'm new to Redmond and am looking forward to connecting with my new neighbors. Go to Checkout Thanks for supporting Redmond Historical Society! Prefer a printable membership form? Download this PDF and mail it with your membership fee to the Society office. Printable Membership Form

Thank you to our Major Sponsors Our partners in the community, working to preserve and share our unique heritage. The Redmond Historical Society has been fortunate to have partners who share with us the value of preserving Redmond's history. These Sponsors have demonstrated their willingness to get involved in the expansion of Redmond with historical sensitivity. Become a Donor, Business Member or Sponsor of the Redmond Historical Society and join us in preserving Redmond's rich history. Become a Business Member Donate Thank you to our Major Sponsors! The City of Redmond is the most significant sponsor of the Redmond Historical Society, providing office and program meeting space in the Old Redmond Schoolhouse, as well some printing and mailing services. Over the years, the Society has received Historic Preservation Grants in support of our efforts to catalog our artifact and archive collections with the eventual goal of making them available online. The City of Redmond is the most significant sponsor of the Redmond Historical Society, providing office and program meeting space in the Old Redmond Schoolhouse, as well some printing and mailing services. Over the years, the Society has received Historic Preservation Grants in support of our efforts to catalog our artifact and archive collections with the eventual goal of making them available online. The Nelsons are native to Redmond. In the early 1950s, W.C. Nelson, Sr. made his first real estate purchase in Redmond, Washington. Over the years he added office and retail holdings in Redmond, Kirkland, Kent, Renton, Tacoma, and eastern Washington. Recently they made a generous $1000 donation in the support of Redmond Historical Society’s mission. In 2014, Happy Valley Grange #322 generously made a $1,000 donation and in 2015 the group duplicated that donation and committed to a full five-year annual $1,000 donation to the Society. The Happy Valley Grange was founded in 1909, and the organization is still active today as a community service organization, meeting in the historic Happy Valley Grange building, which was built in 1912. Duane Isackson is master of the Happy Valley Grange. He and his wife Joanne are Members of the Society. 4Culture, the cultural services agency for King County, Washington is committed to making our region stronger by supporting citizens and groups who preserve our shared heritage. In recent years, Redmond Historical Society has received grant funding from 4Culture in support of collections care, special projects and equipment as well as sustained support - provided, in part, by the 4Culture/King County Lodging Tax. Humanities Washington and its partners create spaces for people to come together to explore and consider what it means to be human, and to reflect on our shared past, present, and future. The Redmond Historical Society has hosted presentations by speakers from Humanities Washington's Speakers Bureau, and has received relief grant funding from Humanities Washington and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic stabilization plan of 2020. Determined to create positive changes, Robert Pantley's companies invest in creating a transformation of existing and new properties to new levels of sustainability from solar, to wind power, green roofs, rain gardens, salmon friendly streets, access to public transportation, flex cars, dual flush toilets, regional materials, how to ventilate living spaces with fresh air to reduce the need for air conditioning and more.

Thank you for your interest. Submissions are now closed. ​ View our winning entry at https://www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org/post/2023-rhs-tote-bag-contest-winner Vie w our w ​ Theme: I Love Redmond Historical Society ​ Submissions are not restricted to digital works, but please be aware that physical pieces will need to be digitized to be used in this format. ​ Maximum imprint size is 9.5" by 9.5". Please consider this in designing your work. ​ Deadline for submissions: March 31, 2022. Winners to be announced April 9, 2022 at the RHS Saturday Speaker Series View our full artist FAQ at redmondhistoricalsociety.org/post/2023-rhs-tote-bag-artist-faq

About Redmond Historical Society founder, Naomi Hardy The Redmond Historical Society was co-founded by Naomi “Nao” Hardy. Hardy is credited for founding the society in 1999 with those who shared a similar passion in researching and sharing Redmond’s monumental history. Hardy’s contributions include a 800-plus photo essay called “Redmond Reflections” and bringing the Redmond Historical society to light with countless documents and photos. Hardy passed away in 2012, but her significance and importance to Redmond was recognized by Mayor John Marchione, naming the Redmond Clock Tower after the leading force behind the Redmond Historical Society, located at O’Leary park. Hardy saw the Redmond Historical Society flourish, as the society grew to 140 members in just a decade. From gathering a few local history buffs in Redmond to 1999, her hard work and passion devoted to the society is the reason why the society is highly respected and valued in the community of Redmond, WA. No one had a bigger impact on the development of the Redmond Historical Society than co-founder Naomi Hardy. The Dedication of the Redmond Clock Tower The clock tower and kiosk that anchors Redmond’s historic core along Leary Way now has a name—one that city officials, the Redmond Historical Society, and long-timers who knew Redmond when it had just one traffic light honored in May, 2016. "The Naomi Hardy Clock Tower” was dedicated by Mayor John Marchione as a tribute to the founding force behind the Redmond Historical Society. Naomi Hardy was determined to research and share Redmond’s history, gathering a few other local history buffs in 1999 and then seeing the Society flourish, growing to more than 140 members in just a decade. ​ “Nao” Hardy passed away in 2012, but her legacy includes all the research for the heritage kiosk that’s part of the clock tower, as well as the script for the first walking tour of Redmond’s historic core. She also penned the Society’s book Redmond Reflections, and amassed a “Who’s-Who of Redmond” with hundreds of names. A plaque and sign in Hardy’s honor let passersbys know that one person can make a significant difference in their community. For Hardy, it was sharing Redmond’s history so that long-timers would feel treasured, and newcomers would learn about Redmond’s roots and have that in common with their new neighbors. "No one had a bigger impact on the development of the Redmond Historical Society than co-founder Naomi Hardy," says Society President Joe Townsend. “Naomi loved to say ‘History is Happening in Redmond’; naming the tower after her makes Naomi a larger part of that history.” ​ The Naomi Hardy Clock Tower is located at O'Leary Park , on the corner of Leary Way and Redmond Way.

About the Redmond Historical Society The Redmond Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing, preserving and discovering historical information of Redmond, Washington. The Redmond Historical Society was founded in 1999. A small group of citizens - seeing a tremendous growth in Redmond - realized no one was documenting and preserving the history and heritage of Redmond. The historical society was created to collect, maintain, and safeguard articles and records of historical information in the greater Redmond area. Through staff, volunteers, and programs, Redmond Historical Society serves the community by providing primary sources such as historical documents, pictures, artifacts, and oral histories that all show the development, growth, and narrative about the Redmond we know today. With over 30,000 records of photographs and scanned data, the Redmond Historical Society has grown into one of the largest civic organizations in the city. Our Mission Redmond Historical Society serves the community through stewardship: collecting, preserving and sharing Redmond’s unique heritage. Our Vision Redmond Historical Society is recognized as a dynamic, beneficial, and responsive community resource for everything historical in the community. Through our staff, volunteers and programs we serve the diverse community – families and schools, business and civic organizations, and government – attracting experienced leaders, supportive donors, and enthusiastic members. Follow the Society on Facebook to stay up to date with our events. Contact the Redmond Historical Society Submit Thanks for contacting us! The Redmond Historical Society is located at: 16600 NE 80TH ST, STE 122, REDMOND, WA 98052 Office hours : Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 to 4:30 by appointment Phone : 425-885-2919 Email : General Inquiries: info@redmondhistoricalsociety.org ​ Administration and Collections Manager Halee Turner: manager@redmondhistoricalsociety.org Society President John Oftebro: john.oftebro@redmondhistoricalsociety.org

Meet the Redmond Historical Society Board & Staff Society Officers John Oftebro President John's Bio Deborah Oftebro Secretary Deborah's Bio Laura Lee Bennett Executive Vice-President Laura Lee's Bio Position Available! Vice-President, Finance Position Available! Vice-President, Collections Directors at Large Jo Ann Potter Volunteer Coordinator Jo Ann's Bio Ed O'Brien Ed's Bio Paige Norman Membership Paige's Bio Douglas A Jossi Douglas's Bio Deb Akerstrom Deb's Bio Staff and Support Halee Turner Manager, Administration and Collections Teresa Potter Graphic Designer Advisory Council Chris Himes Chuck Diesen Michael Nelson Diana Morelli Panfilo Morelli Joe Townsend Biographies JohnOftebro PaigeNorman John Oftebro John is a Washington native and Redmond resident since 1974. After graduating with a pharmacy degree from WSU, John practiced in the Seattle area until joining Kelley-Ross Pharmacy in downtown Seattle. During his ownership over the next 34 years, John grew the business to six locations with a diversity of services including compounding, hospice, and long-term care, and was an early adopter of numerous practice advancements and technology applications. He also devoted time to mentor interns, externs, establish a community residency program at Kelley-Ross and currently teaches an entrepreneurial class at WSU. ​ John’s early involvement in pharmacy associations led to co-founding and past presidency of the North King County and Eastside local associations, board member and past president of the Washington State Pharmacy Association. He is a past president of the American College of Apothecaries (ACA), and held memberships in APhA, NCPA and other pharmacy organizations as well as holding leadership positions in his church and various community organizations. ​ Since retiring in 2008, John remains active in volunteer work and has been the president of the Washington State Pharmacy Foundation since 1988. He also serves as a WSU Foundation Trustee and is a member of the WSU Dean’s Advisory Committee at the College of Pharmacy. ​ John has served the Society as Vice President Finance for the two-year term, 2017-2018. ​ ​ Deborah Oftebro Deborah was raised in Arlington Heights, IL. She graduated in Nursing from Northern Illinois University, and worked predominately on psychiatric units in Chicago, then at Valley Medical Center & Harborview once relocating to Seattle. She then became a Hospital Risk Management Consultant for the WA Hospital Liability Insurance Fund traveling to 76 member hospitals for 9 years. After that, she became Overlake Hospital’s inhouse Risk Manager for 5 years. She then joined John’s Kelley-Ross Pharmacy group to help out wherever needed as a Tech and as an RN. ​ She was a Hopelink volunteer for about 14 years, and has been Secretary of the Redmond Historical Society since 2019. Currently she is an Emergency Preparedness Block Leader, a member of several interest groups, enjoys all programs about health & wildlife, and walks the numerous trails in her Trilogy Community. She also enjoys her 4 grandchildren, gardening and traveling. ​ ​ Paige Norman Paige Norman joined the board as Director at Large, Membership in May of 2018 and has been a member of Redmond Historical Society since 2016. Paige has been involved in the Redmond community since moving here in 1987; including Cub and Boy Scouts, her sons’ sports teams, and auction chair for Faith Lutheran School. She became a business member of the Redmond Historical Society in 2016 when she was running her own Personal Chef and catering business. Paige is a nanny for several school-age children, volunteers for church youth group and is secretary for First Baptist Church of Redmond. With co-chair, John Oftebro, she organized the 2018 and 2019 Auction and Dinner; loves the Saturday Speaker Series program and is looking forward to helping the Society grow in membership! ​ ​ Ed O'Brien Military -- U.S. Navy Supply Corps Officer, 1963 - 1966, Attained rank of Lieutenant Business -- Auditor, Arthur Andersen & Co., 1962 - 1963 and 1966 - 1971, Certified Public Accountant Partner, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Lincoln Property Company, 1971 - 1991 Sr. Vice Pres. & Chief Financial Officer, Vail Resorts Development Company, 1993 - 1999 Exec. Vice President--Real Estate Development, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, 1999 - 2001 Community Service-- Trustee, Washington State University Foundation, 1982 - 1998 Director, Delta Dental Plan of California, 1991 - 1997 Director, Colorado Ski Museum and Colorado Ski Hall of Fame, 1993 - 1998 Director, Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis, 1997 - 2002 Director, Chairman and Interim CEO, Vail Valley Medical Center, 1998 - 2009 Director and Chairman, Eagle River Fire Protection District, 2003 - 2012 Recreational Enjoyments-- Skiing and Water Skiing Travel and Photography Education— Graduate of Washington State University with a BA in Business Administration-- emphasis in Accounting, 1962 ​ ​ JoAnn Potter Jo Ann Potter is a native of Upstate New York and graduated from the State University of New York/Oswego with a B.S. in elementary education. Boise, Idaho, was her first teaching position. When her husband, Dale, entered the University of Idaho as a junior, she completed a Master of Education degree. Upon graduation she taught in the Moscow, Idaho, School District. Dale then enrolled in the graduate School of Forestry at the University of Washington. During that time a daughter was born. In 1970, they moved to Redmond, first to Education Hill, where a son was born, and then to Rose Hill. Jo Ann returned to school at Seattle University for one year and got a fifth year certification in Montessori Education teaching in a Montessori school while her children were in preschool. For eight years she taught third and fifth grades in the Overlake Christian Church Day School. Returning to public education, she taught in the Lake Washington School District at Horace Mann on Education Hill and Lakeview in Kirkland. After 20 years of teaching, she was offered the position of Office Manager /Executive Assistant in the operations department of Overlake Christian Church. After two years, her husband’s employment involved traveling all over the country; she resigned to join him. Overlake then asked her to return temporarily during an administration transition. It was during this time that the Potters joined the newly organized Redmond Historical Society. In the beginning, Naomi Hardy, our founder, led very informal meetings. We met in the cabin at Anderson Park; about 20 people sat around tables, many of whom were the children or grandchildren of the pioneers, and told wonderful first person narratives of Redmond in the “old days.” The Society grew quickly and soon moved to the Old Schoolhouse. Jo Ann became hospitality/membership person. In those days, everyone did everything! When she was blessed with four grandchildren in five years, two of whom lived in Florida, she decided to “retire.” She and her husband were snowbirds for 14 years in Florida and attended meetings when home. In 2019 they decided to stay in Redmond year round. “Our first event when we came home was the Speak Easy Dinner. What a great way to become involved in the Redmond Historical Society again!” ​ ​ Laura Lee Bennett Laura Lee grew up in Ohio, but moved “out West” in 1979. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Oregon. In 1983 she moved from Eugene to the Bay Area to write. Determined to become the first female Raymond Carver, she published a short story or two, but work was scarce and she pined for the Pacific Northwest. In 1984 she moved to Seattle and married her college sweetheart. The ceremony was held on the 1930s-era Skansonia ferry that was docked in Lake Union. After stints as a proofreader and copy editor at Seattle Weekly and local trade papers, she was hired as a production editor at Microsoft. Meanwhile, she continued to feed her writing habit by attending open mics at Red Sky Poetry Theater. In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, she also became involved in the local arts scene, writing reviews for Reflex , a visual arts rag that covered art and happenings in Seattle, Portland, and Boise. ​ After five years at Microsoft, Laura Lee moved to Portland for a change of scene. However, despite her love of Oregon and the arts there, Seattle drew her back. This time, she landed in Redmond as a freelance technical editor, and began volunteering for local arts and professional organizations. She joined the board of directors of Redmond Association of Spokenword (RASP) in 2002. From 2003 to 2005, she organized the annual literary arts festival, Write Out Loud!, including an open mic poetry competition at the Old Fire House Teen Center. She continues to be involved with RASP as a member of its Advisory Council, and since 2014, she has coordinated volunteers for Redmond’s annual Poets in the Park festival. In addition to arts organizations, she also served as Programs Manager for the Puget Sound Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication, procuring speakers and venues for its monthly chapter meetings. ​ In 2015, she became involved with Venues for Artists in the Local Area (VALA), and served as a steward at the gallery space in Redmond Town Center for two years. In 2018 and 2019, she directed the Redmond Arts Festival, an annual arts and crafts fair during the same July weekend as Derby Days. She currently serves on the VALA board as Events Coordinator. ​ Since 2016, Laura Lee has volunteered for Redmond Historical Society, and briefly worked in the office as Administrative Manager. Since 2017, she has edited the Society newsletter, The Redmond Recorder , and serves on the Membership and Programs committees. ​ Through all of these experiences, she has found great satisfaction through community engagement. She has also discovered the joys of performance, whether introducing a speaker or reading a poem. She believes in the galvanizing power of storytelling to keep history alive. ​ ​ Deb Akerstrom Deb Akerstrom moved to Redmond in 1977….with her husband and two daughters. In 1979 she was hired as a reporter for the Sammamish Valley News and then named editor in 1980. In that role, she was actively involved in Redmond civic events. During her tenure, the paper won five awards. Large events at the time included a battle over the controversial Evergreen East shopping center, and, of course, the location of Microsoft in Redmond. After the paper closed in 1990, she furthered her career in the employment recruiting industry. That career held her attention for 10 years….until her best friend talked her into pairing together to form an interior design team. After being named Best Interior Designers on the Eastside by the then-newspaper Journal American, their business, “Arrangements” took off and kept going until retirement beckoned! In addition to work and family, Deb also volunteered with Hopelink for a number of years. Deb grew up in “farm country” in Illinois, finished at Bradley University in English and Art before marrying and moving to Los Angeles, and ultimately ending up in Redmond. She is excited to join RHS as a board member….and looks forward to contributing to this fine organization. Douglas A. Jossi Douglas Jossi is an avid reader who enjoys learning across disciplines. He has come to understand the power of preservation and enhancement for personal and group activities. His constant pursuit for improving himself and others is balanced with a genuine sense of humor. He is a Florida native and a University of Florida graduate. His childhood was spent in the outdoors where he hiked, swam, and camped under the vast starry skies. He was a physical education teacher and sports and fitness camp owner for ten years. After their homeschooling experience, the family decided to move out west for the mountains and water! He is a devoted husband and father of five children. They enjoy exploring the endless outdoor opportunities here in the PNW! He also enjoys cooking and movies. DebOftebro EdOBrien JoAnnPotter Laura Lee Deb A Douglas J

About RHS Governance The Redmond Historical Society (RHS) is a membership organization operating under the Non-Profit Corporations Act in the state of Washington. Authorizing documents include: ​ The Articles and Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Washington State Secretary of State Charitable Organization approval , issued by the Washington State Secretary of State RHS Bylaws , as amended and approved by the membership The Internal Revenue Service Letter of Recognition as a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit entity ​ The RHS is not among the City of Redmond's boards and commissions, nor a city department, but we do receive funding and in-kind support from the City and in turn, work closely with the City. The affairs, policies and property of the corporation are managed by a Board of Directors and its Executive Committee consisting of the Elected Officers and appointed Directors at Large. The operation and management of the day-to-day affairs of the Society are under the control of the Executive Committee . The work of the Society is carried out by a number of standing committees assisted by staff . ​ Our finances are public records and may be viewed at the office. Are you a Redmond Historical Society Board Member? Sign into the Board Area in GSuite

Become a Trailblazer Member A Trailblazer membership is available to students for a $5.00 annual fee. ​ You can become a member either by: a) using this online form & PayPal payment, or b) printing our Membership form and mailing it with a check to the Society office. For businesses interested in becoming members, visit our Business Membership page . ​ Thank you for your support of Redmond Historical Society. Trailblazer Online Membership Signup Form Please give us a little more information about your membership sign-up (please check all that apply): This is a new membership This is a membership renewal Please note my address change on my renewal I’d like to be a Sustaining Partner through annual donations in addition to my membership. Yes! I would like to learn about volunteer opportunities. I'm new to Redmond and am looking forward to connecting with my new neighbors. Go to Checkout Thanks for supporting the Redmond Historical Society! Prefer a printable membership form? Download this PDF and mail it with your membership fee to the Society office. Printable Membership Form

Oral Histories The Redmond Historical Society has collected recorded and transcribed oral histories from Redmond's history. Did you know the Redmond Historical Society has an impressive collection of more than 30 oral histories! From Ray Adams to Arlyn Vallene, our collection covers many years of Redmond's History, and we are pleased to share them. Contact the Society office at info@redmondhistoricalsociety.org to arrange a time to review one, or many! A = Audio T = Transcription About Former Mayor Bud Young, 2002 (A) Adams, Watkins, Anderson, 2001 (A, T) Arlyn Vallene, 2001 (A, T) Arne Stray, 2002 (A) Arne Stray, 2008 (A, T) Barbara Feldman, 2002 (A) Bob Bailie, 2001 (A) Bob Bailie, 2002 (A, T) Bud Young, 1971 (A) City Hall Dedication, 1971 (A, T) Daryl Martin, 1999 (A, T) David Harris, 2001 (A) Dorothy White Hanscom, 1999 (A, T) E&A School Project, 1999 (A) E&A School Project, 2000 (A) Eric Erickson (A) Frank Mann (A) Green Family, 2002 (A) Judy Lang, 2001 (A, T) Judy Lang, 2005 (A) Lampaerts, 1999 (A) Lorraine Young, 2000 (A, T) McClintick Sisters, 1996 (A, T) Ray Adams, 2001 (A, T) Rex Swan, 1982 (A, T) Roy Lampaert, 1993 (A, T) Seniors, 1987 (A) Thomas and Foreman, 2001 (A, T) Tom Thomas, 2001 (A, T) Tony Emmanuel, 2002 (A, T) Vallene and Goetschius, 2002 (A) Woody Reed, 2002 (A, T)

Land Acknowledgement We acknowledge that we are on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, who continue to steward these lands and waters as they have since time immemorial. We recognize Washington’s tribal and Indigenous or Native organizations, which actively create, shape, and contribute to our thriving communities. The Redmond Historical Society is committed to doing our part to engage with, and amplify the voices of, Native peoples and tribes.