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SEPTEMBER 2008 NEWSLETTER

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REDMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

VOLUME 10, NUMBER 7

16600 NE 80th Street, Room 106 Redmond, WA 98052 ~ Tel 425.885.2919

Our Mission: To Discover, Recover, Preserve, Share and Celebrate Redmond’s History

website ~ www.redmondhistory.org email ~ [email protected] HOURS: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ~ and by appointment

HISTORY IS HAPPENING IN REDMOND!

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ives Well Lived



Redmond lost two of its best friends over

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the summer: Roy Lampaert and Audrey Gorlick. Both helped found the Society and attended our meetings as long as they could. We celebrate their lives inside the newsletter, and want to share some comments: “History became alive with the stories of the early times in Redmond from Roy and his brother Glenn,” recalls Society President Judy Lang. “The Lampaerts were friends of the Aries. Roy and my dad Harry Aries were in grade school together in Redmond. Like many of the early farmers of the Sammamish Valley the families shared stories and at times farming equipment and most of all friendship.”

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There was Morey’s Auction House in Redmond, located

where Whole Foods sits today (and Lumbermen’s used to be).

Mayor John Marchione and former Mayor

Join us on September 13th, when Amo Marr as well as

Doreen Marchione sent their appreciation

Sharon and Harold "Butch" Kent will take us back to what was

of Audrey’s work with the Senior Center and

then "the" place to hang out on a Saturday night.

Nokomis. Audrey even “played the piano at various events,” Doreen recalled. Former Mayor Chris Himes: “When I first met

Morey’s was owned by Charley and Mary Morey, who were so close to Amo’s family that she considered them grandparents.

Audrey she was in her late 80s and where did I



meet her? As a charter member of the Redmond

recalls growing up around it,

Historical Society and then at a Nokomis meeting.

having moved with her family

Not many 85-90 year olds are still attending

from Montana to Redmond

meetings, but that wasn't her only meeting or

in 1927.

contribution. “I didn't realize at the time how civic minded she

The business was started in 1936, and Amo

Amo and the Kents will talk about what

was, until I saw her in action. Helping Marie Wood

was sold there and how

with the recycling center, working at the Senior

the business evolved

Center, volunteering at the Marymoor Museum,

over the years before the

working at the Redmond Library and shoring up the

auction house closed

membership at Nokomis. What a model for us all.” l

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The Redmond Recorder ~ September 2008

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RHS SEPTEMBER MEETING SATURDAY, SEPT. 13TH 10:30 A.M. TO 12:00 NOON at the

OLD REDMOND SCHOOLHOUSE in Downtown Redmond History is Happening in Redmond!

2008 RHS GENERAL MEETING SATURDAY, SEPT. 13TH 10:30 to Noon AT THE

OLD REDMOND SCHOOLHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER

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oy Lampaert: December 10, 1911 ~ June 15, 2008



The following was published

in the Redmond Reporter by Roy Lampaert’s family:



A life very well lived ended

2008 Executive Board

Judy Lang President pro tem Chris Himes Vice-President Miguel Llanos Vice-President Joanne Westlund Treasurer Margaret Wiese Corresponding Secretary Beryl Standley Recording Secretary

Board of Directors

when Roy V. Lampaert, 96, stepped into eternity on Sunday, June 15, 2008, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.

Roy was born on December 10,

1911, in Redmond, Washington, the son of Adele and Rachael (Vienne)

Mary Hanson Nao Hardy Jon Magnussen Doris Schaible Joe Townsend Patti Simpson Ward

Lampaert. He lived most of his life

Office Manager

Kells of Kirkland. Roy's family owned a large cattle ranch in what is now

in the Redmond, Kirkland and Duvall areas. He graduated from Redmond High School in 1929. On December 31, 1932, Roy was united in marriage to Grace Lorraine

Monica Park

downtown Redmond. He spent most of his working life in the meat

Attorney

business. In his early married years, Roy worked on the ranch helping to

Charles Diesen

Birthday Card Coordinator

raise beef cattle. In the early 1940s, he opened Roy's Quality Meats in

Amo Marr

Kirkland, which he operated until 1946, when he went to work as a custom

Library Liasion

meat cutter at the Olympic Hotel in Seattle and at various locations east of

Andy McClung

the mountains. Finally, in 1958, Roy again realized his dream of owning his

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own custom meat shop. This was Lampaert's Meats in Duvall. Roy sold his

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business in 1970, and got to retire at the age of 59. During his retirement, Roy enjoyed being active in the Redmond Historical Society, of which he was a life member. He loved taking family fishing trips to Canada and visiting his daughter in Reno. As long as he was physically able, Roy always had a horse as a cherished companion. Roy is survived by his two daughters, Marilyn Moesch and her husband, Loran of Redmond and Yvonne Garrity and her companion, Bill Chandler of Sedro-Woolley. His three grandchildren, Steve Haines and his wife, Deb, Donna Salema and her husband, Mark and Diane Geer. His greatgrandchildren, Douglas and Michael Haines and Jamie and Kelly Geer. A sister-in-law, Norma Lampaert, and a niece, Shelly Haley. Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Grace, in 2003, after more than 70 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Glenn Lampaert; by his grandson, Joe Haines and by a nephew, Bobby Lampaert. Roy was a much respected and loved man. He will be greatly missed by many. l

The Redmond Recorder ~ September 2008

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History is Happening in Redmond!

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udrey Gorlick: January 27, 1905 ~ July 4, 2008



Alexa Munoz, is a Society member and was a care-giver for Audrey who, along with Society member Linda Hussey,

became two of her best friends. Alexa admired Audrey so much that she wrote a biography. Below are excerpts. About two or three days after her May 1980 arrival



. . . Audrey was also inducted into Nokomis Club, the

in Redmond (from Chicago), Audrey went to city hall

Redmond women’s service organization founded in 1909.

to register to vote. . . . She inquired about obtaining a



referral to a medical doctor, and was told the manager

Redmond, the group has always maintained a special

of the senior center could assist her. Audrey spoke with

relationship with the library.

. . . Because Nokomis founded the first library in

During her tenure as historian, the Redmond Library

the senior center manager and obtained the medical referral she needed, and in addition she was invited to a

notified her that two cartons of journals belonging to

luncheon held by the seniors, who met at that time only

Nokomis were about to be discarded. Audrey . . . rescued

once a week, in the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Hall across

the journals, and discovered they were a complete history

from Anderson Park.

of the organization. At each Nokomis meeting she read an

During one of the first luncheons she attended, volunteers for various activities were being solicited.

excerpt from one of the journals to inform the members of their predecessor’s activities. . . . Audrey also served as a member of the Nokomis

Audrey agreed to volunteer at Marymoor Museum housed at the Clise Mansion in Marymoor Park. She

committee that determines which Redmond High School

performed many tasks as a volunteer at the museum,

senior is awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Her great-nephew,

and utilized her definitive knowledge of antiques to

Richard Hersh, donated money to the fund to ensure the

identify, date, and appraise donated items. . . . Audrey

Nokomis Club/Audrey Gorlick Scholarship will be awarded

continued her interest in history as a 1999 charter

to a deserving student well beyond the year 2009, which

member of the Redmond Historical Society.

is the 100th anniversary year of Nokomis. Audrey became concerned that the club remain

Audrey also met Marie Wood at another of the senior luncheons. . . .Marie approached Audrey for

viable through 2009. Many of the other members

advice about assuming the operation of a recycling

wanted to disband the group, and new members had

center. . . . Audrey agreed to assist Marie, and together

not been recruited for several years. At Audrey’s

with Gladys Nabors supervised several other volunteers

insistence new members have joined who will

at the recycling center. . . . Begun in the early 1980s, the

continue the Nokomis legacy.

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center remained in operation until 1993, when the cities began operating recycling centers. Audrey and Marie . . . distributed all the earnings throughout the community to many needy causes including the food bank and the police department. A portion was donated to the Redmond Fire Department, and was specifically earmarked for the aid car fund. . . . A large contribution was made for the construction of the Redmond Senior Center, and furniture for the center fireplace lounge and poolroom was purchased. Audrey and Marie were instrumental also in the planning and construction of the Redmond Senior Center that opened in 1990. Audrey . . . felt the center should have a “homey” atmosphere, and was adamant that the women’s lounge would have an adequate

Audrey Gorlick (left) attended Society meetings well into her 100s, often joined by Alexa Munoz (right).

number of stalls. The Redmond Recorder ~ September 2008

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History is Happening in Redmond!

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icnic Pictures



It started cloudy but ended up sunny and with some 80

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Heap of Historical Thanks to:

RHS members sharing potluck and enjoying the music of the Old Time Fiddlers. Held June 14th, the Society’s annual picnic even had a special guest, six-time Sammamish Slough Race winner Bob Waite and one of his hydro boats.

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The late Mayor Bill Brown's old dining room table at our office

Norma Lampaert and her side of the Lampaert family for their $100 contribution in memory of her brother-in-law Roy Lampaert. Linda and Leon Hussey for the $100 contribution in memory of Audrey Gorlick

The Old Time Fiddlers warmed up the crowd until the sun came out.

Natalie Hardy Hanson for again organizing the Society’s entry into the Derby Kids Parade. Derby Parade participants Butch Kent (for his vintage school bus and fire truck); Dave Marr (for driving the fire truck); Dave Harder and assistant (for his hay wagon converted into a calliopie); Bob Waite (for his hydro race boat), Jason Mangold and family (for pulling the boat); Mike Alm (for prepping the boat with trophies); Cheryl Magnuson and Judy Lang (for carrying our banner); and Joe Cheryl and Gene Magnuson did the barbecuing again this year.

Townsend, Mary Hanson, Miguel Llanos and Beryl Standley for joining in. Annual picnic organizers Cheryl and Gene Magnuson (for barbecuing); Fred Stray (for bringing drinks, ice cream and tables); and Bob Waite (for bringing his hydro race boat). Judy Lang and husband John Davies for hauling from Arizona the dining room table (pictured above) once owned by the late Mayor Bill Brown. Bill Reilly, a nephew of Brown’s, and his wife Denise donated that table, which

Bob Waite brought his boat and family members, including his daughter and granddaughter.

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now anchors our office in history! l History is Happening in Redmond!

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elp for the RHS Booth at the Saturday Market

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ne More 2008 Walking Tour

The Society is hosting a booth the first Saturday of each month at

There’s still time to sign

The Redmond Saturday Market. If you can donate two hours for a shift (9:00

up for the last walking tour of

to 11:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm.) please let us

the season along Leary Way.

know by emailing [email protected] or calling the office at

Guide Tom Hitzroth has lined up

425.885.2919. The Market’s not only a great place to share our history, it’s

September 21st ~ as long as it

also a great place to run into friends and neighbors strolling by. l

doesn’t rain! Reserve your spot via 425.885.2919 or

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[email protected].

istory Happenings





The cost is $8 per person and

proceeds will go to purchase a

Kirkland Heritage Society is hosting two presentations (each at

7:00 p.m.) at their Heritage Hall (203 Market Street) that folks might want to attend:

bench for the walking route. The 1:00 to 2.30 p.m. tour starts at the Justice White House across from Half-Price Books.

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THE HISTORY OF WOODINVILLE September 24th The Woodinville Heritage Society will share a slide presentation

PAST PERFECT GENEALOGY October 29th This is a how-to on using genealogy software, presented by Dale and Loita Hawkinson. l

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The Redmond Recorder ~ September 2008

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History is Happening in Redmond!

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hose Odd Fellows Bottles

Board member, Joe Townsend, contacted Ron Fowler, a friend and collector of antique bottles (see seattlehistorycompany.com), about the old booze bottles found under Odd Fellows Hall and shown in the June newsletter. “All of the bottles pictured in the newsletter carry Federal Tax Paid information, dating them to post-Prohibition,” Ron said. “Likewise, all of them utilized screw cap closures (rather than corks), again dating them to the 1930s or later. . . . They are most likely from the 1950s-1960s. . . . More than likely, these bottles were discarded by people attending events at the Odd Fellows hall. No doubt they took breaks from dances and parties and had themselves a “nip” (or two!) from these bottles, discarding them when they were emptied. l

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