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Around the Sound: A colorful ending to LHS’s picnic

June 19, 2013 By Nancy Covert

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By Nancy Covert

Lakewood Historical Society is up to any challenge.

Their picnic in the park on June 18 was threatened by high winds and dark skies, but LHS members didn’t let those elements discourage them from enjoying the gathering that evening at Ft. Steilacoom Park’s Rotary Picnic Shelter.

Thanks to John Huber’s vast rock collection, flapping red and blue picnic tablecloths were quickly wrestled into obedience.

A big thanks to the trio of Clover Park Kiwanians who served up the tasty hot dog main dish that complemented plentiful offerings, contributed by more than 30 picnickers. (Loved those deviled eggs, Barbara!)

After-picnic speaker Kathleen Benoun, Western State Hospital Library Associate, presented a capsulated version of the park’s colorful history, from Hudson Bay Company’s Puget Sound Agricultural Company, to Historic Ft. Steilacoom, to Western State, to present-day Ft. Steilacoom Park.

Just as things were winding down, big raindrops began splashing the ground as people dashed for their cars. Then the sun broke through, casting a huge double rainbow over the scene—sort of like a mythical rainbow bridge from some super-epic blockbuster summer movie. Oz, maybe?

Where’s the Lion, the Scarecrow and the Tinman?

Learn more about Lakewood’s history by visiting the LHS at 6211 Mt. Tacoma Drive, between noon and 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. www.lakewoodhistorical.org

Visit the LHS exhibit on display this month at the Lakewood Library.

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